events
What's Happening - February 2012
diocesan events :: special events :: regular events :: notices
2012 Pentecost Consultation Night
We have a limited number of places left for His Eminence Cardinal Pell’s 2012 Pentecost Consultation Night to be held on Thursday March 1 at Southern Cross Vocational College in Burwood. The Cardinal is inviting young people between the ages of 16 and 35 years to have their say, as well as ask questions regarding this year’s topic: Sin and Forgiveness in a Q&A style forum.
The night will run from 6.00 – 9.30pm (registrations open at 5.45pm) and, as the venue capacity is strictly limited, the night is Invite Only. As a guest of this event, you will enjoy a complimentary two course meal and drinks. Each parish, group or movement in the Archdiocese of Sydney has been allocated four places so please contact your parish priest or group or movement leader if you would like to attend. If you are not connected to a parish, group or movement, we have a small number of places available so please contact us by sending an email to
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to attend this important event!
Faith to the Extreme Camp
Planning your youth ministry calendar? Looking for somewhere to send your youth group or teenagers this April school holidays? Or are you in Years 7-10 and looking for an event that will CHANGE YOUR LIFE?! These holidays (Monday 16th April - Wednesday 18th April) there will be a combined Diocesan Youth Camp at Crosslands Youth & Convention Centre, Galston where you can take your faith to the Extreme! Extreme is all about encouraging young people in years 7 - 10 in their faith. The camp is hosted by Catholic Youth Services Sydney and Catholic Youth Parramatta and will include fun activities, multimedia, drama, music and testimonies! Cost is $120 which covers accommodation, transport, meals and all activities. Click here to download a registration form and return by Monday 2nd April to
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
. Questions? Call Annabel on (02) 9764 4357. Don’t miss out!
40 Days for Life Kick-off Rally
40 days for life is a public campaign of peaceful prayer and fasting against abortion hosted by Family Life International (FLI). The kick-off rally will be held on 21st February at St Peter's Catholic Church, 235 Devonshire St, Surry Hills. There will be Mass at 6pm followed by a procession to Preterm abortuary with a Pancake Supper afterwards! On 22nd February, Ash Wednesday, 40 DAYS FOR LIFE BEGINS with daily prayer vigils outside Preterm abortuary from 6am-8pm (1 Randle St, Surry Hills). There will also be All Night Adoration for Life every Friday and Saturday from 6pm-6am at St Peter's! There are so many ways for you to get involved and make a peaceful, prayerful stand for Life! Check out the FLI website at www.fli.org.au.
Sacraments - A seven week program over seven Saturdays mornings
Date: 11/02/2012 to 24/03/2012
Time: 9:30am to 10:30am
Location: Verbum Dei Missionaries, 74 Rosebery Ave, Rosebery, 2018
Description: Deepen your understanding of the Sacraments over a seven week interactive program.
Host: Verbum Dei Missionaries
Cost: Free
Transport: Bus 343 or 301 from the city.
Contact: e-mail:
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Phone: 93137099
Website: www.verbumdeiaustralia.com
Flyer: Download
“Come and See” – Discernment Retreat for Women
Date: Friday 24/02/2012 – Sunday 26/02/2012
Location: Nazareth House 218 Mill Street Ballarat Victoria
Description: The Sisters of Nazareth offer an invitation to “Come and See” to young women (18-35 years) open to discerning a vocation to religious life and wishing to share a “live in” experience with the Sisters
Host: The Sisters of Nazareth
Contact: Sister Rosalie O’Malley, 03 53295259, 0450355012 or email
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Flyer: Download
Youth Charismatic Prayer Gathering in Kensington
Date: Saturday 25/02/2012 - Saturday 25/02/2012
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Location: Masonic Temple - 199 Anzac Parade Kensington NSW 2033
Description: Join us for a night of Praise & Worship, our guest speaker Bishop Julian Porteous and fellowship with other awesome young people
Host: PDMKK Sydney - Catholic Indonesian Community
Cost: Free - supper will also be provided
Contact: Mellissa - 0430 230 709; Ferdi - 0411 133 658
Facebook: link
Flyer: Download
You Brought Us Grace - Easter Encounter 2012
Date: 05/04/2012 to 07/04/2012
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Verbum Dei Missionaries, 74 Rosebery Ave, Rosebery, 2018
Description: Come experience the Life, Death and Resurrection of Jesus this Easter and be moved, inspired and transformed by his person, attitude and Love..
