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Class Collective Worship,
World Maths Day, Saint Teresa,
13rd March 2023
Saint Teresa led a wonderful assembly on World Maths Day on Thursday. They reminded us about number facts, odd and even numbers and retold the story of Noah’s Ark where the animals went in two by two.
Dear God,
May we return to you your good works by multiplying it with love and respect,
adding more faith,
subtracting worldly behaviour and evil works,
and dividing your given talents to others,
so we can sum them all and be united as one in your family.
In this we pray,
Amen.
Class Collective Worship,
Saint Patrick's Day, Saint George,
16th March 2023
Saint George class lead our assembly on Saint Patricks day and Saint Joseph's Day. We were introduced to some traditional Irish instruments and traditions, including some fabulous dancing. What a wonderful start to our day.
Christ with me
Christ before me
Christ behind me,
Christ in me,
Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ on my right,
Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down,
Christ when I sit down,
Christ when I arise,
Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
Amen
Class Collective Worship,
Book Week, Saint John Paul,
2nd March 2023
Saint John Paul lead a marvellous collective worship today focusing on book week, our favourite books as well as stories from a very special book the Bible. We heard the story of Jesus calling Levi, which taught us that you can always be forgiven. It was wonderful to see everyone's favourite book and the reasons why we love to read so much. The book day costumes were fantastic. Well done Saint John Paul!
Lord,
as I read Your word,
please help me to know, love, and understand You better.
to apply Your Word to my life.
Amen
Ash Wednesday
22nd February 2023
Father Anthony joined us today to distribute ashes and
pray with us in school. All our children from nursery to year two took part in collective
worship preparing us for the start of Lent. We will keep praying during this time for
peace and health for all throughout our world.
Class Collective Worship,
People of prayer, Saint Angela,
26th January 2023
Saint Angela lead a wonderful collective worship today, the first in our new hall! They reminded us of the Feast of the Epiphany. The Feast of the Epiphany not only remembers the visit of the wise men, it reminds us that God came among us and this should change the way we see things and act. It is about how God's glory changes human hearts.
You can have an epiphany moment- This is when you are feeling the presence of God. When have you had an epiphany moment? The prayer we have been learning about at this time is the Our Father. Remember to pray this at home with your families:
Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done,
on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
There are some photos from our assembly below.
Class Collective Worship,
Kindness, Saint Christopher
9th February 2023
Today Saint Christopher led a wonderful assembly all about kindness. we all found out how wonderful a random act of kindness can be and how it can change someone's day for the better. Thank you Saint Christopher for making our days better today.
O Lord,
Give me strength today to show kindness in all that I do.
Help me to open my arms to those less fortunate and extend my hand to those who may need it, so that they may see You in my kind words and actions.
Amen.
Dressing the Christmas Tree
December 2022
This year our Christmas tree is outside as our hall is still out of use, however we still enjoyed our annual tradition of dressing the tree and each child put their ornament on the shared tree. This year all our tree decorations were made using recycled materials and even our glitter is eco friendly! Be sure to take a look at the tree in the playground before the end of the Christmas season.
As you prepare for Christmas, think about what you do. What place does belief that God came to live among us have in your Christmas?
God of life,
Open our eyes Lord,
to the coming of your light.
Help us grow in hope and give us the courage
to hope for your presence in our hearts,
hope for your peace in our world
and hope for your promise in our lives.
We ask this through Christ
whose birth we are waiting for!
Amen
Class Collective Worship,
A Virtuous Life, Saint Patrick,
30th June 2022
Well done Saint Patrick for a beautiful assembly. The children described what we have learnt from our current topic including the concept of caritas. It explores more fully the Church's teaching on the cardinal virtues. This unit continues by teaching the story of the Good Samaritan as a model for a virtuous life.
Loving God,
you taught us to care for others as the Samaritan did. We pray for doctors and nurses and other people who care for those who are sick. Help us to take care of people we see who need our help and care. We ask this through Jesus who taught us in his stories.
