Religion and Parish News
Prayer for the New School Year
Heavenly Father, creator of all good things and loving guide of our lives, we thank you for the gift of this new school year. Bless our primary school community—students, teachers, parents, and staff—with joy in learning, kindness in friendship, and growth in faith.
Holy Spirit, fill our hearts with wisdom and curiosity. Help our children discover your wonders in books, nature, and one another. Guide our teachers with patience and inspiration, and strengthen parents as the first educators of their little ones.
Mary, Seat of Wisdom, pray for us as we begin this journey. May every lesson draw us closer to Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Keep us safe, united, and eager to share your love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Important Dates
Shrove Tuesday:
Tuesday 17th of February
Ash Wednesday and Opening Schools Mass with St Mary’s College:
Wednesday 18th of February (SXG Hall).
2026 St Xavier’s School and St Joseph’s Parish Gunnedah Sacramental Program
Confirmation
Saturday 28th March, 9am, St Joseph’s Church Gunnedah
Parent Night Thursday 26th February, 5:30pm, at St Joseph’s Church
Rite of Enrolment Saturday 28th February (6pm) OR Sunday 1st March (8:30am), at St Joseph’s Church Gunnedah
Rite 2 Reconciliation Thursday, 26th March St Joseph’s Church at 6pm (Week 9, Term 1)
Retreat Day Friday, 27th March, St Xavier’s Primary School (Week 9, Term 1)
Confirmation to meet with Fr Abmar / Bishop Murphy at 11:40am (TBC). BBQ lunch shortly after 12:30pm.
First Eucharist
Sunday 28th June, 8:30am, St Joseph’s Church
Parent Night Thursday 28th May, 5:30pm, at St Joseph’s Church
Rite of Enrolment Saturday 30th May (6pm) OR Sunday 31st May (8:30am), at St Joseph’s Church Gunnedah
Retreat Day Thursday 25th June, St Xavier’s Primary School (Week 10, Term 2)
- Rite 2 Reconciliation 11.40am St Joseph’s Church, BBQ lunch shortly after 12:30pm.
Altar Serving:
Commissioning Mass - Sunday 9th August (Gunnedah)
Parent Information and Session 1 - Thursday 23rd July - 5:30pm, at St Joseph’s Church
Session 2 - Thursday 30th July - 5:30pm, at St Joseph’s Church
Session 3 - Thursday 6 August - 5:30pm, at St Joseph’s Church
First Reconciliation
Tuesday 22nd, 6pm, St Joseph’s Church (Week 10, Term 3)
Parent Night Thursday 27th August, 5:30pm, at St Joseph’s Church (Week 6, Term 3)
Rite of Enrolment Saturday 29th August (6pm) OR Sunday 30th August (8:30pm), at St Joseph’s Church Gunnedah
Retreat Day Tuesday 22nd September, St Xavier’s Primary School (Week 10, Term 3)
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