St Mary’s School Values: JUSTICE and SERVICE

MISSION DAY

We will be working for justice at our St Mary’s School Mission Day tomorrow. Students in Years 3,4,5 and 6 will be taking part in acts of service to raise funds for the poor and underprivileged in our world. A very BIG Thank You for your support of our Mission Day in sending in donations and materials. 

 ADVENT

Getting our hearts and minds ready to celebrate Jesus at Christmas time

The season of ADVENT, which leads us to Jesus’ birthday at Christmas, begins this Sunday.

Advent is a time for us to stop and reflect on our lives and our relationships (with God and each other). It is a time for us to consider the HOPE, PEACE, JOY, and LOVE Jesus can bring to our lives if we invite Him in and let Him reign in our hearts. The first of the Advent candles, signifying the first week of Advent, is the candle of HOPE.  Are we waiting and preparing with a hopeful heart for Jesus’ birthday and for the time he will ‘come again’? Are we in touch with our loving God, who gives us the will and the strength to be the best people we can be for each other? Make some time in your day to reflect on these questions: 

• Do we know God LOVES us PERSONALLY, DEEPLY, UNCONDITIONALLY?
• Do we give real time to God in order to KNOW this deep love? What about attending Mass?
• Are we aware when and how God blesses our day/our lives? Do we give thanks?
• How do we treat others? Could we listen more carefully, be more tolerant or understanding, more patient, more honest, kinder, or less selfish?
• Do we need to say sorry and make things right?

We will be having a whole school Advent prayer in the school hall on Monday morning at 9am

 We are continuing to open our hearts to God by striving for justice throughout this Advent. Please help us support St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal and bring a little joy and peace to those in need in our community. Items may be placed in baskets in the foyer.