Easter Schedule 2026
“I therefore urge you to accept this mystery of salvation and to participate intensely in the Easter Triduum, the fulcrum of the entire Liturgical Year and a time of special grace for every Christian. I invite you in these days to seek recollection and prayer, so as to draw more deeply from this source of […]
Lenten Musical Oratory
Join us for a profoundly moving Lenten Musical Oratory featuring Antonio Vivaldi’s haunting Stabat Mater, a stark and intimate meditation on the Virgin Mary’s sorrow at the Cross; his vibrant Nisi Dominus, a dynamic Psalm setting that contrasts human futility with divine blessing and rest; and Arcangelo Corelli’s elegant Concerto Grosso No. 1, Op. 6 […]
Golf Tournament
Father Gregory Jordan – Father Andrew Wise Memorial Golf Tournament. We are looking at organizing an annual golf tournament day to compete for the “Father Gregory Jordan – Father Andrew Wise Memorial Trophy”. We are initially asking for expressions of interest so we can get some idea of numbers that we need to cater for. […]
Christmas Service Times 2025
MARY IMMACULATE CHURCH CHRISTMAS EVE 5:00 pm Vespers and Benediction 6:00 pm Mass with Hymns (English) 11:15pm Corelli Concerto & Carols Midnight – Solemn High Mass (Latin) Haydn Missa Sancti Nicholai CHRISTMAS DAY 7:00am – Mass (Latin) 8:30am – Mass with Hymns (English) 10:00am – High Mass (Latin) Victoria: Missa O Magnum Mysterium
Musical Oratory: The Rosary
Inspired by the month of October dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, join us for our Musical Oratory with: Ave Maria by Vladimir Vavilov (often attributed to Caccini) The Joyful Mysteries from Biber’s Rosary Sonatas Scarlatti’s Salve Regina. Wednesday 22 October 7:00pm Mary Immaculate Catholic Church Musicians:Warwick Adeney (violin)Andrej Kouznetsov (harpsichord)Eleanor Adeney (alto)Dan Chiou […]
Fr Andrew Wise - Funeral
Fr Andrew died peacefully in the afternoon of Tuesday 9 September. We are grateful, and as was Fr Andrew, for all the support and prayers during his illness. Relatives, friends, and parishioners are invited to the Funeral Rites of our brother Fr Andrew, which will take place at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church Annerley on: Thursday […]
Dance: Victory in the Pacific
Victory in the Pacific Ball – 80th Anniversary Friday, 15 August 2025 6:30 PM Start Mary Immaculate Church Hall, Annerley Step back in time and join us for an unforgettable evening of music and glamour as we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Pacific! What’s Included: Food Drinks Live entertainment from the incredible […]
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Friday 15 August is a Holy Day of Obligation. A Holy Day is a day on which the faithful are obliged to participate in the celebration of the Mass and to refrain from work or activities that hinder worship, rest, or the proper relaxation […]
Neil Trezise Organ Concert
We recently received the donation of a new organ belonging to the late Dr Neil Trezise. An Allen R380, Three Manual, 80 Stop. A wonderful upgrade from our last instrument. In honour of Dr Neil Trezise and his wife, we have Dominic Perissinotto performing a range of music to show the power and beauty of […]
Easter and Holy Week 2025
EASTER AND HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE MARY IMMACULATE CHURCH Spy Wednesday 16 April 7:00pm Tenebrae (Latin) Maundy Thursday 17 April 7:00pm High Mass (Latin) Followed by Compline Exposition until 10:00pm Good Friday 18 April 10:00am Stations of the Cross 12:00pm Passion Liturgy (English) 3:00pm Passion Liturgy (Latin) Holy Saturday 19 April 9:00pm The Paschal Vigil (Latin) […]
Musical Oratory - Haydn
Joseph Haydn considered his Seven Last Words one of his highest achievements. Originally commissioned for a church in the Spanish city of Cádiz to be staged on Good Friday. It consists of seven musical meditations on the final words of Christ spoken from the Cross. The work was originally interspersed with reflections. In imitation of […]
Cyclone Alfred Updates
During Cyclone Alfred any changes to our usual schedule will be posted here, Facebook, and Telegram, provided we have internet connectivity. Current changes to schedule: Friday (7/3) Evening Devotions (Stations, Exposition, and Confessions) are CANCELLED Saturday (8/3) Morning Mass and Confessions etc are CONFIRMED and will proceed as usual Saturday (8/3) the Blessing of Cars […]