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St. Finbar’s Primary School
90 Centre Rd, East Brighton Vic. 3187 Tel 9592 4479, 9592 4069 Fax: 9593 2433
Email: [email protected] Website: www.sfbrightoneast.catholic.edu.au
Dear Parents, We have had an interesting start to Term 2 with the Easter Monday and Anzac Day holidays being in the first two weeks. Our teachers and students have certainly been very busy squeezing in everything planned into the shorter weeks. Whilst the rest of the term seems action packed we should return to more regular timetables from next week. Mr Berlingeri will also be returning from leave on Monday and I am very sure that, whilst he will have enjoyed his time away, he will also be very glad to be returning to all of us here at St Finbar’s. Student Safety Could I ask all parents, especially those picking up children from drive through on the Thomas Sherry Playground and Wallen Street, to be mindful of safe practices. Children at drive through should only proceed to cars when directed by teachers. Parents should remain in the que as cars exit and unless directed by a staff member should at no time overtake in the playground area. Thanking you for your cooperation in this matter. Walkathon
What an amazing effort by our school community! We raised almost $6000 which will be used towards upgrading our asphalt areas on the playgrounds. Congratulations to Year 1A who managed to raise the highest class amount of $700.85. Special mention to Year 1L and 2D who also raised close to this amount. These activities are a very important part of our fund raising and we are extremely thankful to our very generous parents and wider school community. Once again special thanks to our Parents & Friends Committee and Year 6 Leaders for the organisation of this event.
Sustainability For those of you who have seen the John Ash playground recently you will be aware of everything that is taking place above and below the ground. Ms McCurdy and the Sustainability Leaders are doing a fabulous job of maintaining and improving this special place. Last Friday classes were involved in planting a variety of crops which I know we will take great pleasure in watching grow until it’s time to harvest.
Anzac Day Liturgy Our ANZAC day liturgy on Monday was made very special by Mr Millie (Dewi’s dad) who played the Last Post on his trumpet for us. All our SRC leaders contributed to the celebration but the sound of the trumpet really made the occasion memorable. A big thank you to him for giving up his time to be with us on Monday. I hope all families had an enjoyable day on Tuesday but were also able to reflect on the sad memories of war which we truly hope and pray our children will never have to experience. Year 7 Government School Transition I have recently received the Government School Transition Packs for any year 6 student considering enrolment into a State Secondary College. Any Year 6 parents who will be enrolling their child in a State Secondary College should email me as soon as possible to receive the Transition Pack. [email protected] God Bless, Mr Nigel Rodrigues Deputy Principal
NEWSLETTER No 11 Thursday 27th April 2017
UPCOMING EVENTS:
April Fri 28 Year 5 & 6 Interschool Sports Swimming Program ends Term 2 Accounts due
May Mon 1 School Photos
Tue 2 Board Meeting 7pm Wed 3 Foundation Prayer Night 6.30pm Thu 4 Year 3-6 Cross Country Fri 5 Year 5 & 6 Interschool Sports Sun 7 Foundation Family Class Mass – 5pm Tue 9 NAPLAN Testing Year 3 & 5 P&F Meeting 7pm Thu 11 Bike Ed Training Year 4 NAPLAN Testing finishes Fri 12 Bike Ed Training Year 4 Mother’s Day Breakfast Year 5 & 6 Interschool Sports Sun 14 Mother’s Day Thu 18 Bike Ed Training Year 4 Fri 19 Bike Ed Training Year 4 District Cross Country – relevant students Tue 23 Swimming Program starts – Foundation, Year 1 & 2M Thu 25 Bike Ed Training Year 4 Fri 26 Bike Ed Training Year 4 Year 5 & 6 Interschool Sports Tue 30 Division Cross Country – relevant students
TERM 1 UPCOMING ASSEMBLIES:
Assemblies are still in the church until further notice.
Monday 1st May ~ Year 5A Monday 8th May ~ Year 4K Monday 15th May ~ Year 6A Monday 22nd May ~ Year 2M Monday 29th May ~ Year 1L Monday 5th June ~ Year FI
Monday 12th June ~ PUBLIC HOLIDAY Monday 19th June ~ Year 3M Monday 26th June ~ Year 5H
All parents are warmly welcomed to attend our weekly assemblies.
