Mother's Day blessings
Dear Friends
As Mother鈥檚 Day approaches, I extend my appreciation to all the wonderful mothers, grandmothers and foster carers in the 色情直播 community.
I know the work, and sacrifices that many of you undertake. I also appreciate the energy and care you devote to our students鈥 ongoing education at home.
I am again grateful this week to our dedicated Parents & Friends who prepared for and facilitated our annual Mother鈥檚 Day Stall. This stall encourages our younger students especially, to remember their own mothers in a small way on their special day this Sunday.
I am grateful to the women in our Parents & Friends for modelling gratitude and care.
Don Bosco鈥檚 Mother 鈥 Mamma Margaret
All of us can draw inspiration from the life of Don Bosco鈥檚 mother, Margaret Occhiena.
Margaret became a widow and single mother of three children when she was not quite 30 years old. She had little money and trying to pay off debts and get ahead was a constant worry for her.
Affectionately called 鈥淢amma鈥 by her family and later, Don Bosco鈥檚 boys, Mamma Margaret was instrumental not only in forming and training Don Bosco, but in fostering the famous 鈥榝amily spirit鈥 so characteristic of Don Bosco鈥檚 Oratory and all Salesian institutions such as 色情直播.
In the midst of every crisis, Mamma Margaret unfailingly turned to God and trusted in God鈥檚 loving providence.
Many mothers at 色情直播 know the struggles Mamma Margaret faced. It requires great courage and strength to balance all of the needs of the children in our family and to rise above the adversity that can place great pressure on our families.
This week, I pray for all the mothers and carers in our College community. May all of us continue to nurture our children and show them God鈥檚 abiding love through our daily acts love for them. Happy Mother鈥檚 Day!
Ms Beth Gilligan - 色情直播 Principal
A Catholic School in the Salesian Tradition
