REMEMBRANCE DAY

On Remembrance Day we recall the tragedy of World War 1 and our ongoing hope for worldwide peace. As we look at our history and the news stories currently, we see that this hope is largely unfulfilled. So, this week in prayer we remember all those impacted by war, and we wait in anticipation, praying for strength and wisdom, knowing that we are a part of the answer to peace.

Remembrance Day should definitely be a time to remember the dead and the tragic loss of thousands who served selflessly for the freedoms of Australians and beyond. Yet, we also remember that we live in a world where the glory of God is a human being fully alive, and so our mission is to help people come to fullness of life, while recognising that the suffering of one and the suffering of all cannot be separated.

This week could be a time for us to commit ourselves to justice: to just relationships with those around us; to just relationships between nations; to justice for the displaced, the downtrodden and the marginalised. If justice becomes a worldwide reality then perhaps war will be no more. Perhaps our remembrance will bring peace.

How could you be an advocate of peace and justice this week?

Grandparents Day

Save the date for our annual Grandparents/Grandfriends celebration- Friday 29th November. We will begin with a liturgy, followed by open classrooms and morning tea. Morning tea will be BYO picnic so our Grandparents and students can bring some scrumptious delicacies to enjoy.

Parish Play Group Initiative 2025

A wonderful opportunity will commence in 2025!

Our parish playgroup will meet on Fridays during each school term from 9.30-11.30am. It will be offered to children from ages 0-5 years. The location is the Parish Centre, St Columbkille's Catholic Church. Morning tea will be provided as well as songs, playtime and craft. What a wonderful FREE opportunity to meet other families and chat over morning tea. For more details please contact Amy on 0423289320.

St Vincent De Paul Christmas Donations

This year Peter Riordan from our local St Vincent de Paul society has asked St Columbkille's for a gold coin donation from each student, so that Christmas gifts can be purchased for children in need. Our monetary donation will support families within the Corrimal area who are doing it tough this year. More information about this will be communicated shortly. There is still an opportunity to give food donations when attending church each weekend. Baskets inside the church can be filled with many items including tins of vegetables and fruit, longlife milk and weet-bix. Any offerings are greatly appreciated.