Assembly every Monday at 2:50pm. Please arrive on time to avoid disappointment.
COMING HOME TODAY: Every child, Years Foundation, Year 1 & 2M Starfish Swimming Assessment flyer Every girl, year 5 & 6 OLSH College flyer EMAIL ATTACHMENT/ LINK:
Community Advertisement No
SCHOOL ACCOUNTS:
Term Two Accounts are due and payable By tomorrow, Friday 28th April 2017.
Thank you to the many families who have paid their accounts and the many families who continue to make payments via payment plans.
All parents are under a contractual agreement to make sure their fees are ALWAYS up to date.
Prompt payment is expected if paying by the term with all accounts due by the Due Date. Any queries please call the office. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you are experiencing financial difficulties at any time,
please make an appointment with Mr Pat Berlingeri as soon as possible.
Thank you.
***STAR OF THE WEEK***
FG ~ Henry D, FI ~ Hunter X Year 1A ~ Jack M, Year 1L ~ Olivia C Year 2D ~ Tas S, Year 2M ~ Aaron T
Year 3D ~ Jack Z, Year 3M ~ Marcus C Year 4J ~ Zac L, Year 4K ~ Isabelle F Year 5A ~ Jada P, Year 5H ~ Lucia G
Year 6D ~ Chris T, Year 6H ~ Will F
REMINDER:
SCHOOL PHOTOS ARE ON THIS
MONDAY 1st MAY.
PLEASE ENSURE STUDENTS ARRIVE PROMPTLY AND BRING IN THEIR PHOTO
ENVELOPE. STUDENT NEED TO BE IN FULL WINTER SCHOOL UNIFORM.
ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING ORDERS,
ETC.NEED TO BE DIRECTED TO W www.nationalphotography.com.au
T 9428 9420 M 0401 927 397
THANK YOU.
What a busy start to the term we have had …. Year 2 Prayer Night and Family Mass; Commitment
Masses for Year 4 students; ANZAC Day Liturgy … just to name a few …
Our gospel this week is from Luke and is probably my favourite post-
resurrection story. It is the Emmaus story and we used it as the gospel
for our opening school mass, on the first day of this term. Some
disciples, despondent at the death of Jesus, leave Jerusalem and head
off to Emmaus. On the journey, they are joined by a stranger who
helps them understand scripture and helps raise their spirits. Nearing
their destination, the disciples invite the ‘stranger’ to share a meal with
them. It is only when the ‘stranger’ says the blessing and ‘breaks the
bread’ do the disciples recognise Jesus.
Having just celebrated Easter, are we able to look at our world and find the ‘Jesus’ people – those who
are constantly and mainly quietly setting about helping those who are in need? How can we become
‘Jesus’ to others?
The Year 4 students are preparing for their First Eucharist. In
Italian, they are learning about The Vatican, and some prayers
in Italian …. Sincere thanks to our Italian teacher, Mrs Lena
Sirianni for this great initiative …. The display outside the
library looks fantastic … if you have time, check it out …
better still if you have a child in Year 4 ask them to tell you
all about it!!
Have a great week,
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a worldwide charity that continues to develop new ways of reaching out to those seeking our support. Through visiting people in their homes, we assist people not only with the necessities - such as food – but we also help with educational expenses, utilities, chemist bills, access to holiday homes, and referral to the support of other agencies. St Finbar’s Primary School are already wonderful supporters of this work. The Winter Appeal food drive provides essential food that we can distribute to people in need in our local community. And last year’s fantastic effort with Assist-a-Student provided essential help to 19 students in developing countries in the South-East Asia and Oceana region. Consider giving a hand in this rewarding work. Come and See how you can volunteer with the St Vincent de Paul Society at an information session on Monday 15th May, 7:30pm in the Marian Room at St Finbar’s Parish, 86 Centre Rd, Brighton East.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS ~ June Kellar
Dates to remember … Wednesday, 3rd May @ 6.30pm – Foundation Prayer Night
Sunday, 7th May @ 5pm – Foundation Class Mass
Dear Families of St Finbar’s,
Over the past two weeks as I have been meeting with new families enrolling their children into school for next year I have really noticed how often the conversation turns to student wellbeing. Whether it is parents asking about our Bullying Policies or Social Skills Programs or simply just enquiring about how we cater for the emotional growth of our students, the fact is this is a very important consideration when choosing the best school for their children. The KidsMatter symbol I have included this week highlights the importance of nurturing happy, balanced kids. At St Finbar’s we strive to establish an environment which caters for diversity and respects difference. We know that not all children are the same and that opportunities need to be provided for this great mix of people. Providing a wide range of learning opportunities is part of our plan to give our students a balanced school experience.
