Prayer
"Listen to what the Spirit is saying."
Prayer
"Listen to what the Spirit is saying."
Gracious and loving God,
We thank You for the faithful service of Your servant, Fr Joe who has shepherded our parish and school with wisdom, compassion, and unwavering devotion.
As he enters this new season of life,
May You bless him with peace in his heart, joy in his spirit, and the comfort of knowing he has touched many lives with Your love.
Grant him rest in his retirement, renew his strength, and fill his days with grace and purpose.
May he continue to be a light in the world,
A witness to Your truth,
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Acknowledgment of Country
We turn our hearts and minds to the people of the Yorta Yorta nation, who have occupied this country for thousands of years.
We pay respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and commit to walking alongside Aboriginal Australians in truth and justice. Stain Glass Window by 1/2 Jondahl (2024)
The Jubilee Prayer ~ Pope Francis
Father in heaven,
may the faith you have given us
in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the flame of charity enkindled
in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,
reawaken in us the blessed hope
for the coming of your Kingdom.
May your grace transform us
into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos
in the sure expectation
of a new heaven and a new earth,
when, with the powers of Evil vanquished,
your glory will shine eternally.
May the grace of the Jubilee
reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope,
a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread
the joy and peace of our Redeemer
throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed,
be glory and praise for ever. Amen.
As we anticipate the year ahead, we are all invited along for the journey. No one is left out, left behind or not included. Can you imagine the incredible opportunities that lie ahead? Can you sense how much you will learn, grow and contribute to the lives of others this year?
As pilgrims, we are privileged to walk the same journey as Jesus did thousands of years ago. He brought hope and light to those who others ignored or brushed aside. Jesus took great risks to ground his pilgrimage in God’s love. This became his centre, his guide and his compass. This year, we are all called to journey towards the light that we experience in his presence and God’s promise of equity, justice and compassion.
How can you be a pilgrim who brings hope to others this year?
To any of our students, families, staff and school community who may be grieving the loss of a loved one.
To all our students and families who are currently unwell.
All our families, we pray to keep them safe and healthy as we commence this school year
Our teachers as they guide our learners in the Learning Suites
"And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith." Matthew 21:22