In preparation for our Mission mass, the students of St Michael’s have been exploring the Catholic Mission website to find out more about the many needs of our world. This year the focus is the African country of Ghana, its people and the life challenges faced by many children and young people.

Please join us for our whole school Mass tomorrow Friday 25 October at 11.30am when we celebrate World Mission Day together and pray for those who do not have the things we have. Our Year 6 students will lead the mass.

After the huge success of our first Mission Fair last year, we will once again hold Mission stalls in late November. The Fair is a fun way to support this very worthwhile and important cause as we do what Jesus said “........sell what you own and give the money to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven.” Mark: 10:2.1.

Pope Francis Prayer for the Extraordinary Missionary Month

Heavenly Father,

when your only begotten Son Jesus Christ

rose from the dead,

he commissioned his followers

to “go and make disciples of all nations”

and you remind us that through our Baptism

we are made sharers in the mission of the Church.

Empower us by the gifts of the Holy Spirit

to be courageous and zealous in bearing witness to the Gospel,

so that the mission entrusted to the Church,

which is still very far from completion,

may find new and efficacious expressions

that bring life and light to the world.

Help us make it possible for all peoples

to experience the saving love

and mercy of Jesus Christ,

who lives and reigns with you

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

One God, forever and ever.

Amen

Sunday 27 October- Mass with a Difference 6pm on God’s Grass

Friday 1 November- All Saints Day

All Saints Day is when we honour all the saints of the church those who have entered heaven. Year 6 and Year 4 will attend the parish mass at 11.30am.

Sunday 3 November- Kindergarten Parish Mass

Please join us at 9.30am mass, which will be led by the students and families from Kindergarten. After mass a morning tea will be held in the Parish Centre, all welcome.

Mrs Martine Mathieson