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.

Mother’s Day Mass 2026

Last Friday, we celebrated Mother’s Day with a beautiful whole-school Mass. We are incredibly grateful to all the mothers, carers, and families who joined us for this special celebration.

A heartfelt thank you to the students and their mothers who took part in the special roles throughout the Mass — your involvement helped make the occasion so meaningful and memorable for our school community.

Thank you also to everyone who sent in personal photos so we could create a beautiful photo reflection.

Thank you to our Special Helpers!

Logan Anstice and Susan Stanley 

Rosemary Dow, Wesley Dow and Bernadette Dow: 

Evie Collins and Tonya Renton 

Olli DeMaria and Elena De Maria 

Nevaeh Owers and Libby Owers 

Lincoln O'Keeffe and Kristy McKenna 

Ollie Crawford and Hannah Crawford 

Stella Church and Jess Church 

Alex Llyod, Rhys Lloyd and Emma Lloyd 

Eddie Weis and Maree Mellino  

Xavier Cruickshanks, Orlando Cruickshanks and Mel Cruickshanks 

Peter Kontakos, Stavros Kontakos and Katerina Bilia 

Ava Fisher, Tyler Fisher and Reanna Fisher 

First Reconciliation Candidates

This Friday, 15th May, 10 of our students will celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. All Year 3/4 students will attend this special occasion to support the candidates as they take this important step in their faith journey. Mass is at 10am in the church. All welcome.

Bayden Newman 

Ava Fisher 

Oscar Williams

Jiro Valledor 

Edie Weis

Luna Wolfe 

Alex Lloyd

Frank Salsone

Xavier Cruickshanks

Noah Koum

Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation, 2026

Enrolment forms for our Sacramental Program of Reconciliation are available at the school office or please contact Ann-Margaret Carroll acarroll@smmooroopna.catholic.edu.au 

To participate in the Sacramental Program, children need to be in at least Grade Three or above and be a baptised Catholic.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated in Term Two on the 15th of May and is offered to students in Grades 3 -6

The Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation will be celebrated together this year in early Term 4. These important sacraments are offered to students in Grades 4–6. Parents may decide when they would like their child to receive these sacraments for the first time.

All year levels learn about the Sacraments as part of Religious Education lessons. Students in Grades 3–6 will also participate in special reflection days that focus on preparing for the upcoming Sacramental celebration.

Parent Information Nights will be held to provide parents and guardians with an opportunity to learn more about these important sacraments and to receive information about the celebration dates.

Grade 4 - 6: Sacrament of First Eucharist and Confirmation: 

• Tuesday 11th August - Parent Information Night for Sacrament of First Eucharist and Confirmation parents at 7pm in Marian Centre.
• Sunday 16th August – Candidates presented at Sunday Mass
• Friday 9th October - Sacramental Reflection Day for all Grade 4-6 students 
• Sunday 11th October - Celebration of First Eucharist and Confirmation at Parish mass.

Past Present Future - Along the Track article

The latest edition of Along the Track entitled “Past Present Future” is attached to today’s newsletter.

During a recent parish planned giving campaign, we were confronted by the rather challenging question: “If your church disappeared tomorrow, would your community miss it?” Or put another way, can we say “Our town is a better place because of our church.”Christ gives us a choice to follow him – or not. We weren’t called to be passengers, but disciples, followers of him, promoters of his message in word and in action. What message do we want our church to give our community today? What does it need?

Mass Dates 2026

TERM 2

15th May - Grade 3/4 Unit Mass incorporating First Reconciliation in the Church at 10am

12th June - Whole School Mass of Compassion in the Marian Centre 10am.

TERM 3

17th July - Grade P/1/2 Mass in the Church at 10am

7th August - Grade 5/6 Mass in the Church at 10am

21st August - Grade 3/4 Mass in the Church at 10am

11th September - Whole School Mass for Mary in the Marian Centre 10am

TERM 4

9th October - Grade P/1/2 Unit Mass in the Church at 10am

30th October - Grade 5/6 Mass in the Church at 10am

13th November - Grade 3/4 Mass in the Church at 10am

4th December - End of Year Whole School Mass in the Marian Centre 

Assembly Prayer Dates

TERM 2

18th May - Grade 2AB & FD

25th May - F.I.R.E Carriers

1st June - 6TB

15th June - 5TM

22nd June  - 3/4CH & JC

Kind regards,

Ann-Margaret Carroll