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Dear Parents, On Tuesday evening we had the AGM for our School Advisory Board and I would like to personally thank the outgoing board members who have served for 3 years: Tania Olson, Mark DaSilva, Karlie Jacket-Simpson and Sharon Grimes. Your input to this group has been invaluable. I would particularly like to thank Tania Olson who has served as the Chairperson of the Board this year and has assisted me with a number of important decisions. Thanks to Matt Malone who will take on this role in 2016. I would also like to welcome onto the board the following new members: Cameron Nott, Frank Russo, Kerrianne Peters and Karen Revill, I am looking forward to working with you all in 2016. The dates for 2016 board meetings are: 9th February, 26th April, 7th June, 26th July, 11th October and 15th November (AGM) all meetings will start at 7pm in the Library. Our school carols night is fast approaching and will be held on Wednesday 2nd December from 6:30pm in the Church. This year the evening performance is a ‘parents only’ event due to crowd congestion in the church. There will be a matinee/rehearsal for grandparents and special friends at 10am on the same day. Tomorrow marks the start of the Year 3-6 Beach program which will be held at Brighton Life Saving Club. The senior classes will be in the morning and the middle classes after lunch. Thanks to all of the staff who have assisted, and the parents who have a volunteered to help for this important school activity. Our whole school swimming carnival is scheduled for Friday 4th December at MSAC, thanks to Mrs. Thompson who has coordinated these events. Yesterday the Year 3 Students had their annual day camp at Mt Morton. There were many activities including; the giant swing, flying fox, low ropes course, rock climbing wall, trampoline and archery. The tug of war at the end of the day was a real highlight showing the strength of many of our students. Thanks also to the many parents who assisted with supervision of the children, it is greatly appreciated. We have 2 basketball teams competing in the state finals next week. Good luck to our Junior All-stars team of Year 4 girls who compete on Monday and the Year 5/6 Senior Future Stars team who compete next Friday. A special congratulations to Mrs. Jane Byrnes and Mr. Steele Anderson who are the 2016 ‘I Sea I Care’ Ambassadors teachers for the bayside area. This is a wonderful recognition of the amazing work they do in the area of sustainability and marine environment research. God Bless, Pat Berlingeri Principal
NEWSLETTER No 36 Thursday 19th
November
2015
St. Finbar’s Primary School
90 Centre Rd, East Brighton Vic. 3187 Tel 9592 4479, 9592 4069 Fax: 9593 2433
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sfbrightoneast.catholic.edu.au
TERM 4 UPCOMING EVENTS:
St Finbars School (Brighton East) 2016 Stationery Requirements
Your child’s stationery lists are now available to order online via the SchoolBiz website. Your online order must be placed before Friday 27th November 2015.
ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
1. You will require an email address and a Visa/Mastercard.
2. Go to: www.schoolbiz.com.au. Click on the large blue banner to begin your order.
3. Enter the St Finbars School (Brighton East) code: BTSV2829
4. Enter student details and click the green + button, then click the NEXT button.
5. Choose the items you require for your child’s subjects.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to confirm your order and pay for your items.
7. An order confirmation will be emailed to your specified address.
DELIVERY INFORMATION
All orders will be delivered to the school for distribution.
You are not required to collect your child’s pack.
NOVEMBER
Fri 20 Year 3-6 Beach Program
Thur 26 Parish Pastoral Meeting 7.40pm
Fri 27 Year 3-6 Beach Program
DECEMBER
Wed 2 Carols Night 6.30pm
Fri 4 Whole School Swimming Carnival
Wed 9 ‘UP’ Day
Thur 10 Graduation Night
Fri 11 Year 6 Big Day Out
Mon 14 Brighton Cluster Student Beach Day
Wed 16
End of Year Mass 9am
Students dismissed at 2pm (Please note: change of time)
Thur 17 Teacher’s Day
Fri 18 Teacher’s Day
COMING HOME TODAY: EMAIL ATTACHMENT/ LINK:
NIL
***STAR OF THE WEEK***
Year 3M ~ Andrew P & Jada P
Year 5/6W ~ Liam K
TERM 4 UPCOMING ASSEMBLIES:
Monday 23rd
November ~ Foundation K Monday 30
th November ~ NO ASSEMBLY
Monday 7th December ~ Farewell Jerry Assembly
Monday 14th December ~ Father Malcolm Assembly
All parents are warmly welcomed to attend our weekly assemblies.
