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St. Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Officer Term 1 Week 9 NEWSLETTER 25 th March, 2015 Dear Parents, “Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient.” Steve Maraboli St Brigid’s has always been very proactive in catering for the wellbeing of our students. At St Brigid’s we believe in the importance of wellbeing practices which lead us, as a school community, to promote positive relationships between all members. Our school has many programs and practices such as Bounce Back, Cool Calm Kids, circle time and Social groups that aim to assist children to be happy, to feel good about themselves, to develop resilience and to respect other members of our school community. In addition to the following programs we will be implementing another whole school program called “Bully Busters”. There will be three sequentially layered workshops for students conducted by Bully Busters staff. The first teaches children the foundations of assertive behaviour and the dangers of certain types of reactions and ways to respond to teasing and bossy behavior (Foundation to Year2). The second session teaches children the different types of bullying behavior and to better understand how it impacts on others and the role of the bystander (Year 3 to 4). The third session will be equipping the children with some practical strategies to respond, as a bystander or a target and how to behave in assertive ways (Year 5 to 6). The student sessions will be run on Monday May 25 th and Tuesday May 26 th 2015. We endeavor to create meaningful home school relationships, whereby parents and staff work in partnership for the benefit of all students. Therefore staff will be participating in Professional Development in this area led by “Bully Busters” and parents have the opportunity to participate in an information evening. Staff will also be attending this session. I strongly advise parents to attend this session and we will be providing more information including confirmation of the date in the coming weeks. ST. BRIGID’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL 25 Bayview Road, Officer Vic. 3809 Telephone: (03) 5943 2447 Fax (03) 5943 2579 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stbofficer.catholic.edu.au Inside this issue: End of Term 1 – Friday, March 27 th Early Dismissal – 1.00 p.m. on Friday, March 27 th Foodie Friday – March 27 th Recess

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St. Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Officer

Term 4 Week 3 NEWSLETTER 31st October, 2012

Dear Parents,

Term 1 Week 9 NEWSLETTER 25th March, 2015

Dear Parents,

“Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more

resilient.” Steve Maraboli St Brigid’s has always been very proactive in catering for the wellbeing of our students. At

St Brigid’s we believe in the importance of wellbeing practices which lead us, as a school

community, to promote positive relationships between all members. Our school has many

programs and practices such as Bounce Back, Cool Calm Kids, circle time and Social groups

that aim to assist children to be happy, to feel good about themselves, to develop resilience

and to respect other members of our school community.

In addition to the following programs we will be implementing another whole school program

called “Bully Busters”. There will be three sequentially layered workshops for students

conducted by Bully Busters staff. The first teaches children the foundations of assertive

behaviour and the dangers of certain types of reactions and ways to respond to teasing and

bossy behavior (Foundation to Year2). The second session teaches children the different

types of bullying behavior and to better understand how it impacts on others and the role of

the bystander (Year 3 to 4). The third session will be equipping the children with some

practical strategies to respond, as a bystander or a target and how to behave in assertive

ways (Year 5 to 6). The student sessions will be run on Monday May 25th and Tuesday May

26th 2015.

We endeavor to create meaningful home school relationships, whereby

parents and staff work in partnership for the benefit of all students.

Therefore staff will be participating in Professional Development in

this area led by “Bully Busters” and parents have the opportunity to

participate in an information evening. Staff will also be attending this

session. I strongly advise parents to attend this session and we will be

providing more information including confirmation of the date in the

coming weeks.

ST. BRIGID’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL 25 Bayview Road, Officer Vic. 3809

Telephone: (03) 5943 2447 Fax (03) 5943 2579

Email: [email protected] Website: www.stbofficer.catholic.edu.au

Inside this issue: End of Term 1 – Friday, March 27th Early Dismissal – 1.00 p.m. on Friday, March 27th Foodie Friday – March 27th Recess

St. Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Officer

As a Catholic School we are a community, which celebrates our Catholic Story and traditions and recognise Christ is at the centre of our lives:

Project Compassion 2015 Project Compassion 2015 focuses on the ways Caritas empowers the world’s poorest

people to establish sustainable food sources for life.

www.caritas.org.au

“Christ became obedient to us even to death, dying on the Cross. Therefore God

raised him on high and gave him a name above all other names.” Philippians 2:8-9 This coming Sunday is Palm Sunday (Passion Sunday) and we begin the solemn celebration of

Holy Week. The Passion of Christ refers to his arrest, trial and death. Holy Week is a time

of intense preparation for the Easter Triduum, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter

Vigil. The palms we use today symbolize Christ’s triumph while the cross is the symbol

of the death through which his triumph is achieved.

On Palm Sunday we commemorate Jesus triumphant entry

into Jerusalem, his arrest and death. When Jesus entered

the city on a donkey there was great jubilation and the

people cried out, “Hosanna!” waving palm branches singing,

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” This

jubilation suddenly changed to one of darkness, suffering

and death. The chief priests and teachers of the Law secretly plotted to get rid of

Jesus. They arrested him and crowds turned on Jesus and shouted out: “Crucify Him,

Crucify Him.”

Jesus reached the lowest depth of suffering. He was betrayed by his closest friends and yet

he forgave them. He understood Peter’s weakness when Peter denied him three times. He

was patient with his friends when they could not stay awake while he was praying. Jesus was

insulted, abused and suffered a cruel crucifixion. “With a loud cry Jesus breathed his last.”

On Palm Sunday, as we begin the holiest week, let us set aside time to reflect on the Passion

of Christ. During this time we are invited to follow Jesus’ story and journey with him from

his humble, yet triumphant entry into Jerusalem to our standing at the foot of the cross. If

we centre our thoughts on Jesus and allow ourselves to truly know Jesus we learn more about

ourselves and our response to the suffering of others and the value we place on all human

life. Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your cross and resurrection,

you have set us free.

St. Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Officer

Foundation Year Enrolments Foundation Year enrolments for the 2016 School Year will open for existing St. Brigid’s

families today, March 25th 2015. Applications for these families close on Friday, April 17th.

We have set aside two mornings for Open Days to showcase our school to families outside

St. Brigid’s community on Monday, April 20th and Tuesday, April 28th from 9.30 a.m. to 11.00

a.m. If you know anyone who is considering St. Brigid’s for their child please encourage them

to come along to our Open Days for more information. Applications for Enrolment close on

Monday, June 15th 2015 for families outside St. Brigid’s existing families.

Sacrament of Reconciliation During this Term students from our Parish have been preparing to receive the Sacrament of

Reconciliation. The ceremonies have commenced and we congratulate all these children,

especially our St. Brigid’s students on this important stage in their faith development. Please

keep them and their families in your prayers over the coming weeks.

Sacrament of Confirmation

The Parish preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation commences with a Parents only

meeting on Tuesday 14th April – 1.30pm or 7.30pm in the School Stadium. Parents with children

in Year 6 wishing to have their child receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this year will be

required to attend the meeting at one of the below times.

End of Term Arrangements – Friday, March 27th 1.00 p.m. Term 1 concludes on Friday, March 27th. Students will be dismissed at the earlier time of

1.00 p.m. on this day.

Mission Australia Early Learning advised the school that they will be providing

After School Care on Friday. March 27th from 1.00 p.m.

Commencement of Term 2 – Monday, April 13th

Term 2 commences for staff and students on Monday, April 13th 2015.

St. Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Officer

Important Notice - Before and After School Care My discussions regarding Before School and After School Care are well underway and we are

very close to making an announcement. I am hopeful of a positive outcome for our parents.

At this stage Mission Australia will continue to provide Before and After School Care in

accordance with the details further on in this newsletter.

Social and Fundraising Committee News The next meeting of the Social and Fundraising Committee will take place on Friday, April

17th at 9.00 a.m.

Working Bee – Saturday, April 18th 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. Our first Working Bee for the year will be held on Saturday, April 18th from 9.00 a.m. to

approximately 12 noon. A sausage sizzle will be provided for our helpers.

This Working Bee is primarily for a tidy up around the school. The Blessing and Opening of

Stage 2 will take place on Friday, April 24th and we would like the school looking brilliant for

the new Bishop of Sale, Bishop Patrick O’Regan and other distinguished guests.

