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25.01.2022 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Today (15 August) was a very special day for Mary MacKillop. Apart from being the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, on this day, Mary MacKillop had her First Holy Communion in 1850 and professed her First Vows in 1867 as a Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart. This Solemnity was Mary MacKillop's favourite and wrote to her mother Flora:... "When I parted with you, I little imagined that I could so soon have the happiness of being allowed to make my Profession which I did on my favourite festival, the Assumption." (21.8.1867) Read more about this day and Mary MacKillop's devotion to the Virgin Mary here... sosj.org.au/feast-mmk-assumption #AssumptionofMary Via @saintmarymackillop

25.01.2022 10th Anniversary of the Canonisation of Saint Mary MacKillop A commemorative prayer booklet - 'Encountering St Mary MacKillop in Prayer' has been created to celebrate Mary's canonisation anniversary. Provided in the link below:... Order your personal copy of 'Encountering St Mary MacKillop in Prayer' An email address has been provided for bulk orders Orders are free and within Australia only The cut-off date for ordering is Sunday 20 September Please note, the free booklet will be available to download at a later date. #MaryMacKillop ##SaintMaryMacKillop #MaryMacKillopPlace See more

25.01.2022 Reflection on Mary MacKillop In this month's reflection by Sr Michele ) Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart )she states: "Mary MacKillop could be remembered as a great journalist in her day. Mary MacKillop’s journals and her letters have left us a plethora of stories of herself, her family, and the early days of the colony when she was such a vital part of the community. She created images of her journeys and her compassion for the poor; we learn of her belief in the ...importance of education; we imbibe her sense of mission and deep spirituality." You're invited to continue reading Sr Michele's reflection - click below Let us be grateful for the gift of Mary #MaryMacKillop #SaintMaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop #MaryMacKillopPlace #NorthSydney

23.01.2022 International Day of Charity Today (5 September) in addition to the International Day of Charity, we celebrate the feast day of St Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Te...resa). As the United Nations states: "In recognition of the role of charity in alleviating humanitarian crises and human suffering within and among nations, as well as of the efforts of charitable organizations and individuals, including the work of Mother Teresa, the General Assembly of the United Nations... designated 5th September, the anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa, as the International Day of Charity." Like Mother Teresa, Saint Mary of the Cross was a charitable woman who remembered her "mission [to] seek first the poorest, most neglected parts of Gods vineyard. (Mary MacKillop 6.3.1900) The legacy of Mary MacKillop continues today by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart and charities such as Mary MacKillop Today. May the words and actions of Saint Mary MacKillop and Mother Teresa inspire us to be more charitable #InternationalDayOfCharity #charity #charitable #Saint #MotherTeresa #StTeresaOfCalcutta #Saint #MaryMacKillop #SaintMaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop

23.01.2022 Feast Day of Mary MacKillop. Mass will be livestreamed from the Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel on Saturday, 8th August at 10.00am. Following Mass there will be 20 minutes of prayer at the Tomb. Visit www.marymackillopplace.org.au for details. Prayer resources available also. This livestream will be available for later viewing or n our website.

22.01.2022 Join the Australian and British Embassies of the Holy Sea next Friday, 4th December for this webinar on #theothermarys - two women trailblazers - and the lessons we can draw from their lives today. #marymackillop #maryward To register email - [email protected] and details will be sent to you #SaintMaryMacKillop #MaryMacKillopPlace

22.01.2022 "Mary MacKillop, a woman ahead of her time, continues to be an exemplar of fearless action and a strong protector of the welfare of women." You're invited to reflect on Mary MacKillop below #MaryMacKillop #SaintMaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop #MaryMackillopPlace

21.01.2022 As you know we will soon be celebrating the feast of Mary MacKillop in 8th August. Unfortunately, this year due to the coronavirus pandemic things have changed.Notice on our website https://www.marymackillopplace.org.au This explains that Mary MacKillop Place will be closed on the 8th August and that Mass will be livestreamed in the Chapel at 10.00am via the website This is a difficult and uncertain time for us all, a time to support each other through prayer and wait patien...tly for the time when we can meet again. Mary MacKillop encourages us - Be calm and full of hope [1871]. Take care, stay safe and well. Colleen Keeble rsj Director of Mary MacKillop Place

