Feast of St Mary of the Cross (MacKillop) - 8th August.

Mary MacKillop’s feast day is this Sunday, 8th August. Mary is Australia’s first saint and she was a person who showed complete trust and faith in God. She didn’t worry about what she had because she wanted to focus on the things that really mattered. She loved the poor deeply and believed God would provide. Even when times were very tough. Mary trusted in God.

Homelessness Week

Mr Bob McIlroy spoke at the school assembly last Friday about Homelessness Week.  If anyone would like to donate any household items for the homeless, could you please send them into the office.  Suggested donations are: blankets, sheets, pillow, sleeping bags, toiletries (toothbrushes, soap, deodorant), that would be appreciated. Thank you.

Upcoming Catholic Feast Days in August

Sunday, 15^th August – Feast of the Assumption of Mary. We celebrate Mary’s passing from this world into the glory of God. Mary was a person of faith and trust who loved her son Jesus, even when he did things she didn’t understand. We pray that we walk in Mary’s shoes and learn to be people of faith and hope willing to trust in God.

Tuesday, 17^th August – Feast of St Clare of Montefalco. Clare was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis (Secular). She was canonized by Pope Leo XIII on December 8, 1881 and importantly, is our school saint. We will be having our biannual celebration at Mission Beach on Friday 20th August to celebrate St Clare’s Feast Day with Mass and a day at the beach.

With God’s blessings,

Helen Andrews