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Psalms come to life at Parish Retreat

Psalms come to life at Parish Retreat About 50 parishioners gathered at The Francis Retreat in Bonny Hills on Friday 21 May for the Parish Retreat, the theme of which was ‘Drawing comfort and strength from the Psalms’. Facilitator of the retreat was Rev Dr Elio Capra SDB, a Salesians of Don Bosco priest, who lectures in [...]

2022-12-06T09:36:33+10:00June 3rd, 2021|

National Mass Celebrating 200 Years of Catholic Education 

National Mass Celebrating 200 Years of Catholic Education St Agnes' Catholic Parish secondary school leaders and Principals joined with schools across the diocese to celebrate 200 Years of Catholic Education at a Mass held at St Carthage’s Cathedral in Lismore. This National Mass was held in cathedrals across Australia.  In the Bishop's absence, Fr Paul Gooley as [...]

2022-12-06T09:36:37+10:00May 25th, 2021|

Latest on Parish Flood Recovery efforts

Latest on Parish Flood Recovery efforts (as at 23 May 2021) St Agnes’ Catholic Parish Recovery Support Service Resilience NSW has entered into an Agreement with St Agnes’ Catholic Parish to establish and run for an initial 12-week period a recovery centre located next to our Pop Up Pantry in William Street. The centre will open from [...]

2022-12-06T09:36:40+10:00May 21st, 2021|

Mass enjoyed by all

Mass enjoyed by all Last Wednesday, for the first time since 2019, the Parish was able to gather at an uplifting, joyful Mass to celebrate and thank its volunteers for their contribution. In his homily, Fr Paul drew on the words of Pope Francis, ‘You are among the most precious things the church has. You, who every [...]

2022-12-06T09:36:47+10:00May 19th, 2021|

St Agnes’ Catholic Parish Retreat

St Agnes' Catholic Parish Retreat Drawing comfort and strength from the Psalms: Presented by Fr Elio Capra When: Friday 21 May 2021 Where: Francis Retreat 2 Thomson Place Bonny Hills Time: 8.45am Check-in 9.00am -2pm Morning Tea & Lunch provided Register for the event here

2022-12-06T09:37:39+10:00May 6th, 2021|

30 years on St Francis of Assisi Chapel is still ‘an oasis of peace’

30 years on St Francis of Assisi Chapel is still ‘an oasis of peace’ St Francis of Assisi Chapel in Lochinvar Place celebrated its 30th Anniversary on 5 May.  This beautiful chapel is now part of the fabric of our parish. The story below recalls a little of the day it was dedicated and how it came [...]

2022-12-06T09:38:03+10:00May 5th, 2021|

What is an apostle?

What is an apostle? Apostles were those entrusted by Jesus to help build the church and spread the message of His teachings. The word apostle comes from the Greek word, ‘apostello’, meaning a messenger or one sent on a mission. While we all are called to spread the Good News, not everyone is given the gift of apostleship [...]

2022-12-06T09:38:14+10:00April 28th, 2021|

Flood support for Riverside Village

Flood support for Riverside Village During the March flood event 40 - 50 residences at Riverside Village (256 Hastings River Drive) were absolutely swamped by floodwater. During the crisis some residents were taken to hospital and alternative accommodation was found for many others. About half of the 'swamped residents', many of whom were not insured, returned over [...]

2022-12-06T09:38:23+10:00April 8th, 2021|

Annual Kindergarten Information Night a big hit 

Annual Kindergarten Information Night a big hit Last Tuesday 30 March, over 130 people attended the Information Night for Kindergarten in 2022 across St Agnes’ Catholic Parish primary schools at St Agnes', St Joseph’s and St Peter’s. Of the attendees about 50% were new families sending their first child to our schools. It was held at St [...]

2022-12-06T09:38:28+10:00April 6th, 2021|
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