St Raphael's Parish, Cowra

04/06/2026

Sycamore 2026 is set to commence on Thursday, the 28th of June. The initial meeting will be held at St Raphael's Church Hall at 6PM.
Sycamore is a faith formation program that builds on the spirit of Alpha, offering a welcoming & relaxed environment where people can connect, ask questions, and share in meaningful conversation.

If you would like to register to attend, please use the link below or the QR code. Contact our office if you have any enquiries.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1j6LbD-6DGUBG_8jotYA3WZgMzbmXr6E0pmcTHsQAnVo/edit

02/06/2026

Dear friends,
Exciting times ahead for our parish!
Please take a moment to have a look at this poster as we continue preparing for our Parish Assembly. This is an important opportunity for us to come together, celebrate what God is doing among us, and discern the future of our parish.
Please save the date and help spread the word by sharing this invitation with family, friends, and fellow parishioners. The more voices we hear, the richer our conversation will be.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Blessings,
Fr Thao

01/06/2026

What a wonderful afternoon with Pastor Mick George and his family from Harvest Community!
I thoroughly enjoyed the PT training and their warm hospitality. Thank you for your friendship and generosity.
We look forward to sharing more activities together and continuing to strengthen our unity and fellowship.

29/05/2026

On Sunday the 7th of June we celebrate Corpus Christi – the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ.

This special feast reminds us of the incredible gift Jesus gives us in the Eucharist. At every Mass, we gather as one family to receive Christ, who nourishes us, strengthens us, and calls us into deeper relationship with Him and with one another.

This year, our celebration is made even more joyful as we welcome our First Eucharist candidates to the Lord’s table for the very first time. We congratulate these young members of our parish and thank their families for supporting them on this important step in their faith journey.

As we celebrate together, let us pray that our hearts may always be open to Christ’s presence in the Eucharist and that we may become His hands and feet in our community.

"Whoever eats this bread will live forever." – John 6:51

May God bless our First Communicants and all who gather to celebrate this beautiful feast.

29/05/2026

✝️ Celebration Sacrament of First Eucharist ✝️

The First Eucharist Mass in St Raphael's, Cowra will be celebrated at 5.00pm on Saturday, 6 June 2026. Following Mass, all are warmly invited to join us in St Raphael’s Hall for refreshments and cake as we celebrate this joyful occasion together.

The First Eucharist Mass in St Edward’s, Canowindra, will take place on Sunday, at 10.00am, 7 June 2026, with refreshments and cake to follow in St Edward’s Hall.

21/05/2026

If you are at 10 am Mass this Sunday (24th) in Canowindra, stay for a cuppa and some cake! ☕️

21/05/2026

Please note that the Youth Group event scheduled for Friday, the 22nd, is cancelled.

19/05/2026

18/05/2026

✝️ Healing / Anointing Mass ✝️
This FRIDAY (22nd of May) at 10:00 am at St Raphael's Church hall, followed by morning tea 🍰☕️ (Hosted by Year 7 St Raphael's Catholic School, Cowra children)
Everyone is welcome.