Sacraments

This Sunday, on the feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ,  four of our students through the waters of Baptism, will be welcomed into the Catholic Church community and reborn as children of God. Also 18 of our Year 3 students, through the Sacrament of First Holy Communion, will share in the meal through which Jesus gives Himself to us so that we may go out into the world and share His love with others. As a school community we pray for these students and their families. All are welcome to attend this significant celebration Sunday 23^rd June 9.00am. Sacrament canidates will need to arrive at 8.30am to meet their teachers in the Parish Centre.

May you always know the peace of Jesus,

 the light of His love,

 and the joy of His life within you.

IMPORTANT: DATE CHANGE

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the date for the Confirmation Retreat has been changed. The Confirmation Retreat will now be held on Saturday 17^th August NOT 24^th August. Thank you.

Mountian View
On Thursday 20th June, all Year 1/2 students will be participating in a Healing Liturgy with Father Dan and the members of our community at the Mountain View Aged Care Centre.  We ask that you keep these students in your prayers as they nuture community spirit through their presence and participation in this special prayer celebration.

St Vincent de Paul School Sleepout

We have 20 students in Years 4-6 who will be participating in our school St Vincent de Paul Sleep Out. We are very proud of these students! Please keep these students in your prayers as they prepare to undertake this challenging experience. If you would like to sponsor them please contact Nat Wright natalie.zarb@cg.catholic.edu.au.

WANTED: Medium and Large Cardboard Boxes

At the Sleep Out students will be require cardboard boxes. If you have any unwanted medium and/or large cardboard boxes please bring them into the Front Office. Thank you.

Mini Vinnies Winter Woolies Day

Our Mini Vinnies are beginning to organise our annual Winter Woollies Day (whole school event) which will be held Friday 28^th June to raise awareness about the issue of homelessness in Canberra as well as donations for the St Vincent de Paul Night Patrol Van. Over the next two weeks, all classes will be discussing the issue of homelessness in our Canberra community. Please take the time to also have these discussions at home. The main understanding we want our students to have is that we are working as a school to protect the human dignity of the vulnerable in our community. In preparation for the day, we ask that all families begin collecting adult size winter clothing, as well as blankets and sleeping bags. Donations can be second-hand or new. Please store these at home until Winter Woollies Day, as we do not have the capacity to store these at school.

For more information about the Canberra Night Patrol Van, please visit

https://www.vinnies.org.au/page/Find_Help/ACT/Food/Night_Patrol/

Families who wish to make a money donation might consider purchasing an incredible ‘Backpack Bed’- Backpack with storage that rolls out into an all-weather protected bed. These are an extremely ‘precious’ item that is handed out from the Night Patrol Van to those who are ‘sleeping rough’. For more information able this wonderful product that provides thousands of people with a dignified sleep across Australia please visit: https://backpackbed.org/au/

Community Meals Program

The Community Meals freezer is one way we can assist families who are experiencing hardship. If you are able to cook a meal, please use disposable containers and label with ingredients and date. All meal donations can be brought to the Front Office. If your family requires temporary meal assistance, you can speak in confidence to any of our staff members.