FCI Smithfield goes to National conference February 2, 2018 | St. Gertrude's Parish Recently the Italian group attended the 4 day 2018 FCI National Congress at Women’s College, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane. The Congress included FCI sections from Victoria, NSW, QLD & USA. The Congress focused on the motto of the FCI -“IGNEM VENI MITTERE” – I have come to bring Fire” Luke [12: 49-56] or… Read More
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time January 20, 2018 | St. Gertrude's Parish Please have a read of the 21 January 2018 Bulletin. Once again we would like to thank all those that donated towards new liturgical items for the church. There is also a thank you letter to all who donated money to the missions at the christmas crib. We are still seeking more people to help… Read More
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 14, 2018 | St. Gertrude's Parish Please check out our 14 January 2018 Bulletin. Somethings of particular note are: A big thank you to all that make donations towards new liturgical items for the parish. Sunday 14th of January is the Feast of St. Paul the First Hermit, please keep the Pauline Fathers in yours prayers. We are looking for more… Read More
Merry Christmas December 24, 2017 | St. Gertrude's Parish Here is the 25th December 2017 Bulletin – Special Christmas Edition Merry Christmas from the Parish of St. Gertrude’s!… Read More
Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23, 2017 | St. Gertrude's Parish Attached are the notices for the 24 December 2017, the Fourth Sunday of Advent. The main notice is about the Mass Times for Christmas and the Christmas Season. There is also an appeal for more church cleaners, please contact the parish office for details. And of course our Christmas Greetings: God’s sign is simplicity. God’s… Read More
Youth Christmas Party 2017 December 22, 2017 | St. Gertrude's Parish Last week the Parish Youth Group had a Christmas party as their last night for the year. It was a wonderful family gathering, and the youth also performed a number of Christmas Carols, and families shared their memories of how they have celebrated Christmas.… Read More
Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 2017 | Br. Joseph Maria Buckley We have the 17 December 2017 Bulletin ready for download if you want to see what is happening the the parish. Of special note is the following: The Christmas Mass Times can be found in the bulletin or on our website. Please note that the 6pm Mass on Sunday the 24th of December is not… Read More
Refurbished Cross at St. Therese’s Fairfield West December 16, 2017 | Br. Joseph Maria Buckley The cross that was behind the Tabernacle at St. Therese’s Fairfiled West has been repainted and attached to new wooden cross. We would like to thank Tony Culjak for making the cross.… Read More
Parish Christmas Party 2017 December 10, 2017 | Br. Joseph Maria Buckley Here are some photos from the Christmas Party that the Italian Catholic Federation hosted in the parish hall on the 8th of December. Thanks too all who put so much effort into making it happen and also to all that came.… Read More
Second Sunday of Advent December 9, 2017 | Br. Joseph Maria Buckley Here is the 10 December 2017 Bulletin for the Second Sunday of Advent. Please read for full details, but we would like to draw you attention to the following. There will be a Thanksgiving Mass for all families that accepted the visitation of the Statue of Our Lady of Fatima and the Icon of Our… Read More