Mission and Identity

Month of May and Mary

As Mothers' Day was two weeks ago and tomorrow we have the Mother’s Day lunch we turn our thoughts to motherhood and the many blessings the role brings to many lives.   Equally it presents challenges!    

Motherhood can bring about a myriad of emotions from joy to frustration to utter exhaustion.   We can take great comfort in the arms of our Blessed Mother Mary. She is the perfect role model for each of us as women, no matter where we are in our lives or what circumstances surround us. She is our refuge and advocate, and she teaches us about faith and being open to God’s divine plan.

We all have our hopes and dreams for our children, siblings, nieces, nephews, godchildren and grandchildren. It is certainly necessary for us to be supportive and loving yet set limits for them. There are also times when we have to allow them the opportunity to grow into their own person and establish their own relationships. There comes a point where we have to let them think for themselves and make their own decisions. We can assume that Mary had at least a small personal desire to have her son just be a normal carpenter and not have to suffer and give up his life for mankind.  However, she had the courage to put him and others before her own desires. When his time came, she stepped aside and allowed Jesus to set out on his public ministry. 

The most difficult yet essential lesson that Mary teaches us is her willingness to accept suffering. From the very beginning of her open "Yes" to God, she prepared herself to whatever was to come. Mary exemplified the strength and courage it takes to move forward with heartbreak by relying on God’s mercy and the help of others.

In this month of May, let’s pray that we become more like our mother Mary, who is the epitome of motherhood.  May we learn more about Mary and her sacred motherhood to Jesus and the church. May we always turn to her for consolation in our journey as women and mothers of faith.

Class Masses with the Parish Community

Students from Kinder to Year 6 will attend Holy Spirit Church, Sandy Bay for Mass with the parish community.  Parents are warmly invited to join the relevant years in celebrating the Eucharist.  The dates are as follows:

• Tuesday 28 May at 9.15am - Years 3 and 4 
• Tuesday 4 June at 9.15am - Years 1 and 4/5
• Tuesday 11 June at 9.15am - Prep and Year 6 White
• Tuesday 18 June at 9.15am - Years 2 and 5
• Wednesday 26 June at 9.30am - Kinder and Year 6 Navy

Ida Saracino

Director of Mission (Primary)