Address Book - Please Note: some programmes may be suspended temporarily
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Acolytes
Ministry of men appointed by the Church to assist the Priest at Mass, Funerals, conduct Communion Services and distribute Holy Communion to the sick. Contact: Father Brian (02) 4332 2216 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Every first Saturday after 9am Mass for one hour. Also all Saturdays during Lent. Altar Servers Young people from year 4 upwards who assist at Mass. Contact: Parish Office (02) 4332 2216 Anointing of the Sick Every first Friday during the 11.45am Mass. This sacrament is for the elderly or those with serious illness. Contact: Parish Office (02) 4332 2216 Baptisms 1st and 3rd Sundays at 11am. To make enquiries and for preparation appointments Contact: (02) 4332 2216 Catechists A Ministry to Catholic children in the Parish's State Primary and Secondary Schools. Contact: Leanne 4332 2216 Catholic Formation & Education Centre CFEC Muldoon Room Lecture Room For bookings of these facilities: Contact: Parish Office (02) 4332 2216 CCD Regional Resource Centre Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. Provides resources, training and support for our Catechists in State Schools. The centre is conveniently located within the parish complex. Coordinator: Alison Newell (02) 8379 7637 Cenacle Prayer Group Meets in the church each Wednesday after 9am Mass. The tradition of Cenacles began with Our Lady and the Apostles waiting in prayer in the upper room for the coming of the Holy Spirit. We pray particularly for our priests being a part of the Marian Movement for Priests. CatholicCare Social Welfare Agency of the Church. Counselling, information and pregnancy help. Pre-Marriage Course: A twelve hour course on preparation for marriage. Gosford or Wyong (02) 4324 6403 The Beginning Experience: Programmes for divorced, widowed and separated. CatholicCare Community Education (02) 9552 6355 Children's Liturgy An opportunity to involve children 4 - 11 years in activities related to the Scripture Readings during 9.30am Sunday morning Mass. (Returning soon.) Contact: (02) 4332 2216 |
Children's Mass
All the young people of the Parish are invited to be involved with music, singing, reading and serving. Third Saturday of the month 5pm (except School Holidays). Contact: Parish Office (02) 4332 2216 Choir/Music Lead the congregation in singing at Mass. Contact: Anne Maree Yates via the parish office. Commentators and Readers Read the commentary and Readings at Mass. Contact: Parish Office (02) 4332 2216 Compassionate Friends Bereavement Ministry. Available to help with preparation of Liturgy for Requiem Mass or Funeral Prayers. Contact: Parish Office (02) 4332 2216 Ecumenism Encourage and foster closer relations with other Christian Communities. Contact: Mary Holding (02) 4334 6421 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion A Ministry involving the distribution of Communion at Mass and to the sick. Contact: Father Brian (02) 4332 2216 Family Groups The Passionist Family Group Movement To promote within the Parish a family for all. Coordinators: Anne & Des Little (02) 4334 1642 Franciscans The Secular (3rd) Order of St Francis of Assisi meets in the Muldoon Room every 2nd Thursday of the month at 1.00pm. Visitors welcome. Contact: Sandrea Petith 0499 811 177 History/Archives Recording, collecting and maintaining the history of our parish. Contact: Phillip Morley via parish office Home Visitation Anyone in our parish who is unable to leave home or has great difficulty doing so and would enjoy or benefit from a visit from our volunteers. Contact: Parish Office (02) 4332 2216 Kids Club Regular get-togethers of friendship, faith, food and fun! One Saturday of the month in the Muldoon Room 3-4:45pm. Contact: Parish Office (02) 4332 2216 Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayer before Mass Saturday 8.40am Marriage Encounter Weekends for couples wishing to further enrich their marriage. (02) 4367 8208 |
Marriage Help
Retrouvaille Help with any problems. Contact: (02) 9746 3194 Meditation Prayer Group Following the Benedictine-Style of meditation meets each Friday at 10.30am in the Muldoon Room. Contact: Parish Office (02) 4332 2216 Memorial Book If you would like a deceased member of your family's Anniversary of Death to be recorded in our Memorial Book Contact: Parish Office (02) 4332 2216 Novena In honour of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Tuesdays after 9am Mass for nine weeks prior to the Feast of the Assumption 15 August. Parish Finance Committee Consultive lay body who help Fr Brian in the administration of the goods of the parish. Contact: Parish Office (02) 4332 2216 Parish Centre For parish or diocesan group bookings of these facilities: Contact: Parish Office (02) 4332 2216 R.C.I.A. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults If you would like to become a Catholic or return to your faith private appointments and instruction are available. Contact: Father Brian (02) 4332 2216 Rosary The Rosary is prayed weekdays in the Church. Monday to Thursday 8.35am, Friday 11.20am, Saturday 9.30am. Sacramental Programmes Parish-based, family-centred programmes on the preparation of children and adults for: Confirmation - Reconciliation - Eucharist Adult preparation would usually come under the RCIA programme. Contact: (02) 4332 2216 St Vincent de Paul An international movement renowned for its work amongst the poor and needy. President: John Maher. All requests for assistance: Wyong Call Centre (02) 4353 3799 St Vincent de Paul Store: The Entrance Rd THE ENTRANCE (02) 4332 3776 Transport on Parish Bus Transport to 6pm Saturday Vigil and 9:30am Sunday Mass if needed. Contact: Parish Office (02) 4332 2216 |