Sunday Readings
FIRST READING
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
SECOND READING
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
GOSPEL
DAILY PARISH CALENDAR
MAR 18 - MAR 24
MONDAY - 18th March
SAINT PATRICK, BISHOP, MISSIONARY, PATRON OF THE BATHURST DIOCESE Solemnity
Parish Office opens at 10.00am
12.00 Noon Angelus
TUESDAY - 19th March
SAINT JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Solemnity
9.30am MASS - Mudgee
10.20am SMCS Year 1 Retreat
12.00 Noon Angelus
WEDNESDAY - 20th March
9.30am St Mary's Craft & Friendship Group - Parish Centre
10.30am Assembly - SMCS Secondary
12.00 Noon Angelus
5.20pm Reconciliation
5.45pm MASS - Mudgee Confirmation Commitment Mass
6.30pm Synod on Synodality - Parish Centre
THURSDAY - 21st March
9.30am MASS - Mudgee - SMCS Year 6
12.00 Noon Angelus
5.30pm Parish Council AGM - Parish Centre
FRIDAY - 22nd March
9.30am SMCS Year 5 Retreat Day
11.30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
12.00 Noon Angelus and the Rosary
12.30 MASS - Anointing Mass for Easter - Mudgee
SATURDAY - 23rd March
12.00 Noon Angelus
5.20pm Reconciliation
6.00pm VIGIL MASS - Mudgee Confirmation Commitment Mass
SUNDAY - 24th March
PALM SUNDAY
9.00am MASS - Mudgee Confirmation Commitment Mass
Ecumenical Blessing of the Palms at the Anglican Church and Procession to St Marys
10.30am MASS - Anointing Mass for Easter - Gulgong
11.00am Communion Service - Kandos
ANOINTING / HOME COMMUNION
If you know of anyone who would like Anointing/Home Communion, please get in touch with the parish office. Fr Owen is available and can visit at home or in a hospital.
Confession is available anytime on request
POPE FRANCIS' INTENTIONS FOR MARCH
For the martyrs of our day, witnesses to Christ
Let us pray that those who risk their lives for the Gospel in various parts of the world might imbue the Church with their courage and missionary drive.
Parish News
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Partnership in action
The work of Caritas Australia is only possible with the dedication, passion and tenacity of our local partners who implement the programs. They are the heroes on the ground, working tirelessly behind-the-scenes every day to create a better future for their communities.
Caritas Australia partners with the Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ) to support communities living in urban slums in the Philippines. FCJ runs a number of programs that include house renovating, food processing, basic literacy skills, urban gardening, upcycling and income generating activities. They also have a clinic visited weekly by a doctor and community nurse.
Caritas Australia partners with Caritas Samoa to assist communities to have increased access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene to ensure human health and well-being by providing water tanks and sanitation facilities.
Caritas Australia partners with the Catholic Development Commission in Malawi through the A+ program. Since 2016, the A+ program has helped 7,397 families across Malawi improve their food security, access to basic water and sanitation, boost women’s income generation and strengthen child protection.
You can donate by clicking the yellow button above, through Project Compassion donation boxes and envelopes available from your parish, by visiting caritas.org.au/project-compassion or by calling 1800 024 413.
Preparing for the Easter Season…
Lent began on Wednesday, 14th February.
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. The law of fasting binds those who have completed their eighteenth year, until the beginning of their sixtieth year; the law of abstinence binds those who have completed their fourteenth year (CCL 97, 1251f).
Lent is a penitential season of prayer, self-denial and helping others. In this way, the whole Church prepares for Easter with those who are to be baptised.
Each of the faithful is obliged to receive Holy Communion at least once a year. In Australia, this is done between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday.
Things that can be done during Lent
• Attend Mass regularly - Come to a weekend or a weekday mass
• Visit the Church to pray outside of Mass
• Attend Holy Hour on Fridays at 11.30am
• Fully participate in Mass - Arrive before Mass starts and stay until the Priest has processed out - Join the singing and responses loud and clearly.
• Say Hello to someone new to the Parish or someone you don’t know
• Volunteer for a Ministry in the Parish.
• Give to Project Compassion
MUDGEE
EXPLORE AND CONTRIBUTE TO OUR VIBRANT MINISTRIES!
We extend heartfelt appreciation to all parishioners who dedicated their time to parish ministries in the past year. Your diverse contributions have made a significant impact, and we are eager to continue this positive momentum.
🌟 Why Volunteer with Us?
Engage with a variety of ministries tailored to different age groups and interests, ensuring there's something for everyone. Discover the joy of making a meaningful impact within our parish community.
🎓 Support and Training:
New to volunteering or exploring a different ministry? Fear not! Training sessions will be provided for select ministries.
🤝 Renew Your Commitment:
To all past volunteers, we express gratitude and invite you to re-commit for another rewarding year. If you're stepping into the world of volunteering for the first time or contemplating a shift, rest assured—you're in for a fulfilling experience!
📅 Commitment Period:
Your commitment spans one year, during which you'll have the opportunity to grow, connect, and contribute to our flourishing community.
🚀 What to Expect:
We have unveiled detailed insights into the diverse ministries flourishing within our parish. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or considering a new venture, we encourage your participation.
Let's make the coming year even more extraordinary!
Interested?
Click here to find out more.
Parish News
SYNOD ON SYNODALITY
There is a meeting at the Parish Centre on Wednesday 20th March, 6.30pm to reflect and discuss aspects of the report from Pope Francis’ Synod on Synodality, held at the Vatican in October 2023, where parishioners from around the world discussed important issues for our Church.
All are welcome to attend.
PALM SUNDAY PLEASE NOTE
Palm Sunday Mass, 24th March, 9.00am will begin at St. John’s Anglican Church at 9.00 am for an Ecumenical Liturgy of the Word, Blessing of the Palms and then a Procession back to St Mary’s to continue Mass.
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME 2024
If you are considering the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Sacrament of First Holy Communion, for your child in 2024, then we would like you to register for the programmes and also extend to you a warm invitation to attend a Parent/Carer Information Session as part of the preparation for the sacramental journey of your child.
SAVE THESE DATES
First Holy Communion
For Year 3 onwards
School Term 3 & 4
Parent/Carer Information Sessions
Daytime session
25th July 2024 at 12:30pm
Evening session
30th July 2024 at 6:30pm
First Reconciliation Tuesday
27th August 2024 at 5:30pm
First Holy Communion Masses
26-27 October 2024
In 2024, the journey for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion will be for YEAR 3 aged candidates onwards.
ALL ENQUIRIES TO sacraments.mudgee @cdob .org.au
Please pass these messages on to anyone you feel would be interested.
KANDOS / RYLSTONE
Please contact the Parish office on
6372-2122 or via email office.mudgee @cdob .org.au
GULGONG
If your child is at All Hallows, information regarding sacraments will be available via the school.
If you child is not at All Hallows, please contact the Parish office on
6372-2122 or via email office.mudgee @cdob .org.au
GULGONG
SACRISTANS
Due to ill health etc we are appealing for people to come forward and assist as Sacristans, to help prepare the church for Mass. Please consider helping with this ministry. Just give your name to Merilyn Carney or Carolyn Holland.
Training will be provided.
A Prayer meeting will be held in the back room of the Rylstone church every Monday at 10am during Lent. All are welcome. Donations are being accepted for a new organ for St. Malachy’s church Rylstone. Donations will be acknowledged. Please contact Fr. Owen or the Parish Office.
KANDOS / RYLSTONE