04 Apr 2022

From the Principal – Ms Gilda Pussich

On the Feast of the Annunciation, 25th March, Pope Francis prayed to Mary for a path to peace. Below is an excerpt from the Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to Our Lady:

Holy Mother of God, as you stood beneath the cross,
Jesus, seeing the disciple at your side,
said: “Behold your son” (Jn 19:26).
In this way he entrusted each of us to you.
To the disciple, and to each of us, he said: “Behold, your Mother” (v. 27).
Mother Mary, we now desire to welcome you into our lives and our history.
At this hour, a weary and distraught humanity stands with you beneath the cross, needing to entrust itself to you and,
through you, to consecrate itself to Christ.
The people of Ukraine and Russia, who venerate you with great love, now turn to you, even as your heart beats with compassion for them and for all those peoples decimated by war, hunger, injustice and poverty.
Therefore, Mother of God and our Mother, to your Immaculate Heart we solemnly entrust and consecrate
ourselves, the Church and all humanity, especially Russia and Ukraine.
Accept this act that we carry out with confidence and love.
Grant that war may end and peace spread throughout the world.
The “Fiat” that arose from your heart opened the doors of history to the Prince of Peace.
We trust that, through your heart, peace will dawn once more.
To you we consecrate the future of the whole human family,
the needs and expectations of every people, the anxieties and hopes of the world.

 

Amadeus Music Education Program

The Amadeus Music Education Program is an initiative of Sydney Catholic Schools which provides equity of access to music education for all students. SCS has developed this program because a large body of research indicates that music education influences language development, executive function, social and emotional development.

MMCC commenced the Amadeus Music Education Program this year. The program offers small group instrumental tuition and instrumental ensemble lessons to students in Years 7-8. Through this program the students are issued with either a String instrument (Violin, Viola or Cello) or a Concert Band instrument (Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone or Tuba) which then learn to play at school. 

Year 7 students have been issued with their instruments and are enjoying learning their instrument from their MMCC Music Teachers and recently employed Music Tutors.

 

Enrolling Now

Sydney Catholic Schools have moved to an online enrolment process. Applications for Year 7 2024 close on Friday 8 April 2022. Please inform students in Year 5 who you know intend to enrol at Mary MacKillop of this deadline. Limited places are available for enrolment into Year 7 2023.

Please contact our Enrolment Officer, Rosemary Gerardis by email rosemary.gerardis@syd.catholic.edu.au or phone 9725 4322 for information.

 

Parent Advisory Group Meeting

The Parent Advisory Group met on Tuesday 15 March via Zoom. We shared information about our 2022 Annual Improvement Plan, 2021 HSC results, changes to the College Diary, Assessment Calendars, the bathroom upgrade, COVID update and the 2022 Theme – United in Faith and Learning. We discussed some issues regarding Lockers and College Caps.

Thank you to the parents who attended: Meagan O’Grady (mother of Hannah, Year 9), Mrs Magy Silva-Giuliano (mother of Sara, Year 11), Mr Abdullah Naqqar and Mrs Maryam Eeshoo (parents of .Farah Naqqar, Year 7). Thank you also to Mrs Harding for her input.

 

Open Day

Holding Open Day in the afternoon was a great success with lots of interest in our College. Thank you to our student tour guides, student helpers, teachers, support staff and the College Leadership Team for their contribution to the event. A special thank you to Mrs Harding for her overall leadership of the day. Please enjoy some photos of Open Day included in this newsletter.

 

As we end the term, I thank the community for the positive contribution made towards the success of the College. I wish the staff and students a restful, safe and enjoyable break and look forward to Term 2.

Open Day 2022

HSC 2021 Tips – Amily Aishia

 

ATAR 97.25
First in the Archdiocese of Sydney
Food Technology
All Rounder
(Achieved a mark of 90 or more in 10 units)

 

Maintaining a steady balance between study and life is crucial and should be a priority while at school. You shouldn’t compromise your health and wellbeing. Creating this healthy balance will also allow you to perform better academically. During my HSC, this balance was made possible through specific planning, scheduling and time management.

