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.
Term 3 Week 2 - Catholic Identity Newsletter
NEWS REMINDER!
Mass for the 60th Anniversary of the Ordination of Mons. Peter.
A whole school Mass will be held on Friday, 21st July at 9.30am in the Marian Centre to celebrate Mons. Peter’s 60th anniversary of ordination. The students will be involved in the readings and singing at this very special celebration of the Eucharist.
All families and friends are invited to join us as we celebrate this amazing milestone! Let’s all join together to recognise the AMAZING person Mons. Peter is and how lucky we are to have him as our Parish priest! A special Morning Tea will be held after the Mass to celebrate the Mons!
New news!
Grandparent’s Day - Friday, 28th July.
Grandparents of students at St. Mary’s Primary School are warmly welcomed to attend our Grandparent’s Day on Friday, 28th July.
Grandparents are invited into the classrooms to have a look at their grandchildren at work and share in some activities with them any time between 9.00am - 10.00am.
A Grandparent’s Day Concert will be held in the Marian Centre on this day from 10am. All classes will present a song or item for their grandparents and families.
Grandparents are most welcome to stay for Morning Tea in the Marian Centre after the concert then join their grandchildren during Eating Time at recess (10.50am).
Thanks to those who have supplied photos for the Slides presentation which will conclude our concert.
All grandparents and families are most welcome to attend.
New news!
St. Mary’s Sunday Mass Invitation!
We invite all school families, especially our 2023 Sacramental families, to our Parish Mass this Sunday, 23rd July to celebrate WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY.
Pope Francis established a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly for the first time on Sunday, 25th July, 2021.
The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated for the third time in 2023 on Sunday, 23rd July – the Sunday closest to the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, grandparents of Jesus. The theme chosen by Pope Francis for this year’s celebration is:
“His mercy is from age to age” (Luke 1:50).
We welcome all families, especially the families of students preparing to celebrate the Sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation in 2023, to Mass each weekend!
Our Parish Mass times are:
Saturdays at 6.30pm.
Sundays at 10am.
News reminder!
Sacrament of First Eucharist.
A Parent Information Night for the Sacrament of First Eucharist was held on Tuesday, 18th July for all families of students preparing to celebrate the Sacrament of First Eucharist in
Term Three.
The students preparing for this special sacrament are:
Olivia McCabe, Bella Walsh, Dakota McCabe, Julian Mandaradoni, Cristina La Gamba, Jensen Ferrari, Tyler Irwin and Will Ryan.
The Sacrament of First Eucharist will be celebrated on Saturday, 19th August and Sunday, 20th August.
We keep these students and their families in our thoughts and prayers as they prepare to celebrate this special step in their faith journey.
Important dates:
Friday, 21st July - Mass to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Ordination of Mons. Peter - Marian Centre at 9.30am.
Sunday, 23rd July - St. Mary’s Sunday Mass - World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Friday, 28th July - Grandparent’s Day.
Saturday, 19th August and Sunday, 20th August - Sacrament of First Eucharist celebrations at Mass.
With thanks,
Michelle Hicks