LET US PRAY
Lord, as we enter a new term, make us ready, attentive and available to hear you.
Thank You for the gift of being able to rise each day with the assurance that You walk through it with us.
Thank You for the gifts of creativity and uniqueness, and the energy to put them to good use.
May all that we are today, all that we try to do today, may all our encounters, reflections, even the failings all be placed in your hands.
May the work we do and the way we do it, bring new hope, new life, and enthusiasm to all we come in contact with this term. We thank you, Lord. Amen
Scripture
Colossians 3:17
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, 
do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
Once again, the community of St Augustine’s has shown that when we see a need we can make a difference in the lives of those who are in most need. I thank you all for your caring and kinds hearts and your contributions to to the winter appeal. This year’s donations were in abundance. Our annual Winter Appeal plays a vital role each year in enabling the good works of the St Vincent de Paul Society both now and into the future. This community was inspired by the message of the Gospel and our Catholic social teachings to do things that matter. The spirit to feed, heal, shelter, nurture, and inspire – the power to change lives – is in everyone.
‘Yours must be the work of love, of kindness; you must give your time, your talents, yourselves. The poor person is a unique person of God’s fashioning with an inalienable right to respect.’ Blessed Frédéric Ozanam founded the St Vincent de Paul Society
A very special thankyou to the Social Justice student team for their hard work with the appeal. The team put in a lot of effort to encourage donations from producing posters, to handing out phamplets, visiting classrooms, putting messages on the school app, seesaw, the pa System and collecting donations daily. As a school community we are very proud of them and in their enthusiasm to See a Need and Make a Difference.
Thank you once again.
The following is a thankyou letter from St Vinnies where all the donations went to.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
St Vinnies from St Albans West would like to thank Cathy Steere Principal of St Augustine s Primary School, Frances Barone Religious Education Leader rand the Social Justice student team for their effort in a food and clothing drive before school holidays.
St Augustine students did a wonderful job, collecting food items and clothing that was donated to the needy in our community
Our St Vinnie’s members were blown back by so many food items and clothing they had to pick up.
It was a wonderful response, and the food and clothing went to many families who are in need in this cold winter
The families were very grateful for your generosity which brought smiles to their faces
St Vinnies
St Albans West Conference
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Later in the term our year 3 students will receive the sacrament of Reconciliation. Under the guidance of their teachers they have been preparing for the Sacrament. On Thursday 22nd August the students and their families will come together to celebrate and receive Jesus’ peace and forgiveness. It is a special time for all. It is also a reminder to us all that the church offers this Sacrament as a time when we are helped by God to get back on the right track, so we can be closer to Jesus. Please keep the children in your prayers.
Caritas: Project Compassion
The following is a letter and certificate of thanks from Caritas whom we raised money for in Term one as part of our Social Justice Actions.
Caritas Australia
Project Compassion 2024 has wrapped up for another year, and we are filled with gratitude for the incredible commitment and compassion demonstrated by your school throughout Lent.
We are thrilled to announce that Project Compassion 2024 has raised an astounding $9.7 million to help vulnerable communities globally.
Your school has played a vital role in fostering hope, standing in solidarity and acting as a beacon of hope, for all future generations to come.
As a token of our heartfelt appreciation, we have attached a Certificate of Appreciation to this email. This certificate is a small way to acknowledge the significant contributions your school has made towards creating a more just and compassionate world.
We would like to express our sincere thanks for your active participation in Project Compassion, and we look forward to continuing on this meaningful journey together again next year. Together we are creating a legacy of compassion that resonates far beyond the walls of our schools.
Thank you once again,
With gratitude,
Leanne Langdon
Community Fundraising Manager
Caritas Australia
