St Michael's Parish Centre
Nowra NSW
2541
Who we are
Welcome to St Michael's, a parish of Wollongong Diocese. The parish takes in the northern Shoalhaven City region. We exist to serve the people of God, leading them closer in union to Jesus Christ, especially through the celebration of the sacraments and pastoral care. We hope that you will find a place of welcome and peace whether you are a visitor or parishioner.
Our Vision
We, the parish of St Michael's, strive to create a faith community that is centred on the person of Jesus Christ, and to give living expression to the mandate of the Gospel.
Our Mission
In seeking to achieve this vision we endeavour to be:
a community of hospitality a community of faith and prayer a community characterised by compassion and forgiveness a community of disciples
Churches in the Parish:
St Michael's Church, Nowra St Patrick's Church, Berry Sacred Heart Church, Bomaderry Mary Help of Christians Church, Culburra St Joseph's Church, Kangaroo Valley Holy Spirit Church, Vincentia Berry Convent
Our Vision
We, the parish of St Michael's, strive to create a faith community that is centred on the person of Jesus Christ, and to give living expression to the mandate of the Gospel.
Our Mission
In seeking to achieve this vision we endeavour to be:
a community of hospitality a community of faith and prayer a community characterised by compassion and forgiveness a community of disciples
Churches in the Parish:
St Michael's Church, Nowra St Patrick's Church, Berry Sacred Heart Church, Bomaderry Mary Help of Christians Church, Culburra St Joseph's Church, Kangaroo Valley Holy Spirit Church, Vincentia Berry Convent
Church Website
St Michael's Parish Centre on Social Media
Leadership
Leader Name:
Fr Patrick Faherty
Leader Position:
Parish Priest
Phone:
Fax:
02 4421 2057
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Fr Patrick Faherty
Administration
Admin Name:
Mrs Melissa Mazzo
Admin Position:
Parish Secretary
Phone:
Fax:
02 4421 2057
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Mrs Melissa Mazzo
St Michael's Parish Centre Mass Times
Sunday Masses
Saturday Vigil 6pm
Sunday 8am, 9.30am, 6pm
Weekday Masses
Monday 7am (Public Holidays: 8am)
Tuesday 8.15am
Wednesday 8.15am
Thursday 8.15am
Friday 7am & 11.30am
Saturday 9am
Divine Office - Prayer of the Church
Morning Prayer: Tuesday 7.50am
Reconciliation (Sacrament of Penance / Confession)
Saturday 9.30am - 10.30am
Saturday 5.00pm - 5.30pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction
Friday 10.30am – 11.30am - followed by Mass
First Saturday: 9.30am – 10.30am - after Mass
(includes Rosary and devotions; morning tea follows)
Rosary
Tuesday 9.30am
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Saturday Vigil 6pm
Sunday 8am, 9.30am, 6pm
Weekday Masses
Monday 7am (Public Holidays: 8am)
Tuesday 8.15am
Wednesday 8.15am
Thursday 8.15am
Friday 7am & 11.30am
Saturday 9am
Divine Office - Prayer of the Church
Morning Prayer: Tuesday 7.50am
Reconciliation (Sacrament of Penance / Confession)
Saturday 9.30am - 10.30am
Saturday 5.00pm - 5.30pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction
Friday 10.30am – 11.30am - followed by Mass
First Saturday: 9.30am – 10.30am - after Mass
(includes Rosary and devotions; morning tea follows)
Rosary
Tuesday 9.30am
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Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 18s:
Youth Ministry at St Michael's
Every Thursday or Friday at Lunchtime students at St John's the Evangelist High School have an opportunity to gather in the chapel or K4 to relax and reflect. Anyone is welcome to come.
Every Thursday or Friday at Lunchtime students at St John's the Evangelist High School have an opportunity to gather in the chapel or K4 to relax and reflect. Anyone is welcome to come.
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St Michael's Parish Centre History
St Michael's, Nowra is a Gothic Revival church opened on 30 September 1877. The church is built of squared rubble stonework in courses and originally had a shingle roof. The stonework is generally in good condition and despite several additions over the years, the southern and western elevations still indicate the original character of the building.
The style of the church is known as Early English Gothic (1189 - 1307) also known as Lancet which is most marked by the simplicity of its ornament. Early English Gothic elements can be seen in the stained glass window to the western wall, the tall narrow window openings, projecting buttresses, articulated quoins and steep pitched root. The stonework to the western stained glass window when viewed from the outside is a Transitional* style with architectural origins dating back to 1170. (*from Norman to Gothic).
In 1921 additional accommodation was constructed on the eastern end. (The original church extended to the present choir loft.) The addition was sympathetic to the original church, however the shingle roof was replaced with tiles. Additional stained glass windows were added at this time.
Further additions were carried out in 1958 including the side entrance and sacristy. These unfortunately were unsympathetic to the original design.
In 1921 additional accommodation was constructed on the eastern end. (The original church extended to the present choir loft.) The addition was sympathetic to the original church, however the shingle roof was replaced with tiles. Additional stained glass windows were added at this time.
Further additions were carried out in 1958 including the side entrance and sacristy. These unfortunately were unsympathetic to the original design.
Light of the World
Jesus, the Light of the World, as we celebrate your birth... may we begin to see the world in the light of understanding you give us. As you chose the lowly, the outcasts, and the poor to receive the greatest news the world had ever known, so may we worship you in meekness of heart. May we also remember our brothers and sisters less fortunate than ourselves in this season of giving. Amen.
St Michael's Parish Centre listing was last updated on the 3rd of June, 2019
