Marist Mercy Care is one of the largest non-profit organisations in the Sundays River Valley. They run a number of incredibly enriching community based initiatives throughout the year that add great value to the lives of the children, youth and aged in the area. Student leaders of the Marist Schools in South Africa volunteered at the December summer camp which was attended by over 400 children in the Addo area to add fun and learning to their Christmas holidays.
Every year, the Marist Schools in South Africa set aside an hour in October to say a decade of the Rosary during this special month. October is seen as the month of the Rosary due to the fact that the liturgical feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated annually on 7 October. As Marists, we have a special devotion to Mary and it is important to us to mark this month in a way that brings us all together in prayer.
Happy Heritage Day, South Africa!
Today, we come together to celebrate the rich tapestry of our nation’s diverse cultures, traditions, and histories. From the vibrant rhythms of our music to the mouthwatering aromas of our cuisine, our heritage is a colorful mosaic that makes us proudly South African!
Let’s embrace our differences, learn from one another, and cherish the unity that our diversity brings. Together, we are stronger!
Making a difference this Mandela Day, our Grades 4 – 12 spent their 67 minutes making Jars of Hope for those in need and our Junior and Pre-Primary grades spent their 67 minutes loving writing messages and putting care packages together.
Siyabonga ngokuhlanganyela nathi izolo ebusuku!
Our isiZulu Cultural Evening was a wonderful success last night. Children were incredibly dedicated and the food was mouth-watering!
Thank you for the wonderful speech from our guest speaker, who is an alumni, Mvelo Mthembu.
And many thanks to our marist family for supporting this inspirational annual event at St. Henry’s! Siyabonga kakhulu!
Our Matrics of 2023 joined with fellow matrics from Our Lady of Fatima Dominican Convent School, Maris Stella School, Holy Family College Durban, St Benedict School and St Francis College, Mariannhill to celebrate mass at Our Lady of Fatima parish. Fr David Houbert was the main celebrant. His homily reminded the young people that God is a God of love and that he cares for each one of us.
All the matrics received a blessing as they look ahead to their trial exams.
