APMI News
….experiencing FAITH in the Mercy Tradition
Dear families
We are witnessing a historic moment in the Catholic Church! On May 8, 2025, Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the 267th pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. He is the first American-born pope, hailing from Chicago, USA, and has spent years serving as a missionary in Peru.
Pope Leo XIV has already made a strong impression, emphasizing peace, unity, and truth in his first address. He has also embraced modern communication, sharing his message on social media to connect with people worldwide.
His election has sparked celebrations, especially in his hometown, where Chicagoans are honouring him in creative ways—including a special Pope Leo-themed sandwich at a local restaurant!
As we reflect on this moment, let us join in prayer for Pope Leo XIV:
Heavenly Father,
we thank You for guiding the Church and blessing us with Pope Leo XIV.
Grant him wisdom, strength, and compassion as he leads Your people.
May he be a beacon of truth, a shepherd of peace, and a servant of love.
Fill him with Your Holy Spirit so that he may inspire the faithful and bring hope to the world.
We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen.
May we continue to support Pope Leo XIV through our prayers as he embarks on his sacred mission.
Our first visit this term to Brodribb Nursing home happened this week. Year 6 students, Isabelle, Indiana, Olivia and Sophie represented our school by attending Mass, speaking with the residents and of course keeping Sasha (Fr Michael’s dog) company. It’s always a beautiful morning well spent with fellow believers, sharing in the celebration of the Eucharist. Thank you to Fr Michael for always being so welcoming and relatable. We look forward to visiting the residents of Brodribb again next month.
This week we welcome Local First Nations Artist Kim Walmsley. Kim has begun preparing the yarning circle space and continued to work through the week with our students joining her to add their designs from last term’s workshop, to the totem poles. We look forward to seeing the finished space – thank you to Kim and her team for making it all come together.
Colour Run prizes have been delivered! Over $17 000 raised for Momentum Mental Health and the students received their prizes this week. Thank you for your support.
Our Year 5 classes celebrated Mass on Thursday this week to join St Saviour’s College to celebrate Catherine McAuley day. It’s always our pleasure to accept their kind invitation to be part of the Mass and we look forward to continue to working together towards a strong partnership that embraces our Mercy tradition while fostering the values of service, compassion, excellence.
Bishop Ken will join us for a special prayer assembly 9.15am on Thursday 29 May. Please join us if you’re able to. Bishop Ken will visit classrooms and meet the students throughout the day. We’re so glad he can be with us.
ALL WELCOME to join us at our Term 2 Family Parish Mass on Sunday 1st June 9am St Patrick’s Cathedral. We’re thrilled to have Mrs Kelly, our choir and instrumental groups singing and playing their music for us throughout Mass. We hope you can be there to support them and celebrate Mass with Fr Michael.
Profession Schindler Primary School in PNG book donations - To continue this whole school Service activity to our friends in PNG, we are accepting donations of reading Books for the school – all types of reading books are gratefully accepted; Fiction, Non-Fiction books for all ages from Toddler to young adult. They are in need of quality texts. If you’ve ANY readers at home that are no longer being used, please drop them into the Primary school office at any time. This will be an ongoing need and the donations will be transported to PNG in September. Thank you for your support.
Have a peace filled week. Be sure to do one thing that fills your cup and brings you joy.
Thanks for reading,
Ann-Maree Ward (Assistant Principal – Mission & Identity)