Sunday Readings


 

 

Advent Week 2


FIRST READING
 

 


RESPONSORIAL PSALM
 


SECOND READING
 

 


GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
 

 


GOSPEL
 

 




Candles and Cross   DAILY PARISH CALENDAR
DEC 4 - DEC 10


MONDAY - 4th December

10.00am Parish Office opens
12.00 Noon Angelus


TUESDAY - 5th December

9.30am Mass - Mudgee
10.00am Gulgong Catholic Women's Group Morning Tea at the RSL
12.00 Noon Angelus


WEDNESDAY - 6th December

9.30am St Mary's Craft and Friendship Group - Parish Centre
9.30am Church Cleaning - Mudgee
9:40am St Matthew's Primary Awards & Presentation
12.00 Noon Angelus
5.45pm Mass - Mudgee
6.00pm St Matthew's Secondary Awards & Presentation


THURSDAY - 7th December
St Ambrose, Bishop, Doctor

9.30am Mass - Mudgee - SMCS Yr 5
11.00am Funeral - Mudgee - Stephen Birchall
12.00 Noon Angelus
6.30pm All Hallows Presentation Night


FRIDAY - 8th December
THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Solemnity

10.30am Mass - Whiddon Nursing Home
11.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Reconciliation available on request
12.00 Noon Angelus, Rosary, short reflection
12.30pm Mass - Mudgee - Anointing Mass


SATURDAY - 9th December

11.00am Baptism
12.00 Noon Angelus
5.30pm Reconciliation
6.00pm Vigil Mass - Mudgee


SUNDAY - 10th December
SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT

9.00am Mass - Mudgee
10.30am Mass - Gulgong
11.00am Mass - Kandos
6:00pm Word and Faith Group - Parish Centre


ANOINTING / HOME COMMUNION

If you know of anyone who would like Anointing/Home Communion, please contact the parish office. Fr Owen is available, and can visit at home or in hospital.


Confession is available anytime on request









POPE'S INTENTIONS FOR DECEMBER

For persons with disabilities

“We pray that people living with disabilities may be at the center of attention in society, and that institutions may offer inclusive programs which value their active participation.”


Parish News

MUDGEE



Candles and Cross  Sunday 17th December 9.00am Remembrance Mass - Mudgee



THE SIGN

The Sign

Advent & Christmas Daily Reflections 2023

from the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong

Now available
Mudgee - back of Church
Gulgong - see sacristan
Kandos - see sacristan

Cost $5.00 per book
$1.00 for a Bookmark (Mudgee only)



BELL RINGERS REQUIRED !

Every day at Noon, the bell of St Mary’s, Mudgee is rung to call people to pray.

This is an important ministry that we would like to continue however we are in need of more volunteers.

If you have a spare 15mins around Noon during the week or on weekends and would like to help ring the bell, please contact the Parish Office on 6372-2122.

This ministry will be on a roster and training will be provided.



POSITIONS VACANT

Cleaner Dunedoo Parish

Cleaner needed in Dunedoo from the beginning of January. Includes cleaning of the Presbytery. 3 hours per week.
To Apply: Please contact the Mudgee Parish Office at 6372-2122.



GULGONG


Candles and Cross  Sunday 24th December 10.30am Remembrance Mass - Gulgong



KANDOS / RYLSTONE


Candles and Cross  Sunday 10th December 11.00am Mass - Kandos

A choir from Canberra will join us for Mass. Mass will be followed by lunch in the parish hall. $5.00 per person. Everyone is welcome. Please RSVP to Carol, Louise or Maureen by 3rd December.


Candles and Cross  Sunday 17th December 11.00am Remembrance Mass - Rylstone


SVDP will keep a basket at the entrance to both churches, for donations of non perishable food. This will help families with children. For further information see Carol.



Parish News

GULGONG

GULGONG
CHRISTMAS MASS




Christmas Eve
Sunday 24th December 6:30 pm



KANDOS / RYLSTONE

KANDOS / RYLSTONE
CHRISTMAS MASS




Christmas Day
Monday 25th December 9:00 am
KANDOS

MUDGEE

MUDGEE
CHRISTMAS MASSES




Christmas Eve
Sunday 24th December 6:00 pm St Matthews School Grounds
& 8:30pm Vigil St Mary's

Christmas Day - Monday 25th December 7:30am & 9:00am








Children’s Liturgy
Volunteers Needed


We are seeking willing volunteers to assist with the Children's Liturgy ministry at Sunday 9.00am mass.

It will run during school terms only. Script and resources will be provided and there will be two people running each session.

This is an important ministry that helps grow the faith of children within our parish. It would be a shame if we are unable to run this ministry.

Please contact the parish office if you would like to participate or if you have any questions.




Walking in the Spirit

WORD & FAITH GROUP

Come join the Word and Faith Group every Sunday from 6 pm to 7 pm in the Parish Centre, where we delve into the Sunday scripture readings with great care. Discover the meaning behind technical words, explore reflections, and uncover historical backgrounds to deepen your understanding of God's word.

All are welcome to join and learn together!

 


2023 Mudgee Churches Association
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS LUNCH

12 MIDDAY CHRISTMAS DAY AT ST JOHNS ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL MUDGEE
6 Church St, Mudgee
All Welcome
Join us for a Free Lunch & Fellowship
Please let us know if you’re attending Places are limited
To Reserve a seat at the table, click here to register online
or Phone Graham - 0458 242 126 or Jorie - 0412 179 293
RSVP by 11/12/23


Diocese News







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2024 Clergy Appointments

Bishop Michael McKenna has announced the following appointments, which will take effect on 29th January 2024:

Father Garry McKeown will conclude his appointments as Parish Priest of Lithgow and Portland and become Pastor Emeritus. Fr Garry will continue as a member of the Clergy Appointments Board.

Father Reynold Jaboneta, currently Parish Priest of Oberon, will be appointed as Parish Priest of Lithgow and Portland. Fr Reynold will remain as the Diocesan Master of Ceremonies.

Father Paul Devitt VG will be appointed Administrator of Oberon, in addition to his current appointments as Dean of the Cathedral and Administrator of Blayney.

Father Diep Quang Nguyen, currently Assistant Priest at the Cathedral, will be appointed as the Resident Priest in Oberon. Fr Diep will continue his part-time appointment as Catholic Chaplain to Charles Sturt University.

Father Karl Sinclair, currently Assistant Priest in Orange, will be appointed Assistant Priest in the Cathedral Parish and Blayney. Fr Karl will also assist the Bishop and the Vicar General with the Bathurst instructional office of the Interdiocesan Tribunal.

Please keep our priests in your prayers as they commence their new ministries in the New Year.



 

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