Principal's Message

Dear Parents,

Ever thought of being a saint? No? Not for you? In 2010 Mary Mackillop was declared a saint. Probably, she never thought of being a saint even though she had uncommon kindness and was a wonderful example of how not to forget those people who are the “forgettable” in our world. The saints are always calling us back to our Christian roots. They are real human beings like us with their own personal problems but who battle on to achieve extraordinary deeds. Because of this, we should not leave them as lifeless statues or stained-glass windows and excuse ourselves from our responsibilities to other people on the pretext that we aren’t perfect. The very fact, that they are human like us, is a reminder to us of our responsibilities even if we are flawed and imperfect persons.

The following two observations highlight the “ordinary person” of St Mary Mackillop: “We want our saints to be inspiring but to understand the pathways we walk. Mary is a model of human possibility and she worked with what she had available to her and made things happen in a practical, humanly sensitive way.” Sister Carroll. “The real Mary Mackillop was, in her youth, a rather photogenic, nice nun who grew up to be a remarkable woman of toughness and imagination in the way she lived her faith. But she was also an old lady in a wheelchair nursing her little dog after her active days were over.” Fr Tony Kelly.

Not everyone can be a Mary Mackillop but we can all do something, if only of a minor nature, to improve the quality of life of disadvantaged and neglected people. The world needs more saints in the making, so that question again: “Ever thought of being a saint?

“Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened and I will give you rest. Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.’ ( Matthew 11:25-30)

O Lord hear my voice when I call;

have mercy and answer.

It is your face I seek;

I am sure I shall see the Lord’s goodness

In the land of the living.

Hope in him, hold firm and take heart

Hope in the Lord!   (Psalm 26:7-9,13-14)

Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord

and let perpetual light shine upon them,

May they rest in peace.

Amen

God Bless

Leonie Burfield

Principal