Sunday Readings
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
12th DECEMBER, 2021
FIRST READING
Zephaniah 3:14-18
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
Isaiah 12
Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.
SECOND READING
Philippians 4:4-7
GOSPEL
Luke 3:10-18
DAY BY DAY
MONDAY - 6th December
12.00 Noon Angelus
TUESDAY - 7th December
9.15am Whole School Mass St Matthews
9.30am Mass Mudgee
12 Noon Angelus
WEDNESDAY - 8th December
12.00 Noon Angelus
5.15pm Mass Mudgee (This week only)
6.00pm First Reconciliation Mudgee
7.00pm First Reconciliation Mudgee
THURSDAY - 9th December
9.30am Mass Mudgee
12.00 Noon Angelus
5.00pm St Matthews Year 6 Graduation Mass
FRIDAY - 10th December
11.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Mary’s Mudgee
12.00 Noon Angelus and Rosary (Front of Church)
12 Noon Reconciliation (Back of Church)
12.30pm Mass Mudgee
SATURDAY - 11th December
1.00am Baptism
12.00 Noon Angelus
5.15-5.40pm Reconciliation (Back of Church)
6.00pm Vigil Mass Mudgee
SUNDAY - 12th December
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT - YEAR C
7.30am Mass Mudgee
9.00am Mass Mudgee
10.30am Mass Gulgong
11.00am Mass Kandos
12.00 Noon Angelus
6.00pm Word and Faith Group
ANOINTING / HOME COMMUNION:
If you know of anyone who would like Anointing/ Home Communion, please ring the office.
Fr Owen and Fr Dong are available, and can visit at home or in hospital.
Parish News
PRAY THE ROSARY
ALSO .... our
Daily Angelus@12
on
Fr Owen's
40th Anniversary of Ordination
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMMES 2021
Parish Based, Community Centred, School Supported ... Click here for more
First Reconciliation Programme 2021
If you would like your child to participate, please:
1. Register to attend a parent information meeting on Monday 15th November, 2021 in the church by clicking the Register Now button below.
2. After attending the parent meeting, enrol your child in the programme by clicking the Enrol Now button below.
First Eucharist Programme 2021
Confirmation Programme 2021
From the 1st December Mass on Wednesday’s will change to 5.45pm.
You no longer need to register to attend Mass in Mudgee on the weekends.
KANDOS NEWS
We farewell Sr Kath Luchetti from the Kandos/ Rylstone Parish Community. Sr Kath has been part of that community for ten years and is well know to many people in the district. We thank Sr Kath for her pastoral care, her concern, support and ministry to so many people during that time. Sr Kath will be very sadly missed and we wish her every blessing for this next phase in her life.
MUDGEE NEWS
CLERGY MOVES
Bishop Michael has announce the following Clergy moves Fr Dong is being moved to Dubbo and Deacon Thao, currently at Lithgow, who is to be ordinated a Priest on the 28th January, is being moved to Mudgee.. Both moves will take place in February. Details of Fr Dong’s farewell will follow.
CHRISTMAS & HOMEMADE CRAFTS STALL
St Mary’s Craft & Friendship Group
Saturday, 11th December 9.00am to 1.00pm in the church grounds or if raining in the Parish Hall.
Lots of Craft goods for sale.
CHRISTMAS CARDS 
This year we are selling Christmas Cards with images from St Mary’s Church., photographed and designed by Fr Dong. The cards will be on sale at the Parish Office for $3 each. All proceeds will go to the parishes.
Parish News
For Praying At Home During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Mass and Reflections During Lockdown
Reflection for December 2021 -- Sr Maria Casey RSJ
Pope's Intentions for December
Catechists
Let us pray for the catechists, summoned to announce the Word of God: may they be its witness, with courage and creativity and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
December is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception. The first 24 days of December fall during the liturgical season known as of Advent and are represented by the liturgical colour purple — a symbol of penance, mortification and the sorrow of a contrite heart. The remaining days of December mark the beginning of the Christmas season. The liturgical colour changes to white or gold — a symbol of joy, purity and innocence.
