“A man of prayer is capable of everything”
St Vincent de Paul.

With Father's Day coming up, here is a lovely spiritual retreat for men. This retreat is growing in numbers every year.
Camino of St Joseph for men 5th-6th September

The Camino of St. Joseph for men is an overnight pilgrimage in Sydney, Australia, where men walk in honor of St. Joseph, offering up a night's sleep as a sacrifice. It's a spiritual journey focused on deepening faith, strengthening the role of fathers, and fostering Catholic brotherhood. This year, the pilgrimage takes place on Friday, September 5th, 2025, and concludes on Saturday, September 6th, 2025.

Here's a more detailed look
Purpose:
The pilgrimage is a way for men to connect with St. Joseph, the ultimate earthly father, and to grow in their faith and masculinity. It's a chance to reflect on St. Joseph's example of strength, courage, and self-discipline.
Structure:
Participants walk through Sydney, visiting several churches and participating in prayer, reflection, and Adoration. The pilgrimage includes an opening and closing Mass, with stops at churches like St. Joseph's Como, St. Patrick's Sutherland, St. Catherine's Gymea, Our Lady Star of the Sea Miranda, and Our Lady of Fatima Caringbah.
Significance:
The Camino is seen as a "spiritual warm-up" for the International Eucharistic Congress in 2028 and a way to prepare for the responsibilities of fatherhood and leadership within the community. It also provides an opportunity to build brotherhood and fraternity among the participants.
Timing:
The pilgrimage aligns with Father's Day weekend, adding a layer of significance to the celebration of Catholic fatherhood.
Registration:
Men interested in participating can register through the Sydney Archdiocese website.

In the month of September and October we honour Our Blessed lady & Queen. We will be praying the Rosary after Tuesday 9:15am morning Mass. Mother Mary Our Queen, celebrates her birthday on Monday 8th September. We will  begin the rosary after mass on Tuesday 9th September, week 8.
All are welcome to join.

                                    

Free Prayer requests to Our Lady Of Lourdes

Whatever the needs are, prayer can provide Catholics with strong belief, to any situation one may be faced with. Many people find prayers to assist them in everyday life and with any difficulties they may have before them. We understand your intentions are sacred and you can be assured that they will be kept strictly confidential.

Whatever the needs are, prayer can provide Catholics with strong belief, to any situation one may be faced with. Many people find prayers to assist them in everyday life and with any difficulties they may have before them. We understand your intentions are sacred and you can be assured that they will be kept strictly confidential.

If you would like to submit a mass request, you may do so here: to Our Lady of Lourdes using the FREE online Prayer delivery service. Your petition / prayer request will be placed at the Grotto in Lourdes, as quickly as possible. Millions of pilgrims go to Lourdes each year and many place their prayers at the Grotto:
www.LourdesPrayerRequest.com

My other Family Educator Initiatives continue this term with the Playgroup every Monday morning 10am-11:30. The children are making new friends and having a great time.

Walking for Wellbeing group. We have been lucky to have the sun back so our walks have been good for the soul. Great way to start the day.

Please come along and join us.

Father’s Day prayer

God our Father, 
We give you thanks and praise for fathers young and old.
We pray for young fathers, newly embracing their vocation;
May they find courage and perseverance to balance work,
family and faith in joy and sacrifice.
We pray for our own Fathers around the world 
whose children are lost or suffering; 
May they know that the God of compassion walks 
with them in their sorrow.
We pray for men who are not fathers but still mentor
and guide us with fatherly love and advice. 
We remember fathers, grandfathers, and great grandfathers 
who are no longer with us but who live forever in our 
memory and nourish us with their love.
Amen

Have a blessed week

Anna Macri, 
Family & Faith Educator
anna.macri@syd.catholic.edu.au