Whole School Focus: Wisdom

Our Harmony Awards for weeks 5 and 6 will celebrate students who display our school value of wisdom. Wisdom is knowing right from wrong and using this right judgment to help create a life which glorifies God. Wisdom is also a gift of the Holy Spirit, which helps us to live a Christian life. At St Michael’s we have our 4 B’s which help us to make wise choices: Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be a Learner. These rules help keep everyone happy, safe and live in harmony . We look forward to celebrating students who display our school value of wisdom.

 The Assumption of Mary

The Assumption of Mary is a teaching of the Catholic Church, which states that after the Holy Mother of Jesus died, she was resurrected, glorified, and her soul was taken to heaven. The Assumption signals the end of Mary's life on Earth and her return to heaven to be reunited with Jesus. The Assumption is the fourth Glorious Mystery in the Rosary. When we pray the Rosary, we remember that Mary is always with us. The Feast of the Assumption is a Holy Day of obligation celebrated on the 15th of August every year. 

 Prayer for the Assumption of Mary

Father in heaven,

all creation rightly gives you praise,

for all life and all holiness come from you.

In the plan of your wisdom

she who bore the Christ in her womb

was raised body and soul in glory to be with him in heaven.

May we follow her example in reflecting your holiness

and join in her hymn of endless love and praise.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Winter Woolies Day 22nd August

Next Tuesday, we will be having our Winter Woolies Day in support of the Vinnies Winter Appeal. The day will begin with mass at St Michael’s at 9:30am. Parents are most welcome to join us. During the day staff of Saint Vincent dePaul will run workshops to help educate students on social justice. One of the ways we are asking families to  support the day is by donations. On the day there will be tubs in front of the school to place donations which will be much appreciated by the team at Vinnies and be distributed to those experiencing homelessness in our local community.  Students can wear their own Winter woolies.

 If you would like more information about the Saint Vincent dePaul Society and how they support the community, please see website link below:

Schools Newsletter (vinnies.org.au)

 Key Dates RE for Term 3

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