Upcoming Seniors Activities
Gospel Reflections, Gathering Point, Men’s Lunch, Ladies Lunch – dates & times…
Saints and Feast Days
Friday, 8th September – The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin MaryTwo Important Bills:
There is much at stake for the future of our society in these two developments. It is vital that we all make our voices heard and to exercise our right and power as citizens to shape the society…
Baptismal Font
Thanks to John and Joan Corbett for organising and contributing to the cost of buying a new baptismal shell and gold plating the baptismal bowl.Pastoral Visits for September:
Wed, 20th Woodlands Nursing Home Anointing 11amMount St Benedict Centre
Your Journey, Your Song – explore the power of music & song. Saturday, 9th September. See Notice in Church FoyerRide for Human Rights
November 26th – December 7th for 18-35 year olds. For more information: yfl.org.au See Notices in Church FoyerTwo Bishops In Dialogue 2017
Bishop Peter Stuart and Bishop Peter Comensoli on Tuesday 26th September at 7.30pm at Gosford. See Notices in Church Foyer.Encounter Series – Living Faith
Catholic Social Teaching, Tuesday, 19th September, 7pm – 9.30pm, Hornsby Cathedral Parish. See Notices in Church Foyer.Christian-Muslim Relations in the 21st Century
By Archbishop Michael Fitzgerald, Saturday 9th September at ACU Strathfield. See notice in Church Foyer.Confirmation
We pray for the 147 children preparing for Confirmation and for their parents and group leaders as they meet over the coming weeks.Mass & Prayer Vigil for Life, Marriage and Family
7pm to Midnight at St Agatha’s, Wednesday 13th September. Mass at 7pm, followed by Our Lady of Fatima Entrustment Prayer and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 8pm. Benediction at 11.45pm. Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary every hour.Altar Servers’ Lunch
On Sunday 10th September at 11.30am, the annual Altar Servers’ Lunch will be held in the hall. Please bring a plate to share. RSVP to Andrew on 0499 181 117 or a.r.kennaugh@gmail.com Looking forward to seeing you there!St Agatha’s Parish Library talk
Postponed…
Calling all youth
Term 3: Year 10 – 12 8th September, Year 7 – 9 15th September; Trivia Night – 21st October…
22nd Sunday Ordinary Time
First Reading: (Jer 20:7-9). Even though speaking God’s message to the people has brought Jeremiah nothing but insults, he is unable to remain silent, such is the power of God’s call. Second Reading: (Rom 12:1-2). St Paul urges the Romans not to live like the people...Pope Francis on Marriage and family:
“The family is the foundation of co-existence and a remedy against social fragmentation. Children have a right to grow up in a family with a father and a mother capable of creating a suitable environment for the child’s development and emotional maturity.”...Happy Fathers’ Day:
We pray God’s blessing on our fathers, grandfathers, godfathers, together with those others who, in various ways, fulfil a father’s role in our families. We pray for all the fathers of the parish and wish you each a very special day, thanking you for your love...
Reflections by Rev Dr David Ranson
On the major issues facing us as a society including the Royal Commission. Very thoughtful…