ST THOMAS AQUINAS BOWRAL
Cnr Bendooley & Merrigang Streets
Contact Us At ......
Parish Office Parish Hall, Bundaroo Street Bowral
PO Address PO Box 1400 Bowral NSW 2576
Contact Secretary Mrs Kate Lee
Office Hours Tuesday to Friday 9am to 12 noon
Telephone 4861 1902
Website Catholic Church Southern Highlands
PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE PARISH OFFICE DURING BUSINESS HOURS
MEGA RAFFLE
First prize is a HONDA JAZZ, valued at over $20,000 (supplied by Southern Highland Motor Group). Tickets on sale from now, $10.00 per ticket.
HERMITAGE GIFT SHOP
The Hermitage has a wide range of Religious items, crucifixes, spiritual books, journals, cards and gift ideas. You can view what we have available, order & pay on our website by clicking on the shop icon (www.thehermitage.org.au) or you can visit us during business hours 8.30 – 4.30pm Monday – Friday. Weekend visits can also be arranged for weekends by ringing our office 4872 1911.
OR
RELAX AT THE HERMITAGE!
WHY NOT JOIN THE BROTHERS FOR BRUNCH ($19)
OR MORNING TEA ($10) ON:
SATURDAY 22 AUGUST
SUNDAY 23 AUGUST
SATURDAY 29 AUGUST
SUNDAY 30 AUGUST
9.00 A.M - 2.00 P.M.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
RING 4872-1911
(MONDAY - FRIDAY
8.30 A.M. - 4.00 P.M.)
"After every storm .... comes a rainbow"
Thank you also for the ongoing financial commitment to the Parish that many of you have offered.
Please use of the following options if you would like to contribute:-
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Direct debit (through the Catholic Development Fund);
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EFTPOS machine in the office
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Taking parish bank details and donating online. (Please ring or email for bank account details)
ST MICHAEL'S MITTAGONG
Cnr Alfred & Alice Streets
Register for Mass
Vigil Mass 8 August 5.00 p.m.
Sunday 9 August 8.00 a.m.
9.30 a.m.
5.00 p.m.
Monday 7.15 a.m. (The Hermitage, Mittagong)
Tuesday 8.00 a.m.
Wednesday 8.00 a.m.
Thursday 8.00 a.m.
Friday 8.00 a.m.
Saturday 15 August 9.00 a.m. (Holy Day of Obligation)
Confession Saturday 4.15 p.m.
An update from Fr Sean.....
Dear Parishioners,
The Mass for Solemnity Of The Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin Mary
(Holy Day of Obligation) will be held on Saturday 15th August, 2020 at 9.00 a.m.
This week Mass times will be:
Vigil Mass 5.00 p.m.
Sunday 8.00 a.m.
9.30 a.m.
5.00 p.m.
Weekday Masses will be Tuesday - Friday at 8.00 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered from 4.15 p.m. to 4.45 p.m. on Saturday.
Please stay well.
With God’s blessings.
Fr Sean Cullen
SPECIAL EXHIBITION of FINE WOODWORK
at The Hermitage, Mittagong
“A History of small wooden boxes
and other themes”
created by local Artisan Christopher Marden
From his early twenties, Chris has followed his passion for designing and creating fine woodwork using traditional and modern techniques. This unique exhibition of his work, titled; ‘A history of small wooden boxes and other themes’, will showcase a variety of pieces representing and influenced by, boxes from the 1st Century to modern times from a number of Countries across the world. Also on display will be a collection of beautifully crafted wooden items.
The Exhibition will be held from 10am-3pm on Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August 2020 A gold coin donation can be made on entry to the Exhibition in the Hall
Over the three days a Raffle ($1.00 a ticket) will be held for a specially made box. Proceeds will go to The Hermitage and drawn on Sunday at 2:30pm. A small number of Chris’s Fine Woodwork will also be on sale.
Come and enjoy the beautiful grounds of The Hermitage Retreat Centre Mittagong Visit their Gift Shop and enjoy one of their delicious Morning or Afternoon Teas for $10.00 per person. Morning and Afternoon Teas need to be paid for on arrival at The Hermitage Office.
Prior to the above dates, in accordance with the Covid-19 Safety Plan it is essential to register your attendance with the date and time you intend to visit the Exhibition. To do this contact The Hermitage by phone: 48721911 or via email: There is plenty of parking and for anyone with mobility issues please inquire about the drop off area.
Additional travel details can be found on The Hermitage website
Please do not come to the Exhibition if you have any coronavirus symptoms such as coughing, sore throat, shortness of breath, fever and fatigue.
St Thomas Aquinas Bowral, NSW