Catholic Identity

Fundraising for Caritas Australia

Through all our efforts - pancake Tuesday, walking laps, project compassion boxes in classrooms and especially our Easter Egg raffle proceeds. We have managed to raise awareness for others in need and the estimated amount of $3383!

Enhancing Catholic Identity Survey

A news article was circulated via Compass, with details regarding a Victoria wide, Catholic Identity Survey. We require 68 families to participate. It’s a great chance to give insight and thoughts on our Catholicity. Your opinions will help drive improvements and growth at our St. Mary’s school. There is still time to complete this survey and share your thoughts.

Holy Week

The students and staff from Years 5 & 6 did an amazing job during our Holy Week Liturgy. The Years F-4 respectfully listened and got to see all the events from Palm Sunday through to Jesus’ death and eventual disappearence from the tomb. It was great that this event could support their further understanding of the symbols involved and the Sacred Scripture. 

Mass Times Over Easter

Holy Thursday - Mass of The Lord’s Supper – 7.00pm Church

Good Friday - Walk of Witness – 10.30-12.30 - Echuca Uniting Church, followed by a cuppa and hot cross buns

The Passion of The Lord – 3.00pm Church

Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil 7.00pm - Church

Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of The Lord Easter Mass 9.30am – Church

Fr Novie looks forward to us all joining as a Parish Community and visitors to share the Easter celebration together.

Our St. Mary’s Parish Invites You

On the 30th of May at 11 am our St. Mary’s Parish is having a special Feast Day Mass, honouring our Lady of Good Counsel - Mary! The Bishop of our Sandhurst Diocese, Bishop Shane, will be saying Mass along with Fr. Novie. There will be a jumping Castle, face painting and the debut of our St. Mary’s Choir. The Year One students will also be singing at the Mass, prior to the celebration at Mass. Please see flyer below for details.

St. Mary’s Social Justice

A big thanks to all, who were able to donate vital items to our Sri-Lankin families. Mrs Candice Thorp will be delivering these items to Mallika On behalf of our St. Mary’s Social Justice Team, So they can be packaged and sent overseas.

Prayer

Let us be thankful, for the little things-

The song of birds, the smell of the rose;

Cloud-dappled skies, the laugh of children,

Drowned sunbeams and the perfume April blows;

Bronze wheat a -shimmer, purple shades of trees-

Let us be thankful for all of these!

Let us be praiseful, Jesus, for simple sights;

The blue smoke curling in the air along the street,

Keen stars sparkling on frosty, camping  nights,

Daisies dew-diamond like,

For simple sights, Let us praise you.

Let us be grateful God, for holidays serene,

The hope to do a kindly deed each day;

The faith and will to walk in witness, to do our part

Let us be grateful to God, with a humble heart.

Amen