Ministry and Evangelisation

St Paul’s Catholic College celebrated the Feast day of our Patron, St Paul, at school with a lovely Mass on Wednesday. Our Year 12 students played an important role, performing in various ministries throughout the Mass. Our wonderful musicians, led expertly by Mrs McMillan and Mrs Capararo provided live music as we transition back to ‘normal’ Masses at the College. We also had a wonderful showing from our acclaimed Men’s Choir, for their first outing for a few years. As a College we would like to again thank Fr James for celebrating Mass with us, and for all of his guidance and support throughout the term.

Last weekend, Hunta Crilley and Ebony Vella took part in Street Retreat. Street Retreat is a program organized by the Catholic Schools Office to provide students from across the Diocese an opportunity to give witness to their faith through participating in various acts of service in and around Brisbane. It was a wonderful opportunity for the students to see what is being done to help those at the margins of society, and hopefully bring those ideas and enthusiasm back to our local community.

On the last Sunday of the holidays (17 July) All Saints Church in Kempsey will be celebrating it’s centenary. St Paul’s students and staff will be contributing to this celebration with our hospitality staff and students providing a light morning tea, and our Men’s Choir singing the reflection hymn after Communion. I’m looking forward to seeing lots of St Paul’s students and their families there for the day to contribute to the celebrations.

In Term 3, St Paul’s College will be launching a community service program for our students. Students will have the opportunity to complete the program and be recognized for their service to the school community and wider community. More information will follow early next term for this exciting initiative.

Any students who have served as an Altar server at Mass before, or are interested in joining this ministry in the future are invited to see Mr Pollock as we prepare our services for Term 3 and beyond.

Each Wednesday at lunchtimes, Lou our Youth Ministry Officer, is running REACH. This is a program that allows young people to have a relaxed and friendly environment where they are able to discuss their faith and, we hope, make new friends. Each week there is a theme and the sessions are generally relaxed and welcoming. All are welcome to join Lou in the Convent rooms in Term 3 for this wonderful activity.

Mr MacAndrews has been running Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at lunchtimes on Thursdays in the Chapel and will continue to do this in Term 3. Students and staff are welcome to join for as long a time or short a time as they wish. All are welcome to the Chapel at lunchtimes Thursday for quiet Adoration and worship.

Finally, a reminder that all are welcome to Mass in our Parish Churches. Mass is 7.30am Sunday morning at South West Rocks and 9.30am Sunday morning and 6.00pm Saturday night here in Kempsey. All are welcome!

Mr Will Pollock - Leader of Evangelisation

will.pollock@lism.catholic.edu.au