General Notices for Visitors
The rubrics of the Extraordinary Form of Mass require that Holy Communion be given on the tongue and kneeling. Those who cannot kneel because of illness, frailty or old-age are not obliged to kneel and are welcome to stand when receiving Holy Communion (though still on the tongue).
Parking – Do not park in the under-cover parking bay on the immediate left of Charles O’Neill Way. Parking is available further down, or on West St.
Please do not park in yellow-striped bay which is reserved for the St Vincent de Paul Night Patrol vans.
Please leave closer parking bays available for elderly and less mobile Mass-goers.
Plenary Indulgence
The Vatican has extended the possibility of obtaining the plenary indulgence for the Souls of the Faithful Departed until the end of November.
One can obtain a plenary indulgence for the souls in Purgatory by visiting a church or an oratory or consecrated Catholic cemetery and reciting an Our Father and a Hail Mary.
A plenary indulgence remits all temporal punishment due to sin. It must always be accompanied by a full detachment from sin.
A Catholic who wishes to obtain a plenary indulgence must also fulfil the ordinary conditions of an indulgence, which are sacramental confession, reception of the Eucharist and prayer for the Pope’s intentions.
With the decree for pandemic conditions, those who cannot leave home, such as the sick and the elderly, can still obtain an indulgence by reciting prayers for the deceased before an image of Our Lord or the Virgin Mary. They can also offer Lauds and Vespers of the Dead, The Rosary and the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy. They can offer their own sufferings to God whilst spiritually uniting themselves to other Catholics, be completely detached from sin, and have the intention of fulfilling the ordinary conditions as soon as possible.
Feast of Christ the King, Sunday 31st October 2021
Consecration to Our Lady
For those who have joined the consecration to Our Lady, know that the first talk will be this Wednesday. If you haven’t picked up your book yet, please do so soon. The schedule of talks is below. Each talk will be delivered at Maternal Heart AND uploaded to our YouTube channel afterwards. Please contact Fr.Wallace if you have any questions: maternalheartconsecration@gmail.com
- Wed Nov 3rd at 6.15pm Intro to Consecration and Preparation Process
- Tues Nov 9th after 6pm Mass Renunciation of the world
- Fri Nov 12th after 6.15pm Mass Life of St Louis de Montfort
- Fri Nov 19th after 6.15pm Mass Knowledge of Self
- Fri Nov 26th after 6.15pm Mass Knowledge of Mary
- Fri Dec 3rd after 7pm Sung Mass Knowledge of Jesus
- Fri Dec 10th after 6.15pm Mass Examination of Consecration Prayer
A Plenary Indulgence, applicable only to the souls in purgatory, is granted to the faithful who:
- on any and each day from November 1 to 8, devoutly visit a cemetery and pray, if only mentally, for the departed.
- on All Souls’ Day (or, according to the judgment of the ordinary, on the Sunday preceding or following it, or on the solemnity of All Saints), devoutly visit a church or an oratory and recite an Our Father and the Creed
All Souls Requiem Masses
6:30am Low Mass
7:00am Low Mass
7:35am Low Mass
3:00pm Low Mass
3:35pm Low Mass
4:10pm Low Mass
5:35pm Low Mass
6:10pm Low Mass
7:00pm Sung Mass
Please be reminded that under the current Code of Canon Law (1983), Communion can be only received twice if we attend both Masses in their entirety.
Annual Mass for the departed and benefactors of our Community will be on the Thursday after All Souls’ Day
Special Notice in Regards to the Publication of the Motu Proprio Traditionis Custodes
Read the Official communiqué following the publication of the Motu Proprio Traditionis Custodes
Notices Sunday 20th June 2021
A parish social event for adults is being organised for Saturday August 7th. The dinner will be held at The Renaissance in Lidcombe and will be open to adults from the parish. Later in the year we will have a general parish event open to all including children. To register please email mhm.dinner@gmail.com or speak to Fr. Gilbride.
As Fr. Wong and Fr. Gilbride will be attending the ordination Mass at Auckland, New Zealand, Fr. Sypher will take the parish Masses from July 1st to July 3rd. Only one Mass for July 1st.
2021 Australian Catholic Students Association National Conference will be held July 16-18 at the Benedict XVI Retreat Centre in Grose Vale. It has a particular emphasis on the Catholic intellectual life and on solemn liturgy.
This week is the last week of term for Holy Family Education and Wed Adult Education. Classes will recess for two weeks.
Notices Sunday 13th June 2021
Priest Transfers
When Rev. Boyce returns from New Zealand in August, he will be appointed assistant priest at MHM. He will be joined by Fr. Richard Wallace FSSP. Together the priests will assist Fr. Wong with the new class of seminarians starting in August. Fr. Gilbride will be transferred to assist Fr. Sypher at our Parramatta apostolate. While we will still see Fr. Gilbride from time to time, we wish to thank him for all his contribution to parish life.
A parish social event for adults is being organised for Saturday August 7th. The dinner will be held at The Renaissance in Lidcombe and will be open to adults from the parish. Later in the year we will have a general parish event open to all including children. To register, please email: mhm.dinner@gmail.com or speak to Fr. Gilbride.
2021 Australian Catholic Students Association National Conference
July 16-18 at the Benedict XVI Retreat Centre in Grose Vale.
It has a particular emphasis on the Catholic intellectual life and on solemn liturgy.
Notices Sunday 6th June 2021
Safety Notice
The Church undertook a risk assessment of the Chapel and grounds on 20th September 2020. Health and Safety considerations necessitated some restrictions on access to certain areas being imposed, and with notices to that effect posted, all for the care and protection of parishioners and others present. Particular care should be taken in the courtyard and around the fountain. Your acceptance of this situation and your compliance with the notices posted is appreciated.
More information on the approved Eucharistic Miracle mentioned in Fr.Gilbride’s homily can be found at https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/qa-with-fr-john-flader-mexican-miracle-declared/
Please try to make space for more people to be able to sit on the pews during Mass. Courtesy should be observed by all.
Notices Sunday 30th May, 2021
Sung Requiem Mass for Sr Bede will take place on 2nd of June at 7pm.
Mothers’ Day Raffle Winners
1st Prize: Bennet Pilkington (Diamond Ring)
2nd Prize: Ruby Masson (French Champagne & Chocolates)
3rd Prize: Carmen Ford (Pamper Hamper)
4th Prize: Carmen Ford (T2 Gift Pack)
5th Prize: Meri Matos ($50 Piety Stall Voucher)
6th Prize: Matthew Powell (Mantilla by Zelie’s Sewing Studio)
Total raised towards the FSSP Parramatta Building Fund = $4,053.50
Thank you and God reward you.
Notices Sunday 23rd May, 2021
Pentecost Sunday
A plenary indulgence is granted to the faithful who devoutly assist either at the recitation or solemn singing of the Veni Creator, either on the first day of the year to implore divine assistance for the course of the whole year, or on the solemnity of Pentecost. (Manual of Indulgences, 26, 1, 1)
Of your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Bede, who passed away on the 20th of May. She received Extreme Unction before she died.
Sister Bede (RSJ) was one of the original teachers at Holy Family Education, alongside Sr Maur Woodbury (SM). Please pray for the repose of her soul.
Sung Vespers will take place after the 4pm Mass (around 5.15pm) on Trinity Sunday, 30th May.