I found that throughout the earlier parts of my senior studies, writing a ‘To Do’ list at the start of each day just simply wasn’t enough. This is because I would give myself the whole day to complete these tasks and would therefore rule out any other activities I could potentially do for fun or relaxation. The issue here is that I wasn’t accounting for the time I would allocate to each task, or the time I would need for any other responsibilities or hobbies I may have had outside of studying. Due to this, I would also often spend so much time each day trying to decide exactly how, what or when I was going to study. This would ultimately just increase the amount of time spent on school work, leaving little room for anything else.

Later on in my senior studies, I implemented a timetable strategy that I had heard about from an online tutoring video.This approach to specific planning and scheduling is what I wholeheartedly recommend. Before the HSC exams, I replicated the school day by planning my week on Sunday night. I divided my subjects equally across the week and scheduled what I would do each day, starting at 9.15am and ending at 3.15pm, with even the same recess and lunch breaks. I created ‘periods’ with the subjects I was assigning, whilst also being very specific about what I was actually planning to do. For instance, rather than just writing down ‘study Ancient’ at 10.55am, I would write ‘continue Sparta essay’ or ‘go through Pompeii flashcards’.

In doing this, I was eliminating the need to think about how or when I would study each day, ultimately saving time. This therefore gave me more free time to do what I enjoyed, as by 3.15pm, my specific planning and scheduling had ensured I had already completed a sufficient amount of study, leaving me with plenty of time to attend to other areas of my life. This is something that I wasn’t able to achieve by simply writing a vague ‘To Do’ list.

Though this is what I did during STUVAC, this strategy can also be applied during your regular terms at school. Rather than going home each day after school and spending the afternoon procrastinating or trying to decide what to study first, planning out your week will allow you to block out your study time, whilst accounting for any extracurricular or family occasions you may have.

However, something that I will note, try to be flexible! Sometimes life will get in the way of your scheduling, so try not to be too discouraged when you need to shift things around in your plan because of an unexpected event. In saying that, having that skeleton of your week planned out in advance will save so much time and hassle, allowing you to complete necessary study whilst also still going to your friends’ birthday parties or watching your favourite TV show.

Enrolling Now

Year 7 2023 & 2024

Applications Close on Friday 8 April 2022

 

From the Assistant Principal – Mrs Christine Harding

Dear Parents and Carers,

Students have settled well into the 2022 academic year and the term has been extremely busy with a variety of learning opportunities given to our girls on a regular basis. With the school holidays approaching and the possible increased use of social media platforms it is important that parents and carers are aware of organisations that give safe and authorised information to parents in ensuring the online safety of children.

 

eSafety

eSafety is an independent statutory office supported by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). The website provides a wide range of online safety programs and resources for students and parents. eSafety has a range of regulatory functions and powers, which aim to safeguard Australians at risk of online harms and promote safer, more positive online experiences.

How much screen time is too much?

Signs that your daughter’s online activity may be having a negative impact on them or on your family include:

  • less interest in social activities like meeting friends or playing sport
  • not doing so well at school
  • tiredness, sleep disturbance, headaches, eye strain
  • changes in eating patterns
  • reduced personal hygiene
  • obsession with particular websites or games
  • extreme anger when being asked to take a break from online activity
  • appearing anxious or irritable when away from the computer
  • becoming withdrawn from friends and family
What to do if you are concerned – ask questions and listen
  • Some of the behavioural changes described above are a normal part of growing up but, if you are concerned your daughter is struggling, try to find out why — there may be underlying issues such as cyberbullying, friendship difficulties or mental health issues.
  • As part of your conversation, ask your daughter about how much time they spend online and explain why it is worrying and what they could be missing out on.
  • Try not to show that you disapprove or they might shut down communication altogether.
  • Talking to your daughter’s school may also reveal academic or social issues, and the school may also be able to provide support

Set boundaries for digital device use in your home. Device-free zones and times can help you manage screen time. For example, your family plan could include rules like this:

  • no devices in the bedroom for younger children
  • all screens off in bedrooms after a certain time for older children
  • all screens off at least one hour before planned bedtime
  • all family members switch off at dinner time
  • devices charged overnight in a place your child cannot access

Further information can be found on the e-safety Commissioner website.

