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:

• FIRST RECONCILIATION CANDIDATES
• VINNIES WINTER APPEAL
• SAVE THE DATE - SPECIAL FRIEND/GRANDPARENT'S DAY - 1st August
• PENTECOST THANK YOU
• SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM, 2025.
• ALONG THE TRACK - NEW REFLECTION FOR THIS WEEK: “PENTECOST.”

First Reconciliation Candidates

This Friday 13th June at 11.45am in St Mary's Church the Grade 3/4 Learning Area will be celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation alongside this year's candidates.

Daniel Sibio

Evie Collins

Charlie Walsh

All 3/4 Students will spend a morning learning and reflecting on the Sacrament of   Reconciliation. Parents, friends and students will attend Mass at 11.45am. A celebration will be held after mass for all 3/4 students and the candidates.

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!

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 coincides with the Feast of St. Anne and St. Joachim, the parents of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, which is celebrated on this day.

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!

Pentecost Sunday - Thank you

Thank you to the students and teachers who joined in the celebration of Pentecost Sunday last weekend. A special thank you to Joseline Mulcahey for doing the Offertory.

Sacramental program for 2025.

Sacramental Dates 2025 

Grade 3 - 6: Sacrament of Reconciliation: TERM TWO.

• The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated within a class mass on Friday 13th June @ 11.45am.

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 “Pentecost” is attached to today’s newsletter.

Once again we welcome Pentecost. Or do we?  We know the story, how after the resurrection of Jesus, his followers were confused and lost.  What are we supposed to do now? When anyone dies, we want them back, we want things the way they were. So they gathered together, locking themselves away, fearful, confused, not knowing what on earth to do. Yes, yes they did hear all that about “I will not leave you orphans” and “I will be with you always.” They heard him say so often, ‘do not be afraid’ and even ‘peace be with you, my peace I give you.’ 

Kind regards,

Ann-Margaret Carroll