{"id":13900,"date":"2025-06-26T17:12:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T07:12:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/?post_type=article&#038;p=13900"},"modified":"2025-06-27T11:12:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T01:12:54","slug":"in-our-community-17","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/article\/in-our-community-17\/","title":{"rendered":"In Our Community&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><b><i>In our Community \u2026\u2026<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<h4>STAFF SPIRITUALITY DAY<\/h4>\n<p>Living Our Faith Through Service: Staff Spirituality Outreach Day<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On our recent Staff Spirituality Day, the staff of MSCW embraced a different kind of day \u2014 one that took us beyond the school gates and into the heart of our wider community. Guided by our Gospel call to serve \u201cthe least of these\u201d (Matthew 25:40), this special day was dedicated to outreach and active service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rather than gathering on campus for reflection and formation, our staff were sent out in the spirit of mission to various local charities and organisations. From St Vincent de Paul, Gift of Bread, House of Welcome, The Rev Bill Crews Foundation, OzHarvest, The Salvation Army &#8211; Sydney Streetlevel Mission, to Escabags and The Birthing Kit Foundation Australia, staff offered their time and hearts in the service of others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It was a day deeply rooted in our Catholic values \u2014 of love, compassion, and solidarity with the poor and vulnerable. \u201cBeing able to serve others in this way reminded me why I chose to work in a Catholic school,\u201d one staff member shared. \u201cIt was a chance to step into the community as the hands and feet of Christ.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Each outreach placement became its own sacred space \u2014 full of encounters, stories, and moments of grace. Staff returned with full hearts, inspired by those they met and the work being done across our community to uphold human dignity and care for those in need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">May the fruits of our Staff Spirituality Outreach Day continue to inspire us all \u2014 staff, students, and families alike \u2014 to walk humbly, love generously, and serve joyfully.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-13900 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/969A5F61-8468-4752-AE76-C6F932600869_1_105_c.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/969A5F61-8468-4752-AE76-C6F932600869_1_105_c-480x640.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center 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data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/20250606_144329-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/IMG_2605.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/IMG_2605-640x348.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/IMG_2617.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/IMG_2617-640x424.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/IMG_4417.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/IMG_4417-480x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/IMG_4423.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/IMG_4423-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h5>MARIST SUPER CONNECT EVENING<\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Year 11 and 12 students recently had the exciting opportunity to participate in <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-14067 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-2.06.40\u202fpm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-2.06.40\u202fpm.png 296w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-2.06.40\u202fpm-145x109.png 145w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-2.06.40\u202fpm-202x150.png 202w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">Marist Super Connect at Marist College Kogarah.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Joined by students from nine other Marist schools in the region, the night was <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">filled with uplifting energy, meaningful workshops, and lots of laughter. Guided by the Marist Youth Ministry team, students explored themes of service and sustainability through interactive sessi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ons that inspired actio<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">n, collaboration and reflection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14068 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-2.12.09\u202fpm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"189\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-2.12.09\u202fpm.png 189w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-2.12.09\u202fpm-122x150.png 122w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students participated in two of four inspiring workshops, each designed to help them reflect on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">what it truly means to look beyond, and embrace their calling as Pilgrims of Hope <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">in 2025\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and beyond.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From engaging games to new friendships, the event was a\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">fantastic chance for students to connect, collaborate, and grow in the Marist spirit. We had a wonderful 13 of our inspiring students representing the College.