Amen
Class Collective Worship,
From Easter to Pentecost, Saint Bernadette,
19th May 2022
Thank you Saint Bernadette for a lovely assembly. The season of Easter begins with Easter Sunday and finishes with Pentecost. The stories of the Season of Easter are our Gold Star stories as they show us that Jesus was not just an ordinary person – he rose from the dead and came alive again! Without the resurrection the Church would not have begun.
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Loving God, after Jesus died the disciples were sad. When he came alive again they were excited and happy. Help us to remember that our lives are precious and to take good care of ourselves. Help us to tell others about Jesus being alive again. |
Amen
Join the Saint Joseph's Infant and Junior Prayer leaders in praying the Stations of the Cross, introduced by our Head Girl and Boy. (Video below)
The Stations of the Cross March 2022
Class Collective Worship,
From Lent to Easter, Saint George,
17th March 2022
Saint George class lead a lovely assembly this morning focusing on our current topic 'From Lent to Easter'.
Praying the Stations of the Cross is both an action of compassion (love) and appreciation (thanks).
As an action of compassion it demonstrates love of Christ during his time of suffering – a bit like taking someone to the sickbay or hospital if they are hurt or experiencing some sort of pain (physical or emotional.) It is an act of solidarity, of standing by someone, with compassion, care and a willingness to ‘walk in their shoes’. People who walk the Stations now feel connected to Jesus during his time of pain and suffering. We can also feel this in praying the stations.
As an action of appreciation walking/praying the stations is an action of thanks. Christians believe that Jesus’ death changed our relationship with God for ever. It was the ultimate gift, one that brought us close to God in new ways. Jesus could have avoided being killed by running away or by denying who he was at his trial, but he did not. If we remember that Jesus was God, the death of God in human form showed us that fidelity to love and to forgiveness is always the best way – even if it costs a great deal.
During Lent, as we prepare for Easter, praying the Stations of the Cross reminds Catholics of God’s great love for us, shown in the life and death of Jesus; God in human form.
Lord,
As we continue this journey with you to Easter, help us to remember to stay close to you in what we do, and what we think, and what we say.
Make us mindful of those around us, particularly those who suffer, and help us to give generously of out time our thoughtfulness and our gifts, this Lent.
We ask this prayer through Christ our Lord,
Amen
Class Collective Worship,
Book Week, Saint John Paul,
3rd March 2022
Saint John Paul lead a marvellous collective worship today focusing on book week, our favourite books as well as stories from a very special book the Bible. It was wonderful to see everyone's favourite book and the reasons why we love to read so much. Well done Saint John Paul!
Lord,
as I read Your word,
please help me to know, love, and understand You better.
to apply Your Word to my life.
Amen
Ash Wednesday
2nd March 2022
The Infant children were glad to welcome Father Anthony today to distribute ashes and
pray with us in school. All our children from nursery to year two took part in collective
worship preparing us for the start of Lent. We will keep praying during this time for
peace and health for all throughout our world.
Dear Lord, Forgive our sins,
and keep us faithful,
so that we may live with Christ
who rose from the dead for us,
and lives with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen
Class Collective Worship,
Being a Sacramental People, Saint Teresa,
11th February 2022
Well done to the children in Saint Teresa for their wonderful assemblies this week. It was lovely to have parents
back in and we hope that we will have other classes and parents attending together for the assemblies scheduled for after half term. We were reminded about the importance of being a Sacramental People and showing care for others. They also gave us great examples of how we can find God in our everyday life. This topic reminds us that healing is for the both body, mind and soul. It settles our fears, it takes away the sadness or our wrong-doing and it clear the way of obstacles which bind us.
Loving God,
At every moment of our lives you are present to us, God, in gentle
compassion, in strengthening guidance and in and loving
forgiveness.
Help us to recognise you around us, especially in our actions and
words so that our being in the world helps heal it of fear and hurt
and doubt. We ask this through Jesus who taught us to love.
Amen.
