Next Friday in the Church’s calendar is designated as an “Ember Day”. These special days mark the beginning of a new season of the year. We will be at the beginning of the new season of Autumn. Traditionally an Ember Day is an occasion to give tha
Monday: St Conrad of Piacenza (1351 – Patron of people with hernias) Tuesday: Blessed Francisco & Jancinta Marto (1920 – Fatima Children) Wednesday: St Peter Damian (1072) Thursday: The Chair of St Peter Friday: St Polycarp (166- Patron against ea
The season of Lent has begun. There are five weeks to go before we begin our 2018 Easter Celebrations. This is a time of prayerful preparation for each and every one of us. We are invited to pray a little more; to be a little more generous; to treat our f
The theme of this year’s Lenten Discussions is “BLESSED AND BROKEN”. Every year these discussions are very popular and a good way to enhance our devotions and prayers during Lent. This year we will reflect on the words of: Dr Anthony Pizzey of the
We are all keen to know about the finalisation of the new school building adjacent to the parish site in Adams Street and Herbert Street. This is phase one of the school buildings in our parish. There are about 90 children in kindergarten, first and secon
Monday: St Eulalia (304- Patron of Barcelona) Tuesday: St Catherine De Ricci (1589) Wednesday: Ash Wednesday and St Valentine (269 – Patron of lovers) Thursday: St Faustinus & St Jovita (121) Friday: St Onesimus (95) Saturday: Seven Holy Found
It is not an uncommon experience sometimes for us to feel like we are an “outsider”. In some groups of people we can have a sense that we are not welcome or we don’t belong. Of course, depending on who we are; or on our ethnic origins; or on our soc
We are asked to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. This only applies to Catholics over 14 years of age. We are also asked to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. This is an invitation to eat and drink less on these days. This app
The Bishop’s Blend Looking to network with other young Catholic professionals and learn how to live your faith in the workplace? Then join the Most Reverend Bishop Richard Umbers, Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney on Tuesday, 27th February 2018 at 7:00 am at t
Parents sometimes face difficulties as their children grown up. If you need any professional advice call 13 18 19 to speak to a parenting specialist at Catholic Care.
