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EMERGENCY CALLS
ANYTIME Ph: 0417 848 522
MASS SCHEDULE SUNDAY
6:00pm Saturday Vigil Mass
7:30am Morning Prayer
8:00am Mass
9:30am Mass
11:00am Solemn Mass with Cathedral Choir
6:00pm Mass
6:00pm Youth-led Mass (3rd Sunday)
7:15pm Mass in Arabic
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
6:10am Morning Prayer
6:30am Mass
11:15am Exposition
11:15am Sacrament of Penance (till 12:15pm)
Rosary after Angelus at midday
12:30pm Mass
SATURDAY
7:30am Morning Prayer
8:00am Mass
8:30am Sacrament of Penance (till 9:00am)
9:30am Mass in Extraordinary Form
5:00pm Sacrament of Penance (till 5:30pm)
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Mass at 8:00am (No Adoration or Confession)
WEEKLY PRAYER GROUPS
Monday 6:30pm—Legion of Mary
Tuesday 9:30am—Christian Meditation
Wednesday 7:30pm—RCIA
Friday 1:00pm—Cenacle Prayers
MONTHLY PRAYER GROUPS
Last Tuesday of the month - Novena to
Mary, Full of Grace
First Friday Devotions: 6:30pm
OTHER CONNECT GROUPS
Playgroup: Wednesdays 9:30am - 11:00am
Facebook: Parramatta St Pat’s Playgroup
Credo Youth Ministries
Contact Fr Chris or find information on
Facebook: credo.stpats
Email: [email protected]
Live Christ, Share Christ.
Monthly formation nights. Contact Michael or
Marietta on email: [email protected]
CONNECT WITH OUR PARISH!
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Website: www.stpatscathedral.com.au
Twitter: @StParramatta
St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta Cathedral Office: 1 Marist Place, Parramatta NSW 2150
(02) 8839 8400 www.stpatscathedral.com.au
22 August 2021 - Twenty-first Sunday (Year B)
“You have the message of eternal life…”
THIS WEEK WE REACH THE final instalment of what, in
most years, would have been a five-week dip into chapter six
of the Gospel of John. Unlike most cases of “exception” in
the current times this is not due to the prevalence of Covid
and its disruptive nature but because over the past two
Sundays we have celebrated respectively the Solemnities of
Mary of the Cross MacKillop and The Assumption. Had we
heard from John for all five weeks, we would have witnessed the miracle of the
multiplication by Jesus of the loaves and fishes, heard Jesus declare himself to
be the Bread of Life, listened to him state that the bread he gives is his flesh
and that those who eat his flesh will live for ever, and witnessed the incredulous
response of the Jewish leaders to Jesus’ proclamation. All of this is capped off
this weekend with many of Jesus’ followers voting with their feet and deciding to
no longer follow him. When Jesus throws out the challenge to the Twelve,
Peter, the leader, responds with some famous words: “Lord, who shall we go
to? You have the message of eternal life, and we believe.”
It pays to remember that the decision made by those who chose to no longer
follow Jesus came after an extended speech by Jesus on the Eucharist. He has
declared that he is the Bread of Life “and the bread that I shall give is my flesh,
for the life of the world.” He goes on to declare that “...my flesh is real food and
my blood is real drink.” It is this challenging talk of Jesus that appears to have
been the stumbling block for many of his followers. Had he not been so bold as
to speak this truth, no doubt those same followers, or most of them, would have
stayed loyal to Jesus.
But notice Jesus’ response. No mention is made of Jesus calling them back,
pleading with them to return to him. Jesus doesn’t apologise for offending them,
or confounding them, with his talk, nor does he water down his words. He stays
firm in declaring the truth. Jesus leaves the response of others entirely in their
own hands, respecting their autonomy: it is up to them to decide whether to
embrace the truth of the Eucharist or reject it.
This is not to say that Jesus has no concern for the welfare of those who have
made the choice not to follow him. In Jesus we know one who has, and by his
very nature is, unconditional love. We can imagine the pain Jesus must have
felt in seeing many of his followers deserting him as they failed to grasp the
significance of the truth he was proclaiming. We can only hope that they
reflected on their decision and, at some point in the future, had a change of
heart.
And for us it is just as well that Jesus has concern for the welfare of those who
are slow to grasp his nature and his teachings, or even reject them, for surely
we are all guilty of this at times. The teaching on the Eucharist is, after all, just
one teaching of the Church that can be hard for many to grasp, and we have
witnessed over many centuries other groups of Christians rejecting the truth of
the teaching on this sacrament. But let us not judge others without reflecting on
our own behaviour and thanking God that it is in his nature to welcome us back
with open arms when we embrace the truth that is him.
