MARIST CATHOLIC COLLEGE...From the musical RENT Let’s celebrate remember a year in a life of...
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MARIST CATHOLIC COLLEGE PENSHURST Friday 15 December - Number 20 one school • one family • one community Telephone: 9579 6188 Fax: 9579 6668 www.maristpenshurst.catholic.edu.au FROM THE PRINCIPAL This week’s Final Assembly celebrated another wonderful year at the College. It commenced with an inspiring Christmas liturgy, celebrated outstanding academic performances and provided entertainment from our talented musicians, dancers, choir and drama performers. It is great to see the growth in the Creave and Performing Arts at the College. It also provided me with the opportunity to reflect on the 2017 school year. This address is included below: On 2nd January 1817 Fr Marcellin Champagnat, a young priest, moved into a house on the edge of the town of La Valla in France. He built some furniture for it himself, and invited two young men to become brothers who could educate and care for the children of the parish. The number of Brothers slowly grew. This year, 200 years later, we are one of 53 Marist schools in Australia who celebrated the life and achievements of St Marcellin Champagnat. It is also a celebraon of a spiritual family, our Marist family. At Penshurst, we also celebrated another Marist milestone, Brother Tony Butler celebrated sixty years as a Marist Brother. Brother Tony, our parents, students and staff see you as a visible presence and authenc witness of the Marist charism and ethos in the Catholic life of our College. Marist Penshurst is part of the Sydney Catholic Schools system of 160 primary and secondary schools. Sydney Catholic Schools has a set of linked processes of review, planning and implementaon designed to enhance the quality and effecveness of Catholic schools within the mission of the Church. Our College undertook this process this year for the first me since 2008. The review team named that: • There is clear evidence that Marist Penshurst is implemenng strategies that strengthen the commitment to its Mission and Vision. • Families express a sense of welcome to parcipate in the faith life of the College. They idenfy strongly with the Marist charism and express support for its place in the history and tradions of the College. • There is strong and mutual interconnecon between wellbeing and learning. • A strong learning culture is very apparent in the College. • Data is used to idenfy gaps in learning and monitor improvement over me. These comments are affirmaon to the partnership that exists between parents, staff and students. In parcular, I thank all of our teaching and support staff for their dedicaon and hard-work in making our school a place where students feel safe, supported and have so many opportunies. As we began our new year, I challenged you to take up the invitaon of Pope Francis to ‘Wake up the world! Be witnesses of a different way of doing things, of acng, of living!’ Using St Mary Mackillop who would “never see a need without doing something about it”, Mary our good Mother - the perfect model of the Chrisan faith and St Marcellin Champagnat who was an example of how ordinary people can do extraordinary things, to be our role models. We have had the courage to be: • People of peace and hope. People of compassion and tenderness. People of truth and understanding. • Awake to the knowledge that Jesus loves us. • Not afraid to let our light shine. People who are repairers of bridges and restorers of roads. • Driven by a passion to help those less fortunate than ourselves. Let us be authenc people being the best we can be. • Awake to the opportunies given to us and awake to the needs of those around us. When I look back we have embraced this challenge and achieved a great deal. When you consider the work you have done with Project Compassion, Marist 180 – bringing 500 pieces of clothing for those less fortunate, Champagnat Day, R U OK Day, Girls Night In, our Stewardship Team and the recycling bins and the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. I see a people of peace and hope, people of compassion and tenderness and people driven by a passion to help those less fortunate. I know why Mary MacKillop and St Marcellin Champagnat had and Pope Francis has such confidence in young people to make our world a beer place. Today we have seen examples where students have let their light shine and made the most of the opportunies available to them. We have had a beauful Christmas liturgy, celebrated outstanding academic performances, been entertained by our talented musicians and performers. Being able to be placed first in course in a year group with over 150 students requires ability, talent and a lot of hard work. To achieve an Aspiraonal Award requires students to achieve consistently in all areas in commitment for learning across all subjects. I would like to pass on my hearelt congratulaons to each award winner and their families.
