Confirmation
This week our Confirmation candidates attended Reconciliation with Fr Dan and Fr Rem. They are all very excited for this Sunday and have demonstrated great maturity in being open to receiving the Holy Spirit in their lives. We continue to pray for these students as the Spirit is revealed and lit within them. Please keep these children in your prayers. All are welcome to join our school and parish community for this special celebration.

A reminder that all Confirmation candidates are to arrive at the Parish Centre with their sponsors no later than 8.30am Sunday (wearing their stole). Families are invited to bring a plate of food to share at morning tea if they wish. Thank you.

A Prayer for Confirmation Candidates
Loving God,
You are the giver of all we possess,
the source of all of our blessings.
We thank and praise you.

Thank you for the gift of our children.

May your Holy Spirit help them to grow
in faith, hope, and love,
so they may know peace, truth, and goodness.

May their ears hear your voice.
May their eyes see your presence in all things.
May their lips proclaim your word.
May their hearts be your dwelling place.
May their hands do works of charity.
May their feet walk in the way of Jesus Christ,
your Son and our Lord.
Amen.

Year 5/6 Class Parish Mass

Thank you to those who joined us in celebrating school-parish Mass on the weekend. The parishioners were delighted to have the presence of our school families.

Year 3/4 Mountain View
Tomorrow (Thursday) all Year 3/4 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 nurture community spirit through their presence and participation in this special prayer celebration.

Volunteers Needed
The St Benedict’s Parish Pastoral Council are looking for a team of volunteers to organise, set up and lead the Parish Family Christmas Mass on Christmas Eve (in the school hall). This vibrant family celebration has become a wonderful tradition in our parish. If you are able to assist or would like more information, please contact the Parish Office. Daniel.Benedetti@cg.org.au (02) 6295 7879

Mini Vinnies need your help!

Mini Vinnies have been busy packing hygiene packs for the St Vincent de Paul Night Patrol and they are officially out of toiletries. If you have any hotel toiletries or would like to purchase travel toiletries please donate these to the Hygiene Donation Station in the Front Office hallway.  Toiletries that the St Vincent de Paul Night Patrol needs are: soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, tissues, hand sanitiser, mouth wash, toothpaste, sunscreen, moisturiser, combs, hair brushes, tooth brushes, sanitary products and lip balm.

Your donations are greatly appreciated!

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 there 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.