This week we celebrate the end of the school education journey of our Year 12 students. Best of luck to these wonderful young people and all the future holds for them. 

God of our beginnings, 
We thank you for the gifts of these graduates; 
their excitement, their curiosity, 
their open speech and encouraging words. 
Their contributions have blessed and challenged us, 
We have become a richer community because of them. 

As they move out into the world, 
comfort their fears with the full knowledge of your divine presence. 
Strengthen their resolve to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. 
Guide them as they move through life,  
protecting them and guiding their path. 

We ask this blessing  
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. 

Amen 

Mini Vinnies Christmas Appeal 

Don’t forget to bring in your donations for the St Vincent de Paul’s Christmas Appeal.  We look forward to presenting St Vincent de Paul with amazing hamper supplies again in 2019.  Donations can be placed in the College Office or in Classrooms until Week 8. 

Immaculata Mission School 2020 - To Know God, To Love God, To Make God Known 

"My experience at the Immaculata Mission School allowed me to meet new people from all over the country and to journey deeper in the faith with them all". Year 10 student who attended in 2019  

What is it: A ten-day live-in formation school for young people, with talks on the faith from awesome speakers, daily Mass & prayer, Eucharistic Adoration, praise & worship, fun & fellowship & lots more! 

When: 1-10 January, 2020 

Where: The Glennie School, Toowoomba QLD 

Who: 15-35 year olds 

Special guest speaker: Dr Ralph Martin (USA), Professor of Sacred Theology, international speaker on evangelisation and the spiritual life.  Dr Martin is a consulter to the Pontifical Council for the New Evangelisation and has spoken in over 30 countries. 

Other guest speakers: Archbishop Julian Porteous, Vince Fitzwilliams, James Parker, Jess Leach, Paul Elarde, Sisters of the Immaculata & more. 

How much: $390 (cost includes all accommodation, food, speakers and activities) before 18 Nov, $450 after 18 Nov  Funding support available from St Joseph’s Parish see Mrs Brennan or Fr Jim for details. 

For more info or to register: www.sistersoftheimmaculata.org.au/ims or  phone 0406 372 608 

Cate Brennan

Deputy Principal Religious Education