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19.02.19
Plenary Council feedback session
In October 2020 a historic gathering will take place in Adelaide; a Plenary Council. This Plenary Council presents an important opportunity for Catholic school communities to be involved in the shaping of the Australian Church.
A Plenary Council is the highest formal gathering of all local churches in a country, and the last one was held 80 years ago over Australia in 1937. It is being held “in order to give the Catholic community in Australia time to listen, dialogue and discern with one another and, guided by the Holy Spirit, discuss the future, the role and relevance of the Catholic Church in Australia”.
Staff and students at Tenison Woods College have had opportunities to provide feedback to be considered by the Bishops and we would encourage parents to do the same. This weekend there will be 2 gatherings in the South East where you can express opinions and discuss the Catholic Church of the present and the future. It is important for parents to have their input into the Church their children will grow up in. In Mount Gambier the consultation session will be on Sunday 24 February from 2.00pm – 3.00pm in the St Paul’s Hall, Penola Road. In Millicent it will be on Tuesday 26 February from 7.00pm – 8.30pm in the Parish Hall. We would strongly encourage parents to attend and if possible to take their children with them to also have their input.
Pope Francis has invited us all to become a “synodal” Church – a Church of faith-filled people who speak boldly and with passion, and who listen deeply with an open and humble heart. To do this, the voice of every person matters – whether currently involved in the Church or not. Both parents and students are invited to attend these dialogue sessions.
For those who cannot make the gatherings we encourage you to find these out more about the Plenary and give feedback via this survey link.
Australian Catholic Youth Festival -2019
The bi-annual Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) will be held in Perth from December 8-10 this year. Students from Years 9-12 who are interested in attending the ACYF, are invited to fill in their Expression of Interest at this link as soon as possible.
Students who have completed an Expression of Interest will receive further information regarding dates and costs. Further information on the ACYF including videos and the program can be found on the ACYF website.
Family Mass and Sacramental Information
The next Family Mass will be held this Sunday 24 February at 11.00am and on the fourth Sunday of every month thereafter. Please contact Rebecca Higgins or Cisca Teodoro (Parish Sacrament Coordinator) if you would like to be involved as a singer or a reader.
The next Sacrament Preparation Sessions will be held on Thursday 21 February in the Staffroom at Tenison Woods College.
Families need to attend either the 4.30pm -5.45pm OR 6.45pm – 8.00pm session.
Parish Mass
Mass is celebrated in the TWC Chapel every Thursday at 9am during term time. All members of the community are invited to attend. Each week the mass is attended and led by a different year level. The roster for the term is:
Week 4 - Thursday 21 February – Year 7
Week 5 – Thursday 28 February – Year 5
Week 6 – Thursday 7 March – Year 8
Week 7 – Thursday 14 March – Year 6
Week 8 – Thursday 21 March – Year 11
Week 9 – Thursday 28 March – Year 9
Week 10 – Thursday 4 April – Year 10
Week 11 – Thursday 11 April – Year 12
Michelle Coote | APRIM – Assistant Principal Religious Identity and Mission