PARISH COMMUNITY AND OUTREACH
Australian Catholics
St Aloysius Catholic College has recently subscribed to Australian Catholic Magazine including their online magazine AC+. Last week the eldest child of each family at the Kingston campus received a printed copy of summer 2020/21 schools’ edition of Australian Catholics. Inside are articles on Mary MacKillop, Indigenous Spirituality, and from surviving to thriving during Covid-19. Please enjoy, and before it goes into the recycling, think 'reduce reuse recycle' and pass it on to someone else who might like a read!
All parents are welcome to access the online articles, blogs and resources using the details below:
Access for parents
Password: staparents
Any number of users can be logged in at the same time.
Copies of the Parish edition are also available at the church.
Justice Days
Just Leadership Days were recently held for primary and secondary students. Grade 5 headed to St Therese’s, Moonah and Grade 9 hosted five other schools at Huntingfield. These days gave students the opportunity to research the qualities of great leaders; find out about the work of Vinnies, Caritas and Catholic Mission; meet and collaborate with students from other schools; share the good works that Social Justice and Vinnies groups are doing at each school, and take part in social justice games and quizzes.
Primary Just Leadership Day student reflections:
I liked working with other schools. Stella Chapman
I liked being a character in the character walk. I was an 8 year old boy in primary school and got halfway across. It made me think about other people. Rose Marsh
I found it really cool to listen to people from other schools. It was interesting listening to the Vinnies people and learning about Caritas. Casey Bumford
I liked how it was well run. I learned a lot about different charities and how they help communities rather than individuals. Max Willis
Secondary Just Leadership Day student reflections:
"The Just Leadership Day was a great opportunity to meet like-minded people from different schools and learn about injustices in our world. My favourite parts were the Poverty Kahoot and sharing and receiving fundraiser ideas with the other schools." Inara Osborne
"What an awesome day." Lachlan Faella
Sacraments
Thank you to all those who came along to the Reconciliation family preparation session a few weeks ago, followed by Mass and then a sausage sizzle. All Sacramental students are welcome to wear purple stoles (available at the church) at the weekend Masses and join Fr Chris on the altar at the beginning of Mass for the Penitential Rite. The First Reconciliation Services will be held on Tuesday 1st and Thursday 3rd December at 7:00pm at the Church of Christ the Priest. Confirmation and First Eucharist will follow in 2021.
Youth Group
The Kingston-Channel Parish Youth Group have been doing more baking for Loui’s Van and took part in a ‘Camino de Kingston’, walking to Kingston Beach and back after hearing from Leanne Prichard about the world-famous pilgrimage, Camino de Santiago. The Youth Group meets every Wednesday (term time) in the Sisters of Charity Centre on the Kingston Campus from 4:00pm -5:30pm. Students Grade 5 and above from any school are welcome to attend. More information and our termly program can be found on the website
Christmas and Advent
Before the end of Term will be supporting Vinnies by collecting pantry items for Christmas hampers to be delivered in the local area. Giving Trees will also be set up at both campuses for toys to be distributed by Kingborough Helping Hands.
Eddie Rice Camp
Last weekend 10 students from St Aloysius had their first experience as leaders at an Eddie Rice Camp at Huonville PCYC. Eddie Rice camps provide holiday experiences for young people who would otherwise not be able to experience them. Many of the participants come from what could be considered as marginalised or disadvantaged backgrounds. The camps also provide welcome respite for parents and families. Their ministry depends on the generosity of the young adult leaders, such as those from St Aloysius, who give freely of their time and talents for those in need. Well done to Inara Osborne, William Swan, Lochlan Mott, Lachlan Faella, Makayla Atherton, Bella Adams, Natalie Osborne and Emily Vieth who stepped up to give up some time on a Saturday to make someone else’s day!