Host: Verbum Dei Missionaries - guest speaker Fr. James McTavish (VDMF)
Cost: $100
Transport: Bus 343 or 301 from the city.
Contact: e-mail:
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Phone: 93137099
Website: www.verbumdeiaustralia.com
Heartworks Retreat
Dates: 4/2/2012 to 5/2/2012
Times: 10:00 - 12:30
Description: Young adults retreat for dynamic and diverse individuals who wish to gather in community to reflect, relax and rejuvenate themselves within the MSC tradition. St Mary's Towers is located on a 500 acre property of farm and bushland - loads of space for outdoor activities, so bring suitable footwear for bushwalking and kicking around a ball. There is also a nice river to swim in, if the weather is fine.
Contact: Aidan @
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Address: St. Mary’s Towers, 415 Douglas Park Drive, Douglas Park
Flyer: Download
Facebook: link 1 link 2
Vocations workshops, retreats and more...
Date: Varied (see flyer)
Description: Various workshops, retreats and other events on offer this year to assist with and support vocational discernment (see flyer for details).
Host: Sydney Vocations Office
Contact: 9390 5937
Flyer: Download
Theology on Tap
Date: 1st Monday of the Month - upcoming Monday 30 Jan
Time: 6:30pm – 9.30pm
Description: "Do not be afraid to proclaim the Gospel with Love & Honesty". Coming all the way from New York, USA - we have Monsignor Philip J. Reilly! Monsignor Reilly founded the hugely blessed 'Helpers of God's Precious Infants' group. The Helpers’ approach is now being used in at least 40 States... more than 100 Bishops and 5 Cardinals have participated. By the grace of God the Helpers’ apostolate has now spread even as far away as here in Australia! Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to hear Monsignor Reilly speak right here in Sydney!
Location: The Commercial Hotel, 2 Hassall St, Parramatta
Host: Theology on Tap, Sydney
Cost: Free
Transportaion: Public Carpark on Hassall St or walking distance from Parramatta Train Station
Contact: Jessica Langrell -
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.theologyontap.com.au
Facebook: link
HOLY HOUR with the friars
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 6pm
Location: St. Benedict's Church 104 Broadway, Broadway (Notre Dame Campus)
Description: Weekly adoration of the Blessed Sacrament led by the Capuchin friars. Take time out to rest at the feet of the Lord.
Host:The Capuchin Friars Minor
Peace in the Heart of the City- St Mary's Cathedral Choir
Date: Tuesdays: 5:30pm Mass sung by the Choristers of St. Mary's Cathedral
Wednesdays: 5:00pm Vespers sung by the Cathedral Scholars
5:30pm Mass sung by the Choristers of St. Mary's Cathedral + Cathedral Scholars
Thursdays: 5:30pm Mass sung by the Gentlemen of the Cathedral Choir
Sunday: 10:30am Solemn Mass sung by the Cathedral Choir 5:00pm Solemn Vespers and Benediction sung by the Gentlemen of St. Mary's Cathedral
Location: St Mary’s Cathedral, City
Description: “come away … and rest a while”… experience heavenly peace in the heart of the CBD…enjoy music and singing that settles the heart and raises the soul. Escape the city rush and say with the psalmist “be at rest once more, O my soul” (ps 116:7)
Host: St Mary’s Cathedral Choir
Cost: N/A
Contact: Maryana, 92200481
Transportation: Short walk from Town Hall, St. James, Martin Place Train Stations and all City Bus Stops.
Shrine Time
Date: 4th Sunday of every month
Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Mount Schoenstatt - 230 Fairlight Road Mulgoa.
Description: 1 Hour of Adoration, Praise, Worship, Prayer, Reflection - followed by a social gathering.
Host: Sister of Mt Shoenstatt
Cost: Free.
Transportation: Self.
