REC Report
Year 5 Fete
Well done to Year 5 for another fantastic fete. Students enjoyed a variety of activities and games. The white elephant stall proved to be a popular attraction with a variety of toys and other exciting items. Congratulations to the students who won different prizes for competitions during the course of the fete.
The money raised from the fete ($921) will be donated between Sr Anna Warlow’s Good Samaritan Rural Outreach program and the Maubara Orphanage. If you would like to find out more about this Sr Anna Warlow's Good Samaritan program please click on the following link.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
On Sunday students from St Michael’s and St Thomas Aquinas made their First Holy Communion. It was a very special time for the students after a different preparation. A thank you to the parents for preparing the students so well. Thank you to Miss Abotomey and the Liturgy group from both schools for the beautiful music.
SPIRITUALITY DAY
On Friday 13th November staff at St. Michael’s participated in a spirituality day. The day started with prayer and reflective meditation. The focus of the day was to finalise our school's vision and mission statement. Over the last 12 months we have had a collaborative process involving parent surveys and input from students. has been a collaboration process. On this day, staff explored the current statement and how it links to the charism of Saint Mary MacKillop. The day concluded with a spiritual art activity of staff choosing a quote from St Mary MacKillop and letting the quote speak to them to design a piece of art work on a blank paver. These beautiful pieces of art will be included in the prayer space along with the stones that every student has painted. It was a wonderful reflective and spiritual day. A very big thank you to Mrs West and staff for your participations and engagement.
St Vincent De Paul Christmas Hamper 2020
This week we started collecting donations of non-perishable food items to help St Vincent De Paul support people in our community who need help over the festive period. These non-perishable food items will be donated to our local St Vincent De Paul Chapter to distribute to families in need within our local community.
Please see below an item list for each year group. There are some suggestions of items for each class but you are not limited to the items.
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Kindergarten |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
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Party foods: Lollies & chips |
Paper Plates, cutlery Paper cups serviettes Christmas crackers
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Pantry Item: Jams Salt and Pepper Flour Mint sauce Apple sauce Vegemite Tomato Sauce BBQ Sauce Salad dressings |
Biscuits: Savoory and sweet |
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Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Year 6 |
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Desserts: Christmas Pudding Jelly Packet mix puddings/cake Mince pies Custard |
Drinks: Coffee (instant and tin) Soft drink Long life Milk Cordial
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Canned Goods: Tins of soup Tins of meat/tuna Tins of fruit |
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The Season of Advent
The season of Advent is a period of both repentance and celebration. Christians spend time in spiritual preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ at Christmas. Believers remember not only the Lord's first coming to earth as a human baby but also celebrate his continued presence with us today through the Holy Spirit. Advent is also a time for worshipers to anticipate his return at the Second Coming of Christ.
The word "advent" comes from the Latin term "adventus" which means "arrival" or "coming," particularly the arrival of something or someone of great significance.
This Sunday, the 29th November will be the first Sunday of Advent, and the first purple (or violet) candle will be lit. This is called the "Prophecy Candle" and recalls the prophets, particularly Isaiah, who foretold the birth of Jesus Christ. It represents hope or expectation of the coming Messiah.
PARISH NEWS
Be assured that in the Parish, every precaution is being observed to ensure the safety of those who come to Mass: distancing is clearly marked in the Church and maintained during Mass; all of the liturgical restrictions are followed (Communion in the hand and no singing); the Church is cleaned after each Mass; registration of those who attend is carefully recorded; sanitising is practiced by all who enter the Church. So, please, if you are well and able do not be hesitant about coming to Mass.
Go to the website www.ccsh.org.au and press the link “Register Here” for Mass.
Please remember that all Masses will be celebrated at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, because of the social distancing requirements.
Weekend Masses
- Saturday Vigil - 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday - 8:00 a.m.
- Sunday - 9:30 a.m.
- Sunday - 5:00 p.m.
Weekday Communion Services (23 November - 27 November, 2020)
- Monday - 7.15 a.m. (The Hermitage, Mittagong)
- Tuesday - 8.00 a.m.
- Wednesday - 7.30 a.m.
- Thursday - 7.30 a.m.
- Friday - 8.00 a.m.
Confession (Saturdays) 4:15 p.m.
REMINDER: Christmas cards and Columban Calendars are available to purchase. Please place the money in the Poor Box.
Please do not attend Mass if you have any coronavirus symptoms such as coughing, sore throat, shortness of breath, fever or fatigue.
Keep "Christ in Christmas"
Cards - packs of 8 @ $3.50
Columban Calendars @ $9.00 each
Please put money in the Poor Box
PARISH FUNDRAISING
Tickets are still available to be purchased from the Parish website via https://www.raffletix.com.au/ccsh. Tickets are $10.00 per each and would make a great Christmas present, especially if they won. First prize is a HONDAJAZZ, valued at over $20,000 (supplied by Southern Highlands Motor Group).
Rebecca Mitchell
REC