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This Sunday is the 2nd Sunday of Advent and the Gospel Reading is Matthew 3:1-12.
In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said,
“The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
Prepare the way of the Lord,
make his paths straight.”
Now John wore a garment of camel’s hair, and a leather girdle around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey. Then went out to him Jerusalem and all Judea and all the region about the Jordan, and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sad′ducees coming for baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit that befits repentance, and do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father’; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. Even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
“I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and gather his wheat into the granary, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.”
Read LessNext week is the last Communiqué of this term.
New Grant Funding Available - Schools Upgrade Fund (SUF)
The purpose of the Schools Upgrade Fund (SUF) is to provide more equitable access to resources to support schools to help keep students and school staff safe and get students’ education back on track after disruptions caused by COVID-19.
Relevant information for schools include:
- This funding is Commonwealth Funding, in addition to any State COVID funding.
- A competitive application process is open from 28 November 2022 until 24 February 2023.
- Applications can be made by the Principal, Deputy, or Business Manager using the links and information provided.
- Schools can apply for up to $25,000 for small capital projects.
While Shared Funded Schools must liaise with System Manager: Facilities (Adam Martin) prior to proceeding with an application for grant funding, CET endorsed projects would include:
Advent Appeal for Ukraine
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is supporting a special Advent appeal for the people of Ukraine, following a request from Bishop Mykola Bychok CSsR, Eparch of Sts Peter and Paul for the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Australia. Collections in dioceses, eparchies and parishes on the Second and/or Third Sunday of Advent will support Mudra Sprava (Wise Action), a Patriarchal Charitable Foundation in Ukraine. The organisation has three focus areas: Evacuation of people from frontline territories; Food packages for people in need; Shelters for internally displaced persons.
CET Calendar
A reminder to all CET staff that you are able to view the CET calendar by clicking on the below link. If you have any queries please phone Anila on 6210 8881 or email anila.anila@catholic.
Principal Announcement - Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School
We congratulate Rachel Kelly for her appointment as Principal of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School commencing in 2023.
Rachel is currently the Acting Principal of Immaculate Heart of Mary. Rachel is a dedicated educator with a extensive experience within Catholic Education Tasmania, for example, she had been the Deputy Principal at St Cuthbert’s Catholic School and the Acting Co-Principal of Corpus Christi Catholic School. "Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School is a special place… a place of connection, belonging, purpose, learning and growing. I am incredibly excited to be staying on at Immaculate Heart as Principal in 2023, privileged to be part of a dynamic learning community now and into the future," said Rachel.
In announcing the appointment CET Executive Director, Dr Gerard Gaskin said “I am confident Rachel’s knowledge, passion and expertise in teaching and leadership roles will be most valuable to Rachel in undertaking her new appointment at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School."
Seasons of Tasmania 2023 Calendars
The ‘Seasons of Tasmania’ 2023 Calendars featuring landscapes and scenery from around the state are now available for purchase. Funds raised by these calendars support the Tasmanian pilgrims heading to Lisbon, Portugal for World Youth Day 2023.
Calendars are $15 if purchased directly from Tower Rd (please contact youth@aohtas.org.au to arrange collection), or $20 if you’d like them shipped to your home. Cash and digital payments are accepted.
Please ensure you select the correct biller code: 1987114 – 2023 World Youth Day Calendars. If you are collecting the calendar from Tower Rd, please place ‘NA’ in the ‘Postal Address’ box.
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Australian Catholic Education News
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Last PLC Pieces for 2022
There are four sections in the notification.
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- Tom Hierck in Australia 2023 news
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Tom Hierck offers professional learning in 2023
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Catholic Education Tasmania acknowledges and pays respect to the original and ongoing custodians of the land. We acknowledge the continuing connection to land, seas, air and waterways and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of reconciliation. We honour Elders past and present.