On Wednesday 1st November we will be holding ‘Open Classrooms’ where parents have the opportunity to visit their child’s classroom and look at what they have been doing this year.  The classrooms will be open for visitors from 3pm to 4.30pm. I realise that this time may be inconvenient for some parents but I ask you to try to visit your child’s classroom even if it is for 10 minutes.

The students have gone through their work and have selected samples that they are proud of and samples where they could have done better.

The classroom teacher will be in attendance so it is a chance to have a chat. Should you require a more formal meeting it is an ideal opportunity to arrange a suitable time.

Working Bee

A reminder to parents that our annual working bee will be held on Sunday morning commencing at 9am. The main tasks will be painting walkways and verandahs near the Year 3 and Year 4 end of the school. If you have any equipment that will assist with this task you are asked to bring it along.

Mr Hughes will be manning the BBQ and there will be refreshments provided at the end of the working bee. We will conclude at approximately midday, so if you can come for even an hour it will make a difference.

Jesus began to speak to them in parables once again, 'The kingdom of Heaven may be compared to a king who gave a feast for his son's wedding. He sent his servants to call those who had been invited, but they would not come. Next he sent some more servants with the words, "Tell those who have been invited: Look, my banquet is all prepared, my oxen and fattened cattle have been slaughtered, everything is ready. Come to the wedding." But they were not interested: one went off to his farm, another to his business, and the rest seized his servants, maltreated them and killed them. The king was furious. He despatched his troops, destroyed those murderers and burnt their town. Then he said to his servants, "The wedding is ready; but as those who were invited proved to be unworthy, go to the main crossroads and invite everyone you can find to come to the wedding." So these servants went out onto the roads and collected together everyone they could find, bad and good alike; and the wedding hall was filled with guests. When the king came in to look at the guests he noticed one man who was not wearing a wedding garment, and said to him, "How did you get in here, my friend, without a wedding garment?" And the man was silent. Then the king said to the attendants, "Bind him hand and foot and throw him into the darkness outside, where there will be weeping and grinding of teeth." For many are invited but not all are chosen.'

REFLECTION

Today Jesus likens the “Kingdom of heaven” to a wedding feast given by a king for his son and his bride. The king sent his servants out to invite many guests. However, some of the guests who were invited refused to attend the feast. The king, however, was determined to have a great gathering for this special occasion. He once again sent out servants. The servants once again went out and informed other invited guests that the feast was prepared and the king wished them to come to the feast. Some of the invitees ignored the invitation, others went about their daily business and several others attacked the servants and killed them!

Naturally, the king was astounded and enraged. He immediately sent his troops to destroy the murderers and burn their city. Then the king instructed his servants to go out to the highways and by-ways and bring in all the people they encountered for the wedding feast. The king was determined to have a great feast for his son’s wedding. He would not have his son and his bride slighted. And many people came to the wedding feast.

Jesus has invited each of us to his “wedding feast.” He extends this invitation each and every day. Ask yourself: what is your response to Jesus’ invitation? Do you have an excuse why it is impossible for you to attend the feast: “I have work to do.” Or: “I have another commitment.” Or: “I am tired.”

Each and every day Jesus invites us to his “wedding feast.” It is our choice and our decision to attend or to refuse his invitation. How will you respond to Jesus’ invitation today? Be awake and alert: It may come in an unusual manner or through an individual you may not expect. Jesus will grace us through this encounter!

RECONCILIATION REGISTRATION

Thanks to all families who have registered for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. If you were unable to attend and would still like to participate in this special Sacrament, please contact the Parish Office.  Reconciliation is available to all students who are currently in Year 3 and 4. Registrations will be taken at the Parish Office up to  Friday 27th Oct.

PRAYER SERVICE AND LITURGIES

Thanks to Year 4 for leading us in a lovely prayer service celebrating World Students Day on Monday and to Year 3 for their lovely liturgy today. Thanks to all the families who were able to celebrate with us. 

JOURNEY WITH JESUS RETREAT

Next Friday, October 27th, Year 5 will be attending the Journey With Jesus Retreat at the Parish Centre. Students are invited to wear comfy casual clothes for the day. The Journey with Jesus Retreat helps to prepare the students for leadership through enriching their relationship with Jesus.

Students will walk from school and will return ready for a normal dismissal. Food will be provided, but all students are asked to bring a hat and water.

If you have any further questions, please contact Mrs Rumble.

PARISH FAIR

On Saturday 28th October, St Mary’s Parish will be hosting the Young Community Spring Fair. The fair will run from 10am to 4pm with all funds raised going back into the Young community. If you are entering the colouring competition, could you please ensure they are returned to the school office or parish office by Thursday of next week. 

God Bless,

Warren Ziebowski

(Religious Education Coordinator)

Boorowa Touch & Netball Carnival

At the time of submitting this report all our teams were off to a fantastic start! Thank you so much to our attending teachers - Mrs Rumble, Mrs Bowden, Mrs Collins and Mrs Eastwood. It is a big day and we are so grateful for you giving up your time to be with the students!! 

Thank you to our parents for transporting students and to those parents who helped manage teams on the day. We couldn’t do it without you! 

Thank you to Mrs Mariah Anderson and Mr Chris Anderson (along with some handy friends) who generously put our tent up yesterday afternoon, securing us a great spot. We really appreciate your help!

Thank you to Mr Brendan Croese and Mrs Mary Wright who very kindly lent us some amazing helpers to ref and umpire the games for our teams. We love having the Hennessy students helping us and you all do such an incredible job!

Rugby 7s Touch Day

We currently have 42 students attending this day on Thursday 2nd November. We will be sending two Year 3/4 teams and three 5/6 teams.

Our Year 5 & 6 teams are full. More details will be sent home once they are received by the organisers.

Last week we sent out a letter on COMPASS seeking parental feedback about homework at St Mary's. 

We are all recovered and rested from our amazing whole school production of Animal Utopia! The students certainly put on an incredible production and we are all just so proud of them. It was so lovely to see so many families support the three performances and we were so grateful for all your lovely feedback and well wishes. We are very excited to let you all know that we have some fantastic photos available for purchase to add to your memories of this special night. We were also lucky to film both the evenings and have edited these for purchase so you can watch the performance again and again!! Or maybe you were unable to attend and now here is your chance to watch the show everyone is talking about!!!

 Photos and the video can be purchased via the secure picture link below. 

Prices are as follows: 

Digital download -  $ 6.00 copies each or $15.00 for all photos.

Photo Prints - starting at $4.00                                                               

Print Packages - $20.00 - 2x (5x7) + 1x (8x10)

Video Download - $15.00