St Agatha’s Social Justice Ministry

Our Identity – Who are we?

As Joy filled disciples of Christ, we bring the love of God to life with all people in need.

Our Vision – Where are we going?

We envision a parish community that shines as a beacon of hope, compassion, belonging and renewal, all actively living our faith.

We look to our patron saint, St Agatha as an example of undying faith and courage, and praise God for her life and witness. We are inspired by our first Australian saint, Saint Mary MacKillop, in her courageous quest to “never see a need without doing something about it”. She calls on us to “Be a Gift of Love and Compassion to one another”. And encourages the world, to “Teach more by example than by word”.

Our Mission 

Through our causes we CARE for people. Action enlivens our ministry.
Compassionately, support those who are struggling, suffering, in pain and/or hurting,
Advocate for causes that will uplift and encourage those in need of hope,
Respond proactively to the needs of others,
Evangelise through our action, to bring the love of God to life, as witnesses of Christ.

Our Causes

What We Do

All parishioners are encouraged & welcomed to get involved & share ideas.
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St Agatha’s Pantry – Our First Project, started Feb 2024.

The goal of the pantry is to provide accessibility to “nonperishable” pantry items (food, kitchen/ laundry,
toiletries, meals and cooking needs, breakfast items and snacks.) to those in need.

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Useful links for support

We look to connect people and organisations helping you find the support you may need.

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Opportunities to get involved

Become part of a team that is making a difference in our communities.

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Remote Op Shop

Remote Opshop Project supports the development of op-shops in Aboriginal communities throughout remote Australia.

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Bring peace and harmony

Advocate for peace in our world.

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Helping our First Nations people.

Understand & care for our First Nations people

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Many ways to give & change the world.

Graffiti Removal Blitz Day – Aug 17th, 2024 - Kenley Park, Normanhurst

“A fun day! Felt wonderful to extend our support to a wider community beyond our parish. Will definitely do it again” said Urmila
Do you see familiar faces? Very rewarding to work alongside other Christian communities & volunteer groups.
Soon to be experts! Before the clean up! Box of supplies… with everything super organised.
“Was therapeutic! Loved seeing the before and aftereffects of our work” – said Maria.
Busy at work! An electric box and fence to clean up.
Extra hands make light work!

Many ways to give & change the world.

Graffiti Removal Blitz Day – Aug 17th, 2024 - Kenley Park, Normanhurst

“A fun day! Felt wonderful to extend our support to a wider community beyond our parish. Will definitely do it again” said Urmila

Do you see familiar faces? Very rewarding to work alongside other Christian communities & volunteer groups.

Soon to be experts! Before the clean up! Box of supplies… with everything super organised.
“Was therapeutic! Loved seeing the before and aftereffects of our work” – said Maria.
Busy at work! An electric box and fence to clean up.
Extra hands make light work!

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Caring for Mother Earth and her children

“We must regain the conviction that we need one another, that we have a shared responsibility for others and the world, and that being good and decent are worth it.” (Pope Francis, Laudato Si’ paragraph 229)

We have a collective responsibility in caring for our common home, the Earth.

Join our mission. Volunteer, Take Action, Advocate. Get Started Today.

Email: stagathas@bbcatholic.org.au