Bulletin - 20250322 - 2155 - Our Lady of the Rosary Kellyville Parish

OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY KELLYVILLE PARISH

Under the Pastoral Care of the Friars Minor Conventual

23 MARCH 2025, THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR C

Address: 8 Diana Avenue, Kellyville NSW 2155

T: (02) 9629 2595 | W: olorparishkellyville.org.au | E: admin@olorparishkellyville.org.au

Dear Parishioners,

In the scripture readings Moses is called by God from the burning bush to lead his people out of slavery into freedom. The parable of fig tree speaks on the one hand of God’s patience, but of the urgency of the call to conversion on the other. Once again thanks to all who are supporting our fundraising endeavours – the Easter Egg raffle and who have offered to bake for our Mother’s Day stall – still plenty of opportunities – every little bit helps. This is the 2nd weekend of our parish survey. Please return the completed survey as soon as you can or pick up one to fill. Of course it can be completed online as well. We have received a tremendous response to our proposed Parish pilgrimage in 2026. We might have some costs by the end of June. Let us continue to pray for our parish
community and one another.

Fr. Chris Shorrock, OFM Conv.

Are you able to help

the Good Shepherd Catechists as a “note taker” on Tuesdays between 4 and 6pm, with children’s Catechism in the old hall? Contact Beth on 0402 304 451.

Does anyone have steam cleaning facilities to clean the carpet in the old hall? Your help will be most appreciated.

Easter Egg Raffle

We continue with our Easter egg fundraiser this weekend and each weekend until Palm Sunday, 13 April. Tickets for the huge Jars of eggs and baskets: $5 each or 3 for $10. Please support us as we work to support our parish. Please keep your winning tickets as you will need them to claim your prizes.

Mothers’ Day – 11 May If you would like to bake for our cake stall, please contact the parish office on 9629-2595 or write to us here admin@olorparishkellyville.org.au.

Youth Group returns for this Sunday, 23 March, in the Old Hall following the 6pm Mass until 8:45pm! All youth in Years 7-12 are warmly invited to join us for Lenten faith, fellowship, fun, and pizza! To join our mailing list, email youthgroupolor@gmail.com or

follow @olorkellyvilleyouth on Facebook and Instagram. OLOR Youth Leaders Team. ONE EASY LINK for everything you need to know about OLOR Youth! linktr.ee/olorkellyvilleyouth

Our Lenten Journey to Easter

Each Friday during Lent there will be Stations of the Cross at 7pm with Confessions during the Stations.

On the First Friday of March (7th) and April (4th) there will be Holy Mass with Stations of the Cross and Confessions during the Stations.

At the Shrine: Each Friday during Lent there are Stations of the Cross led by Br Louis at 10.15 (after 9.30am Mass in the Church).

Sacred Triduum

Holy Thursday (17 April)

Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7pm

Silent prayer in the old hall until 11pm

Good Friday (18 April)

11am – Stations of the Cross in the Parish Church

3pm – Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion

Holy Saturday (19 April)
Easter Vigil at 8pm

N.B. There will be no Confessions on Holy Saturday

Easter Sunday

Masses: 7am. 9am and 11am.

No evening Mass on Easter Sunday

There will be 8am Masses only on both

Easter Monday, 21 April and Anzac Day, Fri. 25 April

Let’s Pray for the Sick

Michael Griscti, Greg Dimmock, Michael Carter, Norma O’Sullivan, Fidelino de Freitas, Brendan Twomey, Marivic Valderama Monica Doyle, Tina Mastrodemenico, Christopher Ferro, Frances McDonald, Tyler Amadeus Lianto, Pamela Lawrence, Gail, Grant Harrison, Barbara Apa, Ariana, Callum Lee, Eugene, Pravani, Janice Larsen, Teodora Postaski, Michelle Nickols, Franca Masciotra, Lynette Mary Crowley, Michael Sampedro, Michael Bright and all those who are suffering illness in our community.

Please write to us here. to let us know the name of someone who is ill and we will include their names on our list.

Pilgrimage to Holy Sites of Europe 17 Sept. to 2 Oct. 2026 Fr. Chris is leading a 16-day Pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain, France and Italy. We’ll be visiting Padua as an alternative to Turin. See the bulletin boards outside the Church for more. We’re still accepting expressions of interest at the parish office (9629-2595) or via email using the parish office email address below.

What can your parish do for you?

Have you completed the Parish Survey?

Fr Chris and your Parish Council are asking for your valuable insights to guide their planning efforts. You are invited to participate in an anonymous survey designed to capture your views on what you value most from our parish community. Your feedback is important so that our plans reflect the true needs and desires of

our Kellyville Parish community. The survey takes just 5-10 minutes to complete and will close on Monday, 31 March 2025. Please use the Survey sheets at the doors of the Church, the QR code above or the link below, to complete the Survey. Thank you for your continued support and prayers during this important time. https://forms.gle/DDPx7dyaCHC4GVpm9

Completed Survey sheets can be deposited in the boxes at the doors of the Church.

Registrations for First Holy Communion are now open

We invite all parents with children in Year 3 or above who have been baptised and received sacrament of reconciliation, to register their children to prepare and receive First Holy Communion in

June 2025. Register your child by filling in the form attached to the QR code displayed or making a click here. P l e a s e c o m p l e t e i t b y M o n d a y

28 April, to reserve a place. If you have any questions, contact us at: sacraments@olorparishkellyville.org.au.

No beverages in the Church please

Franciscan Shrine of the Holy Innocents

Open daily from 7am to 6pm. Come and pray in quiet beauty. All welcome to visit throughout the day. To book your weekday retreat or conference, please inquire on our website here ( https:// www.franciscanfriarsaustralia.org/shrineoftheholyinnocents) (8 Greyfriar Place, Kellyville) For Shrine Booking Enquiries visit here

DONATION SUPPORT

Donation to Support the Parish can be made through our website, using the Tap-and-Go machines at the doors of the Church and by using the collection bags during Mass.

Please visit Our Lady of the Rosary Kellyville Parish official website for donation details. https://olorparishkellyville.org.au/donate/

Bishop’s Good Samaritan Appeal for Catholic Care. This Lent, will you be a pilgrim of hope to people who may break in the face of suffering? Your kind-hearted gift and prayers will help our chaplains at Catholic Care Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains offer pastoral care, comfort and Christian companionship that can bring healing and transformation. Please give generously to the Bishop’s Good Samaritan Appeal at parracatholic.org/appeal or scan this QR code. Thank you. A collection will take place to support this Appeal, at all Masses next week. Please help us reach our parish quota.

Women of St Clare, a community of women (+18yo) invite you to our gathering on Sunday 23 March from 6:30pm-9:30pm at the Shrine of the Holy Innocents for an informative Q&A on ‘Living as a Catholic woman in a secular world’ with speakers from the

vocations of marriage, religious life and single life. For more information, please contact us at womenofstclare@gmail.com

We’re going to Berrima on Tuesday, 13 May. Join us. A luxury bus will depart OLOR carpark at 7.30am and return 5pm. Please pack some lunch and a drink. Stop at McDonalds on the way for coffee. Tickets are available from the parish office at $40 each. Simply call the office to reserve your seat. Payment can be made over the phone.

UNLESS YOU REPENT. When misfortune strikes people considered to be sinners, others might say: ‘They had it coming! God is punishing them!’ In today’s Gospel Jesus criticises such attitudes on two grounds. Firstly, it is wrong to see the wrath of God in every tragic event. Secondly, we need to recognise that we are all guilty of sin and in need of conversion. Instead of judging others, let us ask God to forgive our sins and help us as we undertake the difficult task of reform.