Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion
Father Jim Duggan will meet with all parents at 7pm in St Joseph’s Church on Monday 10th October at 7pm. He will explain the arrangements for the year ahead as well as offering some Sacramental instruction at an adult level. The children should not attend this meeting.
Please see below information regarding the October Holiday Arts Week activities on offer in East Renfrewshire. Full details of all arts activities are also available on the brand new website: http://ercultureandleisure.org/octoberarts and also advertised on our Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Our next monthly Parent Support Meeting will be held on Friday 7th October at the museum on Barrhead Main Street, 930 to 1130
Come along for a coffee and chat, it will be good to see you there- please pass this on to anyone you feel this might be of interest to.
Appointments are booking up quickly for Parents’ Evenings on 12th and 13th October. If you haven’t done so already, please go to
https://ourladyofthemissions.parentseveningsystem.co.uk/
as soon as possible to ensure that you get an appointment time that suits you. Please only phone the school office for assistance if you have tried to log on using all of the instructions provided and are still not gaining access.
We look forward to once again hearing your feedback.
Missio Scotland
To continue to raise awareness of the fabulous work of Missio Scotland we will have a ‘Crazy Hair Day’ on Thursday 13th October. During the day pupils will take part in lessons focused on faith and fundraising. Pupils are invited to come to school with ‘crazy hair’ and class teachers will speak to them about children around the world who need their help and prayers. Why not follow up this day by praying the mission rosary as a family? http://missio.scot/school-resources-2/mission-rosary-resources/
Show Racism the Red Card
We will also be taking part in Show Racism the Red Card ‘Wear Red Day’ on the same day Thursday 13th October. This is to celebrate the 20 year anniversary of the Charity. Pupils will take part in activities in class to learn how to fight racism. Pupils are encouraged to wear an item of red clothing to demonstrate their stance against racism.
Please note this day should be awareness raising and fundraising. We do not want parents to go to any expense in buying outfits etc. Pupils can either have crazy hair or wear something red or just wear their own clothes or do all three if they choose. All we ask is that each pupil brings in a donation which will be split between the two charities.
To celebrate our house achievements so far this year, we are holding a House Day on Monday 10th October. Pupils should come to school dressed in house colours. Please do not go to any expense to buy new clothes – one item of clothing in the house colour is absolutely fine. Throughout the day, the children will work in their house groups and they will participate in a variety of engaging workshops. Primary 5 pupils will be going outside for 2 of the workshops so please send a waterproof jacket and suitable shoes. No donation is required for the house day. Tune into Twitter for some photos!
Reminder
St Andrew – Purple St Mungo – Yellow St Mirin – Green
St Margaret – Red St Conval – Blue
NYCoS National Boys Choir, led by world renowned conductor Christopher Bell, is for boys aged 10-16 with both changed and unchanged voices. Members sing with other boys to the highest standard, receive expert vocal tuition and develop musicianship skills.
More information regarding the choir and auditions is available at www.nycos.co.uk/
Please find a link below to the updated East Renfrewshire Swimming timetables. www.bit.ly/ERCLswimminglessons
During the month of October, a time in the Liturgical Calendar when we think about Our Lady, we plan to run our Rosary Prayer Group. The group will run for 3 Wednesdays in October (5th/12th/26th) at 8.30am in the Junior Building Hall.
Children, accompanied by their parents are welcome to attend along with staff and members of our parish community.
The prayer time will involve a recitation of the Rosary, a short reflection and will be followed by light refreshments.
Everyone loves to get creative with their pumpkins!
Cosgrove is running a competition which will be judged on Halloween by our Music, Art and Drama groups.
To enter the children need to post a photo of their pumpkin on the Cosgrove Care Facebook page (parents can help them) by midday on 31st October.
The winning pumpkin will receive cinema vouchers for Cineworld.
Winning pumpkin will be announced on 1st November.
A wee reminder that to secure a place on the residential trip to Lockerbie Manor in October 2017 for current primary 6 pupils, a deposit of £50 should be paid by tomorrow Friday 30th September. Cheques should be made payable to “East Renfrewshire Council” and online payments should be made into “Manor Adventure 2017”.
Resurfacing work being done on Inglestone Ave – Fairburn to Woodfarm Road starting on Mon 3 October until Friday 21st October. Parking in this area will be restricted.
Greetings cards design forms should have made their way home to you. Most children received these on Thursday – if you have not received them please ask your child to check their tray / bag.
DESIGNS , ORDER DETAILS AND PAYMENTS NEED TO BE RETURNED TO SCHOOL BYMONDAY 3rd OCTOBER. (Cheques payable to OLM PSA)
Designs should be drawn on the A4 sheet and stuck into the form.
We are also looking for helpers from 12-2 on Wednesday 5th October to sort cards for sending off to the company. Please emailolm-psa@hotmail.com if you can help.
The card company is different this year as it has a reputation for a quicker turnaround (we didn’t get this option last year) and also gives more card design options (Christmas / Birthday / Thank-you / or blank for your own message). As it is a different company, mugs are not available to order this year.
Any questions, please contactolm-psa@hotmail.com, or see our Facebook page (OLM PSA)
Thanks
Bernadine & Victoria
OLM PSA
St Joseph’s Church invites all families to an evening in St Joseph’s Church Hall this Friday evening (7pm-8pm).The theme is ‘Finding God in Everything’ and will be run by the Ignatian Centre in Glasgow. All Welcomed.
Pizza , Refreshments will be served.
The Parent’s Evening Booking System will go live on Wednesday 28th September at 7pm. Please see the attached documents for more information.
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Spaces are still available on our FREE Online practical Online Safety Training for adults:
25 October 2016
The training will run from 10.00am – 12.00pm and location is Glasgow City Centre.
The training is designed to increase adults’ awareness of bullying and the other risks and challenges children and young people face online. The training includes a practical, hands-on session, which will take you through the process for setting and managing profiles and privacy settings on social media channels such as Facebook and Instagram, to help ensure children and young people’s online safety.
To find out more and reserve a space via using our online booking system, please visit www.respectme.org.uk
As you know, the children will soon begin their preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation which will take place during the weeks of Easter. We have received notification from the Diocesan Office of Paisley that this year, the Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation will take place on Wednesday 26th April at 7pm in St Mirin’s Cathedral. The Glasgow Diocesan have yet to confirm dates.
Children belonging to St Joseph’s parish or those who made their First Communion there can be confirmed in St Mirin’s Cathedral, Paisley. Children belonging to St Vincent’s and Holy Name parish will be Confirmed in the Glasgow Diocese.
If you have any questions around the reception of the sacrament, please do not hesitate to contact me.
JOSEPH’S CHURCH
There will be a short Rite of Enrolment during all masses on the weekend of 19th and 20th November in St. Joseph’s Church. This is for all children who will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation in St. Mirin’s Cathedral on 26th April 2017.
Parents should bring their child to any Mass and ideally sponsors should attend, if they live locally. Sponsors should be over the age of 16 and a practising Catholic. Father will address the parents, sponsors, children and then the parish community asking that we all work together to support the children in their preparation to receive the Holy Spirit.
Children should wear their own clothes, NOT school uniform.
The children will be writing a letter to Bishop John, asking to receive the Sacrament. They will outline the reasons why they have chosen their saint’s name as an inspiration in their daily lives.
We will send the letter home so that it can be counter signed by parents/carers. They will present this letter to Fr. Jim at the Mass.
Reminder of Mass times in St. Joseph’s Church – Vigil 6pm, 10am 12pm and 6pm
