Dear Parishioners and Friends,
For the second Sunday of Lent, we move from Jesus’ retreat to the desert to his Transfiguration. Each year on the first Sunday of Lent, our Gospel tells the story of Jesus’ temptation in the desert. On the second Sunday of Lent each year, we hear the story of Jesus’ Transfiguration.
The story of Jesus’ Transfiguration is told in the three Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke. In each of those Gospels, the Transfiguration follows Jesus’ first prediction of his death and his teaching about the costs of discipleship. Jesus’ Transfiguration is a promise of Jesus’ glory, his Resurrection.
On a mountain in today’s reading, a voice affirms that Jesus is God’s Son in words reminiscent of the voice at Jesus’ baptism. In addition, the appearance of Moses and Elijah on the mountain connects this story with God’s relationship to the people of Israel. Moses and Elijah represent the Law and the Prophets, respectively. Together with Jesus, they represent God’s complete Word.
The Transfiguration occurs in the presence of just three of Jesus’ disciples: Peter, James, and John. In Matthew’s Gospel, those disciples are among the first whom Jesus calls. The three men are identified as an “inner circle” among Jesus’ disciples when Jesus asks them to accompany him to the Garden of Gethsemane just before his arrest. (source, Loyola Press)
The Weekend eBulletin
Click here to download the eBulletin for the Second Sunday of Lent Year A.
Planned Giving Envelopes 2026/2027
If you have not collected your new 2026/2027 planned giving envelopes please do so, they are in the side foyer of the Church. Any queries please contact the parish office.
Stations of the Cross during Lent
Stations of the Cross in English/Italian during Lent are held every Friday at 6.30pm in the Basilica. All Welcome.
Urgently required Wednesday Weekday Reader
We are urgently seeking a reader who can commit to Wednesday Midday Masses. We are also seeking a reader who can be used as relief any day of the week. If you can assist with either of these positions, please advise the parish office.
Transform Fremantle Prayer Group
Transforming Fremantle Ecumenical Prayer Group will commence praying/singing in the Basilica on Thursdays 9.30am to 10.30am. They warmly invite all to join them in prayer to pray for a peaceful city where multitudes encounter Jesus, experience real life change and go on to serve Christ. More information on noticeboards in the side foyers. All Welcome.
World Day of Prayer
This year the Scots Church, 90 South Terrace, Fremantle will host the World Day of Prayer focusing on Nigeria on Friday 6th March at 10am. Let us support this event as a parish. RSVP J Parnell 0414 521 227. All Welcome.
Parish Morning Tea
The next parish morning tea will be held on Sunday 8th March in the Presbytery carport after the 8am Mass. All Welcome.
MAMI Appeal
The parish will have a leaving collection after all Masses on the weekend 14th/15th March to support the Oblates working among the poor and marginalised in Indonesia, China, Vietnam, Australia and throughout the world. Your support helps maintain sustainable projects, promote peace and justice and support the education of young people. There are Donation envelopes available on the pews which can be used on that weekend. Thank You for your assistance.
Oblate Superior General Visits Fremantle
We will be honoured with a visit from the Oblate Superior General, Fr Luis Ignacio Rois Alonso OMI from Italy in March and he will be celebrating the midday Mass on Tuesday 17th March (St Patrick’s Day) with us in Fremantle. I invite all parishioners to join us on this very special day not only to celebrate our Patron Saint but also to welcome Father Superior to Fremantle.
Early Notices of Coming Events in the Parish
Palm Sunday 29th March, reminder bring your own palms.
Holy Thursday 2nd April, timetables out shortly.
Good Friday 3rd April, timetables out shortly.
Holy Saturday 4th April, timetables out shortly.
Easter Sunday 5th April, timetables out shortly.
Oblate Retreat and Congress 12th April to 19th April, more information to come.
Jubilee Migrant Cross Saturday 25th April, more information to come.
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.
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
Friday 6th March
World Day of Prayer
Stations of the Cross
Sunday 8th March
Parish Morning Tea