Catholic Community Life

Kindergarten and Year 5/6 Mountain View Liturgy
This morning all Kindergarten and Year 5/6 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 expect that their presence will bring some Christmas cheer and laughter. 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.

Mini Vinnies Social Justice Day

This Friday eight of our Year 4 and 5 students will be attending the Mini Vinnies Social Justice Day at the Australian Catholic University. The purpose of the event is for Mini Vinnies, Social Justice Leaders, Faith and Mission Leaders, Identity Leaders and students from around the ACT to learn first-hand about Vinnies and the good works that they provide to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of our society. It is hoped that our students who attend this special networking event will be inspired and keen to lead our Mini Vinnies in new initiatives next year. We pray that these students are touched by this experience and are filled with inspiration and compassion for local and global social justice issues.

Parliament House Christmas Carols Performance
Our St Benedict’s School Choir has been invited to perform a set in the Marble Foyer at Australian Parliament House as part of the 2019 Christmas at Australian Parliament House program. The time slot allocated to our students is Wednesday 27th November at 11:30am. All are welcome to attend and watch the performance. We wish them all the best.

St Vincent de Paul Christmas Food Donations
Each year our St Benedict’s school community donates non-perishable food to our parish St Vincent de Paul Conference. This food is then made into Christmas hampers that's distributed to people in our local community who are experiencing hardship. Parents are encouraged to talk with their children about the joy of giving without the expectation of receiving something in return. Families are welcome to donate as many non-perishable food items as they wish. Please send all non-perishable food donations to your child’s classroom. These will be presented at our Giving Mass this Friday 6^th December.

Family Advent Calendar
A Family Advent Calendar has been sent home to each family in preparation for the coming season. Included in the calendar are some simple activities focused on drawing families closer together through experiences of sharing joy and giving to others.

Advent Liturgy
Wednesday 4^th December 10.15am
Kindergarten and Year 1/2 students will be presenting our school Advent liturgy, focusing on deepening our understanding of the Christian symbols of Christmas amongst all the busyness, presents and tinsel. All students in Kindergarten and Year 1/2 have received a note outlining roles and costumes. We recommend that all families are seated by 10.00am as the configuration of the hall seating will be in a circular formation for this celebration.

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

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.