St. Patricks Day Mufti Day

This week our Year 6 Mini Vinnies team organised and led a fabulous fundraising day for Project Compassion with the theme of St. Patrick.

St. Patricks Day is celebrated all around the world on March 17^th. St. Patrick was a brave man who returned to Ireland, where he had been kept slave, to help convert the people of Ireland to Christianity. According to legend, he drove away the snakes of Ireland and used the Shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity.

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The day included team relays with a St. Patrick themed ‘twist’ which included:

• Dress the Leprechaun Race
• Rob the Pot of Gold
• Rainbow Relay
• Shamrock Treasure Hunt

After the relays, our Mini Vinnies team held a mini fete with activities which included:

• Toss the coin into the Leprechaun Hat.
• Pin the hat on the Leprechaun.
• Guess the gold in the jar.
• Green goodies stall (jellies, cupcakes, rainbow treats).
• Find the Shamrock Treasure Hunt
• Closest to the Hat Coin Roll
• Find the Buried Coins – Paddle Pop Challenge.

A great day was enjoyed by all. The Mini Vinnies team set a goal to raise $80 for CARITAS and were delighted to find that they DOUBLED their goal, raising an amazing $160.75.

A highlight of the afternoon was when Miss Fitz (who won the guess the gold competition) shared her gold with the entire school.

Special thanks to our Year 6 leaders who diligently and successfully organised this day and had the initiative to create such amazing activities as well as prepare a load of tasty green goodies for the stall.

Year 6 and Trinity wish to thank everyone for supporting our school CARITAS fund-raising for LENT.

Retreat Day

Last Monday our First Communion and Reconciliation children participated in a retreat day held at St. Anthony’s church. The children participated in activities and reflection during the sessions including creating a Stained Glass Holder for their special Sacramental candles, sharing in discussions and prayer and participating in reflection.

The objectives of the Retreat day were to:

• understand what it means to Examine your Conscience,
• understand how sacred the Holy Eucharist is and how we would want to be free of mortal sin when we receive the Eucharist.
• understand that Jesus showed love to others and we are invited and encouraged to try to show God’s love to those we meet.

The children enjoyed a wonderful day of sharing with their friends. 

Special thanks to Mrs Doolan for leading the day and Trinity staff and Father Lolesio for their support.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Night

On Wednesday night the children received the Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Anthony’s Church. This was a beautiful time to become closer to Jesus and to share in this special Sacrament with families, friends and parishioners.

Sacrament of First Eucharist

Sacrament of First Eucharist

Sunday 21st March 10.30am at St. Anthony’s Church

 The Sacrament of First Eucharist mass will be held this Sunday 21^st March at St. Anthony’s Church at 10.30am. We ask families and friends from Trinity to join us in praying for the children receiving this special Sacrament. Thank you to the children who have volunteered to sing in the choir on the day. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Year 3/4 candidates and the choir are asked to meet Mrs Doolan and Miss Wade at 10:15am.

Harmony Week

This week Australia recognises Harmony Week. Harmony Week recognises Australia’s cultural diversity. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. 

Click on the link below to listen to a Harmony Week message from His Excellency General, David Hurley.

https://www.harmony.gov.au/stories/story?storyId=129

Trinity will be celebrating a whole school mass next Thursday with the theme of Multicultural Awareness.

Altar Server Roster for St. Anthony’s Sunday Masses

Fifth Sunday of Lent – 21^st  March

During Week 5 of Lent, we meet Halima.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COco7Om1Xxc

Halima is raising two children in a Bangladeshi refugee camp while caring for her mother, who has a disability. A Caritas Australia-supported program helped her with a shelter, cooking equipment and hygiene training. Halima now earns a small income as a trainer, helping to maintain the health and cleanliness of her community.

Please donate to Project Compassion 2021 to so this transformational program can continue to empower vulnerable women, men and children, and strengthen the communities around them.

https://lent.caritas.org.au/week-5

You can donate through Parish boxes and envelopes, by visiting www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion or phoning 1800 024 413.

Thought of the Week

Wishing everybody a wonderful week.

God bless,

Donna Wade