St. Gertrude's Parish Smithfield

10/06/2026

ON THIS SUNDAY ‼️

The first talk of our four part series — A talk that is not to be missed! 🥳

Open to all youth from around Sydney (High-schoolers, and 18–30 year olds). 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Register with the link in our bio or the QR code in the second slide. ➡️

Any questions, please contact our SGY Team on [email protected]. 📧

09/06/2026

Over the months of June and July, our Parish will be hosting a series of four engaging talks delivered by incredible guest speakers for 𝑨𝑳𝑳 𝑺𝒀𝑫𝑵𝑬𝒀 𝒀𝑶𝑼𝑻𝑯! 🎤⛪️🙏 

High-schoolers, and young adults (18–30 year olds) are most welcome to attend! 

Our guest speakers will be presenting on a range of fascinating topics, including on Heaven, Hell, relationships and dating, and finally, on the Book of Revelation and the end times (18+ only).

To register, simply scan the QR code on the poster or click on the link in our bio!

Further details about each session can also be found in the registration form. We hope to see you there!

Should you have any queries, please contact our SGY Team on [email protected].

08/06/2026

CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION 2026
At St. Benedict’s Shrine. †

07/06/2026

CORPUS CHRISTI: To celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, our Parish held the annual Corpus Christi Candlelight Procession on the Vigil of Corpus Christi.

PROCESSION TO THE FOUR ALTARS

In our Parish for the Feast of Corpus Christi, we follow a custom found in central Europe, a Eucharistic procession to the four altars. These four altars are stations representing the four corners of the earth, or the four cardinal directions: north, south, east, and west.

At each altar, a Gospel was read from each of the four evangelists that speaks of the mystery of the Eucharist.
The procession focused exclusively on the mystery of the Eucharist in the Church and the world, as its beating heart and the source and summit in the life of the Church.

At each altar, benediction was given with the monstrance, and at the end of the procession, benediction was given to the four directions. In the procession, we gave thanks for the gift of the Eucharist and asked for God’s blessing on our parish and the whole world.

05/06/2026

THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST; First Reading - Deuteronomy 8:2-3. 14-16 Second Reading - 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 Gospel - John 6:51-58 Bulletin: 07 June 2026 Parish Bulletin

THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST; First Reading – Deuteronomy 8:2-3. 14-16 Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 Gospel – John 6:51-58 Bulletin: 07 June 2026 Parish Bullet…

04/06/2026

CORPUS CHRISTI: To celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, our Parish will be holding the annual Corpus Christi Candlelight Procession on Saturday 6th June (Vigil of Corpus Christi).

PROCESSION TO THE FOUR ALTARS

In our Parish for the Feast of Corpus Christi, we follow a custom found in central Europe, a Eucharistic procession to the four altars. These four altars are stations representing the four corners of the earth, or the four cardinal directions: north, south, east, and west.

At each altar, a Gospel is read from each of the four evangelists that speaks of the mystery of the Eucharist.
The procession focuses exclusively on the mystery of the Eucharist in the Church and the world, as its beating heart and the source and summit in the life of the Church.

At each altar, benediction is given with the monstrance, and at the end of the procession, benediction is given to the four directions. In the procession, we give thanks for the gift of the Eucharist and ask for God’s blessing on our parish and the whole world.

†

Due to the Procession there are no Confessions on that Saturday evening. Parish groups and individuals are invited to bring banners to the procession.

02/06/2026

‼️The countdown is on until our Youth will hear from our guest speaker, 𝐅𝐫. 𝐀𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧:

‘𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏: 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆? 𝑨𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒍𝒔? 𝑩𝒊𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏?’ ✨🪽🤍☁️

📣 This talk is open to all high-schoolers, Young Adults and other Parishes to join!

Keep an eye out for a registration link to be circulated soon! 🔗 For any questions, contact us on [email protected]

30/05/2026

Pentecost Sunday Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy, Penrose Park, celebrated by Father Casimir. 🔥†

A great way to end our Youth’s theology under the stars pilgrimage weekend! ✨🌌

30/05/2026

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY; First Reading - Exodus 34:4-6. 8-9 Second Reading - 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Gospel - John 3:16-18 Bulletin: 31 May 2026 Parish Bulletin

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY; First Reading – Exodus 34:4-6. 8-9 Second Reading – 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Gospel – John 3:16-18 Bulletin: 31 May 2026 Parish Bulletin

27/05/2026

It would be easier for the world to survive without the sun than to do so without the Holy Mass.
— St. Pio of Pietrelcina

If we knew the value of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, how much greater effort we would put forth in order to assist at it!
— St. John Marie Vianney.