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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

Sunday, 27 May 2018 The Most Holy Trinity Year B

From the Dean’s Desk

Dear Friends,

We have just completed the Easter celebrations

with the great solemnity of the outpouring of the

Spirit at Pentecost last week. Today and next

Sunday we are presented with two enormous

mysteries of our Catholic faith: the Trinity and the Eucharist (The

Body and Blood of Christ). Both of these celebrations challenge

us not so much to a full understanding of their meaning, but of the

appreciation and significance that they should have in our spiritual

lives.

This Sunday our liturgy provides us with what must be one of the

most difficult of all aspects of our faith – that of the Trinity. It

challenges us to recognise our relationship with God rather than

our understanding of God. The Trinity is a mystery that can leave

us a little baffled as we struggle with terms such as co-equal,

consubstantial, one substance, one God, three Persons.

Thankfully the readings for today’s liturgy allow us some

knowledge of the life of the Triune God, since they speak to us of

how God has made himself known to us throughout Salvation

history.

In our first reading [Deuteronomy 4:32-34.39-40] Moses

challenges his people to appreciate the working of God in their

lives. He reminds them of the fact that God had taken them from

among the nations and made them his own people. He suggests

further that because of this selection they should know that God is

‘God indeed’. And because of this they need to ‘keep his laws

and commandments’ so that they and their children may prosper.

This is an image of a God who journeys with his people, guiding

them and instilling in them his laws and ways.

In the second reading [Romans 8:14-17] we have Paul reminding

us of the fact that through the work of the Spirit we have been

called children of God and therefore we can pray to God as

‘Abba! Father’. This fact is certainly reinforced through the

teaching of Jesus, who showed us the intimate and close

relationship that he had with his Father and beckons us to follow in

this way. The Gospel reading [Matthew28:16-20] reminds us of a

God who commissions us to minister in his name (Father, Son and

Holy Spirit) and who will always be present in our lives: ‘Know

that I am with you always, until the end of time.’

The Church reminds us that the Trinity is ‘the central mystery of

the Christian faith and life’ [Catechism of the Catholic Church

# 234], and yet we need to remember the fact that it was most

probably the first prayer that was taught to us as we learnt to bless

ourselves in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the

Holy Spirit. The Trinity tells us of an ever-loving God who is

Creator, Redeemer and Empowerer – a God who is love and

who invites us to share in this community of love. I draw your

attention to an icon painted by the 15th century artist Russian

Rublev, and which is hanging on the wall of the Cathedral Hall,

above the stage. It depicts a scene taken from Genesis 18:1-15

when Abraham and Sarah are visited by the three angels

announcing the birth of Isaac. It shows the angels sitting around a

table. Each figure in the icon represents a Person of the Trinity.

In the foreground is an empty space. Rublev painted it in such a

way that, in meditating on this icon, we are drawn into the

symbolism of the icon - challenged to take up the empty place at

table with the Trinity, and so become one with God in this

community of love. Am I prepared to take up that invitation?

Fr Bob Bossini,

Dean & Parish Priest

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LITURGICAL CALENDAR

May

Sun 27 The Most Holy Trinity

Readings: Deut 4:32-34, 39-40; rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20

June

Sun 3 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)

First Holy Communion (9.30am Mass)

NON LITURGICAL CALENDAR

May

Tues 29 Christian Meditation - 9.30am - 10.30am - Murphy House

RCIA - 7.00pm - Murphy House

Thur 31 Novena to Mary Full of Grace - 7.00pm - Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Men of St Joseph - 7.00pm - Cathedral Small Hall

June

Fri 1 Cenacle Prayer - 1.00pm - Cathedral

First Friday Devotions - 6.30pm-7.30pm - Blessed Sacrament Chapel

(followed by Vocations Panel & Discussion in Cathedral Hall)

Sat 2 Legion of Mary - 9.45am - 10.45am - Murphy House

Tues 5 Parish Pastoral Council - 7.30pm - Parish House

Sun 10 Teen Credo - 4.00pm - Cloister Hall

Thur 14 Institution of Acolytes - 7.30pm - Cathedral

Mon 18 Parish Finance Committee Meeting - 7.30pm - Parish House

Sun 24 Teen Credo - 4.00pm - Cloister Hall

(followed by Youth Led Mass—6.00pm.)

Catholic Foundation May Appeal Thank you to all who supported The Catholic Foundation’s appeal held at St Pat’s last week. If you missed the opportunity to contribute, envelopes are available in the narthex. All donations are tax deductible. ‘A gift for our seminarians is also a gift to the wider community’. For more information, or to donate online, please visit www.yourcatholicfoundation.org.au or call 02 8838 3482 . 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.

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

Christian Meditation

Tuesdays - 9.30am-10.30am - Murphy House

Legion of Mary - every Saturday at 9.45am at

Murphy House.

