Remembrance Day Liturgy

Thank you to Fr Rem, Miss Maple, Mrs de Salis and the Defence Club students for leading the Remembrance Day liturgy and activities. We were very blessed to also have guests from the Australian Army, Major William Bell and Captain Andrew Stark, join us in commemoration. Captain Andrew Stark shared the Commemorative Address, reminding us all of the significance and power of nurturing life-long friendships and being compassionate towards one another.

 St Vincent de Paul Christmas Food Donations

Each year our St Benedict’s school community donates non-perishable food to our parish St Vincent de Paul Conference. This food is then made into Christmas hampers that are distributed to people in our local community who are experiencing hardship. Parents are encouraged to talk with their children about the joy of giving without the expectation of receiving something in return.  A note went home last week with a list of items that are needed to make up these special hampers.

Mini Vinnies Book of Gratitude

Christmas is a time for hope and joy. It’s a reminder to reflect on all the good things that have happened this year, as well as the hope we can bring to others. This year, Vinnies invites YOU, to become the authors and illustrators of our very own Mini Vinnies Book Of Gratitude! This is open to all students to submit an entry. Please see the attached flyer.

A Prayer Moment with Your Child
Let’s pray to God, the source of all love and compassion:

God of judgment and mercy, thank you for your love,
which continually calls me to come closer to you.
Help me to see you in all people I meet
and to recognise how to serve you by helping others,
especially those in need.
Amen