DEPUTY PRINCIPAL Lize Privitera
Anzac Remembrance Service
This was well attended with parents, young siblings and friends last Tuesday. The whole school and community gathered on the small oval to remember the men and women who have served our country in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Thank You for supporting the Berwick RSL ANZAC Appeal. Many thanks to staff, parents, grandparents and friends who contributed to the lovely ANZAC display in the Welcome Garden at the front of the school.
Easter Season
This morning classes joined together to celebrate the wonderful feast of Easter. We ended Term 1 thinking about Jesus’ suffering and death but now we can rejoice because He is risen from the dead. School Faith Leaders Alanna and Natalie led a liturgy via Google meet to each classroom, sharing Jesus’ message of new life and giving courage to step out with hope and joy.
Celebrating Mother’s Day
Your photos are needed! Families are invited to send a photo of mums/carers/grandmothers/ and all who are like mothers via email strictly by Wednesday 4th May to Mrs Privitera. Images will be included in a PowerPoint presentation during Friday morning’s Mother’s Day Assembly 6/6/22. Send your photo to: lprivitera@marymacnarre.catholic.edu.au
CatholicCare Victoria
CatholicCare Victoria are the social service agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne and the Catholic Dioceses of Ballarat, Sale and Sandhurst. The support services are available to all individuals or groups regardless of race, religious beliefs or economic status. CatholicCare Victoria offers a broad range of child, family and youth services, family relationship services, school counselling and pastoral care services, social housing, homelessness services (crisis, transitional and outreach), employment and advocacy services across dozens of office locations, delivery sites and outreach locations throughout Victoria.
Each year Schools in the Diocese of Sale support the ongoing service offered through CatholicCare Victoria by raising funds. A donation box is available in the hall – please consider supporting this important outreach service in our Diocese by dropping a gold coin in the donation box. Thankyou!
Sacrament of First Eucharist (also known as First Holy Communion)
Before enrolling for the Sacrament of First Eucharist, children should be baptised in the Catholic Church and should have received the Sacrament of Reconciliation last year or prior.A copy of your child’s Baptism and Reconciliation certificate needs to be attached to the enrolment forms if baptised/received Reconciliation outside of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish.
ENROLMENT AND PARENT-ONLY WORKSHOP
Date: Wednesday, 4th May 2022 or Thursday 12th May 2022
(This is subject to change as per government regulations)
Time: 6.45pm arrival for a 7pm start
Venue: Our Lady Help of Christians Parish
Levy: A levy of $50 is payable via the CDF online olhc.cdfpay.org.au
Term 2 Whole School and Class Mass and Reconciliation Schedule
It is with great joy we inform families that face-to-face liturgies are permitted with COVID Safe measures implemented. Masses and liturgies are permitted to take place on site according to strict COVID safe plans. Please find attached celebrations scheduled for Term 2:
Third Sunday of Easter, Cycle C
Sunday, May 1, 2022
Next Sunday’s Gospel reading tells about another meal that Jesus shared with his friends. This meal was shared after Jesus' Resurrection. The meal that Jesus shared with his disciples reminds us of the meal we share at the Eucharist. As in the Eucharist, we bring the gifts that God has given us, which have been prepared especially for the Mass, and at our family meals we share gifts that God has given to us and that we have worked together to prepare. As Jesus fed his disciples, he feeds us too!
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
Resources to support parents and carers - free webinars for parents and carers.
Taming the tech – how parental controls can help keep kids safer online. Recent eSafety research found 56% of parents and carers of children aged 8-10 use parental controls to keep their kids safer online. Find out how to set up devices and apps to help keep young people safe online. This webinar will include practical tips, demonstrations and advice - designed for parents and carers of kids aged 4 to 13 years old. To register for the live webinar Parental controls go to eSafety Commissioner website for Parents
Parent Education
UPCOMING WEBINAR FOR PARENTS. TOPIC – Anxiety. Parents can attend this webinar at no charge.
Presenter: Dr Justin Coulson: Helping your child with anxiety
Wednesday 4 May 2022 8:00pm - 9:00pm AEST
View the attached webinar flyer to register attendance:
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.
PARISH BULLETIN - Click on the link below to download the weekly newsletter and Parish Sacramental Booklet