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Are you ready for WYD RIO 2013?
Date: July 23-28 (dates extend depending on pilgrimage, see webiste for more details)
Description: Now is the time to register for World Youth Day 2013 in Rio de Janeiro and the Archdiocese of Sydney would love to have you join with us and celebrate the great joy and challenge that is found in setting your heart on pilgrimage for Christ. You're invited to take up the challenge, and commit to WYD13! Bookings must close in April - so time is running out for you to register! Make sure you reserve your spot today - and then, tell all your friends and family to come as well!
Location: RIO!!! and beyond...
Contact: Jake Ryan ph: 9390 5140 e:
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Website: Click here for your prilgrimage options!
"...dear young people, I would ask all of you to hear, in the depths of your heart, Jesus’ call to proclaim his Gospel. As the great statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro shows, his heart is open with love for each and every person, and his arms are open wide to reach out to everyone. Be yourselves the heart and arms of Jesus! Go forth and bear witness to his love! Be a new generation of missionaries, impelled by love and openness to all! Follow the example of the Church’s great missionaries like Saint Francis Xavier and so many others..." (Message of Pope Benedict XVI for WYD13)
Christian Decision Making Workshops for 2013
Date: Choose one of the dates that best suits you: Wed 17th Apr, Sat 18th May or Fri 27th Sept
Time: 9.30am – 4pm
Location: The Catholic Adult Education Centre, 3 Keating St., Lidcombe (Sat 18th May the Workshop will be held at All Saint’s Parish Hall, 48 George Street, Liverpool)
Description: How do I know who to marry? How do I know what career God wants me to pursue? How do I know if God is calling me to engage in a particular work or ministry in my Parish, or if he is calling me to a particular vocation? If the answers to questions such as these interest you, then you will value the discernment tips you will learn in this workshop. It features St Ignatius of Loyola’s tried and tested insights in Christian decision making. It doesn’t simply consist of abstract principles, but practical tips which are illustrated with examples from real-life!
Host: Vocations Office
Cost: Free
Contact: 9390-5970 or email:
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Download: Flyer
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Seminary Open Day
Date: Sunday 7 April 2013
Time: 9:15am – 1:30pm
Location: Seminary of the Good Shepherd, 50-58 Abbotsford Road, Homebush
Description: A chance for young men to “Come and See” what life in the Seminary is really like. Includes Mass, Q&A with priests and seminarians, brunch and a guided tour.
Host: Seminary of the Good Shepherd and Sydney Vocation Centre
Cost: free, but registration necessary
Contact: 9390 5970 or
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Facebook: ‘Sydney Vocation Centre’ http://www.facebook.com/events/139062699592982/
Flyer: Download
Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia Vocation Retreat
Date: 20 – 22nd April
Time: Start 3:30pm on the Friday
Location: St Joseph’s Convent, 39 Regent St, Regents Park, NSW 2143
Description: These weekend retreats are designed for those who are discerning a vocation to religious life. Young women explore the life and charism of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, attending conferences on Dominican spirituality, religious life, and discernment. Our guests pray the Divine Office with us and join in community prayers. Times for adoration, silence, and reception of the sacraments are available. While on retreat, the sisters are available for further spiritual guidance and discussion.
Host: The Dominican Sisters of Cecilia
Cost: $65
Contact:
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World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Date: Sunday 21 April 2013
Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: St Mary’s Cathedral Crypt, Sydney
Description: Young people are invited to join together with the Church around the world to pray for your vocation and for all Priests, Seminarians and those serving in consecrated life. Come and spend an hour with the Lord in Eucharistic Adoration. Followed by Evening Prayer in the main Cathedral at 5pm.
Contact: 9390 5970 or
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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/calendar#!/events/408949495859972/ ‘Sydney Vocation Centre’
Flyer: Donwload
Silence & Solitude Sundays
Date: Third Sunday of every month: 21 April, 19 May, 16 June, 18 August, 15 September, 20 October, 17 November
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location:Seminary of the Good Shepherd, 50-58 Abbotsford Road, Homebush
Description:Reflection mornings for men who are open to a vocation to the Priesthood. Includes a talk by the spiritual director of the seminary, communal and private prayer, the opportunity for spiritual guidance, Adoration, Benediction and lunch with the seminarians. Please note that Mass is not included in the program.
