Catholic Identity

After School Groups:  

Below is a reminder of the after-school dates, times and locations. If you are unable to make your group, please email georgiakerr@sjcobram.catholic.edu.au and we can arrange a catch up if applicable.  

Monday 3:30pm at school with Trish Seccull or Carmel Natale.  

Wednesday 3:30pm at the church with Veronica Perra.  

Wednesday 5pm at the church with Veronica Perra. 

Thursday 3:30pm at school with Vita Janssens. 

Weekend Masses: 

Along with our weekday masses and after-school groups, students are also asked to attend Weekend Mass in preparation for our ceremony dates. At these weekend masses students receive the following special items: stole, creed and crucifix, while also learning the routines of mass.  

Please find below the timetable:  

A prayer for our earth 

This prayer by Pope Francis appeared at the end of his 2015 encyclical Laudato Si'. It is for all who believe in God who is the all-powerful Creator. 

A prayer for our earth was published in Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si’. It is for all who believe in God who is the all-powerful Creator. 

Laudato Si' Week 2025 will be held from May 24th to 31st. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical, "Laudato Si'," which calls for action on climate change and care for our common home. The week is a global celebration to remember the encyclical and encourage action on environmental issues.  

    Key aspects of Laudato Si' Week 2025: 

• Anniversary: The week marks the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' signing of "Laudato Si'".  

• Global Celebration: It's a worldwide event to remember the encyclical and its call for action.  

• Raising Hope: The week aims to "Raise Hope" for our common home, encouraging people to share stories and photos about caring for the environment using #RaisingHope and #Catholic on social media.

Friday Mass Roster: 

23rd May - Grade 2 

30th May - Grade 4 - Spirit Day 

Sacramental News 

This weekend, 17th and 18th May, candidates will be presented with the Creed. 

Next weekend, 24th and 25th May, candidates will be receiving their crucifixes. 

Mass times: Saturday night - 6:30             Sunday morning – 11am 

Mercy Award 

Our current Mercy Award quality is for being a ‘Hardworker’.  

The Sisters of Mercy were very hardworkers. They were dedicated to serving people who suffered from injustices related to poverty, sickness or lack of education. They continually endeavoured to respond to a range of local and global needs, establishing foundations around the world. 

Some ways we can be hardworkershere at St Joseph's are: 

• always trying our personal best 
• focussing on our learning 
• following instructions 
• seeing a need and doing