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Diocese of Parramatta

Locality: Parramatta, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 8838 3400

Address: Bethany Centre, 470 Church St 2150 Parramatta, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.parracatholic.org

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25.01.2022 GOSPEL OF THE DAY LK 7:36-50 One of the Pharisees invited Jesus to a meal. ... When he arrived at the Pharisees house and took his place at table, a woman came in, who had a bad name in the town. She had heard he was dining with the Pharisee and had brought with her an alabaster jar of ointment. She waited behind him at his feet, weeping, and her tears fell on his feet, and she wiped them away with her hair; then she covered his feet with kisses and anointed them with the ointment. When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, If this man were a prophet, he would know who this woman is that is touching him and what a bad name she has. Then Jesus took him up and said, Simon, I have something to say to you. Speak, Master was the reply. There was once a creditor who had two men in his debt; one owed him five hundred denarii, the other fifty. They were unable to pay, so he pardoned them both. Which of them will love him more? The one who was pardoned more, I suppose answered Simon. Jesus said, You are right. Then he turned to the woman. Simon, he said you see this woman? I came into your house, and you poured no water over my feet, but she has poured out her tears over my feet and wiped them away with her hair. You gave me no kiss, but she has been covering my feet with kisses ever since I came in. You did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with ointment. For this reason I tell you that her sins, her many sins, must have been forgiven her, or she would not have shown such great love. It is the man who is forgiven little who shows little love. Then he said to her, Your sins are forgiven. Those who were with him at table began to say to themselves, Who is this man, that he even forgives sins? But he said to the woman, Your faith has saved you; go in peace. See more

24.01.2022 Worship Wednesday feat. Llagas Brothers

23.01.2022 The Diocese of Parramatta has released a Statement of Commitment to Safeguarding to mark the end of National Child Protection Week and Child Protection Sunday. The Diocese of Parramatta is committed to being a community of safeguarding that actively promote the dignity and rights of children and of all persons, particularly those who may be vulnerable. We have a zero tolerance to abuse of any form. We are committed to ensuring that all children and vulnerable adults are safe..., protected and enabled to flourish. Read the full statement on Catholic Outlook or visit www.safeguarding.org.au

23.01.2022 Delany College Granville student Arthur Sadek isnt letting anything get in the way of his passion for food tech and hospitality https://www.catholicoutlook.org/delany-college-year-12-stu/

23.01.2022 It is with great sadness that Australian Catholic University (ACU) announced the death of the Universitys Chancellor the Hon John Fahey AC, GCSG after a battle with leukemia. ACU Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Greg Craven AC, GCSG said that Mr Fahey died at 7.30am on Saturday 12 September 2020. https://www.catholicoutlook.org/acu-community-mourns-the-d/

21.01.2022 Mercy Works highlights the plight of West Papuan refugees https://www.catholicoutlook.org/refugee-emergency-in-papua/

21.01.2022 Our Lady of the Nativity Primary, Lawson celebrated National Child Protection Week by participating in Australias Biggest Child Safety Lesson! https://www.catholicoutlook.org/keeping-kids-safe-somethin/

21.01.2022 GOSPEL OF THE DAY MK 14:12-16, 22-26 On the first day of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb was sacrificed, his disciples said to Jesus, ... ‘Where do you want us to go and make the preparations for you to eat the passover?’ So he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, ‘Go into the city and you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water. Follow him, and say to the owner of the house which he enters, The Master says: Where is my dining room in which I can eat the passover with my disciples? He will show you a large upper room furnished with couches, all prepared. Make the preparations for us there.’ The disciples set out and went to the city and found everything as he had told them, and prepared the Passover. And as they were eating he took some bread, and when he had said the blessing he broke it and gave it to them. ‘Take it,’ he said ‘this is my body.’ Then he took a cup, and when he had returned thanks he gave it to them, and all drank from it, and he said to them, ‘This is my blood, the blood of the covenant, which is to be poured out for many. I tell you solemnly, I shall not drink any more wine until the day I drink the new wine in the kingdom of God.’ After psalms had been sung they left for the Mount of Olives. See more

21.01.2022 There's still time to register for this year's Abraham Conference, 'Interfaith on the Frontlines'. https://www.catholicoutlook.org/this-years-abraham-confere/

20.01.2022 Following the beatification of Carlo Acutis on Saturday, Pope Francis invites young people to look to the late Italian teenager as a model of holiness. https://www.catholicoutlook.org/pope-blessed-carlo-acutis-/

20.01.2022 Australia's newest bishop, Bishop Karol has been ordained in Poland, and the people of his new diocese, Port Pirie, in South Australia are joyfully looking forward to his installation in late October. https://www.catholicoutlook.org/journey-to-port-pirie-via-/

20.01.2022 Creation Shines Through: Laudato Si and the Liturgy https://www.catholicoutlook.org/creation-shines-through-la/

20.01.2022 Fratelli Tutti the vision of Pope Francis in his new encyclical https://www.catholicoutlook.org/fratelli-tutti-the-vision-/

19.01.2022 Most Reverend Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv DD STL, Bishop of Parramatta Homily for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A 2020 with the Croatian Catholic Community Readings: Micah 5:1-4; Matthew 1:18-23 13 September 2020 ... Our Lady of the Grand Croatian Baptismal Covenant Dear brothers and sisters, We gather to celebrate one of the most significant feasts for Croatian Catholics https://www.catholicoutlook.org/dear-friends-bishop-vincen/

19.01.2022 Its Foster Care Week, and Family Spirit, a foster care agency with a focus on Catholic teachings, explains some of the issues for children who need a positive family experience https://www.catholicoutlook.org/kids-in-need-of-a-home/

18.01.2022 News & Events Weekly Update News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond https://www.catholicoutlook.org/news-events-weekly-update-/

18.01.2022 Fr Frank's Homily - 6 June 2021 https://catholicoutlook.org/fr-franks-homily-6-june-2021/

17.01.2022 Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta has released an update of its Draft New Curriculum for Religious Education. All members of our Catholic community are invited to read the Draft which can be accessed through this article. https://www.catholicoutlook.org/western-sydney-families-to/

17.01.2022 The Draft New RE Curriculum will be made available in early October for those who wish to read it. Find out more here. https://www.catholicoutlook.org/draft-new-re-curriculum-up/

17.01.2022 Today is Child Protection Sunday, the day our Church acknowledges the immense damage caused by the sexual abuse of children. Its also a day we commit to safe practices and protocols. Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv delivers the Diocese of Parramattas Statement of Commitment to Safeguarding in this video. You can find more about Child Protection Sunday at https://www.catholic.org.au/childprotectionsunday https://www.catholicoutlook.org/diocese-of-parramatta-stat/

16.01.2022 GOSPEL OF THE DAY JN 3:13-17 Jesus said to Nicodemus:... No one has gone up to heaven except the one who came down from heaven, the Son of Man who is in heaven; and the Son of Man must be lifted up as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him. Yes, God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not be lost but may have eternal life. For God sent his Son into the world not to condemn the world, but so that through him the world might be saved. See more

16.01.2022 Catholic Missions international campaign with a thousand faces. https://www.catholicoutlook.org/catholic-missions-internat/

15.01.2022 My husband and I opted for Natural Family Planning (NFP) after our first baby, we’d struggled with other means of fertility management prior to this. Since then, we've been shocked by just one thing, hardly anyone knows about it! Our educator has patiently guided us in learning, implementing and having confidence in ourselves. Best of all, NFP goes hand-in-hand with faith, as God's handiwork is on vibrant display in the human body. Beyond its practical benefits, NFP has reve...aled to us the astounding mechanisms that God has set in motion in our bodies to create life. NFP is family planning God's way. - A couple in their 40s with children. For more information contact Catherine M: 0400 427 605 E: [email protected]

15.01.2022 Young Catholics are giving the church a valuable lesson in the real meaning of synodality, Pope Francis writes in the introduction to a new book of essays on youth ministry. https://www.catholicoutlook.org/young-people-can-teach-the/

15.01.2022 Gerard and Anne Henderson have been recognised with honorary doctorates from Australian Catholic University (ACU) for their influence on how Australian history and contemporary public policy issues are understood and debated. https://www.catholicoutlook.org/recognition-for-two-doyens/

14.01.2022 Go searching through the sacristy, one of a number of new items on The Well https://www.catholicoutlook.org/new-drops-this-week-on-the/

14.01.2022 GOSPEL OF THE DAY MT 18:21-35 Peter went up to Jesus and said, Lord, how often must I forgive my brother if he wrongs me? As often as seven times? ... Jesus answered, Not seven, I tell you, but seventy-seven times. And so the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who decided to settle his accounts with his servants. When the reckoning began, they brought him a man who owed ten thousand talents; but he had no means of paying, so his master gave orders that he should be sold, together with his wife and children and all his possessions, to meet the debt. At this, the servant threw himself down at his masters feet. Give me time he said and I will pay the whole sum. And the servants master felt so sorry for him that he let him go and cancelled the debt. Now as this servant went out, he happened to meet a fellow servant who owed him one hundred denarii; and he seized him by the throat and began to throttle him. Pay what you owe me he said. His fellow servant fell at his feet and implored him, saying, Give me time and I will pay you. But the other would not agree; on the contrary, he had him thrown into prison till he should pay the debt. His fellow servants were deeply distressed when they saw what had happened, and they went to their master and reported the whole affair to him. Then the master sent for him. You wicked servant, he said I cancelled all that debt of yours when you appealed to me. Were you not bound, then, to have pity on your fellow servant just as I had pity on you? And in his anger the master handed him over to the torturers till he should pay all his debt. And that is how my heavenly Father will deal with you unless you each forgive your brother from your heart. Emmanuel Chacon/Panama2019

14.01.2022 The Bishops of Portugal have met to resume preparations for World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, with Pope Francis following the preparations with excitement. https://www.catholicoutlook.org/preparations-for-wyd-2023-/

14.01.2022 Check out this weeks latest offerings on The Well! www.thewell.org.au

14.01.2022 Join with others as we create community online to share and grow faith, every Saturday from 11am - 12pm with Saturday Sessions. Listen to the pre-recorded presentation about a topic of faith before Saturday 11am and then join an online group discussion via Zoom between 11am 12pm. This weeks presentation is A Mission of Justice and Mercy: Becoming a Church for Mission 2030 by Fr Frank Brennan SJ.... Register in advance for this meeting to receive the links for the presentation and meeting: https://tinyurl.com/saturdaysessions19Sep After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about the presentation for this week and a link to join the meeting. Please contact Lisa Bright on [email protected] if you cannot access the presentation to watch before Saturday 11am, or for further details or questions.

13.01.2022 GOSPEL OF THE DAY LK 21:3436 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.’ See more

13.01.2022 The new ACU Campus at Blacktown will bring multiple benefits to the community and in particular its students. https://www.catholicoutlook.org/acu-brings-more-than-cours/

12.01.2022 The Diocese of Parramatta launches our very first Safe Parishes Week today. Safeguarding ensures everyone in our parish is safe from harm. Looking out for others is at the heart of the Gospel. When we see something that’s not quite right ask What would Jesus do?... Find out what’s happening during Safe Parishes Week at https://catholicoutlook.org/safe-parishes-week/

12.01.2022 Cardinal Tagle, Cardinal Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples has provided the following reflection from the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, 13 September 2020. https://www.catholicoutlook.org/cardinal-tagles-reflection/

12.01.2022 Catholic Social Services Australia calls on the Australian Government for more certainty around its program for the wellbeing of families and children. https://www.catholicoutlook.org/australian-children-and-fa/

12.01.2022 It's Safe Parishes Week in the Diocese of Parramatta. Safeguarding is a matter for everyone in the Diocese so read here to find out what we're doing this week to build safe parishes. https://catholicoutlook.org/diocese-of-parramatta-launches/

11.01.2022 GOSPEL OF THE DAY LK 12:1-7 The people had gathered in their thousands so that they were treading on one another. ... And Jesus began to speak, first of all to his disciples. ‘Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees that is, their hypocrisy. Everything that is now covered will be uncovered, and everything now hidden will be made clear. For this reason, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in hidden places will be proclaimed on the housetops. ‘To you my friends I say: Do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. I will tell you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has the power to cast into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him. Can you not buy five sparrows for two pennies? And yet not one is forgotten in God’s sight. Why, every hair on your head has been counted. There is no need to be afraid: you are worth more than hundreds of sparrows.’ See more

11.01.2022 Business as usual is no longer, after lockdown, Mercy Connect is opening up again This year, Mercy Connect Perth began the year like any other, supporting 22 schools located mostly in Perths north-eastern and south-eastern suburbs. Sixty-two volunteers were gearing up again to walk back through school gates to mentor refugee and asylum seeker students both new and old. It was as the month of March was coming to an end, that Mercy Connect did too. ... https://www.catholicoutlook.org/mercy-connect-perth-openin/

11.01.2022 What's new on The Well this week? Fr Chris del Rosario explains why the Mass is so important, listen to Nathan's story as he discovers the power of connecting with others and Sr Grace asks how much is Jesus in the centre of our lives. Check out these features and more on The Well - www.thewell.org.au

11.01.2022 Senior philosophy academic Dr Amitavo Islam has been named the first Cassiodorus Lecturer in Philosophy at Australias leading liberal arts institute, Campion College. Named after the sixth-century Roman statesman and promoter of the liberal arts, Cassiodorus, the lectureship has been awarded to Campion by the Eusebius Trust, a long-time benefactor, in recognition of the colleges outstanding philosophy program. https://www.catholicoutlook.org/campion-lecturer-awarded-c/

10.01.2022 GOSPEL OF THE DAY LK 11:47-54 Jesus said: ‘Alas for you who build the tombs of the prophets, the men your ancestors killed! In this way you both witness what your ancestors did and approve it; ... they did the killing, you do the building. ‘And that is why the Wisdom of God said, I will send them prophets and apostles; some they will slaughter and persecute, so that this generation will have to answer for every prophet’s blood that has been shed since the foundation of the world, from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was murdered between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, this generation will have to answer for it all. ‘Alas for you lawyers who have taken away the key of knowledge! You have not gone in yourselves, and have prevented others going in who wanted to.’ When he left the house, the scribes and the Pharisees began a furious attack on him and tried to force answers from him on innumerable questions, setting traps to catch him out in something he might say. See more

09.01.2022 Young women invited to apply for leadership program https://www.catholicoutlook.org/young-women-invited-to-app/

09.01.2022 GOSPEL OF THE DAY JN 19:25-27 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother and his mothers sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. ... Seeing his mother and the disciple he loved standing near her, Jesus said to his mother, Woman, this is your son. Then to the disciple he said, This is your mother. And from that moment the disciple made a place for her in his home. See more

08.01.2022 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. We 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

07.01.2022 Our God is a trillion, trillion times more merciful than even the best of us human beings... https://www.catholicoutlook.org/i-believeto-judge-the-livi/

07.01.2022 Help us celebrate the Season of Creation with your photos or art. Send us a photo or other artwork of your favourite nature spot in the Diocese of Parramatta to include in an online reflection for the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi. Find out more at https://www.parracatholic.org/seasonofcreation/

06.01.2022 There's still to register for the Abraham Conference 2020 this Sunday. Details can be found at https://events.humanitix.com/abraham-conference-2020-interf.

06.01.2022 A discussion on why the Catholic Bishops Social Justice Statement on Mental Health counterbalances the self-interest appearing during the pandemic https://www.catholicoutlook.org/mental-health-as-a-gift/

06.01.2022 This prayer from the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Community Leadership Gathering brings into focus the lives and experience of our First Nations people. http://www.catholicoutlook.org/natsicc-jubilee-prayer-and-/

05.01.2022 Today is International Legacy Day and we want to say a big thank you to our faith community who are considering or have committed to giving a gift in their Will to Parramatta Catholic Foundation, one of our vital Catholic ministries or their Church. Such a significant legacy will enable us to advance our ministry and more widely share the Gospel of our Lord with future generations. Good deeds will live beyond your lifetime when you leave a legacy gift in Will to your Chur...ch and faith community. For more information: yourcatholicfoundation.org.au/giftsinwills #legacyday2020 #includeacharity #giftsinWills

05.01.2022 Fr Franks homily - 13 September 2020 https://www.catholicoutlook.org/fr-franks-homily-13-septem/

05.01.2022 GOSPEL OF THE DAY LK 18:1-8 Jesus told his disciples a parable about the need to pray continually and never lose heart. ... ‘There was a judge in a certain town’ he said ‘who had neither fear of God nor respect for man. In the same town there was a widow who kept on coming to him and saying, I want justice from you against my enemy! For a long time he refused, but at last he said to himself, Maybe I have neither fear of God nor respect for man, but since she keeps pestering me I must give this widow her just rights, or she will persist in coming and worry me to death.’ And the Lord said ‘You notice what the unjust judge has to say? Now will not God see justice done to his chosen who cry to him day and night even when he delays to help them? I promise you, he will see justice done to them, and done speedily. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find any faith on earth?’ See more

04.01.2022 This weekend we launch Bishop Vincent's Christmas Appeal. This year we are raising funds for CatholicCare's Project Elizabeth pregnancy support service. Dale tells the story of his family and how Project Elizabeth has helped them stay together. https://www.catholicoutlook.org/meet-new-dad-dale/

04.01.2022 How zooming kept the Mercy community celebrating Mercy Day. https://www.catholicoutlook.org/mercy-works-sharing-screen/

04.01.2022 Ahead of the 10th anniversary of the canonisation of St Mary Mackillop, the Sisters of St Joseph have produced a series of inspiring videos reflecting on how St Mary helps them in their lives today. Today's video features couple Sue and Leo Kane.

03.01.2022 Pakistani Christian wife and mother speaks of children abducted and forcibly married https://www.catholicoutlook.org/catholic-woman-persecuted-/

03.01.2022 There are still places available for January Vacation Care in 15 Catholic Out of Hours School Care centres throughout the Diocese. We’ve got lots of fun activities planned from 4 to 25 January 2021, and you may be entitled to up to 85% of the $55 to $65 fee back as rebate. Kindergarten 2021 children are welcome too.... Bookings close 7 December so book now! Details are at https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/vacationcare.

03.01.2022 Look out for copies of the next edition of the Catholic Outlook Magazine in your local Catholic Church, Catholic school or Catholic office from early September. Catholic Outlook is an A4 magazine published quarterly with a focus on Catholic faith formation, spirituality and a look at what is happening across the agencies and ministries of the Diocese of Parramatta.

03.01.2022 A deeper examination of Pope Francis' encyclical 'Fratelli tutti'. https://www.catholicoutlook.org/freedom-equality-arent-eno/

03.01.2022 Congratulations to CatholicCare's Project Elizabeth team for winning the Leadership in Pregnancy Support Award in the 2020 Pregnancy Support Awards! Announced by the Hon. Greg Donnelly, Member of the NSW Parliament, on Wednesday night at a 'virtual' presentation ceremony, the award recognises the strong leadership shown by Project Elizabeth in provision of pregnancy support services for women and families in need. It's great recognition for Project Elizabeth's Natalie Jacobi (pictured with client Dale) and Linda Davis. Read more about CatholicCare's Project Elizabeth at https://ccss.org.au/pregnancy-related-services/

02.01.2022 Supporting Sudanese Refugee Families at Mamre Crche. https://www.catholicoutlook.org/supporting-sudanese-refuge/

01.01.2022 Popular in The Well - FaithFlix: Loneliness and Worry COVID has been especially tough on young children. Join Tash as she learns how she can help her friend deal with loneliness and worry. ... Shell get some guidance from Anne along the way and will also explore how other people deal with similar situations. This resource is currently being used by catechists returning to their scripture classes and Stage 1 students in Catholic Education schools. Check it out on The Well - https://thewell.org.au/video/ep1-loneliness-and-worry/

01.01.2022 In honour of the feast of St Teresa of Avila. https://www.catholicoutlook.org/nada-te-turbe-the-feast-of/

01.01.2022 Its Foster Care Week, and one Illawong family tell how they totally fell in love with their newest addition, little Jade, and decided to become her forever family. https://www.catholicoutlook.org/it-was-love-at-first-sight/

01.01.2022 News for World Youth Day celebrations from the Vatican and its advice for making this a chance to make young people feel welcome. https://catholicoutlook.org/vatican-offers-guidelines-for-/

01.01.2022 GOSPEL OF THE DAY LK 7:31-35 Jesus said to the people:... What description can I find for the men of this generation? What are they like? They are like children shouting to one another while they sit in the market-place: We played the pipes for you, and you wouldnt dance; we sang dirges, and you wouldnt cry. For John the Baptist comes, not eating bread, not drinking wine, and you say, He is possessed. The Son of Man comes, eating and drinking, and you say, Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners. Yet Wisdom has been proved right by all her children. See more