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It was my privilege to enjoy the love and friendship of Mother Mary of the Cross.
From the first day I met her as Superioress of Mount Street Convent [North Sydney], where I put in my Novitiate, until the day of her death, a period of about twenty years, during which I had many opportunities of knowing her worth. Mother Mary was a noble woman, blessed with rare vision and holiness. Where the glory to God and
duty to others were concerned, she was full of moral courage, fearing no human opinion, always acting according to the dictates of conscience.
My first experience of Mother Mary’s charity was one day when going with her as companion to the city. We were waiting at the corner of the street near Mount St Post Office for a tram. A young woman came staggering along and at last reached and rested by the stone on the side of the footpath. Being young and inexperienced I naturally thought the woman was intoxicated but Mother’s quick eye detected something more serious.
She said to me ‘Come along dear and see what is wrong with this poor woman.’ On getting up to her we found the woman was very ill. Mother asked if she could do anything for her. The woman said if he could get to the chemist’s nearby as she knew what would relieve her. The three of us then went to the chemist’s where the patient was attended to and we waited until she felt better. This act of Charity on Mother’s part made a lasting impression on the rest of my life.” [1]
Over the past months we have experienced global turmoil and disasters. In Australia the plight of the nation and the planet have raised out awareness to the absolute need of being connected. We have witnessed amazing heroism, generosity and deep sharing in unbelievably big and small ways.
Mary MacKillop was a person who spent her life reaching out, giving and connecting. God’s presence was a dominant feature of her life. The witness we have experience in a nation’s response is Mary’s call to us in every-day life. God is with us in it all, good or challenging.
Michele Shipperley rsj
Footnote:
[1] Sister M Helena McCarthy, Tokaanu, NZ. 1 December 1925 p. 71. Excerpts taken from Memories
of Mary by those who knew her, Sisters of St Joseph 1925-1926.
Dear Families,
What an interesting week we had this week, with a snow day on Wednesday! It was great to see our children out in the snow making snowmen, throwing snowballs and having some great fun.
Tomorrow we celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop. During the week our Junior Joeys, with Mrs Wood and Mrs Lee have been involving all students in activities to raise funds for the Mobile Kindy program in Fiji.
As a MacKillop School it is important that we support the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart in their mission and through our small actions we can make a big difference for others.
MMT11770_Feast_Day_Schools_Resource_3_Fiji_Mobile_Kindy_1_.pdf
I wish to congratulate Mrs Niccola Pearce on her appointment of Deputy Principal. Mrs Pearce is currently Acting Deputy Principal at St Thomas More’s Catholic School. Prior to this Mrs Pearce was Acting Assistant Principal (2019) and classroom teacher and Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Key Teacher (2016 – 2018) in the school. Mrs Pearce has also held Literacy Coach and Curriculum Development Teacher roles in various schools for the Townsville Catholic Education Office. Mrs Pearce holds a Bachelor of Education, University of Tasmania and a Certificate in Religious Education
from the Diocese of Parramatta. Mrs Pearce is currently studying a Masters in Educational Leadership at the University of Tasmania.
On Friday 14 th August we will be making available your child’s Semester Progress Report via Compass. This is a digital report and to view it you must have access to Compass. If you have any difficulties accessing Compass please contact our office.
Have a great week.
God Bless,
Shayne Kidd
Many thanks to everyone for joining in our Mary MacKillop Festivale this week. We raised $750 for the Mobile Kindy program in Fiji.
School Photos Monday 10th August
School photos are being held on Monday 10th August, 2020.
Note that sibling photo's will commence at 8.30am in the Josephite Hall.
Please ensure students are in the full winter uniform, including jumper (we have spare jumpers at the office if needed for the day). Prep and Kinder students are to wear their sports uniform.
Photo envelopes have been distributed for every student. Please note the shoot key listed on the envelope is unique for each student - please contact the office if you have not received one.
Please get a sibling photo envelope from the office for anyone wishing to have sibling photo's taken. Sibling order envelopes need to be handed directly to the photographers on photo day at the time of sibling photo being taken.
Parents can order and pay online through the MSP website (www.msp.com.au). Instructions are included on the envelopes.
Please see the attached flyer for information.
We are pleased to be able to hold our first Band Soiree on Wednesday 12th of August.
Please note that our Strings Soiree will be held a little later in the year - date coming soon!
In order to meet our ongoing capacity requirements, we are limiting the evening to 1 parent per band member. Please see the attached notice for full details.
If you have not already done so, please register your attendance via the following Google form to enable us to maintain an accurate register. STM Band Soiree. The attached permission form also needs to be completed and returned to the office.
There is a minimal capacity for additional attendees - please contact the office if you would like to request an additional attendee.
Strings Soiree - Date coming soon!
Our Strings soiree will be happening a little later in the year - date coming soon!
Congratulations to the following students for receiving awards this week.
Congratulations to the following students who were elected as our SRC representatives for Semester 2
Please find following a beautiful piece of writing from one of our 3/4 students. We hope you enjoy it.
Congratulations to students who have received 25 and 50 stickers in their sticker booklet. These stickers are given to students displaying positive and respectful behaviour in the playground. They are a great role model for others. Well done!
Please find attached the most recent Parish Bulletin Parish Bulletin