Work has begun on strengthen and refurbishing the presbytery at St Mary of the Angels, Wellington. The accommodation on levels two and three of the building will be completely gutted and refitted for a community of five Marists. These new rooms will have provision for a bedroom, en-suite facilites and a study. There will also be two visitor rooms. [Read more…] about Strengthening St Mary of the Angels presbytery begins
St Pat’s Coffee shop “on the Rocks” for 10 years
The St Patrick’s Courtyard Coffee Shop is a valuable part of the Marist parish ministry at St Patrick’s on the Rocks, Sydney.
The St Pat’s Coffee Shop provides a peaceful venue bringing people together for friendship and for some it’s a place where they can find a listening ear.
The founder of the Coffee Shop, Sr Judith de Montfort SMSM, is still the coordinator of forty-six volunteer workers who work from 10am – 2pm Sunday to Friday. Eighteen of these belonged to the original group of volunteers!
The St Patrick’s Courtyard Coffee Shop is housed in the former Sisters of Mercy Chapel. The chapel along with the convent were refurbished in the late 1990’s and converted into the coffee shop and presbytery.
Theology on Tap at St Mary of the Angels
Theology on Tap is one of the new faith events at St Mary of the Angels in Wellington.
Theology on tap is a monthly event following the 5pm Sunday Mass where the St Mary of the Angels Young Adult Catholics invade the pub across the road from the Church, have a drink, meet with other young Catholics and listen to the guest speaker of the month talk about issues topical to young people. [Read more…] about Theology on Tap at St Mary of the Angels
Barry Scannell appointed to Archdiocesan Council of Priests
Barry Scannell the newly appointed Parish Priest of Wellington’s St Mary of the Angels inner city church, has been also been appointed to the Archdiocesan Council of Priests. [Read more…] about Barry Scannell appointed to Archdiocesan Council of Priests
Worldwide Marriage Encounter meets in Indonesia
During mid January 2010 I was in Jakarta, Indonesia to attend the week long Annual World Council of Worldwide Marriage Encounter to build up and protect the sacraments of marriage and of priesthood. [Read more…] about Worldwide Marriage Encounter meets in Indonesia
Two out of Three
One – In March 2003, an article in the Eastern Courier, a local newspaper reported that A secondary school, catering for up to 1000 students, is being built for Howick and Pakuranga’s Catholic community. The article also said that The Church has long term plans to build a primary school and a parish on the site. [Read more…] about Two out of Three