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Welcome To CountryRead by Cassie ParkinWe acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we stand, theTjapwurrong people and welcome the presence of the spirits of their ancestorsamong us.Introduction and Welcome -Mr. John Crowley, PrincipalLiturgical Greeting:Bishop Peter: In name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.AllAmen.Bishop Peter The Lord be with you!AllAnd also with you!Penitential RiteBishop Peter:Coming together as God’s family, with confidence let us ask the Father’sforgiveness, for he is full of gentleness and compassion.Lord Jesus you have shown us the way to the Father; Lord have mercy.AllLord, have mercy.Bishop Peter:Lord Jesus you have given us the consolation of the truth; Christ have mercy.AllChrist, have mercyBishop Peter:Lord Jesus, you are the Good Shepherd, leading us into everlasting life; Lordhave mercy.AllLord, have mercy.Opening Prayer:Bishop Peter:?????????All: Amen

Bishop Peter:The Lord Jesus who is our Light and our Way, our strength and our joy, callsus to walk with Him, so that we may be refreshed and renewed by walking inGod’s love. Let us call upon God that we may come to know and follow in ourlives all that is true and all that is right.Sister Helen:Many have contributed to providing these new facilities for the benefit of allstudents. May their contributions be recognized and their lives enriched asthey continue to share their gifts for the good of all. God of generosity, hearus.All:Lord hear our prayer.Angus Jones:Father, we pray for the first inhabitants of our land, who have taught us notonly to develop our land, but to respect it. May the Aboriginal communitiesthroughout Australia be enabled to draw on the goodness of their traditionsand on their own wisdom as they move forward with all Australians to a hopefilledfuture. God of hope, hear us.All:Lord hear our prayer.Georgie Eastick:We pray for the students who will spend their secondary schooling in thesenew buildings. May their education enrich and enliven them and lead them tobecome people of faith and wisdom. We trust that they will contribute generouslyand imaginatively to our Church, our country and our world. God of newlife, hear us.All:Lord hear our prayer.Tim Arendshorst:We pray for the guidance of those who will govern and lead Marian College,Ararat, now and into the future. Confident in God’s loving care, may theschool community, present and future, be true to the ideals of Brigid. God ofwisdom, hear us.All: Lord hear our prayer.Jess Williamson:We pray for the Marian College community. May we continue to inspire andempower our students to strive for excellence, to be of service to others and toconfidently embrace life in the spirit of Brigid. God of light, hear us.All:Lord hear our prayer.Prayers of IntercessionJacob Gibson:We pray for the courage and commitment to keep alive Brigid’s strong traditionof educating the whole person. May future planners reflect on what has alreadybeen achieved and move forward with creative energy and enthusiasm,ever continuing to build on the foundations that the first Brigidines established120 years ago. God of Vision, hear us.All: Lord hear our prayer.

Peter Slatter:We pray for all those who have gone before us from this college community;may their contribution to Marian College be cherished and respected and maythey now enjoy the fullness of your life. God of life, hear us.All: Lord hear our prayer.Mr. Patricia Lardner:We will seal our prayers with a Prayer to St. BrigidOffertory ProcessionHugh Sheehan and Clare SlatterThe Lord’s PrayerBrigidYou were a woman of peace.You brought harmony where there was conflict.You brought light to the darkness.You brought hope to the downcast.May the mantle of your peacecover those who are troubled and anxiousand may peace be firmlyrooted in our hearts and in our world.Inspire us to act justly and toreverence all God has made.Brigid, you were a voice for thewounded and the weary.Strengthen what is weak within us.Calm us into a quietness thatheals and listens.May we grow each day into greaterWholeness in mind, body and spirit.Amen.All:Our father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name.Thy kingdom come,thy will be doneon earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily breadAnd forgive us our trespassesAs we forgive those who trespass against us;And lead us not into temptation,But deliver us from evil.Bishop Peter: Deliver us, Lord, from every evil………..All For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever.

