Dear Parishioners and Friends,
Today’s Gospel is the conclusion of the instructions and consolations that we have heard Jesus offering to his disciples during the past few weeks. In this passage, Jesus summarizes both the costs of discipleship and its rewards. Once again, our understanding of the Gospel is strengthened by considering the context in which it was written and the perspective of Matthew’s audience.
The conditions of discipleship outlined in Matthew’s Gospel may appear harsh. Yet they underline for us a truth— choosing anything with one’s whole heart has consequences. Choosing life with Christ means that every relationship we have must be understood from a new perspective. For many in Matthew’s community, this choice brought division to their family.
Matthew also outlines the reward of hospitality offered to Jesus’ followers. In today’s Gospel, Jesus explains the difficulties of discipleship yet reveals that those who welcome the disciples have also welcomed him.
Today’s Gospel also highlights for us the importance of hospitality in the Christian life. To welcome another in Jesus’ name is to extend hospitality to Jesus himself. We have many opportunities in our daily life to reach out to others, to be a welcoming presence and a sign of God’s love. (source Loyola Press)
The Weekend eBulletin
Click here to download the eBulletin for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A.
Archdiocesan Peter’s Pence Collection
The Peter’s Pence Collection will be a special collection taken up at all Masses on the weekend of the 4th/5th July. This collection funds the Pope’s universal charitable acts and the administrative operations of the Holy See. Thank You.
Reminder – next Sunday 5th July 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.
Parish Morning Tea
The next parish morning tea will be held on Sunday 12th July after the 8am Mass in the Presbytery Carport. All Welcome.
Catholic Missions Appeal
The Catholic Missions Appeal will be held on the weekend of the 11th /12th July during all Masses. Donation envelopes will be available that weekend and a special collection will be taken up at all Masses.
Alpha in the Parish
The Alpha Launch Night will be held on Thursday 30th July at 6.30pm in the Parish Centre. Everyone is invited to attend the Alpha Launch night and discover what Alpha is all about before the full course commences on 6th August. All Welcome as this is a catered event, please register at alpha.stpatricks@gmail.com or through the parish office.
Basilica Car Park
Over the next few weeks, we have a few morning funerals which will use up the Basilica carpark, please be mindful of this when you are coming to Adoration and Mass on those days. Funerals are being held on Monday 29th June, Wednesday 1st July and Wednesday 8th July. Whilst we aim to have the funerals finished before 11am sometimes things occur which are out of our control. Please be patient. Thank You.
Over the past few weeks, we have had some issues with the use of the Basilica Admin Building toilets. If you need to use the toilets during office hours and the door is closed please call into the office and we will open the toilet door for you. The toilets will be opened prior to Masses on the weekends. Thank you.
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
Weekend 4th /5th July
Peter’s Pence Collection
Name Tag Sunday
Weekend 11th /12th July
Catholic Missions Appeal
Sunday 12th July
Parish Morning Tea