Outputs from Plenary Council workshop

The parish held its second workshop in preparation for the 2020 Plenary Council on Wednesday 7th February. Eighteen parishioners reviewed the results of the parish survey and then discussed in small groups the four topics that had been identified as the top priorities Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse – How can…

Thoughts from the presbytery – 15 February

At St. Augustine’s Parish Pastoral Council, Sarah Johnston became the new Chairperson, with Bryan Coleborne as her Deputy Chairperson.  Each member of the PPC will give an outline of their areas of responsibility this year and can form a committee to support their work.  I am delighted Genevieve Colbert has joined the PPC, caring for…

Mediating democracy – journalism in the Post Truth Age

Christians for an Ethical Society presents its 2019 Forum Series on Wither Democracy? Its first forum for 2019 will be with distinguished journalist Paul Bongiorno AM on the topic “Mediating Democracy: Journalism in the Post Truth Age” at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture. Date:   7:30pm-9:00pm 12th February 2019 Location:  Chapel at the Australian Centre…

Thoughts from the presbytery – 8 February

There were eighteen parishioners at a gathering this past week to workshop topics to be presented for the Plenary Council 2020.  All appeared to enjoy the evening, with Paul Trezise as facilitator.  The next step will be to take our findings to a Northern Deanery meeting. St. Augustine’s Parish Pastoral Council will meet this Wednesday,…

Plenary Council Workshop

The 2nd Parish workshop in preparation for the 2020 Plenary Council will take place on Wednesday 6th February commencing at 7.30pm at the Hartigan Centre. All parishioners are invited to attend. The workshop will review feedback received in response to parish survey on the plenary council, decide on the top priority issues, and discuss what…

Thoughts from the presbytery – 1 February

Pope Francis is visiting the UAE this weekend. He is the first pope to celebrate an open-air Mass on the Arabian peninsula, which is due to be attended by up to 135,000 at the Zayed Sports City Stadium.  This will be the largest act of Christian worship in the Arab world ever. We now have…

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Do you know someone who would like the Blessed Eucharist taken to them on Sundays? To have a Special Minister visit contact the Parish Office on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays between 9:00am and 4:00 pm

Thoughts from the presbytery – 25 January

As St. Augustine’s Parish Pastoral Council doesn’t have a Chairperson, I would like to suggest the 13th February for our first meeting in 2019. At this meeting we will elect a new Chairperson.  We also have a vacancy for a parishioner to oversee education, involving adult education and children not attending Mount Carmel.  Please let…

Thoughts from the presbytery – 18 January

Next Saturday, Australia Day, Mass will be held at the normal time with prayers for our country. Deacon Matt Ransom, co-ordinator for C.C.D., has asked Margaret Friend to oversee catechists in our community. This is the most critical concern for our parish as we have an obligation to reach out to the many baptised children…

Sacrament of Reconciliation

The Catholic Parish of St. Augustine’s, Yass, invites children baptised in the Catholic tradition, Year 3 or older, to continue their journey in faith by preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation in preparation for their First Holy Communion. If you believe your child is ready to take this next step and you are prepared to…