This is a day of Fast and Abstinence
St Lawrence: Ash Wednesday Masses at 9am & 7.30pm
St Theresa: Ash Wednesday Mass at 10.30am

Stations of the Cross 
Tuesdays 7pm (in Italian)at St Lawrence, Balcatta followed by Mass at 7.30pm
Fridays 4pm at St Theresa, Gwelup followed by Communion Service
Fridays 7pm at St Lawrence, Balcatta followed by Mass at 7.30pm

St Lawrence: Masses: 9am & 7.30pm
St Theresa: Mass at 10.30am
(This is a day of Fast & Abstinence)

Stations of the Cross

Tuesdays 7pm (Italian) at St Lawrence, Balcatta followed by Mass at 7.30pm
Fridays 4pm at St Theresa, Gwelup followed by Communion Service
Fridays 7pm at St Lawrence, Balcatta followed by Mass at 7.30pm

Lent is a time of preparation for Easter, which is the greatest feast day on our Christian calendar. We can prepare for it by spending more time on prayer and participating in the beautiful devotion of the Stations of the Cross. These activities give us an opportunity to renew our relationship with God and one another and to grow in our understanding and appreciation of the beauty of our Catholic faith.

We encourage everyone to prepare for Easter by joining one of the 4 groups below who will be meeting during Lent. Please see details in the church foyer and add your name to one of the lists or contact the parish office on 9344 7066.

Group 1. Tuesdays 9.30am (commence 21 Feb) at St Lawrence, Balcatta
Group 2. Tuesdays 7.30pm (commence 21 Feb) at parishioner's home, Balcatta. 
Group 3. Wednesdays 9am (commence 22 Feb) at St Teresas's, Gwelup
Group 4. Wednesdays 7.30pm (commence 22 Feb) at parishioner's home, Stirling 

Easter Program 2023

Healing Masses
St Lawrence: Tuesday 21st March at 9.30am with Reconciliation at 9am, followed by morning tea.
St Theresa: Wednesday 22nd March at 10.30am with Reconciliation at 10am, followed by morning tea.

Parish Reconciliation (II Rite)
Thursday 30th March at 7.30pm at St Lawrence

PALM SUNDAY—2nd April (No Croatian Mass)

St Lawrence Masses: Saturday Vigil: 6pm
Sunday: 8.30am, 10.30am (Italian) and 5pm
St Theresa Mass: 11.30am

HOLY THURSDAY—6th 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—7th April (No Mass at 9am or 7pm)

Stations of the Cross 10am - St Lawrence & St Theresa
The Lord’s Passion 3pm - St Lawrence & St Theresa
Via Crucis (Italian) 7.30pm - St Lawrence

HOLY SATURDAY—8th April (No Mass at 9am)

Blessing of Easter Food 12noon at St Lawrence
Easter Vigil 7.00pm at St Lawrence

EASTER SUNDAY—9th April (No Mass at 5pm)

 St Lawrence Masses: 7am, 8.30am,10am (Italian), 12noon (Croatian)

St Theresa Mass: 11am

Feast of Christ the King—Celebration and Procession Sunday 21st November

To mark the occasion in a special way we will have a procession on Sunday 21st November at 2.30pm from St Lawrence Church. The procession through the streets of Balcatta will be followed by a Homily and Benediction. This is a great way to demonstrate our faith in public by walking with the Blessed Sacrament, praying and singing together. Please join us for refreshments in the hall after the procession.

Padre Pio Feast Day—Sunday 28th November

Beginning with Triduum Prayer Evenings on Tues 23, Wed 24 and Thurs 25 November at 7pm with Rosary, Confession and Holy Mass.

The Feast Day celebrations on Sunday 28th November begin with Italian Mass at 10am followed by a procession and benediction. Afterwards there will be refreshments in the hall, please bring a plate to share. All welcome!

Please join us for an hour of music, short readings and intercession prayers at St Lawrence Church. 
The theme will be ‘Remembering Our Loved Ones’.