WHOLE SCHOOL FOCUS

The Whole school focus theme for this year is ‘Walking Together’ Every family will receive a beautiful prayer card today supporting the theme. Please place it in a prominent place so it can be share with those in your family.

‘The MTS Way’:

We will show the value of Courtesy towards those we meet in our class and on the playground by: 

• Saying hello to our peers and teachers
• Put up our hand in the classroom and listen to others when they are speaking
• Remember to use our manners by saying please and thank you and look at people when they are speaking to others
• Holding the door open for others and letting them go first
• Showing kindness to others

 FOCUS ASSEMBLY

Thank you to Mrs Maher, Mrs Di-Pofi, Year 2 Mint and 2 Emerald for a fabulous Prayer Focus on Courtesy. They shared their thoughts and ‘Freeze Frames’ on what it means to be courteous at Mother Teresa School and sang a great song on good manners.

Confirmation 2023

Please pray for our Year 6 Confirmation Candidates, their teachers, and families as they embark on this important time in their faith journey. This weekend when you attend mass you will notice a display of all our Confirmation Candidates at Holy spirit Parish in the foyer. Don’t forget to bring your item of food for the ‘Food Pantry’.

Year A | Sunday 19th March | purple

 “The man who was blind went off and washed himself and came away with his sight restored.”

The Story

The gospel story today is a miracle story. Jesus meets a man who was blind from birth.

Jesus used 'spittle' on the man's eyes as a form of cure. This seems strange to us but in Jesus’ time and culture, the spittle of a distinguished person was believed to have the power to heal. The blind man was then instructed to wash in the pool of Siloam. The word 'siloam' means 'one who is sent'. This means that the cured man was now a disciple of Jesus, someone who put his faith in Jesus.

Video https://youtu.be/X4qZ2KSbdxI

LENT & PROJECT COMPASSION  

At Mother Teresa School, we are trying to reach out to others and bring hope to those who are less fortunate than ourselves during this time of Lent by raising money for Project Compassion.  We encourage you to talk to your child about the importance of giving to those in need and to give generously.  Each class has a Project Compassion box available for the children’s donations. 

We invite all families to contribute by sending in the envelops each week.  Please talk to your child/ren about this important project and aspect of Lent. Let us remember though that it is not how much we give, but the compassion that accompanies our giving.   This week we raised $595.00 a total of $1,708.45. Thank you for your generosity!

Thu's story - Vietnam

Thu lost his leg after stepping on a land mine in Vietnam. With your generosity, Thu can now earn extra income and support his wife as she recovers from a stroke. 

HARMONY DAY

Tuesday Week 8:

• Wear something orange and bring a gold coin.

It is an annual celebration held in Australia that aims to promote social cohesion, cultural diversity, and respect for different cultures, traditions, and beliefs.

• https://movingforwardtogether.org.au/poster-competition/
• Enter a poster or song writing competition. The theme for the 2023 competitions is 'Living in Harmony' and the deadline is 14 April. Entry is free and financial prizes are awarded at a ceremony at NSW Parliament House.

Peace and Best Wishes.

Anne Leet (Religious Education Co-ordinator)