Parish News

Pope's Intentions for April

Fundamental Rights

We pray for those who risk their lives while fighting for fundamental rights under dictatorships, authoritarian regimes and even in democracies in crisis.

Reflection for April 2021 -- Michelle Vass

THANKYOU

We extend our appreciation to all who assisted with the preparations during Easter, and to all who assisted with the various ministries at the Masses.

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Sacramental Programme 2021

Parish Based, Community Centred, School Supported ... Click here for more

First Eucharist parent information sessions - Click here to enrol for a parent session

Gulgong News

Sacrament of Confirmation
(GULGONG ONLY)
If your child is in Year 6 or above and has completed the sacraments of First Reconciliation and Communion, they are eligible to enrol for the Sacrament of Confirmation and the following dates will be important to you. 
Wednesday 28th April
3.30pm Parent / Carers Information Meeting
Sunday 2nd May
10.30am Confirmation Enrolment Mass
Sunday 6th June
10.30am Confirmation Mass

Upcoming Events at Shalom House of Prayer, Carcoar

Art and Prayer Day at Shalom - 24 April 2021

Knitting, Knotting and Unknotting - 30 April 2021

A Pilgrim's Walking Retreat - Carcoar Camino 2021 - 14 May 2021

Parish News

  Easter Offering Envelopes are available at the back of the church.

FOR PRAYING AT HOME DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

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A CONTACTLESS SIGN IN FOR MASS

You can scan a QR code on your phone and enter your details 
OR
You can have an individual card that a Welcomer will scan for you as you come into Mass.

All information will be confidential. No information will be stored on any portable devices (e.g. phones).

What do you need to do?

If you would like to have an individual card to be scanned by the Welcomer at arrival at Mass, you will need to provide the Parish with you details. Please place you name, contact number on the BLUE SHEET provided on the clipboard at the back of the church.

If you are happy to scan a QR code on you phone, you don't have to do anything at this stage. We are waiting for new poster with our Parish QR to arrive from Bathurst.

Calling for Volunteers

We are needing volunteer parishioners to help with the scanning each week for those with a card. Training will be provided for volunteers.

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CHURCH ENTRY NOTICE

COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease. In order to to reduce and prevent the spread ... read more

CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we strongly encourage the following measures ... read more

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CORONAVIRUS HELP

If you or someone you know need help or just someone to talk to during this time of crisis, please contact the parish office on (02) 6372 2122

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Word and Faith Group

St Mary's has a Word and Faith Group on Sundays at 6pm in the Parish Centre. If you would like to be part of the Group or you would like to find out more information, please contact the Parish Office.

Please take home a Project Compassion box and/or a set of donation envelopes and support Caritas Australia this Lenten season themed “Be More”. Through your generosity and by aspiring to be more, you are assisting some of the world’s most vulnerable people build better futures for themselves, their families and their communities.

You can donate through Parish boxes and envelopes, or by visiting www.caritas.org.au/project
compassion or phoning 1800 024 413.

Diocese News

Catholic Observer 

The Catholic Observer available now

The April edition of the Catholic Observer is out now and available to read HERE

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BISHOP McKENNA's 
EASTER MESSAGE 2021

Bishop Michael McKenna Easter message is available to read HERE

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Construction  to begin on
St Matthews Catholic School, Mudgee - Secondary Campus

Construction is due to begin on the new St Matthews Catholic School, Mudgee - Secondary Campus next week.

Today, Bishop Michael McKenna blessed the foundation stone, to mark this important occasion.

READ MORE

200 years of Catholic education 

The bicentenary of Catholic education in Australia commemorates the anniversary of the first official Catholic school established in 1821.

Bishop McKenna celebrated Mass today at St Mary's Church, Orange to recognise the contribution of religious, clergy and lay people to the foundation of Catholic education, and the distinctive role Catholic schools play in educating and forming young people of faith and service in their communities.

Read Bishop McKenna's homily HERE

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BISHOP McKENNA's 
LENTEN MESSAGE 2021

Bishop Michael McKenna Lenten message is available to read HERE

NEW NATIONAL CHURCH PROTOCOL FOR RESPONDING TO SEXUAL ABUSE

Adopted by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference in November 2020, a new National Response Protocol for responding to contemporary and historical concerns and allegations of child sexual abuse will be implemented from Monday, February 1. The protocol is the results of two years of consultation within and beyond the Church, and draws on wisdom from the Royal Commission, governments, universities and the Catholic Church in other countries. 

 The National Response Protocol can be accessed via the Bishops Conference website at:

https://www.catholic.org.au/
nationalresponseprotocol