Please come along to assist on the day. All family members are welcome. Please fill in the

return slip for the Working Bee to assist us with catering when it is sent home.

We wish the children who have celebrated or are celebrating a birthday shortly all the best

for a great day.

MARCH

Brody H 1/3 Lachlan W 1/3 Jacob T 3/3 Varis F 3/3

Cailan A 4/3 Sebastien C 4/3 Madison B 5/3 Emily R 5/3

Charlie G 6/3 Paige M 9/3 Abbey F 13/3 Ryley R 14/3

Zack J 16/3 Ryan M 16/3 Tori D 18/3 Harry D 19/3

Will M 20/3 Mia R 21/3 Stephanie G 22/3 Mitch M 22/3

Ben B 23/3 Jaime L 23/3 Alexandra Z 24/3 Lyla H 24/3

Ava N 24/3 Thomas C 25/3 Charlotte M 25/3 Ethan T 30/3

Jack T 30/3 Tahlia N 30/3

St. Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Officer

News from the Deputy Principal– Mr. Simon Greely Sports Night

Delany / Red Leinster / Blue Kildare / Yellow Tullow / Green Surprise, Surprise! The storm came early and caused a postponement last Thursday night.

We toughed it out yesterday in tricky, wet conditions to finish off the middle distance

running and ball games. The final results are as follows:

1st Place – Tullow – Green – 168 points

2nd Place – Delany – Red – 157 points

Equal 3rd Place – Leinster – Blue and Kildare – Yellow – 141 points

I would like to offer special thanks to Gary Maker, who prepared our oval, and Chris Curran

and Scott Holmes who were our official starters last Thursday.

Harmony Event

Last Friday we hosted the ‘Harmony in Officer’ Tabloid Sports. We had about 160 children

here from the 6 Harmony schools. As usual, the weather was a bit fickle early and feeding

160 children with the halal lamb sausages was hard work, but we got a lot out of the day.

Premier’s Active April

Please feel free to join the Premier’s Active April. Go to:

https://www.activeapril.vic.gov.au/

I have created a team called STBOFFICER for people to join if you would like to. A couple

of people have had trouble joining so the easiest way is to register first then request to join

stbofficer. If you do it before Friday 1pm I can approve it before the holidays start.

St. Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Officer

Leader of Learning and Teaching - Religious Education

– Mr. Damian O’Bryan I take this extract from St. Michael’s Parish newsletter last week

LENT

If we were knives, Lent would be a time to sharpen our cutting edges.

If we were cars, Lent would be a time for an oil change and tune up.

If we were gardens, Lent would be a time to fertilise our soil.

If we were batteries, Lent would be a time to get recharged.

BUT WE ARE NONE OF THOSE THINGS

We are people who sometimes do wrong things, we need to atone for them.

We are people who sometimes get spiritually lazy; we need to get back into shape

We are people who sometimes become selfish; we need to stretch out of our narrowness and

begin to give again.

And because we are also people who sometimes tend to put those things off, we need a

special sort of official time to concentrate on doing them.

So we have Lent.

Last Saturday concluded the Reconciliation program for 2015. Congratulations to our Year 3

students (and some senior students) who participated for the first time in the Sacrament.

HOLY WEEK

Although a week early, St. Brigid’s have begun to remember the events of Holy Week.

Yesterday the Junior Learning Community presented Palm Sunday. They recounted Jesus’

triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

St. Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Officer

Today the Middle Learning Community presented the “Last Supper”. Jesus’ famous words,

“Do This In Memory Of Me”, is exactly why we as a church participate in the Eucharist.

This Friday, at 9am, the Seniors will present the “Stations of the Cross”. This recounts the

Final Hours of Jesus’ life. I invite and encourage all members of our community to this

special presentation in the School Chapel.

Finally, I wish you all a safe and happy Easter. While you most probably spend time with

family and spend some time away, remember what this is all about and what it is we are

celebrating (not Chocolate). I encourage you to attend our Easter masses at our parish and

especially remember Christ’s sacrifice on Good Friday.

Lost Mr Murphy… Much loved Monkey Toy is missing. Please return to office

if you find him and claim your reward.

Senior Learning Community

Doilies Needed!

