Mercy Day is the anniversary of the opening of the first House of Mercy on 24 September 1827 in Dublin, Ireland. Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy, devoted her life to the poor, sick and uneducated, and today we continue her legacy of caring and compassion in the name of Mercy. At Mount Lilydale Mercy College, we celebrate Mercy Day early, as 24 September falls during the school holidays. This year we will celebrate Mercy Day on Friday 8 September.
Please support Mercy Day on Friday 8 September by allowing your son/daughter to bring some spending money. As it is a casual clothes day we will be asking for a $2 donation from each student. Students should watch out for further details on Simon/Compass regarding ticket sales and donations.
You can learn more HERE about Mercy Works and the projects that are supported by our fundraising.
Mercy Day Value Cards
In making it a fun and memorable day for all, we are excited to announce that we have a new initiative this year: the Mercy Day Value Card.
The Mercy Day Value Card is a great way for students to save money and enjoy all that Mercy Day has to offer. The card costs $15 (it has $20 of value on it). There are two different types of cards available:
- the food and stall activities card has $10 of food vouchers (only for use at the Parents and Friends’ Association stand) and $10 of stall activities.
- the all-inclusive card has $5 of food vouchers, $10 of stall activities, and also entrance to the ever-popular Mercy Idol Show.
The Mercy Day Value Card can be purchased from the College MLMC Shop online or at the Finance office. If paying with cash, please have the correct amount. Cards will also be sold in Homeroom.
Homeroom teachers will explain more to their class next week.
Students will still be able to purchase individual food, ride and stall tickets on the day.
Note: the cards are only for use to buy food/drink from the Parents and Friends’ Association stall (not other food vendors).
Please click on the document link below to see a full menu of all food and drink items for sale on Mercy Day.
Mercy Day schedule
Please click on the document link below to see a schedule of events for Mercy Day.
