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

2. 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

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

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

5. 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 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

6. 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 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

7. 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 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

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

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

10. 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 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

20. 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 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

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

22. 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 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

23. 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 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

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

25. 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 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

26. 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 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

27. 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 Conference and AGM – 21 October 2017 – St Patrick’s College, Launceston

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