RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Advent Liturgies
Happy New Church Year! It is the beginning of a new Church year and every year begins with the season of Advent. The season of Advent is a period of joyful anticipation and reflection. During these four weeks leading up to Christmas, our students will engage in special prayers, activities, and traditions that focus on preparing our hearts for the birth of Jesus. Advent is a time of hope, love, joy, and peace, and we look forward to celebrating this special season as a school community.
You are invited to join us as we acknowledge Advent at Monday morning prayer services.
- Monday 9 December 8:50am -- Lead by Year 3 and 4
- Monday 16 December 8:50 -- Lead by Kindergarten, Year 1 and 2
Vinnies Christmas Appeal
Vinnies are asking for your help this year to donate non-perishable food items to make up Christmas hampers. In order for St. Vinnies to create as many Christmas
food hampers as possible, items have been split throughout the school. In each classroom a basket is located near the prayer space to receive donations. Donations will be presented to the local St Vinnies members on Wednesday 11th December.
Kindergarten: Spreads such as vegemite, peanut butter, jams etc.
Year 1: Christmas puddings, cakes, custards etc.
Year 2: Breakfast items such as weetbix, muesli, porridge etc.
Year 3: Tea, coffee, juice, flavoured milks etc.
Year 4: Tinned food such as spaghetti, beans etc.
Year 5: Casserole foods such as pasta, rice, jars of sauce etc.
Year 6: Dessert mixes such as pancake mix, golden syrup etc.
There is no restriction on how much you would like to give.
I would also like to ask you to consider contributing to the Parish Christmas Giving Tree. The Mini Vinnies have made labels for the Parish Christmas Tree (In our Church)There are also tags available in our school office foyer. You are invited to take a tag and purchase a gift for a person described on the label, then place the gift in an unsealed gift bag and place it under the tree (or on the sacred space in our school office foyer) prior to Christmas. These gifts are generously given to members of our own local community in need this Christmas.
Thank you for your generosity.
Parish Working Bee - 10am Saturday 14 December-
Calling all able bodied workers… come along to help clean the Church and parish centre in preparation for Christmas and to enjoy a sausage sizzle and camaraderie afterwards.
Please bring along any tools you may have to help with the grounds.
Key Dates for RE this Term:
Week 8 Thursday 5/12 Parish Mass Years Years 2,3 & 4 @ 9am
Week 9 Thursday 12/12 End of Year Mass/Graduation @ 9:15am
Week 10 Wednesday 18/12 Christmas Concert
Christmas Mass
All of our Holy Cross Families and extended families are invited to come along to celebrate Christmas Mass. Christmas Eve Mass will begin with carols at 7pm and Mass at 7:30pm. Christmas day Mass will be at 9am.
Father Paul has invited all children who are attending to dress up as Angels, Shepherds and Magi (the kings or wise men). The children will be invited to enter the Church in the entrance procession with Father Paul. They will also be invited to the front of the Church to sing silent night with the congregation.
COME ALONG with all your family to celebrate Christmas with great joy this year!
In Peace,
Mrs Debbie Turton
Religious Education Coordinator
