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St Vincent's Day Mass
St Vincent's Day Mass
Our Gospel reading about the Beatitudes reminded us how we are called to serve and show love for each other.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."
Matthew 5: 1- 16
Building the Kingdom -Stewardship
Building the Kingdom -Stewardship
We are called to be stewards and help those in need whenever possible. During our St Vincent's celebrations the children donated to our appeal and we were able to raise an amazing £517.33. We are truly blessed to have such a wonderful school community.
"So continue encouraging each other and building each other up, just like you are doing already."
1 Thessalonians 5:11
All Saint's Day Mass
All Saint's Day Mass
We know about many different Saints: our Patron Saint, our House Saints or people we knew who lived their lives in a way which was an example for many. We are called to be living Saints in the way we act, how we speak to each other and the care we show to God's world.
"As for the saints who are in the earth,
They are the majestic ones in whom is all my delight."
Psalm 16:3
Harvest Festival
Harvest Festival
We had some wonderful donations contributed from the whole school community for our Harvest festival. These donations were all sent to our local Homeless centre, Emmaus House in Acton.
“What should we do then?” the crowd asked.
John answered, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.”
Luke 3:10–11
Intergenerational Project - Michael Flanders Dementia Centre
Whilst COVID enforcements were in place, this meant that we had to pause our visits to our local Dementia centre in Acton, Michael Flanders. This Autumn term our Year 6 children have started to visit again weekly and they love sharing in the activities with the wonderful people there.
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
John 15:12
Chapel time with Fr Mark
Chapel time with Fr Mark
We have been extremely lucky that this term Fr Mark from St Aidan's parish comes to visit us each Friday. He talks about a topic we may be learning about during out RE lessons or that is linked with the liturgical cycle. Fr Mark prays with us and leads us in reflection.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.”
Proverbs 3:5–6
Welcome our new Mini Vinnies!
Welcome our new Mini Vinnies!
Our Mini Vinnies were officially introduced to the rest of the school today. During this introduction, they presented the planned activities for the Advent fundraiser with all the proceeds going to HCPT.
"Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity."
Advent Fundraiser
Our Catholic Life Ambassadors and Mini Vinnies led an assembly about how we can raise money to send some of our community to Lourdes with HCPT. The children had a movie morning in their pyjamas and then had an afternoon of fun with carnival games.
That evening we also had a Charity Family Quiz.
"Don’t forget to do good and to share what you have because God is pleased with these kinds of sacrifices."
Hebrews 13:16
Hebrews 13:16
Blessing of our Advent wreath
Blessing of our Advent wreath
Fr Jude came to lead our Advent Mass to begin the season of joyful waiting and began by blessing our Advent wreath.
"The people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.”
Advent Mass
Advent Mass
We celebrated the Advent season with a beautiful Mass. The children sang beautifully and it was a wonderful time to reflect and pray at the start of this season.
"The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world."
John 1:9
Helping in the Parish and wider community
Helping in the Parish and wider community
Some of our Year 6 Ambassadors went to help at Our Lady of Lourdes to help put together some hampers. They had a really nice time assisting Fr Patrick and felt a great sense of achievement helping out within the local community.
Some of our Year 6 Ambassadors went to help at Our Lady of Lourdes to help put together some hampers. They had a really nice time assisting Fr Patrick and felt a great sense of achievement helping out within the local community.
“We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.”
Romans 8:28
Nativities
Nativities
This year our Reception, Year 2 and Year 4 children all presented the Nativity story to the school. They were a wonderful way for us to reflect on the story of Jesus' birth and to be truly joyful during this season of Advent.
"And the Word became flesh and took up residence among us, and we saw his glory, glory as of the one and only from the Father, full of grace and truth".
John 1:14
"And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."
Luke 2:10-11
IMG_0826.MOVEpiphany Mass
A prayerful way to start the new term by celebrating our Mass for the Feast of the Epiphany. Our Catholic Life Ambassadors and our Mini Vinnies did a wonderful job of leading it.
"When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy."
Matthew 2:10
Racial Justice Sunday
St Vincent's community- children, staff and parents alike, all joined together to stand up against racism and celebrate coming together as one, for Racial Justice Sunday. Our children read, sang and created some beautiful cards which contained messages of hope and unity and which they then distributed to the congregation upon departure.
"How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!"
Psalm 133:1
Racial Justice Sunday
"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."
Ephesians 4:3
Season of Lent
We started the Season of Lent with a reflective Collective Worship considering how we can all make our mark on the world in a positive way. We introduced acknowledging kind acts and that these were to be placed on our Prayer focus in order to be shared.
"for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust.”
Psalm 103:14
Lenten Procession
Lenten Procession
We decided to share the key messages which the children had created as part of their Lenten Collective Worship with the wider local community. We sang as we processed around and encouraged those who saw us with our messages to ensure that this Liturgical season is one of positive change.
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Isaiah 40:31
Lenten Fundraiser
The Catholic Life Ambassadors and Mini Vinnies group researched and decided which two charities they would like to raise money for during this Season of Lent. They decided to raise money for 'Friends of the Holy Land' and 'Young Roots'. We raised a total of £408.46 which has been split between the two charities.
"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Matthew 6:21
Reconciliation service
Reconciliation service
As we approached Holy Week, it was imperative that everyone in our school community had the opportunity to either attend a Reconciliation service or to receive the Sacrament of Confession with Fr Mark.
"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand. "
Matthew 3:2
Easter Mass
Easter Mass
We shared in celebrating an Easter Mass as a school community on return after the holiday break. Our Mini Vinnies led us in prayer, reading the Scripture passages and we sang and danced to celebrate the victory of everlasting life over death.
"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die."
John 11:25-26
May Procession
To begin the month of May and celebrate the importance of Our Lady the whole school took part in a May Procession with the youngest and oldest children in the school crowning the stature of our Blessed Mother.
“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.
Parent Rosary group
Parent Rosary group
During this month of May, parents from our school community and local Parish Churches were invited to join us in praying the Rosary in our school Chapel. This was a beautiful time of prayer as a community.
"They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. "
Pentecost
Our Year 6 children handed out birthday cards to our whole school community to celebrate the feast of Pentecost. This was a wonderful sharing within our School community to celebrate the feast day, particularly as this is the feast day of the Order within one of our Parishes- the Spiritans.
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. "
Mental Health Week
Mental Health Week
The children celebrated Mental Health week where the children had lots of opportunities to reflect and be still. The children took part in a yoga activity, interactive assemblies from external visitors and coaching.
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Psalm 73:26
Other Faiths week
Other Faiths week
During the Spring term the children all learnt about another faith. As part of this they explored some of the faiths key teachings. As part of the development of this learning, the children all attend a trip to the place of worship, from the religion which they have been learning about. The children were able to consolidate the learning which they had gained about this religion.
"Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbour, for we are members one of another. "
Corpus Christi Mass
Corpus Christi Mass
The children who had made their First Holy Communion this year celebrated with our school community by leading our Corpus Christi Mass. They were presented with rosaries and were able to share pictures of their special day with the whole school community.
Corpus Christi Mass
Corpus Christi Mass
"I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.”
Year 6 Leavers Mass
Year 6 Leavers Mass
The Year 6 children led us in a beautiful Mass to celebrate their time spent at St Vincent's school.
"Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!"
Psalm 32:11
End of year Mass
End of year Mass
The whole school community went to our local Parish Church to celebrate the achievements of the academic year with our local community.
"A worship psalm that invites people to sing to the Lord, make a joyful noise, and come into his presence with thanksgiving"
Psalm 95
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