21C Frederick Street, Oatley NSW 2223

Phone 02 9580 1864

To the Greater Glory of God

Parish News

Confirmation

Confirmation classes commence on Saturday 22 August 2009 at 5pm. Please pray for our candidates and their families during this special time. Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday, September 27 at 2pm.

Building Works

Update on Sacristy Renovation: The demolition work has been completed and the brickwork will have been finished by this weekend. The next step will be to complete the roof in both the sacristy and the organ gallery and this should be completed by 21 August. Once the roof is complete, the interior joinery and other work can start. The project is on track and we hope to have it completed by 27 September, the day Confirmation is being celebrated in the parish.

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.

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.

Ministries

Acolytes

Acolytes are special ministers who make a major contribution to the Parish and the Archdiocese by assisting the Priest at Mass and other sacramental celebrations throughout the year.

Eucharistic Ministers

Special Ministers of the Eucharist assist the Priest to distribute Holy Communion at Mass and whenever their help is required. They also bring Holy Communion to the sick, housebound or nursing homes under the care of St Joseph's.

Lectors

Are involved in reading the Sacred Scriptures at Masses on a roster basis.

Altar Servers

Altar Servers assist the Priest in the celebration of Sunday Masses.

Young people from Year 4 and above are welcome to become Altar Servers.

Mass Wardens

Assist with preparing the Church for all liturgical celebrations and leading the collection of offerings during Masses.

Children's Liturgy

Children's Liturgy takes place at 10:00am Mass each Sunday during school terms. Children aged 4-9 are encouraged to join together in the Marian Hall at the commencement of Mass.

Altar Society

These teams of volunteers attend to a variety of tasks on a roster basis each week.

St Vincent de Paul Society Conference

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. 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.

If you would like to volunteer to assist in the Parish please contact Margaret Grainger, Parish Secretary (Tuesday, Thursday & Friday during school hours).