Religious Education - Mrs Dunn
Third Sunday of Advent - Gaudette Sunday
In the Gospel Mt 11:2-11 John asks, ‘Are you the one who is to come?’
The third Sunday of Advent was traditionally known as Gaudete Sunday. The word, gaudete, (pronounced gow-day-tay) is from Latin and means Rejoice! The name was given to this Sunday because the entrance antiphon for the day is: ‘Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice! The Lord is near.’ When Advent was observed as a more penitential season, this third Sunday was a break from the sombre mood and was more celebratory. The rose-coloured candle in the Advent wreath and rose-coloured vestments convey a mood of joy and celebration.
Christmas Mass Times
St. Vincent De Paul Christmas Appeal – Thank you
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to you and your families for the empathy, generosity and community spirit you have shown towards the St. Vincent De Paul Christmas Appeal. The call was put out a few weeks ago and it was so pleasing to see the response of the Community.
This week our donations are being collected and taken to our St Vincent de Paul branches at Latrobe and East Devonport. The staff of St Vincent de Paul are grateful for the support of our schools, your donations have changed lives for the better and have put a smile on the face of those who need it most.
A big thank you and God Bless.
