St Matthew's Catholic Church Windsor in Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia | Charitable organisation

St Matthew's Catholic Church Windsor

Locality: Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 4577 3073

Address: 12 Tebbutt Street 2756 Hawkesbury, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.stmatthewswindsor.org.au

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25.01.2022 Today we mark a very special celebration for the Archdiocese of Sydney with the ordination of four new priests to serve our parishes: Deacons Jonathan Vala, Noe...l Custodio, John Pham and Roberto Keryakos. The ordination of these faith-filled young men is a gift for the people of God in Sydney and beyond. This gives us great hope, confidence, faith and gratitude to Our Lord Jesus Christ. Attendance at the 11am Ordination Mass is limited to invitation only because of COVID-19 restrictions. If you're unable to attend the Mass in person, I invite you to watch it online here: https://bit.ly/2ZPCzz9

25.01.2022 In a wide-ranging interview for The Catholic Weekly, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP shares his personal faith journey from altar boy at St Michael's parish in Lane Cove, a pivotal moment in the Holy Land when he knew instinctively that he was called to the priesthood, his struggle with Guillain-Barre Syndrome and his role as a faith leader. Archbishop Fisher also speaks in this interview about his vision for the Church in Sydney as he prepares to launch a new Archdiocesan Missi...on Plan, Go Make Disciples on 12 December - the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Star of the New Evangelisation #GMDSydney #GoMakeDisciples You'll find more information on Go Make Disciples on this new website: www.gomakedisciples.org.au Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us! https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/archbishop-calls-on-sydn/ https://www.facebook.com//sydn/permalink/3430336890413008/

25.01.2022 The Parish #WeeklyBulletin for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

24.01.2022 A parishioner found these traditional Christmas fabric prints at Spotlight today. It's good to see a big chain store making these available Nativity https://www.spotlightstores.com//christmas-nati/BP80451140... Silent Night Calendar https://www.spotlightstores.com//silent-night-c/BP80509219 Silent Night Words https://www.spotlightstores.com//silent-night-w/BP80509240 Silent Night Bethlehem https://www.spotlightstores.com//silent-night-b/BP80509228 Silent Night Angels https://www.spotlightstores.com//silent-night-a/BP80509227

24.01.2022 Here are the #ChildrensLiturgy Gospel activities for the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A. Have a Happy and Blessed Sunday!

24.01.2022 R.I.P John Fahey

23.01.2022 #ThursdayPrayers for the #SevenSorrowsOfMary the Fifth Sorrow

23.01.2022 On this #MaryMonday let us offer #Prayers for the #SevenSorrowsOfMary, for the Sixth Sorrow

22.01.2022 Today is the feast day of Saint Joseph of Cupertino who is famous for levitating and the patron saint of pilots, astronauts and air travellers. Born in Naples,... he joined the Franciscan Friars Minor Conventual and after his ordination gave himself up entirely to a life of devotion to the Lord. The Holy Spirit began to work many amazing miracles through Saint Joseph and on more than seventy occasions people say they saw him rise from the ground while offering mass or praying. We pray for everyone in the aviation industry who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19. He is also the patron of exam takers. Saint Joseph Cupertino pray for us See more

21.01.2022 The Rosary has five decades, each of which corresponds to one mystery, there are five mysteries for each Rosary. The Agony of Christ in the Garden. The Scourging at the Pillar The Crowning with Thorns... The Carrying of the Cross The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord on the Cross #PrayTheRosary #Rosary

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20.01.2022 #PrayTheRosary #Rosary

20.01.2022 The Franciscan Crown is a rosary with seven decades, each of which corresponds to one mystery in commemoration of the Seven Joys of the Virgin. The Annunciation The Visitation The Nativity of Jesus... The Adoration of the Magi The Finding in the Temple The Resurrection of Jesus The Assumption of Mary and/or the Coronation of the Virgin Devotion to the Seven Joys of Mary is a devotion granted many indulgences by different Popes, becoming the most heavily indulged devotion in the Catholic Church. #PrayTheRosary #Rosary #MaryMonday

