St. Patrick's Parish, Albury

For your diary: The Ascension of the Lord

leysa — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:52 +0000

NEW ST PATRICK’S SUNDAY MORNING MASS TIMES
8.00am and 10.00am. There will be an extra Mass for First Holy Communion on Pentecost Sunday, May 27, at 11.45am. From June 3, the Latin Mass will be at 12.00pm.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
From June 3, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available for 30 mins prior to the 8.00am, 10.00am and 12.00pm Masses. Saturdays, however, remains the principle day for Reconciliation.

ST PAT’S YOUTH GROUPS
See Notice Board. 12-18yrs Resumes June 3, 11.15am, following the 10.00am Mass.

YEAR OF GRACE
Begins Pentecost Sunday. Brochures will be available at the rear of the Church. However, all parishes of the Wagga Diocese will officially introduce the Year of Grace together on Corpus Christi Sunday, 10th June. For more information, cf. www.yearofgrace.catholic.org.au .

HOLY HOUR ON THURSDAYS
11.00am-12.00pm. Follows 10.30am Mass. Benediction and Reposition at 12.00pm. An opportunity for some quiet, listening time with the Lord. Offered by the parish for the divine grace needed for building a culture of life, marriage and family in our society. “The future of humanity passes by way of the family”: Blessed John Paul II.

A NIGHT OF GRACE
St Pats All night Eucharistic Adoration: From 5.30pm Mass, Friday, June 1 to 8.00am Mass, Saturday, June 2.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Mature Age Support Group: affirming life’s value in the afternoon of life—providing care for the lonely, transport to medical appointments, temporary accommodation and medical accompaniment when necessary.
Call Parish Office.

RIVERINA MENS CONFERENCE
Participants can register online at: http://riverinacatholicmen.net.au or see the Parish Coordinator, Andrew Flores. Cost: Free.

ST PATRICK’S PRAYER GROUP
Wednesday evenings 7.30pm in the Slattery Centre. Contact Kathryn on 6021 1862 or Danny on 0405 181 554. All welcome.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
Monday 21st May at 7.30pm in the St Pat’s Supper Room. All welcome.

ST PATRICK’S PARISH SCHOOL
Kinder 2013 Enrolments. Call (02) 6021 4464 for an enrolment application package.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL
Market Day sale – see noticeboard.

SAINT MARY MACKILLOP COLLEGE
Will be holding an open day on Friday 25th May at 9.15am for any prospective students and interested families. Located in Jindera next to St Mary’s Church. Contact (02) 6045 9422.

ST PATRICK’S SOCIAL GROUP (36+)
Sunday Lunch 27th May 12.00pm at the SS&A Club.

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For your diary: Sixth Sunday of Easter

leysa — Sun, 13 May 2012 05:28:54 +0000

NEW ST PATRICK’S SUNDAY MORNING MASS TIMES STARTS NEXT WEEK
8.00am and 10.00am. There will be an extra Mass for First Holy Communion on Pentecost Sunday, May 27, at 11.45am.

ST PAT’S YOUTH GROUPS
See Notice Board. 12-18yrs Resumes June 3, 11.00am.

YEAR OF GRACE
Starts Pentecost Sunday.

THURSDAY HOLY HOUR
11.00am-12.00pm

ST PATRICK’S PARISH SOCIAL GROUP
Coffee Morning – Wed. 16th May 10.30-11.45am in the Presbytery.

RIVERINA MENS CONFERENCE
Participants can register online at:
http://riverinacatholicmen.net.au or see the Parish Coordinator, Andrew Flores. Cost: Free.

ST PATRICK’S PRAYER GROUP
Wednesday evenings 7.30pm in the Slattery Centre. Contact Kathryn on 6021 1862 or Danny on 0405 181 554. All welcome.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
Monday 21st May at 7.30pm in the St Pat’s Supper Room. All welcome.

WORLD UNION OF CATHOLIC WOMEN’S ORGANSIATIONS
Mass – Tuesday 15th May 10.30am followed by a cuppa and light lunch.