Contact: Sr Rebecca,
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.schoenstatt.org.au
Flyer: Download
Silence & Solitude Sundays
Date: 18 Mar, 15 Apr, 20 May, 17 Jun, 19 Aug, 16 Sept, 21 Oct, 18 Nov
Location: Seminary of the Good Shepherd, 50-58 Abbotsford Rd, Homebush.
Description: Reflection mornings for men considering the Priesthood. Includes a spiritual talk, adoration, benediction, community and private prayer, lunch.
Host: The Seminary of the Good Shepherd.
Cost: Free, but registration is essential.
Transportation: Closest train stations Strathfield and Homebush.
Contact: Vocation Centre: 9390 5970 or
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.vocationcentre.org.au/importantdates
Facebook: "Sydney Vocation Centre"
Healing and Wellbeing Forum
Date: Last Friday of each month
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Parish Center, Our Lady of Good Counsel, 9 Currie Rd, Forestville 2087
Description: Do you want to receive healing from emotional wounds, pain, sorrows, grief, and anguish? Turn to the Lord and listen to His Words. This is the place, to meet and share testimonies and we provide support in prayers.
Host: Lilian Schmid and the Catholic Parish of Frenchs Forest
Cost: Free
Transportation: Train or bus
Contact: Lillian Schmid 0412 766 917
Young Men of God, Brotherhood Evening
Time: Weeknights
Location: Contact Ben for location (see details below)
Description: Join with other young Catholic men for an evening of faith, worship, talks and foods
Host: Young Men of God, Sydney
Contact: Ben Galea 0439 999 196 or e-mail
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
, Marshall Miller 0404 628 984
Website: www.ymgmovement.org
BLOKE - Blessed Lord Our King Everlasting
Date: Second Monday evening of every month
Time: 7:30 - 9:00pm
Location: Rotating in men's home (contact Grant Dodds for details)
Description: All-age men's sharing, praise and worship, fellowship and service (outreach activities operate every second month)
Cost: Free.
Transportation: Own car or a lift can be arranged from any train station in the Sutherland Shire
Contact: Grant Dodds on
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or 0408 02 47 43
Guardians
Date: Every 2nd Wednesday
Time: 8.00pm- 9.30pm
Location: St. Mary MacKillop Hall @ St. Charbel's Parish - 142 Highclere Ave, Punchbowl
Description: How well do you know your faith? How well do you live it? It's hard to live what you don't really know. These talks are building up young Catholics from around Sydney, giving you courage to live sincerely and proclaim boldly what you believe.
Cost: Free
Contact:
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Facebook: link
62 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration every week!
Time: 4pm - 5pm Sunday, 1pm - 6pm Monday - Friday, 1pm Friday - 6am Sunday (all night Adoration).
Description: Holy Hour of power with Rosary. Come and adore Christ, and rest in His love in the Holy Eucharist.
Location: St Thomas Becket, Lewisham
Host: Immaculata Society
Contact: Call 0406 372 608 or
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Web link: www.immaculatacommunity.org
Live a New Pentecost: The Great Jubilee Novena
Date: Usually the fourth Monday of the month.
Time: 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Description: Gather once a month for 9months for a Great Jubliee Novena, preparing for Pentecost 2012! Each meeting we will hear a teaching, have a time of praise, share and have a time of adoration to deepen our understanding of the Holy Spirit and open our hearts to receive an outpouring of His Grace. All are welcome to come to one or come to all!
Host: The Emmanuel Community
Location: St Fiacres Hall, 96 Catherine Street, Leichardt
Contact: Sarah McDonald, 0416 351 834
Cost: Free
Transportation: There is free parking onsite, or buses (public transport) on Parramatta Road.
Flyer: Download
TAIZÉ STYLE PRAYER MEETINGS: Songs • Prayer • Silence — In the Spirit of Taizé
Date: 2012 Dates coming soon!
Location: St Benedict's Monastery 121 Arcadia Road, Arcadia NSW 2159
Description: Experience the songs of Taizé, discover the power of Scripture and find stillness in the Benedictine tradition of silence.