YOUTH MINISTRY
This year during Advent, St Mary of the Presentation Catholic Church Youth Ministry will be running ADVENT GAMES after the 9am Sunday Mass. This is great way to finish off this tough year by bringing together our Parish community. It is intended for the children and youth of the Parish, however tea and coffee will be also available for parents. On Sunday 28/11/21 we will start our ADVENT GAMES with Bin Ball. So come along after Sunday Mass during Advent for the fun!
Diocese News
BISHOPS ENDORSE STATEMENT
Australia’s Catholic bishops, on the recommendation of their key Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander advisers, have endorsed the Uluru Statement from the Heart. MORE>
'US' not 'THEM
BISHOPS WELCOME RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION BILL
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has welcomed the introduction of the Religious Discrimination Bill, which will provide basic human rights protections for Australians of all faiths and none to express their beliefs. MORE>
MY CATHOLIC ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS
This great little resource for SRE teachers and parents is available HERE
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2023
Registration for expressions of interest from 18 to 25 year olds to join our World Youth Day 2023 pilgrimage to Lisbon, Portugal in August 2023, can be made HERE
WYD Lisbon 2023 Official Promo Video
WYD Lisbon 2023 Official Anthem
SYNOD OF BISHOPS
The journey towards the celebration of the The XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops solemnly opened on October 9-10, 2021 in Rome.The Theme is "For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission" MORE
SUPPORT FOR INCREASED GLOBAL ACCESS TO VACCINES WELCOMED
The Catholic Church has welcomed Australian Government's support for international efforts to amend intellectual property rights, to ensure more people can access life-saving COVID-19 vaccines. MORE
MESSAGE FROM BISHOP McKENNA ON COVID VACCINATIONS
Bishop McKenna has written a letter encouraging people, wherever possible, to take up the opportunity to be vaccinated against COVID-19: to protect their own health and the health of others. MORE
BISHOP McKENNA'S 2021 PASTORAL LETTER
'BREAD COME DOWN FROM HEAVEN'
Bishop Michael McKenna has released his
Pastoral Letter for 2021 "Bread Come Down From Heaven" which is available to read HERE
ADVENT DATES FOR THE DIARY17th December12.30pm Anointing Mass - Mudgee19th December9.00am Remembrance Mass - Mudgee10.30am Remembrance and Anointing Mass - Gulgong 11.00am Remembrance and Anointing Mass - Kandos 21st December7.00pm Second Rite of Reconciliation - Mudgee24th December Christmas Eve6.30pm Vigil - on the St Matthews School Green - Mudgee6.30pm Vigil - Gulgong 8.30pm Vigil - Mudgee |
 25th December Christmas Day7.30am Mass - Mudgee9.00am Mass - Mudgee 9.00am Mass - Kandos 26th December The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph7.30am Mass - Mudgee |
8 Nov 2021 - THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS APPLY…
COVID UPDATE - 8th NOVEMBER 2021
1) The number of people allowed in churches is now subject to the one person per two square metre density limit.
2) Singing is allowed for fully vaccinated people.
3) Masks must continue to be worn inside.
4) Weddings are permitted with numbers uncapped, but now subject to the one person per two square metre density limit.
5) Funerals are permitted with numbers uncapped, but now subject to the one person per two square metre density limit.
6) All people may attend a place of worship, regardless of vaccination status.
7) QR code or manual register must continue to be used.
It is critical that everyone continues to practice COVID-safe behaviours, hand sanitising, social distancing, staying home if unwell and getting tested if suffering from the mildest symptons.
Our Parishes and Diocese are guided by NSW Health. These restrictions can changes at any time.
Current Mass capacity:
Mudgee 160 people
Gulgong 100 people
Kandos 100 people
Rylstone 80 people
CHURCH ENTRY NOTICECOVID-19 is a highly contagious disease. In order to to reduce and prevent the spread ... read more |
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CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITYTo help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we strongly encourage the following measures ... read more |
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CORONAVIRUS HELPIf you or someone you know need help or just someone to talk to during this time of crisis,
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WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS OF THE LAND ON WHICH WE LIVE, WORK AND PRAY. WE WALK ON WIRADJURI COUNTRY. MAY WE CONTINUE TO LOVE AND RESPECT THE LAND AS THEY HAVE. |
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