Holy Cross Parish Kincumber Notices and News Blog

Sisters and Brothers, The celebration of the Triumph of the Holy Cross reminds us of the beautiful story of St. Helen. She was an Empress and the mother of the Emperor Constantine the Great. When she was 80 years old, she decided to do something more for her faith. Despite her age and condition, she went on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, which in 4th century was not an easy task. Even for an Empress. St. Helen’s expedition to the Holy Land was not a visit to tourist attractions. This trip was an important part of her faith journey. It helped her not only to find the Cross, the wood on which Jesus finished his life and saved the World, but it was a journey which brought her closer to Christ himself. St. Helen not only walked on the land on which Jesus walked with his disciples, she walked in his spiritual steps of kindness and love. Today children from our parish celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation. It is an important day for them and another chapter in their faith journey. The Holy Spi...

Our Catholic parish of Holy Cross begins in 1823 with land given to retired British soldier and former convict Patrick Humphries at Kincumber South. This was on land belonging to the Guringai people and the church and cemetery cover the remains of the largest Aboriginal midden on the Central Coast. In 1825, Patrick's son Thomas and family settled permanently on this grant and established the beginnings of a permanent Catholic presence in our area. In 1838, Thomas donated three acres for the establishment of the church and cemetery and by 1842 Holy Cross Church had been substantially completed. In 1887, Mother Mary of the Cross MacKillop established St. Joseph's Orphanage and so began the close relationship between the Sisters of St. Joseph and our Parish. Between 1852 and 1947 Holy Cross was serviced by missionary priests or the clergy attached to other parishes. In the 1850's it was even proposed to be the centre of a Cistercian monastery by a band of pioneering English m...

CONGRATULATIONS CONFIRMATION CHILDREN Confirmation: Holy Cross community warmly welcomes Bishop Anthony Randazzo to our parish this weekend to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on the children of our Parish. We are blessed to celebrate this wonderful occasion on our Parish Feast Day, the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. We congratulate our Confirmation children and their families, and assure them of our ongoing prayers during their sacramental journey with us. Baptisms: Please continue to keep the families of Archie, Hudson, Matilda, Bronte, Jett, Arabella, Alessia and Julius who are preparing for Baptism in our parish, in your prayers. Our next Baptism Workshop is on Sunday 21st September at 4pm in the Parish Office. For all Sacramental enquires please email the team: Sacraments.KincumberParish@bbcatholic.org.au .

BIG SALE CONTINUES! 50% off original prices! Christmas decorations, Nativity scenes, Exotic Inspirational plaques, Heartfelt vases range, Fleur Series plaques. Too many to list!  The Little Drops of Water Saints statues range not included. The shop is located at Kincumber Shops just along from the Kincumber Post Office.

For High Tea in the Narthex! Come along and enjoy a lovely afternoon with a traditional High Tea and good conversation. The menu will include homemade scones, slices & strawberry jam with low gluten options available. DATE: Saturday 27th September 2025 TIME: 12.30pm for 1pm start until 3pm PLACE: Holy Spirit Church Narthex COST: Still only $35.00 per head Narelle Harris will be in the Narthex after Mass to take your booking & payment.  Cash is preferred, thank you. BOOK TODAY AS NUMBERS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED

 

HOLY CROSS MUSICIANS PRESENT - THE BEATLES Come along with your friends and join in singing all your favourite Beatles songs from the sixties.  We encourage everyone to sing, even the shy singer - there is room for every voice. HELP! A Hard Day's Night, I Saw Her Standing There, She Loves You, I Want to Hold Your Hand, Hey Jude, All My Loving and more...  Tables will be set out for you to bring along nibbles and drinks and make a night/morning of it.  Coffee and tea provided.  Where : HOLY CROSS KINCUMBER PARISH HALL When: Satur day 20th Sept 6pm straight after 5pm Mass and Sunday 21st Sept 10am straight after 9am Mass Cost: $10 cash at the door No bookings required

Starting on 24th August and then every 4th Sunday of the Month.

For your safety, the safety of others, and the integrity of our Parish infrastructure, we kindly remind all Parishioners and visitors that: A maximum of 3 persons can travel in the lift at one time .  Please adhere to this rule to avoid the lift getting stuck.

Any adults who wish to explore the Catholic Faith are invited to attend our RCIA programs which are starting again in August. For all enquiries about the program, please contact Paul Salmon on 0407 100 640 or contact the Parish Office

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...