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October Month of Mission – Socktober & Universal Children’s Week
Due to current restrictions the celebration of Children’s Week in our school community will coincide with the return of all students to face to face learning on Friday 5th November. Parents are asked to complete the Operoo permission eform in order for students to enjoy the special treats during the day, celebrating National Children’s Week. Students will also have the opportunity to take part in Socktober, an initiative of global mission, raising awareness and funds for critical projects supporting vulnerable children in developing countries, in particular a Kindergarten in Bangkok that provides a safe learning environment for children and life-changing empowerment for their mothers. A $2 donation per student would be greatly appreciated for Catholic Mission.
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
Sunday, October 24, 2021
Mark 10:46-52 Jesus restores sight to the blind man, Bartimaeus
In next Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus teaches us that we can be persistent about bringing our needs to him. We learn from the Gospel passage what happened when a man named Bartimaeus brought his need to Jesus. Bartimaeus was blind. He did not stop asking Jesus for help. Bartimaeus had faith in Jesus. Jesus told Bartimaeus that his faith had saved him.
God wants us to have so much faith in him that we do not let anyone else stop us from praying to him. We can pray for God’s help whenever we need to and as many times as we need to. God is always with us. He loves us, and he wants to help us.
Child Safety and Wellbeing
At Mary MacKillop Primary School, we believe that ensuring the safety of the students in our care is an integral part of who we are as a Catholic faith community. We adhere to Victorian Child Safe Standards and Ministerial Order No. 870. We embed a culture of child safety and the matter is taken very seriously.
“Children are the future of the human family: all of us are expected to promote their growth, health and tranquillity,” Pope Francis 2021
Resources to support parents and carers
Helping your family manage uncertainty - The past couple of years have been stressful for families everywhere. There’s a lot parents can do to help children deal with uncertainty, while building a sense of family cohesiveness.
The full article is attached below:
Our Lady Help of Christians Parish
Sacramental Celebrations- First Eucharist Celebration Masses
A letter has been sent by the Parish notifying families of children who have been part of this year’s Sacrament preparations for First Eucharist. Parents need to contact the Parish with the necessary information as listed in the letter. Once the Parish has received the details you will be advised which mass families can attend.
Parish Information
Mary MacKillop Primary School is one of the three Parish Primary Schools belonging to the Parish of Our Lady Help of Christians, Narre Warren within the Diocese of Sale. Fr Brendan Hogan is our Parish Priest and Fr Isuru Weliwatte is our Assistant Priest. We are grateful for their ongoing prayers, involvement and support of the students, families and staff of Mary MacKillop School.
Parish Bulletin - Click on the link below to download the weekly newsletter: