Sr Irene McCormack Mass

On 21st May we held a College Mass in honour of Sr Irene McCormack. We thank Fr Michael De Stoop for celebrating the Mass. His sermon was a reflection on the great devotion and trust martyrs have in God and Irene McCormack was one such person.

I too spoke to the girls about Irene McCormack. Sr Irene showed her love for humanity, not just through her words and prayers, but through the acts of kindness, service and courage that she showed to all people she encountered, especially those in need.

As part of her vocation as a Sister of St Joseph, Sr Irene, went to a small village in Peru where sickness and infection were rife, and where it was unsafe to help the poor. There rebel groups raided and killed people who helped the poor. Nevertheless, brave Irene McCormack provided ministry, education and food for the poor.

On 21st May 1991, Sr Irene was alone in the convent when a rebel group, ironically known as the Shining Path, dragged her into the street, made her lay face down and shot her in the back of her head. When we think of executions, we usually conjure up images of men executing people. Sr Irene was executed by a woman.

Sr Irene had a deep unconditional love for God. At a retreat, just prior to her death, she shared with the Sisters of St Joseph that she believed that God loved her too. She said “you know for the first time in my whole life I’ve been able to believe God really loves me”. The sisters felt a great despair over the death of Sr Irene, however, they took solace from this quote which reassured them that Irene was not alone at the time of her death; she was with God. Interestedly, she was only 6 metres from the local church when she was executed.

I challenged the students to be more like Irene McCormack, to love God, believe in his love for them and always show kindness, service and courage.

Arena House Captain

Join us in congratulating Alana Giovinazzo as the new Arena House Captain. Alana received her badge at the College Assembly today and took her oath with other members of the Student Leadership Team. We wish all our House Captains well as they prepare for the upcoming College Athletics Carnival. Good luck and may the best team win!

Bronze & Silver Awards

As part of our Merit System, students strive to achieve Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards, by achieving Pink Merits for Academic Performance, Blue Merits for Community Involvement and Commendation Merits.

At the College Assembly this week, Victoria Toma in Year 9 and Lisipeti Elika in Year 8 were awarded a Bronze “Called to Life” badge. Roz Zoori in Year 8 was awarded a Silver “Called to Life” badge. Congratulations girls!

Bronze Award Victoria Toma Year 9
Bronze Award Lisipeti Elika  Year 8
Silver Award Roz Zoori Year 8

Year 7 – 12 Disco

Students from Years 7 to 12 at both Mary MacKillop Catholic College and Patrician Brothers’ College enjoyed a fun evening of dancing and socialising at the MMCC Disco on Friday evening.

A special thank you to our Parent Advisory Group, Mrs Dal Col, mother of Micheala in Year 10, Mrs Citroni, mother of Madeline in Year 11, Mrs O’Grady, mother of Erin in Year 10, Mrs Williams, mother of Abigail in Year 7 and Mrs Yonan, mother of Isabella in Year 7 and teachers Mrs Flanagan, Mrs Lowe, Mr Ulunday, Mrs Toohey, Mrs Ryan, Mrs Arapi-Nunez, Miss Ecarma, Ms Zora, Mr Olegasegram,  Year 12 Student Leaders who assisted with the organisation, supervision and sales on the evening.