If you are of an age to know what a doilies is, “DOILIES ARE NEEDED “

in the Grade 5 / 6 classes.

Rectangular, oval or circular. Small, large, cream or white doilies are all welcome for part of an

ANZAC retrospective. Please see Mrs .Rose in the Senior Learning Centre if you are able to

contribute. Many thanks to Linda Beare for collecting some doilies for us already. We

appreciate your effort and assistance.

St. Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Officer

News from the School Board

Getting Involved

at St Brigid’s

St Brigid’s is a community oriented school; we welcome and appreciate the support of our families. There are many varied

opportunities for family members (e.g. parents, grandparents etc.) to be involved in the classroom or to be of assistance in many

indirect ways. This could include:

Contributing and collecting resources which may be of use in the classroom

Supporting requests by teachers for items of interest or current themes

Supporting your child with class themes (special days)

Helping with reading and literacy based activities

Helping with the Perceptual Motor Program (PMP)

Participation in the School Excursion Program

Participation in the School Sports Program

Celebrating with the school at assemblies and liturgies

Helping with covering and cataloguing books and resources

Assisting with the ongoing gardening and grounds maintenance

Joining a Committee or Sub Committee

School Board

St. Brigid’s School Board is an advisory board that was established in 2012. Members of the Board are the Parish Priest, Principal,

a teacher representative, a representative from the Social and Fundraising Committee and four elected parents. Any parent of a

child attending St. Brigid’s School is eligible to nominate for a Board position. The School Board usually meets on the third

Tuesday of every month (except during school holidays).

PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR UPCOMING VACANCIES

ON OUR SCHOOL BOARD.

St. Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Officer

Social and Fundraising Committee

St. Brigid’s Social and Fundraising Committee is a parents’ auxiliary and meets on a monthly basis. While this committee raises

valuable funds, it also has a strong social and pastoral role. You are encouraged to become involved wherever possible and to

support the Social and Fundraising Committee activities. Funds raised go to purchasing resources and equipment that directly

benefits the students at St. Brigid’s. Social and Fundraising Committee meeting dates are published in our newsletter. New

members are welcome at any time.

Sub Committees

There are a number of Sub Committees at St Brigid’s that are formed from time to time to meet a specific need. Previous Sub

Committees have worked successfully on a variety of tasks including our School Fair and Social & Fundraising Committee

Constitution. Keep an eye out in newsletters for details on Sub Committees for our upcoming Trivia night and the maintenance

and upkeep of our Chapel and gardens.

So… if you are interested in becoming more involved and being a volunteer at St Brigid’s you can

speak to your child’s teachers, talk to Ken or see the Office staff for further information.

And for those in our extended St Brigid’s community who gave their time, energy and resources

to our school community this past term we say THANK YOU, we hope you know that it is much

appreciated!

Blessing and Opening of New Building Friday, 24th April.

Bishop Patrick O’Regan will be here to officially Open and Bless the Junior Learning Centre

and Multi-Purpose Hall. The Blessing will commence at 10.00am and will be followed by a

Liturgy. Refreshments will served at the conclusion and all parents are invited to attend.

Fundraising News - Lap-a-thon Look out for your Lap-a-thon notice coming home today. The Lap-a-thon will be held on

Tuesday, 28th April from 2pm. The funds raised will be put towards a kitchen for the multi-

purpose room. This will assist with events including Foodie Fridays and Lunch Order Days.

Uniform Shop Our uniform shop is open every Monday and Friday during term from 8:45-9:15am.

St. Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Officer

Portrayal of Jesus’ Glorious

Entrance into Jerusalem

(Palm Sunday)

Tuesday, March 24th 9.00

a.m.

Junior Learning community

Portrayal of the Last Supper Wednesday, March 25th 9.00

a.m.

Middle Learning Community

Portrayal of the Crucifixion Friday, March 27th Senior Learning Community

Camp Allambee – 2 Day Camp Monday, April 20th to

Tuesday, April 21st

Year 4 students

School Closure Day Term 2

Sale Expo

Friday, May 8th NO SCHOOL for students

Blessing and Opening of

Stage 2

Friday, April 24th 10.00 a.m. Bishop Patrick O’Regan, Fr.

