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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 4 Mass Dates
Friday 1st November: Mass and First Reconciliation for eligible candidates at 11.30 am
Friday 15th November: Mass at 11.30am
Friday 13th December: End of Year and Year 6 Graduation Mass at 11.30am
Reflection
Tomorrow, the Church will gather to remember and celebrate the life of St Vincent de Paul, a revered figure whose legacy of charity, humility, and compassion continues to inspire people worldwide. As one of the greatest champions of the poor and marginalised, St Vincent de Paul devoted his life to helping those in need, and his work remains at the heart of the Church’s mission today.
Born in 1581 in France, St Vincent dedicated himself to the priesthood, and over time, he became known for his extraordinary commitment to serving the poor. His ministry extended far beyond the pulpit, as he founded various charitable organisations and institutions, including the Congregation of the Mission (the Vincentians) and, together with St Louise de Marillac, the Daughters of Charity. These organisations focused on providing essential care to the poor, the sick, and the forgotten, establishing a lasting model of Christian charity in action.
As we remember St Vincent de Paul, the Church encourages the faithful to reflect on his core values of service, generosity, and empathy. Tomorrow’s commemoration is not only an opportunity to honour his life but also a call to action for each of us to live out our faith by caring for those who are most vulnerable in our communities.
May St Vincent de Paul inspire us to serve others with love and humility, and may his memory be a guiding light in our daily lives.
Prayer
God of grace and wisdom,
you continually raise up good people
who show with their lives
that they follow a holy and loving God.
Let our lives be true
to all that our faith teaches,
so that we will grow more and more
in your son's likeness.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
First Reconciliation
At the moment we have six students from St Patrick's who will be receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time on Friday 1st November after Mass. The preparation program has commenced as the students have already completed two sessions with Mr Hyatt.
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.