Catholic Parish of Chatswood

The Catholic Parish of Chatswood is situated in the Diocese of Broken Bay and is the principal Catholic Church for the City of Willoughby. It is under the Pastoral care of the Michaelite Fathers. Click here for more information about the Michaelites. 

Click here for the prayer to St Michael the Archangel which is said at the end of every Mass.

The Parish Church is dedicated to the Mother of God, under the title "Our Lady of Dolours".

Celebrating 100 years of faith

1910-2010

HOT CROSS BUN MUSIC JAM

BUNS - Traditional 'Baker's Delight' Hot Cross Buns for sale this Sunday from 8.45am to 3.30pm in MR2 (no pre-ordering required).  Special orders taken for all varieties on Saturday 13 March before or after the 5.30pm Vigil Mass for pick up on Sunday. Money raised to Project Compassion/Parish Intern projects.

MUSIC - Calling all musos! Why not enjoy some 'Praise and Worship' music in MR2 or even join in and see what a Youth Mass practice is like? You may even get to write a song of our own during the day!! Contact Stephy for more details 0401 090 825. 

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

Thanks to Fr John Mutuku, our guest speaker, Br Christopher Rafferty, our organist and the choir from St Pius and all who contributed to the day. Click here to read a report of this gathering of Christians of the Willoughby/Chatswood area who joined in an ecumenical service prepared by the women of Cameroon.

2010 Q1 PARISH ASSEMBLY

Thanks to those parishioners who attended. Minutes including an update on the Jubilee Centenary Year & a progress report will be uploaded shortly, with hard copies in the main church foyer.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Please join with us in this traditional Lenten devotion - every Friday in Lent at 12.45pm & 7pm.

LENTEN DISCUSSION GROUPS

If you've been unable to join a group, why not use the 'Lectio Divina' booklets available in the church and click here to see the accompanying AV presentation (updated weekly on Mondays).  

Click here for Bishop David's 2010 Statement on Lenten Penance.

UPCOMING JUBILEE EVENTS:

Friday 12 March 7.30pm in the church - Good Morning, Good People!

(Lenten Musical Reflection with Peter Kearney and friends) Donations welcome -suggested minimum: gold coin.

Saturday 13 March 8am to 5pm - Penrose Park Pilgrimmage (Visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy at the Pauline Fathers' Monastery, Berrima) Bus full - blessings on all pilgrims.

Sunday 14 March 10.30am Mass - Jubilee Mass celebrated by Fr Bob Crawford followed by morning tea. A small plate to share would be appreciated.