Our Faith - Religion - Prayer
St Patrick's Church Walcha
Sunday Mass is available for maximum of 50 people due to the Covid 19 regulations.
Monsignor Ted Wilkes would like to invite parishioners to Sunday Mass 10am.
Covid-19 restrictions have been changed and as of June 1st, 50 people are able to attend each Mass. The Bishops of New South Wales have outlined that we are willing and able to observe the following:
- 4 square meters per person and 1.5m spatial distancing
- On entering the church, each attendee's contact details are to be recorded
- At risk parishioners being exhorted not to attend
- Minimise time gathered together by simplifying services
- Not using collection plates and hymn books; no shaking of hands or holding hands; Holy Communion to be given and received safely
- Hand sanitiser available at entrances; and commonly touched surfaces regularly disinfected
- Those who attend will need to sign a contact sheet which will be at the door. This is for Health Department contact tracing in the event of an outbreak.
For Baptism or Marriage enquiries phone Monsignor Ted Wilkes 67784070.
Prayer - The Examen: A Daily Prayer
St. Ignatius Loyola's Examen is an opportunity for peaceful daily reflective prayer. It invites us to find the movement of God in all the people and events of our day. The Examen is simply a set of introspective prompts for you to follow or adapt to your own character and spirit.
Begin with a pause and a slow, deep breath or two; become aware that you are in the presence of the Holy.
Thanksgiving
What am I especially grateful for in the past day . . .
The gift of another day...The love and support I have received...The courage I have mustered...An event that took place today...
Petition
I am about to review my day; I ask for the light to know God and to know myself as God sees me.
Review
Where have I felt true joy today?What has troubled me today?What has challenged me today?Where and when did I pause today?Have I noticed God's presence in any of this?
Response
In light of my review, what is my response to the God of my life?
A Look Ahead
As I look ahead, what comes to mind?With what spirit do I want to enter tomorrow?
Feast of Corpus Christi
The Feast of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, which is also known as the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ,was celebrated on Sunday 14th June. This feast day honours the real presence of the body (corpus) of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.
Sacrament Dates 2020 - First Holy Communion
2020 First Holy Communion has been postponed until later in the year. A date is to be set.
Catherine McAuley
A quote from the writings of Catherine McAuley - Never be disheartened: God is good to us beyond expression.
