Principal's Message
On Tuesday we celebrated Mass for the 37th anniversary of Father Sean’s ordination which was on Wednesday 4 August. Congratulations Father Sean.
Sunday is the Feast Day of St Mary of the Cross, Australia’s First saint. This year we celebrate the 11th anniversary of Mary’s canonisation. Let us all leave our mark, by following her example in creating a better world through the gift of education. We will be holding a liturgy on Tuesday to commemorate this day. Mary MacKillop has many famous quotes, my favourite is “never see a need with doing something about it”. It would be great if next week that saying was a focus for everyone, what a wonderful world it would be.
Mary MacKillop Prayer
Ever generous God,
You inspired Saint Mary MacKillop
To live her life faithful to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and constant in bringing hope and encouragement
to those who were disheartened, lonely or needy.
With confidence in your generous providence and through the intercession of Saint Mary MacKillop
We ask that you grant our requests
We ask that our faith and hope be fired afresh by the Holy Spirit so that we too, like Mary MacKillop, may live with courage, trust and openness.
Ever generous God hear our prayer.
We ask this through Jesus Christ.
Amen.
We congratulate all of our olympians and their families for their outstanding dedication to their sport. Our students have had the opportunity to make welcome-home decorations for the returning athletes which I am sure they will appreciate in their rooms as they isolate.
There have been a number of competitors in the games that previously went to school in our Diocesan schools. There would have been many proud moments when those school communities watched the events. A special mention to Keiran Woolley who, at 17 has competed in skateboarding and came 5th. Keiran is a current student in the Diocese and his father works for the Education Office.
Thank you to all of you who collect your children at the early timeslot of 2:50pm for the way you move off quickly, you are doing a great job.
Have a lovely week everyone.
Kayleen Petzer
Principal