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Sisters & Brothers Part of human life and nature is to wait. During our lives we wait for so many things: we wait to grow up, to see our parents, family or friends, we look forward to events or achievements. We constantly expect new happenings and new people in our lives. We do not know what kind of impact they will have on us and how they will change us and world around us. Today begins the time of Advent. A special season and is observed by many Christian churches especially in the Western tradition. The Oxford dictionary says that advent means the "arrival of a notable person or thing". Advent includes four weeks or four Sundays to be precise. A time of awaiting the arrival of a unique Visitor. We are waiting for our Saviour who is the Son of God himself. This special season reminds us of the first 'advent', when the people of Israel waited for their Messiah. For hundreds of years, they expected God to send someone who would liberate them from occupation and en...

During Advent, let us prepare our hearts and minds to welcome Christ at Christmas. We begin by placing the first candle on our wreath, a symbol of the light of Christ entering the world and the hope we hold in His promised return. As we journey through this season, may our preparation be marked by hope, reflection, and a readiness to receive Christ anew. Isaiah presents a powerful vision of a future where all people will come together to worship in the Temple of the Lord. This vision depicts a world transformed by peace, in which instruments of war - swords - are reshaped into tools for cultivation - ploughshares. In this time, everyone will walk together in the light of the Lord. Isaiah's prophecy challenges us to remain awake and vigilant, always prepared for the unknown day when Jesus will return. The first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of a new liturgical year. This occasion presents a natural opportunity to think about resolutions for the year ahead. As we pray the Our ...

Joan and Owen invite you to spend some time with Jesus to prepare for his coming. Please join us and many other parishioners on Friday evenings at Holy Spirit Church for: Mass | 6:00pm Adoration | Holy Hour from 6:30pm Reconciliation | From 6:30pm Friday evenings at Holy Spirit are very quiet and peaceful and allow ample opportunity for personal reflection. You will be most welcome to join us.

Every Friday from 6:30- 8:00pm Details attached below  

A message from Bishop Anthony Randazzo to the clergy, Religious, and lay faithful of the Diocese of Broken Bay. Following the recent release of the document by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith entitled Mater Populi Fidelis: Doctrinal Note on Some Marian Titles Regarding Mary’s Cooperation in the Work of Salvation, some have wondered whether this teaching might diminish our love for the Mother of God. Please click here to read the message from Bishop Anthony, Walking with Mary in the Mission of Christ, who writes that the document actually helps us to understand Mary’s true greatness and to honour her as she most desires, to draw nearer to her Son, Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Lord. Bishop Anthony’s message can also be found at https://www.bbcatholic.org.au/about/bishop/messages/walking-with-mary-in-the-mission-of-christ

Together, we bring hope and healing across our Diocese - Pastoral Works Broken Bay (PWBB) November Appeal Through your generous support, PWBB helps fund vital ministries and programs across our Diocese — including hospital chaplaincy, CatholicCare assistance, faith education for children in public schools. Your gift makes a difference in the lives of people who turn to the Church in times of need — and all donations are 100% tax-deductible. How you can help: Give at Mass through your parish’s PWBB envelopes or collection. Donate online using your parish’s PWBB QR code or website https://www.catholicparish.app/donate?id=001Ol000008aJigIAE Pray for those whose lives are touched by the work of PWBB. For assistance, please contact the Clergy and Parish Broken Bay Team at parish. admin@bbcatholic.org.au or call (02) 8379 1676. or contact the Parish Office

save the date Saturday 20th December, Carols will be held at Holy Spirit Church

History, Mystery, Majesty Copies of the 2025 Diocesan Advent Reflection Booklet will be available from the Narthex in the week prior to Advent. This year's booklet, continues the tradition of focusing on the Sunday Gospel readings, accompanied by personal reflections. The booklet also includes bonus Christmas reflections to encourage your spiritual journey through Christmastide.

 

Starting on 24th August and then every 4th Sunday of the Month. Not During School Holidays

Our Secure online payment gateway is now live. In the new cash"low" Australian society, the way we pay/transact has changed. The parish has implemented a secure online payment gateway that enables our Parish to operate in this cash"low" society and enables you to contribute online via your computer or mobile phone. You can make contributions eg to First Collection, Second Collection, or maybe even join the Planned Giving Program with a recurring payments defined by youself etc. To access the payment gateway, you access it via our Parish Website hckcp.org.au and select Giving or you can pay via your mobile phone by scanning the QR Code below. Please note the QR code can also be found on our website as well as on our Bulletin. If you need help dont hesitate to contact the parish office . Our parish operates and thrives on your generous support, reflecting your commitment and love in action. We encourage you to consider prayerfully the contribution you feel called...