Upcoming Events

This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday

The Season of Easter concludes with the celebration of Pentecost at this weekend’s Mass. After His Ascension into heaven Jesus came to the disciples. He came to them at the time of their great fear of persecution. He breathed His Spirit into them and filled them with a deep peace and joy – a sense that through faith, hope and love of God, all was right with their world.

From that event the scared and uncertain apostles were transformed into courageous and passionate preachers. Through their steadfast faith in Jesus and the strength of his Spirit, they were able to stay true to their commitment and spread the WORD of God. They continued to ‘GO OUT’ and continue the work Jesus began (spreading his message about peace, love and goodness) right up until it led to the martyrdom of every single one of them.

Pentecost is the birthday of the CHURCH - the event that sparked the movement of believers to carry on Jesus’ our Lord and Saviour’s life-giving mission.

We pray in a special way for the Church – the people of God - spread throughout the world, to be open to the Spirit, so it can continue to be Jesus’ witness in the world of today; to bring love, hope, faith, justice, joy, peace. Jesus calls his disciples into mission. As a Catholic School we are called to be the Good News in our own place and time. When we allow ourselves to be open to the gifts of the Spirit we can truly be GOOD NEWS for others.

The gifts of the Holy Spirit are for all of us. We can all use these special gifts of the Holy Spirit to: bring us closer to God; fill our lives with a sense of meaning and purpose; guide us through life; help us make wise decisions; help us understand things and people better; give good advice, have courage in tough times

Mini Vinnies

It is up to every one of us – with the help of the Holy Spirit – to do our best to help others not to suffer, not to be afraid, not to have troubled hearts

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR WORLD by supporting our Mini Vinnies WINTER APPEAL

Donation of the following items would be greatly appreciated:

• New thick socks
• New gloves/mittens
• Coats and scarves
• Sleeping bags
• Blankets/doonas

We could all make a difference in our world!

Let us all answer Jesus’ call to carry on His mission of love.

Many thanks from St Mary’s Mini Vinnies

Year 4 Eucharist Retreat

Last Friday, Goulburn Mission Youth Minister Gerard Tang, and a Catholic Youth Group of Trinity Catholic College students came to St Mary’s to run a Eucharist retreat for Year 4.  What a wonderful faith-filled experience it was for our children! They learnt about the ongoing daily presence of God in their lives and the positive difference this can make when they are open to recognising and accepting God’s Spirit. They also learnt about the meaning and importance of the EUCHARIST (Holy Communion) for Catholics.

Catholics believe that Jesus is fully present in the EUCHARIST, that the bread and wine are transubstantiated into Jesus. When they receive the Eucharist at Mass, they are taking Jesus into themselves; they are filled with Jesus’ life and spirit to strengthen and sustain them in living in faith, hope and love.

Gerard and the Trinity students, through their enthusiasm, friendliness and openness about their faith journeys, made a beautiful impression on our Year 4 students, who were inspired to share their own faith experiences and questions about God and Jesus.

Some of our Year 4 students are eagerly preparing to receive the Eucharist for the first time early next month.

Legends Rugby League Gala Day

We are happy to advise that a new date has been set for the Rugby League Legends Gala Day.

When:             Monday June 7

Where:             North Park, Goulburn

Times:             9am-3pm

Who:               Years 3 -6

## Our numbers for the 3/4 team are too small to form two sides for the day. If your child is not on the list and wishes to play, please email me by Friday May 21, rachael.croker@cg.catholic.edu.au

Cross Country Champion House

Apologies for the delay in publishing the winning house from our 2021 school Cross Country Carnival. It is with much delight that we congratulate Aloysious who were the victorious house by 18 points.

Archdiocesan Cross Country

St Mary’s members of the Northern Region Team are required to arrive at 9:00am to compete at the Archdiocesan Carnival at Mt Stromlo next Tuesday 25 May.  School Sport shorts are to be worn with a Northern Region shirt, which will be available as they check in.

9:00              Primary Teams arrive and check in with Team Managers

9:30              Primary Teams welcome and walk the course

10:20             11 yr               GIRLS               3000m

10:25             11 yr               BOYS                 3000m         

10:30             12/13yr           GIRLS                3000m

10:35             12/13yr           BOYS                  3000m

10:45             9yr                  GIRLS                 2000m

10:50             9yr                  BOYS                  2000m

10:55             10yr                GIRLS                 2000m

11.00          10yr                   BOYS                   2000m

Northern Region Athletics Carnival 2021

Notes for those students who are members of the Athletics team were sent home last week. Students not competing in their nominated events are to advise me ASAP so that the position can be filled. Payment is via Qkr.