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5>ENVIRONMENT WEEK 2025<\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As part of this year\u2019s Environment Week campaign, our Social Justice and WSU Co-Captains have been leading the charge against plastic pollution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-14069\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-2.15.05\u202fpm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"208\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-2.15.05\u202fpm.png 208w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-2.15.05\u202fpm-149x150.png 149w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 208px) 100vw, 208px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tutor groups have been growing beans in reused plastic bottles and cups, provin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">g that even the smallest acts of reusing can spark meaningful change. Alongside that, students have also been getting creative with upcycled art, turning trash into thoughtful treasure. We\u2019re eager to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">see which tutor group grows the tallest and healthiest bean&#8230;.one reused bottle at a time!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take a look at our student-made environment awareness \u2018must watch\u2019 movies and documentary list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>Ms Laura Marshall &#8211; <\/i><i>Youth Ministry Coordinator<\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5>St Therese Denistone Stage Two Faith Retreat<\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Wednesday 11th June, two students from Marist Sisters\u2019 College participated in a Collaborative Network initiative with St Therese Catholic Primary School in Denistone. The retreat day was held at Mary Mackillop Place and was designed specifically for students to enhance their faith and deepen their relationship with God. In collaboration with Marist College, Eastwood, our students helped to facilitate the day for Stage Two students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-14074\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-2.29.02\u202fpm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"211\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-2.29.02\u202fpm.png 211w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-2.29.02\u202fpm-113x150.png 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thank you to our Year 9 students Ada Pessagno and Hannah Nader for their participation in the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mr. Justin Salar, Religious Education Coordinator at St. Therese, Denistone commended Ada and Hannah for their service; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cTheir invaluable contributions and efforts truly made it a faith-filled and evangelising experience for all the students. It was wonderful to see both Ada and Hannah so en<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">gaged with our Stage 2 students. Their modelling of faith and knowledge for the students was truly commendable and had a significant impact.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i style=\"font-size: 1rem\">Mrs Veronica Del Buono &#8211; <\/i><i style=\"font-size: 1rem\">Assistant Religious Education Coordinator<\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5>Join us on a pilgrimage of faith and discovery!<\/h5>\n<p>You are invited to follow the inspiring journey of our Sydney seminarians from the\u00a0Good Shepherd Seminary as they travel to the heart of the Church &#8211; Rome, for the\u00a0Jubilee of Seminarians!<\/p>\n<p>Through this travel blog, you\u2019ll walk alongside them as they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit holy sites rich in Catholic tradition and history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Celebrate the universal Church with fellow seminarians from around the world<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Deepen their call to the priesthood through prayer, fellowship and pilgrimage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a fellow pilgrim at heart or simply curious, we welcome you to experience\u00a0this sacred adventure with our seminarians via this live travel padlet from June 24.\u00a0Over the next few days, allow the seminarians to lead you through their journey in Rome,\u00a0sharing each encounter directly with you!<\/p>\n<p>Access the padlet <a href=\"https:\/\/padlet.com\/Sydcatholicschools\/jubilee-of-seminarians-3s532x5fmn5qhixz\">here<\/a> or with the QR code below. Just scroll ACROSS the padlet for\u00a0daily updates.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the blog, here are some must-see short clips that offer a glimpse into life at the seminary:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A day in the life of a seminarian &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aMfE_o9zGD0\">access clip <\/a>(Produced by the Seminarian Education Fund from the Diocese of Wollongong)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A place of discernment &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=i9ogJm24IZA\">access clip <\/a>(Produced by Sydney Vocations from the Archdiocese of Sydney)<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14070 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-2.18.49\u202fpm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"452\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-2.18.49\u202fpm.png 452w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-2.18.49\u202fpm-320x225.png 320w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-2.18.49\u202fpm-213x150.png 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14071 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-2.19.09\u202fpm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"459\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-2.19.09\u202fpm.png 459w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-2.19.09\u202fpm-320x229.png 320w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-26-at-2.19.09\u202fpm-210x150.png 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"highlight\" style=\"text-align: left\"><i style=\"font-size: 1.4rem\"><em>Mrs Caroline Morizzi, Religious Education Coordinator<\/em><\/i><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">This article on College life meets The Archbishop&#8217;s Charter for Catholic Schools &#8211; Charter #1, #2<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In our Community \u2026\u2026 STAFF SPIRITUALITY DAY Living Our Faith Through Service: Staff Spirituality Outreach Day On our recent Staff Spirituality Day, the staff of MSCW embraced a different kind of day \u2014 one that took us beyond the school gates and into the heart of our wider community. 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