St. Finbar’s Primary School

90 Centre Rd, East Brighton Vic. 3187 Tel 9592 4479, 9592 4069 Fax: 9593 2433

Email: principal@sfbrightoneast.catholic.edu.au Website: www.sfbrightoneast.catholic.edu.au

Dear Parents, What an amazing Year it has been for St. Finbar’s School! The calendar has been full of many special events including: School Carols, Year 6 Big Day out, swimming lessons, beach days, School Swimming carnival, Grandparents and Special Friends Day, 2017 Foundation Student’s Orientation days, Basketball Tournaments, Special Mass celebrations, Year 3 Day camp, St. John’s Ambulance First Aid training for students, Year 5 & 6 Brighton schools cluster days, Year 5 Student Leadership events, Year 6 Graduation, Year 4 Sailing, Fire Ed Visits for Foundation Students, Staff Planning days for 2017, Farm Visits and Foundation chickens hatching to name a few. All of this on top of the regular educational opportunities our students receive on a weekly basis here at school. We certainly have a lot to be thankful for at St. Finbar’s. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank the members of staff who are departing at the end of the year: Mrs. Jane Byrne will be leaving us at the end of this year and I would like to thank her for the work she has done in Sustainability and Environment Studies over the last 4 ½ years. I would also like to thank Mrs. Jenny Young who has been our Performing / Visual Arts teacher over the past 12 years. I wish them both well in their future endeavours. Yesterday, we had our ‘Up’ Day for all students who will be attending St. Finbar’s in 2017. This was an excellent opportunity for students to meet their 2017 teacher and classmates. Special thanks to the class teachers of 2016 who spent many hours placing students in next year class groupings. It is an incredibly difficult job with many variables to consider in the best interests of the students involved. I would also like to acknowledge the tireless work of Daniela Marinelli ~ President of P & F and Matt Malone ~ Chairperson of School Advisory Board, who have performed admirably in their roles this year. Thank you both on behalf of the school community for the amazing work you have both done for St. Finbar’s school this year. School reports will go LIVE to families tomorrow, Friday 9th December at 2pm. This year, as stated in previous newsletters it will be done via the newly set up parent portal. If you have not accessed this online area yet can I please encourage all parent to do so as this is the only way reports will be accessed this year. Each family will also soon receive an email with next year’s school fees and a flier for Celebration week 2017. Our end of year mass will commence sharply at 9am on Thursday 15th December and I would like to invite all parents to attend. A reminder that the first day of school for 2017 is on Tuesday 31st January 2017 for all students in Years 1 - 6. Foundation Student’s first day is Friday 3rd February 2017. The school calendar can be accessed via our school website under the heading ‘News and Events.’

NEWSLETTER No 39 Thursday 8th December 2016

Lastly I would like to thank the St. Finbar’s School community for making 2017 a very rewarding time for myself, the students and the school staff. I am looking forward a very rewarding 2017 with many new ventures planned and consolidation of current practices. I would like to publicly thank Fr. Ian Ranson for his kind and generous leadership and I am looking forward to working with him in the coming years. I hope you all have a happy, safe and Holy Christmas and look forward to seeing you all again in the new year. Just a reminder that students will be dismissed at 2pm next Thursday 15th December 2016.

Here is a full listing of all staffing for St Finbar’s in 2017.

