by Richard Houwing | 5 Mar, 2021 | Bulletin, News
A feature article by Bishop Anthony Randazzo appeared in this month’s edition of the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Post, a new local newspaper.
— Counting our blessings as we look to future —
When the Holy Father Pope Francis appointed me as the Catholic Bishop of Broken Bay on October 7, 2019, I was honoured and inspired to take up the mission to lead and serve the 215,000 Catholics that live in the geographical territory of this region.
by Richard Houwing | 12 Feb, 2021 | Bulletin, News
A video message from Bishop Anthony (1 min, 40 secs).
by Richard Houwing | 12 Feb, 2021 | Bulletin, News
Bishop Anthony outlines our penance requirements for Lent. Click on the images to load PDF...
by Richard Houwing | 29 Jan, 2021 | Bulletin, News
Recently we have encountered issues with Parishioners not receiving the weekly email from us. This is partly because we have been marked as Spam by some of the email providers. This is not uncommon. We will be taking steps to improve our profile, but ask if you could...
by Richard Houwing | 29 Jan, 2021 | News
How to whitelist St Agatha’s as a safe sender: 1. Login to your Bigpond mail. On the upper right hand of the screen, click on the gear icon that reads “Settings”. 2. On the left, right under SETTINGS, click on “Mail” and then click on “Safe Senders”. ...
by Richard Houwing | 15 Jan, 2021 | News
We welcome Fr Raphael Kimaro as newly appointed Parish Priest of St Agatha’s. Fr Raphael has been the Administrator of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Wyoming from 2018 to December 2020. We also welcome Fr Vincent Musindalo as Assistant Priest. Fr Vincent...
by Richard Houwing | 30 Dec, 2020 | Bulletin, Coronavirus, News
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...
by Richard Houwing | 17 Dec, 2020 | Bulletin, News
Postponed – An opportunity to say thanks! Many will be aware that our parish is undergoing some changes. Earlier this year, Fr Harry retired to the Forster region and because of Covid restrictions we were unable to celebrate his contribution to the parish and wish him well. Fr Paul and Deacon Sam are relocating to the nearby Parish of Wahroonga as part of Bishop Anthony’s reorganisation of the Diocese.
by Richard Houwing | 6 Dec, 2020 | Bulletin, Coronavirus, News
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...
by Richard Houwing | 15 Nov, 2020 | News
Thank you message from Bishop Anthony Randazzo to Catechists.
by Richard Houwing | 6 Nov, 2020 | Bulletin, News, Spiritual Resource
… that progress in robotics and AI “be human”
In his video message on his prayer intention for November, Pope Francis emphasizes that progress in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) be oriented “towards respecting the dignity of the person and of Creation”.
by Richard Houwing | 25 Sep, 2020 | Coronavirus, News, Spiritual Resource
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...
by Richard Houwing | 21 Aug, 2020 | Bulletin, Coronavirus, News
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...
by Richard Houwing | 12 Aug, 2020 | Bulletin, Coronavirus, News
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...
by Richard Houwing | 20 Jul, 2020 | Bulletin, Coronavirus, News
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.
by Richard Houwing | 27 Mar, 2020 | News
5 Tips on working from home – fun, yet constructive article. https://www.excelcampus.com/tips/tips-for-working-from-home/ Helpful hints in working from home. Video Conferencing Providers – Zoom, Skype, What’s App, and Face Time on Apple products....
by Richard Houwing | 27 Mar, 2020 | News
Our Collection of Prayer Resources Emmaus Productions...
by Richard Houwing | 27 Mar, 2020 | News
St Vincent de Paul Contacts Handy Contacts Service Directory Free meals General Numbers Mental Health, Domestic Violence, Homelessness, Financial Counselling, Legal Advice, Hornsby Hospital, Additional Services. Check out our Emergency Page also. Self...
by Richard Houwing | 24 Mar, 2020 | Bulletin, News
Outline from Fr Paul to parishioners on the initial impacts of the Coronavirus COVID-19 to Church...
by Richard Houwing | 21 Mar, 2020 | News
5th Sunday in Lent 2020 Single page resource prepared by Office of Evangelisation. 4th Sunday in Lent 2020 4th Sunday Lent – RESOURCE PREPARED BY THE AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE Specially prepared for at home prayer during Mass suspension. Multi-page...
