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Port Macquarie NSW 2444
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Phone: 02 5525 4100

St Joseph's Regional College Port Macquarie

1 College Drive
Port Macquarie NSW 2444

PO Box 231
Port Macquarie NSW 2444

Phone: 02 5525 4100
Email: sjrhport@lism.catholic.edu.au
Website: pmreglism.catholic.edu.au 

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Feast of the Assumption: A Celebration of Hope

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Today, August 15th, we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. You may have heard this term before, but what does it really mean?

In simple terms, the Assumption is the belief that when Mary's life on Earth was over, God took her body and soul directly into Heaven. Think of it as a special homecoming party for Mary! This isn't just a story from the Bible; it's a core teaching of the Catholic Church, officially declared by Pope Pius XII in 1950.

During lunch time today, we had a special Mass in the Chapel for staff and students who wished to attend. It was presided over by Fr Anselm and our very own Deacon Shane. Fr Anselm is the newly appointed Parish Priest of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Wauchope, coincidentally this Church’s name is another title for Mary.

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Why Is This Feast Day So Important?

This celebration is a big deal for a few reasons:

  • A Sign of Hope: Mary's Assumption is a powerful reminder that our ultimate home is in Heaven with God. It gives us hope that one day, we too will be reunited with God, body and soul. It's a preview of the resurrection promised to all of us.
  • Mary, Our Example: Mary lived a life completely dedicated to God. She said "yes" to God's plan, even when it was difficult. Her Assumption shows us the incredible reward that awaits those who live a faithful life. She is a perfect example of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.
  • A United Church: The Feast of the Assumption is a celebration shared by Catholics all over the world. It's a day when we all come together to honor Mary, who is seen as the Mother of the Church.

Mary, mother of Jesus is known by many titles and one of those is ‘Mary, help of Christians’. With this title, Mary is Australia’s official Patron Saint however with the canonisation of Mary MacKillop, many would consider St Mary of the Cross the patron of Australia. In Australia, the Feast of the Assumption is a Holy Day of Obligation. This means that Catholics are required to attend Mass today, just like they would on a Sunday. It's a special opportunity to join our community in celebrating this important feast.

A Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, on this special day, we thank you for the gift of Mary. Just as you welcomed her into Heaven, we ask that you help us to follow her example of faith and trust. Guide us to always say "yes" to your will and to live our lives with hope and love. May we one day share in the joy of your heavenly kingdom. Amen.

Vinnies SleepOut 2025

Vinnies SleepOut 2025 held at St Joseph’s Regional College was a great success. 40 students from MacKillop, Newman and St Joseph’s Regional College got together for an evening of games, prayer, fort building with cardboard, and reflections on being homeless. Students were excited to be together but very conscious of being grateful for the lives that they live.

The night began at 6:00pm with some input from Michael O’Brien who shared how Vinnies are supporting people who are homeless in the Port Macquarie area. Terry Memory provided some insight into the challenges that homelessness poses today and shared some of his personal story. This was followed by a game where students had to find facts about homelessness hidden around the school grounds. Dinner consisted of warm soup and bread kindly prepared by Chef Dave Constantine. The evening was rounded out by a fort building competition with Cardboard before finishing the evening with a reflection and prayer in solidarity with homeless people.

Special thanks to Emily Burg who did a huge amount of preparation and ran the event. Also thanks to Mrs Gobius, Mrs Daley, Mrs Rich and Ashlinn de Dassell from Mackillop College, Mrs McLeod, Mr Gobius, Mr Jennings, Mr Bushe and Deacon Shane for being there on the night and supporting our students.

A grand total of $2961 was raised by SJRC students to support the great work of the St Vincent De Paul Society.

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A Big Week for Mission!

Next week is a huge one for mission and faith in our school community. We have two amazing events that will help our students grow in their faith and leadership.

Shine Gathering

Next Thursday and Friday, 95 of our students from Years 9-12 will travel to Coffs Harbour for Shine, a big gathering for the Lismore Diocese. Students from across the diocese will meet at St John Paul II College for two days of prayer, worship, and inspiring workshops. We are sending a large group of students and staff to this event. Please join us in praying that everyone who attends will have a powerful encounter with the Holy Spirit and be inspired to bring their renewed faith back to share with our community.

For those involved, we will be hosting an evening for students and parents, called ‘Shine Together’. It is a chance for students to share with their parents, their experience of this life-changing gathering. This evening will involve hearing from students and a shared meal. More information will be sent through Compass next week.

Accendere Retreat

Next week, our Year 9 Youth Ministry class will be hosting Accendere in our College Hall. Accendere, a Latin word, means to 'switch on,' or 'kindle to catch fire.' This retreat day is designed for Year 4 students from our neighbouring Catholic primary schools. Through prayer, reflection, and fun activities, our Year 9 students will guide them in learning about how to be Jesus' presence in their friendships, families, and communities. It's a wonderful opportunity for our older students to lead and mentor the younger ones in faith.

St Agnes' Church Gospel Reflections

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Fr Paul Gooley is continuing to provide Gospel readings and reflections via email and online Monday to Saturday for those interested in connecting with their faith in this way.

Click to watch Fr Paul's Gospel Readings and Reflections.

St Agnes' Parish News Bulletin

The Parish news bulletin will now be published monthly.

The latest edition is available via this link Parish News Bulletin

Mr Matthew Bushe
Assistant Principal - Mission

Mass and Liturgies Assistant Principal - Mission
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