Our Faith - Religion - Prayer 

 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 1 Mass Dates

*Wednesday 14th February: Ash Wednesday and Opening School Year Mass at 11.30am

*Friday 22nd March: Mass and Reconciliation after at 11.30am

*Friday 5th April: Mass at 11.30am

Reflection

Tomorrow, the celebration of the Presentation of the Lord will be taking place. Following an age-old Jewish tradition, bringing the firstborn son to the temple forty days after his birth was customary. When Mary and Joseph fulfilled this custom, Jesus was warmly received in the temple by the prophets Simeon and Anna. These pious Jews firmly believed that God would send a chosen individual to deliver their people, and they recognised Jesus as this very person - the Messiah, the illuminator of the world.

Prayer

Dear God, in your infinite love, 

you bestowed upon us your Son Jesus, 

who serves as the beacon of light in this world. 

In times when we find ourselves surrounded by darkness, 

we humbly request that his divine light illuminate our path 

and guide all individuals toward your loving embrace.

 We offer this prayer through Christ our Lord. 

Amen.

Beginning of School Year and Ash Wednesday Mass -  14th February at 11.30am

Our inaugural K-6 School Mass for 2024 is scheduled to be our Beginning of School Year and Ash Wednesday Mass, which will take place on the 14th February, at St Patrick's Church, commencing at 11.30am. During this significant event, Monsignor Ted will bless the badges of our newly appointed School Captains, House Captains, and School Leaders, formally commissioning them into their roles. We extend a warm invitation to everyone to join us in celebrating this momentous occasion.

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.

2024 First Eucharist: Date has been set for our Catholic students in Year 3 for Sunday 2nd June 2024.

Catherine McAuley

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