2021 Parish Youth Group! 21 February – commencing with Mass at 6:00pm at St. Benedict’s Shrine Followed by Youth Meeting in the Parish demountable. All youth invited to attend. (then every 3rd Sunday of the Month)… Read More


The Inaugural 2018 St Gertrude’s Parish Ministry Expo was an awesome success thanks to the vision of our Parish Priest Fr Jarek Zan. It was his initiative that made this Expo a reality. Thank you Fr Jarek for your passion for our Parish. Gratitude & thanks to all the Parishioners, families & friends who attended… Read More


The Parish Annual ‘Mass in the Paddock with Blessing of Pets’ was held this weekend. This Mass focused on St Francis of Assisi, patron Saint of all creatures great & small.  Parishioners attended with their pets. Thank you to Fr Jarek who celebrated The Eucharist assisted by Br Dn Zachary. Blessing of Pets was concluded… Read More


The Annual Charity Night ‘Spaghetti Night’ was hosted by the FCI – Italian Catholic Federation of St Gertrude’s Parish. It was attended by over 200 Parishioners, friends & families. A night of Italian Cuisine, Crostoli, Music, Lucky Door Prizes, Raffles, Auctions. Thank you to Fr Jarek Zan for opening the evening with prayer & to… Read More


All Parishioners & friends are invited to join the Parish FCI group for a Pilgrimage to St Paul’s Parish Moss Vale on Saturday 22 September 2018 followed by tour to the Tulip Gardens in Bowral. At 10:00 am Fr Richard Green OSPPE will celebrate the Eucharist followed by Morning Tea, provided by FCI Group. Food… Read More


Last Sunday our Parish celebrated the Feast of St Benedict. The main Celebrant for the Eucharist was Fr Richard Green who so kindly traveled from Moss Vale.  Fr Jarek, Fr Wojtek & Fr Eric con-celebrated. Many Parishioners, friends & families attended the Mass in The Shrine dedicated to St Benedict followed by Luncheon in the… Read More