What a wonderful day we had here at St Michael’s on Friday. 

The Church was full of beautiful singing from our Foundation students at their Mass. The yard was abuzz with excitement with the Grade 5/6 Market stalls and being able to welcome the school community to the Art Show was a pleasure. 

On behalf of you all I would like to thank the staff of St Michael’s who made such a day possible and also the 5/6 students for their creativity in preparing their stalls. They raised just over $2800 for the community in Timor Leste which was an amazing achievement. 

SPORTING NEWS

State Basketball Finals 

Our grade 6 girls team are playing today at Albert Park in the School Sports Victoria State final.  Thank you to Mark Seeber for coaching them and the parents for their support with scoring and transport.

Region Cricket Blast

Tomorrow our girls cricket team are off to the Joe Tabuteau Reserve, Moe for the Gippsland Region Cricket Blast Competition. 

We wish both teams well and are very proud of them for making it this far.

 Parish News

A message from Bishop Greg about Shine the LIght on domestic violence:

https://youtu.be/KkdbZEUfJUw?si=QJs2SGheD3XsDQqq

In response to the Australian Catholic Bishop’s 2022-2023 Social Justice Statement Respect: Confronting Violence and Abuse,  we can all be prepared to work towards ending domestic violence by listening to people who have been abused without judging or blaming them for the harm caused by another person. 

Next weekend, parishes of the Diocese of Sale will be shining a light on domestic violence and praying for its end. Everyone is encouraged to wear white to mass, join together and make a stand. 

St Michael’s Parish along with the Diocese of Sale is firmly committed to preventing domestic and family violence while simultaneously fostering a safe and supportive environment for all. Help us Shine the Light on Domestic Violence and join us for a special prayer service: 

Thursday November 16 at 7:00pm St Michael’s Church, Traralgon

ST MICHAELS PARISH CHRISTMAS PICNIC

Join us on Sunday December 03 for a parish picnic in the St Michael’s school ground. Popcorn, Fairy Floss, Face Painting and Slushies will be available. We will also be holding a bake off with Father Aju as the judge, so bring along your best Christmas themed cake or dessert. This is a free event and a chance for the parish to get together and celebrate the beginning of Advent and reflect on the year that has passed. All are welcome and we hope you can make it. Wear your favourite Christmas T-Shirt or Christmas colours! 

St Michael’s Primary School Sunday December 03 after 9:30am Mass