Dear Parishioners and Friends,
01 November – Solemnity of All Saints
Every year on 01 November, the Church recalls the example, witness, and prayer of the holy women and men who have been identified by the Church as Saints. Every year when we celebrate this day, the Gospel we proclaim recalls for us Jesus’ teaching about happiness, the Beatitudes. We quickly note in this reading that none of those Jesus names as “blessed” or “happy” are expected . . . the poor in spirit, the meek, the persecuted. Jesus’ blueprint for happiness reflects little of what the world might call happiness. Jesus is saying that divine favor is upon those who are poor, who mourn, who are persecuted.
Beatitudes can be understood as a framework for Christian living. Saints are people who lived the spirit of the Beatitudes as Jesus lived. On this day, we too are challenged to model our lives on the spirit and promises of the Beatitudes.
02 November- All Souls’ Day
On the Feast of All Souls, we pray for the souls of all those who have died. The choices of readings for this day are all focusing on our belief in the resurrection of the dead and Jesus’ promise of eternal life. The Gospel story of the raising of Lazarus offers us many important insights about this aspect of our faith.
Jesus was good friends with Lazarus and his sisters, Martha and Mary. Lazarus had fallen ill, and Martha and Mary had sent word to Jesus. Jesus delays his journey to them, however, and when he arrives in Bethany, he finds that Lazarus is dead and has been buried for four days.
Martha goes out to meet Jesus when he arrives. Jesus consoles her with the promise that Lazarus would rise from the dead. Martha affirms her belief that there will be resurrection of the dead in the last days. Jesus promises her even more; he says that he himself is the Resurrection and the life for all those who believe in him. Martha professes her faith in this, acknowledging that Jesus is Christ, the Son of God.
We believe that we continue to share a relationship with those who have died. When we pray for the souls of the faithful departed, we are praying for those whose souls are journeying through purgatory, being prepared for eternal life in heaven. We believe that our prayers for them will help to speed their journey to eternal life with God in heaven. (Source Loyola Press)
The Weekend eBulletin
Click here to download the eBulletin for the All Saints and Holy Souls, 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.
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.
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
Saturday 1st November
All Saints
Lifelink Appeal in Parish
Sunday 2nd November
All Souls
Lifelink Appeal in Parish
Sunday 9th November
Parish Morning Tea
Special Collection for Lifelink
Organ Society Organ Recital