Baabayn Gerringong Weekend November

We assisted with the Baabayn weekend at Gerringong. Lots of kids enjoying the beach, motorbike rides, speed boat rides, swimming, great food and lots of fun. For us, a busy weekend of cleaning up the kitchen, serving food, supervising kids and chatting with the elders. We stayed at the Brothers House at Gerroa on Friday and Saturday nights.

Noy at Immersion Retreat, Santa Teresa

Noy travelled to Santa Teresa to participate in the immersion retreat at Santa Teresa. It was a special experience.

September Holiday Outings

During the break, Argie and Rodrigo spendt some days in Kangaroo Valley and encountered local wildlife. Lawrie and Dave Hyndes travelled to Cameron's Corner and various National Parks nearby.

Appointment of Brother Fabrício Basso

This photo shows the new members of Lavalla200> who have just completed their formation program in Italy. Brother Fabrício (kneeling, centre) has been appointed to join the Mount Druitt community, as soon as a visa can be arranged.

7 September ... Death of Lawrie's Brother

Lawrie learned of the passing of his Brother Owen last evening. He and Noynoy travelled to Queensland to attend the funeral which was held on September 12.

6 September ... MLZ continues

Just in case you are thinking we are not working Monday to Friday, here are some pictures of recent activities ... Lessons, cooking, art, excursions.

 

31 August ... Marist Visitors from Paraguay

 Fabiola and Luis, Marist visitors from Paraguay, visited us for a meal. Fabiola has been in Australia only two months, while Luis is a permanent resident. Lots of Spanish tonight.

20 August ... Meeting the Mexican Ambassador

The Mexican Ambassador, Eduardo Peña, was in town to open a new service from Mexican Universities. We took the opportunity to attend the opening and to meet the ambassador.

3 August ... Visit of Noynoy's Provincial

Noy spent the afternoon with his Provincial, Brother Ador. Ador joined the community for the evening meal.

26 July ... Holy Today Program at Springwood

Paul Harris (Mascot) conducted the Holy Today spirituality day for the Marist Learning Zone Staff at Graeme's home in Springwood.

4 August ... Visit of Mariana Morones

A friend from Mexico has a day with Argie & Rodrigo and a meal with the community... Mariana Morones.

28 July ... Lawrie, Aerobatics

Aerobatics in Chris Lee's Yak, Toowoomba

16 July ... Bushwalking during Holiday Break

Lawrie and Noy enjoy a day walking to Leura Forest in the Blue Mountains.

Argie and Rodrigo in Canberra

Lockley's Pylon, Blue Mountains

Marley Beach, Royal National Park

15 July ... Noy gains ISLPR English Language Proficiency

Noy is successful in his ISLPR test (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings). This will allow him to gain registration as a teacher in NSW.

6 July ... Argie and Rodrigo Assist Visiting Mexican Students

A group of students from Mexico participated in an international competition at the convention centre in Darling Harbour. Argie and Rodrigo were on hand to support the group and provide translation.

Meanwhile Lawrie visits Brisbane for the wedding of his godson Dustin Lee, and for a reunion with Mount Maria Ex-students.

25 June 2019 ... Noy's Birthday

We celebrated Noy's birthday in style!

10 June ... Farewell to Spanish Sisters

We will be sad to see our Spanish Sisters (Sisters of Nazareth) return to their home country very soon. They hosted a Merry Friday gathering at their home, the last gathering at which they will be present. They have been a wonderful gift to us over the past few years.

25 May ... Visit of Raúl Figuera

Raúl Figuera, from the International Laity Commission visited us on May 25-26. He stayed with us overnight and enjoyed a visit to the Blue Mountains with Argie and Rodrigo the following day.

Easter Vacation ... Lawrie & Noy Tasmania Trip

During the Easter break, Lawrie and Noy drove to Melbourne, took the Spirit of Tasmania across Bass Strait and enjoyed a few days travelling around Tasmania.

Forbes Students Immersion ... 16 April

On April 16, a group of students from Forbes visited us as part of their Year 11 Immersion program. We were able to introduce them to the Baabayn community, where they organised an afternoon of games for the children.

14 April ... Visit of Br Reál

One of our valued Lavalla200> members, Br Reál, visited us in Mount Druitt on 14 April. He was in Sydney enrolee to Quebec for his annual leave. He was able to see both our community homes and Marist Learning Zone. It was a great joy to welcome Reál, as he was a member of our 2016 fraternity during the formation program in San Martino.

9 April ... Visit of East Timorese Postulants

We were pleased to welcome our postulants from East Timor, about to become novices. They are enroute to Sri Lanka to begin their Novitiate.

March - Argie's and Rodrigo's Trip to Mexico

The annual trip home for Argie and Rodrigo was a joyous occasion.Apart from seeing their families and meeting with the Mexican Marists, Rodrigo successfully presented his thesis, to achieve his Masters Degree. Well done. On the return trip, they passed through Japan.

Merry Friday Community Gatherings

These gatherings, held about every three weeks are an enjoyable connection we share with other communities in the parish. This gathering took place at Varian St on 1 March. Besides our community, there are in this photo Jesuits, Ursuline, Nazareth Sisters, MercySister, Christian Brother and a consecrated virgin.

March 1 - Sport at MLZ

As part of "caring for the whole person", sporting activities form an important part of our program at MLZ.

February 2019 - Community Bushwalks

All of us enjoy nature and walking in the Australian bush. This outing was to Pulpit Rock in the Blue Mountains on 23 February