Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day has been celebrated in Australia since 1924 on the second Sunday of May. Catholics have been celebrating mothers from the early beginnings of the church. This was traditionally celebrated on the 4^th Sunday of Lent as a time to return to your mother church ( baptism church) as an offering. People participating in this custom were said to have gone “a-mothering” and very soon it became know as “Mothering Sunday.” Eventually the day became a family reunion and recognition for all mothers.

Mary was chosen by God and we can continue to look up to her as an example. Her faith and obedience to God is recognised in our dedication to her for the month of May. She teaches us to be faithful, obedient, humble and most importantly how to love.

I encourage you to find the time and sit down with your children and prayer the Hail Mary together during the month of May.

To all mothers,

Lord Jesus Christ,

You chose to put yourself—tiny, needy and helpless—into the nurturing and watchful hands of a human mother. Since then, every act of mothering, both physical and spiritual, in every time and every corner of the world recollects Mary’s. Inspired by this example, we, too, honour our mothers and mother figures today. Bless these women, that they may be strengthened as Christian mothers and nurturers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, honour them always with a spirit of profound respect.

We ask this in your holy name. Amen.

  

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Reconciliation

We congratulate the following students who celebrated their first Reconciliation at the end of last term.

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First Communion Sacrament Preparation

Thank you to the parents who have enrolled their children to receive the Sacrament of First Communion. The preparation evenings are being held on:

• Wednesday the 22^nd of May – 5:30 to 6:30pm
• Wednesday the 5^th of June – 5:30 to 6:30pm

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Kirstie Buckley

Religious Education Coordinator

kirstie.buckley@cg.catholic.edu.au