Serving Others and Striving for Peace and Justice at St Mary's

Remembrance Day

Next Wednesday we commemorate Remembrance Day. In November 1918, after more than four years of continuous warfare, the Germans called for an armistice (suspension of fighting) in order to secure a peace settlement. At 11am on 11 November the guns on the Western Front fell silent. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month became known as Armistice Day and was universally associated with the remembrance of those who had died in the war. After the end of the Second World War, the Australian and British governments changed the name to Remembrance Day. It is a day to remember those who served and died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts.

For us at St Mary’s, and for all Christians, Remembrance Day is also a day to pray for peace and justice and to think about how we can work for these in our world today.

God of Peace May each of us be instruments of Your peace.  Help us be aware of the many opportunities we have to promote peace and justice.  May we never underestimate the power of our actions. Help us to know how best to promote peace and justice.  Amen. 

St Mary's School Mission Day- Friday 20 November                                           

The Lord has told us what is good.

What he requires of us is this:

to do what is just, to show mercy,

                    and to live humbly with our God. (Micah 6:8)

DONATIONS – If you are able, please help us to raise money for those who are much less fortunate than ourselves by sending in money for our poor boxes.

WHITE ELEPHANT STALL –Please send any unwanted items (but in reasonable condition) into school. Items may be left on the stage in the Old Hall. (Items may include things like: toys, kitchenware, clothes, drawing/sketching materials, books etc.)

ICE-CREAM STALL – Year 3 will be running the ice-cream stall. Year 3 families are asked to please send in ice–cream, cones and items for ice-cream decorations. Year 3 students will receive more information about this.

CAKE STALL – Year 2 will be running the cake stall this year. Year 2 families are asked to please provide cakes/treats for this stall on the day.

“In truth I tell you, in so far as you did this to one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it to me.”