St Canice's Parish

“Education is the key to improving everyone’s future prospects,” said Julie Sanders after her visit to Railaco Timor-Leste in 2019.

NOSSEF plays a vital role in educating the youth of Railaco and developing them to be
future leaders of Timor-Leste in the Jesuit tradition.

By becoming a recurring donor, you can help ensure children receive the best secondary education.

Make a tax-deductible donation through Railaco Jesuit Mission 👉 https://buff.ly/3F7ts0Q

Over the past 21 years, our dynamic but relatively small parish has raised over A$1.1 million to support the daily on-the-ground requirements of Railaco Jesuit Mission through funding health, nutrition and education programs.

By becoming a recurring donor, you help our sister parish in Timor-Leste to ensure that children receive a nutritious meal, families are able to see a doctor, and students receive the best secondary education.

Make a tax-deductible donation to Railaco Jesuit Mission 👉 https://buff.ly/3F7ts0Q

St Canice's would be delighted to celebrate your marriage 💍 In addition to hosting your ceremony in our magnificent church, we also have a rooftop and hall available for your reception!

Visit our website for more information 👉 https://buff.ly/3UO02y3

St Canice’s Railaco Program Ambassador Michael Musgrave reflects on the transformational impact that his friendship with the people of Railaco has had.

In large part thanks to Michael’s stewardship of the program, our little parish has raised over A$1.1 million to support the daily on-the-ground requirements of Railaco Jesuit Mission: ensuring that children receive a nutritious meal, families are able to see a doctor, and students receive the best secondary education.

Michael is returning to Timor-Leste later this month not only to spend time in Railaco, but also to attend the 125th Anniversary of the first Portuguese Jesuits arriving to establish a Mission up in the mountains in Soibada.

By becoming a recurring donor, you can ensure the critical works of the Railaco Jesuit Mission continue.

Make a tax-deductible donation to Railaco Jesuit Mission 👉 https://buff.ly/3F7ts0Q

A few pics from our 10 am Mass today. All ages welcome!

Following a hard-fought fight for Independence more than 20 years ago, we have been supporting the people of Railaco in our sister parish of Our Lady of Fatima on their long road to building better lives.

In this time, our little parish has raised over A$1.1 million to support the daily on-the-ground requirements of Railaco Jesuit Mission: ensuring that children receive a nutritious meal, families are able to see a doctor, and students receive the best secondary education.

By becoming a monthly ‘recurring’ donor, you can ensure these critical works continue into the future.

Make a tax-deductible donation through Railaco Jesuit Mission 👉 https://buff.ly/3F7ts0Q

Our op-shop is open three days a week, raising money to support the works of the parish while also allowing us to donate clothes to our kitchen guests.

🗓️ Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
⏰ 10am to 4pm
📍 78 Roslyn Gardens, Rushcutters Bay NSW 2011

So come by and find your next bargain!

Please join us in supporting our sister parish in Railaco at our annual Mass and morning tea to celebrate the Feast of St Ignatius of Loyola.

🗓️ Sunday, 4 August 2024
⏰ 10am Mass followed by morning tea
📍 St Canice’s Church, 28 Roslyn Street, Elizabeth Bay 2011

Students from Riverview who have recently been on immersion in Railaco will relate their experiences about the impact of our longstanding relationship with our sister parish, Our Lady of Fatima.

Following Mass, our Curious Grace community-building volunteers will host a morning tea. We invite you to mingle with others in our community and enjoy the sausage sizzle, cakes and sandwiches.

For more information see the Facebook event 👉 https://buff.ly/4eYgenV

Make a tax-deductible donation to Railaco Jesuit Mission 👉 https://buff.ly/3F7ts0Q

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. You can support and get to know your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities through activities and events held across the country.

This month Pope Francis asks us to pray for those who are sick. Through July, we pray together "that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick grant the Lord’s strength to those who receive it and to their loved ones, and that it may become for everyone an ever more visible sign of
compassion and hope."

"The homeless, the hungry and the lonely in Sydney converge at lunchtime. St Canice’s Kitchen, which has been operating for 35 years, is their safe place."

David McMahon from the Australian Jesuits has written a beautiful article based on interviews with some of the incredible guests who are the lifeblood of our kitchen.

