Prayer

Remembering Pope Francis

As the Catholic Church—and indeed, the world—mourns the passing of Pope Francis, we pay tribute to our joyful shepherd in faith by remembering his life’s work of helping people find mercy, hope, and joy in God.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 17, 1936, Jorge Mario Bergoglio entered the Society of Jesus on March 11, 1958, and was ordained a priest on December 13, 1969. As a Jesuit, he served as novice master, a theology professor and provincial of the Jesuits in Argentina (1973-1979). 

He was named auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires in 1992 and archbishop in 1998. Pope Saint John Paul II elevated him to the College of Cardinals in 2001. On March 13, 2013, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected pope, making him the first Jesuit pope and the first pope from the Americas and the Southern Hemisphere. 

Prayer for Pope Francis

Loving God, 

today, we grieve for our beloved Pope Francis. 

We know you join us in our grief, 

that you too weep at the death of your dear friend 

and companion as Jesus did at the tomb of Lazarus.

Welcome our beloved Pope Francis into your waiting arms. 

Envelop him in your eternal love. 

And comfort us in our mourning as we strive to continue 

to follow his Gospel example to encounter Christ 

in all people and in all places.

We thank you for the gift of Pope Francis.

Through his life and teaching, you showed us how to love and serve one another, 

how to hear the cries of the poor and the cries of the earth 

and respond in compassionate love.

Pope Francis, pray for us. 

Mary, Mother of Sorrows, comfort us. 

Amen.

Sausage Sizzle for Caritas Australia

We are excited to announce that we will be holding a sausage sizzle on Wednesday, 14th May to support our fundraising efforts for Caritas Australia.

Details for ordering and payment will be shared via the School Stream App.

Project Compassion boxes can now be returned to the office. We kindly ask that all donations be returned by the end of this week. A heartfelt thank you to all families who have already returned their Project Compassion boxes with such generous contributions!

Thank you for your continued support.

Alison Mammone

Religious Education Leader