ST PATRICK’S PARISH SCHOOL
Kinder 2013 Enrolments. Call (02) 6021 4464 for an enrolment application package.

For your diary: Fifth Sunday of Easter

leysa — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:00:49 +0000

SPECIAL COLLECTION
Thank you for your generosity with the special collection last Sunday. Our parish collected $1,160.00.

WOMEN’S RECOLLECTION
Thursday 10th May in St Patrick’s Church at 7.30pm. Exposition, Adoration, Confession, Benediction and Recollection for women.

THANK YOU
The St Patrick’s ANZAC Committee would like to thank all who participated in the ANZAC Day Mass at St Patrick’s Church.

HOLY HOUR OF DIVINE MERCY
Sunday 13th May 2.00-3.00pm at Holy Spirit Parish. Afternoon Tea/Scones and Talk in the meeting room at 3.00pm after the Holy Hour.

ST PATRICK’S PARISH SOCIAL GROUP
Coffee Morning – Wednesday 16th May from 10.30-11.45am in the Presbytery.

XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL YEAR 7 ENROLMENTS 2013
Applications close Friday 11th May 2012. For bookings visit www.xhsww.catholic.edu.au or call Mrs Cerina Meredith on 6040 6388.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
The next meeting of St Patrick’s Parish Council will be held this Thursday 10th May at 7.30-8.30pm in the presbytery.

RIVERINA MENS CONFERENCE
St Pat’s 12 for the Riverina Men’s Conference ‘sign up’ sheet in the foyer. Please put your name on the list or register online at: http://riverinacatholicmen.net.au or see the Parish Coordinator, Andrew Flores. Cost: Free.

ALTAR SERVING, MASS PREPARATION AND MASS SINGING TRAINING
Second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 4.15-5.15pm in the church.

THANK YOU TO DIOCESAN YOUTH WORKER
La Maison, Friday evening 11th May celebrating Miriam Kirley in her former role as the Diocesan Youth Ministry Worker. For further information, contact Andrew 0438 484 000, or aflores@wagga.catholic.org.

ST PATRICK’S SUNDAY MORNING MASS TIMES
Beginning Sunday, 20th May, 2012, Sunday morning Masses will be at 8.00am and 10.00am.
Beginning Sunday, June 3, the Extraordinary Form Mass will be at 12.00pm.
There will be an extra Mass for First Holy Communion on Pentecost Sunday, May 27, at 11.45am.
Over the next few weeks, these changes will continue to be clearly illustrated.
Fr Joel Wallace PP

ST PATRICK’S PRAYER GROUP
Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm in the Slattery Centre. Contact Kathryn on 6021 1862 or Danny on 0405 181 554. All welcome.

YOUTH GROUP (12-18 year olds)
Sunday 6th May 2012 following the 10.30am Mass. Topic is “Theology of the Body – Hope & Redemption in Christ”. All youth aged between 12 and 18 years welcome.

ALBURY YOUNG ADULTS 18-35YRS
The discussion group for young adults meets every Wednesday evening at 7.00pm upstairs in St Patrick’s hall. For more information, please call Marcus Shaw on 0418 463 952.

Advertisements for Bulletin
In order to cover the cost of an increased bulletin size, a section of the bulletin will be open to a limited number of places for advertising businesses, with priority given to those associated with the local parish community.

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For your diary: Fourth Sunday of Easter

leysa — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:00:02 +0000

ALBURY PARISHES EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Thurgoona, Friday 4th May from 8.00pm to midnight. All welcome.
Will you not watch one hour with me?

SPECIAL COLLECTION
There will be a special collection at all Masses this weekend for Vocations.

WEDNESDAY EVENING MASS
St Patrick’s Church will now be holding an extra Mass each Wednesday evening at 5.30pm.

