Dean of Mission – Marg Marriott

On Friday 9th August the Our Lady of Mercy family supported the Charitable Works Fund, which provides important ministry to seminaries, Catholic Care, Aboriginal Catholic Ministry, prison chaplaincy and many other important works of mercy with the Olympic themed Green and Gold Mufti Day. We raised a record amount this year and had a great spirit within the College. 

For the Feast of the Assumption at both St Aloysius, Cronulla and OLF Caringbah our young ladies were able to join with parishioners and primary students from our feeder schools for the celebration of the Eucharist. Our Vocal Ensemble led the singing at St Aloysius and in both locations our students proclaimed the Word with great care. We are incredibly proud of our students and their dedication to preparation and training so that they may capably undertake ministry. Fr Adrian Sunyanto celebrated the Mass for us for the first time since his ordination and we were most grateful to share in this special occasion in honour of Mary our mother. 

Last Sunday, student leaders and volunteers took on an active role in the Eucharist on Sunday at 6pm at St Aloysius Parish. It was a Mass to honour fathers in the community, and it was very moving to have a father, and a grandfather involved in proclaiming the readings and bringing forward the gifts with their daughter, and granddaughter. Our students warmly welcome parishioners at the start of Mass with a smile, and the fathers were delighted with the lovely chocolates given in anticipation of Father’s Day.

Mercy Day is fast approaching and we invite students to bring in their money for tokens, to Student Services by cash or card. Last year we raised $5000 and we hope to exceed that, this year if possible. The Homerooms will run an array of stalls and activities to provide a fun and engaging experience for all following Mass at St Aloysius, Cronulla. As a guide, most students bought $20 / $15 worth of tokens as there is no cash used on the day. 

Year 10 Activity/Reflection Days will run from 7:45am – 3pm on Thursday 12th and again on Friday 13th September.  Students need to be punctual as the bus will be driving at 8am sharp to allow for the outdoor education programmed activities at The Stanwell Tops Retreat Centre. We are looking forward to great team building activities, and time for reflection. Note that in addition to the Compass permission, there is a permission slip from the venue.

Mrs Marg Marriott

Dean of Mission