This week and next we will be focussing on fundraising for St George’s Academy in Kenya. We have been supporting St George's for many years and in the past our fundraising has provided essential amenities such as clean water, bathrooms and furniture.

This year the school requires a new front gate and fence as the government has decided to widen the road and have knock down the old fence. For each dollar brought in this will provide one brick. It is a large amount that is needed this year $2500. 

I encourage you to speak to your children about why we support the poor. I am sure that every government school also fundraises for those less fortunate, but our reasons is very clear and purposeful. We are called to be on the earth the heart of God and to spread the love of Jesus. One way we do that is by helping the poor, in His name. Not for our own glory but for His.

Please donate as much as you can.  Each time a dollar is brought in we will color a brick with chalk. We hope to have the canteen surrounded by colourful bricks!

https://www.globalschoolpartners.org.au/st-georges-academy

Saint of the Week by Magdelena Jubilee Gabriel Johnson

For Archangel Gabriel, there aren’t any dates for birth, beatification, canonisation or death. Hence the angel part. Gabriel came to a town called Nazareth, Galilee, and he was meeting with an engaged couple, Mary and Joseph. Archangel Gabriel came to Mary in a dream and said “Greeting favoured one! The Lord is with you, do not be afraid Mary, for you have found your favour with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David.” The feast day for Gabriel is 29th of September and Gabriel is the patron saint of telecommunication workers.

I chose archangel Gabriel as my Confirmation saint, because by telling Mary that she had conceived Jesus, was like spreading the word of God, and that's how I aspire to be.

What Staff (and students) are Learning About

This week all staff began saying a short prayer with the students before Spelling Mastery. Why? Because we are really focussing on all things coming from God. St John the Apostle is the patron saint of authors so why not ask him for a little divine intervention when we are learning how to spell!

Catholic Life and Reflection

Even on a cold day the beach is a blessing! I was able to spend the long weekend in Tuross Heads, truly beautiful piece of God’s creation. We took four, yes four, dogs to the beach and they bounded and splashed about. My 14 year old threw the ball endlessly and I’m not sure who loved it more. 

I did have a few moments when I was able to look towards the open ocean and breathe in the salty air; the breath of God so to speak. I breathed deeply and closed my eyes to really absorb Him. It was fleeting but I felt renewed.

God bless,

Stephanie Stewart, Religious Education Coordinator