VIANNEY COLLEGE – OPEN DAY
Sunday 29th April 2012 – Good Shepherd Sunday.
Mass: 11.00am followed by a light meal.
2.00-2.30pm: Pray for Vocations
This is an opportunity to meet students and staff, tour the seminary and view 20 years of memorabilia. All welcome.

ST PATRICK’S LITURGICAL MUSIC REFLECTION AND SUPPER
Topic ‘The nature of Presidential Prayer in the Mass’. Tuesday 1st May at 7.30-8.30pm.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
The next meeting of St Patrick’s Parish Council will be held on Thursday 10th May at 7.30-8.30pm in the presbytery.

RIVERINA MENS CONFERENCE
St Pat’s 12 for the Riverina Men’s Conference ‘sign up’ sheet in the foyer. Please put your name on the list or register online at:
http://riverinacatholicmen.net.au or phone: Dominic (02) 6933 4368. Cost: Free.

ALTAR SERVING, MASS PREPARATION AND MASS SINGING TRAINING FOR CHILDREN
Second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 4.15-5.15pm in the church.

HOUSE BLESSINGS
Easter is a good time to have your house blessed. If you would like this blessing, please place your name on the sheet at the back of the church.

WORKING BEEThere will be a Working Bee on the first Saturday of the month from 10.30am-12.30pm.

ST PATRICK’S PRAYER GROUP
Held on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm in the Slattery Centre. Contact Kathryn on 6021 1862 or Danny on 0405 181 554. All welcome.

ST PATRICK’S PARISH SOCIAL GROUP
(For Adults 36 plus – Families Welcome)
Sunday Lunch – Sunday 29th April 12.30pm at the SS & A Club, Albury. Please ring Christine McMahon on 0417 265 274 for information.

FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK
Wednesday 2nd May – St Athanasius, bishop, doctor
Thursday 3rd May – Sts Philip and James, apostles
Friday 4th May – 1st Friday, Sacred Heart
Saturday 5th May – 1st Saturday, Fatima

For your diary: Second Sunday of Easter

leysa — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:00:22 +0000

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS
Holy Spirit Church this Sunday 15th April from 2.00pm-3.00pm – includes Confessions, Adoration, Chaplet and Benediction.
Afternoon Tea following Divine Mercy Devotions in the Holy Spirit Meeting Room at 3.00pm organised by the Patricians, Legion of Mary.

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church this Sunday 15th April from 2.00pm-3.30pm.

SOLEMNITY OF DIVINE MERCY
“Marian Hills” Shrine of Divine Mercy Tarcutta
This Sunday 15th April 2012.
11.15am: Most Holy Rosary (Confessions available), 12.30pm: Mass. Contact: Fr Luke Joseph (02) 6922 1608.

RIVERINA MENS CONFERENCE
All Catholic men of the Wagga Wagga Diocese are invited to join together on Saturday 26th May for a day of discovering Christ. Fr Joel would like to personally commission “12 Apostles” from St Patrick’s to attend. The speaker on the day is internationally renowned American author and apologist Mr Patrick Madrid. This conference, including smoko and lunch is provided FREE of CHARGE although there will be an opportunity for donations to be made on the day. Registrations required by Monday 21st May 2012 by emailing: together@wagga.catholic.org.au or phone: Dominic (02) 6933 4368.

PARISH MISSION
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Thurgoona
Very Rev. William Casey CPM, Superior General of the Fathers of Mercy from the United States of America, will present a Parish Mission at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 20 Hartigan Street, Thurgoona, from Sunday 22nd April to Thursday 26th April. Fr Casey is a reular speaker on EWTN Catholic Television network. Missions will run each evening at 7.30pm. Reconciliation will be available after each mission. Supper will be available after the Thursday mission. For further information contact the parish centre on (02) 6043 2222.

ALTAR SERVING, MASS PREPARATION AND MASS SINGING TRAINING FOR CHILDREN
Second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 4.15-5.15pm in the church.

MASS PREPARATION MEETING FOR YOUNG LADIES 13-18 YEARS
Second Tuesday of the month at 4.30pm.

