Catholic Identity
St Mary's School Mooroopna
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.
CATHOLIC IDENTITY NEWS INCLUDED BELOW:
- MASS OF COMPASSION - 4th July
- VINNIES WINTER APPEAL
- CONGRATULATIONS DANIEL, EVIE AND CHARLIE!
- SAVE THE DATE - SPECIAL FRIEND/GRANDPARENT'S DAY - 1st August
- SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM, 2025.
- ALONG THE TRACK - NEW REFLECTION FOR THIS WEEK: “THE OTHER SON.”
Mass of Compassion - 4th July
We will celebrate a Whole School Mass on Friday 4th July at 9.45am with the theme Mass of Compassion (Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus). The Mass of Compassion is a significant celebration, where we put our social justice values into action and bring food items for those in need in our local community. Our Social Justice Team will present the goods we have collected to a representative from St. Vinnies. All families and friends are most welcome to join us and are asked to bring a donation for St. Vinnie’s to add to our baskets of new Winter clothing and non-perishable food items if able.
St Vinnies Winter Appeal 2025
Our annual St. Vinnie’s Winter Appeal begins this week and continues until the end of term. We invite families to donate up-to-date non-perishable food items, such as cup-a-soup, two minute noodles, canned soup, baked beans etc. Vinnies is also in need of new children's socks and underwear, men's and women's toiletries and nappies (new born up to toddlers) .
Each classroom has a washing basket to be filled and donated to St. Vinnie’s to assist those less fortunate than ourselves as part of our Social Justice efforts.
Donations may be sent to school with your child or left at the Office.
We appreciate your contributions to this annual appeal!
Congratulations to our Reconciliation Candidates
Congratulations to Daniel, Evie and Charlie who made their First Reconciliation recently. Our candidates did a wonderful job. Thank you to the families who were able to attend and well done to the 3/4 students for being so reverent and knowledgeable.
Grandparent's / Special Friends Day 2025
On Friday, 1st August (Week Two of Term Three), we will celebrate “Grandparents / Special Friends Day” with classrooms open for visitors from 9:00am - 10:00am and then a whole school special concert from 10:00am - 10:40am.
All classes will present a short song, dance or musical item during this concert!
This event is a week after the Feast of St. Anne and St. Joachim, the parents of Mary, the Mother of Jesus.
Children are encouraged to invite a special family friend or grandparent to have a look at their work, enjoy a classroom activity with them and then attend the concert!
Sacramental program for 2025.
Sacramental Dates 2025
Grade 4 - 6: Sacrament of First Eucharist: TERM THREE.
- Tuesday 29th July - Parent Information Night for Sacrament of First Eucharist parents at 7pm in Marian Centre.
- Friday 5th September - Sacramental Reflection Day for sacramental students.
- Saturday 6th September and Sunday 7th September - Celebration of First Eucharist at Parish masses.
Grade 6: Sacrament of Confirmation: TERM FOUR.
- Tuesday, 14th October - Parent Information Night for Sacrament of Confirmation at 7pm in Marian Centre.
- Friday, 14th November - Sacramental Reflection Day for sacramental students.
- Saturday 15th November and Sunday 16th November Celebration of Sacrament of Confirmation at Parish masses.
Sacrament Enrolment Form Below
“Along the Track” article.
The latest edition of “Along the Track” entitled “The Other Son” is attached to today’s newsletter.
One of the most memorable characters in Jesus’ parables is the elder brother in the story we have come to call The Prodigal Son. He evokes strong emotions, mostly sympathy, sometimes anger but also we are mystified. Why did Jesus include him in this story?
Kind regards,
Ann-Margaret Carroll