Christmas
The celebration of Christmas marks the moment when the Son of God became one of us – embracing our flesh and all our vulnerability. Wednesday – Friday as normal
Mass times
The Eucharist is the highpoint of the Christian life – it is both the source of our life in community and the summit of all we do.
Holy Week and Easter 2022
Holy Week Holy Week – Tuesday 12th April at 7pm – Mass of the Chrism (St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Wollongong) Holy Week – Wednesday 13th April at 7pm – Second Rite of Reconciliation (Prayer & Reconciliation) The Sacred Triduum (Holy Thursday – Easter Sunday) Holy Thursday 7pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper Altar of …
Baptism
In the sacraments of initiation – Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist – we are freed from the power of darkness. We are joined to Christ’s death, burial and resurrection. We receive the Spirit of adoption making us God’s sons and daughters. With the entire people of God we celebrate the memorial of the Lord’s death and …
Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is an integral part of the Christian life, acknowledging our need to confess our wrong doing and receive the mercy of the Lord – which is always freely given. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available before Saturday 6pm Vigil Mass (from 5.20pm to 5.50pm) or make an appointment. Children in Year …
Eucharist
The Eucharist is the highpoint of the Christian life – it is both the source of our life in community and the summit of all we do. The Lord Himself feeds us with His Body and Blood – could there be any more precious gifts? Children who are Baptised Catholic in Year 3 and up are …
Confirmation
A person who has already been baptised into the community of faith that is the Church and received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion, now continues their initiation in this life of faith as a disciple of Jesus Christ through preparing for and receiving the sacrament of Confirmation. In the Diocese of Wollongong it …
Anointing
The Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing that is offered to anyone who is in need of the healing presence of the Lord. If you would like to receive the Anointing of the Sick – either for yourself or a family member or friend – just call the Parish Office with the …
Marriage
Marriage is the covenant by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life. It is ordered by its nature to the good of both spouses and the procreation and education of offspring, and which “has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament …
Ministry
A Parish Pastoral Council consists of the Pastor together with a group of parishioners chosen by the parish community. The Pastoral Council’s role is to promote the Church’s mission to live and communicate the love and values of Christ in our world. The Pastoral Council shares in the responsibility for the ongoing life and development of the …