Host: The Seminary of the Good Shepherd
Cost: Free, but registration essential for catering.
Transport: Closest train station is Homebush
Contact: 9390 5970 or
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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/calendar#!/events/562052770486324/ ‘Sydney Vocation Centre’
Exploring Priesthood?
Date: Last Thursday of every month: 25 April, 24 May (Friday), 27 June, 25 July, 29 August, 26 September, 24 October, 28 November
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: St Benedict’s Church, 104 Broadway, Chippendale
Description: When discerning your vocation, you have two choices: you can go it alone, or you can share the journey with others. ‘Exploring Priesthood’ offers young guys who are thinking about priesthood a discernment community, where you can come together as brothers to gain clarity, share your experiences, be inspired and learn from each other. Starts at 6pm with mass in commemoration of the Last Supper, followed by an informal dinner with a talk from a guest priest on discernment.
Host: Vocation Centre
Cost:bring money for dinner
Transport: 10 min walk from Central station. Contact the Vocation Centre if you wish a parking space to be reserved.
Contact: Vocation Centre: 9390 5970 or
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. Please RSVP to Sr Anthony Mary three days in advance for dinner reservations.
WYD Formation Retreat @ Mount Schoenstatt:
Date: 25-28 April 2013
Time: 7pm Thursday – 2pm Sunday
Location: “Home of Light” @ Mt Schoenstatt, 230 Fairlight Rd., Mulgoa
Description: Girls and Young Women, aged 16-19 are invited to a four day retreat in Schoenstatt’s Spirituality. We will explore the WYD 2013 Theme: “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:1), and what it means for our everyday lives. If you can’t make it to WYD in Rio you are still most welcome to attend the retreat! Program includes discussions, prayer, craft and fun activities
Host: The Schoenstatt Community
Cost: $90
Contact: Sr Luka, (mob) 0439 537 843 / (email)
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Flyer: Download
Annual ACSA Conference
Date: 5th – 7th July
Time: 12pm on the 5th until 3pm on the 7th
Location: The Women’s College at the University of Queensland. College St, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 4067
Description: The Australian Catholic Students Association (ACSA) is a national organisation of Catholic students from tertiary institutions, seminaries, secondary schools and graduates of tertiary institutions within Australia, committed to witnessing the Gospel message of hope and to support Catholic Students. After an amazing 2012 Conference held in Melbourne we are excited to bring to you the ACSA conference in 2013 to be held in Brisbane. As usual you can expect the same great weekend where Catholic students from around the nation converge to share their faith and make life long friends.
Host: Australian Catholic Students Association
Cost: TBC
Transport: TBC
Contact:
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Website: http://www.catholicstudents.org.au/
INROADS – Kiwi Rush
Date: 6th – 14th July
Location: New Zealand
Description: Our Young Adults snow trip will include adventure, skiing/snowboarding and an incredible Christian leadership formation program. This is a great opportunity for 18-40s to combine skiing/boarding in NZ with a mission & faith element whilst travelling with like-minded people.
Host: Inroads
Cost: $2690
Contact: Inroads (Harvest) 9390 5460
Flyer:Download
Australian Catholic Youth Festival 2013
Date: Thursday 5th December - Saturday 7th December
Location: Melbourne
Description: The Australian Catholic Youth Festival will gather young people from year 9 up to 25 years of age from all over Australia to celebrate our Catholic faith with a festival.
Host: Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne
Cost: TBA
Contact: Annaliese Ros 03 9412 3326
Website: www.youthfestival.catholic.org.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acyfestival
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Theology on Tap 'The Bible is Catholic' - Dr Robert Tilley
Date: 9th April.
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 -
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Website: www.theologyontap.com.au
Facebook: link
Truth on Tap
Date: Monthly event (1st Wednesday)
Time: 6:30pm to 09:30pm
Host: Truth on Tap
Description: Truth on Tap is a monthly Wednesday night event at Brookvale Hotel on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Running on the 1st Wednesday night of the month, Truth on Tap aims to bring quality Church teaching to the Northern Beaches.
