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12 December |
2.00 - 2.30pm | Candle Ceremony - Passing of the Light |
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13 December |
Year 6 Fun Day | |
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16 December |
Last Day of School for Students | |
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17 December |
Pupil Free Day for Staff- Professional Learning | |
Dear St Michael’s families,
We are still buzzing after such a wonderful Christmas evening last Friday night! Despite everyone nearly melting, our incredible staff, partners, families and volunteers, our generous Community Council and so many others cooked sausages, ran stalls, baked, sang carols and sold raffle tickets. It was great to see so many families enjoying time together and spreading Christmas cheer. A special thank you to Maria P who is a masterful organiser, planner and advertiser for so many of our events we are incredibly fortunate to have her expertise!
In this final newsletter, we would also like to acknowledge so many parents who have assisted this year at St Michael’s. These include our Community Council and members of our working groups who ran the Disco, sold items for Mother’s and Father’s Day stalls, book coverers, sports and carnival coaches clothing pool sorters, Working Bee helpers, and many other volunteers who make this community thrive. I would also like to thank Fr. Mick, Sr. Kate and the Parish Team for their support this year. Erika Tokich has worked tirelessly in her REC role to assist families and work with the Parish Team and Leadership teams to organise Sacraments, liturgies, prayer experiences and curriculum at St Michael’s.
We received this lovely certificate from St Vincent de Paul Society after so many wonderful donations for our Christmas Hampers.
These were presented at our Giving Mass on Thursday last week. Thank you to Erika for this organisation.
Year 6 Graduation
On Monday evening we celebrated a beautiful Graduation liturgy with our Year 6 students and their families. Thank you to the Year 6 Teachers and the Leadership Team. Congratulations to all our Year 6 students including the students listed who received special leadership awards.
Misha – Youth Citizenship Award
Olivia – Academic Award
Mallory – Pastoral Care and Christian Values Award
Alexander – Community Service Award
We bid farewell to the following families who end their partnership with St Michael’s and thank them for entrusting their children to us, wishing them every future success as the students move to High School.
Farewell to the Anderson, Warwick, Pellegrino, Rapley, Wildey, Love, Kingham, Maly, Blackford, Bates, Calabro and McGrath families. Thank you for your wonderful contribution to our community.
We would also like to farewell the Scherl (Annika Yr 5) and Jamrozik (Julia Year 1) families who will be leaving us this year and wish them every future happiness.
Staffing
I am pleased to advise that following a selection process, Mrs Erika Tokich has accepted the position of Permanent Religious Education Coordinator at St Michael’s. On behalf of our staff and community I congratulate Erika and look forward to working with her as an important member of the Leadership Team. The REC position at St Michael’s was previously held by Meaghan Younger. Meaghan has expressed her grateful thanks to the school community for her time teaching and leading at St Michael's.
I would like to sincerely thank Bridgette McCann for stepping into the Principal role this term with such generosity and dedication. We are so very fortunate to have someone of her calibre in our team. Thanks also to Erika Tokich and Emily O’Rourke who also performed Higher Duties.
We truly have an exceptional staff team working diligently across the school whether they are raking leaves, teaching classes or tending to sick children- we value each and every one.
I would like to wish all our community a safe, happy Christmas and a festive season filled with the love that the baby Jesus brings.
Thank you for your kindness.
Blessings, peace and joy,
Judy Egan
Principal
Special wishes to those children who will celebrate their birthday in Week 9, 10 and in the holidays: Anastasia V, 1/2B, Nate B, 5/6P, Kosta B, 5/6I, Griffin W, KYellow, Nick S, 5/6P, Hannah L, 5/6I, Brianna H, KYellow, Indie L, 3/4O, Leo A, KYellow, Alicia K, KYellow, Andrew M, 5/6I, Nicholas F, 1/2R.
Parish Sacramental Program
2025 Sacramental Program – for students who are baptised and will be in years 4-6 in 2025.
Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated in term 1, 2025
Sacrament of First Communion will be celebrated in term 2, 2025
Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in term 3, 2025
For further Information – please contact the Sacramental Program Coordinator at sc.belconnennorth@cg.org.au or check the parish website at www.cg.org.au/belconnennorth
Watch, be alert and be ready.
