St Mary's Primary School Yarram
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2-6 Buckley Street
Yarram VIC 3971
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Religious News:  Thursday the 24th of November.

Advent:

The Season of Advent begins this Sunday the 27th of November.  Advent is a very special time in our Liturgical Calendar.  It is a time of waiting and preparation, which begins four Sundays before Christmas Day and ends on Christmas Day.  Advent is a beautiful season, as it is a time when we look forward to Christmas, but also a time for prayer and thinking about times when we could have made better choices as well as reflecting on occasions when we have made the right choice.  It is also a time for families, remembering Jesus’ family as well as our own.  It is also a time to think about how we can help bring light into the lives of others.

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Advent Wreath:

The Advent wreath is made from leaves which are twisted to form a circle.  The circular shape is a symbol that there is no beginning and no end to God’s love for the world.  Candles are put into the wreath.  Four candles are put around the wreath and often a fifth one is placed in the middle.  A candle is lit each Sunday before Christmas Day, the fifth candle is lit on Christmas Day to honour the birth of Jesus.  In the Catholic tradition, there are three purple and one pink or rose candle. The Advent wreath is a symbol of growth and of life. The candles remind us of Jesus - the light of the world and a guide for us to follow. The four candles, each representing the four Sundays of Advent - a candle for HOPE, PEACE, LOVE and JOY.

This Sunday the first candle to be lit is purple.  This symbolises hope with the ‘Prophet’s Candle,” reminding us that Jesus is coming.

Each Monday, during Advent we will commence our School Week with a Liturgy in preparation for the birth of Jesus.  This Monday the Junior Learning Space will lead us in prayer and song.  We will light the first candle - the candle of HOPE - as a sign of our commitment to bring about a kingdom of hope, peace, love and joy.

The Advent Liturgy will be in the Junior Learning Space starting at 9:00 am on Monday. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Advent is also the beginning of the new Liturgical Year.  The new Liturgical Year will be year 'A' and that means that most of the Gospel readings for Mass are taken from the Gospel of Matthew.

Kind Regards,

Sue Benc