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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT — YEAR A 22ND FEBRUARY 2026
LENT 2026
Any day, any season, can be a me of individual
repentance and renewal for each of us. But in this holy
season of Lent, belonging to one another as members of
the Church, we can make the personal journey in
common.
This year, as each parish prepares for its Assembly, it is
especially important to have this awareness.
The words of Jesus that we hear together on Ash
Wednesday call us to give to the poor; to pray; and to
fast. More than that, Jesus teaches us how to do these
things; and shows us that they relate to each other and
our relaonship with God.
May we be aware of one another and our shared
pilgrimage as we walk these forty days together.
+Michael McKenna
Bishop of Bathurst
First Reading: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7
Creaon of our rst parents, and sin.
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 50:3-6. 12-14. 17. R. see v.3
(R.) Happy are they who follow the law of the Lord!
Have mercy on me, God, in your kindness.
In your compassion blot out my oence.
O wash me more and more from my guilt
and cleanse me from my sin. (R.)
My oences truly I know them;
my sin is always before me.
Against you, you alone, have I sinned;
what is evil in your sight I have done. (R.)
A pure heart create for me, O God,
put a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from your presence,
nor deprive me of your holy spirit. (R.)
Give me again the joy of your help;
with a spirit of fervour sustain me.
O Lord, open my lips
and my mouth shall declare your praise . (R.)
Second Reading: Romans 5:12-19
Where sin increased,
there grace abounded all the more.
Gospel Acclamaon: Mahew 4:4
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!
No one lives on bread alone,
but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!
Gospel: Mahew 4:1-11
Jesus fasted for forty days and nights.
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Catholic Parishes of Mudgee, Gulgong and Kandos
GULGONG ROSTER
1st Mar 8th Mar
Commentator P. Leoa D. Kelly
Reader C. Golino C. Leoa
Sacristan TBA TBA
Leader D. Kelly
MUDGEE ROSTER
Saturday 28th February/ Sunday 1st March
Commentator B. Petersen M. Dunnachie
First Reader R. Disher M. Bodycote
Second Reader C. Furney W. Bodycote
EMOC D. Cunningham R. Croake
Altar Server Help Needed Help Needed
Welcomer D. Delahunty Mr S. Walker
Oertory Help Needed Children’s Liturgy
Sacristan K. Wall L. Browne
Counter Mon. 23rd Feb P. O’Brien
Saturday 7th / Sunday 8th March
Commentator D. Cunningham A. McLean
First Reader I. Byrne M. Cassidy
Second Reader P. Buerworth L. Croake
EMOC C. Furney M. Dunnachie
Altar Server Help Needed Help Needed
Welcomer R. Pereira A. Blazevic
Oertory L. Nicholson Children’s Liturgy
Sacristan D. Cunningham L. Browne
Counter Mon. 2nd Mar K. O’Brien
Bells Mon - E. Goodlet
Tue - Help Needed
Wed - J. Cooper
Thu - I. Browne
Fri/Sat -
I. Browne
Sun—
Help Needed
DAY BY DAY
Mon 23/2 1st Week of Lent
10.00am Parish Oce opens
Tue 24/2 1st Week of Lent
9.30am Mass —Mudgee
6.00pm Alpha Program—Mudgee
Wed 25/2 1st Week of Lent
9.30am St Marys Cra Group
10.40am Mass - SMCS Secondary—Yr 7
5.20pm Reconciliaon—Mudgee
5.45pm Mass — Mudgee
Thu 26/2 1st Week of Lent
9.30am Mass - Mudgee SMCS Yr 4
12.15pm Mass—Gulgong with All Hallows
3.00pm Wedding—Mudgee
Fri 27/2 1st Week of Lent
11.30am Exposion of the Blessed Sacrament
12noon Rosary
12.30pm Mass - Mudgee
Sat 28/2 1st Week of Lent
3.30pm Wedding—Lowe Wines
5.20pm Reconciliaon
6.00pm Mass - Mudgee
Sun 1/3 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
8.30am Rosary - Mudgee
9.00am Mass - Mudgee
10.30am Communion Service - Gulgong
11.00am Mass—Kandos
SACRAMENTS 2026
Registraons are open for the Sacramental Programme:
First Reconciliaon
First Holy Communion
Conrmaon
To register, please visit the Parish website and
select Sacraments from the menu, or use the QR code.
ALPHA
TUESDAY, 6PM, IN THE ST MARY’S PARISH CENTRE
To register: Call the Parish Oce on 6372-2122
How can you help with Alpha?
• Catering: Suppling meals for Alpha. Call the Parish oce
if you can help.
• Prayer: praying for those who are part of the Alpha
journey.
NOTE THE DATE
Safeguarding and Safe
Ministry Workshop, Mudgee
2
18th April 2026, 10am-3pm
This training focuses on equipping parcipants with the
knowledge and skills needed to protect vulnerable people –
including children, the elderly, and those living with
disabilies – while fostering a culture of transparency,
accountability, and collaboraon within our church
communies.
This training is for everyone in all our parishes who
parcipate in a ministry. Once the training is completed, it
will need to be refreshed every three years.
To register, ll in the form at:
hps://forms.gle/mJWR1YaugEjn3JSk6
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If you have any Safeguarding concerns, please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Ocer on (02) 6334 6440 or
email safeguarding@cdob.org.au
PARISH NEWS
GULGONG
The Catholic Women's Group will be holding their AGM on
Tuesday, 3rd March at 2pm in the Convent. All Welcome.
A Gulgong Lenten group will meet on Wednesdays at 3pm
in the convent. For more informaon please contact
Jacinta or the Parish Oce 63722122.
KANDOS
The Prayer Group at St Malachy’s Rylstone meet weekly on
Mondays.
‘Who sings, prays twice..’ (St Augusne)
How nice it is to be needed. And the choir needs YOU. It is
the easiest and most pleasant vocaon in our church – no
special credenals necessary! Just come and SING WITH
US. Only one hour rehearsal required (10 am Saturday and
10 am before 11 AM Sunday Mass).
Please contact Anne: T 0427 698 592.
MUDGEE
Meals on Wheels
The St Mary’s “Meals on Wheels” group for are appealing
for more volunteers. The group are especially interested in
younger volunteers for connuing to provide this
extremely important community service in the long term
future. The St Mary’s group delivers meals in the fourth
week of the month. Please contact the parish oce for
more informaon, 63722122.
THE POPE’S MONTHLY INTENTION
FEBURARY 2026
For children with incurable diseases
Let us pray that children suering from
incurable diseases and their families
receive the necessary medical care and
support, never losing strength and hope.
MASSES AND PRAYERS REQUESTED
For the recently deceased:
Horst Von Bischoshausen
Anniversaries:
Karlo Kirbos, Michael Filer, Ed Hasaart, Patrick O’Reilly,
Suzy Kelly, Maria Valenc, Elisa Fajarda, Richard Tompse,
Gloria Windle, Nancy Caughey, Raymond Power,
Jean Croake, Anna Menegatos, Kim Stevens, Cli Miller.
Masses:
Carmel Frost, Rozanna Wise, Anna Zagas, Special Intenon,
Michael Michaelides, Moira Hennessy.
Sick:
Carlene Colahan (Sydney), Paul Dalmay, Danielle Pace,
David Russell, Connie Vasallo, Bey Clark, Tony Spina,
Lynne Daly and all those in our Nursing Homes.
Due to privacy legislaon, names of the sick on the
bullen requires permission from the immediate family.
Father, You have sent us here in these mes to
receive your mercy and proclaim it to others.
In this world of shadows you oer us your light:
shining brighter when we share it.
As we walk in this light,
let us love one another as you have loved us.
Through Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and
reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God forever and ever. Amen.
Our Lady of the Central West,
St Patrick, St Francis and
St Mary of the Cross, pray for
The “Walking Together Teams” for our parishes are:
Mudgee: Adrian Carroll, Florence Chauraya, Mahew
Cooper, Simone Espitalier-Noel, Marianne Mahews, Anne
McLean (Parish Contact), Ruby Piscioneri, Belinda Redden
and Fr Paul Devi.
Gulgong: Marco and Cathy Golino
Kandos: volunteers needed
Walking Together on a Path of Renewal
Parishes across the Diocese of Bathurst are connuing a
long journey of renewal that began with the 2013 Diocesan
Assembly.
Bishop Michael McKenna has invited every parish to form a
Walking Together Team to help guide their community
toward Parish Assemblies in 2026.
Supported by a small diocesan team, parishes will reect
on their lived experience during Advent 2025 and take part
in a Lenten formaon series in 2026, focusing on Mission,
Communion and Parcipaon.
Later in the year, each parish will hold its own Assembly to
consider how this shared reecon can strengthen local
faith, life and ministry.
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Catholic Parishes of Mudgee, Gulgong and Kandos
Parish Priest
Fr Paul Devi VG
Postal Address
Po Box 14, Mudgee NSW 2850
Our Catholic Schools
St Mahews Catholic School Mudgee
pp.mudgee@cdob.org.au
Parish Deacon
Rev Charles Applin
Phone: 02 6372 2122
Email: oce.mudgee@cdob.org.au
Website: www.mudgee.catholic.org.au
Phone: 02 6372 1742
Principal: Mrs Angela Myles
Website: www.stmasmudgee.catholic.edu.au
Parish Secretaries
Krise Newman
Krista O’Brien
Parish Oce Hours
Mon 10.00am—4.00pm
Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri 9.00am—4.00pm
Closed for lunch 1.00pm—2.00pm
All Hallows Catholic School Gulgong
Phone: 02 6374 1582
Principal: Mr Badley Toole
Website: www.allhallowsgulgong.catholic.au
Readings for next Sunday: SECOND WEEK OF LENT
Genesis 12:1-4 Ps 32:4-5. 18-20. 22. R. v.22 2 Timothy 1:8-10 Mahew 17:1-9
First Sunday of Lent
21–22 February 2026
Project Compassion 2026 shares four stories from around
the world. We’ll meet Sisilia from Tanzania, Monoranjon from
Bangladesh, Manaini from Fiji and Ahmad from Gaza.
Each of this year’s stories highlights unique challenges, yet
they are united by the determination to rise above adversity
and to build brighter, more hopeful futures for themselves,
their families and their communities.
Please donate today.
You can support Project Compassion 2026 through the
donation boxes, envelopes or by scanning the QR code.
Or online at: www.projectcompassion.org.au/donate
Or by calling: 1800 024 413
Thank you for standing with us, as we Unite Against
Poverty this Lent.
Grateful for supporng the Catholic Mission Appeal 2025.
Catholic Mission would like to thank all parishioners for your
extraordinary generosity and commitment to World Mission
collecon in 2025. Your prayers and donaons are a
powerful expression of faith in acon, for our projects in
Zambia.
Looking ahead to 2026, this year marks the 100 years of
World Mission Sunday, and Pope Leo XIV has declared the
theme as “One in Christ, United in Mission.” This historic
year will see renewed mission eorts, parcularly in Africa,
supporng communies through educaon and long-term
development.
More details about these mission
projects will be shared later in the
year. Thank you for connuing to be
part of this global mission of hope.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2026
What is the World Day of Prayer (WDP)?
It is a global ecumenical movement led by Chrisan women
who welcome others to join in prayer and acon for peace
and jusce. Their moo is “Informed prayer leads to
prayerful acon”.
Details for World Day of Prayer in Mudgee are:
Service Date
and Time:
Tuesday, 10th March 2026
at 12.00pm midday
Locaon: St Mary’s Catholic Church, Mudgee
Contact: Anne McLean or Parish Oce 63722122
WEEKEND RETREAT FOR YEAR 10-12
Step away for a weekend of faith,
friendship, and formaon with young
people from across the Diocese
To Register visit: linktr.ee/risebathurstyouth
For more informaon, contact Dale
dale.pangilinan@bathurst.catholic.org.au
0417 967 057
Date: 20th—22nd March 2026
Locaon: Shalom House of Prayer, Carcoar and
Cathedral, Bathurst
