Mission News
Mrs Anna Nasr
In Our Prayers
- We pray for the repose of the soul of Denise Spillane, mother of staff member Madonna Spillane
- We pray for the repose of the soul of Joe whose funeral was last Friday
- We pray for the repose of the soul of Joyce, mother of staff member David Meehan
- We pray for the repose of the soul of Sandra, sister-in-law of staff member Dr Danielle Lynch
- We pray for the repose of the soul of Peggy Power grandmother of Old Boys Seamus and Liam Coulson and current student Xavier
Prayer
Today Tuesday 8 August is the Feast Day of St Mary of the Cross McKillop, Australia’s first Saint (Canonised by Pope Benedict XV1 in Rome on 17th October 2010).
She was a woman who urged others to Take on fresh Courage with Empowering Love.
Mary MacKillop was a teacher like many of us reading about her today, she received her teaching qualifications in 1863.
Dear God of all pilgrim people, you raise up women and men to meet the needs of every age. In Mary MacKillop, we celebrate a journey of deep love and sensitivity to your will. Like her, may we learn to grow in appreciation of the fullness of your love and the depth of your mystery.Help us to transform the ordinariness of our lives as we reach out to others through the daily challenges of our journey towards you.
Mary Our Good Mother – Pray for Us
Mary of the Cross – Pray for Us
St Marcellin Champagnat – Pray for Us
And May We Always Remember To – Pray for one another
SCRIPTURE
In Isaiah we read: “But those who are waiting for God will have new strength; they will get
wings like eagles; running, they will not be tired, and walking, they will have no weariness.” (Isaiah 40:31)
REFLECTION
Mary MacKillop understood the value and influence of education at an early age. Homeschooled by her well-educated father in her early years, she showed his keen intellect and accurate memory. She was challenged by the discrimination, displacement and poverty experienced by her family and the circle of migrants surrounding them from the Scottish Highlands. She learnt that in the Australia of her time, the only pathway out of poverty was education. Armed with a fierce respect for others’ dignity, a heart of solidarity and empathy, and with education as her tool, she set about empowering people in greatest need. She urged her Sisters to “never admit grades of distinction.” Her faith in God compelled and energised her to lift others up. Through her encouragement and education, she helped them find wings to pursue their dreams and feet to run courageously towards their life goals.
Staff Formation
We have more Professional Development coming up on Tuesday 29 August and Tuesday 5 September in the Tower Function Room from 7:30am – 8:30am. Elizabeth Falconer from Marist Mission and Life (MLF) will be hosting both events. An email from Mission will be sent out to all staff closer to the dates with a link to registration. All our staff are welcome to join us.
The Mission Team have a duty to make Jesus Known and Loved, we are called to see Christ in our students and in turn teach them to see Christ in the other. Much of our daily work is relational and social, the programs, activities, events, masses, liturgies, retreats and much more focus on the pouring out of love, being eucharistic, making judgements about others that are compassionate and not about ourselves.
Stationery Aid
Thank you to the students who have so ably supported our Stationery Aid MATES ministry on Friday mornings from 7:30am throughout the semester.
The Stationery Aid collection bin can be found outside the Studies office. Our Primary School students have started donating their time to this great cause. Just email mates@marash.qld.edu.au for information or to sign up.
ROSIES
A note from ROSIES Kitchen:
Thank you, Marist College Ashgrove, for all the support that you have given us over the years. Rosies Kitchen would be so grateful if you could help us spread the mission of Rosies and learn more about the patrons you have had an impact on this year by reading and sharing our current newsletter here: Inside Rosies,
Rosies Kitchen looks to secure more support to keep up with the increased demand on outreach across the state. As a College community, we will be collecting packets/cups of noodles in Term 3, thank you to all Pastoral groups who have kindly donated oodles of noodles.
Marist College Ashgrove will be attending ROSIES street outreach during Term 3 and 4.
Places are still available for Year 11 students on the following nights throughout Term 4:
October: Monday 16, Tuesday 17, Wednesday 18
November: Monday 6 and Wednesday 8
Just email mates@marash.qld.edu.au to sign up
St Vincent de Paul
We invite students from Years 7–12 to join our St Vincent de Paul conference. We currently meet Thursdays SECOND break in Room 801. The group is a wonderful testament to the way our students respond to the call to stand with others. We are back serving our community BBQ on Thursday mornings from 7:15am in the main yard, and we are always happy for new volunteers.
We are planning to run a Basketball competition at the end of Term 3 to raise awareness and funds. Much to do and much to plan for – all students from Years 7 – 12 are welcome to join and assist. Head to the Mission Office to register interest, or email mates@marash.qld.edu.au
Marist Youth Ministry Game Changers
Game Changers is a comprehensive Catholic youth ministry program for students in Marist Schools from Years 7-12. journey. These tracks are grounded in the stories of Jesus, Mary, and Marcellin. Participating students are invited to undertake the following tracks across the six year levels, with the focus on each track over two years.
Mission Team Term 3 - CUp
WEEK 5A
Monday Break 1 - Years 11-12 Game Changers Room 801
Wednesday Break 1 - Years 7-8 Game Changers Room 801
Thursday 7:15am - Vinnies BBQ
Thursday Break 1 - 9-10 Game Changers Room 801
Thursday Break 2 - Vinnies Meeting Room 801
Thursday 3:45pm - Boarder Veges Kitchen and Vege Patch
Friday 7.30am -8.30am - Stationery Aid 7.30am – 8.30am in 801
Friday 11August - Mass for the Feast of the Assumption of Mary (August 15th)
WEEK 6B
Monday Break 1 - Years 11-12 Game Changers Room 801
Tuesday Night 6:00pm - Years 7-8 Dance (Fundraising for Marist Solidarity)
Wednesday Break 1 - Years 7-8 Game Changers Room 801
Thursday 7:15am - Vinnies BBQ
Thursday Break 1 - Years 9-10 Game Changers Room 801
Thursday 3:45pm 4:30 - Boarder Veges Kitchen and Vege Patch
Thursday Break 2 - Vinnies Meeting Room 801
Friday 7.30am-8.30am - Stationery Aid in 801
WEEK 7A
Monday Break 1 - Years 11-12 Game Changers Room 801
Tuesday Night - Years 7-8 Dance (Fundraising for Marist Solidarity)
Wednesday Break 1 - Years 7-8 Game Changers Room 801
Thursday 7:30am - Vinnies BBQ
Thursday Break 1 - Years 9-10 Game Changers Room 801
Thursday Break 2 - Vinnies Meeting Room 801
Thursday 3:45pm 4:30 - Boarder Veges Kitchen and Vege Patch
Friday 7:30am-8:30am - Stationery Aid in 801
Friday 3:30pm - Vinnies Winter Sleepout