MINISTRY GROUPS
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TWINNED PARISH
Our Lady of the Way is twinned with Holy Family Parish in Emerton, a Jesuit parish in Western Sydney. The two parishes collaborate in creating opportunities and shared experiences. Fr Cao SJ, Parish Priest www.holyfamily.org.au
The Parish supports the work of JSS at Emerton through donations of groceries and cash for the Ignite Food Store. Contact Ignite or claire.thomas@jss.org.au
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OUTREACH
The Charitable Works Fund (CWF) is responsible for collecting funds for the purpose of supporting the charitable and pastoral works of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.
It is your charity, the charity of the Sydney Catholic community and your local parish.
The Parish supports the various programs of Jesuit Mission through an annual appeal and the Jesuit Mission Bazaar.
Say NO to domestic violence.
St Vincent de Paul Society supports the disadvantaged in the Parish and broader community through clothing banks and meals. Contact: Terry Byrnes SVDP North Sydney Conference: byrnes@byrnes.com.au
Catholic Mission is the Pope’s international Mission agency in Australia. The annual Parish Appeal raises funds to support grass root projects, healthcare and education.
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SPIRITUALITY
CLC is an international lay organisation. People from all walks of life are welcome in its small groups which draw on Ignatian spirituality to integrate faith and life. Each year, CLC offer a Parish Retreat. Find out more: mary.mcinerney@outlook.com
Individual Spiritual Direction is a ministry in which one person, the spiritual director, helps another, the directee, become more aware of God’s self-communication in his or her life, respond to that self-communication, and live out the gifts of that relationship. Spiritual Direction is a ministry in the Church concerned with facilitating a person’s growth in intimacy with God which leads, as a consequence, to right relationship with all creation.
Meets every Saturday morning at 9.30am at Star of the Sea, Kirribilli. Silent meditation, imageless, contemplative prayer. Contact
2024 nominated charities: Hope Foundation; Redkite and RACS
28th WNS event: Wed 3 Sept @ 7.00pm 2025, St Mary’s Church North Sydney. MC: Emma Rossi
Women Companions in Spirituality Group
Rosary Group Meets Mon-Fri after the midday Mass at St Mary’s Church.
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YOUTH CORNER
For Years 5 & 6, OMG!
Food, supervised games and a period of reflection in the Ron Dyer Centre.
The program is run by the parish and our Youth Minister, Kristian Casali. Young guys and girls from local schools volunteer their time to participate in the program and assist with supervised activiities.
For teenagers, the Inigo group offers an avenue into friendship, faith development and social outreach. Ordinarily, it meets fortnightly on a Sunday prior to the 6pm Youth Mass during school terms.
Young Adults (18-25) meet informally after the 6pm Mass at St Mary’s North Sydney for drinks and dinner to discuss life and faith.
More Information: olw@northsydneycatholics.com
Evening reflections, retreats, trivia night, faith discussions, and volunteering activities are offered throughout the year. Young adults also meet every 2nd and last Sunday of the month after the 6pm Youth Mass for a meal and fellowship.
Coordinators: Fr Brett O’Neill: brett@northsydneycatholics.com (Jan.-July 2025); Youth Minister Kristian Casali: kristianc@northsydneycatholics.com (from July 2025).
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PROJECT COMPASSION
During Lent, the Parish fundraisers for Project Compassion. Caritas Australia is committed to tackling poverty and inequality in Australia and overseas. www.caritas.org.au/project-compassion
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ENVIRONMENT
The Parish Ecology Group is active in the development of our environmental conscience. Laudato Si’ Week 16-21 May celebrates the church’s journey to ecological conversion. Coordinator Michael Gill: michael.gill@outlook.com.au
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JISA;CATECHIST EDUCATION; MUSIC
JISA Ignatian Silent Directed Retreats at Peter Canisius House in 2025: Sat 18 Jan – Sat 25 Jan Sat 22 Mar – Sat 29 Mar Sat 17 May – Thurs 22 May Sat 24 July – Sat 2 Aug Sat 13 Sept – Thurs 18 Sept Sat 8th Nov – Thurs 13th Nov
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PEACE & JUSTICE
JRS provides practical support programs and advocacy for refugees and asylum seekers. The parish supports JRS in its advocacy and via an annual appeal. Contact: zoe.grant@jrs.org.au
Pope Francis has asked us to “welcome, protect, promote and integrate refugees and migrants.” How can we do this?