Faith and Mission
Year 12 Graduation Mass
Amidst the varying activities, emotions and feelings associated with the final days of Year 12, it is important that time be given for reflection and thanksgiving. In this spirit, we gathered for the Year 12 Graduation Mass on Tuesday 17 October.
It was a time to pause and to give thanks to God for the many gifts and opportunities that have been enjoyed by each of our Year 12 students over their years of schooling, and for the support offered to them at those times of greatest need. Fr Peter Matheson was the Principal Celebrant at Mass, assisted by Fr Ignatius Tan.
A Prayer for the Graduating Class of 2023
Loving God,
Bless the St Bede’s College Graduating Class of 2023.
Inspire and guide these graduates as they reach this end,
and as they chart new beginnings.
]As men of faith, service and community
may they remember all that they have learned
during their many years of schooling
for these teachings will enrich their life and the lives of others.
May they always act with honesty, compassion and kindness.
May they love with fidelity;
May they serve others,
especially the poor, the marginalised, and those who suffer;
and to always seek the greater good.
Surround them with love and grant them confidence
about their future because you are always present to them.
And, may God bless you in the name of the Father,
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
A Month of Remembrance
In a very special way, the month of November is dedicated to the memory of our deceased family members and friends, and all who have gone before us.
Beginning with All Saints Day and All Souls Day, and continuing throughout the month, we hold in prayer those who have died.
To mark the special way that the Catholic tradition responds to death, St Bede’s College has a Perpetual Memorial Book that is kept in the Mentone Campus Chapel as an invitation to others to join you in praying for your deceased relatives and friends.
Should you wish to have the name of a family member or friend who has passed added to the Memorial Book, please email Ria Greene. These names will be especially prayed for throughout November.
Please note – if you have previously added names, you don't need to resubmit them as it is a Perpetual Book.
Book Donations - Les Twentyman Foundation
To support the Les Twentyman Foundation ‘Back to School’ program, we are collecting the following items from now until Tuesday 5 December:
- Year 7-12 textbooks and study guides published since 2018
- English novels and literature texts (i.e. novels / plays / poetry /DVDs)
- Atlases, dictionaries (English and foreign language), and thesauruses
- Calculators
- Laptops
- Stationery (either physical donations in good condition or via the purchasing of vouchers from companies like Officeworks)
Please take your donation to Student Services or Reception at either Campus.
Pope Francis Appeals for Peace
In the Vatican News, Pope Francis describes the situation in Israel and Palestine as desperate and a catastrophe.
"Let the attacks and weapons cease, please, because it must be understood that terrorism and war bring no solutions, but only to the death and suffering of many innocent lives. War is a defeat, every war is a defeat. Let us pray for peace in Israel and Palestine."
Read the full piece from Pope Francis here.
Ria Greene
Deputy Principal - Faith and Mission