21C Frederick Street, Oatley NSW 2223

Phone 02 9580 1864

To the Greater Glory of God

Welcome to St Joseph's Catholic Church Oatley

St Joseph's Catholic Church is in the leafy, waterside suburb of Oatley located in the St George area of Sydney.

Everyone is welcome to join the Parish family. If you are new to the Parish please make yourself known to us. Morning teas are held on the third Sunday of the month after the 8am Mass in the Marian Hall.

Last financial year the St Joseph's Oatley St Vincent de Paul Conference made around 60 home and nursing home visits and provided financial assistance to the sick, lonely and needy. The conference appreciates the support of Father John, the St Joseph’s School community and all our benefactors in the parish. Meetings take place in the Marian Hall on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7.45pm. Parishioners are always most welcome to attend.

Life Ascending Australia is a spiritual movement for retired people. Enquiries Ray Byers 9570 3507.

The Rosary Group meets in the Marian Hall from 1pm-3pm on Monday to make rosary beads for The Chain of Mary. All welcome.

The parish has a small and informal youth group (age group generally 18-30). For more information please contact Elise Jackson on 0438 500 036.

Catholic Women's League meets in the Marian Hall. New members and interested ladies will be most welcome.

The Children’s Singing Group sing at the 10am Mass on Sunday during school term. New voices always welcome.

Parish News

First Communion

Congratulations to our children making their First Communion over the coming weeks.

St Vincent de Paul Society

Be part of the St Vincent de Paul Society's Good Works. Is there a desire in you to do something more? Would you like to reach out to those in need? Our local St Vincent de Paul Society conference is seeking new members to join them in their work of serving the disadvantaged and vulnerable members of our community. Please join us for our Information evening: 7 30pm 16 March at St Joseph’s Church Oatley. Men and women of all ages are welcome to join us. Come and find out more about the St Vincent de Paul Society. For further information contact: Bill Quigley on 041 348 3457 or Janet McEwen on 9580 7313.

Catechists Required

3 new catechists needed to take scripture classes each week in the 3 local State Primary schools. No prior teaching experience is necessary as full support and teaching resources are provided by the CCD.

Parish Pastoral Council

Please see the Parish Pastoral Council page on the webiste to find out information on the proposed model and download a nomination form for our Parish.