Friday 27th September 2019

This coming Sunday we welcome our new Reception children to the parish at the Mass at 10.30am.  It would be wonderful to see as many of our other children in attendance in support too.  As Fr. Des reminds us on a weekly basis 'Every Sunday.'  In this Sunday's Gospel, we read about poor Lazarus, suffering at the rich man's gate.  It is easy for us all to become so caught up in the busyness of life that sometimes we do not even notice the needs of others, or worse still, ignore them.  Jesus repeatedly teaches us about fairness, sharing and kindness to others, particularly to the poor.  Pope Francis reminds us that "A simple lifestyle is good for us, helping us to better share with those in need."  The question we need to ask ourselves is: "How do I use what God has given me to help others?"  So, lets not put off tomorrow the good that we can do today.  Next week is 'Little Way Week' where we especially think about the needs of others and in being proactive to do small acts of kindness with great love and attention - this was the way of St. Therese of Liseux who we will look at as a school together in our Gospel Assembly on Monday morning.

Please join us next Friday (4th October) to celebrate CAFOD Harvest Day Assembly which will be led by our Year 5 children.  We also ask for donations of fresh fruit and vegetables to be brought in on the morning of the assembly so that we can sell these and forward the money raised to CAFOD.  Please support the needs of our brothers and sisters around the world.

On Saturday 12th October, Hagley Catholic High School will be holding their annual Open Day from 9am until 12pm.  The Principal's Speech will also take place at 9.15am and 10.30am in the Main Hall. Flyers have been sent home with every pupil in Years 5 and 6 today.  Please support our feeder secondary school as part of the St. Nicholas Owen Catholic Multi Academy Company.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to today's Coffee Morning. So far we have raised £297.20. A special thank you to Extra Club who raised £36.05 with a "Bake Off" this week, which the children thoroughly enjoyed.

Please bring any items into school outlined below so that we can pass on these essentials to our brothers and sisters in need.  Thank you.

FOOD SHORTAGES: TINNED FRUIT, TINNED MEAT, 1L CARTONS OF UHT FRUIT JUICE, 1L CARTONS UHT MILK, TINNED POTATOES, ,TINNED FISH, INSTANT MASH, TINNED VEG READY MEALS (e.g. MACARONI CHEESE, VEG CURRY), TINNED CUSTARD

NON-FOOD SHORTAGES: SHAMPOO, DEODORANT, WASHING-UP LIQUID, TOILET ROLLS, ADULT TOOTHPASTE, WASHING POWDER (SMALL BOXES)

Children in St. Joseph's School are growing to be: grateful for their own gifts, for the gift of other people, and for the blessings of each day; and generous with their gifts, becoming men and women for others.

Mission Together Prayer: May all children, In the world, Share love, Share friendship and live, In the peace, Of God's love.  Now and forever. Amen.  St Thérèse of Lisieux, pray for us.

That politicians, scientists and economists work together to protect the world's seas and oceans.