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St Michael's Parish 

Welcome to St Michael's Parish. Here you will find details about the Parish by using the menu along the top of the page - our Churches, Mass times, services and ministries, history and contacts. You'll also find our latest bulletins here as well as lots of other things.

To find out what is happening in St Michael's Parish and the Diocese, make sure you check out the events page.

You might also like to visit the Diocese of Wollongong Website. 

 

 Sunday Mass Times  
   
Nowra Vigil 6:00 pm, 8:00am, 9:30am, 6:00pm 
Berry 8:00am
Bomaderry 9:30am
Culburra Vigil 6:00pm
Vincentia Vigil 6:00pm and 9:30am
Kangaroo Valley 11:00am
   
Weekday Mass Times  
   
Nowra Monday7:00am
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 8:15am
Friday 7:00am and 11:30am (Holy Hour 10:30am)
Saturday 9:00am
Berry Tuesday 5:30pm
Culburra Thursday 5:30pm 
Vincentia Monday/Thursday/Friday 8:00am
Tuesday/Wednesday 5:30pm
Kangaroo Valley Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 9:00am
Wednesday 7:00am
Shoalhaven Heads Friday 3:30pm
   
Confession/Reconciliation  
   
Nowra Saturday 9:30am - 10:30am and 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Culburra Saturday 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Vincentia Saturday 5:00pm - 5:30pm

 

This week
     
25th February 2018 - 2nd Sunday of Lent (Yr B)
"I will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living."

More than four thousand people, together with 34 Bishops and 120 clergy participated in what was a joyful, uplifting, and deeply prayerful Episcopal Ordination of our new Bishop, Brian Mascord on Thursday Evening, in Wollongong. May the Lord sustain and guide Bishop Brian as our pastoral leader in the years ahead.

Project Compassion – material is now available at all churches in our Parish. We encourage parishioners to support this worthy & well proven aspect of our Lenten observance.

Frankly Magazine – Available in all churches. $2.00 each.

Our Parish History: A Faithful People’ @ $10.00 Copies available at the Churches. 

 

St Michael’s Playgroup - Runs each Monday during the school term from 9:00am–10:30am in foyer of St Michael's School Hall. Parents, grandparents, carers, all welcome! Please bring your child’s snacks & gold coin donation.

ANTIOCH REUNION - Calling all past members, billet families, musicians, helpers and friends. A reunion is set for Saturday 3rd March 2018 including a meet and greet afternoon tea, celebratory Mass and dinner. To register your interest and receive an invitation please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . General enquiries to Dianne Hukins 0412840772 or Ann Packham 0423869803.

 


Let your light Shine! Catechists ensure that children hear of God’s love for them. Can you give 1 hour of your time per week to teach or help out in a classroom? Please speak to Frances Fairs, or another Catechist if you would like to get involved.

Craft-Tea Characters - Clean and useable knitting, crocheting, sewing and general craft materials are gratefully accepted. Don’t forget you are welcome to join us on a Wednesday 9:30ish-12:00ish. Making connections through craft, cuppas and company. Pop in or contact Louise 0438218728.

SOCIAL JUSTICE FOOD FOR THOUGHT Pope Francis on Migration - actions: welcoming, protecting, promoting and integrating “Protecting” has to do with our duty to recognize and defend the inviolable dignity of those who flee real dangers in search of asylum and security, and to prevent their being exploited. I think in particular of women and children who find themselves in situations that expose them to risks and abuses that can even amount to enslavement. God does not discriminate: “The Lord watches over the foreigner and sustains the orphan and the widow.”

 

  

Bomaderry Waratah RSL Day Club offers social support and friendship to older people who are still living in the community but who are unable to attend more active programs. For further information please phone Rosemary on 4423 3330 or go to KeyLinks:Information:Resources on our webpage for a flyer.

 

The home is the heart of the Church. CAtHFAMILY brings you a selection of activities, prayer rituals, crafts and recipes for free from their website www.cathfamily.org. Don't miss CathKids, weekly interactive experience with a two minute animated reflection on the Sunday reading. Families in the Diocese of Wollongong are encouraged to utilise these resources at home to share faith with kids.

St Joseph’s House of Spirituality & Hospitality Batehaven – offers a quiet environment for prayer, reflection and hospitality for individuals or small groups. For further information or outline of 2018 program, contact Sr Carmel Drew 4472 4021 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Positions Vacant in the Wollongong Diocese

CATHOLIC CHAPLAIN – UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG (UOW) The Office of the Bishop is seeking to contract until December 2018, a part-time Chaplain 24.5 hours per week (3½ days) to connect with Catholic students and staff, organise the work and activities of the Catholic Society, promote opportunities for participation in the life of the Church, minister to spiritual and pastoral needs and ensure vibrant, relevant, consistent campus ministry through access to formation, prayer, retreats, sacraments and social justice initiatives. Applications must include a resume outlining qualifications, skills and experience and outlining your personal commitment to the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.  The names and contact details of at least two (2) referees should be provided. The position description is available at www.jobs.dow.org.au. Applications should be addressed to Mr Jude Hennessy, Director Office of Renewal and Evangelisation Office of the Bishop, PO Box 1239, Wollongong NSW 2500 or emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   Any enquiries should be directed to Mr Jude Hennessy 02 4222 2407.  Applications close Tuesday 27 February 2018.
 
CATHOLIC EDUCATION OFFICE TEAM LEADER STAFF SPIRITUAL FORMATION - SENIOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICER The Director of Schools invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced personnel for the permanent full-time position with Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong commencing 23 July 2018. The position exists to support the Head of Catholic Life, Education and Mission Service Area by providing support to staff in schools and the Catholic Education Office in the area of Spiritual Formation. The Senior Professional Officer is responsible for the strategic direction of staff spiritual formation and exercises leadership and management of the programs offered in schools and the office. As the leader of the Spiritual Formation Team, this position requires deep understanding of and significant experience in facilitating Adult Spiritual Formation and the capacity to support staff in both Primary and Secondary Schools in sustaining and developing Catholic Life and Identity through Adult Formation. The role is situated in the Catholic Life, Education and Mission Service Area and The Spiritual Formation Team is currently located at the Emmaus Catholic Education Centre Macarthur. Essential criteria for the above position can be found on: www.dow.catholic.edu.au


CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF SYDNEY  DONOR RELATIONS OFFICER (CASUAL) Applications are invited for the casual position of Donor Relations Officer in the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. For further information, the advertisement can be viewed at www.catholicjobsonline.com.au

SVdP Piety Stall

SVdP Piety Stall, Berry Street Nowra is a great place to visit for all your religious gifts. Items can be ordered from the catalogue.
If you have any enquiries, please call the stall on 4421 7395.

"The Journey" is a weekly program developed by the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong aired on a growing number of Christian Radio Stations around Australia. Each week, there is a reflection on the Sunday Gospel reading. Add to that some great music and interviews with people doing amazing things right around the globe and you’ve got a show that is all about faith, hope love and life. The Journey is produced and hosted by Mr Jude Hennessy in partnership with Pulse 94.1FM. The Journey Catholic Radio Program – Airs Weekly.
Go to www.jcr.org.au or www.itunes.jcr.org.au where you can subscribe to weekly shows by email. 

Sacred Heart Church Bomaderry Piety Stall – Open after 9:30am Sunday Mass. For all your Confirmation and Communion and religious gifts and cards. Other items by special order from the catalogue.
Contact Suzie Alamango: 4448 6219 / 0419 249 008.

 2017 Bulletins