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WELCOME

The Holy Spirit Parish pays respect to the Darug People, the traditional custodians of the land on which we gather to celebrate our faith and worship God. We acknowledge with respect the elders past and present.

WEEKDAY MASSES

Monday & Wednesday 7:00am
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9:05am
Mass on public holidays 9:05am

WEEKEND MASSES

Saturday Vigil 6:00 pm
Sunday 8:00am, 9:30am & 6:00pm
Youth Mass 6:00pm
(2nd & 4th Sunday of every month)

RECONCILIATION

Saturday 5:00pm–5:45pm
(or by appointment)

ANOINTING MASS

1st Friday of every month 9:05am

FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT DEVOTION

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 7:30pm
(1st Friday of the month)

CHILDREN'S LITURGY

Saturday 6:00pm
Sunday 9:30am
(2nd & 4th Sunday of the month, during school terms)

SACRAMENTS

Baptisms, weddings & funerals by appointment. Contact parish for more information.

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DIOCESAN NEWS

Year 6 students experience Encounter with faith 

  In mid-March, Year 6 students from 58 primary schools across the Diocese of Parramatta gathered in Penrith to participate in a new formation experience developed by the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Mission Team called Encounter.   Over four days, more than 3,000 students experienced a reflection day which featured Melbourne-based Catholic singer-songwriter Gen Bryant and her band, supported by musicians from the Diocese’s Mission Enhancement Team and Catholic Youth Parramatta as well as World Youth Day student pilgrims.  Alongside her inspiring and joy-filled music, Gen emphasised that although the students wear different uniforms and go to different schools, things like faith and our love for Jesus connect us all together.  “When I was your age, I was really curious. I […] [...]

Bishop Vincents Homily for the Annual Chrism Mass

Bishop Vincents Homily for the Annual Chrism Mass [...]

Fast track to understanding faith

Cyrus Haddadi-Zuniga, 26, is about to become a Catholic by completing the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults program (RCIA) through his local parish. We asked Cyrus to tell us about his road to becoming a Catholic this Easter. [...]

A musical journey through the Easter Triduum

Catholic Outlook spoke to Eric Grella, Assistant Director of Music at St Patrick’s Cathedral and Music Formation Facilitator in the Mission Enhancement Team to take us on a musical journey through the Triduum. [...]

Latest Appointments in the Diocese of Parramatta

  Most Rev Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, has confirmed these appointments in the Diocese of Parramatta:   Very Rev Gayan Thamel PP EV Member of the College of Consultors from 21 December 2023. Rev Nguyen Van Cao SJ Parish Priest at Holy Family Parish, Mount Druitt, from 1 January 2024 for six years. Rev Gerard O’Dempsey OFM Cap Parish Priest at The Good Shepherd Parish, Plumpton, from 15 January 2024 for six years. Rev John Nguyen OFM Cap Assistant Priest at The Good Shepherd Parish, Plumpton, from 15 January 2024. Rev Albino Dos Santos OCarm Assistant Priest at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Wentworthville, from 29 January 2024. Rev John Hogan Administrator at Sacred Heart Parish, […] [...]

A powerful, sensory lead into Good Friday

  Parishioners join sacred and traditional Holy Week service on Monday evening.  For more than 10 years now, a special and ancient tradition has been celebrated every Holy Week at St Patrick’s Cathedral – the Office of Tenebrae.   According to the Director of Music at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Bernard Kirkpatrick KSS, Tenebrae is an important part of Holy Week as it leads people into focusing on Christ’s death on Good Friday.    “The Office of Tenebrae has a long-standing tradition with the Catholic Church during Holy Week. Right up until the reforms of the 1955 Holy Week ceremonies by Pope Pius XII, Tenebrae was regular in most religious communities, hence why we have many religious here tonight.”   Bernard has created […] [...]

News & Events Weekly Update

News & Events Weekly Update News and Events across the Diocese of Parramatta and beyond [...]

