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St Patrick's Cathedral Parramatta Cathedral Office: 1 Marist Place Parramatta NSW 2150

Telephone 02 8839 8400 Web: http://www.stpatscathedral.com.au

30 August 2020 - TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME

EMERGENCY CALLS

ANYTIME Ph: 0417 848 522

Questions and Answers on the Draft Religious

Education Curriculum for Catholic Education in the

Diocese of Parramatta

We know some of you may have questions about the Draft New

Religious Education Curriculum. Below are responses to some of the

questions that have been asked. At the end of this document we explain how you can also find

out more information.

What is happening?

Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta is updating the Religious Education Curriculum

taught in schools in the Diocese of Parramatta. This process began with a review in 2014, and

is continuing. We will be finalising the curriculum after we are satisfied we have consulted

widely.

Has the Draft Curriculum been finalised?

No. The curriculum is still in draft mode. In Term 3 2020 a trial of the first draft of the curriculum

is taking place. We will be monitoring the trial closely. We will continually review the curriculum.

The next draft will be produced following the trial and further consultation.

Can amendments to the curriculum be made?

Yes. It is expected that the feedback received from our students, parents, clergy, parishioners,

teachers and others will help shape the next stage.

Why is there commentary in the media and on social media about this curriculum?

The Draft New Curriculum is all about providing children and young people with a Catholic view

from Scripture and Tradition about issues that they are wondering about.

Some commentators have suggested that the Draft New Curriculum is presenting a perspective

on these issues that is not consistent with our Catholic teaching. This is inaccurate.

The curriculum is about giving our young people a way to talk about important questions in a

way that is consistent with our shared faith.

What does a young person’s sexuality or gender identity have to do with their faith? Has

the Church’s teaching changed on this?

Parents are children’s first teachers (Canon 793 §1), particularly on these matters. At Catholic

schools, the approach to these sensitive matters will be firmly based in the traditions and

teachings of the Catholic Church.

A very small section of our new curriculum involves 15 and 16 year-old adolescents (Year 10

only) exploring the Catholic view on issues like sexuality and gender identity. This content will

be age appropriate.

This learning is aimed at encouraging students to become attentive, intelligent, reasonable and

responsible adults.

This supports the teachings of the Catholic Church. We are using methods of inquiry that date

back 700 years to St Thomas Aquinas, which are still relevant today.

Is Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta changing the teachings of the Catholic

Church with this new curriculum?

The new curriculum does not change the content of the Catholic Church’s teachings.

The Magisterium of the Catholic Church (the way the Catholic Church interprets the Word of

God) underpins the content of the Draft New Curriculum and follows the teachings of Pope

Francis, the head of the Magisterium.

Further, this Draft New Curriculum is grounded in Canon 803 §2, “The instruction and education

in a Catholic school must be grounded in the principles of Catholic doctrine; teachers are to be

outstanding in correct doctrine and integrity of life.”

The Draft New Curriculum is about updating the learning methods to help young people

understand and embrace our Catholic Traditions and Faith.

Has any part of the curriculum been influenced by a particular point of view?

We have been rigorous in our consultation process ensuring we speak to people from many

points of view.

At the same time, we have consciously founded our curriculum on the concepts of Catholic

Social Teaching. We know parents send their children to Catholic schools to learn the Church’s

rich Tradition of social justice and to live out our faith in daily life.

Why are children learning about social media in religious studies?

Social media is a big part of the lives of young people. Our curriculum teaches children to seek

the truth and inform their own conscience, and to think critically about what they are seeing and

hearing on social media. …continued over

SUNDAY

6.00pm Saturday Vigil Mass

7.30am Morning Prayer

8.00am Mass

9.30am Mass

11.00am Solemn Mass with Cathedral Choir

6.00pm Mass

6.00pm - Youth led Mass (3rd Sunday)

MONDAY TO FRIDAY


6.30am Mass

11.15am Exposition

11.15am Sacrament of Penance (till 12.20pm)

(Mon, Wed & Fri)

Rosary after Angelus at midday

12.30pm Mass

SATURDAY


8.00am Mass

9.30am Mass in ExtraOrdinary Form

8.30am Sacrament of Penance (till 9am)

5.00pm Sacrament of Penance (till 5:30pm)

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Mass at 8.00am (No Adoration or Confession)

WEEKLY PRAYER GROUPS

Monday 6.30pm Legion of Mary

Tuesday 9.30am Christian Meditation

Wednesday 7.30pm RCIA

Friday 1pm Cenacle Prayers

MONTHLY PRAYER GROUPS

Last Thursday of the month—Novena to

Mary Full of Grace

1st Friday Devotions 6.30pm

OTHER CONNECT GROUPS

Playgroup: Wednesdays9.30am-11.00am

Facebook: Parramatta St Pat’s Playgroup

Credo Youth Ministries

Contact Fr Chris or find information on

Facebook: credo.stpats

Email: [email protected]

Live Christ, Share Christ.

