The beginning of the school year is always a time of enthusiasm and excitement. A New Year gives us all time to review our 2011 resolutions and set goals for 2012.

Our Lady of Lourdes BHills term planner Term1 2012.

Saturday, 11th February is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. In 1958 a young girl, Bernadette, had visions of the Blessed Mother at Lourdes in France.

We welcome Father Chris Dixon and Father Demetri Roh to our school community and pray that all our students, staff and parents have a wonderful year of learning, friendship and peace.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent is an opportunity to grow in our relationship with God as we prepare for Easter.

The World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement which brings Christians of many traditions together to observe a common day of prayer each year.

Last Friday evening, 2nd March, our parish hosted World Day of Prayer. On this day people from countries around the world gather to worship and pray.

This Saturday we remember Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Patrick was a missionary and a Bishop who encouraged many Irish families to turn to Christ. Many Irish people came to Australia and helped the church to grow.

In last week’s gospel, the message of St John is very clear - there is a strong contrast between light and darkness.

You are invited to attend our Holy Week reflection time on Thursday, 5th April at 12.00pm as we journey with Jesus in his last days before his death and Resurrection.

In accordance with the Catholic Education Policy, a professional development day has been designated for term 2.

Catholic Schools Week will be celebrated this year across NSW and the ACT from 29th April to 5th May.

Catholic Schools Week is about strengthening relationships between all those who have a stake in our schools - students, teachers, parents, pastors and parishioners.

The month of May is traditionally a time when we focus on the life of Our Lady.

Welcome back all our students and families to term 3. We hope the children had an enjoyable, relaxing holiday and are now ready and refreshed for a new term.

For all the possibilities ahead, make us thankful Lord. Give us wisdom, courage and discernment so that we may go forward with you.

Saturday is the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. The Transfiguration is a celebration of the life and glory of God.

On August 15th, the church celebrates the Assumption of Mary into Heaven.

On Monday, August 22nd we celebrate the Queenship of Mary.

Every year we celebrate the importance of books and stories in the lives of our children.

Happy Father’s Day to all our fathers, grandfathers and carers.

The birth of the Virgin Mary’s Son was the dawn of our salvation. May this celebration of her birthday bring us closer to lasting peace.

On Thursday, we celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. As Jesus was nailed to the Cross, Mary stood by him, sharing his suffering.

Welcome back to all our students and staff. This term, we continue to focus on our two main goals.

On behalf of the school community, I extend congratulations to Fr Paul on his appointment as Parish Priest of Springwood and Administrator of Lawson Parish.

This 2011 World Mission Month, Pope Benedict XVI invites all Catholics around the world to go and proclaim the Gospel to all peoples - to stand in solidarity with them as part of the Universal Church.

November is a time when we remember those who have died. We ask God to strengthen the families of those recently deceased and bring them peace.

We are all very grateful to Fr Paul for his significant contribution to OLOL. Please mark 13th November in your diary so we can all thank Fr Paul for his many years of service.

Advent provides us with a waiting space and a time of preparation for Christmas.

Father in Heaven, our hearts desire the warmth of your love and our minds are searching for the light of your Word.

Fr Kelly Award At our recent Year 6 graduation, our school paid tribute to the outstanding work of Father John Kelly.

During the Our Lady of Lourdes Feast Day Liturgy new parents, teachers, kindergarten students and new children from Years 1-6 at will be welcomed at 10.00am.

The beginning of the school year is always a time of enthusiasm and excitement. A New Year gives us all time to review our 2009 resolutions and set goals for 2010.

11th February marks the anniversary of Our Lady appearing to a young French girl, Bernadette Soubirous, near the French town of Lourdes.

The three Lenten practices of prayer, fasting and alms giving enable us to be closer to God, our neighbour and our innerselves.

The season of Lent invites us into a time of reflection, transformation and conversion as we seek healing for the brokenness of our world and its people.

The National Curriculum Board’s curriculum development process has been designed to generate broad discussion and consultation on the shape and design of the national curriculum.

By reflecting on the paschal reality we come to understand that we can all participate in the transforming mission of the Church.

