Dear Parishioners and Friends,
Today we continue to read from Mark’s Gospel. In this Gospel, we find evidence of Jesu’ fame in the sizable crowd that accompanies him as he journeys to Jerusalem. Jesus’ reputation as a healer has preceded him. When the blind man, Bartimaeus, hears that Jesus of Nazareth is passing by, he calls out to him, asking for his pity.
When Bartimaeus calls out to Jesus, the crowd around him tries to silence him. Yet Bartimaeus persists, calling out more loudly and with greater urgency. He will not be silenced or deterred from getting Jesus’ attention. We notice how quickly the crowd’s reaction changes when Jesus calls for Bartimaeus. Those who sought to quiet him now encourage him.
When Jesus restores Bartimaeus’s sight, no elaborate action is required. (In other healing stories in Mark’s Gospel, actions accompany Jesus’ words). In this instance, Jesus simply says that Bartimaeus’s faith has saved him. Throughout Mark’s Gospel, the success of Jesus’ healing power has often been correlated with the faith of the person requesting Jesus’ help. For example, it is because of her faith that the woman with the hemorrhage is healed. When faith is absent, Jesus is unable to heal; we see this after his rejection in Nazareth.
Once his sight has been restored, Bartimaeus follows Jesus on his way to Jerusalem. In Mark’s Gospel, Bartimaeus is the last disciple called by Jesus before he enters Jerusalem. Bartimaeus hears that Jesus of Nazareth is passing by, but he calls out to Jesus using words of faith—“Son of David.” Many in Jesus’ time believed that the anticipated Jewish Messiah would be a descendent of King David. Bartimaeus’s words prepare us for the final episodes of Mark’s Gospel, which begin with Jesus’ preparation for the Passover and his triumphant entry into Jerusalem. As Mark has shown us in our readings over the past few Sundays, however, Jesus will be the Messiah in a way that will be difficult for many to accept. Jesus will show himself to be the Messiah through his suffering and death. (Source Loyola Press)
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Adoration in the Basilica
Adoration is held in the Basilica Monday to Saturday. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed at 11am with silent prayer until 11.20am, Rosary will then be held from 11.20am to 11.35am, following the Rosary there will be a time for silent prayer until 11.50am when Benediction will commence followed by Midday Mass. All Welcome to attend.
Annual Blessing of the Fleet Celebrations
The Feast Day Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 27th October at 9.30am and will be led by the Bishop of Capo D’Orlando and Concelebrated by visiting Priest and the Oblates. Procession will leave the Basilica at 2pm and will be followed by Benediction. Please Note: There will be no 5pm evening Mass on Sunday 27th October due to the Annual Blessing of the Fleet. School grounds will be open for parking.
The parish centre will host CBC Year 12 exams, Monday to Friday from 28th October to 22nd November. During this time the door to the toilet area will be locked. If you require the use of the toilets please call into the parish office during office hours.
November Mass Offering Envelopes
November is the month that we remember family and friends that have passed away by offering a Mass for their souls. November Mass Offering Envelopes are available on the pews. Please place envelopes on the collection plate with your offering or return to the parish office.
We wish to sincerely thank Fr Christian Fini and the Provincial Council for their recent Oblate Grant to the parish of the TV/Audio equipment for the Parish Centre.
6pm Vigil Mass on All Souls Day
This year, All Souls Day falls on a Saturday. The Aquinas College Schola Cantorum will be singing at the 6pm Mass in the Basilica and will sing the entirety of Gabriel Faure’s Requiem. This year also happens to be the centenary of the composer’s death.
The Schola will be joined by the UWA Choral Society, and virtuoso Alessandro Pittorino on the Great Organ. There will be well over 100 singers performing this amazing piece of music.
All Welcome!
Safeguarding Induction for all Church workers
As the Fremantle parish has a large number of church workers (volunteers and paid workers) who are due for a renewal or who have yet to do a session of the Safeguarding procedures, we have organised a Safeguarding session in the parish. Many of you would have done the first induction in 2021 which means you are now due in 2024.
Please register with the parish office for the upcoming session
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
6-7pm
Basilica of St Patrick Parish Centre
Mass of Thanksgiving for all Volunteers and Parishioners
On Sunday 24th November at 10am a Mass of Thanksgiving will be held for all those Parish Volunteers who give their time and talents in any way possible to the Parish. This Mass will be a combination of Italian and English with both the Italian and English Choirs (please note that for this Sunday there will be no 9.30am Italian, 11am & 5pm English Masses). Following the Mass a BBQ lunch will be provided. Please RSVP the parish office for catering purposes before the Wednesday 13th November.
National Oblate Youth Encounter
Oblate Youth Australia are excited to announce that the National Oblate Youth Encounter is back again this January, Fri 3rd – Mon 6th January 2025, Mazenod College, Mulgrave, Victoria and registration is now open!
See Noticeboard inside foyers for more information of contact Emma Rice erice@omi.com.au or 0422705230.
Please Note: The Sacristy is to be used by Priests, Acolytes, Altar Servers, Sacristans and Office Staff only. The toilet located inside the Sacristy is not for public use. For Safeguarding reasons please avoid entering the Sacristy.
If you wish to speak to a Priest, please ask the Sacristan or wait for the Priest before or after Masses outside of the Sacristy.
Planned Giving
The Planned Giving Programme is an important part of the Parish and assists us to maintain all aspects of the Basilica, Presbytery and Parish Administration Centre. To keep the Parish viable, we must maintain a target of 95% and above each week. Last week giving was 48%.
Please consider joining the Planned Giving Programme. For more information contact the Parish Office. Thank you!
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.
Upcoming Events
Sunday 27 October
Blessing of the Fleet Mass, Procession and Benediction
Monday 28 October to Friday 22 November
CBC Year 12 Exams in Parish Centre
Friday 1 November
All Saints Day
Saturday 2 November
All Souls Day