Tuesday 3rd SeptemberWelcome Year 7

Father, we ask you to bless usas we take a new step in our lives today. 

Keep in us a sense of wonder at the marvels of life.

Help us to be keen to explore the world of knowledge. 

Lead us to make good use of our talents and work well with others. 

Bless us that we may grow strong in your love and in concern for the good of all people. 

May we learn from each other and grow in friendship

with Jesus, your Son and our Brother. Amen.

Wednesday 4th September

Dear Lord, guide our school with a vision that is built on love:

Where everyone is protected. A school where the benefits of civilised life are

shared and everyone can enjoy themselves; a school where tolerance and mutual respect

exist; a school where peace and justice go together,

and justice is guided by love. Give us the inspiration and courage to build a

community of love. Amen.

Thursday 5th SeptemberWe pray to God our Father for all the

people who help make St. Matthew's to beour special family.

Father, may our school be a family whichoffers caring as well as learning; which

offers safety as well as knowledge; whichshares Faith as well as instruction, we

make this prayer in Jesus' name. Amen.

Today is Rosh Hashanah ~ Jewish new Year

When was the Mother of God born? We can't know for certain, of course, but for almost 15 centuries now, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary has

been celebrated on September 8. Those who are quick with math have already figured out that September 8 is exactly

nine months after December 8-the feast of

the Immaculate Conception of Mary.

Friday 6th SeptemberTomorrow we remember the birthday of The Blessed

Virgin Mary

Father of mercy,

give your people help and strength from heaven.The birth of the Virgin

Mary's Sonwas the dawn of our

salvation.May this celebration of

her birthdaybring us closer to lasting

peace.Grant this though our Lord

Jesus Christ, Your Son,who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit.

Amen.