FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK – 23 – 28 September
Monday: St Pius of Pietricina Thursday: St Cosman and St Damian Friday: St Vincent de Paul Saturday: St Wenceslaus and St Laurence Ruiz
WHY DO I DO ‘THE RIGHT THING’? IS IT CONDITIONAL? – 22nd September, 2019
The readings today speak of the need to do the right thing in our society, to act justly. A simple yet sound definition of Justice is ‘to give to each what is due to them.’ The prophet Amos in the C8th BC in the first reading warns those in aut
THE RETIRED PRIESTS OF SYDNEY
The generosity of so many people to the Retired Priests Foundation last week-end is greatly appreciated. Your kindness goes a long way in enabling them to live with dignity. You have helped them to have adequate accommodation, health care, basic
POLICE REMEMBRANCE DAY
Each year, the 29th September holds a special significance for Police throughout Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and the Solomon Islands. It is a day for police to pause to honour officers whose lives have been cut short while perfo
CONFIRMATION THANK YOU
Sincere thanks are extended to Bob Mayor and his Catechists team Denise Norman, Camilla Vozzo and Sinead Kent who prepared all the candidates for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation and our Social Committee who provided a wonderful supper after
FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK – 16 – 21 September
Monday: Sts Cornelius and St Cyprian Tuesday: St Robert Bellarmine Thursday: St Janarius Friday: St Andrew Kim and St Paul Chong Saturday: St Matthew
AM I ANGRY AT GOD’s LOVE? – 15th September, 2019
The story of the Prodigal Son is arguably one of the most well-known parables in the Bible. If we were raised Christian, it is likely we role played the parable as a child. We know it is the story of the unbounded love of the father for the son, an
PRIESTS’ RETIREMENT APPEAL – THIS WEEKEND
This week-end we are invited to offer support for our retired priests. There are over 80 retired priests living in Sydney. Our former pastor, Fr John Usher is one of those priests. In retirement most elderly priests are living alone because their f
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO RECEIVED THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION LAST FRIDAY NIGHT
On Friday the following candidates received the Sacrament of Confirmation conferred by Monsignor John and Father Tom: Please keep them in our prayers during this important time in their spiritual journey.
FAITH EDUCATION SURVEY
This weekend at Masses we will be issuing a survey form to get input from parishioners on the types and format of Adult Education options to be offered in our parish. Please give it some thought during the week as your opinions and needs are what w
