CELEBRATING OUR FAITH 

3rd Sunday of Advent

This Sunday is Church celebrates the third Sunday of Advent, which is known as Gaudete Sunday. "Gaudete" is a Latin word that means "rejoice." This Sunday's readings and theme gives a sense of joy and anticipation for the coming celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. 

Christmas Appeal

Just one more day to bring in donations to support our local St Vincent de Paul Society. We are asking for monetary donations for the Coin Drop tomorrow morning and also non-perishable food items which will be presented to SVDP members at our Thanksgiving Mass.

Festive Foods - SVDP

Families at HTS have been very generous in the past when supporting SVDP by donating food items to SVDP for Hampers for their Christmas Appeal. This year we have had a great response so far. Thank you for your continued generosity and support for those in need in our local community. Just a few more days to bring in some food items!

Parish Masses

6:00pm Saturday evening

9:00am Sunday morning

Christmas Mass Times

Christmas Eve - Sunday 24 December

Ashford - 3.30pm

Inverell - 6.00pm

Christmas Day - Monday 25 December

Inverell - 9:00am

N.B. There is an obligation to attend Mass for both the 4th Sunday of Advent and a Christmas Mass. This means going to Mass twice. 

Term 4 2023

Wednesday 13 December

- Coin Drop for SVDP

Thursday 14 December

- K-10 Thanksgiving Mass

- Festive Foods donated to SVDP

Friday 15 December

- Last day of school for students

May the love of the Christ Child fill your hearts with joy, 

As we celebrate His birth, a precious baby boy.

May His grace and blessings shower upon you, 

In all that you do and in all that you pursue.

As the school year closes with festive cheer, 

May the spirit of Christmas linger near.

May God's light shine upon each student and teacher,

Guiding you through the holidays with love as a feature.

In this season of hope, faith, and goodwill,

May you feel His presence and experience His love.

Wishing you a Christmas filled with divine grace, 

And a New Year blessed with His warm embrace.  Amen.

Wishing all our families a happy, blessed and safe holiday,

Mary-Jane Guest

Religious Education Coordinator