Advent Liturgy
Thank you to our Jr Primary classes, Fr Dan and Fr Rem for presenting a wonderful Advent liturgy. Our school community thoroughly enjoyed following the Christmas star on the journey to Bethlehem. A special thank you to our Jr Primary teachers for their preparation of the liturgy.

Whole School Symbols of Christmas Art Exhibition
In response to our Advent Liturgy, each class will be creating an artwork based on one of the Christmas symbols presented. Families and guests will be invited to walk this art journey on the last day of school after our Christmas Concert. We look forward to sharing this with you!

Giving Mass
Friday 6^th December 10am
Tomorrow our school community will gather for our Giving Mass where we will present our St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper donations. The donations will be blessed before handing them onto representatives from our local Vinnies Conference who will distribute them to people in our local community that are experiencing financial hardship at this time. Mini Vinnies will be leading this Mass. All are welcome to attend.

We thank everyone for their generous donations.

End of Year Mass
Wednesday 18^th December 10am
Our school community will gather to farewell our Year Six students, other students, families and staff who will be leaving St Benedict’s this year. This Mass will include a passing-on of the ‘light of leadership’ to our Year Five students and a special blessing over all those who are leaving. All are invited to attend.

Volunteers Needed
The St Benedict’s Parish Pastoral Council are looking for a team of volunteers to organise, set up and lead the Parish Family Christmas Mass on Christmas Eve (in the school hall). This vibrant family celebration has become a wonderful tradition in our parish. If you are able to assist or would like more information, please contact the Parish Office on (02) 6295 7879.
Daniel.Benedetti@cg.org.au

Community Meals Program
The Community Meals freezer is one way we can assist families whoare experiencing hardship. If you are able to cook a meal, please use disposable containers and label with ingredients and date. All meal donations can be brought to the Front Office. If your family requires temporary meal assistance, you can speak in confidence to any of our staff members.