St Patrick's Cathedral Parish, Parramatta · In fact, it consists of three separate parables about the Kingdom: the wheat and the weeds (13:24-30) with its explanation (vv 36-43);

St Patrick's Cathedral Parish, Parramatta Cathedral Office: 1 Marist Place Parramatta NSW 2150

Telephone 02 8839 8400 Web: http://www.stpatscathedral.com.au 3 & 4 DECEMBER 2016 SECOND SUNDAY of ADVENT - Year A

Bishop of Parramatta, Most Rev. Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv DD

8839 8420 8839 8423 8839 8415 8839 8412 8839 8400 8839 8433 8839 8400 8839 8416

Parish Priest & Dean of the Cathedral Assistant Priest Deacon Finance Admin(Tue-Fri) Parish Secretary (M-F) M,T,W,Th Director of Music Liturgy Coordinator/Sacristan Sacramental Coordinator (Tue only) Youth Coordinators

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

EMERGENCY CALLS

ANYTIME Ph: 0407 289 360

From the Dean’s Desk

Dear Friends in Christ,

Last week the Gospel [Matthew 13:1-23] we hear of Jesus comparing the Kingdom of Heaven to the work of the sower, who

randomly scatters the seed over the countryside, into four distinguishable types of soil: the hard, impenetrable soil at the side

of the road; the soil with shallow depth; the soil that is overrun by thorns and the rich soil that produces a good harvest.

Jesus here emphasises not only the effectiveness of God’s word but also the ways in which that word can be either accepted

(rich soil) or struggle to survive (first three types of soils).

Today’s Gospel [Matthew 13:24-43] speaks again in agricultural terms and images. In fact, it consists of three separate parables about the

Kingdom: the wheat and the weeds (13:24-30) with its explanation (vv 36-43); the parable of the mustard seed (vv 31-32) and the parable of the

yeast (v. 33). Verses 34-35 tell us why Jesus speaks to the people in parables, which reflects an earlier passage with the same theme (vv 10-

17).

Within the context of today’s liturgy, the theme that resonates is not so much the characteristics or features of the Kingdom but rather the

workings of God, especially the traits of mercy and justice. The first reading [Wisdom 12:13.16-19] beautifully describes God, as one ‘who cares

for everything’. This care is seen in the patient tolerance of God as the author states that God’s ‘justice has its source in strength’ and that

God ‘governs us with great patience’ giving us ‘the good hope that after sin you will grant repentance’. This is then carried through in the

Gospel parable about the wheat and the weeds. Here the sower of good seed is informed that an enemy has sown darnel into his field, a seed

which has all the similarities of wheat but is in effect a weed. Its presence amid the wheat can greatly deteriorate the value and worth of the

wheat. In answer to the request to weed out the darnel, the sower insists that since the weeding could injure the wheat, both should be allowed

to grow until harvest time, when the separation will occur.

When we view Jesus’ interpretation of this parable (vv 36-43) we can see that it holds the theme of final judgement. Taken from this perspective,

the parable speaks to us about God’s patient tolerance with the presence of evil within the world. The parable states that God permits evil to

exist alongside the good; but that the wicked and evil are eventually separated, judged and destroyed, while the righteous are gathered together,

rewarded and brought into the presence of God. This explanation finds further foundation in Matthew’s section which deals with the final

judgement and the coming of the Son of Man [25:31-46] where the very works of the just and unjust brings upon each their ultimate reward or

punishment.

Today’s Gospel can become a means for us to meditate on the presence of evil within our world and how such evil can co-exist with good. The

parable suggests that each of the characters has a turn in taking the upper hand. The enemy sows the weed while the world is asleep (vv. 24-

28a), but it is the wheat that survives despite the presence of the darnel (vv 28b-30a). In the end, it is the sower/farmer (God) who harvests the

crop, destroys the weeds and salvages the wheat (vv 30b). This Gospel should instil in us not only to abide by God’s patient tolerance, but also

to have hope even in the presence of evil within our world. Today’s first reading reminds us that God’s “justice has its source in

strength” (Wisdom 12:13). It is indeed difficult to remain patient in the face of evil. This response is but the first step. Our patient tolerance

allows us to consider the means by which we can counteract the presence of evil with good and not to let our emotions and human responses

blind our judgement. In all this we need to consider God’s characteristics and ways of dealing with human events. May we live by the words of

today’s Psalm: “You, God, are a God of mercy and compassion, slow to anger, abounding in love and truth.” (Ps 85:15-16).

