Mary Mackillop

August 8 is always a special day for our school community. We celebrated  the Feast Day St Mary of the Cross Mackillop by sharing in a special liturgy. We were reminded of the importance of taking time to pray and give thanks for the life of Mary MacKillop.

More so than ever, what our world needs now is hope, kindness, and compassion.

We reflected as a school community and in our Religious Education lessons the story of Mary Mackillop and how she lived a life in service for others spreading the message of God.  We pray that we will continue Mary’s dream………..   

 “Never see a need  without doing something about it.”

As we honoured Mary Mackillop we reflected closely on our Vision and Mission Statement.

The students created a display where they shared ways they can live these special words of Mary Mackillop making those important connections with our school Vision and Mission.    

On Monday we gathered to reflect on the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Mary, we remember that Mary was taken into Heaven after she died. This was God’s way of showing us that Mary is special to God, she said ‘yes’ to becoming the Mother of Jesus.

Thank you to Year Three for sharing this beautiful liturgy with us. We were reminded of how Mary lived a life of unconditional love and devotion for her son, Jesus. 

As a school we will be celebrating the special men in our lives with a Father’s Day prayer service in the hall on Friday September 2nd (Week 7) at 2:30pm.

We would like to invite families to attend this prayer service.

If any special Dad’s, grandfather’s or carers would like to be involved in this prayer service or share a special gift or talent please notify the office by Thursday 25th  August  (Week Six - Term Three). 

Upcoming dates

Staff Spirituality Day

Friday August 26th

Father’s Day Prayer Service

Friday September 2nd at 2.30pm

Year One and Four Buddy Grade Mass

Friday September 2nd at 2.30pm 

World Day prayer for the Care for Creation Liturgy 

Monday September 5th at 2.30pm

Grace and Blessings

Mrs Steph Brown - Religious Education Co ordinator