OLGC 60th Anniversary
2025 marks the 60th Anniversary of Our Lady of Good Counsel School. We are seeking expressions of interest from parents who may be interested in joining a committee (comprised of parents and staff) to discuss and plan the special events to commemerate this milestone. If you are ineterested on assisting with the planning and coordination of the 60th Anniversary celebrations please complete this form: https://forms.office.com/r/t5sD5DXdyF
Virginia Benedetti
Virginia Benedetti, mother of Charlie (Y2) and Millie (PP) was in a serious car accident over the weekend. She is currently in a serious but stable condition in hospital. Please keep Virginia in your prayers. The school is liaising with the Benedetti family and will provide details of what support is required and how the community can assist, in the coming weeks.
Indigenous Welcome Garden
We would like to acknowledge the City of Stirling for their generous grant towards our Indigenous Welcome Garden. The grant enabled the school to purchase native and bush tucker plants and design a space that will be utilised by all school students. It will assist students in their learning and understanding of the role of First Nations and Noongar people in the development of our area.
The design incorporated various elements including planting local species to attract fauna, waterwise and bush tucker plantings. We also planted some native trees to provide shade to this area. Once plantings were completed, areas were either mulched or covered with rocks or stones to promote water wise practices.
Please stop by to view the lovely space as the garden continues to grow and flourish.
Samoa may be a country surrounded by water, but access to clean drinking water is scarce in some areas, with many families facing extreme hardship as a result.
Leaia lives with her five children, husband, brother and sister-in-law on the island of Upolu in Samoa. Not having access to a reliable source of clean water caused Leaia a lot of worry.
Their home is not connected to a piped water system, so they had to rely solely on rainwater collected in old fridges. When their water ran out, Leaia had to walk with her young children to collect water in buckets and containers from a neighbour down the street.
With the support of Caritas Australia's local partner, Caritas Samoa, a water tank was installed at Leaia's home. She and her family now have a steady supply of clean drinking water at home. Next year, they will also have a toilet built, with the support of Caritas Samoa, which will further improve their health and living conditions.
“We are very thankful and grateful for the water tank. It has helped us so much and made our daily life easier,” Leaia said.
Watch Leaia’s Story
Memory is 26 years old and lives in rural Malawi. As the eldest child in a low-income farming family, Memory had to take on many household chores and farming activities to support her parents. They struggled to pay for Memory’s school fees and school supplies, and Memory often had to walk to school barefooted.
With the support of Caritas Australia and its partner the Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (CADECOM), Memory was able to enrol at a technical college where she learnt technical skills in carpentry. She undertook a three-year carpentry course, with CADECOM supporting part of her tuition and boarding fees.
Memory became the first female carpenter from her village. Today, she works as a carpenter at one of Malawi’s largest hydroelectric power stations. With the income from her job, she can provide financial support to her family and inspire other young women in her community so that they may have the opportunity to succeed in a male-dominated industry.
Watch Memory’s Story
Parish Priest: Rev Fr Bernard Lanarolle
bernard.lanarolle@perthcatholic.org.au
Deacon: Gregory Lowe greg.lowe@perthcatholic.org.au
Parish Office 19 Phillips Grove, Innaloo Parish office phone: 9446 1666
innaloo.karrinyup@perthcatholic.org.au
www.innalookarrinyup.perthcatholic.org.au
Stations of the Cross:
Fridays of Lent Beginning Friday 16 February - 6pm at St Dominic’s and 7pm at OLGC
The Journey of Forgiveness
During the season of Lent, as part of our preparation for Easter, we are going to explore “The Journey of Forgiveness”. You are encouraged to join us each
Pilgrimage to Shrines of Italy
Come walk in the Footsteps of St Francis, on an 11 day Pilgrimage to the Shrines of Italy from 3-13 Nov 2024. Visit St Mary of the Angel in Assisi, Church of San Francesco, Lanciano (Eucharistic Miracle Church). Visit the Shrine of San Padre Pio and his uncorruptible body. We will also be going to Rome to visit the Vatican and St Peters Basilica. Full Board cost is $6518 for 25 paying persons. For the itinerary and booking form, do whatsapp us or call us at 0433 771 979 (Sheila) or 0402 290 827 (Veronica). Email: info@anawimjourneys.com
Safeguarding Officers
St Dominic’s - Isabelle Brewer 0459 537 045
OLGC - Dr Rina Cercarelli (PhD) 0413 835 852
- Parents entering the staff carpark with their vehicle to drop off and pick up children
- Cars parked across the footpath on Miles Street
- Vehicles not giving way to children crossing outside the church drive-through
We do not want to have to engage the services of the CoS Rangers, however, we will be obliged to do this for the safety of our students if parents fail to adhere to safe driving and parking practices.
