Family Educator

Immaculate Heart of Mary

During August, the Catholic Church honours the Immaculate Heart of Mary, especially as we approach the Feast of the Assumption on August 15. 

On this sacred day, we celebrate the belief that Mary was “assumed’ or taken body and soul into heavenly glory at the end of her life on earth. As a Holy Day of Obligation, all families are invited to attend Mass to give thanks for Mary’s faithful “yes” to God. It is a beautiful opportunity for us to reflect on her profound humility and strive to mirror her  faith in our own lives. 

Heavenly mother, lead us closer to your Son Jesus, and teach us to love as you love. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

Playgroup

Our Monday playgroup continues, and we have been delighted to see some joyful friendships develop. All preschool aged children and their parents and grandparents are invited to join us for a morning of play, craft and storytime - starting after the bell until 10:30am.

Rosary

All are most welcome to join us in praying a decade of the rosary from 8:30 on Wednesday mornings. Rosary beads provided. We meet  on the playground near the side entry to the church. We offer our Rosary for all the families of St Martha’s parish and school- if you have a specific intention you would like us to pray for, please email me on ana.seric@syd.catholic.edu.au 

Our Adult Rosary group  continues on Mondays before pick up. Secure your parking spot and retreat to the silence of the Church where Jesus is always waiting. We meet in the Church from 2:30, rosary beads and prayer cards are provided. All parents and carers welcome, even if you have never prayed this prayer before.

Parent Outreach

We will be holding another parent outreach day on Wednesday September 16, volunteering our time at St Merkorious Charity in Strathfield. We assist with meal preparation and other warehouse duties as needed. This is a great way to  put faith into action, serving those in need in a tangible way. We hope to provide an opportunity for outreach once per term. If you would like to be added to a whatsapp chat to stay informed about these opportunities, please email ana.seric@syd.catholic.edu.au. 

Upcoming Faith and Family Opportunities

Unlocking the mystery of the bible 

Charbel Raish is presenting a series of talks about the bible on Wednesday evenings at ACU Strathfield Campus. He presents a simple and engaging means to understand the bible, and to discover how the whole catholic faith comes alive through Scripture. You may attend one or many of the sessions, more information can be found here

Parent Conference

The Council of Catholic School Parents (CCSP) NSW, supported by Sydney Catholic Schools,  invites parents and carers to a one day conference designed to strengthen and support families in our modern world. This day will bring together leading voices in education, parenting and wellbeing, offering practical strategies to help us navigate today’s challenges with confidence.

Date: Saturday, 22 August 2026, from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Location: Rydges World Square Hotel, 389 Pitt Street, Sydney

Tickets can be purchased from the CCSP Official Website . If you are interested in attending as a St Martha’s group, please email ana.seric@syd.catholic.edu.au

I look forward to welcoming many of you to our Family Mass this Sunday, August 16, at 10am, with refreshments to follow.

Ana Seric

Family Educator