You’re Invited to attend the Alpha Course, which gives you an opportunity to explore life, faith and God in a friendly, open & informal environment. The course will start at the beginning of July. For more information, please contact the Parish Office on 93447066.
- St Lawrence & Mary Immacualate, Balcatta || St Theresa, Gwelup
Welcome to our Parish website...
There are two churches, which belong to our Parish: St Lawrence & Mary Immaculate in Balcatta and St Theresa in Gwelup (with Mt La Verna Retirement Village). There is also St Lawrence Primary School in Balcatta. For children who do not attend a Catholic school, we offer a comprehensive Religious Education Program. Incorporated into this program are the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. We are one Christian Family!
This site was created not only for the benefit of our parishioners but also for anyone who would be interested in our activities. If you would like to become a catholic or renew your catholic faith, we would love to hear from you ASAP! You are ALWAYS welcome in our community! You can even become a member of one of many groups existing in our parish or you can simply choose to be part of the parish as whole.
Jesus saved us as a community and He wants us to worship Him as a community (not only as individuals). So, come and see, experience God’s mercy, compassion and Christian love among us!
Fr Emil Ciecierega SDS, PP
Prayer for Parish
Christ Jesus,
You who love us and deepen in us the knowledge of Your name and Your love, open all doors and make known the way of salvation, You call us to take time and to be with You in prayer, to draw close to You and to seek Your Will.
You desire to purify our hearts and to lead us to repentance draw us together as a community and help us to open our hearts to appreciate the gift of each other.
Bless our Parish Community and all those we love. May your grace lead us to a new Pentecost in our lives to go and proclaim the Good News to all and a deeper desire to live the mission of the Church.
AMEN
Year of Grace
Jesus,
as I contemplate your face,
let me experience your great love for me.
Reveal your saving grace
and give me a grateful heart.
Heal me of my weaknesses and sin
and fill me with compassion
for others.
Gift me with the wisdom of the Spirit
and encourage me to be
a faithful witness to the Gospel.
We are facing a very great risk in WA that assisted suicide and euthanasia could be lawful before the end of this year. They pose a very serious threat to the safety of the elderly, the disabled and the dying who are already most vulnerable. Breaking the Fifth Commandment “Thou shalt not kill” is always a serious matter, but all the more so when it is promoted as a legitimate medical procedure.
It is imperative that you write or email ALL of your Members of the WA Legislative Council at the following addresses to express your concerns:
1. Hon. Peter COLLIER
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PALM SUNDAY—14th April (No Croatian Mass)
St Lawrence Masses: Saturday Vigil: 6pm
Sunday: 8.30am, 10.30am (Italian) and 5.00pm
St Theresa Mass: 11.30am
HOLY THURSDAY—18th April (No Mass at 9am)
The Lord’s Supper 7.30pm at St Lawrence followed by Adoration at the Altar of Repose until Midnight.
GOOD FRIDAY—19th April (No Mass at 9am or 7.30pm)
Stations of the Cross 10am at St Lawrence and St Theresa
The Lord’s Passion 3pm at St Lawrence and St Theresa
Via Crucis (Italian) 7.30pm at St Lawrence
HOLY SATURDAY—20th April (No Mass at 9am)
Blessing of Easter Food 12noon at St Lawrence
Easter Vigil 7pm at St Lawrence
EASTER SUNDAY—21st April (No Mass at 5pm)
St Lawrence Masses: 7am, 8.30am,
10.30am (Italian), 12noon (Croatian)
St Theresa Mass: 11am
24/7 St Lawrence Youth Group
Every Sunday 6pm—8pm
For all young people in Years 6-12 at school. Held in the Alverna Hall.
Participate in games and activities to nurture your faith and foster friendships.
Come along for a great night of fun and faith!
Friday 4pm At St Theresa, Gwelup followed by Communion Service.
Friday 7pm At St Lawrence, Balcatta followed by Mass at 7.30pm.
Tuesday 7pm In Italian at St Lawrence, Balcatta followed by Mass at 7.30pm.
Mass Times
WEEKDAY MASSES
Mon - Sat 9:00am & Fri 7:30pm
Wed 10:30am at Gwelup
WEEKEND MASSES
6:00pm (Vigil)
8:30am, 10:00am (Italian), 12noon (Croatian), 5:30pm
11:30am at Gwelup
YOUTH MASS
Every 2nd Sunday of the month at 5:30pm
CHILDREN’S/YOUTH MASS
Every 4th Sunday of the month at 5:30pm
Reconciliations
BALCATTA
Reconciliation is available every morning during the week
before 9am Mass in St Lawrence church.
Fri 8:30am - 8:55am
1st Fri 8:30am - 8:55am & 7:00pm - 7:25pm
Sat 5:15pm - 5:55pm or by appointment.
(during Advent and Lent 15 minutes before 9:00am Mass)
GWELUP
Sun after 11:30am Mass or by appointment.
Useful Links
Vatican
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Catholic Australia
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Archdiocese of Perth
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Catholic Youth Ministry
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Salvatorians Australia
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St Lawrence Primary School
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