May we never grow weary of bearing witness to the newness of Jesus, to the newness that is Jesus! Faith is not a lovely exhibit of artefacts from the past, but an ever-present event, an encounter with Christ that takes place in the here and now of our lives!
Pope Francis, on Twitter.
Hello from Father Michael and the Parish Office.
And apologies for the issues which have kept us off the air for a few weeks.
Father Michael returns!
Father Michael will celebrate Mass starting on Thursday, 20 October.
We thank Father Bernie Patterson for shepherding us during Father Michael's absence and wish him God's blessing and safe travels as he defies retirement and continues to bring the Word to the parishes of the Archdiocese. We also thank Deacon Vince and the acolytes who have conducted liturgies during this time.
No Children's Liturgy on Sunday, 23 October
Normal arrangements will resume after this weekend.
Incarnate: an Advent Programme
The parish will be using this programme, prepared by the Wollongong Diocese. It is available for $5 on the Qkr! app. If you don't have Qkr!, please put $5 in an envelope, with your name and the church where you'd like to collect the booklet, and put the envelope in the collection bag or leave it at the sacristy.
Orders will close on 27 October to make sure you receive your booklet for the start of Advent.
The Year of Walking Together
EVANGELISE ONLINE CONFERENCE, 20-22 OCTOBER
All Catholics are invited to a unique, national event that will inspire, transform and revitalise faith communities!
With presentations and workshops hosted by some of Australia’s most renowned Catholic speakers, Evangelise will cover a range of mission and ministry topics, from cultural engagement to liturgy and Sacraments. Participants will have the opportunity to gather in parish hubs or on their own individual device.
Find out more, including the event program and keynote speakers, at:
http://www.evangelisation.catholic.org.au/
WALKING TOGETHER MARIAN PROCESSION, SUNDAY 23 OCTOBER, 11AM AT GALONG
Join local parishes, ethnic communities, clergy and religious for a unique multicultural family day of prayer and festivities.
Located on the scenic grounds of St Clement's Retreat Centre in Galong, we will gather for Mass, to pray the Rosary and be inspired by speakers. BYO lunch, enjoy a sausage sizzle or bring a plate to share. There will be faith-based activities for children and an opportunity to meet new and old friends within our Archdiocese as we journey through Mary to Jesus.
Find out more at:
https://bit.ly/MarianProcession2022