Celebrating St Gertrude’s Feast Day on Sunday 19th November During the month of November we particularly remember the souls in Purgatory, where those who have died in God’s grace undergo purification so that they may enter heaven. The Prayer of St Gertrude the Great below, is one of the most famous prayers for the souls in purgatory, and by praying for the souls in… Read More
Happy Birthday Fr. Wojtek Today, the 30th of October, is the Birthday of our assistant priest Fr. Wojtek. We wish him many happy returns and thank him for all the good that he does here at the Parish of St. Gertrude’s. Please keep him in your prayers on this special day.… Read More
All Saints, All Souls and November Masses The 1st of November is the Feast of All Saints, and on the 2nd of November All Souls. On these two days the Mass Times will be as follows: All Saints – 1st of November 7:00 am at St. Therese’s 9:30 am at St. Benedict’s (School Mass) 7:00 pm at St. Benedict’s (Followed by Devotions)… Read More
Rosary procession On Saturday Night at 5:30pm there was a Rosary Procession at the Shrine of St. Benedict. Attached to this post are photos from the event. Procession started inside the church with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. And then was lead around the church by both the Blessed Sacrament and a statue of our Lady of… Read More
Fatima Day Photos On Friday the 13th of October a bus of Parishioners from St. Gertrude’s Parish whet to the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy at Penrose Park to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the last apparition at Fatima. The occasion was a wonderful and spiritual event for all that were involved. Attached to this post you… Read More
Bus for the 100th Anniversary of Fatima Celebrations at Penrose Park An event of celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Last Apparition of Our Lady in Fatima will happen on Friday the 13 of October. The principle celebrant will be Most Rev. Adolfo Tito Yllana Apostolic Nuncio to Australia. Programme: 10:00 am Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament and the Rosary Possibility for confession on the… Read More
Charity Night / Spaghetti Night Yesterday was a very enjoyable Charity Night/Spaghetti Night at the Montefano Hall with over 200 people attending the event. The evening included a wonderful meal (including spaghetti of course), live music and dancing along with the fundraising activities. We would like to take our hats off to all those from the Italian Catholic Federation that… Read More
Fr. Jarek’s 25th Anniversary of Ordination On the 8th of September, The birthday of Our Lady, during the evening mass the Parish of St. Gertrude’s celebrated both the 300 years since the crowning of the Icon of the Black Madonna, and the 25th Anniversary of Ordination of its parish priest, Fr. Jarek Zan. We as a parish would like to thank… Read More