Prayer
Prayer is the most direct way to communicate with God. Catholics have two kinds of prayer: formal and informal. Included in formal prayer are the Mass and other liturgical celebrations, the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office), the Rosary, novenas, and other devotions. Among informal prayer are meditation, contemplation, personal reflection, centering oneself in the presence of God, and silence. There is no right way to pray. In nurturing our spiritual life, we can find the way or ways that best allow us to talk and to listen to God.
Spirituality
Each of us is called into existence by God as someone special. "I have called you by name: you are mine," (Isaiah 43: 1). Through Baptism, we are initiated into a special relationship with Christ. Our Church leads and guides us but each person needs to develop a close friendship with Jesus, to know Him intimately. This is not accomplished solely be going through the motions of rituals and ceremonies. We respond to God's love on a personal level by tapping the resources of God within our inner souls. People are body and soul and both must be cared for and developed if we are to be fully human. We are called to live as humanly as possible. This involves living a life in the Spirit and making God a very real part of our daily lives

'The Church of God is the community of those whom he has called and who answer him in the language of prayer. This answer takes places chiefly at the church assembly where Christ himself is present and in the midst of his members inviting then to share in his own sacrifice and prayer.'
Joseph A. Jungmann "Christian prayer through the centuries"

Christian Meditation

The group is supported and guided by the Australian Christian Meditation Community. The group meets to meditate according to the early Christian traditions and by following the teachings of Fr John Main OSB.
Meeting Time: 
Each Friday at 9:00 am
Venue: 
St Mary's Parish Centre


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Lay Carmelites

This is a group of Lay men and women who are part of the Carmelite Family and who seek to live out the Carmelite way of life in everyday life. The Lay Carmelite makes a commitment to cultivate a deeper interior life in contemplative prayer and reflection on the scriptures.
Meeting Time: 
Second Friday of each month at 8:30 am
Venue: 
St Mary's Parish Centre

MPSC

Mothers Prayers was founded by two grandmothers who felt called to pray in a special way for their children. This prayer group is for mothers who wish to pray together for their children and who may need support. 
Meeting Time: 
Tuesday at 6:00 pm
Thursday at 9:30 am (in St Mary's Parish)
Friday at 10:00 am
Venue: 
St Mary's Parish Centre - Unless otherwise stated

FPSC

Fathers’ Prayers came into being after the spread of Mothers’ Prayers. This prayer group is for men who wish to pray together and support each other. 
Meeting Time: 
Tuesday at 7:00 pm
Venue: 
St Mary's Parish Centre