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MARIST CATHOLIC COLLEGE PENSHURST
Friday 15 December - Number 20
one school • one family • one communityTelephone: 9579 6188 Fax: 9579 6668 www.maristpenshurst.catholic.edu.au
FROM THE PRINCIPALThis week’s Final Assembly celebrated another wonderful year at the College. It commenced with an inspiring Christmas liturgy, celebrated outstanding academic performances and provided entertainment from our talented musicians, dancers, choir and drama performers. It is great to see the growth in the Creative and Performing Arts at the College. It also provided me with the opportunity to reflect on the 2017 school year. This address is included below:
On 2nd January 1817 Fr Marcellin Champagnat, a young priest, moved into a house on the edge of the town of La Valla in France. He built some furniture for it himself, and invited two young men to become brothers who could educate and care for the children of the parish. The number of Brothers slowly grew. This year, 200 years later, we are one of 53 Marist schools in Australia who celebrated the life and achievements of St Marcellin Champagnat. It is also a celebration of a spiritual family, our Marist family. At Penshurst, we also celebrated another Marist milestone, Brother Tony Butler celebrated sixty years as a Marist Brother. Brother Tony, our parents, students and staff see you as a visible presence and authentic witness of the Marist charism and ethos in the Catholic life of our College.
Marist Penshurst is part of the Sydney Catholic Schools system of 160 primary and secondary schools. Sydney Catholic Schools has a set of linked processes of review, planning and implementation designed to enhance the quality and effectiveness of Catholic schools within the mission of the Church. Our College undertook this process this year for the first time since 2008.
The review team named that:• There is clear evidence that Marist Penshurst is implementing strategies that strengthen the commitment to its Mission and Vision.• Families express a sense of welcome to participate in the faith life of the College. They identify strongly with the Marist charism and express support for its place in the history and traditions of the College.• There is strong and mutual interconnection between wellbeing and learning. • A strong learning culture is very apparent in the College. • Data is used to identify gaps in learning and monitor improvement over time.
These comments are affirmation to the partnership that exists between parents, staff and students. In particular, I thank all of our teaching and support staff for their dedication and hard-work in making our school a place where students feel safe, supported and have so many opportunities.
As we began our new year, I challenged you to take up the invitation of Pope Francis to ‘Wake up the world! Be witnesses of a different way of doing things, of acting, of living!’ Using St Mary Mackillop who would “never see a need without doing something about it”, Mary our good Mother - the perfect model of the Christian faith and St Marcellin Champagnat who was an example of how ordinary people can do extraordinary things, to be our role models.
We have had the courage to be: • People of peace and hope. People of compassion and tenderness. People of truth and understanding.• Awake to the knowledge that Jesus loves us.• Not afraid to let our light shine. People who are repairers of bridges and restorers of roads. • Driven by a passion to help those less fortunate than ourselves. Let us be authentic people being the best we can be.• Awake to the opportunities given to us and awake to the needs of those around us.
When I look back we have embraced this challenge and achieved a great deal. When you consider the work you have done with Project Compassion, Marist 180 – bringing 500 pieces of clothing for those less fortunate, Champagnat Day, R U OK Day, Girls Night In, our Stewardship Team and the recycling bins and the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. I see a people of peace and hope, people of compassion and tenderness and people driven by a passion to help those less fortunate. I know why Mary MacKillop and St Marcellin Champagnat had and Pope Francis has such confidence in young people to make our world a better place.
Today we have seen examples where students have let their light shine and made the most of the opportunities available to them. We have had a beautiful Christmas liturgy, celebrated outstanding academic performances, been entertained by our talented musicians and performers. Being able to be placed first in course in a year group with over 150 students requires ability, talent and a lot of hard work. To achieve an Aspirational Award requires students to achieve consistently in all areas in commitment for learning across all subjects. I would like to pass on my heartfelt congratulations to each award winner and their families.
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL - Continued
2018 UPCOMING DATES Thurs 25 Jan Uniform Shop Open (9am-3pm)
Monday 29 Jan Uniform Shop Open (9am-3pm)
Tues 30 Jan Year 7 Commence (9am-1pm) Summer Uniform
Wed 31 Jan Whole School Return (Summer Uniform)
Wed 31 Jan Uniform Shop Regular Trading (8am-11.30am)
Mon 5 Feb Year 10 Study Skills Evening 6.45pm - 8.30pm
Wed 7 Feb Swimming Carnival Years 7-12 Roselands Pool
Thurs 8 Feb High Achievers Assembly at MCCP
Fri 9 Feb Meet & Greet Evening
Mon 12 Feb Year 11 Information Evening
Wed 14 Feb Ash Wednesday
Frid 2 Mar Opening School Mass
As we come to the end of another school year, we have a number of students and staff moving on from Penshurst. I wish each of you the best in your new endeavours. However, it would be remiss of me not to acknowledge a couple of people who have made outstanding contributions to our College.
