Prayer for International Women’s Day - Sunday March 8th Loving God, We thank you for the women and girls in our lives —for mothers, grandmothers, sisters, teachers, friends, and leaders who care for us, guide us, and inspire us. Help us to recognise the gifts, strength, and dignity you have given to every woman and girl. May we always treat one another with respect, kindness, and fairness. Give us courage to stand up for what is right, to speak out against injustice, and to b

Song: Room at the Table No matter where we are, or who we are with...we need to keep room at the table for everyone.

Lent - Focus on SACRIFICE: Loving others through small choices "Do to others as you would have them do to you." Luke 6:31 SACRIFICE means giving something up or doing something kind to help someone else. St Mary MacKillop often gave up her own comfort to help children and families in need. She showed us that love means thinking of others first. During Lent, we can practise small sacrifices that show love. "Never see a need without doing something about it." St Mary MacKillop,

2026   Diocesan Prayer: Growing in Hope     Loving and faithful God, You continue to sow abundant seeds of goodness Help us to nurture these seeds to grow hope in ourselves and in others.   In our hearts, let there be hope— hope that trusts in Your promise and believes that Your light always shines. All: Help us to grow in hope   In our actions, let there be love— love that never stops caring, that is patient, kind, and generous. All: Help us to grow in love   In our thoughts