Assembly every Monday at 2:40pm. Please arrive on time to avoid disappointment.
This weekend we celebrate the feast of Christ the King, which also brings our church year to a close. In light of the tragic events which have rocked our world over the last few weeks, it is an opportune time to reflect on the ‘Kingship’ of Jesus Christ. Jesus lived in a world that was full of violence and hatred – in secular and religious beliefs. The ‘Kingship’ of the day were the Roman rulers – Caesar, Pilate etc., while the Jews were also ruled by the Pharisees, Sadducees etc. most of the people of the time believed that the ONLY way to ‘freedom’ was through the power and might of war/violence. Jesus on the other hand, disagreed and promoted his Father’s will for humanity to live together in a realm of non-violence. Perhaps this weekend as we celebrate this feast of Christ the King, we too can think about how we can respond and re-act to our own world and the violence that reigns …..
IT’S HAMPER TIMER The volunteers of St Vincent de Paul’s who visit the lonely and help the needy will tell you about the ‘joy of giving’ …. Please be generous towards our Christmas Hamper appeal this week.
The following suggested ideas for inclusion in our class hampers: 2015 diary; Cinema Ticket; DVD or CD; Towels; Socks; Handkerchiefs; Toiletries; T-Shirt; Toys or games for children; Vouchers; Canned Foods; Christmas Goods
CLASS DESCRIPTION FA Single Female (2 cats) 75+
FK Single Mother 35 (girls 6, 7 and 9)
1H Single Father (45) + Boy (13)
1J Single Male (40)
2D Single Male (40’s) and Single Male (45)
2G Single Female (35) and Single Female (40)
3MC Father & Mother (50’s) + Girl (14) + Boy (11)
3M Single Mother (60) + Son (25) + 4 Grandchildren (Twin Boys (9), Girl (7), Baby (3mths)
4H Single Female (30)
4M Single Male (50) and Single Male (55)
5/6A Single Mother (45) + Boy (12) and Single Mother (40) + Girl (14) + Boy (11)
5/6D Single Mother (45) + Boy (12) + 2 Grandparents (approx. 80)
5/6W Single Mother (45) + Girl (17) and Single Mother (35) + Boy (8)
Enjoy your week,
MRS TAMMESILD’S FAREWELL MASS: Mrs. Catherine Tammesild is leaving St Finbar’s after 16 years of dedicated service, both as a teacher and as Deputy Principal to take on an exciting new challenge as Principal of St Paul’s in Bentleigh. We would like to farewell Catherine and thank her for all she has contributed to St Finbar’s over the years. You are invited to attend a mass in her honour on Wednesday 9 December at 9.00 am in the church. This will be followed by a whole school assembly in the hall at approximately 10.00 am. Finally, there will be a Morning Tea put on by the P&F at approximately 10.45 am in the hall. Parents, past staff and past students are invited to attend this morning tea.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS ~ Mrs. June Kellar
HOMEWORK TERM 4 Written homework in all grades has now finished for the school year. Reading each night and Maths Mate are still expected to be completed. This year’s Christmas project is to make a Christmas wreath, one per family. Wreaths are a traditional symbol of Christmas and can be made out of a variety of simple materials including wire coat hangers or twigs. The children can then make decorations to hang off the wreath. The wreaths can be brought to school on Monday 30
th November to be hung around the corridors
of the school and the Church as the excitement builds in the lead up to the end of the school year as part of our preparation for Advent. Last year there was a wonderful sense of community as children and their families arrived at school to the tune of Christmas carols being played over the loud speakers. Remember? It was lots of fun! Please keep the wreaths to the traditional size for practical reasons and ease of transportation. Classroom teachers will inform you via email when written homework ends and ‘Project Christmas Wreaths’ begins. Nightly reading is the only component that remains as well as Maths Mate for some classes until the end of Term. I hope families see this as a fun project to engage in together this Term. CAROLS EVENING: One of the very special events in Term 4 is our Carol’s evening on Wednesday 2
nd December at 6.30pm. Over the years we have
tried many different venues to cater for the large numbers of parents and friends who attend this wonderful Christmas celebration, but we keep coming back to our beautiful church where there is an atmosphere of joy and wonder as the Christmas story unfolds. This year we would like to offer a ‘matinee’ performance to ease the large numbers that will be attending in the evening. We are hoping that grandparents and special visitors will be able to join us at 10am on Wednesday 2
nd December.
