Fr John Hogan to celebrate Masses during parish priest's three-week absence

Holy Name of Mary Parish in Rydalmere welcomes Fr John Hogan, who has moved into the parish's retired priests' unit. He will celebrate the scheduled Masses during the three-week absence of the parish priest, Fr Vincent Savarimuthu, announced in the bulletin of 8 November 2026. Parishioners with pastoral needs during this time are asked to contact the Parish Office at 2 Myrtle Street, Rydalmere, by phone on (02) 9684 1541 or by email at [email protected], where arrangements will be made to help. The parish is also inviting children from Kindergarten to Year 7 to take part in a role-play nativity on Christmas Eve, with acting and reading roles available. Families can express interest through the Google Form linked in the bulletin. The St Vincent de Paul Rydalmere Conference will hold its annual Christmas Appeal on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026. Throughout November, Masses are offered for deceased loved ones, and parishioners may write names in the Book of Life at the church entrance.

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