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The Church of Our Lady of Fatima invites all parishioners and friends to join in prayer for the victims of the recent earthquake in Venezuela.

In moments of tragedy and suffering, the Church is called to stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters throughout the world through prayer, compassion, and hope. As one family of faith, we entrust all those affected by this disaster—those who have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods—to the loving care and mercy of God.

Parishioners are encouraged to light a candle in their homes on 30 June and 1 July as a visible sign of prayer and remembrance.

The Archdiocesan Prayer Ministry will also lead a Candlelight Rosary at the Church of Our Lady of Fatima at 7.30pm on both evenings, praying for the victims, their families, rescue workers, and all who continue to suffer the effects of this tragedy.

May Our Lady of Fatima, Queen of Peace and Comfort of the Afflicted, intercede for the people of Venezuela and bring them strength, consolation, and hope.

“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” (Romans 12:15)

The Church of Our Lady of Fatima extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us in celebrating Father’s Day over the weekend.

We thank all parishioners who participated in the special blessings for fathers, visited the Youth Ministry’s Father’s Day booth, shared messages and prayer intentions for their fathers and father figures, and remembered deceased fathers through prayer and the lighting of candles.

Your presence, prayers, and participation helped make the celebration a beautiful expression of faith, gratitude, and family.

May God continue to bless all fathers with wisdom, strength, and loving hearts as they fulfil their vocation within their families. We also remember with gratitude those fathers who have gone before us, praying that they may rest in the eternal peace of Christ.

Thank you to the OLF Youth Ministry and everyone who contributed their time and effort in making this celebration meaningful for our parish community.

St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family, pray for all fathers.

Parishioners attending the Confirmation Mass on Sunday, 28 June 2026, are advised that St. Teresa’s School will be available for parking from 3:30pm to 8:00pm.

To help ensure a smooth arrival and departure for everyone, all candidates, parents, sponsors, family members and parishioners attending the celebration are encouraged to make use of this designated parking facility.

We thank everyone for their cooperation and look forward to celebrating this joyful milestone in the lives of our Confirmation candidates.

The faithful are invited to join the Church in prayer and reparation following the reported theft of the Blessed Sacrament from a hospital in Rome, and in atonement for all acts of sacrilege committed against the Most Holy Eucharist.

For Catholics, the Eucharist is not merely a symbol but the Real Presence of Jesus Christ — Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. Any act of disrespect or profanation directed towards the Blessed Sacrament is therefore a cause of profound sorrow for the Church.

In response, the Archdiocese of Rome has called the faithful to prayer and reparation, entrusting the matter to God’s mercy and seeking a renewed love, reverence, and devotion towards the Holy Eucharist.

The Church of Our Lady of Fatima joins this prayerful intention and invites parishioners to spend time before the Blessed Sacrament, offering prayers of reparation and asking the Lord to strengthen our faith in His Eucharistic Presence.

May our prayers become a source of grace, healing, conversion, and renewed reverence for the Most Blessed Sacrament.

As part of our Father’s Day observance, parishioners gathered to remember and pray for their deceased fathers and grandfathers with gratitude, love, and faith.

Throughout the day, candles were lit in their memory and prayer intentions were placed in the petition box, entrusting them to the loving mercy of God and seeking the intercession of St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus and patron of fathers.

Father’s Day provides a special opportunity to give thanks for the men who have shaped our lives through their love, sacrifice, guidance, and example. Though they may no longer be with us, their influence continues to live on in our families, our faith, and the values they passed on to future generations.

As a parish community, we remember all deceased fathers and grandfathers in prayer, asking the Lord to grant them eternal rest and everlasting peace.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

St. Joseph, pray for all deceased fathers and grandfathers.

As the Church honours St. Joseph, guardian of Jesus and chaste spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we are reminded of his quiet strength, faithful service, and unwavering trust in God.

St. Joseph remains a powerful model for all fathers, husbands, workers, and families. Through his loving care for the Holy Family, he teaches us the virtues of humility, perseverance, responsibility, and self-giving love.

The Church invites all the faithful, especially fathers and father figures, to turn to St. Joseph in prayer, entrusting to him their hopes, struggles, responsibilities, and family life. May his example inspire us to remain faithful to our vocation and to place our complete trust in God’s providence.

Let us continue to seek the intercession of St. Joseph for all fathers, families, and those entrusted to our care.

In conjunction with Father’s Day this weekend (20 & 21 June 2026), the OLF Youth Ministry warmly invites parishioners to visit their special booth this weekend and take part in a meaningful initiative to honour fathers and father figures.

Parishioners will have the opportunity to write messages of appreciation, wishes, or prayer intentions for their fathers, grandfathers, guardians, mentors, and all those who have played a fatherly role in their lives.

The booth will be available during the Sunset Mass and before the 10.30am Mass. All messages received will be prayerfully presented during the Offertory at the 10.30am Mass as a sign of gratitude and remembrance.

As we celebrate Father’s Day, let us take a moment to thank God for the fathers and father figures who have guided, supported, and loved us throughout our lives.

The OLF Youth Ministry looks forward to welcoming you to the booth and helping our parish celebrate this special occasion together.

We pleased to announce the arrival of the first batch of new pews as part of an ongoing replacement project for the parish church.

The decision to replace the existing pews was made following concerns regarding their age, condition, and safety. Over time, many of the pews had become unstable, with some developing loose fittings that posed a risk to parishioners. The new pews will provide a safer and more comfortable environment for worship, while preserving the dignity and reverence of our sacred space.

The first six pews have now been installed, with additional units expected to arrive progressively over the coming weeks. The full installation is anticipated to be completed by the middle of August.

In keeping with the parish’s commitment to responsible stewardship, the timber from the old pews will not be discarded. Instead, portions of the wood will be repurposed into small devotional crosses as keepsakes, ensuring that these long-serving pews continue to hold a place in the life of the parish.

As we receive this gift, parishioners are kindly reminded to help care for the new pews by using them respectfully, particularly the kneelers, and by encouraging children to refrain from marking or damaging them.

The parish extends its gratitude to all who have contributed towards this important improvement. May these new pews continue to serve generations of worshippers who gather to pray, celebrate the Eucharist, and encounter Christ in our parish community