Family Educator's Corner
Mrs Elena Razzoli - Family Educator
Litany of Pier Giorgio Frassati
Blessed Pier Giorgio, pray for us.
Loving son and brother, pray for us.
Support of family life, pray for us.
Friend of the friendless, pray for us.
Most Christian of companions, pray for us.
Leader of youth, pray for us.
Helper of those in need, pray for us.
Teacher of charity, pray for us.
Patron of the poor, pray for us.
Comfort of the sick, pray for us.
Athlete for God’s kingdom, pray for us.
Conqueror of life’s mountains, pray for us.
Defender of truth and virtue, pray for us.
Opponent of every injustice, pray for us.
Patriotic citizen of the nation, pray for us.
Loyal son of the Church, pray for us.
Devoted child of the Madonna, pray for us.
Ardent adorer of the Eucharist, pray for us.
Fervent student of the Scriptures, pray for us.
Dedicated follower of St. Dominic, pray for us.
Apostle of prayer and fasting, pray for us.
Guide to a deep love for Jesus, pray for us.
Diligent in work and study, pray for us.
Joyful in all of life’s circumstances, pray for us.
Strong in safeguarding chastity, pray for us.
Silent in pain and suffering, pray for us.
Faithful to the promises of Baptism, pray for us.
Model of humility, pray for us.
Example of detachment, pray for us.
Mirror of obedience, pray for us.
Man of the Beatitudes, pray for us.
Let us pray: Father, You gave to the young Pier Giorgio Frassati the joy of meeting Christ and of living his faith in service of the poor and the sick. Through his intercession, may we, too, walk the path of the Beatitudes and follow the example of his generosity, spreading the spirit of the Gospel in society. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Dear St Martha’s Families,
Please see the below the info and details of the following upcoming Wellbeing, Family and Faith Initiatives:
R U OK Day: Today: 11 September, R U OK? Dayis a national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone to ask, “Are you OK?” and to remember every day of the year to support people who may be struggling with life’s ups and downs
- St Carlo Acutis’ Colouring-in Competition: 5-12 September; a friendly reminder that the colouring in sheets are to be returned to the classroom. Playgroup Families can return their toddlers/preschooler colouring-in sheets to the St Martha’s school office tomorrow (12 September) or this coming Monday (15 September) at the latest, thank you. The winners of each category:
- Playgroup
- Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 (K-2)
- Stage 2 (3-4)
Stage 3 (5-6)
Will be announced at our whole school assembly on Wednesday 17 September 2025 St Martha's 2025 St Carlo Acutis.pptx
- 7pm Mass at St Maroun’s Chapel (105 The Boulevarde, Strathfield) followed by light refreshments to celebrate Our Lady of Sorrows’ Feast Day. Two priests will be available to hear Confessions. Mass will be offered for all the women who are suffering and experincing difficulties
Anointed: Women Conference (with Sr Miriam James Heidland from the US): Saturday 27 September. The Women Conference’s tickets’ sale has been extended and will now close tonight (Thursday, 11 September) at midnight. Here is the link to buy your tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1399095 The Women Conference will be a wonderful opportunity for all of us women to renew, reconnect and remember who we are in Christ.
Date: Saturday, 27 September 2025
Location: Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney
Keynote Speaker: Sr Miriam James Heidland, SOLT
This isn’t just a conference—it’s a time to gather with other women and be reminded that we were created with purpose.
- St Carlo Acutis Mufti Day: Week 1, Term 4: Friday 17 October. All children are invited to wear denim to school to celebrate the new millennial Saint: St Carlo Acutis.
Term 4 K-6 Family Mass: Sunday 7 December 2025 at 10am followed by morning tea
- Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis’ Canonisations If you haven’t had a chance to watch last Sunday’s Canonisations’ Mass yet, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBGx2KBubxE
First Holy Communion Masses
Let’s keep in our prayers all the children who are making their First Holy Communion at St Martha’s Catholic Church this Sunday (14 September) @12pm and the following Sunday (21 September).
‘The Holy Eucharist
is the font of energy
to live in freedom,
to love as Christ loves,
purely and selflessly.’
- Pope Benedict XVI
Please don’t hesitate to email me at elena.razzoli@syd.catholic.edu.au at any time if you have any questions, comments or requests thank you.
God Bless,
Elena Razzoli
Family Educator