All of the readings this Sunday remind us that we become fully alive through the generous giving of ourselves. That does not mean only giving money or things to others or worthy causes. It is more important to give ourselves to people: in the way we speak about them, in the way we forgive them, in the way we encourage them, in the way we show hospitality towards them and in the way we think about them. These types of generosity reflect the love of God. Jesus says that our left hand must not know what the right hand is doing. But he promises us that the smallest services done to others will not go unrewarded. To welcome another in Jesus’ name is to extend hospitality to Jesus himself. Jesus will surely reward the person for this generous act. We have many opportunities in our daily life to reach out to others, to be a welcoming presence and a sign of God’s love.

Mass Updates

From 1 July, 2020 the Church will be open to further accommodate as many people as the size of the building will allow.  This means that around 120 people will be able to attend each Mass.  Not back to normal, but another step in the right direction. Registration for all weekend Masses will still be a requirement. Registration opened at 7.00 a.m. on Monday 22 June, 2020 (go to the website www.ccsh.org.au and press the link “Register Here” for Mass).

Please remember that all Masses will be celebrated at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, because of the social distancing requirements.

Mass and liturgy services will continue to be posted online through the Parish YouTube channel. You are encouraged to still participate in Mass by viewing them online.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7S6wrESEOUqrF9Ppp7mDvg

Next weekend, Mass times will be:

Confessions will be offered at 4.30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.

Roundabout

I would like to advise that the construction timeline for the roundabout at the intersection of Bundaroo St and Bendooley St has been shifted to September 2020. It is expected that the construction will commence the first week of September and finish by 9 October 2020. The proposed drop-off/pick up zone in Victoria St will also be installed prior to the construction staring.

St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal

This year to raise money for the winter appeal we are going to have a mufti day on the last day of term (Friday 3 July) with the theme of Christmas in July, please see the attched flyer for details.

Christmas Artworks

Years 5 & 6 students from Catholic schools across the Diocese of Wollongong were invited to take part in the annual Christmas Story Art Competition and Exhibition.

This is an initiative of the Catholic Education Offices in Wollongong and Sydney, designed to celebrate and explore children’s creative and artistic ability in illustrating the Christmas story.

Competition winners were announced last night and congratulations to our Year 6 students: Angelique received a Highly Commended and Eden & Elise have progressed to the next stage of the competition.  

Year 4 Team Building Day

The Year 4 Team Building Day focused on building positive relationships with each other.  The students played games, role played and discussed appreciating each other's differences and how to resolve conflict so that school is a happy and safe place.  All students contributed with a positive attitude.

Basketball

In September the Illawarra Academy of Sport announced trials for a sponsorship program for talented basketballers. Hanna A and Maisie W, both bottom age for the under 14's program but with a passion and love of the game, were nominated to trial - and were accepted.  They then proudly passed the first selection and went on to trial for the second selection a week later.  Their hard work and dedication paid off, as they were both selected and received sponsorships for the 2020/2021 IAS Basketball  Program!! Go Hanna & Maisie! Well done and all the best for your basketball future.

Students presenting at sick bay

This is located adjacent to the school office and we sell hats, bags, beanies, gloves and scarves.  At present we are out of stock of beanies but hope to have these shortly. EFTPOS is available for new stock.

The P & F 2nd hand Uniform Shop is open 2.30pm - 3pm each Monday for the sale of items @ $2 per item. The money raised from these sales will be donated to St Vincent de Paul at the end of the year. 

for 2nd hand items.  Donations gratefully accepted.

Consent for use of your child's work/image

If you have not completed this form, could you please do so and return as soon as possible, thank you.

The canteen is open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (breakfast [8.30 - 9], recess & lunch) and the menu is attached.  

Just a reminder that we do our best to be a nut-free school and appreciate that you don't send any nut products to school with your child.