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A Prayer in Remembrance of Pope Francis – The Pope of Mercy
Jesus, our Good Shepherd,
You gave us Pope Francis to guide Your Church with mercy and love.
He was a servant of the Gospel, a voice for the poor, a bridge-builder, a man who sought not greatness, but goodness.
He showed us what it means to act justly, to love tenderly, and to walk humbly with You, our God.
Through his witness, we saw the Church as a field hospital open to the wounded, the lost, the seeking.
He reminded us that mercy is not weakness, but the heart of Your love for the world.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
This week’s newsletter begins with a prayer reflecting on the passing of beloved Pope Francis on Easter Monday. The global outpouring of grief following his death was testament to the profound influence that Francis had on the universal Church as well as the world itself. His essential quality was to be a simple human being who gave witness to authentic Christian values such as humility, respect, compassion, simplicity and love. His papacy was one that brought the world’s poor and disadvantaged to the centre of the Church’s mission while also emphasising that care for our common home is an unconditional part of a faith-filled life.
As a school community, Sacred Heart College joins the millions of other Catholic organisations across the world in praying for the College of Cardinals who will shortly gather to discern and elect the next Bishop of Rome. May whomever is chosen be a worthy successor to Pope Francis!
ANZAC Day Commemorations
A large vote of thanks to the significant number of students and staff who gathered at various ANZAC Day commemoration services around the Macedon Ranges last Friday. It is remarkable to see how these services continue to grow in size despite the wars they recognise being so long ago. The service that our young people give in supporting the RSL as part of this is a small but important affirmation of the broader service of everyone who is and has been a part of Australia’s Armed Forces.
“Our servicemen and women have left us a splendid heritage. May we and our successors prove worthy of their sacrifice.” (from the Kyneton ANZAC Day service)
Alongside the many commemorations on Friday, the College came together last Thursday for our annual ANZAC Day assembly. Congratulations to everyone involved and a special thanks to Mr Craig Byrne from the Kyneton RSL who spoke eloquently of his own experiences as an ex-serviceman.
New Staff
The start to second term has seen a number of new staff join the College. As a group, we welcome:
- Genevieve Archibald - Teaching Art and Visual Communication Design
- Jessica Roan - Teaching Health and Physical Education
- Rene Spence - Wellbeing team
- Noah Camilleri-Seeber - Learning Support
- Rylee Bone - Learning Support
Grade Five Visits
This week has seen the College’s classrooms and schoolyards abuzz with the noise of Grade Five students from local parish primary schools. Sacred Heart College has hosted students and staff from St Mary’s Lancefield, St Mary’s Castlemaine, St Brigid’s Gisborne, Holy Cross New Gisborne, St Ambrose Woodend and Our Lady of the Rosary Kyneton. I am sure that our guests enjoyed the range of activities that were planned as well as the company and friendship of the SHC Peer Support students who accompanied them.
Yours in Mercy,
Dr Darren Egberts
Principal
