St. Mary's Catholic School

Mission Statement
As a significant ministry of St. Mary’s Parish,
St. Mary’s School exists to aid in the development of the whole child: spiritually, academically, socially and physically.
As part of a Catholic community living out the Gospel message, the school and family collaborate to nurture self-worth, respect, and an appreciation of the pursuit of knowledge.

August Prayer of the Month

'Better Than Life'

Psalm 63

You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.

I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.

On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night. Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. I cling to you; your right hand upholds me.

September Prayer of the Month

Act of Faith, Hope and Love

Jesus, I believe in you.

Jesus, I hope in you.

Jesus, I love you.

October Prayer of the Month

Lord, let me know clearly the work

which you are calling me to do in life.

And Grant me every grace I need to

answer your call with courage and

love and lasting dedication to your will.  Amen.

November Prayer of the Month

The protector of the Church

Father, you entrusted our Saviour

to the care of St. Joseph.

By the help of his prayers may your Church

continue to serve its Lord, Jesus Christ,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, forever and ever.  Amen

December Prayer of the Month

Caring Prayer

Jesus, may we see you in other people and care about others in your name.  Help us learn to give without counting the cost and help people without looking for a reward.  Guide us in walking your way of love.  Amen.

January Prayer of the Month

Spirit of Love Prayer

Spirit of love,

help us to make the world

a better place

for all nations, all races, all cultures, all people.  Amen

February Prayer of the Month

Daily Prayer

Father, we thank you for the gift of each new day.  Guide our hearts to live in your way of love.  Help us to serve you in everything we do and say.  Send your spirit to be with us and guide us.  May we live always in hope and in love.  We pray this in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, and Redeemer.

March Prayer of the Month

Decisions Prayer

God, caring Father and our Creator, we ask you to help us make good decisions in our lives.  As we grow and face challenges, be with us in the choices we make.  Help us to know that what we do affects our lives and the lives of others.  Give us the courage and the strength to do what is right even when it is difficult.  We ask this through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

April Prayer of the Month

Father of us all, help us to remember

that you created each person in your image and likeness.

May we walk in justice all the days of our lives. Amen

May Prayer of the Month

Jesus,

when the apostles were in a boat

a storm came up and frightened them.

You calmed the waves and the storm.

Help us to trust in you

all the days of our lives

and to know that you are with us.  Amen.