Year One present
A Miracle in Town: The Nativity
December 2021
We’re going to tell you a story. It’s the story of the very first Christmas. Jesus, the Son of God, is born in Bethlehem, in a stable under a star – a wonderful miracle that would change the world forever.
Written by Niki Davies
Lighting the Advent Wreath
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Dressing the Christmas Tree
December 2021
Today, the Infant children dressed the Christmas tree with all the beautiful decorations the children had made.
Each class came in to dress the tree, and it was wonderful to see how each decoration was made.
Then (with a little Christmas magic and some wishes) the tree was lit!
What a wonderful day!
Lord God,
let your blessing come upon us
as we illumine this tree.
May the light and cheer it gives
be a sign of the joy that fills our hearts.
May all who delight in this tree
come to the knowledge and joy of salvation.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Class Collective Worship, From Advent to Christmas, Saint Christopher,
25th November 2021
Well done to Saint Christopher who shared their class assemblies with us this week. It was a wonderful preparation ahead of Advent beginning this Sunday. The children reminded us about the true meaning of Advent and the symbolic meaning of the Advent Wreath.
Pray throughout Advent.
Make an Advent wreath and pray for the coming of God in Jesus.
God of hope, who brought love into this world, be the love that dwells between us.
God of hope, who brought peace into this world, be the peace that dwells between us.
God of hope, who brought joy into this world, be the joy that dwells between us.
God of hope, the rock we stand upon, be the centre, the focus of our lives always, and particularly this Advent time.
Amen
Class Collective Worship, Beginning with God, Saint Angela, 21st October 2021
Well done Saint Angela, a beautiful assembly. It was wonderful to celebrate a class assembly again. Thank you to all the family members who attended. We learned all about revelation and the presence of the Lord in our daily lives.
Dear God,
who is bigger than all we can imagine or say.
Help us to see you in our world;
in the beauty of the natural world,
in the traditions of our Church,
in the stories of Scripture and in the people around us.
May we remember that,
created in your image,
we are like you and we show others what you are like.
We ask this through Jesus who took on human to show us your great love,
Amen.
Lighting the Advent Wreath
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Dressing the Christmas Tree
December 2020
Today, the Infant children dressed the Christmas tree with all the beautiful decorations the children had made.
Each class came in to dress the tree, and it was wonderful to see how each decoration was made.
Then (with a little Christmas magic and some wishes) the tree was lit!
What a wonderful day!
This tree is a blessing to our school.
It reminds us of all that is beautiful,
all that is filled with the gentleness and the promise of God.
It stands in our midst as a tree of light, that we might promise such beauty to one another and to our world.
It stands like that tree of paradise that God made into the tree of life, the cross of Jesus.
Ash Wednesday Service with Father Anthony
Many thanks to Father Anthony for leading the Ash Wednesday Service for the Infant school this year. We also thank Mrs Marini our Chair of Governors who came to help distribute the ashes to the children.
All children received ashes from Nursery to Year Two.
During this Lenten season we pray:
Father, Let us open our hearts to your love.
We are sorry for our selfishness.
Help us to think less about ourselves,
and more about others today and everyday.
We ask this through Christ Our Lord.
Amen
Saint Teresa's Assembly 13th February 2020
People of Prayer
This topic is about the prayer life of the Church. We have been studying the Feast of the Epiphany as well as two prayers found in Matthew's Gospel: the Beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer. In class the children have been considering the people they think are Beatitudes People, including St Teresa of Calcutta.
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Prayer is a wonderful way to respond to learning. Pray the Lord’s Prayer at the end of each day. We have been learning the prayer by heart. Our father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen |
Saint George's Assembly 23rd January 2020
New Year - New Beginnings
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The Year of the Word
During this assembly the children in Saint George introduced the year.
They told us about many events taking place (including the Olympics) as well as the Year of the Word.
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales have declared 2020 to be a year of special focus on the Bible.
