From The REC
Dear Lord,
Give all students a thirst for knowledge, wisdom and understanding.
May their hearts be ready to learn this term.
Open their ears, hands and hearts to receive your gifts and help them to use these gifts for the good of all.
Keep our students, families and staff in your loving care Lord.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
October, the month of Mary
The month of October is dedicated to honouring the Holy Mother, Mary, in thanksgiving for her protection that she gives the Church in answer to the praying of the rosary.
October is Mission Month
This October, Catholic Mission and the broader Catholic community will come together to celebrate World Mission Month, guided by the theme “Missionaries of Hope Among All Peoples.”
Together, we have the power to create change and build a more just world for people everywhere. By supporting missionaries in their work, we can create life-changing opportunities for countless children, families, and communities worldwide. Join us in making a difference for our sisters and brothers.
Celebration for Our Octogenarians
All parishioners aged 80 and above are warmly invited to a special day of celebration on Wednesday, 29th October 2025 with Mass at 10:00 am followed by a light lunch at the Parish Centre, 32 Nandewar Street, Narrabri. To assist with catering, please register on or before Sunday, 26th October at St Francis Xavier's Church or at the Parish Centre.
We are also seeking volunteers to help with transport for senior parishioners, as well as set-up, catering, and clean-up after the celebration. A sign-up sheet is available in the foyer. Let us come together in gratitude and joy to celebrate the gift of long life and faith among our beloved elders!
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
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.
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.