19.01.2022 PRAY THE ROSARY! No State of Grace Needed! Who needs prayers more, the Sinner or the Saint? During the Rosary, how many times do we say: "Pray for us sinners, Amen"... Don't be afraid or think yourself unworthy of prayer! Jesus and Mary want us to Pray! #MaryMonday #PrayTheRosary #Rosary

19.01.2022 On this #MaryMonday let us offer #Prayers for the #SevenSorrowsOfMary, for the Fourth Sorrow

19.01.2022 Did you know Blessed Carlo Acutis belongs to a Family of Saints? Indeed, never underestimate the power of family values source: Acistampa

17.01.2022 Shock jock Kyle Sandilands Virgin Mary slur from this time last year ruled indecent but it did not reach the threshold under the Commercial Radio Code of Practice for a breach of rules.

17.01.2022 In 1422 an apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary took place in Assisi to a Franciscan novice named James. As a child, he had the custom of offering daily the Virgin Mary a crown of roses. When he entered the Friars Minor, he became distressed that he would no longer be able to offer this gift. The Blessed Virgin appeared to him to give him comfort and showed him another daily offering that he might do: to pray every day seven decades of Hail Marys, meditating between each decade on one of the seven joys that she had experienced in her life. #PrayTheRosary #Rosary #MaryMonday

17.01.2022 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/all-saints-day-40

17.01.2022 Friends, you are invited to join us tonight via LIVESTREAM for this year's Memorial Mass for the Unborn to be celebrated by Bishop Richard Umbers at St Marys C...athedral at 7.00pm. Please use the following live-stream link to mark your solidarity with those children lost to abortion along with their parents and families: https://youtu.be/yDvWOfQTV8k Please note: Unfortunately, only registered attendees are able to participate at this Mass in person due to the COVID restrictions currently in place at the Cathedral See more

15.01.2022 Here are the #ChildrensLiturgy Gospel activities from Mrs Conolly for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A. Have a Happy and Blessed Sunday!

15.01.2022 "We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They may have be...en few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms -- to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way." - Viktor Frankl Photo source: Wikimedia Commons

15.01.2022 Below is a recording of our beloved Fr Gayans Installation as Parish Priest of Richmond, celebrated by Bishop Vincent, Sunday 16th August at 9.30am.

15.01.2022 In the recent encyclical Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis reminds us that without an openness to the Father of all, there will be no solid and stable reasons for a...n appeal to fraternity. We are certain that only with this awareness that we are not orphans, but children, can we live in peace with one another. For reason, by itself, is capable of grasping the equality between men and of giving stability to their civic coexistence, but it cannot establish fraternity" (n. 272). Therefore, let us open our hearts to the merciful action of God who unites us in unity and makes us have one heart and one mind oriented towards Him. See more

15.01.2022 Today is #RemembranceDay At 11am, people around the country will observe one minute’s silence to mark the end of WW1, and to remember Australians who died or suffered in all wars and conflicts. We hope that wherever you spend your day today, you can pause, pray and reflect at 11am. Lest We Forget.

14.01.2022 Thank God for repentance and the sacrament of reconciliation. Pray the Act of Contrition

14.01.2022 Heath experts and faith leaders are delighted that the highly promising Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine secured by the Australian Government is free from any connection to cells from an aborted human foetus. Everyone in our health and aged care community will welcome this news, said chief executive officer of Catholic Health Australia Pat Garcia. Read more - https://bit.ly/38uXsVn

14.01.2022 This is what we believe about intercession. We do not worship Mary. We love Mary. We honor Mary. We respect Mary. We learn from Mary. We take joy in Mary. And we ask for her powerful intercession.... We do not worship the Saints. We love the saints. We honor saints. We respect the saints. We learn from saints. We take joy in saints. And we ask for their powerful intercession. Just as we ask for the intercession of our friends here on earth we ask for the intercession of our friends in Heaven. Simple

13.01.2022 Congratulations to Karen and Daniel who completed RCIA and received the Sacraments this evening. A big Thank You to Father Robert, for a beautiful service. You made it very special for them Mary Said

13.01.2022 Some assume because we believe in God that we do not believe in science, but science and the Church are not at odds with each other. Catholics have and continue to contribute to the scientific community today

13.01.2022 Today is the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus tells the parable of the King and his servant to remind us the importance of love, mercy and forgiveness.

