29th July, 2014 Reflection Pope Francis made an emotional plea for peace last Sunday in addition to comments delivered at his weekly Angelus address in Saint Peter's Square. As the Pontiff wrapped up his regular address to the faithful, he spoke of the upcoming centenary of the outbreak of World War One and said his thoughts were on the Middle East, Iraq, Israel, Gaza and Ukraine in particular. The pope broke off from his scripted remarks to make a direct appeal for fighting to end. "Please stop!, I ask you with all my heart, it's time to stop. Stop, please!" "Brothers and sisters, never war, never war! I am thinking above all of children, who are deprived of the hope of a worthwhile life, of a future," he said. "Dead children, injured children, mutilated children, orphaned children, children whose toys are things left over from war, children who can't smile any more," he said. Prayer for Peace O Lord Jesus Christ, who said to Your Apostles: "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you," regard not my sins but the faith of Your Church, and deign to give her peace and unity according to Your Will: Who live and reign, God, world without end. Amen.
Student News
Re-enrolment 2015
Last week, Lucas Dingli (Year 8), Mitchell Wills (Year 10) and Adam Benca (Year 12), represented CRC and Team Vic at the Australian School Sport Swimming Championships.
During Term 3 a formal re-enrolment process will take place. This process enables the College to comply with a CEO requirement regarding enrolment data which is due in Term 4. The actual enrolment prediction for the 2015 school year will influence the recurrent funding for the College.
In his first time on the team Lucas did a great job to finish 8th in the final of the 13/14 Years 200m Breaststroke, willingly filled in for a Northern Territory relay team and swam a great leg of the 9 x 50 mixed freestyle relay helping the Vics take gold. Mitchell, also a first time Team Vic swimmer, did a great job to equal his personal best in the 15/16 years 400 freestyle to place 5th in the final. In the spirit of the event he also helped SA and the NT to field relay teams in events where they otherwise might not have been able to participate. Adam capped off three great years on the team, finishing 6th in the 17/18 Years 200m Backstroke final, and 8th in the 17/18 Years 100m backstroke final. Earlier in the week he was named as Vice-captain of the team and then, on the final day, was honored with a Sportsmanship Award from School Sport Australia.
The Parish Priests and Finance Committee are currently drawing up lists of families who are behind in their Thanksgiving envelopes and/or school fees. To avoid an interview please make an effort to have your fees and Thanksgiving envelopes up to date. Re-enrolment paperwork will be sent home the week beginning the 11th August and will be due, with a $100 per child re-enrolment fee, on Thursday 28th August.
Parents & Friends Meeting There will be a Parents & Friends meeting Wednesday, 30th July at 7.00pm.