St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Kogarah
Parish Notices
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Charitable Works Fund Appeal – It will occur in August.
Help keep alive vital ministries of the Church in service to those who need it most. In hospitals, churches, schools, communities and families, your donation is making our world a loving, caring and compassionate place.
Donate at: https://www.ourfaithourworks.org/give-to-cwf/ .
Give generously. Your tax deductible gift changes lives. Thank you!Parishes will also find resources including a poster and social tiles here for downloading: www.ourfaithourworks.org/
category/parish-resources/ .CWF Appeal (May, August, November)
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The Catholic WeeklyPlease find your Poster, Pg 1, Pulpit Points and notices for issue 13 July 2025.
- Carlo Acutis VR experience premieres at youth festival
- Pro-life advocates call for sex-selective abortion ban
- Billboard Chris win “important for free speech” in Australia
- Sydney’s “living bricks of the church” recognised
- NAIDOC Week Mass a moment of healing
- Special feature: Retirement Living guide
- Purpose Fest ushers in a new era for young Catholics in Sydney
- Inner west parish hosts Sydney’s second Curious Grace drop-in centre
- Strength, vision and legacy: Sydney Catholics unite to reign in NAIDOC Week
Nominate your Parish Hero!
For the past 100 years, our parishes have been the cornerstones of local Australian communities. It’s those special people that help make our nation thrive. As we move into the 21stcentury, who are the people in your parish that stand out and make our community what it is today? Tell us their story and why they deserve to be recognized as a Parish Hero. Email:parishhero@catholicweekly.com.au Share your interesting parish news with the Catholic Weekly
Parishes can help us share news on interesting events or stand-out achievements by your parishioners directly by emailing:cweditor@catholicweekly.com.au
Helpers of God's Precious Infants Parliamentary Prayer Vigil
The Helpers of God's Precious Infants are hosting a Parliamentary Prayer Vigil every Saturday during the Lenten Season to pray for an end to abortion. The group will meet at Macquarie St, outside NSW Parliament from 8:30-10:30AM. With the annual Day of the Unborn Child taking place last Sunday, and with the "Abortion Law Reform Amendment Bill 2025", all Catholics are encouraged to take part in the great initiative.
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Download Jubilee Resources- Jubilee of Youth (28 July - 3 August)Please use this link to view the full calendar for 2025.
For the Feasts of Saints Peter and Paul, the Universal Church comes together in charity for the annual Holy Father’s Appeal. This annual appeal, also known as Peter’s Pence, is a gestureof solidarity with the universal church.To raise funds we encourage you to hold the Holy Father’s collection during Masses of 5 and 6 July, and promote online donations via the fast, convenient and secure website, available at https://www.ourfaithourworks.org/give-to-holy-fathers- or by scanning the QR code on the poster or bulletin notices.appeal For this special appeal we have not produced envelopes in order to encourage more cost- effective online giving methods. However, if you do have envelope stock from previous years, please feel free to use them as usual.On behalf of the archdiocese, we thank you for your efforts regarding this collection.
Grace and Truth Series
You are invited to join the Dominican Friars and Sisters on Friday, 18 July for an evening of prayer, formation, and fellowship. Open to men and women of all ages. The theme of the talks will be around Christology. The evening will consist of Eucharistic Adoration, Vespers and Benediction, a light dinner, and talks by Archbishop Anthony Fisher, OP and Sister Susanna, OP. The event will run from 5-9PM, starting in the St Mary Cathedral Crypt and moving to the Cathedral Hall. Fee: $20.
To register visit: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1393185
For more information, contact the Dominican Sisters at [email protected].
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Australian Catholic Historical Society
The next event for the Australian Catholic Historical Society will be held in the crypt of Saint Patrick's, Church Hill at 2:00 PM on Sunday 20 July. The history and background to the Aboriginal Mass
Speakers: Sr Carmel Pilcher rsj and Fr David Orr osb
Members, their guests, and visitors are most welcome and there is no charge.
Details of the programme of the ACHS as well as resources on church history are on the website https://australiancatholichistoricalso ciety.com.au/
World Day for Grandparents and Elderly
In the Jubilee year, this day, established by Pope Francis in 2021, is intended to be an opportunity to reflect on how the presence of grandparents and the elderly can become a sign of hope in every family and church community.
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, is to be celebrated on the Sunday closest to the Feast Day of Saints Joachim and Anne and will take place for the fifth time on Sunday 27 July 2025 on the theme ‘Blessed are those who have not lost hope’ (cf. Sir 14:2).
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Divine Retreat Centre - July Retreat Schedule
Located in Somersby, around one hour's drive north of Sydney, the centre offers several one-day and weekend retreats throughout October. Parishes are invited to share the July schedule.
Families welcome to a day of fun with priests and religious
The Sydney Vocations Office is inviting families and friends to two events that we are hosting during the National Vocations Awareness Week, August 3-10, 2025:
Family Day, hosted at St. Kevin's Catholic Church, Eastwood, will launch National Vocations Awareness Week on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Families, priests, and men and women religious are invited to gather for Mass, lunch and fun activities.Families welcome to a day of fun with priests and religious
The Sydney Vocations Office is inviting families and friends to two events that we are hosting during the National Vocations Awareness Week, August 3-10, 2025:
Family Day, hosted at St. Kevin's Catholic Church, Eastwood, will launch National Vocations Awareness Week on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Families, priests, and men and women religious are invited to gather for Mass, lunch and fun activities.
With a pilgrimage from St. Mary's Cathedral to Mackillop Place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, we will pray for vocations in the Archdiocese. All are welcome; bring your own lunch. Parishes are welcome to send a representative group with their parish banner. Religious and consecrated communities are welcome to attend.
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Online training programs for Ministers of the Word and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Just a reminder about the dates of our next online training programs for Ministers of the Word (MOW) and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC): MOW starts on 5 August and EMHC starts on 13 August. Our new program for those who minister to the sick (Communion of the Sick (COS)) has been designed as an extension of the EMHC program and will start on 8 October. Schedules for these can be viewed at www.acu.edu.au/-/media/
feature/pagecontent/richtext/ and www.acu.edu.au/-/media/about-acu/institutes- academies-and-centres/centre- for-liturgy/_docs/emhc-otp- schedule.pdf feature/pagecontent/richtext/ .about-acu/institutes- academies-and-centres/centre- for-liturgy/_docs/ministers- of-the-word-otp-schedule.pdf The process for registration in the programs starts with nomination by the parish priest. This can be done online here: https://www.acu.edu.au/about-
acu/institutes-academies-and- . Subsequent correspondence with individuals is mostly via email and the learning platform chat.centres/acu-centre-for- liturgy/pastoral-training/otp- pastor-nomination There is a per person fee associated with each program ($100 for EMHC and $80 for MOW) and a 20% discount is offered to parishes which nominate 5 or more people to participate.
Should you wish to put some flyers on the noticeboard, they can be found at - https://www.acu.edu.au/-/
media/feature/pagecontent/ and https://www.acu.edu.au/-/richtext/about-acu/institutes- academies-and-centres/centre- for-liturgy/_docs/emhc_flyer. pdf media/feature/pagecontent/ .richtext/about-acu/institutes- academies-and-centres/centre- for-liturgy/_docs/ ministersoftheword-otp.pdf More information about the program can be found at www.acu.edu.au/pastoral.
With a pilgrimage from St. Mary's Cathedral to Mackillop Place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, we will pray for vocations in the Archdiocese. All are welcome; bring your own lunch. Parishes are welcome to send a representative group with their parish banner. Religious and consecrated communities are welcome to attend.
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Europe Jubilee pilgrimage (AUGUST 2025)SHRINES OF OUR LADY (18th Aug- 3rd September 2025)- Few more seats are available.
Fr Johnson Malayil, CRS, Glenmore park parish would like to invite you for a 16-day Jubilee pilgrimage, departing on the 18th of August 2025. This pilgrimage features Fatima, Avila, Loyola, Lourdes, Turin, Milan, Padua, Assisi, Rotondo, and Rome for an all-inclusive price of $8890 + tips (30+ pilgrims).
The fare includes Return Economy Airfares + Local Transfers in Deluxe coaches + Stay in 4-star Premium Hotels, Catholic priest, Meals + English speaking professional guides + Entrances as per itinerary and more. For inquiries & bookings call 03 8839 6615 or email us [email protected].au
RESCHEDULED: The Camino of St Joseph 2025
The Camino of St Joseph has been rescheduled to 5-6 September 2025.
Given the exponential growth of the Camino over the past few years, and the forecast of 1,000 plus men participating in 2025, more time will allow us to better plan for the larger numbers expected. We look forward to a magnified St Joseph's Men's Camino in September 2025.
The entire walk from start to finish will include six churches. Each stop will feature a reflection on St Joseph and a short time in Adoration for spiritual nourishment and an opportunity for a quick bathroom break.
Itinerary from start to finish:
1. St Joseph's, Como - Opening Mass
2. St Patrick's, Sutherland
3. St Catherine's, Gymea
4. Our Lady Star of the Sea, Miranda
5. Our Lady of Fatima, Caringbah
6. St Aloysius, Cronulla - closing Mass
DATE: Friday 5 September 2025 7:00 PM - Saturday 6 September 2025 8:00 AM
COST: $35 pp / Bus Ticket: $24 return 7pm sharp on 05/09 from Holy Family Menai and 7.30am on 06/09 from St Aloysius Cronulla
To register and for more information, visit https://www.trybooking.com/CXLAO
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7 Churches Pilgrimage Walk for the Jubilee Year
The Emmanuel Community invites families, parish groups, and individuals to the annual ‘7 Churches Pilgrimage Walk’. This year, the walk will include visiting 7 Jubilee Churches of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, starting at the St Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel in North Sydney and finishing at St Brigid’s in Coogee.
Come along and be part of this enjoyable day of walking, praying, and fraternity. Make the most of this opportunity to evangelise by inviting your family and friends. All welcome!
Date: Saturday 6 September 2025
For more information, visit https://sydcath.au/4l0dARn
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Called & Gifted Discernment Process: Online with In-Person Workshop
If you are wondering how God is calling you to serve Him, the Called & Gifted Discernment Process is for you! This Process is designed to help Christians identify and nurture their spiritual gifts (charisms), both to represent Christ and to be a channel of God's goodness for others. Commences Monday, 8 September 2025. Limited places.
Register at gomakedisciples.org.au/called-gifted-discernment-process .
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HOLY SPIRIT PILGRIMAGE(2025): Join Fr.Emmanuel-tv and his group of Pilgrims on a 26 Days of “SAINTS AND MARIAN PILGRIMAGE” to Portugal(Lisbon, Fatima); Spain(Coimbrea, Santiago de Compostela, Oviedo, Avila, Garabandal); France(Lourdes, Avignon, Nice, La Sallete, Ars, Nevers, Paris); and Monaco; plus(+) Medjugorje Extension from 15.09.2025-11.10.2025. Contact Us ASAP for details: Fr.Emmanuel-tv(0417999553,(08)93423079;Dax( (0420643949), Didith 0473246029). Email: fremmanuel [email protected] ; holyspiritp@gmail.com ;
PARISH NEWSLETTER ITEM REQUEST - MARIA FORDEWhen Irish Eyes Are Smiling!
Inviting parishioners to join me on the Maria Forde Celtic Tour of Ireland 2025 (September 20 - October 4th). Enjoy two glorious weeks traversing the spectacular Irish countryside, experiencing the hospitality of the Irish people, and learning about their history and story. Enjoy Celtic music, cuisine, and sacred sites, including Glendalough, Clonmacnoise and Kylemore Abbey. Travel comfortably by coach and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a small tour. (Max 20 people) If you're worried about travelling alone or going abroad for the first time, rest assured that our Irish driver, other guests, and I will welcome and support you. For an itinerary, please contact Debbie at Emerald Travel on 96902123, debbie@emeraldtravel.com.au , or go to https://www.mariaforde.com/.
Sri Lankan Tour with Fr. Michael Kelly
A unique opportunity to visit the cultural sites and experience the natural beauty of Sri Lanka, plus get an awareness of the needs served by the Benedictine monasteries associated with the community of St Benedict’s Monastery, Arcadia, with which there has been a 75-year contact.
