From The REC
St Francis Xavier’s Primary School
Loving God, thank you for the blessings,
learning and friendships we have shared this term.
Thank you for the teachers, students,
families and staff who make our school community special.
As we begin our holidays, help us to rest, enjoy time with our loved ones
and appreciate the beauty of your creation.
Keep us safe and fill our hearts with joy, peace and gratitude.
May we return refreshed and ready for all that the new term will bring.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
St Carlo Exhibition
St Carlo Acutis Exhibition
Our school was blessed to welcome the St Carlo Acutis Exhibition, facilitated by the Immaculata Community. Students had the opportunity to learn about the life of Carlo Acutis, a young Italian Catholic who had a deep love for Jesus, the Eucharist and helping others.
Through the exhibition, students discovered how Carlo used his gifts and talents, particularly his interest in technology, to share his faith with others. His life reminds us that holiness is possible for everyone, including young people, through prayer, kindness, service and a love for Jesus.
We sincerely thank the Immaculata Community for bringing this inspiring exhibition to our school and for sharing Carlo's story with our students and staff. May Carlo Acutis continue to inspire us to live our faith with joy and to recognise the presence of God in our everyday lives.
“Always to be united to Jesus: that is my life plan.” – Blessed Carlo Acutis
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.
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.