Host: St Benedict's Monastery
Cost: FREE
Transportation: Public transport - bus only from Pennant Hills Station
Contact: Tel: (02) 9653 1159 Email:
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.benedictine.org.au
Eight30 (20:30)
Date: Every 2 months
Time: 8:30PM
Location: Hosted at someones house each month please Contact Shire Activ8 for details.
Description: A social group for people in their 20's and 30's. Meeting at 8.30pm (20:30 24hr time) every two months in a young person's home.
Bring a plate of dessert to share and "do life together"
Host: Shire Activ8 Ministries
Cost: Free (bring some dessert to share).
Transportation: if you require transportation please contact the Shire Activ8 Office
Contact: Corinne Lindsell (Shire Activ8 Office): 9525 1448 |
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or Sarah Wright: 0416 681 333
Facebook: link
ADAM | Made in the image of God
Date: 3rd Saturday of each month
Time: 4.00pm to 5.30pm
Location: OLSS Miranda Parish Youth Centre: 50 Kiora Rd, Miranda
Description: Young Men's fellowship and discussion group
Young men ages 18+
Host: Shire Activ8 Ministries
Cost: Free.
Transportation: 2min walk from Miranda Stn.
Contact: James Boggs: 0415 351 827 OR Shire Activ8 Office: 9525 1448 |
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: link
Antioch
Date: Every Sunday Night
Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Location: OLSS Miranda Youth Centre: 50 Kiora Rd, Miranda
Description: Youth to youth ministry for young people 16yrs-24yrs. Antioch holds two retreat weekends a year, and each sunday night meeting consists of Talks, Gospel Reflections, Music and Prayer. Led by young people for young people
Host: Our Lady Star of the Sea Miranda| Embrace Youth Ministries.
Cost: Free.
Transportation: Transport home is readily available.
Contact: Email:
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
| Parent Couple: Mick and Irene McGill: 9544 6647 | Corinne Lindsell Parish Youth Worker: 9525 1448
Website: link
Facebook: link
Seven10youth
Date: Every Friday Night (During School term)
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: OLSS Miranda Youth Centre: 50 Kiora Rd, Miranda
Description: Youth Group for high school youth in years 7-10
Meeting every Friday night in school terms: Games | Talks | Music | Prayer | Creative Arts | Fellowship | Fun
Host: Our Lady Star of the Sea Miranda| Embrace Youth Ministries.
Cost: Gold Coin Donation.
Transportation: Parents are to register their children on their first night, and are responsible for their transport.
Contact: Corinne Lindsell Parish Youth Worker : 9525 1448
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: link
Facebook: link
IGNITE youth
Date: Held fortnightly on a Friday night (Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 of the school term)
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: St Declan's, Cnr Forest Rd & Penshurst Street, Penshurst
Description: Youth Group for those aged 12-16 years (or Year 7-10). A night of faith, fun, food and friendship! The last youth group of each term is a social activity.
Host: St Declan's Penshurst Youth Ministry
Cost: gold coin donation.
Contact: Jane Brotherton (Parish Youth Minister) 0422 986 449,
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Holy Spirit Prayer Meeting
Date: Every Wednesday night
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: Mary Help of Christians Church on The Avenue Heathcote NSW.
Description: Charismatic Prayer Group: Connecting to God and others through praise & worship, music, testimonies, sharing ... and supper. All welcome!
Cost: FREE $0
Transport: 2 minute walk from Heathcote train station.
Contact: Grant: 0408 02 47 43, Sarah: 0418 600 288, or Jess: 0403 795 206.
MHCC Youth Gathering
Time: Every Sunday afternoon 2pm - 4pm
Description: Recreation, prayer, spiritual formation.
Contact: Salwa -
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
School of the Word
Time: Monday nights, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Location: 74 Rosebery Ave, Rosebery
Description: Experience a personal encounter with Jesus through the Word of God
Host: Verbum Dei Catholic Missionaries
Transportation: Bus 343, 301 from the City
Contact: (02) 9313 7099 or
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Web link: www.verbumdeiaustralia.com
The Vineyard
Time: 1st Tuesday of the month, 6pm - 9pm
Description: A place where Vincentian conversation and fellowship can grow
Contact: Lisa -
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or 0419 418 547
Encounter Mass
Time: 1st Friday of the month, 8pm
Location: All Saints Parish, Liverpool
Description: Mass led by young people. Come for adoration, supper and fellowship
Contact:
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
THS Friday Night Prayer Meeting
Time: Every Friday, 8pm - 10.30pm
Location: Asiana Centre, 38 Chandos Street, Ashfield
Description: Be empowered by the Holy Spirit! Every Friday night, we meet together with praise and worship, cell group discussion, faith-filled prayer to spread His love and to build His church.
