Dear Parents and Carers, 

Last Sunday I was privileged to join twenty-eight of our Year Three students as they celebrated the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. The Masses took place in the Edmund Rice College Hall and I am grateful to Father Duane and Sr Kerry for accommodating this arrangement in COVID times. I would also like to acknowledge the extraordinary work of Ms Renee Maguire, the Parish Sacramental Team and our Year Three teachers who prepared the children so beautifully. Although it certainly was a hot day, the children were reverent and participated in all aspects of the Mass. 

I was also humbled to receive two hampers this week from The Unanderra Catholic Women’s League. These hampers are full of goodies and will be distributed to families in need of some extra support over Christmas. This gift was certainly apt as we enter into the season of Advent. 

During Mass at St Peter’s Basilica on the first Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis urged people to use this time of great difficulty to pray simply as a family, live more moderately and to reach out to help their neighbours in a way that is respectful and discreet.

I am grateful for our community at St Pius X and the support we give each other. In my role as Principal I witness daily parents, students, parishioners and staff reaching out to help others through simple and kind gestures.

Yours Sincerely,

Pauline Chrostowski (Principal)