Parish Notices - Sunday 16th October, 2022
1. COVID-19 Protocol in Church: In accordance with WA State Government’s COVID-19 regulations, there is NO capacity limit in places of worship. We are no longer required to observe a 2sqm rule and or wear face masks while in Church. However, we encourage you to maintain a reasonable hand hygiene and avoid unnecessary physical contact with people and things in and round church. Our parish priests, staff, cleaners and volunteers are doing their very best to keep this space safe for us all. We remain grateful to one and all of you for your support.
2. Congratulations to all couples celebrating their anniversaries this weekend: We congratulate all couples celebrating their special anniversaries this weekend with us here at OLM. May God continue to bless your life-long unions and your families.
3. All Souls Memorial Service: Our parish will hold its annual All Souls Service in Pinnaroo Crematorium Chapel on Sunday 6th November, starting at 2.30pm. Please let your friends, family and neighbours know, particularly those who have lost a loved one this past year and those who have their loved ones resting in Pinnaroo and in our Parish columbarium. Please note, this is NOT a Mass.
4. First Reconciliation Workshops: All children making first reconciliation will have Child/Parent Workshops as follows; WCPS & PREP on Monday, 17th October at 5 pm in WCPS gymnasium, PCPS & PREP on Tuesday, 18th October at 5 pm in PCPS hall. Please contact your child’s class teacher or our Sacramental Coordinator if you have any questions on this matter.
5. 2022 Parish AGM: We warmly invite all our parishioners to our 2022 Parish AGM on Tuesday, 1st November at 7.00 pm in the parish centre. All ministry leaders; kindly send your reports to the parish office in good time so an AGM document is finalised in time for the meeting. Thank you for all you do for our parish.
6. Fr Cyp’s MSWA 100KM Ocean Ride Challenge: Fr Cyp is doing a 100Km bike ride challenge this November; raising funds for people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). To support this campaign and donating to it, please check go to: https://mswaoceanride.org.au/father-cyp I already thank you for your generous support and encouragement.
7. First Holy Communion Masses: PREP students will make their First Holy Communion at the 6.30pm Mass on Saturday, 19th November.
8. Children’s Liturgy Volunteers: After a long break due to Covid-19 protocols, we are resuming Children Liturgy in term four during the 9.30am Mass. We are desperate for more volunteers in this wonderful ministry – you do not need to be a teacher. If you can assist, please contact Father Cyp or the parish office for details. Thanking you.
9. Legion of Mary: The month of October is the month we honour Mother Mary. If you would like to dedicate your families to her motherly care, praying the rosary (or even 1 decade) everyday would help. Please write down your name on the sheet provided in the church foyer, the day(s) you are able to join us individually in this devotion. Thank you, and may Mary bless you and keep you in her loving care.
10. Overseas Mission Group: To help our overseas projects in need of our support, a plant sale fundraiser will be held for our Ministry on 22nd & 23rd October after all masses. Any donations of plants would be much appreciated
& can be left in boxes (outside the church) on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Thank you and God Bless. For more details, please contact Linda on 0449101720.
11. St Vincent de Paul Whitfords Christmas appeal: We hope to again supply festive hampers to local struggling local families this Christmas. Generous Individuals, families and friends may offer a hamper to people who have sought Vinnies help in recent months. A list of various size families will be available in early November at the rear of the church, with suggested hamper items.
12. RCIA: is looking for donations of books about the Saints. If you are able to help, please contact Terence Boylen on 0402 642 887.
13. The Word Among Us: The OCTOBER EDITION IS HERE! Spend just 10 minutes a day with The Word Among Us, and you will learn how to love God, others and self. Available from the back of the Church and the Parish Office at a cost of $5. Let us embrace God’s Word and listen to Him.
14. New Record Edition: Please help yourself to a FREE copy of the new edition of the Record magazine.
15. Communion on Tongue: If you are keen on receiving communion on tongue, we kindly request that you consider coming last in the queue and please approach the priest; NOT acolytes or special ministers. Thank you for your cooperation.
16. Pastoral visits by Invitation: Weekly pastoral visits conducted by Fathers Cyprian and Francis can now be made by invitation to our sick and home-bound parishioners. On their visits, they bring prayer, sacraments of Reconciliation, Anointing of the sick, Holy Communion; and certainly, a listening ear. Please call one of our priests should you benefit or know somebody who would benefit from such a visit. Thank you.
17. The First-Class Relic of St Mariae Goretti: The Relic donated to the Parish by Pat Fraser, is ‘housed’ in a Reliquary. Parishioners may take the Reliquary to their homes, keep it as long as required and then return it to the Church. Please call the office 9307 2776 or Shirley-Ann 0424 813 890 to make enquires and book.
18. Marian Movement of Priests: All Parishioners are welcome to join us as we pray for Priests and Our Lady’s intentions. We meet in the Adoration Space every Tuesday and Thursday after the 9:00am Holy Mass and on Saturday mornings following the 8:30am Holy Mass. Enquires to 0407 471 256
19. Padbury Catholic Primary School: Padbury Catholic Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive and faith-filled community which caters for students from Pre-Kindy (3ry olds) to Year 6 in a double-stream setting. Please visit our website www.padcath.wa.edu.au, Facebook page, Instagram or call 9404 4000 for further information. We are currently taking expressions of interest and interviews for enrolment across the seven year groups.
20. Whitford Catholic Primary School: Whitford Catholic Primary School is a
community that celebrates faith and achievement and promotes excellence in all we do. Please visit our website www.whitfordcatholicps.wa.edu.au, our Facebook page or call (08) 9404 4200 for more information. We are currently taking expressions of interest and interviews for enrolment across the seven-year groups.