Monthly formation nights. Contact Michael or

Marietta on email [email protected]

CONNECT WITH OUR PARISH

Download our App: SPCPP on Android or

Apple

Facebook - St Patrick’s Cathedral

Website: www.stpatscathedral.com.au

ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL

WEEKLY MASS TIMETABLE

This learning is also aimed at encouraging students to become attentive, intelligent, reasonable

and responsible adults.

I have a question – who can I ask about the new curriculum?

More information can be found at https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/Learning/Religious-

Education

We have a dedicated email address [email protected] for questions.

Fr Peter Williams,

Dean & Administrator

LITURGICAL CALENDAR

August

Sun 30 22nd SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME

Readings: Jer 20:7-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27

September

Thu 3 Memorial—St Gregory the Great

Sun 6 23rd SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME

Readings: Ezek 33:7-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20

First Friday Devotion Friday, September 4 First Friday Devotion is one of many Catholic practices ordered towards devotion to the

Sacred Heart of Jesus and in reparation for sins. Here at the Cathedral we spend an hour

before the Lord in Eucharistic adoration with Credo Youth leading our music.

Join us next Friday in the Cathedral. ALL are welcome to attend.

Sacraments of Initiation: Preparation for Confirmation Registration for Confirmation is now open for children 10 yrs or older who have made their

Reconciliation and First Eucharist. While this is the minimum age for children to join in prepa-

ration for the Sacrament of Confirmation, it is important to note that there is no maximum

age for children who have been baptised as infants to complete their Initiation into our Faith

Community.

The online registration form can be found on St Patrick’s Cathedral website under the

“Sacraments" tab in the section titled “Confirmation". The calendar of sessions of prepara-

tion is as follows:

Confirmation 2: Sat 5th Sept.4.30pm - Parent and Children Session

Confirmation 3: Sat 19th Sept. 4.30pm - Parent and Children Session

Confirmation 4: Mon 21st Sept. 7.30pm - Practice for the Sacrament of Confirmation

Please note that all preparation sessions are mandatory if your child is to participate in the

sacrament.

The Order of Confirmation is scheduled for 7.30pm on Friday 25 September 2020.

For any other information regarding the Sacramental Program please contact Meg

Gale: [email protected]

STAFF CONTACT DETAILS

Dean & Administrator

Very Rev Fr Peter Williams VG

8838 3400 or [email protected]

Assistant Priests: Rev Chris del Rosario


Rev Clifford D’Souza


Deacon

Rev Roderick Pirotta

[email protected]

Office Hours 9.00 am to 4.00 pm

Receptionist: Donna Missio (M,T,Th,F) 8839 8400 or [email protected]

Parish Secretary: Pat Preca (Mon-Fri)


Finance Admin : Mili Lee (Tu-Fri)


Sacramental Coordinator: Meg Gale (Tue only)


Director of Music: Bernard Kirkpatrick

8839 8400 [email protected]

Liturgy Coordinator/Sacristan Fr Chris del Rosario

Youth Coordinator Fr Chris del Rosario


Sacraments

Baptisms are celebrated in the Cathedral on most

Sundays. Check for exceptions. Family members and

guests must be present at the Cathedral at least 15

minutes before the usual time of 12.45pm.

Weddings are by appointment only.

Contact the Parish Secretary.

First Holy Communion and Confirmation:

Please contact the Sacramental Coordinator.

To hire the Cloister Function rooms please call

8839 8400 or email [email protected]

Hire Cloister Function rooms call 8839 8400 or

e:[email protected]

