Mission and Identity
- Reconciliation Ceremony
- Mercy College/Pius Social Justice Afternoon
- SPX Winter Appeal
- Parish Youth Mass
- Morning Mass at Mercy College
- Call for Catechists for Pymble Parish
Reconciliation Ceremony
Continuing to acknowledge our commitment to First Nations, the entire college celebrated Reconciliation Week by embracing a presentation by the Aboriginal Dance group Nulungu Dreaming on Monday. An insight was provided into the meaning behind Aboriginal tools and artefacts, as well as the purpose and significance of each dance and song performed. In keeping with our Touchstones of both Liberating Education and Inclusive Community, staff and students were given new insight and wisdom into the nature of the Dreaming and its significance for First Nation’s people past, present, and emerging.
Mercy College/St Pius X Social Justice Afternoon
Last Wednesday 24 May a group of students from Years 5 to 11, as part of the Edmund Rice Society, attended a social justice evening at Mercy College to discuss a range of topics and issues. The event included several ice breakers followed by collaborative activities on how we can 'see, judge and act' on injustices within and outside our own communities. Overall, the opportunity presented students with several valuable insights; continuing to foster a fruitful relationship between our two schools in the aspect of social justice work.
Chris Mander - Year 11 student
SPX Winter Appeal: Supporting St Vincent de Paul and Jesuit Refugee Services
The SPX Winter Appeal is off to a strong start! Supporting Jesuit Refugee Services and the St Vincent de Paul Distribution Centre in Woy Woy, we are looking for the following items:
All donations will be collected from homeroom, led by students from Year 9. Thank you, as always for your support of the College’s Social Justice Program.
Mr Ryan Balboa - Social Justice Coordinator
Parish Youth Mass
On the Feast of Pentecost members of both the Mercy Catholic College and St Pius X College senior leaders and Mission teams came together for the Parish Youth Mass at 5:30 pm on Sunday night in Our Lady of Dolours Parish. Fr David was the chief celebrant. In his homily father spoke about clam shells protecting and retaining hot coals when fire was scarce and vital, which reflects our flame of love for Jesus kept alive in our hearts. Father David also spoke about youth, and their impact on the world. He mentioned our power in shaping the future, and the responsibility we hold. A presentation was given at the end by a member of the Ignite Youth Ministry group about their conference 28 September – 1 October at the Waitara Cathedral. The event will be jointly hosted by the Archdiocese of Brisbane and Diocese of Broken Bay and we hope to see a delegation from both schools there.
Riley Seeto - Year 11 student
Morning Mass at Mercy College
It has also been great to experience many more of our liturgies together with Mercy College. Monday morning was their turn to host 8:00 am Mass, to which all are welcome, every alternate Monday either in our school Chapel or across the road at the girls school. I would like to extend our gratitude and thanks to Mercy for hosting. I highly encourage all to attend our Monday Chapel Masses.
Riley Seeto - Year 11 student
Catechists for Pymble Parish
The Pymble Parish are inviting any parents or grandparents in the school community who may be interested in volunteering as catechists to contact them.
There are 5 state primary schools and one high school under their care for catechesis.
For more information please contact:
Ms Michele Brack, CCD Coordinator
Pymble Catholic Parish
Phone: 9144 2702