Catholic Community Life
The Season of Advent
Advent comes from the Latin word meaning "coming." Jesus is coming, and Advent is intended to be a season of preparation for His arrival. During Advent, we not only prepare ourselves to celebrate the birth of Jesus, but we also check in to see if we are doing all the things that will keep us ready to receive Jesus when he comes again.
Advent Prayer
God of Love,
Your son, Jesus, is your greatest gift to us.
He is a sign of your love.
Help us walk in that love during the weeks of Advent,
As we wait and prepare for his coming.
We pray in the name of Jesus, our Saviour.
Amen.
Archdiocesan Advent Resource for Families
Prepare reflectively for Christmas using the free online Walking Together Advent resource. Created by families for families, this home-grown Archdiocesan program will be made available in 4 instalments - one each week - including a 10 minute video and downloadable discussion/reflection questions. Use it whenever suits you, alone or in a small group. Or join a weekly zoom discussion group.
Watch a 3 minute trailer: https://youtu.be/0eaQJFCNxLI
Explore the resource: www.cgcatholic.org.au/ADVENT
Join a zoom discussion group this Sunday 4pm or this Tuesday 10am
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/96186839540
Meeting ID: 961 8683 9540
Enquiries lara.kirk@cg.org.au 0429 192 869
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Food Donations
Don’t forget your Christmas hamper donations!
Kindergarten Tinned fruit, UHT custard and tinned ham
Year 1/2 Blue Pancake mix, jelly and cupcake/muffin/cake mix
Year 1/2 Gold Biscuits, crackers and dried fruit
Year 3/4 Blue Cordial, long life milk and soft drink
Year 3/4 Gold Christmas pudding, shortbread and gingerbread
Year 5/6 Blue Chips, popcorn and Christmas themed serviettes/paper plates
Year 5/6 Gold Chocolate, lollies and zooper doopers
Mini Vinnies Book of Gratitude
Christmas is a time for hope and joy. It’s a reminder to reflect on all the good things that have happened this year, as well as the hope we can bring to others. This year, Vinnies invites YOU, to become the authors and illustrators of our very own Mini Vinnies Book Of Gratitude! This is open to all students to submit an entry. Please see the attached flyer.
Giving Mass
Our Mini Vinnies students will be leading our school in a Giving Mass Friday 3rd December 10.00am. At this Mass we will be presenting our school food donations to the St Vincent de Paul Parish Conference. All are welcome to join us in celebrating this special occasion.
Advent Liturgy
Kindergarten and Year 1/2 Blue and Year 3/4 Blue students will be leading our school community in celebrating an Advent liturgy. The liturgy will take our school on a scripture journey, exploring the signs and symbols of Christmas.
Thursday 9th December 10.15am. All are welcome to join us for this special prayer occasion.