REC News
Altar Serving
The latest Altar Serving roster was sent home last week for you to place onto the fridge for easy access. I want to say thank you for the amazing families who have already arranged swaps as their allocated date was not convenient for their families. Thank you for being so responsible and easy to work with. Compiling rosters is never an easy task, however you as families are always so very helpful in reorganising when necessary.
If possible, could you please advise Jackie in the Office or myself, if a swap has been arranged so we can add this to our School Newsletter.
Mass this Friday
This Friday Year 4/5 and Mr Makeham, will present our School Mass. The theme of almsgiving has been chosen. During Lent we are encouraged to give to those who are less fortunate than ourselves. The readings and prayers of the Mass will remind us of our Christian duties.
Project Compassion
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 Samoa may be a country surrounded by water, but access to clean drinking water is scarce in some areas, with many families facing extreme hardship as a result.Leaia lives with her five children, husband, brother and sister-in-law on the island of Upolu in Samoa. Not having access to a reliable source of clean water caused Leaia a lot of worry. Their home is not connected to a piped water system, so they had to rely solely on rainwater collected in old fridges. When their water ran out, Leaia had to walk with her young children to collect water in buckets and containers from a neighbour down the street. With the support of Caritas Australia's local partner, Caritas Samoa, a water tank was installed at Leaia's home. She and her family now have a steady supply of clean drinking water at home. Next year, they will also have a toilet built, with the support of Caritas Samoa, which will further improve their health and living conditions. “We are very thankful and grateful for the water tank. It has helped us so much and made our daily life easier,” Leaia said. Watch Leaia’s Story Please donate to Project Compassion. Together, we can help vulnerable communities face their challenges today and build a better tomorrow for all future generations. You can donate through Project Compassion donation boxes, online by visiting caritas.org.au/project-compassion or by calling 1800 024 413. Photo: Laura Womersley/Caritas Australia. |
For decades, Project Compassion has been the heart and soul of Caritas Australia and has touched the lives of so many. It brings us closer as a community, as an organisation and ultimately, as a human family.
Once again, the theme for Project Compassion is ‘For all future generations.’ Inspired by the Bible’s story of the burning bush (Exodus 3:1-20), this theme reminds us that the good that we do today will create a lasting impact for generations to come.
Family Mass
An invitation has been set home inviting all our families to a special Family Mass on 16th March at 6 pm, to honour our Patron Saint, St Patrick.We would love to make this a special occasion and involve as many families as we can. Everyone is most welcome to come along and be part of this Family Mass. Dress in your green clothes and celebrate our ‘Patron Saint’, St Patrick.
Children / or families that are willing to assist in the Mass with Readings, Prayers of the Faithful, Offertory, Choir are asked to complete the slip on the invitation and return it to Mrs. Howe by Thursday 7th March.
Special dates leading up to Easter.
24th March – Palm Sunday Mass 6 pm
28th March – Holy Thursday Mass 7 pm
29th March – Good Friday Stations of the Cross 10 am and Passion of the Lord 3 pm
30th March – Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil Mass 6 pm
- We will be asking for Alter Servers for all these ceremonies. If you can assist, please let me know.
Kate Howe REC