We commenced our year with staff prayer focusing on God’s care for us and that we can count on God at the difficult times in our lives. Our whole school Mass last week was a lovely time for us to come together as a community in God’s home to celebrate the Eucharist. For us to gather as a community with St. Bede’s parishioners was a highlight of the Mass.

The overview for this year is that Term 2 will be the time for Year 2 to commence their program and make their First Reconciliation and Year 3 Catholic children will make their First Holy Communion in Term 3. There won’t be Confirmation this year as Year 5 and Year 6 combine to make this sacrament every second year. Classes will continue to go to the parish Mass on Tuesdays at 10am and in Week 5 we celebrate Shrove Tuesday followed by Ash Wednesday Mass. This commences Lent in our church and a time to prepare for Easter.

At school we have prayer times during the day. Sometimes these are formal prayers such as the “Our Father” but other times there are informal prayers where children say their personal prayers. These are two ways for families to pray together.

On Shrove Tuesday, ( 21 February) students will be able to purchase pancakes at recess for a gold coin donation, proceeds go to project compassion. We are asking for donations of pancakes from any parents who are able to cook and send these to school on Tuesday morning. 

We warmly invite you to be at our Parish Mass next Wednesday at 10 am at St Bede's Church to celebrate Ash Wednesday. This follows Shrove Tuesday. 

Enjoy your week.
Helen