Upcoming Events

Please keep in mind some of the following events that will be occurring over the next few weeks of the term. 

Week 8

St Vincent De Paul Fundraiser (PJ Day) - Thursday - GOLD COIN DONATION

Prayer Celebration led by Year One - Friday 9am in the Hall

Confirmation Commitment Masses - Saturday and Sunday

Week 9

Confirmation Retreat Day for all of Year 6 - Friday in the Hall 

St Vincent De Paul Fundraiser

St Vincent De Paul is running its annual Winter Appeal, and at St Matthew’s, we are asking for donations of new warm clothing items (e.g., beanies, gloves, jackets). These can be dropped at the front office or brought in via your child. We will continue to collect these until the end of June. Together, we can support the good works of St Vincent’s and allow them to help those who need it in our community. 

MJR Focus

This Friday, we are having our second session of our ‘Make Jesus Real’ (MJR) groups. We will focus on the gifts or charisms God has given us. We love the opportunity to explore these with the students as they learn how we are all truly unique. Discussing this with your child may be an excellent chance to focus on their personal strengths. Below is an example of the charisms that we are focusing on. It would be a wonderful exercise for the whole family. 

Wisdom: The gift of wisdom helps you make good decisions.

Knowledge: This gift helps you want to learn and understand more about God and the world around you.

Faith: Faith is a strong trust in God, even when things are tough.

Serving: Serving is the joy of helping others in practical ways.

Teaching: The gift of teaching helps you explain things so others can understand and learn.

Encouragement: This gift helps you make others feel better and more hopeful.

Giving: Giving is sharing what you have with others generously.

Leadership: Leadership is guiding and helping others to do their best.

Kindness: This gift is about being kind and caring, especially to those who are suffering.

Hospitality: This gift is making others feel welcome and comfortable.

Craftsmanship: This is the ability to create beautiful things that can help and inspire others.

Music and Worship: This gift helps you praise God through music and singing.

Prayer: You like praying for others and their needs.