St Joseph s School News Term 1 Week 6 5 March 2019 Upcoming Events Wednesday March 6 Ash Wednesday Mass: 9:30am Prep Day Off Monday March 11 Labour Day Public Holiday Wednesday March 13 Prep Full Day Thursday March 14 Regional Swimming Friday March 15 5/6 Divisional Bowls: 10:00am Wonthaggi Bowls Club Monday March 18 1/2F will present prayer Saturday March 23 & Sunday March 24 The Emmaus Mass - Presentation Mass for all 2019 Sacraments: Wonthaggi Saturday 6:30pm & Sunday 10:30am Monday March 25 Thursday March 28 School Athletics Grades 3-6: 9:00am Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve Monday April 1 Easter Raffle Draw School Athletics Back Up Day Friday April 5 Stations of The Cross - Presented by Grades 3/4 & 5/6: Parish Church 10:00am Final Day Term 1: Finish 2:25pm Tuesday April 23 TERM 2 COMMENCES Wednesday April 24 Senior State Swimming Thursday April 25 ANZAC DAY Monday April 29 Wednesday April 30 District Athletics:10:00am Wonthaggi Secondary College Confirmation Parent & Child Workshop: 7:00pm - 8:00pm Principal s Report Dear Parents, Students, Staff and all associated with St Joseph s Community Tomorrow we begin the journey of Lent with an Ash Wednesday Mass. The Season of Lent is a time of preparation for Easter, when we celebrate the new life that is given to us through the power of Christ s death and resurrection. At Easter we celebrate the love of our God that binds Godself to our humanity fully and completely, so that we may share in God s divinity. As the great theologian of the early church, Saint Athanasius, said: God became man so that man could become as God. It is an incredible act of love that the creator and sustainer of the universe would bond Godself to creation so completely and fully. In the resurrection of Jesus, our final destiny is decided. While the journey may not be easy, as Saint Paul said The universe is now groaning towards its fulfilment. (Rom 8:22). By marking ourselves with ashes on Ash Wednesday we publicly acknowledge ourselves as sinners. Sin gets a lot of bad press including the notion of a sin tally sheet or balance sheet. These kinds of definitions are not really helpful to our faith. By sin we are actually referring to things that distract us from the fulfilment that comes through embracing our God and God s invitation to a loving relationship. Turning away from sin is not about turning our back on all the fun stuff in life. Rather, it is accepting and turning away from those life decisions that may give us a false sense of satisfaction but, in the long run, are ultimately unfulfilling. It is like the football player who longs to win the premiership but doesn t want to train and eats too many potato chips. Sitting back on the couch watching television and munching on a bowl of fries may feel good at the time, but until he realizes and accepts that these things are distractions from the more fulfilling goal, he will remain unsatisfied and disappointed. Our God loves us because we are good and lovable. Our God desires to liberate us from those things which are ultimately unsatisfying and open our eyes to the peace and fulfilment that can only be found through embracing our creator. There is no tally sheet of wrong doings. There is only God s invitation to us to see beyond our mistakes and distractions and be liberated to see the goodness and beauty that resides in each of us. The stories Jesus shared did not present an image of a God that kept count, but rather, a God who celebrated the moment a person saw through the distractions to their ultimate goal and their own worth. Like the story of the prodigal son, it does not matter when in life that moment of liberation arrives. Once we have experienced that liberation we cannot help but want others to feel it and to share it. This is the basis for true evangelization. We reach out to those in need, those who are struggling with life s challenges, those at the margins of society, not to turn them into good people, but because they are already good people who just can t see it because of the distractions and challenges thrown in their path. As Martin Luther King Junior put it: I cannot be what I ought to be, until you are what you ought to be. My salvation and liberation is not a personal business between me and God. It is a collective matter that involves all of creation. I am compelled to act and to reach out to others. This is all a part of the Lenten Journey looking inwards and reaching outwards. Yours in Catholic Education Ronan O Mahony Principal
