DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - Lize Privitera
Footstep Dance Company will be providing an in school program for all grades over the next three weeks leading up to a Christmas Concert finale to be presented on Thursday 15th December in Allen Hall.
St Vincent de Paul 2022 Christmas Appeal
Many families are struggling to survive the increasing cost-of-living pressures this Christmas. Your generosity can provide urgent relief for families who are doing it tough, and help provide a lot more joy this Christmas.
The MacKillop Kids group have organised a Christmas Appeal supporting the Narre Warren St Vincent de Paul Conference Group who are seeking support from Parishes and schools to give generously to the 2022 Christmas Appeal. Donations of suitable new toys for children aged 5-12 years would be greatly appreciated for parents to give gifts they know their children dream of. Please place unwrapped gifts in classroom collection boxes. The 2022 Christmas Appeal will run through to 9th December.
Term 4 Mass and Reconciliation celebrations
All parents, families and friends are invited to celebrate Mass and Reconciliation during the term. The attachment outlines class and school celebrations for the term. When attending a celebration please sign in at the School Office.
We do ask that all parents and visitors in our school that your mobile phones are either switched off, on silent and put away during prayer and liturgical celebrations. Thank you.
Children's Mission Society Drawing competition - Sale Diocese
On 19th May 2023, the Pontifical Children’s Mission Society will celebrate 180 years. Catholic Mission Australia is holding a drawing competition - with one winner from every Australian Diocese - looking for the best picture illustrating how Pope Francis inspires children to help other children.
The entry form is attached or may be downloaded from: Global drawing competition
Entry is free. Entries close 30 November 2022. Entrants are to send their entry to Catholic Mission National Office, PO Box 1668 North Sydney NSW 2059 (Attention: Drawing Competition)
Shepherd’s Table
Shepherd's Table is a ministry of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish who provide meals to those in need in our broader community. Meals are held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month in the Parish Centre between 11.30am-1.30pm. Call Max on 0407788845 to make a booking. The Team are extending an invitation to those who would benefit from receiving a Christmas Hamper to make this Christmas a little easier to cope with the demands of needs that some families find challenging to cover at this time of the year. Please forward your interest to the School Office.. With the rising costs of grocery items, small gifts and consumables Shepherd’s Table are offering some support to families this Christmas. All details are held in strict confidence.
Icypole Day
Students from the school are requesting the return of an icy pole day during Term 4. With only a few weeks left, if a parent/s have a couple of hours free on a non-canteen day, we would appreciate your assistance with the organization of selling icy poles over the counter from the canteen. If you can help please contact the School Office.
First Sunday of Advent, Cycle A
Sunday, November 27, 2022
Matthew 24:37-44
Jesus tells his disciples that the coming of the Son of Man will catch many people unprepared. Jesus tells his disciples that they are to always be ready for the day of the Lord.
Next Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent, which is also the first Sunday of a new liturgical year for the Church. The Advent season includes the four Sundays that precede Christmas. It is a time of preparation for the coming of the Lord. In this season, we recall two central elements of our faith: the final coming of the Lord in glory and the incarnation of the Lord in the birth of Jesus. Key themes of the Advent season are watchful waiting, preparation, and justice. Advent is the season in which we prepare our hearts and homes to celebrate Jesus’ birth at Christmas. We also prepare for something else—the day of the Lord, when Jesus will return in glory.
OLHC Parish
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 Ajin Albarnas is our Assistant Priest. We are grateful for their ongoing prayers, involvement and support of the students, families and staff of Mary MacKillop School.
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