Staff of 2017

Principal: Mr. Pat Berlingeri

Deputy Principal/Student wellbeing: Mr. Nigel Rodrigues

Administration Manager Mrs. Yvette Porter

Part time Administration Assistant Mrs. Emma Hepples

Classroom Teachers

Foundation: Mrs. Irene Greenway ~ FG and Miss Charlotte Ireland ~ FI

Year 1 Ms Shelley Adair ~ 1A and Miss Caitlin Liels ~ 1L

Year 2 Mrs. Peggy McDonald ~ 2M and Mr. Wayne Daniell ~ 2D

Year 3: Mrs. Margy D’Rozario ~ 3D and Miss Amanda McCurdy ~ 3M

Year 4: Miss Kate Johnston ~ 4J and Mrs. Christine Kelly ~ 4K

Year 5: Mr. Steele Anderson ~ 5A and Miss Michelle Hill ~ 5H

Year 6: Miss Alysha Durie ~ 6D and Mrs. Jo Howell ~ 6H

Leaders

Religious Education Leader Mrs. June Kellar

Literacy Leader Mrs. Danni Molino

ICT Leader Miss Michelle Hill

Numeracy Leader Mr. Wayne Daniell

Sustainability Leader Miss Amanda McCurdy

Specialists Teachers

Physical Education: Mrs. Jenny Allen

Performing Arts: Mrs. Melanie Bouris

LOTE (Italian): Mrs. Lena Sirianni

Visual Arts: Mrs. Lisa Poulter

Student Services Mrs. Jacqui Prosser

Numeracy Intervention Mrs. Judy Gregg

Reading Recovery Mrs. Dianne Ward

Release Teacher for Leadership Mrs. Jo Fraser

Other Staff

Sports Coordinator / Release teacher Mrs. Tania Thompson

Library / Web Technician Mrs. Liz Drinan

Learning Support Officers Mrs. Emma Hepples, Mrs. Sally Hill

Mrs. Sue Humble, Mrs. Anthea Conroy

Mrs. Trish Davis and Mrs. Sonia Blakey

Caretaker Mr. Dino Tornese

God Bless, Pat Berlingeri Principal

2017 Welcome Picnic Save the date

Date: Friday 3rd February 2017 Time: 6-8pm Where: School playground Join us in the first week of school for a welcome picnic. Bring a rug and picnic basket. The P&F will co-ordinate jumping castles, face painting and other fun activities for all the children. In line with school policy, our school grounds are alcohol free. Hope to see many of you there!

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TERM 4 UPCOMING EVENTS: December Fri 9 Year 6 Big Day Out Mon 12 Brighton Cluster Day – Year 6 Thu 15 End of Year Mass Year 6 Farewell parade 1.50pm Students dismissed 2pm Fri 16 School Closure – Teacher Day Mon 19 School Closure – Teacher Day Tue 20 School Closure – Teacher Day

YEAR 6 FAREWELL GUARD OF HONOUR:

All families are warmly invited to arrive

earlier on Thursday 15th December at

1.45pm to join in with the whole school in

performing the Guard of Honour for our

departing Year 6’s.

STAFF FAREWELLS We wish to farewell Mrs Jenny Young – Performing Arts/ Art teacher and Ms Jane Byrne – Sustainability teacher. We wish you all the success in your next adventures. We thank them both for their dedication and commitment to the St Finbar’s community.

FAREWELL TO OUR YEAR 6 STUDENTS: To our Year 6 students who are leaving St Finbar’s School – while you are no longer a part of our school we ask that you remember that you are still part of our St Finbar’s community:

6A 6D

Amelia A Ryan B Tara C Jake B Will B Tess B

Rafaela F Mark F Millie F Alice B Sebastian C Alyssa C

Milan G Reece H Thomas J-S Victoria C Maja C Sophia D

Victoria K Ashley M Ash M Audrey E Siena F Isabella F

Laura P Sophie P Amy P Emma G Sophie H Eoin H

Maxwell P Charlotte R Indyanna R Maddison H Emma H Luke L

Clair S Chloe S Ethan S Izzy M Henry O Denzell P

Lucas T Daniel T Thomas R Luca S

SCHOOL NEWS

FAREWELL: We would like to farewell the following students who are leaving St Finbar’s this year, Layla B, Luke B, Daniel C, Yasmin C, Declan C, Gianni D, Lucas G, Oliver G, Charlotte J, Emerson J, Zoe K, Alice P and Kianni R. We wish you all the best at your new schools. We also farewell the following families who are finishing at St Finbar’s this year, Allen, Beitmanas, Bush, Catalfamo, Clark, Coysh, Di Conza, Ettia, Francischelli, Gillin, Grant, Hall, Hannant, Hogarth, Jones, Kinsella, Koukas, Lyngberg, McCaughey, Owen, Palumbo, Peters, Ryan, Spampinato, and Tomaras families. Always remember that St Finbar’s will always hold you in our hearts. All the very best for your new adventures in 2017 and beyond.

May the spirit of Christmas bring

you peace,

The gladness of Christmas give

you hope,

The warmth of Christmas grant

you love.

Wishing you all a Very Merry

Christmas and a Happy, healthy

New Year.

HELP! HELP! HELP! HELP! I need help to organise & wrap the Christmas Hampers!!

Date & Time: Tuesday 13th December @ 9am Where: Library

Please spare an hour or two of your time if you are able … Remember “Many hands make light work”.

Please email June Kellar at jkellar@sfbrigthoneast.catholic.edu.au to confirm your availability.

URGENT: Last days to contribute to St Vinnies Christmas Hampers … your compassion for those in need and your generosity is greatly appreciated… Listed below is the class allocation for St Vinnies Christmas Hampers … your compassion for those in need and your generosity is greatly appreciated …

CLASS DESCRIPTION IDEAS FOR HAMPER

FILLERS/GIFTS

FI Single Mother (60) + 2 Grandchildren (Twin Boys 10) Ham (canned) - Fish (Salmon/Tuna) as an alternative

Vegetables (canned) Soup Christmas Pudding Christmas Cake Canned Fruit Mince Tarts Drink – Cordial/Soft Drink/Fruit

Juice (Note: NO alcohol) Christmas Treats – chocolate,

biscuits, lollies, etc Non-perishable food items 2017 Diary (small) Cinema Tickets DVD/CD Towels Handkerchiefs Toiletries Socks T-shirt Toys/Games (for children) Vouchers – DVD, iTunes, movies,

books, …

FG Male (25) + Girl 8 & Baby 18 mths 1H Single Male (50) + Single Mother (45) + Boy 13 1J Single Female (40) + Single Father (46) + Boy 14 2A Single Mother (55) Boy 11 + Single Male (50) 2G Single Female (65+)2 cats + Single Male (60) 3K Single Female (35) + Single Male (46) 3M Single Male (50's) + Single Female (40) 4H Single Mother (45) + Boy 13 + 2 Grandparents (80's) 4A Single Mother (40)+ Boy 13, Girls 16 & 19 5L Single Mother (35) + 3 Girls (7, 8 and 10) 5W Single Mother (46) + Girl 18 6A Single Mother (30's) + Girl 3

6D Father & Mother (50's) + Girl 20

Enjoy your week,

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS ~ Mrs. June Kellar

GOING LIVE TOMORROW!! Accessing School Reports Online

Below you will find instructions for accessing your family information on ‘The Parent Portal.’ This will include your child/children’s Semester Report. You will also be able to access other exciting areas as we roll out more of this program in 2017. LOGIN: separate email will advise you PASSWORD: separate email will advise you

PLEASE DO NOT DELETE OR SHARE THESE DETAILS.

Please Note: You can use

Chrome or Internet Explorer

for Desktop/Laptop or

Safari for Apple Users

to access Parent Portal.

No hard copy of Reports will be sent home from school this semester.

Click

Parent Portal Icon

on

St Finbar’s homepage http:// sfbrightoneast.catholic.edu.au

Insert your

Username

and Password

as advised

To Access the following links click:

1) Purple…‘My Children’… Semester Reports

2) Green…‘My Family’… Family Information

3) Light Blue…‘My School’… News etc. (not active)

4) Navy…‘My Account’… Account details (not active)

My Children Here you can view all of your child/children’s Reports from Prep to Grade 6

Click on Report for

viewing/

downloading /printing

Follow further

instructions online

Semester 2 Reports will be available to

view at 3pm, Friday,

9th December, 2016.

Click on Reports and you

will see a list of all

Reports

for your child/children.

What a Wonderful Year As we all reflect on the wonderful year that has been, no doubt each of us can count the many ups and downs which have presented themselves each day. Each child has had their own highlights and their challenges. School, especially primary school, is an important place where we learn the skills to manage our relationships with our peers and hopefully build the resilience needed to maintain our wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around us. Yesterday was a great example of this when the children were told their new class groups for next year. I am sure many children went home excited that they were with their best friends and yet others may have been disappointed that this was not the case. However, regardless of the groupings I know each teacher will do everything they can to help their children develop positive relationships and forge new friendships throughout the year. The Christmas holidays are a great opportunity for our children to rest and recharge ready for the challenges waiting in 2017 and I hope it is a time all families can relax a little and enjoy more time together.

Highlights from 2016 As I have mentioned many times this year, the wellbeing of each child is central to all we do at St Finbar’s and each learning activity both formal and informal should help our children to develop their social and emotional skills. Here are a few highlights of our year which remind us of the wonderful opportunities provided at St Finbar’s.

Looking Forward 2017 We have many great things planned for next year and our teachers have already been busy thinking about their study units, possible excursions and of course our wonderful camp program for years 3-6. We will again have a great focus on student wellbeing, teaching social emotional skills, promoting our school values and building a community of respect and cooperation. There will, no doubt, be many challenges but every one of them should offer an opportunity to learn and grow individually and as a school community. We are all working together, Parents and Teachers to create the best school we can. We may not always agree but our differences are what can make us great. As long as we always support the decisions we make as a school community we can continue to foster that positive partnership to give our children the best education possible.

STUDENT WELLBEING NEWS ~ Mr. Nigel Rodrigues

SPORT NEWS: Mrs Tania Thompson

SUNSHINE, SWIMMING, SUPPORT = super day out for all at MSAC!

It seemed like we were in for a rather chilly day out according to the weather forecast, however as it turned out, last Friday was a PERFECT day for our whole school swimming carnival – lots of sunshine, warmth & loads of cheering & support! Our Junior (F-2) Swim carnival was again held up the southern end of the outdoor sheltered pool, with all students participating in three events: 25m Freestyle, 25m Backstroke and a 25m Team relay. It was wonderful to see our younger students take to the water so confidently and with such enthusiasm- many we’re sure put their recent GESAC Learn to Swim skills to practise!

In the northern end of the pool, our Year 3-6’s Swim carnival saw students participate in 25m and 50m races over the day; with most opting to compete in at least 2 – 4 events. All students are to be congratulated for their efforts in each event and what is more pleasing, was the eagerness shown from many to ask to participate in more events! Their carnival finished with our Year 6’s Novelty House Race, Year 6 Water Polo matches (well done to Tom, Luke & Maxwell for their organisation of this) and our Year 3-5’s had a fun free-time stint in the other half of the pool.

A HUGE thank you goes to our twenty-four Junior and twenty-eight Senior Parent Helpers & Secondary Student Helpers who gave up their time to support the running of this event! Our staff and students are very grateful for your efforts in allowing the day to operate and run as it did. CONGRATULATIONS goes to Xavier House, who gained the most points in BOTH the Junior and Senior Carnivals; to be titled the WINNING HOUSE for our Swimming Carnival this year! Well done Xavier students!

District Swimming Trials for interested Yr 3-6 students will be held in Week 2 or 3 of 2017: Notices will go home in the first 2 days of 2017 for any student wishing to try out for our District Team: 2 swimmers will selected to represent the school for each of the 4 swimming strokes (max of 2 indl events/student). The 2017 District Carnival is set for Monday 28th February at GESAC.

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CURRICULUM NEWS

*Please ensure all Sports singlets are cold-washed, air-dried and returned to your child’s classroom teacher BY MONDAY 12th DECEMBER. PLEASE

WE LOOK FORWARD TO ANOTHER GREAT YEAR OF SPORT @ ST. FINBAR’S IN 2017

SUSTAINABILITY NEWS:

New enviro lunch bags now available! Our year 6 Sustainability leaders have developed a great new lunch bag idea for our school that we encourage all parents to support. New Sticky beaks insulated lunch bags are now for sale through the uniform shop for $12. These can be used to bring your own lunch from home, and also can be used as a lunch order bag in place of a paper bag. Anna will fill the bag with lunch orders, keeping them cold or hot. The bags feature a front window for child's name and a bag zip pocket and window to put money and lunch order. Thanks to Sophie and Chloe for your initiative and to Anna in the tuckshop for her support.

email: melissa.asmar1@gmail.com EMAIL NOT TO BE USED TO CHANGE DAILY ATTENDANCES 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.

Holiday Program Flyer ~ Click here for further details

Holiday Program -Helpful Hints BYO HEALTHY LUNCH, SNACKS (extra snacks) AND DRINK BOTTLE WITH WATER: where food is brought from

home, the service encourages families to provide food that is consistent with the: Australian Government guidelines Get Up & Grow: Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for Early Childhood, and/or Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Australia. We encourage parents to provide extra fruit and vegetables for afternoon snack and “sometimes foods” to be kept to a minimum. Store lunches in our fridge (chilled water is always available @ the service) Snack time 10.15am - Lunch 12.15pm. Please note that the service aspires to be a nut free environment. Anaphylaxis: Under regulations children who have been prescribed an adrenaline auto-injection device such as an EpiPen® must bring it to the service. Please note that the school office will be closed during the holiday program and as

such OSHC staff cannot access the first aid room. To ensure parents/guardians of the child/ren diagnosed at risk of anaphylaxis are provided with a copy of the policy (r. 20(2A)), the service has now posted the policy on the school website. (Community tab; OSHC; Anaphylaxis policy) Clothing and footwear; comfortable and protective

Excursions -Children will not be permitted to attend an excursion unless a form is completed.

Behaviour- Children are expected to follow the rules and practice positive behaviour, where a mutual respect between

staff and children shall be fostered. If a child/rens behaviour is deemed unsatisfactory, behaviour management action will take place to positively change the behaviour (redirect to quieter activities) if unsatisfactory behaviour persists, then an incident record will be completed and parents/guardians notified. The Directress reserves the right to exclude the child/ren from participating in the program. Electronic games are welcome although items bought from home are the children’s responsibility. St Finbar’s OSHC will

not take responsibility for lost or broken games. Screen time is only permitted during a viewing of a movie. Kids on wheels- bring anything with wheels and a helmet for safety.

Holiday program 8-6 $38 After rebate $19

Holliday Program 1/2 day $19 After Rebate $9.50

OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE NEWS

Casual Bookings/Cancellations/Adjustments please call 95920994 directly.

Holiday Program-Special excursion Tuesday 24/1/2017 Special Excursion - PRE- BOOKINGS ONLY ACCEPTED

EXCURSION COST: $27 per child 40 tickets offered and bookings will be subject to availability. ESSENTIAL-Please contact Melissa BY EMAIL PRIOR TO THE EXCURSION to book and pay for tickets by direct transfer to the

St Finbar's OSHC account.(name of children essential) Payment for the day will not be required until after the holiday program. The $38 attracts CCB and CCR.

EXCURSION costs ($27) do not attract CCB or CCR rebate

Records-Archived As the end of the year is fast approaching many administrative processes need to be finalized. In order to stream line the enrolment records located at the service, staff will archive any records of families who have not used the service in 6 months or more. This means that families and guardians will not be permitted to make a booking without completing a new enrolment form. This process also allows for families to update their details. New enrollment records can be obtained from the office or the St Finbar's School website under the Community tab (OSHC). Thank you in advance.

Programming During this term the children at OSHC have worked very hard to create wonderful displays that encapsulate their learning. We have covered the topic of sustainability at Christmas by making

beautiful decorations using recycled cards and newspaper; the topic of water safety by decorating a poster of a surfing Santa and finally the topic of inclusion where the song and poster of

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer were used to promote strategies that make others feel welcome and cared for. Families are invited to view our displays and feedback is always encouraged. Children benefit from this feedback as well seeing that their efforts are valued by adults and this also helps them to consolidate their knowledge by being able to communicate information to others.

Early dismissal Thursday 15/12/2016 The service will be operating at the earlier time of 2pm to accommodate with the school’s early dismissal and at no extra charge. Snack will be served at the regular time of 3.45pm with the short fee applying from 2-2.30. Should you wish to book then please call the service directly on 95920994. Cancellations are also essential as this prevents staff from calling families to confirm the whereabouts of children listed as attending.

Fond Farewells

"It's a wrap"- farewell to the Grade 6 children and those who are leaving St Finbar's

School . We hope you enjoyed your time at the OSHC service and wish you all the best for the future.

10th – 11th December Altar Servers/Helpers Readers

6pm P Berlingeri

Counters P Dungan, A Fish & R Brodie

9.00am Reese & Aidan M Devlin

11am Eden & Sidney M Heffernan

5pm McConnell family

PARENTS AND FRIENDS NEWS

PARISH NEWS

HEALTHY HUT TUCK SHOP: As we come to the final days of school, please make a note of the days the Tuck shop is OPEN / CLOSED:

Friday 9th December – CLOSED

Monday 12th December – OPEN

Tuesday 13th December – SPECIAL ORDERS ONLY

Thursday 15th December – OVER THE COUNTER SALES ONLY

Thank you for your support over the year.

18 tickets

remaining

STAR OF THE SEA UNIFORMS FOR SALE: Mrs Jo Fraser (current teacher) has an assortment of summer and winter uniforms for sale at ½ price. Please email Jo directly: jfraser@sfbrightoneast.catholic.edu.au

COMMUNITY NEWS

Christmas at St Finbar’s

Christmas Mass Times:

Christmas Eve at 5.30pm (Children’s Mass), 7.30pm (Family Mass) and Midnight Mass

Christmas Day at 10.30am

Christmas at St Finbar’s Children’s Mass

Children are invited to be part of the Nativity play and children’s Christmas Choir at the 5.30pm Mass on Christmas Eve.

Practices for the Nativity and Choir will be held on Saturday 17 Dec at 10am and Monday 19 Dec at 12.30pm at St Finbar’s Church.

Please contact Andrea on 0435 247 934 or BrightonEast@cam.org.au to be involved.

Mayflower Nursing Home Following the practice on Monday 19 Dec, children are then also invited to walk up to

Mayflower Nursing Home to sing some carols to the residents, from 1.30pm to about 2.30. Please note parents must accompany their children.

