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

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From the Dean’s Desk

Dear Friends in Christ,

When travelling interstate on any of the major highways in Australia, one of the most welcoming signs

is the road side rest area. After many hours of driving these rest areas can be truly a great comfort. It

gives the weary driver an opportunity to stretch the legs, go for a short walk, have a snack or a cup of

coffee or tea, visit the comfort facilities. It breaks up the journey and allows the driver to take up the

next stretch of the road a little more rested and alert. Without these road side facilities the danger would be to continue

on with the driving, unaware that you may be becoming a little too tired and be less concentrating on the road and

traffic and therefore more at risk of either running off the road or causing an accident. Road side rest areas are a

reminder that we need to take a break and refresh ourselves for the journey ahead and so arrive safely at our

destination.

Today’s Gospel reading (11:25-30), becomes for us our spiritual road side rest area. Jesus is offering us today an

invitation to pull up stumps for a while and to rest in his presence, so that we may be able to more fully endure the

demands of being his disciple. In the Gospel passage of the preceding two weeks we learnt of the harsh demands of

being a follower of Jesus [Matthew 10:26-33; 10:37-42]. We were challenged to put aside our fear and to recognise

the measure of love and commitment that Jesus is asking of us in living out the values of the Kingdom. Today’s words

from Jesus come as welcoming signs on the road of discipleship: ‘Come to me all you who labour and are

overburdened, and I will give you rest’ (v. 28). When we consider this statement, it is addressed to all of us. Who of

us has not been overcome with the elements of life, who of us has not been exhausted with life’s trials? Coming to

Jesus offers us the opportunity to ‘take up his yoke and to learn from him’. In all this Jesus is not telling us that he

will remove the trials and tribulations of life. That would be unrealistic. He is telling us that he will assist us in the living

out these experiences, by shouldering the burden with us. It is an invitation to take a short break and to be

reinvigorated by simply remaining with Jesus and learning from his humility and meekness of heart.

This invitation also contains an exclamation by Jesus (v 25-26) and a revelation concerning the intimate relationship

between Jesus and his God (v. 27). Jesus is telling us that if we wish to appreciate the elements of his teaching, so

that we can be transformed by it, then we need to be as receptive as a young child is to his or her parents. As a child

is open and trusting in the ways of its parents, so too we need to be regarding our relationship with God. In making this

statement, Jesus is speaking about his own experience: just as the ‘clever and learned’ (the Scribes and Pharisees)

disregarded his teaching, the ‘mere children’ (tax collectors and sinners) accepted his words (v 25-26). It tells us

about the surprising ways of God. For anyone to be able to appreciate the treasures of the Kingdom, they need to

shed themselves of their personal agenda in order to be filled with the message of God’s Good News.

In the coming week, perhaps we can spend some time naming some of these elements of life that allow us to feel laboured and overburdened, and present them to Jesus, so that he can, through his presence and compassion, assist us in dealing with them? The road side rest areas are advertised with signs that read: ‘Stop, Revive, Survive’. Am I prepared to cease my activity for a short time and be revived by Jesus in order to be strengthened to live out his message in the world?

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

8 & 9 July - Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A

LITURGICAL CALENDAR

July

Sun 9 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Zech 9:9-10; Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30

Tues 11 St Benedict (Memorial)

Sat 15 St Bonaventure (Memorial)

* * B E T H E R E T O N I G H T * *

Drawing to a close… Unfortunately all good things come to an end. Tonight we wrap up a very successful initiative

to bring the community closer together, have conversations about our faith to non-catholics

and really show the true meaning of ‘being catholic’.

If you have not had the opportunity to see the Chapel lit up, tonight is your last opportunity.

The YOUTH LED Mass will take place at 6pm followed by the final light display for this year.

Also on this night:-

entertainment provided by our youth;

a free bbq from 7pm-8pm and

there may even be a cake for Fr Bob’s 30th anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood.

Volunteers - The response from our youth, parishioners and

people from outside the parish to be a part of Light Up St Pat’s

has been overwhelming. Friendships have been formed and

rekindled, faith has been strengthened and community spirit

renewed.

Thank you, thank you and thank you. Without our volunteers

this event would not have been possible.

