Parish Calendar
AUG 4 - AUG 10
Week 18 in Ordinary Time
MONDAY - 4th August
Saint John Mary Vianney, Priest
10:00 am Parish Office Opens - Mudgee Parish Office
10:00 am Prayer Meeting - Kandos
12:00 Noon Angelus
TUESDAY - 5th August
9:30 am MASS - Mudgee
12:00 Noon Angelus
6:30 pm Reconciliation & FHC Parent Meeting - Mudgee Parish Centre
WEDNESDAY - 6th August
The Transfiguration of the Lord Feast
9:30 am St Mary's Craft & Friendship Group - Mudgee Parish Centre
12:00 Noon Angelus
5:15 pm Reconciliation - Mudgee
5:45 pm MASS - Mudgee - FHC Commitment
THURSDAY - 7th August
9:15 am MASS - Gulgong
9:30 am MASS - Mudgee - SMCS Year 4
12:00 Noon Angelus
FRIDAY - 8th August
Saint Mary of the Cross (MacKillop), Virgin Solemnity
10:30 am MASS - Whiddon Nursing Home
11:30 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament - Mudgee
12:00 Noon Angelus & Rosary - Mudgee
12:30 pm MASS - Mudgee
1:15pm St Matthews Mackillop House Feast Day in St Mary's Church Grounds
SATURDAY - 9th August
11:00 am Baptism - Mudgee
12:00 Noon Angelus
4:.30 pm Reconciliation - Mudgee
5:00 pm VIGIL MASS - Mudgee - FHC Commitment
SUNDAY - 10th August
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:30 am Rosary - Mudgee
9:00 am MASS - Mudgee - FHC Commitment
10:30 am MASS - Gulgong
11:00 am MASS - Kandos
12:00 Noon Angelus
5:00 pm Word & Faith Group - Mudgee Parish Centre
Sunday 9am Mass Mudgee
ALL children attending Children’s Liturgy must be signed in or QR Coded in by their parents or carers. Simply scan the QR Code in the bulletin.
ANOINTING &
HOME COMMUNION
If you know of anyone who would like Anointing or Home Communion, please contact the parish office.
Fr Paul and Fr Cong are available and can visit at home or in a hospital.
Confession is available anytime upon request
LOOKING AHEAD
FRIDAY - 15th August
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Solemnity
Parish News
Mudgee
Volunteer with Centacare: Bring Joy to the Elderly in Mudgee!
Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community?
Centacare Central West and Orana is seeking compassionate individuals to join their Aged Care Visitors Scheme in Mudgee.
With over 40% of elderly residents in aged care experiencing loneliness, your companionship can make a profound difference. Just two hours a month is all it takes to offer friendship and brighten someone's day at a local Mudgee aged care home.
Centacare provides comprehensive training and ongoing support to all new volunteers. If you have a heart for connecting with others and want to help combat loneliness, we encourage you to get involved!
Contact Louise Hennessy for more information on 0419 631 781 – phone or text anytime.
Warmth for Our Community:
Blankets Needed!
As winter truly sets in, many in our community are feeling the cold. Our St. Vincent de Paul Conference urgently needs blankets to distribute to those struggling to stay warm.
If you have any spare blankets you can generously donate, please bring them to the Parish Office or directly to the St. Vincent de Paul Conference. Your kindness can provide much-needed comfort and warmth this winter.
Thank you for your continued support!
Help Beautify Our Church with Flowers!
Do you find joy in the beauty of flowers and have a creative touch? Perhaps you have a knack for gardening?
Our parish is hoping to establish a Flower Committee to bring the beauty of floral arrangements to our worship space on a regular basis. This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the prayerful atmosphere of our church and share your talents with our community.
If you feel called to be a part of this ministry, bringing colour and life to our church through flowers, we would love to hear from you!
Please contact the Parish Office to express your interest.
