RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Congratulations to the following students who have received the Sacrament of First Reconciliation:

Alyra (3AS), Dominic (5AB), Hanisi (3AM), Milania (3AM), Abigail (4CM), Mila (3AS) Shenaiah (5SD), Andrew (3AM), Mason (3AS), Joshua (4CM), David (4HF), Aaliyah (3AM), Tiffany (3AS), Chelsea (4CM), Imogen (3AS), Katelyn (4CM), Zachary (4CM) Jacinta (4CM), Katelyn (4HF), Leonardo (3AM), Angelina (4HF), Adrian (3AS), Ciara (4HF), Valentino (4CM), Kiera (4CM) and Alannah (3AM)

Stations of the Cross Sacred Space

Many thanks to the families and staff who have contributed to the Stations of the Cross garden. A number of potted plants has been kindly donation. THANKYOU to those families who have made donation/s. This opportunity will remain open to families and friends for the remainder of the term.  Items can be left at the School Office. Students may like to take their families to visit the Sacred Space located behind the Middle Level building once restrictions on visitors on site is lifted. Once again thank you for your generosity.

Fan the Flame - Towards Plenary Assembly One October 2021

‘Why are you so frightened? How is it that you have no faith?’  Mark 4:35-41

As people of faith, we believe that, through the gift of his Church, the Lord has equipped us, and continues to equip us, to recognise the needs of our time and set ourselves to doing something about them.  (Instrumentum Laboris #193)

www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au/fantheflame/

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B - Sunday, June 20, 2021

Mark 4:35-41

Jesus calms the storm.

As we continue in Ordinary Time, our reading next Sunday is taken from the Gospel of Mark, the primary Gospel reading in Lectionary Cycle B. Mark's Gospel presents a vivid portrait of Jesus, whose words and deeds show that he is the Son of God. Sunday’s Gospel describes the end of a day of teaching in Jesus' ministry. Jesus taught the crowd in parables and then offered explanations of these parables to his disciples. Jesus then led his disciples away from the crowds and into the boats that they will use to cross the Sea of Galilee. The sea and its surrounding area are the settings for Jesus' teachings and miracles in this part of Mark's Gospel. Sunday’s reading describes how Jesus calmed a storm at sea. It is the first of four miracles that are presented in sequence at this point in Mark's Gospel.

Like the disciples, we can share our worries and concerns with Jesus. Jesus can do amazing things for us as well if we bring him our worries and concerns in prayer.

WELLBEING

Parenting Insights

Establishing digital boundaries for a good night’s sleep

Kids’ and teens’ digital habits have a significant impact on their sleep leading to a range of mental health and learning problems.  View the article below:

UPCOMING WEBINAR FOR PARENTS

Attend a webinar for parents at no charge

Our school has a membership with Parenting Ideas, one of Australia’s most trusted sources of parenting education and support. As part of this membership, all the parents in this school community can attend some fantastic webinars in 2021 at no cost. We’re pleased to let you know about an upcoming webinar.

Dr Justin Coulson presents:

Connecting with teenage daughters

Wednesday 23 June 2021

8:00pm - 9:00pm AEST

Bestselling author and professional speaker

Please read the attached flyer for parents for more information:

OLHC PARISH

Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Information

Mary MacKillop Primary School is one of the three Parish Primary Schools belonging to the Parish of Our Lady Help of Christians, Narre Warren within the Diocese of Sale. Fr Brendan Hogan is our Parish Priest and Fr Isuru Weliwatte is our Assistant Priest. We are grateful for their ongoing prayers, involvement and support of the students, families and staff of Mary MacKillop School. 

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