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Find details about St Michael's Parish by using the menu along the top of the page - our Churches, Mass times, services and ministries, history and contacts. You'll also find our latest bulletins in the section called 'Documents' as well as lots of other things. Make sure you check out the events page. You might also like to visit the Diocese of Wollongong Website for courses and events being offered in the region. (The Parish Team)

This week...

Third Sunday of Lent - Year C - "The Lord is kind and merciful."

International Women's Day 2010 is a day to reflect on the dignity and role of all women; in the family, society and the church.  We pray that women are appreciated for the contribution they make and encouraged to flourish within the church.

Project Compassion: The Chilean Earthquake: Rather than have a separate appeal for Chile at this time, we encourage parishioners to generously support Project Compassion, keeping the plight of the Chilean people in mind.  At least two million people have been affected and 1.5 million homes have been destroyed.  Caritas is distributing aid through its national Caritas Chile Office in 23 different areas providing initially food.  "In the centre of Santiago," Fr Baeza said, "I saw at least five churches destroyed".  "We fix our gaze on the Lord Jesus Christ in this moment of tragedy," Bishop Goic said.  "We place our trust in Him that the communities which have suffered the most hurt may be able to lift themselves up both spiritually and materially, assisted by the solidarity of the entire country as well as theinternational community which generously offers us its help."

Bishop's Lenten Pastoral Letter. The Bishop's letter is available to view via the diocesan website. You can also watch and listen to it.  www.dow.org.au/bishop/our-journey-of-love. 

A reminder for Lenten Group leaders that for the CD tracks do not follow the track number in the Lenten Program books - they are for the 'Gospel of Love' CD, not the Lent CD that you have. For week 3, use Track 3, etc. 

We prayerfully remember Margaret Isobel Scarisbrick and Fr Allan Crawford (Sydney/Kiama)  who died during the week; also Jim Dempsey  whose anniversary occurs. May they rest in eternal peace.