SPORT NEWS ~ Mrs. Tania Thompson
PLEASE ENSURE ALL BORROWED ST. FINBAR’S SPORTS
SINGLETS ARE RETURNED TO YOUR CLASS TEACHER ASAP.
Please ‘cold-wash’ & ‘air-dry’ before returning– thank you!
WISHING OUR 2 STATE FINAL TEAMS
ALL THE VERY BEST FOR NEXT WEEK!
Jnr All Stars Girls Monday 23rd November Snr Future Stars ‘Fury’ Friday 27th November
CURRICULUM NEWS
STUDENT WELLBEING NEWS ~ Mrs. Catherine Tammesild
WHOLE SCHOOL INTER HOUSE
SWIMMING CARNVIAL
Please read over all information provided via Care Monkey this week & respond by Tuesday 24th November.
Year 3-6’s: Event Selection forms MUST be completed
& returned by TOMORROW – thank you!
PARENT & SECONDARY SCHOOL HELPERS REQUIRED:
for both Jnr & Snr carnivals; Willing (& toddler-free) parents (or past St. Finny students) keen to assist in the running of this
event would be much appreciated. If you are able to support for ½ day or the full day, please:
F-2 carnival: tick ‘Parent Help’ box on Care Monkey email.
Year 3-6 carnival: please complete the ‘Parent Help’ section on the Event Selection form & hand in
tomorrow. Or... email Tania: [email protected]
CONGRATULATIONS: Mia K - and Rafaela F recently competed in the State Finals for Level 4 Gymnastics in Geelong. Both girls performed well: Rafaela placed first on uneven bars and placed 5th overall (over 4 disciplines) - Age 11-12 All Around. Mia K placed third on uneven bars in Under 11 All Around.
2
WEEKS
TO GO
YEAR 3-6 BEACH PROGRAM
BEGINS TOMORROW!
Friday 20th
& Friday 27th
November We look forward to hearing about the many beach-learning experiences from all our Yr. 3-6’s tomorrow afternoon. Our fingers are crossed for decent weather!
Parents – thanks for the wonderful Bus Support offers We are now well supported on both days.
VENUE: Melbourne Sports & Aquatics Centre (MSAC), Albert Park. PARKING FOR SPECTATORS : please check time limits when you park. We suggest Canterbury Rd (walk under under-pass) or a side street off this road (Wright St, Mills St, Middle Park) or in MSAC’s 2 car parks: Multi Level car park, entry off Albert Rd – closest to pool (pay & display ticket), or Southern Car Park - entry via Aughtie Drive (pay & display ticket), or in Lakeside Stadium parking off Aughtie Drive (pay & display ticket). All MSAC car parks are coin machines, but please bring your c/card incase. SPECTATOR ENTRY: Closest to pool: free entry via ground level entry doors near the Multi Level Car Park. You may enter from the Stadium/Wave Pool entry side, please state
you are attending the Swim Carnival on the outdoor 50m pool, may be a $1 charge.
F-2 carnival: 10am – 12.30pm Yr3-6 carnival: 9.50am – 2.40pm
Bookings/Cancellations/Adjustments please call 9592 0994 directly.
