Vision & Mission
Our Lady of the Rosary Kellyville is a welcoming Franciscan Parish enriched by diversity. We commit ourselves to celebrate the presence of Jesus in our midst and to nurture a vibrant community through worship, education and service.
In seeking to achieve our Vision, Our Lady of the Rosary Kellyville endeavours to be:
A community of hospitality
A community of faith and prayer
A community characterised by compassion and forgiveness
A community of disciples
Parish Team
Fr. Christopher Shorrock OFM Conv.
Parish Priest
Fr. Leonides Mateo, OFM Conv.
Assistant Parish Priest
Fr. David Blowey, OFM Conv.
Rector of the Shrine of the Holy Innocents and Provincial Delegate
Br. Bernard Fonkalsrud, OFM Conv.
RCIA and Sacramental Preparation Team Member
Where it all began
Before Kellyville became a parish it formed part of the parish of St Michael's Baulkham Hills. In the early 1950s, the then Parish Priest, Rev JJ Deely, saw a need for a church in this area and purchased the land on Windsor Road.
The church was blessed and opened on 10 March 1957 by Cardinal Gilroy. Prior to this, Mass was celebrated in the Memorial Hall and Housie nights were held to raise money for the building of the church.
The Order of Friars Minor Conventual (Conventual Franciscans) moved to Kellyville in 1968 and purchased a house and land on Windsor Road in order to establish itself within the Archdiocese of Sydney as it was then.
They were given care of Our Lady of the Rosary Kellyville, when it was declared a parish on 8 March 1970 with Rev Leonard Testa as the first Parish Priest. The parish bulletin that day read:
"Today is the Foundation Day of the parish of Kellyville. It is the beginning
of the new era in the spiritual life of the Catholics of this area,
bringing with it special privileges and duties for all parishioners.
With God's blessing and the wholehearted support
and co-operation of everyone, we can become a strong active parish."
The church was moved from Windsor Road to Diana Avenue in 1976 under the direction of the then Parish Priest, Rev Maximilian Balabanski.
In 1983, the new church was opened and consecrated by Cardinal Freeman. In 1995, the parish celebrated its 25th anniversary.
With the expansion of the parish, there are now two primary schools, Our Lady of the Rosary Kellyville and St Angela's Castle Hill.
2008 marked the 25th Anniversary of the church's consecration and the division of the new Rouse Hill Parish.
New To Our Parish?
Moving into a new area can be quite a challenge, especially finding a new church community in which to worship and feel a part of.
The Parish of Our Lady of the Rosary Kellyville is in the pastoral care of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual. The Friars are always happy to meet new parishioners and you are most welcome to make an appointment to meet our Parish Priest.
If you would like to become a part of our Parish, please download the attached Parishioner Census Form. All information we receive from you is confidential and will be used by Our Lady of the Rosary Kellyville for future Parish requirements and activities.
Ministries
Altar Servers
Contact Jerome Emmanuel 0417 695 130
Acolytes
Contact Parish Office 02 9629 2595
Counters/Cleaners
Contact Parish Office 02 9629 2595
Readers/Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Contact Parish Office 02 9629 2595
Parish Pastoral Council
Meets Third Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm.
Contact Fr Alejandro Lopez 02 9629 2595Parish Finance Committee
Contact Fr Alejandro Lopez 02 9629 2595
Baptism Preparation
The first Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm in Parish Office.
Contact Annette Tan 02 9629 2912Sacramental Program
Contact Michele Newman 02 9629 2595
Secular Franciscan Order
Contact Peter Murphy 0419 647 301
Youth Group
Meets every 1st Sunday of the month after 6pm Mass
Contact Anastasia Boulus 0428 364 146Sacrificial Giving Envelopes
Envelopes are available from the Parish Office.
Donations to Planned Giving are in the strictest confidence.
Regular Credit card donations are also available.
Contact Parish Office 02 9629 2595House bound (Holy Communion/Visitation)
Contact Parish Office 02 9629 2595
Parish Activities/Fundraising
Contact Parish Office 02 9629 2595
Catechist Co-ordinator
There is an ongoing need for Catechists to teach at public primary schools each week.
Contact Parish Office 02 9629 2595
Christ's Catholic Community
Meets every Wednesday night at 7pm in the Parish hall.
Music and singing included.
Contact Joe Apap 0402 089 555Couples for Christ
Contact Mar Estera 0433 655 363
Youth for Christ
Contact Del and Jun Galang 0430 141 025
Our Lady of Fatima Home Rosary
Meets each Monday evening at 7pm
Contact Rod and Elvira Tandingan 0424 047 948Faith Formation Group
Meets each Thursday from 10am-11:30am
and also at 7pm-8:30pm in the Parish Office.
Contact Denise Youl 0457 651 151Outreach Group
Contact Sue Buckingham 02 9629 1860
Divine Mercy Devotion
Weekly on Mondays in our Parish church at 7pm Mass
Contact Steven Boland 0405 206 695Out of School Hours (OOSH)
Contact Danielle 0405 342 428
Tuesday Play Group
Contact Chantel 0448 083 862
Legion of Mary
Meets each Thursday at 7:30pm in the Friary.
Contact Josephine Calangi 02 8824 7754Music Ministry
Contact Mar Estera 0433 655 363
Community of the Risen Lord
Meets each Friday from 7.30-9.30pm in the hall.
Contact Asela Fernando 0400 280 886RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Contact Parish Office 02 9629 2595
St Vincent de Paul Society
Contact Felicia Borgona 02 9836 2540
For collection 02 9633 5433
Diocese and Deanery
Our Lady of the Rosary Kellyville Parish is a part of the Diocese of Parramatta. Established on 8 April, 1986, the Diocese is today home to more than 330,000 Catholics in one of the fastest growing areas of New South Wales, Australia.
Northern Deanery
Our Lady of the Rosary Kellyville is also one of nine Parishes of the Northern Deanery within the Diocese.
The other eight Parishes bordering Our Lady of the Rosary Kellyville are:
North Rocks - Christ the King
Rouse Hill - Our Lady of the Angels
Winston Hills - St Paul the Apostle