8839 8420 8839 8423 8839 8419 8839 8400 8839 8400 8839 8433 8839 8416 Parish Priest & Dean of the Cathedral Assistant Priest Deacon Bishop Emeritus (in residence). Finance Admin(M,T,W,F) Parish Secretary (M-F) Receptionist (M-F) 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][email protected]EMERGENCY CALLS ANYTIME Ph: 0417 848 522 From the Dean’s Desk Dear Friends in Christ, The theme of ‘community’ is central to today’s liturgy. We read in the Acts of the Apostles of the fidelity that marked the early Christian community – a fidelity to the ‘teaching of the apostles, to the brotherhood, to the breaking of bread and to the prayers’ [Acts 2:42]. For the term ‘teaching of the apostles’ we can read: ‘the apostolic activity which continues the ministry of Jesus’ ; for ‘the brotherhood’, we can read: ‘a spiritual communion which allows for the sharing not only of material, but also spiritual goods and gifts; for the ‘breaking of bread’ we can read: ‘the Eucharistic presence of Christ’ in the communal celebration of Mass. This fidelity is enhanced and strengthened through a consistent and ongoing prayer life, both individual and communal. The example of such a faith-filled community allowed people to consider their lifestyle and want to be part of it. It can become for us a way in which we can examine our loyalty to the level of spiritual communion that is evident in our parish community. St. Peter in the Second Reading [1 Peter 1:3-9] speaks of our new life in the Risen Christ. He speaks of a faith that will allow the power of God to protect us until the end of time. Is this a faith that marks out our individual and communal life? Do we need to adjust our life in this regard? The Gospel today [John 20:19-31] has that familiar scene of Thomas doubting not only the vision of Jesus which the others had on the first day of the week – Easter Sunday, but in some ways doubting the very fact of the Resurrection, a central and fundamental item of faith for a Christian. Note then what the community does. There is no hint of dismissal or abandonment on their part of such an upstart and apparent non-believer, in the reaction of Thomas to the news of Jesus’ appearance. In the ensuing time between the two appearances of Jesus in this Gospel passage, one would assume that Thomas was ‘instructed’ and prayed over by and with, the others. He was accompanied in true communal love by his community. The strong sense of community allowed Thomas to then make his deep statement of faith: ‘My Lord and my God’. [John 20:28]. On this Sunday, Divine Mercy Sunday and the day on which John Paul II was beatified, we are asked to consider the level of our fidelity to the ways of Jesus and the way we are instruments of God ’s divine mercy. The words of Jesus in today’s Gospel are addressed to us: ‘Happy are those who have not seen and yet still believe’ [John 20:29]. Here Jesus is speaking about us. We have not seen with our eyes the Risen Lord, but we still believe. Our being part of a practical faith community allows our faith in the Risen Lord to deepen. May Jesus, who showed such great mercy and love to Thomas, be with us in our times of doubt and uncertainty, to bring us to faith in his Resurrection. Fr Robert Bossini, Dean and Parish Priest Very Rev Robert Bossini PP Rev George Azhakath MSFS Rev Mr Willy Limjap Most Rev Kevin Manning DD Mili Lee Patricia Preca Celia Toson 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 April - Second Sunday of Easter - Year A
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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
Parish Priest & Dean of the Cathedral Assistant Priest Deacon Bishop Emeritus (in residence). Finance Admin(M,T,W,F) Parish Secretary (M-F) Receptionist (M-F) Director of Music Liturgy Coordinator/Sacristan Sacramental Coordinator (Tue only) Youth Coordinators
The theme of ‘community’ is central to today’s liturgy. We read in the Acts of the
Apostles of the fidelity that marked the early Christian community – a fidelity to the
‘teaching of the apostles, to the brotherhood, to the breaking of bread and to the
prayers’ [Acts 2:42]. For the term ‘teaching of the apostles’ we can read: ‘the apostolic activity
which continues the ministry of Jesus’; for ‘the brotherhood’, we can read: ‘a spiritual communion
which allows for the sharing not only of material, but also spiritual goods and gifts; for the
‘breaking of bread’ we can read: ‘the Eucharistic presence of Christ’ in the communal celebration
of Mass. This fidelity is enhanced and strengthened through a consistent and ongoing prayer life, both
individual and communal. The example of such a faith-filled community allowed people to consider
their lifestyle and want to be part of it. It can become for us a way in which we can examine our loyalty to
the level of spiritual communion that is evident in our parish community.
St. Peter in the Second Reading [1 Peter 1:3-9] speaks of our new life in the Risen Christ. He speaks
of a faith that will allow the power of God to protect us until the end of time. Is this a faith that marks out
our individual and communal life? Do we need to adjust our life in this regard?
