Seminarian Tâm's Farewell
Tâm would like to thank all for the good wishes and hospitality shown to him on the weekend and throughout his time with us. We will miss you Tâm!
Congratulations Ozzie & Jenny!
All blessings to Ozzie and Jenny Balacco on being Sacramentally Married on Tuesday at 9am Mass after 45 years of being civilly married.
Family Mass & Presentation of Confirmation Candidates
All families are warmly invited to attend our Family Mass on Saturday 15 August (Feast of the Assumption) at 5pm. During the Mass our current Confirmation Candidates will be presented to the parish and parishioners will be asked to pray
for them during their preparations. Refreshments will be available after Mass in the parish centre. Feel free to bring a plate to share. Please RSVP to the QR code or
Family Mass - Saturday 15 August 2026 5pm – Fill out form
Faith in Action - Music Ministry
You don't have to sing like Pavarotti (or Fr Brian) to participate in the choir, but if you enjoy using your God-given gift to praise him through song, we encourage you to explore joining the choir. New choir members and musicians are always welcome to help cover the weekend Masses.
If this sounds like something you'd like to be involved in, please complete one of the ‘Faith in Action’ forms available at the church entrances or reach out to the parish office in person or at 4332 2216.
Ministry Volunteers Refresher Training Programme
All Volunteers and those interested in becoming Readers or Servers at Mass are asked to attend Refresher Training with Fr Rosan on Friday 23 October from 5:30-7pm. The role of Server in a Liturgical celebration is invaluable to the Deacon or Priest. Formation for this role includes understanding the meaning behind the Eucharist, the significance of the Liturgical calendar, and the role of the Church in the world. The role of Readers is likewise essential to our celebrations and this training will benefit all no matter what level of experience. We wish to realise a standard of service and proclamation that will enhance every Mass. This early date claimer ensures ample time to arrange calendars and be available to attend. We thank you for your continued contributions to our parish ministry. For any enquiries please call the office.
Visitation Ministry Group
The parish is looking to establish a Visitation Ministry Group to visit mainly Nursing Homes. We have five Nursing Homes in our parish that the Priests and Deacon visit each month, celebrating Mass for the residents. They are Reynolds Court, Nareen Gardens and Bupa at Bateau Bay, and Opal and Killarney Court at Killarney Vale. The residents would really appreciate a visit at other times of the month. If you are interested please contact the parish office on 4332 2216 for more information.
Kids Club
Kids Club is a parish social group for 5-12 year olds who want to have fun, make new friends and learn more about Jesus! Games, craft, activities and snacks are provided. Siblings are welcome. Parents of under 5 year olds must stay. All parents are welcome to stay. Our next date is Saturday 8 August from 3pm-4:45pm in the Reynolds Room. After Kids Club all are welcome to join us for the 5pm Vigil Mass in the Church. Kids Club coordinators have WWCC. For any enquiries please call the parish office on 4332 2216.
Seaside Youth Group
We are a youth group made by youth, for youth! A space for young people to connect with friends and faith. We welcome youth in School Years 5-12. Our next date is Saturday 8 August after the 5pm Mass, in the Upper Room, until 8pm. Newcomers welcome – bring a friend! Any questions to 4332 2216.
Parish Morning Tea
The Choir is hosting our parish morning tea on Sunday 9 August in the parish centre after 9:30am Mass. All are invited to come along and farewell Tam and enjoy a hot cuppa and refreshments! Feel free to bring a plate to share.
Crossroads Conversations at First Friday Cuppa
This First Friday Cuppa, after the 11:45am Anointing Mass, we have some special guests attending from the Crossroads Companions group. This new initiative of CatholicCare would like to introduce parishioners to a service called Crossroads Conversations where they provide a gentle space for meaningful conversations around life, death and everything in between. Whether you would like to join the conversation, or simply listen, you are welcome! Space will also be provided for deeper, more personal and private conversations in separate areas if required. It is entirely catered to individual needs and is free.
Census Night 11 August
Remember to Nominate your Religion! We must all be aware of the importance of Census data in shaping public policy, government funding and community services, including education, healthcare, aged care and settlement support for all Australians. We are encouraged to answer the Census honestly with regards to faith. Faith shapes our values, our sense of meaning, family traditions and identity and ways we contribute to the community.
Congratulations to Our First Communicants!
