From the APRIM - Rita Campbell
Feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop – August 8th
Mary MacKillop,
woman of faith
woman of the poor
teacher and educator
pilgrim on the way
woman of the cross
woman of the community
woman of the gospel
woman expanding boundaries
woman of charism.
Pray with us.
2012 Trustees of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart
Mary Helen MacKillop was born in 1842 in Victoria to Scottish immigrant parents and grew up with seven brothers and sisters.
At the age of twenty-four, she dedicated her life to God and took on the name “Mary of the Cross.”
As a passionate educator, Mary broke through the prejudice of the early 19th century to educate all — regardless of gender, race, faith, or wealth.
She established Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart with Fr Julian Tenison Woods. The sisters went wherever the need was greatest.
They gave up everything to live and teach amongst the people they served. Mary was canonised in October 2010.
This August let’s walk in the footsteps of Australia’s most loved Saint. Just like Mary MacKillop… Let’s be fierce in the face of adversity.
Let’s be fair and act when we see injustice. Let’s give love to those we encounter each day. Together, let’s be Fierce for Fair.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
If you wish to enrol your child for the Sacrament of Reconciliation,
Please attend the Information Meeting on Wednesday 9th August at 6:30pm
The meeting will be held at St Pius X Church, Avoca St, Dernancourt.
Essential: enrolment form, child’s Baptism certificate and $30 fee (Qkr! app)
Feast of the Assumption
Tuesday 15th August
Join us for a whole school Mass at 11:50am in the De Mazenod Hall with Fr John Sebastian (OMI)
We will honour the life and dedication of Mary to her son Jesus and to all of us, her children in Christ.