Events in the
Diocese of Parramatta

2008

July

4-6 Worldwide Marriage Encounter: Weekend for Married Couples. Where: Merroo Christian Centre, Kurrajong. Bookings: (02) 9489 4523 or (02) 4283 3435.

6 National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Sunday.

7 Blessed Peter To Rot: Patron of World Youth Day 2008.

Cross & Icon Pilgrim Walk: In the lead-up to WYD, the Cross & Icon will take a 15-day walking pilgrimage through Greater Sydney.
On 8 July they will travel from St Oliver's Church, Harris Park (2.15pm), to St Patrick's Cathedral for Rosary (6pm), Mass (7pm), Praise and Worship (8-9pm).
On 9 July the Pilgrim Walk starts at the Cathedral at 9am on the journey at St Patrick's College, Dundas (12.30pm).

11 July Bush Dance: Join WYD pilgrims from the UK, Poland and Lithuania for an evening of fun and dancing. Where: Springwood Civic Centre, 106-108 Macquarie Rd, Springwood. Time: 5.30-9.30pm. Gold coin donation. Snacks and drinks for sale. RSVP essential: contact Anna Vercellone tel 0409 399 505, youth@parra.catholic.org.au

13 July Games Afternoon with WYD pilgrims. Where: Parramatta Park "Salter's Field". Time: 1.30pm-4.30pm. RSVP essential: contact Anna Vercellone tel 0409 399 505, youth@parra.catholic.org.au

13 July Pilgrim Mass: Principal celebrant Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, Archbishop of Westminster. Where: St Patrick's Church, 51-59 Allawah St, Blacktown. Time: 5.30pm.

15-20 World Youth Day 2008: celebrations include Mass with Pope Benedict XVI at Randwick Racecourse. For further details and to register as a pilgrim: www.wyd2008.org

21 July Sudanese Mass: Cardinal Wako, Archbishop of Khartoum, will be the Principal Celebrant at a Mass for the Sudanese community. Where: St Patrick's Church, 51-59 Allawah Street, Blacktown. Time: 1pm.

27 Australian Catholic Historical Society: Excursion to Cardinal's Palace, Manly, with Megan Jones - Historical Architect. Time: 2.30pm.