Religion and Parish News
Prayer
Dear Jesus,
Grant me your strength, so I will have courage in every situation;
Grant me your love, so I will never give up on anybody;
Grant me your wisdom, so I will show others the path to success;
Grant me your mercy, so I will forgive those who have hurt me;
Grant me your peace, so I will find the best in everybody;
Grant me your hope, so I will never give up;
Grant me your joy, so I will be thankful for all my blessings;
And Grant me your grace, so you will always be at my side.
Amen
Catholic Schools Week
It was a fabulous Catholic Schools Week celebration last Tuesday when our St Xavier's Leaders along with St Philomena's Moree, Sacred Heart Boggabri, St Mary's College Gunnedah, St Joseph's Walgett, St Joseph's Warialda, St Joseph's Wee Waa, St Joseph's Mungindi, and St Francis Xavier's Narrabri all attended mass at Moree.
Kinder RE
Kinder have been learning about "Belonging to God's People" in Religion this term. They really enjoyed going to the Infants Liturgy last week.
Primary Mass
Thursday 13 June, 9.30 am.
Next week, all Primary students and teachers will be attending Mass at St Joseph’s Church. Mass will start at 9.30 am, and is the Memorial of St Anthony of Padua - the Patron Saint of lost items. All members of the wider St Xavier’s community are invited to attend this Mass.
Infants Liturgy
Thursday 20 June, 12.00 pm.
All welcome to attend.
2019 First Eucharist
Last weekend, 26 children from Year 3 enrolled in the 2019 Sacrament First Eucharist Program. The candidates stood proudly in front of the congregation and announced their pledge, before parents and the parish community vowed to support them throughout their faith journey. The Year 3 students who are preparing to make their First Eucharist later this month are reminded to take their Mass Attendance Card to Mass each weekend so they can get it signed by Fr John or a St Xavier’s teacher.
Some important upcoming dates for First Eucharist:
First Eucharist Retreat Day, including Reconciliation:
- School Day - Friday 28 June. Reconciliation 10.00 am at St Joseph’s Church
Sacrament of First Eucharist:
- 8:30am Sunday 30 June at St Joseph’s Church
St Joseph’s Parish Altar Servers
This week, the following children are rostered on for Altar Serving. Please make arrangements with another person if your child is unable to attend.
End of Week 6
Saturday 8 June - Monique Dangerfield, Sidney Dangerfield and Katie Spinks
Sunday 9 June - Ellyn Blinman, Cooper Blinman and Toby Blinman
Important Sacrament Dates 2019
FIRST EUCHARIST
Sunday 30 June 8.30 am
FIRST RECONCILIATION
Thursday 19 September 6.00 pm
CONFIRMATION
Sunday 3 November 9.00 am