Parents, please provide a broad rimmed or legionnaire sun hat and Sunscreen for the OSHC program.
Thank you
Thank you to the families who have made a concerted effort to settle their outstanding accounts. The OSHC is a nonprofit organisation that relies on families remits their accounts to implement activities for the program.
Accounts
The accounts are now out and are due and payable within seven days. They are inclusive of Monday
2/11-Friday 14/11/15. The service aims to have all families pay all outstanding fees by the beginning of 2016. That is: ZERO fees by 2016.
Should any families experience difficulties in finalizing their accounts then a time to discuss a payment plan is NOW. This is a potential opportunity for a resolution to large outstanding accounts. Families that have fallen into arrears will be issued a warning letter. Fees that remain outstanding by January 1st 2016 will immediately go to the Debt collection agency and care cancelled. Please set up an appointment with Melissa and Fr Malcolm Crawford; [email protected]
Please visit the Department of Human services website at www.humanservices.gov.au or call the DHS on 13 61 50 for more information about Help with child care. Child care benefit- can help cover the cost of OSHC. Child care Rebate-covers 50% of out of pocket expenses, up to $7500 per year, in addition to Child Care Benefit. Jobs, Education and Training Child Care Fee assistance can help eligible parents with the cost of approved child care by paying some of the gap fee not covered by Child Care Benefit for the hours of care you need for approved activities such as job search, work, study or training.
Holiday program
The OSHC will operate the following days; Open - School Closure days 2015 8-6pm Thursday 17/12/2015 and Friday 18/12/2015 Closed 19/12/2015- 10/1/2016 Open- Holiday program 2016 8-6pm
Monday 11th January- Wednesday 27th January Please NOTE- we are CLOSED Tuesday 26th January For Australia Day
Open BSC 7.15-8.45 ASC 3.30-6pm Thursday 28th January 2016 – Normal hours resume
The holiday program flyer will be out 26th November 2015.
New Foundation students will be allowed to attend the holiday program provided parents complete an enrollment record.
OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE NEWS
21-22 November Altar Servers/Helpers Readers
6pm Jackson, Chelsea, Ava J McInerney Counters J Cahill, T McClelland, P LoSchiavo & J Sheahan 9.00am I Jones & L O’Reilly Children’s Liturgy in the Marian Room Andrea 11am M Howse 5pm Rose & Lily Durbidge family
PARISH NEWS
PARENTS AND FRIENDS NEWS
UNIFORM SHOP NEWS: 2015 Open Days – Term 4 - Tuesday 24
th November and 8
th December ~ 9am – 9.30am
Reminder – order forms are available from the office or they can be downloaded via the school website. Orders can be left at the office and will be filled and returned to your eldest child’s classroom.
HEALTHY HUT TUCK SHOP:
The Healthy Hut tuck shop will be CLOSED on:
Monday 30th November
Last day of lunch orders is Friday 8th December Over the counter sales available:
10th & 11 December and 14th & 15th December.
2015 Menu Link
Assistance Urgently Required St Vincent de Paul Society would appreciate hearing from anyone who may be able to assist a young family who have been dealt some most unfortunate circumstances. They need to store a fridge and a few articles of furniture for a few months. Please contact Kevin 9592 4273 if you can assist.
Flower arranging in the church. Own transport is required. On the job training is available. Volunteers will be rostered ON for two weeks, then OFF for a number of weeks depending on how many volunteers we have. If you can assist please call Diane on 9557 6214. Please consider joining with a friend to share the load. Altar Cloth Washing. A volunteer is required to keep an eye on the large Altar cloth each week and to wash when necessary. Please contact Rita 9592 4159 if you can assist.
Church Garden Watering We would like to set up a roster of people who would be able to water the newly established garden beds around the church over the Summer. If you are able to help with this program, please call Carolyn on 0415 433 027.
