Mission & Faith Life

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

This very special feast day commemorates the bodily ascension of Jesus into heaven forty days after his resurrection. 

This solemnity reminds us of Jesus’ promise of the gift of the Holy Spirit. Through the Spirit, Jesus is always among us, inviting us to spread his message of reconciliation and repentance.

Pentecost - Sunday 8 June

“I am with you always, yes; to the end of time” [Matt 28:20]

This coming Sunday is the Feast Day of Pentecost (Greek word meaning fiftieth). Pentecost celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary and the Apostles, empowering them to spread Christianity. Pentecost is celebrated ten days after the Ascension (50 days after Easter) and  it marks the birth of the Christian Church. Through the Holy Spirit, Jesus remains ever present, guiding and sustaining believers. 

Click here to read more about Pentecost.

Chi Rho Teens 2025

Learn more about the Chi Rho Teens program here!

Reconciliation Week

The Pope is referred to as ‘Pontiff.’ The origins of the word ‘Pontiff’ comes from the root meaning “bridge-maker/builder”.

pont- (bridge) + facere (to do, to make)

The role of the Pope is echoed in the Australian Catholic Church’s longstanding commitment to the ongoing journey of reconciliation (bridge-building) for First Nation Peoples through prayer, practical action and hope for healing.

Reconciliation Week Prayer

Holy Father, God of Love,

You are the Creator of all things.

We acknowledge the pain and shame of our history

and the sufferings of Our peoples,

and we ask your forgiveness.

We thank you for the survival of Indigenous cultures

Our hope is in you because you gave your Son Jesus

to reconcile the world to you.

We pray for your strength and grace to forgive, 

accept and love one another, 

as you love us and forgive and accept us in the sacrifice of your Son.

Give us the courage to accept the realities of our history 

so that we may build a better future for our Nation.

Teach us to respect all cultures.

Teach us to care for our land and waters.

Help us to share justly the resources of this land. 

Help us to bring about spiritual and social change 

to improve the quality of life for all groups in our communities, 

especially the disadvantaged.

Help young people to find true dignity and self-esteem by your Spirit.

May your power and love be the foundations on which we build our families, 

our communities and our Nation, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

Amen

(Wontulp Bi-Buya Indigenous Theology Working Group 13 March 1997 Brisbane, Qld).

Pyjama Day

Thank you to our wonderful students and families for supporting our College LifeLink Appeal by wearing pyjamas and bringing in a gold coin and supporting our St Vincent De Paul Winter Appeal by donating a blanket. Your donations will go towards helping those in our local communities who are in need this winter.

Parish Retreat

Find out more about the upcoming Parish Retreat days hosted by the Parish's affiliate schools in June! All are welcome.

Pope Francis' Monthly Prayer Intention

In June, we pray that the world might grow in compassion.

Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.