World Day of Migrants and Refugees
The 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees will take place on the last Sunday in September (24 September 2023).
Catholic communities across Australia are being encouraged to reflect on the Holy Family’s experience as migrants as the Church prepares to mark this special day.
To access the resources, please visit: Resources published for World Day of Migrants and Refugees, or directly via this link.
Cursillo
Cursillo in our Diocese is offering an opportunity for women over 18 years to experience Cursillo by joining a 3-Day Weekend at Carmel House, Varroville in October this year. It is a great opportunity to refresh and learn more about our Catholic faith. There is a PDF attached and a link on the DOW website- https://www.dow.org.au/events/cursillo-diocesan-womens-retreat/ . To find out more please email cursillo3dayweekend@hotmail.com or ring Geraldine Dayball on 0421 329 365 or Pru Hall on 0422 540 484.
Sacramental Information
Booklets have been sent home this week. They will need to be completed and brought to school on the retreat day, Thursday 9th November.
Below is the link for the Mass allocations.
There are 9 spaces at each of the Masses.
With limited spaces at each Mass please be mindful when booking in and choose the correct date. If you book and have made a mistake please contact the Parish office straight away so that we can amend your booking accordingly.
Please do not book over multiple dates as it is unfair to others. If there are multiple bookings the first date is what we will take as your booking and delete the rest.
If for a particular reason you need a specific date and you are unable to book it due to the allocation of spaces being exhausted, please contact the office and we will do our best to help you out.
Please note the 2 compulsory Masses at the church begin promptly at 9am on Sunday 22nd and Sunday 29th October.
For further information please read the pdf below.
Season of Creation
St Columbkille's has once again taken on board the message of Pope Francis in ensuring we are "stewards of creation," during the month of September (the Season of Creation). Grades have organised prayer celebrations and beautified our school surroundings. New plants have been planted and weeding, composting and gardening has been occuring in our grade garden areas. Thank you to our Enviro Ninjas, Mrs Russo and Mrs Runko for planting our new hedging plants.
Have a wonderful term break and we look forward to a busy Term 4!
Jo Herring - Religious Education Coordinator
