DIRECTOR’S VISIT 

What a marvellous day we had with the Director of Schools, Mr Peter Hill on the 17 May 2024. Mr Hill saw some great learning in action and assisted us in blessing and officially opening our new Native Bee Garden.

Mr Hill was given a police fine by Gracie W as he approached the Humpty Dumpty crime scene!!!

 

  

  

CONGRATULATIONS CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES

I extend my heartfelt congratulations and deepest gratitude to all involved in the preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. This sacred milestone in our students' spiritual journeys could not have been achieved without the dedication and hard work of our entire school community.

To our Year 6 teachers, Mrs Roche and Mrs Richardson, our REC, Mrs Checkley, and staff of St Brigid's, thank you for your unwavering commitment to nurturing the faith and guiding our students through this important preparation. Your efforts in organising classes, retreats, and activities have provided a strong foundation for their spiritual growth.

To the parents and families - your support and encouragement have been invaluable. Your involvement and prayers have strengthened our community and enriched the Confirmation experience for our students.

And to our Year 6 candidates - congratulations on reaching this significant faith milestone. Your commitment and openness to receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the way in which you led the Liturgy was truly inspiring.

This collaborative effort has not only prepared our students for Confirmation but has also brought our community closer together, reinforcing our shared values and faith.

 IN GRATITUDE 

Our beautiful 'Native Bee' habitat and garden has been blessed and officially opened. This has taken months of organisation, preparation and after school hours work. Firstly, a huge thank you to Mrs Cuff, our leader of Environmental Education at St Brigid's, whose vision and passion drives these wonderful initiatives.  She was ably assisted by Mrs Lavelle and the student environment club. Thank you to Mrs Shrimpton for designing the signage.

  

A special thank you to Daniel Di Stasio (Liana and Allaria's dad) for making and donating the beautiful artwork for the project. Your generosity is very much appreciated. 

   

   

Today, each family will receive a copy of the document Christ In You Pastoral Plan for 2024 and Beyond. It is the fruit of our shared reflection on the Letter to the Colossians and its presentation of the mystery of Christ’s presence in us and the hope of glory it calls us to share with everyone. It is a mystery of loving presence that challenges us to answer Pope Francis’ call for the coming Jubilee Year to do works of mercy that give hope.

When you read the Christ in You document, I invite you to reflect upon its Scriptural quotes from the Letter to the Colossians that inform our commitment as a parish to developing our Community Life, Worship, Mission, Stewardship, and Parish Support. Thus, prayerful reflection on the Word of God will become the true basis for our mission and service.

By presenting to you the Christ in You Pastoral Plan and its Goals, our Pastoral and Finance Councils hope to encourage a deeper reflection on who we are as God’s People in Lumen Christi Parish and how we are called to live for others according to the grace and peace of God. This is a work in progress and it is open to further refinement through our reflections on Bishop Brian’s challenge to Come and See more of Jesus’ life so that we can go and prepare a way for him into the hearts of all. The experience of grace and mercy during the Jubilee Year 2025 will further shape our Parish life and Pastoral Plan.

In making our own the mystery of Christ’s presence in us through prayer, worship, and service that bears witness to God’s love, may the Holy Spirit give us words and deeds that make known to everyone the riches of glory in Christ.

 

Mrs Claire Shrimpton, our current Year 1 teacher, has been the successful applicant for
a permanent position at Ability Action Australia. This position commences at the beginning of Term 3. Ability Action Australia is a provider of allied health services to the NDIS and caters for children with additional needs up to 9 years of age. Claire has been appointed in the role of Key Worker.
 
We congratulate Claire on this significant appointment and wish her every happiness as she leaves a long and successful career in Catholic Education.  She has worked for 18 years in Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW) in three Catholic Primary School communities, after having worked in the United Kingdom and Sydney Catholic Schools in her earlier career.
 
A  period of recruitment will commence on Monday 3 June 2024 for a permanent fulltime classroom teacher. In the coming weeks, we will farewell and thank Claire for her dedication and passion for teaching and making a difference in the lives of hundreds of students. Her last day at St Brigid’s will be Friday 21 June 2024.