The tour will be accompanied by Fr Michael Kelly OSB and will visit the main historical and cultural sites, a wildlife park and travel on a scenic rail trip. It is an ecumenical group and will visit, as well as key Benedictine undertakings, some of the Anglican activities. It will be guided by a qualified English-speaking guide and accompanied by a skilled driver
DETAILS:
Departure Date: 22 September 2025
Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Cost: AU$5,945.00 per person, twin share
Upgrades: Airfares, land-only options, and single supplements are available.
To secure your spot on this extraordinary journey, a non-refundable deposit of AU $ 500 per person is required. Contact for further information and booking: [email protected]; (02)9232 1711 or for information, Fr Michael Kelly: [email protected]; 0455 329 607.
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MARIAN PILGRIMAGE & ROME FOR THE JUBILEE YEAR
Thurs, 25 Sept 2025 - Mon, 20 October 2025We will be visiting the shrines of Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Garabandal, Our Lady of Lourdes, The Shrine of the Miraculous Medal and Our Lady of Medjugorje. During the pilgrimage, you will have the opportunity to join other pilgrims to participate in the daily Masses, the candlelight processions, recite the rosary, walk the Stations of the Cross, visit and pray at the apparition sites, experience the healing & miraculous baths in Lourdes, visit the birth places and the tombs of the three children in Fatima, and many more. Other sites will include the Church of St. Anthony, Sanctuary of the Eucharistic Miracle of Santarem, The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the Basilica of Sacré Coeur and the newly restored Notre Dame in Paris. We will fly from Medjugorje into Rome and immerse ourselves into the graces of the Jubilee Year and walk through the four Holy Doors of St. Peter’s Basilica, St. John Lateran, Mary Majors and St. Paul Outside the Walls to end our pilgrimage. The Spiritual Director - Father Jean-Noël Marie, Parish Priest of St. Emilie’s Canning Vale. Pilgrimage Coordinator - Edman Anthony at 0424 437 251 / [email protected] Those interested to join the pilgrimage, please contact the Pilgrimage Coordinator for the full itinerary and further details.
Anointed Women’s Conference
Catholic Women's Network presents our inaugural Women's Conference.
Anointed is more than just a conference—it’s a celebration of the sacred identity and vocation of women in the Church. Join us for a full day to reconnect with your divine identity, be renewed in prayer, and hear Spirit-led messages that speak directly to the heart of womanhood. Through worship, fellowship, and encounter, we’ll explore what it means to walk in the anointing God has placed upon our lives—whether in our homes, our workplaces, our parishes, or our communities.
We are thrilled to host international guest speaker Sr Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, in her exclusive tour with the Archdiocese of Sydney.
Enjoy keynote sessions, food, stallholders, music and access to the Sacraments. For full details plus FAQ, visit our website www.catholicwomensnetwork.org/conference
DETAILS:
Date: Saturday 27th September 2025
Venue: Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney
Time: 9am - 5pm (Doors open from 8:30am)
Who: Adults only event (18+)
Registration: $125 per person (meals included). Group discounts available at www.catholicwomensnetwork.org/conference
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Campion College is hosting its Early Scholars Program from 30 Sept – 3 Oct 2025 – a four-day on-campus course where Year 11 and 12 students can explore philosophy at a university level and gain an alternative admission pathway into our Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts.
If you have any youth groups, senior students, or parents in your parish who may be interested, we’d be very grateful if you could pass this information on to them or to the appropriate contact at your parish.
We welcome local, regional and interstate students between the ages of 16-18 to express their interest in this opportunity by 21 July.
More information is available in the attached flyer: https://www.campion.edu.au/event/early-scholars-program/
The National Liturgical Council and the Australian Pastoral Musicians Network national liturgy and music conference, Pilgrims of Hope: Transformed through Sacrament & Song, will be held at the Adelaide Hilton Hotel from 1 – 3 October 2025.Please see the attached flyer for further information or visit the conference website for the full conference program.Don’t miss this outstanding formation opportunity and the chance to network with others from around Australia and beyond.
