It has been a busy couple of weeks around SFOA. Last week we gathered for a whole school Mass for the Ascension of Jesus. Fr Luan spoke to us about how we can be like the disciples and go out to spread the Good News. Our Reception children led a beautiful Community Prayer on Friday honouring Mary the Mother of Jesus. The Month of May is traditionally dedicated to Mary. This year Pope Francis has dedicated this month to praying for the end of the global pandemic.
“During the month of May, let us life our eyes toward the Mother of God, our consolation and sure hope and let us pray together the Rosary to face the trials of this moment together and be ever more united as a spiritual family.”
Pope Francis @pontifex
Mini Vinnies
All classes have been given a blue Vinnies bin to fill with items for their annual winter appeal. Your generous support is appreciated to help those less fortunate this winter.
Sacrament Reminders
- 2nd Family Workshop – Wednesday 19th May 6pm in the School Library
- Communion Celebrations – Saturday 19th and 26th June at 2pm (please note change of time)
- Confirmation Celebrations – Friday 18th and 25th June at 7pm
As our children journey through the sacraments, it strengthens us as a Catholic Community. Faith is something that is ongoing and ever changing especially for our children making Sacraments for the first time. It is important we journey through this process with them by answering their questions, teaching them to see the face of God in every day life and taking them regularly to Mass to be nourished by the Word.
200 Years of Catholic Education in Australia
On Monday, May 24th a National Mass will be celebrated across the Nation on the Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians to commemorate 200 years of Catholic education in Australia. In South Australia, this celebration will be held at St Francis Xavier Cathedral at 10am with Archbishop Patrick O’Regan presiding. Three senior leaders from our school will attending, accompanied by Ms Burford and myself to represent the St Francis Community.
Melissa Canil
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