Parish Priest: Fr. Brendan Lee (Administrator)
Assistant Priest: Fr. Joseph Maduike
Pastor Emeritus: Mons. William J. Fulton EV VP
Phone: 02 6041 2588
Fax: 02 6041 1750
Email: patsay@bigpond.com
Address:
St Patrick’s Presbytery
515 Smollett Street (PO Box 553)
Albury, NSW 2640
PARISH NOTICES
- For your diary: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, January 22, 2012
Farewell to Fr Lee & Fr Maduike
All parishioners are invited to a finger-food luncheon this Sunday January 22 following the 10.30am Mass to farewell Fr Brendan Lee and Fr Joseph Maduike. There is no cost for the luncheon; if you would like to give a small donation to help cover the cost it would be greatly appreciated.Albury Parishes Eucharistic Adoration
At St Patrick’s Church Albury, Friday 3rd February from 6.00pm to 9.00am Saturday. All welcome.
Will you not watch one hour with me?Church Gates
Due to OH&S concerns, the church gates on Smollett Street only will remain permanently closed with the exception of weddings and funerals. The gates in Olive Street and on the other side of the presbytery in Smollett Street will remain open for parking.Lenten Groups
Ash Wednesday is on 22nd February this year. In preparation for Easter, we are hoping to have volunteers to host Lenten Discussion Groups in their homes or a suitable meeting place. If you are able to host a group, please put your name, address, and phone number and time of meeting on the sheet provided in the church porch. If you are interested in joining a Lenten Home Discussion Group, please put your name and telephone number on the list provided. Fr Joel will be using the Canberra/Goulburn booklets this year.Mary’s Junior League
Mary’s Junior League meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 3.30 to 5.00pm. For more information please ring Anna on 6023 3838.St Patrick’s Youth Group
12-17 Years
The first Youth Group meeting for 2012 will be held on Sunday 19th February after the 10.30am Mass.Albury Young Adults 18-35yrs
The discussion group for young adults meets every Wednesday evening at 7.00pm upstairs in St Patrick’s Hall. For more information, please contact Miriam on 0400 419 981.Diosecan Youth Ministry Worker
(21hpw – 3 days per week, negotiable)
Commencing February 2012
An application form and information package including the role description is available by contacting the Diosecan Youth Worker on 0438 484 000 or on the website at www.wagga.catholic.org.auLife and Family Conference
This will be held from 26th-29th January 2012 at Lake Hume Albury. International speakers: Msgr Philip Reilly from New York, Steve Mosher, Bishop Porteous and others. Bookins are now being taken. For more details, visit www.fli.org.au.Mothers Group
St Patrick’s Parish Mother’s Group will meet this Friday 27th January at 10.00am in the supper room of the parish hall. All mothers with babies and young children are warmly invited to come along. for more information please contact Carmen Price on 0418 637 707.Feast Days this week
Tuesday 24th January – St Francis de Sales, bishop, doctor.
Wednesday 25th January – Conversion of St Paul, apostle.
Thursday 26th January – Australia Day
Saturday 28th January – St Thomas Aquinas, priest, doctor. - For your diary: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, January 15, 2012
Farewell to Fr Lee & Fr Maduike
All parishioners are invited to a finger-food luncheon on Sunday January 22 following the 10.30am Mass to farewell Fr Brendan Lee and Fr Joseph Maduike. There is no cost for the luncheon; if you would like to give a small donation to help cover the cost it would be greatly appreciated.Lenten Groups
Ash Wednesday is on 22nd February this year. In preparation for Easter, we are hoping to have volunteers to host Lenten Discussion Groups in their homes or a suitable meeting place. If you are able to host a group, please put your name, address, and phone number and time of meeting on the sheet provided in the church porch. If you are interested in joining a Lenten Home Discussion Group, please put your name and telephone number on the list provided. Fr Joel will be using the Canberra/Goulburn booklets this year.St Patrick’s Parish Social Group
Adults 36+ – families welcome
You are invited to morning tea at The Grind Coffee Shop, Olive St, Albury, this Wednesday 18th January 2012 at 10.30am. Please phone Christine on 0417 265 274 before Monday 16th January.Parish Council Meeting
The next meeting of St Patrick’s Parish Council will be held this Thursday 19th January at 7.30pm in the presbytery.St Patrick’s Youth Group
St Patrick’s Youth Group meets on the first Sunday of the month after the 10.30am Mass.Albury Young Adults 18-35yrs
The discussion group for young adults will be starting up again this Wednesday 18th January 2012 at 7.00pm upstairs in St Patrick’s Hall. For more information, please contact Miriam on 0400 419 981.Mary’s Junior League
Mary’s Junior League meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 3.30 to 5.00pm. For more information please ring Anna on 6023 3838.Invitation to Father Kennedy’s Episcopal Ordination in Armidale
Thursday 9th February 10.30am
All parishioners are invited to the ordination of Fr Michael Kennedy. Leeton Parish is organising an overnight bus trip at a cost of $100 per person (Wed-Thur) with free meals and accommodation at St Alberts College in Armidale. The bus will leave St Joseph’s Church, Leeton at approx 8am on Wednesday morning and will be returning after lunch on Thursday arriving in Leeton at approximately midnight. RSVP is essential via the form at the back of the church no later than Sunday 15th January, whether you are travelling on the bus or taking your own transport. Tickets for seating in the cathedral will be allocated only to those who register with the parish. No bookings taken after this date.Diosecan Youth Ministry Worker
(21hpw – 3 days per week, negotiable)
Commencing February 2012
An application form and information package including the role description is available by contacting the Diosecan Youth Worker on 0438 484 000 or on the website at www.wagga.catholic.org.auLife and Family Conference
This will be held from 26th-29th January 2012 at Lake Hume Albury. International speakers: Msgr Philip Reilly from New York, Steve Mosher, Bishop Porteous and others. Bookins are now being taken. For more details, visit www.fli.org.au.Mothers Group
St Patrick’s Parish Mother’s Group meets on the second and fourth at 10.00am in the supper room of the parish hall. All mothers with babies and young children are warmly invited to come along. for more information please contact Carmen Price on 0418 637 707.Feast Days this week
Tuesday 17th January – St Anthony, abbot
Saturday 21st January – St Agnes, virgin, martyr - For your diary: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Sunday, January 1, 2012
Albury Parishes Eucharistic Adoration
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Thurgoona. Friday 6th January from 8.00pm, to midnight. All welcome.
