DAILY READINGS

M 29 June: Acts 12:1-11; 2 Tim 4:5-8,17-18 Mt 16:13-19

Tu 30 June: Amos 3:1-8, 4:11-12; Mt 8:23-27

W 1 July: Amos 5:14-15,21-24 Mt 8:28-34

Th 2 July: Amos 7:10-17; Mt 9:1-8

F 3 July: Eph 2:19-22; Jn 20:24-29

Sa 4 July Amos 9:11-15; Mt 9:14-17

Su 5 July: Zec 9:9-10; Rom 8:9, 11-13 Mt 11:25-30

Mary, Queen of the Family Parish, Blacktown

We acknowledge the Darug people, the traditional custodians on whose land we worship.

THIRTEENTH SUDNAY IN ORDINARY TIME YR. A 28 JUNE 2020

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Mary, Queen of the Family Parish is a welcoming, diverse, multicultural, Catholic community.

We seek: to live, teach and share the joy of the Gospel; to grow as disciples of Jesus through prayer, witness and action and to respond to the needs of the family in the Blacktown community and beyond.

LITURGY TIMES

Weekday Masses

St Michael’s: 8am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri Wednesday 7.30pm

St Patrick’s: 9am Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat and 7.30pm Friday only.

Sunday Masses

5.30pm Saturday Vigil (St Patrick’s) 7.00am Sunday (St Patrick’s) 8.00am Sunday (St Michael’s) 9.30am Sunday (St Michael’s) 10.00am Sunday (St Patrick's)

11.00am 4th Sunday - Filipino Mass (St Michael’s)

3.30pm - Syro Malabar Mass (St Michael’s)

5.30pm Sunday (St Patrick’s) 6.00pm Sunday (St Michael’s)

Reconciliation:

St Michael’s: Wednesday 6:30pm-7:25pm St Patrick’s: Fr iday 6:30pm-7:25pm &

Saturday 9:30am-10:25am

Holy Hour: St Michael’s: Wednesday 6:30pm—7:30pm

St Patrick’s: Fr iday 6:30pm—7:30pm

Baptisms, Marriages & Funerals by appointment.

Thirteenth Sunday in ordinary time

The cost of discipleship and the paradox of the cross

Have we really thought of seriously what does it entail to follow Christ or to be his disciples? What does it mean to be a Christian, at least as the name suggests? What Jesus is saying in our Gospel this Sunday is quite radical, or might be shocking to the Jews during his time. If we think and reflect it rather today, does it evoke any response at all? Jesus says, “Anyone who prefers father or mother to me is not worthy of me. Anyone who prefers son or daughter to me is not worthy of me. Anyone who does not take his cross and follow in my footsteps is not worthy of me. Anyone who finds his life will lose it; anyone who loses his life for my sake will find it.” This kind of demand is also made clear in other places where Jesus taught that anyone who wishes to come after him must deny or renounce one’s self, take up the cross and follow him (Matthew 16:24, Mark 8:34, Luke 9:23). Let us remember that this is Jesus’ instruction to his disciples which the word “disciple” literally means from the Greek translation- student or learner. Eventually, those who really wanted to follow him to the end would understand that as just as the teacher and master has walked the way of the cross, so they must too, to be true to their calling. The martyrs are the greatest testimony to these words of Jesus. A martyr, however, is not just the one who shed blood for the sake of the faith, but as the word originally means, is a witness, a witness to the words and deeds of Jesus - to his life.

Why does Jesus claim an absolute loyalty, love and obedience? Is it not commanded in the Ten Commandments to honour one’s father and mother? A Jewish listener during the time of Jesus would have known that there’s only one person who demanded that kind of allegiance and love. It is the Lord himself. In Deuteronomy 6:4-6 states, “Listen, Israel: the Lord our God is the one LORD. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength. Let these words I urge on you today be written on your heart.” This has been repeated by Jesus when asked by a scribe which is the first of all the commandments (Mark12:28-30; Matthew 22:36-37; Like 10:25-27). Jesus then is saying to his disciples to love him with that kind of supreme and radical love. Here, we are able to glimpse, contrary to the case against the divinity of Jesus, that although he is not explicitly declaring “I am God”, that he does implicitly reveal that he is divine, because he is making a claim on the love of the disciples that only God himself could make. Going back to what Jesus demanded from his disciples, preferring him to anyone else and taking up one’s cross is therefore a way of loving God, because he is God, the Second Person in the Holy Trinity. What’s the image of love in God?