 

A couple of reminders for Term 1 and the commencement of Term 2:

COVID-19 Reminder

  • A reminder that if students are unwell, they should stay home and take a RAT test. Symptoms to look out for include sore throat, fever, coughing, and shortness of breath. Contact your doctor if you are unwell.
  • If your daughter tests positive to COVID-19 or has to isolate due to being a household contact, please send documentation to the school so that we can validate her absence.

Student Diary

The school diary provides an opportunity for teachers and parents to communicate. Parents are encouraged to make regular checks of the diary and to use the diary as a means of communicating with teachers.

Student Absence

To comply with the Education Act, an attendance note must be put on your daughter’s Compass within 7 days of a student’s absence, after which time the absence will be recorded as unexplained. Days absent without explanation will be recorded on student reports.

Term 1 concludes on Friday 8 April

Our last day of Term 1 classes will be Friday 8 April. The day will commence at normal time 8.50am and finish at 12.45pm. There will be normal classes for Periods 1 to 3 and an Easter liturgy. All students are expected to attend the day as per normal requirements. Supervision will be available at school until 3.15pm for those parents requiring it. If you require supervision please notify the College.

Staff Professional Learning Day – Tuesday 26 April

Tuesday 26 April, 2022 will be a Staff Professional Learning Day. As a result there will be NO formal classes on this day and students will NOT be required to attend school. Students will return to classes on Wednesday 27 April, 2022, Day 3 of their timetable. Any families who anticipate difficulties with arranging appropriate supervision for their daughter on Tuesday 26 April are asked to notify the College.

Term 2 Winter Uniform Transition

To accommodate for the weather fluctuations at the start of Term 2, from Wednesday 27 April until Friday 6 May, students will be given a daily choice of uniform to wear based on the weather and personal preference as long as it is one of the two below:

  1. Students can continue to wear the full Summer Uniform that includes the Blazer as an optional item and socks, no stockings. (The jumper cannot be worn with this uniform, including at school).
  2. Students can choose to wear the full Winter Uniform that includes the Blazer and Stockings as compulsory items (The jumper can be worn with this uniform as long as the Blazer is the outer garment when coming to school and leaving school).

It is important to note that students cannot combine aspects of the Summer and Winter uniform. As of Monday 9 May all students must wear the full Winter Uniform on a daily basis. We thank all parents for your support of our College uniform regulations and welcome you to call us if you are having any difficulties with ensuring your daughter is in the correct uniform.

I wish all families a restful and safe school holidays and look forward to another term of learning in Term 2.

Mrs Christine Harding

Important Dates For Term 2, 2022

Monday 25 April – ANZAC Day Public Holiday – ANZAC Day Services – Fairfield RSL, Cabra-Vale RSL and Smithfield RSL
Tuesday 26 April – Staff Professional Learning Day (No Classes)
Wednesday 27 April – First day of classes for Term 2
Wednesday 4Friday 6 May – Year 12 Retreat
Wednesday 11 May – Mother’s Day Mass/Liturgy
Tuesday 10 MayFriday 13 May – NAPLAN Online Testing
Saturday 21 May – Irene McCormack Day
Tuesday 24 May – Our Lady Help of Christians Feast Day
Monday 13 June – Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday
Tuesday 14 June – Parent Advisory Group Meeting (6.00pm)
Tuesday 21 June – World Music Day
Friday 1 July – Last Day of Classes (TBC)

From the Leader of Religious Education – Mrs Annette Flanagan

Catholic Life @ MMCC

Lent 2022

During this time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving students will be able to engage in the following opportunities

