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DEAR FRIENDS MASSES FOR CHRISTMAS AT EMU PLAINS Following the recent update on restrictions in regards to public gatherings due to recent outbreak in the Sydney Northern beaches, we have adjusted  Covid safe protocols accordingly.  Many people had booked Mass when the 2 square metre rule applied.   When new restrictions were announced we were overbooked.…

Dear friends – see the letter here which is a thanks written by Fr Paul following his recent move from the parish. He says in the letter how moved he was by the gesture from the parish to put on a farewell morning tea. He was especially humbled that this event was the first social…

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Dear friends – see the flyer copied below about a great opportunity, in your home! Be enriched by a wonderful Scripture presenter’s reflections on the upcoming Advent Gospels. Sr Michele is really down to earth and really speaks to the heart. It’s a simple registration process if you go to www.ifm.org.au/scripturenight – Once you put…

FR PAUL’S THOUGHTS ABOUT MOVING Dear friends – it’s with a feeling of deep sensitivity towards you that I’m letting you know of Bishop Vincent’s request for me to take up the ministry as parish priest of Greystanes. This move will require me to finish at Emu Plains on November 30 – and due to…

Welcome to Mass on 25th October – the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time in the cycle of our worship year. As you might have seen, our COVID-care registered plan has been able to adjust. The number limit has increased for Masses and we’re proceeding now without weekend bookings.  We will continue for a few weeks…

Welcome to Mass on 18th October – the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time in the cycle of our worship year. For local parishioners who have been using this blog or the Facebook livestream to link with Mass, we will continue for some weeks to stream the 9.30am Mass and post it here – and as…

Welcome to Mass on 11th October – the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time in the cycle of our worship year. Happy return to school this week for those who’ve been on holidays. For local parishioners who have been using this blog or the Facebook livestream to link with Mass, we will continue for a while…

Welcome to Mass on 4th October – the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time in the cycle of our worship year. Happy long weekend and also happy continuing school holidays to those for whom that applies. For local parishioners who have been using this way to link with Mass, we will continue for a while ahead…