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 St Patrick's Church Walcha 

For Baptism or Marriage enquiries phone Monsignor Ted Wilkes 67784070.

Monsignor Ted Wilkes would like to invite parishioners to Sunday Mass 10am.

Term 3 Mass Dates

*Friday 6th September: Mass at 11.30am

*Friday 20th September: Mass and Blessed Exposition at 11.30am

Reflection

On Tuesday was the feast of St Augustine who was born in 354 AD in the time of the Roman Empire, in what is now the north African country of Algeria.

In his lengthy book called “Confessions”, Augustine tells us that he was influenced to become a Christian when, somehow, he heard God telling him to “take up and read”. Augustine started to read the Bible and discovered God. The example and prayers of his mother Monica (whose feast day was on Monday) contributed to his becoming a Christian at the age of 33.

Augustine wrote these words: “Leave the past to God’s mercy, the present to his love, and the future to his providence.”

Prayer 

God our Father, 

Lord, we give you thanks 

for the assurance that the past

 can be left to your mercy, 

the present to your love, 

and the future to your providence. 

Help us to grow more aware

 of your loving presence, 

that we may live more authentically

 and proclaim by our words 

and actions the good news 

of the fullness of your love. 

We ask this through Christ our Lord. 

Amen.

Celebration of Mass on Friday 6th September at 11.30am

Please be aware that the students and staff will be celebrating Mass with Monsignor Wilkes on Friday 6th September. The Mass will commence at 11.30am and all members of our learning community are invited to join us.

First Reconciliation 

Last week families of all eligible candidates for First Reconciliation received information concerning the preparation program that is set to begin shortly. The document detailed all relevant aspects of the program. Should you have any questions or inquiries regarding the Sacrament of First Reconciliation, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mr. Hyatt.

Sacrament Dates for 2024

2024 First Reconciliation: Date has been set for our Catholic students in Years 2 and 3 for Friday 1st November 2024.

Catherine McAuley

Catherine’s spirituality was centred on the mercy of God…prayer in action…action in prayer.