Feast of Mary MacKillop

Next Monday is the Feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. The students will be celebrating in their Primary and Secondary groups to recall the significant impact that she has had on Catholic Education and the amazing legacy that she has left for us to follow by her example. 

The staff were fortunate to have Sr Jan Barnett who is a sister of St Joseph based at Mary MacKillop House, North Sydney who was invited to lead the staff in a Spiritual Staff Development Day on the first day of this term, about Mary MacKillop. Mrs Louise Gaynor organised the day and planned a beautiful Mass for the staff to begin their day of retreat. It was a wonderful opportunity to spend time considering the Josephite tradition that she began and the inspirational way in which we are guided to continue our work as educators in faith here at St Anne’s Central School.

Shine Conference for Stage 5

The annual Shine gathering of Youth Ministry is for the Stage 5 students from Years 9 & 10 across the Archdiocese. We are sure that the students will embrace this opportunity to share with their peers for a day of Spiritual renewal, games, speakers, etc. The date for the event has been moved to Friday 28th October and is to be held at Merici College in Braddon, ACT. We are excited to be able to meet in person with students from across the Archdiocese once again this year.

First Eucharist

The Year 4 students (or older) who are eligible to make their First Communion, (having already made their First Reconciliation) will begin their preparation at the end of this term. The Parent Information evening will be held at the end of this term and further information will be sent home to Year 4 families shortly. If you would like your child to be a part of the program and they are not currently a part of the Year 4 class, please contact Mrs Collins as soon as possible to ensure that you also receive the necessary information.

Year 7 Retreat

Year 10 have been preparing to lead the Year 7 Retreat later this term, in their Youth Ministry unit for Religion. This will be a fun, engaging day and is a wonderful opportunity for both leadership and spiritual formation. Please keep an eye out for further details in the near future.

Parish Masses on Wednesdays

Usually at 10am each week classes are rostered to attend mass with the Parishioners. Unfortunately classes will not be attending at this time, inline with the recent COVID-19 guidelines from CE.

Altar servers

Please be in touch if you and your child are interested in them being involved and training as an altar server.. If your child has made their First Eucharist in the Catholic Church they are eligible to serve. It is a beautiful way to serve in the Church and a necessary job that requires as much support as possible. Please email jacqueline.collins@cg.catholic.edu.au to add your child’s name to the list.