Reflection

"Recognise the need and value in every person"

Saints Mary and Joseph Cathedral Parish

Weekend Mass Times:

Saturday Vigil - 6pm

Sunday - 8am, 10 am and 5.30 pm

Beginning of Year Prayer

'I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end."

                                                                                                                                                                 Revelations  22:13

The beginning of a new school year is a good time for dreaming and planning.  The Catholic school as an educating community of children, pastor, parents and teachers  with such great promise.  It can be a marvellous place where people really belong, where the values of the Gospel can set children free to learn and grow, and to live a full and happy life.  Let us pray that our association will play a vitally important role in creating this educating community.

Let us pray:

Lord Jesus, you are with us as we commence our year's work.

Help us to understand our importance in educating our children.

And bless our partners, guide us in our decisions

And open our hearts in friendship to each other.

May we show particular care to those who are most in need.

May we welcome, especially, those who are shy and uncomfortable.

And may our work result in many benefits for the children in our school community.

Amen.