21C Frederick Street, Oatley NSW 2223

Phone 02 9580 1864

To the Greater Glory of God

Parish News

"The History of St Joseph’s Parish Oatley"

written by Norm Windred is available for purchase from the Presbytery at a cost of $20. Please visit the office on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday between 9am and 3pm if you would like to buy a copy. The book covers the work done by our priests and laity from the past until now.

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. Men and women of all ages are welcome to join us. For further information contact: Bill Quigley on 041 348 3457 or Janet McEwen on 9580 7313.

Sacramental Dates

DATES FOR SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMS IN 2011

(Please note the change to Reconciliation this year)


FIRST COMMUNION (Year 3 & above) Term 2

Information night: Thursday 5 May 2011 (Week 2)

Preparation classes:
Sunday 15 May - 9.00am
Sunday 22 May - 9.00am
Sunday 29 May - 9.00am
Sunday 5 Jun - 9.00am

First Communion:

Sat 11/Sun 12 Jun
Sat 18/Sun 19 Jun
Sat 25/Sun 26 Jun
Sat 2/Sun 3 Jul

CONFIRMATION (Year 6) Term 3

Information night: Thursday 4 August 2011 (Week 3)

Preparation classes:
Saturday 13 Aug - 5.00pm
Saturday 20 Aug - 5.00pm
Saturday 27 Aug - 5.00pm
Saturday 3 Sep - 5.00pm
Saturday 10 Sep - 5.00pm

Confirmation: Sunday 18 September 2011 at 2.00pm

RECONCILIATION (Year 2 & above) Term 4

Information Night: Thursday 20 October 2011 (Week 2)

Preparation classes:
Sunday 30 Oct - 9.00am
Sunday 6 Nov - 9.00am
Sunday 13 Nov - 9.00am
Sunday 20 Nov - 9.00am

First Reconciliation: Saturday 26 November 2011 (afternoon from noon)

Invitation letters will be handed to students prior to each sacramental program

Please keep up to date with our Parish News.

Please look at our website http://www.stjosephschurch.com.au for details in our weekly bulletin outlining Mass times, Parish news and upcoming events including youth events.