Parish Photo Album
The Women Companion's in Spirituality Afternoon was held on October 20, 2024, with more than 50 attendees. The event featured a talk by Dr. Jackie Bailey, an author, pastoral care facilitator, and interfaith minister and a reflection session led by Sr. Jan Barnett, a Josephite nun known for her work in social justice. The afternoon was a wonderful opportunity for women to connect and support one another in their spiritual journeys and promises to be the first event of many.
OLW Parish Men’s event - Spit to Manly Walk Sun 15 Oct 2024
Jesuit Mission Bazaar Sat 14 Sept 2024
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En el hombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espiritu Santo
Spanish Speakers Mass - St Francis Xavier Church - 18 Aug 2024.
Celebrant: Fr Sacha-Bermudez Goldman SJ
On Sunday 11 Aug, the Parish hosted a High Tea in honour of St Mary Mackillop and our religious brothers and sisters. 80 guests gathered including members of the Jesuit and OLW young adult community.
‘One Foot Raised’ walk - OLW Parish group (55 parishioners) on the steps of St Mary’s Church and the RDC North Sydney. Sun 4 Aug 2024.
Holy Family visit
On Sunday 28 July, the Parish of our Lady of the Way, joined the Holy Family Community for Mass and Morning tea. The Samoan Choir delivered an impressive performance, enriching the occasion with their musical talents.
Claire Thomas from JSS updated us with a tour of the the newly renovated Ignite Store. The children received a blessing from Fr Cao SJ. Fr Nico SJ, Fr Joe and Fr Andy con celebrated.
Next Sunday: 4 Aug 2024. Fr Cao SJ will be installed as Holy Family Parish Priest. With Blessings and thank you from the Parish of Our Lady of the Way.
St Mary’s North Sydney
Renewal of Marriage Vows video: Click Here
Congratulations to Danielle Whitmore and the St Mary’s Parents and Friends Choir on their most recent achievement. A silver medal at the World Choir Games.
The atmosphere at St Mary’s on Sunday 15 July was filled with love and nostalgia as 51 couples gathered to renew their wedding vows. Anniversaries ranged from 1-70 years! The couples, hand in hand, processed down the aisle, wedding candles held as a symbol of their commitment to each other. The ceremony was presided over by Celebrant Fr Richard Leonard SJ. It was truly heartwarming to see so many couples celebrating their enduring love and commitment to each other, surrounded by friends and family.
Daniel’s introduction was thought-provoking and inspiring setting the stage for the launch of Fr Richard’s new book, Why God?. Thank you to Nicole for her warm welcome. Fr Richard’s presentation brought a level of understanding and appreciation of his work.
From L to R: Daniel Street, Chair of the Parish Advisory Board, Nicole Siddique and Parish Priest Fr Richard Leonard SJ.
One parishioner wrote…
Parishioners and friends eagerly awaited the launch of Rev Dr Richard Leonard’s SJ PP 13th book, Why God? Stories to Inspire Faith. He did not disappoint. With exceptional catering, an electric atmosphere, and an introduction by Daniel Street, fit for a man so highly respected in the Catholic Community, Fr Richard shared the most inspiring and restorative experiences in faith, hope and love captivating his audience with humour, wit and humility. Through personal stories, his testimonies are miraculous, heroic and heart rending and have the ability to transform lives and free people from darkness. This book is a blessing. May it be a powerful instrument in God’s hands to draw lives to his grace. Blog by Tiffany Rahme. Posted: 15:06:2024
Parish of Our Lady of the Way proudly supports Redfern Jarjum College. “Our Mob” An evening to celebrate our success and secure our future“ which was held at the International Convention Centre on Sat 15 June.
From L to R: Jesuit Fathers: Ramesh Richards; Robin Koning; Sacha Bermudez-Goldman (Presider); Tertian, Matthew Charlesworth from South Africa.
Fr Richard Leonard SJ, PP welcomes attendees to the ‘Catalyst for Renewal’ Forum on Synodality.
27th Women’s Night of Spirituality, St Mary’s North Sydney - L to R: MC Emma Rossi; Richard Leonard SJ PP; and one of the guest speakers Sr Mary Shanahan RSCJ, OAM
On Sunday 21 April @ 6.00pm the OLW Community and North Sydney Jesuits came together to celebrate Mass and welcome the Provincial, Fr Quyen Vu SJ.
L to R: Richard Leonard SJ PP; Sacha Bermudez-Goldman SJ; Fr Provincial, Quyen Vu SJ; Steve Astill SJ; Joseph Sobb SJ; Andy Nguyen SJ
Annual Parish Dinner 2024 - Mary Mackillop Place North Sydney
Easter Sunday Families - St Mary’s Church North Sydney
Celebrating St Patrick’s Day - A parish event hosted by the Young Adult Ministry.
Advent Reflection and Thanksgiving evening. St Mary’s Church North Sydney - 14 Dec 2023.
The Messages of Peace and Reconciliation from the St Mary’s children - Mass for Peace Thurs 23 Nov @7pm, St Mary’s - Fr Sacha Bermudez-Gold
Jesuit Mission Thanksgiving Mass, 1 Nov 2023 @ 6.30pm, St Mary’s Church.
All Souls Day, 2 Nov 2023 @ 5.30pm Mass, St Mary’s Church.
L to R: Rev Fr Richard Leonard SJ PP and Rev Fr Joseph Sobb SJ
