9th December, 2014 Reflection "He came into the world, becoming a man like us , to bring His plan of love to fullness. And God demands that we become a sign of his action in the world. Through our faith, our hope, our love, He wants to enter the world again and again He wants to shine His light in our night." Pope Benedict XVI "We know that the coming of the Lord is threefold: the third coming is between the other two and it is not visible in the way they are. The first coming was in flesh and weakness, the middle coming is in spirit and power, and the final coming will be in glory and majesty." St Bernard of Clairvaux
Christmas 2014
End of Year
The end of the school year is upon us for 2014 and our thoughts are turning to preparations for Christmas and the school holidays.
I would like to complement our students at all year levels for the way they approached the end of year. Students remained actively involved in classes / Jumpstart program until the last days. Our Pastoral and Activity days also received positive feedback from staff, and community groups.
The scene of the baby born in the stable in Bethlehem, with his mother Mary and her husband Joseph, gives us much to reflect on. One needs to look, to listen, to meditate and on the meaning – at once so deep and so mysterious – of this very simple, very humble and very beautiful manifestation of the Son of God. Let us learn from Nazareth that the formation received at home is irreplaceable and that family life, which is a communion of love, has a sacred and inviolable character. May parents, staff and students of CRC Melton school community experience the gift of peace this Christmas and may that peace of Christ endure in your hearts and minds throughout the coming year. Congratulations to all Award winners from last Wednesday night. Specific details will be in the newsletter in 2015. Mark Sheehan Principal
2015 Dates Below are key dates for the start of 2015. Tuesday, 20th January Monday, 26th January Tuesday, 27th January Wednesday, 28th January Thursday, 29th January Friday, 30th January
Monday, 2nd February
Office opens Australia Day Holiday Teaching Staff return Staff Day Staff Day Year 12 Retreat (off campus) Year 7 students return (Special Program) Year 11 students return (off campus orientation) Year 12 Retreat All students return Day 1 of Timetable
Finally I would like to wish all College families a Holy Christmas and Safe New Year. Enjoy the family time that you have together and I look forward to seeing our students return in 2015 fit and well. John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff)
Calendar 2014 December 18th
Office closes
2015 January 21st 27th 28th 30th 31st
Office opens Australia Day holiday Teaching staff return Year 12 Retreat Year 7 students return Year 11 students return Year 12 Retreat
Nigel’s Shoes
February 3rd 4th 10th 12th
EARLY BIRD OFFER ON OUR RANGE OF SCHOOL SHOES EFFECTIVE FROM 2 – 12 JANUARY 2015 As member of this community and a business owner of Bacchus Marsh, Nigel’s Shoes believes in the importance of offering assistance to St Bernard’s Primary School and CRC Melton. As a family owned business we understand the financial strain that parents and families face to accommodate the needs of children and school items such as school shoes. We encourage parents to consider purchasing school shoes in this period.
All students return Year 7 Parent Information Evening - 6.30pm Year 8 Parent Information Evening - 7.00pm Year 9 Parent Information Evening - 7.00pm Year 10 Parent Information Evening - 7.00pm VCE/VCAL Parent Information Evening - 7.00pm
Melton Parish Christmas Mass Timetable 2014
St Catherine of Siena Church Bulmans Rd Melton West Wednesday 24th December, Christmas Eve 6.00pm, 9.00pm & Midnight
Care Monkey Password re-set Parents experiencing problems accessing the link to re-set their Care Monkey password can contact Care Monkey on 1300 661 746. There are still a number of students whose details have not been uploaded into Care Monkey. The school requests this to be completed by the end of the year. Parents experiencing problems or if you have any questions please contact the office. We appreciate your assistance.
Thursday 25th December, Christmas Day 9.00am & 11.00am Carols precede all Masses PLEASE NOTE: No morning Mass Friday 26th December — Boxing Day Communal Reconciliation
Mass Times Parish of Melton Parish Priest : Fr Michael Moody Weekend Mass times: St Catherine of Siena Church Bulmans Rd, Melton West Saturday: 6.00pm Sunday: 9.00am & 11.00am St Dominic’s Church Sunday: 5.00pm St Bernard’s Parish Parish Priest: Fr. Brian Glasheen Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 6.30pm Sunday: 8.30am & 10.00am
St Anthony’s Parish Parish Priest: Fr. Fabian Smith Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 5.30pm Sunday: 8.30am & 10.30am
Thursday 18th December at 7.30pm Individual Reconciliation Saturday 6th December 5.15pm—5.45pm Saturday 13th December
5.15pm—5.45pm
Saturday 20th December
5.15pm—5.45pm
The Parish Office will be closed from Wednesday 24th December 2014 till Wednesday 28th January 2015