Mission & Identity

• SOLDIER ON - Certificate of Appreciation
• Blackmores Fun Run with Centacare
• Mercy College & St Pius X College Youth Mass - THIS SUNDAY 22 September

SOLDIER ON - Certificate of Appreciation

At our recent Year 11 Reflection Day No. 2 that focused upon building resilience, a guest presenter from “Soldier On” provided some reflections about how some members of the armed services find difficulty in transitioning to civilian life. The organisation “Soldier On” provides mentoring and support for serving personnel who leave the services and find it difficult fitting back into society, with many having experienced traumatic incidents during their service of the nation.

As a sign of support for their work, St Pius X College provided a donation to “Soldier On” so that they can continue their vital work in our community.

Mr Nathan Mulheron - Assistant Principal Mission & Identity

Blackmores Fun Run with Centacare

On Sunday 15 September a large number of students from Years 10 and 11 participated in the Blackmores Running Festival held in the city. This fun run was completed not only for enjoyment, but in the service to Centacare – an organisation of CatholicCare who provide sustainable and meaningful employment for adults with an intellectual disability. Earlier in the year the young men of Pius worked alongside the Centacare-funded employees, completing tasks with their assigned buddy for the day. As a follow up they then had to register and raise funds for Centacare by obtaining sponsors for the Blackmores Running Festival.

We were greeted with a gorgeous Sydney morning as we waited at the start line and re-connected with the employees who we had worked with earlier in the year. While not a complete 42km marathon, the 3.5km Family Fun Run provided a great opportunity to view the harbour from the Harbour Bridge at a more leisurely pace. Our young men set a fine example of all that we aspire to.

Congratulations to all and we look forward to many more years of living out our faith and mission here at St Pius X College through supporting Centacare.

Mr Nathan Mulheron - Assistant Principal Mission & Identity

Mercy College & St Pius X College Youth Mass

this Sunday 22 September

The next Student Mass is on Sunday 22 September at 5.30pm, followed by a BBQ and Social Activities from 6:30 – 8:00pm.

This Mass will be dedicated to our HSC students and we will be praying for the peace of mind and success of our senior students.

If you would like to be involved see Mr Adrian Brannan - the Parish would love to welcome you and help you participate in and celebrate your faith with your mates.

Mr Adrian Brannan - Youth Ministry Coordinator

Phone:  0414 826 326 or email: abrannan@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au