Date: Friday 11 June 2021

Venue: Hudson Park, Bradfordville, Goulburn

Entry Fee: $7.50 per student (to be paid via Qkr)

Start: 9.45am          

MacKillop Girls Hockey

Sophia and Bridie have enjoyed some exciting results at the NSWPSSA Hockey Championships in Unanderra. We look forward to hearing about their Rep Sport experience upon their return.

Their impressive draw results include:

DAY ONE – TUES 18-5-21

10:50am Mackillop 0 vs Sydney South West 1

3:50pm Mackillop 1 vs Polding 0

DAY TWO – WED 19-5-21

8:30am Mackillop 2 vs Hunter 0

10:30am Mackillop 2 vs South Coast 0

2:30pm Mackillop 2 vs North West 0

DAY THREE – THURS 20-5-21

12:20pm Mackillop 1  vs CIS 5

MacKillop Boy's Hockey

Next week sees St Mary’s students George Skelly, Nate Kemp and Henry Galland attending the Hockey PSSA competition in Newcastle. Mrs Rachael Croker will also be attending as Mackillop Coach

We wish everyone involved the best of luck playing the sport they love!

Their draw includes:

DAY ONE

11:30 vs Sydney South West

2:50 vs Riverina

DAY TWO

8:30 vs CIS

11:30 vs Western

1:30 vs South Coast

DAY THREE

Depending on previous results

Registrations are still open for:

RUGBY PRIMARY GIRL'S 7's

https://csnsw.sport/sports/mackillop/rugby-union

GOLF - PRIMARY

https://csnsw.sport/sports/mackillop/golf

Please head to the Canberra Goulburn Sport Webpage for information regarding the trials and the link for registration.

https://www.sport.cg.catholic.edu.au/nominations

The full 2021 NSW Primary and Secondary Sports Calendar is now available. It includes dates and information or links to further information for Canberra Goulburn, MacKillop, CCC, NSW All Schools, NSWPSSA and School Sport Australia trials and Championships.

Available at: https://sport.cg.catholic.edu.au/calendar

Don't forget- May is Scholastic National Family Reading Month.

National Family Reading Month is celebrating 25 years of encouraging families to read more together. In the month of May you are encouraged to make reading a priority

On Wednesday all classes participated in National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS).

The book was “GIVE ME SOME SPACE” by Philip Bunting.

It was read by the astronaut Dr Shannon Walker from the International Space Station. Astronauts reading stories from space to school children & families was an exciting new program that combined literature with science! 

This event is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. This event aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children's book that explores age-appropriate themes.

Class Awards

Social Skills

Social skills are essential for kids to learn so they are able to adapt to different situations, develop positive relationships with others, and manage conflict.

Steps to help with learning socially skilled behaviours:

• Help them interpret the behaviour of others by linking thoughts and feelings: “I’ll bet he was feeling/thinking _______ when he did that”
• Give labelled praise to your child for appropriate social skills: “What a friendly way to say hello!” “I am so proud of how you well you played and shared today”
• Teach conflict resolution skills: “What might be a way to get them to want to share with you?

STOP reacting and notice how you are feeling. Take a few deep breaths.

THINK What is the problem? What are some options? What will happen if you act on them?

DO what will work best

• Discuss social situations on the television, in books, and in real life: “What do you think (character) was feeling when that happened? How can you tell?”

Books

Sharing Books for Social & Emotional Understanding- By Margaret Goldthorpe & Perdy Buchanan-Barrow

The New Social Story Book- By Carol Gray

For Parish and Sacramental matters please forward your enquiries to Goulburn Parish Secretary, Sharon Cashman, via email or call into the Parish Office at the Old Convent Building on Thursdays only.

Email: Crookwell@cg.org.au

Website: http://cg.org.au/crookwell/Home.aspx 

Phone: 48321 633 

Address: 55 Wade Street (the Old Convent Building)

Altar Servers

With the easing of COVID restrictions, we can now have volunteers for altar servers during mass.

If your child would like to volunteer, please contact Sharon Cashman in the Goulburn Parish Office on 6239 9863 or goulburn@cg.org.au