See you on Sunday

go to @lightupstpats facebook page for live info.

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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

6.30am 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: Slavko Markovic, Radhika, Jude Muttiah, Army Sosa, Paul Fung, Jess Arranz, Hanna Doueihi, Bill Jeffery, Margaret & Lisa Farrelly, Breda Jackman

Special Intentions: 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: 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, Pet Banga Herrera, Neville Wilson, Norma Glanville

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

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

Anniversary: 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, Caridad Trias-Buenvenida, Andre Lito Cabrido, Marie Tuoi, Paul Phuoc, Philomena Martis,

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.

Confession / Reconciliation The timetable for Confessions has altered. Priests will be available

on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the week from 11.15am-

12.20pm. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Please refer to the front page for full timetable.

WANTED for the NEXT ST PAT’S MATTERS

Apart from the suggestions for articles mentioned over the past few

bulletins, we are keen to hear from anyone who saw the

Light Up St Pat’s event which finishes Sunday 9th July.

Send us your comments about this first-ever spectacle at the

Cathedral for us to share with the parish community.

Email your comments and any other articles to M Polizzi at

balmap5@bigpond.com or leave at the parish office in an envelope

marked “for St Pat’s Matters”.

DEADLINE: 14TH JULY 2017.

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

enquiry@stpatscathedral.com.au or call the parish

office.

The Cloister Café CLOSED TODAY

The HOSPITALITY TEAM apologises for today’s café

closure and also last Sunday’s without notice.

We will back serving at the café on Sunday 16th July.

ANYONE WANTING TO DONATE supplies for

Sunday’s Morning Tea, here’s what to do:

ON SUNDAY MORNINGS (except for today)

1. Place donations in the basket labelled DONATIONS FOR THE

CLOISTER CAFÉ which is in the kitchen.

2. Freshly-baked goodies to be used that day, should be left on the

kitchen bench or handed to a Hospitality Team member.

Thanks again to all those who have donated supplies.

Your generosity is truly appreciated.

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 1: Tuesday 18th July, 7.30pm - Parent session

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).

Share the Cause for canonization of Mother Marie-Adele Garnier,

foundress of the Tyburn Nuns.

go to https://youtu.be/uP_UWe3lHyM

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

Formation presented by Live Christ, Share Christ Next Topic CHRISTIAN WITNESS

Presenter Deacon Willy Limjap

Date July 29 Saturday

Time 10am to 1pm

Venue Cathedral Hall

Sea Sunday Appeal, 9 July 2017 This year’s theme is ‘In the midst of the storm’, highlighting the

mental vulnerabilities of seafarers on the oceans. You can donate by

posting a cheque to: Stella Maris Seafarers Centre, PO Box 368

Canberra ACT 2601 or via electronic banking to: BSB Number:

083-347; Account Number: 649 518 680, Account name: Stella

Maris Seafarers Centre. Thank you for your prayers and support.

MGL Sisters Vocations Weekend: 14-16 July The Missionaries of God’s Love Sisters are a new Australian group

who dedicate their lives to helping people encounter the love of God.

They invite young women who are open to praying about God’s will

for their lives to spend some time with them at their home in Sydney.

This weekend provides the space to pray, as well as information

about the MGL vision and way of life, their ministries and their

individual stories. If interested, please contact the

sisters: pattijo.mgl@gmail.com or 96268382

Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) Early Bird Registration

Early-bird registration has now opened for the largest

gathering of young Catholics since World Youth Day Sydney in

2008!

Bishop Vincent & Catholic Youth Parramatta invite young people

from Year 9 to 30 years of age to celebrate the young heart of the

Church, with 15,000 others, at this year’s triennial ACYF being

hosted by the Archdiocese of Sydney (December 7-9) at Sydney

Olympic Park.

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, jcamden@parra.catholic.org.au

Volunteers for ACYF

All volunteers must be 26 years of age or older (as at 1st December

2017) and must hold a valid Working With Children Check. For more

information and volunteer registration please visit: http://

youthfestival.catholic.org.au/get-involved/volunteers

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

Teen Credo High School Students

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

School Readiness (3-5 year olds) &

Primary School Tuition (K-6) specialists.

Contact Michelle 0402 335 527

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