St Aidan’s Parish has an Irish origin, a Maltese period and now a majority Filipino Culture. A diverse parish community in beautiful harmony imbued with Christ and His faith. A sign of the universality of the Roman Catholic Church and Her evangelising mission to connect all people to Christ.
Here in St. Aidan’s community parish, we welcome you all to our Masses and other church activities.
Weekday
Monday 9:15am
Tuesday 9:15am
Wednesday 9:15am & 7:00pm
Thursday 9.15am
Friday 9:15am & 7:00pm
Saturday 9:00am
Weekend
Saturday Vigil 6:00pm
Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am & 10:30am 5.30pm
Reconciliation
Thursday
8.00pm-9.00pm
Saturday
9:30am – 10:30am
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Adoration
Wednesday
after the 7:00pm Mass
Friday
Following 9.15am Mass till 10.30am
6.30pm-7.00pm followed by Mass
Saturday
after the 9:00am Mass
Overnight Benediction & Exposition
Every First Friday of the Month
Overnight Adoration and Benediction 6.30pm Friday till 10.30am Saturday
DIOCESAN NEWS
Josephine is a proof that God can use the most unlikely people to do extraordinary things. Her legacy that transformation is possible through suffering is written into the history of the nation and the resilience of the people of South Sudan. (Read More)
We live at a time of deep division and partisanship, a time when global political authority seems to be in short supply. It is surprising that the papacy has emerged as the only world institution with a net positive reputation. Following the lead of his predecessor Pope Francis, Pope Leo XIV has continued to reach out to the poor and the suffering. He has been the voice for peace and the advocate for those on the receiving end of societal indifference. (Read More)
Blessedness does not reside in power, possessions, successes or achievements. Rather, it is to be found in a heart open to love, to give, to care, to enhance the lives of others even to the point of dying for the ones we love. (Read More)
Those of us who are believers are indeed happy, content, or blessed because we are in relationship with our God who accompanies us every inch of the way whatever the ups and downs of that way. (Read More)
LOCAL
St Aidan’s Primary School
St Agnes Catholic High School
Parish
1828
By 1828, there were 621 Catholics in the area of Rooty Hill, about 25% of a farming population.
1890
In the 1890’s, mass was celebrated four times a year in the homes of the Fern and Leahy Families.
1907
On 14 January 1907, St Aidan’s Catholic Primary School opened staffed by the Sisters of St Joseph.
1915 – 1946
In 26 September 1915, the first foundation stone was laid for the Catholic Church in Rooty Hill at the Adelaide Street site. Priests from Penrith said Mass until 1946 when St Marys became a parish and priests from St Marys said Mass at Rooty Hill.
1956
In 1956, the Parish of Rooty Hill was created by Cardinal Gilroy with Fr John Morreau as appointed parish priest.
1981
In August 1981, the current church building, built by Fr Norm Grady, was opened by Cardinal Freeman.
9 Adelaide St
Rooty Hill NSW 2766
(02) 9625 8404
