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Dear Parents, Carers and Community,
I hope everyone had a great long weekend and found some respite from the heat. Only a few more weeks to the school holidays!
This week we have a number of things happening.
Tonight we have the Fair meeting rescheduled. It was meant to be on last night but the tech played up. Finally this morning I found a setting hidden in the background that was only letting trusted people in the meeting, thus no one could get into the meeting. I have now changed that to an open meeting, hopefully the setting now works!!
Tonight 7pm Meeting Link meet.google.com/urq-mash-fqb
Our Landscape architects are doing our final drawings so we can send it out for tender or we can see what we can do ourselves through our parent community.
St Mary’s Faith News
School and Parish Connections
Gospel : John 3: 14-21
Jesus said to Nicodemus:
“Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up,
so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.”
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.
Whoever believes in him will not be condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
And this is the verdict, that the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to light, because their works were evil.
For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come toward the light, so that his works might not be exposed.
But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God.
Year 3 Reconciliation
Congratulations to all the students who made their First Reconciliation last week.
The Sacrament was a very quiet, personal affair.
Fr Greg was so proud of you all and impressed with how well you presented yourselves and introduced your families.
Thank you to the teachers, Mr Condon, Miss Tamburro, Mrs Ristovski and Mrs McCarthy Hill, for making sure the children were well prepared for the sacrament.
‘Working together for justice and dignity. Walking together in hope. Building together a thriving future for all.’
Please keep thinking about others less fortunate than us.
I know that we are all struggling at the moment, but there are so many more people worse off than us.
We have shelter.
We have fresh water.
A trip to Coles or Woolworths and we have the food we need.
Remember every dollar that you donate can make someone’s life a little better.
Take a look a the posters around the school and see what we can do for a community less fortunate than ours.
Lenten Liturgies
As part of our school Lenten journey we will be holding a Lenten Liturgy in the Hall every Friday during the season of Lent.
This will be part of the Friday school assembly.
All are welcome to attend
Lenten Liturgy |
Date |
Year Level Leading |
5 |
15th March |
Year 1 |
6 |
22nd March |
Prep with the support of charism Team |
Some important Dates to Remember for Term 1
Event |
Date |
Time |
Where |
Feast of St Joseph - led by Yr 3/4 |
19th March |
9:15 am |
Church |
Sacramental Program 2024
If you have any queries can you please contact me directly at clipnicki@smwilliamstown.catholic.edu.au
Sacrament |
Term |
Date |
Where |
Notes |
Eucharist- 3 / 4 RM |
2 |
Saturday 18th May 6:00 pm |
Church |
No booking required |
Eucharist - 3 / 4 C |
2 |
Saturday 25th May 6:00 pm |
Church |
No booking required |
Eucharist - 3 / 4 T |
2 |
Saturday 1st June 6:00 pm |
Church |
No booking required |
Confirmation - 5 /6 D |
3 |
Tuesday 27th August - 6:00pm |
Church |
No booking required |
Confirmation - 5 /6 S |
3 |
Wednesday 28th August - 6:00pm |
Church |
No booking required |
Confirmation - 5/ 6 A/K |
3 |
Thursday 29th August - 6:00pm |
Church |
No booking required |
Harmony Day 21st March 2024
We will be celebrating Harmony Day on Thursday 21st March. This will be our first Wellbeing day for the year.
Harmony Day is a time to celebrate Australian multiculturalism, and the successful integration of migrants into our community. Australia is one of the most successful multicultural countries in the world and we should celebrate this and work to maintain it. The message of Harmony Day is everyone belongs. It is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values.
Students can come dressed in the colours of their cultural background or wear something orange. They will take part in various cultural activities throughout the day.
Round 6 Interschool Sport
When: Friday 16th March (Week 7)
Time: 9:30-10:30
Versing: Williamstown North Primary
Location/s: Willy Primary school grounds and Bayside Williamstown
Transport: Walking
Lent and Easter Ceremonies St Mary’s Church
RECONCILIATION SERVICE SATURDAY MARCH 23rd 5:15PM
Directly before 6pm Mass two priests will be present in a Service including the Word of God, music and prayers.
PALM SUNDAY WEEKEND MARCH 23rd/24th
Normal Mass times: Sat 6pm – Sunday 8:30am & 10:30am.
HOLY THURSDAY NIGHT MARCH 28th 7:00PM
Includes Mass of the Lord’s Supper & Washing of the Feet ceremony.
GOOD FRIDAY MARCH 29th
10:00 am Stations of the Cross.
3pm Main Service of Good Friday.
HOLY SATURDAY VIGIL MARCH 30th 7:30pm
Most important ceremony of the Church’ s year.
EASTER SUNDAY MARCH 31st
Normal Mass times: 8:30am & 10:30am
Book club Issue 2 is Closing Today!
This is a reminder that Book club Issue 2 closes today! If you haven't placed your order yet, please ensure that it is received by today Wednesday, 13th March, to guarantee delivery in time for the school holiday reading.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to stock up on great reads for your children. To place your order, simply visit www.scholastic.com.au/loop.
Please note that we are unable to accept cash at the school, so be sure to complete your order online.
Dear Families,
Your child’s dental health is important to us, that’s why Teeth on Wheels will be visiting our school starting on the 03/05/2024.
Click the link below to sign your child up - IT MIGHT BE FREE!
https://teethonwheels.com.au/consent-forms/consent-eform/
Teeth on Wheels are focused on providing a positive dental experience and specialise with working with children. They can provide check-up and clean appointments, as well as treatment onsite and will be able to advise you if your child is eligible to receive dental care for FREE under the Child Dental Benefit Schedule.
Please complete your form today and the Teeth on Wheels team will be in contact to confirm and schedule your child’s appointment. - Forms must be completed by 26/04/2024 for your child to participate. If you are unable to access the E-form, please visit the school reception for a paper form.