Parish News

This weekend, the Holy Church commences a new liturgical year with the commencement of the season of Advent. The liturgical season of Advent marks the time of spiritual preparation by the faithful before Christmas. Advent begins on the Sunday closest to the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle (Nov. 30). It spans four Sundays and…

In commemoration of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, the following Masses will be offered across the parish: ALL SAINTS’ DAY – MONDAY, 1ST NOVEMBER 9:15AM – HOLY TRINITY CHURCH 6:00PM – HOLY FAMILY CHURCH ALL SOULS’ DAY – TUESDAY, 2ND NOVEMBER 8:15AM – HOLY TRINITY CHURCH 9:15AM – HOLY FAMILY CHURCH 5:00PM –…

Through It all, We Keep on Going Throughout these months of the churches being closed, Holy Cross Parish persevered untiringly. As we have always done throughout this pandemic, we have worked hard and creatively, and so on the day the stay-at-home orders were announced, with only a few hours’ notice, provision was very quickly made…

We’re excited to welcome everyone back to the Parish Churches over the coming days! Just as a reminder, please take note of these public health requirements for when you visit our Churches. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 Tuesdays, Holy Family Church at 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Holy Trinity Church at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Holy Trinity…

With 80% of the adult population of the state now having received vaccination, the Diocese of Parramatta has given permission for churches in the diocese to open again for public divine worship. From Tuesday, 19th October, Holy Family Church and Holy Trinity Church will again be open and Holy Mass and the Sacraments can be…

We are at the halfway point of October and during this month, the Church honours the Holy Rosary. As a way, to honour the Holy Rosary, we are inviting the children of our parish over the next couple of week to colour in this image of Our Lady of the Rosary and for parents to…

The Diocese of Parramatta has mandated that all volunteers in parishes must undertake child protection and vulnerable adult training. Training is available online by Zoom on various days in September and October. Each of the three compulsory modules takes from 60 to 90 minutes to complete. Requests to join the Zoom sessions can be made…

Even though the public health stay-at-home orders mean we are unable to visit the church and to pray, we can continue our devotions at home. Our parish is offering a number of ways to pray and to continue to practice our faith, even away from the church. Holy Mass is available daily on our YouTube…