Advent Week 2: Proclaiming The Good News.pdf

- Gospel Reflection: The newsletter opens with a reflection on the second Sunday of Advent, focusing on Mark's Gospel and Isaiah's prophecy. John the Baptist is introduced as the messenger who prepared the way for the Lord by baptizing people and proclaiming the arrival of a more powerful figure who would baptize with the Holy Spirit. The reader is invited to consider where they have heard the Good News and if they have shared it with others.
- Upcoming Events:
- KS1 Nativity: December 14th at 9:30 AM and December 16th at 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM
- KS2 Carol Service: December 14th at 6:00 PM in the KS2 playground
- Advent Mass: December 17th at 9:30 AM
- Advent Prayer: A prayer for peace is included, asking Jesus to fill the community with peace and help them share it with others, especially during the pandemic.
- Charity Fundraising: The school held a mufti day to raise money for the Caritas Christmas gift appeal. They raised £500, which will be used to buy gifts for families in need.
- Oplatek Recipe: The newsletter concludes with a recipe for Oplatek, a Polish bread traditionally shared at the Christmas Eve meal, symbolizing the Bread of Life. The recipe includes ingredients and preparation instructions.