Good day, good people!

Welcome back to another wonderful year. Over the last week, we have celebrated our Opening Liturgies and induction of our College, Campus and House Leaders, our First Nation leaders as well as our Year 6 Padua Guardians. They were wonderful ceremonies with parents, staff and students congratulating these amazing students on their journey for the year.  

Despite the rain and disruption as our students returned, we can now confidently say that the St. Anthony’s Catholic College community is ready for a wonderful year. With our passion for teaching and love for our students, guided by God’s grace, we look forward to a year filled with growth, joy and endless possibilities. 

College Prayer

Creator God, like Gabul, connect us through our ancestors to shape a just future

God of Wisdom, like Anthony, lead us, teach us, show us  

Reflective God, like Clare, allow us to see your light in ourselves and others

God of Hope, like Agnes, fill us with the joy of possibility and purpose

Awe-filled God, like Giles, inspire us to be honest and trust in your way

God of Charity, like Benedict, open our hearts to goodwill, mercy and kindness

Peaceful God, like Francis, make us a channel of your love. Amen

CARING FOR CREATION: Turning Trash into Treasure at St. Anthony’s

At St. Anthony’s Catholic College, our students are putting their faith into action by caring for the environment in a creative way. They are recycling plastic bottle lids and turning them into eco-friendly pens and useful items like flowerpots. This hands-on project teaches them about protecting God's creation while reducing waste.

Every lid they recycle helps keep plastic out of our rivers and oceans,          protecting marine life like turtles. This effort reflects Pope Francis’ call in Laudato Si’ to care for our planet and live more sustainably.

These pens are more than just school supplies—they are a symbol of hope and action. Made from just three plastic lids, each pen reminds us that small steps can make a big difference. With 100% recyclable casings, they continue the cycle of caring for our Earth, embracing the Franciscan value of stewardship.

The team were able to make a collection of these to send to our Franciscan Schools Australia team in Brisbane who will be attending the Los Angeles conference this term and they will be showcasing our ‘Forever Pens’. We are very excited to be able to contribute. 

More detail to come...

MASS at ST ANTHONY’s PARISH 

Please see the Parish Website or Facebook Page for details about Mass times and locations.

MASS at ST ANTHONY’s PARISH

Everyone is welcome to attend Mass at St Anthony’s Parish. 

Please see the Parish Website or Facebook Page for details about Mass times and locations.

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM - Google Form for Enrolments  

Time is running out for enrolments.

Children in our St Anthony’s Parish and College community who are in Grade 3 or above and have been baptised are invited to embark on a sacred journey of faith, preparing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation, and Holy Communion over the course of several terms.

This is a profound and grace-filled time in your child’s faith journey. With your guidance and through dedicated time spent learning about each sacrament, they will come to experience the beauty and significance of these sacred rites. As they take these important steps, they will be fully embraced by our St Anthony’s Parish community, deepening their relationship with Christ and the Church.

 WHAT YOU NEED TO DO   

• See the Google Form Link for the enrolment form and Bank details.  
• Complete your child’s enrolment on the Google form and it will be sent directly to the Parish, ensure you have attached a copy of the candidate’s Baptism certificate (this can be done by email). 
• Pay the enrolment fee of $50 per child- which must be paid online to St. Anthony’s Parish before the commencement of the programme unless arranged otherwise with Fr Vinoj.
• Bank transfer details are found in the document below and on the Form.
• Attend all lessons with your child.   
• Attend Mass on Saturday (St Clare’s) OR Sunday (St Anthony’s) with your child.
• Complete activities with your child and talk about the Sacraments with them both during the lesson and at home.
• Please find a hard copy of the Sacrament Program for 2025 if prefer and you can email the details through. Please request a copy if unable to open. 

For further information, dates and or queries please contact:

Fr Vinoj Francis (Parish Priest) Ph: 4751 5217

Email: deeragunparish@tsv.catholic.org.au

Or speak with an Assistant Principal - Religious Education

St Anthony’s Catholic College

Rose Fitzsimmons (rfitzsimmons1@sacc.catholic.edu.au )

Ph: 4751 7200

Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak. 

(St Anthony of Padua)

God Bless

Rachel Bond                                                                          Rose Fitzsimmons

Acting APRE (Secondary)                                                        APRE (Primary)