PROCLAIM 2012
‘Through God’s mercy, people can gain salvation in other ways besides our preaching the Gospel to them; but as for us, can we gain salvation, if through negligence, fear, shame – what St Paul called ‘shrinking from the Gospel’ – or as a result of false ideas, we fail to preach it?” (Pope Paul VI)
Proclaim 2012 is a conference on the New Evangelisation organised on behalf of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference by the National Office for Evangelisation and Catholic Mission. It is the first national event in the Year of Grace. It is about helping Catholics respond to the call to the new evangelisation, helping to build our parishes as faith communities full of disciples and missionary in outlook. Fr Joel will be wanting to interview potential parish representatives.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
The next meeting of the CWL will be held this Monday evening, 16th April, at 7.15pm in the supper room.

YOUTH GROUP (12-18 YEAR OLDS)
The next meeting of the St Patrick’s Youth Group will be held this Sunday 15th April 2012 following the 10.30am Mass. The topic for this meeting will be “Theology of the Body – Naked without Shame”. All youth aged 12-18 welcome.

AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL VORIS
Michael is from Real Catholic TV. Speaking on “Being a Member of the Church Militant Today”. Open to all. The talk will be held at Saint Mary MacKillop College, 231 Gurwood Street, Wagga Wagga on Thursday 19th April commencing at 7.00pm. For travel information please contact Andrew on 0438 474 000.

ST PATRICK’S PARISH SOCIAL GROUP
(For Adults 36 plus – Families Welcome)
Coffee Morning – Wednesday 18th April 10.30am at the Grind Coffee Shop, Olive Street, Albury.
Sunday Lunch – Sunday 29th April 12.30pm at the SS & A Club, Albury.
Please ring Christine McMahon on 0417 265 274 for information.

CARER NEEDED
A carer is needed for a person travelling to Melbourne for a weekend. The person requires assistance dressing and getting on and off the bus. All expenses paid. Please contact Chris for details on 6021 8057.

VESTMENT REPAIRS
If anyone could assist with repairs to a very ornate vestment, please contact the parish office on 6041 2588.

For your diary: Easter Sunday

leysa — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:00:17 +0000

ALBURY PARISHES EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Holy Spirit Parish, Lavington, Friday 13th April from 6.00pm to 10.00pm. All welcome.
Will you not watch one hour with me?

ALTAR SERVING, MASS PREPARATION AND MASS SINGING TRAINING FOR CHILDREN
Second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 4.15-5.15pm in the church.

YOUTH GROUP (12-18 YEAR OLDS)
The next meeting of the St Patrick’s Youth Group will be held on Sunday 15th April 2012 following the 10.30am Mass. The topic for this meeting will be “Theology of the Body – Naked without Shame”. All youth aged 12-18 welcome.

WOMEN’S RECOLLECTION
Thursday 12th April 2012 in St Patrick’s Church from 7.30-8.30pm. Exposition, Adoration, Confession, Benediction and Recollection for women.

SOLEMNITY OF DIVINE MERCY
“Marian Hills” Shrine of Divine Mercy Tarcutta
Sunday 15th April 2012 (Sunday after Easter Sunday)
11.15am: Most Holy Rosary (Confessions available), 12.30pm: Mass, 1.45pm: Lunch Break (Please bring own lunch) Tea/coffee provided. 2.30pm: Eucharistic Procession, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction. 3.30pm: Conclusion. Contact: Fr Luke Joseph (02) 6922 1608.

ORDINATION TO THE DIACONATE
Bradley Rafter and Damien Jellett will be ordained Deacons at St Michael’s Cathedral this Saturday 14th April at 10am. Please pray for Bradley and Damien.

RIVERINA MENS CONFERENCE
All Catholic men of the Wagga Wagga Diocese are invited to join together on Saturday 26th May for a day of discovering Christ. The speaker on the day is internationally renowned American author and apologist Mr Patrick Madrid. This conference, including smoko and lunch is provided FREE of CHARGE although there will be an opportunity for donations to be made on the day. Registrations required by Monday 21st May 2012 by emailing: together@wagga.catholic.org.au or phone: Dominic (02) 6933 4368.

