APRIL
UPDATE
COVID-19 Response
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As of 12 February 2021, restrictions on church attendances have eased so that we can have a maximum of 230 people in the church and 80 in the hall. We still have to follow the 2sqm rule.
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We continue to respond to the NSW Health and the Archdiocese directive, respecting the safety of all other parishioners and for our own safety. For the latest on our response as an Archdiocese, click here.
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Please continue to register online for ALL Masses here. If you are unable to register online, please call the Parish Office on 02 9533 2594 during office hours or leave a message.
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The Sunday 9:15am Mass will continue to be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend at church due to being at risk or unwell.
CELEBRATION OF THE FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY
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This Prayer & Novena Service will be held on Sunday, 11 April from 2-4pm at our church. Please note that there will be NO Mass however, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available at this time. Click here to register.
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The SEARCH
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The Search is a new video-based programme that explores life's big questions and will help you find the answers you're looking for!
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ASK. DISCUSS. SHARE A MEAL.
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STARTING: 6 May, every Thursday
10:30am-12:30pm or 7pm-9pm
at our Parish Centre Hall.
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BRING: All your questions and an open mind.
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ENQUIRIES: olfpeak@bigpond.com
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Click here to register.
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SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM FOR 2021
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The schedule for the Sacramental Program for 2021 is available to download here. If you would like to receive updates or need to get in touch, please send an email to olfsacramental@bigpond.com.
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The First Holy Communion enrolment form is available to download here. Applications are due in the Parish Office by 21 April 2021.
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The BARK
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The March 2021 issue of our Parish magazine is now available on our website. Click here to download your copy or you can contact the Parish Office to get a printed version. If you would like this and future issues sent to you directly via email, please contact Julia Goff.
CURRENT ROSTER
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The roster for Liturgy, music and ushers at Mass is available here. Please contact the Parish Office for any changes or to find out how you can get involved.
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Eucharistic Adoration
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The Holy Hour, as many know it, is a time to have a one-on-one conversation with Jesus and be renewed in the love, joy and peace that the Lord alone can give. Every Tuesday and Friday, 7:30 to 8:30pm. Click here to register.
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Reconciliation
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The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available by appointment. Please contact the Parish Office. You may also approach the Sacrament during the Holy Hour every Friday.
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Holy Communion at Home
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If you are unable to attend Mass at church and would like to receive Holy Communion at home, please contact the Parish Office.
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
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The meeting was held in the Parish Centre Hall on Sunday, 8 November 2020 after the 9:15am Mass.
The APM Ministry Reports and the Minutes of the Meeting are available for download.
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MGL’s commitment to Safeguarding Children
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A recent independent audit by Catholic Professional Standards Ltd (CPSL) on the work of the Missionaries of God’s Love (MGL) reveals its passion for safeguarding. The MGL achieved an impressive result. You can view the CPSL report here and the Catholic Weekly article here.
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Fr Tony Alex MGL and the Parish Leadership Team
