Stella Maris and Mission to Seafarers 

Mass – 5:30pm the last Thursday of the month 

Mass is celebrated on the last Thursday of every month in the Seafarers chapel at 5.30pm located at 96 Hannel Street Wickham. Mark Spencer recently commenced as the Catholic Chaplain at the centre and invites the community to visit and spend some time with any of the seafarers that may be relaxing or waiting for transport back to their ship. Best times to visit are 9:30am – 4:30pm during the week. The next Mass is Thursday 25^th September – all are welcome to join! 

Donations  

Every ship that comes into port and is visited by our team receives a care package. What we are low on right now is, Men’s Toiletries.  

From next month, the volunteers at the centre will begin packing the gift bags for seafarer Christmas hampers. See the flyer for items that can be donated for out seafarers. Every donation makes a difference, and your generosity is greatly appreciated.   

A Conversation with Chris Sidoti on Gaza, the West Bank, and Israel

7pm , Thursday 25 September, Diocesan Resource Centre

Presented by Australasian Catholic Coalition for Church Reform (ACCCR) and Garratt Publishing.

You are invited to join in community with members of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle to listen to Australian human rights lawyer Chris Sidoti and Sr Susan Connelly rsj discuss the latest report from the International Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including East Jerusalem and Israel. REGISTRATION (Essential): https://forms.office.com/r/nUp4CY7quj or call Mary on 0409033449

Australian Catholic Youth Festival - MELBOURNE 

29 November – 3 December 

This is the final week for young people 15- 25 years to join Bishop Michael for ACYF25 - a national gathering of Catholic youth. Do you have a grandchild that could join us? Get in contact with us now if you are needing further financial support. Registration closes September 19. The experience provides young people an opportunity to come together and connect whilst deepening their faith and relationship with Jesus. For more information and to register visit - Australian Catholic Youth Festival - Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle 

NATSICC Assembly – Rydges, POKOLBIN

29 September - 3 October

LAST CHANCE to secure your ticket! $425 for a 5-day Pass. Join over 250 delegates from across the Country in a week of interactive workshops and yarning circles, hear from inspirational speakers including Stan Grant, attend one of three local On Country immersion experiences to Baiame Caves, Nobbys Headland, or Murrook Cultural Centre. Be moved. Be Inspired. Be a Pilgrim of Hope!  Registrations close on Monday 22 September – Find all the information here: 2025 Assembly