As a community we express our sorrow at the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. At the grief of her passing may we comfort one another and trust in God’s peace that surpasses all understanding. Let us give heartfelt thanks to God for the Queen’s long reign marked by dignity, grace and humble service motivated by her Christian faith. We pray that she may be enfolded in God’s Mercy and be granted eternal rest.


Confirmation

The parish is now beginning to prepare in earnest for the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday October 22nd.

If you have a child who is aged nine or over, who has not been confirmed and whom you would like to be confirmed, please email: mhmconfirmations2022@gmail.com by 20th of September.

We will then provide you with a link to complete the enrolment of your child/children.


First Holy Communion

1st Holy Communion will take place on October 30th at the 10.30 am Mass.

Please inform Fr Wong if you would like your child to make 1st Holy Communion.  The child would usually have had reached the age of reason (7 years old).

Please send request to sydney@fssp.net under subject heading 1st Holy Communion.

Please include

Date of Birth:
Date of Baptism:
Church of Baptism:
Name of Father:
Name of Mother:
School attending:

If the child was not baptised at MHM, please send a copy of Baptismal Certificate.


Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary 2022

From Nov 9 – Dec 12, Fr Wallace will lead the 33 day preparation for the total consecration to Jesus through Mary.

Many have benefitted from last year’s consecration, by which they became loving slaves of Mary for the purpose of becoming closer to Jesus. This year the format of preparation will largely be the same. The talks will be slightly revised, and most of them will take place after the Saturday 9am Masses at MHM (they will also be broadcast on Youtube).

For those who are renewing their consecration and want to grow further in it, Fr Wallace will post special, supplementary talks on the FSSP Sydney Youtube page at https://www.youtube.com/c/FSSPSydney.

Those preparing for total consecration will need special books for the 33 day process (the same books as last year). If you would like to order a book, please email Fr Wallace at maternalheartconsecration@gmail.com The price of each book will be no more than $15.

Please email Fr Wallace by September 25th with your order, or if you have questions.


Bush Dance

You are invited to a Bush Dance on Saturday 8th October, starting at approximately 6pm.

If anyone would like to contribute some salads, please speak to Kate.

Cost: Ticket prices are:
$25.00 adults, children under 12 years free;
$20.00 students and pensioners

Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, Homer Street Earlwood, but the entrance to the Parish Hall is by way of St James Avenue.

Parking: There is a small car park at the Parish Hall entrance but we would request that this be used only by those who have mobility difficulties or other reasons. There is a large Council car park approximately 100 metres further down St James Avenue, which will accommodate all.

The tickets can be booked via Try Booking:
https://www.trybooking.com/CCQNZ