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.
Reminder news!
St. Vinnie’s Winter Appeal.
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, as well as NEW Winter clothing such as pyjamas, socks, blankets, beanies, jumpers, coats and gloves.
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!
New news!
Class Prayer at Assembly - Refugee Week.
Each week, one class presents Prayer at our weekly whole school Assembly. This is a great way for the students to lead prayer and to reflect on different themes, feast days and topics.
At our last assembly, Grade 3/4CH led a beautiful reflective prayer on Refugee Week, which is celebrated this week.
The theme of Refugee Week for 2024 is “Finding Freedom - Family.”
“This theme invites us to explore the stories of refugees who, despite the challenges they encounter, discover a source of freedom within the embrace of their families. Whether it’s the unwavering support of parents, the protective love between siblings, or the communal strength found in extended and chosen families, neighbours, support systems upon arrival in Australia or the financial and emotional backbones that make the journey to safety possible, these connections become a beacon of hope in times of uncertainty.” (https://www.refugeeweek.org.au/theme/)
Next week’s Assembly Prayer will be led by Grade 1/2AB. It would be lovely to see you there!!
New News
Student Baptism
Families who are considering having their student/s Baptised need to contact the Parish Secretary - Laura Lawn at the Parish House. Laura will then put you in contact with the Parish Baptism Team who will guide you through the next steps.
Laura can be contacted by the following -
St. Mary’s Parish, Mooroopna
Ph 03 5825 2034
mooroopna@sandhurst.catholic.org.au
Reminder news!
Special Friend/Grandparents Day Celebrations.
Mark this date on your calendar now!!
On Friday, 26th July (Week Two of Term Three), we will celebrate “Special Friend/Grandparents 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 coincides with the Feast of St. Anne and St. Joachim, the parents of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, which is celebrated on this day. It also celebrates the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, which is on Sunday, 28th July.
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!
Reminder news!
Sacrament of First Eucharist.
Next term, on Tuesday, 23rd July, a Parent Information Night for the Sacrament of First Eucharist will be held in the Marian Centre at 7.00pm.
All families of students preparing to celebrate the Sacrament of First Eucharist in Term Three are asked to attend. Children are most welcome to attend if required, but this is not compulsory.
The children enrolled in this year’s Sacrament of First Eucharist program are:
Havana Collins
Ollie De Maria
Angelo Natalizio
Theo Natalizio
James Sibio
Isabel Weis
Maya Williams
Please keep these students in your thoughts and prayers as they prepare to celebrate this sacrament next term.
Reminder!
St. Mary’s Sunday Mass Invitation!
We welcome all families, especially the families of students preparing to celebrate the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation in 2024, to Mass each weekend!
Our Parish Mass times are:
Saturdays at 6.30pm.
Sundays at 10am.
With thanks,
Michelle Hicks