Mission & Identity

• Installation of the Fourth Bishop of Broken Bay
• Founder's Day: Friday 22 November at Oxford Falls - Helpers please!
• The Giving Tree - seeking donations for St Mary's Catholic Primary School
• Founder’s Day Performances - Last Chance!
• Mercy College & St Pius X College Youth Mass - Sunday 24 November

Installation of the Fourth Bishop of Broken Bay

On Monday evening a small group of staff and students attended the official installation of Bishop Anthony Randazza DD JCL at the Light of Christ Centre Waitara. The Papal Bull that contained the official announcement of the appointment was read by His Excellency Most Reverend Adolfo Tito Yllana, the Apostolic Nuncio to Australia. Two previous Bishops of Broken Bay, along with Bishops from around Australia and the clergy of Broken Bay added to the solemnity of the celebration. Bishop Randazza spoke of his willingness to lead the diocese and asked for our prayers for him in his new appointment. An invitation has been extended to our new Bishop to visit St. Pius X and we eagerly await his response.

Mr Nathan Mulheron - Assistant Principal Mission & Identity

Founder's Day: Friday 22 November at Oxford Falls - Helpers needed please!

It's that time of year again where I need around 15 to 18 helpers to cut the sausages, cook the sausages, bag the bread and generally help make lunch happen for the boys and the staff on Founder's Day.  I would love to see the 2017 or 2018 helpers return and some new volunteers too!  Please let me know if you can assist, even just for an hour or so, between 8:30am and 12:30pm - robson.nadine@gmail.com. 

Mrs Nadine Robson - P&F

Social Justice:  Year 7 Giving Tree

The Giving Tree:  This week marked the start of the Year 7-led Giving Tree initiative, with donations going to one of our immersion partners, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Bowraville. The appeal will run until the end of Week 6, when gifts will be delivered by staff and students going to the Year 10 Bowraville Immersion.

 Donations suitable are as follows:

-          Children’s clothing and accessories;

-          Non-perishable food items, preferably packed in a hamper

-          Kid’s toys

-          Books, CDs and DVDs suitable for primary-aged students

Goods are asked to be of new or of reasonable quality, preferably wrapped in the form of a Christmas present.  Donations will be collected in Homerooms on Tuesday to Thursday, and can otherwise be left in the front foyer, near the student office on Mondays and Fridays before assembly.

 Any queries can be directed to Ryan Balboa at RBalboa@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au.

Mr Ryan Balboa - Social Justice Coordinator

Founder’s Day Performances

Last chance!   Join our four student acts who will be sharing the stage on Founders Day! Whether you sing, dance, act, or are just plain passionate about the arts, audition this week and help celebrate Founder’s Day! See Mr Balboa for more details.

Mr Ryan Balboa - Social Justice Coordinator

Mercy College & St Pius X College Youth Mass

Sunday 24 November

The next Student Mass is on Sunday 24 November at 5.30pm, followed by a BBQ and Social Activities from 6:30 – 8:00pm.

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