What's happening at St Pauls
The Annunciation
Tuesday 25th March 2025 Join us at the Holy Mass to celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation Mass...
Young Adults faith education
FAITH EDUCATION FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Wednesdays 6pm to 8.30pm,
Catholic Pastoral Centre,
40A Mary St, Highgate (enter through Harold St).
Common Ground is a space where young adults come together to grow in faith.
St Blaise
Blessing of Throats
Monday 3rd February 2025
The traditional Blessing of Throats in honour of St Blaise will take place at the end of the 5:45pm Mass.
Cathedral choir joining us
Thursday 2nd January 5:45pm
Join us for Mass as we pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life – and our liturgy will be adorned by the talent of the St Mary’s Cathedral Choir, conducted by Jacinta Jakovcevic.
Christmas Novena
In preparation for Christmas
Beginning Monday 16th December 2024
Leaflets available in the church for those who wish to pray this novena at home.
Lessons and Carols
Sunday 15th December 2024
7.00pm.
Join our reflection, in scripture and song, on the wondrous story of our salvation.
This is a wonderful tradition at St Paul’s. We will have readers from our school and parish community, and Father Conor Steadman will encourage us to prepare well for Christmas.
Immaculate Conception Novena
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary falls on a Monday this year – 9th December, because the feast (usually on 8th December) is superseded by the Second Sunday of Advent.
Parish Busy Bee
Sat 30 Nov from 8am
It’s that time of year again when we need to ‘spruce up’ our church and grounds. If you can spare a little time on Saturday 30th November, your help will be very much appreciated!
November: Month of Remembrance
In November, the Church reflects on the Communion of Saints.
Read all about Church teaching on Indulgences that can be gained during the month of November.
First Reconciliation
FIRST RECONCILIATION THIS WEEK
Thu 14 Nov: 6.30pm in church
– First Reconciliation Liturgy
We all pray for the children who will be celebrating their first reconciliation.
All Souls Memorial Mass
All Souls Day
Saturday 02 November at 9am
We pray for all those who are going through their final purification after death before being admitted to Heaven.
This is our Annual Memorial Mass to especially pray for those who have died since last All Souls Day…
Rosary in October
OCTOBER: MONTH OF THE ROSARY
We pray the Holy Rosary before all Masses in October. Fr Mariusz will lead it before weekday Masses; leaders are needed for weekend Masses. Please volunteer!
Parish morning tea
PARISH MORNING TEA
VISIT FROM SEMINARIANS
Join us for a Parish Morning Tea
after the 9am Mass
next Sunday, October 13th .
The Vice-Rector, Rev Fr Joseph Laundy, and seminarians …
Day of Prayer and Fasting
DAY OF PRAYER AND FASTING FOR PEACE
Monday Oct 7th 2024
Pope Francis has called for a global day of Prayer and Fasting for peace …
Families for Life
Affirming Life and Family Expo
Saturday 5th September 2024
11am to 3pm
Free face painting
Sausage Sizzle
Barista Coffee
Family Activities and Playgrounds
Bouncy castles
The Joy of Prayer
The Joy of Prayer video has been produced by the Centre for Liturgy. It is based on Pope Francis'...
Men’s Rosary Crusade
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Saturday 05 October 2024
Catholic Pastoral Centre, 40A Mary St, Highgate.
The First Saturday Monthly Men’s Rosary Crusade will be celebrating one year of regular monthly Rosary meetings. Join us at Our Lady of Lourdes grotto …
Benedictine Men’s Retreat
THE CHALLENGES OF BEING A CATHOLIC MALE IN THE 21ST CENTURY
This one-day retreat will be an opportunity to explore, share and develop approaches to deal with the many challenges, pressures, trials, and temptations of being a faithful Catholic man in the 21st century.