Season of Creation

As we near the completion of our Season of Creation we reflect on how we have showed love and care for the Earth. Many people worldwide from different churches and groups have joined hands to celebrate and take care of nature. Within our own community our Year 6 Enviro Ninjas and 'The Patch' gardening club have been stewards of creation in beautifying and caring for the spaces within St Columbkille's. We thank them, under the guidance of Ms Ah Tong, Mrs Russo and family volunteers. The Season of Creation ends on October 4th which is a day to remember St. Francis of Assisi, a saint known for his love of animals and plants. Together we can continue to: Pray: We can gather to pray together and ask for help in protecting the Earth. Choose sustainable actions: We can do projects like cleaning up our neighbourhoods and planting trees to make our environment healthier and happier and Advocate: We can use our voices to talk about how important it is to stop using things that hurt the Earth, like fossil fuels. We can join campaigns to make our world better.

 Reconciliation Enrolments

First Reconciliation occurs in Term 4. Our Year 2 students will complete this sacrament in class during their unit of work titled "Reconciliation". Year 3 & 4 students will receive a workbook to complete at home with their families. Enrolments will need to be handed in at weekend Masses or to the Parish office by no later than the weekend of 19/20 October. If you require another enrolment form they are available on the Corrimal Parish website or from the school office. If you have any questions please contact Lisa at the Parish office on 42843000.

World Mission Month

Each year the Church recognises the month of October as World Mission Month. The theme for World Mission Month 2024 is: “Go and Invite everyone to the Banquet” This year we celebrate the work of the Church in Mongolia. At St Columbkille’s our Gratitude Day fundraising will be put towards our Catholic Mission giving. Other events will be held thoughout the month of October. 

Loving God we pray for the Church in Mongolia, that it will continue to work in harmony with its culture and people. Fill our hearts with your Holy Spirit that we will act justly to rid our world of all that harms our brothers and sisters. May the mission of Jesus be our constant hope. May the Lord help us to reach out with love. May he grant us the strength to proclaim his Good News. AMEN.

To read more about Pope Francis' message go to https://www.catholicmission.org.au/worldmissionmonth 

Christmas Art Competition

Our community congratulates Roma Aimasso (Year 5) and Sophie Coughlan (Year 6), on their successful entries of student artwork in this year’s Christmas Story Art Exhibition and Competition. This year the top 48 were chosen from the artworks entered into the competition to be a part of the Exhibition. Those chosen were works that were judged to best respond to the criteria and were exemplary of Stage 3 reflective writing and artistic skills. Judging took place at the Marian Centre on Tuesday 24 September by a team of judges. The Christmas Story Art Exhibition and Competition Opening and Awards Night will be held at the Wollongong City Art Gallery from 5:00 pm - 7.00 pm on Wednesday 16 October 2024. We wish these two girls the best of luck!

St Columbkille's Parish Community Masses

We invite you to our next St Columbkille's Parish Community Masses on October the 5th and 6th. At the conclusion of the Masses there will be a cuppa and refreshements in the Parish Centre. Please bring a plate to share. Weather permitting, the playground will be open for families to enjoy. Hope to see you there!

Rosary By The Beach / Prayer By The Sea

In the near future Father Anthony is wanting to begin "Rosary by the Sea" or "Prayer by the Sea." This is an opportunity for everyone, but particularly families with young children, to come together on a weekly or fortnightly basis to pray together, perhaps followed by a picnic dinner by the beach! Please email Fr Anthony if interested on anthony.crook@dow.org.au 

Youth Group

These evening, Friday 27th September, our youth group will meet. 

WHERE: St Columbkille's Parish Centre

WHO: Year 6 to Year 12

TIME: 6.30pm-8pm

CONTACT: Amy 0423289320

Have a wonderful break with families and friends!

Mrs Joanne Herring

Religious Education Coordinator