St Joseph Catholic Church Como in Como, New South Wales, Australia | Religious organisation

St Joseph Catholic Church Como

Locality: Como, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9528 0205

Address: 210 Oyster Rd 2226 Como, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 At the conclusion of the Eucharistic Procession Walk with Christ 24th November, in the City The Book of Life will be presented at the St. Marys Cathedral. We are invited to write our personal prayers and intentions into this Book. The Book is... available on the lectern in the chapel. See more

25.01.2022 From last weekend you are most welcome to join us at any Mass. You can follow us via internet on YouTube stjosephcomo. All Masses are streamed at the regular times. God bless you all.

23.01.2022 Suspension of all public Masses and communal devotions from 12noon It is with heavy heart that I announce that following the new commonwealth and state restrictions on public places, all public Masses and other communal devotions, whether inside churches or outdoors, are suspended in the Archdiocese from Sydney from 12noon until further notice. From now on our focus must be on helping people find ways to pray and nurture their faith from home. Most Rev. Anthony Fisher OP, DD ...BA LIB BTheol DPhil Archbishop of Sydney https://www.sydneycatholic.org//Pastoral-Letter-COVID19-23

22.01.2022 Presenting the Ratzinger prize to a philosopher from Canada and a Scripture scholar from Burkina Faso (9th Nov.) Pope Francis said they demonstrate that in the variety of cultures, diverse across time and space, one can and should always seek the way to God and the encounter with Christ. (Spirit Daily)

22.01.2022 New Readers welcome! The new roster is being prepared for November 2019 to October 2020, if you wish to join, please call Anne at the Office on 9528 0205 by 10th October with your WWCC number. Need help with your WWCC, call Anne at the office. Rosters will be left at the back... of the Church See more

22.01.2022 Our catechists Elomai Jacyna and Sandra Moore having fulfilled the requirements of the SRE course have been awarded with the Certificate of Accreditation. We are grateful for both Elis and Sandras ministry to the catholic students in the State... Schools. See more

18.01.2022 Altar at St Joseph's Catholic Church Como-Oyster Bay. https://youtu.be/73VsbDi5uKs Requests for Holy Communion for the sick and homebound, please contact Parish Office. Thank you.... For the Greater Glory of God!

18.01.2022 Christmas Vigil: Tue 24 Dec. 6:00 pm: Family Mass 10:30 pm: Carols in Church 11pm: Night Mass Christmas Day: Wed 25 Dec. Mass times: 8am, 9:30am New Years Eve: Tue 31 Dec: Thanksgiving Mass: 6pm New Years Day / Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God:... Wed. 1 ST Jan. Thanksgiving Mass: 9am See more

18.01.2022 Christmas Day Brunch in the church hall: Please do not stay at home on your own join us from Noon to 2.30pm for a... simple meal and great company. Please bring a plate to share. See more

17.01.2022 Follow link to daily live streaming masses at St Joseph's Como-Oyster Bay at our chapel. Schedule as per normal for weekday Masses. On Saturdays, 9am Morning Mass and 5pm Vigil. On Sundays, 8am only.... https://youtube.com/channel/UCqnOEUvqPzZSpIgB7n2--Pw

15.01.2022 For ALL SAINTS DAY Friday, 1 November there will be School Mass at 9am and Evening Mass at 6pm.

15.01.2022 O Jesus, Eternal Priest, keep your priests within the shelter of your Most Sacred Heart, where none can touch them. Keep unstained their anointed hands, which daily touch Sacred Body. Keep pure their hearts, sealed with the sublime mark of the priesthood. Let your Love surround and protect them from the worldly temptations. Bless their labour with abundant fruit, and may the souls to whom they minister be their joy and consolation here and their everlasting crown in hereafter. Amen.

14.01.2022 Month of November: On 1st Nov we celebrate Solemnity of All Saints, blessed or heroes of our faith. A society without them is an ordinary group of people, with no one to look up to or no one to be proud of. We all need models for all times. On the 2nd Nov the Commemoration of All the faithful Departed. All Souls Day was first instituted at the monastery in Cluny in 993CE and quickly spread throughout the Christian world. People held festivals for the dead long before Christi...anity. It was Saint Odilo, the abbot of Cluny in France, who in the 10th century, proposed that the day after All Saints Day be set aside to honour the departed, particularly those whose souls were still in Purgatory. Christian celebration of All Saints Day and All Souls Day stems from a belief that there is a powerful spiritual bond between those in heaven (Church triumphant), and the living (Church militant). Solemnity All Saints 1st Nov. Mass times: 9:00am and 6pm. All Souls Day 2nd Nov. Mass times: 6:45am, 11:30am and 6pm. On this day a plenary indulgence may be gained for the dead, once only, by visiting a church, praying Our Father and the Creed. Conditions: Confession, Eucharistic Communion and prayer for the Popes intentions. See more

12.01.2022 Follow link to daily live streaming masses at St Josephs Como-Oyster Bay at our chapel. Schedule as per normal for weekday Masses. On Saturdays, 9am Morning Mass and 5pm Vigil. On Sundays, 8am only.... https://youtube.com/channel/UCqnOEUvqPzZSpIgB7n2--Pw

12.01.2022 Altar at St Josephs Catholic Church Como-Oyster Bay. https://youtu.be/73VsbDi5uKs Requests for Holy Communion for the sick and homebound, please contact Parish Office. Thank you.... For the Greater Glory of God!

