APRE News
By Mrs Carol Sharp, APRE
The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
On Thursday, August 15th the school community joined with St. Mary’s Primary school and St. Mary’s Kindergarten to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption with a mass led by Fr. Franco. This yearly ritual reminds us all that we are part of the parish of St. Mary of the Assumption and, as such, we have a special place for Our Lady in the life of our schools. Our Lady is a role model of faith, love and justice and this holy day of obligation reminds us all that we can know and understand Jesus through the enduring example of Mary.
For more information on the history and significance of this holy day visit https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/the-assumption-of-our-lady-15-august/
An icon of the Holy Dormition of the Mother of God, written by Fr. Thomas Loya, at the Annunciation of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church in Homer Glen, IL. © Scott P. Richert
Other Masses and Liturgies
Opening and Blessing of New Buildings: On Thursday, August 22nd the Most Reverend Bishop Robert McGuckin will join us to preside over an official blessing ceremony for our new and refurbished buildings. This liturgy will happen in the new Assumption College Sports Hall and will include a range of invited guests including the Executive Director of Catholic Education, Dr Pat Coughlan.
Prayer for the Assumption of Mary
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.