21.01.2022 This year the Social Justice Statement issued by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is titled, To Live Life To The Full. The statement addresses the issue of mental health in Australia today which has increased significantly in the time of pandemic. Social Justice Sunday 2020 is celebrated today Sunday 30th August. Among the resources provided by the Bishops Conference is the prayer below for Mental Health which you might pray for those known to you who suffer and a...ll those who are unknown. May you all continue to stay safe and in good health. It is indeed a blessing to know that we are all connected though not physically present with each other. Blessings from all at Mary MacKillop Place. For more - https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au//social-justice-sta/ #SocialJusticeSunday

20.01.2022 Celebrating the Feast of Saint Mary MacKillop, Saturday, 8th August 2020. Tune in to our Livestream Mass at 10.00 am at the Mary MacKillop Place Chapel by clicking on this link. https://www.marymackillopplace.org.au/feast-day-mass-8-aug/ or https://www.thestreamingguys.com.au//mary-mackillop-080820/ For Mass resources and Mass Prayer Booklet go to this link https://www.marymackillopplace.org.au/feast-day-resources/ ... Have a blessed day Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart

20.01.2022 St Mary of The Cross MacKillop - the Patron Saint for Australian Catenians "The Australian National Council of The Catenian Association and the Sisters of St Joseph today announce that St Mary of The Cross MacKillop will become The Catenians' Patron Saint for Australia on 8 August 2020, the Solemnity of the Saint. The Catenian Association is an international fraternity of Catholic laymen. Founded in Manchester in 1908, it was established in Australia in 1971 and now has appro...ximately 900 Australian members." The Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart "agreed to support the Association in acknowledging its adoption of St Mary of The Cross MacKillop as its patron Saint for Australia by its representatives joining with members of the Association in a ritual of adoption held at the Saint's tomb during the celebration of a Mass of her Solemnity on 27 July 2020 and by joining with the Association in announcing its adoption of the Saint as its Patron Saint for Australia." You're invited to read the whole article here... thecatenians.org.au//st-mary-of-the-cross-mackillop-the-pa Saint Mary MacKillop Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart

20.01.2022 Praying with Saint Mary MacKillop Day Three | Trust in our Good and Provident God In Mary MacKillop's life, she faced times of worry, anxiety, grief but she was always able to place her cares in the hands of her good and provident God. There she found peace.... Provided in the link is the third and final day of prayer under 'Three Days of Prayer'... marymackillopplace.org.au/feast-day-resources #ThreeDaysOfPrayer #prayer #pray #God #good #provident #providence #Saint #MaryMacKillop #SaintMaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop #MaryMacKillopPlace

19.01.2022 Feast of All Saints On this day, we acknowledge all our Saints #AllSaintsDay #SaintMaryMacKillop Mary MacKillop Today

19.01.2022 Sisters of Saint Joseph Approved as a Regular Congregation On this day (25 July) in 1888, the official Decree from Rome arrived. The publishing of the Decree was ordered by Pope Leo XIII and the Decree clarified the position of a Central Government but also confirmed Sr Bernard Walsh as Superior General for a further ten years, thus preventing the Sisters from electing anyone to this role at the General Chapter held in December 1889. Saint Mary MacKillop became the Assistant ...Superior General and the Mother House was officially changed from Adelaide, South Australia to Sydney, New South Wales. You're invited to read more about the Decree here... sosj.org.au/further-reading-7 Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart (Photo: Alma Cottage at Mary MacKillop Place, North Sydney - on the site of the Mother House)

17.01.2022 Try to keep God with us by charity of thought, word and act. Mary MacKillop 1890 The Sisters who knew Mary MacKillop spoke time and time again of her kindness. People who suffered from illness and sorrow had a special place in Mary MacKillop’s commitments. Click on the link below for more ... #Kindness #WorldKindnessDay #MaryMacKillop #SaintMaryMacKillop #MaryMacKillopPlace #SistersofSaintJoseph

