Dear Parishioners and Friends,
This is the first of two parables that Jesus tells in Luke 18 about prayer. (The second will be read at Mass next Sunday.) This first parable is a lesson in persistence in prayer. (Next Sunday’s parable will address attitude in prayer.) While the parable seems to present prayer as nagging God for what we want, such a reading misses the point. God is not like the judge in the parable, worn down by requests and coerced to respond. The key is found in the description of the judge as corrupt and unjust. Since God can be neither, we must understand Jesus to be saying that if even an unjust judge responds to the persistence of the widow, how much more so will God listen to our prayers. God truly wants to hear our needs and respond generously. It is the final lament of Jesus that gets to the point of the parable. The lesson is about the persistence of the one who prays. God wants us to be like the persistent widow, staying in relationship with God, confident that God hears and answers prayers. Then Jesus laments, “Will such faith be found when the Son of Man comes?” In this lament, Jesus notes how easy it can be for us to lose heart.
Special Notice: A third collection will be taken up at all Masses on the weekend 25th/26 October to assist the parish with the Insurance, repair works to Basilica and Presbytery. Thank You.
The Weekend eBulletin
Click here to download the eBulletin for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C.
Parish Morning Tea
The next parish morning tea will be held on Sunday 9th November in the Presbytery Carport after the 8am Mass. All Welcome.
The Parish Morning Tea Ministry will be taking donations during the monthly morning teas, for the rest of the year to assist the parish with Insurance, maintenance and repairs to Church and Presbytery. A donation box will be available at the morning teas for your donations. Your generosity no matter how big or small is greatly appreciated.
PLEASE NOTE: ON SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER, THE SCHOOL GROUNDS WILL BE OPEN FOR EXCESS PARKING AND THERE WILL BE NO 5PM EVEING MASS.
November Masses
During the month of November, we are asked to pray for our family and friends who are deceased. If you would like to offer a Mass for your deceased relatives and friends. November Mass Offering envelopes are now available on the pews, side foyers of the Church or the Parish Office. November envelopes can be returned either via the weekend collection plate or to the parish office. All Masses will be offered by Fr Colbert in his private Masses.
All Saints and Holy Souls Masses
All Saints on Saturday 1st November, Masses as per usual Midday and 6pm Vigil. The 6pm Vigil Mass will have the Aquinas Schola Choir along with UWA Choral society, who will sing the Mozart Coronation Mass to celebrate All Saints.
Holy Souls on Sunday 2nd November, Masses as per usual 8am, 8.15am St Anne’s, 9.30am (Italian), 11am and 5pm.
Organ Society of WA Organ Concert
Enjoy an inspiring afternoon of music at St Patrick’s Basilica, Fremantle, on Sunday 9 November at 2:30 pm, as internationally acclaimed organist Alessandro Pittorino presents The Genius of Franz Liszt. See noticeboard posters for more information.
Piety Stall Assistance
We are seeking a volunteer to assistance with the Piety Stall on Saturday Evenings before and after Mass. If you can assist, please contact the Parish Office.
2026 Columban Calendars are now available from Piety Stall or Parish Office.
We are urgently seeking volunteer readers to join the roster for midday Masses Monday to Friday. If you can assist, please contact the parish office.
The Parish Centre will host the CBC Year 12 Exams commencing on Wednesday 22 October to Monday 17 November. During this time, we ask that you be mindful when using the area around the toilet and parish centre. Thank you.
Organ Society of WA Organ Concert
Enjoy an inspiring afternoon of music at St Patrick’s Basilica, Fremantle, on Sunday 9 November at 2:30 pm, as internationally acclaimed organist Alessandro Pittorino presents The Genius of Franz Liszt. See noticeboard posters for more information.
National Oblate Youth Encounter
Dates: Sunday 4th January – Wednesday 7th January 2026
Venue: St Eugenes Centre for Mission, Newborough, VIC (2 hours outside of Melbourne)
See Noticeboard for more information
Financial Assistance
If you wish to assist financially for insurance or repair works you can deposit funds into the account below with the reference of either insurance, repair works church or repair works presbytery.
Account Name: Basilica Working Account
BSB: 086 006
Account No: 48794 3085
Your assistance no matter how big or small is very much appreciated. Thank you to those who have already assisted so generously it is very much appreciated. Thank You and God Bless!
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
Tuesday 21st October
Blessing of the Fleet Triduum
Wednesday 22nd October
CBC Exams commence in Parish Centre
Blessing of the Fleet Triduum
Thursday 23rd October
CBC Graduation Mass
Blessing of the Fleet Triduum
Sunday 26th October
Blessing of the Fleet
No 5pm Evening Mass