We have reached the halfway point in Term 4, which makes the end of the year so real with the calendar days disappearing all so quickly.  

Today, in this newsletter I'm really just reaching out to say thank you for the effort you have made to commit and attend my weekly initiatives. I hope our numbers will continue to grow in 2025.

It's been lovely to catch up with many of you at the front gate drop off over the last few weeks. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have a need. Our communications are an important link - visits are great but calls and texts can be helpful too.

The month of November is a time to remember all those who have died, especially our loved ones. 

We pray for them and the repose of their souls, and celebrate their lives. We also remember all those who left this life alone, with no one to pray for them. 

We encourage you to continue to use and share this Online Book of Remembrance with your family, colleagues and our community.  You are invited to add the names of your family, friends, loved ones and others who have passed, so that as a community we can pray and remember.

If you have or know of any young adults, this could be an enlightening retreat for them to attend.

iWitness annual young adults conference, Cobbitty 12-15 December

Calling all Young Adults (18-35). The long weekend provides participants with a spiritually transformative  experience, creating a space in which each person can grow in their love of God. Thurs-Sun $365; Fri-Sun $330. For more visit iwitnessaustralia.com

Reminder the next Community playgroup is Monday 18th November in the Parish hall. Please tell a friend and come along.

Morning tea is provided and Playgroup is free of charge.

Sacred Heart Primary Catholic School  

Christmas Tree of Joy, for the residence of Mackillop Grange.

I would like to share a Christmas initiative for the residents of Mackillop Grange from our school families.

Which is explained in the flyer below.

If you would like to participate, please come to the Sacred Heart School foyer from Monday 18th november, where you will find Christmas Tree tags displayed on the door.

Please take a tag & purchase your gift.

I will place a basket in the office foyer for you to return your gift wrapped with the tag attached.

Thank you in advance and I know we will put smiles on our wonderful resident’s faces again this Christmas.

In the continued Christmas Spirit of love, compassion & faith.

We hope to empower & give hope.

Anna Macri

Family & Faith Educator