Prayer

  • Rosary – Tuesday Morning at 8.30am in the Chapel
  • Mass – Wednesday Morning at 8.00am in the Chapel
  • Stations of the Cross – Friday Morning at 8.30am in the Chapel
  • Faith Formation MMCC Youth Group – Lunchtime with Ms L’Aiguille the MMCC YMC, Deacon Ben and Youth Coordinator from Our Lady of the Rosary, Fairfield

Almsgiving and Fasting

  • During Lent students are encouraged to make regular donations towards Project Compassion. Every donation, small or large, helps “Future Generations”
  • During Lent students are challenged to go without ONE consumable item per week, as part of Fasting and donate the cost of this item to Project Compassion. E.g Chocolate bar, Can of Drink, Coffee, Packet of Chips, etc.
  • By fasting from ONE consumable item per week and donating the money, this will be a major contribution by the whole community to help “Future Generations”

 

Rosary – Tuesday Morning

Thank you to Ms L’Aiguille (YMC), all staff and students who take part in Rosary every Tuesday Morning in the Chapel.

We encourage students to take part, especially during this time of Lent

Mass – Wednesday Morning

We are blessed to have the support of the Priests from our local parishes to say Mass every Wednesday Morning in our Chapel. It has been wonderful to see both students and staff attending each Wednesday morning, gathering to celebrate the eucharist.

Students are encouraged to attend Mass, Wednesday mornings 8am (for 8:10am) in the Chapel

 

 

Stations of the Cross – Friday Morning

Thank you again to Ms L’Aiguille (YMC) for leading the Stations of the Cross every Friday morning in the Chapel, during Lent.

The Stations of the Cross commemorates Jesus Christ’s last day and journey to his death on the cross.

Thank you to all students and staff who attend on a regular basis and take part in this Catholic devotion.

 

 

 

MMCC Uniform Donations

To all past and present students and their families who have donated uniform items they no longer require, I wish to thank you for your support. Your donations every day make a difference in our school, allowing us to provide for students and their families in need. We are very grateful.

 

Families who wish to donate uniform items can leave these at the MMCC Office.

 

 

Project Compassion 2022

The theme of Project Compassion 2022 is ‘For All Future Generations’ and reminds us that the good that we do today will extend and impact the lives of generations to come. It invites us to make the world a better place by working together now and finding long-term solutions to global issues.

This year’s theme comes from the biblical story of Noah’s Ark. More specifically, when the flood waters subsided, a rainbow appeared in the sky and the dove returned with an olive branch indicating a new beginning. God said, ‘This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations’ (Genesis 9:12).

Project Compassion 2022 shares the stories of resilient and inspiring individuals whose lives and futures have been impacted by the ongoing support of our partners and by your generosity. This includes the story of young Anatercia from Mozambique who, despite facing poverty and food insecurity, can now access school supplies and attend her classes. And Shaniella from Solomon Islands who, thanks to the work and support of Caritas Australia Solomon Islands, has received support in her hospitality studies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

During Homeroom each morning students will have the opportunity to make donations. These generous donations are a pebble that allows Caritas Australia to create the ripples that will improve the livelihoods of vulnerable communities, supporting them to flourish and create opportunities for future generations to live to their full potential and thrive.

 

Project Compassion Stories

FOURTH WEEK OF LENT – Rosalie, Democratic Republic of Congo

Rosalie is an ex-combatant who lives with her husband and seven children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Forced to join the army when she was just 15-years-old, Rosalie experienced significant trauma and hardship during her years in the military. After she was demobilised from the army, Rosalie, like other ex-combatants, was left to fend for herself in the community.

With your generous support and through our local partners, Rosalie was able to connect with other members of her community and participate in business skills training to help her to reintegrate into society.

She joined a Saving and Internal Lending Community group (SILC), which helped her with a loan to start her own small business selling second-hand shoes and natural remedies. She has now become the SILC group’s president, helping other women to start their own businesses.

“The program allowed me to learn to work hand-in-hand with other members of the community… I learnt that there is more joy in sharing with others,” Rosalie says.

