Family and Faith

POPE LEO  XIV 

The pontificate of Pope Leo XIV officially began with an inaugural Mass in St Peter's Square, witnessed by many world leaders. This followed the passing of Pope Francis last month. The Catholic community celebrates the beginning of Pope Leo XIV's reign and looks forward to his leadership, as he follows in the footsteps of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Feast of Our Lady of Fatima- 13 May 

It is a wonderful feast day where we are able to see the strength, faith and beauty of Our Lady and her connection to her son Jesus Christ. Still today in 2025 she is spreading the good news to all. This feast

 reflects upon Three Portuguese shepherd children named Lúcia (age nine), Francesco (age eight), and Jacinta (age six), who received three apparitions from the Guardian Angel of Portugal in 1916 and six apparitions from Our Lady of the Rosary in 1917. 

Also on Tuesday 13th May, Year 4 celebrated their SPaR in the church and reflected upon this special feast day event and were able to learn more about Mary, our heavenly mother. They listened to the story of these young children and then prayed part of The Rosary and spent some time reflecting on this amazing event in our history.

A reminder of some of the activities for you to engage with during the next couple of weeks of Term 2, 2025

• Play Group -  held every Friday at 9:20 am in the Lower Parish Centre- all siblings and little ones aged 0-5 welcome
• Shire Women's Event - Monday 26th May at 7pm at Gymea Hotel with more details to come on Monday, or follow our socials.
• SPaR - Tuesday 27th May at 12.20pm in the classroom with Year 5.

Grace Abounds

Mrs Ellie-Lindsay-Thus

Family Educator