Expressions of Sympathy

The St Patrick’s School community wishes to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Sam Jones. To Bev, Paul, Jack, Harry and grandparents, Colleen, Col & Cheryl and Sam’s extended family our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sadness. Our thoughts have also been with Tim, Simone, Asher and Darby Jones.  Our deepest condolences.

Sam was a well-respected and much-loved student of St Patrick’s. His happy and gentle nature endeared him to his peers and staff. We share fond memories of Sam and reflect on his positive contribution to our school community. May he rest in peace.

We also send our sympathy and prayers to the Calub family, who recently were saddened by the passing of Freluz’s mother in the Philippines. Freluz, Alberto and Christyne travelled to be with their family members overseas. Our thoughts are with Albert, Shannie and Rouge on the passing of their Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

Feast of St Mary of the Cross

Today we celebrate the feast of St Mary of the Cross. Mary MacKillop is Australia’s first and only saint.

Mary MacKillop was an educator, a pioneer and a leader, someone who had compassion for others regardless of their situation or race. She dedicated her life to God.

Mary MacKillop had a firm belief in the value of education as the foundation for a fulfilling life. She opened her first school in a stable on 19 March 1866. Mary wanted to serve the poor, particularly educating the children who lived in the bush.

Other young women joined Mary MacKillop and worked to establish Order of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. This led her to minister in many different ways to those who were poor and marginalised.

Mary MacKillop’s attitude was always of forgiveness and respect.

We celebrated Mary’s feast day with a school liturgy presented by Year Two.

Mary’s motto was ‘never see a need without doing something about it.’

Sacrament of Confirmation.

Our 22 Confirmation Candidates have been working very hard in their preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Each session they come prepared and have participated in meaningful dialogue and sharing of ideas. This is a great group of children who are committed to their faith. We thank the children and their parents for the commitment they have displayed during this preparation. The Sacrament will be celebrated on the 19^th August.

Confirmation Preparation Day – Thursday 17^th August

The children will spend the day going through the important procedures of receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation and completing our booklets.

The children will come to school out of uniform and bring their own Recess and Lunch. We will enjoy this day together in readiness for our special day.

Piety Stall - On Saturday night after Mass the Piety Stall will be open, selling Confirmation gifts, cards, and other religious items. Mrs Cal Reardon will be there to assist you in your purchasing. Please note payment will be cash only.

St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal

Thank you to the St Patrick’s community for your generosity towards our recent St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. We had so many bags of clothes donated to this worthy cause. Your generosity will make all the difference, to so many people who are facing hardships. We are also able to contribute $127.00 to the appeal. A heartfelt thank you.

Kate Howe

REC