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.

                        National Reconciliation Week -

     Goulburn Valley Deanery Mass celebrated at St.Mary's.

 Grades 5/6 students and members of our Indigenous community joined with more than 400 students from throughout the Goulburn Valley to celebrate and recognise the importance of National Reconciliation Week.  The theme of the Mass was "Grounded in Truth. Walk together with Courage."

There is widespread acceptance of our nation's history and agreement that the wrongs of the past will never be repeated - there is truth, justice, healing and historical acceptance.  

The Mass was organised by the Aboriginal Network from the Catholic Education Office.  It commenced with a traditional smoking ceremony and then all the students, staff and visitors moved into the Marian Centre for our Liturgy which was led by Monsignor Peter.  The Mass featured some traditional aboriginal prayers, the playing of the didgeridoo and Aboriginal commitment ceremony.

Mass of Compassion - Vinnies Winter Appeal -Fri. June 14th

On Friday 14th June at 9.30am we will celebrate our annual Mass of Compassion and launch our Winter Appeal for the St. Vincent de Paul Society.   Vinnies are in desperate need of warm, winter clothing such as jumpers, tracksuits, pyjamas and windcheaters.  We are also collecting non-perishable food which they can distribute to needy families.  Please send any good, clean clothing and food items along to your child's classroom and they will be presented to members of Mooroopna Vinnies  at our whole school Mass on June 14th.  Everyone is welcome to join us in the Marian Centre for this Mass.

Immersion Tour Support -

Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent casual clothes day and also the recent Zooper Dooper sales which allowed us to donate $200 to each of the three Immersion Tour groups from Notre Dame. $600 total from St. Mary's, a wonderful effort.  Thank you everyone.

Confirmation Program-  for Grade Six students

Next week enrolment forms and further information will come home to families of Grade Six children about the Sacrament of Confirmation.  The Sacrament will be celebrated by Bishop Leslie Tomlison on Sunday 1st September at 11.30am.

Sacramental Program -  

This year we will be celebrating the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation.

Confirmation will be for children in Grade Six who have previously made their Reconciliation and Eucharist.  This Sacrament will be celebrated on Sunday 1st September at 11.30am by Bishop Leslie Tomlinson.  (Please note this is a change of date)

 First Eucharist will take place on Sunday 24th November for children who have currently commenced their sacramental journey and made their Reconciliation.