Social Emotional & Values Focus. Over the next two weeks classes will be focussing on the very important concepts of Freedom and Responsible Decision Making. It would be great if parents could also talk about these values at home and how one person’s freedom should not impact negatively on another’s. Helping our children to learn the importance of making decisions which have a positive impact on ourselves as well as those around us is an essential part of enabling them to become responsible members of a global community. _____________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST IS NOW AVAILABLE: Stacey is available for children who are presenting with social, emotional or behavioural difficulties. This service is completely covered by Medicare. To access this service please speak to your child’s teacher or you can email or speak to Mr Nigel Rodrigues ~ Deputy Principal who will provide you with details on how to refer your child. [email protected]
STUDENT WELLBEING NEWS ~ Nigel Rodrigues
SPORT NEWS ~ Mrs Tania Thompson
Year F – 4 ‘LEARN TO SWIM’ PROGRAM:
Year 3, 4 & 2D: LAST DAY TOMORROW (FRIDAY 28TH).
Our Year 3’s, 4’s and 2D have had a busy two weeks partaking in their 8-session ‘Learn to Swim’ program at our new StarFish Swim School venue. Many thanks goes to family members for ensuring their child’s bathers and towels were washed and ready for each day of the program. One more day to go…. Foundations, Year 1’s and 2M will receive information this week in regards to their Week 6 and Week 7 program. These classes will participate in their Learn to Swim program on: Tuesday 23rd, Wednesday 24th, Thursday 25th, Friday 26th and Tuesday 30th, Wednesday 31st May, Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd June. Parent helpers for these sessions will be required. Please look out for an email from your class teacher in regards to a request for this support. MANY THANKS!
Year 3 – 6
INTER-HOUSE
CROSS COUNTRY
When: Thursday 4th May 2017. Venue: Dendy Park lower ovals, Breen Drive, Brighton East Time: 11.30am – 1.30pm
HOUSE COLOURED T-SHIRT: We encourage all students to wear their House colours on the day if possible. If no House-coloured t-shirt can be found at home, please send your child to school in their sports uniform. REVISED RUNNING COURSE FOR 2017: Due to the current grounds and building works on the lower ovals at Dendy Park, the fencing on the middle section of the ovals means our usual 2km & 3km courses need to be revised. Maps of the new courses will be shared with all students by Monday next week so all students can see a visual of their running course before race day. Many thanks to all Parent helpers – please look out for an email to confirm times required and your role.
Approximate Event schedule: 11.30am: 12/13B (3km) 11.35am: 12/13G (3km) 12.00pm: 11B (3km) 12.05pm: 11G (3km) 12.30pm: 10B (2km) 12.35pm: 10G (2km) 1.00pm: 8/9B (2km) 1.05pm: 8/9G (2km)
CURRICULUM NEWS
YEAR 5&6 WINTER SPORT
(Football/Netball Program)
ROUND 1: TOMORROW - Friday 28th April
*ORANGE DUTY: ALL Year 6’s (2-3 pre-cut in a glad bag)
* FOOTBALLERS: MUST bring a mouthguard
– no mouthguard, no play
HOME GAMES: St Finbar’s 1 vs St Patrick’s 2: (Football: Mr Steele Anderson & Netball: Miss Durie) Football: Hurlingham Oval #2, Nepean Hwy, Brighton East. 1.10pm – 2.40pm Netball: St. Finbar’s school courts. 1.10pm – 2.30pm AWAY GAMES: St. Patrick’s 1 vs St Finbar’s 2 : (Football: Mrs Jo Howell & Netball: Miss Hill) Football: Packer Park, Leila Rd, Carnegie, 1.10 – 2.30pm. Support: Nat Bell Netball: St Patrick’s school court, 3 Dalny Rd, Murrumbeena. 1.00 – 2.30pm *bus support required.