Prayer for Lent Creator God, You are our constant hope! In the season of Lent, you call us to prayer, fasting and love of those most marginalised. As a community of faith and courage, let our gifts to Project Compassion be symbols of hope and solidarity with our one human family. Accompany us as we journey with Jesus to bring good news to all creation and ready our hearts to work for the common good of all your people We ask this in Jesus name Amen Assembly Pictured are our award winners presented at assembly Monday March 3. Parents and Grandparents are welcome to join us at assembly each Monday morning at 9:00am in the school gym. 2019 SCHOOL FEES If you have not received your statement by the following week, please check your email address with the office as soon as possible. If you are paying via direct debit, please check that this is being taken out of your account and your statements reflect this. If you have concerns about being able to pay at this time it is important you make an appointment with Principal Ronan O Mahony to discuss your situation. Conveyance Allowance Forms are available at the school office Applications Close March 13 Thought for the Week Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter. Dr Martin Luther King (Jr) Andrew Chinn in Concert St Joseph s Primary School, Wonthaggi, came alive with the sound of music during a recent visit by singer and songwriter, Andrew Chinn. Students from Prep to Year 6 were treated to a day of musical sessions, culminating in a whole school concert at the conclusion of the day. These live performances brought to life a range of Andrew s songs, many of which the students knew through their use in classrooms, at assembly and during Masses. Andrew s live performances helped our student s to make a connection with the name they see on the songs at Mass, to the person who wrote it, said Toni Moser, the leader of Religious Education Curriculum at St Joseph s. Andrew encouraged a high level of inclusivity, which really helped everyone to become involved and come together as a school community. Toni Moser - Religious Education Leader
Senior News - 5/6 Prep News The Year 3/4s have made a very positive start to 2019. Amongst our academic studies, there have already been many highlights. What a busy 5 weeks we have had in Prep. This week, students were involved in a live webinar with the Kids Helpline. Students learnt about cybersafety and responsible use of technology, as well as gaining awareness of the Kids Helpline services. Everyone is getting to know the school rules so that we can be safe. We are learning to count, read our letters, write a sentence and draw a picture to match. Last Friday all the Preps thoroughly enjoyed singing and dancing with Andrew Chinn and the concert in the afternoon entertained us all. We are learning about Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday in Religion. Today we got to eat a pancake at playtime to celebrate Shrove Tuesday. They were delicious. Kate Egan - Prep Teacher Students also begann preparation for Lent as a part of their onging religious studies. We look forward to many more valuable and interesting learning experiences in the remainder of term. Travis Newton - 3/4 Teacher Shrove Tuesday In preparation for Ash Wednesday, all students celebrated SHROVE TUESDAY in their neighbourhoods today. This day is sometimes called Pancake Day as traditionally, families would use up their luxury foods like milk, sugar, eggs and butter, to make pancakes, before the 40 days of fasting began. It s a day of penitence, to clean the soul, and a day of celebration as the last chance to feast before Lent begins. A gold coin donation from each student went to supporting Project Compassion for Caritas. Toni Moser - Religious Education Leader Winter Pinafore Orders It s that time of year again and TWW are taking orders/payment for Winter Pinafores. Orders will be closing March 13. Sport socks are now back in stock. Due to supplier requirements pinafore orders are only taken once a year. Totally Workwear advise that you don t miss out. Brad Hodson - TWW TOTALLY WORKWEAR ARE OUR SCHOOL UNIFORM SUPPLIER. FOR ALL PURCHASES AND ENQUIRIES CALL: 5672 5878
Lawn Bowls District Swimming Last Friday a team of Grade 6 students went to the Wonthaggi Bowls club to practice lawn bowls. On Friday February 22, 29 students competed at the District sswimming Carnival at Cowes Primary School. We had a great time. I found it a little challenging at the start but the more I practised the better I got. I also enjoyed spending time with my friends. Shaun Stannard Like Us On Facebook St Josephs had a very successful day. Congratulations to Alex Beal and Nash Carter who were Individual Medley Champions, our Under 10 Relay Team - Max Plenkovich, Nate Pugh, Neon Cherian and Harvey Richards and our Under 12 Relay Team - Jesse Dugard, Nate Shields-Strong, Nash Carter and Oscar Dellamina. Well done to everyone who participated on the day. Michelle Richards - Physical Education and Sports Coordinator CDFpay - our cash free platform Have you set up your account yet? Please follow the link below to set up your account: https://stjwonthaggi.cdfpay.org.au If you have any questions or require help, please contact the school office.
