RE News - Emma Donaghue

Winter Woollies

The Vinnies School Engagement Team will be visiting our school in Week 8 to explore the intricate topic of homelessness. The team will lead engaging workshops that cover concepts within homelessness at an age appropriate level. They will also explain to students the work the volunteers do with those sleeping rough and the donations they need to help people who are most in need. We will be holding a Winter Woollies Day on Thursday 4th July (Week 10), where students can wear their favourite winter woollies (favourite jumper, hoodie, oodie) in exchange for a donation of much needed supplies for the Vinnies Night Patrol van. We welcome donations of:

• hygiene essentials
• blankets
• gloves
• scarves
• socks (new)
• jackets
• jumpers
• beanies
• sleeping bags
• sleeping mats

Donations may be brought in ahead of the day and given to your child’s classroom teacher or the front office. Your generous support of this worthy cause is very much appreciated.

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Gospel Reflection: Mark 4:26-34

In today's Gospel from Mark, Jesus uses the Parable of The Mustard Seed to teach us about the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom grows mysteriously and steadily, often beyond our understanding or control, much like seeds growing into plants. Even the smallest acts of faith and kindness can have a profound impact, much like the tiny mustard seed growing into the largest of plants. In our school community, let us remember that our small acts of love and service contribute to a flourishing, supportive community, nurturing one another with faith and trust.

School Masses

As a school, we regularly attend the Wednesday morning 9:30 am Mass at St John Vianney’s Church. The choir sings at this Mass and sometimes our students have a role in other parts of the celebration. Parents and friends of our school are welcome to join us alongside parishioners at this Mass. Dates the school will be attending Mass term and next term are as follows:

Term 2 Week 9 - Wednesday 26th June: Parish Mass, 9:30am (led by Year 2)

Sacraments 2024

Registrations for Confirmation for 2024 are open and we encourage families who would like their child to receive this Sacrament this year to register as soon as possible via the Parish Qkr! account. All questions and other general enquiries about the Sacramental program are best directed to the Parish Office via email: SacramentalOLA@cgorg.au 

Eligibility for each Sacrament is as follows:

Reconciliation - open to students who have been baptised Catholic and who are in Year 3 or above.

First Eucharist - open to baptised Catholic students who have made their Reconciliation and are in Year 4 or above.

Confirmation - open to baptised Catholic students who have received their First Eucharist and who are in Year 6 or above.

Key dates for each Sacrament are as follows:

First Eucharist

Saturday 15th June: Sacrament of First Eucharist, 5pm, St Jude’s Church

Sunday 16th June: Sacrament of First Eucharist, 9am, St John Vianney’s Church

Confirmation

Tuesday 2nd July: Reflection Hour, 5:30pm, St John Vianney’s Church

Tuesday 23rd July: Reflection Hour, 5:30pm, St John Vianney’s Church

Wednesday 24th July: Confirmation registrations close

Tuesday 30th July: Reflection Hour, 5:30pm, St John Vianney’s Church

Tuesday 6th August: Reflection Hour, 5:30pm, St John Vianney’s Church

Saturday 24th August/Sunday 25th August: Gathering Masses

Tuesday 27th August: Reflection Hour/Preparation Hour, 5:30pm, St John Vianney’s Church

Wednesday 28th August: Sacrament of Confirmation, 6pm, St John Vianney’s Church, (celebrated by Father Richard Thompson)