Lk 21: 25 - 28. 34 - 36

The season of Advent is here! Sunday was the first Sunday of Advent, we now begin our preparation for the birth of our saviour, Jesus Christ. Our readings tell us that we must stay awake and be ready; we must prepare ourselves for the Lord. Advent, however, is not just a season of preparing and waiting but it is a season of getting up and getting ready…… getting ready for the birth of Jesus, getting ready to celebrate the coming of our Lord. At school we gather around the Advent Wreath as a focal point for this time. The circle of the wreath reminds us that God's love is eternal and unending. The candles are a sign of the light of Christ - we begin by lighting one of the purple candles. This is a busy time of year.  We prepare to welcome guests into our home as we gather and celebrate together …. we clean our house, we prepare food, we buy gifts. Talk with your children about what you can do to prepare for Jesus? Could you donate your time or food to someone in need? Could you help a neighbour or a friend? Maybe you can reach out to someone who is alone this Christmas… whatever it is that you do, remember that Jesus is the reason that we celebrate the season.

2021 Christmas Appeal

Dear Families,

St. Michael’s Primary School has generously supported St. Vincent de Paul Society for many years through our food and gift collections. 

Leading up to the festive season St Vincent de Paul make Christmas Hampers for families in our local community who are in need of support, particularly at this time of year. Leading up to the end of the year and Christmas we ask our school families to donate some festive items to assist Vinnies make their Christmas hampers. 

These donations might include: Christmas food, serviettes, wrapping paper, bon bons etc. Consider donating the items that bring joy into your household during this special time of the year.

We ask that the children bring a donation to school by Friday 10th December so that we, once again, support this important cause. 

Thank you for your continuous spirit of giving.

Sue Rickwood