Children’s Liturgy As we head towards CHRISTmas, please take the opportunity to attend Mass and our Children’s
Liturgy Program at 9am Mass each Sunday. Children are invited to attend in the Marian room during Mass for their own special prayer time and enjoy a simple activity, and then return to their
families for the celebration of the Eucharist. Dates for this term: Nov 22 & 29, Dec 6
Bethlehem in Brighton A joint initiative of the Brighton Churches, Bethlehem in Brighton helps parents bring CHRIST back
into Christmas, with an interactive nativity, live music, animal farm, cake stall, craft activities, sausage sizzle and more. Held in the grounds of St Andrew’s Church (cnr Church and New Sts,
Brighton) on Saturday 5th December from 10am to 1pm, come along and enjoy the fun.
If you can also bring a cake for the cake stall, please take a plate from the church foyer this weekend or next and bring up to St Andrew’s about 9am.
De La Salle College is excited to be offering bursaries to students in Years 7 -12 in 2017. The purpose of all bursaries offered by De La Salle College is to provide a Catholic secondary education to students of families who would otherwise not be able to afford one. For this reason all bursaries are means tested and applicants will be asked to provide current financial documentation. Preference will be given to families with greater financial need. Applications are now open, closing on Friday 26 February 2016. Visit the bursaries page on our website for full details. Please contact us on (03) 9508 2100 if you would like to enquire further.
1318 HIGH ST MALVERN PH: (03) 9508 2100 EMAIL: [email protected]
SKIPZ CONCERT - Friday 20th November at MSAC To celebrate the end of a fabulous year of skipping with the Skipz group, all classes, across several schools, are performing in an end of year concert to showcase their wonderful skipping achievements throughout 2015. In case you haven’t seen it yet Skipz is a new high energy program that teaches girls aged 7-14 the sport of skipping to their favourite music tracks. All are welcome to come and see the St Finbar’s girls, amongst many others, perform at the Concert this Friday night at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, (MSAC), Aughtie Drive, Albert Park. Time : 7pm to 8.30pm(doors open 6.40pm) Where: Basketball Show Courts, MSAC Tickets : Sold at the door Adults-$15, Children $10, Family(2 adults and 3 children)-$45 Parking: Ample onsite or across the road
COMMUNITY NEWS
St Finbar’s Catholic Parish Mass Times Parish Priest Fr Malcolm Crawford Saturday 6pm Vigil
Parish Secretary Bridget Cooper (Tues & Thurs) Sunday 9am & 11am
Address 86 Centre Rd, Brighton East Weekdays Mon at 8.15am, Tues to Sat at 9.05am
Phone 9593 2122 Reconciliation After 9.05am Mass on Saturday
Email [email protected] Baptisms Most Sundays following 11am Mass
Contact the Parish Office St Vincent de Paul Hotline 1300 305 330
School Principal Mr Pat Berlingeri
School Phone 9592 4479
22 November 2015 Christ the King – developing history God was reluctant to give the Jewish people a king – he was aware of possible power abuses – but finally heeded their requests and among those anointed were Saul, David and Solomon. At the end of the 19th Century the church authorities wanted to highlight Jesus’ response to Pilate at his trial “Yes, I am a king, but not of this world”, and prepared to institute today’s feast – seeking parallels to the European
Monarchies. In 1925 the feast was instituted (at the end of October) and for many of us we received our first Communion that day. The 1st World War drastically altered European history, and very few Monarchies remained. By the Vatican Council in 1962, the word king only had a historical meaning, so the Bishops decided to reinstitute the day in late November, and emphasise Christ’s Kingly role as a merciful judge, who we each meet at our life’s end.
Lord, we are so fortunate to have You as our judge – you are already our redeemer, and provided we have love in our heart and pray to You for forgiveness, You will overlook all our other transgressions. Fr Malcolm Crawford
Baptisms: Timothy Matthew Gibbins (Matthew and Karin)
Recent Deaths: Sue Turner (Geelong), Jeannie Young (NZ), Winifred Greenbert and those who died in Paris and Beirut.
