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St Patrick's Cathedral Parramatta Cathedral Office: 1 Marist Place Parramatta NSW 2150
Telephone 02 8839 8400 Web: http://www.stpatscathedral.com.au
Sunday 12 January The Baptism of the Lord
EMERGENCY CALLS
ANYTIME Ph: 0417 848 522
STAFF CONTACT DETAILS
Dean & Parish Priest
Very Rev Fr Robert Bossini
8839 8420 or [email protected]
Assistant Priest, Rev Chris del Rosario
8839 8423 or [email protected]
Deacon
Rev Roderick Pirotta
Office Hours 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Receptionist: Donna Missio (M,T,Th,F) 8839 8400 or [email protected]
Parish Secretary: Pat Preca (Mon-Fri)
8839 8412 or [email protected]
Finance Admin : Mili Lee
8839 8415 or [email protected]
Sacramental Coordinator: Meg Gale (Tue only)
8839 8415 or [email protected]
Director of Music: Bernard Kirkpatrick
8839 8400 [email protected]
Liturgy Coordinator/Sacristan Fr Chris del Rosario
Youth Coordinator Fr Chris del Rosario
8839 8416 or [email protected]
Please Note:
Baptisms are celebrated in the Cathedral on most
Sundays. Check for exceptions. Family members
and guests must be present at the Cathedral at
least 15 minutes before the usual time of
12.45pm.
Download baptism form at
www.stpatscathedral.com.au
Preparation is essential and may be completed prior to
the birth of the child.
Weddings are by appointment only.
Contact the Parish Secretary.
For more information regarding:
First Holy Communion and Confirmation:
Please contact the Sacramental Coordinator.
To hire the Cloister Function rooms please call
8839 8400 or email [email protected]
St Patrick’s Gift Shop (located in Murphy House)
Gift Shop Manager Mindy Mercado
Tues 10am-2pm Wed-Fri - 10.00am-3pm
Sun 9am-1pm Closed Mon & Sat
Email: [email protected]
Dear friends, We have completed the Christmas season and now we begin the
Ordinary Cycle of Sundays that will see us to the end of the liturgical year
with the celebration of Christ the King on November 22nd. The First
Sunday of the Ordinary cycle is celebrated as the Baptism of the Lord in the River Jordan by
John the Baptist [Matthew 3:13-17]. This encounter between the adult Jesus and his cousin
John is a peculiar event. There is a level of awkwardness on the part of John who believes
that it is he who should receive baptism from Jesus and not the other way around [v. 14].
Jesus’ response to John’s dilemma is a little baffling: ‘Let it be for now! For thus it is fitting for
us to fulfil all righteousness’ [v. 15]. This ‘fulfilment of righteousness’ is a reference to
John’s ministry of baptism which challenges the one being baptised to ‘produce the
appropriate fruit to repentance’ [Matt 3:8]. It seems a little strange that Jesus the source
of our salvation is baptised by John. By agreeing to John’s baptism, Jesus is reverencing John’s
mission as the Baptiser, and highlighting Jesus’ connectedness with sinful humanity. The high
point of this encounter comes with the divine announcement from the heavens that ‘this is
my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased’ [v. 17].
This brings to mind our own Baptism, challenging us to see how seriously we take our
baptismal commitment. Quite often, Baptism is for us a ceremony that was conducted when
we were too young to take note of its importance. It can at times be reduced to a ceremony
that a Catholic family has to carry out because the remainder of the family has been baptised
– it becomes a family tradition.
Today we are challenged to consider the significance of our own Baptism when we became
children of God. We need to hear through faith the true meaning and challenge of the
proclamation that Jesus heard at his Baptism: ‘you are my beloved child with whom I am well
pleased’. Baptism allows us to be and act as a child of God. As with any child within the
structure of the human family it comes with rights and responsibilities. It opens for us the
sacramental life of the Church and challenges us to be faithful and active members of our
Church community. The Catechism of the Catholic Church [# 1266] puts it in plain terms
what our Baptismal duties and responsibilities are:
• To believe in God; to hope in God and to love God
• To live and act under the promptings of the Holy Spirit through the utilisation of the
gifts of the Holy Spirit
• To grow in goodness through the living out of the moral virtues.
As we begin this new year in which we will meet as Church during the Plenary 2020 Session
that asks us to consider what God is asking of us as Church, we need to renew our Baptismal
commitment and see that through Baptism we are challenged to conversion from sin; to an
active and full participation in our Parish community; in increasing our faith, hope and love
of God; to grow in holiness through the promptings of the Spirit and the use of the Spirit’s
gifts. We are God’s beloved children. May God be always pleased with us.