Rosalie has become a role model for other ex-combatants who are seeking to readjust to civilian life. Her leadership is inspiring others to overcome the trauma and violence of the past and to work towards a more peaceful and harmonious world for all future generations.

 

FIFTH WEEK OF LENT – Shaniella, Solomon Island

Shaniella, 23, grew up in a village in the Solomon Islands with her parents and three brothers.

In 2020, Shaniella moved away to study hospitality and tourism at a vocational school supported by Caritas Australia Solomon Islands (CASI), through the Happy, Healthy, Holistic Community Development program.

The school is in a particularly disaster-prone area and not long after Shaniella started, the school was hit by a landslide, flooding, and a cyclone, all in quick succession. The school’s main source of water was destroyed, buildings were damaged and the garden, which the school relied on for food, was devastated.

With your kind support, CASI helped install water tanks, restoring clean water access to nearby schools, health centres and the wider community. Training was held in agricultural skills to help boost the school community’s food security, as well as in environmental risk management and emergency responses.

Now, Shaniella can complete her skills training, with enough water and food to eat, and improved sanitation. She is improving her ability to earn an income, learning skills which will expand her job opportunities. Students are also better prepared to respond when disaster strikes.

With your generous support, Shaniella’s prospects have improved, as have her school’s.

 

Lenten Penance

 

 

 

 

 

Harmony Day @ MMCC

O’Shane Fundraiser

MMCC students took part in supporting Catholic Mission on Harmony Day with a Gold coin donation for wearing orange or cultural dress for Mufti Day.

Catholic Mission is the international mission agency of the Catholic Church in Australia. Compelled by the message, life and love of Jesus Christ, Catholic Mission forms Australians for mission and raises funds for mission—in Australia and around the world. Catholic Mission operates in over 160 countries to support initiatives in 1,100 dioceses, including remote Australia. Grassroots needs are identified by local Catholics, to give people the opportunity for a full, enriched life—physically and spiritually—regardless of race, stigma, religion or gender.

Thank you to the MMCC staff and students for your support of the O’Shane Fundraiser, enabling Catholic Mission to continue its work to support those in need.

 

Harmony Day Cultural Showcase

Students took part in the Harmony Day Cultural Showcase at lunch time, wearing traditional cultural dress and performing cultural dances. Thank you to Chantelle Potros, Cultural Leader and all students who took part in the lunchtime activities.

 

 

Harmony Day Prayer

Loving God,

You created all people in your own likeness, with unique features, traits, interests and skills. We pray and hope for a compassionate world, free from discrimination, where the dignity of each individual is recognised.

Help us to actively live out our faith, following Jesus’ example of love and service.

May we commit to peace and harmony, treating each and every person with respect. May we encourage others to be proud of themselves, take opportunities to recognise and celebrate the diversity of our community, and develop positive relationships with others.

May we continue to love like Christ.

Amen.

IMC Library – Mrs Devine

As we have now reached the end of the term, it is time for our students to make plans for their holiday reading. Maintaining regular reading practice during this time is important for many reasons and research shows that reading each day:

✅  improves your vocabulary and comprehension – reading 20 minutes a day exposes you to 1,800,000 words a year!

✅  reduces stress and enhances mood

✅ improves your focus and concentration

✅ helps to develop empathy

✅ develops creativity

✅ improves your writing skills

Not to mention that reading is also a  fantastic source of entertainment and allows us into the lives and experiences of many different people in many different times and places.

 

Planning Your Holiday Reading

Before you set off on your two week break, consider your reading habits and the types of texts you prefer to read. Ask yourself the following questions:

❇Do I prefer reading hard copy texts or reading books online?

❇Do I like fiction or non-fiction?

❇Do I enjoy written or visual texts or a mix of both?

❇Which genres/topics interest me?

❇What style of writing engages me?

❇Do I like to read a stand alone book or books within a series?

❇How much time do I want to spend reading?

By answering these questions, you will have a much clearer idea of the types of books that will help you to continue your reading practice when you are away from school.

You can also consult our library catalogue (accessible through Compass Favourites) or ask any one of the IMC team to assist you in your search.