Sacramental Dates 2019 Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 March: Presentation Masses for all Sacraments The Emmaus Mass Tuesday April 30 7:00pm: Confirmation Parent/ Child Workshop Tuesday May 7: Rite of Reconciliation for Confirmation Saturday May 18 6:30pm: Sacrament of Confirmation Tuesday July 23: Reconciliation Parent/ Child Workshop 7:00pm Tuesday July 30: Reconciliation Tuesday October 22: First Communion Parent/Child Workshop 7:00pm Tuesday October 29: First Communion Reconciliation 7:00pm Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 November: First Communion PLEASE NOTE: There is only one weekend for presentation Masses for all Sacraments. There is only one Workshop for each Sacrament. Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross presented by 3/4 and 5/6 students on Friday April 5 in the Parish Church. Please come and join us for this special event. Time: 10:00am CANTEEN 2019 Welcome to CDFpay for all your canteen lunch orders. Just follow the link below to set up your account and order: stjwonthaggi.cdfpay.org.au HELPERS ARE NEEDED CALL LEONIE - 0407 341 270 IF YOU CAN SPARE SOME TIME 1.00pm - 1.30pm Parish News PLEASE PRAY FOR: Our sympathy is extended to the family of John McRae, who passed away recently and the anniversaries of Giorgio Cengia, Fr. John Phelan, Fr. Peter Dawson and our own deceased loved ones and benefactors. A NOVENA TO THE HOLY FACE OF JESUS: An Hour of Reparation to the Holy Face is being held at 3pm on Shrove Tuesday, 5th March at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Inverloch. All welcome Enquiries Alan and Shirley Forbes 0448994093. SEAHAVEN AGED CARE INVERLOCH: Ash Wednesday Mass will be on Wednesday, 6th March, 2019 @ 11:00 a.m. JOSEPHITES MEETING: Wednesday 6th March, 2019 @ 2p.m. St. Joseph s, Wonthaggi. FRIDAY MASS: AT THE CONVENT 9:30AM LENTEN GROUPS: Monday 4th March @ Wonthaggi 1:15pm Friday 8th March @ Inverloch Annex 1:30pmTuesday 12th March @ 22 Nelson Street, Wonthaggi Nth. @ 7pm. (Pat Kelly 0407 505 232) CUPPA SUNDAY: Please join us in a Cuppa following the 9:00 a.m. Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Inverloch or the 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph s, Wonthaggi. CATHOLIC WOMEN S LEAGUE: Meeting this Monday the 4th March, 2019 @ 10:30. Annex Our Lady Star of the Sea, Inverloch. REMINDER: The Cake and Produce Stall next weekend Sunday 10th March, 2019 following Mass. DONATIONS ARE VERY WELCOME! CATHOLIC COLLEGE SALE PAST STUDENTS GET TOGETHER. There will be a get together for past students from Catholic College Sale Saturday 16th March @ 12.30pm Commercial Hotel Yarragon. The hotel is across the road from the Yarragon railway station, or alternatively there is a large carpark behind the hotel. If you like to book or for further information, could you please contact John Daniels by email john@travelpluswarragul.com.au no later than Saturday the 9th March. NO MASS AT ROSE LODGE THIS WEEK! ST. JOSEPH S WONTHAGGI BINGO Monday: Sales 7pm. Start 8pm Venue: St. Joseph s Parish CentreKorumburra Rd. Wonthaggi. Parish Priest: Fr Darren Howie - 5672 2923. Parish Secretary: Kristine McRae- 5672 1111 WEEKEND MASS TIMETABLE Wonthaggi : Saturday Evening - 6.30pm & Sunday Morning 10.30am Inverloch: Sunday Morning 9.00am Youth Space Wonthaggi Thursdays during school terms: 4-6 pm Cost: $2 per person Youth Space is a friendly and inclusive group for young people (approximately 10-15 years of age) which meets on a Thursday afternoon in the Harvest Centre at Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre at Mitchell House. Come along and meet new people, play games, hang out in the garden, and eat good food. REGISTER NOW Thursday March 7 Friday March 8 Thursday March 14 Friday March 15 L Marotta A Wallace M Boich L Marotta HELPER NEEDED HELPER NEEDED WONTHAGGI AUSKICK Wednesday, March 6 5pm - 6pm Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve Register online now at www.play.afl/auskick SS8449