Family Mass

Please contact the Parish office if you would like to join the choir/band at the 7.30pm Mass on Christmas Eve.

Volunteering

Please indicate on the form in the church foyer if you are able to read, run the data projector, be Special Minister, Altar Serve or collect at any of the Christmas Masses this

year.

Photos of St Finbar’s Church Christmas Decorations

Over the years our church has been blessed with beautiful decorations for each of the liturgical

seasons. We are looking for any photos of our church decorated for Christmas over the years that

you may have. This could include the Altar, the Nativity crib, the general interior of the church at

this time of year. If you have any photos of the church during Advent or Christmas we would love

a copy. Please email to brightoneast@cam.org.au

Thank you

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 BrightonEast@cam.org.au 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

Last Monday a few other volunteers and I met at St Finbar's to load around 80 hampers and bags of goods that the St Finbar's Parish had kindly put together. We met the van man, loaded up the tight truck and headed off to the Brigidine Ministry Centre in Albert Park. When we got there, we were greeted by staff and volunteers as they came out with trolleys and helped unload all the hampers into a room that was half full of goods and gifts donated by others. We were all extremely tired after the transferring but it was definitely worth it, and I'm sure the Asylum Seekers will be very grateful for all our efforts. Tara Cooper

Recent Deaths Franco Liburti

Anniversaries Francesca Galtieri, Esther O’Brien, Laurie Taig

and Maurice Pell

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, Tegan Whittle, 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, John Smith, Sue

Heffernan, Krystyna Charbucinska, Jon Devitt, Will Murray, Peter Cleary, Margaret Sinclair, Joan Tranter, Cate Lombard and Chau Hoang and Richard Wakeham. Some of their names will be read out each week in the Prayers of the Faithful.

St Vincent de Paul

Annual Christmas Appeal. If you would lie to donate to this appeal which

assists local people in need, there are appeal envelopes in the porch; you

can post, or return it to the collection

plate next week.

Christmas hamper RAFFLE: Next weekend (17-18 Dec). Tickets will be

$2 each, or 3 for $5.

Calendars ($9) and Christmas cards

($8, $6 & $4) are for sale at the back of the church – please put money in

the Poor Box by the side door of the church.

Rental Accommodation

One bedroom, ground floor flat with carport in South Caulfield. Close to all amenities. For further enquiries please

call 9578 4485.

CHRISTMAS BOWL APPEAL St Finbar’s will be assisting at the

Christmas Bowl appeal at Woolworths in Church St, Brighton on Saturday 17th

December. Please place your name on the list in the foyer if you can assist from

1-3pm, or 3-5pm.

2 volunteers are needed at each time slot. Thank you.

Entrance Antiphon Rejoice in the Lord always; again I

say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near.

Communion Antiphon: Say to the faint of heart: Be strong

and do not fear. Behold, our God will come, and he will save us.

Christmas 2016 As Christmas draws near, please

indicate on the form in the foyer if you are able to read, run the data

projector, be Special Minister,

Altar Serve or collect this year.

Children’s Mass 5.30pm Children are invited to be part of the Nativity play and children’s Christmas Choir at the 5.30pm

Mass on Christmas Eve. Practices for the Nativity and Choir will be held on Saturday 17 Dec at

10am and Monday 19 Dec at 12.30pm.

Please contact Andrea on 0435 247 934 or

BrightonEast@cam.org.au if your children would like to be involved.

Mayflower Nursing Home Following the practice on Monday

19 Dec, children are then also invited to walk up to Mayflower

Nursing Home to sing some carols to the residents, from 1.30pm to about 2.30. Please note parents must accompany their children.

Family Mass 7.30pm Please contact the Parish office if

you would like to join the choir/band at the 7.30pm on

Christmas Eve.

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.

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 Liturgy dates (9am Mass): tbc

Parish Roster 18th Dec 4th Sun Advent / Year A

6.00pm 9.00am 11.00am 5.00pm

Lectors Clare Sabatino Peter Cooper Michelle Sideridis Kevin Reed

Special Ministers Volunteers Pauline Bourke Jenny Reiche / Rita Maguire Volunteers

Altar Servers Chelsea Calvin & Chloe Matthew & Jemma

Children’s Liturgy -

Data Projector Dungan Coopers Leo Volunteer

Counters

Readings First Reading: Isaiah 7: 10-14 Psalm: PS 23 “Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory”

Second Reading: Romans 1: 1-7 Gospel: Matthew 1: 18-24