Many thanks to all of the teachers, students and parents for their participation and reverence in our Saint Mary of the Cross liturgy, and to Father Sarkis for leading us in our prayer.
Following the liturgy people were able to reflect on the virtues of Mary through viewing the creative work and tributes on display throughout our school. Each Stage was given a particular virtue of Mary to contemplate and show in a creative response. We were blown away by the depth of knowledge and love put into these displays.
ES1 - Woman of God
Stage 1 - Woman of Action
Stage 2 - Woman of Courage
Stage 3 - Woman of Compassion
After lunch, all students participated in our annual Walkathon. As is our tradition at Our Lady Help of Christians, monies collected through fundraising will be used to contribute to religious icons for our school.
Check out the gallery below for some pics!
Useful resources to check out for your next celebration or prayer:
Websites
http://www.marymackillop.org.au
http://www.sosj.org.au/
Music
Andrew Chinn - A Cross of Stars
Josephite Dreaming CD, Mantras, Reflections and Messages of Mary MacKillop
Gary Pinto - Saint Mary MacKillop
Following the liturgy people were able to reflect on the virtues of Mary through viewing the creative work and tributes on display throughout our school. Each Stage was given a particular virtue of Mary to contemplate and show in a creative response. We were blown away by the depth of knowledge and love put into these displays.
ES1 - Woman of God
Stage 1 - Woman of Action
Stage 2 - Woman of Courage
Stage 3 - Woman of Compassion
After lunch, all students participated in our annual Walkathon. As is our tradition at Our Lady Help of Christians, monies collected through fundraising will be used to contribute to religious icons for our school.
Check out the gallery below for some pics!
Useful resources to check out for your next celebration or prayer:
Websites
http://www.marymackillop.org.au
http://www.sosj.org.au/
Music
Andrew Chinn - A Cross of Stars
Josephite Dreaming CD, Mantras, Reflections and Messages of Mary MacKillop
Gary Pinto - Saint Mary MacKillop
Mary MacKillop was Canonised as Australia‘s first saint in 2010. Throughout her life Mary continually lived out her motto to ̳Never see a need without doing something about it.‘ May we strive to live like Mary in all we do and say and let God into our lives like she did.
Mary MacKillop Prayer
Ever generous God,
You inspired Saint Mary MacKillop
To live her life faithful to the Gospel of Jesus Christ
and constant in bringing hope and encouragement
to those who were disheartened, lonely or needy.
With confidence in your generous providence
and joining with Saint Mary MacKillop
we ask that you grant our request .................
We ask that our faith and hope be fired afresh by the Holy Spirit
so that we too, like Mary MacKillop, may live with courage, trust and openness.
Ever generous God hear our prayer
We ask this through Jesus Christ
Amen.