Every Good Friday, the Churches of Clermont combine to remember the crucifixion and death of Jesus. The Ecumenical Service begins at the Anglican Church where the reading of the Passion of Jesus starts with the Agony in the Garden. The rugged cross is carried by the men of the community with the people following, from the Anglican Church to the Uniting Church where the Passion of Jesus continues with reflection and prayer. Finally, the cross is carried to St Mary’s where it is placed in the front of the altar and the red cloth, crown of thorns are put on the cross.

The Passion of Jesus concludes with reading of the crucifixion and veneration of the cross.

On Wednesday 10^th April Father Matthias travelled to the property of Christy and Craig Moller, “Recruit” to celebrate Mass with the people of the surrounding properties. About thirty-five people came to participate in the Mass and share lunch afterwards. This is the first of three more visits to the properties around Clermont.

Fundraiser for SMARDS

 Friday 3^rd May the students and teachers participated in a Pie Challenge Fundraiser for SMARDS (a form of Muscular Dystrophy that affects infants). The students voted for the teacher they would like to have a pie smashed in the face with cream by putting money into the box with the teacher’s picture on it. The students wore blue for SMARDS and brought in a gold coin.

Stations of the Cross

The Year 6 class presented the Stations of the Cross to the whole school. It was led by two Year 6 presenters and acted out by the rest of the class.