Faith and Family Matters
Mother's Day Mass
Next Thursday, we will gather as a whole school community in the Church to celebrate all of our mothers, grandmothers and others who care and give thanks for the way they show God's love in our families. Father Colin will be the presider at our Mass at 9:00am. We hope you will be able to join us.
A Mother’s Day Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Source of all life and love,
We thank You for the gift of mothers.
Bless all mothers and those who care for others with a mother’s heart.
Strengthen them in times of joy and sacrifice,and fill them with patience, wisdom, and peace.
We thank You for the example of Mary, our Blessed Mother,
Who trusted Your will and nurtured Your Son with faith and love.
May she guide all mothers to grow in holiness and hope.
Comfort mothers who grieve, encourage those who are weary,
and hold close those who are separated from their children.
May our words and actions today show gratitude
for the love we have received through them.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Kind regards
Liana Stella
REC
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