12.01.2022 This is a great initiative to help ensure the mental health of our frontline workers

12.01.2022 "Visiting Pinegrove Cemetery on Father's Day for the first time, I can honestly say l was blessed by God that day. I cleaned my Pops grave and added more water to the flowers already there before adding my own, as though in a trance. Sitting down before his headstone l prayed to God to let Pop hear me. I then spent for what felt like the next two hours talking to him, praying and crying in equal measure. The biggest question running through my head at the time being "Is he in... Heaven, or is he in Purgatory and needs my help?" After visiting Pop l visited his sister to pray for her and put flowers down. I've never met her, but she is family and that is enough for me. Needing God with an aching need, I went to the cemetery chapel near where he is buried. Only to discover it wasn't a place of God, but simply a reception area for funerals. Heartbroken l circled the building hoping l was wrong. I wasn't. Sitting down on a bench beneath a tree outside the building, exhausted from all the crying I'd done that day, l didn't notice at first. But beside me, sitting between the cracks, is a beautiful little purple flower. The kind of flower l like, and just sitting there as though placed there by a person sitting beside me on the other side. I wept anew Caressing the flower with great care as l cried and thanked Jesus repeatedly for his gift when l desperately needed it. I spent a long time there with no desire to leave. But like Martha l have mouths to feed and a house to keep. I left the little flower on the bench despite wishing to keep it. To hold Jesus in whatever form he takes close to my heart. Feeling that God had more work for the little flower to do." *Shared on a Parishioners Behalf* Proof that God sends messages and miracles in our modern era. Thank you for sharing

11.01.2022 Today is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Sorrows, which commemorates the seven great sorrows which Mary lived in relation to Her Son, as recorded in the Gospels or through tradition. Today we are invited to reflect on Mary's deep suffering: At the prophecy of Simeon: "You yourself shall be pierced with a sword - so that the thoughts of many hearts may be laid bare." (Luke 2:35).... At the flight into Egypt; "Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt." (Mt 2:13). Having lost the Holy Child at Jerusalem; "You see that your father and I have been searching for you in sorrow." (Luke 2:48). Meeting Jesus on his way to Calvary; Standing at the foot of the Cross; "Near the cross of Jesus there stood His mother." (John 19:25). Jesus being taken from the Cross; At the burial of Christ. Our Lady of Sorrows pray for us

11.01.2022 The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney will welcome four new priests when they are ordained at St Mary's Cathedral on September 19 by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP. Aged in their 20s and 30s, the four men come from a range of professional and personal backgrounds. But who are these young men answering Gods call in dedicating their lives to the work of the Church and how did they discover their vocation? Find out about their journey to priestly ordination here. ** The Ordination will be livestreamed on the St Marys Cathedral YouTube Channel and website via the following link: https://youtu.be/RWOtPzeveGk due to current COVID-19 restrictions. Attendance at the Ordination is by INVITATION ONLY, so please tune in virtually to witness this historic event.**

11.01.2022 Something as simple as filling your vehicle or motorbike with petrol can lead to the spread of COVID-19. Dont forget to use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser aft...er using a petrol pump. Its up to all of us to keep healthy and well. https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-pro/practising-good-hygiene

09.01.2022 To all our parishioners who supported this years #WestmeadChildrensHospital #HawkesburyCommand #PlayDohDrive, THANK YOU!

