Some update stories and photos

Michelle Vass departed St Mary’s Towers on Monday. Her plans were delayed as she waited for her new car to be ready. She will enjoy a year of travel in her vehicle, which she named Penny.

Michelle wrote, “All a bit emotional- a wonderful send-off! [this morning]. I am so very grateful for the extraordinarily prayerful community that has befriended and supported me these past 11 years. A beautiful home that will always have a special place in my heart. So, lots of prayer for you all as I head off on this ‘missionary’ expedition!!!” Photos of her departure and her first stop at Mallacoota.

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Downlands is the first of our schools to start for the year. The staff came back this week. The school added four year levels, Prep to year three and has an extra 30 staff members on board. Andrea Collins (AP Mission) led a prayerful liturgy to begin the school year, and Stephen Koch (Principal) welcomed the new staff. All staff who spoke did so with heart and conviction about the MSC charism embedded in the school. Vince Carroll blessed the name badges for the new staff and addressed everyone about the MSC missionary spirit.

The theme for the year is Come, Walk with Us, Grow.

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Vince Carroll enlightening and energising Downlands’ Staff on the Indigenous history in his hometown of Taroom

Vince installed a gallery of photos of all those MSC who have spent time at Downlands.

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PS, Anticipating Brian Gallagher turning 86 on 21st, celebrations at Blackburn. 

Thanks, Khoi