Welcome to St. Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Catholic Parish
Parramatta - Blacktown
Sydney - NSW - Australia
Mission of our Parish
Growing together
as a loving community in Christ.
Getting one step closer to Jesus.
Standing Firm in Faith.
Following the ways of St. Thomas the Apostle.
Holy Mass
Sunday
Holy Mass
12. 30 PM
03.30 PM
St Michael's Church Blacktown
Saturday
8.30 AM - Novena Holy Mass
St Michael's Church Blacktown
Monday - Friday
6.15 PM Rosary, Adoration, Holy Mass
St Michael's Church Blacktown
Wednesday @ St Patrick's Church Blacktown
Holy Mass live streamed in Youtube
Youtube Channel
Facebook Page
Leadership at Our Parish
Pope Francis
Pope Francis is the 266th and current Pope
Cardinal Mar George Alencherry
Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church
Mar Bosco Puthur
Our Bishop
First Bishop of the Syro Malabar Catholic Diocese Melbourne, Australia
Bishop Long Van Nguyen
Bishop of Parramatta
Australia
Fr. Mathew Areeplackal
Vicar
Dane Xan Alex
Trustee
Thomas Vadakumpadan
Trustee
Saju Olickara
Pastoral Council Member
Presy Tom
Principal, Sunday School
Beedha Joseph
Secretary, Sunday School
Bincy Punnoose
Safeguarding Officer
Saint Alphonsa
Syro Malabar Catholic Community
Parramatta
This community comprises of Malayalee Catholics of Syro-Malabar origin migrated to Sydney especially living in Western Sydney area. Rev. Fr. Mathew Areeplackal is the Parish Priest and we have Holy Mass every day.
Rev. Fr. Francis Pullukattu has been appointed as the first Chaplain for the community in January 2016 through the consistent efforts of Eparchial Bishop Mar Bosco Puthur, under the generous sponsorship of the Diocese of Parramatta.
The community has adopted the name "Saint Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Catholic Community" subsequent to canonization of St Alphonsa in October 2008.
The Diocese of Parramatta has allocated St. Michael’s Parish, Blacktown in June 2016 for the community. Since 03 July 2016, Holy Mass is celebrated in Malayalam at St. Michael’s Parish, Orwell Street Blacktown.
Saint Thomas the Apostle
St. Thomas was born a Jew and was called to be one of the twelve Apostles. His birth and death dates are unknown, but his feast day is celebrated July 3. He lived before the formal establishment of the Catholic Church but is recognized as the patron saint of architects.
Prayer to Saint Thomas the Apostle
Dear Saint Thomas, You were once slow in believing that Christ had gloriously risen; but later, because you had seen him, you exclaimed: "My Lord and my God!" According to an ancient story, you rendered most powerful assistance for constructing a church in a place where pagan priests opposed it. Please bless architects, builds and carpenters that through them the Lord may be honored. Amen
Syro-Malabar Church in Australia
Syro Malabar Eparchy of Saint Thomas the Apostle
Melbourne, Australia
On 23 December 2013 Holy Father Francis established “The Syro-Malabar Eparchy of St Thomas the Apostle, Melbourne” and appointed Bishop Bosco Puthur as the first Bishop for the emerging skilled migrant communities of Syro-Malabar origin in Australia. St Alphonsa Syro- Malabar Mission in Parramatta caters this heritage of the migrants of Syro-Malabar origin.
Syro-Malabar Catholic Church
The Syro-Malabar Church is an Apostolic Church which traces its origin to the St. Thomas. It is one of the 22 Eastern (Oriental) Catholic Churches in full communion with Rome. It is the second largest Eastern Catholic Church after the Ukrainian Church, with 4.6 million believers. It is a sui juris church in full communion with the Pope and the worldwide Catholic Church, headed by Major Archbishop Cardinal Mar George Alencherry, with self-governance under the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches.
History
St Thomas the Apostle came down to India in 52 AD. He kindled there the light of the Gospel of Jesus, founded seven Christian communities, and was martyred in A.D. 72 at Mylapore, in South India. Hence the early Christian community in India was formerly known by the name, “St. Thomas Christians.”
Liturgy
The Syro-Malabar Church uses the Liturgy of Saints Mar Addai and Mar Mari belonging to the East Syriac Rite, which dates back to 3rd century Edessa, as such it is a part of Syriac and Hebraic by language and heritage. The name Syro-Malabar is coined from the words Syriac (referring to the East Syriac liturgy and language) and Malabar (the historical name for Kerala).
Mathrujyothy
Elishva Ministry
Rosary Club
Elishva Ministry Activities:-
Visiting pregnant Woman and New mothers in their home.
Support with practical needs.
Praying for pregnant woman, new mothers and new born children with special intentions.
Experienced new born nurses in the team can be contacted for advise and support.
Elizabeth Ministry members can be contacted to discuss various needs of pregnant woman.
Rosary Club
Praying for specific intentions on a regular basis
Children’s Rosary on every Fridays at 6.15PM
https://syromalabar.org.au/departments/religious-priests-working-in-the-archdiocese/mathruvedi/
Family Units
Unit - 1
Saint Mary
Westmead
Unit - 2
Mother Theresa
Toongabbie
Unit - 3
Saint Joseph
Seven Hills
Unit - 4
Saint Faustina
Pendle Hill
Unit - 5
Saint Antony
Parramatta
Unit - 6
Saint Jude
Kellyville
Unit - 7
Saint Little Flower
Rooty Hill
Unit - 8
Saint Thomas
Bungarribee
Unit - 9
Saint Francis of Assisi
Blacktown
Unit - 10
Saint Don Bosco
Quakers Hill
Unit - 11
Saint Luke
Marsden Park
Unit - 12
Saint George
Riverstone/Schofields