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Cathedral Office: 1 Marist Place Parramatta NSW 2150

Telephone 02 8839 8400 Web: http://www.stpatscathedral.com.au

Sunday, 11 February 2018 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B

From the Dean’s Desk

Dear Friends,

On November 6th 2013, during a general

audience, Pope Francis embraced Vincio Riva,

who suffers from a rare skin disease which

leaves him with many disfiguring and painful

tumours all over his body. The picture of the Pope embracing,

caressing and kissing this man went viral. It was even

compared to the incident in the life of St Francis of Assisi when

he encountered a leper while riding in the countryside. On

meeting him Francis dismounted, gave the leper a gold coin

and kissed his hand. It was a liberating moment for both

Francis and the leper.

In today’s Gospel [Mark 1:40-45] we have a similar scene.

Jesus is approached by a leper, one who according to the Book

of Leviticus [13:46] ‘must therefore live apart...must live

outside the camp.’ In this encounter, however, Jesus

‘stretched out his hand and touched him’ saying to him, ‘of

course I want to…be cured!’ It is a powerful and challenging

scene. It marks the end of Jesus’ first day of ministry in Mark’s

Gospel. During this time, Mark has Jesus proclaiming his

ministry as one of repentance and establishment of the

Kingdom of God. He does so by confronting those who are in

any way afflicted by the power of Satan – those in sin and

those possessed. We need to keep in mind that at the time of

Jesus illness was seen as more than just a physical affliction. It

was seen as either punishment for sin or verging on demonic

possession. He does this by challenging the norms of the day by

encountering, ministering to and curing these people on the

Sabbath. For Jesus there are no limits or bounds to God’s

mercy and compassion. Here we see the way in which Jesus

imparts the mercy, compassion, power and wisdom of God as

he encounters this leper. Whenever Jesus encounters

someone on the fringes of society or someone in need of God’s

mercy he does not allow himself to be restricted by human

laws, regulations and customs. So many times we hear of Jesus

healing on the Sabbath in full view of the Scribes and Pharisees,

often incurring their wrath and contempt [Mark 1: 21-28.32-

34.35]. Whenever there was an opportunity to allow the

Kingdom of God to break into the shadow of human existence,

Jesus did everything in his power to ensure it.

Here he allows firstly the leper to make physical contact with

him, an element which went contrary to Jewish law. Secondly,

Jesus touches the leper. In two verses we see Jesus not only

going against the customary law, but openly breaking it. In

doing so, he states in an emphatic manner that when it comes

to the relationships between God and his creation, no law

stands as a blockage. At the conclusion of this passage, Jesus

asks the now cleansed leper to adhere to the usual customary

laws – to show himself to the priest, so as to conclude properly

his cure and healing and thus return him to full membership of

the community. In doing so, Jesus did not recklessly defy the

customs and laws of the day, but when it was required, he

submitted to them. In this way he shows us the mercy,

compassion, power and wisdom of God.

This Gospel passage can be for us a powerful form of

meditation: we can place ourselves both in the position of the

leper, and ask what feelings I experience when I am in anyway

excluded from human contact due to my background, opinions,

stance on certain issues, age or gender. Secondly, we can put

ourselves in the place of Jesus. What feelings arise as I relive a

situation when I brought healing and reconciliation into the life

of another person through my outreach, compassion and

mercy towards them? Whenever we reach out to others we

enhance the kingdom of God as we see the demands of the

kingdom of Satan being loosened.

Fr Bob Bossini,

Dean & Parish Priest

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LITURGICAL CALENDAR

February

Sun 11 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Readings: Lev 13:1-2, 44-46; 1 Cor 10:31 - 11:1; Mk 1:40-45

Wed 14 Ash Wednesday Masses: 6.45am; 9.30am; 12.30pm & 7.00pm

NON LITURGICAL CALENDAR

February Tues 13 Christian Meditation - 9.30am - 10.30am - Murphy House

RCIA - 7.00pm - Murphy House

Fri 16 Cenacle Prayer Group - 1.00pm - Chapel

Formation - An Introduction & Overview - Gospel of Mark

7.30pm - Cathedral Hall

Sat 17 Legion of Mary - 9.45am - 10.45am - Murphy House

St Patrick’s Day Parish Celebration 7pm

Thur 22 Men of St Joseph - 7.00pm-8.00pm - Cathedral Hall

Novena to Mary Full of Grace - 7.00pm - Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Fri 23 Formation - The Transfiguration - Presented by Fr George

