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.
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’ 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: office@thehermitage.org.au
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
https://www.thehermitage.org.au/
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 MICHAEL'S MITTAGONG
Cnr Alfred & Alice Streets
Register for Mass
Tuesday 8.00 a.m.
Wednesday 8.00 a.m.
Thursday 8.00 a.m.
Friday 8.00 a.m.
Vigil Mass (18 July) 5.00 p.m.
Sunday (19 July) 8.00 a.m.
9.30 a.m.
11.00 a.m.
5.00 p.m.
Confession Saturday 4.15 p.m.
An update from Fr Sean.....
Dear Parishioners,
This weekend the Diocese of Wollongong welcomes a new priest to its ranks.
Deacon Anthony will be ordained priest on Saturday 11 July, 2020 at Co-Cathedral in Fairy Meadow by Bishop Brian Mascord.
Anthony will celebrate his first Mass in Bowral on Sunday 12 July, 2020 at 11.00 a.m. Unfortunately, because of current restrictions in place, parishioners will be unable to attend this Mass.
We thank Anthony for his time spent in the Highlands as Deacon and pray that he will enjoy God's many blessings as he takes up his appointment as Priest.
Mass times for next weekend will be:
Vigil Mass (18 July) 5.00 p.m.
Sunday (19 July) 8.00 a.m.
9.30 a.m.
11.00 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.
A combined Parish Finance Committee and Parish Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 21 July in the Parish Hall at 7.00 p.m. If you have any issues you would like raised, please contact Fr Sean through the Parish Office.
Please remember in your prayers Patricia Paul and Paula O'Rourke who have died recently.
With God’s blessings.
Fr Sean Cullen
"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 Thomas Aquinas Bowral, NSW