OUR FAITH

PRAYER 

God of the prophets you gifted Mary MacKillop with vision and courage. In her we see one who was not afraid to speak fearlessly your gospel of love. We pray for the sensitivity and imagination to read the signs of our times, and to articulate new possibilities for our own day. Like Mary, may we learn to confront all that is oppressive and unjust, and empower others towards true freedom and integrity. Spirit of wisdom, be with us as we face new horizons. 

Amen

We pray ...

We pray for ..... the Confirmation candidates as they begin their preparation and for all those currently sick or unwell.

LITURGY NEWS

Next week some of our Year 5 students will have the opportunity to attend Reconciliation and Year 2 will have a class visit from either Fr Chris or Fr Paul. 

St Mary of the Cross (Mary Mackillop) Feast – 8th August

August 8 marks the anniversary of the death of Mary MacKillop and the Feast Day of Australia's first Saint. Canonised by Pope John Paul II on 17th October 2010. Although her death occurred more than a century ago, she continues to inspire men, women and children whether Catholic or non-Catholic. Her Feast Day is a time to contemplate her remarkable life, her sense of social justice and her enormous contribution to education and as a champion of the poor, vulnerable and marginalized. The co-founder of the Josephites, the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, she was a tireless advocate of education and schools. At just 24 she established a school for children of the poor and underprivileged in Penola, SA, and under her guidance, her Order went on to found schools not only across SA but also in Victoria, NSW and eventually New Zealand. With her strength of faith in God, her vision of a better world for all, with patience, a forgiving heart and trust in God, she managed to overcome whatever obstacles were put her way.

To celebrate the feast of St Mary of the Cross students who are in the Mackillop House may come to school on Monday (8th Aug) in mufti clothes. 

FAMILY MASS

Our first Family Mass for this term will be held on Sunday 7th August at St Nicholas Church at 9.30a.m. We are strongly encouraging Kindergarten, Year 6 and Confirmation Candidates to attend. Family Masses are an opportunity for our School community to come together with our Parish Community to celebrate and to share a ‘cuppa ‘and morning tea afterwards.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION - YEAR 6

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred by Bishop Kennedy in our St Nicholas Parish on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September. Notes to parents and carers have been sent out to eligible candidates via COMPASS. Please note the Information Sessions for parents have been held and if you did not attend Confirmation packs for parents can be collected from the St Nicholas Parish Office (during office hours).

CONFIMRATION ENROLMENT MASSES

Sunday 7th August 9.30am or 5.30pm (St Nicholas Church)

FATHER'S DAY - BREAKFAST & LITURGY

ALPHA

REAL TALK

Real Talk provide seminars, reflection days and up-to-date resources to young people on topics relating to identity, eSafety, relationships, love, sex and marriage. They speak to over 30,000 students each year and present parent nights in schools nationally.  

Real Talk has been a huge success in previous years and the team has been booked for the first week in August to present a variety of topics to our Year 4 and Year 6 students.

Please refer to the attached flyer for details on how parents can access an online parent session. The sessions are open to our whole school parent community however we strongly encourage parents of Year 4 and Year 6 students to view and be a part of one of the four parent online sessions listed in the flyer. 

The sessions below may also interest parents with Secondary School students.