Mass and Reconciliation Times:

Below are our Mass and Reconciliation times.  Please note, there are occasions when these times are subject to change – our weekly Parish Newsletter is the best place to check for any variations (click red ‘Parish Newsletter’ button below to see the latest edition).

Weekday Masses

St Agnes Church

Monday – No Mass

Tuesday:
9.30am or 11.00am Residential Aged Care only.
12.05pm                Weekday Mass

Wednesday:
9.30am                  St Francis of Assisi Chapel
6.00pm                  St Bernard’s Church

Thursday:
12.05pm               St Agnes’ Church
4.30pm                 Christ the King Chapel

Friday:
12.05pm                St Agnes’ Catholic Church

Weekend Masses

Saturday:

6.00pm Vigil Mass at St Mary Star of the Sea, Ocean Drive, Lake Cathie.

Sunday:
Mass – 7.30am, 9.00am and 5.00pm – St Agnes’ Catholic Church

Reconciliation
Friday:
11.30am – 12noon – St Agnes’ Catholic Church

Saturday:
11.30am-12.30pm – St Agnes’ Catholic Church

Easter Masses:

HOLY THURSDAY – 28 March – Mass of the Lord’s Supper

6.00pm St Agnes’ Church, Hay Street, Port Macquarie

GOOD FRIDAY – 29 March

Stations of the Cross

10.00am St Agnes’ Church, Hay Street, Port Macquarie

Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion

3.00pm St Agnes’ Church, Hay Street, Port Macquarie

3.00pm Our Lady Star of the Sea, Ocean Drive, Lake Cathie

3.00pm Christ the King Chapel, Boronia St, Port Macquarie

 HOLY SATURDAY – 30 March – Easter Vigil

7.30pm St Agnes’ Church, Hay St, Port Macquarie

Note: later time due to daylight savings – also no reconciliation on Holy Saturday

EASTER SUNDAY – 31 March

7.30am St Agnes’ Church, Hay St, Port Macquarie

8.00am Our Lady Star of the Sea, Ocean Drive, Lake Cathie

9.00am St Agnes’ Church, Hay St, Port Macquarie

9.30am St Francis of Assisi Chapel, Lochinvar Place

 Please Note: There will be no Mass on Sunday evening.

Please see Full Lent and Holy Week Schedule here

COVID SAFETY UPDATE

The dispensation regarding attending Mass remains.

  • Masks are no longer mandatory.
  • Communion can be distributed on the tongue. If you are receiving communion on the tongue please come forward at the end of the communion lines.

Please continue to be mindful and respectful of each other and do not attend if you are unwell or have any cold/flu-like symptoms. Any questions please contact the Pastoral Office on 6583 1024.

Below are links to opportunities for spiritual communion through Gospel Reflections, recorded and live streamed Masses:

Lismore Diocese
Sunday 9.00am – Live streamed with our Bishop Greg Homeming as celebrant https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYxOjNyku4JCI08vfeTq-fQ

St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne
Daily Mass 1.00pm – Live streamed daily (Monday to Friday) and then available as a recording on demand until one hour prior to the next 1.00pm Mass.
Sunday Mass
Sundays 11.00am Mass – Live streamed and then available as a recording on demand https://melbournecatholic.org.au/Mass

St Stephen’s Cathedral, Brisbane
Sunday 10.00am from the Cathedral
https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/multimedia/web-cast/

Daily Mass on Demand
Accessible via Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYRq7AjVimr-hcHFJD_HVaQ

Sacraments

Baptisms are held on Sunday morning.

It is important that anyone wishing to have their child baptised attends a baptism information evening.

Baptism information sessions will be held in St Agnes’ Catholic Church on the following dates. If you are attending a session can you please contact the Pastoral Office on 6583 1024 to book in and confirm.

  • 25 January 6.00pm
  • 21 February 5.30pm
  • 20 March 5.30pm
  • 24 April 5.30pm
  • 23 May 5.30pm
  • 27 June 10.00am
  • 25 July 10.00am
  • 22 August 10.00am
  • 26 September 5.30pm
  • 24 October 5.30pm
  • 28 November 5.30pm
  • 12 December 5.30pm

Anyone wishing to be a part of one of the information evenings will need to contact the Presbytery Office via email [email protected] or on 6583 1024.

ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS:

St Agnes’ Parish Presbytery Office
PO Box 23
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
(02) 6583 1024
[email protected]

Organising your Wedding in our Parish

It is a requirement in law that an appropriate preparation be given to couples contemplating marriage. This requirement has arisen from the sad statistic that more than 40% of first marriages fail. Following are two compulsory steps of marriage preparation and a third optional step of marriage preparation to be completed as soon as possible by couples intending to be married in our Parish.

Step 1: PRE-MARRIAGE WEEKEND

The Pre-Marriage Weekend involves various people with special skills who will share their knowledge and experience with you.

For further information on this weekend, please contact the  St Agnes’ Presbytery Office on (02) 6583 1024 or via email [email protected]

Step 2: MARRIAGE PAPERWORK

There is specific Church and Government documentation to be completed no more than 18 months, and no less than one month before your wedding. It is necessary to make an appointment to see a priest to complete the Church paperwork. If you do not live locally, the paperwork can be completed by the local Parish Priest of your area and posted to us. When you meet with the priest you will need to have copies of your Birth and Baptismal Certificates.
NB. The Government documentation needs to be completed at least one month before your marriage.

Step 3: FOCUS PROGRAM

The Focus Program is a self-diagnostic instrument designed to help couples learn more about themselves and their unique relationship. It is not a test nor meant as a predictor of success or failure in marriage. It is a tool to help couples name and work through issues before marriage.

For information on organising a funeral please contact the Presbytery Office on 6583 1024.

School Sacraments 2022

Penance 2022

Dates: TBC

First Holy Communion

Dates: TBC

Confirmation 202

Dates: TBC

Baptisms are held on Sunday morning.

It is important that anyone wishing to have their child baptised attends a baptism information evening.

Baptism information sessions will be held in St Agnes’ Catholic Church on the following dates. If you are attending a session can you please contact the Pastoral Office on 6583 1024 to book in and confirm.

  • 25 January 6.00pm
  • 21 February 5.30pm
  • 20 March 5.30pm
  • 24 April 5.30pm
  • 23 May 5.30pm
  • 27 June 10.00am
  • 25 July 10.00am
  • 22 August 10.00am
  • 26 September 5.30pm
  • 24 October 5.30pm
  • 28 November 5.30pm
  • 12 December 5.30pm

Anyone wishing to be a part of one of the information evenings will need to contact the Presbytery Office via email [email protected] or on 6583 1024.

ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS:

St Agnes’ Parish Presbytery Office
PO Box 23
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
(02) 6583 1024
[email protected]

Organising your Wedding in our Parish

It is a requirement in law that an appropriate preparation be given to couples contemplating marriage. This requirement has arisen from the sad statistic that more than 40% of first marriages fail. Following are two compulsory steps of marriage preparation and a third optional step of marriage preparation to be completed as soon as possible by couples intending to be married in our Parish.

Step 1: PRE-MARRIAGE WEEKEND

The Pre-Marriage Weekend involves various people with special skills who will share their knowledge and experience with you.

For further information on this weekend, please contact the  St Agnes’ Presbytery Office on (02) 6583 1024 or via email [email protected]

Step 2: MARRIAGE PAPERWORK

There is specific Church and Government documentation to be completed no more than 18 months, and no less than one month before your wedding. It is necessary to make an appointment to see a priest to complete the Church paperwork. If you do not live locally, the paperwork can be completed by the local Parish Priest of your area and posted to us. When you meet with the priest you will need to have copies of your Birth and Baptismal Certificates.
NB. The Government documentation needs to be completed at least one month before your marriage.

Step 3: FOCUS PROGRAM

The Focus Program is a self-diagnostic instrument designed to help couples learn more about themselves and their unique relationship. It is not a test nor meant as a predictor of success or failure in marriage. It is a tool to help couples name and work through issues before marriage.

For information on organising a funeral please contact the Presbytery Office on 6583 1024.

School Sacraments 2022

Penance 2022

Dates: TBC

First Holy Communion

Dates: TBC

Confirmation 202

Dates: TBC

About our Parish

St Agnes’ Catholic Parish Port Macquarie

Welcome to St Agnes’ Catholic Parish, a Catholic community located in beautiful Port Macquarie on the mid-north coast of NSW, Australia.

Since the first St Agnes’ Catholic Church was built in 1878, the Parish has played an essential role in caring for, guiding and growing, the local community. Click here to view the history of our Parish.

The St Agnes’ Catholic Parish of today is diverse, vibrant and represents all age groups and many different cultures and backgrounds.

Supported by a 13,000 strong Catholic faith community, St Agnes’ Catholic Parish provides meaningful services across the full spectrum of life in ministry, education, childcare, aged care, family support, disability, employment and training.

