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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
As the summer break draws to a close, I remind parishioners of the meeting on the 6th February, 7:30pm in the Hartigan Centre, to discuss issues we want brought to the Plenary Council 2020. At this gathering, we will also elect delegates to attend a deanery meeting with the results from other parishes. Do we…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In wishing you all a Happy and Holy Christmas, I also express gratitude to those parishioners who share generosity of their time and talents for the running of our community of communities. It is a privilege to serve as your priest, at the same time, I am acutely aware…
On behalf of those we serve in Timor Leste, the generosity of our communities is extraordinary. Besides those who contribute on a regular basis, this past week two families have given $1,000 each. The Sunday following Christmas is the fifth Sunday of the month and Mass will be celebrated at Wee Jasper at 10am. On…
24th December (Vigil ) 5:30pm St Francis Xavier, Gunning; 7:00pm St Augustine’s, Yass; 8:30pm Murrumbateman Recreation Hall; 25th December 8:00am St. Augustine’s, Yass