Wishing you a blessed week ahead in these difficult times,
Fr Robert
STAFF CONTACT DETAILS
Dean and Administrator Very Rev Robert Riedling 8839 8420 or [email protected]
Assistant Priest Rev Chris del Rosario 8839 8423 or [email protected]
Priest in Residence Rev Van Xua Nguyen (Fr Joseph Nguyen)
Deacon Rev Mr Roderick Pirotta [email protected]
Office Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm weekdays
Receptionist: Donna Missio (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri) 8839 8400 or [email protected]
Parish Secretary: Pat Preca (Mon - Fri) 8839 8412 or [email protected]
Cathedral Parish Manager: Mili Lee (Tue - Fri) 8839 8419 or [email protected]
Sacramental Coordinator: Meg Gale (Tue only)
8839 8400 or [email protected]
Director of Music: Bernard Kirkpatrick KSS 8839 8400 or [email protected]
Liturgy Coordinator/Sacristan: Fr Chris del Rosario (see above for contact details)
Youth Coordinator: Genevieve Lee
8839 8400 or [email protected]
Gift Shop Manager: Minnie Harb
8839 8400 or [email protected]
SACRAMENTS
Baptisms are celebrated in the Cathedral on most Sundays. Check for exceptions. Family members and guests are requested to be present at the Cathedral at least fifteen minutes before the usual commencement time of 12:30pm.
Weddings are by appointment only.
Contact the Parish Secretary.
First Eucharist and Confirmation
Please contact the Sacramental Coordinator.
HIRING of ROOMS For hire of Cloister Function rooms, call 8839 8400 or
Material for Bulletin
If you have something that you would like
published in the bulletin, please ensure that
it is conveyed to our Parish Secretary, Pat,
by 12:00noon on Thursday. Please note that
material must relate to the parish and its
mission.
Don’t forget that businesses can advertise
on the rear page of the bulletin. For further
details, please contact Pat Preca by phone
on 8839 8412 or email her at
Want to become a lifelong disciple of Christ?
“Come and See” (John 1:39 - 41)
What is the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)?
A process which leads you towards becoming a lifelong follower of Christ by becoming a Catholic. We will explore your doubts and beliefs, the quest for the meaning of life, the service to the poor and concerns about the environment from the eyes of the Catholic teachings and Pope Francis. This journey of faith, which passes through different stages and ritual steps, leading up to reception of the three Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at Easter Vigil is an exciting one – full of discoveries, wisdom and challenges!
Who can participate in the RCIA?
The RCIA process is for people who are:
• not baptised and never lived the faith;
• baptised Catholics but never lived the faith;
• baptised non-Catholics (another Christian denomination) but never lived the Christian faith.
Come, discuss and discover in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere whether you, or someone
you know, is called to become a Catholic.
For more information contact the Parish Office on 8839 8400 or email Deacon Roderick Pirotta at:
Sacraments of Initiation Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation
At this stage, we hope to begin the postponed preparation for Confirmation early next month. All families who have expressed an interest in having their child/ren prepare for Confirmation should have been contacted by email a few days ago. In case there has been an oversight, the first session will be held in the Cathedral Hall on Tuesday, 07 September at 7:30pm. Again, should the lockdown be extended, another plan will be implemented which will be detailed at the appropriate time.
Donate: Caritas’ Emergency Response Appeal for Haiti Caritas Australia’s thoughts and prayers are with the people of the Haiti who have been devastated by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake. Over 1,400 people have died, and thousands more left injured. There is immediate and urgent need for food, water, shelter, hygiene kits and first aid on the ground. Donate to Caritas Australia’s Emergency Response Appeal by visiting www.caritas.org.au or by calling 1800 024 413 toll-free.
Assistance in a time of need
Seeking assistance: St Vincent De Paul (Vinnies) is taking phone calls regarding assistance requests, the Harris Park Vinnies number is 8861 9757. The Harris Park Hub is closed until further notice due to the current lockdown. OzHarvest has a hamper hub in Granville, open Thursdays 11:00am – 2:00pm, located at 3-5 Bridge St Granville.
Offering assistance: Karabi Community Services Wentworthville are running a foodbank service and are accepting donations of non-perishable food stuffs. Karabi is on Darcy Road, Wentworthville (corner Fyall Avenue), and open 8:00am to 4:00pm weekdays. Their phone number is 9631 5428. Please remember compliance with the NSW COVID public health orders when out in the community at this time.
Twitter Don’t forget that St Patrick’s Cathedral has a Twitter account. Each day there is a small quote from one of the Mass readings followed by a short reflection tweet - no more than 280 characters! There is also a short biography on saints’ feast days and, at present, there are quotes on the Social Justice Statement being tweeted each day. Our Twitter handle is @StParramatta or just search for St Patrick’s Cathedral Parramatta.
Plenary - October 2021 Fan the Flame
Towards Plenary Assembly One October 2021
‘The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.’
