Dear Parents, Friends, Staff and Students,

I have quoted the words of Ronald Rolheiser on a number of occasions this year already. I find his writings

meaningful and also at times quite challenging. He talks much common sense and speaks of spirituality in a

manner that captures your interest and imagination.

At the core of our Marcellin community is both the Gospel mission and our Marist charism. Our faith life should be central to all we do here. That can take many different forms but it is worth reflecting on from time to

time.

Rolheiser quotes the theologian Edward Schillebeeckx where he states “what we dream alone remains a

dream, but what we dream with others can become a reality”. He says that he goes to Church because he realizes

the importance of his individuality, the limits of his private self. “Alone, standing apart from community, I am no more powerful than my own personality and charisma, which, in a world of six billion people, will not make much

of a difference.”

In the week following the death of Pope John Paul II I attended a service held at St Mary’s Cathedral. Four of

our Year 11 boys also accompanied me. I found it a meaningful and prayerful experience, but what especially

struck me at the time was our shared Catholic heritage and our unity of purpose. I think it is something we can

often take for granted. To hear all gathered responding in unison despite our various backgrounds emphasized to me the great strength of purpose that exists within our faith community.

Rolheiser reminds us of the impact our faith community can have for the good, far more significant than what

can be attained by us as individuals. As a school community we achieve much more when united in a common

purpose. The raising of $21,000 in our Lenten appeal just goes to show what can be achieved when common goals

unite us. Rolheiser places a few challenges before us but also reminds us that as a faith community we can make a significant difference when unity of purpose is evident.

Rolheiser reflects further on this by saying:

Number 9 15 June 2005

When I watch the news at night and see all that is still needed in our world, I go to bed somewhat depressed, painfully aware of my own powerlessness to change anything. That depression is well founded. Alone, I am pretty powerless, able to make a splash, but not a

difference. A very large group of people watching the news together could change the world. The church is that group of persons. As a world organisation—with a heart for justice,

peace, and the poor—it is far from perfect, but it is the best of a bad lot and it offers positive hope. The first thing I should do, if I hope to help bring about some justice and peace on this

planet, is to begin to dream with others within a worldwide body of persons committed to the same dream. If I hope to do that I should go to church.

With best wishes,

Br Bill Sullivan fms

Headmaster

May we not take for granted the gift of faith or

overlook the many benefits that may flow by sharing

our hopes and dreams with one another.

Champagnat Day Liturgy 2005

Tom Bracken Year 9

4th Place Division 1

Adrian Luca Year 10

5th Place Division 1

Jeri Walters Year 10

3rd Place Division 1

Dane Propoggia Year 10

3rd Place Elite Division

Sean Blackburn Year 9

4th Place Division 2

Leon Ow Year 9

1st Place Division 2

Brendan Zacharias Year 9

6th Place Division 2

HARVEY NORMAN TENNIS COMPETITION

From the Headmaster

Congratulations to the students pictured below on their outstanding achievements in a variety of endeavours. Well done, boys!

JUNIOR RABBITOHS SELECTIONS

Tim Bennett Year 9 Junior Rabbitohs

Sione Toumolupe Year 8 Junior Rabbitohs

Stephen Buckle Year 9 Junior Rabbitohs

Corey Edwards Year 9 Junior Rabbitohs

Val Fernandes Year 9 Junior Rabbitohs

Zac Johnson Year 8 Junior Rabbitohs

Nick Bannehr Year 8 Junior Rabbitohs

Matthew Richardson Year 8 Junior Rabbitohs

Jack Maxwell Year 10 Junior Rabbitohs

Adam Ryman Year 12

Opens

Christopher Thanos Year 11

Opens

James Nolan Year 12

Opens

MCC RUGBY UNION SELECTIONS

Reece Holland Year 9

Second place U21 4km barefoot sand challenge Bondi Beach

Matthew Ho Year 11

Grade 8 Piano Exams B Pass

Roarke Lahene Year 12

Highly Commended in the Waverley Youth Art Competition

Greg Brincat Year 11

Under 16s

Mark Lee Year 10 Under 16s

Michael Holton Year 10 Under 16s

Adam Laughlan-Bowlby Year 11 First U16 CCC Cross Country

Notices, News and Events

Thank You Thank you to the many parents and friends who attended our Champagnat Mass and Award Ceremony. It was pleasing to see so many

parents join us for this special day. To the many parents who assisted staff during our recent exam programme. Your presence and support was very much appreciated.

Champagnat Award Winners for 2005 Congratulations to the following who received their certificates from our Provincial Br John Thompson. These boys exemplify the qualities of our founder, St Marcellin Champagnat in their life here at school. I commend them all on their positive contribution to the Marcellin College community.

Calendar Update Wednesday 15th June English Competition Thursday 16th June MCC Semi-Finals Wednesday 22nd June Year 8 Social Monday 27th June Mid Year Music Concert 6pm Thursday 30th June Term 2 concludes after sport Friday 1st July Parent Teacher day for Years 8, 9 and 10. Boys are to attend interviews in full uniform. A separate letter will be sent home giving further details.