Please Pray For... Sick: John & Joan McDermott, Elizabeth Clarke, Khush Jilla, Josephine Francis, Mana Tet Jalal, Doris Laguda, Beverly Horne, Peter Horne, Danny Dingle, Sharon Webb (Patti M’s daughter) Rec Dec: Sebastian Lobo, Brian O'Brien (Terry O’Brien’s brother), Noel Arranz, Koopelian & Samuel families, Cyril D’souza, Fr Bernadino Bucci, Arlene Rentuza, Vittoria Teuma (Pauline Pace’s mother), Louise Nikolakopoulos Deceased: Nazar & Lewis Nissan, Sr P Linder, Sr C McIntosh, Judith Soso, Michael & Isabella D’Souza, Kevin Taylor, Wrek & Taylor fami-lies, Dorothy Newman, Percy & Gertrude Henry, Hugino & Ermelinda D’Souza, John Stofimed Anniversary: John Yulo, Norm Hector, Rod Leon, Augustine Thayyil, Maria Soi Thi Nguyen, Dulcy Fernando, Regina & Reynaldo Bautista, Frank Papagna, Fay Cox, Sophie Ellis Special Intentions: Benefactors (thanks), Rohan Rodricks, Warren Pimenta Special Intentions: Nikola Senjak, Perpetuals: Bokeyar Family, David Family, Japour Family, Paula Loto’aniu, Peter Van Tilburg, Margaret Angela Roberts, Norm Hector, Sally & Frank Martlew, Sherwood Family, Pat & Jim Hartman, Royan & Andrews families, Don Andrews, Juliet Noronha, Dr Joseph Malouf, Abel Moses, Jimmy & Anna & Frank Grainda, Frank Agostino, Bernadette Melhen and Sally Boujandy, Jack Barrett, Ann O’Brien, Ian & Pat Sanders, Bill & Alice Kendall , Allan Kendall, Maria Patterson & Ellen Bancan, Giuseppina & Giovanni Rechichi, Mary Coady, Mary & Jack White, Vincent & Rebecca Vella, Walter Townsend, Watson Lee, Ferris Grugeon, McInherny, White, McWilliam and McGuckin families, Mary Abela, Robert Andrews, Sylvester Family, Rogan Family, Adcock, McMillan families, Love family, Hooper family, Gabrielle Baker, Paula Cowling, McDermott & Starr families, Repose of the Souls in Purgatory, Deceased Parishioners of St Patrick’s and St Monica’s. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

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Supporting St Pat’s - Leaving Collection If you wish to support St Pat’s Parish, there will be an opportunity

to donate at the end of Mass. Wardens will be placed at the entry/

exit of the Cathedral (cloister side). If you would rather use the

Tap ‘n’ Go, simply tap your debit/credit card once to make a $10

donation. If you would like to donate more, tap again. No receipts

are given at this point. Our sincere thanks for your continued

support especially since the number of people in church has once

again been limited. May God bless you for your generosity

Catherine McAuley - Enrolments 2022 Catherine McAuley is now accepting enrolments for Year 7 2022. Contact the school on 9849 9100 or visit our website for an enrolment pack. Applications close end of March 2021. For enrolment criteria please refer to our school website. Tours of the school campus will be held in Term 4 - Tuesday 10th November & Friday 4th December 2020.

The Catholic Toolbox, Radio Show and Podcast Please see schedule for the month of September below.

News from the Diocese

Bishop’s Annual Appeal for Retired Priests

Father’s Day Appeal 2020 Owing to COVID-19 pandemic and its social and financial impact on

families, communities and Churches, the Clergy Support Foundation of the

Diocese of Parramatta will not be holding its Annual Bishop’s Collection for

Retired Priests, i.e. the Father’s Day appeal, this September. Like many

other organisations, the CSF will use its own resources to support the

retired priests in this financial year. Donations will always be accepted,

however, via our BPOINT portal at www.parracatholic.org/csf or electronic

funds transfer to BSB 067950 Account No 00001691 Account Name CSF No

1 with Reference your name. If you would like a tax deductible receipt for

your donation, please send email to [email protected] with your name

and address details.

The CSF Committee thanks you for your support of the Clergy Support Foundation over the last 15 years. May God bless you at this difficult time in all our lives.

CatholicCare is still open and operational CatholicCare Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains services remain open and operational during the current COVID-19 outbreak. Individual offices have been closed to clients, but the service continues to operate with care and support offered via phone, video conferencing/telehealth and online. Some programs are continuing to run groups via video conference. To make a referral, call (02) 8843 2500 (Mon-Thu 8.30am-8pm, Fri 8.30am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm), email – [email protected] or visit ccss.org.au

Social Justice Sunday August 30 This year, the Australian Bishops’ Social Justice Statement is titled: To Live Life to the Full: Mental health in Australia today. The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the mental health of many members of our parishes, schools and communities. Understanding mental health will help us to be aware of those who need our support. The Bishops invite us all to reject stigmatisation, to work for the transformation of social determinants of mental ill-health, and to call for policies and service provision that meets the needs of the poorest and most marginalised members of our community. Download the Statement at http://bit.ly/SocialJustice_2020

The Well Everyone is invited to visit the Well – “a new online platform that provides free, ‘on-demand’ inspiration for families, children, young people and faith communities.” Please click on this link to find out about this amazing opportunity. https://www.catholicoutlook.org/new-diocesan-platform-offers-a-well-of-resources/ or view the video at https://tinyurl.com/thewellparramatta

Visit the Well at www.thewell.org.au use the resources and share it amongst your family and friends. We encourage your feedback and any ideas of what you might like to see on the Well to support growth in faith for you, your families and your communities.