ST PATRICK’S PRAYER GROUP
St Patrick’s Prayer Group will meet this Tuesday evening from 8.00-9.30pm at 852 Miller Street, Albury. New members are most welcome. For enquiries please contact Maree on 6021 4533 or Kathryn on 6021 1862.

Holy Week 2012

leysa — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:26:45 +0000

For Mass and Sacrament times for Holy Week 2012, please click here.

For your diary: Palm Sunday

leysa — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:00:47 +0000

HOLY THURSDAY AND EASTER SUNDAY
For pastoral reasons, an extra 4.00pm Mass is customary at St Patrick’s Church on Holy Thursday. However, this is provided for those uanble to attend the 7.00pm Mass of the Lord’s supper, which remains the principle Holy Thursday Ceremony at St Patrick’s.
The principle Easter Mass is the Easter Vigil at 7.00pm on the Vigil of Easter. this is a grand and beautiful ceremony, holding the most significant place in the Church’s ligurgical calendar as we follow the cycle of the Seasons of Grace. The Ceremony of Light begins at 7.00pm, after night has fallen. there are four Masses on Easter Sunday, since it may not be suitable for many to be out at night, however, their number is reduced to give due priority to the Easter Vigil. Please note the changes in Mass times for Easter Sunday. Normal times will resume the following Sunday.

ALBURY PARISHES EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Holy Spirit Parish, Lavington, Friday 13th April from 6.00pm to 10.00pm. All welcome.
Will you not watch one hour with me?

CHRISM MASS
The Mass of the Holy Oils will be celebrated at St Joseph’s Church, Leeton at 6.00pm on Monday 2nd April 2012. All parishioners are welcome to attend.

PALM SUNDAY
All young People are invited to the Palm Sunday/World Youth Day Diocesan Gathering at St Patrick’s Parish Albury commencing at 10.30am Mass and and concluding after a Holy Hour at 3.00pm. The cost will be $5.00 for lunch. Please contact Andrew Flores on 0438 484 000.

ST PATRICK’S YOUTH GROUP (12-17 Years)
The Youth Group will join with the Young People on Palm Sunday with Mass at 10.30am followed by lunch and games in the hall, an address by both Youth Leader and Youth Chaplain. There will be Holy Hour at 3.00pm (confessions available). Lunch is $5.00. All youth welcome.

ALTAR SERVING, MASS PREPARATION AND MASS SINGING TRAINING FOR CHILDREN
Second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 4.15-5.15pm in the church.
Special training for Altar Servers for the Easter Triduum next Wednesday, 4th April from 4.15-5.15pm (for Holy Thursday), 11.30am Friday morning 6th April (for Good Friday Ceremony) and 11.00am Holy Saturday 7th April (for Easter Vigil Mass). Altar servers intending to serve for these ceremonies need to attend training, as the ceremonies are complex.

EASTER EGG HUNT AND HAT PARADE
Veritas Central huge Easter Egg hunt and hat parade after the 10.00am Mass on Easter Sunday at St Patrick’s presbytery garden. All children welcome.

THANK YOU
The Catholic Women’s League wish to thank all parishioners and friends who attended the Movie Day last Sunday. It was a wonderful success.

ST PATRICK’S PARISH BADGES
St Patrick’s Parish Badges for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who take communion to the sick are available now in the Priest’s Sacristy. Also available are copies of the Rite of Holy Communion outside of Mass. Soon, we anticipate that new, smaller booklets will be available which include the relevant translation changes. Extraordinary Ministers are encouraged to wear their badges at Masses from which they are taking Holy Communion to the sick. They may also be worn by those rostered to assist with the distribution of Holy Communion.

