St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Toongabbie 
St. Anthony's in the Market-place is exactly that. The church is nestled amongst the shops and close to the main western railway line in the town of Toongabbie NSW. The name Toongabbie comes from the Aboriginal language and it means: the Meeting of the Waters or Near the Water.
The parishioners and parish team of St Anthony of Padua in Toongabbie acknowledge the Toogagal people of the Dharug nation, the Traditional Owners who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years. We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to this country and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of Reconciliation.
We are a Catholic Christian Community striving to be a place of welcome and belonging and participative worship. We aspire to be sensitive to those who feel isolated and alienated. Self-help groups as well as other faith-community groups fulfil a big need in nurturing people and providing people with meaning and a belief-system.
The Sunday Eucharist is at the core of our faith. By following the Common Lectionary over a three year cycle, our community opens the Scriptures to reveal the wonder of Christ still working to bring about His Kingdom. The other Sacraments of the Church - Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Marriage, Ordination and the Anointing of the Sick mark God's blessing on us at key moments in our lives as Catholics.
As a community, we seek to grow in a maturing relationship with Jesus Christ. You are invited to find out more by exploring this website or calling the Parish Office on (02) 9631-3316.
Your Parish Team at St. Anthony's, Toongabbie: Rev Joby Kadambattu MS- Parish Priest, Erick Opena- Sacramental and Special Religious Educational Coordinator and Shanika Joseph- Parish Secretary
It is with great sadness that we advise that Mary Cook, (nee Wilkins) died early on Saturday 24 September. Mary suffered a major stroke during a heart operation.
Mary was a member of our Parish from childhood, having been a student at St Enda’s Primary school, which was located in our Church Hall.
Mary and her husband Tom were married in our Church in 1963 and theirs was the very first marriage celebration to be held in our current building.
After a long career in education where she was Principal of various schools in our diocese, Mary took up the role of Pastoral Associate at our Parish in 2011 and retired in 2016.
The funeral for Mary took place at Our Lady of the Way Parish, 17 Troy Street Emu Plains, Friday the 30th September, at 10:30am.
Click here to view Mary's funeral (available till 30/10/22)
Please keep Mary’s husband, Tom, and their children and grandchildren in your prayers
It is my desire that, in this our time, by acknowledging the dignity of each human person, we can contribute to the rebirth of a universal aspiration to fraternity. Fraternity between all men and women.
These are some of the opening words of Pope Francis in his recent letter on Fraternity and Social Friendship.
Just like the rest of us, Pope Francis has been experiencing the Covid pandemic and reflecting on it: A worldwide tragedy like the Covid-19 pandemic momentarily revived the sense that we are a global community, all in the same boat, where one person’s problems are the problems of all. Once more we realised that no one is saved alone: we can only be saved together.
During Advent as we prepare for Christmas, we invite you to take a little time to reflect together on the Pope’s recent letter to each one of us.
You can do this in one of two ways:
- Attend a face-to-face session in St Anthony’s Hall on Wednesday 9th and Wednesday 16th December, from 7.00 to 8.30 pm, (Numbers will be cut off at 50 and Covid regulations will apply) OR
- Attend the same sessions by Zoom from the comfort of your home.
In either case, you need to register, so that we can manage the numbers for safety in the Hall or send you the link to take part in the Zoom meeting.
To register, please go to https://bit.ly/toonie_advent20 or call Luisa in the office 9631 3316
No need to wait for the sessions, to read more, go to https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/2020/10/04/fratelli-tutti-brothers-and-sisters-all/