Our Catholic Identity

St Joseph's Catholic Church - Paver Fundraiser

This fundraiser will raise much needed funds to pave the Columbarium Area within the grounds of the Church. The pavers can be dedicated to church families and school families past and present, deceased, school children and anyone who would like a permanent paver in this sacred area.

Emeritus Bishop Peter Ingham named Member of the Order of Australia

Emeritus Bishop Peter Ingham was named a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the Catholic Church in yesterday's Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

He said he was “so surprised” to receive the honour and wanted to dedicate it to the people of the Diocese of Wollongong.

“I usually think of myself as a very ordinary horse in this human race, I didn’t see that I did anything spectacular but I’ve basically just tried to be there for people,” he said, adding that a lot of his work as a bishop was “loitering with intent”.

“The loitering is the hanging around after Masses and school functions, Confirmations and whatever. And the intent is the witness to the Gospel; getting to know people and mixing with them and treating them as equals so that when they did have something they wanted to talk to you about they didn’t have an inhibition about approaching you.

“Basically what I’ve tried to do is to put ‘fresh heart’ into people and to encourage them to persevere in their faith in Jesus Christ and the consequent goodness then that flows from that so as to make a positive social contribution to the common good of everybody.

“If we have positive values to live by we strengthen the moral fabric of our nation. Particularly among our Catholic people if they really try to live our faith they’re a great force for good in the community.

“There’s an old French proverb that says 'Gratitude is the memory of the heart’ and in a sense, I’m grateful for the goodness of so many people across the Illawarra, the Shoalhaven, the Macarthur, in the parishes, schools, CatholicCare, our Bishop Brian Mascord and clergy, religious congregations and the wonderful volunteers and co-workers."

Congratulations Bishop Peter!

2022 Sacramental Dates

CONFIRMATION

Congratulations to all the Yr 6 students who made the Sacrament of Confirmation last week with Bishop Brian and Fr Patrick. We know the gift of the Holy Spirit will continue to guide them as they walk in the truth and the light of our God. 

Year 6 will celebrate all together with Fr Patrick and their Yr 6 teachers this Thursday 16 June in the school hall. Students will celebrate with prayer and a cake.

YEAR 3 FIRST RECONCILIATION

Year 3 First Reconciliation will take place next Thursday 23 June 9:30am.

YEAR 3 FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 

Please ensure all enrolment forms are handed to Father Patrick at a Parish Mass.

There are a total of 8 masses.

• Sunday 28 August 8.30am and 5.30pm
• Sunday 4 September 8.30am and 5.30pm
• Sunday 11 September 8.30am and 5.30pm
• Sunday 18 September 8.30am and 5.30pm

Enrolment forms have been home with students and online bookings are now open via the link below.  

Mrs Christine Smith

Religious Education Coordinator