Firstly, a special thank you to Fr Paul Smithers from Regina Coeli Parish, Beverley Hills for the extraordinary support and spiritual guidance given to our staff and students. His willingness to celebrate with us Eucharist, Sacraments and prayer has enabled the College to give witness to its role within the evangelizing mission of the Church. We wish Fr Paul all the best as he takes up his new role as Parish Priest at Green Square near the city.
To Mr Akkawy who has been the College’s Director of Administration and Pedagogy. Mr Akkawy is a wonderful teacher and the students in Year 12 IPT have really benefited from his wealth of knowledge and experience. He organises each school day. He employs casual staff when teachers are absent, he makes all the room changes, and he makes our school function. However, his passion and probably greatest contribution to the College has been in improving the learning culture of this school. He has arranged professional development for staff, organised our approach to NAPLAN preparation and has been the architect of many of the projects we implement with the Higher School Certificate students. Mr Akkawy thank you for all that you have done and we wish you all the best at your new school – Casimir Catholic College Marrickville.
Finally, to Mr Chris Morris who has been our Assistant Principal for the 2017 school year. Mr Morris, your passion, enthusiasm, energy and drive and wanting the best for the girls, boys and staff at the school has been commendable. I personally thank you for all the support you have given me as Principal of the College. We wish you all the best as you embark on your new adventure in education. Mr Morris is joining a team who are developing a new financial and student welfare program that will be used in all Sydney Catholic Schools. Thank you very much for all that you have done and all the best for the future.
As a community we are working hard to achieve the mission of Marist Schools to lead young people to know and love God in the way of Mary, in the belief that they all can become good Christians and good Citizens. Our young women and men have immense capacity for good. Our ongoing challenge is to embed our Vision for Learning – Aspire to be Inspired into all practices and have it become our culture. We need always to:
• Dream More – Foster a love of deep learning• Do More – Celebrate and work hard together• Learn More – Engage in critical and creative thinking• Become More – Nurture all members of our community.
Have a safe and enjoyable Christmas. God bless.
Mr Ray Martin - College Principal
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FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPALParents/Carers,
It is with a touch of sadness and a great sense of nostalgia that I pen my last newsletter article for 2017 as Assistant Principal.
A significant measure of a thriving faith and learning community is one of acceptance and love. In my reflections over the last week, I can recall the many ways that I have both been accepted into this wonderful community and felt the sense of family spirit, presence and love that often is demonstrated in challenging and difficult times.
The song, Seasons of Love from the musical ‘RENT’ best captures this; How do you measure, measure a year in a life How about Love, Measure in Love, Seasons of Love
Br Tony Butler fms, the College’s Pastoral Associate and dear friend constantly reminds us that, as Marists, love should always be an enduring and constant that guides our interactions with one another. Marcellin Champagnat lived among children and young people, loved them with passion, and devoted all his energies for them, especially the most vulnerable. It is in our dear friend Br Tony that we have a visible presence of Marcellin’s founding wish. Br Tony, you have been a source of inspiration for me as a Marist leader, and for this, I am truly grateful.
To our students and families, 2017 has consisted of Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes. We have seen over the course of this year students embrace their learning, involve themselves in the ministry life of the College and take steps to improve their social and emotional wellbeing. I want to commend our students for the positive way they have embraced 2017 and thank our parents/carers for entrusting our College to educate your most valuable possession; your son or daughter.
As we prepare for the birth of the Christ, may we remember:
It’s time now to sing out, though the story never ends. Let’s celebrate remember a year in a life of friends
Seasons of LoveFive hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes.Five hundred twenty five thousand moments so dear.five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes.How do you measure,Measure a year?In daylights?In sunsets?In midnights?In cups of coffee?In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife?In five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes.How do you measure a year in a life?
How about love?How about love?How about love?
Measure in love...
Mr Chris Morris - Assistant Principal
Seasons of love...
Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes.Five hundred twenty five thousand journeys to plan.Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes.How do you measure a life of a woman or a man?In truths that she learned,or in times that he cried?In bridges he burned,or the way that she died?It’s time now to sing out,though the story never ends.Let’s celebrate remember a year in a lifeof friends
From the musical RENT
Let’s celebrate remember a year in a life of friends
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YEAR 71ST PLACE SUBJECTMatteo BudanovicJasmine CaseyCaitlin FitzpatrickAshley MurphyAleera ParberyAleera ParberyMaya ReynoldsSasha SarafoskiAdam ZhangAdam Zhang
MusicTechnology MandatoryPDHPETechnology MandatoryHistoryGeographyEnglishCatholic StudiesMathematicsScience
YEAR 81ST PLACE SUBJECTIsabella CondonTara CurrySienna De MarcellisAmelia GiovenaliPatrice MerkourisPatrice MerkourisTali NemrZoe PitkethleyLeila SzczepanikNicolette Tsiknis
HistoryItalianCatholic StudiesScienceEnglishPDHPEMathematicsGeographyTechnology MandatoryVisual Art
YEAR 7 SPECIALIST AWARDSJackson AndrewsCamryn BarrinsTrystan BougaardBrendan Briscoe-HoughMatteo BudanovicJasmine CaseyAdrian DugandzicChalene KuklinCharlotte VeitchElizabeth WastieCooper GarciaElizabeth WastieMichael BaneresDeion SarkisAleera ParberyGeorgia XippasAdam Zhang
Aspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardSportsman of the YearSportswoman of the YearKieran Dyson AwardMarist Penshurst AwardHigh Achiever AwardHigh Achiever AwardHigh Achiever Award
YEAR 8 SPECIALIST AWARDSDylan AntaoCharlotte BulmerWilliam FinnChristopher FinosLuke La MacchiaLuca MattheosPatrice MerkourisClaudia MorasTali NemrZoe PitkethleyRachel RiceHolly RobinsonBella RyderPatrick BrownZoe PitkethleyAdam BurridgeSienna De MarcellisKristen De StefanoAmelia GiovenaliMarcus Riger-Bregovic
Aspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardSportsman of the YearSportswoman of the YearMarist Penshurst AwardHigh Achiever AwardHigh Achiever AwardHigh Achiever AwardHigh Achiever Award
YEAR 7 - 10 ACADEMIC AWARDS
YEAR 91ST PLACE SUBJECTZale Briscoe-HoughSabina De LeonSabina De LeonSabina De LeonNevin D’SouzaJoybelle FernandesRakel GunaidiRakel GunaidiRiana HingRiana HingRiana HingMitchell KingAlicia LangleyRebecca LiJia LiJia LiDamian ScaloneDamian ScaloneDamian ScaloneKatie SchwarzelNicholas StathakisNicholas StathakisNicholas StathakisNicholas StathakisKrystal Truong
ScienceEnglishHistoryFood TechnologyPhysical Activity & Sports ScienceIndustrial Technology - WoodEnglishDramaGeographyVisual ArtCatholic StudiesHistoryPDHPEIndustrial Technology - MultimediaMusicMathematics AcceleratedCommerceHistoryMathematicsDesign & TechnologyGeographyHistoryGraphics TechnologyInformation & Software TechnologyDance
YEAR 9 SPECIALIST AWARDSZale Briscoe-HoughNevin D’SouzaDaniel FullerLuka GiannarakisRakel GunaidiJacinta GunawanEva HuangJia LiLyric ParcareyAlicia LangleyJoseph SartorKatie SchwarzelSabina De LeonRiana HingDamian ScaloneKatie SchwarzelNicholas Stathakis
Aspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardBen Cunneen AwardSportswoman of the YearSportsman of the YearMarist Penshurst AwardHigh Achiever AwardHigh Achiever AwardHigh Achiever AwardHigh Achiever AwardHigh Achiever Award
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YEAR 101ST PLACE SUBJECTLance CrawfordMatthew DensonEdward El-JalkhEdward El-JalkhEdward El-JalkhTravis GiannarakisTravis GiannarakisTravis GiannarakisRoss GreenMatthew HarteJohn HefkaJohn HefkaJohn HefkaJohn HefkaPak Sing Parson HoPak Sing Parson HoAlex PellegritiRanen RoyJames Venerussi
Industrial Technolgy - WoodIndustrial Technolgy - MultimediaHistoryMathematicsPDHPECommerceVisual ArtScienceInformation & Software TechnologyGraphics TechnologyEnglishGeographyScienceCatholic StudiesMusicMathematics 2 Unit PreliminaryFood TechnologyIndustrial Technolgy - MultimediaPhysical Activity & Sports Science
YEAR 10 SPECIALIST AWARDSAidan BarrinsHarrison BrownDylan Dos SantosJohn DuftyRoss GreenMatthew HartePak Sing Parson HoTalan MahonyAngus PitisciJamie LawlerAaron BorgEdward El-JalkhTravis GiannarakisJoel LindauEdward El-JalkhTravis GiannarakisJohn Hefka
Aspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardAspiration AwardSportsman of the YearReuben F Scarf AwardPat Mullane AwardADF Long Tan AwardMarist Penshurst AwardHigh Achiever AwardHigh Achiever AwardHigh Achiever Award
HIGH ACHIEVER AWARDSYEAR 7 YEAR 8
YEAR 9 YEAR 10
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWSAUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC YOUTH FESTIVALLast week our Year 10 and 11 students along with many staff members attended the Australian Catholic Youth Festival. The three day festival was a wonderful experience for our young men who engaged in the the plenary sessions, various workshops and the final Mass. Students were able to unite with other young Catholics and celebrate the joy that the faith brings young people today. In his opening address Archbishop Anthony Fisher challenged each young person to be open minded over the next few days and like Mary say ‘YES’ to God’s call. He reminded the young people of Pope Francis’ challenge to the youth at the beginning of the year to “Wake up the world! Be witnesses of a different way of doing things, of acting, of living! It is possible to live differently in this world” (Pope Francis, 2017). Each and every student who attended the festival is to be congratulated on their outstanding engagement with this faith filled experience. A special thank you to Ms Elhage, our Youth Ministry Coordinator who worked extremely hard to make this event such a success for our students.
Mrs Melissa Vassallo - Religious Education Coordinator
THE MARIST WARDROBEMarist 180 is a not-for-profit organisation focused on helping at risk young people, their families, and creating positive change throughout Australia. It forms one of the major arms of the wider Marist community in Australia. They primarily work with young people who have found themselves homeless but also seek to aid other young people who are experiencing difficulty in their lives.
While attending a Marist Connect gathering Year 10 leaders became aware that Marist 180 was asking for our aid in their mission to serve the vulnerable young people in our country and especially in our city. They launched a project called “The Marist Community Wardrobe” with the aim of providing good, suitable clothing for teenagers and young people in the care of Marist 180. Our Year 10 leaders brought this initiative back to the school and Mr Martin challenged every student of MCCP to bring in at least one piece of clothing to show our support of not only our wider Marist community but fellow young people.
I am happy to report that the Marist Wardrobe at MCCP was a terrific success, with an overwhelming amount of clothes kindly donated. These clothes were collected over a number of weeks before Year 10 volunteers and SRC members from Years 8-10 assisted staff in sorting and categorising the clothes. The clothes were then bagged up ready for collection by the staff of Marist Youth Ministry on behalf of Marist 180.
Speaking to members of the Marist Youth Ministry team at the recent Australian Catholic Youth Festival, they wished to pass on their thanks to the entire MCCP community for their generous support of this initiative. They reported they received a huge amount of clothing from across the Marist schools in Sydney, enough to service Marist 180 well into the future.
Mr Jon Cullerton – Year 10 Leader of Wellbeing
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YEAR 7NURSING HOME VISITSOver the last few weeks the Year 7 RE classes have been visiting the Ferndale Nursing Home as a way of living out the Catholic Social Teachings. Before our visit to the nursing home we explored the 2016-2017 Australian Catholic Bishops social justice statement ‘A place at the table’ which focuses on the importance of building a rapport with the elderly members of our society. Each student made a Christmas card and presented it to each elderly person. Every class prepared a different activity for the elderly people including origami, talent shows, performances and craft activities as a way of entertaining and socialising with the elderly. Thank you to the RE teachers for organising and supporting this wonderful opportunity. Charlotte McGhee - Year 7 Student
GEOGRAPHY - PLACE AND LIVEABILITY For the last few lessons, Year 7 had to design a city that we believe is the most liveable, in other words, our dream place to live. Not only using our knowledge on what we have learned about social connectedness and liveability throughout the term, we were also showing off our technology and craft skills. We could build our city online using games like Minecraft, SimCity or Paradise City, or we could either draw or build a model. We then made a Google Slideshow to present what we had made in more depth.
Overall, everyone did a fantastic job with designing their cities and I definitely wouldn’t mind living there! I’d also like to thank the Year 7 Geography teachers for a fun and educational year.
Naomi Hage - Year 7 Student
Over the past few weeks each homeroom has been collecting a range of items for our Catholic Care and St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hampers. Each homeroom was assigned one specific family and very generously donated a range of items. A special thank you to Mr Varma, Ms ElHage and 7-1 who organised all of the hampers and ensured that we can make a big difference to the lives of these families during this special time of the year. Each and every teacher and student is to be congratulated on the wonderful effort put into the hampers. At our awards ceremony on Tuesday two of our students from 7-1- Charlotte and Lachlan presented Lemis from Catholic Care with one of the 25 hampers as a sign of our ongoing support for those people in need in our community. We continue to keep those people in our lives and community who are struggling at this time of the year in our thoughts and prayers. I would like to share with you an email I received from the Client Support Officer at St Vincent de Paul Society:
Hi Melissa,
We received the wonderful generous donations from Marist College Penshurst this week. I want to send a heartfelt thankyou to you, your staff, parents and children for your generosity in donating to our 2017 Christmas Appeal. The donations we received from Marist College will be made up into Hampers to give out to our most needy clients at this special time of year. For a lot of our clients Christmas is a very difficult time of year. Maris College has helped to brighten their day.
Kindest regards & God bless
Mrs Melissa Vassallo - Religious Education Coordinator
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY - CHRISTMAS HAMPERS
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ST JOSEPH’S RIVERWOODMass 9am
Reconciliation
Children’s Mass (not exclusive to Children) Midnight Mass
9.30am-10.30am4pm-4.45pm
6pm (Carols 5.30pm)
Midnight (Carols 11.30pm)
Mass 9.30am
ST RAPHAEL’S SOUTH HURSTVILLE
Family Mass 4.30pm (Carols 4pm)
MassFrench MassCroatian Mass
8.30am10.30am12.15pm
ST DECLAN’S PARISH PENSHURST Tuesday 19 December Advent Reconciliation
Liturgy7.30pm
Saturday 23 December 1st Rite of Reconciliaton 12-12.30pm4pm-5.30pm
Sunday 24 December Children’s MassMassMidnight Mass
6pm (Carols 5.30pm)9pm (Carols 8.30pm)12 Midnight(Carols 11.30am)
Christmas DayMonday 25 December
Mass 7am, 9am, 11am
Boxing Day Tuesday 26 December
Mass 9.15am
New Years DayMonday 1 January
Mass 9.15am
OUR LADY OF FATIMA PEAKHURST
ReconciliationVigil Mass
4.30pm5pm
MassVigil Children’s MassVigil Mass
9.15am6pm9pm (Carols 8.30pm)
Mass 9.15am (Carols 8.45am)
ST JOSEPH’S OATLEYSaturday 23 December Rite of Reconciliation
Mass3.30pm-4.45pm8am
Sunday 24 December MassVigil MassChildren’s MassMidnight Mass
8am5pm7pm (in School Grounds)12 Midnight (Carols 11.30pm)
Christmas DayMonday 25 December
Mass 8am, 10am
Boxing Day Tuesday 26 December
Mass 9am
MATER DEI BLAKEHURSTSaturday 23 December Mass 6.15pm
Sunday 24 December Family MassMidnight Mass
6.15pmMidnight (Carols 11.30pm)
Christmas DayMonday 25 December
Mass 10am
REGINA COELI BEVERLY HILLSSaturday 23 December Mass 9am
Sunday 24 December Mass
Midnight Mass
7pm (Music by Young People)Midnight(Carols 11.30pm)
Christmas DayMonday 25 December
Mass 8.30am, 10am
LOCAL PARISH CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES
ST MICHAEL’S HURSTVILLE
Children’s MassVigil MassMidnight Mass
5pm8pmMidnight(Carols 11.30pm)
Mass 8am, 10am
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COUNSELLOR’S CORNERPARENTING TIPS AND STRATEGIESSurprise, surprise! Boys and girls are different. Whether its nature or nurture is largely irrelevant. The point is that boys and girls do best when their parents respond to the specific needs of their gender, rather than use a one size fits all approach.
Here are 21 parenting strategies guaranteed to meet the needs of the boys in your life:https://www.parentingideas.com.au/2017/11/21-boy-friendly-parenting-tips-and-strategies/
Here are 21 parenting strategies guaranteed to meet the needs of the girls in your life:https://www.parentingideas.com.au/2017/11/21-girl-friendly-parenting-tips-and-strategies/
By Michael Gross (author and facilitator of parenting seminars)
Ms Amy Martin & Mr Rodriigo Valentino - College Counsellors
MARIST CATHOLIC COLLEGEP E N S H U R S T
Warmly Inv i t e s
THE
CLASS OF 2017
TO THE
HSC HIGH ACHIEVERS ASSEMBLYThursday 8 February 2018, 8:45am
Champagnat Vil lage
All are welcome to join the College to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of the HSC Class of 2017
SAVE THE DATE !!!
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