The cross is the ultimate proof of the love of God. Here we completely come face to face with the mystery of God’s love; that God is not arbitrary, demanding love from us as a kind of master-servant relationship. Because “God is love” St John says, he has to teach us by following Jesus what authentic love is. We have to learn the art of loving like Jesus. The cross is the symbol of God’s love and rightly so Jesus has to make it clear for his disciples to carry it if they want to follow him, willing to lose their life for the sake of Christ and for the Gospel. What a paradox Jesus put before us when he said, “anyone who finds his life will lose it; anyone who loses his life for my sake will find it.” May we come to realise what true love is and receive the fullness of life in Jesus.

Fr Regie

© The scriptural quotations are taken from the Jerusalem Bible, published and copyright 1966, 1967 and 1968 by Darton Longman and Todd Ltd and Doubleday & Co Inc, and used by permission of the publishers. The English translation of the Psalm Responses, the Alleluia and Gospel Verses, and the Lenten Gospel Acclamations, and the Titles, Summaries, and Conclusion of the Readings, from the Lectionary for Mass © 1997, 1981, 1968, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved.

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: Ps 46:2

All peoples, clap your hands. Cry to God with shouts of joy!

FIRST READING: 2 Kings 4:4-11, 14-16 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps 88:2-3. 16-19. R.V.2

Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

SECOND READING: Rom 6:3-4, 8-11 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: 1 Pt 2:9

Alleluia, alleluia! You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy people. Praise God who called you out of darkness and into his marvellous light. Alleluia!

GOSPEL: Mt 10:37-42

Jesus instructed the Twelve as follows: ‘Anyone who prefers father or mother to me is not worthy of me. Anyone who prefers son or daughter to me is not worthy of me. Anyone who does not take his cross and follow in my footsteps is not worthy of me. Anyone who finds his life will lose it; anyone who loses his life for my sake will find it.

‘Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me; and those who welcome me welcome the one who sent me.

‘Anyone who welcomes a prophet because he is a prophet will have a prophet’s reward; and anyone who welcomes a holy man because he is a holy man will have a holy man’s reward.

‘If anyone gives so much as a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is a disciple, then I tell you solemnly, he will most certainly not lose his reward.’

COMMUNION ANTIPHON: Cf. Ps 102:1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all within me, his holy name.

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YR. A

PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY

SPECIAL INTENTIONS Theresa, Paul & Alessia Fidele, Irenea Catacutan,

Abraham Catacutan, Nicanor Catacutan, Representacion Libao, Anton Sy Phuong Lam,

Dominic Tung Phuong Lam SICK

Ramona Puri, John & Norma McGettigan, Orfeo Marchetti, Silvana Murphy,

Adolfino V Alcedo, George Collin, Candida Irugalbandara.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES Floyd Bernard,Mr & Mrs Maxime Bernard, Hugo Fifi,

Mr & Mrs Raymond Fifi, Raymonde Robau, Arthur Smith, Wilfrido Aguas, Thomas D’Souza

Names submitted to Parish for the sick list will show for 4 weeks at a time.

Are you wondering how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the Church around the world?

Visit: www.aidtochurch.org/covid-19 to read messages from bishops, priests, brothers and religious sisters serving in some of the most remote and dangerous countries in the world.

Our clergy and pastoral care ministers bring the sacraments of Eucharist, reconciliation, and anointing of the sick to members who are unable to participate because of illness or aging.

For more information and to arrange receiving of the sacraments, please contact the Parish Office on 9622 1125.

PASTORAL CARE FOR THE HOMEBOUND

We are a welcoming parish… you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected by the

Catholic Community of Mary, Queen of the Family. If you are not an active member of this Community, consider partaking in what we have to offer. We serve

the Community through outreach, education, social activities, sacramental preparation, youth and comfort to the sick and mourning. In addition to our spiritual

and outreach organisations, perchance you have an interest in joining one of our many liturgical ministries such as: Minister of Holy Communion, Reader/

Commentator, Welcomer, Minister of DVP/Power Point, etc. Volunteers are formally registered by filling out a Join a Ministry form that is then entered into the

parish data system (information supplied remains confidential). These forms are available from the parish office or in the church foyer.

