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.
Covid-19 restrictions for Mass are in place.
PRAYER
Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death. Amen
Sacrament Dates for 2021
2021 First Reconciliation Year 2 Catholic Students - A date to be confirmed in Term 4.
2021 Confirmation for our Catholic students in Year 5/6 will take place on Sunday 7th November 2021 10am Mass in St Patrick's Church.
Bishop Michael Kennedy Visit
On Friday the 5th November Bishop Michael Kennedy will visit St Patrick's School to meet with the candidates for Confirmation. After the Bishop has meet with the children he will have morning tea with the staff. We are looking forward to the Bishop visiting St Patrick's.
CONFIRMATION
On Sunday 7th November Campbell Smith & Elizabeth (Ellie) Hoy will be Confirmed at the Parish Mass at 10:15am. Bishop Michael Kennedy will confirm our two candidates. Please keep the children in your prayers.
OCTOBER - World Mission Month
Each year in October we participate in fundraising for Catholic Mission. Catholic Mission is a fundraising aid agency for Pope Francis. This year funds raised will be going to support the development of a Kindergarten Centre in Thailand with the Good Shepherd Sisters in Bangkok.
https://www.catholicmission.org.au/see-our-work-in-action/kusa
October - the month of the Rosary
The month of October is dedicated to Mary, our Lady of the Rosary. The Rosary is often the go-to prayer for groups and families, young children can take turns at leading the Hail Mary and the Lord’s Prayer.
The Rosary is a Scripture-based prayer. It begins with the Apostles’ Creed, which summarizes the great mysteries of the Catholic faith. The Our Father, which introduces each mystery, is from the Gospels. The first part of the Hail Mary is the angel’s words announcing Christ’s birth and Elizabeth’s greeting to Mary. St. Pius V officially added the second part of the Hail Mary. The Mysteries of the Rosary centre on the events of Christ’s life. There are four sets of Mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and (added by Pope John Paul II in 2002), the Luminous.
The repetition in the Rosary is meant to lead one into restful and contemplative prayer related to each Mystery. The gentle repetition of the words helps us to enter into the silence of our hearts, where Christ’s spirit dwells.
Catherine McAuley
A quote from the writings of Catherine McAuley -
In carrying out our works of mercy, we are impelled to work for justice.
Catherine McAuley
