Praying for the Faithful Departed During November
November – praying for the Faithful Departed During November, parishioners are invited to inscribe the name of deceased family members and friends in the Book of Remembrance at the front of the Church. All the Faithful Departed will be remembered during Masses....
Congratulations to Peter Lennon
Congratulations to our parishioner and seminarian Peter Lennon on being instituted as a Lector last Saturday evening. Thank you to all who participated and made Bishop Anthony’s first visit to our parish so special and memorable.33rd Sunday, Ordinary Time.
Gospel (Luke 21:5-19). We hear a prediction of the destruction of the temple, and are told of the situation of Christians in a time of trial. As the liturgical year draws to a close, the focus is on the end of the world and the Second Coming of Christ. The prophet...32nd Sunday, Ordinary Time Yr C
Gospel (Luke 20:27-38). Jesus deals with a question posed by the Sadducees about the existence of an afterlife. The liturgy today is focused on the assurance of an afterlife. It is a splendid hope. Life is not a journey to nowhere. It is a journey to the promised land...Pope Francis’ November prayer intention
VIDEO. Pope Francis releases a video message accompanying his prayer intention for November, which is that interreligious dialogue and peace may reign in the Middle East.
Bp Anthony Randoz welcomed in Beautiful Mass.
On the Feast of St Charles Borremeo, Monday 4 November 2019, the Diocese of Broken Bay officially welcomed their new shepherd, Bishop Anthony Randazzo as the fourth Bishop of Broken Bay in a beautiful Liturgical Reception and Solemn Mass of Installation at The Light...Drought Prayer
The Catholic Bishops of Australia have announced a National Prayer Campaign for Drought to take place during November. People across the country are encouraged to pray for the gift of rain, for people affected by the drought and to provide practical support, where...Charitable Works Fund appeal
For the people of the Diocese of Broken Bay, charity begins at home. The 2nd of three Charitable Works Fund Appeals for 2019/20 will be held this weekend. Donations to the CWF help our community through charities and agencies that serve the people in our Diocese....
FOURTH BISHOP OF BROKEN BAY
Pope Francis has appointed Most Rev. Anthony Randazzo as the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Broken Bay. See Bp Anthony’s video message.
53-year-old Bishop Anthony has been an Auxiliary Bishop in the Archdiocese of Sydney since 2016. He succeeds the Most Rev. Peter Comensoli who was appointed Archbishop of Melbourne in 2018. Bishop Anthony brings a great breadth of experience into his new ministry, having served in leadership roles, both in Australia and internationally.
Thanks from Fr David Ranson
Very Rev Dr David Ranson expresses his joy and thanks for his period as Diocesan Administrator.
27th Sunday, Ordinary Time, Yr C
First reading (Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4). The prophet Habakkuk (writing 612BC) complains to God about the prevalence of injustice, and God responds by promising to save those who trust in him. Second reading (2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14). Paul encourages Timothy to be...Plenary Council – Communial discernment
While conversations around having a Plenary Council started almost 10 years ago, the journey to Plenary Council 2020 started in 2018. Thanks to the tireless effort of dioceses across Australia and buoyed by the passionate response of thousands of Australian Catholics,...
Letter on NSW Abortion Bill
from the Very Rev Dr David Ranson, Diocesan Administrator. Considerations on our social climate and for us as evangelists of the life-giving word of God.
Sacred Silence Conference
This conference is a coming together of artists, writers, musicians, academics and practitioners of the sacred from different faith and no-faith traditions. The conference will offer opportunities to explore and experience.
Fr David Ranson on Cardinal Pell’s legal appeal
The dismissal by the Victorian Court of Appeals on 21 August of Cardinal George Pell’s appeal against his conviction of 11 December 2018, for child sexual abuse, and his subsequent sentencing on 13 March 2019, will be met with many diverse reactions, especially amongst our Catholic community.
“The desire for God is written in the human heart at man’s creation. God has created man for himself and never ceases to call him to communion which is the fullness of life, truth and happiness…… This desire for God demands a concerted effort, an...
21st Sunday Ordinary Time, Year c
First reading (Isaiah 66:18–21). The prophet Isaiah speaks for the Lord God saying: “I am coming to gather the nations of every language”, even those of the far distant islands. All peoples of the world will share in Israel’s blessings. Second reading (Hebrews 12:5–7,...
70th Wedding Anniversary
We congratulate Jim & Rita Roberts who celebrate their 70th Wedding Anniversary on Tuesday, 27th August. A devoted couple, Jim and Rita are long time members of the parish and are now in aged care. Jim receives our Bulletin each week electronically and stays in...Around our neighbourhood 23 August, 2019
14 events from Women’s Lunch, Class Reunion to Bible Study.