REC Report
Ripples PODCAST
Throughout COVID 19 the Catholic Education Office has been creating ways to assist not only staff, but families as well. 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. Please click on the link to access
https://sites.google.com/dow.catholic.edu.au/clem-spiritual-formation/spiritual-formation/parents
St Vincent De Paul Winter Appeal
The St Vincent de Paul Society was founded by a 20 year old student named Frederic Ozanam in 1833. It was established by like minded individuals who wished to put their faith into action. This compassionate outlook, enthusiasm and vision continues today in Australia. There are thousands of people who, every day share their time, care for humanity and energy to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged people all around Australia.
On Friday, 3rd July (last day of term) St Michael’s will be having a food drive for St Vincent De Paul. Each student is asked to bring in non–perishable food items to support people in our local community who need help this winter. Students who bring in items are able to wear Mufti clothes to school on that day. Each class will be given a suggested list of items.
*These are only suggestions and are not limited to these items. Please make sure that all items are non-perishable.
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Tins of: Bake Beans Spaghetti 2 minute Noodles
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Tins of: Soup Stews |
Tins of: Tuna/fish Meats (spam |
Packets or tins of Pasta Gluten Free Pasta Flavoured Pasta |
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Tin Vegetables Carrots Peas tomatoes Corn etc….. |
Long life Milk: Almond Full cream Lactose Free Soy
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Tins of Fruit: Fruit salad Apricots Apples Coffee & Tea |
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Refugee Week
Refugee Week commences on the 14th – 20th June. The theme of Refugee week 2020, is “A Year of Welcome”. Welcome is about generosity, opening our arms and our houses to friends and strangers, feeding the hungry and avoiding the temptation to shut the door.
This year we have celebrated the generosity of people who have kept welcoming strangers – opening their hearts, homes, cattle feed and purses to families made homeless by the Bushfires and more recently, the generosity of health workers in Australia and elsewhere who have risked their own health to help strangers.
We have seen, too, the goodness of people who have built laughter and friendship in local communities, and particularly befriended elderly people in nursing homes. They have opened doors in a world that has closed so many doors.
Let us celebrate by thinking of the all the ways we have welcomed those around us, just like Jesus taught us to do.
First Reconciliation
Congratulation to students at St Michael’s who have made their First Reconciliation last week and over the coming weeks. We are very proud of you making this important step in the commitment to your faith.
Mass
Registration for all weekend Masses are still required at this stage. Registration for Mass will available online from 7.00 a.m. on Monday 15 June, 2020. Please click on the following link www.ccsh.org.au. Please do not just “turn up” as you are only allowed to attend Mass if you have registered
There are NSW Government and Diocesan directives which have to be followed. Most of the government ones are known to you, but a couple of diocesan ones will feel very strange to us. For example, congregational singing is prohibited; Holy Communion will be distributed only on the hand and the Precious Blood will cease to be offered from the chalice; no physical touching at the sign of peace; collection plates will no longer be passed through the Church.
All of these conditions are contained in the directives which are available on our parish website and the diocese of Wollongong website.
As you enter and leave the Church, there will be baskets clearly marked first and second collection. Please give generously, and thank you to those who have continued to donate while we have been in lockdown. Direct debit is the easiest way to contribute to the income of the parish. If you would like to join, please contact the office.
Mass and liturgy services will continue to be posted online through the Parish YouTube channel. I encourage you to still participate in Mass by viewing them online.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7S6wrESEOUqrF9Ppp7mDvg
Please remember that all Masses will be celebrated at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, because of the social distancing requirements. We are fortunate that we have a Church which will easily accommodate 50 worshippers and even 100 when restrictions further ease.
Mass times this coming weekend:
Vigil Mass (20 June) 5.00 p.m.
Sunday 21 June 8.00 a.m.
9.30 a.m.
11.00 a.m.
12.30 noon
5.00 p.m.
Parish Fundraising
“MEGA RAFFLE” tickets can still be purchased. First prize is a HONDAJAZZ, valued at over $20,000 (supplied by Southern Highlands Motor Group). Tickets on sale now, $10.00 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased via https://www.raffletix.com.au/ccsh. The raffle will be drawn later on in the year. Thank you for your continual support in this challenging time.
Rebecca Mitchell
REC