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St Patrick's Church Walcha
For Baptism or Marriage enquiries phone Fr Anthony Koppman 67772129.
Fr Anthony would like to invite parishioners to Sunday Mass 10am.
Term 2 Mass Dates
Friday 13th June: Mass at 9.15am
Friday 27th June: Mass at 9.15am
Reflection
Sunday, June 8th, marks a truly special day in the Church calendar: the Feast of Pentecost. Occurring 50 days after Easter Sunday, Pentecost is a pivotal celebration that commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ.
As recorded in the Book of Acts, this momentous event saw the disciples gathered together when suddenly, a sound like a mighty rushing wind filled the house, and tongues as of fire rested on each of them. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, enabling them to proclaim the Good News to the diverse crowd gathered in Jerusalem.
Pentecost is often referred to as the "birthday of the Church" because it signifies the empowerment of the early Christian community to carry out Jesus' mission. It marks the fulfillment of Christ's promise to send an Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who would guide, strengthen, and inspire His followers.
This Feast reminds us of the continued presence and power of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in the Church today. It's a day to reflect on the gifts of the Spirit and our own call to share the message of faith, hope, and love with the world. We encourage everyone to mark this significant day and reflect on its profound meaning.
Prayer
Heavenly Father,
On this Feast of Pentecost,
we celebrate the gift of your Holy Spirit.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill our hearts.
Grant us your wisdom,
courage, and understanding.
Ignite within us the fire of your love.
May we be your witnesses in the world,
sharing your message with joy.
Amen.
First Holy Communion
Six students will participate in the sacrament of Holy Communion for the first time on Sunday, June 22nd, at St Patrick's Church. They are nearing the halfway point of their preparations. As these students embark on their journey of understanding and appreciating the teachings and sacrifice of Jesus Christ through this sacrament, our thoughts and prayers are with them.
Mass Friday 13th June at 9.15am
The whole school community will be celebrating Mass next Friday, 13th Junecommencing at 9.15am. Everyone is welcome to come and join us.
Sacrament Dates for 2025
2025 First Reconciliation: Date has been set for our Catholic students in Years 2 and 3 for Friday 24th October 2025.
2025 First Eucharist: Date has been set for our Catholic students in Year 3 for Sunday 22nd June 2025.
2025 Confirmation: Date has been set for our Catholic students in Years 5 and 6 for Sunday 21st September 2025.
Catherine McAuley
Catherine’s spirituality was centred on the mercy of God…prayer in action…action in prayer.