Exaltation of the Holy Cross Feast Day September 14, 2020 | Ben Morris Exaltation of the Holy Cross – Feast Day 14 September The bronze serpent on a standard is a well-known symbol of the medical profession. Its origins go back to the time when God halted the repentant Israelites in the wilderness through a bronze serpent that Moses fashioned and placed on a standard. In today’s Gospel,… Read More
24th Sunday of Ordinary Time September 13, 2020 | Ben Morris 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time Weekly Bulletin;13 September 2020 Bulletin This coming week! Monday 14 September Feast – Exaltation of The Holy Cross Mass Times: 7:00 am at St Therese Church – Fairfield West 9:15 am at St Benedict’s Shrine – Smithfield Thank you! On behalf of the Parish, we thank you for supporting the Priest’s… Read More
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 11, 2020 | St. Gertrude's Parish Office Bulletin now available to download 13 September 2020_Bulletin… Read More
23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time September 6, 2020 | Ben Morris 23ND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Weekly Bulletin; 6 September 2020 Bulletin HAPPY FATHER’S DAY – Sunday 6 September Wishing all our dear Fathers, Grandfathers & Spiritual Fathers a very happy and special day! A special Father’s Day Blessing will be given at all Masses this weekend. Priest’s Retirement—Father’s Day Appeal This weekend marks the start… Read More
23rd SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME September 4, 2020 | St. Gertrude's Parish Office Bulletin now available to download 6 September 2020_Bulletin Tuesday 8 September Feast of the Nativity of the blessed Virgin Mary – 9.15am Zoom Mass for families from our primary school placed in lockdown; St Gertrude’s Primary Enrolling now; Priest’s Retirement – Father’s Day Appeal; … Read More
22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time August 30, 2020 | Ben Morris 22ND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Weekly Bulletin; Bulletin 30 August 2020 *Please NOTE: NEW PARISH MASS TIMES will take effect on weekend of 26/27 September 2020 Weekday Masses: 7:00 am Mass at St Therese Church Fairfield West in English 9:15 am Mass at St Benedict’s Shrine Smithfield in English (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri) 10:30 am… Read More
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time August 28, 2020 | St. Gertrude's Parish Office Bulletin now available to download 30 August 2020_Bulletin NSW Health Recommendation: Wearing Face Masks; Special Appeal for Lebanon; Sacramental Programme news… Read More
Solemnity of Our Lady of Jasna Gora August 26, 2020 | Ben Morris Solemnity of Our Lady of Jasna Gora 26 August On Wednesday 26 August 2 Masses will be celebrated in our Parish for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Jasna Gora “Black Madonna”: † 7:00 am at St. Therese Church Fairfield West and at † 7:00 pm at St Benedict’s Smithfield Wednesday evening A Brief History of the Image of Częstochowa The Black Madonna of Częstochowa, also known as Our Lady of Częstochowa,… Read More
St Bartholomew Feast Day – Apostle and Martyr August 24, 2020 | Ben Morris St Bartholomew Feast Day – Apostle and Martyr 24 August Saint Bartholomew lived in the first century AD and was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. Saint Bartholomew is credited with many miracles related to the weight of objects. He was martyred in Armenia, Caucasia. Due to the nature of his martyrdom, Saint Bartholomew… Read More
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time August 22, 2020 | Ben Morris 21ST SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Solemnity of Our Lady of Jasna Gora The Solemnity of Our Lady of Jasna Gora will be celebrated on Wednesday 26th August. Tradition tells us that the original Icon, which resides in the Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa Poland, was painted by St. Luke the Evangelist. The Pauline Fathers are… Read More