For the sick: Greg Smith, Baby Theresa Kubti, Sylvester Bui, Paul Peters, Cliff L Kei, Nicole Slatter, Victor Reyes, Merita C Parayho, Leonida Cruz, Joe Bugo

Special Intentions: Juliet Noronha, Naleen Tian & Raveen, Irene Lipec, All Mothers, Gwen & Baldwin D’Silva, Lan Eng Foo, Dorothy Newman, Ethan John, P & M

Carson, K Urquia & family, Amanda, Sofian, Raveen Priyamanna, Naleen, Fr Albert Wasniovski, Kimberly Chantelle

Recently Deceased: Jim Grainda, Jabalde Family, Joseph Teuma, Teuma & Sultana families, Phug J Nyiap, Irene Mootoo, Anita Ramilez, Martin Doherty

Deceased: YT & Deanna Hsu, Rosento & Maria Arriola, Arnold Heitinch Jr., Ronald Adajar, Arnold Hoitinck Snr., Victorio Gavilla, Anita Coloma, Ramirez

Anniversaries: Lucy D’Mello, Stanislawa & Helena Materna, Rita Bosco, Joseph Teuma, Catherine McMaster, Frere AP LeVan, John the Baptist, Danilo

Perpetuals: Sally & Frank Martlew, Sherwood Family, Pat & Jim Hartman, 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, 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, Robert Andrews, Sylvester Family, Rogan Family, Adcock, McMillan families, 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. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

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

Please email credostpats@gmail.com for more details on Credo

Youth Ministries.

Credo Youth Coordinator Appointed Mindy Mercado has been successful in her application for the

position of Credo Youth Coordinator.

Mindy is a parishioner of St Pat’s and a valued member of the

Liturgical team.

I hope you will join me in supporting Mindy in this very important

role. Congratulations Mindy.

Plenary Council 2020 Listen to what the Spirit is saying.

Pope Francis has approved the Australian Bishops’ decision to hold a Plenary Council in Australia in 2020 and 2021. It is a significant moment for the Church in Australia to make decisions about the future. To prepare the agenda for the Plenary Council, all of God’s people are invited to reflect on the question: “What do you think God is asking of us in Australia at this time?” Find out more about the Plenary Council 2020 at the new website, now online: www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au

Baptism Accessories The parish office stock baptism bibs, sashes and candles for the baptism ceremony at very reasonable prices. We also have for sale an outfit for a boy, 6–12 months. You are welcome to view items Monday– Friday 9.00am-4.00pm.

SEMINAR - Dealing with the Legal System Each year Solo Parent Services offer a Seminar for anyone interested in gaining a greater understanding on how the Legal system works. Questions addressed on the night include: How to choose the best lawyer for your situation, how best to deal with Lawyers so as to minimize your legal fees, how to protect your rights regarding family assets and Estates/Wills. This seminar will be held on Tuesday 05th June. Venue: 13 Buller St, North Parramatta Presenter: Mr Richard Brading, (Solicitor) Time: 6.45pm

for a 7pm Start to 9pm. Registration Essential: Contact Rita Ph. 8843

2575 or email: soloparentservices@ccss.org.au

Catherine McAuley Westmead School Open Morning

9.15 – 11am Tuesday 29th May 2018

Enrolments for Year 7 2020

Please contact School Reception on 9849 9100 if you would like to attend. Our school tours will leave at 9.15am and car parking will be available in the visitors’ car parking area via Gate 3 from 9am

onwards. Ask for details when making your booking.

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

First Holy Communion - Sunday 3 June 9.30am Mass To encourage participation of all

members of our parish family in liturgy

in the parish, Family Mass is celebrated

on Sundays at the 9.30am Mass. At this

Mass, on 3 June, a number of children of the parish will receive

the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the very first time. Students

and teachers from St Patrick’s primary school will lead the singing.

It is hoped that this will be a great way of encouraging young

members of our parish to actively participate in parish liturgies

and other activities.

As in previous years the Cathedral reaches near capacity for both

parking and seating. Please leave plenty of time for both.

Change of Weekday Mass Time from 2 July Jury is in. Majority voted for the new Mass time of 6.30am on

weekdays. 92 voted Yes and 42 voted No. While we try to be

inclusive to everyone, sometimes change is needed to reflect

changes beyond our control. I do hope you will all be able to

attend the 6.30am Mass starting from 2 July.

Thank you for your input.

Do You Attend 9.30am Mass on Sundays? If the answer is yes, you may able to fulfil a ministry without too much effort. We are looking for approximately four people to hand out the collection bags during Mass. Please don’t be shy - it’s not too difficult a job. These collections help support the Diocese (1st collection) and the Parish (2nd collection) to maintain and continue their works in the community and parish. If you are able to help please call David on 0411 297 581.

Novena to Mary Full of Grace

When Thursday, 31 May 2018 Where Blessed Sacrament Chapel Time 7.00pm - 8.00pm

Please join us We will pray the Rosary’s MYSTERIES OF GLORY along with Scripture reflections, meditation and hymns.

Enquiries: Silvana Rechichi: 0478 510 324 or Marian Polizzi 02 9630 4019 or 0418 8730.

First Friday Devotions Are held in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel on the first Friday of the month from 6.30pm-7.30pm. The First Friday Devotions are a set of Catholic devotions to especially recognise the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and through it offer reparations for sins. In the visions of Christ reported by Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque in the 17th century, several promises were made to those people who practiced the First Fridays Devotions, one of which included final perseverance.

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