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Our Lenten Journey – Lent Year A Week 2 Prayer
God of the journey,
We pray that as we gather in this time today,
we will be nourished by your Word
as we work to transform our lives through your grace,
and become a greater reflection of your love on this earth.
We make this prayer in the name of Jesus, our radiant light.
Amen.
Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Thank you to all involved with the planning, organising and support of our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast fundraiser last Tuesday. Together, we raised $102-50. These funds will be added to our St Patrick’s Day fundraiser, as well as Project Compassion collection box contributions and will all be donated to the Catholic charity, Caritas Australia.
Every year through the six weeks of Lent, Caritas Australia launch Project Compassion which is an extraordinary, ongoing demonstration of the faith, love and generosity of Caritas Australia's caring supporters, all in the name of justice and peace. We join the millions of Australians who come together in solidarity with the world's poor to help end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity.
St Patrick’s Day (Green Frozen Cup fundraiser for Project Compassion)
On Tuesday, 17th March (Week 8) the Year 6s will plan and organise a green frozen cup fundraiser and students will be invited to wear green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day for the cost of a gold coin donation. Frozen cups will be sold at first lunch for 50c each. More information will follow closer to the date.
Project Compassion Boxes
Last week during the Ash Wednesday Mass, Fr Hilary blessed the children’s project compassion boxes which went home with a note late last week. If you feel you are able to support this initiative through the collection boxes with your child or with your children, please do so. For example, instead of buying a lolly bag, they may decide to put the money in the box instead. This is a great way of teaching your child/children social justice and how to be compassionate and show empathy. Anything over $2 is tax deductible.
Each week, students in each class are invited to bring in their collection box and add the money they have collected to the classroom collection box. This will then be taken to assembly each Friday to contribute to the St Clare’s collection box.
Fr. Hilary’s 80 Birthday Celebration
Today, 3rd March we will be celebrating Fr Hilary’s 80th Birthday (Father’s actual birthday is 4th March) with a cake for the students to share with Fr. Hilary at first lunch, followed by a shared staff lunch.
May the Grace of God be with you, Fr. Hilary.
Year 6 Caritas Just Leadership Day
Just Leadership Days are great opportunities for students and teachers to learn more about:
- what is justice
- what is leadership
- how to be a JUST leader
In addition to important leadership skills, students and staff also learn about Catholic Social Teachings and the role Project Compassion plays in helping reduce poverty.
This year, St Clare’s School is hosting the Southern Deanery schools tomorrow and we look forward to putting our charism of Welcome, Community and Hospitality into action.
Other significant dates in term 1 include:
Thursday, 18th March – Multicultural Day (further information to come)
May the Grace of God be with you,
Kath Kennedy