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.
World Youth Day Updates
Our three WYD Closing Mass buses are now full. If you could pay after Mass this weekend (all Masses) or next weekend (Sunday night only), that would be much appreciated, as the parish office is now closed for the holidays. The buses will LEAVE Holy Name at 7am on Sunday, 20th July. There may be a 20-25min walk from the drop off zone to Randwick - Please advise us if you'll need to use the available shuttle service so we can book you a seat.
On Monday, 14th July, we will be having a welcome morning tea running for most of the day as our homestay pilgrims arrive. It’d be great to have some homemade food to offer them, so if you feel like baking next weekend, we would love anything you come up with – just drop it into the sunroom after Mass or on Monday. You are also very welcome to come and greet our pilgrims as they arrive – as soon as we know what time they are expected to arrive, we will post it at the back of the church and on the parish website.
We are also looking for some Traffic Wardens to help manage parking on the mornings of Wed 16th, Thurs 17th and Fri 18th July. This would be from 9:30am – 10:30am. Also, if you have any traffic cones we could borrow, that would be great.
Friday, 11th and Saturday, 12th July – Days in the Diocese
This is a huge festival held up at Mingara on the Central Coast. ALL are welcome, regardless of age and whether you are a registered pilgrim or not. It is FREE for all – you just need to REGISTER on the Broken Bay website – www.wydbrokenbay.org.au and click on “Register for Days in the Diocese”. A Bus will leave from Wahroonga at 8am each morning, returning around 10:30pm. You are welcome to come on one day or both. We also still need LOTS of volunteers to help run it – see the website for details. More details: kellyedmunds@gmail.com / 9489 4701 / 0438 888 876
We also encourage you to come along to all the amazing events the week has to
offer…
Monday, 14th July – Parish Welcome
Come welcome our homestay pilgrims. We’ll be having hospitality in the new meeting room (Sunroom) for most of the day – when we know their expected arrival times, we will post them at the back of the church and on the website. Come along and say hello – and if you are able, we’d love some homemade morning tea to serve them.
Wednesday, 16th July – Friday 18th July – Catechesis Sessions
From 10am – 1pm on these days, a Catechesis session, run by our very own WYSPERS, is being held at Wahroonga Church. Come along and check it out – music, a talk from a Bishop and Mass. If you would like to help serve lunch, we would also love to have you.
Tuesday, 15th – Friday, 18th July – Youth Festival in the City
Each afternoon (2-10pm), a huge festival is being held in the city. All events
are open to everyone, although registered pilgrims are given preference if
the venues fill up. There’s concerts, talks, debates, films, theatre – something
for everyone. There is also the Pope’s arrival on Thursday, and Stations
of the Cross on Friday. See our parish website for the full timetable, and transport details.
More details: kellyedmunds@gmail.com / 9489 4701 / 0438 888 876
NB: Please be aware of the following:
1. On Mon/Tues 14th/15th July, there WILL BE a 9.15am Mass
2. On Wed - Fri 16th, 17th, 18th July, there will be NO 9.15am Masses
since WYD activities will be occurring in the church between 9am -
1pm each day. On these days there will be an 12pm Mass for 650
pilgrims. A different Bishop will be the principal celebrant each day.
My apologies to the daily Mass community.
3. On Sat/Sun 19/20 July, Masses here as usual - Vigil 5pm, 9.15am Sun
20th & 6.15pm.
School Holidays
Holidays are with us again - to all families going away, God bless and protect you all. Our Parish Secretary will be away during school holidays. The office will be closed from 7th - 21st July inclusive.
Tax Receipts
Tax Receipts for CWF and Project Compassion, are now available at the back of the church. These are 100% Tax Deductible. If you would like a receipt for your Planned Giving contributions (NON tax deductible), please contact Leona in the Parish Office, after the school holidays.
Senior Ladies Group
A Nutrimetics Consultant will be attending the meeting on 10 July 2008 in the New Meeting Room, demonstrating her products. Early Christmas shoppers welcome!
Walk the Kokoda Track
ClubsNSW, along with club state associations in QLD, VIC, SA, NT and WA are searching for 8 people between the age of 16 and 22 to walk the Kokoda Track in September this year. All costs, including both return domestic and international airfare, as well as accommodation, food and essential camping equipment such as tent, sleeping bag, mat, etc, will be covered by ClubsNSW. Walking the Kokoda Track is an experience that for many young people is life changing. See noticeboard for details.
Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina is a reading & reflection on the Scriptures which
leads to transformation of life.
SUNDAY 11am
- 11.30am
WEDNESDAY 7.30pm - 8pm
TUESDAY & THURSDAY 10am - 10.30am
All welcome. Refreshments provided. No Bookings necessary. Venue: Bethany Centre, 39 Chilton Parade, Warrawee (Can park in the car park behind the church, and walk up the small stairs and follow the path to the house).
Spiritual Thought for the Week
Valuing good works by the measure of love for God: Christians should always remember that the value of their good works is not based on number and excellence. Their value is based on the love for God that prompts them to do the works. – St. John of the Cross