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.
New Lenten Display
As a part of their Religious Education Lent and Easter unit, our Grade 1 /2s have been learning about the three pillars of Lent: Prayer, Giving to others and Letting go of unhelpful habits. Last week the students were asked to identify 3 things they could give of themselves by writing on purple leaves and. We have made a Giving Tree with all the things that our students can give to others this Lent. Jesus gave of himself; he did not give people gifts like cars or clothes. He gave things like companionship, friendship, time, a listening ear and care for those who felt left out. This is how he changed people’s lives.
St Patrick's Day
Holy Week Liturgy
Our whole school Holy Week Liturgy will be held on Thursday 2nd April in the Marian Centre at 12.30pm.
Our Holy Week liturgies will involve Preps to Grade 6 presenting the Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, the Garden of Gethsemane, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Families and friends are most welcome to attend to join in this reflective prayer time.
Mass Dates 2026
TERM 2
1st May - Grade P/1/2 Unit Mass in the Church at 10am
8th May - Whole School Mother's Day Mass in the Marian Centre 10am
15th May - Grade 3/4 Unit Mass incorporating First Reconciliation in the Church at 10am
12th June - Whole School Mass of Compassion in the Marian Centre 10am.
TERM 3
17th July - Grade P/1/2 Mass in the Church at 10am
7th August - Grade 5/6 Mass in the Church at 10am
21st August - Grade 3/4 Mass in the Church at 10am
11th September - Whole School Mass for Mary in the Marian Centre 10am
TERM 4
9th October - Grade P/1/2 Unit Mass in the Church at 10am
30th October - Grade 5/6 Mass in the Church at 10am
13th November - Grade 3/4 Mass in the Church at 10am
4th December - End of Year Whole School Mass in the Marian Centre
Assembly Prayer Dates
TERM 1
30th March - Grade 1AC & KM
TERM 2
27th April - 5JM
4th May - 3/4DM
11th May - 6MB
18th May - Grade 2AB & FD
25th May - F.I.R.E Carriers
1st June - 6TB
15th June - 5TM
22nd June - 3/4CH & JC
Caritas: Project Compassion
Fourth Week of Lent (Week beginning Monday 16th March)
In the fourth week of Lent, the Project Compassion story features Manaini from Fiji.
Life was hard for Manaini and her children living in rural Fiji. With the support from Caritas Australia’s partner, FRIEND, she learnt food processing and gardening skills, improving nutrition and creating new income opportunities to support her children’s education.
‘The project totally changed the life of my family and even the community,’ Manaini said.
▶️ Watch Manaini’s story here: https://vimeo.com/1127700729
The Choices I Make - Along the Track article
The latest edition of Along the Track entitled “The Choices I Make” is attached to today’s newsletter.
It is a sad fact that none of us will get through life without facing criticism, sometimes fair, sometimes unjustified, we will face opposition, we will be misunderstood, and our motives or actions may be judged poorly for reasons often unknown to us.
Kind regards,
Ann-Margaret Carroll