We dedicate the month of October to the Rosary. In classes this month, students will be saying the Rosary in dedication to Mary. Make time this week to share a decade of the Rosary with your families. The word rosary comes from Latin and means a garland of roses. The rose is a flower used to symbolize Mary the mother of Jesus. The rosary is a meditative repetitive prayer in honour of Mary. It consists of a set number of specific prayers. There are the introductory prayers: one Apostles’ Creed, one Our Father or the Lord’s Prayer, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be. At the center of the devotion, is the Hail Mary. It is repeated 150 times during the prayer. Rosary beads are used as counters to help maintain the rhythm as the prayers are prayed in sequence.

St Vincent de Paul Christmas Grotto Collection

We are now collecting non-perishable items and wrapped and upwrapped gifts to donate to those in need in our community for the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Collection. Each learning space will have a collection box for these items, we will be collecting up until the end of the school year.

(If donating wrapped gifts could you please label with the appropriate age and gender for the gift).

Important Dates Term 4:

• Thursday 19th October - Matai Team Liturgy 9.15am and 10am School Hall.
• Wednesday 1st November - Timoney Liturgy 9.15am and 10am School Hall. Followed by a school parade for All Saints Day. 
• Wednesday 1st November - All Saints Day dress up
• Friday 24th November - Grandparents Day 11am start, finishing with our Mercy Market at 1pm
• Friday 1st December - Totara Liturgy 9.15am and 10am School Hall.
• Thursday 14th December End of Year Mass 1.30pm St Mary's Pro-Cathedral.