Sun 25 Philharmonia Concert - 3.00pm - Cathedral

Lenten Reflection - Formation Program February 16 The Temptation of Jesus (Mark 1:12-15)

Presenter Fr Bob

February 23 The Transfiguration (Mark 1:12-15) Presenter Fr George

March 2 Cleaning of the Temple (John 2:13-25) Presenter Fr Rizzo

March 9 Nicodemus (John 3:14-21) Presenter Fr Gitau

March 16 The Grain of Wheat (John 12:20-33) Presenter Fr Bob

March 23 The Passion of Jesus According to Mark (Mark 14:1-15:47) - Fr Bob

Ash Wednesday Mass Times - 14 February

6.45am 9.30am 12.30pm 7.00pm

Publication - God’s Word 2018

(Daily Mass Readings and Reflections)

We are fortunate to have these books available to sell, on behalf of St

Paul’s Bookshop. Please come and grab a copy today at the Cloister Café.

Bargain at $5.00.

St Paul’s bookshop Parramatta is closing down and is marking down most of

their stock. If you looking for a gift for someone as they receive the

Sacraments, this may be an opportune time to grab a bargain.

Baptisms are celebrated in the Cathedral on Sundays. Download baptism form at

www.stpatscathedral.com.au

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

MONDAY TO FRIDAY

6.30am Morning Prayer

6.45am Mass

11.15am Exposition

11.15am Sacrament of Penance (till 12.20pm)

(Mon, Wed & Fri)

Rosary after Angelus at midday

12.30pm Mass

5.15pm Evening Prayer of the Church

SATURDAY

7.30am Morning Prayer

8.00am Mass

9.30am Mass in ExtraOrdinary Form Latin

8.30am Sacrament of Penance (till 9am)

5.00pm Sacrament of Penance (till 5:30pm)

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Mass at 8.00am (No Adoration or Confession)

St Vincent de Paul Society

Family Assistance - 1800 606 724

Credo Ministries Facebook: Credo Young Adults Email: credostpats@gmail.com

Playgroup Facebook: Parramatta St Pat’s Playgroup

Legion of Mary - every Saturday at 9.45am at

Murphy House.

For the sick: Antonio Polo, Ishwinder Singh, Christiano Missak, Patricia Hartman, Annette Axiak, Paul Peters, Leslie Niblett, Mike Samson, Maria Jup Special Intentions: Infant Jesus & BVM,St Anthony, Ruzica Chimelewski, Anna Dadic (various intentions), Mara, Nikola & Stephen Senjak, Fr George, Mr & Mrs Bartalomer, Clara Cabezas, Premi & Rixon, Nicole Rita Slatter– Thanksgiving, Sylvester’s family-Thanksgiving, Hugo Bolst Recently Deceased: Gregory Kan, Unborn child, Cahal Rowan, Brian Sheedy, Paul Quinton, Matthew Beninati, Barry Wilde, Lolita Farmer, Allan Tumabini, William Hector, Frances Lewis, Houda Chehadie (former SRE teacher and parishioner) Deceased: YT & Deanna Hsu, Karam Karam, Houda Chehade, Mary, Stephen, Eleanor & Janet, Alan Newman, Anthony Madeline, Ross Anniversaries: Sr Alice, Stephen Wong, Watson Lee, Judy Gallagher, Baby George Perpetuals: Norm Hector, Royan & Andrews families, Don Andrews, Juliet Noronha, Norm Hector, Joseph Malouf, Vimal & Kavitha, Van & Phong Tran, Kaddis family, Marcus Milly, Abel Moses, Anna & Frank Grainda, Frank Agostino, Bernadette Melhen and Sally Boujandy, Jack Barrett, Ann O’Brien, Ian Sanders, Bill & Alice Kendall , Allan Kendall, Maria Patterson & Ellen Bancan, Sally & Frank Martlew, Giuseppina & Giovanni Rechichi, Maurice DeNiese, Fr Bray, Mary Coady, Mary & Jack White, Vincent & Rebecca Vella, Vincent Huang, Townsend, Walter Townsend, Watson Lee, Lucy D’Mello, Ferris Grugeon, McInherny, White, McWilliam and McGuckin families, Mary Abela, Sally & Frank Martlew, Robert Andrews, Sylvester Family, Rogan Family, Adcock, McMillan families, Gabrielle Baker, Paula Cowling, Sherwood Family, 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. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Christian Meditation

Tuesdays - 9.30am-10.30am - Murphy House

CREDO MINISTRIES - return in February Connecting with our Youth - credostpats@gmail.com

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Youth Ministries.

