Saint Mary of the Cross Reflection

This Sunday Mass celebrates the Canonisation of St Mary Mackillop Australia’s first saint. Mary MacKillop is not only the first Australian to be recognised by the Church as a Saint, she is truly a very Australian saint. She characterises the spirit of the Australian mythology. She was a prodigious hard worker who put the needs of others before herself. She exhibited something of the larrikin spirit: constantly in dispute with authority but pressing on, regardless. She used the strengths of others but also didn’t tolerate those who were not genuine. Her commitment to the schooling of children from poor and rural communities established a model of Catholic education that continues to today. A Saint for and of Australia!

Mary was also a prolific writer, and we include a link to some of the words of wisdom she penned throughout her life.

http://www.rec.bne.catholic.edu.au/Document%20Library/Documents/Mary%20MacKillop%20Sayings.pdf

 Adapted from Greg Sunter

Sacrament of First Eucharist

Below are the key details relating to the Sacrament and instructions for enrolling via Qkr. 

If you have any questions, please feel very welcome to contact me via email: fran.garrett@cg.catholic.edu.au

 https://www.prayingwithchildren.org/ph0dr1m3m4.html

08/08/2021  St Mary of the Cross

Blessings,

Fron Garrett

Religious Education Coordinator (Acting)