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.

CATHOLIC IDENTITY NEWS INCLUDED BELOW:

• FIRST EUCHARIST CANDIDATES
• MARY'S BIRTHDAY MASS -  9.45am - FRIDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER
• ALTAR SERVERS
• MASS DATES FOR TERM 3
• SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM, 2025.
• ALONG THE TRACK - NEW REFLECTION FOR THIS WEEK: “GRACE AT MEALS.”

First Eucharist Candidates

On Saturday 6th September at 6.30pm and Sunday 14th September at 10am the following Sacramental Candidates will make their First Eucharist.

Alex Nioa 

Rose Earl 

Madisyn Leask 

Boston Ferrari 

Charlie Walsh 

Zach Vigliaturo 

Zara Vigliaturo 

Charlotte Salsone 

Samuel Koum 

Sinno Roces 

On Friday 5th September at 10.00am in St Mary's Church the Grade 3/4 Learning Area will 

attend Mass in preparation for the upcoming Sacramental Celebrations. We will also be celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation for Samuel Koum and Sinno Roces 

All 3/4 Students will spend Thursday 4th September  learning and reflecting on the Sacrament of  Eucharist. 

Mary's Birthday Mass - 12th September

8th September is The Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will celebrate this special feast day with a P, 3-6 mass at 9.45am in the Marian Centre on Friday 12th September.

Altar Servers

Fr Adin has kindly offered to train new altar servers, boys and girls, from Grades 4-6 to serve during school masses. This will involve three 30 minute sessions with Fr Adin and a teacher during the school day. The start date is to be confirmed. Fr Adin and Fr Ronald will then be able to help these students during their first time serving during a school mass.

Students must have made their First Eucharist to take part in this very special training.

If any students are interested please complete the form attached. Forms will also be available in the office. 

Mass Dates for Term 3

All parents, friends and parishioners are always welcome to whole school masses in the Marian Centre as well as unit masses in the Church.

15th August - Feast of the Assumption - Whole School Mass 10am in the Marian Centre. 

29th August - 5/6 Mass in the Church 10am 

5th September - 3/4 Mass in the Church 10am - incorporating First Reconciliation for two candidates. This is also a preparation day for the upcoming Eucharist Masses that weekend.

Saturday 6th September and Sunday 14th September - Celebration of First Eucharist at Parish masses. 

12th September - Mary's Birthday - Whole School Mass 9.45am in the Marian Centre 

Sacramental Program for 2025

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

• Tuesday 29th July - Parent Information Night for Sacrament of First Eucharist parents at 7pm in Marian Centre.
• Friday 5th September -  Sacramental Reflection Day for sacramental students.
• Saturday 6th September and Sunday 7th September - Celebration of First Eucharist at Parish masses.

Grade 6: Sacrament of Confirmation: TERM FOUR. 

• Tuesday, 14th October - Parent Information Night for Sacrament of Confirmation at 7pm in Marian Centre.
• Friday, 31st October- Sacramental Reflection Day for sacramental students.
• Saturday 15th November and Sunday 16th November Celebration of Sacrament of Confirmation at Parish masses.

Sacrament Enrolment Form Below

“Along the Track” article.

The latest edition of “Along the Track” entitled “Grace at Meals” is attached to today’s newsletter.

I recently saw a sign on a family dining table which said:  

Thank you, God, for all your many blessings, for the food and the company and please God, may there be no phones at our table.         Amen.

Kind regards,

Ann-Margaret Carroll