From the R.E.C
YEAR 6 GRADUATION MASS:
A reminder that the Year 6 Graduation Mass will be celebrated on Monday 11th December at 10.00 a.m. All family and friends of our graduates are invited to attend.
Altar Servers
Thank you to the children who give so generously of their time for this important ministry.
Saturday 9th December @ 6p.m. Noah Burford and Cadence Dowdell
Sunday 10th December @ 8a.m. Volunteers please
Saturday 16th December @ 6p.m.: Matilda Murphy and Abby Imrie-Dunn
Sunday 17th December @ 8 a.m.: Grace Freeman
Schedule for the Christmas Season
14th December 6p.m. Parish Reconciliation
23rd December 6:00 pm Saturday Vigil Mass
24th December 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass-Bellata
24th December 7:30 p.m. Christmas Carols-Narrabri
24th December 8:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass-Narrabri
25th December 9:00 a.m. Christmas Day Mass-Narrabri
Family Mass
Thank you to everyone who attended our final Family Mass for 2023 last Saturday. Following Mass, everyone gathered at the Presbytery to celebrate the Parish Christmas Party. They had a fantastic time dressing up in their best Christmas clothes along with games and lollies for the children. Thank you to Mr John McPherson and his band for providing the live entertainment.
All Saints Day and All Souls Day
At the beginning of November, we recognised All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Our staff and students were given the opportunity to remember and pray for those who have died by writing their name on a piece of paper and placing it on the Cross. During the month of November we prayed for these people.
Feast Day of St Francis Xavier
Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Francis Xavier at a lovely Mass held yesterday. It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our patron saint, Saint Francis Xavier.During Mass, the candle was lit on the wreath for the first week of Advent.
The congregation then joined together after Mass, for a picnic morning tea and a concert by our amazing School Band. After weeks of preparation, they performed 10 musical pieces for a very captivated audience including ‘Havana’ ‘Rainbow connection’ ‘I feel good’ and ‘Mission impossible ‘ to name a few. With a total of 40 band members in attendance, accompanied by four past students, it was a fantastic concert.
*Sister John Mary from Armidale has shared this invitation to all schools in the Armidale Diocese:
Married Couples retreat 7-10 January at Immaculata Mission School
Married couples and children aged 13 and under are invited to the Immaculata Mission School from 7-10 January in Armidale. Guest speakers from the USA, Dan & Stephanie Burke, will give a retreat for married couples while children will have a special program full of faith, fun and activities. Dan & Stephanie have many years experience in giving retreats and strengthening couples in their love for each other and for God!
Cost (includes accommodation, food & all activities): $310 for adults, $200 for children aged 4-13, children 3 & under by donation
For more information and to register visit: http://www.immaculata.org.au/ims
Thank You
As I will be retiring from the Religious Education Coordinator's position, I would like to thank Father Sabu, Father James and Father Max, Religious staff at the Catholic Schools Office, all the St. Francis Xavier's staff and parents for your support, guidance and assistance over the past 11 years. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as REC and will continue to support the faith journey of our students.
Judy Rily REC
