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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

St Lawrence, Balcatta

 Christmas Eve Saturday 24 Dec
Vigil Mass 6.00pm, Carols 11.30pm followed by Midnight Mass

Christmas Day Sunday 25 Dec
7.00am & 8.30am English Mass, 10.00am Italian Mass, 12noon Croatian Mass

NO Evening Mass on Christmas Day

 

St Theresa, Gwelup

Christmas Eve Saturday 24 Dec
Carols 6pm followed by 6.30pm Mass 

Christmas Day Sunday 25 Dec
11am Mass

 

Healing Masses (There is morning tea after both Healing Masses)
At St Lawrence on Tuesday 13th December at 9.30am with Reconciliation for the sick from 9am.
At St Theresa on Wednesday 14th December at 10.30am with Reconciliation from 10am.

 

Parish Reconciliation (II Rite)
At St Lawrence on Wednesday 14th December at 7pm.

 

Reconciliation in Croatian with Fr Cabraja
At St Lawrence on Wednesday 21st Dec at 7pm.

secretary 2Office Closed 19 Dec 2022 to 2 Jan 2023, Re-opens Tues 3rd Jan 2023
Open in January on Tuesdays & Thursdays only from 9.30am - 12.30pm
For urgent matters please leave a message for the priests on 9344 7066
We wish everyone a very safe and Merry Christmas! 

 

advent wreathAdvent is a time of preparation, waiting and hope for the coming of Jesus into the world and our lives and hearts. All of us are encouraged to put aside some quiet time every day during Advent to reflect on this great mystery of our faith. An Advent publication named Incarnate Advent and Christmas Daily Reflections 2022 is now available from the Piety Shop for $5.00. Please purchase before they run out. This is a great gift for family and friends too!

Fr Jordan

Salvatorian Foundation Day Mass
Wednesday 7th December at 7pm

 All parishioners are invited to join our Salvatorian Community in celebrating the annual Salvatorian Foundation Day Mass at the Salvatorian Spirituality Centre, 2 Caledonia Ave, Currambine commencing with Mass at 7pm followed by a light supper. Please register your attendance on the list provided in the church foyer for catering purposes or contact the parish office on 9344 7066.

 

carols by candlight redFriday 17th December at 7pm St Lawrence Church
With carols from many nations: 
Poland, Italy, India, Croatia, Philippines, England and Australia.
Come join us and sing Christmas in!

 

prayer handsEnd of Year Thanksgiving Mass 
Saturday 31st Dec 6pm St Lawrence Church
Everyone is welcome to join us in expressing our gratitude to God for all the blessings received this year which helped us to move forward, grow and enjoy life.

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The Salvatorian family are excited to be able to offer you an opportunity to travel with them to the World Youth Day celebrations to be held in Lisbon, Portugal in August next year.
This 16 day Salvatorian pilgrimage from 27th July–11th Aug will take us to the significant sites of our Catholic faith in Rome, as well as the tomb of our founder, Blessed Francis Jordan, located in the Salvatorian motherhouse. We will then join with young people from all over the world to participate in the World Youth Day events spanning almost a week. After this incredible experience, we will retreat to Fatima for some time of rest and reflection before returning home. If you are a young adult aged 18-35yrs and would like to know more about this experience, please register your interest by scanning the QR code on the poster in the church foyer or complete and submit the form at https://forms.gle/FiqWLBV5UN2SH2cS8. 

Becoming a Catholic as an adult - If you have been thinking about completing your sacraments or are interested in becoming a Catholic, or perhaps know someone who is interested, please contact the parish office on 9344 7066 for more information about our RCIA program.

 

 

Mass Times

WEEKDAY MASSES
Mon - Sat 9:00am & 1st Fri of the month 7:30pm
Wed 10:30am at Gwelup

WEEKEND MASSES
Sat 6:00pm (Vigil)
Sun 8:30am, 10:00am (Italian), 12noon (Croatian), 5:00pm
Sun 11:30am at Gwelup

CHILDREN’S/YOUTH MASS
Every 4th Sunday of the month at 5:00pm

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.

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