Religious Education

Remembrance Day Prayer Service and Commemoration

Today, we gathered as a school community to commemorate Remembrance Day. Due to the weather, students remained in their classrooms and the ceremony was conducted over the Public Announcement system. We remembered all those who died in war, and all who have lost their lives in conflicts since, and we thanked them in our hearts for all they sacrificed.

We prayed for everyone who gave their lives so that we may enjoy the peace and freedom we have today. As we prayed, we reflected on the freedoms we are blessed with in Australia and recommitted ourselves to working for peace in our world.

Remembrance Day reminded us to pray for peace and to consider what we are doing as individuals, as a community, and as a country to bring God’s peace into the world.

As a believing community, all members of Holy Trinity & St Mary’s once again turned towards prayer and towards the ideals Jesus gives us in the Beatitudes. We reflected on how we are called to live out our school motto: “Love One Another.”

To conclude, we prayed together:

“God of mercy and compassion, 

through your Son Jesus, you show us how to be peacemakers. 

We are grateful to those who have given their lives in times of war, 

and we ask that you help us to live in harmony, peace and unity. 

We make our prayer in Jesus’ name. 

Amen.”

We followed the special protocols for this commemorative event. We laid a wreath in memory of those who have died. We gave thanks for their sense of justice, their bravery, and their loyalty to their country. We thanked them for their commitment and dedication to the cause of peace.

The ceremony continued with:• The Last Post• One minute’s silence• The Rouse

We concluded by inviting everyone to join in singing our National Anthem, Advance Australia Fair.

A Little History: St Jude’s Parish and Our School Connection

The first Catholic school in Scoresby, originally named Christ the Priest, opened on 1 February 1972. In January 1974, under the guidance of then Parish Priest Fr Noel Mackay, the parish and school were renamed in honour of the apostle St Jude. Fr Noel served faithfully as Parish Priest of St Jude’s Parish, Scoresby from 1974 until his retirement in 2015.

Our current Parish Priest is Fr Jerald Mariadas, who continues to lead the parish community with warmth and dedication.

As the area grew, the school expanded from a single-stream to a three-stream intake to meet the needs of local families. When the population increased further, this growth led to the establishment of sister schools: St Simon’s Primary School, Rowville in 1982—named to honour St Jude and St Simon, who share a feast day—and the third school in the  Holy Trinity Primary School, Wantirna South in 1985.

Holy Trinity Primary School proudly identifies itself as part of the St Jude’s Parish community:

“We are part of a vibrant Catholic school community in Wantirna South, and an active part of St Jude’s Parish, Scoresby.”

Together with our sister schools, we celebrate the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation, strengthening the shared faith and community bonds within the St Jude’s Parish family.

Who was St Jude?

​This week, we celebrate our parish’s patron saint, St Jude the Apostle — one of Jesus’ twelve apostles and a man of great faith and courage. St Jude is often called “the patron saint of hope and impossible causes.” People turn to him in prayer when they are facing difficult or hopeless situations, trusting that he will intercede and bring comfort and strength.

St Jude travelled far and wide after Jesus’ Resurrection, spreading the Good News and helping early Christians stay strong in their faith. His symbol is often a flame above his head, reminding us of the Holy Spirit that came to the apostles at Pentecost, and he is usually shown holding an image of Jesus, representing his closeness to Christ.

Our parish and school proudly carry his name as a reminder to always have hope, even when life feels challenging. Like St Jude, we are called to serve the Lord with joy, to help others, and to keep faith alive in our hearts and actions each day.

2025 Jubilee (Pilgrims of Hope)

What is the 2025 Jubilee?

The term “Jubilee” comes from the Hebrew term “yobel,” which means “ram’s horn.” In Jewish tradition, the sound of the horn marked the beginning of a particular year of remission and forgiveness. The Catholic Church adopted this tradition and made it a year of pilgrimage, prayer, and reconciliation.

What is the History of the Jubilee?

The first Jubilee of the Catholic Church was proclaimed by Pope Boniface VIII in 1300. Since then, the Church has celebrated a Jubilee every 25 years unless the Pope decides to call an extraordinary Jubilee, as Pope Francis did in 2015.

Why is 2025 a Holy Year for the Catholic Church?

The official Vatican website for the Holy Year 2025 — www.iubilaeum2025.va — says, “In 1300, Pope Boniface VIII called the first Jubilee, also known as a ‘Holy Year,’ since it is a time when God’s holiness transforms us.” The Jubilee is a time of forgiveness and reconciliation, with pilgrims worldwide flocking to Rome to celebrate the event. It is also a time of renewal and spiritual awakening, with the Pope and other religious leaders offering prayers, blessings, and ceremonies.

Weekly Masses

Wednesday & Thursday, Mass at 9.15am

Friday, Communion Service at 9.15am

Weekend Masses 

Saturday 6pm, 

Sunday 8.30am & 10.30am 

Reconciliation by appointment (contact Fr Jerald or Fr  Joel at Parish Office)