Fr Bob Bossini, Dean and Parish Priest
From the Dean’s Desk
ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL
WEEKLY MASS TIMETABLE
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)
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
6.15am Morning Prayer
6.30am Mass
11.15am Exposition
11.15am Sacrament of Penance (till 12.20pm)
(Mon, Wed & Fri)
Rosary after Angelus at midday
12.30pm Mass
SATURDAY
7.30am Morning Prayer
8.00am Mass
9.30am Mass in ExtraOrdinary Form
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)
WEEKLY PRAYER GROUPS
Monday 6.30pm Legion of Mary
Tuesday 9.30am Christian Meditation
Wednesday 7.30pm RCIA
Friday 1pm Cenacle Prayers
MONTHLY PRAYER GROUPS
Last Thursday of the month—Novena to
Mary Full of Grace
1st Friday Devotions 6.30pm
OTHER CONNECT GROUPS
Playgroup: Wednesdays9.30am-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
Download our App: SPCPP on Android or
Apple
Facebook - St Patrick’s Cathedral
Website: www.stpatscathedral.com.au
LITURGICAL CALENDAR January
Sun 12 The Baptism of the Lord
Readings: Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17
Sun 26 Australia Day
Tue 28 Red Mass - 7.30pm
Wed 29 Novena to Mary Full of Grace - 7.00pm - Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Red Mass St Patrick’s Cathedral parish is again
hosting the annual Western Sydney
Red Mass and invites you to join the
Most Reverend Bishop Vincent Long
Van Nguyen , Fr Bob, together with
members of the legal fraternity, in the
celebration of the annual Red Mass at
St Patrick's Cathedral at 7:30pm on Tuesday, January 28, 2020
The celebration of this Mass will be to give thanks for the work of those who serve
the law, and it is also an opportunity to reaffirm a commitment to justice and faith.
If you would like a formal invitation sent to your lawyer or a member of the legal
fraternity, please contact the parish office asap. All RSVPs should be directed to
[email protected] or 8839 8411.
Ministries Returning for 2020 • Meditation - Return Tuesday 14 January
• Playgroup - Resumes Wednesday 12 February at 9.30am
• Junior Credo - Resumes Friday 14 February
• Teen Credo - Resumes Sunday 23 February
Christmas Thank You Many many thanks to all who were involved in the Christmas celebration at St Pat’s.
There were so many extra jobs to be done and all were completed with ease.
Look forward to doing it all again this year!
St Patrick’s Gift Shop We stock, Religious Goods and Ethical Products to celebrate Sacraments and
other special moments in your life.
OPEN: Tuesday 10am –2pm, Wed to Friday 10am – 3pm Sunday 9am –1pm. CLOSED: Mondays and Saturdays. Come and check out our new layout and stock. We have cards for most occasions.
** SALE ** 40% off ALL Christmas stock & calendars. Includes Nativity sets, Christmas books, daily reflection books and annuals.
St Thomas More - Patron Saint of Lawyers
For the sick: Bernadette Jackson, Mena & George, Noeline DeSilva, Fr Kevin Walsh, Elizabeth Clark, K Donovan, Yvonne Malouf, Paul Peters, R Spinks, M Wilson & Dr Barry Wilson, S
Webb (Patti M’s daughter), Krha, Lucy & fam, R & L Spinks, C Larkin, J McDermott, J Uccello, Daisy, June Barrett, R Ackerman, P Clohessy, C Tan-Schriner, K & B Foo, L Clancy,
Special Intentions: Newman family, George Bitar, Nell & Cipriano Gomes & family, Gertrude Fonseca & family, Freeda & family, Joseph & Jeena, Lin family, Jesus & BVM, Raveen, Naleen
Tian, Bartolome & Clara Cabezas, Stephen Senjak, Anita Ramirez, Nicole Slatter, Tian, Sonja Lipec, Doreen Sen, Rita Thakkar, Sien Wei, Sien Yu Phua, L. Urquia, R. Gavilla, J. Del Mar, M.
Recently Deceased: Judith Soso, Patrick Lee
Deceased: Felix, Emily & Kenneth, Mathan John & family, Koopelian, Samual, Anthony & Butler families,
Death Anniversaries: Judy Gallagher, Ronald Belcher, Marija & Ivan Pavlovec, Miro Simicevic, Gracy Rodricks, Bernard Rodricks
Perpetuals: Paula Loto’aniu, Peter Van Tilburg, Margaret Angela Roberts, Norm Hector, 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 Barrett, Ann O’Brien, Ian & Pat
Sanders, Bill & Alice Kendall , Allan Kendall, Maria Patterson & Ellen Bancan, Giuseppina & Giovanni Rechichi, Mary Coady, Mary & Jack White, Vincent & Rebecca Vella, Walter Townsend,
Watson Lee, Ferris Grugeon, McInherny, White, McWilliam and McGuckin families, Mary Abela, Robert Andrews, Sylvester Family, Rogan Family, Adcock, McMillan families, Love family,
Hooper 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.
