Mission News

Prayers

We pray for all those in our college and wider community who are grieving the loss of a loved one, or journeying with a sick friend or family member. May God’s healing spirit bring peace and strength, and may the faithfully departed be at eternally rest. Amen.

Community Mass

We will celebrate Mass on Monday 1st Break, Wednesday 8:00am and Friday 1st break. Ignatius will celebrate their House Mass this Wednesday 3 September – All Welcome. 

Gospel andReflection

Excerpt from Gospel - 22nd Sunday in Ordinary time Year C - Luke 14:1, 7-14

On a sabbath day Jesus had gone for a meal to the house of one of the leading Pharisees; and they watched him closely. He then told the guests a parable, because he had noticed how they picked the places of honour. He said this, 'When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take your seat in the place of honour. A more distinguished person than you may have been invited, and the person who invited you both may come and say, "Give up your place to this man." And then, to your embarrassment, you would have to go and take the lowest place. No; when you are a guest, make your way to the lowest place and sit there, so that, when your host comes, he may say, "My friend, move up higher." In that way, everyone with you at the table will see you honoured. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the man who humbles himself will be exalted.'

In Luke’s Gospel on Sunday, Jesus observes how guests choose places of honour at a banquet and responds with a parable that challenges social norms. He teaches that true honour comes not from seeking status, but from humility and the willingness to serve others—especially those who cannot repay us.

For educators today, this message resonates deeply. In a world marked by competition, inequality, and rapid change, educators are called to be counter-cultural witnesses of humility and hospitality. The classroom is not just a place of instruction—it is a space of welcome, inclusion, and transformation.

Modern-day issues such as mental health, social justice, digital distractions, and diverse learning needs require we go beyond traditional roles. Like Jesus, we are invited to notice who is being left out, who is struggling silently, and who needs a seat at the table. Our vocation is not about recognition or prestige, but about lifting others up—especially the marginalized, the quiet, and the overlooked.

To teach with humility is to listen more than we speak, to admit when we don’t have all the answers, and to model lifelong learning. To teach with hospitality is to create environments where every student feels seen, valued, and safe.

In following Christ’s example, we become not just educators, but builders of the Kingdom—one lesson, one student, one act of kindness at a time.

Let us pray:

+ God of Wisdom and Welcome,

You have called us to the sacred task of working with young people,

not for status or recognition,

but to serve with humility and love.

Help us to see each child as You see them—

full of potential, worthy of dignity,

and deserving of a place at the table.

In the face of modern challenges,

grant us courage to speak truth,

patience to walk with those who struggle,

and grace to create classrooms of compassion.

May we never seek the highest seat,

but instead choose the path of service,

trusting that in Your Kingdom,

the humble will be lifted up.

Bless our work, our words, and our witness,

that we may reflect Your lightin every lesson we teach or 

In every interaction we have with the young people in our care.

Mary our good mother – pray for us

St Marcellin Champagnat – pray for us

St Mary of the Cross MacKillop – pray for us

And may we always remember – to pray for one another

Amen.+

Year 9 & 10 Retreats 

We were delighted to have Mr Michael Fitzpatrick facilitate our Year 9 and Year 10 retreats last Thursday and Friday. Over the last 40 years, Michael has gained an unrivalled depth of knowledge and experience in forming young people. Michael’s approach ensures our students are given every opportunity to step up and participate. Paired with students they may not have even spoken to previously, our young Marist men had a chance to listen to each other, keep each other accountable, and encourage and affirm each other throughout the day. Our students are well placed to keep reflecting on the kind of leaders they want to be, and the qualities and characteristics they want their cohort to value and uphold. We are very grateful to Michael for once again guiding our students, and very proud of these wonderful young men for their willingness to get involved. 

Photos from the Year 9 Retreat

Photos from the Year 10 Retreat

Sony Foundation Camp 

We are counting down the days until camp! Please see below a copy of our camp timetable – the Mission team are requesting everyone prays for sunshine over the 3 days

We will be updating our social media stories over the camp so make sure you follow along for all the fun. 

There is still time to donate - if you would like to contribute to this year’s Marist Sony Foundation Camp please visit the following LINK. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Stationery Aid Cocktail Fundraiser

Stationery Aid’s Cocktail Fundraiser on Friday night was a delightful event and a wonderful affirmation of the important work Stationery Aid do in the community. A range of quirky, thoughtful artworks had been put together for guests to look at on the walls of the Maritime Museum. 

The co-founder of Stationery Aid, Jan Schutt, who along with Alison Schutt spoke at the event, is a finalist in this year’s Westfield Local Heroes at Westfield Chermside! 

If Jan is successful in being recognised for this award, it would allow Stationery Aid to receive a $20,000 grant to continue collecting unused school stationery that would otherwise go to waste, and getting it into the hands of students who need it.

To vote for Jan and Stationery Aid visit: https://www.westfield.com.au/chermside/news/4SY9FxAwjxA0qAXsnAXPAN/local-heroes-2025   Voting closes on 8th September 2025.

Alison Schutt, co-founder of Stationery Aid, speaking at the Stationery Aid Cocktail fundraiser

Stationery Aid 

Join us in Room 801 on Friday mornings between 7:30am - 8:30am as we continue giving stationery a second life! 

A reminder that donations of good quality unwanted stationery is always welcome and can be placed in the blue bin outside the Mission Office. 

To find out more and to check the list for what can be donated, please visit: https://stationeryaid.org/ 

Treadlightly

Do you have old sports or school shoes lying around the house? Donations of unwanted shoes can be dropped into the blue bin outside the Mission Office. These shoes will be delivered to our local Rebel store where they’ll be collected by Treadlightly, an organisation that recycles them to be turned into new products. To find out more about Treadlightly, visit their website: Tread Lightly – Together we can step into a better future​