Watch our Gospel Readings & Reflections by our Parish Priest, Fr Paul Gooley and other faith leaders from around the Parish below.
Other Stories
Gospel Reflection for Easter Saturday Vigil – What are the Easter celebrations?
Rather than do his usual Gospel Reflection, Fr Paul will, again, today share information in relation to our Easter celebrations and then invite [...]
Gospel Reflection – Friday 18th Week of Ordinary Time – Take up your cross
Fr Paul Gooley reads from the Gospel of Matthew (16: 24-28) in which Jesus says to his disciples, “If anyone wants to be [...]
Emmaus Village – St Agnes’ Catholic Parish
St Agnes' Parish has been committed to serving the needs of the local Port Macquarie community since the first St Agnes' Catholic [...]
Gospel Reflection – Saturday 8th Week of Ordinary Time (3 June) – St Charles Lwanga and companions
Fr Paul reads from the Gospel of Mark (11: 27-33) in which the chief priest, scribes, and the elders of the Temple question [...]
A message from Fr Paul to the Year 12 students of 2021
On behalf of Fr Peter Wood, Fr Roland Agrisola and Deacon Prodencio Bognay and himself, Fr Paul Gooley (Parish Priest), shares a personal [...]
Holy Thursday – The Mass of the Lord’s Supper (1 April)
The Mass of the Lord’s Supper is the first of the ceremonies in the sacred Paschal Triduum. In this liturgy, we commemorate the institution [...]
People With Purpose: Edwina Vella & Adam Spencer
Edwina Vella is a Early Childhood Educator within St Joseph's Family Services and has been apart of the Parish Community for many [...]
People with Purpose – Mick Gilmour and Adam Spencer
Our Chief Executive Officer, Adam Spencer, interviews our Youth Hub Manager, Mick Gilmour on his role in the Parish and the [...]
Cath Freeman & Adam Spencer – People with Purpose
In the next installment of People with Purpose, Adam Spencer interviews our Presbytery Office Manager, Cath Freeman about her journey so [...]
Wellbeing: Bishop Greg Homeming & Adam Spencer (Part 3 of 3)
The next edition for People with Purpose is a three part interview series with Adam Spencer, our Chief Executive Officer, interviews Bishop [...]
How The Church Can Help: Bishop Greg Homeming & Adam Spencer (Part 2 of 3)
The next edition for People with Purpose is a three part interview series with Adam Spencer, our Chief Executive Officer who interviews [...]
The Role of the Church – Bishop Greg Homeming & Adam Spencer (Part 1 of 3)
The next edition for People with Purpose will be a three part series with Bishop Greg Homeming and Adam Spencer. In the [...]
Courageous Kelly
Read about Kelly's Story here
People With Purpose – Fr Paul Gooley & Adam Spencer
"I am always in awe of the people who work for our wonderful organisation and I have personally been so inspired with [...]
Community Services – SACAL
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“Special Land” Story read by Miss Houlahan
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Enrolling in Kindergarten 2021
As our Kindergarten 2021 Information Night was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions we developed a video, for families interested in enrolling [...]
Sing “Head, shoulders, knees and toes” with Miss Flores
Hello everyone, Hola amigos, Here is miss Flores today to sing a popular children's songs for you in Spanish. This time we are [...]
Little Peter Rabbit with Carly
Sing-a-long and do the actions Keep up to date with St Joseph's Family Services on their Facebook page and on their website. [...]
5 Little Ducks
5 Little Ducks. Sing along with Miss Haide and Billie from the Yellow room St Joseph's Preschool & Long Day Care Centre Keep [...]
5 Cheeky Monkeys
Count down from five with Miss Vella to this fun rhyme. 5 cheeky monkeys swinging in a tree, Teasing Mr Crocodile: "You can't [...]
‘The Gruffalo’ Part 3
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Science with Mandy Part 1
Here are 2 experiments you might be able to try at home. They only use a few ingredients. Please feel free to upload [...]
Incy wincy spider song in Spanish with Miss Flores
Here is miss Flores today to sing some popular children's songs for you in Spanish. This time we are singing "Incy Wincy Spider" [...]
‘The Gruffalo’ Part 2
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Let’s sing and move with Emily
Can you do the actions? Keep up to date with St Joseph's Family Services on their Facebook page and on their website [...]
Incy Wincy Spider (Spanish & Tagalog)
We are very fortunate to have many cultures in our service. Nancy speaks Tagalog ( the language from the Philippines ) Tammy speaks- [...]
Sing along with Miss Kim from St Joseph’s Preschool & Long Day Care Centre
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‘The Gruffalo’ Part 1
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We are with you for life
St Agnes’ Catholic Parish has been supporting the community for more than 130 years. With COVID-19 we are with you now more [...]
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Read along with Miss Van as she shares one of her favourite stories - The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Keep up to date [...]
Sing with the Adventures in Joey’s House
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Singing with Miss Kim
Singing with Miss Kim. Everyone loves a good singalong, especially when Miss Kim plays the guitar. Today's song is - "Put a Spot [...]
