


DID YOU KNOW?
This event in the life of Jesus is known as the Transfiguration. It is
traditionally associated with Mt Tabor near Nazareth in Galilee.
The words of the voice from the cloud echo the words from heaven at
Jesus’ Baptism. “You are my Son, the beloved, my favour rests on
you” (Mark 1:11)
The three disciples who witness Jesus’ glory in this episode are the
same three who will witness his agony on the Mount of Olives on the
night before his death.
Jesus is joined by Elijah and Moses in this episode. They represent the
Prophets and the Law, major sections of the Hebrew Scriptures.
TODAYS READINGS
GENESIS 22:1-2. 9-13. 15-18
The sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith.
ROMANS 8:31-34.
God did not spare his own Son.
MARK 9:2-10
This is my Son, the beloved; listen to him
ENTRANCE ANTIPHON-Of you my heart has spoken, Seek his face.
It is your face, O Lord, that I seek; hide not your face from me.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM– I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the
land of the living.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION–Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is heard: this is my beloved Son, hear
him. Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
GENERAL INTERCESSION RESPONSE– Saving God, hear us.
ALTAR SOCIETY– 1/3– Monica Hoffman 15/3-Catherine Elliott
22/3-Carol Dee
COUNTERS– 1/3– Townsend Team 8/3– Morris Team 15/3– Elliott
Team
READERS - 7/8 March
Vigil– Reserve, Youth group
8am– M.King, D.O’Connor
10am–M.Ferrao, P.Murray
ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH
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 KHS (Parish Priest): [email protected]
Fr Michael Lanzon (Assistant Priest) [email protected]
Kay Macadam ( Sacramental Co ordinator) [email protected]
Kaylene Baumanis (Parish Secretary): [email protected]
St Patrick’s Primary School Principal: Mr. Phillip Tax: [email protected]
WEEKDAY PROGRAM: Mon – Communion Service Mass: Tues-Sat 9.00am
NB: 2nd Thurs - Nagle Apartments 9.00am Mass
SUNDAY MASS TIMES: Sat Vigil 5pm Sun 8am & 10am
CONFESSIONS: Saturdays 4.30 - 4.45pm or by appointment
BAPTISMS: 1st & 3rd Sundays 11.30am WEDDINGS: (6 months notice) Excludes Lenten Season
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: First Saturdays monthly - 4.00pm-4.45pm (Except Jan)
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Mon Closed. Tues-Friday 9.00am - 3.00pm
St Patrick’s Parish acknowledges and honours the Gweagel People of the Dharawal Nation as the original custodians of this land
New Parish Website– www.stpatssutherland.org.au

HARD OF HEARING? Our Church has been equipped with a Powered Audio Induction Loop system for hearing aid wearers (T-Loop) - To
obtain effective use of the loop sit in the main body of the church avoiding the very edge seats, turn hearing aid to T & adjust the volume to
suit
Project Compassion
Mariama is raising her daughter in a country that suffers widespread poverty
and inequity. When her little girl became malnourished, she received lifesaving food and care at a Nutrition Centre, supported by Caritas Australia.
Please donate to Project Compassion 2015 and help save the lives of people
living on the brink of survival in Niger, giving them access to nutritional support and essential food for life.
Second Sunday of
Lent Year B
1st March, 2015.
Like Abraham, and
later, Peter, James
and John, we are
called to leave everything behind, and
climb the mountain,
where God will
speak to our hearts.
In the midst of our
everyday lives, we
can get bogged
down, even with
good things. When
we let God speak to
our hearts, we will
find inner peace and
strength for our own
journey, even when
it involves
suffering.
From The Pastor,
Greetings one and all as we journey into our 2015 Lenten season. This
Sunday, as we remember this is a penitential season, we will ask our
children in the parish in our reconciliation programme to commit
themselves fully, that our God is a God who offers a loving forgiving
grace. We will also ask their parents and all our believing community
to pray and support them. The whole programme cumulates in their
1st Reconciliation on 19th March.
Let us not forget our own penitential journey. Every Saturday we offer
the 1st Rite of Reconciliation; 4.30-4.45pm, unfortunately in our works
sacristy while our Blessed Sacrament Chapel is out of action.
