October - The Month of the Rosary 

During the Month of October, the Catholic Church celebrates the Month of the Rosary. Here at St Joseph’s, our community continues this lovely tradition that allows us to participate in this special prayer during the month of October. By praying the rosary we are asking Mary to help us to come closer to God. 

The Mysteries of the Rosary trace the life of Jesus. The focus of the rosary is twofold. While praying the rosary, we get to ponder the aspect of Jesus’ life captured in the name of the Mystery. Each week we will focus on the following mysteries:

Week 1: Joyful Mysteries 

Week 2: Luminous Mysteries  

Week 3: Sorrowful Mysteries 

Week 4: Glorious Mysteries 

 October - World Mission Month 

World Mission Month is the biggest celebration for Catholic Mission, and it is a special time when we are reminded of the often-unseen work of missionaries in the farthest corners of the globe. Before his death this year, Pope Francis asked all of us to be, “Missionaries of hope among all peoples.” It is something we do together.

This Sunday 19 October is World Mission Sunday.  Some of our Year 5 students have volunteered to be Mission Ambassadors and will be speaking to the parishioners at Sunday mass. Wednesday, 29 October, is Children’s Mission Day. 

On Thursday 30 October, students will be invited to wear their soccer socks or other crazy socks to school and join in on a Penalty shoot-out on the oval.  It will cost $1 to join in on the fun. Students will also kick goals using a handmade “sockball.” 

While having a bit of fun we want to raise students’ awareness and understanding of poverty around the world as part of World Mission Month.  

God bless,

Mary MacCallum