St Patrick's Parish Gundagai

25/08/2026

🌸Eternal rest grant unto Mollie O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. 🕊️

The team at Beavans Funeral Home are sharing the funeral notice for the late Mollie Hindmarsh.
The family appreciates your support.
For those unable to attend, livestreaming will be available via:
https://www.wgmproductions.com/beavanslive

19/08/2026

There will be no 8am Mass today due to Father Joe being away. Thank you for your understanding. God bless.

15/08/2026

We have been so blessed to have the relic of St Carlo Acutis visit our parish.
Kate and Jess from the relic pilgrimage team shared some beautiful insights into the life of St Carlo and how powerful his intercession can be.

If you missed the opportunity to see the relic in Gundagai, you can still visit Immaculate Conception's Parish Tumut, NSW today (Sunday) - there will be Mass at 10am and 3pm with talks from the pilgrimage team, opportunities for veneration and to observe the work of St Carlo Acutis - an exhibition of Eucharistic miracles in St Mary’s Hall.

Why do we ask for the intercession of saints?

Catholic devotion to the saints is ultimately Christ-centred: we ask those who are already with Christ to intercede for us, just as we ask our fellow Christians on earth to pray for us.

The Catholic understanding of the intercession of the saints is rooted in Scripture’s teaching that Christians are called to pray for one another, that the prayers of the righteous have particular efficacy, and that those who die in Christ continue to live with God.

St Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
Friends of St Carlo Acutis, Australia

15/08/2026

We’re on the countdown now! The Relic of St Carlo Acutis will be at St Patrick’s Church, Gundagai from 2pm today. Come along and pay our Mission Patron Saint a visit.♥️

11/08/2026

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10/08/2026

🍝Join us after 5pm Mass this Saturday for an “Italian Flavours” Meal to celebrate Saint Carlo Acutis. Please message this page to RSVP.🇮🇹

10/08/2026

Don’t forget to message this page if you’d like to come to our Carlo inspired Italian meal this Saturday night.🍝

09/08/2026

08/08/2026

🤎Today we celebrate the feast day of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop

Each year on the 8th of August we celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Australia's beloved first Saint. On this day, we celebrate the important role she played in making education accessible for children in our country. Mary MacKillop devoted her life to ensuring a holistic Catholic education for children from rural, poor families.

St Mary MacKillop's impact on Australian education was remarkable. She was a trailblazer and a leader who passionately advocated for the education of underprivileged children and children in remote areas where others either would or could not go. For such children and their families, Mary opened a door of hope into the future.

May we be inspired by Mary’s strength and faith and always….. “Let no obstacle deter us from proceeding with courage. “

04/08/2026

Who was St Carlo Acutis?

Carlo Acutis was an Italian teenager whose short life became an extraordinary witness of faith for the modern world. Born in London in 1991 and raised in Milan, Carlo enjoyed school, sport, friends and technology. Yet at the centre of his life was a deep love for Jesus in the Eucharist.

He described the Eucharist as his "highway to heaven." Whenever possible, Carlo attended daily Mass, spent time in Eucharistic Adoration, and allowed his faith to shape the way he lived, treating others with kindness, generosity and compassion.

He was not raised in a religious home, but his strong faith led his parents back to theirs.

A gifted computer enthusiast, Carlo saw technology as a way to share the Gospel. He created a website documenting Eucharistic Miracles from around the world, helping countless people discover the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Today, his work continues as an international exhibition.

Carlo also loved soccer, video games, animals and spending time with friends. His life reminds us that holiness is found not by escaping ordinary life, but by living it with God at the centre.

Diagnosed with leukaemia in 2006, Carlo died at just 15 years of age, offering his suffering for the Church and for others. In 2025, he was canonised, and today he is recognised as a saint for our times.

His life reminds us:
• Deep faith is possible, even in today's digital world.
• Joy, ordinary life and holiness belong together.
• No one is too young to take their faith seriously.
• The Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian life.

St Carlo Acutis shows us that sainthood is not reserved for extraordinary people or another age. It is possible here and now, through a life centred on Christ.

We invite you to experience the holiness of St Carlo Acutis when his relic visits our parish on Saturday 15th August.