APRE's Report
Dear Families,
Laudato Si Week (May 24 - May 31)
This week, we celebrate Laudato Si’ Week, a special time to reflect on Pope Francis’ call to care for our common home. It’s an opportunity to learn about the importance of caring for creation and to renew their commitment to protecting the environment.
National Reconciliation Week (May 27 - June 3)
The 2025 theme, Bridging Now to Next, invites all Australians to reflect on the past and work together for a better future. The artwork by Kalkadoon woman Bree Buttenshaw uses native plants to symbolise strength, renewal, and growth.
These dates mark the 1967 referendum and the Mabo decision—key moments in our reconciliation journey. Reconciliation is about respect, relationships, and unity, and we all have a role to play in walking together toward a fairer future.
This National Reconciliation Week, I invite everyone to learn more about the oldest living culture in the world. There are a number of fantastic books, resources and websites you can go to to learn more. Here are just a few:
www.abc.net.au/kidslisten/little-yarns/
Pentecost (June 8)
On Sunday, June 8, we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost. It is celebrated seven weeks (50 days) after Easter Sunday. Pentecost is the commemoration and celebration of Jesus' disciples' first encounter with the Holy Spirit. The disciples were a group of ordinary people who worked closely with Jesus. Jesus sent the disciples out to preach and teach his message. What happened to them at Pentecost was a clear sign that Jesus was still with them ‘in spirit’ and that the Holy Spirit would be with them as they carried on the work he had begun. The gift of the Holy Spirit was Jesus’ last promise to the disciples, giving them the confidence to live their lives in accordance with God's teachings and Jesus' teachings.
Every day, the Holy Spirit is present in places, people, and events in each of our lives. Sometimes, an experience may leave you with an awareness of God or a feeling that brings you a sense of peace, joy, stillness, or love. We are guided by the Holy Spirit just as the first leaders of our church were so long ago to love, forgive, and grow more Christ-like in our words and actions.
Palm Nursing Home Visits
Over the past few weeks, our Year 6 classes have had the wonderful opportunity to visit The Palms Nursing Home. These visits have been a special time of connection, where students engaged with residents through conversation, shared stories, and participated in activities together. It’s been heartwarming to see the joy and friendship that has grown between the students and residents, reminding us all of the importance of community, compassion, and care across generations.





Sacramental Program
Our Sacramental Program resumes this week. Again, it will be held in Mercy Hall beside St Patrick’s Church, Ingham, on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm and Thursday at 3:30 pm. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated with First Holy Communion on September 13 at 6:00 pm OR September 14 at 8:30 am at St Patrick’s, Ingham.
God our creator,
Keep the gifts of your Spirit
active in the hearts of your
people.
Make them ready to live the
Gospel and follow the
example of Jesus.
Bless them in their daily
interactions and help them be
Spirit-filled in
the service of others.
We ask this through
Christ our Lord.
Amen
God Bless!
Moris Gori