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
HOLY WEEK & EASTER TIMETABLE
RECONCILIATION – TUESDAY 28 MARCH 7:00pm (Saturday mornings after 9:00am Mass) PALM SUNDAY – SATURDAY 01 APRIL 5:30pm Mass (begins outside the church) PALM SUNDAY – SUNDAY 02 APRIL 8:00am Mass (begins outside the church) 10:00am Mass (begins in the park across the road) HOLY THURSDAY – THURSDAY 06 APRIL 7:00pm Mass (No 9:00am Mass)…
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Children Youth Group
For children: Yr. 1 to Yr. 8. Rozet Roi, Melinda Almer & Joanne D’Agostino usually run this every 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 4.30pm-5.30pm in the school hall. Parents please sign sheet found on the Welcome Table. For any enquiries, please contact the Parish office on (02) 4789 2232.
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Sacramental Program 2023
2023 Sacramental Programs for School Aged Children SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION 2023- Parent letter and enrolment form available. (for children in Year 5 and older who have received the Sacrament of Baptism & First Holy Eucharist) Please download the Parent letter here and the Enrolment Form here SACRAMENT OF PENANCE AND RECONCILIATION-preparation for this Sacrament has…
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Stations of the Cross
There will be the Stations of the Cross. When: Every Friday in Lent, starting from 24 February Time: 7pm Place: St. Padre Pio Parish Church. All are welcome!
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Bishop Vincent's Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday), Year A at St Gregory's Church, Kurrajong, Parish of Richmond. 'Seeing beyond our prejudices and biases' 19 March 2023 (Read More)
Fr Frank Brennan’s Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday) 19 March 2023 (Read More)
Science tells us that water is the stuff of life. No wonder then that our faith sees ‘water’ as a divine symbol of God’s life in us and urges us to ‘give water’ physically and spiritually to others. (Read More)
For the first time, three teams have been crowned equal champions of Catholic Youth Parramatta’s LIFTED Sports Day. (Read More)
At the heart of what Dorothy Day did were the ‘works of mercy’. For her, these were not simply obligations Our Lord imposed on his followers. As she said on one occasion to famous Harvard psychiatrist Robert Coles: “We are here to celebrate him through these works of mercy.” (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.
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