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:

• PENTECOST SUNDAY
• WHAT IS PENTECOST?
• SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 
• SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM, 2025.

• ALONG THE TRACK - NEW REFLECTION FOR THIS WEEK: “MAKING ROOM.”

   

Pentecost Sunday - 8th June

Sunday 8th June is the feast of Pentecost. All students, families and friends are invited to celebrate this special feast day with us at Mass in the church at 10am.

For Religious Education this term all classes have been learning about Pentecost and the Holy Spirit. Some classes have also been singing the same songs about the Holy Spirit. 

Ms Carroll will be playing these songs during mass so feel free to come to the organ and sing!

What is Pentecost?

Pentecost is a time to be aware and deepen our appreciation of the Church as people who celebrate and proclaim the message of Jesus. At Pentecost, the Church celebrates the Father's gift of the Spirit promised by Jesus. The Holy Spirit is present in the world through people who work for the good of others. The Holy Spirit inspires people to serve God and work for the good of others. The experience of the coming of the Holy Spirit is described as being ‘Like the rush of a mighty wind and as fire, distributed and resting on each of them.’ (Acts 2:1-4). The Spirit empowers and teaches, reveals to the Church the mysteries of God, inspires prophecy, and is the giver of wisdom, encouragement, joy, hope and love.

The word Pentecost (a Jewish harvest celebration) means the fiftieth day from the Passover. Counting the Sundays at each end of seven weeks, it is the fiftieth day from Easter. Jesus made it clear to his disciples that it was important to carry on his mission after he was gone. Jesus promised he would give his friends the strength of the Holy Spirit.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Mass

On Friday 13th June at 11.45am in St Mary's Church the Grade 3/4 Learning Area will be celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation alongside this year's candidates.

Daniel Sibio

Evie Collins

Charlie Walsh

All 3/4 Students will spend a morning learning and reflecting on the Sacrament of   Reconciliation. Parents, friends and students will attend Mass at 11.45am. A celebration will be held after mass for all 3/4 students and the candidates.

Sacramental program for 2025.

Sacramental Dates 2025 

Grade 3 - 6: Sacrament of Reconciliation: TERM TWO.

• The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated within a class mass on Friday 13th June @ 11.45am.

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, 14th November - 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 “Making Room” is attached to today’s newsletter.

I recently read a short reflection by an Irish Jesuit who offers Mass in one of the local prisons. The congregation is usually made up of three groups he wrote.  “The first are the ‘cradle Catholics’, the second are members of various reformed traditions who didn’t make it out of bed in time for the Anglican service; the third are people who look like they may never have been inside a church in their lives. “Maybe the third group come out of curiosity, just to have something to do. They have no idea where they are or how to behave, but they are also the ones who listen the hardest,” he wrote. 

Kind regards,

Ann-Margaret Carroll