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.
CATHOLIC IDENTITY NEWS INCLUDED BELOW:
- PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT - FIRST EUCHARIST
- SPECIAL FRIEND/GRANDPARENT'S DAY - 1st August - THIS FRIDAY!
- THANK YOU FROM ST VINNIES
- MASS DATES FOR TERM 3
- SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM, 2025.
- ALONG THE TRACK - NEW REFLECTION FOR THIS WEEK: “THE OTHER SON.”
Parent Information Night for the Sacrament of First Eucharist
Last night the families of our First Eucharist candidates gathered to learn about the Eucharist and to learn about this special sacrament. Thank you to all those who attended.
2025 First Eucharist Candidates
Alex Nioa 4CH
Rose Earl 4JM
Madisyn Leask 4JM
Boston Ferrari 4CH
Charlie Walsh 4JM
Zach Vigliaturo 4CH
Zara Vigliaturo 4CH
Charlotte Salsone 4CH
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!
Special Baptism Mass
Last week our P/1/2 students were privileged to witness the Sacrament of Baptism. Aimee Lawlor is one of our wonderful Learning Support Officers and her two boys Anthony and Russel were welcomed into the Church Community in a mass celebrated by Fr Joe Taylor. Our junior students sang beautifully and enjoyed being able to experience the sacrament they had learnt so much about in class. Thank you to the parishioners who also joined us for the special celebration.
Thank you from St Vinnies!
Thank you to everyone that contributed to our recent Vinnies Winter Appeal. St Vinnies were very appreciative!
Mass Dates for Term 3
All parents, friends and parishioners are always welcome to whole school masses in the Marian Centre as well as unit masses in the Church.
15th August - Feast of the Assumption - Whole School Mass 9.45am in the Marian Centre.
29th August - 5/6 Mass in the Church 10am
5th September - 3/4 Mass in the Church 10am (This is a preparation day for the upcoming Eucharist Masses that weekend)
Saturday 6th September and Sunday 7th September - Celebration of First Eucharist at Parish masses.
12th September - Mary's Birthday - Whole School Mass 9.45am in the Marian Centre
Sacramental Program for 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, 31st October- 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 “Stories to Tell” is attached to today’s newsletter.
Not so long ago I was talking to a friend who told me that he had never read a novel. He is an avid reader, but not of novels. “They’re just made-up, make believe,” he said. That may be the case, but stories don’t just entertain, they help us understand others, what it is like to walk in their shoes. They help us understand our world, where we came from and why and how we got here. They can help us imagine the future and think about the future we would like.
Kind regards,
Ann-Margaret Carroll