08.01.2022 Today is the feast day of Saint Padre Pio, the patron saint of adolescents. Born Francesco Forgione to a poor farming family in Pietrelcina, Italy, he expressed... a desire to be a priest very early. At the age of fifteen, he entered the novitiate for the Capuchin Franciscan Friars, taking the name Pio. He was ordained Padre (Father) Pio seven years later. One day, while praying, he experienced a vision of the wounded Christ and received the Stigmata. Before long, the news spread and Padre Pio became well-known and a great spiritual influence, not only in Italy, but around the world. St. Padre Pios life, on earth, touched many lives and it continues to this day. He is also the patron saint of civil defence volunteers and the city of Pietrelcina. Saint Padre Pio pray for us. #padrepio #italiansaint #catholic #sydneycatholics #italiancatholics #sydneyarchdiocese #saintpadrepio See more

08.01.2022 On this #MaryMonday let us offer #Prayers for the #SevenSorrowsOfMary, for the Second Sorrow

08.01.2022 The early Christians prayed in the church of the home. Once more, in troubled times when public worship has to be restricted, we are called to pray in the domestic church, always aware of the promise of Jesus

07.01.2022 We urge parishioners, particularly those with lung conditions, to look after and protect yourselves from the smoke

07.01.2022 Catholic priest who is considered as the founder of the science of Cytology - Fr. Jean Baptiste Carnoy Cytology is the study of the microscopic appearance of ce...lls, especially for the diagnosis of abnormalities and malignancies. #ChurchandScience #CarnoySolution #Cell #Science #Fixation #Cytology #ScienceGrewInChristianity

07.01.2022 Do you visit, live or work in the Nepean or Blue Mountains area? This includes Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Lithgow and Penrith Local Government Areas (LGAs). Mo...nitor for symptoms of COVID-19, even mild ones such as a runny nose or scratchy throat, and if they occur, get tested immediately and self-isolate. COVID-19 is still circulating in our community undetected. Some people with COVID-19 may have only mild symptoms, so we need to test as much as possible to ensure theres no hidden community transmission. Testing is free, quick and easy. To find your nearest clinic, visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics

07.01.2022 The 8th October is #WorldSightDay Did you know? Approximately 90% of vision loss is preventable or treatable if identified early. For whatever reason, if you notice a change in your vision, don’t delay seeking treatment. Vision 2020 Australia is championing eye health and vision care today as it marks the 20th World Sight Day. With all the disruptions happening this year due to COVID19, you may have forgotten to go get your eyes tested.... Stay safe, but don’t lose sight of your vision. God has given us a precious gift, the Gift of Sight, we need to take care of this precious gift

07.01.2022 Life is hard. It's easy to forget to take care of our own #MentalHealth when we're taking care of others. Remember it is OKAY to feel and think the things we do. God knows our Hearts and Struggles and never leaves our side. Give your worries and struggles to God while also seeking help here on Earth

06.01.2022 Year 5 Coding Club today! Our focus was exploring inductive and deductive reasoning. We built and programmed a pet rhino to make it move and stop before it bumped into anything.

06.01.2022 #WorldMentalHealthDay is upon us and this year it is more important than ever. Mental health awareness is more important than ever due to this period of uncertainty, change, violence and isolation that we are experiencing together. If you are feeling anxious, isolated, stressed and/or depressed, it is crucial to speak to someone such as your GP, and in some cases, get a referral to visit a psychologist. Having mental health issues is not a sign of weakness or personal failing...s. Mental illness is not anyone's fault anymore than a person who has heart disease or cancer. Bring mental health to the front of your mind and take positive action today: Learn about the importance of Mental Health Checks Access 24/7 support services for mental wellbeing, such as Lifeline and Beyond Blue by calling; Lifeline - 131114 Beyond Blue - 1300224636 Kids Helpline (Kids from 5-25yrs) - 1800551800 Mental Health Line - 1800011511 Suicide Call Back Service - 1300659467

06.01.2022 Many Australians like Jim learned some terrifying lessons in the last bush fire season.

06.01.2022 42 families walked to or a part of the way to school today! Here are some of their smiling faces as they walked through the front gates.