FOOTSTEPS OF ST PAUL (7th-18th October 2025)
Fr. Joseph Panackal IVdei invites you to journey in the footsteps of St. Paul, reliving the Acts of the Apostles and exploring the letters of the New Testament. Explore Greece & Turkey in this 12-day pilgrimage for a price of $8290 + tips (20+ pilgrims).
SHRINES OF OUR LADY (18th Aug- 3rd September 2025)
Fr Johnson Malayil, CRS, would like to invite you for a 16-day Jubilee pilgrimage, departing on the 18th of August 2025. This pilgrimage features Fatima, Avila, Loyola, Lourdes, Turin, Milan, Padua, Assisi, Rotondo, and Rome for an all-inclusive price of $8890 + tips (30+ pilgrims).
The fare includes Return Economy Airfares + Local Transfers in Deluxe coaches + Stay in 4-star Premium Hotels, Catholic priest, Meals + English speaking professional guides + Entrances as per itinerary and more. For inquiries & bookings call 03 8839 6615 or email us [email protected].au
Sydney to Host the International Eucharistic Congress in 2028
At the recent 53rd International Eucharistic Congress in Quito Ecuador, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Papal Legate, announced what the Church of Sydney had been hoping for: that we will host the 54th International Eucharistic Congress in 2028, 100 years since Sydney last hosted this great event and twenty years since it hosted World Youth Day.
To find out more about IEC 2028, visit http://iec2028.org and join our mailing list to receive future updates.
Women’s Group that is held at St Thomas More once a month
Catholic Bushwalking ClubThe Catholic Bushwalking Club holds at least one walk each weekend, with other activities including abseiling, cross-country skiing, caving, canyoning and cycling. For more information, go to www.cbcnsw.org.au or phone Robert on 0478 919 427.
Catholic Help with Alcoholism and Addiction
Catholic Spirituality for Addiction/AlcoholismAre you or a loved one affected by addiction or alcoholism? The Calix Society uses 12 Step recovery and Catholic Spirituality for Total Abstinence and Spiritual Development. We meet once a month in person at St Joseph, Enfield. Mass (5:30pm). Meeting (6:30 - 7:30pm), and each Tuesday at 8pm via Zoom to read and pray over relevant text. Contact: Tim 0401 600 422 or Kevin 0435 668 382 or [email protected]. See: https://www.calixsociety.org/
Are you or a loved one affected by addiction or alcoholism? The Calix Society uses 12 Step recovery and Catholic Spirituality for Total Abstinence and Spiritual Development. We meet Saturdays, May 10, JULY 12, Aug 9, Sep 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13 at St Joseph, Enfield. Mass (5:30pm). Meeting (6:30 - 7:30pm). Contact: Tim 0401 600 422 or Kevin 0435 668 382 or [email protected]. See: https://www.calixsociety.org/
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Invitation to the Sisters of Charity Heritage Centre
We're emailing from the Sisters of Charity Heritage Centre to invite your parish community to visit our Centre here in Potts Point. Sisters of Charity Australia Heritage Centre (socheritagecentre.org.au)The Sisters of Charity Heritage Centre brings alive the spirit of the Congregation, it’s history and heritage. Australia’s first religious sisters have been of service to the community regardless of creed, wealth, or ethnicity, for over 185 years.The Heritage Centre is open to the public free of charge, we offer some parking and we would love to be able to welcome your community, either as individuals or as groups. We are able to offer guided or self-guided tours, or a Sister of Charity is available for groups. Visitors can also visit the chapel and by request we can arrange a mass. There's also a Walking Tour of the local area available.We invite you to explore the history of our ministries and share in the story of Australia’s first religious sisters.Open Tuesday to Thursday10.00am-3.00pm or by appointmentFree entry and parking availableBookings recommendedA: 1 Rockwall Cres, Potts PointP: 02 9138 0835Heritage Centre Opening HoursTuesday 10am-3pmWednesday 10am-3pmThursday 10am-3pmOr by appointmentIf you would like to join our mailing list to receive our newsletter and the latest blog posts, please click here.