 

Our borrowing rules are relaxed for the holiday period and you are able to borrow AS MANY BOOKS AS YOU LIKE! The due date for return will be the first week back of Term 2.

If you prefer to read online, remember, you have also access to an amazing digital library through SORA.

 

Browse through the books on offer to find the one that is just right for you and it will be downloaded automatically to your device. Just remember to sign in using ACEN MEMBER COLLECTION.

There are bookmarks available from the IMC that outline the steps for borrowing on SORA.

 

Harmony Day Display

 

In honour of Harmony Day celebrations at MMCC, we created a display of texts in the Reading Room which celebrate diversity and endeavour to foster respect, inclusiveness and an acknowledgement of the valuable contribution people of all different backgrounds and cultures make to our society.

 

 

 

 

 

Readers’ Club

 

Our wonderful Reader’s Club has resumed and many students have taken the opportunity to participate in the range of fun activities on offer.

Here are some of our students creating book posters for new titles in the library.

All students from Years 7-12 are welcome to join in the activities in the IMC every Friday at lunchtime.

 

 

 

 

Text Suggestion Box

 

One of the new initiatives in the IMC is the suggestion box. This is provided to allow students to make requests of texts they would like to see in the library collection.

This is a valuable practice as it ensures that we are catering to the interests and needs of our students.

It has been incredibly popular with students and we have been inundated with requests. This has allowed us to tailor our purchasing and students should see the results of their requests stocked on our library shelves in Term 2.

 

 

 

 

 

Overdue Reminders

A big THANK YOU to all students who have returned overdue books this term. All overdue letters have now been sent out. Any queries regarding overdue notices/texts should be directed to Mrs Devine.

 

 

Study Skills Handbook

ATAR Notes Free Online HSC Lectures

During the first week of the school holidays ATAR NOTES will be hosting FREE, online and live HSC lectures. There are a huge range of subjects to choose from, including Physics, Chemistry, Advanced English, PDHPE and Studies of Religion.

These lectures will help you prepare for your exams in the lead up to your HSC. ATAR NOTES is sponsored by La Trobe and Macquarie University, among others. To attend, simply register for the sessions you are interested in.

You can register for as few or as many sessions as you like. https://atarnoteslectures.com/nsw/

Sisters of St Joseph

SOSJ – Josephite Activist Climate

You are invited to join the Josephite Activist for Climate and be part of action and leadership for climate change and environment awareness

If you wish to be part of this group that meets via Zoom the 1st Monday of every month 5.30-6pm, please contact Kardina Batti, Bushra Alsamani, Daniella Louis or Mrs Flanagan.

The JAC leaders are working to address the following Climate Justice Days

May
  • 7-11 Laudato Si’ Week
June
  • 5 World Environment Day
  • 20 World Refugee Day
July
  • Plastic Free July
  • 29 National Tree Day for Schools
October
  • 16 World Food Day
November
  • 14-18 National Recycling Week

 

 

Josephite Activists for Climate

JAC

Do you have a passion for the Environment?
Are you motivated to ACT for change?
Are you creative?
Can you organise, delegate and support fellow climate activists?

If this is you, please read on …

This is a Josephite School’s Project inviting motivated student leaders from our Josephite Schools to join together to work for better environmental outcomes for our planet.

What you will be signing up for …

  1. Initial Zoom meeting 40 mins to meet your fellow JAC student leaders from around Australia and NZ (out of school hours)
  2. Monthly half hour Zoom meeting to discuss initiatives, plan and assess school actions (out of school hours) (First Monday of the month 5.30-6pm)
  3. School action – meeting, organising, negotiating with students and staff
  4. Written feedback – brief report of your work

Why Bother?  Because …

  • This is a great opportunity for you to put into action your passion for the environment
  • You get to work with Sr Jan, Joelle and Karen who will nurture your leadership qualities
  • It is an excellent experience to list on your CV
  • You will gain a feeling of satisfaction knowing you are contributing to making a positive difference
  • This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet, learn and work with like-minded students
If you don’t…who will? 
Be the CHANGE

 

Josephites Acting with Asylum Seeker People

JAASP

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you have a passion for Justice for All? 
Are you motivated to ACT for change? 
Are you creative?
 Can you organise, delegate and support fellow Justice Seeker activists?