05.01.2022 #SaturdayGiggles

05.01.2022 #ThursdayPrayers for the #SevenSorrowsOfMary the Third Sorrow

05.01.2022 While shopping earlier today, I picked up some chicken legs. Just before the young lady rang them up, I asked if she knew whether they were front or back legs. She paused for a moment, read everything she could on the package and not finding the answer said; "I don't know. Let me go ask my manager". She came back a few minutes later, looked at me and said, "NOT FUNNY!!" I said, "I'm sorry but I thought it was." The guy behind me laughing hysterically blurted out....."NOT FUN...NY, IT WAS HILARIOUS!" Have a great weekend #SaturdayGiggles

04.01.2022 Let us send Love and Prayers to this wonderful man

04.01.2022 Two young Catholic women put out an urgent call for prayer when they discovered a mock mass was planned in Queensland - and were 'blown away' by the response.

04.01.2022 Three sisters age 92, 94 and 96 live in a house together. One night the 96 year old draws a bath, puts her foot in and pauses. She yells down the stairs, "Was I getting in or out of the bath?" The 94 year old yells back, "I don't know, I'll come up and see." She starts up the stairs and pauses, then she yells, "Was I going up the stairs or coming down?"... The 92 year old was sitting at the kitchen table having tea listening to her sisters. She shakes her head and says, "I sure hope I never get that forgetful." She knocks on wood for good measure. She then yells, "I'll come up and help both of you as soon as I see who's at the door." #SaturdayGiggles

04.01.2022 #ThursdayPrayers for the #SevenSorrowsOfMary Sorrow 7

03.01.2022 #MaryMonday #Rosary #PrayTheRosary

03.01.2022 13 NOVEMBER BIRTH OF SAINT AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO FEAST OF SAINTS OF THE AUGUSTINIAN FAMILY DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE ORDER OF SAINT AUGUSTINE... Today, on the birthday of Augustine, we celebrate not only those saints and blessed formally recognized by the Church, but all Augustinians of every nation, whose names are written in the Book of Life. Our celebration is an act of thanksgiving to God for the gifts of holiness found in the Order. It is also an invitation to us to take as our guide the many brothers and sisters who faithfully followed the gospel in their religious consecration. The Augustinians set aside this day to call to mind the many brothers and sisters of our religious family who have reached their ultimate goal. Their memory encourages and inspires us, their prayers assist us and spurs us on. United as we have been with them through the bond of our common religious profession, we seek to be united together with them in Christ in the fullness of life.

03.01.2022 Congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Mr Biden is the second Catholic US President, after John F. Kennedy. Let u...s pray for unity, peace and reconciliation in our nation. And let us pray for Mr. Biden and Ms. Harris, that they may serve wisely and well. See more

02.01.2022 How wonderful is this? All Coles Stores in the Hawkesbury - Windsor, Richmond and North Richmond have donation tubs out the front of their stores this ye...ar, to collect donations for HHH !! We cannot thank them enough!! So if you are out shopping, maybe you could grab an item to help those in need this Holiday Season!! See more

01.01.2022 Great news! We are having our carnival next Thursday, September 24th!! A great way to finish off our first full term of 2020! There will be ribbons, colour hous...e chants and cheering from all the students on the day! Years 3 - 6 will be going over the road to McQuade Oval for running and novelty games (no note needed) Kindergarten - Year 2 will be staying at school taking part in running races and novelty games.

01.01.2022 Joy To The World! Italian teenager and computer programmer was beatified today- #BlessedCarloAcutis (3 May 1991 - 12 October 2006) He was best known for documenting Eucharistic miracles around the world and cataloging them all onto a website that he himself created in the months before his death from leukemia.... He was noted for his cheerfulness and for his computer skills as well as for his deep devotion to the Eucharist, which became a core theme of his life. See more