Monday 18th July Lessons resume for Term 3 at 8.40am Thursday 21st July College Athletics Carnival Friday 22nd July Student Free Day. This will be an inservice day for all staff so there will be no lessons on this day. Friday 22nd July & College Musical will be held in the Marist Centre Saturday 23rd July 8pm. Tickets are on sale at the Front Office

Year 12 Jorge Vafeas Jason Fong Patrick Mei

Christopher Beshara Tom Skolarikis Martin Skinner

Jace Molan Thomas Christie

Ben Holland James O’Shea

Year 7 Sean Teuma

Jack Janis James McKenzie

Madalitso Masache Anthony McIver

Bradley Eves Benjamin Leung George Lazaris Mitchell Judge Jonathon Kelly

Year 8 Felix Hawke-Jones

Tristan Meyers Mitchell Wong Luke Novak John Bourke

Michael Glitsos Stanley Yu

Adam DePermen-tier

James VanEgmond Adam Vella

Zac Panaretos

Year 9 Jeremy Martinez Corey Botansky James Geortsis

Brendan McKinnon Pascal Elliott Shannon Oti

Matthew Wright James Brown Harrison Kelly

Year 10 Sean Harris

Peter Simpson Daniel D'Ambrosio

Daniel Cleary Mitchell Ryan

Aodhan Docherty Blake Condie

Shane Leathem Jason Clark

Alexander Tomkins

Year 11 August Gable

Nicholas Weekes Harrison Ginis Brett Keegan

Zachary Croak Joel Foffani

Andy Anderson Nam LeTran

Daniel Watterson

CHAMPAGNAT DAY 2005

Notices Year 9 English Next Friday 17 June 2005, all of Year 9 will be viewing a performance of ‘Flowers for Algernon’ by the Troubadour Theatre. The performance will take place here at school and will be supervised by the Year 9 English teachers. The cost of the performance is $4.95 and will be billed to your school account. The performance is an important part of the Year 9 English Program and will support your son’s study and understanding of performance, drama and stagecraft. Susan Donovan, English Co-ordinator School Fees Payment of school fees by way of funds transfers (bank accounts) are now available through the College. Please request a form from Sharon Elliot in the College Office on 9398 6355 if you’d prefer to use this method of payment.

Ex-Students Annual Mass and Reunion Dinner This year’s Ex-Students’ Reunion Mass and Dinner will be held on Friday

19th August in the Vaughan Centre at the College, then afterwards at the Randwick Rugby Club. Details will be confirmed closer to the date. Please forward this preliminary notice along to those in the community who may

be interested in attending.

Catholic Health Care Services Places available now at new low care Catholic residential aged

community in Randwick. Brigidine House is a 30 place community in a heritage building that offers private rooms with ensuites, secure and sun-

filled courtyards, comfortable lounge and dining areas, daily Mass celebration and spiritual care. Brigidine House is located at 7 Coogee Bay

Road. For more information phone 1800 070 971 or email care@chcs.com.au

Over the past week a number of students have represented the MCC in various NSWCCC championship events.

Friday the 3rd June saw the following boys compete in the NSWCCC Cross Country Championships at Eastern Creek. Opens Michael Tutty U/17 Chris Thanos U/16 Adam Laughlan Bowlby U/15 Jay Ramsden, Pat Disalvo U/13 Matt Malone, Kevin Buitrago U/12 Chris Manouvrier, Sean Wilson

All boys ran well in some very tough competition but special mention must go Adam Laughlan Bowlby who won the U/16 event and will now represent the CCC at the NSW All Schools Championships.

On Tuesday 7th June and Wednesday 8th June the NSWCC Rugby Union Championships took place in Penrith. The following boys from Marcellin represented the MCC in these Championships. Opens Luke Bonney, James Nolan, Adam Ryman, Chris Thanos U/16 Greg Brincat, Michael Holten, Mark Lee From the U/16’s Michael Holten was selected to represent the NSWCCC to play against CAS next Sunday 19th June. We wish him all the best in this game.

Last weekend Richard and Michael Benda trialled and were selected for the NSWCCC Basketball Opens Team. Richard and Michael then competed admirably in the NSW All Schools Championships.

On Friday the 17th June Justin McKenzie (U/15’s), James O’Shea, Jace Molan, Chad North, Martin Skinner and James Nolan (Opens) will represent the MCC in the NSWCCC Touch Championships at Penrith. We wish them all the best for the tournament.

The MCC Semi Finals have been brought forward to Thursday 16th June and the Grand Finals will remain on the 30th June. The Soccer Grand Finals look like being held at St George Soccer Stadium, with the League Grand Finals being held at North Sydney Oval. All parents are more than welcome to support their sons in the next few weeks.

MCC RUGBY LEAGUE UNDER 14 TEAM

The MCC U 14 Rugby League team had quite a convincing win last week against C. B. Lewisham defeating them 42 – 16. Boost Juice Player of the Match went to Matt

Richardson who played a fantastic game. Chris Thomas also had a great game scoring many of the tries. James Natoli and Pat Renford did a great job in communicating with

all the players. The next game against St Leo’s Wahroonga is the last of the rounds to secure a place in the top four teams. Hopefully, the U 14’s will make it to the grand finals

and get their chance to avenge their defeat in 2004. Tim McCarthy (Manager)

A determined Chris Thomas making one of his many runs

Adam Laughlan-Bowlby in action at CCC Cross Country

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