July: For Formation and Discernment

“Let us pray that we might again learn how to discern, to know how to choose paths of life and reject everything that leads us away from Christ and the Gospel”

Holy Father's Appeal

The Annual Holy Father’s Appeal is running this weekend 5th & 6th July. This appeal, also known as Peter’s Pence, is a gesture of solidarity with the universal Church to support the works of the Holy Father Pope Leo.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Sunday

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday falls within the National celebration of NAIDOC Week. A week where we celebrate history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

This year, we come together under the theme: “Sent Forth in Strength and Hope.” It is Christ who sends us to walk together in faith, grounded in the deep spirituality and culture of First Nations Peoples, strengthened by the Gospel, and filled with hope for the future God is leading us into.

Our Catholic Church is a tapestry woven from many cultures. From the enduring wisdom of the world’s oldest continuing cultures — the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples — to those who have journeyed from distant lands, we are one Body in Christ.

In our diversity, we discover richness. In our unity, we find strength. And in every heart, we see the Spirit of God at work.

Saint John Paul II once reminded us: “The Church herself is enriched by the development of different forms of culture… she takes them up in her evangelising mission and adopts them.” Today, we honour that truth. We celebrate the living story of faith and culture walking hand in hand — of ancient traditions alive in Christ, and of a Church made more whole when all are welcomed, seen, and heard.

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC) invites you to enter into today’s Liturgy with open hearts. May it deepen your appreciation of First Nations spirituality, draw us closer in Christ, and renew our shared calling toward reconciliation, justice, and love. may the Holy Spirit move among us and send us forth — in the strength of Christ and in the unshakable hope of the Gospel.

May God bless us all on this journey together.

* Below artwork by Polly Anne Carter

Planned Giving

New sets of 2025/26 Planned Giving Envelopes are now available for collection in the Church Foyer.

We encourage all Parishioners to join the giving system by either Weekly Envelope or Monthly Credit Card as this is the main income of the parish, by means of which we run everyday expenses, funds projects and plan for the future.

Tax deductibility is 30%. If you would like to join, please complete the slip below or completed a form in the Church Foyer which can be returned via any collection plate or directly to the parish office.

2024/25 tax receipts will be available for collection in the coming weeks.

Sydney SYNOD

Sydney SYNOD resources are available in the church foyer.

Important Information from NSW Police

The Terrorism Protections Unit of the New South Wales Police Force as part of its on-going guidance in the event of a terrorism attack, has released additional resources which we share with our Parishes.

While the chance of our Parish being caught up in a hostile act remain low, it remains important to be vigilant and aware of these guidelines.

Flyers are available in the Church Foyer to take home.

A reminder also to be wary of scam emails, text messages and phone calls.

The Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati

The Canonization Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati will be on 7 September. The canonizations of the two young saints—one from the early twentieth century, the other the first twenty-first-century saint—have been greatly anticipated due to the great devotion among the faithful.

Pope Leo made the choice to enrol among the number of the saints two young men from different eras who led completely different lives, but who are nonetheless united in their love for Christ and their ability to impart that love to those whose lives they touched. Prayer cards, Novenas & mini posters are available in the Church foyer.

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