Lenten Foodbank – JRS Arrupe Community Lent is a time for reflecting on the enormous sacrifice our Lord made on Good Friday. It's also a time for making sacrifices of our own. One of the purest sacrifices you can make is showing compassion to those in need. Fleeing a home that is no longer safe is one of the most difficult decisions a person can make. It’s one made that much harder when you are forced to live below the poverty line in a country you wish to make your home. Unfortunately it’s a reality facing many seeking asylum in Australia—people who often find it difficult to afford basic food , goods and groceries. That’s where JRS (Jesuit Refugee Service) Arrupe Community come in. But they need our help. JRS invite St. Patrick’s parishioners to join JRS in their Lenten Foodbank program:

“6 Weeks of Lent - Give 6 Things”

The foodbank provides much needed fresh food and groceries to over 320 individuals and families every month. Foodbank is not your usual food donation service. JRS doesn’t make hampers for their clients, but rather allows them to choose their own groceries. They stock their shelves and fridge like a supermarket, so people are able to do their own ‘shopping’. They have identified six staple items that are most frequently requested. If you can donate a food item from the list below, bring it to the Lent space in the chapel and the items will be taken to the Foodbank at Arrupe Community Centre in Parramatta. Thanks for your generosity, just one item a week makes such a difference. Your contribution is helping JRS accompany, serve, and advocate for refugee families. Week 1 Diced Tomatoes Week 2 Tuna in Oil Week 3 Tinned Lentils Week 4 Cooking Oil Week 5 Basmati Rice Week 6 Tinned chickpeas

Cathedral APP (SPCPP) Keep in touch with the happenings at the Cathedral in 2018 via the Cathedral App. The Cathedral App can be downloaded to your Android or Apple devices via iTunes or Google play. Type in SPCPP (St Patrick's Cathedral Parish Parramatta) and click on download.

Cathedral Website: Take a virtual tour of the Cathedral on our website www.stpatscathedral.com.au

Junior Credo: EDGE Yrs 4-6

Fortnightly on Fridays -

school terms only - 5pm-6pm

Teen Credo High School Students

2nd & 4th Sunday - 4.00pm-6.00pm

Credo St Pats 18-35 Years of Age

1st Fri of the month - 6.30pm

Pastoral Considerations for Lent Lent begins with Ash Wednesday (14 Feb.) and concludes with the beginning of the Easter Triduum (Holy Thursday through to Easter Sunday). Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. The law of fasting binds those who have completed their 18th year until the beginning of their 60th year. The law of abstinence binds those who have completed their 40th year. The season of Lent is a time for prayer, self-denial and assisting others, as the Gospel for Ash Wednesday reminds us [Matthew 6:1-6.16-18]. Fridays of Lent are considered days set aside for personal penance.

24 Hours for the Lord - 9 & 10 March For the third year, Pope Francis has welcomed the 24 Hours for the Lord initiative to be celebrated during Lent. At St Patrick’s the special time for Prayer and Reconciliation will take place on Friday 9 March and Saturday 10 March 2018. Timetable as follows:-

Friday 9th March 5:30pm – Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Commences with Evening Prayer. 6:30pm – Stations of the Cross in the Cathedral or Cloister. 7:30pm – Parish Reflection in the Chapel / Penitential Service in the Cathedral 9:00pm – Night Prayer. Confessions from 5:30pm – 9:00pm. Chapel open all night.

Saturday 10th March 6:30am – Office of Readings 7:30am – Morning Prayer 8:00am – Mass celebrated in the Cathedral 8:45am – 9:30am Confessions 9:30am – Mass in the Extraordinary Form 10:30am – Confessions 12:00pm – Angelus and Midday Prayer 2:00pm – Byrd Concert in the Cathedral. 5:00pm – Confessions 5:30pm – Evening Prayer I followed by Benediction.

Sydney Philharmonia Concert in the Cathedral

3pm Sunday, February 25 Voyage of Voices: VOX and E Studio Youth Choir Tickets: www.sydneyphilharmonia.com.au

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