SOLEMNITY OF DIVINE MERCY
“Marian Hills” Shrine of Divine Mercy Tarcutta
Sunday 15th April 2012 (Sunday after Easter Sunday)
11.15am: Most Holy Rosary (Confessions available), 12.30pm: Mass, 1.45pm: Lunch Break (Please bring own lunch) Tea/coffee provided. 2.30pm: Eucharistic Procession, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction. 3.30pm: Conclusion. Contact: Fr Luke Joseph (02) 6922 1608.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION
There will be no Marriage Preparation meeting this Monday 2nd April because of the Chrism Mass in Leeton.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE
An invitation to ‘stand for life’ for one hour – 4.30-5.30pm – each day, outside the Abortion Clinic, 586 Englehardt Street. Please see the noticeboard or contact Andrew Flores on 0433 841 676 for details.

FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK
Thursday 5th April – The Lord’s Supper
Friday 6th April - Good Friday

For your diary: Fifth Sunday of Lent

leysa — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:00:40 +0000

CHRISM MASS
The Mass of the Holy Oils will be celebrated at St Joseph’s Church, Leeton at 6.00pm on Monday 2nd April 2012. All parishioners are welcome to attend.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent at 7.00pm in St Patrick’s Church.

ST PATRICK’S YOUTH GROUP (12-17 Years)
The next meering of the Youth Group is scheduled for Sunday 1st April after the 10.30am Mass. As this is Palm Sunday and there is a Diocesan Youth Group Gathering taking place, the scheduled Youth Group will now be the Youth Gathering. This will consist of 10.30am Mass followed by lunch and games in the hall, an address by both Youth Leader and Youth Chaplain. There will be Holy Hour at 3.00pm (confessions available). Lunch is $5.00. All youth welcome.

RIVERINA FLOOD APPEAL
For people wanting to make donations to those affected by the recent floods, St Vincent de Paul, Wagga Wagga have opened a Flood Appeal. Donations can be sent to:
St Vincent de Paul Care & Support Centre Flood Appeal
Attention: Wendy
P O Box 2245
WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650
All funds sent to this appeal will stay in the Riverina area and directly assist those affected by the recent floods.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
The Catholic Women’s League are hosting the comedy film, ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’, on Sunday 25th March. Afternoon tea will be served in St Patrick’s Hall at 2.30pm and the movie will start at 4.15pm. Tickets $20.00 each. Contact Mrs Irene Bowyer 6023 5670, Helen Sandral 6023 6110 or Marie Carroll 6021 6881.

DAY OF THE UNBORN CHILD
Feast of the Annunciation 25th March 2011
Activities starting at 11.45am to 4.15pm. See noticeboard.

THE LEGION OF MARY
The Legion of Mary invites you to attend the Annual Acies Ceremony on 25th March 2012 at 2.30pm in the Old Convent Chapel, Albury. Afternoon Tea in the Meeting Room. You are then invited to join a Marian Procession from St Patrick’s to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

WAGGA MEN’S CONFERENCE 2012
All Catholic men of the Wagga Wagga Diocese are invited to join together for a day of discovering Christ. The speaker is the internationally renowned American author and apologist Mr Patrick Madrid. The conference, including ‘smoko’ and lunch, is provided free of charge and there will be an opportunity for donations to be made on the day. Bookings are essential for catering purposes. To book, visit www.riverinacatholicmen.net.au, phone Dominic (02) 6933 4368 or email together@wagga.catholic.org.au

READERS AT WEEKDAY MASS
If you would like to be on the roster to read at the 7.00am Mass each weekday, could you please put your name on the list at the back of the church.

ALTAR SERVING, MASS INVOLVEMENT & CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Every 2nd Wednesday at 4.15pm-5.15pm. Next meeting 11th April.

VOLUNTEERS
We are looking for volunteers to help dispose of two organs in the Mercy Convent Chapel. Please call the parish office on 6041 2588.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION
There will be no Marriage Preparation meeting this Monday 2nd April because of the Chrism Mass in Leeton.

