Dear Parishioners and Friends,
Mark places this incident at Caesarea Philippi. Luke, because of the importance he wishes to give to prayer in his Gospel, places it in the context of Jesus praying. But Matthew keeps it at Caesarea Philippi. In today’s Gospel, Jesus asks the disciples for a “field report” by asking what people are saying about him. He refers to himself as the Son of Man, a term derived from the Jewish Scriptures, found in the book of Daniel and in other apocryphal writings. Many scholars suggest that “Son of Man” is best understood to mean “human being.”
As Jesus turns the question directly to the disciples and asks what they believe, Peter speaks for all of them when he announces that they believe Jesus to be the Christ. “Christ” is the Greek translation of the Hebrew word for “messiah,” which means “the anointed one.” At the time of Jesus, the image of the “messiah” was laden with popular expectations, most of which looked for a political leader who would free the Jewish people from Roman occupation.
Because Jesus has referred to himself a number of times in Matthew by Christological titles this moment is not the revelation of who Jesus is as in Mark. Instead it marks an important moment in the development of the Church. Jesus uses this occasion to bless Peter, who represents all the disciples but also has a unique role to play in the founding of the new community. Peter is blessed not because of a personal insight but because God revealed to him who Jesus is. Peter is the rock on which Jesus will build the Church. (Loyola Press).
The Weekend Bulletin
Click here to download the eBulletin for the Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul, Apostles, Year C.
Parish Morning Tea
The next Parish Morning Tea will be held on Sunday 13th July after the 8am Mass in the Presbytery carport. All Welcome.
Archdiocesan Peters Pence Collection
The archdiocese requires all parishes to have a Peter’s Pence Collection on the feast of Sts Peter and Paul. The Fremantle Parish will have a 3rd collection on Sunday 6 July to facilitate their request.
The Peter’s Pence Collection supports the Holy Father’s mission which extends throughout the entire world, from the proclamation of the Gospel to the promotion of integral human development, education, peace, and brotherhood among peoples: thanks also to the many activities of service carried out by the dicasteries, bodies and organs of the Holy See who assist him everyday and to support the numerous charitable works in aid of people and families in difficulty, populations afflicted by natural disasters and wars, or who are in need of humanitarian assistance or support for development.
Fr Eric Alleaume OMI
Fr Eric Alleaume OMI has been appointed to Fremantle as Assistant Parish Priest and will be here from 7 July. Fr Eric was born in Mauritius but grew up in Melbourne. He has worked in Oblate parishes and schools in Australia and also was the personal secretary to our superior general in Rome. Fr Eric has just completed his term as Provincial Bursar to the Australian Provincial. We hope he enjoys his stay in Fremantle.
Notice from the Parish Office
The parish office will be closed from Monday 14 July to Tuesday 22 July. For urgent matters please email parishmanager@fremantlestpatricks.org.au. Please also note that there will be no printed Italian or English Bulletins on the weekend of the19/20July.
We have some maintenance jobs in the Presbytery and Basilica that require some financial assistance. Items such as gutters to Basilica, ceiling over choir stalls and Baptismal Font, Confessionals and in the Presbytery Timber decking to top veranda, carport roller doors. If you are able to assist financially, please see Fr Basti or the parish office, if you have any recommendations for contractors who may assist with these jobs please advise the parish office. Thank You for your support.
Basilica Carpark
The Basilica grounds are open at 7am to 7.30pm Mon to Sunday. Any cars that are parked in the grounds after lockup will need to be collected the following morning. Parking in the Basilica grounds is at your own risk.
Safeguarding Requirements in the Parish
The Church Sacristy: Reminder that the Church Sacristy is only to be used by the Priests, Acolytes and Church Staff. Parishioners are not to enter the Sacristy. The toilet located in the Sacristy is for the use of the Priests only it is not a public toilet.
Jubilee Year 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope
The indulgence, a priceless gift of divine mercy, is one of the special signs of the Jubilee Year. The conditions for obtaining a Jubilee Indulgence are:
- Pilgrimage to any of the designated Churches and Shrines
- St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth
- The Basilica of St Patrick, Fremantle
- St John Paul II Church, Banksia Grove
- Schoenstatt Shrine, Mount Richon
- Carmelite Monastery, Dalkeith
- Sacrament of Reconciliation
- Celebration of the Eucharist
- Profession of Faith
- Prayers for the intentions of the Holy Father
Those unable to make a pilgrimage due to age, health, caregiving you can obtain an indulgence, under the usual conditions by reciting the Our father, making a profession of faith and offering prayers from their homes, hospitals and nursing homes while offering up their own suffering.
Safeguarding of our children in the Parish
The Archdiocesan Safeguarding Project was started in 2016 by Archbishop Timothy Costello SDB with the aim of providing a safe and secure environment for all its members, leaders and especially children and vulnerable adults. The parish of St Patrick’s Basilica is committed to creating a safe parish. To read more, visit http://fremantlestpatricks.org.au/parish-safeguarding-project/.
Weekly Giving
The collections are an important part of a Parish life. Your weekly 1st collection donations support the Priests in the parish to minister to the needs of the parish community and the Fremantle boarders.
Your weekly 2nd collection donations help us to maintain all aspects of the Basilica, Presbytery and Administration Centre. Without your assistance we would not be able to provide and maintain the Parish and its community. Thank You!
Please continue to give generously via the collection plate, tap and go tablets or direct deposits into the accounts below.
EFT First Collection Details
BSB: 086 006
A/c No: 56187 5405
Reference: 1st Collection and your name
First Collection supports the Priests.
EFT Second Collection Details
BSB: 066 107
A/c No: 0080 0216
Reference: 2nd Collection and your name
Second Collection supports the Parish.
Coming Events
Sunday 6th July
Peter’s Pence Collection
Sunday 13th July
Parish Morning Tea
Monday 14th July to Tuesday 22nd July
Parish Office Closed