Discover the Joy of Service at St. Mary's
St. Mary's Parish is a vibrant community where your time and talents can make a real difference. We offer a wide range of ministries, from welcoming newcomers to assisting with youth programs, teaching children about our faith, and supporting those in need.
Experience the rewards of giving back! Click here to find out more or contact the Parish Office at 6372 2122 during office hours to find out how you may give back.
Parish News
News Extra
ST MATTHEW'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, BOTOBOLAR
NOTICE
Fr Paul Devitt and the Mudgee Parish Finance Committee are exploring the option of selling St Matthew’s Catholic Church, Botobolar. This is due to the church not having been used for some years and the increasing insurance costs that apply to all church buildings.
We invite anyone with a Family history or a connection with St Matthew’s church to contact the Parish Office if they wish to discuss this.
Please contact us on (02) 6372-2122 or via email at office.mudgee@cdob.org.au by 20th August 2025.
PARISH NEWS
Gulgong
SRE Teachers Needed
Special Religious Education (SRE) Teachers are needed in the Gulgong area. Please contact the Parish Office for more details or click here.
PARISH NEWS
Kandos / Rylstone
Monday Prayer Meetings
Prayer Meeting on Monday at 10am at Kandos or Rylstone. 1st Monday of the month Kandos Church Hall, every other Monday Rylstone in the room at the back of the Church
PARISH NEWS
News Extra
Celebrate Creation in the Warrumbungles!
Save the Date: October 4-5, 2025
Join our Diocesan Laudato Si' group for a special Season of Creation Celebration amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Warrumbungles National Park and our diocesan pilgrimage site, St. John's, Baradine!
Inspired by Pope Francis' theme for 2025, "Seeds of Peace and Hope," and in harmony with the Holy Year, this weekend is a wonderful opportunity to deepen our connection to God's creation and celebrate the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si'.
What to expect:
- Prayer & Eucharist: Spiritual reflection in nature.
- Informative Talks: Learn more about creation care.
- Bird Watching & Guided Stargazing: Discover the wonders of the natural world.
- Optional Bushwalking: Explore the stunning landscapes.
All are welcome! Whether you join us for a day or the whole weekend, come and celebrate the incredible wonders of creation right here in our diocese.
If you're staying overnight, our group will be at Camp Blackman, but you're welcome to arrange your own accommodation nearby. Find out more about Camp Blackman and other options here: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/camp-blackman
For more details, please contact Therese Welsh at 0428 121 554
Planned Giving
Inspired by God's boundless generosity, how can your legacy continue to bless our parish?
Explore planned giving – a powerful way to ensure our community thrives for future generations.
Update: A heartfelt thank you to all parishioners who have already completed and returned their new Planned Giving Cards! Your dedicated envelopes are now available for pick-up at the back of the church.
For those who are still considering, there's still time to contribute to our Parish's planned giving. We invite you to fill in a Planned Giving Card and place it in the collection, or drop it off at the Parish Office. Your ongoing support is truly invaluable.
Diocese News
Understanding the Jubilee Year 2025:
A Time of Grace and Renewal
Pilgrimage to Baradine:
A Sacred Journey in the Jubilee Year
Bishop McKenna’s Pastoral Letter 2024
Regional SRE Coordinators: Share Your Faith!
Do you have a passion for sharing Jesus' message with young people? Are you organised and gifted at supporting others in their faith journey?
We're looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as **Regional Special Religious Education (SRE) Coordinators** for the Diocese of Bathurst.
SRE provides vital faith formation in NSW public schools, offering children the opportunity to encounter the richness of Christianity and the love of Jesus during their school week. These crucial roles involve:
- Supporting and coordinating our SRE programs.
- Working closely with catechists, schools, and parishes.
- Helping ensure young people across our region experience the truth of Christ.
If you have a heart for this mission and the skills to help make it happen, we want to hear from you!
To express your interest or learn more, please contact us via email to admin@bathurst.catholic.org.au or call Deacon Josh on 0458 261 513
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