Baptism
St Gabriel's: By prior arrangement on Sunday at 11:30am.
A home visit and a Preparation Meeting take place beforehand.
Contact: Parish Offices 9460 6036
Penance (Reconciliation)
St Gabriel's: Sunday: 9am.
St Stephen's: Saturday at 5pm.
First Confessions:
First Communion
will be celebrated on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ -
St Stephen's Saturday 6:00 p.m. 18th June 2022.
St Gabriel's Sunday, 10:00 a.m. 19th June 2022.
Confirmation
will be celebrated in 2022 on Sunday 15th May at 3pm.
Marriage
Contact the Parish Office 9460 6036 at least six (6) months prior to the wedding. A pamphlet Marriages in St Gabriel’s Church is available from the parish office.
Sunday weddings are not celebrated.
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick:
By request 9460 6036 . As chaplaincy services are limited at some hospitals it is advisable to receive the Sacrament of Anointing before admission.
Adoration
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:
First Fridays after 9:00 a.m. Mass.
Benediction: First Fridays at 12 Noon and at other times as advertised in the weekly newsletter.
Adoration in the Oratory:
Wed. & Thurs. 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon.
Contact the office 9460 6036 for inclusion on the roster.
RCIA
Adults enquiring about the Catholic Faith
We welcome enquiries from non-Catholics about the Catholic Faith, its beliefs and teaching, its Worship and Tradition.
A Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults programme runs in the parish. Meetings are on Thursday evenings as advertised. In 2018 the pre-Easter programme commences on 11 January and the Enquiry Time commences on 27 October. The Baptism of adults/Reception into Full Communion, Confirmation, and First Eucharist are normally celebrated at the Easter Vigil. For information contact Fr Hoctor: 9460 6036.