11.01.2022 Jennifer, musician and singer is getting ready for the Family Mass 24th Dec. at 6 pm. Dear parents, your children are most welcome to take part in preparation and participate on the day. Please ring Parish... Office to enro See more

10.01.2022 May the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ bless you today and throughout New Year 2020. It was December 25, 1914, only 5 months into World War I. German, British, and French soldiers, already sick and tired of the senseless killing, disobeyed their superiors and fraternized... with "the enemy" along two-thirds of the Western Front (a crime punishable by death in times of war). German troops held Christmas trees up out of the trenches with signs, "Merry Christmas." "You no shoot, we no shoot." Thousands of troops streamed across a no-mans land strewn with rotting corpses. They sang Christmas carols, exchanged photographs of loved ones back home, shared rations, played football, even roasted some pigs. Soldiers embraced men they had been trying to kill a few short hours before. They agreed to warn each other if the top brass forced them to fire their weapons, and to aim high. A shudder ran through the high command on either side. Here was disaster in the making: soldiers declaring their brotherhood with each other and refusing to fight. Generals on both sides declared this spontaneous peacemaking to be treasonous and subject to court martial. By March 1915 the fraternization movement had been eradicated and the killing machine put back in full operation. By the time of the armistice in 1918, fifteen million would be slaughtered. The Christmas Truce by David G. Stratman See more

10.01.2022 . "Fatima Day at St Josephs Como" 9.30am Mass. 10.30am Morning Tea. 11.00am Session: Our Lady of Fatima and the Three Children (Sisters of the Immaculata) 12.00pm Holy Hour and Rosary, 1.00pm Lunch. Those who wish to help with the hospitality tasks, please call Parish Office 9528 0205.

08.01.2022 https://youtu.be/teF6XJeXHAY

07.01.2022 And why is the devil envious? asked the Pope: he is envious of our human nature. Do you know why? Because the Son of God became one of us. The devil cannot bear that. That is why he destroys, said Pope Francis, and that is the root of the devils envy, the root of our evils, our temptations, it is the root of wars, hunger, of all the calamities in the world. It is not usual to destroy and sow... hatred, the Pope continued, not even in politics. But some people do it. Often one politician is tempted to sling mud at another, to destroy the other, using both lies and truth. This is not a healthy and clean political rivalry for the good of the country. Those kinds of politicians use insults to diminish their opponent, afraid they may appear more competent. (12th Nov. Pope Francis) See more

07.01.2022 Ash Wednesday 26th Feb. Mass times: 7am, 9am and 6pm. Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent at 6pm

06.01.2022 The following recommendations are believed to be proportionate to the current understanding of the coronavirus and the risks outlined by health authorities. They are consistent with the Catholic Churchs prerogative to protect those who are most vulnerable. Individuals should consider their own health, including any potential to infect others with a contagious disease, before attending a public liturgical celebration.... Holy Water should be temporarily removed from stoups at the doors of churches to reduce the possibility of transmission of the virus. Holy Water should continue to be available for people to take home. Parishes and other settings where liturgies are celebrated should make alcohol-based gels or rubs (or like products) available near entrances. Similar provisions should be considered for settings used for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. When exchanging the Sign of Peace, individuals should avoid shaking hands but say Peace be with you and offer a smile, wave, nod or bow. All Ministers of Holy Communion should take particular care to wash their hands before and after distributing. Appropriate means should be made available. Parishes should cease distributing Holy Communion from the Chalice until further notice. The faithful should be reminded that Christ is fully present under either species. The coronavirus is easily spread through saliva. In celebrations of the Ordinary Form of the Latin Rite, it is therefore recommended that the Body of Christ only be administered in the hand because of the high risk of transmission if people continue to receive on the tongue. Ministers should seek to avoid contact with the communicants hands. The faithful who are too unwell to attend Sunday Mass whether due to coronavirus or some other conditions or are at particular risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus can honour their Sunday obligation by participating in a time of prayer within the home, reading the Scriptures or watching Mass on television or online (http://bit.ly/MassOnDemand) See more

05.01.2022 It is inspiring to see around 40 members of our community who consist of at least 15 different ethnic origins. We work together, we celebrate together, we welcome visitors, we take care of those who are not well. We acknowledge each others presence. Praise the Lord.

03.01.2022 Our St Vincent De Paul Conference has eight members who work consistently to assist those in need in our community. We meet alternate Mondays at 7pm and are looking for new members to assist in this special work. For more information please call Tony (President) 0419 255 943.