Book Week 2020

We had a wonderful day for Book Week 2020 on Friday October 23rd around the theme ‘Curious Creatures, Wild Minds’. Thank you to all the students from Kinder to Year 6 who came dressed as their favourite book character. Congratulations to all the students who got a place in our book week competition and to Cecillia Medina for organising a book for the winning student from each class. The students got to read some of the shortlisted books in class and do an activity based on this book. We had a great day highlighting the importance of reading by celebrating books, in particular Australian authors and illustrators.

 Mission Day - CRAZY SOCK DAY 

At just 16 years old, Chen’s life changed in a moment when he stood on a landmine that took both of his legs. With his family already struggling to make ends meet, they were unsure if they would be able to provide the necessary care for Chen. Thankfully, Bishop Kike, offered a lifeline, which has opened up many doors for Chen. The Arrupe Centre, established by Bishop Kike in north-western Cambodia in 2001, has been a home for many people, especially children, with disability – helping to empower them and offer opportunities they might otherwise not have. However, there are many more children like Chen that rely on the support and care that the Arrupe Centre provides. By fundraising through World Mission Month, we can help restore dignity and empower people living with a disability, like Chen.

 What are we doing at St Michael’s? 

• Week 3 Friday (Friday October 30) we will be having a Zoom Liturgy from 2:15pm - 3:00pm to learn about Cambodia and the work of the Church to support young people who are living with disabilities due to land mine accidents. We need to hear their story, just as much as they require our economic support.
• Week 3 Friday (Friday October 30)  students wear “crazy socks” and bring in a donation. The money will be sent to Catholic Mission in order to help empower children and young adults with disability at the Arrupe Centre in Cambodia, which provides vital care for those who would otherwise have limited opportunities or support to lead a fulfilling life.

 Parent Spirituality 

Ripples! 

This week's Episode features Paige Bullen who currently works for Grief Care and prior to this was a Visual Arts Teacher. She is passionate about Visual Arts as a way of embodying and expressing difficult to describe experiences. 

PODCAST LINKS:

LINK TO PODBEAN: https://ripples.dow.catholic.edu.au

APPLE PODCAST LINK: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ripples/id1511337808 

First Penance and First Communion

Year 2 or older students who have enrolled for the Sacraments of First Penance and First Communion will be contacted shortly by the Parish Office regarding preparation for these Sacraments.  Enrolment Forms are still available on the Parish website:  www.thirroulcatholic.org.au

Activate Fire 

St Michael's Year 6 students will be involved in the Activate Fire Formation Experience on Monday 2 November, 2020. The day will be an Immersive Spiritual Experience based on the Yr 6 unit Confirmation: Celebrating the Gift of the Holy Spirit. Joel Duval from the Catholic Education Office will be assisting in facilitating the day with Miss Cole, Mrs Hughes and Mr Bryce. 

REMEMBRANCE DAY

On Wednesday 11th November our school will be participating in a zoom Remembrance service from 10:30am -11am. Students from Years K to 6 will be involved in the service. 

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

Congratulations to the 32 Candidates who are being confirmed this year between 31 October and 12 November.  Congratulations to Kody G;  Sienna H;  Tyla G;  Zoe W;  Ava A;  Zali N;  Shelby R;  AJ D;  Rory M;  Emmanuel O;  Joshua K;  Stella W;  Sara T;  Michaela L;  Kalani P;  Mila C;  Anabel G;  Joel E;  Elena O;  Ciaran S;  Layla B;  Jessica S;  Destiny A;  Violet J;  Isabella H;  Sandon R;  Lauren A;  William E;  Oliver H;  Zoe M;  Kalan T;  Cooper M.  Thank you to the Candidates, parents, sponsors and families during this somewhat difficult year.  Please remember these Candidates before the Lord, especially during the next week or so.

Thirroul Parish Mass

There will be a special Mass on All Souls Day, Monday, 2 November at 09:15am

Miss Emma Groves- Religious Education Co ordinator