St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Parish, Warnervale

28/05/2026

23/05/2026

Today we celebrate the great feast of Pentecost Sunday, the day the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles, filling them with courage, wisdom, and zeal to proclaim the Good News to all nations.

Pentecost marks the birth of the Church and reminds us that the same Spirit is alive and active in each of us today.

“Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.”

May the Holy Spirit renew our hearts, strengthen our faith, and guide our parish community to live as true witnesses of Christ in the world.

Come, Holy Spirit! 🔥

20/05/2026

18/05/2026

Join us to celebrate the 40th Anniversary Mass of Thanksgiving for the Diocese of Broken Bay on Thursday 28 May 2026 at The Light of Christ Centre, end of Yardley Ave, Waitara at 7.00pm.

The Mass will be followed by a farewell supper for Archbishop Anthony Randazzo.

If you would like to attend, register yourself and any accompanying guests at the link here: https://www.greenvelope.com/event/40th-anniversary-mass-of-thanksgiving

16/05/2026

Today our parish joyfully celebrates the great feast of the Ascension of the Lord.

Forty days after His Resurrection, Jesus ascends into heaven, not to leave us, but to be with us in a new and profound way. As He entrusts His mission to the disciples, He calls each of us to be His witnesses in the world.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” (Matthew 28:19)

We warmly invite you to join us for Mass as we celebrate this holy day:
🕊️ Morning Mass: [Sunday 8am and 10am]
🕊️ Evening Mass: [Sunday 5pm]

With hearts full of hope, we look to heaven where Christ is seated at the right hand of the Father, and we await the gift of the Holy Spirit.

May we be renewed in faith and courage, proclaiming the Good News by the way we live each day.

Lord Jesus, You are our hope and our salvation. 🙏

11/05/2026

Pope Leo XIV has named the Most Rev Steven Lopes, Bishop Ordinary of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter, as the Apostolic Administrator of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross (OLSC) in Australia.

He will assume the role immediately as Archbishop Anthony Randazzo, who was appointed Apostolic Administrator of the OLSC in 2023, prepares to take up his new ministry in Rome next month.

In welcoming Bishop Lopes to his new role, Archbishop Randazzo, who remains remains Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Broken Bay until he leaves for Rome, said Bishop Lopes is no stranger to Australia having visited here a number of times.

“His pastoral care of the Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter, will now extend to the Ordinariate in Australia.,” Archbishop Randazzo said.

“He is a man of the church and will strongly encourage the continued growth and mission of the Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross."

Read the full story here: https://www.bbcatholic.org.au/news/latest-news/pope-leo-appoints-new-ordinariate-administrator-in-australia

09/05/2026

On this Mother's Day, we give thanks to God for the gift of all mothers, grandmothers, and those who lovingly care for others with a mother’s heart.

We honour their generosity, sacrifice, and faithful love so often a reflection of Christ’s own love for His Church. May the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Mother, guide and protect them always.

We pray especially for mothers who may be struggling, those who are grieving, and those who long to be mothers, that they may be comforted by God’s tender care.

May God bless all mothers today and always. 💐

04/05/2026

Hundreds of friends, family, parishioners and clergy have farewelled Fr David Taylor at a packed funeral Mass in Manly on Monday, remembering his life of service to the Church and beyond.

There was hardly a spare seat at St Mary's Church, Manly, a testament to the impact Fr David had on the lives of so many people, particularly in his nearly 16 years of service to the people of Manly Freshwater Parish.

Archbishop Anthony Randazzo, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Broken Bay and Prefect of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts, celebrated the funeral Mass, along with three other bishops and clergy from Broken Bay and other dioceses.

Archbishop Peter A Comensoli, Archbishop of Melbourne and a former classmate of Fr David's, flew in especially for the Mass, and was joined on the sanctuary by Bishop Brian Mascord of Wollongong, also a classmate of Fr David's, and Bishop Tony Percy, Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney.

Read the full story here: https://www.bbcatholic.org.au/news/latest-news/hundreds-farewell-fr-david-taylor-at-manly

01/05/2026

Today, the Church celebrates the feast of Saint Athanasius, a great defender of the faith and Doctor of the Church.

As Bishop of Alexandria, St Athanasius courageously upheld the truth of Christ’s divinity during a time of great confusion and division, particularly in the face of the A***n heresy. Despite exile and persecution, he remained steadfast in proclaiming that Jesus Christ is truly God and truly man.

His life is a powerful witness to faith, perseverance, and unwavering trust in God.

May the example of St Athanasius inspire us to stand firm in our faith, to seek the truth with courage, and to live as faithful witnesses to Christ in our daily lives.

St Athanasius, pray for us.