Fr Robert Bossini, Dean and Parish Priest

Very Rev Robert Bossini PP Rev George Azhakath MSFS Rev Mr Willy Limjap Mili Lee Patricia Preca Donna Missio Bernard Kirkpatrick Chris Ohlsen Meg Gale Chris Lee & Mindy Mercado

St Patrick's Cathedral Parish, Parramatta Cathedral Office: 1 Marist Place Parramatta NSW 2150

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

22 & 23 July - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A

mailto:[email protected]

LITURGICAL CALENDAR

July

Sun 23 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Readings: Wis 12:13, 16-19; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43

Tues 25 St James (Feast)

Wed 26 Sts Joachim and Anne (Memorial)

Sat 29 St Martha (Memorial)

NON LITURGICAL CALENDAR

Tues 25 Christian Meditation - 9.30am - Murphy House

Tues 25 SVDP Meeting - 7.00pm - Murphy House

Sacraments of Initiation - Confirmation - Session 2 - 7.00pm

Wed 26 Playgroup - 9.30am - Cathedral Hall - Resumes for Term 3

Thur 27 Novena to Mary Full of Grace - 7.00pm - Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Fri 28 Cenacle Prayer Group - 1.00pm - Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Sat 29 Formation - Christian Witness - 10am-1pm - Hall

St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal - THIS WEEKEND It’s that time of the year again when we need to consider and offer practical

help to those who are in need. If you would like to donate blankets and

items of warm clothing, you can deposit these at the SVDP store, 583

Church St North Parramatta.

Envelopes for cash donations are available on the pews and in the narthex.

Thank you.

ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL

WEEKLY TIMETABLE

Download our App: SPCPP on Android or Apple

Facebook—St Patrick’s Cathedral

Website: www.stpatscathedral.com.au

Weddings by appointment only.

Cloister Function Room - For bookings call

Parish Office on 8839 8400 or visit our website

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


6.45am 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


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: [email protected]

Playgroup Facebook: Parramatta St Pat’s Playgroup

Legion of Mary - every Saturday at 9.45am at

Murphy House.

For the sick: James Murphy, Slavko Markovic, Radhika, Jude Muttiah, Army Sosa, Paul Fung, Jess Arranz, Hanna Doueihi, Bill Jeffery, Margaret & Lisa Farrelly

Special Intentions: Solomon & Rosemarie Romion, Guise & Maria, Lois & Cherene Casinado, Sebastiao Bugo, David Sarreal, Vincent, Mara Senjak, Henry Brown, Alex De

Montas, Isabelle Louise Batley, Diane Ashton, Rev Nithiya Sagayaraj, Song Jia Lan, Xu Guo Dong,

For those recently deceased: Thomas Mooney, Rev Noel Sheth, Alfonso Quinones, John Behan, Jeff Adams, Noel Barnes, N’Kou Marie Therese, N Saywessn Paul August

Marie, Fr Maurice McNamara, Ni Jong Yu, Amada Dizow, Godofredo O. Peteza, Emery Burgess, Sang Hai Wong, Emery Burgess, Derek Beamish

Deceased: Victorio Gavilla, Maria Somy, Victorio Gavilla, Lucian Muttiah, Carolina, Andrea, Jolanda, Maximena Manlangit, Juan Montesco, Benjamina DeVera Geminiano, YT

Hsu, Bernard Muggeridge, Sr Noni Ball, Sunandar Wrjaya, Nancy & Robsima, Karam Karam, James Vuong, Victorio Gavilla, Y.T. & Deanna Hsu

Anniversary: Joseph Boulous, Emy Masangkay, Fe Masangkay, Paulina Vallejo, Max Swain, Valeriano Estacio Sr., Deanna Hsu, Emil Augustyn Sobolewski, Juan, Paul &

Antonette Elogious, Juliet Noronha, Barbera Kierdal, Gilert & Spencer, , Jean Davoren, Delfin Aaracin, Maria Anh, Thong, Claudette, Fovad, Kozal, Maria, Madeline, Basha, Emil,

Augustyn Sobolevski, Samual Appathurai, Betty Royan, Annie Ellich, Mariyanayagm, Josephin, Edward, Morin, Norma Swain, Edridges Sequeira

Perpetuals: 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, Don Andrews, 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, Royan & Andrews Families,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.

We’re back next Wednesday, 9.30am

St Patrick’s Cathedral Hall


NEXT SATURDAY

Formation presented by Live Christ, Share Christ Topic CHRISTIAN WITNESS

Presenter Deacon Willy Limjap

Date July 29 Saturday

Time 10am to 1pm

Venue Cathedral Hall

Hope you can join us…

Sacraments of Initiation: Preparation for

Confirmation Registration for Confirmation is now open for children 10 yrs or

older who have made their Reconciliation and First Eucharist. The

online registration form can be found on the Cathedral website

under the Sacraments tab in the section titled Confirmation.

Please note that the calendar of sessions of preparation are as

follows:

Confirmation 2: Tuesday 25th July, 7.30pm - Parent Session

Confirmation 3: Saturday 5th August 4.30pm - Parent and Children

Session

Confirmation 4: Saturday 19th August 4pm - Preparation for the

Sacrament of Confirmation followed by 6pm Vigil Mass

Sacrament of Confirmation: Friday 25th August 2017 at 7pm

(Celebrant Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen).

