RE NEWS
Welcome to Week 9!
What a long but fast year we have had! I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for all the support I have received in my first year here at St Francis. I know I have only been here for 12 months, but it feels like longer which is testament to the feeling of 'family' that is created within our community. I wish everyone a holy, safe and restful Christmas break, however long that is for you and your families.
Christmas Eve Prayer
Loving God,
Help us remember the birth of Jesus,
that we may share in the song of the angels,
the gladness of the shepherds, and worship of the wise men.
Close the door of hate and open the door of love all over the world.
Let kindness come with every gift and good desires with every greeting.
Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ brings,
and teach us to be merry with clear hearts.
May the Christmas morning make us happy to be thy children,
and Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts,
forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus’ sake.
Amen.
Source: https:www.acatholic.org.adventchristmas-prayers/
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal
MONDAY will be the last day for collections for the St Vincent de Paul Christmas appeal. A HUGE thank you to those families who have already donated goods towards the hampers we will be creating as a school. I have placed the list of items below for those families who are still wanting to donate.
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Grade |
What to bring |
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Kinder |
Christmas Pudding Christmas Cake Mince pies |
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Year 1 |
Long life cream/custard Spreads or Jams Savory biscuits (jatz, shapes etc) |
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Year 2 |
Biscuits – shortbread, chocolate or sweet Meal kits (Asian, Mexican, Indian) Jelly packets |
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Year 3 |
Lollies Curry or Stir Fry Sauces Juice or soft drink |
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Year 4 |
Tinned Fruit Chips Pasta or Rice |
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Year 5 |
Chocolate Pre-prepared rice meals Gravy – liquid or powder |
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Year 6 |
Christmas Bon Bons, Napkins, Tablecloths Pasta Sauces Pancake mix |
Thanksgiving Mass and Candle Ceremony
This year we will be combining the End of Year Thanksgiving Mass and Leadership Candle Ceremony. Everyone is welcome to attend this event which will be held on Wednesday 14th December at 9:30am in the school hall. We will also be taking this opportunity of being gathered together to announce the new School Leaders for 2023. We look forward to seeing you there.
Parish Christmas Times
Christmas Eve Sat 24 Dec - NO Saturday morning Mass or Reconciliation.
6pm (outside) grounds of St Francis of Assisi School, Calwell.
- Children/ families invited to dress up as part of the Nativity.
9pm Holy Family Church (also livestreamed)
Christmas Day Sun 25 Dec
Midnight Holy Family Church
8am Holy Family Church
10am Holy Family Church
Christmas Rosters are in the foyer. We still have some vacancies so please assist if you can.
Mon 26 Dec No Mass
Tues 27 Dec No Mass
Wed 28 Dec 9.30am SHC
Thurs 29 Dec 7am HFC
Fri 30 Dec 6pm HFC
Sat 31 Dec 9am SHC & usual weekend Reconciliation and Masses
Have a great week and Merry Christmas!