DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - Lize Privitera
Stations of the Cross Liturgy will be celebrated during our whole school morning prayer time on Thursday 7th April 2022 beginning at 8.50am. Each class has been allocated a station of the cross and will share a portrayal of the allocated station via a Google meet presented in the classrooms remembering the story of Jesus’ last few days.
All classroom Project Compassion will be returned to the school office by Thursday 7th April 2022. Your generosity to Caritas Australia improves the livelihoods of vulnerable communities, supporting them to flourish and create opportunities for future generations to live to their full potential and thrive. If you missed donating you can donate online via the Caritas website at lent.caritas.org.au
ANZAC APPEAL
The Anzac Appeal raises funds to support former and serving members of the Australian Defence Forces and dependents when in need. Most of the funds are raised through RSL Appeals with the sale of Anzac merchandise. The Berwick RSL has supplied a number of items for purchase. School leaders will visit each classroom to let students know of the Anzac merchandise available for purchase. Items range from $2-$5
STUDENT FUNDRAISING
Alexia:
Hello everyone, My name is Alexia from 6PF. You may remember me from my Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal last year when I sold badges. I have decided to do my fundraiser a little bit differently this year by doing it together with my mum.
My mum and I have both put our love of art to good use and have done a painting that we enjoyed doing. We both used acrylic paint on stretched canvas and they have both been sealed with varnish. My mum and I want to do this for the same reason as last year and that is to help the kids get better and get out of the hospital and to raise money for research and equipment to help them do so. It is also our family tradition to give back to the hospital for the help they gave mum when she was younger. The paintings have been professionally framed and donated by Framing to a T in Hallam.
I would love it if you could please place a bid and not only own the original artwork but know that you are supporting a worthy cause at the same time. For more information and to start bidding please click on this link
https://shoutforgood.com/auctions/alexiasmagicalappeal
Donations are also welcome.
Thank you - Alexia and Trish
Fifth Sunday of Lent, Cycle C
Sunday, April 3, 2022
In next Sunday’s Gospel, we will hear about a woman who has made a poor choice. The people who bring her to Jesus think the sin is so bad that it cannot be forgiven. Jesus says that only people who have never sinned can judge the woman. The people walk away because they have all sinned. Only Jesus is without sin. God knows us well, and he does not judge us. God sees the big picture, not just one puzzle piece. He always forgives us and shows mercy toward us. When we look at other people, we can try to see all the puzzle pieces, not just one. We can show others love and mercy.
Parent Education
Webinars for Parents
As part of your school's membership with Parenting Ideas, all the parents and carers in your school community can attend our webinars for parents at no cost. This year, we’re thrilled to be able to connect your school community with some of Australia's most respected parenting speakers and authors:
- Dr Justin Coulson
- Michael Grose
- Dr Jodi Richardson
- Michelle Mitchell
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 Ajin Albarnas 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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