St Declan’s Catholic Church in Penshurst | Church

St Declan’s Catholic Church

Locality: Penshurst

Phone: +61 2 9580 1310

Address: 92 Penshurst St, Penshurst 2222 Penshurst, NSW, Australia

Website: http://stdeclansparish.org

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24.01.2022 As Deacon Cameron’s time at St Declan’s draws to an end he looks back on his time with us in this lovely message! Thank you and good bye Deacon Cam You can watch Deacon Cameron’s ordination here > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fH9MYngRII Friday 4th December 7pm.... He returns to our parish for a short time after his ordination so join us before Christmas to celebrate the start of his priesthood. Share messages of support below

23.01.2022 Sometimes all it takes to feel His presence is a few moments of silence and stillness. Find some quiet time today #prayer #quiettime #bibleverse

22.01.2022 Yesterday marks the beginning of Advent! It is the beginning of the church year and also a time to start preparing! Let us get ready for the coming of Jesus in a manger in Bethlehem and in our hearts here and now ... Happy New Year May it be a year in drawing closer to Jesus #advent #christmas #church #catholic #jesus #love

22.01.2022 Why not share your story of transformation with us? In such a large and growing parish, sharing personal stories of growth encourages and helps create deeper connections to each other in the transforming work God does! You can share your story with us here > https://www.stdeclansparish.org/stories-at-the-well... Be encouraged by words from Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP we all have a responsibility to share our faith stories with others, to help bring others into a closer encounter with Christ. Read more on the Archbishops call to witness here > https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/archbishop-calls-on-sydn/

22.01.2022 Sunday 9am Mass

21.01.2022 We’re all broken in one way. Noah was a drunk Moses stuttered Jacob was a cheater Rahab was a prostitute... Job was bankrupt Jonah ran from God Elijah was suicidal David had an affair Martha was a worrier Miriam was a gossip Thomas was a doubter Paul was a murderer The Samaritan woman was divorced Peter had a temper The Bible is full of broken people with broken stories but God was still able to use them in a powerful way. Are you broken? If your answer is yes then God can use you in a powerful way too.

18.01.2022 You are invited - this is for you! St Declan’s is running its first Connect Series. In this 5 week series/campaign we explore together how God’s Word can help you make the most of 2020. ... How will it work? Register to receive information and a link for the online mid-week meeting. Then starting Sunday the 25th October you will embark on a 5 week in-depth online study and discussion, based on each Sunday’s homily presented by Fr Chris. Together in the mid-weekly meeting (Thursday’s at 8 pm) we will explore what matters most and what you can take-away from 2020. Can’t join us online? Why not form your own small group and we will give you the resources to run it yourself! Register now by emailing -> [email protected] For more info visit our website https://www.stdeclansparish.org/connect-series

15.01.2022 Praying for our First Holy Communion children.

14.01.2022 What gifts has God given you? Return those gifts in love - don’t bury them out of fear This week we explore the meaning behind the parable of the talents as we journey through our What matters most? Connect Series! If we are faithful in small, ordinary things then God will trust us with greater! Fr Chris... Watch the homily via this link www.stdeclansparish/watch What matters most? To be faithful #connect #faithful #whatmattersmost #talents #generosity #serve #giving #churchlife #bibleverse

13.01.2022 Next Saturday 21st November, on the eve of the feast of Christ the King, we will hold our second live-streamed parish Praise and Worship Night. Everyone is invited to join us virtually from 8 pm. This is a great moment to praise Jesus our King, especially as many of us reach the high point of our Connect Series. You can access the live stream of our Praise and Worship Night via our website - http://www.stdeclansparish.org/live

11.01.2022 A bit of Friday Fun for everyone. How many do you know? Let us know your answers in the comments. Share and challenge your friends! Thank you to our lovely follower @beholdingblessedsimplicity for sharing this post with us ... #catholic #catholichymns #catholicsongs #churchsongs #praiseandworship

11.01.2022 In yesterday’s Mass readings we heard: Forgive your neighbour the hurt he does you, and when you pray, your sins will be forgiven. - Ecclesiasticus 28:2. How do we do this when it is so hard to forgive? ... In the previous Sunday’s Mass readings we heard: You must love your neighbour as yourself - Romans 13:9 Once we see that our calling in life is to love and to forgive, our relationships with others change. A simple healing word spoken in love can begin the process of growth over old wounds. We see the perfect image of love and forgiveness in Jesus crucified, the way back to love and forgiveness has been opened. The cross, an instrument of death is the source of life for us, the source of healing. Read more about this as we celebrate today’s feast day ‘The Exhaltation of the Holy Cross’, in Fr Chris’s blog post here under the Media link on the website: https://www.stdeclansparish.org/bl/the-triumph-of-the-cross Or under MGL Musings on the app #love #forgiveness #motherteresa #bibleverse #forgive #healing #thecross #jesus #relationships

10.01.2022 Come and spend an hour with Jesus before the Blessed Sacrament Thursday’s at 9.45am or 7pm No booking required sign in at the door #adoration #stdeclans #contemplativeprayer #prayer

06.01.2022 In week 5 of our Connect Series we explore What matter most? To be merciful Watch the homily here >http://stdeclansparish.org/watch When we care for others we care for Jesus.... One way you can care for others this Christmas at St Declan’s is by contributing to our Christmas Back Pack appeal - donate ALL the contents of one school bag for disadvantaged kids in our local area - leave items in the foyer before or after Mass from Saturday 28th Nov. For more info go to https://bit.ly/christmasbackpacks

06.01.2022 These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 #jesus #bibleverse #gamechanger #christian #catholic

05.01.2022 If we keep our eyes on the future promised glory, then we can endure present sufferings with perseverance and hope #bibleverse #suffering #joy #hope #gloryofgod #christian #catholic

04.01.2022 The JRS in Westmead urgently need our help again with donations of food and toiletries to provide emergency aid to people seeking asylum, refugees, and migrants in vulnerable situations. Required items include basmati rice, cooking oil, long life milk, tinned items such as tuna; red kidney beans; lentils; chickpeas and fruit, biscuits and muesli bars, oats and cereal, nappies (large sizes), toothpaste and toothbrushes, shampoo, sanitary pads, razors and shaving foam, deodorant (male & female), soap. Donations can be delivered to outside the Parish Meeting Room (access via the school carpark) on Saturday October 10th, 17th and 24th between 9 am and 11 am.

03.01.2022 Did you miss Fr Chris’ homily yesterday about finding joy in 2020? That’s ok - you can catch up by watching here - https://www.stdeclansparish.org/watch If you want to know more why not join our Connect Series?!?! ... (It starts last week of October) Here’s how to join: 1) Register now on our parish website https://www.stdeclansparish.org/connect-series 2) We will send you all the information and a zoom link 3) Join the Thursday 8 pm online mid-week meeting and start the journey. Can’t join us Thursday’s on-line? You can form your own small group and we will give you the resources to run it yourself! For more info and to register visit our website www.stdeclansparish.org/connect-series

03.01.2022 Thank you to all the Father's and Father figues in our lives! Have a blessed day!

02.01.2022 It is on again! Please join us for our next online Praise & Worship night - it promises to be an evening of Joyous praise Uplifting worship Thanksgiving... Reflective prayer This is also a great moment to praise Jesus as Saturday is the eve of the feast day of ‘Christ the King’ When: Saturday 21st November 8 pm THIS SATURDAY NIGHT Where: Your lounge room or your friends www.stdeclansparish.org/live Tag your friends !!!! #praise #christtheking #prayer #singtothelord #united #holyspirit #song #givethanks