ST GABRIEL S PARISH PRIMARY SCHOOL 237 SPRING ST, RESERVOIR. 3073 Website: www.sgreservoir.catholic.edu.au Ph: 9469 3513 Fax: 9469 4181 Email Address: principal@sgreservoir.catholic.edu.au TERM 1 - Tuesday March 25, 2014 Fortnightly Newsletter No: 05 Dear Mums & Dads, March 25: Feast of the Annunciation Today we celebrate the feast of The Annunciation. It is a special day for St Gabriel s. We remember the Angel Gabriel coming to Mary and asking her to be the Mother of God. Mary answered YES! Let us pray that we too can hear what God is asking of us in our lives and that we have the faith and courage to say Yes, just like Mary did.. Holy Week - Easter We still have almost four weeks of Lent, including Holy Week, leading up to Easter. In class the students will be reflecting on what they are doing in preparation for the most joyful season of the church Easter. Many of our families attended the Way of the Crosss last Friday night where Mrs Miller, Students Staff helped us reflect on Jesus journey to Calvary. Please note the timetable of Holy Week and Easter services at St Gabriel s in the newsletter today (p. 6). There are many opportunities to join our parish during this special time. Lap-a-thon Congratulations and a big, big Thank you to all the students and their families who participated in the Lap-a-thon. The students received their Incentive Prizes today. 17 students raised $60.00 or more and won a footy, netball or soccer ball. We raised over $2,500.00 possibly more but we need to purchase the lucky-draw prizes yet!! I hope the children shoot/kick many goals with their footys/net/soccer balls! There are some photos of the day in the newsletter. First Reconciliation: Tuesday April 1 at 7:30pm Please keep Miss Beth Jewson and our Year 3 First Reconciliation candidtes in your prayers as they enter the final week of preparation. We wish them all well as they receive the first sacrament of the church since their Baptism. The First Reconciliation ceremony presents all us parishioners the opportunity to benefit from the Sacrament as well over the Lenten season. There will be a number of priests at St Gabriel s. Please join us. Year 5/6 Camp: Next Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday Our 5/6 classes are excited about travelling to Dromana next week for their school camp. Mrs Judy Doyle, Mr Adrian Dixon, Mrs Clare Ryan and I look forward to sharing good times with them all. Term 1 closes: Friday April 4 th @ 1:00pm Congratulations to all students and staff on completing Term 1, especially new students to St Gabriel s and our Prep students. Make sure you have a good break, attend some of the Easter Ceremonies and arrive back ready to begin Term 2 on Tuesday Apri 22 at 8:50am. (Easter Monday, April 21, is a public holiday). Yours sincerely, (Principal) 1
Important Dates: Term 1 2014 March Monday 31 Yr. 5/6 St Gabriel s & St Stephen s School Camp Safety Beach Dromana Don Bosco Camp, Safety Beach: Mon/Tues/Wed, March 31/April 1/April 2. April Tuesday 1 First Reconciliation at St Gabriel s Church 7:30pm Friday 4 School Closes for Term One at 1:00pm 1:00pm Thursday 17 Holy Thursday-Mass of the Last Supper at St Gabriel s 7:30pm Friday 18 The Way of the Cross at St Stephen s 10:00am Good Friday-Solemn Celebration of the Lord s Passion 3:00pm Sunday 20 Easter Sunday-Mass of the Resurrection 10:00am The Easter Vigil-Saturday 19 8:00pm Monday 21 Easter Monday Public Holiday Tuesday 22 School Term Two begins 8:50am St Gabriel s Parish Primary Advisory Board Our Advisory Board meets seven times a year - once in first term then twice in terms two, three and four. We attempt to have four parents, four staff and Fr. Hoctor meet together. If you have been a parent at St Gabriel s for 12 months and a parishioner of St Gabriel s i.e. regularly worship at St Gabriel s please consider putting your name forward as a possible member. Ring the school office and speak to Mr Booley. Explanations of the Aim & Functions of our Advisory Education Board are presented below: Aim of the Advisory Board The aim of the Advisory Board is to advise, assist and support the Parish Priest and the Principal in the efficient management and development of education in accordance with the Vision Statement of the Parish Primary School. Section 4 Functions of the Advisory Board 1 to advise, where deemed appropriate on issues relating to the formulation of School Policy in conjunction with Parish Priest, Principal, school staff and parents. 2 to support the Parish Primary School in practical ways, such as ensuring that the school facilities and equipment are maintained; 3 to assist in the selection of a lay principal in accordance with Diocesan guidelines when such an appointment is being made; 4 to work in collaboration with school parent groups; 5 to develop school-community relationships and encouraging home-school interaction; 6 to welcome and facilitate the integration of new families into the school community; 7 to advise in the development of local strategies for the promotion of Catholic education; 2
