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.
The Easter Story -
Our presentation of the Easter Story at the end of term was once again a very powerful portrayal of the events of Holy Week. This whole school presentation involved all students in either acting, liturgical dance or singing roles.
Congratulations to everyone on the respectful and sincere way you carried out your various parts of the story and to the teachers who put so much effort and planning into this special event on our school calendar.
Project Compassion-
Thank you to everyone for your wonderful support of Project Compassion during last term. We are now finalising our donation to be sent off to Caritas. If any family still has an individual collection box at home could this please be sent into school with your child or dropped off at the Office.
Many thanks to our Social Justice Leadership Team for co-ordinating our Project Compassion campaign. Our total this year is $ 2506.70.
Class Mass 3/4LC&3/4ED - this Friday at 9.30am
This Friday Grades 3/4 ED & LC will be going to the Friday Parish Mass. Children will be involved in the readings and various jobs. Please come along and join in this special class celebration. (Please note the change of mass time - which will be 9.30am due to Monsignor having another appointment later in the morning)
Notre Dame - Immersion Students
This Friday we will have a visit from a group of students from Notre Dame who will speak at Assembly about their upcoming Immersion Tour. We will be selling 'super doopers' at lunchtime on Friday for 50c each to support them with their trip.
Parish Family Mass - Sunday 5th May at 10am
The Parish Mass on Sunday the 5th May will be a special Family Mass and we invite all our families to come along and join in this celebration. The Senior Unit will be organising the various jobs but would love to see lots of our students there to help with the singing and responses.
Mother's Day Mass
Please put Friday 10th May at 9.30am into your diary for the very special celebration of our Mother's Day Mass.
I am asking for families to send in a photo of "mum and her children" (no larger than 6" x 4") for a display on the day. If you don't have a photo you can email one to mlee@smmooroopna.catholic.edu.au. Photos must be received by Wednesday 8th May to be part of the display. Thank you to all the mums who have already indicated they will be coming to the mass and to the large number who have offered to be involved. All jobs have been filled and students and mums will be notified on Monday of their jobs and instructions for participating.
Considering having your child baptised ??
If there are any families who are considering having their child(ren) baptised, there is a Baptismal Information and Formation meeting next Tuesday 7th May in the Church at 7pm. Please contact the Parish House or Mrs Lee at school for any further information.
Sacramental Program -
This year we will be celebrating the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation.
Confirmation will be for children in Grade Six who have previously made their Reconciliation and Eucharist. This Sacrament will be celebrated on Sunday 1st September at 11.30am by Bishop Leslie Tomlinson. (Please note this is a change of date)
First Eucharist will take place on Sunday 24th November for children who have currently commenced their sacramental journey and made their Reconciliation.