Bishop Vincent’s address at the 2024 Catholic Schools Commissioning Ceremony and Vespers

Bishop Vincent's address at the 2024 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) Commissioning Ceremony and Vespers at St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta. 'Forming one another into a critical yeast for critical times ahead' 21 March 2024 [...]

FAQs

Please submit names through the 'Contact' section below. Please include whether we are praying for a loved one who is;

  • Sick
  • Recently Deceased
  • Anniversary

Please include the weekend in which the prayers should be offered.

Names submitted to Parish for the sick list will show for 4 weeks at a time (unless otherwise stated), while all others will appear for one week (unless otherwise stated).

In the same way above you can submit your Mass offering. You may give your offering, in an envelope, to the priest before or after Mass.

Alternatively, please visit the parish office during business hours or the sacristy before or after daily Mass.

The decision to marry is one of the most significant decisions in life. Since it effects both State and Church there are certain requirements to be fulfilled:

Before the church can be booked couples will be required to complete the following:

  • Once you have chosen a date, please contact the parish to organise a meeting with the priest of your choice. At the time of this meeting the following will be addressed
  • The date/time/availability of the church and priest
  • The booking of the church. If you are not a parishioner of Holy Spirit the suggested booking fee is $150
  • Alternatively, the requirements of presiding over your wedding ceremony at another church or outside a sacred space.
  • Pre Marriage Course

It is a requirement that all couples intending to marry, participate in this preparation course. Please contact the:

Life, Marriage & Family Office on 02 8838 3440 or https://parralmf.org.au/pre-marriage-preparation/

for course dates and venues. This should be done at least six - eight months prior to the wedding.

  • PRENUPTIAL ENQUIRY FORM & NOTICE OF INTENDED MARRIAGE

It is essential to make an appointment with a priest to do this as soon as possible – after completing the Pre Marriage course and at least six months before the date of the wedding.

Both parties will need to bring the following documents to their second appointment with the priest.

  1. A full Birth Certificate or passport and drivers licence
  2. Groom
  3. Bride  

(Available from the Registrar of Births deaths and marriages if you do not have one)

  1. A Baptismal certificate issued within the last 6 months.
  2. Groom
  3. Bride  

(This can be obtained by contacting the parish where you were baptised.  Details of your Confirmation are usually recorded on your Baptism Certificate)

  1. If either party has been married previously, evidence of freedom to remarry will be needed.

(i.e. death certificate of former spouse, annulment certificate etc.)

At the time of your second appointment with the priest the following will be addressed:

  1. Booking the church
  2. Completion of the State required Notice of Intended Marriage.  (Form 13)
  3. Evidence of completion of the engaged couple’s course.
  4. Discussion about the importance of marriage and commitment
  5. Relevant information to assist in planning the liturgy.
  6. Weddings held in other churches or outside sacred spaces.

Please note: an offering to the Priest on the day of your wedding would typically be in the range of $100 to $200

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CONTACT

Holy Spirit Parish, St Clair, is in the Diocese of Parramatta. The CBD is approximately 39km to the east. St Clair is situated at the foothills of the beautiful Blue Mountains and is easily accessible by using the M4 motorway. St Clair is located in the eastern suburbs of Penrith. It was formerly part of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, St Marys.

The Parish Centre is located on the corner of Todd Row and Moore Street. One can exit the M4 motorway from either Mamre Road or Roper Road as you travel west and from Mamre Road only as you travel east. The Parish serves the areas of St Clair, Erskine Park and parts of Kemps Creek.

The Parish Clergy and Staff are pleased to assist, wherever possible. So please don't hesitate to contact us.

Location Cnr Todd Row & Moore St
St Clair NSW 2759
AUSTRALIA
Postal PO Box 103
St Clair, NSW 2759
AUSTRALIA
Phone 02 9670 8222
Email admin@holyspiritstclair.com.au
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