SSA Update

Still Preparing a Place for God

REV GILLIAN MOSES CSSA

The Society of the Sacred Advent (SSA) has been the heart of St Aidan’s since its foundation back in 1929. And while the days of Sisters teaching in their habits and living onsite may have passed, the SSA is still hard at work preparing places for God, as its mission states, both at school and in the wider community.

2022 marks the beginning of a new stage in the life of the Society as we officially begin to welcome members of a new kind, alongside the Sisters. Vowed Members will live under vows similar to those of the Sisters, and with a rule of life, but will live in their own houses and may be married women as well as single. Sister Gillian continues to lead the Society, supported by Sister Sandra, and the two candidates for Vowed Membership, along with the Chapter of the Society.

And while St Aidan’s and its sister school St Margaret’s will always be jewels in the SSA crown, we are looking forward to returning to our roots, offering quiet days and retreats, as well as Spiritual Direction, and other forms of hospitality to the people of Brisbane. We are also commencing a monthly Eucharist in the Sister’s Chapel at St Margaret’s, on the first Sunday of every month. Details will be advertised in the newsfeed. It is our hope that alumni, staff and families of St Aidan’s will also feel welcome to come along to any of these opportunities.

The SSA has always had at its heart a concern for women and children, and this has never been more important. As we grow into our new iteration, we look forward to developing new ways to encourage and nurture women and children in all aspects of life. Forthcoming events for the SSA include a Quiet Morning on 29 September, and a Long Lunch on 19 November. For details of all these events please visit the website, www.societyofthesacredadvent.org or watch the St Aidan’s newsfeed.