The Eucharist, or the breaking of the bread, became part of the regular life of the early Christian community.

Happy Mother’s Day to all our mums, grandmothers and carers.

The year 1994 was proclaimed as the International Year of Families by the United Nations in response to changing social and economic structures.

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity commenced on16th May and concludes on Pentecost Sunday.

In 1884, Mary Help of Christians became Australia’s patroness.

May the glory of the Lord stand forever and may the Lord rejoice in his works!

Father, we rejoice in the gifts of love we have received from the heart of Jesus your Son.

June 20th marks the commencement of Simply Sharing Week

God our Father, you raised up John the Baptist to prepare a perfect people for Christ the Lord.

At OLOL, we are currently studying the document “On Holy Ground - an Ecological Vision for Catholic Education in NSW”.

On 17th October, our Church and nation will celebrate the Canonisation of Mary MacKillop, an Australian saint for all.

Today, we celebrate the feast day of St John Vianney who is the patron saint of all priests.

Next Sunday, we will celebrate the life of Blessed Mary MacKillop.

August 19 is World Humanitarian Day which is dedicated to the memory of all aid workers who have lost their lives while bringing assistance to others.

This year, many children arrived after the morning bell on a regular basis and missed valuable lessons.

Best wishes to all our fathers, grandfathers and carers. Have a fantastic day with your families.

Mary MacKillop is a source of inspiration for us all.

Inspired by Pope Benedict XVI’s message this Mission Month to build communities together in Christ,

St Mary of the Cross answered God’s call to provide a Catholic education for poor children.

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Parramatta are continually focused on improving the quality of schooling for each student in their care.

The Eucharist, or the breaking of bread, became part of the regular life of the early Christian community

On Friday, 30th October we will celebrate World Teachers’ Day

In the ensuing week, the Church remembers all those who have entered into eternal life with Christ:

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During Lent we are challenged to face areas of darkness in our lives so that the light of Christ will shine in us

The role of pastoral care is to give to families with our school community in a time of need, such as a major illness or bereavement involving an immediate family member.

Lent is a time of growth and transformation during which time we are called to turn back to God.

Lent is a time of growth and transformation during which time we are called to turn back to God.

The Australian Government will deliver a $14.7 billion boost to the Education Revolution over the next three financial years.

On Good Friday at 10am, all our students and their families are invited to attend the OLOL Parish Stations of the Cross.

Catholic Schools Week will be celebrated this year across NSW and the ACT from 22 to 28 March. The theme for 2009 is ‘Youth in Action’.

Australia's National Centre for Immunisation research at The Children's hospital, Westmead is seeking healthy children aged six months or more and young people less than 18 years.

Catholic Schools Week is a celebration of the distinctiveness of our Catholic schools. It is a time to promote the marvellous things that are happening in Catholic schools across Sydney.

Palm Sunday commences the busiest liturgical time of the year. During the last few days of Holy Week, our thoughts turn to the celebration of the Easter Triduum when we remember Christ’s Passover from death to life.

By reflecting on the paschal reality we come to understand that we can all participate in the transforming mission of the Church.

In accordance with Bishop Manning’s wishes a system-wide external assessment in Religious literacy will be introduced into schools of the Diocese of Parramatta over the next couple of years.

In term 3, 2009, OLOL Year 4 students will participate in Phase One of the implementation of the Religious Literacy Assessment.

Thank you to all parents at the school for the recent donation of $2000. This money will be used to purchase new infant/primary atlases, phonic software and other valuable resources.

The school was advised that, in May, two of our students tested positive to Human Swine Influenza. The NSW Health Department has now issued a Certificate of Clearance for the children who will be returning to school next week.

The Sacred Heart mass is scheduled for Friday, June 19th at 9.30am. All parents, relatives and friends are invited to attend

June 19th, is the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is a time to remember that God’s love for us is so great that God gave us Jesus, his Son.

As part of Sydney’s Congress of the New Evangelisation, OLOL primary students will have the opportunity to attend a Eucharistic adoration morning/afternoon on Monday, 6th July.

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