Peter Slater, Maria

Kirkwood,CEO Director, Mr.

Jason Wood MP

School Photos Wednesday, June 3rd Whole School

Family Life Evening Thursday, June 4th Years 1 and 2

Family Life Evening Thursday, June 11th Years 3 and 4

Family Life Evening Thursday, June 18th Year 5 and 6

Term Dates for 2015 Term 1 Wednesday, 28th January – Friday, 27th March 2015

Staff commence on Wednesday, 28th January 2015

Thursday, 29th January 2015 Assessment

Friday, 30th January 2015 Assessment

Students commence on Monday, February 2nd 2015

Easter 3-6th April

Term 2 Monday, 13th April 2015 – Friday 26th June 2015

Term 3 Monday, 13th July 2015 – Friday, 18th September 2015

Term 4 Monday, 5th October 2015 – Friday, 18th December 2015

Closure Days and early dismissals will be advised throughout the course of the year

St. Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Officer

School Start/Finish Times School classes commence at 8.45 a.m. and finish at 3.15 p.m. Students should arrive prior to

this, but not before 8.30 a.m. The first bell goes at 8.35 a.m. when students may enter their

classroom. Students will be supervised from 8.30 a.m. in the morning and until 3.30 p.m. in

the afternoon. Please be mindful that staff are committed to meetings and classroom

planning outside of these hours and supervision becomes difficult.

As supervision does not commence until 8.30 a.m. Students are not be dropped off

unsupervised before 8.30 a.m. As mentioned in previous newsletter we continue to receive

alerts about unwanted persons around schools. Tuesday we received an alert for an incident

in the Officer area.

For families who require their child to be at school earlier or later than this, before and

after school care is available at St. Brigid’s through Mission Australia. They can be

contacted on 5943 2425 for further information.

We understand that there will be days when for one reason or another, you may be running

late in the afternoon. Please contact the school office prior to 3.15 p.m. if you think this will

be the case so that a message can be sent to your child/ren and they can be supervised in

the office.

Before and After School Care

Before and After School Care is now available at St Brigid's School. Mission Australia Early

Learning Centre is providing care in the Specialist’s Centre between 6.30am until 8.30am in

the morning and 3.30pm and 6.00pm in the afternoon.

There is an information pack available at the School Office for anyone who is interested.

Any inquiries need to be made directly to the Mission Australia Early Learning Centre and

they can be contacted on 5943 2425.

Please note Before and After School Care is not run by staff employed by St. Brigid’s

School. Mission Australia is the provider of the care not St. Brigid’s.

Working with Children Check Parent help is most welcome and appreciated in your child’s class, however you will be

required to have a current Working With Children Check. Forms are available at the Post

Office. There is no cost involved if you complete the form as a volunteer only and not for

employment purposes. There will be a meeting held later this term for parents wishing to

assist teachers in the classroom. Attendance at this meeting will be essential for all parents

to attend if they wish to help.

St. Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Officer

News from St. Michael’s Parish Berwick

St. Michael’s Parish Social Justice Group

St Michael's Social Justice group meets on the 4th Thursday of each month and our next

meeting is this Thursday March 25 at 7.30pm in the crying room of St Michael's Church,

Berwick. Anyone interested in social justice is invited to be part of the group.

St. Michael’s Parish Sacrament Program Dates 2015

Confirmation

Parents only meeting Tuesday 14th April – 1.30pm or 7.30pm in the School Stadium

Commitment Masses Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th May (all parish masses)

Parent/child workshops Tuesday 12th, Wednesday 13th, Thursday 14th,

Tuesday 19th, Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st May at 7.30pm in the

School Stadium

Reflection Day Tuesday 26th May

Blessing of Children Masses Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May (at all parish masses)

Ceremonies Thursday 11th and Friday 12th June at 7.30pm

Saturday 13th June at 2pm

Thursday 18th and Friday 19th June at 7.30pm

Saturday 20th June at 2pm

Catechist Classes Thursday 23rd and 30th April, 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th May at 4-5pm in

the School Stadium.

