Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi (Prayer for Peace)

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.
O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved as to love.For it is in giving that we receive,it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.     

Patrician Service Learning Program

 The Patrician Service Learning Program was launched at the beginning of the year to create opportunities for students to engage with both their College community and local community. It is a requirement at Holy Cross College that each student complete a minimum of 10 hours of service, 5 internally at the College and 5 externally in their local community. Students are to ensure that their hours of service are up to date within their diaries and are responsible for also ensuring that the hours of service are recorded on compass. At Holy Cross, our value in forming the whole student is important to the growth and development of their confidence, success and part of our Catholic identity to serve others. Thank you for your ongoing support of this program. 

Vinnies Winter Appeal - Thank you

On behalf of the Mission and Identity team and Mr John Lumley, Ryde Conference President for Vinnies, we would like to extend our Thank You for all the Donations that we received for the St Vincent De Paul Winter Appeal. The generous contribution has been taken to the Welfare Centre at Ryde to be distributed to the local community. 

These donations will make a great difference to those in need particularly during this time where the cost of living is at an all time high.

"And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’  - Matthew 25:40

Purpose Conference 2025 

On Wednesday the 2 of July, 15 students years 9,10 and 11 took part in the Purpose Conference 2025. They had an opportunity to engage with their faith on a deeper level through a number of activities and experiences. Students enjoyed fellowship with students from other schools, got to listen to a number of talks relating to living a Christian Life in the modern world and were blessed to be able to take part in Mass Celebrated by His Eminence Archbishop Anthony Fisher. This was a great opportunity for students to engage in their faith. Any student who would like to continue to take part in faith based discussions are encouraged to join the Brothers in Christ group. See myself or Mr Belekas for more details. 

Upcoming Event - 7 & 8 Deanery Event @ Marist College Eastwood

Looking ahead in Term 3 there are multiple opportunities for students to get involved in the faith life of the College. Students in Years 7 and 8 will have an opportunity in Week 4 to attend the Deanery Youth Event for Term 3 at Marist College Eastwood. Keep an eye out for details to come in the following week. 

Mrs Ashleigh Boulus

Youth Ministry Coordinator

Liturgy and Service

Vinnies Secondary School's Gathering

On Friday 25 July, 5 Year 11 students (Charlie, Joel, Sam, Alex and Karl) attended the Vinnies Secondary Schools Gathering, where they explored real-world issues like the cost of living and housing crises, the work of Vinnies vans, and environmental sustainability within the Vinnies stores.

They left inspired with practical ways to make a difference in their own communities - proving that small actions can create big change. Joel spoke to Year 11 on Monday morning on the benefits of volunteering for a service like the Vinnies Night Patrol.

 

Miss Jacqui Marshall

Liturgy Coordinator