Today we had an exciting day with students moving UP a class in preparation for 2020.  We were joined by many new faces who we look forward to officially welcoming in 2020 to our College community.  As our year concludes we look to the joy of Christmas and the opportunities that next year holds for each of us. 

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-8  

Mini Vinnies Christmas Appeal 

Thank you so much for your generosity to the Mini Vinnies Christmas Appeal.  The amount of hamper goods that have filled our foyer have been tremendous.  The hope of the Christmas season was truly celebrated in your donations.  Thanks for making Christmas a joy-filled time for those who need our support. 

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 0406 372 608 

Christmas Carols  

We look forward to family and community members joining us tomorrow for our Christmas Carols.  We have changed the format from previous years to focus the evening on a simple gathering to sing and enjoy each others company.  It will run from 6:00pm-8:00pm on the main oval near the basketball courts. Battery powered candles will be available for sale on the night for $2 each.  Don’t forget to bring a chair or picnic blanket to sit on.  A BBQ and Bar will be operating to ensure the family is well fed.  We look forward to you joining us for this occasion as we prepare for Christmas.   

Cate Brennan

Deputy Principal Religious Education