Installation of Bishop Anthony Fisher OP as Bishop of Parramatta

Welcome Bishop Anthony Fisher

Dear Members of our Parish Family,

Bishop Anthony Fisher OPIt was with great joy that we welcomed Bishop Anthony not only as our new Bishop on Thursday night, but also as our Parish Priest. In the presence of over 1,700 people, Bishop Anthony was installed as the third Bishop when the Moderator of the Curia, Very Reverend Father Robert McGuckin read the Papal appointment letter. Bishop Kevin passed over the Diocesan Crosier and Bishop Anthony sat down on his “cathedra”, the Bishop’s seat.

The Mass that followed was prayerful and inspirational and the Bishop’s homily was a true “mission statement”, not only for him but also for the Diocese. Copies of the Mass booklet are available in the foyer as are some prayer cards.

We thus warmly welcome Bishop Anthony as our Parish Priest, and he will be in the parish next weekend, hoping to meet some of you. He will be celebrating the Saturday night Mass and the 9.30am Mass, and will be present before, during or after the other Masses. Some of you may see him a little bit earlier.

Fr Wim

Lenten Timetable

Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation/Confession)
         Each weekday 11.45am - 12.20pm
         Saturday 8. 30am - 9.00am; 5.15pm - 5.45pm
Stations of the Cross Friday nights at 7.30pm
Sunday 14 March Fourth Sunday of Lent
Penitential Service for Candidates at 3.00pm
Holy Week
Sunday 28 March Passion Sunday (Masses as on Sunday, (except the Solemn Mass will begin at 10.45am with the blessing of Palms and the Procession, commencing in the Cloister)
Diocesan Youth Gathering with Bishop Fisher 5pm
Wednesday 31 March Chrism Mass 7.30pm
Thursday 1 April Morning Prayer of the Church at 6.45am
Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7.30pm
“Keeping Watch” at the conclusion of the Liturgy
Friday 2 April Morning Prayer of the Church at 9.30am
Stations of the Cross at 10am
Solemn Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion 3pm
Saturday 3 April Morning Prayer of the Church at 9am
Preparation Rites for the Elect at 9.15am
Easter Vigil 7.30pm
Sunday 4 April Easter Sunday (Masses as per Sunday timetable)

Diocesan Works Fund Collection

Thank you for your generosity last weekend.

If you came unprepared or were away last weekend your collection would be greatly appreciated this weekend.

We have a large quota of $12,000 and every donations, no matter how small will help to meet this target.

 

Reflections, Catholic Calendar

Ministry Roster Feb - Mar

Please click here to download the Ministry Roster from February to March 2010.

St Paul’s World - A Pilgrimage to Turkey

Fr Wim is planning another Pilgrimage to Turkey commencing on Saturday, 25th September to Sunday 10th October. Please click here to download the details.

There will be an Information Evening on Tuesday, 9th March 2010 at 7.30pm in the Cathedral Hall.

It’s A Blarney Blast!!!

Wear your lucky green and come celebrate St Patrick’s Feast Day with Fellow Parishioners. We’ll share meal and some good ol’ Irish fun.

Date: March 13 after 6pm Mass
Venue: Parish Hall
Cost (to cover food and drinks):$5 Adult, $3 children, Children under 5 free .

Bring a dessert to share if you wish. Secure your seat by adding your name to the party list available in the Narthex.

Mass with the Anointing of the Sick, 19 March

Mass with the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated in the Chapel on Friday 19th March at 10.00am. Morning Tea will follow in the hall.

Great News!

The canonisation date for our first Australian Saint Mary of the Cross, MacKillop has been set for 17th October 2010.

There has been great rejoicing throughout Australia since last Friday (Rome time) when the Holy Father made the announcement.

For those of us who are unable to travel to Rome there will be opportunities to celebrate this special day here in Australia.

Mums and pre-schoolers

Do you have a pre-school child?
What do you do on TUESDAY morning?

The opportunity exists for you to spend a couple of hours with other mums and pre-school children in our parish hall. Why not give Claire a call on 9686 8380 and have chat? Perhaps this is the inexpensive way of entertaining your toddler that you’ve been looking for.

Christmas party photos

Click the links below to view or download photos taken during the Parish Christmas party.

St Pat's Christmas Party 2009