Growth
The Church is constantly looking to foster spiritual growth and maturity in its members. Here are some of the ways you can engage with the Church and your faith.
Mass
The celebration of the Eucharist is central to our faith and our parish life, drawing us into unity with each other and with God. We invite you, Catholic or non-Catholic, to join us for this celebration.
Weekend
Saturday 9:15am
Saturday 5pm all year round (no change for daylight saving)
Sunday 9:15 am - includes Children's liturgy during school terms.
Sunday 5:30pm - Youth Mass.
Weekday
Mon-Fri 9:15am.
Mass on Wednesday is followed by morning tea - all are welcome!
Reconciliation
The sacrament of Reconciliation (also called Confession or Penance) is a beautiful chance to experience the healing love, mercy and forgiveness of God. An exploration of the sacrament as it is reflected in the parable of the prodigal son is found here.
Reconciliation Times
Saturday after 9:15 am Mass or from 4:30pm
Any other time by appointment.
Rosary
A group of parishioners pray the Rosary each Tuesday after morning Mass (approx. 9:45). It is a beautiful way to place the needs of our Church and ourselves in the hands of our mother. Please feel free to come and join in any week.
Adoration
Holy Hour
Every Friday night from 7 - 8pm, there is a hour of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church (including the praying of the Rosary together), followed by Benediction.
Bible Study and Reflection
Lenten Reflection Groups
Sunday Night Lenten Group 1: Seeing as Sunday
night Mass will now finish at 6:30pm, all are invited
to join us afterwards for a Lenten discussion group,
which will run from Sunday 21st Feb until Easter.
This will be a great chance to share dinner together,
learn more about this crucial season in the Church's
year, and prepare out hearts and minds for Easter. All
are welcome! (Ages 16 - adult).
Lenten Reflection Group 2: There will be a group
meeting to prepare for Easter in the “Sunroom” commencing
Monday 15th February, 2010 at 10.00am
(after morning Mass). All welcome. Booklets will be
available. Enquiries: Please call Annette Stuart-
Robertson 0439 649 906
Lenten Reflection Group 3: This will commence on Tuesday 16th February
2010 at 7.30pm. The first meeting will be held at Pat and Margaret MacMillan, 1 Maranoa Place, Wahroonga. Enquiries: Please call Pat on 9489
2532.
Lectio Divina:In preparation for Easter 2010, the Australian Catholic
Bishops’ Conference invites you to partake in an exciting and unique journey – The Reflection. Join the
Bishops of Australia as they share their thoughts and reflections on the Sunday Gospels leading to Easter.
This innovative online program is a free, Internet-based resource that explores the Scriptures of Lent using
a lectio divina model of prayerful meditation. Commencing 15 February at 7pm, The Reflection
comprises 7 short weekly episodes, which will provide a wonderful opportunity for you to share your
Easter journey with family, friends, parish or family groups.
Visit the website http://
thereflection.vividas.com now, to find out more about this project. A hardcopy booklet may be ordered
free to accompany your Lenten journey. For any further information please contact Annie Carrett, Diocese
Broken Bay, 9847 0724 or news@dbb.org.au
Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina is a form of meditative, prayerful reading of the Scriptures, allowing the Holy Spirit to make us more responsive to God's presence in our lives. Lectio Divina groups will recommence on Friday 29th January at 9:45am and Saturday 30th January at 9:45am at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Yardley Ave, Waitara. All welcome!
This is the Year of Luke!
Celebrate Year C, when we read the Gospel of St Luke each Sunday, by studying the Gospel in more depth. Bible study groups will commence Tuesday 2nd February 9:45am - 11am and Thursday 4th Febrary 7:30pm - 9:30pm and will run until the middle of the year. All are welcome - contact Joan Pavitt on 9483 2314 for more details.
Women in the Bible
An amazing chance to explore the lives of the women of the Old and New Testaments, and the ways in which God has worked through women throughout history. This course will run until the middle of the year, with two weekly sessions, commencing Tuesday 2nd February 7:30-9:30pm and Thursday 4th February 11am - 12:30pm. Held next door to the Church, at the Bethany Centre, 39 Chilton Parade Warrawee. All are welcome - contact Joan Pavitt on 9489 3698 for more details.