St Agnes’ Catholic Parish is committed to the vision that “Everything is oriented towards the praise and glory of God” and its mission:

  • Holiness in the image of Christ
  • Proclaim the good news of salvation
  • Minister within the faith community
  • Service of all, particularly those in need.

Ours is a loving, supportive and respectful faith community. We are always ready to welcome new faces and hope you’ll join us for Mass soon. To see first-hand how the Parish helps the local community, click here to read our latest Annual Report.

Every Sunday at 5.00pm there is a Mass especially for families and youth. Please note, it’s best to always check the latest mass times before attending.

St Agnes’ Parish Pastoral Office

Sacraments and Services – masses, baptisms, weddings, communions to the sick, funerals and general enquiries.
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St Agnes’ Care & Lifestyle

Our services include aged care, disability services, family and youth programs are delivered to improve quality of life and empower people to achieve their lifestyle goals and feel joy within themselves.
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St Agnes’ Foundation

A reputable and truly unique financial institution, giving you the opportunity to create a trust fund to help a charity, community service or person in need, both now and following your death.
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St Agnes’ Parish Schools

Catholic education for over 4000 students through St Agnes’ Primary, St Peter’s Primary, St Joseph’s Primary, Mackillop College, St Joseph’s Regional College and Newman Senior Technical College.
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St Joseph’s Family Services

Innovative and inclusive early education and family day care services.
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John Henry Institute

A unique training provider committed to helping individuals and businesses find their purpose and reach their full potential through vocational education and training.
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Understanding Faith

A unique online Multimedia Religious Education Resource covering Primary and Secondary School curriculums.
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Port Macquarie Youth Hub

Nurturing and supporting the Youth of the Hastings, building their self-esteem through a platform based on friendship, health, education and community support.
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Youth United

Engaging, supporting and nurturing the youth of the Hastings by promoting friendship, health, education and community support.
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St Agnes’ Parish Uniform Store

Supplier of uniforms for all St Agnes’ Parish primary and secondary schools, providing a caring, personal service.
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St Agnes’ Food Services

A quality food service providing fresh, chilled chef-prepared packaged meals ready to heat and catering for functions.
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The Francis Retreat

A beautiful sanctuary for school retreats/camps, group retreats, conferences, training days and short stays.
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St Agnes’ Parish Administration Centre

Home to Parish support services such Human Resources, Information Technology, Communications, Marketing, Property Management, and School Fees Management.
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St Agnes’ Parish Pastoral Office

Sacraments and Services – masses, baptisms, weddings, communions to the sick, funerals and general enquiries.

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St Agnes’ Care & Lifestyle

Our services include aged care, disability services, family and youth programs are delivered to improve quality of life and empower people to achieve their lifestyle goals and feel joy within themselves.

St Agnes' Foundation

St Agnes’ Foundation

A public benevolent charity established to advance social and/or public welfare.

St Agnes’ Parish Schools

Catholic education for over 4000 students through St Agnes’ Primary, St Peter’s Primary, St Joseph’s Primary, Mackillop College, St Joseph’s Regional College and Newman Senior Technical College.

St Joseph's Family Services
St Joseph’s Family Services

Innovative and inclusive early education and family day care services.

John Henry Institute
John Henry Institute

A unique training provider committed to helping individuals and businesses find their purpose and reach their full potential through vocational education and training.

Understanding Faith

Understanding Faith

A unique online Multimedia Religious Education Resource covering Primary and Secondary School curriculums.

Port Macquarie Youth Hub
Port Macquarie Youth Hub

Nurturing and supporting the Youth of the Hastings, building their self-esteem through a platform based on friendship, health, education and community support.

Youth United logo
Youth United

Engaging, supporting and nurturing the youth of the Hastings by promoting friendship, health, education and community support.

St Agnes' Uniform Store logo
St Agnes’ Parish Uniform Store

Supplier of uniforms for all St Agnes’ Parish primary and secondary schools, providing a caring, personal service.

St Agnes' Food Services logo
St Agnes’ Food Services

A quality food service providing fresh, chilled chef-prepared packaged meals ready to heat and catering for functions.

The Francis Retreat logo
The Francis Retreat

A beautiful sanctuary for school retreats/camps, group retreats, conferences, training days and short stays.

Contact

For general enquiries

The email form below is for general enquiries.

If you have specific enquiries that should be directed to certain service areas within the parish, please go to their individual contact pages.