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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.

Sacrament Dates for 2021

2021 First Reconciliation Date has been set for our Catholic students in Year 2  for Friday 5th November 2021

2021 Confirmation for our Catholic students in Year 5/6 for Sunday 22nd August 2021. POSTPONED Due to current COVID situation.

8th September -  Mary the Mother of Jesus Birthday

The Catholic Church celebrates the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the traditional fixed date of September 8.

Mary was chosen by God to be the bearer of God’s Son into the world. God chose, of all the people, a poor, unknown and humble handmaid notwithstanding the domination of kings, powerful rulers, mighty warriors, wise judges, rich and influential people during her lifetime. Because of bearing God into the world, she was, indeed, “full of grace” and “blessed among all women/men.” God’s election of Mary which brought forth the savior in the world will be a cause of joy for all generations.  

From this day all generations will call me blessed, the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name.

PRAYERS - Father's Day 

Lord, 

Thank you for all fathers. 

For the new ones, who endure sleepless nights with infants in arms. 

For the busy ones, who juggle the pressures of home and family life. 

For the steadfast ones, who nurture and care for their children. 

For the patient ones, who always seek to forgive and engage with their children.

For the persistent ones, who cleverly find new ways to connect with their children.

For the father uncles, who step in to care for nieces and nephews. 

For all granddads, who love and support their precious grandchildren.

For the foster dads that are in our families.

 For the dads who cherish and love their families.

Thank you Lord for all our beautiful fathers. 

Help us to support them and keep them in our prayers. 

May you bless them now on this their special day.

 Amen.

Catherine McAuley - 

Let us take one day only in hands at a time, merely making a resolve for tomorrow. Thus we may hope to get on - taking short careful steps, not great strides.

Catherine McAuley