 

If this is you, please read on …

This is a pilot Josephite School’s Project inviting motivated student leaders from our Josephite Schools to join together to work for better policy outcomes for people seeking asylum in Australia.

What you will be signing up for …

  1. Initial Zoom meeting 1 hr to meet your fellow JAASP student leaders from around Australia and NZ (out of school hours)
  2. Monthly half hour Zoom meeting to discuss initiatives, plan and assess school actions (out of school hours).  (Every first Wednesday of the month 5.30-6pm)
  3. School action – meeting, organising, negotiating with students and staff
  4. Written feedback – brief report of your work

Why Bother?  Because …

  • This is a great opportunity for you to put into action your passion for justice for people seeking asylum in Australia
  • You get to work with Sr Jan, Joelle and Karen who will nurture your leadership qualities
  • It is an excellent experience to list on your CV
  • You will gain a feeling of satisfaction knowing you are contributing to making a positive difference
  • This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet, learn and work with like-minded students
If you don’t …who will? 
Be the CHANGE

Joseph, Mary and Jesus were refugees

 

 

Please see Mrs Flanagan for more information

 

 

2022 Flood Appeal

Archdiocese of Lismore

Bishop of Lismore Greg Homeming OCD has launched a fundraising appeal to meet the needs of people who have lost everything in the most devastating floods across his diocese in living memory.

BISHOP GREG HOMEMING – Lismore Floods 2022 Message to the People – Video message

In this heartfelt video message to his flock Bishop Homeming said it had been “a very tragic few days” but that he was receiving messages from all over the world from people wanting to help. To those who had “lost everything” the Bishop said that everyone across the diocese was suffering with them. “This has all happened at a time when we were hoping that 2022 would be a year of hope, a good year,” he said.

https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/lismore-bishop-launches-flood-appeal-after-very-tragic-days/

 

The Diocese of Lismore 2022 Flood Appeal

The Most Reverend Gregory Homeming OCD, Bishop of Lismore seeks comfort, support and hope from Catholics all across Australia to help the people of Northern NSW.

Please support the Diocese of Lismore 2022 Flood Appeal through making a donation.  

To donate in Australia, please transfer funds to the account below:

BSB: 037-889

Account No: 1061 5829

Account Name: DOL Flood Appeal

Paypal – PayPal link. This link can also be used within Australia and from overseas.

Unfortunately this appeal is not tax deductible. 

If you are having trouble donating, please email appeals@lismore.catholic.org.au

 

 

The St Vincent de Paul – NSW Flood Appeal

https://donate.vinnies.org.au/appeals-nsw/vinnies-nsw-flood-appeal

 

 

Lent 2022 – Fast for Ukraine

PLEASE JOIN US TO PRAY AND FAST FOR THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE

Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is a Pontifical Foundation of the Catholic Church, supporting the Catholic faithful and other Christians where they are persecuted, oppressed or in pastoral need. Founded on Christmas Day 1947, ACN supports around 5,000 projects across the world each year. For regular updates from the suffering Church around the world or to find out more information, please visit www.acnuk.org

Aid to the Church in Need has been supporting the Catholic Church in Ukraine since the 1980s. Since then we have been providing help for priests, students who are training to become priests, known as seminarians, as well as religious Sisters and those who teach the faith.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Aid to the Church in Need has sent 1 million euros of emergency aid to support priests and religious Sisters caring for families, orphans and the elderly.

We have recognised there is a need for resources for our young people to use in school or at home, to help them to understand a little of what is going on, as well as leading them into prayer and to do something to fundraise if they wish. We hope the following resources help your students to understand, as well as providing an opportunity for prayer.

Thank you so much for your support!

 

www.acnuk.org