APRE NEWS
Dear Parents and Carers,
While the weather has certainly been rather gloomy and testing the patience of many, over the last week or so there have been many instances where I have been very proud of our community, with "little rays of sunshine" brightening the day.
One example was last Friday when we had our Free Dress Day to raise funds for St Carthages in Lismore, which, as mentioned earlier was severely impacted by recent floods.
Thanks to the generosity of everyone who participated, we raised $570 from everyone's "gold coin" and then we had a couple of Yr 3 students who took it upon themselves to make and sell some things, raising $10. Then a group of Yr 6s (see photo below) got well into the spirit of things, made and sold biscuits, slices, loom bands and leather keychains and raised $115.
So, with St Pat's Parish matching our donation, I contacted the APRE at St Carthages to say that we were sending $ 1400! You can read his letter of reply below. A sincere thanks to EVERYONE who contributed!
Year 6 not only helping to Outreach to the Lismore community but also being wonderful Role-Models of Service and Compassion. Well done!!
Letter from APRE at St Carthages
Hi Judy, that's so generous of your community! What a wonderful gift of generosity and care.
Please pass on our sincere thanks for their efforts and assure them that the money raised will be spent on the needs of our younger students.
Please also pass on our thanks to Fr Michael for his generosity as well!
As I have been saying, the silver lining to all of our disheartening experiences has been the generosity and kindness of the many schools who have helped us in so many ways. We are truly humbled by how you have truly lived your school motto - to strive for goodness! Daniel Hatchman
Weekly Parish Mass: All Welcome!
Last week, for the first time, our Year 6 students joined parishioners for the 9am Tuesday Mass and shared their thoughts on "when they pray and what they pray for".
This last Tuesday, it was Year 5s' turn and "the parishioners commented that they thoroughly enjoyed having the Yr 5 students participate and that they were all incredible students! The students enjoyed Fr Michael's homily on sowing seeds - of kindness, love, acceptance, compassion."
Next Tuesday (May 24) the Year 3s will be attending the parish mass and then Year 2s the following week. We would love to have parents and grandparents join us for this very special half hour!
Sacramental Program: Tomorrow night, Bishop Robert will be confirming about 25 boys and girls, who along with their families have been preparing over the last few weeks. Please continue to keep these students and their families in your prayers as they continue their faith journey, with their 1st Eucharist taking place on June 11/12.
Thanks for reading and enjoy your weekend,
Judy