MONARO PARISH MISSION
PARISH PHONE NUMBER = 02 64522 062
Fr Mark Parish Office
Parish Priest - Fr Mark Croker (m) 0428 190 759
St Patrick's Parish Cooma
Cooma Parish Sunday's at 10am
Weekday Events - 13th October 2025
Monday 13th October
Invitation to hear from Fr Richard Leonard (Jesuit Priest and International Speaker and Author) 8.30am to 2.15pm please see Upcoming Events below and Parish Bulletin for information, everyone welcome.
Cooma 10am Tue/
Cooma 10am Thu and
Cooma 10am Friday
Wednesdays - this week Bombala Mass at 9.30am
Marriage and family webpage (without delay) for information and to choose a marriage preparation program that suits at www.marriagefamily.org.au. For enquiries email marriage.preparation@cg.org.au or text Helena on 0405 440 463.
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Bombala
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Jindabyne
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Adaminaby
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Nimmitabel
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Berridale
20th Jul
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Delegate
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Numeralla
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1st Sun
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10am Mass
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5 pm Sat
Vigil Mass
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5pm Sat
MASS
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5 pm Sat
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10am Sun
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5 pm Sat
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2nd Sunday
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Baptism
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10am Mass
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9am Sun
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5 pm Sat
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cancelled
UFN
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5 pm Sat
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10AM
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5 pm Sat
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5 pm Sun
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3rd Sunday
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10am Mass
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5pm Sat
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5pm Sat
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10am
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Fr Danai
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Sat 3pm
afternoon
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4th Sunday
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10am Mass
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9am Sun
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5pm Sat
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5 pm Sat
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3.30pm Sat
Mass
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5 pm Sat
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5 pm Sun
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5th Sunday
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10am
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9am Sun Liturgy
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5pm Sat
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5 pm Sat
Vigil Mass
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10am Sun
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A Heartfelt Thank You from Fr Kose Chennelil, MS
To my dear parish family…
As I prepare to leave this beautiful parish community, my heart is filled with gratitude, emotion, and deep affection. It has been one year since I arrived here as your Assistant Parish Priest — my very first full-time posting in Australia — and I can honestly say it has been one of the most grace-filled and joyful chapters of my priestly life.
From the very first day, you embraced me with open arms. I was a stranger, but you made me feel like one of your own. Your warm smiles, your kind words, your trust, your invitations into your homes, and your love for the Church gave me strength and peace in every moment of my ministry.
I want to thank each of you — young and old — for the way you welcomed me into your hearts. Thank you for your faith, your prayers, and the simple gestures of friendship that meant so much to me. Whether it was a quick hello after Mass, a shared meal, a short chat, or a word of encouragement — every act of love left a lasting mark on my soul.
A special thank you to Fr Mark, our Parish Priest, for being a true guide and brother in Christ. Your leadership, humility, and support helped me settle, grow, and serve with confidence and joy. I also thank the Parish Council, Parish Secretary, and all volunteers who worked alongside me and supported my ministry so generously. As I move forward to serve in a new parish, I do so with a heart full of memories — joyful, prayerful, and deeply meaningful memories that I will carry with me always. You have given me far more than I could ever give in return.
Please keep me in your prayers, as I will keep you in mine. Wherever I go, I will remember this parish as my first home in Australia — a place where I found faith, family, and friendship in abundance.
With all my love and gratitude,
Fr Kuriakose Chennelil Joseph, MS (Fr.Kose)
We Pray For Father Kose,
as he embarks on his new ministry as Parish Priest of Pambula, may the Holy Spirit enfold him with wisdom, courage and grace, guiding and strengthening him as he shepherds God’s people with love and faithfulness.
Statement from Archbishop Christopher Prowse
on the Election of Pope Leo XIV
Habemus Papam! We have a Pope. With great joy, I join the Church worldwide in welcoming Pope Leo XIV as the 267th successor of St. Peter. Guided by the Holy Spirit, the College of Cardinals has discerned a leader deeply rooted in faith, unity, and service.
When Pope Leo XIV appeared on the balcony, his first words, “Peace be with you,” echoed the greeting of the Risen Lord. It is a reminder that the Pope’s primary mission, like St. Peter and his successors, is to proclaim the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. His smile and serene presence have already touched hearts, offering the world a message of hope and renewal.
The American born Pope Leo XIV’s motto, as a bishop, “In the One, one”, beautifully reflects his call to unify. From the people of Rome to his Peruvian diocese and beyond, his opening address spoke of peace, walking together, and God’s unfailing mercy and love. His focus on unity and his commitment to the themes of synodality show a desire to bring collective harmony to a diverse, global Church.
The new Pope’s experience is as varied as it is profound. His time as an Augustinian monk, Prior General of the Augustinian Order and Peruvian bishop and his significant Vatican roles exemplify a balance of his mystical, pastoral, administrative and linguistic charisms. This rich and diverse background uniquely equips him to guide the Church with wisdom and compassion. His choice of Leo XIV reminds us of Pope Leo XIII (1878-1903) whose long Papal ministry was foundational to the articulation of Catholic Social Teaching.
We now enter a time of prayer as Pope Leo XIV prepares for his formal installation and begins his ministry as the Bishop of Rome. With gratitude for the legacy of Pope Francis, we move forward with confidence, trusting the Holy Spirit to lead us through this Jubilee pilgrimage of hope. I ask all the faithful to join me in praying for Pope Leo XIV as he undertakes this God given mission.
May God bless him, and may his Servant leadership bring abundant grace to the Church and the world.
Archbishop Christopher Prowse
Catholic Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn
8th May 2025
- The Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn
Acknowledgement to Country
'In the spirit of reconciliation St Patrick’s Parish Cooma acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.'