At Our Lady of Mount Carmel, together with the Diocese of Parramatta and the Carmelite Friars, we are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults in our care and ensuring that they feel and are safe. As part of our commitment to Safeguarding, we have launched a new Safeguarding page on our website.ContinueContinue reading “New Safeguarding Page on our Website”
Category Archives: Updates
Mass Times for the Assumption of Mary
On Tuesday 15 August, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, acknowledging the belief that Mary was taken to heaven at the end of her earthly life, body and soul. It is observed as a holy day of obligation. You are invited to join us for the celebration ofContinueContinue reading “Mass Times for the Assumption of Mary”
Easter Liturgy and Prayer Times 2023
Join us as we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus. Holy Thursday No morning Mass Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:30 amAdoration after Mass concludes with Night Prayer at 9:45 pm Good Friday No morning Mass Stations of the Cross, 9:00 am Sacrament of Reconciliation, 9:30 am Celebration of the Passion of theContinueContinue reading “Easter Liturgy and Prayer Times 2023”
Times for Prayer and Penance During Lent
Lent is a time of prayer and penance. Join us for the special opportunities we have to draw closer to God this Lenten season. Stations of the Cross Fridays after 9:15 am Mass and at 7:00 pm Lenten Prayer Service in the spirit of the Taizé community Wednesday 15 March at 7:30 pm Sacrament ofContinueContinue reading “Times for Prayer and Penance During Lent”
Ash Wednesday Masses
Ash Wednesday is on 22 February 2023. Masses for Ash Wednesday will be celebrated at 9:00 am and 7:30 pm. Please join us as we celebrate the beginning of the Season of Lent and our preparation for Easter.
Sacramental Process for Children 2023
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
Funeral for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
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
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”
