ST PATRICK’S PARISH MORTLAKE
33 Gale St. Mortlake 2137 Telephone (02) 9743 1017 Fax (02) 9739 6474
E-mail: [email protected] Parish Website: www.stpatsmortlake.org.au
Parish Priest: Mons. John Usher
Deacon: Tom Stevens
MASSES: Saturday 9.00am and (Vigil) 6.00pm and Sunday 9.00am and 6.00pm
Monday: Communion Service
Tuesday to Friday 8.00am Mass
Friday: Rosary for peace after Morning Mass
RECONCILIATION: Saturday 5.30 pm to 5.45pm
Parish Administration: Tuesday and Friday 9.00am to 3.00pm – Brenda
FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK: Monday: St John I (Pope 526); Tuesday: St Dunstan (988); Wednesday: St
Bernadine of Siena (1444); Thursday: St Christopher Magallanes & Companions (1927); Friday: St Rita of
Casica (1447); Saturday: Vigil of Pentecost.
MESSAGE FROM DEACON TOM: The feast of the Ascension celebrates the entry of
Jesus into the glory of Heaven following his Resurrection. Its scriptural references are
found in Mark 16:19, Luke 24:51, and Acts 1:2. Traditionally it was celebrated on the
Thursday, being forty days after Easter Sunday. One can view it as a journey of Christ
now returning to the Father. However, because Christ was true God and true Man, we
also see the dignity of humanity sharing in Christ’s glory in heaven. The Ascension is a
reality check for us yet again of the inherent sacredness of our own humanity. We share in
heaven through the death, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Christ.
Sometimes we can all feel God is aloof and not part of our day-to-day lives. Such is the
difficulty of maintaining our faith at times. But the Ascension reminds us that we are
never alone, Christ as our Advocate is no longer physically present with us but has gone
before us, preparing the way if we only have ears to listen to his message of love, hope
and justice.
HELP FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE NEPAL EARTHQUAKES: Caritas Australia is urgently
seeking support so that an immediate response can be made to the people of Nepal following the
disastrous earthquakes. There are special envelopes on the seats this week-end so that you can
make a donation to this special appeal. Any donation, no matter how small, will help. THANK’S
EVERYONE
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – NEXT TUESDAY AT 7.00PM: Our Parish Council will meet on this coming
Tuesday evening, 19th May, at 7.00pm in the Presbytery.
PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE – MEETING RESCHEDULED ON THURSDAY 21ST MAY AT 7.00PM:
Because a number of members were away on holidays, the Parish Finance Committee will now meet on this
coming Thursday evening in the Presbytery at 7.00pm.
OUR NEW PARISH SCHOOL: St Patricks’ Catholic Parish Primary School is scheduled to open with
Kindergarten and Year One in 2017. Plans are well developed. There will be a further information
evening for prospective parents on Tuesday 26th May at 7.30m the Parish Hall. An invitation is
extended to any family with a new baby or a little one up to 3 years of age. Come along and discuss the
plans and other important information.
ST MODESTUS OF JERUSALEM: St Modestus lived in the 7th Century and is credited with restoring the
Chapel of the Ascension located on top of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem after it was destroyed by the
Persians in 614AD. St Modestus later became the Patriarch of Jerusalem and is especially honoured by the
Orthodox Church.
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ROAD FIVE DOCK: As many of us know, our annual Parish Dinner is a wonderful celebration of
our parish life. If you’ve not been able to attend in past years, or if you are new to the parish, a
very special invitation is extended to you and your families and friends. Of course those who have
been in past years wouldn’t miss this wonderful event. The all-inclusive cost (3 course meal and
drinks) is $65.00 per ticket. It will also be an opportunity to congratulate and honour Deacon Tom
Stevens on the occasion of his forthcoming ordination to the priesthood. There will be raffle prizes
and a chance to meet many new folk – Why not get a table together of your family and friends.
There is a sheet at the back of the church today on which to write your name and phone number to
reserve your place. Enquiries Anne Manenti (8765 8260) or Helen Behan (9715 5521).
SAVE THE DATE - NEWS FLASH ST PATS YOUTH (SPY): Sunday 31st May 7.00pm at the
Presbytery BBQ social and short film night.
DIARY DATES THIS WEEK
Monday
10.00am
Monday
4.15pm
Preparation for First Holy Communion in the Parish Hall
Tuesday
7.00pm
Parish Council Meeting in the Presbytery
Wednesday
11.00am
Bingo in the Parish Hall – Everyone is welcome
Christian Meditation in the Lady Chapel – All welcome
Thursday
7.00pm
Rescheduled Parish Finance Committee Meeting in the Presbytery
Friday
7.00pm
Parish Dinner – Ottimo House Five Dock
ALTAR SOCIETY ROSTER: Members could you please collect your new roster from the Narthex.
RECENTLY DECEASED: John McCabe; Lina Ferlazzo; Diana Sita; Antonella Strazzeri; Isidro
Santo; Janice Fonseca.
ANNINVERSARY AND SPECIAL INTENTIONS: Maria Gioiello; Grazia Di Giglio; Francesca Lo
Schiavo; Giuseppina and Maria Tesoriero; Rosa Di Giglio; George Alfred Cassis; Antonio Di Renzo;
Antonietta Vitelli; Gaspare Favero; Peruzzi and Favero Families; Denis Elliott; Mary Naylor; Albert
Shipton; William Heffernan; William Dowling; Andrew Gill; Arthur Ninness; Patricia Sweetman; John
Hourigan; Judeth Flood; Joseph Steel; Anna Lewig; George Griffin; Ellen Morgan.
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
– Angela Colantonio; Simeon; Frances Gleeson; Dale Johnson; Di Yeo; Coral; Stefano Brancatisano;
Annette & Michael; Ramona; Baby Lachlan; Jonathon Neville; Kerry; Wendy; Jim Rodda; Jane
Strickland; Daniel; Lucas Ng; Bishop Geoffrey Robinson; Bernice Harper;. To have your own petitions
included, please see one of the group, or phone Carmel Moliterno 9736 1718 or see Mons John or
Deacon Tom after Mass.
NEXT WEEK’S 23 & 24 MAY 2015 – WEEK FOUR
Sat. 6.00 pm
Sun. 9.00 am
Sun. 6.00 pm
Readers
Mabel Bianchi
Judy Stanton
Michelle Sraih
Peter Manenti
Sinead Kent
Maryellen Ottaway
Acolytes
Barry Coffey
Kevin Nelson-Smith/Eric Kent
OUR 2015 PARISH DINNER FRIDAY 22ND MAY AT OTTIMO HOUSE GREAT NORTH
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Communion at
Mass
Maureen Casey
Nerina Briganti
Max Briganti
Tony Brown
Yvonne Webster
Anne Manenti
Rita Kolibac
Michelle Couch
Laura Morelli
Sinead Kent
Communion to the Sick
Mabel Bianchi and Yvonne Webster
Children’s Liturgy
Annemarie/Rosetta and Melinda
Altar Society 4
Judy Gliddon and Michelle Cellar
Money Counters
P Murray, N Klein, D Klein, P Coyne, M Ofner, P Coffey
Altar Servers
Please see Mons John or Deacon Tom
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