Will you not watch one hour with me?St Patrick’s Parish Social Group
Adults 36+ – families welcome.
You are invited to Morning Tea at The Grind Coffee Shop, Olive Street, Albury, on Wednesday 18th January 2012 at 10.30am. Please phone Christine on 0417 265 274 before Monday 16th January.St Patrick’s Youth Group
There will be no Youth Group meeting on the first Sunday in January 2012.Albury Young Adults 18-35 Years
The discussion group for young adults will be taking a break over the Christmas period and will start up again on Wednesday 18th January 2012 at 7.00pm upstairs in the St Patrick’s Hall. For more information please call Miriam on 0400 419 981.Mary’s Junior League
Mary’s Junior League meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 3.30pm to 5.00pm. For information please ring Anna on 6023 3838.Diosecan Youth Ministry Worker
(21hpw – 3 days per week, negotiable)
Commencing February 2012
An application form and information package including the Role Description is available by contacting the Diosecan Youth Worker on 0438 484 000 or on the website at www.wagga.catholic.org.au.Life and Family Conference
The conference will be held from 26th-29th January 2012 at Lake Hume Albury. International speakers: Msgr Philip Reilly from New York, Steve Mosher, Bishop Porteous and others. Bookings are now being taken. For more details, visit www.fli.org.au.Mother’s Group
St Patrick’s Parish Mothers’ Group will meet on Friday 13th January 2012 at 10.30am in the supper room of the parish hall. All mothers with babies and young children are warmly invited to come along. For more information please contact Carmen Price on 0418 637 707.Feast Days this week
Monday 2nd January – Sts Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, bishops, doctors. - For your diary: Christmas Day Sunday, December 25, 2011
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Father Brendan Lee, Father Joseph Maduike and Father Fulton wish you and your family a holy and happy Christmas and pray for all God’s blessings on your and your family in 2012.New Parish Priest
Fr Joel Wallace has been appointed as Parish Priest of St Patrick’s Church in Albury. His appointment will commence the first weekend in February 2012.Boxing Day
Mass Times: 7am and 10.30amAlbury Parishes Eucharistic Adoration
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Thurgoona. Friday 6th January from 8.00pm, to midnight. All welcome.
Will you not watch one hour with me?The Collections – Where does your money go?
The First Collection: Provides a stipend for the Priests of the Diocese and for charitable works and other works of the Diocese.
The Second Collection: 50% of the Planned Giving (envelopes) is used to repay loans for the school buildings and 50% is kept by the Parish. Loose money in the second collection (both notes and coins) are kept by the Parish. All money kept by the Parish is used for Parish upkeep and the charitable works and other works of the Parish.St Patrick’s Youth Group
There will be no Youth Group meeting on the first Sunday in January 2012.Albury Young Adults 18-35 Years
The discussion group for young adults will be taking a break over the Christmas period and will start up again on Wednesday 18th January 2012 at 7.00pm upstairs in the St Patrick’s Hall. For more information please call Miriam on 0400 419 981.Mary’s Junior League
Mary’s Junior League meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 3.30pm to 5.00pm. For information please ring Anna on 6023 3838.Diosecan Youth Ministry Worker
(21hpw – 3 days per week, negotiable)
Commencing February 2012
An application form and information package including the Role Description is available by contacting the Diosecan Youth Worker on 0438 484 000 or on the website at www.wagga.catholic.org.au.Life and Family Conference
The conference will be held from 26th-29th January 2012 at Lake Hume Albury. International speakers: Msgr Philip Reilly from New York, Steve Mosher, Bishop Porteous and others. Bookings are now being taken. For more details, visit www.fli.org.au.Mother’s Group
St Patrick’s Parish Mothers’ Group will meet on Friday 13th January 2012 at 10.30am in the supper room of the parish hall. All mothers with babies and young children are warmly invited to come along. For more information please contact Carmen Price on 0418 637 707.Feast Days this week
Monday 26th December – St Stephen, first martyr
Tuesday 27th December – St John, apostle, evangelist
Wednesday 28th December – Holy Innocents, martyrs
Friday 30th December – Holy Family - Christmas Timetable Sunday, December 18, 2011
Mass and Sacrament times for Christmas 2011 to New Year’s Day 2012 are available to view here.