The Solemnity of Christ the King is the last Sunday in the Liturgical Calendar of Year 
B before the Season of Advent begins, when we embark on our Preparation for Christmas and Christ’s day of birth. In the gospel reading (John 18:33-37) when Pilate asks Jesus if he is “King of the Jews,” Jesus answers, “My kingdom does not belong to this world.” This confuses Pilate who is trying to find out the truth. God’s Kingdom is not about power and influence – it’s about care and compassion, healing and doing our best to help people to flourish. The kingdom of God exists wherever God is present among us in our relationships with others. In the kingdom of God, every person is included. No one is excluded, except those who exclude themselves. We are invited and challenged to be like Christ in our world, not concerned about ourselves and having it our way, but concerned and caring for others, especially the unimportant ones, the marginalised, the sick and all those in need in some way. The Feast of Christ as Universal King is a reminder of a deep truth about our lives, about where true happiness is to be found in how we treat others and are treated in our relationships with others.

This week at Holy Spirit we value justice. Justice, for many people, refers to fairness. We should always be looking to discover ways in which we are called to be people for others. We are called to: show dignity to others; help those in need with the essentials required for a decent life (food, clothing and shelter); pay special attention to the needs of those who are poor; care for one another; care for all that God has made. This week, we pray that our students and families recognise the needs of others, especially those who need our help. A great way to help those in need and make a difference in our own community is to support the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. Yesterday, Term 4 leaders and myself attended the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal Launch. This year, SVDP is expecting 600 hampers to go out to families in need in Townsville. With the help of our donations, we are doing our part to help families in need locally. Our hampers will be presented at our Christmas Liturgy in the last week at our Christmas Liturgy. Thank you to all our families for your generosity in advance.

St Vincent De Paul Class Christmas Hamper: This week, classes will begin their collection for the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper. Each year we donate Christmas goodies to St Vincent De Paul to distribute to those in need in our community. We ask that all students begin collecting suitable items for the Christmas Hampers. If we all generously put in a little something we end up with quite a large donation to help those less fortunate than ourselves. What better way to open our hearts to those in need this Christmas? These will be presented at our Christmas Liturgy in the last week of school. If we all generously put in a little something, we end up with quite a large donation to help those less fortunate than ourselves. Please do not send in any perishables. In the words of Mayor Jenny Hill at yesterday’s Christmas Appeal Launch, “Let’s make the festive season a brighter one for those less fortunate.”

Lord Jesus, teach me by your example…

Make me, through all of my efforts, be a shining light to all

people and all things around me.

I want to always do things that make you happy.

Look over me and please give me the strength and the

wisdom to continue to do your work on earth.

Amen.

(based upon words from St Vincent)

Sunday, November 21st, 2021

Holy Spirit School will be hosting a ‘Festival of the Arts’ morning on Sunday 21st November in the Lynch Family Hall. 

We would like to invite all instrumental, vocal and drama students to take part in this ‘Celebration of the Arts’. 

Throughout the morning children will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in the areas of Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Guitar, Orchestral Strings, Voice and Drama.

The morning’s entertainment will commence at 10.00am with Session 1 comprising children in the Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Vocal and Drama Program.

Children in this session are to arrive at the hall at 9.45am.

Session 2 will commence at 11.30 am comprising students in the Guitar and Orchestral Strings Program.

Childen in this session are to arrive at the hall at 11.15am.

Forms will be distributed to students this week. Please complete forms and return to Mrs Laing by Monday 15th November. 

Forms may also be left at the school office.

Carols by Torchlight will be held on Thursday 25th November. 

Details for the night are listed below.

Children in NALGARAY  need to assemble in the

Quadrangle (OSCH) at 5.45pm for their performance at 6.00pm.

Children in the HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL ORCHESTRA need to assemble in the Quadrangle (OSHC) at 5.45pm. Their performance will commence at 6.10pm.

Children in the GRADE 4, 5 & 6 CHOIR need to assemble in the

Quadrangle at 6.00pm for their performance at 6.25pm.

Children in the RECORDER ENSEMBLE need to assemble in the

Quadrangle at 6.15pm for their performance at 6.40pm.

Children in the GUITAR ENSEMBLE need to assemble in the

Quadrangle at 6.30pm for their performance at 6.50pm.

Children are not required to wear school uniform.  Please wear smart casual or Christmas clothes!

Order of Events

Nalgaray

Holy Spirit School Orchestra

Choir

Recorder Ensemble

Guitar Ensemble

Prep

Grades 4 & 1

Grades 6 & 3

Grades 5 & 2

All  BRASS INSTRUMENTS are due back at the end of next week

(Thursday 25th November).

All WOODWIND and STRING INSTRUMENTS are due back on Tuesday 30th  November.

All Instruments must be cleaned and in good working order.

Please return to Mrs Laing or the School Office

These items were left behind at the Year 6 camp.  Please collect from the office if they belong to you.

Please find HERE correspondence from Ms Egelton, Principal, in relation to the redevelopment of the Holy Spirit Parish Car Park.

MULTI-CULTURAL NATIVITY PRODUCTION:

Holy Spirit parishioners are embarking on a new initiative through our recently established Children’s program called Fun Time with Jesus Cre8iv Club, to portray the Christmas Nativity story through the different cultures in our Parish. This production is not only an educational journey for our children to understand the story of Christmas, but also a showcase to the Townsville public on the cultural enrichment we have in our Catholic community. Nearly 85 children from primary, secondary school and tertiary sectors have registered to be part of this wonderful experience. Our Musical will be the opening act on Dec 18th at this year’s Stable at Riverway. Shorter performances will also be in local shopping centres. 

FUN TIME WITH JESUS CRE8IV CLUB runs every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 8.30 am at Holy Spirit parish, Cranbrook. All children welcome.

We seek volunteers help on various aspects, both behind and beyond the scenes. For further information on how you can help or be involved, please contact either Reshma Pilson on 0435 351 658 ( email: reshmatresa155@gmail.com) or Blanche Crisp on 0428 736 726 (email: blanchecrisp@gmail.com)

School finishes at 12.00pm Friday 3rd December !

Coloured Clothes Day!

We are open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8am in the Hall.

Your support with donations of bread, spreads, vegemite, jam etc. (excluding peanut based spreads) would be appreciated.  

Please note: The Breakfast program will not operate the last two Fridays of term due to the Swimming Carnival and the last day of school.

As we approach the end of year, our supplies are running low.  When ordering could you please advise of second choices if we can't honour the first.

Thanking you

Your Friendly Tuckshop team.

Holy Spirit Catholic School uses Flexischools ordering system.  To register, login or to place orders, please click this link:  

Flexischools

All uniform supplies are available at The School Locker, Domain Central (close to Bunnings).

Phone 1800 826 155

The School Locker

Uniform days for students:

Monday and Wednesday - Formal uniform
Tuesday and Thursday - Sports uniform
Friday - own choice
Senior shirts may be worn on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

If your child is going to be absent, please enter the details through Compass, as this is the most efficient way to inform the school.