Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Wentworthville in Wentworthville, New South Wales, Australia | Charitable organisation

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Wentworthville

Locality: Wentworthville, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9631 8302

Address: Cnr Bennett and Garfield Streets 2145 Wentworthville, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.olmcwenty.org.au

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25.01.2022 Liturgical Ministry Roster for September - https://mailchi.mp/e90ebbaf7/august-ministry-roster-7895708

25.01.2022 November 15 is the Feast of All Carmelite Souls Carmelites remember with love and thanksgiving all those people who have handed on to us the heritage of Carmeli...te life and spirituality. We remember especially those we have known and who have deeply enriched our own living of Carmelite life. These brothers and sisters of ours may not have been famous spiritual writers nor renowned for extraordinary experiences of prayer, but they made their mark on the Order and on each of us through their own efforts to live in allegiance to Jesus Christ in service to the Order and to the Church. May God welcome them fully into the Divine embrace.

24.01.2022 Following today's government announcements, please read our latest COVID-19 update. Please note in particular that from tomorrow, Mass attendance is limited to 100 people, and the wearing of face masks is mandatory.

22.01.2022 Following the catastrophic explosion in Beirut this week, Caritas is there to help the countless number of people in need.

18.01.2022 As we all deserve some joy and happiness at this time of year, we're celebrating every day of the Christmas season by posting a Christmas song. Our first song is the carol that most often begins our Christmas Masses here at Wenty: O Come, All Ye Faithful. This version is sung by the world-renowned choir of King's College at Cambridge University. Merry Christmas from the Carmelite Community and everyone at Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

18.01.2022 Dont forget your mask when you come to Mass this weekend.

18.01.2022 Liturgical Ministry Roster for January - https://mailchi.mp/bfcee19e3fe8/january-ministry-roster-2021

17.01.2022 The new year promises to bring many things to look forward to, things to celebrate, and new beginnings; and our parish is no exception. Another milestone for us all to celebrate this year is our 75th Anniversary! The Parish of Wentworthville was formed from part of Parramatta in 1946. Although placed under the patronage of Our Lady of Mount Carmel when the Carmelites arrived ten years later, Wentworthville was originally under the patronage of St Columba of Iona.

17.01.2022 During November we especially pray for all those who have died. With not everyone able to Mass at this time, you can still ask us to add names to our remembrance book and have your loved ones remembered in our community's prayer. Visit www.olmcwenty.org.au and click on the "November Masses" link in the top menu.

17.01.2022 When you come to Mass now, we encourage you to check in with the Service NSW QR code registration, as well as our attendance record. Registering with the QR code on your phone makes it faster and easier for NSW Health to contact you and perform contact tracing if someone at Mass is diagnosed with COVID-19.

17.01.2022 On Saturday 8 August Fr Donato De Jesus Maral was ordained a priest at St James Church, Hera, Timor-Leste. The ceremony and feast afterwards were attended by o...ver 1,000 people. Archbishop Virgilio do Carmo da Silva, SDB was the celebrant. Fr Carlito Da Costa Arajo (Provincial Delegate for Timor-Leste) represented Fr Paul Cahill (Prior Provincial) who was unable to attend due to COVID-19 restrictions. For the past year Donato has been a member of our community at Coorparoo (QLD), studying English and exercising his ministry as a deacon before returning to Timor-Leste in July. Congratulations, Donato! See more

17.01.2022 This was shared this week by our Parish Primary School. It gives a wonderful insight into the reach of our special Parish Priests Our Lady of Mount Carmel Wentworthville

16.01.2022 Migrant and Refugee Sunday is observed in the Church on Sunday 27 September. It is a time when the whole church throughout the world celebrates the resilience and contribution of migrants and refugees to the church and society. It is also a time where we bring awareness to the issues Migrants and Refugees face. We are currently in a crisis within our diocese due to COVID-19. Thousands of people seeking asylum and on temporary visas in our diocese have lost their jobs or are relying on organisations like Jesuit Refugee Service and House of Welcome for income, housing and food bank support. We as Catholics are called to be in solidarity with our brothers and sisters through prayer, sharing their stories and action. (Courtesy of Diocese of Parramatta)

16.01.2022 Pope Francis has called on all Catholics to take part in a day of prayer and fasting for Lebanon today, following the devastating explosion in Beirut. We join in prayerful solidarity with those who are mourning and continue to suffer from this terrible tragedy.