This marks the tenth anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI's Apostolic Exhortation, Verbum Domini, (The Word of the Lord) and the 1600 years since the death of Saint Jerome - who translated the Bible into Latin. The year started on the Feast of Saint Jerome, 30 September 2019, and runs until 31 December 2020.
During this year we are called to explore and celebrate the Word of God through the Scriptures, share the Word with others and respond to the "God who speaks" in the way that we live.
For more information on the year of the word please visit:
https://rcdow.org.uk/faith/2020-year-of-the-word-the-god-who-speaks/
Or download: The God Who Speaks Brochure
Dear God,
Thank you that each new day is a day full of opportunities.
Thank you that each New Year is full of opportunities and to have a fresh start.
Please help us when we make mistakes and are struggling to achieve our hopes and dreams.
Amen
Blessing of the Nativity Scenes
On Thursday 19th December 2019, all the nativity scenes that had been beautifully constructed by our children were put on display in the Junior School hall. Father Joseph joined us in this wonderful celebration and led us in a collective worship blessing all the nativity scenes that were built. It was a reverent atmosphere in the hall with parents and children admiring the talents of our children.
Lighting the Advent Wreath
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Dressing the Christmas Tree
Today, the Infant children dressed the Christmas tree with all the beautiful decorations the children had made. Each child worked hard making their decoration, and we had so much fun dressing the tree.
Then (with a little Christmas magic and some wishes) the tree was lit!
After this, Mrs Whelan and the prayer leaders, led the school in collective worship, lighting the first candle of Advent.
What a wonderful afternoon.
The Christmas Tree
From a tree a manger was made,
On the First Christmas in it He laid.
Also from a tree a cross was made
And on it, for our sins, the price He paid,
I remember each year, as the tree I adorn
His gift giving began, the day He was born.
And as I gently place, each ornament of gold,
In his hands I place my heart, and my life, for him to hold.
Trusting in Him, to take good care of me,
I pray and sing as I decorate the tree.
'I am the Way, the Truth and the Light' He said,
That's why I put lights, on my Christmas Tree.
Saint Angela's Assembly 28th November 2019
Advent to Christmas
This topic focuses on the season of Advent as the time of preparation for the celebration of Christmas.
It includes teaching on the ‘O’ Antiphons and Matthew’s account of the birth of Jesus.
- The children are going to be considering how belief that Jesus is God, makes celebrating Christmas
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· As you prepare for Christmas, think about what you do. What place does belief that God came to live among us have in your Christmas? God of life, Open our eyes Lord, to the coming of your light. Help us grow in hope and give us the courage to hope for your presence in our hearts, hope for your peace in our world and hope for your promise in our lives. We ask this through Christ whose birth we are waiting for! Amen |
Saint Christopher Assembly 10th October 2019
In The Beginning
This topic is the first for the academic year 2019/2020. The topic focuses on the stories of creation as recorded in Genesis, and the Psalms as a form of prayer.
A Psalm of thanksgiving.
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing.
Know that the Lord is God. It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving,and his courts with praise.Give thanks to him, bless his name.
For the Lord is good;his steadfast love endures for ever,and his faithfulness to all generations.
Saint Patrick (Class 2) Assembly 27th June 2019
Helping Hands
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This topic follows on from the previous unit and the concept of caritas to explore more fully Church teaching on the cardinal virtues. This unit continues to present Luke’s Gospel as its source by teaching the story of the Good Samaritan as a model for a virtuous life. Loving God, you taught us to care for others as the Samaritan did. We pray for doctors and nurses and other people who care for those who are sick. Help us to take care of people we see who need our help and care. We ask this through Jesus who taught us in his stories. Amen |
Saint Bernadette (Class 1) Assembly 13th June 2019
From Easter to Pentecost
This unit continues learning about Easter by exploring the Season of Easter, the period from Easter Sunday to Pentecost. Belief in the resurrection is presented as one of the founding beliefs of Christians. This resource teaches from the Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles, also written by Luke. It uses Luke’s technique of ‘bridge people’ to explore those who brought Christianity to England.
