The funeral for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will be celebrated in St Peter’s Square, Vatican City today at 7:30 pm Sydney time. The funeral can be viewed online via Vatican Media’s live service. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNHE3mjiiFw&feature=emb_title The booklet and related materials can be viewed on the Vatican website. Photo credit: Benoit-XVI CC BY-SA 3.0
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Parish Office Reopens 3 January
The parish office is closed over the Christmas-New Year period, reopening on Tuesday 3 January 2023. Phone messages or emails received over this time will be responded to as soon as possible once the office reopens.
Christmas Mass Times
We invite you to celebrate with us the coming of our God into the world as a person – one like us and among us Christmas Eve – Saturday 24 December Christmas Vigil Masses 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm Christmas Mass During the Night 9:00 pm Christmas Day – Sunday 25 December Christmas Day MassesContinueContinue reading “Christmas Mass Times”
School Centenary Mass
The Parish and School invites parishioners and anyone connected to our school community (past or present) to join us for Mass to celebrate 100 years of Catholic Education in Wentworthville. Saturday 29 October6:00 pmA light dinner will follow in the school playground If you are coming along, please be aware that Cumberland City Council’s DiwaliContinueContinue reading “School Centenary Mass”
Add Names to Our HSC Prayer List
Every year, we invite our community to pray for students who are completing Higher School Certificate exams. You can have your name, or the names of people you know who are sitting these exams soon, added to our list of prayer intentions. All names listed will be published in our bulletin on 9 October andContinueContinue reading “Add Names to Our HSC Prayer List”
Mass Times for the Assumption of Mary
On Monday 15 August, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is observed as a holy day of obligation. Masses will be celebrated at 9:00 am and 7:30 pm.
Canonisation of Titus Brandsma
On Sunday 15 May, Carmelite Blessed Titus Brandsma was canonised at a Mass led by Pope Francis in Rome. Titus was a martyr of the Second World War, one of ten Carmelites killed at the Dachau Concentration Camp. Thanksgiving Mass Everyone is invited to join us for our Mass of Thanksgiving for the Canonisation ofContinueContinue reading “Canonisation of Titus Brandsma”
Sacramental Process for Children 2022
If your child is baptised, and you believe that you and your child are ready to prepare for, and participate in their celebration of the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Communion or Confirmation this year, then you are invited to enrol in this process. Find out more and enrol
COVID-19 Update (19 February 2022)
All are welcome to join us at Mass Check in no longer required Face mask restrictions ease on 25 February We still have resources for those who need to celebrate Sunday at home Further information Restrictions eased for places of worship Further easing of COVID-19 restrictions took effect on 18 February. This means that MassesContinueContinue reading “COVID-19 Update (19 February 2022)”
COVID-19 Update (24 December 2021)
Face masks must be worn when you come to the church Yesterday, the NSW Government reinstated requirements for face masks to be worn in indoor venues. As such, everyone must wear a mask while in the church and parish centre. All other requirements for places of worship, including mandatory check in on arrival, remain inContinueContinue reading “COVID-19 Update (24 December 2021)”
