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Easter Blessings
29/03/2018
Staff of the Sisters of Mercy Congregation Office gathered on Holy Thursday for a reflection around the theme “On the Table of the World”. During the pouring of the water, the following prayers were offered.
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Mercy Community launches new brand and logo.
21/02/2018
Sr Catherine Reuter, Congregation Leader of the Sisters of Mercy Brisbane, spoke at the launch of the new logo for Mercy Community.
“Today, as Mercy Community Service launches its new logo of the ‘heart-cross’ and brand ‘mercy community’: let each be a ‘touch stone’ for the organisation and MCS’ 700+ staff – for what you do well, how you and those you are with in ministry will feel and why you are trustworthy, loyal and see/act ‘the more’.
The heart-cross is a simple, powerful, visible cornerstone expression of MCS identity, vision, values and culture.
The cross - MCS is a Catholic ministry grounded in and inspired by the Gospel of Jesus – drawing inspiration from his life, teachings, struggle, care, suffering, death, resurrection and the promise of new life
The heart is that inner spiritual space each has - from which mercy is freely given. For MCS, the heart is that place of courage and compassion from which and where everyone can feel welcomed, loved, forgiven and empowered to live.
The intertwining of cross and heart is the activity within the logo – the intertwining - points to the reality of human life and need and names MCS’ response as ‘the action of merciful love’… love costs and the giver might have to bear the cost/scars - of love as did Jesus, Catherine McAuley, Sisters of Mercy, as have generations of women and men of mercy, as MCS and you do!
The brand Mercy Community positions the ministry and its constantly evolving story and expressions of mercy within the mystery of God who is ‘mercy’
It claims mercy IS alive and active – connecting lives, partnering, collaborating, making a difference, being in communion with others individuals, organisations and government groups.
So please don’t let MCS’ brand and logo drift into the ‘white noise’ and ‘invisibility’ of advertising - rather let them be ‘living touchstones’ which MCS continues to explore, think and talk about for it’s in their message and implications, their layers of meaning and their corporate and personal invitation to be mercy that you’ll discover and contribute to MCS’ evolving expression of identity in today’s world.”
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Advent Ritual - Sisters of Mercy, Brisbane
22/12/2017
Sisters of Mercy Brisbane Congregation gathered for their Advent Ritual at Mercy Place, Bardon. As the Sisters gathered in prayer, candles were lit we are called continually into the beauty of God’s creation, out of darkness into God’s marvellous light. Remembering, we light this candle, symbol of Christ present among us. A copy of the ritual can be accessed through the link below.
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Every Ending is a New Beginning
16/11/2017
In 2005, the congregation leaders of the Sisters of Mercy of Cairns, Townsville, Rockhampton and Brisbane met to discuss future sponsorship options for their institutional ministries.
We had already made the transition to lay leadership in many of our ministries and we wanted to honour the call of the Second Vatican Council to provide a vehicle for true lay leadership in the Church.
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Gifting for Romero Centre
27/09/2017
Over 100 Sisters of Mercy gathered at Mercy Place, Bardon on Saturday September 24 to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mercy. Celebrant for the Eucharist was Fr John Begg sm. Following Eucharist all gathered for a celebratory meal.