“To live by faith means to put our lives in the hands of God, especially in our

most difficult moments.”

…Pope Francis

Frankly Speaking...

Catechism of the Catholic Church

PARISH GROUPS

Contact: Diane Zerafa, 0403 554 566

Meeting Time and Venue : Every Tuesday after the 8am Mass, at St Michael’s church.

ROSARY GROUP

Contact : Kathie Collins, 0414 194 052

Meeting Time and Venue : Every 2nd Sunday, 12pm—2pm at Cardinal Clancy room, St Patrick’s Church

MQOF SOCIAL JUSTICE GROUP

Contact: Tony Fernando, 0434 828 297

Meeting Time and Venue : Mondays & Tuesdays, 7:00pm-8:00pm at Cardinal Clancy room, St Patricks Church

INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP

Contact: Franchesca Tenedora , ftenedora@gmail.com

Meeting Time and Venue : Every 2nd Sunday at 7:00 pm (after the 5:30pm Mass) at Cardinal Clancy room, St Patrick’s Church.

YOUTH GROUP

Contact: Richard Desa, r icharddesa@bigpond.com

Meeting Time and Venue : Every Thursday, 7:30pm to 9:00 pm at Sid Mosley Centre, St Michael’s Church.

Contact: Diane Zerafa, 0403 554 566

Meeting Time and Venue : 3:00pm every 2nd Saturday at St Michael’s Church.

Contact: Ash & Rozar io Fernando , 0416 861 976 or 0412 195 916

Meeting Time and Venue : Every 2nd & 4th Saturday (school term) between 2pm & 4pm at the MPA, St Patrick’s Church.

Contact: Antoinette Mangion, 0414 735 943

Meeting Time and Venue : Every 3rd Monday of the month, 10:00 am at Cardinal Clancy room, St Patrick’s Church

Contact: Maurice Bru 0419 626 583 (for statue bookings)

Meeting Time and Venue : Every Monday, 7:30pm at Cardinal Clancy room, St Patrick’s Church

Contact: Max Rosar io 0490 137 533 (for statue bookings)

Meeting Time and Venue : Every Saturday,

Contact: Char les Hyson, 0412 631 602, www.holyfamilyfellowship.com

Meeting Time and Venue : Every 2nd Saturday 6:30pm-9:30pm at Sid Mosley Centre, St Michael’s Church.

Contact: Max Rosar io, 0490 137 533

Meeting Time and Venue : Monday 9:30am-10:30am at Sid Mosley Centre, St Michael’s Church. All are welcome!

MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRIESTS BIBLE STUDY GROUP

HOLY FAMILY FELLOWSHIP PRAYER GROUP TRUE LIFE IN GOD PRAYER GROUP

LEGION OF MARY ST MICHAEL’S LEGION OF MARY ST PATRICK’S

JOSEPHITE ASSOCIATION TEHILLAH PRAYER GROUP

THE SACRAMENTAL ECONOMY

1076 The Church was made manifest to the world on the day of Pentecost by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. 1The gift of the Spirit ushers in a new era in the "dispensation of the mystery" the age of the Church, during which Christ manifests, makes present, and communicates his work of salvation through the liturgy of his Church, "until he comes." 2 In this age of the Church Christ now lives and acts in and with his Church, in a new way appropriate to this new age. He acts through the sacraments in what the common Tradition of the East and the West calls "the sac-ramental economy"; this is the communication (or "dispensation") of the fruits of Christ's Paschal mystery in the celebration of the Church's "sacramental" liturgy. It is therefore important first to explain this "sacramental dispensation" (chapter one). The nature and essential features of liturgical celebration will then appear more clearly (chapter two).

Sacramental Process 2020

We are now allowed to go ahead with the Sacraments whilst adhering to the current government restrictions. Hence, we request your understanding and cooperation at this time.