Last weekend, at our Saturday Vigil and Sunday 9:30am Mass on the Feast of Corpus Christi, we joyfully celebrated with 73 children who received the Sacrament of First Communion! This moment marked a significant milestone in their faith journey, as they opened their hearts to the love and grace of God.
A heartfelt thank you to our Sacramental Team, the teachers from OLR Shelly Beach School, and the parents and families for their unwavering support and dedication in preparing these children for this sacred Sacrament. Let us keep these young Communicants and their families in our prayers as they continue to grow in faith and deepen their relationship with Christ. May this occasion inspire both them and our parish community to embrace our spiritual journeys with renewed enthusiasm and devotion.
Congratulations to our young Communicants; may your hearts always be filled with the light of faith!
Commitment of Combined Family Groups
This weekend the Family Groups are celebrating their 32nd Anniversary in our parish. The Group Leaders will renew their annual commitment at 9:30am Mass. These Groups formed to provide ‘a family for all’ who wish to belong, whether young or old, Church going or not, married, single, separated or divorced. There is an acceptance of everyone. Activities include hosting morning teas, picnics, BBQs, weekends away and other special celebrations. All are welcome to join. Feel free to talk to the members at the morning tea in the parish centre after Mass.
Fr Tân Celebrates Mass With Us
A beautiful Mass was celebrated by Fr Tân with us on Sunday morning. He blessed many attendees at the morning tea afterwards, which was enjoyed by parishioners and friends. Thank you to all for your contributions to the catering, and to the members of the Hospitality Team for hosting.
Welcome Fr Tân
This Sunday we welcome newly ordained Fr Tân Nguyen who will celebrate 9:30am Mass with us. The Hospitality Group is hosting Morning Tea afterwards in the Parish Centre. All are invited to come along on this special occasion.
Fr Tân was recently able to return to Vietnam to offer his first Mass in his homeland. He was accompanied by Fr Rosan and Fr David Ranson, pictured here with Fr Tan’s family and friends. Fr Huy Tran and Fr Shane D’Cunha were also able to return to family to celebrate their ordinations. We thank these wonderful missionary Priests for joining our Diocese in their ministry.
Congratulations Frs Tân, Shane & Huy
A most beautiful ceremony for the Ordination of our newest Priests, Tân Nguyen, Shane D’Cunha and Huy Tran was celebrated on Wednesday evening, with many in attendance, including our parishioners.
Our Latest New Members
Last Saturday we welcomed the latest of our new Church Members: Sophia Shippam and Claire Lendich who were Received into the Church, receiving Confirmation and First Eucharist, with Sophia’s child Edith being Baptised. Congratulations to you all!
Happy 60th Anniversary!
Congratulations to Tony and Jill Duggan who celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on Tuesday. Tony and Jill were married in our Church on 21 April 1966. Long-time locals, you might remember Jill from JillyAnn’s boutique of The Entrance. Many more happy returns to you both!
Congratulations to our Newest Members
Last weekend Anna Sounantha was Received into the Church, being Confirmed and receiving First Eucharist. Shannon Exner and her three children, Marc, Bentley and Raegan Friend were Baptised, with Shannon being Confirmed and receiving her First Eucharist. Congratulations to you all!
Welcome Cooper Roger
Last weekend Cooper Roger was Received into the Catholic Church. Congratulations Cooper!
Congratulations Catechists & Helpers!
Several of our Catechists and Helpers were Commissioned to go into the State Schools for 2026 at last weekend’s Mass. The Catechists then hosted a lovely Morning Tea in the parish centre.
Nine Catechumens Attend the Rite of Elect
The Holy Spirit is powerfully touching hearts, minds, and souls this year, as we rejoice in the presence of nine Catechumens who attended the Rite of Elect on Sunday 22 February, supported by Fr Rosan, Anne Proust and Debra Vermeer. Their names have been beautifully inscribed in the Book of the Elect and signed by Bishop Anthony Randazzo. Let us unite in prayer as we support them on their sacred journey through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist this Easter. – Colleen Smith
1st Friday Cuppa Fun
Photo Corner
We are always happy to welcome back Deacon Tán Nguyen, who visited us recently, pictured here (centre) with Deacon Paul and Fr Brian. And photo right: A familiar face seen at the Big Bash last Friday.
