Saint John XXIII Catholic Parish in Stanhope Gardens | Church

Saint John XXIII Catholic Parish

Locality: Stanhope Gardens

Phone: +61 2 8883 5981

Address: 160 Perfection Avenue, Stanhope Gardens 2768 Stanhope Gardens, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.john23rd.com

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25.01.2022 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Catholic Parish of St John 23rd - Live Stream September 27, 2020 This Video was Live Streamed at the Catholic Parish of St John 23rd Glenwood - Stanhope Gardens. 2020 www.john23rd.com

23.01.2022 "A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (JB) : Luke 21:1-4 .... As Jesus looked up he saw rich people putting their offerings into the treasury; then he happened to notice a poverty-stricken widow putting in two small coins, and he said, 'I tell you truly, this poor widow has put in more than any of them; for these have all contributed money they had over, but she from the little she had has put in all she had to live on.'"

23.01.2022 Come and join us this first Friday of the month for the novena mass to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. During this time, we offer up our personal prayers and petitions and reverence God during the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. Hope you can join us.

23.01.2022 If you missed our Sunday livestream mass and farewell to Fr John you can catch it on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDKXC7m3Ja4 Some photos from yesterday too

22.01.2022 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - The Catholic Parish of St John 23rd - Live Stream February 14, 2021 This Video was Live Streamed at the Catholic Parish of St John 23rd Glenwood - Stanhope Gardens. 2020

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21.01.2022 "A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (JB) : Luke 21:12-19 , .... Jesus said to his disciples: 'Men will seize you and persecute you; they will hand you over to the synagogues and to imprisonment, and bring you before kings and governors because of my name - and that will be your opportunity to bear witness. Keep this carefully in mind: you are not to prepare your defence, because I myself shall give you an eloquence and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to resist or contradict. You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relations and friends; and some of you will be put to death. You will be hated by all men on account of my name, but not a hair of your head will be lost. Your endurance will win you your lives.'"

19.01.2022 Easter Sunday - The Catholic Parish of St John 23rd - Live Stream April 4, 2021 This Video was Live Streamed at the Catholic Parish of St John 23rd Glenwood - Stanhope Gardens. 2020 www.john23rd.com

19.01.2022 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Catholic Parish of St John 23rd - Live Stream September 20, 2020 This Video was Live Streamed at the Catholic Parish of St John 23rd Glenwood - Stanhope Gardens. 2020 www.john23rd.com... Photo by Harin Premaratne

19.01.2022 Feast of the Guardian Angels "...to light, to guard, to grow and flow, to rule and guide...yes, be at my side. Amen"!

18.01.2022 It's the feast of Our Lady of La Salette today - and Fr Jolly's first weekend with us. Happy feast day Father! The shrine to Our Lady of La Salette (France)

18.01.2022 The Memorial of St Thérèse of the Child Jesus #parracatholic #feastday #memorial #saints #blessings #stthérèse #thereseofthechildjesus #thereseoflisieux #littleflower #doctorofthechurch #carmelites #relics #church #patronsaint #prayforus

16.01.2022 "A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (JB) : Luke 21:34-36 , .... Jesus said to his disciples: 'Watch yourselves, or your hearts will be coarsened with debauchery and drunkenness and the cares of life, and that day will be sprung on you suddenly, like a trap. For it will come down on every living man on the face of the earth. Stay awake, praying at all times for the strength to survive all that is going to happen, and to stand with confidence before the Son of Man.'"

16.01.2022 "A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (JB) : Luke 21:29-33 , .... Jesus told his disciples a parable. 'Think of the fig tree and indeed every tree. As soon as you see them bud, you know that summer in now near. So with you see these things happening: know that the kingdom of God is near. I tell you solemnly, before this generation has passed away all will have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.'"

16.01.2022 Trivia Night Not long to go now! We are extremely grateful to all those who have supported the Trivia team through their contributions of gifts and ticket sales. The team would like to personally invite you once again to our Trivia night next Saturday after the 6 pm vigil mass. Our entertainers are preparing themselves for a fun filled evening and we look forward to your company! We will be serving some some light refreshments before the evening begins in the foyer but you a...re welcome to bring your own. Tickets are on sale from today after mass- if you don’t have a table of 10- don’t worry! Take this opportunity to meet some new parishioners, make new friends and just have some fun! Hope to see you all in your best Hawaiian outfit.