Below are some details of the process. Please read the following carefully before enrolling.

The last day for enrolments will be Friday 26 June 2020.

Dates and sessions times are to be changed to adapt to the Covid-19 situation and restrictions. You will be contacted with the details via email, once the enrolments are in. The sessions are to be attended by the child and one parent only.

The Confirmation process will take place in August, First Holy Eucharist in mid-October to mid-November, and Reconciliation in mid-November to mid-December.

Please note that on the day of the Confirmation, each candidate will be allowed five family members only. Where siblings are enrolled, the only addition permitted will be, for one more sponsor.

Please also note that on the day of the Sacrament of First Holy Eucharist and Reconciliation the child will be

accompanied by both parents only.

If you have previously enrolled but have changed your mind, please email sacraments@mqofblacktown.org.au

UPDATE ON THE RE-OPENING OF CHURCH

As mandated by NSW Government, those who enter the church must complete the sign-in form available in the church foyer. Physical distancing must be strictly observed at all time.

• St Patricks and St Michael Churches are open for private prayer and devotions, Mon-Fri 9:35am to 4pm. Please see Parish Office Staff to open the church door.

• Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession. Regular schedule. If you wish to come on weekdays, contact the Parish Office.

Regular Weekday and Weekend Masses. Because only 95 people are allowed at any one time in St Michael’s and 295 in St Patrick’s church building, booking is necessary if you wish to come to Mass. To book, visit our website: www.mqofblacktown.org.au. or call 02 9622 1125 between 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Baptisms. Contact the Par ish Office for details.

Anointing of the Sick. Contact the Par ish Office.

Weddings. Contact the Par ish Office for details.

Funerals. Contact the Par ish Office for details.

The elderly, those with health conditions and low immune system are still advised to stay at home. • Sanitiser dispensers are available at the church foyer. Please disinfect the chair you used before leaving the church with the disinfecting wipes provided at the

church foyer.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR COOPERATION. GOD BLESS US.

DUE TO COVID-19 ONLY 95 people (at St Michael’s) and

ONLY 295 people (at St Patrick’s) ARE ALLOWED TO ATTEND PUBLIC MASSES AND CHURCH

BUILDINGS AT ANY ONE TIME. (Commencing 1st JULY)

APPEAL FROM THE PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE Dear fellow parishioners, I’m Michael Zerafa, MQOF Parish Finance Committee Chair. It’s wonderful that Sunday and weekday Masses have returned to our parish, albeit, limited to just 50 persons per Mass. Diane and I have been blessed to be able to attend Mass as readers. It was wonderful to receive communion once again and to see some familiar faces. The reason for my message today is, to provide you with an update with regards to parish finances:

Thank you to everyone who has continued to give through Planned Giving via credit card or bank account deduction during our time of closure. You have helped keep our parish running. Thank you also, to all of you who took up our call to change their Planned Giving from envelopes to automatic deduction from a credit card or bank account. It’s much appreciated and has also helped us immensely. For those of you who give regularly via envelopes, the parish team are busily preparing the envelopes for the incoming financial year. A big thank you to Len and Cita who have been assisting Sarah with this. Should you wish to start giving through Planned Giving, please contact the Parish Office on 9622 1125 for assistance with setting this up. The resumption of Masses means that you can now give at our churches. Whilst we can’t pass around the collection plates, you’ll find 2 buckets on a table at the main entrances to both churches – one marked First Collection, the other, Second Collection. Money placed in the First Collection bucket will go to the Diocese whilst, anything placed in the Second Collection bucket will go directly to the support of our parish. The buckets will be available at all Masses, including weekday Masses and, will be cleared after each Mass. Please come prepared to Mass after you’ve registered and, give generously if you can. And, don’t forget, our Tap and Go Terminals can be found in their usual spots at both churches. Each tap of these terminals will see $10 deducted from your credit card or bank account and transferred to our parish account. A second terminal will soon be installed at St Michael’s church. In a future bulletin, I’ll provide you with an update on what’s happening with the appeal we launched to raise funds to replace the Sound and Video Systems at St Patrick’s church, just prior to the pandemic as well as what’s happening with the installation of air conditioning and solar panels at both our churches too.