The Gospel today [John 20:19-31] has that familiar scene of Thomas doubting not only the vision of
Jesus which the others had on the first day of the week – Easter Sunday, but in some ways doubting the
very fact of the Resurrection, a central and fundamental item of faith for a Christian. Note then what the
community does. There is no hint of dismissal or abandonment on their part of such an upstart and
apparent non-believer, in the reaction of Thomas to the news of Jesus’ appearance. In the ensuing time
between the two appearances of Jesus in this Gospel passage, one would assume that Thomas was
‘instructed’ and prayed over by and with, the others. He was accompanied in true communal love by his
community. The strong sense of community allowed Thomas to then make his deep statement of faith:
‘My Lord and my God’. [John 20:28].
On this Sunday, Divine Mercy Sunday and the day on which John Paul II was beatified, we are
asked to consider the level of our fidelity to the ways of Jesus and the way we are instruments of God’s
divine mercy. The words of Jesus in today’s Gospel are addressed to us: ‘Happy are those who have
not seen and yet still believe’ [John 20:29]. Here Jesus is speaking about us. We have not seen
with our eyes the Risen Lord, but we still believe. Our being part of a practical faith
community allows our faith in the Risen Lord to deepen. May Jesus, who showed
such great mercy and love to Thomas, be with us in our times of doubt and
uncertainty, to bring us to faith in his Resurrection.
Fr Robert Bossini, Dean and Parish Priest
Very Rev Robert Bossini PP Rev George Azhakath MSFS Rev Mr Willy Limjap Most Rev Kevin Manning DD Mili Lee Patricia Preca Celia Toson Bernard Kirkpatrick Chris Ohlsen Meg Gale Chris Lee & Mindy Mercado
St Patrick's Cathedral Parish, Parramatta Cathedral Office: 1 Marist Place Parramatta NSW 2150
Sun 23 Readings: Acts 2:42-47; 1 Pet 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31
Tues 25 ANZAC Day - Holy Mass at 8am only.
Wed 26 St Mark (Feast)
Fri 28 St Peter Chanel (Memorial
Sat 29 St Catherine of Siena (Memorial)
May
Sat 13 Holy Mass - Our Lady of Fatima, 100 Yr Anniv - 11.00am - Cathedral
NON LITURGICAL EVENTS
April
Mon 24 RCIA - 7.00pm - Cathedral Hall Tues 25 Meditation - 9.30am - Murphy House Thur 27 Novena to Mary Full of Grace - 7.00pm - Blessed Sacrament Chapel Fri 28 Cenacle Prayer Group - 1.00pm - Cathedral Sat 29 Legion of Mary - 9.45am-11.00am - Murphy House
May
Tues 2 Sacraments of Initiation - Eucharist - 7.30pm - Cathedral Hall
Tues 2 Parish Pastoral Council Meeting - 7.30pm - Parish House
Wed 3 St Patrick’s Playgroup - 9.30am - Cathedral Hall
For the sick: Filomena Nubla, Breda Jackman, Clem Gallagher, Lisa & Margaret Farrelly, Mich Lenihan, Halley Avery, Jennifer Abdullah, Keith Mathews, Yvonne
Malouf,Thomas Cook
Special Intentions: Thanks to Jesus, David Pigott, Naleen, Anon, Raveen, Group Int. Dadic, Newman family, Cesar Valverde, Jackson, Valverde, Smith, Merino &
Narayan families. Wade Smith, Peruvian families, Lopez family, Carmen Whitty, Darryl D Carbonell, Paul Elogious, Members Love family, Joseph Senn, Leo Coleman
For those recently deceased: Derek Beamish, Pet Banga Herrera, Neville Wilson, Norma Glanville, Marie Melide, Marie Buhagiar, Barry Anderson, Rosalia Ferrer
Datuin, Spiro Giannaklis
Deceased: All Souls, Sally & Frank Martlew, Sherwood Family, Francisco & Rustica Manalo, YT Hsu, Deanna Hsu, Elizabeth & Lawrence Fernandes, Grimaldo Guiptous,
Pat Rea, Lourdes Pablo, Rufino Nubla, Bob Gebrael, Aaron Bannatyne, Deanna Hsu, Lucy Udovcic, Nikola Rastegorac, Carlos Jose Taua, Yang Suk
Anniversary: Joseph Teuma, Eustachiusz Szczpilewicz, O. Helen Reddy, Eustachiusz Szpilewicz, Kwong Phua, Jee Phua, Tony Clyne, Annie Ell ich,
Perpetuals: Kaddis family, Marcus Milly, Abel Moses, Anna & Frank Grainda, Norm Hector, 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, 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.
EASTER TIME: The fifty days from the Sunday of the
Resurrection to Pentecost Sunday are celebrated in joy and
exultation as one feast day, indeed as one ‘great Sunday’.
These are the days above all others in which the Alleluia is
sung. The Sundays of this time of year are considered to be