DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - Lize Privitera
Celebrating Mothers Carers, Grandmothers and Special Persons
Families are invited to send a photo of your children with their mum/grandparent/carer via email to Mrs Privitera. These photos will be included in a Powerpoint presentation during prayer time at our Assembly next Friday 12/5/23. Send your photo to lprivitera@marymacnarre.catholic.edu.au no later than midday Thursday 11th May 2023.
SAVE THE DATE
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK will be launched on Friday 19th May 2023. Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Sale will celebrate Catholic Education Week from 19 May to 26 May, 2023. Catholic Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful achievements of Catholic schools and highlight the inspiring life of Catholic schools today.
On Thursday 25th May a whole school mass celebration is planned followed by the afternoon of student led fundraiser stalls. All students from the school will have an opportunity to support the fundraiser stalls, led by some very committed Year 4 - 6 students. Items range from 50c to $5.00. More information in our next newsletter.
National Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) - Friday 19 May 2023
Now in its 24th year, the annual campaign encourages all primary school children, their parents and carers to walk safely and regularly to school. The event seeks to promote better health, road safety, public transport and the environment. Not only is walking a wonderful way to get you where you want to be, but it also gets your health – and your child’s health on the right track too. Walk Safely to School Day asks that we all consider our transport habits and try to incorporate more walking as part of a healthy, active way to get around. Although walking all the way to school isn’t realistic for many, it’s quite easy to figure out how you can build a walk into your family’s daily routine. You can teach your child the healthy habit of walking more by:
- Walking with them the whole way to school
- If you have to drive, park the car a few blocks away from the school and walk the rest of the way
Regular exercise like walking with your child not only helps them (and you!) beat chronic problems like obesity, heart disease, behavioural and mental health issues and diabetes. It also gives you a great opportunity to teach your child safe ways to behave around roads and traffic. Remember, Active Kids are Healthy Kids so get planning your own Walk Safely to School Day journey for Friday 19 May 2023! For more information, visit www.walk.com.au
Fifth Sunday of Easter, Cycle A
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Jesus tells his disciples he is the way, the truth, and the life. In this reading Jesus talks to his disciples about the relationship between him and the Father. In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus teaches us that we can come to know his Father by coming to know him.
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 SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM 2023
Please note that it is the Parish preferred policy to enrol your child for only one Sacrament per year, to enable the children to have a better knowledge and faith experience of each Sacrament .
SACRAMENT OF FIRST EUCHARIST CDFPay is now open for parents wishing to enrol their children to receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist. The final Enrolment Night is Thursday 11th May 2023 at 7pm. Parents are required to attend this session and attendance is mandatory. The Parish is unable to offer any catch up workshops for those who are unable to attend. A pre-payment is required. This can be made via https://olhc.cdfpay.org.au. CDFPay closes on Friday 12th May at 10am. For more information please visit https://www.olhc.org.au/ parish-sacrament-program/
Click on the link to access a copy of the 2023 Sacrament Program Booklet
https://www.olhc.org.au/parish-sacrament-program/
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