2nd Sunday Advent, Yr C
Reflection: First Reading (Bar 5:1-9). Jerusalem is told to forget the sufferings of the past because God is going to bring back her exiled children to her. Second Reading (Phil 1:3-6, 8-11). Paul urges his fellow Christians to prepare for the second coming of Christ...1st Sunday Advent Yr C
Reflection: First Reading (Jer 33:14-16). The prophet assures the people that God will send the promised one, the Messiah. Second Reading (1 Thess 3:12-4:2). Paul prays that the Lord may deepen the love the Thessalonians have for each other, and thus prepare them for...What’s On around our area.
Details on — Mercy Catholic College enrolment, Worldwide Marriage Encounter, Annual Mass for Pregnant Mothers, Maltese Cultural Assoc. annual Mass, Oakhill College Tour, Year of Youth Celebration & Awards, Advent Retreat and Order of Malta Lourdes Day Mass.
Searching for God? Let’s search together
This week we continue our sessions for RCIA and Adult Faith Formation, exploring the Catholic Faith. There will be 2 opportunities each week: 11:45am (after 10:30am Mass) on Sunday, 11th November and the session will be repeated 7 pm Thursday, 15th November. Both...Vacancy – Vocations Officer Diocese of Broken Bay.
Role to work with the Director of Vocations in promoting and fostering vocations in priesthood and permanent diaconate within the Diocese.
Children’s Liturgy
Volunteers Needed — If you would like to volunteer for this important ministry, contact the parish office on 9484 1427.
Come and join the Children’s Choir
The Children’s Choir is inviting new members, from Year 1 onwards, to join the choir and sing during the joyous season of Christmas and beyond! Please call Nirmala Pimenta on 0414 917 260 for information.Service of Remembrance For Children have Died or are Missing.
Tuesday, 4th December at 7.30pm at St Matthews Anglican Church, cnr New Line & Castle Hill Rds, West Pennant Hills. Enquiries to 9479 3700.
Flyers available in the Church foyer.
Anointing of the Sick
During the 9:30am Mass on Wednesday, 28th November in the Church. All are welcome to join us for Morning Tea afterwards. If you can help with catering and/or serving, please let Anne know at the Parish Office on 9484 1427.
Armistice Day
We remember that 11th November 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1. We pray for all those who have given their lives for the cause of our freedom and we pray for peace in the world.Saints and Feast Days
Monday, 12th November – Saint Josaphat Saturday, 17th November – Saint Elizabeth of Hungary32nd Sunday, Ordinary Time, Yr B
First Reading (1 Kings 17:10-16). In the middle of a famine, a poor widow shares the last of her food with the prophet Elijah, and far from losing by doing so, she is enriched. Second Reading (Hebrews 9:24-28). Through his death Christ has taken our sins upon himself...Planned Giving Envelopes
If you participate in our Planned Giving Program using weekly envelopes, the new envelopes are ready for collection in the foyer of the Church after Masses this weekend. Please note some parishioners have been assigned new envelope numbers to streamline the envelope...Safeguarding Message
The protection of children and vulnerable adults within our Diocese will be achieved as every member of our community strives to be a person who REACHES out with compassion to all who have experienced hurt in our community, restoring relationships and building hope...Mother Teresa told a story how one day she was walking down the street when a beggar came up to her and said, ‘Mother Teresa, everybody is giving to you, I also want to give to you. Today, for the whole day, I got only thirty cents. I want to give it to you.’ Mother...
Searching for God? Let’s search together
Adult Faith Formation / RCIA weekly sessions begin this weekend.