Religious Education News
A warm welcome to Fr Damien Ellis, our new Parish Priest. In the coming weeks Fr Damien is looking forward to meeting St Michael’s students, staff and families. Please keep Fr Damien in your prayers as he begins his new ministry at Nowra and we work together in faith and action.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL WINTER APPEAL
During Term 2, our Mini Vinnies students put together 166 packs made of the health care products families generously donated for the Vinnies Winter Appeal.
Last Thursday the Wollongong Vinnies Van visited our school, providing a presentation to Year 6 students and demonstrating the important work they do in supplying a service for those facing homelessness. Mrs McCrohane was delighted to receive our generous donations and expressed her appreciation for the wonderful support of St Michael’s Nowra.
Well done everyone!
MINI VINNIES WINTER SLEEPOUT
Last Friday night over 50 students from our Mini Vinnies Team chose to sleepout in the school hall.
The sleepout shone a spotlight on the issues of homelessness by the students experiencing a glimpse of 'sleeping rough' for one night whilst raising crucial funds for the Nowra St Vincent de Paul Conference. Mrs Judith Walker from the Nowra Conference was our guest speaker and thanked the students and their families for their support.
A big thank to all the staff who supported this important social justice event. Without their generosity this would not be able to take place.
It was a long, cold and uncomfortable night for everyone but a valuable lesson in being grateful for what we take for granted and an opportunity to look for ways to be beacons of HOPE for those in need.
Congratulations to our students for raising $2,070 to support the disadvantaged in our community.
FATHER'S DAY BBQ & LITURGY
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Students in Year 3 and above
Registration for the Sacramental program of First Holy Communion for students in Years 3 and above will be taking place on the weekend of Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September 2025.
If your child is in Year 3 or above and has been baptised and completed their first Reconciliation sacrament, then they may register in the First Holy program for this year after Mass. A Sacramental Leader will be able to assist with registration at St Michael's Nowra, St Patrick's Berry or Holy Spirit Vincentia. Mass times may be found on the Nowra Parish website. If you have any questions, please contact Nowra Parish on 4423 1712 or email nowra@dow.org.au.
Martine Mathieson
Religious Education Coordinator