Love one another as I have loved you. John 15:17. Month of the Rosary Rosary Reflections

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1 eart beat Love one another as I have loved you. John 15:17 H Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Mass Times Saturday 6pm & Sunday 8.30am, 6pm 30th October 2013 Week 4 Term Month of the Rosary Rosary Reflections This week we continue our Rosary reflection and we look at the Glorious Mysteries. 1. The Resurrection Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. An angel appeared and said, "Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for He has been raised just as He said." (Mt 28:1-10) 2. The Ascension of our Lord As Jesus blessed them He parted from them and was taken up to heaven. (Lk 24:44-53) From 3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit "Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, "Peace be with you. Receive the Holy Spirit." (Jn 14:15-21) 4. The Assumption of Our Lady into Heaven "Finally the Immaculate Virgin, preserved free from all stain of original sin, when the course of her earthly life was finished, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory." (from Munificentissimus Deus (1950):DS 3903) 5. The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary "We believe that the Holy Mother of God, the new Eve, Mother of the Church, continues in heaven to exercise her maternal role on behalf of the members of Christ." (from the Solemn Profession of Faith:

2 Coming Events TRANSITION STUDENTS SCHOOL SCREENING MONDAY 28th OCT to FRIDAY 1st NOVEMBER HALLOWEEN DISCO 6 to 7.30pm THURSDAY 31st OCTOBER ALL SAINTS DAY WHOLE SCHOOL MASS FRIDAY 1st NOVEMBER 9.00am in the church School office closed for duration of mass CONFIRMATION SATURDAY 9th NOVEMBER SCHOOL BOARD MEETS TUESDAY 12th NOVEMBER P & F MEETING TUESDAY 19th NOVEMBER SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR Tue 26 to Fri 29 November CHRISTMAS CONCERT 6pm MONDAY 9th DECEMBER YEAR 6 GRADUATION and MASS 6pm TUESDAY 10th DECEMBER END OF YEAR WHOLE SCHOOL MASS 9am THURSDAY 12th DECEMBER LAST DAY TERM 4 THURSDAY 12th DECEMBER From the Leadership Team Dear Parents and Carers, Thank you all for your generosity in our fundraising last week for Catholic Missions. We raised approximately $1580 as a school community an amazing effort. What is important is that through the fundraising, there was a lot of fun, but also an awareness of the needs of others that was raised. The focus for Catholic Missions this year is the church in Mongolia. More information about the work completed by Catholic Missions is available on their website at Last Friday was also World Teachers Day, and this was acknowledged at our whole school assembly on Monday morning. Thank you to the Parents and Friends Association, and all of the families who presented certificates to our hard working teachers. One student commented that we celebrate the day on behalf of all those students who have been before us, and those yet to come. This is very true. Teachers touch the lives of hundreds of students, and students have the opportunity to interact with many teachers, not just the class teacher for this year. We are very fortunate at Sacred Heart to have such dedicated and passionate teachers. This Friday we celebrate the Feast of All Saints, with a whole school mass in the Church at 9am. This is a day when we remember all of the saints, but as Australians, we especially remember and reflect on the life of Mary MacKillop, Australia s first saint. You are most welcome to come and join in the mass with our school community. As you would have noticed, the weather is definitely heating up, and we have had a few storms to break up the heat. The UV Index is at extreme at this time of the year, so it is essential that students are wearing hats when outside classrooms. This is not only school policy, but demonstrates Sun Smart behaviour as well. Your support in ensuring your child has a hat at school is appreciated. We look forward to seeing many of you tomorrow night at the Halloween Bash Disco in the Undercover Area between 6pm 7.30pm. Have a fantastic week ahead. Gez, Lyn, Cate and Lindsay lindsay.luck@nt.catholic.edu.au lynette.delaney@nt.catholic.edu.au cate.cockayne@nt.catholic.edu.au gez.mulvahil@nt.catholic.edu.au Appreciations this week to... all the students who make a real effort to keep our school grounds litter free. all the parent helpers who are able to give up their time to help out in our classrooms. The IT team at the Catholic Education Office for keeping our MAZE database operational and troubleshooting any problems efficiently.

3 Assembly Spotlight FRIDAY pm All Early Learning Centre Welcome St Vincent de Paul Christmas Gift Donations It s that time of year again to ask our school community for donations of unwrapped gifts for children to the age of 14 years. Donations can be dropped into the school office. Thank you for your generosity. Outside School Hours Care Qualified Staff needed OSHC are looking for a qualified worker for 20 hours/ week (Cert 3 in Children Services or experienced). Applicants also need a Senior First Aid Certificate and Ochre Card. For further details and duty statement call Desleigh on or Alternatively please sacredheartoshc@gmail.com or admin.shps@nt.catholic.edu.au. Please submit application, CV and the names and contact details of three referees to: The Principal/Director, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School PO Box 271, PALMERSTON NT 0831 OR via to above address OR via fax to Unidentified Deposit We have an unidentified deposit in our bank account in the amount of $1650. If you have recently made a deposit and think this may be yours, please either call the office on or our Finance Officer, Mrs Widya Lieminda finance.shps@nt.catholic.edu.au P & F Christmas Raffle Donations Needed It s that time of the year to start thinking about the P & F Christmas raffle. The P & F are requesting donations of Christmas crafts, gifts, decorations etc to be included in the Christmas raffle hampers. Ticket sales will go towards our fundraising goal for All donations can be given to the front office staff. Thank you for supporting your P & F!

4 Our writing focus for the first five weeks of Term 4 is to learn about the genre of Report Writing. We have enjoyed sourcing information from nonfiction texts as well as the internet, and learning about different animals and creatures. Here are some samples of our first independent efforts at report writing facts about octopuses. Chase Molly Franci Connor Hayden Elsie Welcome to our School Community Jesse Osborn, Room 11 We pray you will settle in quickly, make new friends and enjoy your time at Sacred Heart.

5 Mission Fair A fantastic effort with raising money for missions last week our school community raised $1580! Thank you for your support of those in need. Jake s Dundee Adventure On the holidays Jake Crawley caught this amazing Blue Threadfin Salmon at Dundee Beach. He is currently on the Wall of Fame at Dundee for his 71 centimetre fish and if he remains there until the 31st October he will be in the running for a prize for the largest Blue Threadfin Salmon caught by a child for this period of the competition.

6 Fast Five with.. The SRC (Student Representative Council) Why is Sacred Heart the best school ever? It is awesome, cool, wicked, friendly, crazy, fantastic, welcoming and good. What is your favourite colour? THOMAS: Baby blue DECHLAN: Blue & purple LILLI: Aqua MIKEE: Rainbow JOSH W: Green JOSH N: Purple ELLA: Orange & purple ZAC: Gold & diamond blue What is your favourite letter? THOMAS: T DECHLAN: D LILLI: L, MIKEE: M,H,J,D JOSH W: X, JOSH N: D,J ELLA: L,J,P ZAC: D,G What is your favourite fruit? THOMAS: banana DECHLAN: apple LILLI: rockmelon MIKEE: tropical fruit JOSH W: passionfruit JOSH N: mango ELLA: watermelon ZAC: banana What is your favourite sport? THOMAS: netball DECHLAN: baseball LILLI: horse riding MIKEE: basketball JOSH W: AFL JOSH N: rugby league ELLA: netball ZAC: cricket Emery Avenue, Woodroffe PO Box 271, Palmerston, 0831 Northern Territory Phone: Fax: admin.shps@nt.catholic.edu.au