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:
- CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES.
- ST. VINNIE’S CHRISTMAS APPEAL - GIVING TREE.
- GRADE FIVE - CHRISTMAS CARD WRITING.
- SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM, 2025.
- ALONG THE TRACK - NEW REFLECTION FOR THIS WEEK: “GRACE.”
Reminder NEWS!
St. Vinnie’s Christmas Giving Tree.
Each year, St. Mary’s School supports the St. Vinnie’s Christmas Giving Tree.
To raise funds for gifts, the Grade Six Social Justice Team sold Zooper Doopers each Thursday over the last four weeks.
We raised $280 for our Giving Tree! The money collected has been divided amongst the Social Justice Team members, who will shop for gifts to go under our Giving Tree.
NEEDED: GIFTS FOR OUR ST. VINNIE’S CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE -
SPECIFICALLY GIFTS FOR OLDER PRIMARY SCHOOL AGED STUDENTS.
THANKS TO THE “GOLDEN OLDIES” PARISH GROUP WHO HAVE DONATED THREE HUG BOXES OF TOYS FOR THIS APPEAL!
Donations of gifts for the St. Vinnie’s Giving Tree are now being called for so if you are able to support this appeal, please send along any NEW toys and books to be placed under our Giving Tree in the Office, unwrapped.
NEW NEWS!
Christmas Cards for the Community.
Some of the Grade Five students spent a session together on Tuesday afternoon writing Christmas cards to be distributed to members of the community who may not have family close by or who may experience a quiet Christmas Day this year
Well done, Flynn, Bianca, Ruby, Julian, Hudson, Harper, Bella W and Addi.
Action beyond the classroom walls!
Sacramental program for 2025.
For those families who are interested in their child/ children celebrating the Sacraments of
Reconciliation (Grade 3), First Eucharist (Grade 4) or Confirmation (Grade 6):
Sacramental enrolment forms will be available in Term One, 2025, and no enrolments will be accepted after the end of Term One, 2025, for any of the sacraments.
Dates are yet to be set for the sacramental celebrations.
A special “Thank you” to all of the students and families whom I have worked with over the last few years in the Sacramental program. It has been a joy-filled experience for me and I have appreciated your support in the faith journey of your children!
NEW NEWS
“Along the Track” article.
The latest edition of “Along the Track” entitled “Grace” is attached to today’s newsletter.
“Grace is like a $100,000, a free, undeserved gift. It doesn’t require certain preconditions to be met. We don’t earn it. It is not ours by right. It is just God’s generous and free gift. But what is it and what should I do with it?”
This interesting article is well worth a read and may be found here.
Have a blessed Christmas and a wonderful holiday time!
Thank you for your support this year!
Kind regards,
Michelle Hicks