Other than that, if you wish to give to your parish, there are still three other ways you can donate: Transfer funds directly to our Parish Bank Account via your own Bank’s On-line-Banking portal The details of our Parish Bank Account are as follows: Name of Account: Blacktown Catholic Church Bank: Commonwealth Bank BSB Number: 067 950 Account Number: 00000677 Remitter Name: Your Surname and Initials By physical direct deposit in the bank—you need to request a copy of a deposit slip from the parish office before going to your bank. Transfer funds directly to our Parish Bank Account from your VISA or MasterCard using B-Point

To do this, go to the MQOF website, www.mqofblacktown.org.au, go to ‘Donate’ and then click on B-Point. Once there, select ‘1400163-Donation’ at the Biller Code field, type your Full Name, Phone Number and, at ‘Purpose of Payment’ type ‘Second Collection’ then, type in the amount you wish to contribute, and proceed with inputting your credit card details, then finally click ‘Proceed’.

On behalf of the Finance Committee and the Parish Clergy Team, we pray God’s Blessings on you, and your families as we ease out of restriction. As always, thanks for your ongoing support of your parish and we look forward to seeing increased numbers being able to attend Mass and seeing your faces. God Bless and keep safe,

Michael Zerafa

From the Flower Ministry Thank you to all who have donated plants to the Flower Ministry. Please keep your donations coming in as we still require more plants in order to be self supporting.

Please call the parish office on 9622 1125 or if you can drop off your plants at the parish office between 9am-4pm Monday to Friday.

An hour with Jesus

Be still, and know that I am God—Psalm 46:10

Here at MQOF is an opportunity to be with Jesus and commit with regular meeting with Him. Are YOU available?

The opening hours are: 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday, and 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday.

You need to register via our website www.mqofblacktown.org.au Click on Mary Mackillop Adoration Chapel tab, or by calling the Parish Office on 9622 1125.

END OF FINANCIAL YEAR & PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM

FOR EXISTING DONORS

We are so grateful for your financial support to the Parish, as your regular and frequent contributions makes for sustaining its life. As the new financial year is starting, kindly note the following:

New Set of Planned Giving Envelopes are now available for collection at the FOYER of both our churches. If your envelopes are not in the box please let us know by placing your name, address and envelope number on the registration form provided and we will get them to you as soon as possible.

Receipts for the PLANNED GIVING ONLY – if you need receipts, please write you name down on the clipboards which are in the foyers of our Churches. Receipts will be available on the second weekend of July. It will be kept in the foyers up until the FIRST WEEKEND IN AUGUST. Please note Planned Giving IS NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

Caritas and DWF - receipts will automatically be issued to you (if you have indicated). Otherwise, please register your name on the form provided at the foyer if you need one.

FOR NEW DONORS

If you are a new parishioner or an existing one and you would like to participate in the Planned Giving Program, please complete your details on the form supplied at the back of the church and return it to the Parish Office or put in the collection plate/bucket or email the completed form to accounts@mqofblacktown.org.au.

For more information or clarification, please feel free to call the parish Finance Officer or email accounts@mqofblacktown.org.au.

MQOF Social Justice Group

Is running a “Food Drive” for the House of Welcome, who house refugees. All donations will be collected on Saturday 18 July 2020.

We thank you in anticipation for your generosity in these crucial times.

Please refer to the bulletin / leaflet for the items that are requested.

Welcomers/Ushers Needed

With the easing of restrictions in July, we need welcomers and ushers to assist mass-goers where to sit to observe social distancing. If interested, please inform one of the priests or call Ann or the Parish Office on 9622 1125 -thank you.

THANK YOU !!!

A big thank you to our anonymous parishioner who fixed the holes at our St Michael’s car park and all those who prayed that someone

will share their time and skills to resolve the problem. This project will not be possible without your love and support to our Parish.

God bless you.

St Michaels Church:

58 Orwell Street Blacktown.

St Patrick’s Church: 51-59 Allawah Street Blacktown. Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm

Telephone: 02 9622 1125; A/H 02 9621 3146

Email: admin@mqofblacktown.org.au

BPoi nt payme nt sys tem Fol l ow the l i nks on our webs i te .