Sacraments of Initiation: Preparation for Eucharist 2020
Preparation sessions for Eucharist for children 7 years or older
who completed Reconciliation in 2019 will continue in Term 1
2020. Please keep an eye out for dates to be published shortly.
Seeking submissions for next St Pat’s Matters
Happy New Year to all! The next issue is underway. Hoping for lots of interesting input and or archival photos from our parishioners. You know articles about faith shaping your lives, involvement in ministry, people doing good works, former clergy serving the parish. And anything that you would like to write about. Email to [email protected] or leave it at the parish office
marked “for St Pat’s Matters”. DEADLINE: 19TH JANUARY
Why Do We Have Two Collections at Mass?
This is a question that is often asked . The two collections that are
taken up at Mass each week are equally important and are used
for two distinct purposes.
• The First Collection- The money the first collection raises goes
to the Clergy Support Foundation and is used to support the
daily living expenses of the priests in the Diocese.
• The 2nd collection, which includes the planned giving
program, is the main source of our parish income. The second
collection funds are used for the day to day running of our
parish.
Rome Pilgrimage Look out for the new flyers. Package has been ‘revamped’.
Changes to dates and cost. Has been rescheduled to 3-10 Sept.
Get your free pilgrimage kit today. Contact 1800 753 959 or
email [email protected]
Website: www.romepilgrimages.com
Credo Youth Events
Junior Credo - For Primary school children
Fortnightly on Fridays 5pm-6pm in the Cloister Café (during
school terms).
Teen Credo and Credo Young Adults Our first gathering will be on Friday 7 February, 6.30pm in the
Blessed Sacrament Chapel for First Friday Devotions. Look out
for further information in the coming weeks.
Stay in Touch and Keep Informed. Download the Skoolbag App Smartphone parish to parishioner communication. This App has been designed for schools. Therefore, where ‘Newsletter’ is mentioned, substitute for ‘Bulletin’. How to Install Skoolbag on your Smartphone- Android Users You must first have signed up with a Google Account before
installing the App.
1. Click the ‘Play Store’ button on your Android Device
2. Click the magnifying glass icon at the top and type in ‘St
Patrick’s Cathedral Parish Parramatta’.
3. Click the name when it appears in the search.
4. Click the ‘Install’ button.
5. Click ‘Accept’ for various permissions (please note, we do not
modify any of your personal data on your device).
6. Click ‘Open’ when installed.
7. Click the ‘More’ button on the bottom right of the App, then
‘Setup’.
8. Toggle on the Push Categories that are applicable for you.
VOCATION DISCERNMENT WEEKEND run by the Capuchin Friars 15-16th FEBRUARY 2020
Come away for a couple of days to consider the vocations to the priesthood and religious life. This weekend retreat is for men aged 18-35. Begins 9am Saturday and concludes 4pm Sunday at the Marymount Mercy Centre, Castle Hill. There will be Mass each day, Adoration, quiet prayer, talks, confession available and quiet time. Come and reflect on God's will in your life, and these particular ways of making a gift of self for the glory of God and in service of His Kingdom. The cost is only $50. Registrations required by 6th February. Please contact Father Thomas: [email protected] or 0432 362 052. https://www.capuchin.org.au
School Readiness (3-5 year olds) &
Primary School Tuition (K-6) specialists.
Contact Michelle 0402 335 527
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AVANTI
FLORISTS Florists to the Cathedral
Wedding Package Deals with a free gift for Cathedral brides
Funeral Tribute
Flowers & Gifts for every occasion
Phone & Fax 9891 4040
www.avantiflorist.com.au
NEED a CLEANER?
• Home cleaning
• Strata cleaning
• Commercial cleaning
• Grounds keeping
KCM Brother’s Property Maintenance
Servicing Parramatta & surrounding areas
Call Mick on 0405 309 826
Cleaning to suit your needs
6 Pitt Street Parramatta 2150
Tel: 9687 1072 Fax: 9687 1074
24 Hour Service to all suburbs
Office Hours: (By appointment only)
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Phone: 0426 508 696
Address: Suite 11, 2 O’Connell St. Parramatta
DIA LINN BUSINESS SERVICES
Book an appointment by phone, email or through our website.
• Tax return for individual, company, partnership, SMSF & trust.
• Special taxes (CGT, BAS, IAS, FBT)
• Other services - Accounting, tax planning
