FROM THE APRIM
INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY: Friday 8th March.
In our Catholic Faith, we are very blessed with many strong female role-models. Our school’s two female patrons: Mary MacKillop and Sister Irene McCormack, are perfect examples:
Mary MacKillop, a pioneering Australian woman, was the first Australian to be canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church. Born in 1842, she dedicated her life to providing education to underprivileged children, founding the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart. Despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles, she persisted in her mission, leaving a lasting legacy of empowerment and education.
Sister Irene McCormack, a remarkable woman of faith, devoted her life to serving others as a missionary in Peru. Born in Western Australia in 1938, she joined the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, following in the footsteps of Mary MacKillop. Despite facing adversity and danger in her mission work, Sister Irene remained steadfast in her commitment to helping those in need, particularly the indigenous people of Peru. Tragically, she was martyred in 1991, but her legacy of selflessness and compassion continues to inspire people around the world.
We pray our thanks for these two women. We are grateful for their lives, and for their legacies. St Joseph’s School would not be what it is today, without the wonderful work of these two women.
Sacramental Program:
Over the past two Sundays we have had a beautiful group of students that have been presented at the various parish centres, as candidates for the 2024 sacramental program. The Sacramental Program kicks off with a evening workshop today, Tuesday 12th March at St Joseph’s School Multipurpose Hall.
This is the last chance to enrol your child in the 2024 program. Please see Heidi at the Front Office for forms.
St Joseph’s Day:
Tuesday 18th March is St Joseph’s Feast Day. Our Community is warmly invited to Mass at 12:00pm followed by a short walk to Kingswood Oval where we will have a picnic and play time.
Please let your class teachers know if you will be joining us.
A reminder that our Tuck Shop is offering a Special Tuck for that day. Community members that will be joining us for the picnic are more than welcome to place an order for pizza through our QKR. This will be delivered to you at the oval along with your child’s order.
And on the occasion of this beautiful feast, an equally beautiful prayer that you can pray with your child:
St. Joseph,
watch over me
and care for me
just as you cared for the child Jesus;
and by your help,
may I come to know your Son,
and so grow in strength and wisdom
and the favour of God.
Amen.
PROJECT COMPASSION
Please donate generously and participate in our Social Justice initiatives in term 1 to help us raise as much money as possible for this amazing cause. To donate online please visit: https://schools.projectcompassion.org.au/st-josephs-primary-school-kingswood or scan the code below.
Blessings to all!
Christine Farrugia
APRIM