Dear Parishioners and Friends,
This week we return to the liturgical season of Ordinary Time. This Sunday and next, however, are designated as solemnities—special days that call our attention to central mysteries of our faith. Today on Trinity Sunday we celebrate the mystery of the Holy Trinity, one God in three persons.
Today’s Gospel is from the beginning of John’s Gospel. The passage we read follows Jesus’ conversation with a Pharisee, Nicodemus, about what it means to be born of both water and the spirit. Nicodemus approaches Jesus at night and acknowledges Jesus as a teacher from God. Jesus tells him that only those who are born from above will see the Kingdom of God. Nicodemus misunderstands and questions how a person can be born more than once. Jesus tells Nicodemus that no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. Jesus is essentially explaining Baptism, which we celebrate as a sacrament today. Yet Nicodemus, we are told, still does not understand what Jesus is saying. Jesus continues by testifying to the need to be born from above so that one might have eternal life.
After the dialogue with Nicodemus, the author of the Gospel offers his own explanation of Jesus’ words. This is what we read in today’s Gospel, John 3:16-18.
In the context of today’s focus on the mystery of the Holy Trinity, the reading calls our attention to the action of God, who reveals himself in three persons: God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. God the Father, out of love for the world, sent his Son into the world in order to save it. Through the death and resurrection of the Son, we have been given the gift of the Holy Spirit. As three persons, God acts always as a God of love; he does not condemn the world but acts to save it.
The Gospel also calls attention to the response that is required of us. God’s love for us calls us to respond in faith by professing our belief in God’s son, Jesus, and the salvation that he has won for us. This profession of faith is a sign of the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. (source Loyola Press)
The Weekend eBulletin
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We wish to advise that Fr Basti will be going on Sabbatical commencing 1 June 2026 to end September 2026. Whilst on Sabbatical he will join the Oblate Pilgrimage in Europe. We wish him safe travels, and we will keep him in our prayers. Fr Eric Alleaume has been appointed acting parish priest during Fr Basti’ s Sabbatical.
We also would like to welcome Fr Mariusz Piasecki OMI to the Fremantle Oblate Community. Fr Mariusz will be with us for a few months. We hope he enjoys his stay with us.
Anointing of the Sick Mass
The next Anointing of the Sick will be held during the midday Mass on Tuesday 2nd June. All Welcome.
Reminder – next Sunday 7th June is Name Tag Sunday!
We’d love you to join in by wearing your name tag and helping make our parish feel even more welcoming. Don’t worry if you forget — we’ll have plenty of stick-on labels ready for you. It’s a simple and easy way to get to know one another a little better — one name, one smile, one friendly hello at a time.
National Mass Count 2026
Thank you to everyone for assisting with the National Mass Count. See below our results which have now been sent through to the National Centre for Pastoral Research.
Weekend 2nd /3rd May
Total number of attendees over all Masses: 571
Weekend 9th /10th May
Total number of attendees over all Masses: 700
Weekend 16th /17th May
Total number of attendees over all Masses: 487
Total number of Females over all Masses: 256
Total number of Males over all Masses: 231
Weekend 23rd /24th May
Total number of attendees over all Masses: 470
Total number of attendees aged 0-17 65
Total number of attendees aged 18-29 32
Total number of attendees aged 30-49 88
Total number of attendees aged 50-69 134
Total number of attendees aged 70+ 151
Scots Presbyterian Women’s Association would like to extend an invitation to all parishioners to their “At Home” event on Monday 29th June at 10.30am at the Scots Presbyterian Church, South Terrace, Fremantle (next door to the Fremantle Markets). RSVP Rosemary 0414 194 970. See noticeboards for more information.
Parish Morning Tea
The next parish morning tea will be held on Sunday 14th June after the 8am Mass in the Presbytery carport. All Welcome.
Please Note: The parish carpark is open 7am to 7.30pm Monday to Sunday.
The carpark is for Church, Parish Office and Parish Centre attendees only.
It is not an all-day free public parking area.
If there are no events in the Church, Parish Office or Parish Centre the car park will be closed earlier.
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!
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 https://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
Monday 1st June
Western Australia Day Public Holiday
Tuesday 2nd June
Anointing of the Sick
Sunday 7th June
Name Tag Sunday
Sunday 14th June
Parish Morning Tea