Pew Refurbishment
Two pew sections will be removed from the church next week to enable the trialling of the two pew finishes under consideration. We expect to have these back in 3 to 4 weeks for inspection and comment by all interested. In the mean time the two gaps created are to be...Sacrament of Anointing
The Parish pastoral care team visit the retirement villages and nursing homes at least 3 times a year to offer comfort and healing through the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. We also offer 3 opportunities per year for parishioners who live in private homes to...
Fr Ranson’s & other dispatches from Rome
Fr David Ranson is presently in Rome by invitation to be with the Bishops on their Ad Limina pilgrimage. This is an important time for our Bishops. Posts from Fr David and other related articles.
Pentecost Letter from Fr David Ranson
There is a perspective in theology that regards the event of Pentecost as the birth of the Church. On this day, the Spirit is poured out on the disciples. They are released from their disillusionments and their fears; they are enSpirited and emboldened to go out and to preach the Good News that the life of Christ is more powerful than death, that the self-sacrifice of his love has overpowered the forces of selfishness and suspicion, that the future stretches out beyond us as a constant invitation full of possibility. Our dead-ends have become new beginnings; our sunsets have been changed into dawns.
Plenary Council high on Bishops’ Rome agenda
When the Australian bishops head to Rome later this week, the Plenary Council will be a significant focus for prayer, for meetings with Pope Francis and officials from the Holy See, as well as a retreat. Last year, the bishops agreed that a retreat to help them focus...
Youth Group every second Friday evening in Term 2. Next one, Friday 28th June. Year 10+, Young Adults (St. Agatha’s Office) every second Sunday evening in Term 2. For any inquiries, contact youthworker@stagatha.org.au
The sign of the cross reminds us of the Trinity which resides in us, of God’s name and of our commitment to the faith from the moment of baptism. Benedict XVI “Most Blessed Trinity of love For whom the human heart was made, To You be praise in timeless song, And...
Sacrament of Confirmation Program 2019
Any parent with children in Yr 2 – Yr 6 wanting to enrol their child/children in the Sacramental program for Confirmation, may pick up an enrolment form from the parish office during office hours or from the foyer of the Church. Please return the completed enrolment...
Living Bread
Jesus said: “I am the living bread which came down from heaven; if anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood lives in me, and I live in them.” (John 6:53-56). The following terms reflect the layers of meaning of the...Becoming Catholic
We are looking to host a short 6 week course in July and August for adults who have been baptised Catholic or Christian and are interested in receiving other Sacraments to bring them into full Communion with the Catholic Church. If you or anyone you know may be in...Mount St Benedict Centre Final Clearance Sale
To be held next Saturday, 22nd June from 9am – 3pm at the Mount St Benedict Centre at 449D Pennant Hills Road, Pennant Hills (access via Hull Road). Furniture, artwork, bric-a-brac, vases, crockery, cutlery, and much more. All sale proceeds will be donated to...Saints and Feast Days
St Aloysius Gonzaga – Saints John Fisher & Thomas More – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
The Holy Trinity, Year C
First Reading (Proverbs 8:22-31). This reading in praise of the wisdom of God can be seen as a moving towards the revelation of the mystery of the Trinity. Second Reading (Romans 5:1-5). Christ made possible for us a relationship of love with God. This gives us the...How Pope Francis calls us to mission
by Fr Noel Connolly SSC, Plenary Council Facilitation Team Friedrich Nietzsche, the atheistic, “death of God” philosopher, was fond of taunting his Christian friends with: “I’ll believe in your redeemer when you look more redeemed.” Pope Francis in Evangelii...
Comment by Lana Turvey-Collins
Listening, dialogue and prayer have carried us to this point. It is a beautiful work of the Holy Spirit that the Church in Australia has reached this point in the journey toward the Plenary Council. As we begin the second stage of preparation – Listening and...
Video – Pope’s June prayer intention: “The Priests’ Way of Life”
I would like to ask you to look at the priests who work in our communities.
They are not perfect, but many give it their all until the very end, offering themselves with humility and joy.
They are priests who are close to the people, ready to work hard for everyone.
Youth happenings
Youth Group every second Friday evening
in Term 2. Next one, Friday 14th June.
Year 10+, Young Adults (St. Agatha’s Office)
every second Sunday evening in Term 2.