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PARISH NEWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Belmore marks its 100 years in style
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Belmore farewells Parish Priest, welcomes new Pastor
(c) image from CatholicWeekly.com.au<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Farewell, Bishop Terry
(c) image from CatholicWeekly.com.au<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Sydney remembers Cardinal George Pell on first anniversary of his death
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Two new Permanent Deacons for Sydney
(c) image from CatholicWeekly.com.au<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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SEASON OF LENT 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SEASON OF LENT 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PAST EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sacrament of Holy Communion sessions will be held in the Hall, after each Vigil Mass.
It is a requirement that all candidates, along with at least one parent\/guardian attend and participate in ALL sessions, except the Parent Information Evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Details<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wed 4 Sep – 7:00pm – Parent Information Evening
Wed 11 Sep – Final Day for Registration
Sat 14 Sep – 5:30pm – Enrolment Mass
Sat 14 Sep – 6:15pm-7:15pm – Preparation Session 1
Sat 21 Sep – 6:15pm-7:15pm – Preparation Session 2
Sat 19 Oct – 6:15pm-7:15pm – Preparation Session 3
Sat 26 Oct – 6:15pm-7:15pm – Preparation Session 4
Sat 2 Nov – 9:00am-12:00pm – Reflection \/ Rehersal
Sat 3 Nov – 10:00am – CELEBRATION MASS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wed 28 Aug – 7:00pm – CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wed 15 May – 7:00pm – Information Evening
Sat 25 May – 5:30pm – Commitment Mass \/ Preparation Session 1
Sat 1 Jun – 6:15pm-7:15pm – Preparation Session 2
Sat 8 Jun – 6:15pm-7:15pm – Preparation Session 3
Sat 15 Jun – 6:15pm-7:15pm – Preparation Session 4
Sat 22 Jun – 9:00am-12:00pm – Reflection \/ Rehersal
Sat 29 Jun – 2:30pm – CELEBRATION MASS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, please contact Kalala or Sister Anne via email on: Sacraments.STJP@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The second Sunday of Easter (7 April 24) is known as Divine Mercy Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion will obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment<\/em> (699).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the diary of St Faustina:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EASTER MASS TIMES 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

28 March – HOLY THURSDAY (Maundy Thursday)<\/strong>
7:00pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29 March – GOOD FRIDAY<\/strong>
10:00am – Stations of the Cross
3:00pm – Veneration of the Cross<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30 March – HOLY SATURDAY<\/strong>
8:00pm – Easter Vigil Mass<\/p>\n\n\n\n

31 March – EASTER SUNDAY<\/strong>
8:00am – Easter Day Mass
10:00am – Easter Day Mass<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Season of Lent 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During this Lenten season, we will be having Stations of the Cross every Friday evening at 7:00pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, during our Wednesday evening Adoration & Benecition at 6:00pm, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Holy Father, Pope Francis has called for a day of fasting, penance, and prayer for peace in the Israel-Hamas war, which will be held on Friday 27 October.

In our Parish we will have:
9:00am – Morning Mass;
9:30am – Eucharistic Adoration (after morning Mass)
5:00pm – Rosary
5:45pm – Benediction;
6:00pm – Evening Mass.

There will also be Confession throughout the day.
You are most welcome to join us and spend time with the Blessed Lord in the Holy Eucharist throughout the day, and finish off with Mass.
Peace be with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WORLD YOUTH DAY 2023 – LISBON<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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World Youth Day 2023, Lisbon Portugal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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SACRAMENT OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday 10 September 2023 – 10:00am Mass<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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