NEWS FROM THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR'S DESK
HOUSE COLOUR VINNIES CONTAINER COMPETITION
In the blistering sun, the SRC members, Mrs Roche and the Year 6 Leadership Team, sorted, counted, bagged and moved an enormous quantity of plastic and glass bottles and poppers for our Vinnies Return and Earn Fundraiser.
| HOUSE COLOUR | TOTAL |
| GOLD | 718 + 647 = 1365 |
| BLUE | 1480 + 930 = 2410 |
| RED | 933 + 366 = 1299 |
We were rewarded with a delicious sausage sizzle, superbly cooked and served by Mrs Lavelle, Mrs Benoit, Mrs Mitrevski and Marco.
From the totals, we have raised over $500.00 for St Vincent de Paul. Job well done!
The totals for the first and second fundraiser were added together and the winning house - Blue - received their reward of a Mufti Day on Wednesday 9 September 2020.
FUNDRAISING FOR VINNIES VAN - WEEK 10 FOOD DRIVE
21 - 24 SEPTEMBER
| CLASS | FOOD ITEM |
| Kindergarten | Family assorted biscuits |
| Year 1 | Long life (UHT) custard |
| Year 2 | Large tins of tuna |
| Year 3 | Pasta spirals |
| Year 4 | Long life (UHT) milk / 2L cordial or juice |
| Year 5 | Pasta sauces (tomato and white) |
| Year 6G | Canned corn / short grain rice |
| Year 6W | Canned tomatoes / canned beetroot slices |
SEASON OF CREATION
Reading: Matthew 5: 13 - 19
You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives out light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify God in heaven.
Reflection on the Gospel
In this reading we learn that we are called to be salt for the earth and light for the world. In 2020, with the global environmental crisis and coronavirus pandemic that we face, how can we as individuals and as a global community truly be agents of change and action where we shine the light of love and healing on those places of darkness? This is our challenge and our task. We pray for strength and passion to be this good news and light for the world.
I recommend:
Pope Francis invites us to join the Season of Creation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbK5l8OcjJg&feature=emb_logo
SUNDAY REFLECTION:
| Sunday 13 September 2020 |
24 SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME Forgive Others The Kingdom of Heaven is like a king who decided to settle his accounts. A servant owed him millions and could not pay, so the King ordered him to be sold as a slave. The servant pleaded for mercy, and the King, filled with pity, forgave him and let him go. The servant went out and saw another servant who owed him a few dollars, demanding that he pay. When the man pleaded for mercy, he had him thrown in jail. Hearing this, the King was angry and sent for the servant to be punished. |
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| Sunday 20 September 2020 |
25 SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME The First Shall be Last Jesus said the Kingdom of Heaven is like this. A farmer goes out at dawn and hires workers. He promises them one silver coin each for the day's work. Later he sees some more men and he hires them, and more again at lunchtime. At the end of the day, he pays each worker one silver coin. Those who worked all day were angry, but the farmer said, "Are you jealous because I am generous? I paid you what I promised." Jesus concluded, "The last shall be first and the first shall be last." |
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SAVE THE DATE
| Monday 21 - Thursday 24 September | Vinnies Van Food Appeal |
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PODCAST SERIES - RIPPLES
Ripples is a PODCAST developed for staff and parent's 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.
The Ripples Podcast is now available