This Friday is the feast of Teresa of Avila. She established the Discalced Carmites (‘Discalced’ means shoeless and signified their commitment to poverty). She wrote much about contemplative prayer and was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1970. 

A popular story describing her intimate relationship with God tells of one of her many journeys around Spain. 

“The rivers were so high that the water in places covered everything, neither road nor the smallest footpath could be seen, only water everywhere, and two abysses on each side. It seemed foolish to advance in a carriage. Seeing the alarm of her companions, she turned to them and encouraged them, saying “as they were engaged in doing God’s work, how could they die in a better cause?” She then led the way on foot. The current was so strong that she lost her footing, and was on the point of being carried away when our Lord sustained her. “Oh, my Lord!” she exclaimed, with her usual loving familiarity, “when will you cease from scattering obstacles in our path?” “Do not complain, daughter,” the Divine Master answered, “for this is the way I treat My friends.” “Ah, Lord, it is also on that account that you have so few!” was her reply.

Through this little story we are reminded that we should bring everything to God.

May you trust God 

that you are exactly where you are meant to be. 

May you not forget 

the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. 

May you use those gifts that you have received, 

and pass on the love that has been given to you.

Teresa of Avila

Return to School Dates

Monday 25 October (Week 4) Years K, 1, 2 and 6

Monday 1 November (Week 5) Years 3, 4, and 5

Return to School Information for Parents

A communication regarding return to school at Sacred Heart will be sent home to all families on Monday. 

Return to School Surveys 

To plan for the students' gradual return to school over the coming weeks, we ask you to complete two online forms.

1. ‘Returning to School Survey - Sacred Heart’. This will help staff to manage the logistics as we plan for the gradual return of students. The link to this survey will be sent via SZapp and email to parents tomorrow (Friday 15 October). We need everyone to complete this survey for your family ASAP.
2. To support your child/children's transition from ‘Remote Learning’ to ‘Face-to-Face’ at Sacred Heart we have prepared a short survey seeking information around your child during remote learning and their feelings about their return to school. We ask you to complete one survey for each child. The link to these surveys will be included in the emails to parents of K-2 and Stage 3 students this Friday and to Stage 2 parents next Friday.

Take care and keep safe

Helping students to adjust back to face-to-face schooling

We know that students will be feeling a range of feelings as they prepare to return to the classroom with their teacher and friends. I have gathered a number of ideas from current research to help parents make this process easier for their child. An important aspect of this is letting children know that others may feel and react differently to them, and that this is okay.

Yours faithfully,

Tiny Worlds

Choose a story and create a scene using art and craft materials. 

Send through a photo of your creation to Mrs Borgia  to be included in a video montage. 

Community Council Open Meeting

The next Community Council Open Meeting will be held Via Zoom on Tuesday 19th October at 6:30pm. 

Topic: CC meeeting

Time: Oct 19, 2021 06:30 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:

    https://cgcatholic.zoom.us/j/64951277728?pwd=cUdObU01WkorbHhaYkkydExiMzlzUT09

    Password: 949984

Compass News

Have you downloaded the  Compass app yet? Please check your emails from the end of term.

If your child has been absent from school or remote learning, please send an absent note as soon as possible, so that we can record an explanation, rather than an Absent without Approval. 

Many parents would have received an email reminder with details of your child’s absent dates. Look for an email from Compass Chronicle -  compass@compass.email.

Prayer and Reflection Resources

These prayer and reflection resources are for all families to find comfort, connection to faith and reassurance in these unsettling times. We encourage our school community to set aside time for personal and family prayer.

The Catholic Voice aims to provide a selection of news, views, reviews, feature stories and pictures of life in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. The latest edition is available at www.catholicvoice.org.au

Online Mass

Live Stream Mass is available from St. Christopher’s Cathedral Monday-Saturday 12.15pm and Sunday 11am.

https://www.catholicvoice.org.au/mass-online/

Join parishioners from around the Archdiocese as we come together to pray the Rosary.

Every Wednesday and Friday at 4pm during lockdown. 

Simply click on the link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85022458332?pwd=MDZ4ODFhNjIvdnpFd21aVDQzWnAydz09

Or enter in the details below after opening the Zoom app.

Meeting ID: 850 2245 8332
Passcode: 543675

Mary Help Of Christians Parish

Fr. Richard has his recent homilies available on the Mary Help Of Christians web page. Please click on the link below to listen.

http://www.mhoc.org.au/prayer/homilies/

Virtual Parish Youth Group

A great way to connect and chat with our Youth Minister Nick and Fr Richard. Get those curly questions ready and have some fun connecting with others.

Saturday 23rd October 2021.

If you need anything, don’t hesitate to email Nick.

Details:

Yr 5-8 4:30pm-5:15pm

Link: https://cgyouth.whereby.com/woden

Yr 9-12 7:00-8:00pm                                     

Link: https://cgyouth.whereby.com/woden

Those parents who are wanting their child/children to have piano lessons, can contact the teachers directly on the following contact numbers;

• Mrs Hildegarde Mendoza Phone: 0417 580 975
• Mrs Pam Cox Phone: 0418 442 203
• Mr Craig Mewett Phone: 0409 151 887 / 6278 7382

Caption This!

Entries close Tomorrow Friday 15th October

Choose one of the photos provided and add a fun caption to it. Then send your picture and caption to the Office email or upload it to your Google classroom.

All entries will be published next term for the children to vote on and choose a winner!

Prizes for the best captions will be delivered to your door, and sibling entries will be accepted.

Adults – if you decide to join in the fun, please make sure all submissions are child-proofed. The adult winners will be judged by the SH staff and a bottle of something to help with home schooling will be delivered to their door.

My Prayer, Cooper G 1R

Dear God,
Today I want to pray for all the endangered animals in their time of need.
I pray we make the changes needed so no animal ever becomes extinct again.
I pray hunters learn that what they are doing is wrong.
I pray we can all work together to save endangered species.
In the name of the father and of the son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Congratulations to the following students celebrating their birthday this week 

Oliver K, Olivia G, Joshua L, Lilly T.