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Churches cast light despite locked doors Churches may be locked but as the nights get cooler and public health precautions stricter, Sydney parishes are keeping the lights on to remind us that Christ will always be a beacon of hope in life’s dark
Remember those whose lives are at stake.May we who have no risk factorsMay we who are merely inconveniencedRemember those most vulnerable.May those who have the luxury of working from homeRemember those who must choose betweenPreserving their health
LAZARUS – TO RISE FROM THE DEAD Well what a week it has been for us all! During these times our Church is quite practical. We are not expected, and indeed are excused from attending Sunday Mass. We are not expected to place ourselves in harm’s wa
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 specifica
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
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
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 t
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
Tuesday: St Turibius de Mogrojevo Wednesday: The Annunciation of the Lord
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 . . . . .
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. We have volunteers and resources to help. Phone 9743 1017.
Contributions can be made via the Tap & Go terminal which is always avalable in the foyer for contributions to the parish. All money received is credited to the Second Collection. Contributions via Master or Visa Card in multiples of $5.0
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
During Lent, one way to undertake a special charitable work is to put a little cash aside each week to support the overseas missions of Caritas Australia. Special boxes or envelopes are available at the church doors into which you may place a small g
John Walker; George Cepak; Michael Geoghegan; Raffaele Melizza (Italy); Maureen Johnson: Francis (Frank) Crowley: John McAnelly Gerard Lopez; Dovilio Favero; Brian Clarke
Sam Ferlauto (33rd Anniversary): Michele & Giuseppa Goffredo: Nancy Buonanova; Sue Goffredo; Guss Fausti; Carmelo Tindiglia; Maria Lopes; Michael Donato; Patrick Nelson; Frederick Walaron; June McDonald; Annie Powell; Annie Hornery; Clement Glancey; Salvatore Ferlauto; Daniel Tesoriero; William Lavery; Ellen Ritchie; Thomas Darque; Moira Murphy; Mona Cook
Join the Prayer Group after Sunday's 9am Mass to say one decade of the Rosary and the Memorare for petitions received:
Steven Windon; Magda Cassis; Sr Judith Clark; Nanette; George: Jill; Edward Azjan; Maryellen Partlin; Tony P; Marie; Loretta; Antonietta; Bill Young; Don Khoury
To have your own petitions included, please see one of the group, or phone Carmel Moliterno 9736 1718 or See Mons John
