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St Patrick's Church Walcha 

For Baptism or Marriage enquiries phone Fr Anthony Koppman 67772129.

Fr Anthony would like to invite parishioners to Sunday Mass 10am.

2025 Confirmation

Bishop Murphy will be in the parish this Sunday 21st September 2025 for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

A gentle reminder for candidates to be at the church at 9:45 for a 10:00 am start to Mass. Morning tea will be provided after Mass and all are welcome.

Prayer and Reflection

I've been watching the children play in the dry creek bed and in the playground over the last few weeks and its lovely to see the joy and optimism that the warmer weather brings.

A Spring Prayer

Dear God,

We rejoice and give thanks

for earthworms, bees,

ladybirds and broody hens;

for humans tending their gardens,

talking to animals,

cleaning their homes

and singing to themselves;

for the rising of the sap,

the fragrance of growth,

the invention of the wheelbarrow,

we give thanks.

We celebrate and give thanks.

Amen!

Leunig -The Prayer Tree

Year of Jubilee

2025 is a Jubilee Year in the Catholic Church.

A Jubilee Year is traditionally proclaimed by the Universal Church every 25 years. It is a particular year set aside to encourage the faithful to embark on pilgrimages, to repent of their sins and forgive the sins of others, and to renew a focus on spiritual life.

The theme is Pilgrims of Hope. Pope Francis has invited Catholics to renew our hope and discover a vision that can "restore access to the fruits of the earth to everyone". We are also invited to rediscover a spirituality of God's creation in which we understand ourselves as "pilgrims on the earth" rather than masters of the world.

You will see this logo often this year...

The logo symbolises unity and fraternity among all of humanity, with four stylised figures from different corners of the earth embracing each other. The leading figure holds a cross, representing faith and hope. The rough waves beneath the figures symbolise life's challenges, emphasising the need for hope in difficult times. The elongated lower part of the cross forms an anchor, a well-known symbol of hope. This image depicts the pilgrimage as a communal journey towards the cross, which reaches out dynamically to offer presence and hope. 

Jubilee 2025 - Pilgrims of Hope   (Youtube)

The Jubilee Prayer

To pray and download the Prayer for the 2025 Jubilee, click here. Copies of the Jubilee Prayer are available in Braille. Please contact the Office of Deaf and Disabilities Ministry for a copy: specialneedsministry@adw.org or 301-853-4560.

Sacrament Dates for 2025

2025 First Reconciliation - Postponed: First Reconcililation has been postponed until later in Term 4 at a date to be announced.