Our Lady of Lourdes Primary Newsletter

The Gospel (Matthew 25: 1 - 4, 13)

Jesus continued, “God’s kingdom is like ten young bridesmaids who took oil lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five were silly and five were smart. The silly bridesmaids took lamps, but no extra oil. The smart bridesmaids took jars of oil to feed their lamps ... So stay alert. You have no idea when he might arrive”.

... On the way to Mass

Ask your children, “How can we be prepared to receive Jesus when he comes to us?” Think about the ways you prepare yourself for Mass and to receive Jesus in the Eucharist. What else can you do to prepare your hearts for Mass?

On the way home from Mass ...

What do you think Jesus meant when he talked about keeping our light burning? How can we make sure we are ready to meet him when he comes?

The Prayer

Friends, be prepared to do the work of God. Lord, prepare us. Be prepared to see our neighbour’s needs. Lord, prepare us. Be prepared to fight for justice and support those who are oppressed. Lord, prepare us. Be prepared to speak words of comfort. Lord, prepare us. Be prepared to meet Jesus in any situation. Lord, we are prepared. Amen.

The Question of the Week

Staff/Parents

When have you regretted that you did not look ahead and foresee the consequences of an action?

Primary Students

Is there something coming up this week that you could be better prepared for? What might happen if you do not prepare?

The Action

Keep vigil for wisdom. Make time for spiritual reading regularly, as well as prayer, solitude, and worship. Get into the habit of discerning God’s will as you make decisions regarding relationships and resources.

This week we finalised our voting for school SRC leaders for 2024. Congratulations to the students who were elected.

SRC 

Harper Saab - Captain Ivy Hirigoyen Kiara Haywood

Jacob Makdessi - Captain Chase Bennett Matthew Kenna

Sports captains will be announced next week.

Instalment 3 was due on 23rd August, 2023.  

If your school fee account is outstanding please finalise your account immediately.  Thank you.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

 The Our Lady of Lourdes Baulkham Hills uniform ordering process has changed from the QKR app.

Orders are to be placed on the below website using the password provided.

ololbaulkhamhills.uniforms4u.com.au

Password: olb2153

When placing an order on the website, you will receive an email confirmation once your order has gone through and then another email once your order has been processed with either the tracking details or delivery date to the school (please check your junk email the first time you place your order to see notification).

The last delivery for the school term is Friday 8th December 2023. All orders must be placed 4:00pm Wednesday 6th December 2023.

Please note that the online warehouse closes during the Christmas/January holiday break. The website will remain open to accept orders during this time, however orders will not be delivered or sent out until the first week of school. The first delivery for 2024 is Friday 2nd February.

All orders must be placed by the end of November to ensure you have a uniform to start school in 2024 and to accommodate an exchange before the end of term.

Please note: Oz Fashions in Granville does not sell your uniforms in store.

 Thank you 

Elle Uniforms 

M: 0421216414E: elle@ozfashions.com.au

Children’s Rosary participants gather together to pray the Rosary every Monday during the school term. Parents need to accompany children. 

Bring your Rosary beads and spend some time in prayer.

Where: OLOL Church

When: Monday (school term only)

Time: 3:30pm

Contact: anitamolina@hotmail.com