A Prayer for Flood Victims

Heavenly Father,

We lift up to you the people of Western Queensland, Australia, who are facing the devastating impact of flooding. We pray for their safety, their well-being, and the strength to endure these difficult times. Grant them your comfort and peace as they navigate this crisis. We ask for your guidance for the rescue and recovery efforts, and that those who have lost homes and belongings may find refuge and support. May your love and compassion surround them, and may they find hope and resilience in your grace. We pray for the swift return to normalcy and for the healing of the land.

Amen.

Confirmation Retreat Day

This week we held our Yr 6 Confirmation Retreat Day. We had a very special day together where we finalised our preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation this Sunday. The students and teachers gathered together for a morning of prayer and reflection with a few special treats that represented the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Candidates then went to the Church for Reconciliation before finishing with a BBQ which Fr Abmar and Fr Antony joined us for. Thankyou to our BBQ cooks, Fiona and Miles Johnson, Kate Hardy and Mr Jaeger. The sausages were cooked to perfection!

Infant’s Liturgy

Last Tuesday all of the students from Kindergarten to Year 2 gathered in the church for our Term 1 Infant’s Liturgy. It was lovely to have family members join us and their singing was definitely enthusiastic. Thankyou to Fr Antony who led our liturgy and welcomed us into the Church.

Jubilee Mass

On Tuesday the 25th of March some of our students traveled to Armidale to attend the Diocesan Jubilee Day. They participated in a special procession through the park before attending Mass in the Cathedral. During mass, the miniature Cathedral was introduced. It will be travelling to different places in the Armidale Diocese. We will have a chance to see the miniature Cathedral when it comes to Gunnedah at the end of Term 3.

At the end of Mass the students were able to look around the Cathedral and Mr Martin showed them the special chair where the Bishop sits and explained that no one else is able to sit on the chair.

The Mass in the Cathedral was really special to be a part of and the Cathedral itself is spectacular. It will be exciting see the miniature Cathedral when it comes to Gunnedah.

Easter Egg Raffle

Year 6 have been busy selling raffle tickets for our Easter Egg Raffle. Thankyou for supporting our fundraising efforts for Caritas Australia. We are going to draw the lucky winners next Monday at Assembly.

Holy Week Reflection

You are invited to join us on Monday the 7th of April at 12.00pm in the Hall for our Holy Week Reflection. As a school we are going to reflect on the events and meaning of Holy Week.

First Eucharist

Sunday 1st June, 8:30am, St Joseph’s Church (The Ascension of the Lord)

Parent Night Thursday 1st May, 5:30pm, at St Joseph’s Church (Week 1, Term 2)

Rite of Enrolment Saturday 3rd May (6pm) OR Sunday 4th May (8:30am), at St Joseph’s Church Gunnedah or Sacred Heart Boggabri

Rite 2 Reconciliation Friday 30th May, 11.40am at St Joseph’s Church, Gunnedah (Week 5, Term 2)

Retreat Day Friday 30th May, St Xavier’s Primary School (Week 5, Term 2)

- Rite 2 Reconciliation 11.40am St Joseph’s Church, BBQ lunch shortly after 12:30pm.

Holy Week Liturgies and Easter Ceremonies

If you are able to help please contact the Parish Office either by phone or email.

ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH

P.O. Box 29 Phone 67420200

GUNNEDAH 2380 I Email: gunnedahparish@armidale.catholic.org.au

In order to organise the Liturgies for Easter Ceremonies it would be appreciated if those interested in being involved in these important Liturgies could fill out the form below indicating WHETHER THEY ARE AVAILABLE.

PLEASE INDICATE YES if you can help in any way alongside items, put your name and phone number and email address and place form in the box at the back of the church no later than …10/4/25…………… to enable Rosters to be made.

Thank you

NAME………………………………………………….PHONE NUMBER……………………………

Email Address: …………………………………………….

I can assist with the setting up of the church for the Easter Ceremonies

(You will be notified times later)

Palm Sunday/12/4/25….. Vigil 6.00pm	Easter Vigil/ …Sat. 19/4/25 7.00pm
Reader of the Passion - Narrator	Commentator
Reader of the Passion – 2 others	Preparation of Fire
Palm Sunday 13/4/25……./8.30am Reader of the Passion – Narrator Reader of the Passion – 2 others	1st Reading
Holy Thursday/17/4/25. 7.00pm	2nd Reading
Commentator	3rd Reading
Presentation of Oils ( 3 people)	Reading after Gloria
Readers (2) & Prayers of the Faithful	Collectors
Washing of the Feet	Altar Gifts
Altar Gifts	Prayers of the Faithful
Eucharistic Ministers	Eucharistic Ministers
Altar Keepers	Altar Keepers
Technology	Technology
Good Friday …18/4/25…………../3.00pm
Commentator	Easter Sunday 20/4/25/8.30am
Readers (2)	Introduction & Prayer of the Faithful
Passion Reading (Narrator & 3 others)	Readers (2)
Eucharistic Minister	Altar Gifts
Altar Keepers	Collectors
Technology	Eucharistic Ministers
Collectors (Good Friday collection)	Altar Keepers
	Technology

2025 St Joseph’s Parish Easter Timetable

St Joseph’s

Church

Gunnedah

Sacred Heart

Church

Boggabri

St Therese

Church

Mullaley

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Church

Tambar Springs

Passion Sunday

Palm Saturday

12 April 2025

6pm

4pm

Passion Sunday

13 April 2024

8:30am

11am

Holy Thursday

17 April 2025

7pm

6pm

Good Friday

18 April 2025

3pm

3pm

Easter Saturday

19 April 2025

7pm

7pm

Easter Sunday

20 April 2025

8:30am

11am

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