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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.

Term 2 Mass Dates

Friday 13th May: Mass and Blessed Exposition at 11.30am

Thursday 26th May: Catholic Schools Week Mass (Armidale) at 11.00am

Friday 10th June: Mass at 11.30am

Friday 24th June: Mass-Feast of the Sacred Heart at 11.30am

Reflection

Today we remember Blessed Edmund Rice who was born in Ireland in 1762. He inherited his uncle's business and became wealthy, but his wife died in an accident, leaving him to care for his disabled daughter.

At the age of 40, he sold his business and put the money into schools for poor boys. He founded the congregation of the Christian Brothers. Many boys in Australia and New Zealand have been educated by them.

This coming Sunday is Mother's Day. Easter is a good time for Mother's Day because mothers are people who give life. They try to see that their children are fed, healed, comforted and protected. We give thanks for our mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, godmothers, aunts and anyone who is like a mother to us.

Prayer 

Gracious God,

through the announcement of the holy women,

you bring the good news of your love to people everywhere.

Strengthen us to carry that good news

in our lives, in our hearts and in our words.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. 

Amen

Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - 13th May at 11:30am, St Patrick's Church

Our first K-6 School Mass for this term is on Friday 13th May in St Patrick's Church beginning at 11.30am. During the Mass, we will be spending some time in thought and prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. You are definitely invited to come and join us celebrating this Mass.

Sacrament Dates for 2022

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

First Eucharist

A note will be sent home to the families of all eligible First Eucharist candidates in Year 3 soon. The information in this document will outline all aspects that is associated with this program. If you have any questions/queries in regards to the Sacrament of First Reconciliation, please feel free to contact Mr Hyatt.

Thursday 26 May 2022 Armidale Diocese Catholic Schools Week Deanery Mass

Catherine McAuley

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