St Bernadette's Catholic Parish, Dundas Valley, is under the pastoral care of the Friars of St Francis.
Parish Priest: Fr Christopher F.S.F
Assistant Priests: Fr Ruben F.S.F & Fr Benedict F.S.F.
Parish Secretary: Joanne Habib
Weekend & Weekday Mass Times
Saturday Vigil: 6.00pm
Sunday: 8.00am & 10.00am.
Tuesday: 9.00am
Wednesday: 7.30am
Thursday: 9.00am
Friday: 9.00am
Saturday: 7.30am
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Ensure you arrive early so you don't miss out. It is not possible for the priest to remain in the confessional after 5.50pm.
Saturday 5.00 - 5.50pm
Thursday (during Holy Hour) 5.15pm - 5.50pm.
Holy Hour w. Exposition & All Night Adoration
Holy Hour and Exposition:
Thursdays, 5.00 - 6.00 pm
Begins with Vespers (evening prayer of the Church) and finishes with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Confessions are available during holy hour from approx 5.15 - 5.50 pm.
All Night Adoration:
First Friday of each month, from 8.30 pm throughout until Saturday morning, concluding with Benediction at about 7 am.
Important
ALL Mass intentions should be handed to one of the Friars personally. Unfortunately we cannot accept Mass requests via email or online because we cannot verify if they are authentic. We receive a lot of fraudulent emails.
News & Updates
2023 Reconciliation Program Enrolment
The sacrament of reconciliation is for children in year 2 and above, who have been baptised and have not yet received the sacrament.
If you feel your child is ready, please go to the link for more information and to complete the nomination form by Friday 22nd September
Parents of enrolled children are to attend Parent Information Evening on Friday 13th October 7pm in the school hall.
Any questions please don’t hesitate to email stbernadettedvsp@hotmail.com
2023 Confirmation Program Enrolment
Confirmation is for children in year 7 and above who are baptised and have not yet received the sacrament of Confirmation. Children already confirmed as an infant/special circumstances can and are encouraged to participate in our program.
If you feel your child is ready, please go to the link for more information and complete the nomination form by Friday 21st July.
Parents of enrolled children are to attend Parent Information Evening on Friday 11th August 7pm in the school hall.
Any questions please don’t hesitate to email stbernadettedvsp@hotmail.com
Parish Pilgrimage to Italy 7- 22 September 2023
From the 7th to the 22nd of September of 2023, a parish pilgrimage has been planned for Italy, accompanied by our own Fr Ruben FSF. Click on the brochure image for details.
To register for the Harvest Journeys pilgrimage to Italy, click HERE
We will be traveling to Milan (2 nights), Turin (1 night), Pavia, Padua (1 night), Ravenna (1 night), Rome (3 nights), Assisi (3 nights), Pietrelcina, San Giovanni Rotondo (2 nights), Lanciano and Cascia. The cost of the tour ($7710, based on 20 traveling) includes return air flights, the tour manager, accommodation, deluxe private motor coach, guides and entrance fees, 13 full breakfasts and 5 dinners.
Please note that registration requires a deposit of $800. The remainder of the pilgrimage cost will then be due sixty (60) days before the departure date.
Masses
Friars of St Francis Podcast
Live-streamed Masses
For the time being, Saturday Vigil and Sunday (6PM, 8AM or 10AM) will continue to be live-streamed
Sacraments
For information on our sacramental programs for children - Reconciliation, Holy Communion & Confirmation. Please email stbernadettedvsp@hotmail.com
Volunteering in our Parish
There are many ministries and support activites that underpin the successful running of St Bernadette's Parish. Would you consider putting your talents to charitable service and join our wonderful team who volunteer their time for building up our parish church and community?
For more information about our Parish Stewardship Program, please download the stewardship-programme leaflet, where you can familiarise yourself with the many activites and services undertaken by the parish. If you would like to volunteer for one or more ministries, please complete the form and return to the parish office.
May God bless you and reward you for all your efforts toward building up the Body of Christ.
St Bernadette's Youth Ministries
St Bernadette's Parish lays host to two different youth groups in order to accommodate for the formation of young disciples of Jesus Christ. The current groups range from 11-35 years old and are split into two:
The focus of each of our groups and their activities is to make available to the young people of this generation the freedom to access limitless goodness and grow to their full potential of happiness by growing closer to God in the company of friends.
Our goal is to foster attentive care and personal connection amongst each and every member so that each of us can more easily and truly grow closer to our Greatest Friend, Jesus Christ.
We aim to:
Build lifelong disciples
Provide solid faith formation
Promote growth in all facets of the human person - spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, artistic & social.
Involve parents and families
Sunday School
Years K-6 (Infant and Primary)
Younger/Older Teens
Younger: Years 6-8
Older: Years 9-12
Young Adults
Ages 18-35
Young Adults
Every fourth Friday of the month we offer opportunities for the young adults in our parish to come together in friendship to share great experiences and conversations, with Jesus and each other. Different Catholic speakers are brought to introduce topics that range from catechetics and theology to current societal issues such as evangelisation in the modern era. Sessions begin at 7pm with hot beverages and snacks.
Check the church bulletin for upcoming events!
Please contact Fr Benedict (brbenedictfsf@bigpond.com) for all enquiries.
Contact Details
Address: 1-15 Cox Crescent Dundas Valley NSW 2117
Postal: P.O. Box 248 Oatlands NSW 2117
Phone: 02 9871 4414
Email: stbernadette@aussiebb.com.au