ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH

St Patrick’s Parish acknowledges and honours the Gweagal People of the Dharawal Nation as the original custodians of this land

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136 Flora Street, Sutherland NSW 2232 (PO Box 57 Sutherland 1499) Ph. 9521 2356 Fax 9521 7252 www.stpatsutherland.org.au

Fr John M Knight KCHS (Parish Priest): pp@stpatssutherland.org.au Fr Dan McCaughan (Parish Administrator) pp@stpatssutherland.org.au Kaylene Baumanis (Parish Secretary): info@stpatssutherland.org.au

Jennie Myers Sacramental Co ordinator) admin@stpatssutherland.org.au St Patrick’s Primary School Principal: Mr. Phillip Tax: info@stpsutherland.catholic.edu.au

DUE TO COVID-19, LIMITED NUMBERS PERMITTED, PLEASE CHECKOUT WEBSITE FOR

FURTHER DETAILS.

Todays Readings Jeremiah 20:10-13– He has delivered the soul of the needy from the hands of those who are evil. Romans : 5:12-15—God’s gift to us is nothing like our sin against him. Matthew 10:26-33– Do not fear those who can kill the body.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM – Lord, in your great love, answer me. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION – Alleluia, Alleluia! The Spirit of truth will bear witness to me, says the Lord, and you also will be my witnesses. Alleluia! UN IVERSAL PRAYER– Saving God, hear our prayer.

St Patrick’s Sutherland is a Parish that strives to safeguard children at all times.

ACOLYTE AND READER ROSTERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN THE SACRISTY.

COUNTING AND CLEANING IS STILL ON HOLD AT THIS STAGE.

Twelfth Sunday

Year A 21 June 2020

If we follow Jesus by loving him and those around us, we will not be

afraid even when things are not go-

ing well. Jesus assures us that

every hair on our head has been counted, so of

course he will not let us down. When

the going seems tough in our eve-ryday lives. We

will find peace & strength when we

turn to Jesus & remember “do not

be afraid”

Background on the Gospel Reading

We read today’s Gospel in the context of last week’s Gospel in which Jesus sent the twelve disciples to proclaim the kingdom of heaven. In between last week’s reading and today’s reading, Jesus has predicted that the disciples will face difficulties in their mis-sion. Many people will not receive them well, even within the land of Israel. Even family members will turn away from the disciples because of the disciples’ commitment to Jesus and the kingdom. Today’s Gospel offers the disciples consolation against this diffi-cult truth.

This section of Matthew’s Gospel should be read in the context of Matthew’s intended audience, a Jewish-Christian community. The Gospel alludes to the dangers and persecutions that this communi-ty has most likely already faced and will continue to face. To reas-sure this community, Matthew recalls for them the encouraging words of Jesus that we read today.

In this Gospel passage, Jesus might be understood as putting suf-fering in perspective. The disciples of Jesus are called upon to keep their focus on God. Those who can harm the body do not have ultimate power; God does. Still persecution and suffering can not be avoided or prevented. But Jesus reassures his disciples that God knows and cares about what happens to his children.

We might not face the same type of persecution, but we do experi-ence difficulties as we endeavor to live a Christian life. Sometimes we let the opinions of others prevent us from doing what we know to be right. We need the reminder that what God thinks about us is more important. We are reassured by the promise that God cares for us and protects us.

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR THE SICK: Josh Denton, Elaine Kelly, Karl Paszkiewicz, Elizabeth Pemberton, Gwen Power, Arnanoud Lemerie, Solange La Douce Jean Fabien, Steve Smith, Lloyd Handley, Bruce Kent, Marie Owen, Bernard Cassidy, Anne Cassidy, Grace & Rafael Monserrat, Lena Mallet, Brendan Lynch, Martine Benoit, Norma Miller, Pat Bathurst, Lucy Gault, Ron Monro, Lorraine Davies, Robert Bishop, Bill Burke, Barry Bradburn, John Bonadio, Marie Cameron, Patricia Holbrook, Maria & Luigi Altavilla, Marlene Visage, Anne Cook, Valerie O’Brien, Leonie Coleman, Bill Nicholls, Maureen Fraser, Carol Drew, Bill Morris, Ron Strauss, Patti & Kevin Gore. All the residents in Nagle Apartments. All the residents in Bupa. RECENTLY DECEASED: Colin Cardwell, Ken Myers, Monica Weekes ANNIVERSARY: May Mahoney, Mollie Milnes DECEASED MEMBERS & FRIENDS: Camara & Gomes Families, Joan Quinn, Frank Townsend, David Hofffman, Mona McGovern, Veri Laarakkers, Helen Warham, Da-vid Dee, Dorothy Lynch, Reg Benson, Gabrielle Scarra, Dec’d PBVM Sisters, Robertson Family, Claude Press, John Press, Peter Rendell, Barry Scott, Margaret Stokes, Paul Fraser, Karen Westnidge, McMullen & Brown Families, Philip Struthers, Jim Walsh, Shirley Dent, Thomas O’Brien, Menezes & Minshull Families, Tyran Sharman, Gregory & Eileen Dodd, Sr Mary Julian, Larkin Family, Mullins Family, Fr. L. Cruikshank, members of McNamara, Torrington, Preston, Dent, Barrett, Mahoney, Lollback, Mason & O’Leary families, Terry McNamara, Griggs, Nunan,Farrell families, Jack Ethers, Mrs Hills, Mr & Mrs English, Aunt Nora and Aunt Thelma, Irene Mason, Monica & John Robinson, Don Barrett. Miller family & friends, Holy Souls in Purgatory

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Liturgy Live streaming

Mass Saturday 5pm Sunday 8am

“The St Vincent de Paul Society is calling for do-nations to the Vinnies COVID 19 Winter Appeal, helping people doing it tough in our communities due to coronavirus. Every dollar you donate will help people to feed their families, put petrol in the car and keep warm during winter-more important than ever during the current health crisis. Please visit www.vinnies.org.au or call 13 18 12 to make a contribution. Thank you for your kindness”

MASS REGISTRATION As restrictions have now eased (from 1 June 2020), St Patrick’s Parish is allowed 50 people to celebrate Mass: Tuesday - Saturday 9.00am (no registration needed) Saturday 5.00pm - registration required Sunday 8.00am & 10.00am - registration re-quired. You may register by calling 9521-2356 during office hours. Full names and phone num-ber are required along with which Mass you wish to attend.http://ww.stpatssutherland.org.au TO BE FAIR TO ALL PARISHIONERS AS NUMBERS ARE LIMITED YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER EVERY WEEK FOR WEEKEND MASSES, THERE WILL BE NO PERMANENT BOOKINGS. YOUR SIGN IN DETAILS WILL NEED TO BE CHECKED OFF EACH IME YOU AT-TEND MASS. Thanks for your patience and your understand-ing.

POST MASS SANITISING: As we all have the opportunity to return and cele-brate Mass together (allowing for limited num-bers), after each Mass (both daily and weekends), all seats must be wiped down. As parishioners we all have a responsibility to help keep our beautiful church clean and safe. If anyone can lend 10 mins after Mass and help out with wiping down seats, door handles etc, please do. Gloves and cleaner is provided by the parish, all we ask is 10 mins of your time.

The Parish Piety Stall has some new stock, including lovely Baptismal Candles & Rosary Beads and other items. If any parishioner wishes to make a purchase please phone Sylvia on 95214562 and she will arrange to meet you at the Church. Thank you Sylvia

2020/2021 Planned giving envelopes will be available from next weekend.