All Saints Day Mass

Thank you to Year 3/4 Gold who lead our school community in celebrating All Saints Day last Friday. It was a lovely occasion to reflect on the Saints and how their stories continue to inspire us and fill our hearts with hope. Thank you also to the families for providing a delicious morning tea.

Global Partnership Day

Tomorrow our school community will be celebrating Global Partnership Day. Students will wear the colours of the Kenyan flag (black, green, red and white) and engage in a number of activities with the purpose of deepening their understanding of the lives of the children in our Global Schools Partner school, Gesore Preparatory. As part of the day, a representative from Global School Partners will be sharing an update of our partner school. We ask that all children make a gold coin donation on Friday which will go directly towards resourcing education materials for the students at Gesore Preparatory.

Thank you to those who have donated plastic bags for this event. We do still need donations of plastic bags. Please send all plastic bag donations to Ms Wright by Friday morning.

Remembrance Day Liturgy

Year 1/2 Gold will be leading our school community in a Remembrance Day liturgy on Monday 11^th November 10:30am.  This will be a special occasion for our community to gather with grateful hearts to thank all those who gave their lives so that we may live in peace and freedom. The liturgy will be held in the courtyard. All families and friends are welcome to attend.

Family Parish Mass

Our school community is invited to join the parish next Sunday (24^th November) to celebrate a family Mass.  We ask that all our school families make a special effort to attend this Parish Mass. The parish choir will be at this Mass and warmly welcome anyone to join in singing. If you are planning to attend this Mass and would like your child (or any family member) to have a formal role such as a reading, bringing forth the offertory or the Gospel procession, please email: natalie.zarb@cg.catholic.edu.au

Volunteers Needed 
The St Benedict’s Parish Pastoral Council is 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 or (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 which the St Vincent de Paul Night Patrol need 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 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.