Hear from Anna, Dion, Benny, Nora and others about their stories and the community and safety that they've found at St Canice's Kitchen 👉 https://buff.ly/4cuDwjK

'They do magic here' - Jesuits Australia The homeless, the hungry and the lonely in Sydney converge at lunchtime. St Canice’s Kitchen, in operation for 35 years, is their safe place.

Curious Grace Community Hub is a place for everyone. No matter your faith, your age, or your stage in life. If you want to be creative and enjoy company and conversation join us at the St Canice's Community Hub.

🗓️ Sunday, 7th of July, 2024
⏰ 11am to 1pm
📍 St Canice's Church Hall

Looking forward to seeing you there!

St Canice's Kitchen depends on the generosity of donors and volunteers to sustain our operations.

Our services, free of charge, reach out to individuals in need, regardless of background, age, race, or gender.

Make a tax-deductible donation today to help keep our kitchen open now and into the future 👉 https://buff.ly/4av0sgT

Join us for our monthly Adoration Hour this Friday 🕯️

Our magnificent church will be open from 6–7pm for an hour of peaceful candlelit reflection with gentle music and prayer.

Today, St Canice's Kitchen is powered by 350+ volunteers and serves as a lifeline for more than 150 guests each day. The critical support that we provide for our guests experiencing homelessness and social exclusion is only possible due to the generosity of our donors.

We need your help to keep our kitchen open 👉 https://buff.ly/4av0sgT

St Canice's Kitchen depends on the generosity of donors and volunteers to sustain our operations. Our services are provided free of charge to individuals in need, irrespective of faith, background, age, race, or gender.

As we approach the End of the Financial Year, we are asking for your support to continue our critical work. We are able to offer you a 100% tax deduction for donations made to St Canice’s Kitchen.

Help us keep our kitchen open by donating now 👉 https://buff.ly/4av0sgT

Entry to our historic Church is free, and we invite all to come by and enjoy the peace that St Canice's has to offer. ⛪️

Welcome to the Help Hub at St Canice's!

Our Help Hub is a place where those in need can find a wide array of services and assistance, ranging from counseling and medical care to practical help like assistance with Centrelink, resume writing, and connections to other organizations.

Feel free to drop by and have a chat with our friendly social workers who are excited to meet you!

⏰ 9.30am - 12pm
🗓 Tuesday to Friday
📍 St Canice's Kitchen

St Canice's Kitchen serves as a lifeline for more than 150 guests each day. This critical service is only possible due to the generosity of our donors.

Amidst the current cost-of-living and housing crisis, the need for donations is increasing as both the demand for our services and the cost of providing them grows.

Help keep our kitchen open by making a tax-deductible End of Financial Year donation today 👉https://buff.ly/4av0sgT

On the longest night of the year, also known as the winter solstice, you are invited to commemorate all individuals who have died while experiencing homelessness in the past year.

Sadly, for many people experiencing homelessness, this will be their only commemoration.

As a community, we hope to raise awareness of the need to end street sleeping, as well as the experience of homelessness, especially during the cold winter months, when higher numbers of deaths occur.

Refugee Week is Australia’s time to promote greater awareness of refugees, and the issues they face, as aswell celebrate the strength, resilience, and rich contributions of refugees to our community. Here at St Canince's Kitchen, we strive to welcome all guests including refugees providing them with a meal aswell as a meaningful connection.

St Canice's Kitchen acts as a critical support system for more than 150 people each day. This vital service is only made possible through the generosity of our donors and volunteers.

Amid the current cost-of-living and housing crisis, our need for donations is on the rise as both the demand for our services and the expenses associated with it escalate.

Help keep our kitchen open by making a tax-deductible End of Financial Year donation today 👉 https://buff.ly/4av0sgT

Thanks to a generous donor, this week the Church has welcomed brand-new confessionals

These new confessionals provide a sacred place for parishioners to participate in the sacrament of Reconciliation - vital sacrament offering spiritual renewal and growth. Confession is available every Sunday between the morning Masses

A big thank you to our benefactor and all those involved in the restoration of our beautiful confessionals

A text of Fr General adapted from his homily on the Feast of the Sacred Heart 2024

The Society of Jesus cannot exist if its heart is not in tune with the heart of Jesus.

This means to place ourselves on our knees before the Father so that we may be strengthened through faith, in our hearts and in the heart of the Society.

https://www.jesuits.global/2024/06/12/the-society-of-jesus-and-the-heart-of-christ/