PARENTS: Bus support & Umpires required: any parents available to assist with umpiring or bus support on
any of the weeks with their child’s team, please see the Parent Support email sent today and add your name. If
you cannot access this file, please email Tania with the dates you are available. Many thanks.
Dates of Winter Sport: Friday; 28/4, 5/5, 12/5, 26/5, 2/6. SUSATAINABILITY NEWS ~ Miss Amanda McCurdy
Seed Creations! Don’t forget to order your Seed Creation pots. Please return your order forms and payment to your child’s classroom teacher, no later than Monday 1st of May. Sample pots are available for viewing at the office.
Planting: What a busy day we had last Friday and Monday! Despite the rain, we were able to plant our crops in the John Ashe. A special thanks to Jane from Bunnings Moorabbin who provided each year level with seeds and seedlings to plant. The Foundation-2’s were also lucky enough to have her stay and help them plant. Our garden in looking amazing! I am so proud of the hard work the students have put in. Fingers crossed the birds and critters leave our little seedlings alone and we have a lot of different vegetables to harvest and try.
Nude Food Nude food Wednesdays will be continuing during Term 2. Each week students who bring a ‘Nude’ lunch or pledge to take their rubbish home with receive an entry into our end of term raffel. prizes will be drawn at the end of each term.
Casual Bookings/Cancellations/Adjustments please call 95920994 directly.
email: [email protected] EMAIL NOT TO BE USED TO CHANGE DAILY ATTENDANCES EMAIL TO BE USED for changing permanent bookings, making advanced
bookings/cancellations (ie holiday program, school closure days), account queries, addressing special needs, incidents that need clarification, and the like. Emails are not checked prior to a session as administrative duties are addressed off site and away from the service as our priority lies with the active
supervision of children, their development and wellbeing.
Collaborative partnerships with families and communities 6.1.2Families have opportunities to be involved in the service and contribute to service decisions
Emma Collin, mother of Millie Collin, kindly offered her time to come in and chat to the children about her role at Parkinson's Australia. Emma discussed many aspects of Parkinson's, including what it is, the symptoms and treatments. As an opportunity for education and learning for active citizenship, and to involve OSHC in the broader community beyond the school age care setting (FW 4.3) the children decided that they would like to develop an "Act and Do" mindset so in support for people with Parkinson’s they will participate in collecting as many painted handprints on a canvas to help fundraise much needed assistance for research and development of better care.
As an integrated approach to painting hand prints on canvas, educators and children will also respectfully borrow Balarinji art motifs. As such, conversations will be inclusive of the indigenous culture, how art represents the Dreamtimeand that the stencilled symbol of a hand means belonging to a particular area. As an extension of learning the educators and children agreed to add more scientific models and information to the Curious Corner as children were captivated with the shape and look of the human brain during Emma's demonstration. When children participate in decision-making about indoor and outdoor spaces they experience a positive sense of self, sense of belonging and develop an interest in civic engagement.(FW p 32). The figurines/models will help children explore the purpose and function of a range body parts, as they manipulate resources to investigate, take apart, assemble, invent, and re-construct. Thank you Emma for considering the OSHC and to help the service embed empathy and facilitate the children in developing a sense of belonging to groups and communities and to understand the reciprocal rights and responsibilities necessary for active community participation (DEEWR, 2009, p. 26). These are the skills and behaviours required for active citizenship which pertains to lifelong learning.
We cordially invite all families to share aspects of their lives; We offer a variety of ways for families to be involved in and contribute to the service if they choose to. Should you be interested then please email Melissa.
Partnership s and pets
Thank you to the Camara family who kindly loaned their guinea pigs Mimi and Bob to the Holiday program. Having pets at the service gives children the opportunity to observe, interact and learn about animals. It can be a valuable part of a child's education and care experience, enriching their learning about nature, ecology and relationships. Educators considered the safety and wellbeing of children and the guinea pigs by conducting a risk/benefit analysis which highlights assessing and managing risks. As seen by the smiles on the children's faces, I believe we made the right decision!
OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE NEWS
ANIMALS AS THE FOURTH TEACHER ‘The animal is a conduit for learning to be human: Some propose that it is only through the animal that we recognise our humanity" Jill BONE (2013)
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For any enquiries please contact: the office – 9592 4479 or [email protected]
CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE: The Walkathon has so far raised an
amazing $5810.
Year 1A raised the most as an
individual class with $700.85. They have won a class party to be held
later in the term. Well done! If you still have forms and money at home please bring it in asap so we can announce the FINAL amount. Thank you everyone.
PARENTS AND FRIENDS NEWS
TUCK SHOP NEWS: The Healthy Hut is open every
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Menu link: 2017 Healthy Hut Menu
UNIFORM SHOP NEWS: The Uniform Shop will be open on the following mornings:
Tuesdays 2nd 16th & 30th May – 9am – 9.30am.
Reminder – order forms are available from the office or they can be downloaded via the school website. 2017 ORDER FORM Orders can be left at the office or emailed directly to [email protected] Orders will be filled and returned to the eldest child’s classroom.
Join us at the
St Finbar’s P&F
Mother’s Day Lunch Friday 12 May 11:30am - 3:30pm
Vivace Restaurant 317 Bay Street Brighton
$65pp includes prosecco on arrival,
three course meal, tea and coffee
RSVP: Monday 8 May (no exceptions).
Reserve your spot online through the trybooking system
When booking simply nominate your preferred year
level and you will be seated with other mums in your
class.
Bring some extra $$ for our fabulous raffles – some
great prizes are up for grabs!
Places are strictly limited so get in early to avoid
disappointment.
It is a great chance to catch up with old friends
or make some new ones.
So come along and join in the fun.
29 - 30 April Altar Servers/Helpers Readers
6pm P Dungan
Counters P McInerney, A Buckeridge & G Sinclair
9.00am P Cooper
11am M Heffernan
5pm Children’s Mass Children’s Mass
PARISH NEWS
MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST Friday 12 May
Come & celebrate Mother’s Day
with a delicious breakfast!
To order breakfast, and for Dads to
volunteer to help, click on this link
https://www.trybooking.com/277323
(please print off ticket and bring on the day)
See Flyer coming home with eldest child
tonight with all the details.
Children’s Mass
Children of the school and parish are invited to celebrate Mass this Sunday at 5pm at our Children’s Mass.
The children will be invited into the Marian Room to hear the readings in way they can understand and do a
simple craft activity; then bring up the gifts and re-join their family for the Eucharist. There will be songs the
children know and they may even like to sing in the choir.
Please contact Andrea with any queries 0435 247 934.
Please consider coming along to help us support your child’s faith education.
St Vincent de Paul
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a worldwide charity that continues to develop new ways of reaching out to those seeking our support. Through visiting people in their homes, we assist people not only with the
necessities - such as food – but we also help with educational expenses, utilities, chemist bills, access to holiday homes, and referral to the support of other agencies.
St Finbar’s Parish and Primary School are already wonderful supporters of this work – through your support of our appeals, raffles and Assist-a-Student.
Consider giving a hand in this rewarding work. Come and See how you can volunteer with the St Vincent de Paul Society at an information session on Monday 15th May, 7:30pm in the Marian Room at St Finbar’s.
COMMUNITY NEWS
St Finbar’s Catholic Parish Mass Times Parish Priest Father Ian Ranson Saturday 6pm Vigil Parish Secretary Bridget Cooper (Tues & Thurs) Sunday 9am & 11am and 5pm Address 86 Centre Rd, Brighton East Weekdays Mon at 8.15am, Tues to Sat at 9.15am Phone 9593 2122 Reconciliation After 9.15am Mass on Saturday Website www.cam.org.au/brightoneast Baptisms Most Sundays following 11am Mass
Please contact the Parish Office Email [email protected] St Vincent de Paul Hotline 1300 305 330 For Weddings or Sacramental Enquiries
(First Reconciliation, First Eucharist or Confirmation), Please contact the Parish Office.
