SOCIAL JUSTICE FUNDRAISING DAY

Last week we held our Social Justice Fundraising Day to support World Mission Month and the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. Thank you to the support of members of the school community for raising over $774.75. This money will be distributed between Catholic Missions and St Vincent de Paul.

Students on the day had the opportunity to make a ‘sockball’ which they played with either in the classroom or outside. Some classes also made Christmas cards for those less fortunate than themselves for the Shellharbour St Vincent de Paul to distribute.

FRIDAY WEEKLY ASSEMBLY

Virtual Assembly via Zoom will continue each Friday in Term 4, at 9:00am. The Meeting ID: 960 7221 8798 can be used to enter the assembly. At these assemblies there will be a short prayer followed by the presentation of weekly awards.

2020 PARISH CONFIRMATION

Many Year 6 students received the Sacrament of Confirmation this week over four nights. We will recognise these students as a school community at our school assembly on Friday morning.

2020 PARISH FIRST COMMUNION

Last weekend many Year Three students and some students from other grades received the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time over five weekend Masses. We thank Father Joe for his thoughtful homily and time to make this occasion special during Covid times. Thank you also to the staff who attended to support the Parish and children with the Sacraments.

Father Joe did mention that students will receive a gift from the Parish community at this coming weekend Masses. If you haven’t already done so firstly register your details online at www.dow.org.au/registration. Then book in for Mass by ringing the Parish Office during office hours (9:30am – 3:00pm) on 4296 3939. 

2021 FIRST RECONCILIATION ENROLMENT

Enrolments for all children in Year 2, 2020 from both Parish Schools and State Schools will take place at all Masses on the First Sunday of Advent (weekend 28/29 November). Parents are remaindered to book in for the weekend Mass, so as to follow Covid Procedures. If you haven’t already done so firstly register your details online at www.dow.org.au/registration. Then book in for Mass by ringing the Parish Office during office hours (9:30am – 3:00pm) on 4296 3939. Preparation for the Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation) will begin as the New School Year 2021 commences.

PARENT SPIRITUAL FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES

Ripples is a PODCAST developed for staff and parents on-going spiritual formation. It seeks to offer a space where people can draw on the wisdom of a series of guest speakers and can experience some treasured stillness through meditation. Practices like these create a ripple effect. They have the potential to impact the way we respond to family, friends, colleagues, to creation and to our loving God. Come and enjoy some Inspired Voices and Treasured Stillness. To access please use this link: https://ripples.dow.catholic.edu.au/