YOUNG WOMEN’S PROGRAM – EXTREME MAKEOVER
This program is lead by Fr Murphy and Fr Wallace. Thursday evenings from 6.00-7.00pm at Veritas Central. All women 18-35 years welcome. For more information contact Veritas Central on 6021 8099.

LENTEN RECOLLECTION
Lenten Recollection for Filipinos and friends will be held on Saturday 31st March from 9.30am-2.00pm at St Patrick’s Church, Albury. BYO Lunch. All welcome.

ST PATRICK’S PRAYER GROUP
St Patrick’s Prayer Group will meet this Tuesday evening from 8.00-9.30pm at 690 Berry Street, Albury. New members are most welcome. For enquiries please contact Maree on 6021 4533 or Kathryn on 6021 1862.

FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK
Monday 26th March – The Annunciation of the Lord

For your diary: Fourth Sunday of Lent

leysa — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:00:32 +0000

MASS TIMES
Mass times for the Feast of St Joseph on Monday 19th March are 7.00am and 6.00pm.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent at 7.00pm in St Patrick’s Church.

ORDINATION TO THE DIACONATE
Bradley Rafter and Damian Jellett will be ordained deacons at St Michael’s Cathedral, Wagga, at 10.00am Saturday 14th April. All are welcome to the Ordination ceremony. Please pray for Bradley and Damien.

LITURGICAL MUSIC MEETING
Liturgical Music Meeting Monday 19th March at 6.45pm-7.30pm sharp in St Patrick’s Church.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
The Catholic Women’s League are hosting the comedy film, ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’, on Sunday 25th March. Afternoon tea will be served in St Patrick’s Hall at 2.30pm and the movie will start at 4.15pm. Tickets
$20.00 each. Contact Mrs Irene Bowyer 6023 5670, Helen Sandral 6023 6110 or Marie Carroll 6021 6881.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
The next meeting of the Catholic Women’s League will be held this Monday 19th March at 7.15pm in the parish hall supper room. All welcome.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE
An invitation to ‘stand for life’ for one hour – 4.30-5.30pm - each day, outside the Abortion Clinic, 586 Englehardt Street. Please see the noticeboard or contact Andrew Flores on 0433 841 676 for details.

ALTAR SERVING & MASS PREPARATION
Meeting this Wednesday 21st March 4.15pm-5.15pm in St Patrick’s Church.

ST PATRICK’S PRAYER GROUP
St Patrick’s Prayer Group meets on Tuesday evenings from 8.00-9.30pm at 852 Miller Street, Albury. New members are most welcome. For enquiries please contact Maree on 6021 4533.

ST PATRICK’S YOUTH GROUP (12-17 Years)
The next meeting of the Youth Group will be on Sunday 18th March after the 10.30am Mass. The topic being presented and discussed is “Theology of the Body: Love Defined”. All youth (12-17) are welcome.

PARISH MISSION
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 20 Hartigan Street, Thurgoona, from Sunday 22nd-Thursday 26th April 2012.
Sun 22nd Apr 7.30pm – To love Christ is to love the Church.
Mon 23rd Apr 7.30pm – Peace of soul in the Divine Mercy.
Tues 24th Apr 7.30pm – Nothing is impossible with God.
Wed 25th Apr 7.30pm – The Biblical and historical foundation of the Mass
Thur 26th Apr 7.30pm – The foundation of all virtue - Humility.
Supper after Thursday’s Mission. Reconciliation available after every evenings mission.

XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL
Year 7 Enrolments 2013
Information Day Thursday 22nd March at Xavier High School from 10.00am to 2.30pm. Information Evening and School Tours Thursday 22nd March in the Arts Centre Xavier High School at 7.30pm. Parents of primary students in Years 4, 5 and 6 are welcome to attend.
Academic Scholarships
Available for students entering Year 7 in 2013. Please contact Cerina Meredith 6040 6388 or email info@xhsww.catholic.edu.au