St Patrick's Parish Gundagai

03/06/2026

Congratulations and blessings to Taite Johnson(Yr8) & James Reardon(Yr10), two old Altar Boys, who were today recognised with a St Marcellin Champagnat award for their Strong Minds & Gentle Hearts at St Gregory’s Catholic College, Campbelltown whole school Mass to celebrate the feast day of St Marcellin Champagnat, founder of the Marist Brothers.
As a parish, we are proud of these fine young men who continue to share their faith by being a living example of God’s love. ☘️

31/05/2026

Last night, our parish community gathered in joyful celebration as our First Holy Communion candidates received Jesus in the Eucharist for the very first time.

This special milestone marks an important step in their faith journey as they grow closer to Christ and become more deeply united with His Church. We congratulate each of these children and thank their families, teachers, and parish community for supporting them in their preparation.

Let us keep these young people in our prayers:

*Loving Lord Jesus, bless the children who received You in the Holy Eucharist for the first time. May their hearts always remain open to Your love, and may they continue to grow in faith, hope, and charity. Help them to recognise Your presence in their lives and draw strength from You throughout their journey of faith. Amen.*

Congratulations to all our First Holy Communicants. May the joy of this sacred occasion remain with you always. ✝️🤍

24/05/2026

The Feast of Pentecost celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and the beginning of the Church’s mission to spread the Gospel to all nations. It is celebrated fifty days after Easter and is often called the “birthday of the Church.”

In the Bible, the Apostles were gathered together when the Holy Spirit descended upon them like “tongues as of fire” and filled them with courage and wisdom. They began speaking in different languages so that people from many nations could understand the message of Jesus. This event is described in Acts of the Apostles 2:1–4.

Jesus had promised the coming of the Holy Spirit before His Ascension:
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses…”
— Acts of the Apostles 1:8

For the Catholic Church, Pentecost reminds believers that the Holy Spirit guides, strengthens, and unites the Church. The gifts of the Holy Spirit — wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord — help Catholics live as followers of Christ (see Isaiah 11:2–3).

15/05/2026

09/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day 💐 May God bless all mothers and mother figures and May they in return thank God for the gift of motherhood.

02/05/2026

At Mass tonight Peter Reardon gave a brief summary of the attached talk that he and Cal attended a few weeks ago.
If you are interested in forming a local confraternity of the Holy Face please see Peter, Cal or Father Joe and we’ll see what we can do to help grow this devotion that is destined to save society.

7 likes, 2 comments. "The Secret of the Holy Face Of Jesus: Fr Lawrence Carney"

01/05/2026

With First Holy Communion coming up on 30th May, we will be opening the Piety Stall before and after the 5pm Vigil Mass this month. We have some lovely new holy items: Rosary Beads, Holding Crosses, Medals, Crucifixes and Sacramental Cards.
We accept Card & Cash payments.

24/04/2026

24/04/2026

☘️St Patrick’s Church Fence Restoration Project has been completed!☘️
⚜️⚜️⚜️Approximately 125years old, the cast iron fence and gate has been brought back to its former glory by the hard work of Jarrod McPherson from HyTek Wagga. Over 50 Fleur de Lis toppers were cast at the Wagga Iron Foundry to replace missing and broken ones.⚜️⚜️⚜️
Thankyou again to Peter Reardon for overseeing the project and to the volunteers, Liz &Alex Kelleher, Mike Kingwill and Madeline &Thomas Ryan. Thanks also to the local crew from Gundagai Fire Station 313 for help with the site cleanup. Finally, thank-you to the community of Gundagai for putting up with a few noisy & dusty days, we’re sure you agree it’s been worth it.
This project has been financed by a heritage grant from the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council and from generous St Patrick’s parishioners. As well as enhancing our beautiful St Patrick’s Church, the restoration project adds to the Sheridan Street upgrade and overall appeal of our town’s main street.
We hope you love it as much as we do. ☘️