Welcome to Holy Name!
Holy Name is a Catholic parish serving the people of Wahroonga and neighboring suburbs. We welcome all people to come along to our events and activities, especially the celebration of the Mass, regardless of your religious affiliation and background.
Take some time to look around our website - if you are interested in joining the parish, read some more about us, or come along and join us on Sundays. There is also information covering the Sacraments of Initiation program, welcoming children into the Church, and help for anyone preparing for marriage. You can also find the serving rosters, as well as those for the music teams, and contact information if you'd like to get involved with any part of our parish life.
Parish Renewal - This Week!
From the 21st to the 25th of June, 2009, Holy Name Parish and Prouille Catholic School are hosting an international team of Dominican preachers, who will be running a week long parish / school renewal. Check out the Renewal Webpage for more details!
Spiritual Thought for the Week
Using our time to show our love for God: Have a genuine sorrow for the slightest amount of time that you waste. This means any time that you do not use to show your love for God. - St John of the Cross
Upcoming Feast Days
Upcoming Events
Thur. Jun 25 2.00pm Senior Ladies Group meeting in Sunroom
Latest News:
You can find the current parish bulletin here, outlining lots of local news and events for the coming week. You can also read the latest updates of national and global news via Daily Cath News.
Faith Renewal Week
I warmly welcome to our Parish Fr Nicholas Punch O.P., Sr. Joan Bukrey O.S.F. and Fr. Mike Champlin O.P. As you are all aware this world renowned team will be here at Holy Name this coming week to lead and be with you in deepening your relationship with the Lord. The program for this week is in this bulletin. I pray fervently that as many as possible will attend the various sessions and that the Spirit of renewal will lead you to springs of living water. I take this opportunity to thank John McGarry for doing so much of the hard yards and extraordinary organisation to bring this all about. God bless you John. Fr. Steve
Parish Renewal
The Thomas More Centre renewal team - all the way from the U.S.A. - will begin our parish mission with the first session starting after the 6.15pm Mass this Sunday. Each session, both morning and evening will feature a different topic under the banner of “Spirituality for the new Millennium” All are invited to attend. Parishioners are again reminded to please bring a plate for refreshment time after each session. Readers and Eucharistic ministers are still required for morning Masses. Would those willing to assist please place your name on the roster sheet, on the table, at the front entrance to the church. Thank you.
See the Renewal Webpage here for more details!
Assistant Priest
Fr. Martin Aye Ngwe has been appointed as our Assistant Priest. Fr. Martin will take up residence in 2 weeks time. Until 15th July he will have the onerous task of conducting the chaplaincy of RNSH from here. Please keep him in your prayers. I will certainly welcome his presence. On doctors and Episcopal orders, I will resume duties on the 1st September 2009. Fr. Steve
Catechists - URGENT Attention
A Scripture Teacher is urgently needed at Warrawee Public School on Wednesday at 9.00am for Year 3. If you are able to assist, please contact Cecilia Kean on 9489 0441
IN HOUSE - Young Adults group
Discuss, Laugh, Watch, Read, Coffee, Cake, Argue, Pray - All young adults are invited along to the social discussion group meeting in the Formation House at Waitara Cathedral. 7:30pm every second Wednesday night - next date is 24th June. All welcome!
WYSPERS Music Group
Musicians of all shapes, sizes, ages and talents are invited to come along to the Sunday night Mass music group, WYSPERS. We play every week, with a rehearsal from 5:15pm. All instruments and singers welcome!
Fusion
A collection of new artworks by the children of ST. LUCY’S SCHOOL, Wahroonga in collaboration with students from Santa Sabina College. Exhibition concludes Wednesday 24th June 2009. Viewings: 11am - 4pm (Mon to Sat). Enquiries: Gailene Keen at St Lucy’s School 9489 2472.
UPA (United Protestant Association of NSW)
Thomas & Rosetta Agst Aged Care Services are looking for volunteers from all Christian denominations and beliefs to assist with the opportunity of enabling their elderly residents to maintain and develop their self-esteem through interaction that benefits their physical and social needs. Activities are varied and interesting and include: Pastoral Care, Bible Study, Beauty Care, Letter Writing, Quiz Time, Board Games, Pet Therapy, Gardening, Art Therapy, Flower Arranging, Music, Sing-a-longs, Movement/Dancing, Cooking, Church Services and Bus Trips/ Outings. If you would like to become a volunteer or would like more information on our programs please contact Karolaine Imo on 9489 5423.
Senior Ladies Group
We are a group of ladies who meet socially on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 2pm in the Sunroom. You would be very welcome if you would like to join us. If you would like more information about this group please ring: Jo Waldron on 9489 7220. Transport can be arranged. Next meeting will be on Thursday 14th May.
Embrace Marriage Retreat
You want your Marriage to be the best…
… committed, intimate, joyful and passionate!
Embrace - A two day retreat for newly married and ’very’ married couples that empowers
you to create a mutually satisfying, deeply tender and powerfully sensual marriage.
Terrigal: May 31 & Jun 13, Aug 23 & 30 - www.celebratelove.com.au | 02 9662 7272
Piety Stall
Volunteers needed for the Piety Stall. (We apologise for not opening as frequently as usual ). It is an enjoyable task – an easy and fun way of contributing to our great community. If you would like to help, there is a sheet available at the back of the church for names and times of availability, or just phone us on 99430910. Thank you for your enthusiasm and support, Ion and Margaret Bizannes (Suggestions and requests for new items welcome also!)
Broken Bay News
The monthly diocesan magazine, Broken Bay News, is now available down the back of the church. Pick up your free copy today!
Upcoming Young Adult Events
For information, feel free to contact Kelly - kellyedmunds@ gmail.com, 0438 888 876, or see the youth section of our website
Further news from outside the Parish (See Noticeboard for details):
• 24 – 26 July: Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend for married couples: Mt. Schoenstatt, Mulgoa,
NSW. Bookings: 02 6379 1125 / 02 4283 3435 or www.wwme.org.au
• Pastoral Care Training: Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE): Sydney Adventist Hospital. For more information
call Chaplains Depart. 9487 9289. Training starts early July 2009