Mission News

Prayers

We remember in our prayers all those who have died recently: 

Br Mel Madden

Tuesday 22nd August is the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 

 Pope Benedict XVI described this relationship, saying:

The small and simple young girl of Nazareth became Queen of the world! This is one of the marvels that reveal God’s Heart. Of course, Mary’s queenship is totally relative to Christ’s kingship. He is the Lord whom after the humiliation of death on the Cross the Father exalted above any other creature in Heaven and on earth and under the earth (cf. Phil 2: 9-11). Through a design of grace, the Immaculate Mother was fully associated with the mystery of the Son: in his Incarnation; in his earthly life, at first hidden at Nazareth and then manifested in the messianic ministry; in his Passion and death; and finally, in the glory of his Resurrection and Ascension into Heaven.

As we honour the Queenship of the Blessed Mother, let us reflect on the following prayer honouring Mary as Queen:

Let us as children of the Church above all renew our devotion to the One whom Jesus bequeathed to us as Mother and Queen. 

Let us entrust to her intercession the daily prayer for peace, especially in places where the senseless logic of violence is most ferocious; so that all people may be convinced that in this world we must help each other, as brothers and sisters, to build the civilization of love. 

Maria, Regina pacis, ora pro nobis!

Mary our Good Mother                             Pray For Us 

St Marcellin Champagnat                        Pray For Us 

Mary of the Cross Mackillop                  Pray For Us 

Mass Times

Each Wednesday Morning at 8:00am in the College Chapel and Each Friday Break 1 in the College Chapel

Years 7 and 8 Dance

Last Tuesday night 15th August, Marist College, Ashgrove held a dance for our Years 7 and 8s. Mission raised thousands of dollars for Australian Marist Solidarity through the sale of tickets. This year 2023 is a very special year for Marists in our region, as it is the first year of the new Star of the Sea Province. This brings together Marist Brothers and lay people from 11 countries into one large and diverse unit in our global Marist family. 

Staff Formation

We have more Professional Development coming up on Tuesday 29 August and Tuesday 5 September in the Tower Function Room from 7:30am – 8:30am.

Elizabeth Falconer from Marist Mission and Life (MLF) will be hosting both events. An email from Mission has been sent out to all staff with a link to registration. All staff are welcome to join us. Elizabeth will be discussing this year’s theme “Created and Called; a revolution of love and tenderness”.

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Rothko begins what is now known as his classic paintings, featuring floating rectangles on a coloured background.

Coming Up

Vinnies Sleepout Friday 25 August 

Our students will be given some challenges (preparing a meal, finding water, making a ‘grab bag’) that will allow them to recognise the everyday difficulties that people face each day. Currently there are around 300,000 Queenslanders experiencing housing insecurity. ”Queensland needs 11,000 affordable and social homes each year for the next 20 years” (Professor Pawson) 

Retreat Days for Year 9 and Year 10 will take place on Thursday 24th (Year 9 only) and Friday 25th (Year 10 only) August. Both days will be held by our guest presenter Michael Fitzpatrick. Michael is well regarded amongst Catholic Schools in South-East Queensland for providing thought-provoking days with real-world insight and activities. 

Social Justice Sunday – 27 August, 2023 

Social Justice Sunday observance by the Catholic Church in Australia has a long tradition. Since 1940, Catholic bishops have teamed up practically every year to issue major social justice pronouncements. The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (A.C.S.J.C.) was created in 1987 by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (A.C.B.C.), as the Catholic Church’s national justice, peace, and human rights institution. The Bishops Commission for Justice and Development holds the A.C.S.J.C. accountable to the A.C.B.C

Term 4 –Introductory course to Auslan.  Auslan is short for Australian sign language, a language developed by, and for, Australians who are deaf or hearing impaired.

Marist College Ashgrove Auslan Course 2023

Marist College Ashgrove invites students and their parents/carers to attend a five-week Auslan Course hosted by Michaela Reece.

When: Over 5 weeks (4:30pm–6:15pm) Wednesday 11 October Wednesday 18 October Wednesday 25 October Wednesday 1 November Wednesday 8 November 

Where: Draney Theatre

Who: Students and one of their parent/carers (maximum of two guests per family)

Total Cost: $100.00 for a student and a parent/carer for 5 sessions

Please email mates@marash.qld.edu.au if you are interested in attending the Marist College Ashgrove AUSLAN course.

The Mission Team have a duty to make Jesus Known and Loved, we are called to see Christ in our students and in turn teach them to see Christ in the other. Much of our daily work is relational and social, the programs, activities, events, masses, liturgies, retreats and much more focus on the pouring out of love, being eucharistic, making judgements about others that are compassionate and not about ourselves.

Stationery Aid 

Thank you to the students who have so ably supported our Stationery Aid MATES ministry on Friday mornings from 7.30am throughout the semester. The Stationery Aid collection bin can be found outside the Studies office. Our Primary School students have started donating their time to this great cause. Just email mates@marash.qld.edu.au for information or to sign up or visit the Mission Office

ROSIES

A note from ROSIES Kitchen: 

Thank you, Marist College Ashgrove, for all the support that you have given us over the years. Rosies Kitchen would be so grateful if you could help us spread the mission of Rosies and learn more about the patrons you have had an impact on this year by reading and sharing our current newsletter here: Inside Rosies,

Rosies Kitchen looks to secure more support to keep up with the increased demand on outreach across the state. As a College community, we will be collecting packets/cups of noodles in Term 3, thank you to all Pastoral groups who have kindly donated oodles of noodles.

Marist College Ashgrove will be attending ROSIES street outreach during Terms 3 and 4. Thank you to all students and staff who have kindly volunteered for visits. We are still looking for staff for the following evenings: Monday 16 October, Wednesday 18 October, Monday 6 November and Wednesday 8 November, just email mates@marash.qld.edu.au or drop into the Mission Office. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. 

St Vincent de Paul 

We invite students from Years 7–12 to join our St Vincent de Paul conference.  We currently meet Thursdays SECOND break in Room 801. The group is a wonderful testament to the way our students respond to the call to stand with others. We are back serving our community BBQ on Thursday mornings from 7:15am in the main yard, and we are always happy for new volunteers. 

We are planning to run a Basketball competition at the end of Term 3 to raise awareness and funds. Much to do and much to plan for – all students from Years 7 – 12 are welcome to join and assist.  Head to the Mission Office to register interest, or email mates@marash.qld.edu.au

Marist Youth Ministry Game Changers 

Game Changers is a comprehensive Catholic youth ministry program for students in Marist Schools from Years 7-12. journey. These tracks are grounded in the stories of Jesus, Mary, and Marcellin. Participating students are invited to undertake the following tracks across the six year levels, with the focus on each track over two years. Just email mates@marash.qld.edu.au to sign up or drop into the Mission Office.

Mission Team Term 3 - Coming Up

WEEK 7A

Monday Break 1 - Years 11-12 Game Changers Room 801

Tuesday Night - Years 7-8 Dance (Fundraising for Marist Solidarity) 

Wednesday Break 1 - Years 7-8 Game Changers Room 801

Thursday 7:30am - Vinnies BBQ

Thursday Break 1 - Years 9-10 Game Changers Room 801 

Thursday Break 2 - Vinnies Meeting Room 801

Thursday 3:45pm 4:30 - Boarder Veges Kitchen and Vege Patch

Friday 7:30am-8:30am - Stationery Aid in 801

Friday 3:30pm - Vinnies Winter Sleepout