Host: The Temple of the Holy Spirit Prayer Group (THS)
Transportation: A few minutes walk from Ashfield train station
Contact: Stanley Seah on 0410 300 126 or e-mail
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.thsonline.org
Cornerstone
Time: Every fortnight
Location: St Joseph's Catholic Church Hall, cnr Frederick St and Rosa St, Oatley
Description: A new and vibrant gathering of spirit-filled young people, teaching, music, friendships and leadership.
Contact: Therese or Maree Ataya - (02) 9570 4015 or 0407 928 392
Lighthouse Cafe
Date: Every 1st Saturday of each month
Time: 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Location: OLSS Miranda Parish Youth Centre: 50 Kiora Rd, Miranda.
Description: YOUNG ADULTS PRAYER MINISTRY
Home Cooked meal, Praise and Worship, Guest Speakers, Adoration & Prayer Ministry
18+
Host: Shire Activ8 Ministries
Cost: $5.00 (this money goes to YMT Australia)
Transportation: 2min walk from Miranda Stn.
Contact: Corinne Lindsell or Tiffany Ng at the Shire Activ8 Office: 9525 1448 |
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: link
Facebook: link
Reach Out!
Time: Every 3rd Saturday of the month. 6pm dinner. 7.30pm program starts
Location: Immaculata Centre (to the right of St Thomas Beckett Church Lewisham next to the railway station).
Description: Will feature a sit-down dinner, praise and worship, drama performance, talk by guest speaker, Eucharistic Adoration with prayer ministry and confessions available.
Host: Immaculata Society
Cost: $10 - $15 for meal
Contact: Call 0414 830 412 or
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.immaculatacommunity.org
GRACE - Girls Raise As Christ Elevates
Date: Every 3rd Saturday of the month
Time: 4.00pm to 5.30pm
Location: OLSS Miranda Parish Youth Centre: 50 Kiora Rd, Miranda
Description: Prayer, reflection, discussion, bible study and fellowship with other young women
for Young Women 16yrs and over
Host: Shire Activ8 Ministries
Cost: Free
Contact: Corinne: 9525 1448 |
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
OR Stacey:
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: link
Facebook: link
Senior Elevate
Date: Fortnightly on a Friday Night
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: St. Michael's Baulkham Hills 'Old Church'
Host: St. Michael's Youth Movement
Cost: Donation
Facebook: link
OLR Music Coordinator
With a strong tradition of good music and choirs, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Fairfield is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Music Coordinator on a permanent part-time basis, responsible for leading, building, and conducting the Parish Choir. Rate of remuneration is negotiable. Position description available from the Parish Secretary, 2 Weston St, Fairfield NSW 2165 or by email addressed to
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The Church and Social Networking
The Bishops Commission for Mission and Faith Formation, a Commission of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has just released the following updated version of the Social-Networking Protocols. We hope that this will be helpful to you in navigating a way to use Social Media in sharing the message of Christ in the world. Click here to view blog.
Year of Grace
At the recent ACBC Plenary, Archbishop Philip Wilson, President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference launched the national ‘Year of Grace’. To read this pastoral letter and learn more about this great occasion for the Church in Australia, visit: http://www.yearofgrace.catholic.org.au/
One Body in Christ - New Resources
The Australian Catholic Disability Council and the Disability Projects Office of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference have released today a new resource for parishes and Church communities called One Body in Christ, Welcoming People with Disability. This parish resource kit is beautifully designed and contains a number of excellent resources for those working with people with disability. It is useful for clergy, religious, pastoral councils, teachers, parishioners and anyone who has an interest in welcoming people with disability. Check it out at http://mediablog.catholic.org.au/?p=213
