Beginning of Term

Staff commenced the first day of term with a prayerful reflection. The following is a prayer we looked at from St Teresa of Avila:

Christ has no body but yours,

No hands, no feet on earth but yours,

Yours are the eyes with which he looks Compassion on this world,

Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good,

Yours are the hands with which he blesses all the world.

Yours are the hands, yours are the feet,

Yours are the eyes, you are his body.

Christ has no body now but yours,

No hands, no feet on earth but yours,

Yours are the eyes with which he looks compassion on this world.

Christ has no body now on earth but yours.

Teaching is not only a matter of covering a syllabus but about enabling students to gain an understanding of the meaning of their lives; the extent of their giftedness; their value as human beings. It is about them knowing they are a ‘beloved of God ’in whom he is pleased. It is about them knowing that God calls them to be his love in the world today.

As teachers, we play a part in forming good people. We have an impact. We know it will be a great term and look forward to guiding the students in our care to make a positive difference.

Class Mass - Save the Date

This term, Year 5/6 will be responsible for a class mass, based on their own chosen theme, to be celebrated with Fr Jiss at St Joseph’s Church on Wednesday the 31st of May at 9:30 am. The students would love to have you attend, if you are able.

Sacramental Program

This year, St Joseph’s Parish will be offering the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation to eligible candidates. To be eligible to prepare for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy communion, candidates must be in Year 4 or above. To be eligible to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation, candidates must be in Year 5 or above and must have already received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.

The meeting dates for the Reconciliation and First Holy Communion candidates are as follows.

· 17th May – Preparation Meeting

· 24th May – Preparation Meeting

· 28th May – First Reconciliation Mass

· 31st May – Preparation Meeting

· 7th June – Preparation Meeting

· 11th June – First Holy Communion Mass

The preparation for the Confirmation candidates will take place in Terms 3 and 4. Specific information regarding meeting/ mass dates will be provided towards the end of Term 2.

If you are interested in enrolling your child/ren please contact me at the school on 6343 1514 or via email: danielle.mcfarlane@cg.catholic.edu.au

Furthermore, if you know of anyone else interested in further information, who may not have access to this newsletter or the Parish bulletin, please encourage them to contact me also.

Parish News

Sunday 8 am Mass

St Joseph’s Church, Grenfell

Please note that a Mass will be held on the second and fourth Sundays each month. There is a Celebration of the Word with Holy Communion, not a Mass, on the first and third Sundays of each month. Everyone is welcome to attend!

The Parish would love to welcome more children to be involved in Mass on weekends. There are many opportunities for involvement, including doing the readings. If your child can participate in any way, please let me know.

If you wish to visit St Joseph’s Church, it is open daily from 10.00am – 4.00pm and following Mass on Sundays.

Yours in Faith,

Danielle McFarlane

Religious Education Coordinator