Mission News

Prayers

There are a lot of people in our community who are suffering with illness and those who are caring for loved ones who are unwell:  

+ Dear Lord,

We pray for people who are receiving treatment in hospitals, who are in pain and discomfort, undergoing surgery, worried for their future. We pray for the elderly and vulnerable people who live in care facilities, that they will experience joy and companionship. We pray for the people who care for sick, frail and vulnerable people, including nurses, doctors, specialists, orderlies, cooks and all who contribute to creating communities of care and compassion. We pray for people in our own community who are unwell at this time.

May we be a society that has respect for life and the dignity of all people. Amen. +

Community Masses

Please join us for Masses throughout this week: Monday 1st Break, Wednesday 8am and Friday 1st Break. All are welcome.

Gospel Reflection

Excerpt from Gospel of Sunday, 1st June. Luke 24:46-53

Now as he blessed them, he withdrew from them and was carried up to heaven. They worshipped him and then went back to Jerusalem full of joy; and they were continually in the Temple praising God.

Sunday was the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. In Luke’s Gospel, we witness the profound moment of Jesus’ ascension into heaven. This passage emphasises the fulfillment of Scripture and the completion of Jesus' earthly mission. After His resurrection, He appears to His disciples, explaining that His suffering and resurrection were necessary for the salvation of humanity. He then commissions them to spread the message of repentance and forgiveness to all nations, empowering them with the Holy Spirit.

The ascension symbolises not only the conclusion of Jesus’ earthly ministry but also the initiation of a new phase in the relationship between God and humanity. It marks the moment when Jesus, having conquered sin and death, returns to the Father, where He reigns with authority. For believers, this event offers hope and assurance that Jesus is alive and actively involved in the world, interceding for us.

+ Heavenly Father,

As we reflect on the ascension of Your Son, Jesus Christ, we are reminded of the incredible love and sacrifice He made for our salvation. We thank You for the fulfillment of Your promises and for the gift of the Holy Spirit to guide and empower us. Help us to embrace our mission to spread the Good News and to live out our faith with courage and conviction. May we always look to Jesus, seated at Your right hand, as our source of strength and hope.

Mary our good mother – pray for us

St Marcellin Champagnat – pray for us

St Mary of the Cross MacKillop – pray for us

And let us always remember – to pray for one another

Amen.+

Champagnat Mass – Friday 6 June 

This Friday, we will come together as a College community to celebrate the Feast of St Marcellin Champagnat. Following Mass, the staff and students will enjoy lunch and an afternoon of activities including the Theatre Sports Grand Final. The Feast of St Marcellin unites us with Marist communities, schools and ministries around the world who remember the humility, love and faithfulness of the founder whose vision and values remain at the core of our College today.

Vinnies Breakfast BBQ

The Vinnies Breakfast BBQ is back for a one-off this Thursday 5 June. Snags will be available outside the CLE from 7:30am. Come on down to grab a BBQ breakfast & support St Vincent de Paul.

Super Saturday – Sony Camp Foundation Fundraiser 

Last Saturday the Mission Team braved the rain and sold Popcorn, Slushies and Fairy Floss with all funds raised going to our upcoming Sony Foundation Camp! It was wonderful to see the community come out to support the players and didn’t they put on a show! 

Another huge thank you to Mr Trebbin who has hustled hard all term to sell tickets in our meat tray fundraiser! Close to $5k was raised which will allow us to have rides at this years Sony Foundation Camp. A massive thanks to our sponsors - Meat at Billy’s & Thrive Law Co.

If you know any children with special needs aged between 10-16 that may benefit from the camp, please direct them to the following link to complete a Camper Application Form. To ensure we can run a balanced camp, we encourage more applications for female campers.

https://www.marash.qld.edu.au/sony-foundation-camp-2025/

If you are looking to donate to this year’s camp please follow this LINK. All donations over $2 are tax deductable.  

Paddington Community Centre visits      

The patrons at the Paddington Community Centre continue to enjoy visits from our House groups of Year 7s. On Monday, students from Foley House proudly represented our college, playing games and chatting with the elderly folk. 

Stationery Aid Friday mornings

Stationery Aid is on this Friday Morning in Room 801 from 7:30am. Helpers are needed as we continue sorting and cleaning stationery ready for reuse. 

A reminder that donations of good quality unwanted stationery is always welcome and can be placed in the blue bin outside the Mission Office.

To find out more and to check the list for what can be donated, please visit: https://stationeryaid.org/