School Principal Mr Patrick Berlingeri 9592 4479
Sunday 30th April The Easter mystagogical instruction continues. Today we reflect on life as a journey. This theme expresses well the fact that life is not static, but is a movement from one point to another. Actually, we do not so much make the journey as we join one that is already in progress. Nor are we alone on it. We have companions who share their encouragement and support, their talents and insight. Like the two disciples travelling to Emmaus, we have certain expectations which Jesus does not seem to fulfil. They did not realise that through his death he had accomplished everything. They did not realise that the Risen Lord himself was their travelling companion. As with them, so with us. We may not see the extraordinary in the ordinary. We may not see the hand of God in our lives. Perhaps we need someone to interpret for us both the tradition and the events of life. Despite appearances, something is happening beneath what we are able to observe. God is at work beneath and within our lives. Once we realise who this unique travelling companion really is, our hearts too will burn within us, our eyes too will be opened, and we too will look at life with the assurance of faith. Easter faith will transform our disillusionment into missionary zeal. Some of us may be called upon to give public witness, as did Peter. Most will preach with the example of our lives. All can enter this mystery as we recognise him in the breaking of the bread. © Dianne Bergant CSS
Baptisms
James Tasman Rogers (James & Sarah)
Zoe Elizabeth Rogers (James & Sarah) Madeleine Annie Hurley (Peter and Paula)
Anniversaries
Bartolo Spinella, Gailene Stock,
Anna Peris, Tony Tesoriero, Adam O'Brien and Br Peter Peart.
Please pray for the sick: Brinal D’Silva, Liam Evans, Mary Barberi, Kath Dyer,
Denise Fitzsimmons, Louise Davis, Kathleen Chiosso, Judy Burke, Cody Fisher, Joan D’Cruz, Kerrin White, Sheridan Veith, Adrienne O’Meara, Elizabeth Breen, Michael Moroney, Lisa Tonna, Maurie Beaumont, Geraldine Farrell, Tracey Harris,
Michaela Burge, Carmel Currie, Wendy Glennister, Sandra Charles, Jane Boyd, Patricia Cawte, Annalisa Ziino, Margot Rawson, Olive Mabag, Odessa Prosser,
Logan Tonini, Jill McKern, Jennifer Spencer, Nick Byrne, Luke Marriott, Max Finch, Rosa Maria Santos, Tom Howard, Catherine Stahn, Sue Heffernan, Krystyna
Charbucinska, Jon Devitt, Will Murray, Peter Cleary, Margaret Sinclair, Joan Tranter, Cate Lombard, Chau Hoang, Tim Mulvany, Ana May Buenaventur, Boy Ramirez, Peter Purtell, Jasper Jacotine, Em Underwood, Robert Trinter, Ross Calia,
Verian Sorensen and Audrey Smith. Some of their names will be read out each week in the Prayers of the Faithful.
Melbourne Catholic Magazine and The Swag
The current editions are now available
for parishioners to take a copy. Please feel free to take one home and have a
leisurely read, and you may like to return it next week for others to borrow.
Wedding Anniversaries Congratulations to Ewa and Marek Lisik
And Jenni and John Reiche on the celebration of special Wedding
Anniversaries at this time!
Welcome
We welcome all the children who have
come to Children’s Mass this Sunday at 5pm. Thank you to Andrea for
generously offering to run the program. Please contact the parish office if you would like to be involved in helping us
grow the Children’s Mass! Come and See how you can help us to help others, at an information session
on Monday 15th May, 7:30pm in the Marian Room at St Finbar’s Church, 90
Centre Rd, Brighton East.
St Vincent de Paul
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a
worldwide charity that continues to develop new ways of reaching out to those seeking our support. Through
visiting people in their homes, we assist people not only with the necessities -
such as food – but we also help with educational expenses, utilities, chemist
bills, access to holiday homes, and
referral to the support of other agencies.
St Finbar’s Parish and Primary School
are already wonderful supporters of this
work – through your support of our appeals, raffles and Assist-a-Student.
Consider giving a hand in this rewarding work. Come and See how you can volunteer with the St Vincent
de Paul Society at an information session on Monday 15th May, 7:30pm
in the Marian Room at St Finbar’s.