Our Lenten 2nd Rite of Reconciliation will take place on Tuesday 24th
March at 7pm-place this in your diaries.
Don't miss out on our Parish Irish Trivia Night on Saturday 14th March
in the Parish Hall commencing at 6.30pm. $15 per head B.Y.O food
and drink. There will be a sausage sizzle at the commencement of the
evening where you can purchase something to eat together with soft
drinks. There will be raffle which will be drawn on the night 3tickets
for $2– 1st prize CCI Easter Hamper. 2nd: Kettle. 3rd: Bottle of whisky. Tickets will also be available after Masses.
Next Friday 6th March at 10am here at St Patricks we will be hosting
the World Day of Prayer. This is a ecumenical service in which all
Christian churches have been invited. All most welcome.
Whoever has picked up the No. 6 box of planned giving envelopes
from the back of the church, please call Kaylene in the office 9521
2356. Thanks
Fr John M Knight—Parish Priest
CHURCH GARDENS- Group meets on 2nd
Tuesday each month. Gardeners welcome to assist
on other days to suit you. Come enjoy good company while caring for St Pat’s Garden. Morning tea
served.
COFFEE & TEA SET 2015 .– 9/3/15- LunchThe Grounds, Alexandria. 9.09am train Jannali.
Bus from Wolli Creek. If raining contact Carol
Dee. Carol Dee- 9521 1333. Maree Atkins 9533
7291.23/3/15-Morning tea-Audley Cruise. 9.36
train from Sutherland for 10.15am ferry at Cronulla
Pat /Barbara Foy
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
CONFERENCE
St Vincent de Paul Conference needs volunteers
for assistance in distribution of much needed aid.
Meets weekly on Thursdays at 2pm or such other
times as suits volunteers, in the Parish Meeting
Room. Contact Chris Watson 0411 408 261.
SUTHERLAND SHIRE SOLO– A social group
for single people over 55. We meet on the 1st and
3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm. For details
phone Marcia 95890655, Jan 95268370, Lyn
95288220.
TRUE DEVOTION TO MARY
After 9am Mass every 3rd Saturday Recitation of
the Holy Rosary. All are welcome to attend.
SPIRITUALITY GROUP– 10th March 7.309.30pm—Brothers House (rear of the Church)Meditation, presentation of chosen topic, individual responses from group pertaining to the topic. A
light supper concludes the evening. Enquiries Des9521 3835.
WRAP WITH LOVE–
We meet at the Presbytery on the first Thursday of
the month from 11.30am to 1.30pm. Please join
us for knitting and crocheting squares. Bring a
sandwich for lunch.
 Workplace, Health & Safety Volunteer Workshop.
 Wednesday 18th March.
 All parish volunteers are asked to attend this vital workshop at either 10am or 7pm in the
Church. For more information call Kaylene 9521 –2356.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER – This year our parish is hosting the World Day of prayer. It will be on Friday 6 March at 10am. ALL WELCOME!
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Stations of the Cross will be happening in the Church each Friday evening at 7pm.
All welcome.
St Patrick’s Irish Trivia Night
When– Saturday 14th March at 6.30pm
Where– St Patrick’s Parish Hall
Cost- $15 per head BYO food and drink
There will be sausage sizzle available before the trivia night
begins where you can purchase a sausage sandwich and drink.
There will be raffle which will be drawn on the night 3 tickets
for $2– 1st prize CCI Easter Hamper. 2nd: Kettle. 3rd: Bottle of
whisky. Tickets will also be available after Masses.
Good News Thank you for your prayers!