John 6:60-69
Through appropriate faith formation, God can shape us into deepening our
spirituality within the life of the Church, engaging with scripture,
encountering God in worship and prayerfully developing our living
relationship with Jesus Christ.
(Prayerful and Eucharistic - Discernment Paper, p.5)
www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au/fantheflame/
Get vaccinated for the common good Vaccination against COVID-19 is a morally good thing, providing protection for the person vaccinated and the wider community. Some COVID-19 vaccines are associated with ethically questionable production and research practices, but Pope Francis and the Australian Bishops have advised that it is morally permissible to receive any vaccine made available. More information available online at the following address: https://www.catholic.org.au/coronavirus
Social Justice Sunday We celebrate Social Justice next Sunday, 29 August. The Australian Bishops’ Social Justice Statement, Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor, invites us to join in responding to Pope Francis’ invitation to take a seven-year journey towards total ecological sustainability guided by seven Laudato Si’ Goals. The Statement provides theological foundations to ground and inspire our efforts to care for creation while responding to the needs of the disadvantaged and excluded. More information: ACBC Office for Justice, Ecology and Peace, www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au or phone (02) 6201 9845.
Formation: “Generosity & Gentleness” The next parish formation session will take place on Friday, 27 August, 7:30pm - 9:00pm. It will be live streamed to the Cathedral's Facebook page and YouTube channel. Fr Chris del Rosario will be making a presentation on Generosity and Gentleness as two of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. George Manassa, from The Catholic Toolbox, will be the MC. This formation event is once again presented by “Live Christ, Share Christ”.
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We pray for our beloved dead….
Recently Deceased: Edward Olivera, Kathleen McFadden, Mariana Sleiman Harb, Basilisa Manlangit, Marcela
Mostera, Gee Meng Phua, Zhiying Ren, Philomena Nolan, Francis Gorostiza, Sr Mary Grima fmm, Merita Alves,
James Sebastiao, Gloria Mercado, Louisa Baxter, Romulo Peteza, Lino Fernandes, Sr Therese Quinn, Maurice
O’Connor, Ryan Fernandes, Antone Safadi, Yacoub Jamini, Mitchell Gale, Sally Netto, Ikola van Weringin, Betty
D’Mello, Jesse Torres, Margaret Smith, June Barrett
Deceased: Maximo Sr Caneda, Lobo D’Souza family, Joan Fonseca, Bill Fleming, Perla Yulo, Justin Palad, Nazar &
Lewis Nissan, Ruzica Zderic, Peng Tam Chow, Merlita Fernandes, Daisy V Nunes, Antonio Lareza, Alesandra
Ventulero, Vittoria Teuma, Houda Chehade, Karam family, Sr Helen Cooke, Lan Eng Foo, Kwong Yung Phua, Jee Meng
Phua, Jee Kiang Phua, Nugraha Adi Wijaya, Sr Alice Cooke, Fr Mike, Marc Anastacio
Anniversaries: John Yulo, Joseph Malouf, Jean Davoren, Samuel Appathurai, Alban & Benny Fonseca, Juliet Noronha,
Maria Lethitruoc, Alan Newman, Paul Fung, Norma Swain, Emil Augustyn Sobolewski, Peter Van Tilburg, Josefa &
Felipe Manubay, Joseph Teuma, Stephen Abag, Rita Bosco, Valeriano La Rosa, Adrian O’Domhnaill, Rufino Nubla,
Gilbert, Furtado, Umberto Papagna, Margaret Beagle, Youseph Rahil-Evlen George, Rosaria D’Costa
Perpetuals: Norm Hector, Bokeyar family, David family, Japour family, Paula Loto’aniu, Peter Van Tilburg, Margaret
Angela Roberts, Sally & Frank Martlew, Sherwood family, Pat & Jim Hartman, Royan & Andrews families,
Don Andrews, Juliet Noronha, Dr Joseph Malouf, Abel Moses, Jimmy, Anna & Frank Grainda, Frank Agostino,
Bernadette Melhen and Sally Boujandy, Jack & June Barrett, Ann O’Brien, Watson Lee, Ian & Pat Sanders, Bill & Alice
Kendall, Allan Kendall, Maria Patterson & Ellen Bancan, Hooper family, Giuseppina & Giovanni Rechichi, Mary Coady,
Mary & Jack White, Vincent & Rebecca Vella, Walter Townsend, Ferris Grugeon, McInherny, White, McWilliam &
McGuckin families, Mary Abela, Robert Andrews, Sylvester family, Rogan family, Adcock and McMillan families, Love
family, Gabrielle Baker, Paula Cowling, McDermott & Starr families, Repose of the Souls in
Purgatory, Deceased Parishioners of St Patrick’s and St Monica’s
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them...
We also pray for...