Entrance Antiphon The merciful love of the Lord fills the earth; by the word of the Lord the
heavens were made, alleluia.
Communion Antiphon
The Good Shepherd has risen, who laid down his life for his sheep and willingly
died for his flock, alleluia.
Community News
Recycle your old spectacles to help others see.
Kiwanis have placed a box in our foyer to collect USED SPECTACLES. Your pre-loved glasses will
be delivered to an aid agency where they will be
sorted, graded, packaged and sent to developing countries. Eye care professionals will then
distribute them to children and adults with visual impairment. Children and adult glasses, in good condition, of all shapes and sizes are needed.
2017 MASS FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS Sunday 14 May (Mother’s Day), 11am
St Patrick’s Cathedral, Cathedral Place, East Melbourne
The Life, Marriage and Family Office
warmly invites all expectant mothers and their families to the 2017 Mass for
Expectant Mothers. The Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Denis Hart.
Expectant mothers who register will receive a small token of recognition.
Registration: 9287 5587 or
[email protected] or www.cam.org.au/lifemarriagefamily.
Registration closes on Friday 5 May.
STAR OF THE SEA STAR WOMEN SPEAK
Wednesday 3 May, 7pm for 7.30pm FayByrne Centre, Star of the Sea, 70–84
Martin Street, Brighton
Star of the Sea Past Students’ Association warmly invites you to the next
presentation in the Star Women Speak series. From the class of 2010, Rugby Sevens Gold Medallist Ellia Green OAM
will talk about her inspirations including her life as a Star student, her path since
leaving Star, her sporting career, and life after Rio. Come and hear Ellia’s
extraordinary story, as she charts her
path to Olympic success. Cost: $35 (students $20)
Details: 9595 9595 Bookings:
https://www.trybooking.com/262803
XAVIER COLLEGE’S 66TH MAYTIME FAIR Saturday 6 May, 9am – 5pm
Xavier College, Barkers Road, Kew Xavier College's annual Maytime Fair is a
must-be-there destination for thousands every year, as they come to soak up the
atmosphere and fabulous food at this
iconic institution, as well as enjoy great live music and entertainment. Or maybe
it's just the incredible raffle prizes on offer! Either way, it's a magnificent
opportunity for a family day out in support of Jesuit Mission.
Parish Contacts Please feel free to contact any of these
people if you would like to become more involved in Parish Life.
Rosters for Lectors, Collectors and Special Ministers at Mass Paul Dungan 9592 2463
Counting Roster
New Volunteers please call Parish Office
Children’s Liturgy Parish Office 9593 2122
Altar Serving Parish Office 9593 2122
Church Flowers and Linen Rita Maguire 9592 4159
Church Decoration
Senior’s Group Sue Sharry 9592 7229 and Joan Hamilton 9592 2498
Music Joy Conheady 9596 2643
Lent/Advent Prayer Groups
Parish Office 9593 2122
Sacramental Enquiries (Reconciliation,
Eucharist, Confirmation) Parish Office 9593 2122
Parish Pastoral Group Parish Office 9593 2122
St Vincent de Paul Assistance Hotline:
Freecall 1800 305 330 (Mon to Fri 10am - 3pm)
Tennis Club www.stfinbarstennisclubbrightoneast.com
Netball Club www.stfinbarsnetballclub.com.au
Basketball Club www.scalpers.com.au
Next Parish Pastoral Group meeting: tbc
Children’s Mass dates:
30th April at 5pm
Parish Roster Sun 7 May 4th
Sun Easter / Year A 6.00pm 9.00am 11.00am 5.00pm
Lectors Paul Dungan Rod Watson / Tonia Flanagan Helen Evans Prep Family Mass
Special Ministers Clare Sabatino Pauline Bourke Jenny Reiche Volunteers
Altar Servers Ava & Finn Oliver & Felix Vienna Matt D & Oli B
Data Projector Sabatino Coopers Leo volunteer
Counters P Cooper, M Delany & A D’Souza
Readings First Reading: Acts 2: 14, 36-41
Psalm: PS 22 “The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want”. Second Reading: 1 Peter 2: 20-25
Gospel: John 10: 1-10
