Thank you for supporting the Socktober event, raising funds of $364.70 A great effort particularly during these times. Reaching the fundraising target makes a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children at the Good Shepherd Kindergarten in Bangkok, Thailand. Once again ‘thank you!’

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

Sunday, November 14, 2021

As we approach the end of the Church year, next Sunday’s Gospel invites us to consider Jesus’ predictions and teaching about the end of the world. In the context of Mark’s Gospel, Jesus’ words about this are spoken to his disciples as he prepares them for his passion and death. Jesus teaches us that things in our world will change and we don’t need to be fearful because God’s love for us will never end.

We hold in our prayers the students receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation during mass celebrations held last night, tonight and over the weekend.

Lord, send out Your Spirit to touch the hearts of all people, so that they may believe in You and in Jesus whom You sent. Look kindly on all candidates for Confirmation as they listen to Your voice. ... We pray that You will continue to guide us and sustain us. Amen

Remembrance Day 11 November

Today we stopped to remember members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty, as well as all those who have been involved with and affected by war and conflict. The students from Year 6 proudly led a brief Order of Service in each classroom and leading up to Remembrance Day, student leaders assisted with the selling of merchandise, raising money to support serving and ex-Service personnel and their families. All stock was sold out! Thankyou to all students and staff for your involvement and deepening understanding of what Remembrance Day is all about.

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them.”

LEST WE FORGET

Child Safety and Wellbeing

At Mary MacKillop Primary School, we believe that ensuring the safety of the students in our care is an integral part of who we are as a Catholic faith community. We adhere to Victorian Child Safe Standards and Ministerial Order No. 870.  We embed a culture of child safety and the matter is taken very seriously.

“Children are the future of the human family: all of us are expected to promote their growth, health and tranquillity,” Pope Francis 2021

Day For Daniel

A total amount raised $ 286.00

The Daniel Morcombe Foundation key role in the community is the education of all children about their personal safety. With the funds raised, the DMF is able to develop and provide free child safety resources for parents and educators, as well as provide support and assistance to young victims of crime. The Foundation works to empower all Australians to make local communities safer places for all children. ry. Your support makes a difference. Thank you!

Resources to support parents and carers - Respond honestly to dishonesty

Honesty is the best policy we know, but it’s not always easy for children and young people to own up when they break the rules.

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. 

PARISH BULLETIN

We extend a sad farewell to Fr Isuru as he takes on a new journey in the new year. Please read Fr Brendan’s message in the OLHC bulletin. As a School our final End of Year Mass will be celebrated with Fr Isuru on Thursday 9th December .

Click on the link below to download the weekly Parish newsletter.

https://olhc.org.au/parish-bulletin/