12.01.2022 We are now registered as a COVID-Safe community. You will need to reserve your spot for all Sunday masses - 6.00pm Vigil; 7.30am; 9.00am; 10.30am (livestream); 6.00pm using this link: www.john23rd.eventbrite.com.au... Some COVID reminders ARRIVING AT CHURCH If you are not feeling well, DO NOT come to church. Entry is via the side door next to the kitchen. Exit is via the front door. Wash your hands with soap and water before leaving home. Provide social space in entering the building, at least 1.5m apart. Use the hand sanitiser provided after signing in. Sit at pews that are not taped off (every other one will be closed). There is a limit of one individual or family unit at each end of the pew and one in the centre. Follow the stickers. COMMUNION PROCEDURES Communion, only under the form of the host, will only be offered in the hand. Remember to keep your distance, watching the markings on the floor. Follow the signs on the floor. MASS DEPARTURE PROCEDURES Exit is via the front door. Priests and staff will not be able to talk with you as you leave, but please know we truly care about you and offer you our greeting. There will be no hospitality after any Mass. Please do not stop and visit others. Once in the parking lot and, maintaining distance of a car width between you, you may visit with friends and others. Just because we are being cautious does not mean people cannot be friendly. We encourage everyone to contribute financially as you leave by using the TapnGo machines or online via BPoint. We have TapnGo at both the doors. We also have collection boxes at the front door.

11.01.2022 Come and join us this first Tuesday of the month for an evening of devotion and adoration to Our Lady of Perpetual beginning with praying the rosary at 7.00pm followed by the Novena mass at 7:30pm with Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Hope you can join us.

11.01.2022 First Sunday of Lent - Catholic Parish of St John 23rd - Live Stream February 21, 2021 This Video was Live Streamed at the Catholic Parish of St John 23rd Glenwood - Stanhope Gardens. 2020 www.john23rd.com

11.01.2022 Lenten Retreat: The Colours of the Cross 13th March, 2-5pm St John 23rd Parish Church Why did God make the Cross so central to his Son’s life?... Why did God make the Cross so central to our lives? And how can we carry our crosses as courageously and fruitfully as Jesus carried his? Those are the questions that this retreat will invite you to reflect on, to meditate on, and to pray about. Hosted by SJ23rd Faith Formation Team, come and join us at the church for this retreat. Mark your calendars: 13 March 2021, Saturday - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

11.01.2022 Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows ". . . and a sword shall pierce your own heart too - so that the secret thoughts of many will be laid bare." Luke 2:35 Today's fea...st is closely connected to yesterday's and draws our minds back to the image of Mary at the foot of the cross. The Vincent Van Gogh painting below captures the sorrow of that moment, a sorrow that so many of us have shared in our own lives through the loss of loved ones. At this particular time, when every day we hear the number of deaths from COVID-19 reported on our screens, we remember and pray for all whose hearts are broken and sorrowing. Behind every number is a name and each name belongs to a grieving family, many of whom were not able to say a proper goodbye. Loss in whatever way is one of life's most difficult journeys. Today, we ask Mary to hold fast all who are sorrowing and broken. Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us. See more

10.01.2022 Our Lord Jesus Christ (Solemnity) - Catholic Parish of St John 23rd - Live Stream November 22, 2020 This Video was Live Streamed at the Catholic Parish of St John 23rd Glenwood - Stanhope Gardens. 2020 www.john23rd.com... Photo by Paul Zoetemeijer on Unsplash

08.01.2022 "A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (JB) : Luke 21:20-28 .... Jesus said to his disciples: 'When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you must realise that she will soon be laid desolate. Then those in Judaea must escape to the mountains, those inside the city must leave it, and those in country districts must not take refuge in it. For this is the time of vengeance when all that scripture says must be fulfilled. Alas for those with child, or with babies at the breast, when those days come! 'For great misery will descend on the land and wrath on this people. They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive to every pagan country; and Jerusalem will be trampled down by the pagans until the age of the pagans is completely over. 'There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars; on earth nations in agony, bewildered by the clamour of the ocean and its waves; men dying of fear as they await what menaces the world, for the powers of heaven will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand erect, hold your heads high, because your liberation is near at hand.'"

08.01.2022 BLAZE HOLIDAY PROGRAMME ALERT HEY EVERYONE!! We hope you are all having a great and restful holiday. On Saturday the 17th April at St Mark's Hall from 1...pm to 4pm we will be hosting our holiday fun day! It will be a fun day of GAMES!! We will have rotational stations set up of board games, volleyball, uno, handball and mafia etc. We will be providing snacks for the day so could you please remember to bring in $5 each!! We hope to see you all theree

07.01.2022 Thank you Bishop Vincent for presiding at our Confirmation ceremonies today, and blessing our plaque which commemorates the canonisation of our patron St John XXIII.

07.01.2022 Need this today? Join the many! Blessings for a gentle evening to all.

06.01.2022 With the easing of restriction during this time of pandemic, it is about time that we get together and have some fun. Join us for Trivia night. There will also be entertainment and games galore. Form a table of 10 family members and friends for $10 per person or $100 per table. If you can’t fill a table, we will find other parishioners to join you. Children under 10 yrs old are free. Come in your best Hawaiian costumes. Light refreshments will be provided. BYO non-alcoholic drinks and nibblies. Tickets sale available at the church foyer.

06.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who did the preparation for Palm Sunday. All masses were well attended and the decorations were beautiful

06.01.2022 The Diocese of Parramatta highly recommends that face masks be worn during Mass and other services in parishes. Please check directly with your parish on what measures they have in place before attending Mass.

