Morning tea was provided by the P & F group.
On Friday 24th October our school and parish community gathered to celebrate with Father Paul Cahill the gift of our grandparents.
That our grandparents are living the life of St Joachim and Anne (Grandparents to Jesus and Parents to Mary).
We started our celebration of the Mass with this introduction:
Once upon a time there was a child ready to be born. The child asked God,
Child: “They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?”
God: Among the angels, I’ll choose one for you. Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.”
Child: “But tell me, here in heaven I don’t have to do anything, but sing and smile and be happy.”
God: “Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you everyday. And you will feel your angel’s love and be very happy.”
Child: “And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don’t know the language?”
God: ”Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care your angel will teach you how to speak.”
Child: “I’ve heard on earth that sometimes people make wrong choices. Who will protect me?”
God: “Your angel will protect and defend you.”
Child:” If I am to leave now , please tell me my angels name.”
God: “Your angels name is not important. You will simply call your angel Grandma, or Grandpa.”
We reflected after communion with a song: “A Song for Grandma and Grandpa” from YouTube.
The mass ended with the Grandparents being blessed by Father Paul. We processed out to the song “Right here in my heart” by Michael Mangan.
After celebrating Mass with our parish family, grandparents gathered on the playground to read their favourite story to their grandchildren.
They read stories form the library, they brought their own favourite stories or they told stories from their childhood.
The school band provided entertainment during morning tea. Thank you for the great performance. Thank you Miss Margaret for your great work.
Children and grandparents thoroughly enjoyed themselves and what a delight it was to see children and grandparents enjoying reading and listening to stories.
Over 100 grandparents were present and the energy, dedication and love reflected in them could be seen in the smiles on the children’s faces.
Our Lady of Mt Carmel | Wentworthville
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