Dear Parents/Carers,

It is with a great sense of sadness that I wanted to let you know that Mrs Stolzenhein's daughter, Peta Willard passed away this morning after a brave battle with cancer.

We keep Mrs Stolzenhein, our Canteen Manager in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Peta taught for many years at Mount Carmel Catholic College.

May she rest in peace.

During the Gospel reading last weekend from John, we hear an interesting exchange between Simon Peter, one of the disciples and Jesus. During this conversation Jesus asks Simon Peter, ‘Do you love me?’. He asks him this simple question, not once, not twice but three times.
Today, in our own lives, Jesus asks this same simple question of us – ‘Do you love me?

What is our response?

Each day, we are called to demonstrate our love for Jesus through our love for others. These small acts of love support, serve and nourish others. It is often through these acts of love that we answer the question that Jesus asks each one of us, ‘Yes Lord, you know that I love you’.

The special love that only a mother can give is always appreciated, but not always acknowledged. To all our mothers, please be sure to relax on Sunday and allow your family to show their love and appreciation of the invaluable role you play in their lives.

Our students, will have the opportunity to purchase fabulous gifts for mum at our annual Mothers’ Day Stall on Thursday and Friday. Gratitude is extended to all the parents who were able to help to wrap the gifts and also those who will assist in selling them.

A PRAYER FOR OUR MOTHERS

Lord, thank you for all mothers. 
For the new ones, who endure sleepless nights with infants in their arms.
For the busy ones, who juggle the pressures of home and family life.
For the steadfast ones, who nurture and care for our special vulnerable children.
For the patient ones, who always seek to forgive and engage with their pre-teens.
For the persistent ones, who cleverly find new ways to connect with their mini-adults.
For the mother aunts, who step in to cradle and care for nieces and nephews.
For all grandmas, who love and support their precious grandchildren.
For the foster mums that are called to gather and cover the fragile ones.
For the Sunday mums who care for our children and lead them in faith.
For the mums who give far beyond their own resources, who overcome disability to cherish and love.

Thank you Lord for all our beautiful mothers. We remember in a special way those mothers who are no longer with us, but had such an impact on our lives. May you bless them now on this their special day.

Amen.

Jane Webb
Acting Principal