05.01.2022 "A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (JB) : Luke 19:41-44 .... As Jesus drew near Jerusalem and came in sight of the city he shed tears over it and said, 'If you in your turn had only understood on this day the message of peace! But, alas, it is hidden from your eyes! Yes, a time is coming when your enemies will raise fortifications all round you, when they will encircle you and hem you in on every side; they will dash you and the children inside your walls to the ground; they will leave not one stone standing on another within you - and all because you did not recognise your opportunity when God offered it!'"

05.01.2022 First Sunday of Advent - Catholic Parish of St John 23rd - Live Stream November 29, 2020 This Video was Live Streamed at the Catholic Parish of St John 23rd Glenwood - Stanhope Gardens. 2020 www.john23rd.com... Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

05.01.2022 Feast of the Archangels - Saints Michael, Gabriel & Raphael Michael, known as the protector... Gabriel, the messenger... Raphael, the healer...... How we are in need of these strong qualities at this time of peril for our planet and her peoples. May God send the archangels to watch over us this day and always.

04.01.2022 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Catholic Parish of St John 23rd - Live Stream September 13, 2020 This Video was Live Streamed at the Catholic Parish of St John 23rd Glenwood - Stanhope Gardens. 2020 www.john23rd.com... Photo by Harin Premaratne

03.01.2022 "A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (JB) : Luke 19:45-48 ' .... Jesus went into the Temple and began driving out those who were selling. 'According to scripture.' he said 'my house will be a house of prayer. But you have turned it into a robbers' den.' He taught in the Temple every day. The chief priests and the scribes, with the support of the leading citizens, tried to do away with him, but they did not see how they could carry this out because the people as a whole hung on his words."

03.01.2022 What's new on The Well this week? Hear from our Bishop, tune in to the latest At The Well podcast and journey with migrants and refugees ahead of Migrant and Refugee Sunday. Check it out on The Well - www.thewell.org.au

02.01.2022 "A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (JB) : , : . Jesus was speaking to the crowds when his mother and his brothers appeared; they were standing outside and were anxious to have a word with him. But to the man who told him this Jesus replied, 'Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?' And stretching out his hand towards his disciples he said, 'Here are my mother and my brothers. Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven, he is my brother and sister and mother.'"

02.01.2022 ANNOUNCEMENT We have a holiday program WOOHOO These holidays we're hosting a Picnic day at the Ponds So make sure to bring some snacks and some games so th...at we can have a FUN timee But before our picnic, the leaders are giving you the option to attend the 10:30am Mass together! If you are interested to join us, we need you to book an eventbrite ticket from our Parish! If you don't know how to do so, please dm us See more

02.01.2022 "A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (JB) : Luke 21:5-11 .... When some were talking about the Temple, remarking how it was adorned with fine stonework and votive offerings, Jesus said, 'All these things you are staring at now - the time will come when not a single stone will be left on another: everything will be destroyed.' And they put to him the question: 'Master,' they said 'when will this happen, then, and what sign will there be that this is about to take place?' 'Take care not to be deceived.' he said 'because many will come using my name and saying, ""I am he"" and, ""The time is near at hand."" Refuse to join them. And when you hear of wars and revolutions, do not be frightened, for this is something that must happen but the end is not so soon.' Then he said to them 'Nation will fight against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, and plagues and famines here and there; there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven.'"

02.01.2022 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - The Catholic Parish of St John 23rd - Live Stream February 7th, 2021 This Video was Live Streamed at the Catholic Parish of St John 23rd Glenwood - Stanhope Gardens. 2021 Parish Office:... 160 Perfection Ave, Stanhope Gardens, NSW, 2768 P.O Box 23, Stanhope Gardens, NSW, 2768 www.john23rd.com (02) 8883 5981 See more

01.01.2022 Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Usually on this feast day, Sr Hildegard inspires our thoughts and prayers with a most beautiful decoration of the cros...s with spring flowers. It lays flat on the church floor in front of the ambo and between our stalls. We bow in front of it as we enter the church and our eyes feast on it as we pray, "Lord, by your cross and Resurrection, you have redeemed the world"...alleluia! This year, we are missing our beautiful focus as Hildegard is in the midst of her own cross, having had a few falls lately with a resulting leg injury. She is currently in hospital awaiting some tests so this morning, we invite you to join us in praying for her. We pray too for all who are bearing crosses at this time in their lives, especially those we know and love. By his cross and resurrection, may Christ sustain them with light, with hope, with strength. Amen. The image is the one taken on this feast in 2018.

01.01.2022 Sometimes we make prayer something more difficult than it is. You can pray at any time as long or as short as it needs to be.

01.01.2022 Popular in The Well - You are the Now of God Pope Francis has challenged young people across the globe to consider how they are the 'now of God'. Not the futur...e of the Church. But the present. This contemporary video created by Cassandra (Diocesan Communications) draws together some inspiration from Pope Francis for reflection and prayer Check it out on The Well - https://thewell.org.au/video/you-are-the-now-of-god/

01.01.2022 Please join the St John 23rd Prayer Group for Praise and Worship on Saturday, 21st November 2020 @ 7:30pm (AEST). Link to the live stream below: