St Vincent de Paul Christmas Food Donation

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 are 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 over the next 3 weeks. These will be presented at our Giving Mass this Friday 4th December.

We are also seeking donations of rolls of wrapping paper to decorate the hamper boxes.  

Community Meals Program: HELP NEEDED
The Community Meals Program freezer is one way we can assist families who are

experiencing hardship. We are seeking donations of frozen meals (homemade or store bought), frozen food and non-perishable food donations. If making homemade meals, please ensure that they are in a disposable container clearly labelled with the date made and ingredients. All 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.

Thank you so much to those who have made donations to this service. Your support is greatly appreciated!

School Mass 6^th November 10am
Our school will celebrate Mass this Friday (6^th November). Students in 3/4 Blue will lead the Mass in the church while classes participate online from their classrooms. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, Catholic Education has advised that parents, carers and visitors will not be permitted to attend school Masses. Thank you for your understanding.

Remembrance Day Liturgy 11^th November 10.30am
Our school will celebrate Remembrance Day outside in the courtyard in front of the Remembrance Cross. Catholic Education has advised that additional parents, carers

and visitors who do not have an active role in the service will not be permitted to attend. We encourage all our Defence families to let our Defence Support Teacher (Linda de Salis) know if you would like to be involved in this service. linda.desalis@cg.catholic.edu.au

All Saints’ Day Prayer

Dear God,

Bless the memories of your saints.

Thank you for the tremendous sacrifices made by those who have gone before us.

May we learn how to walk wisely from their examples of faith, dedication, worship,

and love. 

Let us rejoice in the holy men and women of every time and place.

May their prayers bring us your forgiveness and love.

We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen