Sacraments (and other services)
Baptism
Baptisms may be arranged by contacting the Parish Centre.
First Reconciliation (Children in Year 2 and above)
Tuesday, 24th September 2024
Children will be formally enrolled during Masses on Sunday 25th August.
Children in Year 2 at St Philomena's will learn about Reconciliation in their regular Religious Education lessons. Children who attend other schools will need to contact the Parish Centre to arrange their lessons.
Information letter/enrolment form: signed_letter_2024.pdf
Please contact the Parish Office 67522886 if you have any questions.
First Holy Communion (Children in Year 3 and above)
Sunday 24th November 2024
Children will be formally enrolled during Masses on Sunday 27th October.
Children in Year 3 at St Philomena's will learn about First Holy Communion in their regular Religious Education lessons. Children who attend other schools will need to contact the Parish Centre to arrange their lessons.
Information letter/enrolment form: 2024_first_holy_communion_letter_signed.pdf
Please contact the Parish Office 6752 2886 if you have any questions.
Confirmation (Children in Year 6 and above)
Sunday 11th August 2024
Children will be formally enrolled during Masses on Sunday 30th June.
Children in Year 6 at St Philomena's will learn about Confirmation in their regular Religious Education lessons.
Information letter/enrolment form: confirmation_letter_2024.docx
Please contact the Parish Office 6752 2886 if you have any questions.
Marriage
Please contact the Parish Office to book the church for your wedding ceremony, and to arrange a meeting with the priest.
This should preferably be at least six months before the wedding.
Becoming a Catholic
If you are interested in becoming a Catholic, please contact the Parish Centre to arrange a meeting with our parish priest.
Anointing of the Sick
If a family member, friend or neighbour is sick in hospital, Whiddon or at home and would appreciate the Sacrament of Anointing, please call the parish office.
Home or Hospital Visits
If you, or someone you know, would like a visit from one of our priests, please call the Parish Office.
Our priests conduct monthly home visits to those who are unable to attend Mass.
Due to Privacy regulations, our local hospital does not provide us with names of patients, so we rely on family members to let us know if there is someone who needs a visit.
Funerals
Your funeral director will contact us to arrange a time for a funeral in our church, or a graveside service. When this is done, you will need to contact the Parish Office to arrange a time to speak with the priest about the hymns and readings you wish to include in the funeral.
Baptisms may be arranged by contacting the Parish Centre.
First Reconciliation (Children in Year 2 and above)
Tuesday, 24th September 2024
Children will be formally enrolled during Masses on Sunday 25th August.
Children in Year 2 at St Philomena's will learn about Reconciliation in their regular Religious Education lessons. Children who attend other schools will need to contact the Parish Centre to arrange their lessons.
Information letter/enrolment form: signed_letter_2024.pdf
Please contact the Parish Office 67522886 if you have any questions.
First Holy Communion (Children in Year 3 and above)
Sunday 24th November 2024
Children will be formally enrolled during Masses on Sunday 27th October.
Children in Year 3 at St Philomena's will learn about First Holy Communion in their regular Religious Education lessons. Children who attend other schools will need to contact the Parish Centre to arrange their lessons.
Information letter/enrolment form: 2024_first_holy_communion_letter_signed.pdf
Please contact the Parish Office 6752 2886 if you have any questions.
Confirmation (Children in Year 6 and above)
Sunday 11th August 2024
Children will be formally enrolled during Masses on Sunday 30th June.
Children in Year 6 at St Philomena's will learn about Confirmation in their regular Religious Education lessons.
Information letter/enrolment form: confirmation_letter_2024.docx
Please contact the Parish Office 6752 2886 if you have any questions.
Marriage
Please contact the Parish Office to book the church for your wedding ceremony, and to arrange a meeting with the priest.
This should preferably be at least six months before the wedding.
Becoming a Catholic
If you are interested in becoming a Catholic, please contact the Parish Centre to arrange a meeting with our parish priest.
Anointing of the Sick
If a family member, friend or neighbour is sick in hospital, Whiddon or at home and would appreciate the Sacrament of Anointing, please call the parish office.
Home or Hospital Visits
If you, or someone you know, would like a visit from one of our priests, please call the Parish Office.
Our priests conduct monthly home visits to those who are unable to attend Mass.
Due to Privacy regulations, our local hospital does not provide us with names of patients, so we rely on family members to let us know if there is someone who needs a visit.
Funerals
Your funeral director will contact us to arrange a time for a funeral in our church, or a graveside service. When this is done, you will need to contact the Parish Office to arrange a time to speak with the priest about the hymns and readings you wish to include in the funeral.