Location: Brookvale Hotel, 511-513 Pittwater Rd, Brookvale
Contact:
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Website: www.truthontap.com.au
Facebook: Link
HOLY HOUR with the friars
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 6pm
Location: St. Benedict's Church 104 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
Website: www.capuchinfriars.org.au
St Mary's Cathedral Choir
Date: Sundays - 10:30am Solemn Mass; Mondays & Tuesdays - 5:00pm Vespers (Cantor), 5:30pm Mass; Wednesdays - 5:00pm Vespers (Latin) & 5:30pm Mass; Thursdays - 5:30pm Mass
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
Transport: Short walk from Town Hall, St. James, Martin Place Train Stations and all City Bus Stops.
Contact: Maryana on 92200481
Shrine Time
Date: 4th Sunday of every month: 27th January
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: Sisters of Mt Shoenstatt
Cost: Free
Contact:
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Website: www.schoenstatt.org.au
Flyer: Download
Young Men of God, Brotherhood Evening
Date: Tuesdays (fortnightly)
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Castle Hill / Baulkham Hills
Description: Join with other young Catholic men for an evening of faith, scripture, talks, discussion, journalling and food
Host: Young Men of God, Sydney
Contact: Ben Galea 0439 999 196 or e-mail
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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 homes (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
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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 the courage to live sincerely and proclaim boldly what you believe.
Cost: Free
Contact:
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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
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Web link: www.immaculatacommunity.org
iSeek
Frequency: Tuesday Fortnight
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Description: iSeek is an exciting youth group at St Charbel’s Maronite Catholic parish, offering truth and experience to young people of the parish.
Host: St Charbel's Youth Association
Location: 142 Highclere Ave, Punchbowl, NSW 2196
Contact: Anthony Ndaira 0410743523,
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Cost: Free
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).
Transport: If you require transportation please contact the Shire Activ8 Office.
Contact: Corinne Lindsell (Shire Activ8 Office): 9525 1448 |
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or Sarah Wright: 0416 681 333
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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 for 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 |
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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:
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| 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.
Transport: Parents are to register their children on their first night, and are responsible for their transport.
Contact: Corinne Lindsell Parish Youth Worker : 9525 1448
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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,
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Holy Spirit Prayer Meeting
Date: Every Thursday night
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: Mary Mazzarello Chapel, St John Bosco Church, Cnr Banksia Avenue and Waratah Street, Engadine
Description: Charismatic Prayer Group: Connecting to God and others through praise & worship, music, testimonies, sharing ... and supper. All welcome!
Cost: FREE
Transport: 5 minute walk from Engadine train station.
Contact: Grant: 0408 02 47 43, Sarah: 0418 600 288, Jess: 0403 795 206 or Chris: 0424 286 648.
MHCC Youth Gathering
Time: Every Sunday afternoon 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Description: Recreation, prayer, spiritual formation.
Contact: Salwa -
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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
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Web link: www.verbumdeiaustralia.com
The Vineyard
Time: 1st Tuesday of the month, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Description: A place where Vincentian conversation and fellowship can grow
Contact: Lisa -
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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:
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THS Friday Night Prayer Meeting
Time: Every Friday, 8:00pm – 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)
Transport: A few minutes walk from Ashfield train station
Contact: Stanley Seah on 0410 300 126 or e-mail
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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 (18+) - Home Cooked meal, Praise and Worship, Guest Speakers, Adoration & Prayer Ministry
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 |
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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
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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 |
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OR Stacey:
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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
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Want to Book a Conference Centre?
Peter Cansius House is a newly-refurbished (see flyer), affordable site for day and overnight guests to gather, engage, reflect and grow. We welcome youth groups from all backgrounds to use out modern facilities, feast on our delicious food, wander our beautiful sprawling gardens, explore our magnificent outdoor ladyrinth, relax in our quiet spaces and progress on the road of their personal journeys. For more details contact Michele Naughton on 9488 4525 or visit www.petercanisiushouse.com.au
The Year of Faith...opening "The door of faith"
The “door of faith” (Acts 14:27) is always open for us, ushering us into the life of communion with God and offering entry into his Church. It is possible to cross that threshold when the word of God is proclaimed and the heart allows itself to be shaped by transforming grace.
(Pope Benedict XVI in Porta Fidei). In this quote, we see how faith and grace work hand in hand. Click here to read more on journeying from the Year of Grace into the Year of Faith.
