Pope Francis’s intention prayer for May

Catholic Education Week 

Last week we joined Catholic Schools across South Australia to celebrate Catholic Education Week. This year schools in the Diocese of Port Pirie were inspired by the theme of hospitality. Hospitality can encompass so many things, at the heart of it is that we ensure people feel that they belong. Showing hospitality can be hosting big events or as simple as a welcoming smile.  Below are some photos of the different ways our school offered hospitality during Catholic Education Week.
 

Pentecost

Next Sunday concludes our season of Easter, and the feast of Pentecost is celebrated. Pentecost is a significant event in our Catholic tradition when we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is celebrated on the Sunday 50 days after Easter (the name comes from the Greek pentekoste, "fiftieth"). Pentecost is when the disciples first encountered the Spirit, promised by Jesus, that animated them to spread the gospel of Jesus and gather believers to form what would eventually become the Church. This is why Pentecost is regarded as the birthday of the Christian Church, and the start of the Church's mission to the world.

Sacramental Program

The Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday 6th June at 9:00am in St. Mary’s Church. Lily Andrews, Ally Sweet, and Ocea Vallelonga along with parish members, Jemilla Dowell, Adam Hunter, Indie Knowling and Chelsea Rosenzweig have begun preparation for this special sacrament.  We congratulate these children on their sacramental journey and wish them many blessings. Please keep our sacramental children in your prayers.  You are very welcome to join the celebrations by attending Mass and supporting our students. 

Father in Heaven, 

We ask for your blessings on our students as they prepare for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. We pray that their relationship with You be strengthened as they receive the body and blood of Jesus. May they always know the peace of Jesus, the light of his love and the joy of his life.  May they be forever blessed as they continue to trust in You and grow in Your Grace. 

Amen 

May the generous hospitality of God’s gracious love be with you always, 

Rosemary Perre
APRIM

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