MOCA

As always, we love catching up with news from our former Collegians.

Reunion Class of 1985

This evening, we welcome back to Mazenod College, our Old Boys from the Class of 1985! We look forward to catching up with them and sharing in their memories from their old school days, as well as in their stories and experiences of life after their time at Mazenod.  

Requiem Mass for our deceased Old Boys

Last Friday evening, we had a beautiful evening as we held our annual Requiem Mass for our deceased Old Boys. Certainly, this is the most significant event that MOCA hosts each year. We sincerely thank our Rector, Fr Harry Dyer OMI and our Chaplain, Fr Dominic Rozario OMI for celebrating this Mass. As always, our Mass was very well attended. Many of our families and friends of our deceased Old Boys travel from distant areas to attend this Mass each year. Following the Mass, many of those who attended our Mass joined us for a light supper in our College Staffroom.

We sincerely thank our Old Boys’ families, friends, and members of MOCA and of the Mazenod College Community for joining us and praying with us at this Mass. We thank our very own bagpiper, MOCA President, Sean Sullivan, for his magnificent playing of the hymn, Amazing Grace! It was so beautiful! Also, we would like to acknowledge and thank Mrs Rosemary Sanna, who was our Mazenod College Receptionist for twenty-seven years for her involvement in our Requiem Masses every year. Ever since we began our Requiem Masses to pray for the Souls of our deceased Old Boys, Rosemary has always attended and has always very compassionately and generously assisted us with our supper after each of our Masses. We express our great thanks to Rosemary!

Promoting our Old Collegians’ Trades, Businesses, Professions

We are always keen to promote our Old Collegians and their professions, businesses and trades. Please feel free to contact us at Mazenod College. We will include these in our Mazenod College Newsletter, The Mazenod Gazette, as well as on our Alumnly Website and on our Mazenod Old Collegians’ Association Facebook page.

Mazenod Old Boy Seeking Fourth-Year Maintenance Plumbing Role 

Hi Mazenod community, 

My name is Jake. I’m a proud Old Boy and fourth year apprentice plumber currently looking to step into a maintenance plumbing role. I’m reaching out to see if any families, businesses, or connections within the Mazenod network are seeking a reliable, hardworking plumber with strong technical skills and a genuine passion for the trade. 

Throughout my apprenticeship, I’ve taken every opportunity to grow, not just in hands-on plumbing, but in leadership and responsibility. I’ve stepped up on-site where needed, taking initiative and ownership of jobs, mentoring junior apprentices, and coordinating with other trades to deliver high quality workmanship to the best of my ability. 

 Key strengths: 

• Copperworks, gas lines, renovations, civil works, rough in’s, drainage 

• leak detection, fixture installation, roof repairs, fire service installation 

• Strong understanding of plumbing codes and OH&S standards 

• Reliable, detail oriented, and confident working independently or in teams 

I am currently doing my Plumbing and Mechanical Services Cert III (Holmesglen TAFE), as well as hold a current White Card, EWP license, and Working with Children’s Check. 

If you know of any opportunities or would be happy to share this with someone who might, I’d be incredibly grateful. I’m ready to take on more responsibility and contribute to a team that values professionalism, safety, and growth. 

Mobile: 0481 511 825 

A very special afternoon of community, golf and giving back

In honour of the life of our very special and wonderful Old Boy, Daniel Bau RIP (MOC 2007), who entered Eternal life on the 14th April this year, we are honoured and proud to join in our support of the Inaugural “Daniel Bau Masters”. 

All of us who have had the blessing and honour of knowing Daniel and his family are so excited about this event. The immense love everyone has for Daniel has resulted in this event having been sold out. 

Please remember that you can still donate in honour of Daniel to the Lungitude Foundation by clicking on the following link.

https://www.lungitude.com.au/daniel-bau/

Event Details:

An afternoon of golf, community and giving back at Keysborough Golf Club (55 Hutton Road, Keysborough) on Friday November 21st!

⛳ 9-Hole Pairs Shootout – Shotgun start at 4:30 PM (arrive by 4:00 sharp)

🍽️ Dinner & Drinks – From 6:00 PM

💸 Raffle & Auction - During dinner (so bring plenty of cash)

 💰 Cost (includes a donation to The Lungitude Foundation):

$50 – Golf only   |   $50 – Dinner only   |   $90 – Golf + Dinner

All proceeds go towards supporting The Lungitude Foundation and their incredible impact and ongoing research. 

For further information, please contact Vivek Sharma on 0423 284 497

Give the Gift of Hope This Christmas!

This holiday season, let your generosity sparkle as brightly as the Christmas lights! 

Fr. Dominic is offering his own handcrafted Rosary Bracelets. Each bracelet is lovingly made with festive colours and a touch of Christmas cheer, perfect as a meaningful gift for your loved ones. 

Why buy one?

Because every bracelet sold helps us raise funds to provide two life-saving water filters for the children of St. Eugene's Primary School in Bangladesh. 

Available now in Fr. Dominic’s office (RE Centre) 

Cost: only $15- each.

Stock is limited—get yours before they’re gone!  

Joshua Hall (MOC 2020) - Manager at McDonald’s Mt Waverley

It is not everyday that we send out a shout out to a McDonald’s Restaurant. However, this one deserves praise.

We have had the opportunities during our school holidays to witness the kindness of our Mazenod Old Boy, Joshua Hall (MOC 2020), and his staff (some of whom are Old Boys) in how they treat their customers. Not only is the restaurant very clean and tidy, but Josh’s compassion is evident in his dealings with all his customers.

We have observed firsthand Josh’s care and concern for everyone, including how he responds to the needs of those who have special needs, who are disabled, or who are elderly. In our modern world, it is so refreshing to witness the precious virtues of courtesy and respect.

MOCA: Alumni Digital Platform

We encourage our Mazenod Old Collegians to sign up and join our alumni digital platform. Please download the Alumnly app and register for a FREE account today.

Tina Giacco

Mazenod Old Collegians' Liaison

Executive Officer, Mazenod Old Collegians’ Association

Peter Banfield

Development & Alumni Manager