Mass Times
| Weekday Mass | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 9:00am First Friday Mass Times – 9am (There will be an All-Night Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from Friday 8pm to 9am Saturday morning) |
| Weekend Mass | Saturday – 9:00am and Novena to St. Padre Pio Saturday Vigil Mass – 5.30pm Sunday Masses: 8:00am and 10:00am |
Baptisms and weddings by appointment.
About
Our Patron
St. Padre Pio, an Italian monk changed the lives of Catholics around the world by his prayers.
History
We are one of many parishes that have evolved from Penrith Parish since it was created in 1839.
Youth Group
The St. Padre Pio Youth Group Co-ordinators show enthusiasm in spreading the word of God.
Parish News
Easter Blessing on the family and home
JESUS IS RISEN! ALLELUIA! Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Easter! You can download the Easter Blessing on the family and home, by clicking here
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New Update (as of 29 March 2021)
UPDATE FROM 29 MARCH 2021 * NSW Health has revised the COVID-19 guidelines for places of worship effective from 29 March 2021. The maximum number of people at the Church will be only limited to the 2 square metre rule. * Please use the QR code on the entrance doors of the Church to sign…
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St. Padre Pio Parish’s Holy Week & Easter Timetable
Please join us in the greatest week in the Church’s life: where we celebrate Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, His death and Resurrection. Through His blood we are saved and have hope for eternal life. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not…
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Sacramental Program 2021
2021 Sacramental Programs for School Aged Children At St Padre Pio Parish, sacramental programs for school aged children are held in the following sequence each year: Term 1: Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation (usually celebrated for children in Year 3 and older who have received the Sacrament of Baptism) Term 2/3: Sacrament of Confirmation (usually…
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Stats on Americans and church show a drop of membership to a church to below 50% for the first time in 80 years. (Read More)
The influential Sr Joan Chittister, will be speaking to Australian Catholics on the 2 May via Zoom. Registration details for her presentation here. (Read More)
This month Pope Francis asks us to pray to protect people's fundamental human rights. (Read More)
Nearly 18% of the world's population are Catholic, an increase of 16 million since 2018 making 1.34 billion Catholics worldwide. (Read More)
Consecrated women and men are "witnesses to the beauty of God". (Read More)
School
Bethany Catholic Primary
Established in 1996, Bethany is the primary school associated with Padre Pio Glenmore Park Parish. Bethany Catholic Primary recognise each child as being unique and formed in the image of God.
Bethany is a dynamic Catholic school committed to living Gospel values, incorporating a spirit of community, acknowledging the uniqueness of each individual, encouraging optimal learning and with an ongoing appreciation of the environment.
Events
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Easter Offertory
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.
John 3:16
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