21C Frederick Street, Oatley NSW 2223

Phone 02 9580 1864

To the Greater Glory of God

Parish News

Life Ascending Australia

is a world-wide movement for Seniors which will enrich you spiritually and bring new friendships. Visit www.lifeascending.org.au or contact Ray Byers 9570 3507 for details of our group at St Joseph’s Oatley

"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 2013


FIRST COMMUNION (Year 3 & above) Term 2

Information night: Thursday 9 May 2013 (Week 2)

Preparation classes:
Sunday 19 May - 9.00am
Sunday 26 May - 9.00am
Sunday 2 Jun - 9.00am
Sunday 9 Jun - 9.00am

First Communion:

Sun 16 Jun at 10am, 11.30am & 2.30pm

CONFIRMATION (Year 6) Term 3

Information night: Thursday 25 July 2013 (Week 2)

Preparation classes:
Saturday 3 Aug - 4.00pm
Saturday 10 Aug - 4.00pm
Saturday 17 Aug - 4.00pm
Saturday 24 Aug - 4.00pm
Saturday 31 Aug- 4.00pm

Confirmation: Sunday 8 September 2013 at 2.00pm and 4.00pm (2 sessions)

RECONCILIATION (Year 2 & above) Term 4

Information Night: Thursday 17 October 2013 (Week 2)

Preparation classes:
Sunday 27 Oct - 9.00am
Sunday 3 Nov - 9.00am
Sunday 10 Nov - 9.00am
Sunday 17 Nov - 9.00am

First Reconciliation: Saturday 23 November 2013 (starting at approximately 11.00am)

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.