The Feast of the Assumption of Mary

Today, Catholics and many other Christians celebrate the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This significant feast day recalls the spiritual and physical departure of the mother of Jesus Christ from the earth, when both her soul and her body were taken into the presence of God.

Today we celebrated this very special day with a whole school Mass, lead by our Year 5 and 6 students. 

Last Friday Mr Forsyth and I attended an important day for all school leaders in Canberra. This day was hosted by Archbishop Prowse and Mr Ross Fox the Director of education. It was a day for all leaders to come together to discuss the direction and future of Catholic Education in our schools. The Keynote speakers provided a valuable insight for all leaders about our purpose and vision for Catholic Schooling in the Canberra Goulburn Archdiocese.

I would like to close with a prayer for Mary our Mother.

Father in heaven,

all creation rightly gives you praise,

for all life and all holiness come from you.

In the plan of your wisdom

she who bore the Christ in her womb

was raised body and soul in glory to be with him in heaven.

May we follow her example in reflecting your holiness

and join in her hymn of endless love and praise.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Jeanette Dumbrell - REC