PLENARY 2020 Listen to what the spirit is saying Remember that there are 3 ways that you can give your feedback and be part of Plenary 2020.

(1) Attend a discussion group
(2) Complete a Feedback Form
(3) Make a submission online.  http://plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au/resources/have-your-say/

Invitation to Mass with a Difference followed by Parish picnic & farewell to Fr Duane Sunday February 24th at 6pm in the grounds of St Michael’s School. BYO picnic dinner, rug/chairs. (We will have chairs set up as well) Tea, coffee, water and sweets provided. Please come along and celebrate together with our Parish community.

 Friday 22^nd : The Feast of the Chair of St Peter

Year 7 2020 Enrolment Applications Open Night and Information Evening - Wednesday 27th February 5.00pm – Interactive Tours commence and 7.00pm – Information Session. Enrolment Applications for Year 7 2020 will be accepted from 28th Feb until 8th April. The evening is for interested parents and their children and will include information displays and interactive tours of the many facilities available at our school.

 Congratulations and prayerful best wishes to Brian and Narelle Jackson of Berry who are celebrating their 64^th Wedding Anniversary'

Catechist In-service: ‘Be the Boss of Your Classroom; The New SRE Guidelines; and Using the Curriculum’ will be lead by Peter Gilmore on Tuesday 19^th February 9:30am – 1pm in the Parish Centre. These topics count towards the completion of the Level 1 course but all Catechists are encouraged to attend.

Catechist Child Protection and Classroom Management Training: will occur Wednesday 20^th March 7pm – 9pm, in the Parish Centre. We are all required to complete this training every 3 years to keep up to date. Please consider car-pooling with others from your region.

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.

Trust Lenten Program – starts 4^th March. Books are on sale for $5.00 each at all Churches and the Parish office, for those groups or individuals. Please contact Tina 4422 9250 or Bernie 4421 2968.

SVdP Drought Appeal in the Wollongong Diocese raised an amazing $121,000 in 2018. We thank all those who contributed so generously to this urgent Appeal.

As this money was donated specifically to assist farmers who are suffering hardship because of drought, the Society is now anxious to respond to requests for assistance from farmers in such circumstances. Farmers  need call the Nowra Vinnies Care & Support Centre on 4421 0390 –Mon - Fri from 10am - 11:30am and we will do all we can to help. Requests will be assessed following the established criteria in regard to this Drought Relief project.

National Apology on Sexual Abuse: Bishop Brian Mascord has expressed his support for the National Apology on Monday with a pastoral message. The message is available at www.dow.org.au He writes “It is true that words can be hopelessly inadequate if not accompanied by effective action.” There are hard copies available at the foyers; on the back of the sheets is a summary of recent actions taken in Wollongong Diocese towards creating a safer Church. 

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.

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.

Eric Genuis Concerts at St Michael’s Parish Hall on 21st February 2019 - 7:00pm and Holy Spirit Vincentia on 28th February - 6:30pm. 

Are you noticing the needs of your fellow parishioners & 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. .

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