Sick: Baby Fernandes, George Malouf, Sharon Webb, Paul Peters, Rosie Rezek, G Noonan,
J Stapleton, Fayma, Fr Kevin Walsh, Ansbert & Maria Fernandez, Lorelei & Gary Sellado,
Perla Yulo, Cresencia Fernando, Adna Mar, Natalie, Rohan Rodricks, Karl, Evelyn
Special Intentions: Patrick Newman, Yi Jiek Wong, Sien Yu Phua, Sr Alice Cooke, Sr Helen
Cooke, Thomas Mooney, Dulcesima Empuerto, Sien H Phua, Teodulo Sarreal, Juan Cabezas,
Jee C Phua, Anne Togado, Josie Dadic, Ajay & Jennifer Furtado, Bernard & Gracie Rodricks,
Bernard & Alban Fonseca, David J Sampey, Fatima, Sidney, Rohan, Den Senjak, Francis
Rocha, Anthony Brocone, Chad Booc, Nell Gomes, Emerlinda Sarreal, Khush Jilla
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for August
The Church
“Let us pray for the Church, that she may receive from the Holy Spirit the
grace and strength to reform herself in the light of the Gospel.”
This Sunday’s Readings
Twenty-first Sunday
Joshua 24:1-2,15-18; Eph 5:21-32; Jn 6:60-69
Next Sunday’s Readings
Twenty-second Sunday
Deut 4:1-2, 6-8; James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27;
Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Saint of the Week
27th August - St Monica (332-387)
Monica was born at Thagaste in Africa (present-day Souk Ahras in northern Algeria, near the
border with Tunisia) of a Christian family. She was married young
to Patricius, and among her children was the famous Augustine,
whose feast day is celebrated the day after that of Monica.
Augustine had a brilliant intellect and uncertain morals and his
wayward spiritual career saw him at one time a Manichee and
then a Neoplatonist. With many tears Monica prayed unceasingly
to God for Augustine’s conversion and her prayers were answered
shortly before her death. She had a deep faith and outstanding
virtue and is a wonderful example of a Christian mother.
(Information taken from Universalis)
“Quote of the Week”
“I’ll give you one piece of advice: don’t neglect his
name, ‘Jesus.’ Meditate on it in your heart night and
day as your personal and precious treasure. Love it
more than your life. Root it in your mind. Love Jesus
because he made you and bought you at a very high
price. Give your heart to him because it is the debt
you owe him.”
Richard Rolle (c.1290 - 1349)
English hermit and mystic
The English Writings
NEWS FROM
ROME Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Paul’s Letter to the Galatians: ‘Dear Brothers and Sisters: In our continuing catechesis on the Letter to the
Galatians, we have seen how Saint Paul teaches that faith in Jesus Christ brings a spiritual freedom that liberates believers from the demands of the Mosaic Law. For the Apostle, the Law served a “pedagogical” function; as a merciful gift of God, it demanded obedience to his commandments, while at the same time pointing to the reality of our sinfulness and need for salvation. With the coming of Christ and his redeeming grace, the Law finds its fulfilment in the Gospel message of new life and freedom in the Spirit.’
Getting to know…
Paul Mousley
My name is Paul Mousley and I have been a parishioner of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral for over fourteen years.
I am involved in ringing the church bell and leading Our Lady’s cenacle each Friday when the church is open. I also perform
some duties on the church grounds and belong to the Legion of Mary.
A highlight of my life has been my travels overseas as I went to Rome and Medjugorje. I was fortunate enough to have a
very kind travel companion by the name of Frank Jones and he knew his way around these places that were all new to me.
I intend to live a life of fidelity to the gospel and of prayer.
Saint Joan of Arc is my favourite saint as I admire her for her courage. I would love to meet her one day in heaven.
I lead the Rosary during the weekdays and have several prayer partners that I am privileged to be able to pray the Rosary with.
The Rosary gives me peace, strengthens my faith and I enjoy praying with others and have established some very strong bonds with other Christians.
I am currently studying Information Technology and have been interested in computers all my life.
My hobbies are music, walking, cats, gardening, chess, tennis and I love going to the movies with friends.
Please pray for me.
DID YOU KNOW…
...that despite Jesus speaking of the “Bread of Life” in
chapter six of John’s Gospel, this Gospel does not depict
the institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper?
In John’s Gospel, the focus of the Passover is Jesus’ washing
of the feet of his disciples (13:1-20). It is this event, of course,
which is highlighted at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper each
year on Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday.
WEDDINGS
We pray for those couples who have had to
postpone their wedding due to the current Covid
restrictions….
We pray that this will not dampen their desire to be
united in this sacrament when circumstances
permit.
BAPTISMS
At this time, we pray for all those families who
are seeking to have their children baptised but
cannot do so because of the current Covid
restrictions….
Please uphold these children and their families in
prayer.
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