She’s only 11 weeks old, but baby Rosie Connell already starred in her first role last Friday at Mater Private Hospital Mackay.
Rosie fulfilled the role of Baby Jesus in Mater’s annual nativity play, which has become a tradition at the facility performed for Mater staff and patients – and starring the children of Mater People.
Rosie’s mother, Mater Private Hospital Mackay Registered Nurse Jasmine Connell, said she was thrilled to have both her children starring in the nativity play for the first time.
“Even though I’ve worked at Mater Mackay for 12 years, this is the first year that I’ve had the chance for my children to be in the nativity play, which is performed every year,” Ms Connell said.
“Rosie played baby Jesus while my eldest, who is five years old, played one of the angels.
“I’m on maternity leave with Rosie at the moment, but am normally a registered nurse on our surgical ward.
“One of the reasons I enjoy working at Mater is the family environment, which is reflected in the staff and our families being able to come together for the nativity play.
“I also feel the nativity play is a fantastic way to give insight to the true meaning of Christmas and Mater’s own Mission of providing compassionate care to our community.”
Mater Private Hospital Mackay Acting General Manager Chris Junge said he was proud the nativity play tradition was continuing.
“Mater Mackay’s nativity play has been performed annually for more than 30 years by Mater staff and their families, and is a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate our Mater People, entertain our patients and visitors, and reflect on the meaning of Christmas,” Mr Junge said.
“Our Mater People embody our vision to empower people to live better lives – and in Mackay we are very proud to put these values into action and provide opportunities for our staff and their families to feel supported.”
Mater Mackay’s nativity play has been performed annually for more than 30 years. This year, baby Rosie Connell starred as Baby Jesus. Photos supplied
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