Religious Education News 

Pope Francis

Pope Francis died aged 88 on Easter Monday, April 21 at7:35 a.m. Pope Francis was elected as the Catholic Church’s leader in 2013 after the previous pope, Benedict XVI, resigned. Before his election as the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis was known as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was the first pope to take the name of Francis of Assisi and modelled his leadership on the works of St. Francis of Assisi of caring for the poor and vulnerable. He focused on how Christ works in our lives, and he cared for migrants and the poorest among us. He established the World Day for the Poor and washed the feet of prisoners in Rome on Holy Thursday celebrations until this year, when his health only allowed him to visit. He will be remembered for his progressive views and the way he cared for all of God’s creations.

Prayer for Pope Francis

Dear God:

Thank you for the life of Pope Francis. He showed us how to care for

the poor and migrants and others who need our love. We thank you

for his teaching on our relationships with you and with each other. We

will remember him and renew ourselves as Pilgrims of Hope during this

Jubilee Year that Pope Francis announced in December. We pray for

Pope Francis on his passing and ask you, Lord, to draw him into the light

of your presence and grant eternal rest to your good and faithful servant.

Amen.

Sacramental News

Last night Reconciliation was offered at the church with Father Andrew.

All families involved in the Sacramental Program this year have received an email outlining the program. If you have any questions, please contact Mandy at St. Mary’s parish or myself.

Prayer Gathering

Tomorrow the teachers will be leading us in prayer, celebrating the Risen Lord. All welcome.

Next week our Grade 3 students will lead us in a special Mothers Day prayer gathering.

Prayer Gathering Roster

Jayne Brumby

Religious Education Leader

jbrumby@smcolac.catholic.edu.au