The Countdown is on

More farewell events with the Eastwood community and Jeni Miller (Marist Youth Ministry) prior to departure day for Argie and Rodrigo on 5 August.

More Farewells

As departure date draws nearer, Argie and Rodrigohave been at various gatherings with groups of friends for farewell parties.  These photos show gatherings with the Blacktown and Burwood communities, the Young Marists Group, and a very special gathering with the Baabayn elders and some of the aboriginal children they have worked with.

22 July ... Baby Shower

Argie gathered with some of her Mexican friends for a celebration of the baby to be!

20 July 2020 ... Fabrício's Birthday

Fabrício celebrated his first birthday in Australia. For most of the first part of the year, Fabrício has been working on an English course first at OHC then at Kaplan International College. He made many good friends during these programs, and recently had a few gatherings with his fellow students to celebrate the end of the program and Fabrício's birthday. Our community celebration for Fabrício occurred on July 21 ... another great party.

Holiday Adventures

During the Term Two Holidays, Fabrício and Lawrie, with their friend Dave Hyndes, took a long road trip to Warrumbungle National Park and to Western Queensland. This was a good opportunity for Fabrício to see different parts of Australia, on a journey of more than 4,000 kilometres. They enjoyed the camping.

July 3 2020 ... MLZ Farewells Argie and Rodrigo

On July 3, the last day of Term Two, Marist Learning Zone farewelled pioneer staff members, Argie and Rodrigo, who are returning to Mexico in early August to resume their life and work in their home country.

A farewell function in their honour was attended by representatives of Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta, Marist Schools Australia, students, staff and parents. Josh Sly began the ceremony with acknowledgement of country and a welcome smoking ceremony.

Among a number of speeches, one of the students spoke, giving a moving account of the impact the couple had on her life. We wish Argie and Rodrigo every blessing as they return to Mexico after serving at MLZ for more than three years.Their gentle presence will certainly be missed.

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Royal National Park ... 28 June 2020

Pleasant walk for most of us from Bundeena to Marley Beach, Royal National Park. The matching baby boots tell their own story. It's a boy!

Noynoy's Birthday ... 24 June 2020

A worthy celebration for  special day, an anniversary with a zero on the end!

16 June 2020 ... Our work with the Baabayn Kids

Each Tuesday afternoon, the community assists with a homework group at the Baabayn aboriginal centre. It is an opportunity to get to know the local aboriginal families as well as supporting the children with their studies. Recently the centre acquired some devices to assist their studies. Argie and Fabrício have been assisting in developing resources for use on the new devices.

10 June 2020 ... Formation Program in Progress

Eight young people are currently participating by means of Zoom sessions in the Lavalla200> Formation program, in preparation for appointment to communities worldwide in 2021. We anticipate that two of these people will be appointed here to Mount Druitt. Fabrício prepared this special prayer to support these candidates.