From The REC
Saint Carlo, we praise God for your simple, joyful, holy life.
You wanted to be always close to Jesus, from such a young age, and followed a spiritual program of Mass, Confession, Adoration, Rosary and acts of charity to live your union with Jesus.
Intercede for us so that we too may choose Jesus, truly present in our Holy Eucharist, to be also our Highway to Heaven, and be the original God destined us to be.
Saint Carlo Acutis, pray for us that we may become saints and, like you, lead others to Christ.
Amen
Sacrament of Confirmation
Congratulations to our Year 5 and 6 students who received the Sacrament of Confirmation recently at a special Mass officiated by our Bishop.
It was a beautiful and significant occasion as our students took this important step in their faith journey. We are proud of each of them and pray that the gifts of the Holy Spirit continue to guide and strengthen them as they grow in faith.
Congratulations to all our Confirmation students and their families on this very special milestone.
Family Mass
All families are warmly invited to join us for our first Parish Mass for Term 3 which will be held this Saturday, 22nd August 6pm at St Francis Xavier's Church. This special celebration is a wonderful opportunity for our school and parish community to come together in prayer, thanksgiving and fellowship. We look forward to celebrating with students, families and staff as we continue to grow in faith together.
St Carlo Exhibition
We are excited to share that our school will be hosting the St Carlo Acutis Exhibition on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th of August (Week 6). Carlo Acutis, canonised as a modern saint, is known as the patron saint of youth and technology, making his story particularly inspiring for modern students. Each class, Years 1-6, will attend a special 1 hour session to explore the exhibition, learn about Carlo’s incredible life, and reflect on how we can use our own gifts to share God’s love in today's world. We look forward to a day of rich faith discovery for all our students.
The Angelus
At our school, we cherish the moments where we can pause as a community to connect with God and reflect on our faith. Prayer occurs in our school everyday. One of these special traditions is the praying of the Angelus. Traditionally prayed at noon, the Angelus is a beautiful, centuries old Catholic prayer that commemorates the Incarnation, the moment God became man in Jesus Christ through Mary's "yes." As a school we will be praying the Angelus. In the midst of our busy school day, our students and staff will stop what they are doing, quiet their minds, and spend a few moments in shared prayer. It is a wonderful daily reminder for all about God’s constant presence in our lives, teaching the value of mindfulness, gratitude, and daily reflection.
Angelus Fun Fact!
The Angelus is broken up in to three important parts, detailing the story of the annunciation: Announcement, Fiat, and Incarnation.
Announcement - God’s Word Announced The angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she was to conceive and bear a son, Jesus.
The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.
R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
Fiat - God’s Word Accepted
Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
R. Be it done unto me according to thy word.
Incarnation - God’s Word Made Flesh
And the Word was made Flesh.
R. And dwelt among us.
Dates to Remember..
- Family Mass Saturday 22nd August @6pm St Francis Xavier's Church
Interested in Becoming Catholic?
We have received several enquiries from people interested in learning more about the Catholic faith.
To support those who are exploring Christianity or considering becoming Catholic, we will offer an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and discern whether this is the path they are seeking.
- Learn more about Christianity and the Catholic faith
- Ask questions in a welcoming environment
- Reflect and discern at your own pace
For more information you can visit the Parish Office in person or by phoning 6792 2035. The office hours are Monday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am to 1.00pm.
Fr John Fowles
Altar Servers
If anyone is interested in being trained to be an Altar Server at school and weekend Mass, please contact the school.
Parish Mass Times
Please join our Parish to celebrate the Eucharist. Our Parish offers two Mass times every weekend.
Saturday - 6:00 pm
Sunday - 8:00 am
New St Francis Xavier's Parish Website
St Francis Xavier's Parish has a new website which is now live in its beta version. You can visit the site on https://www.narrabricatholicchurch.au/
The site will make it easier for you to stay connected with the parish news regarding mass times, sacramental information and more.