Monday: St Sylvester I (335 – Pope) Tuesday: New Year’s Day – Feast of Mary the Holy Mother of God Wednesday: St Basil the Great (379 – Patron of Russia) Thursday: The Holy Name of Jesus Friday: St Elizabeth Anne Seton (1821- Founder of the Sister... read more
We tend to think of Jesus, Mary and Joseph as a model family. But I suspect this Holy Family was like most families – they, like most families, had more than their share of worries, disappointments, despair and anxiety. After all Joseph married Mary and... read more
Fr John says I am overwhelmed by the kindnesses expressed to me over the Christmas period. Thanks to everyone for the cards, messages and gifts. It is a great honour, and very humbling, to experience the generosity and love of the good people who w... read more
We celebrate the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus on Thursday 3rd January. In 1274 Pope Gregory X urged to Dominican Fathers to spread a special devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus. Nevertheless it was two Franciscan Friars, St Bernardine of Siena and St Jo... read more
DURING 2018 THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS WERE SENT TO GOD FROM ST PATRICK’S PARISH IN 2018. WE REMEMBER THEM AGAIN AS THE 2018 YEAR COMES TO A CLOSE Gerald Gleeson; Alex Secchiaroli; Margaret Howland; Julie Kempthorne; Peter White; B... read more
Catholic Care would like to pass on their thanks to all the parishioners at St Patricks for their generosity with all the gifts for the children. Your gift bought smiles to many children faces. Catholic Care would like to take this opportunity to w... read more
Leonie and Bill will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary (the golden one!) on 28th December 2018. CONGRATULATIONS TO THEM BOTH!
Margaret and John will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on 3rd January 2019 CONGRATULATIONS TO THEM BOTH!