17.01.2022 Praying with Saint Mary MacKillop Day Two | Put on Love Reflecting on Mary MacKillop, let us be reminded of and express the love of God.... Provided in the link is the second day of prayer under 'Three Days of Prayer'... marymackillopplace.org.au/feast-day-resources #ThreeDaysOfPrayer #prayer #pray #God #love #Saint #MaryMacKillop #SaintMaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop #MaryMacKillopPlace

16.01.2022 For your weekend reading Marys News Today Spring 2020 edition. This edition focuses on our guiding principles Women at the Heart. Inspired by a woman and led by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, women are central to our story and the communities we serve. Plus we highlight this years 10th anniversary of Marys canonisation. https://www.marymackilloptoday.org.au//MMT-Newsletter-Spri

15.01.2022 Pray With St Mary of the Cross Pause and share with Mary the longings of your heart Ask her to pray with you to God for your needs and the needs of our world We pray...... Ever generous God, You inspired Saint Mary MacKillop To live her life faithful to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and constant in bringing hope and encouragement to those who were disheartened, lonely or needy. With confidence in your generous providence and through the intercession of Saint Mary MacKillop We ask that you grant our request.... We ask that our faith and hope be fired afresh by the Holy Spirit so that we too, like Mary MacKillop, may live with courage, trust and openness. Ever generous God hear our prayer. We ask this through Jesus Christ. Amen. You're welcome to submit your prayer here... sosj.org.au/our-foundress-mary/mary-mackillop-prayer/prayer

15.01.2022 May the Sacred Heart shield you and uphold you in every trouble. Saint Mary MacKillop, 26.6.1873 Have a blessed Sunday

15.01.2022 Advent Today (Sunday 29 November), marks the beginning of the season of Advent. As Sr Maryellen (Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart) says:... "For us Christians, the anticipation of the birth of Christ in the season of Advent resembles our childhood experiences. The word, Advent, derives from the Latin adventus, which means coming. While it is a period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus at Christmas, it is also a reminder of the Second Coming of Christ... As we move into this coming Advent season, may we capture the excitement and anticipation of the child as we prepare for the birth of Jesus in our hearts and in the world around us." You're invited to view the whole reflection here... sosj.org.au/advent-2020 #Advent #Jesus #SistersOfSaintJoseph #MaryMacKillop #SaintMaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop (Photo taken at the Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel at Mary MacKillop Place, North Sydney NSW) Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart

14.01.2022 International Earth Day On 22 April annually, we commemorate International Earth Day. In responding to the cry of Earth the Sisters of Saint Joseph and Affiliates, through the Eco-Spirituality Team, continue to promote an exploration of the theology at the centre of Laudato Si’, advocating and giving witness to environmental sustainability.... You can read more about the Eco-Spirituality Team here... sosj.org.au/making-a-difference/ministries Let us give thanks to God for the beautiful gift of Earth #InternationalEarthDay #Earth #MaryMackillop #MaryMackillopPlace #SistersOfSaintJoseph Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart PIRO4D - https://bit.ly/3v8nCWb

14.01.2022 Happy Father's Day! Today (6 September) in Australia, New Zealand and other countries, we celebrate Father's Day. We give thanks to all the fathers, grandfathers, spiritual fathers (priests and religious men) and father figures in our lives. We also remember those who have entered eternal life.... Today we also honour Father Julian Tenison Woods as referred to by our co-founder Saint Mary MacKillop as 'Father Founder'. May God bless all fathers and those alike You're invited to read a reflection on Father's Day here... sosj.org.au/fathers-day-2020 #FathersDay #father #grandfather #grandpa #GodFather #FatherFigure #male #RoleModel #dad #priest #religious #JulianTenisonWoods #FrJulianTenisonWoods #SistersOfSaintJoseph #MaryMacKillopPlace #SaintJoseph

14.01.2022 Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel and Mary MacKillop Place Cafe and Gift Shop will be closed on the Queens Birthday long weekend holiday, Monday 8th June 2020.