Anniversaries about this time: Gerald Andree (6pm Sat), Bob Comben, George Smith, Enid Smith, Claire MacEvoy, Mary Trabinger and Jack Nicholas.
Please pray for the sick: Brinal D’Silva, Liam Evans, Josie Spinella, Mary Barberi, Kath Dyer,
Denise Fitzsimmons, Louise Davis, Kathleen Chiosso, Judy Burke, Cody Fisher, Joan D’Cruz, Kerrin White, Sheridan Veith, Adrienne O’Meara, Jim Russell, Elizabeth Breen, Michael
Moroney, Delores Grant, Lisa Tonna, Maurie Beaumont, Geraldine Farrell, Kathleen
O’Brien, Tracey Harris, Michaela Burge, Tegan Whittle, Carmel Currie, Paul McManus, Wendy Glennister, Sandra Charles, Jane Boyd, Patricia Cawte, Angela Portelli, Barry Watts,
Annalisa Ziino, Margot Rawson, Olive Mabag, John Watson, Odessa Prosser, Craig Tonini,
Logan Tonini, Jill McKern, Jennifer Spencer, Anthony Mason, Nick Byrne, Tony Venier, Chris Hayes, Marie O’Brien, Luke Marriott, Max Finch, Rosa Maria Santos, Tom Howard,
Hendericky D Tolentino, Catherine Stahn and Fr Ross McKenney.
Some of their names will be read out each week in the Prayers of the Faithful.
Parish News
Children’s Liturgy continues this Sunday during 9am Mass. Children are invited to attend in the Marian room for their own special prayer time and then return to their families for the Eucharist. Dates for this term: Nov 22 & 29, Dec 6.
St Vincent de Paul: A Christmas present idea: Consider a Vinnies 'Assist-a-Student' for $70 - helping to break the cycle of poverty through education. Thank You to the school
children - they have raised money during the year to assist six students via this program.
Brochures at the back of the church. Also Columban Calendars $9 and Christmas Cards. Your support helps people in need.
Cake Stall at Bethlehem in Brighton Assistance is required to provide a cake/cupcakes/slices to the Bethlehem in Brighton morning Saturday 5 Dec. Please take a plate this weekend or next weekend from the foyer if you are able to help us
provide this service to the Covenant of Churches, of which St Finbar’s is a fledgling member. Cakes to be delivered to St Andrew’s about 9am on the 5 Dec.
Bethlehem in Brighton Saturday 5 Dec 10am to 1pm in the grounds of St Andrew’s (cnr Church & New Sts) – interactive Nativity, live music, animal farm, cake stall,
craft, sausages. Helping parents bring Christ back to Christmas.
Assistance Urgently Needed in the Church: Flower arranging. Own transport is required. On the job training is available.
Volunteers will be rostered ON for two weeks, then OFF for a number of weeks
depending on how many volunteers we have. If you can assist please call Diane on 9557 6214. Please consider joining with a friend to share the load.
Altar Cloth Washing. One volunteer is required to keep an eye on the large Altar cloth each week and to wash when necessary. Please contact Rita 9592 4159 if you
can assist.
St Vincent de Paul Society would appreciate hearing from anyone who may be able to assist a young family who have been dealt some most unfortunate circumstances. They
need to store a fridge and a few articles of furniture for a few months. Please contact
Kevin 9592 4273 if you can assist.
Entrance Antiphon
How worth is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and divinity, and wisdom and strength and honour. To him belong glory and power for ever and ever.
Communion Antiphon
The Lord sits as King for ever. The Lord will bless his people with peace.
