Holy Spirit Catholic School
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Cranbrook QLD 4814
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Why did Jesus call himself the Good Shepherd?  A good shepherd, in Jesus’ time, knew his sheep by name, and led them to good pasture and water. When he called, the sheep recognised his voice, for in his voice was the assurance of the next meal and of safety in times of trouble. Most importantly, a good shepherd would never forsake his sheep.  If a wolf approached, it was the shepherd who guided his flock to safety; guarding them with his own life.  In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus likened himself to a shepherd promising to be there for all of us if we followed his way.   

This week at Holy Spirit, we value gentleness.  Gentleness is the virtue of doing good causing the least possible harm to others, therefore promoting the well-being of others.  We can make everything we do a little act of love for God through the virtue of gentleness.   If we love God, we love one another!  This week, we pray our students will be encouraged to put this into action by becoming aware of where help is needed, helping others and appreciating the help of others, and most of all being respectful of everyone. 

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MAY, THE MONTH OF MARY:  By tradition, the Catholic Church dedicates each month of the year to a certain devotion.  In May, it is the Blessed Virgin Mary. This devotion arose among Jesuits in Rome in the late 18th century and quickly spread throughout the Western Church.  There are several Marian feast days in May in Honour of Mary including; Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament (13th May), Feast of Mary Help of Christians (24th May) and Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (31st May). 

This Sunday we celebrate Mother’s Day.  The history of Mother's Day is centuries old and goes back to the times of ancient Greeks, who held festivities to honour Rhea, ‘the mother of the gods,’ by offering honey-cakes, flowers and drinks.  Mother’s Day has evolved and developed over the years in different countries to the celebration it is today.  On this day, we show our appreciation for the achievements and efforts of our mothers and or mother figures.  I hope all our mums have a wonderful day surrounded by loved ones.

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God bless.

Caroline Fuller