Loving God,
In loving you we are called to pass on the message of your love to others.
We thank you for all those ‘bridge people’ who have made a road for us to walk.
May we be like them; setting a path for others to follow.
Amen
Saint George (Class 4) Assembly 28th March 2019
From Lent to Easter
Praying the Stations of the Cross is both an action of compassion (love) and appreciation (thanks).
As an action of compassion it demonstrates love of Christ during his time of suffering – a bit like taking someone to the sickbay or hospital if they are hurt or experiencing some sort of pain (physical or emotional.) It is an act of solidarity, of standing by someone, with compassion, care and a willingness to ‘walk in their shoes’. People who walk the Stations now feel connected to Jesus during his time of pain and suffering. We can also feel this in praying the stations.
As an action of appreciation walking/praying the stations is an action of thanks. Christians believe that Jesus’ death changed our relationship with God for ever. It was the ultimate gift, one that brought us close to God in new ways. Jesus could have avoided being killed by running away or by denying who he was at his trial, but he did not. If we remember that Jesus was God, the death of God in human form showed us that fidelity to love and to forgiveness is always the best way – even if it costs a great deal.
During Lent, as we prepare for Easter, praying the Stations of the Cross reminds Catholics of God’s great love for us, shown in the life and death of Jesus; God in human form.
Lord,
As we begin (continue) this journey with you to Easter, help us to remember to stay close to you in what we do, and what we think, and what we say.
Make us mindful of those around us, particularly those who suffer, and help us to give generously of out time our thoughtfulness and our gifts, this Lent.
We ask this prayer through Christ our Lord, Amen
Ash Wednesday Service with Father Anthony 2019
Saint Teresa (Class 3) Assembly 14th February 2019
Being A Sacramental People
Having learned something of the nature of God we now ask where God is - and find out that God is with us in our world, bidden or not! Being sacramental means that we can know God in our everyday lives – the highs and lows, the joys and fears. There is nowhere that God is not! In this topic we look for God in the world and come to understand that knowing God in our everyday helps us to see how the Sacraments celebrate and express this.
Loving God,
At every moment of our lives you are present to us, God, in gentle compassion,
in strengthening guidance and in and loving forgiveness.
Help us to recognise you around us,
especially in our actions and words so that our being in the world helps heal it of fear and hurt and doubt.
We ask this through Jesus who taught us to love.
Amen.
Saint John Paul (Class 5) Assembly 24th January 2019
New year, new starts and our resolutions
At the beginning of each year many people reflect upon their life and what they can do to improve it.
January tends to be the time when we attempt to turn over a new leaf, making resolutions to make new starts.
What have you thought you would do this New Year? Have you managed to stick to it?
Dear God,
Thank you that each new day is a day full of opportunities.
Thank you that each New Year is full of opportunities and to have a fresh start.
Please help us when we make mistakes and are struggling to achieve our hopes and dreams
Amen
Christmas 2018 Nursery and Year 1
Saint Angela (Class 6) Assembly 29th November 2018
God of hope, who brought love into this world, be the love that dwells between us.
God of hope, who brought peace into this world, be the peace that dwells between us.
God of hope, who brought joy into this world, be the joy that dwells between us.
God of hope, the rock we stand upon, be the centre, the focus of our lives always, and particularly
Saint Christopher (Class 7) Assembly 11th October 2018
God who is bigger than all we can imagine or say. Help us to see you in our world; in the beauty of the natural world, in the traditions of our Church, in the stories of Scripture and in the people around us. May we remember that, created in your image, we are like you and we show others what you are like. We ask this through Jesus who took on human to show us your great love,
Amen.
Saint Bernadette (Class 1) Assembly 11th May 2018
From Easter to PentecostDuring this topic children have explored the season of Easter as the celebration of the resurrection and coming of the Spirit. The season of Easter begins with Easter Sunday and finishes with Pentecost. The stories of the Season of Easter are our Gold Star stories as they show us that Jesus was not just an ordinary person – he rose from the dead and came to life again! Without the resurrection the Church would not have begun.