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---Support for the House of Welcome
The House of Welcome works with people seeking asylum and refugees to provide critical casework, housing, employment, food bank and emergency living assistance. During COVID-19 the demand for financial assistance has risen. HoW has increased the Emergency Living Package program by 216% to respond to the amplified levels of distress and hardship amongst their clients. In the last few months House of Welcome has delivered emergency assistance and been able to support clients to maintain their tenancies and assisted those who have come to the centre homeless. There are a number of ways that you can help such as donating to the Emergency Relief Package or donate staple food items to the House of Welcome foodbank.
Billings LIFE has moved and is now in Mont Albert!We are available for face-to-face consultations, if you would like to achieve or space a pregnancy or monitor your reproductive health.Give us a call to chat, see if we can help you achieve your dream.We are here on Mondays & Thursdays, if you would like to see an accredited Billings Teacher.Bookings essential: Phone:- 03 9802 2022, 311 Mont Albert Road Surrey Hills https://www.billings.life/en/
CatholicCare ServicesParent Line NSW
Managed by CatholicCare Sydney, Parent Line NSW is proud to support families across the state. Our experienced and qualified counsellors work to find solutions that bests support parents or carers and their family.
Top concerns people calling Parent Line for include…-
bullying
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anxiety in children
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feeling alone or frustrated as a parent
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family separation
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concerns about your child’s behaviour
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parenting a child with a disability
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or something else.
Parent Line can support parents and carers by providing positive parenting strategies, useful information and referrals to other services. They can also call Parent Line to chat and discuss concerns.
We’re here to support you, helping families to thrive in 2025. Call 1300 1300 52 or visit parentline.org.au
Discover the benefits of relationship and family counselling
At CatholicCare Sydney, we understand that relationships and families often come with challenges and complexities. Our Relationship and Family Counselling service offers individual, couples, group, and family counselling and support by a qualified and experienced professional.
We provide in-person and remote services, with locations in Bankstown, Lewisham, Liverpool, and Sydney CBD. There’s currently no waitlist, helping you to move forward in 2025.
To make an appointment, please call 13 18 19 or visit catholiccare.org/rfc to learn more.
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Need a little Extra help at home?
CatholicCare Sydney offers a range of services for you or a loved one to remain happy in your home.
Our qualified team can help you with:-
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Day-to-day tasks like shopping
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Connecting with others
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In-home respite care
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Health and wellness activities
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Allied Health & Clinical Support
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Home Care ServicesCatholicCare Sydney offers a range of services to help you or a loved one remain happy and safe at home for longer. Our qualified and caring team can help you with:-
Domestic assistance
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Day-to-day tasks like shopping
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Connecting with others
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In-home respite care
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Personal care
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Health and wellness activities
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Allied Health & Clinical Support
To learn more, please call 13 18 19 or visit catholiccare.org.
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CatholicCare - Enrich Your Marriage
Invest in the most important partnership of your life!
CatholicCare Sydney offers marriage education and relationship enrichment for couples, paving the way for a happy future.
Professional educators apply proven methods to deepen the connection between couples already in a marriage AND for those preparing for a sacramental marriage.
Courses are online or available in-person. Reach out to the friendly team at CatholicCare Sydney for more information.
Call 13 18 19 or visit Catholiccare.org
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CatholicCare - Become a Disability Services Volunteer!
Are you passionate about helping your community and making a positive impact?
As a volunteer at CatholicCare Sydney, you’ll find the opportunity to build new experiences and make a difference in the lives of our friends with a Disability.
Gain experience & make new connections
Get support for your professional development
Contribute to your community
Our weekly volunteers dedicate a few hours per week to accompanying our participants on fun trips and activities. Connect with amazing people and feel the warmth of friendship with CatholicCare Sydney!
Apply to join our volunteer team. To find out more, contact Jacqui Willoughby on 0424 773 658 or email jacqui.willoughby@catholiccare.org
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CatholicCare - Financial CounsellingFree Financial Counselling
CatholicCare Sydney offers FREE and confidential financial counselling to adults experiencing financial worries and stress.
Whether it be harmful gambling behaviours or issues with multiple loans and debts, our fully qualified and experienced counsellors can provide you with information and the support you need to move forward.