First Holy Communion

Parents only meeting Tuesday 28th July – 1.30pm or 7.30pm in the School Stadium

Commitment Masses Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August (at all parish masses)

Parent/child workshops Tuesday 1st, Wednesday 2nd, Thursday 3rd,

Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th September at 7.30pm in

the School Stadium

Blessing of children masses Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September (at all parish masses)

Reflection day Tuesday 6th October

Ceremonies Saturday 10th, Sunday 11th October

Saturday 17th, Sunday 18th October

Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th October

Saturday 31st October and Sunday 1st November (at all parish masses).

Catechist Classes Thursday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th August, 3rd and 10th September at 4-5pm in

the School Stadium.

St. Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Officer

PARISH STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM 2015 - WEEK ONE St Michael's Parish Berwick

OUR PARISH COMMUNITY

Dear friends,

On our return form school holidays we commence a special program – a Parish

Stewardship Program which recognises that “Parishes are the Heartbeat of the

Church.”

Our Parish School

Our wonderful school is an integral part of our parish community and the mission of

the parish. We have a strong commitment to Catholic education – providing our

children with a strong faith as well as academic education.

As a school family why should I be involved?

By choosing to send your children to our school you have made the decision to be a

part of our parish community. We welcome that commitment. This Program will

reaffirm the core values of what it means to be a member of our parish community

and has the potential to enhance our faith.

What is the Program about?

Over the course of the next few weeks we will ask ourselves what it means to be a

part of our parish community here at St Michael's Parish Berwick. With the assistance of a range of events and materials –

speakers at Mass, banners, bulletins, brochures and the main event of the Program, the Parish Information Meeting - we will

reflect on and discuss the three key areas that identify our parish as a special community of faith:

We are a parish that celebrates faith. We know the importance of coming together as a community to celebrate the Eucharist at

Mass – it is the foundation of who we are as a Catholic community. But importantly, we don’t merely attend Mass, we celebrate

our faith. As Pope Francis says, “………it is a beautiful thing to do.”

We are a parish that values engagement. We recognise the importance of living our faith through involvement in parish groups

and ministries. You are encouraged to be involved either through our parish school or in the other opportunities listed in the

Program Time & Talent sheet.

We are a parish that supports generously. We firmly believe in the need to plan and budget for our personal financial

commitment to our parish – giving us the resources to sustain our parish today and to grow and respond to Pope Francis’ call to

Mission.

We encourage your active involvement in the Program – read the materials, listen to our speakers at Mass each week and discuss

the issues with your family and friends. We also invite you to attend the key meeting of the Program – the Parish Information

Meeting on 19 April 2015 at 7:30 pm.

Let us all use this Program as a wonderful opportunity to grow our special community of faith.

Yours in Christ,

Fr Peter Slater Mr Ken Gale

Parish Priest School Principal

St. Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Officer

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Looking ahead...

Wed. March 25th The Annunciation of the Lord

Fri. March 27th End of Term 1 The re-enactment of the Crucifixion by the SLC

Foodie Friday Early Dismissal 1.00 p.m. Sun. March 29th Palm Sunday Mark 11:1-10

HOLY WEEK Thurs. April 2 Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper Fri. April 3rd Good Friday Sat. April 4th Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Sun. April 5th Easter Sunday

St. Michael’s Parish

125-129 High Street, Berwick 3806 Parish Priest: Fr. Peter Slater

Assistant Priest: Fr. Jeff Klenyjans (03) 97071355

Weekend Masses Saturday: 6.00 p.m. Sunday: 9.00 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 6.00 p.m.

http://www.stmichaelsparish.org.au

Brainteaser The answer to our last brainteaser was

‘Working 9 to 5.’ This week’s is:

Almighty and ever living God,

In your tender love towards us

you sent your Son

to take our nature upon him,

and to suffer death upon the cross.

Grant that we may follow the example

of his great humility

and share in his glorious resurrection

We ask this through Christ, our Lord,

who lives and reigns with you

and the Holy Spirit.

one God now and for ever.

Amen. Prayer taken from

http://ourcatholicprayers.blogspot.com.au

Yours in friendship and unity,

Ken Gale

Principal

“ Few people are mind

readers. Let them

know they matter.”

Dr. Chris Peterson

STANDS

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