Don't delay—be proactive now.
Make a difference by following God.
The message of Advent is clear: don’t wait until it’s too late. Do good now. Remember Jesus' commandment to love others as God loves you and treat them as you want to be treated. How we behave matters, how we treat each other matters. While we can’t control other people’s behaviour we can control how we respond to theirs. Ultimately, through our actions we will either bring God’s love to others and be God’s goodness in the world, or we won’t.
In the coming weeks on Advent, may we focus on our relationships with others and God. May we be accountable to ourselves, others, and God by acknowledging, addressing, and repairing what we are responsible for, while nurturing and supporting each other to do the same. This way we can we fulfil our promise to God to build lasting loving, healthy, Spirit-filled fruitful lives.
Together, we can become better and reflect God’s goodness in the world. It takes time, patience, and support. Mistakes will happen, but as long as our intentions and faith are true, God’s unconditional love will guide us. He asks us to be His hands and feet, bringing goodness to the world.
Let us pray together:
Dear Jesus
You are the hope in our world.
This Advent, help us slow down, listen to your voice, and focus on what’s really important.
Let us be ready in mind, body, heart, and spirit to receive you this Christmas and beyond.
We place our hope in you as we prepare our hearts to celebrate your birth on Christmas.
Amen.
Year 6 Graduation Liturgy
On Monday evening the Year 6 students gathered with their families to celebrate their Graduation Liturgy. It was a time to reflect on all the blessings of primary school. We thanked God for the relationships that have been formed and the gifts that have been given to us, including the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the gift of friendship and learning. The teachers also blessed the students with the gifts that are represented with the colours of the St Michael’s rainbow; vitality, self-image, joy, tranquillity, choice and judgement, acceptance and compassion. We congratulate our Year 6 cohort and wish them every future success in the next chapter of their learning journey. A big thank you to the Year 6 teachers; Danielle Madsen, Shianne Sahariv and Erin Hardwicke, for preparing the students for high school and ensuring the students’ lasts days at St Michael’s are memorable.
During Advent we prepare our hearts and wait for the coming of Christmas, the memorial of Christ’s birth. Christmas is about the mystery of the divine found within the human, God entering our everyday life! Because Jesus Christ was born into our world in a normal human way, all our ordinary human activities are made holy. Jesus Christ has entered our lives and saved us from the darkness. He is our Saviour, truly God’s greatest gift. May the wonder of the first Christmas, the joy of God's abundant blessings, and the peace of Jesus's presence be with you and your loved ones this Christmas season.
Position Vacant
Our Lady of Perpetual Parish is seeking applications for the position of Sacramental Programme Co-ordinator.
The position is a paid one for permanent five hours per week.
The responsibilities revolve around clerical work to assist in the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Communion and Confirmation.
For a job description and application, please email Fr Mick Mac Andrew.
mick.macandrew@cg.org.au
Children’s Mass at Christmas
Practice for the children to act out the Christmas Nativity Gospel during the Christmas Mass will be held as follows. All costumes will be supplied.
St Michael’s Kaleen Christmas Mass 6:00pm Christmas Eve
Practice times, in St Michael’s Church Kaleen
Tuesday 10th December, Tuesday 17th December at 3:30pm-4:30pm
(afternoon tea supplied)
St Monica’s Evatt Christmas Mass 7:30pm Christmas Eve
Practice Times in St Monica’s Church Evatt
Wednesday 11th December, Wednesday 18th December 3:30-4:30pm
For more information, please contact Fr Mick 0419 010 870
This is the workshop registration web link https://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/workshop/?eventtemplate=103-1-day-parent-carer-workshop-act&event=1896
Student Attendance Term Dates 2025
Term 1 4 February to 10 April
Term 2 29 April to 3 July
Term 3 22 July to 25 September
Term 4 14 October to 18 December