Financial Counselling provides both in-person and telecare (online and telephone) support, offering you flexibility. If you or a loved one could benefit from this service, contact our team, call 13 18 19, or visit catholiccare.org/financialcounselling to start your journey with us.
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CathEvents is now live and can be accessed at: www.cathevents.org.au.
Finding Solace and Support with Heartfelt
In times of grief, finding a compassionate and understanding community can make all the difference. Heartfelt is based on Catholic teachings and offers online gatherings, support groups, and events, accessible to anyone navigating their grief journey. For more information, visit https://heartfelt.community
Catholic Cemeteries and Crematoria manages four cemeteries within the Western Sydney area.Catholic Lay Chaplains - St George Public Hospital
Gary Cartmer and Sister Maria Pineda are Catholic Care Lay Chaplains at St George Public Hospital Tue, Wed and Thu. They are there to provide emotional, spiritual and sacramental support for you or your family member. If you would like their support, please feel free to call the Chaplains office on 02 9113 2189 and leave a message with the patients name and they will provide ongoing support during their stay.---"Why the Public Rosary"
October 13, 1917, Our Lady performed a miracle – the ‘Miracle of the Sun’, which was witnessed by 70 000 people, including atheists, communists and anti-Catholics. Many converted. Here are the five reasons for a Public Rosary:Powerful - “Public prayer is more powerful than private prayer to appease the anger of God and call down His mercy, and the Church, guided by the Holy Spirit, has always advocated it in times of disasters and general distress.” - Saint Louis de Montfort.Public Witness - The Public Rosary is a great way to witness the Catholic faith. Your public witness will inspire other Catholics to persevere in their faith and demonstrate the faith to non-Catholics.Public Reparation - Nowadays sin is openly flaunted. Public sins require public reparation. Your Public Rosary becomes an act of reparation for these sins hurled against the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.Evangelisation - Many families no longer know how to pray the Rosary or even know the many benefits of praying the Rosary. Praying the Rosary in public is a great opportunity to share the faith and meet new people.Multiple Graces - “Somebody who says his Rosary alone only gains the merit of one Rosary, but if he says it together with thirty other people, he gains the merit of thirty Rosaries. This is the law of public prayer. How profitable, how advantageous this is!” - Saint Louis de Montfort.Rosary and prayers on Zoom every 13th monthly at 7 pm. Zoom Wednesday weekly at 7 pm Praying the Rosary, including the Litany to St Joseph, and The Divine Mercy Chaplet. All are welcome.Australia Needs Fatima Website is very informative for those wanting to learn more about Our Lady of Fatima. Website: www.fatima.org.au---Catholic Men’s Fellowship
Catholic Men’s Formation and Prayer Group currently meet Thursdays 8-9pm, via online conference (zoom). We are a group of men who have met on a regular basis over the past ten years. We invite men to various formation programs, and to conclude with Prayer of the Church. Our chaplain is Deacon Louis Azzopardi. We are currently using Kapaun’s Men, Virtue Series. For details on how to connect, contact Lee Caruana via email [email protected]---Come and Listen! Catechesis at Leichhardt
Everyone wonders about the meaning of life.
Why did God create me?
Why does God allow certain things to happen to me?
Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30pm
St Fiacre’s Parish Hall
90 Catherine St, Leichhardt
Enquiries: David 0418-245-159---Jesus Light of the World Communities
Every Saturday at 3 pm
“ReCHARGE” Gathering: Praise & Worship + Talk + Prayer & Empowerment + Fellowship
Where: St Joseph’s Parish Hall
Walz St, Rockdale, NSW (Parking at Parker St.)
