St Liborius Primary School Newsletter
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Matthew 13:24-43 

 

In  Sunday's Gospel, Jesus shares the parables of the weeds among the wheat, the mustard seed and the yeast. Through these stories, He reminds us that God's Kingdom often begins in small and unexpected ways, growing quietly through acts of kindness, faith and love. The parable of the weeds also teaches us to be patient and trusting, recognising that God sees the whole picture and will bring about justice in His perfect time. 

 

At St Liborius, we are called to be like the mustard seed—planting small seeds of hope through caring words, welcoming hearts and acts of service. Every prayer, every act of forgiveness and every moment of compassion helps God's Kingdom grow within our school community. As we continue our learning and faith journey together, may we trust that God is always at work, nurturing the good within each of us and helping us flourish. 

REFLECTION PRAYER

Loving God, 

Thank You for teaching us that Your Kingdom grows through the small seeds of love, kindness and faith that we plant each day. 

Help us to be patient when life is difficult, trusting that You are always at work, 

bringing hope and goodness even when we cannot yet see it. 

Like the tiny mustard seed, may our simple acts of compassion, forgiveness and generosity grow into something that makes a difference in the lives of others. 

Inspired by our patron, St Liborius, give us hearts that welcome, serve and care for everyone we meet. May we be people who sow peace, encourage others and help Your love flourish throughout our school, our families and our community. 

We ask this through Christ our Lord. 

Amen. 

 

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TERM 3 DATES FOR MASSES  

Whole School @9:15 Liborius Centre 

  • Thursday 23rd July -  Whole School Mass, St Liborius Feast Day 
  • Friday 14th August - Whole School Mass, Feast of the Assumption (feast day falls on Sat 15/8) 

 

Friday Class Masses 

  • 17th July - Year 3 and 4 Unit Mass  
  • 31st July - Year 6 Mass 
  • 4th September - Year 1 Mass 
  • 11th September - Year 2 Mass  

  • 18th September - Foundation and Year 5 Buddy Mass

    Note: Grandparents Day Mass is Term 4 - Friday 23rd October 

TERM 3 STUDENT AWARDS

At St Liborius, we celebrate students who demonstrate the characteristics of our founders. These awards are not just about what students do, but also about who they are and how they treat others. 

 

We are guided by our founders: Catherine McAuley, Mary MacKillop, and St Francis of Assisi, along with Henry Backhaus who helped build our local Catholic community. They showed kindness, courage, and care for others, and we try to follow their example every day at school.  

 

The recipient of the Term 3 awards demonstrated the attributes shown by Catherine McAuley 

  • Helping others in need 
  • Going out of your way to do something for someone else.  
  • Friendship 
  • Acts of kindness and generosity 
  • Resilience  
  • Looking out for others 

THANK YOU 

During the 2026 Lenten season, thousands of Australian Catholic schools, parishes, community groups, workplaces and individuals participated in Project Compassion under the theme "Unite Against Poverty." Together, they raised more than $10.26 million to support vulnerable communities around the world.  

These funds help provide initiatives such as: 

  • Access to clean water 
  • Education opportunities 
  • Healthcare services 
  • Emergency and humanitarian support 
  • Community development programs that help people become more self-reliant and overcome poverty long-term.  

ST LIBORIUS FEAST DAY 23RD JULY

Did you know that St Liborius is the patron saint of the Archdiocese of Paderborn in Germany? Although he served as the Bishop of Le Mans in France during the 4th century, his relics were gifted to the Church in Paderborn in the year 836 as a sign of friendship and unity between two Christian communities. This special connection has endured for more than 1,000 years and remains one of the oldest recorded partnerships between dioceses in the world. 

 

At St Liborius Primary School, we are proud to share the name of this faithful bishop. St Liborius reminds us that friendship, generosity and service can build strong and lasting communities. As we celebrate our patron saint, may we follow his example by welcoming others, caring for those in need and strengthening the bonds of kindness and faith within our own school family.