Stations of the Cross 

At the end of Term 1 Year 5 and 6 led the whole school in the Stations of the Cross during Holy Week. They presented the 14 stations which followed the journey of Jesus to the Cross. The students did a reverent and prayerful representation of the stations. Thank you to the Emerick family for kindly making and donating the beautiful crosses which were used. 

Change of Season- Easter- Christ has Risen. 

We have returned to school entering a new season in the Church Liturgical Year…Easter. This is a time of renewal and a time to celebrate the risen Christ. The prayer spaces in the classrooms have been changed to represent the change in season. They now have white cloths, the colour of new life and joy, a bible to represent the stories of the Resurrection of Christ, Holy Water to represent the new life in Christ and the pascal candle a symbol that Jesus is always with us. This season will last for 50 days. 

ANZAC DAY  

Last Friday the school gathered to commemorate those who have sacrificed their life to protect our country. The ANZAC Day Liturgy was led by Year 2 to respectfully remember those Australian and New Zealand veterans who fought at Gallipoli. The St Joseph’s community also joined in the Weipa RSL Dawn Service on Sunday morning, participating in the march, and laying a wreath on behalf of the school. Thank you to all the families who attended. 

Feast of St Joseph the Worker 

This Saturday the Church will celebrate the Feast of St Joseph the Worker (May 1st). Joseph was the earthly father of Jesus and the one chosen to care and protect his son and Mary. Although he is not mentioned many times in the bible, the stories we hear about him show his true qualities of being humble, showing love, taking responsibility and being faithful. St Joseph’s community gathered on Wednesday to celebrate Joseph with a liturgy and cupcakes.  Thank you Mrs Ah Shay for the lovely St Joseph’s cupcakes.