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St Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church
Penrith
NSW
2750
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Who we are
Welcome to a multi-cultural faith community in Penrith
We the Parish of St Nicholas of Myra, Penrith, are a diverse, welcoming faith community, building on our past, living in the present and looking to the future.
The Parish of St Nicholas of Myra is located in the Western Sydney suburb of Penrith, serving the more than 3,000 Catholic families who live in the area.
At the heart of St Nicholas of Myra Parish is the worshiping faith community that has been active since 1835.
We warmly welcome you to our church and hope you enjoy your visit. If you are new to the Penrith area and would like to become a part of our Parish community, we look forward to meeting you at Mass, or please feel free to contact us at any time.
We the Parish of St Nicholas of Myra, Penrith, are a diverse, welcoming faith community, building on our past, living in the present and looking to the future.
The Parish of St Nicholas of Myra is located in the Western Sydney suburb of Penrith, serving the more than 3,000 Catholic families who live in the area.
At the heart of St Nicholas of Myra Parish is the worshiping faith community that has been active since 1835.
We warmly welcome you to our church and hope you enjoy your visit. If you are new to the Penrith area and would like to become a part of our Parish community, we look forward to meeting you at Mass, or please feel free to contact us at any time.
Street Address
326 High Street
Penrith,
NSW
2750
Australia
Phone: 02 4721 2509
Fax: 02 4731 4259
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Church Pastor
Fr Jose Manjaly MS
Parish Priest
326 High Street
Penrith,
NSW
2750
Australia
Phone: 02 4721 2509
Fax: 02 4731 4259
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Quote of the Day
1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
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Catholic Church
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Fr Jose Manjaly MS
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02 4731 4259
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Administration
Admin Name:
Sharon Clarke
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Administrative Assistant
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02 4731 4259
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Mailing Address
PO Box 1868
Penrith, NSW
2751
Penrith, NSW
2751
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St Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church Penrith Mass Times
Weekday Masses
Monday 9:30am
Tuesday 6:45am & 9:30am
Wednesday 9:30am & 7pm
(followed by Novena Our Lady of Perpetual Help)
Thursday 9:30am
Friday 6:45am & 12:10pm
Weekend Masses
Saturday 9:00am (Healing and Anointing Mass1st Saturday of Month)
Sunday 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 6:00pm
Reconciliation:
Saturdays
9:30am-10:30am & 5:00pm-5:45pm
Vigil Mass:
Saturdays 6.00pm
Children's Liturgy Mass:
Sunday 10:00am
Youth Mass Times
Sunday 6:00pm
Anointing Masses
Masses of Anointing are held at the following nursing homes & hospitals:
Edenglassie Lodge
First Tuesday of each month at 10.30am
And (alternate month)
Lemongrove Gardens
First Tuesday of each month at 10.30am
Governor Phillip Manor
First Wednesday of each month at 2:00pm
Nepean Hospital
Every Friday at midday (12:00pm)
Summit Care
Third Wednesday of each month at 10.30am
Mt View Village
First Friday of each month at 10:00am
Newmarch
Third Tuesday of each month at 10.30am
Thornton Park Nursing Home
Fourth Wednesday of the month at 10.30am
The Royce
Third Thursday 10.30am
Mass Times last updated on the 22nd of October, 2024
Monday 9:30am
Tuesday 6:45am & 9:30am
Wednesday 9:30am & 7pm
(followed by Novena Our Lady of Perpetual Help)
Thursday 9:30am
Friday 6:45am & 12:10pm
Weekend Masses
Saturday 9:00am (Healing and Anointing Mass1st Saturday of Month)
Sunday 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 6:00pm
Reconciliation:
Saturdays
9:30am-10:30am & 5:00pm-5:45pm
Vigil Mass:
Saturdays 6.00pm
Children's Liturgy Mass:
Sunday 10:00am
Youth Mass Times
Sunday 6:00pm
Anointing Masses
Masses of Anointing are held at the following nursing homes & hospitals:
Edenglassie Lodge
First Tuesday of each month at 10.30am
And (alternate month)
Lemongrove Gardens
First Tuesday of each month at 10.30am
Governor Phillip Manor
First Wednesday of each month at 2:00pm
Nepean Hospital
Every Friday at midday (12:00pm)
Summit Care
Third Wednesday of each month at 10.30am
Mt View Village
First Friday of each month at 10:00am
Newmarch
Third Tuesday of each month at 10.30am
Thornton Park Nursing Home
Fourth Wednesday of the month at 10.30am
The Royce
Third Thursday 10.30am
Mass Times last updated on the 22nd of October, 2024
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Other activities & ministries
Solo Parents Ministry (CatholicCare Social Services)
Project Elizabeth (CatholicCare Social Services)
Penrith Community Kitchen
St Vincent de Paul Society
Project Elizabeth (CatholicCare Social Services)
Penrith Community Kitchen
St Vincent de Paul Society
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St Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church History
In 1835, Reverend Corcoran was appointed the first priest at Windsor. Part of his parish included Penrith. Two years later Reverend Corcoran was killed in a road accident and Archbishop Polding appointed Reverend John Brady as his successor.
In 1838, Fr Brady judged it opportune to erect a small chapel in the growing settlement of Penrith. John Tindale of Hornseywood farm gave a block of land to Archbishop Polding, not far from the site he had also provided for St Stephen's Anglican Church, near the centre of the settlement.
The foundation stone of the first St Nicholas Church was laid by Archbishop Polding on 9 December, 1839. The first priest in Penrith was Reverend Charles Sumner. A few days after the laying of the foundation stone a small cemetary was consecrated by Archbishop Polding in which three of Penrith's pioneering priests would be buried. Fr Michael Brennan, who died in 1864; Fr Patrick O'Mahony, who died in 1885 and more recently, Fr John Grady, who died in 1984.
The first St Nicholas' Church was consecrated by Archbishop Polding on 13 November, 1850. Funds to build this church came, not only from the Catholic parishioners of Penrith, but from many other faiths and denominations. Before either of the two presbyteries were built, the Priests stayed with Catholic families, such as the McCarthy's at their farm at Cranebrook.
Not much is known about the first presbytery only that it was replaced by the present building about the time of the laying of the foundation stone dated 7 February, 1932. On 27 November 1932, Archbishop Kelly returned for the opening of the new presbytery.
In 1838, Fr Brady judged it opportune to erect a small chapel in the growing settlement of Penrith. John Tindale of Hornseywood farm gave a block of land to Archbishop Polding, not far from the site he had also provided for St Stephen's Anglican Church, near the centre of the settlement.
The foundation stone of the first St Nicholas Church was laid by Archbishop Polding on 9 December, 1839. The first priest in Penrith was Reverend Charles Sumner. A few days after the laying of the foundation stone a small cemetary was consecrated by Archbishop Polding in which three of Penrith's pioneering priests would be buried. Fr Michael Brennan, who died in 1864; Fr Patrick O'Mahony, who died in 1885 and more recently, Fr John Grady, who died in 1984.
The first St Nicholas' Church was consecrated by Archbishop Polding on 13 November, 1850. Funds to build this church came, not only from the Catholic parishioners of Penrith, but from many other faiths and denominations. Before either of the two presbyteries were built, the Priests stayed with Catholic families, such as the McCarthy's at their farm at Cranebrook.
Not much is known about the first presbytery only that it was replaced by the present building about the time of the laying of the foundation stone dated 7 February, 1932. On 27 November 1932, Archbishop Kelly returned for the opening of the new presbytery.
St Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church Historical Photos
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