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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.

Covid-19 restrictions for Mass are in place.

Reflection

The school year is still young. We do not know what lies ahead, so we can be full of hope yet a little anxious at the same time. This is exactly how the Christians of Thessalonica felt two thousand years ago. Paul's words of encouragement can still inspire us today.

"You must encourage and help one another, just as you are already doing. Always be joyful and never stop praying. What ever happens, keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ. This is what Gods wants you to do."

An Australian woman of great Christian faith was Rosemary Goldie. She was born around this time in Sydney in 1916. She led the way for women by studying Theology in Paris and Rome (1962-65) and became the first woman to take up an important position in the Vatican. After serving as a professor of theology, she returned to Sydney and died at the age of 94.

Prayer

Loving God, you give us this new school year and new freinds with whom to share it.

Bless all who pray and work and learn together.

May this year bring peace and harmony throughout the world.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Beginning of School Year Mass -  February 11:30am St Patrick's Church

Our first K-6 School Mass for 2022 will be our Beginning of School Mass,  on Monday 7th February in St Patrick's Church beginning at 11.30am. Our new School Captains and House Captains will have their badges blessed by Monsignor Ted and be formally commissioned. Unfortunately due to the current restrictions with associated with COVID, no parents and/or parishoners are not allowed to join us celebrating this Mass.

Ash Wednesday Mass

Ash Wednesday Mass will be on 2nd March, 11:30am St Patrick's Church.

At the moment, hopefully, parents and friends will be invited to join us as we start the liturgical season of Lent.

Sacrament Dates for 2022

2022 First Reconciliation Date has been set for our Catholic students in Years 2 and 3 for Friday 1st April 2022.

2022 First Eucharist Date has been set for our Catholic students in Year 3 for Sunday 19th June 2022.

Catherine McAuley

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