ALL SAINTS DAY - 1 November   

The Catholic Church celebrates ALL SAINTS’ Next Wednesday.

What is a SAINT?  The Church does not CREATE saints. Human beings make the conscious choice to do that for themselves. Catholics believe everyone is called to try to be saintly each day; to live lives according to God’s commandments to love God and love one another. Mary, Jesus mother and Patron Saint of our school, was the first saint. Mary Mackillop – our very own Australian saint – is another great example for us to follow. She led her life striving to be like Jesus – her motto was: ‘Never see a need without trying to do something about it.’

November 1 became the official day to give thanks for all the SAINTS after Christianity became legalised in A.D. 313. On this day, we give thanks for the many men, women and even children who chose to live lives of faith, hope, and love, and bring others closer to God.

Christians today ask the Saints to pray for them and their loved ones.

We will be attending a Liturgy in the Church to celebrate ALL SAINTS on Wednesday at 9:30am. All are welcome to join us.

ALL SOULS DAY – 2 November

Throughout the year, the Church prays for, and remembers all those who have died. However, All Souls Day on November 2, is the official day of commemoration when the Church remembers, prays for, and offers special masses for the faithfully departed. We pray that our loved ones and all of those who have died enter into the loving presence of God in Heaven.

CATHOLIC MISSION

• JESUS’ FEET – walking with others in the spirit of JUSTICE
• JESUS’ HANDS – offering SERVICE to others

Please help us if you are able, by sending in any of the following items:

WHITE ELEPHANT/LUCKY DIP STALLS

toys, games, kitchenware, clothes, drawing/sketching materials, books, jewellery, purses, wallets, handbags, etc

They may be left in the Assistant Principal/REC office.

PRAYER – join us in praying for the poor and marginalised, and people suffering from war.

A Prayer for peace in Israel, Gaza, and Ukraine

Heavenly Father, we pray for the many people whose lives have been torn apart by conflict in Israel, Gaza, and Ukraine.

We pray especially those who have died, those who are grieving, the injured and those now without food, shelter, or medical supplies. Strengthen and support the work of all relief organisations.

We pray also for those who have the power to bring peace. May they be touched by a spirit of compassion and kindness.

Lord hear us as we pray in the power of your Spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen

DONATIONS – Please help us with monetary donations if you are able. Each class has a ‘mission basket’. Let us all help ‘fill the baskets of those whose are empty’