St Mary's School

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.

 

 

NEW News - Grade Six Social Justice Team

The Grade Six Social Justice Team meet each Tuesday afternoon. The members of the team are: Maya Williams, Grace Sibio, Sophie Marshall, Cooper Forsyth, Willow Dean, Eli Ratcliffe, Zach Vanderdonk, Simmie Kaur and Ethan Ulrich.

It is our aim as a team to promote social justice (fairness for all) within our school and wider community.

This week, the members of the Social Justice Team made Easter cards for members of our community. These will be distributed by Maree Williams to people who may not have the closeness of friends and family around at Easter.

 

 

News reminder - Project Compassion

Caritas is a Catholic agency that works with communities all over the world to help them achieve their development goals and build a better future for all community members. 

The saying, “Give a person a fish and they eat for a day - teach a person to fish and they eat for a lifetime” sums up the philosophy of Caritas.

Each year, Catholic schools in the Sandhurst Diocese support the work of Caritas through Project Compassion. 

So far, we have raised $563.90 for Project Compassion! 

This is $200 more than the same time last year!! 

Thank you!!!

Project Compassion boxes can be returned to the school office when filled or before the end of term.

 

REPEATED News - Holy Week Liturgies

Our whole school Holy Week liturgies will be split over two days this year, due to the early dates of Easter and Palm Sunday.

Grade 1/2 will introduce the first part of our Holy Week liturgy, presenting the events of Palm Sunday, on Friday, 22nd March at 2:45pm. All families and friends are most

 welcome to come along to see this reflection on the events of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem.

Our Holy Week liturgies will continue on Thursday, 28th March, at 12.30pm with Preps and Grades 3 - 6 presenting the Last Supper, the Garden of Gethsemane, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

All Holy Week liturgies will be held in the Marian Centre.

Families and friends are most welcome to attend to join in this reflective prayer time.

 

 

St. Mary’s School presents - Holy Week Liturgies

 

Palm Sunday - Grade 1/2 - Friday, 22nd March at 2:45pm.

 

Holy Week - Preps, Grades 3 to 6 - Thursday, 28th March at 12.30pm 

 

 

 

REPEATED News - Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation, 2024.

Enrolment forms for the Sacraments of Reconciliation (Term Two), the Sacrament of First Eucharist (Term Three) and the Sacrament of Confirmation (Term Four) are available at the school office or please contact Michelle Hicks at mhicks@smmooroopna.catholic.edu.au 

 

Enrolments for ALL sacraments close at the end of Term One.

 

Please note the following dates for the Sacraments this year:

Grade 3 - 6: Sacrament of Reconciliation: TERM TWO.

  • Tuesday, 23rd April - Parent Information Night for Sacrament of Reconciliation at 7pm in Marian Centre.
  • Friday, 24th May - Sacramental Reflection Day for sacramental students.
  • Tuesday, 28th May -  Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 7pm in the Church.

Grade 4 - 6: Sacrament of First Eucharist: TERM THREE.

  • Tuesday, 23rd July - Parent Information Night for Sacrament of First Eucharist parents at 7pm in Marian Centre.
  • Friday, 6th September -  Sacramental Reflection Day for sacramental students.
  • Saturday, 7th September and Sunday, 8th September - Celebration of First Eucharist at Parish masses.

Grade 6: Sacrament of Confirmation: TERM FOUR. 

  • Tuesday, 15th October - Parent Information Night for Sacrament of Confirmation at 7pm in Marian Centre.
  • Friday, 22nd November - Sacramental Reflection Day for sacramental students.
  • Saturday, 23rd November and Sunday, 24th November - Celebration of Sacrament of Confirmation at Parish masses.

 

Important dates

Thursday, 21st March - Harmony Day whole school celebrations.

Friday, 22nd March - Palm Sunday liturgy presented by Grade 1/2 in the Marian Centre at 2:45pm.

Thursday, 28th March - Holy Week liturgy presented by Preps and Grades 3 - 6 in the Marian Centre at 12.30pm.

Enrolment forms for ALL sacraments for 2024: close at the end of Term One.

 

With thanks,

Michelle Hicks