My Calendar
Week of Apr 22nd
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International Mother Earth Day International Mother Earth Day
22/04/2024A brilliant song from way back in 1974! It's well worth pondering the words - just what are Sparks trying to say?
Of course, our relationship with Mother Earth is very much influenced by our connection with Sr Dorothy Stang.
CLICK HERE FOR A VIDEO PRAYER from some of our students which is very appropriate for today.This is a prayer from the Holy Father about the earth and our relationship with our Common Home.
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Shakespeare's birth and death date, English Language Day, World Book and Copyright Day Shakespeare's birth and death date, English Language Day, World Book and Copyright Day
23/04/2024Here's a really fun video with lots of Shakespeare quotes in a very short space of time!
CLICK HERE for our own version - 24 quotes in 1 minute!
CLICK HERE for a 3 minute reflection on and prayer for this day.
Spanish Language Day Spanish Language Day
23/04/2024Spanish is one of six official languages of the United Nations - spoken in Spain and all over South Africa (except for Brazil).
Here's a bit of info:
Here's the Hail Mary in Spanish to mark this day!
Traditional date for Feast of St George - patron saint of England Traditional date for Feast of St George - patron saint of England
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International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
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World Malaria Day World Malaria Day
25/04/2024 -
International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
26/04/2024World Intellectual Property Day World Intellectual Property Day
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work World Day for Safety and Health at Work
28/04/2024This day is set aside to remind all of us of our responsibilities to do all we can to be safe and healthy at our places of work wherever they are! We all have a role to play:
- governments are responsible for providing appropriate laws and services - including inspections to ensure compliance;
- employers are responsible for ensuring that the working environment is safe and healthy;
- workers we are responsible to work safely and to protect ourselves and not to endanger others.
CLICK HERE for a 75 second reflection on our own mission statement commitment to safety!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY (available here as a 1:00 video)
Loving God,
who, on the 7th day of creation - demonstrated the importance of rest and appreciation of a job well done,
give us wisdom to know when to work and when to rest;
help us be hardworking and industrious;
while being calm and mindful of the physical and mental health of ourselves and others.
Help us to be safe in our work practices and to appreciate our own worth – as well as those we work with.
And where difficult conversations need to take place – give us words that will result in just and compassionate outcomes.
We pray this in your holy name. AMEN