Mary was Australia’s first saint. She believed all children, poor or rich, should be educated. Mary Mackillop started the first Catholic school in Australia and helped many poor and sick people. She worked hard to make the world a better place. 

Did you know?

Our St Joseph’s School was founded by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1884. It was established so children of the many gold miners in the area could go to school. The original school was located in a small room behind the present church. 

During staff prayer today, we reflected on Mary Mackillop’s life and the scripture by Matthew 6:25-26: 

I am telling you not to worry about your life and what you are to eat,  nor about your body and what you are to wear.  Surely life is more than food, and the body more than clothing!  Look at the birds in the sky.  They do not sow or reap or gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them.  Are you not worth much more than they are?  

The scripture reflects Mary Mackillops’ life and values. Just as the scripture discusses God's care for birds, Mary MacKillop's work was driven by her care for the well-being of the less fortunate. She dedicated her life to caring for and educating children, reflecting the compassion and concern for others that the scripture encourages.

Prayer Service

Below are photos from the prayer service today led by Year 6 in honour of St Mary Mackillop. 

Assumption of Mary 

The Assumption of Mary is one of the most important events in the Christian community. On the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, we commemorate the end of her earthly life and Assumption of Mary’s body and soul into Heaven. 

We are looking forward to Year 4/5/6  presenting the Assumption of Mary Liturgy on Tuesday 15th August at 12.30pm. All welcome to attend. 

Reconciliation

Please keep Barney, Bonnie, Brydee, Christopher, Eva and Reuben in your prayers as they prepare to make the sacrament of Reconciliation. The sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Tuesday 8th September at 11.30pm, followed by a whole school mass at 12pm. 

School Mass - Sunday 17th September 

Please let me know if you are able to come to our Parish School Mass on Sunday 17th September so I can distribute readings. It would be lovely to see as many children and families attend.