Tasmanian catholic schools parents council 2017 Conference and agm Catholic School Parents – Prepared for the Future

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY We acknowledge and pay respect to the Tasmanian aboriginal community as the tradition and original owners and continuing custodians of this land. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Greg boon Executive officer Tasmanian catholic schools parents council Welcome Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

OPENING PRAYER AND READING REVEREND DEACON MICHAEL HANGAN VICE PRESIDENT TASMANIAN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS PARENTS COUNCIL OPENING PRAYER AND READING Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

Come to us, remain with us, and enlighten our hearts. ALL: We stand before you, Holy Spirit, conscious of our sinfulness, but aware that we gather in your name. Come to us, remain with us, and enlighten our hearts. Give us light and strength to know you will, to make it our own, and to live it in our lives. Guide us by your wisdom, support us by your power, for you are God, sharing the glory of Father and Son. Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

ALL: You desire justice for all: enable us to uphold the rights of others; do not allow us to be misled by ignorance or corrupted by fear or favour. Unite us to yourself in the bond of love and keep us faithful to all that is true. As we gather in your name may we temper justice with love, so that all our decisions may be pleasing to you, and earn the reward promised to good and faithful servants. You live and reign with the Father and the Son, one God, for ever and ever. AMEN Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

Leader: In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. All: Amen. Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. All: And with your Spirit. Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

All: Lord, hear our prayer. All: Our Father……… Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

PRAYER Leader: Let us pray,…… All: Amen. Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

Leader: Let us commence our work today All: Thanks be to God. CONCLUDING RITE Leader: Bow your heads and pray for God’s blessing. May the gifts of God unite us in faith, hope and love, now and for ever. All: Amen. Leader: Any may almighty God Bless you all, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. All: Amen Leader: Let us commence our work today All: Thanks be to God. Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

His Grace Archbishop Julian Porteus Archbishop of Hobart Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

Brendan McManus President Tas Catholic Schools Parents Council Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

In Memoriam Mary Excell Life Member Tas. Catholic Schools Parents Council Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

In Memoriam Ashton Shirley Founding Member and Secretary (1959) The Federation of Parents and Friends Association (Tas) Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

Penny Driessen Director Southern VET Guilford Young College Ashton Shirley Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

DR Don Thomson Coordinator Applied Design Associate Degree University of Tasmania Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

Stephen Hurd Lecturer National Centre for Ports and Shipping Australian Maritime College (AMC) Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

Tony Daley Principal St. Patricks College Tour of Aquaculture Centre Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

John Mula Director Tasmanian Catholic Education Office Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

The Honorable Jeremy Rockliff Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Training, Minister for Primary Industries and Water and Minister for Racing. Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

Greg Boon Executive Officer Tas. Catholic Schools Parents Council. Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

The Honourable Rebecca White Labour Leader Shadow Mininster for Health and Wellbeing, Shadow Minister for Economic Growth and Regional Development Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

The Honourable Rebecca White Labour Leader Shadow Mininster for Health and Wellbeing, Shadow Minister for Economic Growth and Regional Development Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

Brendan McManus President Tas Catholic Schools Parents Council Conference Close Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

A Parent's Prayer (For all) Loving God, You are the giver of all we possess, the source of all of our blessings. We thank and praise you. Thank you for the gift of our children. Help us to set boundaries for them, and yet encourage them to explore. Give us the strength and courage to treat each day as a fresh start. Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

May our children come to know you, the one true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. May your Holy Spirit help them to grow in faith, hope, and love, so they may know peace, truth, and goodness. Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

May their ears hear your voice May their ears hear your voice. May their eyes see your presence in all things. May their lips proclaim your word. May their hearts be your dwelling place. May their hands do works of charity. May their feet walk in the way of Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord. Amen. Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

Afternoon Tea followed by the AGM Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council 2017 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston