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Sacred Heart Parish Community Blackheath NSW Australia

Locality: Blackheath, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4787 8540

Address: 167 Wentworth Street 2785 Blackheath, NSW, Australia

Website: https://sacredheartblackheath.org.au

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25.01.2022 Reignite the Flame of Plenary Council | Reflection & Action Session Meet our Plenary Delegates | Hear the Good News as Plenary comes to life in our Diocese | Share Suggested Actions to Plenary Proposals You are warmly invited to attend the Reignite the Flame of Plenary Council Reflection & Action Session being held on Thursday, 19th November from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm via ZOOM.... During this session you will meet two of our Plenary Council delegates: Wendy Goonan (Northern Deanery Pastoral Council Chair) and Carol Teodori-Blahut (Mountains Deanery Pastoral Council Chair). We will also be joined by some community members with particular expertise and experience in the Inclusive, Participatory and Synodal theme and they will share some of the good news stories happening around this Theme in our diocese. We will engage in a focused reflection leading to suggested actions. The Inclusive, Participatory and Synodal full version Thematic Paper can be accessed at: https://plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au//PC2020-thematic-pa there are a series of concrete proposals listed under each topic area. Our suggested actions and wisdom are offered for both the local and national process. All recommendations will be given to our Deanery and Diocesan Pastoral Councils for action. To prepare for this session, please familiarise yourself with the Writing Paper (linked above). Please see details below to register for this important session. Thursday, 19th November at 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm via ZOOM Register at https://dioceseofparramatta.zoom.us/j/94441516806 Opportunities to engage with other writing papers will be offered in coming weeks. For further information call Tanya on 0459 133 665. Be part of the historic journey of the Plenary Council.

25.01.2022 We pray for unity in our continued isolation.

25.01.2022 SEASON OF CREATION The Focus this week is: Land. Prayer for the Land... God, our Creator, we celebrate your vibrant presence among us and our kin in creation, especially in the soil, the fields and the land. Help us to empathise with your creatures who are suffering. Lift our spirits to rejoice with the land, the flowers of the field and all the creatures of the countryside. In the name of Christ, who reconciles and renews all things in creation. Amen. See more

24.01.2022 Community information.

24.01.2022 Roz Maunder was farewelled by the community today. May she Rest In Peace.

23.01.2022 Shining Bright! That will be us and our church this Christmas season! Plans are afoot to decorate the hall and put festive lights around the outside of the church and on some of the lower trees and shrubs. ... If you have extra Christmas lights and decorations, in good condition, that you are not using this year we’d very much appreciate being able to use them. John T and Connie A will collect the decorations and lights. If you would like to participate in this joyful decorating activity please let them know. Thank You!

23.01.2022 Thank you Barbara G for preparing the beautiful Advent wreath. Thank you Julie & Lance for building the stable that is waiting for Christmas.

23.01.2022 Before I go off to Teach Scripture at Blackheath Primary School this morning ( now in about my 15th year on and off) I have just read The Apostolic Blessing that was granted by Pope John Paul II to my mother, Philomena, for teaching Scripture for 20 years. Its kind of appropriate because today is also the 30th Anniversary of her death. She was 73 years of age (only 5 years older than I am now) when she went Home to be with The Lord. God Bless you, Mum. = Pat Drummond

23.01.2022 Thank you Brian and everyone who attended today’s Parish AGM.

22.01.2022 SEASON OF CREATION The Focus this week is: Land During this week take photographs of your Encounters with Nature and please share them with us on this page. You can add a reflection word or phrase with your photo.

22.01.2022 SOCIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY This Sunday the Catholic Church in Australia celebrates Social Justice Sunday. This year, the Australian Bishops Social Justice Statement is titled: To Live Life to the Full: Mental health in Australia today. The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the mental health of many members of our parishes, schools and communities. Bishops invite us to reject stigma and to call for policies and services that meet the needs of the poorest and most marginalised member...s of our community. https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au//social-/2020-08-30/

22.01.2022 Pope Francis will sign a new encyclical after Mass celebrated in the Basilica of St. Francis on 3 October. The ceremony will take place without the faithful present, in respect of the current health situation.

22.01.2022 Sacred Heart Gardeners Enjoy gardens and gardening? The aim of our garden group is to build biodiversity on the site through a variety of plantings, including veggie garden beds. Regular jobs will involve composting, weeding, watering, mulching, planting, harvesting and topping up the bird bath containers. Meetings will be weekly at 2pm on a Friday afternoon.

21.01.2022 Welcome to The Well The Diocese of Parramatta proudly announces its latest initiative The Well. In what can be described as Netflix for Catholics, The Well is a new online platform that provides free, on-demand inspiration for families, children, young people and faith communities. ... Explore fresh offerings every week on topical issues that inform, entertain and challenge. Check it out at www.thewell.org.au

21.01.2022 The hope of Spring days is upon us.

21.01.2022 The Diocese of Parramatta is celebrating the Season of Creation (1 September 4 October) by creating a video to be released on 4 October, the Feast of St Francis of Assisi. All parishioners are invited to be involved. Send a photograph, video, art or poetry of your favourite nature spot in the Parramatta Diocese to: [email protected] by 25 September. ... Details can be found at https://www.parracatholic.org/socialjustice/

21.01.2022 Encountering Nature: week 2 - Season of Creation Thank you Sigi for this image of the Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens at Mt Tomah. Daffodils and blossoms in the former flower market garden of the Brunet family.

21.01.2022 September 1 ~ World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Today parishioners came together to mark the beginning of a month long celebration of the Season of Creation.

21.01.2022 PARISH PASTORAL PLAN Parishioners are invited to join a Zoom session to participate in developing a parish pastoral plan. The first Zoom planning session is on Wednesday, 26th August, from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. ... Please email Brian on [email protected] if you want to join in and the Zoom link and related materials for this session will be sent to you.

20.01.2022 PARISH WORKING BEE - Saturday November 28 From 8:00am Please come and make our grounds look great for Christmas. ... EVERYONE WELCOME

20.01.2022 The Pope Video - A prayer intention from Pope Francis https://youtu.be/NY9ULrc2ZVA

20.01.2022 SACRED HEART GARDENERS - UPDATE Potatoes are in, under straw, for a December harvest ready for Christmas! A compost bin has been set up and needs feeding! Please bring along fresh fruit and veggie scraps. ... Two raised beds are ready for installation, and now we need some plants! For rehabilitation of the bank along the driveway to the hall we plan to grow prostrate grevillea and hardenbergia. We would be most grateful for donations of any of the following plants: rosemary, oregano, parsley, asparagus crowns, nasturtium, calendula, strawberries, pumpkin, marigold, zucchini, prostrate grevillea and hardenbergia. If you have any spare interesting useable containers such as barrels, large ceramic pots or wheelbarrows for planting in wed love to have them. Meeting weekly from 2-3:30 pm on Friday afternoon. Drop by for a chat with your fellow parishioners.

20.01.2022 Today’s 2nd reading......

19.01.2022 Encountering Nature: week 2 - Season of Creation From Brians abundant and nourishing veggie patch!

19.01.2022 Prepare the way of the Lord.......

19.01.2022 Social Justice Sunday - 30 August 2020 https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au//social-justice-sta/

18.01.2022 LATEST READING RESOURCES - Happy Spring everyone - and best wishes with whatever spring cleaning might mean in our respective 2020 journeys. Maybe it can incl...ude a next step of care and renewal for our hearts and relationships with each other and God. We hope this message brings some encouragement to enter Spring anew. And as a part of that, heres your latest ONE sample e-book - and https://mailchi.mp/ifm./resources-for-you-september-4878830 Please email [email protected] if you need a username and password. See more

18.01.2022 ROS MAUNDER - Rest In Peace We are deeply saddened by this news and we keep Fred P and Ros family in our prayers.

17.01.2022 VINNIES DROP-IN SUPPORT CENTRE IS OPENING IN BLACKHEATH Offering practical low income support Commencing: Monday 14 September... Location: SACRED HEART PARISH HALL: 167 WENTWORTH St, BLACKHEATH Time: 09:30 to 12:00 on Mondays and Wednesdays For more information contact: Vinnies Drop-in Support Centre M: 0490 709 547 E: [email protected] OR contact Karen on 0419 123 744

17.01.2022 Pope Francis is to release a new encyclical which is expected to focus on what the world should look like following the Covid-19 pandemic. The 83-year-old Roman Pontiff will travel to Assisi to sign the document, in what will be his first trip outside of Rome since the Coronavirus struck Italy. His visit to the small Umbrian town is highly symbolic as it is taking place on the feast of his namesake, St Francis of Assisi, the saint of poverty, peace and care for creation. ... The Vatican said on 5 September that the encyclical will be titled Fratelli tutti, or Brothers all, and will be on fraternity and social friendship. The Pope will sign it after saying Mass at the tomb of St Francis, but due to the virus, he will celebrate the liturgy privately, and without anyone present.

17.01.2022 We pray for everyone suffering the burden of loneliness.

17.01.2022 Prayer to Mary MacKillop Be with us in this time of crisis in our world as we gather fresh courage around us for working in God’s healing mission.... Keep us participating as a people of the Gospel engaging with our neighbours for the good of all and serving with Christ in our common home. Holy Spirit strengthen us. Amen See more

16.01.2022 Encountering Nature: week 2 - Season of Creation Thank you Sigi for this photo. These edible viola (flowers only!) were planted in March in the parish herb garden and have been flowering non-stop all through winter and now into spring!

16.01.2022 And so we begin the beautiful season of ADVENT.

14.01.2022 Pastoral Planning Celebrating and Sharing Our Gifts 16 & 23 September The Pastoral Planning Office are offering an opportunity for prayerful discernment about the spiritual gifts God has given us to bring to life Gods mission. ... Join us for 3 Wednesday evenings of prayer, input and discussions beginning on 9 September from 7.30pm to 9pm. You can register for these evenings at www.tinyurl.com/celebrate-and-discern.

14.01.2022 FOR YOUR DIARIES ADVENT - JOURNEY & REFLECTION Preparing our Hearts for the coming of Christmas... Date: Friday 4, 11 & 18 December (come to one session or to all) Time: 10.30am - 11.30am Location: Sacred Heart Church, Blackheath Each year, December gets busy and before we know it, the weeks of Advent just fly away. The Advent Reflection time will be an opportunity to be still with prayer and reflection during the Christmas Season. The Caritas Advent program will be followed and each session will include prayer, a gospel reading, a Caritas story and reflections. BYO brunch if you would like to stay for a short while afterwards Join us to prepare our hearts and reflect on ADVENT: the Church season of anticipation, hope and waiting. Please share this invitation with your family, friends & neighbours. All welcome.

14.01.2022 WELCOME Fr John & Fr Abraham Bishop Vincent has announced the appointment of Fr John McSweeney as Parish Priest of Sacred Heart Parish, Blackheath. Fr John will reside at Katoomba presbytery. Fr Abraham Kumatholy has been appointed as Assistant Priest and will reside at Blackheath presbytery. ... We welcome Fr John & Fr Abraham to the community of Sacred Heart Parish, Blackheath and the Upper Mountains.

11.01.2022 Weekday Masses - Blackheath Sacred Heart Church Monday 28 December-Saturday 2 January Tuesday 6:30pm... Wednesday 6:30pm Thursday 9:00am Friday 1 January 9:00am Adoration and Mass Saturday 9:00am

11.01.2022 Catholic Youth Parramatta engaging young people in new ways Catholic Youth Parramatta has established a dynamic schedule of networking opportunities, formation and resources to support ministry and engagement with young people of the Diocese in new ways. From inspiring quotes and scripture references on Mondays, to faith- filled live performances on Wednesday to launching new home-grown resources on Friday. Check out CYP’s Facebook and Instagram pages and https://www.parracatholic.org/cyp/ to download and share the resources.

11.01.2022 MASS & ADORATION - Sacred Heart Church, Blackheath Friday, 4 December and every First Friday of the month. Time: 6.30pm

10.01.2022 This was our Art Show 3years ago! Please support the Parish again to make this event a success! We need your unwanted Art for our show on 31 July /1August! Your support as always is very much appreciated!

10.01.2022 Blue Mountains City Council update on services and facilities as extension of COVID-19 lockdown is extended

08.01.2022 Catholic Outlook Magazine - September Edition 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 a 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.

07.01.2022 EARTH MINISTRY PROJECT 11am Mass - Tuesday, September 1 World Day of Prayer for Caring for Creation. Register your attendance with Brian or David... 1st September marks the beginning of a month long celebration of the Season of Creation. We are celebrating a Mass at 11.00am for the World day of Creation, to mark this occasion. The Season of Creation has been introduced to our calendar by Pope Francis. As Fr Daniel OLeary writes in his book, An Astonishing Secret, Gods infinite love expressed itself first in Creation and then finally and fully in Incarnation. And that love is our essence too - recognised and revealed to a greater or lesser degree in all of us and in the evolving world itself. Sunday September 6 Focus: Forests Sunday September 13 Focus : Land Sunday September 20 Focus : Outback Sunday September 27 Focus: Rivers Sunday October 4 Focus: St Francis of Assisi

07.01.2022 Each year as we prepare to enter Advent, that most beautiful season of hope and promise, this little verse from Jan Richardson is etched on our FB page and in o...ur hearts... "The season of Advent means there is something on the horizon the likes of which we have never seen before. It is not possible to keep it from coming, because it will. That's just how Advent works. What is possible is not to see it, to miss it, to turn just as it brushes past you. And you begin to grasp what it was you missed, like Moses in the cleft of the rock, watching God's hindquarters fade in the distance. So stay. Sit. Linger. Tarry. Ponder. Wait. Behold. Wonder. There will be time enough for running. For rushing. For worrying. For pushing. For now, stay. Wait. Something is on the horizon." ~ from Night Visions by Jan Richardson Blessings on this vigil of Advent...let us pray for one another that we will be able to "stay", "sit", "wonder" with our Advent horizon.

07.01.2022 Last Tuesday was World Day of Prayer for Creation. About a dozen parishioners gathered to mark the day. Thank you to Julie, David, our musicians Joe and Pat and to Fr Jolly, for this prayerful start to the Season of Creation. After celebrating Mass, wattles were planted to create a wattle grove in the area between the parish house and the water tank. This Sunday, as part of the season of creation, the focus is forests.

06.01.2022 Weekday Masses - Blackheath Sacred Heart Parish Monday 30 November - Saturday 5 December Tuesday: 6:30pm... Wednesday: 6:30pm Thursday: 9:00am Friday: 6:30pm - followed by Adoration (first Friday of the month) Saturday: 9:00am

06.01.2022 This Tuesday, 1st September, we are celebrating the World Day of Creation with a mass at 11.00am at Blackheath church. There is no need to book for this Mass, just come along and you will be signed in on arrival.

05.01.2022 LIVESTREAM MASSES Livestreamed Masses from across the Diocese of Parramatta are still available on the Diocesan website https://www.parracatholic.org/covid19/#online.

04.01.2022 Happy Birthday blessings and wishes to Diane S.

03.01.2022 HAPPY FATHERS DAY We pray for all fathers, For all they do, And for the lives theyve nurtured. ... We also pray for those children who no longer have their father with them.

02.01.2022 33rd Sunday of the Year & Final Day of NAIDOC Week The wise woman...the wise man...who can find one? That's the question posed and answered by the Readings tod...ay. The First Reading and Gospel both offer great stories about industrious people - busy, willing, eager and using their talents to the full. Wise indeed! These stories brought to mind another story I read earlier this week as we began the celebrations for NAIDOC Week: "All Australians should celebrate that we have the world’s oldest oral stories and that our First Peoples engraved the world’s first maps, made the earliest paintings of ceremonies, invented unique technologies and built and engineered structures that predate well-known ancient sites such as the Egyptian pyramids or Stonehenge. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, our first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, astronomers and artists." Wise indeed! Today, as we conclude NAIDOC Week 2020, we acknowledge and celebrate the great legacy of wise women and men who have used their talents for the greater good in our country since the beginning of time. We stand on their shoulders today and pray a share of their spirit as we too seek wisdom and try to shape a better world. Always Was. Always Will Be. Wise indeed!

02.01.2022 Here at BANC, we are developing an ongoing food relief program in partnership with the wonderful people at Blackheath Farm It Forward. The aim is to provide fre...e, locally grown, fresh, organic produce to vulnerable people in the community, and today we distributed the first boxes to some of our Blackheath Cares participants. We are so grateful to Lyndall Crompton (pictured here with Jade) and all the fabulous volunteers at Farm It Forward for offering our community this incredible opportunity, and a very special thanks to Hillier Windsor for providing the garden space on her property. (Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards the costs of planting and general upkeep at the farm) See more

02.01.2022 Slow down..... Tomorrow is the first Sunday of Advent.

01.01.2022 VINNIES DROP-IN SUPPORT CENTRE IS OPEN IN BLACKHEATH For: Mt Victoria, Blackheath and Medlow Bath residents On: Monday and Wednesday Hours: 09.30 to 12.00 ... At: Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 167 Wentworth Street Blackheath. Offering practical support. For more information contact: Vinnies Drop-In Support Centre M: 0490 709 547 E: [email protected]

01.01.2022 27th December - Feast of the Holy Family I came across this beautiful reflection and image by Jenni Perkins the other day. Perfect for the sabbath just after C...hristmas and the feast of the Holy Family...a day when we can finally stop for some of those quiet moments when we sit with the God who "still changes everything". "I love this portrayal of the Nativity. Before the shepherds come rushing in jabbering about an angel choir, before anyone shows up with gifts, there's just Mary, exhausted from child birth, and Joseph, overwhelmed by the task in front of him, and the baby, the baby that changes everything. The quiet beauty of this moment stirs my heart every time I look at it. I love the pomp and fanfare of Christmas (and the chaos of family gatherings). I really do! But I cherish the quiet moments to stop and gaze at the baby. I too am exhausted and overwhelmed, and He still changes everything."

01.01.2022 Yes..... it’s that time of year! St Vincent de Paul Christmas cards Vinnies Christmas cards are available for purchase on Sunday at $8 per packet. Thank you for your generous ongoing support of Vinnies!

01.01.2022 Shoebox Christmas gifts - THANK YOU 194 items were collected for the shoeboxe project! A wonderful and heart-warming contribution to the lives of many refugee children, truly a gift of love.... Thank you all, for your donations.

01.01.2022 A special message for Social Justice Sunday coming up on August 30th https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGE0dpDCj5c

01.01.2022 Sacred Heart Gardeners Please help yourself to some of the greens rollicking away in the two raised veggie beds! The potatoes under straw have made their way through so hopefully a good crop will be ready to harvest for sharing in December. ... Consider joining us for enjoyable gardening on a Friday afternoon from 2pm- even for half an hour for weeding, watering or refilling the water containers for the birds! We have a break and a cuppa at around 3:15pm so pop by for a chat. Our sincere thanks go to our local RSL Sub- branch for their lovely donation of two mature rosemary plants

01.01.2022 Encountering Nature: week 2 - Season of Creation We give thanks for the gift of Spring colour which nourishes our faith.

01.01.2022 Community update..