Presentation of School LeadersMr. Matthew Rea to present new House Captains with badges and House banners.Xavier:Captains: Madison Vernon Peter ButlerTara:Captains: Jane Gration Owen KeanKildare:Captains: Zanetta Hosking John FosterDelaney:Captains: Mollie Hamilton Jack GanleyJustice & Democracy MembersFrom RoseYear Level RepresentativesYear 8 Amy Dempsey Luke ChiltonAndreas Stoffell Georgia FlemingSean ArnottLara NeilJake McKewVictoria ClarkMadison Rutter Jonathon NevilleYear 9Year 10Year 11 Christopher Dempsey Julia BoatmanDaniel SmithZoe EastickBishop Peter:Receive these badges as a sign of leadership entrusted to you by the students andstaff of Marian College.Response: all recipients.We accept the positions entrusted to us by the students and staff of Marian College;we pledge with God’s help and inspiration, to serve the College with strength andkindness.

Marian College AraratOfficial Opening & Blessingof the new buildingsFriday 12th February 2010

Vision StatementVision StatementA dynamic and nurturing school, Marian College is a Catholic schoolbased on Brigidine Core Values where all students are welcome.Students will experience a variety of creative opportunitiesfor learning and personal growth through the power of educationin a vibrant, caring school where every individual is encouragedto contribute purposefully to the life of the community.A safe, supportive and stimulating environment will be providedto inspire our young people to become part of a generationresponsible for bringing positive change to our worldfor today and tomorrow.’Brigidine Core ValuesCore Values of BrigidineSponsored EducationWe will:-* Be Faithfulto our Catholic heritage* Welcomeall people, especially the most vulnerable* Celebrateall that is good with joy and gratitude* Engendera love of learning, hope and a sense of purpose* Image and Practisejustice and service

Order of Proceedings for the Official Opening and Blessingof the new buildings of Marian College, Ararat.Honoured guests:Bishop Peter Connor, Fr. Brendan Davey (Parish Priest Ararat), Fr. Eric Bryant(Parish Priest Stawell)Sr. Helen Toohey, Provincial Leader of the BrigidinesBrigidine Sisters of Ararat -Sr. Maree Holt and Sr. John SpurrMember for Ripon: The Hon. Mr Joe HelperCEO Ballarat representatives- Mr. Larry Burn (Director of Catholic Education,Ballarat Diocese), Mr. Liam Davidson (Director, Religious Education), Dr. MaryLovelock (Assistant Director, School Operations), Mr. Brad Carr, Mr. Bill Slatter,Mr. Leigh Mitchell, Dr. Gina Bernasconi.Representatives of the Brigidine Secondary School Council- Mr. Michael Doyle,Sr. Brigid Arthur, Sr. Louise Cleary and Ms. Marguerite Buckley.Stewardship Council; Snr Sgt Matthew Wood, Mrs Rose Rowe, Colleen KellyMembers of the Ararat Rural City Council- The Mayor, Mrs Gwenda Allgood,Cr. Andrea Marian, Cr. John Cunningham. Cr. Anne MarshallArchitect from KHLA Building- Mr. Kevin MurphyRepresentatives from S.J.Weir: Mr. Simon Rowe and Mr. Craig JenkinsStaff, parents, friends and students.Eucharistic Celebration:Bishop Peter Connors, D.D.D.C.L.Blessing and Official Opening of new buildingsRite of Blessing of Buildings:Order of ProceedingsBishop PeterLord God almighty,In your kindness hear our prayers.We dedicate this building to the education of youth,To the progress of a curriculum which meetsthe needs of every student.Make it become a centre where students and teachers,Imbued with the words of truth, goodness and beauty,Will search for the wisdom that guides the Christian lifeAnd strive wholeheartedly to stand by Christ as their teacher,Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.All:Amen

Blessing of the BuildingsBishop then blesses new and refurbished buildings with Holy Water.Principal’s AddressMr. John CrowleyUnveiling of Plaque honouring Federal Government GrantSr. Helen TooheyAddress and Official Opening:Sr Helen Toohey- Provincial Leader of Brigidine SistersVote of thanks:College Captains: Abby MainUnveiling of Plaque honouring State Government GrantThe Hon. Mr Joe Helper, Member for RiponAddress and Official Opening:Sr Helen Toohey- Provincial Leader of Brigidine SistersVote of thanks:College Captains: Peter Slatter