Beanies Bonanza

Our local ‘Vinnies Van’ has put the call out for beanies for this winter. Staff who volunteer on the van have noticed that they are in need of beanies for those sleeping rough in the Illawarra. 

We are asking students to bring beanies into school during Week 9 (14th - 18th of June). There will be collection baskets in each classroom. If you would like to donate any other winter woolies (e.g.: gloves, bed socks, scarfs) they are more than welcome too! 

The Vinnies Van visits Albion Park, Nowra, Ballambi, Warrawong and Wollongong and provides those who are homeless or sleeping rough with food, blankets and warm garments. This is where our donations will be going. 

At St Michael’s, inspired by Christ, we care for the dignity of every human being. We don't care for the poor and marginalised out of obligation, but we prefer it: we choose to. 

The beanies will be collected by our local Vinnies team at our morning assembly on Monday 21st June. 

World Environment Day 

On Friday June 4th St Michael’s celebrated World Environment Day. World Environment Day is the UN’s most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Since it began in 1974, it has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated in over 100 countries. 

REIMAGINE. RECREATE. RESTORE.

This is our moment.

We cannot turn back time. But we can grow trees, green our cities, rewild our gardens, change our diets and clean up rivers and coasts. We are the generation that can make peace with nature.

Let’s get active, not anxious. Let’s be bold, not timid.

Confirmation 

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred by Bishop Brian on Tuesday and Wednesday, 22 and 23 June 2021 to Year 6 (or older) students. 

Contact the parish office if you need information or have a late enrollment:  thirroul@dow.org.au Parish Office:  325 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul. Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9am to 3:30pm  and Fridays 10am to 3pm

Parents/Guardians need to attend the Parent Meeting: 

7:30pm, Tuesday, 1 June 2021 (parents only attend) 

Parents/Guardians and students need to attend: 

Class 1: Tuesdays June 8, 3:45pm to 5pm (parent and student attend) 

Class 2:  Tuesday June 15, 3:45pm to 5pm (parent and student attend) 

(same day as netball gala day - students attending will need to come back to school from 3:45pm to 5pm) 

Parents/Guardians and students need to attend: 

Confirmation Practice: Monday, 21 June, 7:00pm (parent and student attend) 

Sacrament of Confirmation:

7:00pm on Tuesday, 22 June 2021 

7:00pm on Wednesday, 23 June 2021

Parent Spirituality 

Ripples is a PODCAST developed for staff and parents on-going spiritual formation designed by Robyn Gallagher (Professional Officer - Staff Spiritual Formation - Catholic Education Office). 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. 

RE Term 2 Dates for your diary

• Preparation for First Communion Class 1 on Thursday, 17 June from 3:45pm to 5:00pm (2020 cohort  who have communicated with Father Ken)  
• Confirmation Practice: Monday, 21 June @ 7pm  
• Preparation for First Communion Class 2 in the Parish Church on Thursday, 24 June from 3:45pm to 5:00pm (2020 cohort who have communicated with Father Ken)