All Hallows’ Mercy Action Commissioning Liturgy
21 February | Brisbane, QLD
The students, staff, families and volunteers of All Hallows’ School came together in the school’s Chapel to commission their 2024 Mercy Action Program. The school theme, Listen with Curiosity, Speak with Courage, Act with Integrity, lends itself perfectly to the works of Mercy that form part of the program.
In the liturgy, the students were reminded about Catherine McAuley’s theology of action. Catherine McAuley believed religious piety was best expressed through action and she urged others — both her Sisters and her lay neighbours — to embody the humility and kindness she saw in Christ. Catherine also believed that people listen more carefully to those they esteem highly, so by acting out her religious convictions, she believed she might more successfully draw others to her.
The All Hallows’ School value of integrity means that the students must follow their principles and live their lives according to their beliefs. The Mercy Action program offers many opportunities to listen, speak and act, and in 2024 will be offering the students 20 activities throughout the year to demonstrate Mercy in Action.
St Patrick’s College proudly participates in Project Compassion
14 February | Townsville, QLD
St Patrick’s College Townsville recently came together to mark the beginning of the Lenten season with an Ash Wednesday Liturgy.
During Lent, the College is proudly participating in Project Compassion, run by Caritas Australia to support the most vulnerable communities in our world. This year, the theme is ‘For All Future Generations’, which challenges us to care for our common home to shape a better tomorrow.
St Rita’s College hosted their annual Valentine’s Fundraiser
14 February, Brisbane
St Rita’s College was a sea of pink and red on Valentine’s Day as Xaverian House hosted their annual Valentine’s Fundraiser. Students enjoyed delicious Valentine’s themed treats, while indulging in a spot of face painting to complete their pink and red outfits. Xaverian House raises funds each year for the Sacred Heart Tamil School in Chennai, India. This is a Year 1-10 school where girls from low-socioeconomic areas can receive an education in their traditional Tamil language.
Our Lady of Mercy College supporting Baabayn Mums and Bubs
9 February, Parramatta
Throughout 2023, Our Lady of Mercy College community raised funds as part of their Mercy Tree Gift Fund initiative. The money raised was presented to Danielle Hayes, Fundraising and Marketing Manager from Mercy Works by the College Principal, Lucia Farrugia, and will greatly assist the Baabayn Mums and Bubs group providing support and connectedness to uplift First Nations Mums.
It is great to see this Mission in Action benefiting such as worthwhile cause.
Mercy in Action Week at Monte
9 February | North Sydney, NSW
The students at Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College participated in Mercy in Action week. This is an opportunity for the students to meet, discuss and debate how to live the Mercy value of respect for human dignity.
As part of the College’s Mercy in Action program, Community and Service have always been fundamental aspects of the Mercy transition at the College. Included in the program are initiatives such as:
• Biamunga – A journey of discovery that can offer learning from First Nations peoples’ spiritual and cultural values.
• Mercy Action Group – Advocating for many social justice issues in current society.
• Green Team – Committing to promoting sustainability, raising awareness and planning initiatives for the environment.
It is great to see the students supporting such causes as part of their Mercy in Action program at the College.
Mater Chicks in Pink Fundraiser
6 February | Brisbane, QLD
A tasty bake sale held by staff at Mater Private Hospital Brisbane has raised more than $2,500 for Mater Chicks in Pink.
For the past two years, friends and family of Mater staff members have sold freshly baked sweet treats to raise funds to support women living with breast cancer, through Mater Chicks in Pink. Almost 40 people had joined their staff team, called Bravehearts, as part of the International Women’s Day Fun Run presented by Queensland X-Ray taking place on 10 March.
A wonderful example of Mission in Action by the staff at Mater Private Hospital Brisbane.
All Hallows’ Pathways of Possibility
2 February | Brisbane, QLD
All Hallows’ School is proud to announce their 2024 whole school project – “Pathways of Possibility” – a transformative project that will make a tangible and lasting difference in the lives of individuals seeking asylum.
‘Pathways of Possibility’ (POP) is a fundraising campaign supporting The Romero Centre, a Mercy Partners ministry that helps migrant and refugee families in Australia. POP’s goal is to raise funds for The Romero Centre’s Gateways to Employment Program, which empowers individuals seeking asylum to overcome challenges in finding work and building a new life.
Inspired by the mission of Oscar Romero and Catherine McAuley, the school’s goal is to help 17 individuals become job-ready and secure financial stability.
Congratulations on a fabulous initiative helping those in need!