13.01.2022 Exaltation of the Holy Cross Also known as the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross, today (14 September) we commemorate both the discovery and the recovery of ...the True Cross of Jesus Christ. On 15 August 1867 when Mary pronounced her religious vows, she became Sister Mary of the Cross. It was Father Julian Tenison Woods, Mary's mentor and spiritual guide during the founding years of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart who encouraged Mary to become 'Mary of the Cross.' She showed how much she loved this title when she wrote to her mother Flora: "My name in religion is Mary of the Cross. No name could be dearer to me, so I must endeavour not to deserve it - for I cannot - but at least I must try not to disgrace it." (21.8.1867) Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop was not afraid of embracing the crosses in her life. Several days after the lifting of her sentence of her excommunication, Mary wrote to her mother Flora: "The Cross is my portion it is also my sweet rest and support. I could not be happy without my cross. I could not lay it down for all the world could give. With the cross I am happy, without it, would be lost." (26.2.1872) We pray that we have the strength and courage to bear our crosses and we remember the loving sacrifice Jesus Christ made for us. Amen #ExaltationOfTheHolyCross #TriumphOfTheCross #cross #Jesus #SaintMaryMacKillop #MaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop (Photo taken at St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, New South Wales)

13.01.2022 Flora - a Woman of Faith On 17 April 1840, Saint Mary MacKillop’s mother Flora MacDonald arrived in Melbourne, VIC. Patricia Keane rsj wrote:... "Flora was a woman of faith and courage. She taught her children to trust God and to see God’s Will in all that happened in their lives. Mary did all she could to ease her mother’s burden and went to work at a young age to help support the family. In her correspondence with her mother, Mary often commented on how much she owed to her, especially how well Flora had taught her to trust in God’s loving Providence." Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart Read more about Flora below #MaryMacKillop #SaintMaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop #SistersOfSaintJoseph #MaryMackillopPlace

13.01.2022 Praying with Saint Mary MacKillop Day One | Step out in Faith and Trust Starting today (6 August 2020), you're invited to join in three days of prayer leading up to the feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop on 8 August.... As we prepare to celebrate the Feast Day of Mary MacKillop this year, we are aware of the many needs of our world, especially in this time of pandemic. Provided in the link is the first day of prayer and responsorial psalm under 'Three Days of Prayer'... marymackillopplace.org.au/feast-day-resources #ThreeDaysOfPrayer #prayer #pray #faith #trust #Saint #MaryMacKillop #SaintMaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop #MaryMacKillopPlace

12.01.2022 Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop 16.10.1898 "Pray that God may direct and that St Joseph's humble spirit may guide." #QuoteOfTheDay #QOTD #God #MaryMacKillop #...SaintMaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop (Artwork of St Joseph by Steve Todd. Taken at the Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel - Mary MacKillop Place, North Sydney NSW)

12.01.2022 Nativity of St John the Baptist On the 24 June, we celebrate the birth of St John the Baptist It was with the influence of Father Julian Tenison Woods that Mary MacKillop had further developed a devotional life with inspiration and witness of St John the Baptist.... St John the Baptist is also patron of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart and is represented on their monogram as the third 'J' - Mary MacKillop was an examplar of the monogram. We pray: Like St Mary of the Cross, St John the Baptist be with us as we too strive to witness to God alive in our world Saint Mary MacKillop

11.01.2022 Feasts of All Saints and All Souls Annually on 1 November and 2 November, we commemorate the feasts of All Saints and All Souls respectively. As Sr Virginia sta...ted: "Each November, we Christians remember the Saints and Souls who have gone ahead of us. It is part of our tradition, a distinguishing aspect of our communal identity. We celebrate what we cannot afford to forget and ‘play forward’ our hopes to become, as Christians, living expressions of the communion of love and connectedness in which God created us, and for which Jesus lived his life among us." This November, let us be inspired by the Saints (especially our own Saint Mary MacKillop) and remember all those who have entered eternal life You're invited to read Sr Virginia's reflection here... sosj.org.au/all-saints-souls-days-20 #Saints #Souls #MaryMacKillop #SaintMaryMacKillop #SistersOfSaintJoseph

11.01.2022 Dear friends, Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop Novena Day 1: A Woman of Faith Starting today (31 July) leading up to Mary's Feast Day on 8 August, you can join in 'Nine Days of Prayer with St Mary MacKillop.' This Novena provided by the Sisters Of Saint Joseph Of The Sacred Heart invites us to reflect on the the various qualities of Mary and concludes on Mary's feast day.... Click here to start... sosj.org.au//online-retreats-and-no/mary-mackillop-novena/ (Please note, this Novena can be done anytime) via Saint Mary MacKillop See more

