The Port Macquarie community is invited to join Father Donnelly’s family and the St Agnes’ Parish family to celebrate his life at a Requiem Mass on Friday, 1 February at 10.30am in St Agnes’ Church, 47 Hay Street, Port Macquarie.

Attendees will be seated from 9.30am. We expect a large attendance, and in the event of the Church being at maximum capacity, there are plans for seating outside the Church where a live broadcast of the Mass can be viewed. The Service will also be streamed via the Internet and Facebook Live.

To view, go to our website: www.stagnesparish.org.au on Friday.

The Mass will conclude around 12 noon with a private burial to follow.

After Mass, refreshments will be available on the Church grounds for those attending to share their memories of Father Donnelly.

Street Closure and parking

Hay Street will be closed to the general traffic between Hayward St to William Street from 6am on the day.

Restricted access to Hay Street (including drop off/pick up for those with mobility issues) is available only via Hayward and Gordon Street. Traffic wardens will be in place to direct traffic to parking areas.

It is recommended that people, if able, seek parking away from the St Agnes’ Parish precinct and walk to the service.

Hay Street is expected to re-open to traffic by mid-afternoon.