Mission
Remembering Pope Francis
This week, the Catholic community around the world continues to mourn the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88, just one day after offering his final blessing on Easter Sunday.
Pope Francis was a truly special leader who touched the lives of many with his kindness, deep listening, and loving heart. He reminded us to see Jesus in everyone and worked tirelessly for peace, unity, and the care of those who suffer or feel forgotten. He reached out to people of all faiths and always led with humility and hope. As we remember his life, we give thanks for the wonderful shepherd he was and celebrate the lasting impact of his words and actions.
The Easter Season 2025
The Church continues to celebrate Easter long after the chocolate bunnies are gone from the stores. In fact the Easter season is the second-longest liturgical season, lasting for 50 days from Easter Sunday.
As we continue through the Easter season, it’s a special time to reflect on hope, renewal, and the joy of new beginnings. This season reminds us of the importance of kindness, compassion, and supporting one another as a community. Whether it’s through small acts of generosity or simply taking time to appreciate those around us, Easter encourages us to carry its message of love and renewal into our daily lives.
Mother’s Day Breakfast & liturgy - Friday 9th May
We warmly invite all our wonderful mums, grandmothers, and mother figures to our Mother’s Day Breakfast next Friday, starting at 8:15am. It’s a lovely chance to enjoy a morning together, with a coffee van available for your convenience.
Following breakfast, our Kindergarten students will lead a special Mother’s Day liturgy at 9:00am in the hall. We look forward to celebrating and giving thanks for the amazing women in our lives!
Sacrament of Confirmation - Tuesday 20th May
Confirmation is a special step for our baptised children, where they'll receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit and make a deeper commitment to their faith. Confirmation confirms Baptism and is the second formal step in the process of becoming initiated into the Christian community.
Our Confirmation candidates have begun preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. If your child wishes to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this year, please complete the Google Form that has previously been shared with you via Compass by Monday 5th May.
We're looking forward to guiding our students on this wonderful journey of faith!
ANZAC Day liturgy - Friday 2nd May
A heartfelt thank you to our Year 6 students John, Eden, Sophia, and Macey for leading our ANZAC Day liturgy with such respect and care. We are also very grateful to Mrs Ford for her wonderful coordination and support. A special thank you goes to Brenton Ford, not only for his service to our country as a member of the Australian Army who served overseas, but also for generously giving his time to speak with our students today. Your presence helped bring the meaning of ANZAC Day to life for us all.
Student Expectations & Values: The St Mary’s Way
This week, our school leaders chose to focus on one of the most important aspects of the St Mary's Way: Respect.
This week, our school focus is on respecting everyone’s right to learn.
At St Mary’s, we believe that everyone has the right to learn in a positive and focused classroom environment. To support this, we work together to minimise distractions so that everyone can concentrate and do their best. We stay on task, helping create a respectful space for all. We also remind ourselves to focus on our own work and choices, allowing others to do the same. By showing responsibility and respect, we make our classrooms great places to learn and grow.
Warmest regards,
Hannah Gorman
Assistant Principal Mission
