Family Educator's Corner

Save the Date

All the St Martha’s Mums, Aunties and Grandmothers are warmly invited to our Paint and Sip Night on Friday 23 May. More details to come early next Term.

Holy Week Liturgies at St Martha's Catholic Church

Monday 14th April 9.10am Mass 

Monday 14th April 6.30pm 2nd Rite of Reconciliation 

Tuesday 15th April 7.30am Mass 

Wednesday 16th April 9.10am Mass 

Thursday 17th April (no morning Mass) 7.00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper 

Friday 18th April 10.00am Stations of the Cross

3.00pm Solemn Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion 

Saturday 19th April (no morning Mass) 6.00pm Easter Vigil Mass 

Sunday 20th April 8am, 10am & 6pm Easter Sunday 

Monday 21st April 9.10am Easter Monday Mass 

Confession During Lent

If any St Martha’s Families would like to go to Reconciliation next week (during Holy Week) and are not free to go to Reconciliation this coming Monday night (14 April) at St Martha’s Catholic Church, please email elena.razzoli@syd.catholic.edu.au by tomorrow (Friday, 11 April) and we can all go to Confession at St Mary’s Cathedral together next week.

Stations of the Cross

Congratulations to Mrs Ronzini, Mrs Parsell and our Stage 3 Students for the outstanding Stations of the Cross this morning. Many thanks to all the families who participated.

Holy Thursday Booklet

If any families would like to do the Visitation of the Seven Churches on Holy Thursday, the Sydney Archdiocese has prepared this wonderful booklet here. 

SCS Parent Pilgrimages 2025

A special invitation for all Parents, Carers and Grandparents

The Family Wellbeing & Education Team from Sydney Catholic Schools would like to invite all Parents, Carers, and Grandparents to take part in a Parent Pilgrimage during this Jubilee Year – a time to step away from daily routines and walk in faith. 

Each pilgrimage offers a unique theme and experience, blending prayer, reflection, and community. Whether along the stunning coastline, in the heart of the city, or in preparation for Advent, these journeys will be wonderful opportunities.

Join us as we walk together in faith!

• June 13, 2025 – Steps of Faith: A Pilgrimage of Strength and Spirit (St Brigid’s, Coogee/The Eileen O'Connor Centre) – Open to the first 50 Parents, Carers & Grandparents Only
• September 15, 2025 – Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage of Healing and Hope (St Mary’s Cathedral) – Open to the first 50 Parents, Carers & Grandparents Only
• November 15, 2025 – Preparing Our Hearts: An Advent Retreat Pilgrimage of Hope and Renewal (St Catherine Labouré, Gymea) – Open to Parents, Carers, Grandparents, Parishioners & all SCS Staff 

Please register your interest here: 

1. Steps of Faith: A Pilgrimage of Strength & Spirit  - https://www.trybooking.com/DAMJN

2. Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage of Healing & Hope -  https://www.trybooking.com/DANIS

3. Preparing Our Hearts: A Retreat Pilgrimage of Hope & Renewal - https://www.trybooking.com/DANIX

For any enquiries, please contact Elena Razzoli at elena.razzoli@syd.catholic.edu.au or Vivian Mourani at vivian.mourani@syd.catholic.edu.au  

Nursing Home Visit

A very big thank-you to all the Pope Francis Students and the other St Martha’s Students who made some beautiful Easter cards for the residents of Goondee Aged Care Home. The nursing home’s residents were very grateful and moved by the students’ thoughtfulness and kindness.

Parent's Pilgrimage to St Mary's Cathedral

“May we always seek what is good, true and beautiful.”

Thank you to all Parents and Grandparents who attended the pilgrimage to St Mary’s Cathedral last Friday 4 April 2025.

We were blessed with a beautiful sunny day, perfect to visit one of the most stunning churches of the whole world.

Thank you to all the St Martha’s Parents and Grandparents for a fantastic pilgrimage filled with:

• Great joy,
• Beautiful chats,
• Many laughs,
• Prayers,
• Sacraments;
• An opportunity to learn more about the breathtaking masterpieces in the St Mary’s Cathedral’s crypt.

Here is a short video of the Parent/Grandparent pilgrimage: https://youtube.com/shorts/GnmRSwRV6k4?feature=share

Parents, Carers and Grandparents Day Out in T2

Where would you like to go on a Pilgrimage / Excursion with the St Martha’s Parents, Carers and Grandparents in Term 2?

Please email your suggestions / preferences to elena.razzoli@syd.catholic.edu.au by Friday 2 May 2025, with the email subject line: Parent Excursion, thank you.

Prayer Intentions

If you have any special intentions that you would like the St Martha’s Community to pray for, you can email your prayer requests to elena.razzoli@syd.catholic.edu.au and we will include them in our next School Newsletter so that the whole community can pray for them, thank you.

Life brings many challenges, and every person has their share of difficulties. The Scripture reminds us that our greatest sorrows can be transformed into triumph when we love deeply, give selflessly, and keep Jesus at the centre. 

A very big thank you to all the St Martha’s Families and Students for a fantastic Term 1 filled with prayer, charity and great joy. Thank you for always being so incredibly generous and thoughtful. May God bless you and your wonderful families always. 

I pray everyone has a blessed Easter Sunday and a joy-filled school break.

God bless

Mrs Elena Razzoli 

Family Educator