11.01.2022 Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop Feast Day 8 August 2020 Today we celebrate the feast day of Australia's first canonised Saint!... This year is the 111th Anniversary of the death of Mary MacKillop, who passed away in 1909. As Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart Congregational Leader, Sr Monica says: "On this feast, may we share in her courage, see with her vision, and love with her heart. May Mary MacKillops deep love for you be your gift this day." Reflect on this special day by reading Sr Monica's letter... sosj.org.au/st-mary-mackillop-feast-day-2020 Let us be inspired by the words of Mary from the last letter she had typewritten herself: "Do not be afraid. Love one another, bear with one another, and let charity guide you in all your life." (12.1.1909) #FeastDay #feast #solemnity #love #SistersOfSaintJoseph #Saint #MaryMacKillop #SaintMaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop

09.01.2022 Dear friends, As we near the end of August we are nearly 6 months into the global pandemic. During this time, everyone throughout the world has had to face various challenges, all the while endeavouring to remain hope-filled. This year the Social Justice Statement issued by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is titled, To Live Life To The Full. The statement addresses the issue of mental health in Australia today which has increased significantly in the time of pan...demic. Social Justice Sunday 2020 is on tomorrow Sunday 30th August. #SocialJusticeSunday There are many resources provided by the Bishops Conference, including a prayer for Mental Health which you might pray for those known to you who suffer and all those who are unknown. (Click link below) May you all continue to stay safe and in good health. It is indeed a blessing to know that we are all connected though not physically present with each other. Blessings from all at Mary MacKillop Place. ACBC Office for Social Justice

09.01.2022 "Let us try to keep God with us by charity of thought, word and act." Saint Mary MacKillop 15.09.1890

08.01.2022 Pope Benedict XVI Visits Mary MacKillops Tomb On this day (17 July) in 2008, Pope Benedict XVI visited the Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel at Mary MacKillop Place, North Sydney. On 19 February, 2010, it was Pope Benedict XVI who announced that Mary MacKillop would become Australias first Saint.... Then in Rome, over two years later on 17 October, 2010, Mary MacKillop was canonised. (Photo: Pope Benedict XVI with former Congregational Leader of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart Sr Anne Derwin with a statue of Saint Mary MacKillop) Saint Mary MacKillop Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart

08.01.2022 Mary MacKillop Place and the Sisters of Saint Joseph acknowledge and pay their respect to the traditional owners of the land on which it is built, the Cameraygal People of the Eora Nation. On Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday we pledge ourselves to continue to work for reconciliation and healing, walking together along the path of good will, justice and compassion.

05.01.2022 MARY MACKILLOP MEMORIAL CHAPEL, CAFE AND GIFT SHOP WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE QUEENS BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY MONDAY 8TH JUNE.

04.01.2022 Wishing everyone a very happy Feast of St Mary MacKillop. St Mary of the Cross pray with us. Mass will be live streamed at 10am today. Visit www.marymackillopplace.org.au for details and to access the Mass.

04.01.2022 Observed annually on 26 May, National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, which we now know as The Stolen Generations. National Sorry Day is a day to acknowledge the strength of Stolen Generations Survivors and reflect on how we can all play a part in the healing process for our people and nation. While this date carries great significance for the Stolen Generations and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, it is also commemorated by Australians right around the country.

03.01.2022 Today, 1st May, we commemorate the feast of St Joseph the Worker. Beginning today, you’re invited to participate in four weeks of prayer. Week 1 Joseph, the one who listened.... Visit the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart website for more information. Each video reflection is accompanied by a pdf copy of the prayers, images and hymns for each week. http://www.sosj.org.au/yearofstjoseph/ #StJoseph #SaintJoseph #StJoseohtheWorker #MaryMackillopPlace https://youtu.be/vO6SYmKacm4

02.01.2022 Mary MacKillop Chapel The chapel is open Monday to Friday 9am-1pm for private prayer. Cafe and gift shop - Monday to Friday 8am to 2:30pm Saturday and Sunday closed.... Blessings See more