Community News
Parish Calendar: 28 & 29 November - First Eucharist Masses
6pm and 11am
28 Nov 6pm Brighton Deanery Mass, St Mary’s Hampton
29 Nov 6pm Brighton Covenant Advent Service
5 Dec - Bethlehem in Brighton 10am to 1pm at St Andrew’s Church cnr Church & New Sts
31 January 2016 Noon - Farewell BBQ for Fr
Malcolm
BRIGHTON DEANERY MASS This year will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Church at 6.00pm on
Saturday 28th November 2015. The Brighton
Deanery includes parishioners from the
Parishes of St. James Gardenvale, St. Coleman's Balaclava, Immaculate Heart, East
Hampton, St. Mary's Hampton, St. Finbar's
East Brighton and St. Joan of Arc Brighton. All welcome. There will be a coffee, tea after the
Mass. Organized by the Brighton Deanery
Leadership Team Contact: Sr. Michele Kennan pbvm
0415956107
[email protected] [email protected]
Fidelity Books and Pieties
at 443 North Rd, Ormond is a Catholic bookshop,
run by a non-profit co-op and now staffed by volunteers.
A small shop front that goes back a long way!!
Huge range of books to grow your Faith: bibles, Missals, children's, teens,
theology, lives of the saints, Catholic history, philosophy,
Catechisms, inspirational, devotional, social teaching.
Also statues, rosaries, religious gifts, Nativity Scenes... Why not give a religious gift for Christmas!
ADVENT OPENING HOURS
FROM MON. 16TH NOVEMBER - SAT. 19TH DEC. Mondays 10 - 4:30
Wednesdays 10 - 4:30
Saturday 10 - 12. Enquiries 9578 2706
Farewell Catherine Tammesild who is leaving
St Finbar’s after 16 years of dedicated service,
both as a teacher and as Deputy Principal to take on an exciting new challenge as Principal
of St Paul’s in Bentleigh. We would like to
farewell Catherine and thank her for all she has contributed to St Finbar’s over the years.
You are invited to attend a mass in her honour
on Wednesday 9 December at 9.00 am in the church. This will be followed by a whole
school assembly in the hall at approximately
10.00 am. Finally, there will be a Morning Tea put on by the P&F at approximately 10.45 am
in the hall. Parents, past staff and past
students are invited to attend this morning tea.
Advent Service of Lessons and Carols Sun 29 Nov at 6pm at St Andrew’s Brighton for the
Brighton Covenant. One reader from St
Finbar’s is required to read a lesson. Please see Fr Malcolm
Parish Contacts
Please feel free to contact any of
these people if you would like to
become more involved in Parish
Life.
Rosters for Lectors, Collectors and Special Ministers at Mass Paul Dungan 9592 2463
Counting Roster New Volunteers please call Tony Grant 9596 4577
Children’s Liturgy
Parish Office 9593 2122
Altar Serving Parish Office 9593 2122
Church Flowers and Linen
Rita Maguire 9592 4159
Church Decoration Jim Sinclair 9598 9541
Senior’s Group Sue Sharry 9592 7229 and Joan Hamilton 9592 2498
Music Joy Conheady 9596 2643
Lent/Advent Prayer Groups Parish Office 9593 2122
Sacramental Enquiries (Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation)
Parish Office 9593 2122
Chair of Parish Pastoral Group
Tony Grant 9596 4577
St Vincent de Paul Members/Volunteers: Philip McInerney: 0423 109 506
Assistance Hotline: 1300 305 330 (Mon to Fri 10am - 3pm)
Tennis Club stfinbarstennisclubbrightoneast.com
Netball Club
www.stfinbarsnetballclub.com.au
Next Parish Pastoral Group meeting:
26 Nov 2015
Children’s Liturgy dates: Nov 22 & 29, Dec 6
Parish Roster 15 Nov 33rd Sun Ord /Year B
6.00pm 9.00am 11.00am 5.00pm
Lectors First Eucharist Peter Cooper / Rod Watson First Eucharist Volunteers needed
Special Ministers Joy Conheady Sherrill Hansen / John Mason Jenny Reiche VOLUNTEERS
Altar Servers Ava
Children’s Liturgy Andrea
Data Projector Tony Conheady Dials choir Volunteer
Counters P Matthey, M Entwisle & B Symes
Readings First Reading: Jeremiah 33: 14-16 Psalm: Ps 24: “To you O Lord I life up my soul” Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:12 – 4:2 Gospel: Luke 21: 25-28