Amen |
Saint Theresa (Class 3) Assembly 15th March 2018
Lent to Easter
Lent is the season of 40 days before Easter. In 2018 Lent begins on February 14th with Ash Wednesday and concludes on March 29th, Holy Thursday. The Church then begins the Easter Triduum of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Lent is about conversion, about changing our lives so that they reflect more completely on that of Christ. The Church has identified three Lenten practises which help us great ready for Easter: fasting (often from food but also from practices which ‘destroy’ rather than ‘create’; almsgiving – giving generously…often to a charity; prayer.
‘Let me see your presence Lord, in my life this Lent’
Saint George (Class 4) Assembly 8th February 2018
Jesus at Prayer
This topic presents pupils with the story of the Exodus and within it, the Passover. As a Jew, Jesus would have celebrated Passover with his family; in preparation for Easter this resource teaches pupils about the story that is the foundation for our own Eucharist.
Blessed are You,
Lord our God,
ruler of the universe,
who has kept us alive,
sustained us and enabled us to celebrate this joyous occasion.
May we remember all those who live in fear or oppression;
help us to work towards their release and freedom.
Amen.
Adapted from the Haggadah, the prayer of the Passover meal.
Saint John Paul (Class 5) Assembly 25th January 2018
New year, new starts and our resolutions
At the beginning of each year many people reflect upon their life and what they can do to improve it.
January tends to be the time when we attempt to turn over a new leaf, making resolutions to make new starts.
What have you thought you would do this New Year? Have you managed to stick to it?
Dear God,
Thank you that each new day is a day full of opportunities.
Thank you that each New Year is full of opportunities and to have a fresh start.
Please help us when we make mistakes and are struggling to achieve our hopes and dreams
Amen
Year 1 Nativity December 2017
The big star has to show the way to the stable where a special baby has been born - but he just can't shine. How will the shepherds and kings find their way if they cannot follow the star?
Fortunately, all the other stars lead the big star to the stable where he sees Mary, Joseph and the beautiful baby. He realises that Jesus loves all the stars, angels and people of the world and this love gives the big star the strength to shine again.
Saint Rita Class Assembly
From Advent to Christmas
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The word “Advent” comes from the word adventus, the name of a pagan feast held to celebrate the ‘coming’ or ‘manifestation’ of a divine being who came to ‘dwell’ in the temple at a certain time each year. Adventus was the celebration of an anniversary, of the returning of this presence. After the birth of Jesus thought and the establishment of the church adventus came to be associated with the coming of God in Jesus. At first the time was used to prepare and wait for the second coming of Christ (Catholic Christians believe that one day, God will come again into the world – listen during Mass when we declare this in the Eucharistic prayer) but gradually it became limited to preparing and waiting for the anniversary of the birth of Christ For the Church now, Advent is a time to prepare for Christmas, often with Advent wreaths, calendars and prayers. The liturgical colour for Advent, as for Lent, is purple, the colour associated with penance. However, the mood generated by the readings for Advent is one of devout and joyful expectation, not penance. Hence more recently there has been a move away from the heavy purple of Lent to lighter violet shades for Advent. |
Saint Christopher Class Assembly
Beginning with the Church
During this RE topic we have been learning about Sacraments of Initiation.
Initiation is common to all humans – we welcome people at every stage of their lives: from birth to death.
This prayer was adapted from one which does not name God as the source of our being….now it uses words, actions and symbols to make clear that this is what we believe!
God of my life;
today, tomorrow and always…
May I...
Seek truth with courage,
Bring healing through your Spirit,
Cultivate respect, patience and kindness,
Meet responsibilities with creativity and perseverance,
Guide me so that I…
Stop to know your presence,
Make time to speak to you,
Listen to you whispering to me,
Amen.
Father Anthony visited us to celebrate an Ash Wednesday service with us in the Infant School.
