Welcome to Holy Name!
Holy Name is a Catholic parish serving the people of Wahroonga and neighbouring suburbs. We welcome all people to come along to our events and activites, 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.
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.
Parish Dinner Dance
Our annual Parish Dinner Dance was held at Avondale Golf Club in Pymble on Saturday 3rd May 2008. A great night was had by all 110 people. Fr Steve particularly thanks Chrissy Goldrick and Frank Waldron who were the 2 principals in making it all happen. Have a look at some photos here...
First Holy Communion
The First Holy Communion tutorials begin next weekend and will continue for the following 3 weeks. At next weekend Masses the children concerned will be presented to you at the Masses for your prayerful support. Also, this coming Fri 16th Years 5 & 6 will be involved in the 9.15am Mass Liturgy.
Open House
Open House Day at “The Bethany Centre” (pre-existing Convent) this Sunday 18th May at 10.30am onwards. Come and meet our “Mary Star of the Sea Community of Ecclesial Women” and enjoy the hospitality of BBQ sausage sizzle as well as guided tours. Contact person is LIZ WALLACE (Moderator) 9489 3698. All welcome. Come and enjoy.
Burma Cyclone
We remember in all our Masses this weekend the reported 100 000+ victims of the Burma Cyclone. We certainly commend their departed souls to the Lord. May we also heartfully reach out in prayer for the poorest of the poor who remain. May food, clothing, medicine and everything that is vitally needed reach those who are so desperately in need.
Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mothers’ Day - especially to you who ARE mothers! May the dear Lord and His Blessed Mother shower you all and all our mothers with bouquets of blessings of love - wherever they may be. We thank God today for all our mothers and consecrate them to the Lord at the altar during our weekend masses. I hope you are all spoiled rotten this weekend. Why? You deserve it!
Anniversary Congratulations
Congratulations to Bruce and Maria Shankland who celebrated 40 years of marriage on May 8th. Bruce and Maria were married at Holy Name by Fr Aquinas McComb, OP. They have six children, Richard, Martin, Julian, Luisa, Kieran and Imelda, 3 daughters in law, Elena, Caterina and Yana and 2 sons in law, Steven and Christopher. They have six grandchildren, Polina, Marcus, William, Alastair, Martin and Charlotte. On Sunday they received a blessing at the same alter where it all started back in May 1968!
Two Bishops in Dialogue
You are warmly invited to attend the 2008
Bishops’ Dialogue between Bishop Graeme Rutherford (Anglican Bishop on
the Central Coast for the Diocese of Newcastle) and Bishop David Walker
(Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Broken Bay) as they address the topic:
'The Role of Monastic Life in the Church and its future.'
(Monasticism has traditionally had a large presence in the Christian Church
but seems to be declining in the West. What does it have to offer the
Church and the wider world, and does it have a future in these changing
times?) The evening will be held at Christchurch Anglican Church, 3 Mann
Street, Gosford on Wednesday 21st May at 7.30pm (concluding by 9pm).
The WYD Cross and Icon visit Broken Bay one last time...
On Saturday, April 12th, a huge Diocesan gathering was held at Palm Beach. Activities for all ages included beach games, a jumping castle, and a BBQ generously organised my members of the Lakes parish. The highlight of the morning was watching the Broken Bay WYD Cross being flown high above the beach and Barrenjoey lighthouse, dangled from a helicopter, while the real WYD Cross and Icon were walked up the beach into our gathering.
Have a look at the fantastic photos and stories here...
Senior Ladies Group
At the next meeting - Thursday 8th May at 2 PM in Meeting Room. The Senior Ladies’ Group invites anyone interested to join them at the meeting.