Volunteer Overseas – The Cagliero Project,
Salesians of Dob Bosco. We are seeking volunteers for January 2019 departure, working with disadvantaged young people in Salesian communities throughout Cambodia, Samoa, Zambia & Solomon Island. Applications close October 15th. Send us an inquiry –...Natural Fertility Awareness Week 20th – 26th August
If you would like to be able to manage your fertility naturally by learning The Billings Ovulation Method® and to monitor your reproductive health, accredited Billing Teachers are available to assist you throughout Australia. For further information ring Billings LIFE...Bringing the Old Testament to Life
This scripture evening led by Dr Laurie Woods is on Tuesday, 28th August at 6.45pm at The Institute for Mission, 1-5 Marion St Blacktown. Register by email: connect@ifm.org.au or by phone on tel.Drought
We continue to pray for rain as our country is facing one of the harshest droughts on record. If you wish to donate online https://www.gofundme.com/a-fiver-for-a-farmerSaints and Feast Days
St Bernard, St Pius X, The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Bartholomew
SERRA Vocations Mass
The next Serra Vocations Mass and dinner meeting will be held at Sacred Heart Church Pymble on Thursday 23rd August at 6.30pm. Bishop Emeritus David Walker will be celebrating Mass and is guest speaker. Everyone welcome.Youth happenings
Pizza & Fun. Thanks Rachel Valla for your fabulous leadership; good luck with your studies. Congratulations to Shane for stepping up to the challenge & joy of filling Rachel shoes…
Planned Giving
Fr Paul has presented the End of Financial Year Statement to the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) and the Parish Finance Committee (PFC). This is available for your viewing on the foyer noticeboard. The Parish Pastoral Council will run the annual Planned Giving Program...The Church fathers (writing post New Testament) affirm the apostolic faith in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Recognize in this bread what hung on the cross, and in this chalice what flowed from his side. St Augustine of Hippo I have no taste for the...
Today’s first reading (Proverbs 9:1-6) personifies Wisdom as feminine. She invites people to a feast, lavishly offering food and wine. In today’s Responsorial Psalm, that invitation is echoed: “Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.” To join...
Parousia Media Bible Study
“Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother”. The sessions will be held in the Callahan Centre on Monday evenings 13, 20, 27 August & 3, 10, 17, 24 September from 7pm or on Tuesday mornings 14, 21, 28 August & 4, 11, 18, 25 September after the 9.30am Mass....Trial HSC
We wish all our HSC students well in these exams and in their studies leading up to the HSC. Please remember them in your prayers.Youth dates
Sacrament of Confirmation Program
The Confirmation program has commenced this weekend. Please keep the 116 children preparing to receive this Sacrament and their families in your prayers at this very special time.Quote for National Vocations Awareness Week Trust in God Lord, I’ve no idea where I’m going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself. And the fact that I think I’m doing your will, doesn’t mean that...
First Reading (1 Kgs 19:4-8). Fed by an angel, a broken and dispirited Elijah is able to walk all the way to the mountain of God. Second Reading (Eph 4:30-5:2). St Paul urges the Ephesians to walk in the way of love and thus live up to their calling. Gospel (Jn...
Becoming Catholic for Adults.
Do you know any adults who wish to become a Catholic? If so, please encourage them to make contact with the Parish Office (9484 1427) or refer them to our website for further information on the RCIA – the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults....ROSEMARY GOLDIE LECTURE
“POPE FRANCIS’ EFFORTS FOR REFORM, AND IMPLICATIONS FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CHURCH PREPARING FOR ITS PLENARY
COUNCIL.”
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