Welcome

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. 

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To find out what is happening in St Michael's Parish make sure you check out our events page.

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

The Parish Pastoral Council is developing a new website for our Parish, which will make it easier to connect with us. 

THIS WEEK

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) WORLD MISSION SUNDAY

"Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth." 

Feast Days:

sample.jpg World Mission Sunday is globally observed this Sunday 20th October. Today, in the midst of this Extraordinary Missionary Month celebration, you have the opportunity to support the children at the Eden Gardens Children’s Home. Please note that the loose money in our collections will be for the Missions. Mission Envelopes are also available at the Church should you wish to take one and return it next weekend

Mass with the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick in association with the Feast of St Luke-patron of physicians will be celebrated at St Patrick’s Church Berry on Tuesday October22nd, 10.30am. Please bring a plate for a light lunch. The Incarnate Christ does not give us ready answers as to the mystery and the burdens of illness and suffering. But He does in fact immerse Himself in our condition and share our sufferings. As a Sacramental Church we believe that this same compassionate Jesus moves among us. That certainly is the belief in regard to the Sacrament of the Anointing of the sick. The Christ who brings healing and consolation, courage, re-assurance and resignation.

ALPHA – Alpha is an opportunity to take some time out from our busy everyday lives and ponder the big questions about life, faith and meaning in a friendly and inclusive environment. Grab a friend and come along for a meal, a talk and a chance to have a chat and share your thoughts and ideas on the topics. To help with catering, let us know if you can come by calling the Parish office on 44231712 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .'; document.write(''); document.write(addy_text3483); document.write('<\/a>'); //-->\n This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

The title of the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Statement for 2019–2020 is Making it Real: Genuine human encounter in our digital world. This is a very readable statement and lends itself to good family conversation. Pope Francis is calling us to ‘boldly become citizens of the digital world’ and the statement provides ten steps we can take towards making our online presence one that fosters genuine human encounter. Click here to download Social Justice Brochure 

People with Coeliac are advised there is a suitable Communion Host available for them in our churches. The host is placed in a pyx on the altar for consecration and is kept separate from regular hosts in the ciborium at the time of distribution. Fr Pat and Fr Duane have been consecrating these hosts for Coeliacs for the last few years. All you need to do is tell Father before Mass and he will see that your host is available for you to receive. If you would like more information, please contact Patricia Bourke 0433 509 636.

Click here to download Fr Sanchez Flyer

Click here to download the Parish Pastoral Newsletter       

Click here to download the PlannedGivingDirectDebitForm          

Click here CatholicMissionImmersionTimorLeste

Click here for JamberooAbbeyRetreat 25-27thOctober 

Click here for Readers Roster 

Samaritan Group Reminder:  The Nowra community offers emergency meals to people in times of special need. Let us know if you are aware of someone who might need this short-term care. New volunteers also welcome. Sue or Bev 44212260 or Bernadette 0402136691.

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Holy Spirit Catholic Church - call for choir members. If you have an interest in singing and would like to assist at the 9.30am Mass on Sundays, please have a word after Mass or ring Deirdre on 44437825.

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Can we really make a difference? Yes! Catechists make a lasting difference in the lives of the young people that they teach.

There has never been a more critical time to engage in the faith formation of our young people.

If you can give 1 hour of your time per week to teach or help out in a classroom, please speak to Frances: 0413539370.

Please help make the Good News of known in our community by helping another catechist or taking a class at Bomaderry, Nowra East or Shoalhaven Head Public Schools.

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Prayer Basket, Nowra Church:The Alpha Team and Nowra Community Group have arranged a Prayer Basket in the side foyer. There are prayer cards where you can write a prayer intention and place
it in the basket. An Alpha Team member will take the prayer intentions to the altar during the entrance procession.

 

 

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Parish Samaritan Group

Are you noticing the needs of your fellow parishioners and neighbours in times of sickness or other household emergencies? Remember the Parish Samaritan Group has volunteers happy to provide a meal.
Contact us through the parish office 44231712 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Click here to download Readers Forum

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Pray As You Go and Sacred Space are free Apps, available to download from iTunes and Google Play. You can listen in the car, out walking or any time of day. It offers a reflection on the daily Scripture reading and a reflective review (examen) of your day before you go to sleep.

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 and drink. Gold coin donation.

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Children’s Liturgy Sundays 9:30am (during the school term) at St Michaels - children aged 4 and up gather together with our volunteer teachers to receive God's Word on their own level, in a fun and interactive way.

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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. Karen  0408214 031. Clean and useable knitting, crocheting, sewing and general craft materials are gratefully accepted.

  

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. Click here to download poster.

NEED HELP AT HOME OR KNOW SOMEBODY WHO DOES? CatholicCare offers practical in-home aged care services, so you or someone you love can continue living a happy and healthy life in the comfort of their own home. For more information please call 42549342 or visit www.catholiccare.dow.org.au

 

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.

JourneyCatholicRadio

"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.

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

 2019 Bulletins