We are now down to needing one Catechist. There are nine new kindergarten
students at Sutherland who are starting
their 1st year at school and we are desperate to not let them miss out on scripture. The lesson is on a Thursday, starts
at 1.50pm and finishes at 2.20pm. We
train and support our volunteers and you
can still go on holidays! Please consider this. We now have the calendar for
the volunteer supervisors. Please fill in
your preferred dates. Lots of dates still
left blank. Thanks Bertha
9521 7850 [email protected]
Holy Family Parish Menai, in partnership with the Sydney Alliance, is hosting a new conversation with
asylum seekers and refugees at our parish on Sunday, 22 March. Join us to meet people who have come to
Australia in search of sanctuary from persecution. Hear their stories, share your own, and explore the reality
of asylum seekers in a safe and respectful space. Gather at 11am in the Church foyer. RSVP for catering
purposes to Fran at [email protected] or leave your name on the signup sheet in the church
Catholic Weekly—still only $2–‘We forgive you’ – family message to brothers’ murderers
‘Welcome aboard the ark of the Church’ – Rite of Election - Catholic schools Open Days – special feature
A Consecrated Life – bishop’s homily—Standing room only when ‘Pope’s Jockey’ quit court: Obituary—
Archbishop kisses feet of abuse victim—Faith, wit: chancery ends call on the nous of Usher—Living on the
brink of survival: Project Compassion—Vista: what’s on in your parish and diocese
KAY’S COLUMN
SACRAMENT OF FIRST RECONCILIATION –
Thank you to those parents who attended the Parent
Reflection/Information evening last Wednesday . The
preparation sessions commence this Sunday ( 1 March)
at 9am in the church with your choice of commitment
Mass . If all parishioners could please keep these children and their families in your prayers, that would be
appreciated!
SEASONS FOR GROWTH – Our fourth session for
our young ones was held last Tuesday morning. We
are now half way through the program and what an
honour it is for me to journey with these children.
SEASONS FOR GROWTH – DONATIONS NEEDED – Anyone wishing to support this program financially, please slip your donation under the front door of
the presbytery in an envelope marked ‘Attention – Kay
Macadam’ with your name or business name on the
front of the envelope. Any support would be greatly
appreciated.
SCY (Sutherland Catholic Youth) MASS – The next
SCY Mass will be on Saturday 7 March– 5pm. If
anyone in Years 5 and above would like to join the
SCY Mass roster, please email me.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY - Thank you to those who
attended Children’s Liturgy last weekend. Your behaviour and reverence was outstanding. The next CL will
be held on 15 March at the 10am Mass.
CHILDREN’S BULLETINS – Be sure to collect a
Children’s Bulletin at the back of the church each
week. They are Gospel based and have activities for
children to complete.
Should you have any enquiries regarding the abovementioned, please do not hesitate to phone me at the
parish on either Thursday or Friday from 9am to
3.30pm on 9521 2356 or email me at –
[email protected] Thank you for your
continued support.
Kay Macadam
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR THE SICK: Cassandra Lym, Joyce Drew, Louise Hamill, Bishop Geoff Robinson, Reg Benson, Marie O’Donnell, Mary Arnold, Cyril Mahoney, Terry McCosker,
Veri Laarakkers, Steve Smith, Carol Drew, Jeffrey Napier, Barbara Urquhart, Rachel Hanlan, Malcolm Bleeker, Ron Strauss, Tony Gaynor, Ian Rodgers, Linda Lucke, Margaret Murphy, Brian McLean, Karen Carey,
Betty Cooling, Sue Arnold-Garvey, Sr Vianney, Anne Cook, Rudy Basso, Fulvia Bompani, Mary Bartlett, Pat Noonan, Robyn Williams, Mollie Boerma, Kevin Fennell, Sr Claver, Patti & Kevin Gore, Marlene Visage, All the residents in Nagle Apartments.
RECENTLY DECEASED: Fr Bernard Ryan, Neil Pocock, Bent Sorenson
ANNIVERSARY: Keven Holmes, Kathleen Burg
DECEASED MEMBERS & FRIENDS: Robertson Family, Claude Press, John Press, Peter Rendell, Barry Scott, Fr. L. Cruikshank, Margaret Stokes, Paul Fraser, Karen Westnidge, Philip Struthers, Jim Walsh,
Shirley Dent, Thomas O’Brien, Gregory & Eileen Dodd, Sr Mary Julian & members Mullins Family, Terry McNamara, Griggs-Nunan-Farrell Families, Jack Elhers, Mrs. Hills, Mr & Mrs English, Irene Mason,
Monica & John Robinson, Don Barrett, McNamara, Torrington, Preston, Dent, Barrett & O’Leary Families & Norma Miller & Family & Friends, Mahoney, Lollback & Mason Family. Poor and needy people, Holy
Souls in Purgatory