Parish Staff Parish Moderator: Fr Regie Lavilla, MSP

Priest: Fr John Paul Escar lan

Priest: Fr Jack Green

Deacon: Rev. John Cinya

Finance Officer: Sarah Damole E: accounts@mqofblacktown.org.au

Secretary: Ann Har t E: admin@mqofblacktown.org.au

Sacramental Coordinator: Chr istina Rodr icks E: sacraments@mqofblacktown.org.au

Parish Assistant: Kaitlyn Vergano E: admin@mqogblacktown.org.au

Catechist Coordinator: Sandra Baker E: sgbaker@optusnet.com.au

Youth Ministry Leaders: Franchecsa Tenadora & Frank Mangion

Parish Council Chair: Cecil Fernandes ; Asst Chair: Ruth Miranda ; Secretary: Eva Cheetley ; Members: Nathan Fernandez, Debojit Roy, Sidney Lazum, Phi Nguyen, Jude Miranda, Joseph Azzi, Ashley Azzi, Harlane Petersen, Fr. Regie Lavilla, Fr John Paul Escarlan, Fr Jack Green, Deacon John Cinya

Parish School St Michael’s Primary: P : 8869 6200 https://www.stmichaelsblacktown.catholic.edu.au St Patrick’s Primary: P : 8869 6000 https://www.stpatsblacktown.catholic.edu.au Nagle College: P : 8887 4507 https://www.nagleblacktown.catholic.edu.au Patrician Brothers College: P : 8811 0300 https://www.patsblacktown.nsw.edu.au Catholic Early Learning Centre (St Michael’s) : P : 8814 8406 https://www.celcblacktownsth.catholic.edu.au Institute for Mission: P : 9296 6369 Catholic Care: P : 8843 2530 https://www.Blacktown@ccss.org.au

Nursing Home Opal Nursing Home ( 37 Kildare Rd, Blacktown NSW 2148 ) P : 9852 9600 Mulluana Retirement Village (61 Bungar r ibee Rd, Blacktown NSW 2148) P : 8822 2100

REGISTRATION / BOOKING IS NECESSARY FOR ALL MASSES FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTACT TRACING

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Commencing from 1 July 2020, churches are allowed to have 1 person per 4 square metres. This will allow St Michael’s Church to accommodate 95 parishioners plus 5 ministers. St Patrick’s Church 295 parishioners and 5 ministers. Parishioners wishing to attend Mass can follow one of the links below or ring the parish office to register. Please note: registration is essential. Parishes must have the name and contact details of all those who attend any service. Those who have not registered cannot attend the service.

St. Michael's: www.mqofblacktown.org.au click on the tab and follow the prompts.

St. Patrick's: www.mqofblacktown.org.au click on the tab and follow the prompts.

We realise that there will be many people wanting to attend Mass but not enough places. We would request, therefore, that you register early to avoid missing out. Please also remember that there needs to be one registration per person. We also wish to remind everyone that the bishop’s dispensation from the Sunday obligation remains. So no one is obliged to attend Mass. Furthermore, if anyone is unwell we would ask them to take care of themselves and stay home.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

God bless you all,

The Parish Team

Call the Parish Office on 96221125 for advertising details. Please understand that Mary, Queen of the Family Parish cannot take responsibility if the service provided by an advertiser does not meet expectations.

Available Space

~

LOURDES Medical Centre - BLACKTOWN

GP Required * Doctor owned well established practice. * AGPAL Accredited. * Nursing, Pathology and Allied health on site.

P: 0421 2180 72 E: therese@lourdesmc.com.au

Tap and Go is now up and

running in our parish

Have no cash? Don’t despair just ‘Tap and Go'. The easy way to support our parish with the second collection

Parish Groups:

With the easing of restrictions our Parish Groups can meet again. We do however need to observe the Social Distancing required by the NSW Government. Group leaders will need to have members sign in with their name and contact details.

Communion to the sick is still restricted to Deacons and Priests.

Singing in the church:

Communal singing and chanting should not occur because of the high risk of transmission of the virus.

Social distancing:

Parishioners are advised to follow the seating guidelines.

A reminder for parishioners you need to register before coming to Mass. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before Mass.