Where going on an Egg Hunt
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Three Cheeky Monkeys
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3 Fat Sausages Rhyme
Here is Miss Houlahan from St Joseph's Preschool & Long Day Care Centre in a video waving a big hello to our Preschool [...]
Three Speckled Frogs: Sing a long with Miss Kim, Miss Van, Miss Haide and Miss Vella
Sing a long with Miss Kim, Miss Van, Miss Haide and Miss Vella St Joseph's Preschool & Long Day Care Centre PS. here's the [...]
Playdough Recipe
Play-dough: Ingredients: 2 Cups Flour 1/2 Cup Salt 4 Tbs Cream of Tartar 2 Tbs Oil 2 Cups Boiling water 6 Drops of [...]
Miss Chandler reading “Hattie and the fox” by Mem Fox
Here is a short video of Miss Chandler reading "Hattie and the fox" by Mem Fox for you to sit and listen to. [...]
Alice the Camel, the Easter addition with Reann
Listen carefully for the beautiful singing in the background. Keep up to date with St Joseph's Family Services on their Facebook page and [...]
What is Understanding Faith?
The team at Understanding Faith wanted to get to the heart of how students learn about Jesus. What better way than to [...]
Father Leo Donnelly Requiem Mass
Reverend Father Leo Donnelly, Emeritus Parish Priest of St Agnes’ Parish of Port Macquarie, passed away aged 91 at St Vincent’s Hospital [...]
I Can Fly
I Can Fly is a short documentary about the Hastings Magic Moments Performance Group at Centacare. Video created 2019. Father [...]
Catholic Services Australia Conference in Port Macquarie
More than 160 delegates will gather for the Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA) National Conference, to be hosted by St Agnes’ Parish, [...]
St Agnes’ Parish Education Pathway
The St Agnes’ Parish Education pathway is unmatched in the opportunities and access it provides to its students. We developed this video [...]
Home is where they understand us
Our services are delivered through person-centred care in all our services we provide. Catholic Care of the Aged is the largest aged care [...]
Our home at Vincent Court
This short video is a small insight into life at Vincent Court, which is one of our aged care facilities located in [...]
Start your career in health with a School Based Traineeship l Bridget’s Story
Newman Senior Technical College offers school-based traineeships and apprenticeships through there courses. Here is Bridget's story on how she obtained a school-based [...]
Centacare helping our local community
Centacare works with people who are socially and financially disadvantaged and provide a quality of life. Through our various programs, Centacare brings empowerment [...]
“I Am” l Bago Magic Performance Group
All people have the capacity to dream, imagine, do and be.... The members of Bago Magic have focussed their abilities and talent [...]
Why train with the John Henry Institute?
Hear what our students had to say about their training at the John Henry Institute with this short infographic video. Video created: [...]
Youth Hub – a place for youth
Here is a short insight into the Youth Hub is a safe and secure place for Youth around the local area can [...]
St Agnes’ Parish – One Body Many Parts
At St Agnes' Parish we put Christ at the heart of everything we do. Our vision and mission "everything is to be [...]
We are about “Celebrating Life”
A glimpse into life at Catholic Care of the Aged where we provide services including, residential care, aged care and community care. [...]
St Agnes’ Parish Schools – Enrol in Excellence
St Agnes' Parish schools invites you to enrol in excellence. Find out more here https://stagnesparish.org.au/education/ Video created: 2015 We invite you to [...]
Feel secure in your own home with Community Care
Community Care is made to assist people who wish to maintain their independence while still living at home and giving assistance with [...]
100 years of Education in St Agnes’ Parish 1913 – 2013
Celebrating 100 Years of St Agnes' Parish. This is a slideshow from where it all began to where we are now in [...]
It’s never too late to start your career – Donna’s Story
Donna's story reminds us, it is never too late to start a career. Donna has worked with CCA as an AIN since [...]
Art Therapy providing comfort & connection to residents living with dementia
Art Therapy is a dementia-friendly program which provides residents with social inclusion and connection on a deeper level. There are several sessions including [...]
Never stop learning – Victoria’s Story
Victoria's story showcases how life can change in an instant. Victoria reached out to JHI to gain some further training in hospitality. [...]
Thinking of changing career paths? Steve’s Story
When Steve moved to Port Macquarie 2009 he was a truck mechanic and looking for employement. Whilst unemployed Steve volunteered with CCA. [...]
Our Values – Nourished By Faith
Christ is at the heart of all that we do at St Agnes’ Parish. We believe that our services are strengthened by our [...]
A Life Less Ordinary
A Life Less Ordinary, is a 40 minute documentary style of the work of Father Leo Donnelly during his time as Parish [...]
Our Values – Courageous Stewardship
As St Agnes' Parish we take responsibility for all that has been entrusted to us from who have come before and we [...]
Creating Hope
"Creating Hope" focusses on Kempsey Centacare client Beccy who at a young age Beccy suffered a seizure which left her significantly brain [...]
20 Years of Centacare Success
In 2015 we celebrated 20 years of service in our community with Centacare. Inspired by Christian faith, Centacare’s vision is for a [...]