DISPENSATION FROM ATTENDING MASS I remind all parishioners, that during this time, the Archbishop has granted all Catholics a dispensation from the Sunday obligation of attending Mass (see Catholic Catechism #2180 & #2181. The Catechism specifically p... read more
EMAIL DETAILS FOR RECEIVING THE PARISH BULLETIN For the foreseeable future, we will be seeking to keep in touch principally through email distribution of the parish bulletin and the parish website. If you wish to receive the bulletin by email, please emai... read more
PASTORAL HELP In these times especially, please let the parish know if you, or anyone you know, needs assistance with food, a prepared meal, shopping, or general welfare. The distribution of the Sacraments (anointing of the Sick/ baptism/ etc), will still... read more
PRAYING AT HOME In staying at home, we are encouraged to continue prayer and reading of the Bible, on Sunday’s especially. Good prayer websites include: pray-as-you-go.org thegodminute.org There is also the ability to watch daily Mass online, via the we... read more
Watching Mass on TV or On-Line There is the ability to watch Mass online, via the website: www.sydneycatholic.org/live-masses/ No Weekday or Weekend Masses ALL Weekday and Weekend Masses at St. Patrick’s have been cancelled as from Monday 23 March 2020... read more
I get excited when I learn new terms. In doing so, in my own self-delusion, I somehow feel that I’m with the “IT” or “HIP” crowd as I embrace these new terms. However, this week I wasn’t terribly happy to learn a new term . . . . . that... read more
Thank you to those who have contributed to the parish history. To reflect the parish’s diversity, we invite ideas and photos from all migrant groups who made St Pat’s Mortlake their ‘New Home’. We would especially like to in... read more
The Lenten Season challenges us to grow, love and be resilient, amidst the ups and downs of life. Christianity isn’t a promise of an ‘easy’ life, or a life without anguish and distress. Our faith is not a prosperity theology. Jesus is not saying we ... read more
