Prayer & collection for those affected by the bushfires + assistance
A Special Collection will be held next weekend (25/26 January) to raise funds for the Vinnies Bushfire Appeal. Donations can be made in cash on the day or online at www.bushfireappeal.com.au Donations raised will go to people directly impacted by the bushfires.
The Epiphany of the Lord Year B
First Reading (Isaiah 60:1-6). The exiles returned to Jerusalem to find the city in ruins. Here the prophet cheers them with a vision of a restored city that will become a beacon of light for all the nations. The nations will come from afar to pay tribute to and...What’s on
Join Fr Stephen on Pilgrimage to Jordan & Holy Land 26th April – 9th May 2020. Flyers in Church foyer. Graduate Female Student seeking two friendly mature female flatmates to share apartment in Epping/Hornsby area close to train. Please contact 0432 982 535...1st Friday Adoration:
January Change of Time – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held on Friday, 3rd January after the 9.30am Mass until 11am. All are welcome!The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph – Year A
First Reading (Sirach or Ecclesiasticus 3:2-6, 12-14). This is a brief commentary on the commandment: Honour your father and your mother. Too often we think of this commandment merely in terms of obedience on the part of younger children. This reading stresses the...3rd Sunday of Advent Yr A
First reading (Isaiah 35:1-6, 10). This contains a message of hope for God’s people in exile. The prophet assures them that God himself is coming to their rescue and will lead them back to Zion. He uses the image of the desert, made fertile by rain, to portray the...2nd Sunday of Advent Yr A
First reading (Isaiah 11:1-10). The reign of David was the high point in the history of Israel, but his successors failed badly. Still, the hope remained that a future king would succeed where his predecessors failed. Here Isaiah foretells that even though the family...
Bp Anthony’s Christmas Message 2019
Bp Anthony’s thoughtful seasonal video message (3.5 mins). Click to view.
2019 Christmas & New Year Mass times
Second Rite of Reconciliation To be held on Thursday, 19th December at 7pm. Visiting priests will be joining us. All are encouraged to attend this sacrament of divine mercy in preparation for Christmas. Christmas Mass Times Christmas Eve (Tuesday) 5pm Children’s Mass...Children’s Christmas Eve Masses
The Mass times on Tuesday, 24th December are 5pm and 7pm. Both of these Masses will have a nativity play, which involves a lot of children participating in many varied roles. All costumes provided. In the Church foyer there is a list of all the roles, and also a...School Christmas Concert
You are invited to the St Agatha’s school concert to be held on Thursday evening, 12th December beginning at 6pm. The venue for the concert is the undercover basketball area in the school grounds. It will feature Christmas songs by each class K-6 and finish with...First Sunday of Advent Year A
Advent is divided into two parts. The first part, which runs from the beginning until December 16, focuses on the final coming of Christ. The second part, which runs from December 17 to December 24, focuses on the first coming of Christ at Bethlehem. First reading...What’s on!
Christmas@Oakhill Family Picnic & Concert Thursday 5th December 5pm – 7pm. Tickets essential at Trybooking.com Congregation Personal Care Support Worker 10-20hrs/week. The Sisters of the Good Samaritan. Details in foyer / 0409428211 Aid to the Church in Need...Upcoming Pastoral Visits
Tue 10th Dec Woodlands Anointing Mass & Lunch 10.30am Wed. 18th Dec Lutanda Anointing Mass & Lunch 11am. Residents, family members & friends welcome.Christ the King, Yr C
Gospel (Luke 23:35-43). Christ reigned from the cross, and brought salvation to one of the thieves crucified with him. David had already been anointed King of Judah by his own people at Hebron. Now we hear how the northern tribes also acknowledge him as their king...Scam Alert
Please be aware of an email scam targeting parishioners in Broken Bay.
Some people have been receiving emails that are impersonating Broken Bay Clergy and staff.
What’s On in our area.
An Evening of Song with the Loreto Normanhurst School Choir Wed 20th Nov from 7-8pm www.trybooking.com/BGKLF Serra Vocations Mass & Dinner Thursday, 21st November at 6.30pm at Sacred Heart Pymble. Annual Festival of St Cecilia 23/24th November at St Kevin’s...Guest Speaker – Preparing for Advent and Christmas
On Friday evening 29th November at 7pm in the Church, Dr Robert Haddad will provide a reflection and presentation to help us prepare for the great season of Advent and the celebration of Christmas. All are welcome.Position Vacant – Faith Formation Team Leader – St Agatha’s
We are seeking applications from interested and suitably qualified persons for the position of Faith Formation Team Leader.