Covid-19 Update June – November, 2021
Opening of Churches for public Masses. Read more to learn the latest information. This page is constantly updated with the latest Covid-19 information as it relates to our Parish.
Coronavirus Prayers 4
From Archbishop Anthony Fisher, Catholic Archbishop of Sydney We pray at this time for all affected by the coronavirus:for the dead and the grieving, the sick and the dying;for the elderly and the vulnerable, the isolated and the anxious;for those caring for them, our...
Bay Connect Program Launch
To support Bishop Anthony’s wish to continue to connect and engage online with our community during these challenging times, the Evangelisation team launches BAY CONNECT today. This initiative provides an online program of regular activities commencing on 30...
National Day of Prayer in this Time of Pandemic
Sunday 22 August An ecumenical national day of prayer has been organised on Sunday 22 August, calling Australia to come together in prayer in light of the current COVID-19 crisis. It is an initiative of a broad range of Christian communities and includes the...Coronavirus Prayers 3
From First Congregational Church of Berkeley, California: O Source of Healing, I place in your hands all people around the world who are sick with COVID. I place in your hands all those caring for them: family and friends, nurses and doctors. I place in your hands all...Coronavirus Prayers 2
Prayer from St John the Evangelist Parish, Lambton: Jesus Christ, you travelled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness.” At your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we...Coronavirus Prayers 1
Lord Jesus Christ, you taught us to love our neighbour and to care for those in need as if we were caring for you.In this time of anxiety, we pray for an end to the pandemic.Give us strength to comfort the fearful, to share hope,and to assure the isolated of our love,...
Prayer posters
Would you like little reminders to help teach the children the basic prayers? Click below the images to download a print-ready file – no charge.
Print and fit into a frame 15 x 20 cm (8 x 6 inch). Frames are available at KMart for around
Postpone the farewell events
30 December, 2020. In recent days, the NSW Premier and Chief Health Officer have announced that the 1 person per 4 square metre restriction for places of worship and hospitality venues will remain in place until further notice in the Greater Sydney area. As the limit...Fr Paul’s & Deacon Sam’s departure
A message from Fr Paul Durkin Dear Parishioners, On Wednesday evening (2 Dec) Bishop Anthony published the full list of clergy transfers taking effect in January in our Diocese. As most of you will already know, Bishop Anthony has appointed me Parish Priest of Holy...
Fun children activities
I know it is a little American with it’s Thanksgiving theme, but I thought these crafts would be wonderful for the little ones. Could be adapted for Christmas. Special shout out to Mary-Kate fromTeachSundaySchool. Click on the link below…...
Charitable Works Fund 2020
Helping families across the Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay Charitable Works Fund supports five Catholic agencies and ministries, who are at the forefront of helping families and neighbours in our Broken Bay Diocese.Donate to CWF See Bishop Anthony in the video...Pope’s October, 2020 Prayer Intention
Women in Leadership Roles in the Church. “We pray that by virtue of baptism, the laity, especially women, may participate more in areas of responsibility in the Church.”...
Fratelli Tutti – a reflection from the Vatican
A Message from Bishop Anthony. My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Last Sunday at the tomb of Saint Francis of Assisi, our Holy Father Francis signed the third encyclical of his pontificate. It is called “Fratelli tutti” and in the letter, Pope Francis takes up...Resources on Sacrament of Eucharist (Holy Communion)
Some of the best websites to explain the sacrament of Eucharist (or Holy Communion) – for parents, families and children. Together At One Altar is a resource for school-age children in years F-12 in Australia to develop their formation in the Eucharist and assist...
Kid’s Bulletin
The Kids’ Bulletin is a fun way for Catholic kids to learn about the Faith every week. It has stories about the week’s Gospel, Saint of the Week, Puzzels and is deliverable to your email. You can find each week’s Kids Bulletin on this...Masks and Safe Singing – Diocesan Policy.
From the Office of the Vicar General, Diocese of Broken Bay. There has recently been some confusion about restrictions in regard to singing in our churches. Some may have seen a recent directive from the NSW Chief Medical Officer in respect to this. The Archbishop of...Parishioner infection.
A message from our Parish Priest about the closure of the Church. 3:30 pm, Wednesday, 12 August, 2020 (same as an email sent around this time) To the Parishioners of St Agatha’s, Pennant Hills: In response to a visitor proving positive to a Covid-19 infection and as a...Changes at St Agatha’s School
Please find below a link to a letter from Mr Danny Casey, Interim Director of Schools, sent this afternoon to the parish and school community of St Agatha’s, Pennant Hills.