St Patrick’s Gift Shop Mobile 0419 153 195 / 8839 8430

[email protected] Feel free to come in and have a browse. We stock Religious goods, Ethical products, Sacramental gifts and many more items to

celebrate a time in your life or someone special. The Gift Shop is open to a maximum of three customers at a time.

Please note varied shop days & hours till further notice.

OPEN:

Tuesday to Friday 10am – 3pm & Sunday 9am –1pm.

CLOSED:

Mondays and Saturdays.

Keeping us ALL ‘Covid safe’ Please stay vigilant with procedures for attending Mass.

These include:-

• staying home if you are unwell;

• sign on upon entry;

• use hand sanitiser provided; and

• sit on marked pews.

We thank you for your assistance in helping us abide by

government guidelines.

mailto:[email protected]

https://ccss.org.au/

https://www.catholicoutlook.org/new-diocesan-platform-offers-a-well-of-resources/

https://www.catholicoutlook.org/new-diocesan-platform-offers-a-well-of-resources/

https://tinyurl.com/thewellparramatta

http://www.thewell.org.au

COVID-19 UPDATE

It has been six months since all of us have made changes to how we worship. We thank you for the willingness and speed with

which we have seen you embrace these changes, some of them difficult and possibly confusing. The positive response by the

Catholic Community of Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains was recently reinforced by NSW Health who are working with us

through our Diocese to make sure what we do at church keeps us safe.

Your efforts are noticed and appreciated.

We have witnessed how easily the virus can spread at churches, and we support the government’s regulations and recommenda-

tions. Our Parish is a registered COVID-safe organisation, and in order to remain so, we need to follow certain practices.

By now you will be used to parts of our plan such as setting maximum attendance, recording Mass attendees’ contact details,

sanitising our hands, and sitting in the marked pews. Even the chat after Mass with our friends has sadly had to go for now.

We are also pleased to see so many of you wearing masks. This is a practical way you can show you care for the health of others,

and we would like to see our entire parish to take up mask wearing whenever you come to church.

We have recently been advised by NSW Health that singing in groups has been found to be high risk. As such the Diocese is highly

recommending we find other ways of including music in our Mass besides live music and congregational singing or choirs. Any

singers must be 5 metres away from others.

Thank you for following the advice issued so far. I’m sure you will have heard this pandemic referred to as a marathon rather

than a sprint. The bottom line is our concern for everyone’s safety, and your compliance means you are all playing an important

role in keeping the community safe.

Meeting with NSW Health

NSW Population Health officials from Western Sydney joined the Diocesan COVID-19 Response Team for an update and infor-mation exchange this week. Because places of worship have been identified as places where the virus can easily spread, they are keen to involve the Catholic community in spreading health information and ensuring we apply safe practices with whatever we do.

They emphasised that the virus can spread widely before symptoms become apparent. We heard how they assess the risks to communities in confirmed cases, and how a national standard has been set for close and casual contacts. Their overall message to us was their recognition of the impact that health restrictions have on our parishioners’ worship habits, and how, by being so willing to adapt to safe practices, our parishes and parishioners are serving the community. They want us to keep this up. On a positive note, as a community, Australians are proving to be more compliant with health advice than many other countries.

Singing at Mass

NSW Health has advised against group singing at any Mass. The Diocese therefore strongly discourages congregational singing and highly recommends a very limited use of choirs. When choirs are part of your service please keep numbers to a minimum, with solo singers as a preferred option. Anyone singing should also stay at least 5 meters away from the congregation.

We appreciate that singing brings our faith community together and adds to the worship experience. We encourage your parish to find a creative solution to providing live music at Mass, other than congregational singing or choirs.

Mask-wearing

Mask-wearing remains highly recommended. We hope you are finding greater uptake amongst your parishioners with more pub-lic awareness around the issue, and masks becoming more widely available. Some parishes are now successfully mandating the wearing of masks to each Mass.

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