Novena to Mary Full of Grace Our next gathering to pray the Rosary.

Date: Thursday, 27th July

Venue: Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Time: 7.00pm - 8.00pm

PLEASE JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THE

CENTENARY OF OUR LADY’S APPARITIONS AT

FATIMA.

We will focus on praying the Mysteries of Sorrow.

Enquiries: Marian Polizzi

9630 4019 or 0418 978730

THE CLOISTER CAFÉ

The Hospitality Team thanks all the

parishioners who have been donating

supplies for Sunday Morning Tea.

Your generosity is truly appreciated.

Haven’t donated yet but keen to do so... -

Here’s what to do:

On Sunday morning,

1. Place donations in the basket labelled DONATIONS FOR THE

CLOISTER CAFÉ located in the kitchen. (e.g. tea, coffee,

biscuits, long-life milk, cordial)

2. Freshly-baked goodies to be used that

day, should be left on the kitchen bench

or handed to a Hospitality Team

member.

CREDO MINISTRIES Connecting with our Youth - [email protected]

Update - Bishop Kevin Manning (Emeritus) Bishop Kevin is looking quite fit and healthy. Obviously

the country air agrees with him. He does miss his

correspondence though. So, if you would like to send

him a letter or any articles you think he may be

interested in, he would be most appreciative.

Address is: St Catherine’s Aged Care Facility,

51 Gorman’s Hill Rd Bathurst 2795. If you are heading that way, try

and pay him a visit - he would love it.

Planned Giving Envelopes Envelopes are now available from the narthex (chapel entry)..

If you require a receipt for end of financial year purposes, please

send an email to [email protected] or call the parish

office.

Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) Early Bird Registration

Here’s how to register:

Student in our Catholic System – speak to your REC

Student in State School System – contact Catholic Youth Parramatta

Over 18 years of age – register as an individual

Visit www.acyf.org.au now to secure the $250 early bird rate before

August.

For all enquiries contact Director of Catholic Youth Parramatta,

James Camden, 02 8838 3428, [email protected]

Holy Hour for Vocations: 28 July Everyone is welcome to join the Holy Hour for Vocations from

6:30pm Friday (please note new day) for an hour of adoration,

prayer, music and quiet time in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in St

Patrick’s Cathedral, 1 Marist Place, Parramatta. For information

about priesthood in the Diocese of Parramatta and Holy Spirit

Seminary, please contact Fr John Paul Escarlan, Director of Priestly

Vocations, [email protected]

OLMC Parramatta Open Morning Tour Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta warmly invites you to attend

our Open Morning Tour on Wednesday, July 26 2017.

Tour the College and discover how a Mercy Education empowers

girls to expand beyond what they know they can be and enjoy a

‘comfortable cup of tea’ with the College Leadership Team.

The College is now enrolling for 2019.Visit www.olmc.nsw.edu.au to

reserve your place or contact the Registrar 8838

1222 to discuss how your daughter can become a

Mercy Girl.

Junior Credo: EDGE Yrs 4-6 Every Friday in school terms-5pm

Teen Credo High School Students 2nd & 4th Sun. of the month - 4pm

Credo St Pats 18-35 Years of Age 1st Fri of the month - 6.30pm

http://www.acyf.org.au/



http://www.olmc.nsw.edu.au

School Readiness (3-5 year olds) &

Primary School Tuition (K-6) specialists.

Contact Michelle 0402 335 527

Australian Owned

SPEEDY SHOE SERVICE

Shoe Repairs Key Cutting Computer Engraving

Bring your KEY CUTTING JOBS,

your SHOES needing repairs and all

your ENGRAVING needs along to

SIMON

9891 2229

for the most efficient and cost effective job.

Special prices on all key cutting jobs (house, car, gar-

age etc.) starting from $2.50 (cheapest in town)The

Queensland Arcade

Phone 9891 2229 or

ALL PIANO SERVICES

Anthony Lette & Sons

Since 1958

TUNING, RESTORATION &

REPAIRS

TO PIANOS, PIANOLAS

GRANDS & REED ORGANS

PTTG Members. All Areas

9631 3582

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

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

Email: [email protected]

24 Hour Service to all suburbs

Office Hours: (By appointment only)

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM

Saturdays – 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Phone: 0426 508 696 Address: Suite 11, 2 O’Connell St. Parramatta Email: [email protected] Web: www.dialinnbusiness.wix.com/site

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 and bookkeeping

http://www.dialinnbusiness.wix.com/site

Documents

St Patrick's Cathedral Parish, Parramatta · In fact, it consists of three separate parables about the Kingdom: the wheat and the weeds (13:24-30) with its explanation (vv 36-43);