Dear Parishioners and Friends,
Today is our liturgical celebration of the Ascension of the Lord, when Jesus was taken to heaven on the 40th day after Easter. In Cycle C, our Gospel is taken from the conclusion of the Gospel of Luke.
There are similarities in the reports of Jesus’ Ascension found in the Synoptic Gospels—Mark, Matthew, and Luke. In each account, Jesus assigns his disciples the task of proclaiming the Gospel to the entire world. There are also notable distinctions. In the Gospels of Mark and Matthew, the disciples are sent by Jesus to baptize as well as to preach. In Luke’s Gospel, however, this commission to baptize is absent. Instead, Jesus directs the disciples to return to Jerusalem to await the fulfilment of his promise to send them the Holy Spirit. Curiously, only Mark and Luke actually report Jesus’ Ascension into heaven. Matthew’s Gospel concludes with Jesus’ promise to remain with his disciples forever. Only the Gospel of Mark notes that Jesus ascended to sit at the right hand of God. In noting this, Mark teaches that Jesus’ Ascension affirms the glory Jesus received from God after his death and Resurrection.
Those who believe in Jesus will be empowered to do what Jesus himself has done. Already in Mark’s Gospel, during his ministry, Jesus sent his disciples out to preach, to heal, and to drive out unclean spirits. Now, they are sent again to do these things and more. From his place with God in heaven, Jesus helped his disciples, and he continues to help us as we try to live as his followers. (source Loyola Press)
The Weekend Bulletin
Click here to download the ebulletins for The Ascension of the Lord, Year C.
Parish Morning Tea
The next Parish Morning Tea will be held on Sunday 8th June after the 8am Mass in the Presbytery carport. All Welcome.
The Parish Alpha Program
Will be launched in the parish on Wednesday 18 June at 6.30pm in the Parish Centreand continue for10weeks. More information on the noticeboards.
Over the next few weekends, a member from the Alpha Team will speak at Masses. The Alpha Team consists of Shereen Banner, Terence Pestana, Maria Gorman, Sonia La Macchia, Maria Mattarocchia, Marietta Damos, Trevanna Cooper and YuliaBurns. Please register your interest with either one of the team members or theparishoffice.
2025 Columban Calendars
We have some 2025 Columban calendars available in the Piety Stall, quick sale $5 each, pick one or maybe two and give them to family and friends. Thank you for your support.
Cana Communities Talk and Leaving Collection
Cana has a special community in Western Australia providing practical and emotional support for men and women. In our community hub space, we offer hospitality, a place to belong and a place to foster supportive relationships for many who are experiencing poverty and hopelessness.
Our funding comes from the generosity of donors, through grants and through our social enterprise activities, such as our Food truck. We do not use any government funding.
We value forgiveness and acceptance and provide a safe environment and opportunity to recreate oneself.
A leaving collection will be taken up after Saturday 6pm Vigil Mass, 8am and 11am Sunday Masses, please assist if you can.
Catholic Missions Appeal
One the weekend of 7th/8 June we will welcome Fr Joseph Trigo Ngoma who is a Zambian missionary priest and will be visiting Perth to launch this year’s Mission Appeal.
Fr Joseph will speak at Masses on that weekend, and a third collection will be taken up to assist the Catholic Missions in their work. Donations envelopes will also be available on the day. Please give generously. ThankYou.
The Scots Presbyterian Church, Fremantle invites all parishioners to attend “At Home” session on Monday 16 June at 10.30am, their guest speaker will be Darren Reynolds from Every Daughter Matters. Alight lunch will be served in the hall after. If you would like to attend please call the parish office with your details asap.
First Communion Mass
On Saturday 21 June at 6pm, the parish Vigil Mass will have First Communioncandidates from the St Patrick’s Primary School, the Parish Catechism class and from Mater Christi.
Please keep these children in your prayers as they come together to receive the Eucharist for the first time.
Renewed Jubilee Conference – July 31 – August 2, 2025
Experience renewal and transformation in Christ this Jubilee Year! Join us for an inspiring conference featuring Deacon Bob Rice, Fr. Christian Irdi, Fr. Conor Steadman, Fr. Mark Payton, and Deacon Aaron Peters. Bishop Don Sproxton will celebrate the Opening Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Scarborough.
Early Bird Special ends July6: Adults$90 | Teens$ 60 | Children 11&Under Free
Register: www.evangelisationautralia.com more info on noticeboards.
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 31 May/Sunday 1 June
Cana Community Talks
Saturday 7 / Sunday 8 June
Catholic Missions Appeal
Parish Morning Tea