Children's Liturgy Helpers Needed
We are seeking helpers to join a team for the Children’s Liturgy during our 5pm Masses on Saturdays throughout the school terms, hopefully starting in February, provided we have enough leaders.
The Liturgy will be in the back of the Parents’ Room, where children can sit on the carpeted area and enjoy stories and activities. We aim to create a roster, so no one person leads every week.
A Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required, and we’re happy to help with the application process if you don’t already have one. Material and resources will be provided each week.
If you’re interested or would like more information, please contact Colleen Smith in the parish office or chat with Fr Brian or Fr Rosan. Thank you for considering this wonderful opportunity!
Introducing our New Parish Logo
Fr Brian and the Parish Pastoral Council have commissioned a new Logo for our parish. We are very happy with the symbolism displayed. The logo demonstrates the following aspects:
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Our bell tower with the cross represents a lighthouse, the Cross being Christ as the Beacon.
John 8:12
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Three beams of light: not only represent the Trinity but also our message of being a Beacon of Faith, Hope and Love.
1 Corinthians 13:13
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Waves of water: of the Pacific Ocean and the ripples of Tuggerah Lake that surround us.
Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41 and
Luke 8:22-25
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The colour blue: associated with the Virgin Mary, symbolising her purity and her unique connection to the divine.
Congratulations on Your First Communions!
Last Saturday night at the 5pm Vigil Mass Sarah Sharpe and Abbey Mangan received the Holy Eucharist for the first time, after completing their preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation. We congratulate them both on this marvelous event in their faith journeys and wish them well for their futures.
Franciscan Food Drive
Keep the food coming! We have had a great response to the Food Drive and intend to keep it going permanently. The Franciscans are collecting donations of non-perishable items and making them available for local distribution to the needy via the Benevolent Society Hub at The Entrance Community Centre. The following items can be left in the baskets at the doors of the Church: tinned soups, tinned baked beans and spaghetti, long-life milk, juice poppers, noodles and noodle cups, tea and coffee, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Thank you for your support.
Announcing the Ambrose Centre
You will have noticed a lot of activity across the carpark in recent weeks as stage one works were carried out to make ready for the Pastoral Formation Centre announced by Bishop Anthony in his 2024 Pastoral Letter to the People of God in the Central Coast.
We can now announce to you that Bishop Anthony has selected a Patron Saint for the new Centre – St Ambrose of Milan. The Centre will be named the Ambrose Centre after him.
St Ambrose was the Bishop who baptised St Augustine, accompanying him in the faith. St Ambrose was a great saint, who helped to evangelise another great saint. In our own unique ways, each one of us is called to be a future saint, who hopefully evangelises other future saints!
More updates on the Ambrose Centre coming soon!
First Friday Cuppa is Back!
Every 1st Friday our monthly Cuppa is on. We warmly invite everyone to come along after the Anointing Mass for a lovely cuppa and a chat. Bring a plate to share, which can be dropped off before Mass. We hope to see you all there!
CatholicCare Home Care
CatholicCare is proud to announce our new accreditation for Home Care packages. Our social care agency in the Diocese of Broken Bay has been supporting the Northern Sydney, Northern Beaches and Central Coast communities for 35 years.
We understand many seniors prefer to stay at home as they age. The Government’s funding for Home Care Packages can help you live independently at home for longer. We want to know if our Home Care Packages are of interest to you, or a loved one and want to prioritise the needs of our parishioners before we promote to the general public. As a Catholic organisation we want the seniors we support to know they are truly cherished and valued and we’re confident our services will be very well received. There’s no obligation to partner with us.
We may contact you to discuss your needs, but you’re welcome to opt-out at anytime.
Central Coast Atrium
The newly opened Central Coast Atrium is running Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for 3-6-year-olds. The aim is to help the child nurture their own personal relationship with God. Sessions run Saturdays 9-10:30am, in the new Atrium (behind the CCD Office). For information or to join our waitlist contact centralcoastatrium@gmail.com or call Ashleigh on 0466 255 033.
Men's Social Group
The Men’s Social Group has expanded to include wives and friends. They have a lovely lunch and a chat at one of the local venues like this one at Shelly Beach Golf Club. Everyone is welcome to come along on the third Wednesdays of the month at 12 noon. (Watch this space for venue details.) Just turn up or for more information call Lui 4388 9510.