FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK – 9 -14 December
Monday: The Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary Tuesday: St Francis Xavier Wednesday: St Damasus Thursday: Our Lady of Guadalupe Friday: St Lucy Saturday: St John of the Cross
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First Reading Responsorial Psalm Second Reading Gospel
Parish News and Events Sacraments & Petitions
FIRST READING
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
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SECOND READING
GOSPEL
Parish News
THE NATIVITY SCENE – WHERE ARE THE AUSSIE CRABS AND WOMBATS? – 8th December, 2019
one of the highlights of my time spent in Rome as part of my studies was the anticipation of seeing the various Nativity scenes unveiled around the city this time of the year. Coming from Sydney, I was amazed at the accepted public display of faith t
CAROLS ON THE GREEN – Friday 13 December @ 6pm
Carols with a cause proudly supporting communities facing hardship in this time of drought Bring your Christmas hat, your picnic and your Christmas cheer. Buy a sausage, visit the student’s Christmas craft stall and join in the festivities
SPECIAL ADVENT GATHERING
Advent Program: Come and take the opportunity to participate in our Parish Advent series to be held on Monday’s the 2nd, 9th, 16th December in the parish hall at 7:30pm It’s a beautiful way to prepare for Christmas and to deepen our sense of conn
MINISTRIES FOR CHRISTMAS MASSES
There are still a number of vacancies for our Christmas Masses. Please have a look at the list in the Narthex and see if you are able to help, it would be greatly appreciated by our St Patrick’s Community. Please, add your name.
MORTLAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHRISTMAS MASS
Thank you to the students, parents, Bob Mayor and parish catechists for arranging the Christmas Mass on Wednesday night and the Social Sub Committee for the supper afterwards. It was a lovely evening heralding the excitement of the Christmas S
TAP AND GO DONATIONS
With the shift towards a cashless society our parish, consistent with many other parishes, is moving towards installing a Tap Donation facility. The unit will accept donations electronically and securely using contactless card/phone/watch paym
NOTICES FOR SAFETY EXITS
Please note the laminated notices around the church indicating the safety exits and gathering points in our parish in the event of an emergency.
PARISH ‘SPRING’ CLEAN
Saturday, 14 December, 9am – 11 am Calling on volunteers to assist with a parish ‘Spring’ clean of the Church and Hall. If you are able to assist, please advise our parish secretary, Brenda on 9743 1017 or via email parish@stpatsmor
FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK – 2 -7 December
Tuesday: St Francis Xavier Wednesday: St John Damascene Friday: St Nicholas Saturday: St Ambrose
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR CATHOLIC CARE
As is the tradition here at St Patrick’s at Christmas time we endeavour to put a smile on many children’s faces. In the Narthex there are gift tags with the personal name, age and a gift idea (if needed) for lots of children/young adults.
OUR PARISH WEBSITE
An excellent way to keep up to date on all our Parish activities, read the Parish Bulletin or the latest newsletter or the readings at Mass etc. To visit our Parish website go to www.stpatsmortlake.org.au
Upcoming Dates
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10Dec
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17Dec
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SACRAMENTS & PETITIONS
PARISH BAPTISMS THIS WEEK
PARISH WEDDINGS THIS WEEK
RECENTLY DECEASED
Fr Paul Stenhouse; David Kirkman: John Aquilina; Di Stewart; Francesco (Frank) Marrapodi; Pat Paniane; Betty Stevens; Paul Whelan; Eutimia Madrid; Maria Mandato (Italy): Carmela Tropea />
ANNIVERSARY AND SPECIAL INTENTION
Glenda Rutz (6th Anniversary): Francesco Marrapodi (1 month Anniversary); Bruna Prevedello; Charles Bonnici; Michael & Victor Donato; Frances & Bob Natoli; Maria & George Dolanitis; Natoli & Ferlazzo Families; All members of Rutherford & McAdam Families; Marco, Benito & Mary De Angelis; Antonio Diego Palmas (10th Anniversary); Samuel & Suzie Louis: Andrew Manenti; The Harrris & King Families; Jacque Koselski; Nancy Thompson: Joan Harris; Alex Cozis; Palmas, Enna, Demartis, Fara & Salaris Families; Caterina, Giovanni, Giuseppe, Frank, Fiora, Stephano, Angela,& Maria Palumbo; Grace Saliba; John Donohue; David Borowitzka; Francis Morgan; Paola Lenzi: Joan Bailey; Teresa O’Shea; Frederick Mealey; George Kettly; Leanna Butcher; Patricia May; Joseph Moloney; John Johnson
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY
Join the Prayer Group after Sunday's 9am Mass to say one decade of the Rosary and the Memorare for petitions received:
Maryellen Partlin; Tony P; Marie; Nancy; Denis Klein; Tina Torrisi; Loretta; Antonietta; Connie Calvisi; Theresa Tan; Billy Brandt; Peter Allen; George; Michael; Anne Trivia; George Cepak; Dave Roberts; 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
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