15.01.2022 On 17 September Carmelites celebrate the Feast of the author of the Carmelite rule, St Albert of Jerusalem. Albert did not impose all his own ideas on the group... of hermits who came to him - he listened to what they told him about their way of life, and he adapted it and gave it structure. In the instructions he gave to the first Carmelites, he is careful not to be too demanding or rigid - he stresses the importance of common sense in interpreting what has to be done. This openness and flexibility gives a great "human feel" to the Carmelite Rule. For the Carmelite, after the Bible, the most important document in our lives is the Rule of St Albert. Despite being the shortest rule of all the religious orders it has nevertheless been a bedrock for Carmelite life in all its facets for over 800 years. St Albert was a brilliant mind who managed to fashion tremendous wisdom into his compact text. Saint Albert of Jerusalem was born in Emilia, Italy in the mid-12th Century. He became a Canon Regular of the Holy Cross at Mortara (Pavia) where he was elected Prior in 1180. He was appointed Bishop of Bobbio in 1184 and of Vercelli the following year. During his 20 years there he undertook a number of missions of national and international importance. He brokered peace between the cities of Pavia and Milan in 1194 and between the cities of Parma and Piacenza in 1199. In 1191 he held a Diocesan Synod, the statutes and decrees of which continued to serve as a norm until modern times. In 1205 he was elected Patriarch of Jerusalem and soon after nominated as papal legate for the ecclesiastical province of Jerusalem. He arrived in Palestine early in 1206, taking up residence at Acre, at the foot of Mount Carmel, as Jerusalem was occupied by the Saracens. In Palestine he continued his peace-making efforts not only between Christians but also between them and non-Christians. On 14 September 1214 he was stabbed to death during a procession to celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross by the Master of the Hospital of the Holy Spirit whom Albert had denounced for his unjust and abusive behaviour. Somewhere between his arrival in Palestine in 1206 and his death in 1214 the first group of Carmelites asked Albert to write for them a "formula of life" which later became the Carmelite Rule approved by Pope Innocent VI in 1247.

15.01.2022 We also pray today for the end of Nuclear Disarmament in solidarity with the end of Japans 10 Days Of Peace that started on the 75th anniversary of the atomic bomb explosion.

13.01.2022 Let us know if you can serve during October - https://mailchi.mp/9cb2/ministry-registrations-october-2020

13.01.2022 Our Celebrations for the Word of God are still available each week online for those who need to continue to celebrate Sunday at home. Visit www.olmcwenty.org.au, and click on the "Pray At Home" link in the top menu. If you would like to return to Mass, you're most welcome! Please remember that you need to register in advance. Again, visit www.olmcwenty.org.au, and click on the button on our home page to register for Mass.

13.01.2022 Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It celebrates the last of the four Marian Dogmas, proclaimed by Pope Pius XII in 1950. Do you know the other three? Tell us in the comments - and dont ask Google ;-)

12.01.2022 Were inviting all parishioners to help us celebrate the Season of Creation. Send us your own creation of your favourite nature spot in the Diocese. Find out more at http://ow.ly/Jpra50Bgzgb

12.01.2022 If you are coming to Mass at Christmas, please read our latest COVID-19 update. PLEASE NOTE: All Christmas Masses are fully booked. We cannot take attendees who are not already registered.

12.01.2022 In this difficult year, we've all been looking for hope. We believe our hope is not just a feeling, but a person. Our faith gives us the hope that whatever trials we go through can be overcome. View this reflection on the Scripture readings for this Sunday, and pray with the word of God here: https://olmcwentyliturgy.org//celebrations-of/this-sunday/

11.01.2022 Each year the Tribunal Office of the Diocese of Parramatta and CatholicCare Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains Solo Parent Services present an information se...ssion to help people understand the process of Annulments in the Catholic Church. This year, the event will be held as an online webinar via Zoom on Tuesday 4 August from 6pm to 8pm. Questions on all aspects of the Annulment process will be answered answered in detail. Registration is essential, so to register, please call the Tribunal Office on (02) 8838 3480 or email Rita at [email protected]

11.01.2022 Today the Church in Australia observes Social Justice Sunday. This years Social Justice message from the Australian Bishops is titled: "To Live Life to the Full: Mental Health in Australia Today"; a message with increased importance during the COVID-19 pandemic. View the message from Bishop Vincent to find out more. You can also visit https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au//social-justice-sta/ and read the statement, listen to the statement through the podcast series, and download a prayer card.

11.01.2022 Happy Diwali to Hindu people in our local community.

10.01.2022 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.

09.01.2022 Today we celebrate the feast day of St Mary MacKillop. This year also marks 10 years since the canonisation of Australias first saint. St Mary is one of the two patron saints of the Dioceses of Australia, and is the patron saint of our Diocese of Parramatta. Pictured is the state of St Mary in our church, carved by Engelbert Piccolruaz, and installated as part of our church renewal works in 2017. Let us pray today that, like St Mary, we may embrace the cross of Christ in our own lives, trusting in the plan and providence of God.

09.01.2022 You can celebrate Sunday at home with our weekly Celebration of the Word of God resource. Visit our website and click on the "Pray at Home" link in the top menu. You will also find links to resources from The Carmelites of Australia and East Timor, and to live streamed Mass from St. Patricks Cathedral, Parramatta.

09.01.2022 The Institute for Mission is offering a fantastic opportunity next week to learn about the Scriptures of the upcoming Advent season. What's more, you don't even need to leave your home!

09.01.2022 If you are celebrating Sunday at home, this weekends Celebration of the Word resource is now available. Visit olmcwenty.org.au, and click on the "Pray at Home" link in the menu at the top of the page.

09.01.2022 If you are coming to church, check our latest COVID-19 Update. It includes the added advice to wear a face mask if you come to church, which is strongly recommended by NSW Health and the Diocese of Parramatta.

08.01.2022 COVID-19 protocols mean that if you want to come to Mass, you need to register in advance. Visit our https://olmcwenty.org.au/ and click on the button to "Find out More and Register". If you're celebrating Sunday at home, remember that our weekly resources are available as well. Again, visit our website and click on "Pray at Home"

08.01.2022 As we prepare to begin the Christmas Season this evening, take some time to listen to Bishop Vincent's Christmas message.

08.01.2022 Congratulations to Carmelite Donato De Jesus Maral, part of the province of The Carmelites of Australia and East Timor, who was ordained to the priesthood in Dili Cathedral on Saturday. Please pray for him. This video is a report on the ordination from Timorese Television.

08.01.2022 Here are some "easy to digest" readings from our broad offer of ebooks and articles. Please make sure you click the "download images" button on your email to re...ad the description of the samples. If you have a subscription activated just click READ NOW below either one, to check it out. We can easily activate a free subscription for you - Just get in touch via [email protected] LATEST READING RESOURCES - https://mailchi.mp/ifm.o/resources-for-you-november-4901310

07.01.2022 Today we celebrate All Saints Day. We give thanks to God that, through Jesus' death and resurrection, the promise of heaven is open to all of us. We also honour the saints, people like us who strived to love God and their neighbour with all their heart. May they pray for us, and may we follow their example.

07.01.2022 Dont forget to wear your mask to Mass, and visit www.olmcwenty.org.au for all the details of what is required when you come to church. Remember that registration is also essential - you can register on our website as well.

06.01.2022 Whether youre celebrating Sunday at church or at home, were here for you. You can register for September Masses online now - visit our website and follow the link to register. Our Celebrations of the Word of God and Mass (from St Patricks Cathedral) live stream resources can be found by following the "Pray at Home" link.... Visit www.olmcwenty.org.au

06.01.2022 Let us know if you can serve during September - https://mailchi.mp/d0/ministry-registrations-september-2020

05.01.2022 Today we send many wishes to Father Martinho on his Birthday. Thank you for all that you do for our school community and wider community. https://youtu.be/NFU2pTPC-wo

05.01.2022 Let us know if you can serve during August - https://mailchi.mp/c663/ministry-registrations-july-7891496

04.01.2022 With tighter restrictions placed on churches, our Parish needs us more than ever. Our Parish is in a unique situation being an Order. They do not receive suppor...t from the Diocese, nor do they receive job keeper, as has been publicised through the media. Without regular contributions from the community, they will struggle to remain at Wentworthville. If you can support through a donation please click on the Donate Now button. Thank you See more

03.01.2022 Join Bishop Vincent Long (Bishop of Parramatta) and His Excellency Anote Tong (former President of Kiribati) for a conversation about the Climate Emergency in the Pacific, hosted by the Edmund Rice Centre

02.01.2022 Please note the most recent advice from NSW Health, particularly as people who attend a place of worship are now strongly encouraged to wear face masks.

02.01.2022 Register now to serve at our Christmas Masses - https://mailchi.mp//ministry-registrations-christmas-decem

02.01.2022 Hallowe'en (Holy Evening) This evening, during Vespers, we will gather in silence in the cloister outside our church. Candles will be lit, holy water poured and... sprinkled, sweet incense will curl its way through the air enveloping our senses, the organ will play and we will process slowly and solemnly into the church. Thus begins a holy time in our Church's year, a liminal time, a time when we enter into what the Celts call "a thin place", when the veil between heaven and earth is very thin. All Hallows Eve, All Saints Day and All Souls Day are the special days when we remember our dead. These are blessed days, days of celebration but also days of deep memory and connection. May we enter into this time, this "thin place" with stillness, reverence, reflection and gratitude. See more

02.01.2022 This Saturday is the feast day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. While it is normally a holy day of obligation, it is not this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. There will be one Mass at 9:00 am on Saturday 15 August. If you want to come to the Mass, you need to register in advance. Follow the link below and register online now.

01.01.2022 This weekend, the Catholic Church in Australia marks Child Protection Sunday, on which we pray for those who have been abused, their families and supporters. W...e recognise and apologise for the harm done by priests, religious and lay people in Church settings. The Church takes a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. We recommit to practices that support survivors and make the Catholic Church and its ministries the safest possible place for children and people at risk. Find out more at www.catholic.org.au/childprotectionsunday, www.catholicreligious.org.au/safeguarding and www.safeguarding.org.au

01.01.2022 This Saturday is the feast day of St Mary MacKillop. There will be the one Mass at 9:00 am as usual. Registration is required, and like all Masses at present, at maximum attendance of 100 people plus ministers is in place. If you would like to participate in Mass on Saturday morning, register now on our website, or contact our parish office.