Catholic Identity

Mercy Prayer

We pray for the Sisters of Mercy, who established our school and for the priests who have served at St. Mary’s.  

It is through their vision,  determination and strong faith that we enjoy the benefits of a Catholic Education here in Mooroopna.

We are proud to be a Mercy School, where the values of love and justice are taught and lived every day.

Term 2 Week 8, 2021   

Greater Shepparton Winter Shelter Appeal Fundraiser: “Pyjama Day!”

The Grade Six Social Justice Leadership Team have organised a “Pyjama Day” to be held TOMORROW on Thursday, 10th June in support of the Greater Shepparton Winter Shelter Appeal. St. Mary’s Parish is one of seven local churches involved in this initiative. 

This appeal involves housing, feeding and providing friendship connections for the homeless in our area during the winter months.

Students are invited to wear their pyjamas or dressing gown or slippers to school on this day and bring a GOLD COIN DONATION to help support the Winter Shelter Appeal. We are aiming to raise $500 for this appeal so please support us in this goal!

 

Sacramental Program for 2021.

Sacrament of Reconciliation.

The students enrolled in the Reconciliation Sacramental program will meet this THURSDAY, 10th JUNE in the afternoon with Mrs. Hicks to complete the next session of their Steps in Faith Reconciliation book. 

Further details re the Sacrament of Reconciliation night will be sent to parents and carers next week.

The students will present their completed booklets to Mons. Peter at one of the masses on the weekend of June 19th/20th before celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Tuesday, 22nd June, 2021 at St. Mary’s Church at 6.30pm.

Sacrament of Confirmation.

There have been a number of queries regarding the Sacrament of Confirmation for 2021. Preparations for this sacrament, celebrated by Grade Six students, will begin in August in Term Three. 

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated by Bishop Shane in our parish on the weekend of October 16/17th.

Any 2020 Grade Six students (now Year 7) who missed out on celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation will also be invited to celebrate this sacrament with our 2021 Grade Six candidates. 

Please email mhicks@smmooroopna.catholic.edu.au or contact the school office for an enrolment form if you would like your child to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this year before the end of Term Two.

 

 

St. Vinnie’s Winter Appeal.

Our school will celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus with a Prayer Liturgy on Friday, 18th June at 10.15am in the Marian Centre.

 

We are asking for donations of non-perishable food items and Winter clothing and blankets as part of our focus on social justice and fairness for all at this prayer liturgy.

Each classroom has a “St. Vinnie’s Box” where the students may deliver the food items or Winter clothing (eg. socks, pyjamas, dressing gowns, scarves, beanies, coats) or items may be left at the school office.

 

Call for New Altar Servers!

St. Mary’s Parish is inviting any student in Grades 4 - 6 who have received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist to train to become an altar server. This is a wonderful way to be involved in our liturgies and serve others. At the moment, St. Mary’s School only has one active altar server available to us for school masses and we would welcome many more!! Training is available. Please contact Michelle Hicks at mhicks@smmooroopna.catholic.edu.au if your child is interested.

Important dates:

  • Thursday, 10th June  - Sacrament of Reconciliation program continues at school for those enrolled.
  • Thursday, 10th June - Pyjama Day to support the Greater Shepparton Winter Shelter Appeal - gold coin donation.
  • Friday, 18th June - Feast of the Sacred Heart Prayer Liturgy of Compassion at 10.15am - our annual St. Vinnie’s Appeal.

Thanking you,

Michelle Hicks

 

 

Important dates:

  • Friday, 28th May - Sacrament of Reconciliation program begins at school for those enrolled.
  • Thursday, 10th June - Pyjama Day to support the Greater Shepparton Winter Shelter Appeal - gold coin donation.
  • Friday, 18th June - Feast of the Sacred Heart Prayer Liturgy of Compassion at 10.15am - our annual St. Vinnie’s Appeal.

Assembly Prayer

Monday 31st May - 3/4 CT

Monday 7th June - 5/6 RE

Monday 14th June - Pupil Free Day

Monday 21st June - 3/4 LC

 

Thanking you,

Michelle Hicks