Parenting quote: “Parenting is the ultimate act of love and selflessness. Every moment you invest in your child’s happiness and growth is a testament to your strength and dedication. Keep shining, because your love lights up their world.”
School news
Religious Education Creative Arts Prize – Congratulations
It was an honour and privilege to attend the diocesan Religious Education Creative Arts Prize showcase evening last Wednesday evening. We were able to celebrate William S who received 1st place for Stage One short film category. We also celebrate Charlotte S who received 3rd Place for Stage 2 Music Category. What a wonderful night and we are so proud of both William and Charlotte.
Family Mass – Thank you so much to all those who were able to join us for our school family Mass on Saturday, 9 November. It was a wonderful Mass, and we thank Jennifer and Daniel for providing the music for us.
We are looking forward to our next family Mass on Saturday, 7 December. Mrs Webster and the choir will be providing music. Everyone is welcome to join us for the Mass. We are asking our Kindy 2024 and Senior students to help run the mass.
Please use the link https://forms.office.com/r/UuBK6YXXuJ or QR code to RSVP for mass and catering purposes.
Altar servers
Congratulations to our 3 wonderful year 4 students, Charlotte S, Xander P, Niah W, who attended the formation session with Deacon Peter recently. It was a wonderful session, and we look forward to seeing these dedicated students on the altar once they complete their training in the next few weeks.
Parish news
Christmas masses
Preparations for Nativity Play during the Christmas Children’s Mass is underway for OLGC. The children’s Mass will be held on Tuesday, 24 December at 5:30pm in the OLGC church.
If your child would like to be part of this wonderful tradition, whether as Mary, Joseph, an angel, a shepherd, or even a star, we would love to have them join us!
No prior acting experience is needed, just a joyful heart and a willingness to participate in the story of Jesus’ birth. To sign up or for more information, please contact the parish office on parishoffice@ffacp.org.au or Susanne Bragge on sacraments@ffcp.org.au or susanne.bragge@dbb.catholic.edu.au before Monday, 9 December.
Let’s make this year’s nativity play a beautiful and memorable celebration!
Online Parish Giving
You can make an easy, and secure contribution to support our parish through a simple scan of a QR code which is the “SCAN ME” symbol in our parish bulletin or via The Tap’n’go, terminal in the church foyers. Alternatively, you can go to https://www.ffcp.org.au/giving
There is more information about the parish and events available on our parish website. Link is below:
Kind regards,
Susanne Bragge – Parent Engagement Coordinator
Allison Houston – Religious Education Coordinator