Parents and Friends Committee News and Dates Suggestion Box: A suggestion box has been passed around to all the classes. Thank you to all the students who provided some excellent suggestions. P&F Committee will endeavour to organise several of your ideas this year! Easter Raffle: A friendly reminder to please send in any Easter egg donations in by this Friday 28th March. Raffle will be drawn last day of term, Friday 4th April. Good luck! Next Committee Meeting: Will take place this Wednesday 26th March, 2pm in P&F room. New members always welcome. Healthy snack day: This Friday 28th March (note below!!)please refer to note. This Friday 28 th of March is Healthy Snack Day At recess the P&F will be selling: Slinky apples for $1.00 each Dip and vegetable sticks for $1.00 per serve (Please pay on the day, no forms required) Would you like to get healthy and support your school at the same time? Great News - Jetts Coburg North is opening in April 2014 We would like to offer you the opportunity to join now and save $89* PLUS For every new member generated by the school, Jetts Coburg North will donate $15 back to support your school s fundraising. All you need to do is call or email us, mention your school & join. It s that simple! Jetts Coburg North Level 1 Coburg Hill Shopping Centre Cnr Elizabeth St & Snapshot Dve. Coburg North Vic 3058 Club Manager: Michael Licciardo Mobile: 0409 247 378 Email: coburgnorth@jetts.com.au Follow us on facebook So why join Jetts? No Lock-in Contracts Open 24/7 Low Fees Local & Convenient State of the Art Equipment Offer is available only at Jetts Coburg North until 31/3/2014. Weekly membership of $11.95 is based on recurring fortnightly direct debit in advance. Additionally, a one-off Club Access Fee of $59 applies and is payable upon joining. The minimum amount payable per member is up to $82.90. Terms and conditions apply and are available at jetts.com.au 3
ST. GABRIEL S LAP-A-THON: MARCH 14 WAITING TO BEGIN GIRL ATTACK & EASY RIDER YES I GET TO RIDE ON THE BIKE 4
GET YOUR STAMPS HERE HERE COME THE BOYS & THE GIRLS ALL DONE!! TIRED & HUNGRY WELL DONE GIRLS & BOYS THANKS MUMS FOR THE HOT DOGS AND CORDIAL 5
You are warmly invited to participate in the ceremonies of HOLY WEEK 2014 Palm Sunday April 13 Sat. 6.00 p.m. Vigil Mass - St. Stephen s Procession with Palms and Sung Mass Sun. 8.30 a.m. Mass (English/Italian) - St. Stephen s Solemn Entry 8.30 a.m. Mass (English/Italian) - St. Gabriel s Solemn Entry 10.00 a.m. Procession with Palms and Sung Mass St. Gabriel s: (Please gather on the presbytery lawn for the Procession) Monday - April 14 9.00 a.m. Scripture & Holy Communion - St. Stephen s Tuesday April 15 9.00 a.m. Scripture & Holy Communion - St. Stephen s 8.45 a.m. Morning Prayer of the Church - Lodi mattutine - St Gabriel s 9.00 a.m. Mass - St Gabriel s Confessions 7.00 p.m. - St. Gabriel s Wednesday - April 16 8.45 a.m. Morning Prayer of the Church - St. Stephen s 9.00 a.m. Mass - St Stephen s Confessions 9.30 a.m. - St. Stephen s 7.00 p.m. - St Gabriel s Holy Thursday - Giovedì Santo - April 17 No Morning Mass 9.30 a.m. Morning Prayer of the Church - Lodi mattutine - St Gabriel s Confessions after Morning Prayer/Confessioni dopo Lodi mattutine 5.00 p.m. Mass - St Stephen s (for those unable to attend the Evening Mass of the Lord s Supper) 7.30 pm. Evening Mass of the Lord s Supper - St Gabriel s Messa vespertina in Cena Domini Adoration till 10.30 p.m. - Adorazione fin alle 10.30 p.m. Night Prayer of the Church - 10.20 p.m. - Preghiera della notte Good Friday - April 18 (St Stephen s Church will be open from 9.30 a.m.) 9.30 a.m. Office of Readings & Morning Prayer of the Church (Tenebrae) - St Stephen s 10.00 a.m. The Way of the Cross - St Stephen s 11.00 a.m. Ecumenical Way of the Cross (commencing outside St Gabriel s) 3.00 p.m. The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord Holy Saturday - April 19 (St Gabriel s Church will be open from 9.30 a.m.) 9.30 a.m. Office of Readings & Morning Prayer of the Church (Tenebrae) - St Gabriel s 8.00 p.m. The Easter Vigil - St Gabriel s Easter Sunday - April 20 8.30 a.m. Mass (English & Italian) - St Stephen s 10.00 a.m. Sung Mass - St Stephen s 8.30 a.m. Sung Mass (English & Italian) St Gabriel s 10.00 a.m. Sung Mass - St Gabriel s 6