Enquiries: Helen 0433 455 114 Ida 0424 267 500
E: jlowcommunity@gmail.com More information: www.jlowcom.org---Pregnancy Help Sydney - Supporting Vulnerable Pregnant Women
‘I'm pregnant, scared and don’t know what to do. Can I talk to you?' Pregnancy Help Sydney, a life-affirming organisation, has been receiving these types of calls Australia-wide for over 40 years. Our free, confidential and non-judgemental 24/7 telephone support service has helped thousands of women who have reached out to us. Embarking on motherhood should be a joyous occasion when a baby is planned for and welcomed into the life of its mother. Yet, for a significant number of women, this is not their reality. Our organisation provides an empathetic listening ear to support the woman who is challenged by her pregnancy, and together, explore the best options for her and her baby. So this Mother’s Day, we are thrilled to be launching, as another tool to help women facing a difficult situation, our refreshed website: http://www.pregnancyhelpsydney.com Pregnant? Worried, confused, feeling alone? Want to chat? Call our 24/7 support line 1300 792 798 or visit our website http://www.pregnancyhelpsydney.com .---SMARTLOVING BREAKTHROUGH
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Catholic Healthcare has a new consumer campaign called 'Seize The Day' which aims to support all churchgoers aged 65 and over with any home care support they might need. Parish Bulletin Insert or Campaign Landing Page
EthicsFinder.com
EthicsFinder is a free, global, digital resource which will be of immense value to interested parishioners. Please feel free to include a link to https://www.ethicsfinder.com/ on your parish and school websites. Wish you could easily find Church teaching and the best articles, books and videos on bioethics, business ethics, cancel culture, human rights, marriage, subsidiarity, and 100+ other topics? Try ACU’s free digital tool www.ethicsfinder.com.
HIGHLIGHT YOUR SPECIAL OCCASION - IT’S FREEFeature your Wedding, Birth, Engagement, Confirmation, First Holy Communion, Anniversary or Baptism.DETAILS: Send a hi res image, details of the event (ie: names of participants, date where it was held, Celebrant, photographer + 60 words about the occasion to personal.occasions@sydneycatholic.org For more details go to: https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/occasions/
Positions Vacant – Catholic Jobs OnlineSacramental/Baptism Coordinator – Ryde-Gladesville Catholic Parish
For details on the position and how to apply, download the Position Description. Applications close 9 June.
Palms International Volunteering formerly known as Palms Australia invites you to join an intimate group of just eight to twelve travellers for an extraordinary journey that goes far beyond typical tourism.Our Encounters program; Timor-Leste from July 8-19, 2025 and Samoa from 27th September to 4th October 2025 offers you:-
Authentic connections with local communities and Palms Australia partners
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Unique insights into sustainable development initiatives
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Cultural immersion experiences you won't find anywhere else
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Expert local guides sharing hidden historical sites and natural wonders
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Delicious local cuisine and comfortable community guesthouses
At $3,500, your Encounter includes accommodation, meals, activities, expert guides, visas, and in-country transportation.This isn't just a trip – it's an opportunity to understand how Australians can contribute to reducing global poverty while experiencing the genuine warmth and richness of Timorese and Samoan culture.Whether you're interested in active adventures or cultural experiences, we can accommodate your preferences. Our comprehensive program includes:-
Pre-departure preparation materials
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Fully guided in-country experience
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Post-trip engagement opportunities
Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate experience. Reserve your place today by clicking on the link: https://palms.org.au/encounters/ or calling us at (02) 9560 5333.Join us in creating a more just and interconnected world, one Encounter at a time.Mission: Change their lives… and yours
Communities in Africa, Asia or the Pacific are seeking Australians from a variety of professions and trades to share their skills with those who have less opportunity to develop their talents.
Explore 35 positions on our website where you’ll also find news on those currently supported in Timor-Leste, Samoa, American Samoa and Thailand.
Please enquire further about potential assignments for you or someone you know:
Contact PALMS on: 0422 472 567 or visit: www.palms.org.au.
Kimberley Catholic Volunteer Service - Call for Volunteer Workers-Urgently Needed.
The Diocese of Broome, WA, urgently requires volunteers to assist with the work of the local Church on Aboriginal Missions. There are various important voluntary tasks: administration, building maintenance, gardening, shop staffing, cooking, cleaning etc. Placements are preferred for a period of 6 months plus. In return for being part of the team, we offer accommodation, living expenses and an allowance.
For further details, and an application form, please contact:
Volunteer Coordinator, Janet Ryan: 08 9192 1060
Email: volunteers@broomediocese.org
Web: https://broomediocese.org/
Mail: PO Box 76, BROOME WA 6725