Rosters - 23rd October, 2022
NEWSLETTER NOTICES DEADLINE: Wednesday at 12pm Noon.
RELIGIOUS GOODS STALL: Hycinth Adie/ Pat Nerva/ Gloria Ougan/ Flora Joanilho/ Mary McGrath-Yek.
READERS: Jenna d’Oliveira & Francis d’Oliveira/ Megan Woodall & Celine Chaperon/ Tamara McGougan & Dan Wood/ Matthew Jardim & Michelle Gagatek/ Emma Machesani & Siena Machesani.
COUNTERS: Sunday, 30th October: Colin & Roslyn Trestrail/ Colin O’Neill/ Caroline Mikeska/ Mary McGrath-Yek/ Suyaine Tohovitis/ Jackie Higgins.
CLEANERS: Friday, 21st October: Marisa Gazey/ Nicole Cornwall/ Shannon Davies/ Kylie Giles/ Regiane Tokimatsu.
STATUE OF FATIMA: From 15th October to 22nd October: the Statue is with the Norgrove family in Merriwa. Those wishing to say the Rosary with the family can call 0434 577 625 to arrange. From 22nd October to 5th November the Statue will be with the Newbond family in Burns Beach.
DEVOTION TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS: Is held on the first Friday of every month during 9.00 am Mass. The next Devotion will be on Friday the 4th November, 2022.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Adoration is held every Wednesday & Friday from 9.30 am – 7 pm.
PRAY FOR THE SICK: We pray for all those in our parish’s Book of the Sick. You are most welcome to add names to this book in the foyer of the Church. Please cross out when our prayers are no longer needed.
Death & Anniversary
Our Prayers this week will be offered for Benziger Moses, May Hughes, Matthew Roberts, Bill Roberts, Noel Hayes, Ivan Richards, John Johnston, Elaine Bosen, all Souls in Purgatory, all Doctors, Nurses and Heath Care workers who have died from Covid-19, for all our departed loved ones, all Holy Souls, all victims of Covid-19, all those recently deceased and those who have their anniversary around this time.
Stewardship Corner
Today’s theme is perseverance – Moses keeping his hands upraised throughout the battle, Paul urging Timothy to stay with the task of preaching and teaching, and the widow appealing to the corrupt judge. To be faithful stewards of God’s gifts, we, too, must persevere in the roles to which we are called.
General Notices
1. CONCERT WITH FR MARK – Fr Mark Baumgarten will be playing a concert of original songs on Saturday 19th of November, starting at 3pm. The venue is the Paul Latham Auditorium at Churchlands Senior High School (20 Lucca St, Churchlands). Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for ages 12-17, $40 for families, children under 12 are free. You can get tickets online at www.trybooking.com/CDIDX or by calling (08) 9399 2143 during office hours.
2. Legion of Mary Perth Comitium: Annual Torchlight Rosary Procession around Lake Monger on October 28th,2022 at 7.00 pm – everyone is welcome to attend. For those who cannot walk, you can meet at the gazebo in Dodd St and say the Rosary with other non-walking Legion members and parishioners. Please bring a chair if you are not walking. If walking, a hat and water bottle is recommended.
3. PILGRIMAGE: in honour of St James to Santiago, Spain. If you would like to experience this wonderful walk, at the end of August 2023, please contact Shirley-Ann on 0424 813 890.
Youth News
1. 24:7 Whitford Parish Youth Group: Our parish youth group; young people in years six-twelve gather every first, third and fifth Fridays of the month in the parish centre at 7.00pm. Please plan to join us at our next gathering on Friday, 21st October at 7.00pm. Youth Leaders are Stefan Fernando & Trinity Reed.
2. CYM Bullsbrook to Chittering Camino: Come and experience an epic journey – the annual CYM Bullsbrook to Chittering Camino– and put your endurance to the test. We invite you step out with us on this 15km walk from the Shrine of the Virgin of the Revelation to the Church of the Divine Mercy. This walk is for 18-30 yrs – those of faith, those with no faith and those seeking. We’ll be walking through the Chittering valley experiencing the beauty of nature and the vibrancy of faith. Before we begin the Camino we’ll have Mass and finish with benediction. Enjoy a lunch (byo) with your walking companions to finish a very memorable day! Come join us on Saturday 29th of October at the Divine Mercy Church in Chittering at 7.15 am sharp! There is a small fee of $5.00. For more information please visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/chittering-valley-camino-revisited-registration-423873335557. We look forward to journeying with you all!
3. World Youth Day Lisbon, Portugal, August 2023: World Youth Day is an open invitation from our Pope to all young people in our Church, to come together, share our faith and be a witness of the Good News to the world. It is a festive encounter centered on Jesus Christ and an opportunity to personally experience and celebrate the diversity of our Catholic Church. World Youth Day is a unique way to deepen your faith and grow closer to Christ, through prayer and the sacraments, together with hundreds of thousands of other young people from around the world. Expressions of interest are now being taken by Catholic Youth Ministry for those who are keen to attend. Further information can be found by visiting the website at www.cym.com.au
4. Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) Invitation: SUMMIT is a space for teens and young adults to encounter Christ and community through Mass, Adoration and Fellowship. SUMMIT happens weekly on a Wednesday, alternating between South and North parishes. The invitation details are as follows:
Safeguarding Notices
· Safeguarding Commitment Statement: Use the following link to view the Safeguarding Commitment statement - Commitment Statement – Safeguarding Office (perthcatholic.org.au)
· Safeguarding Handbook: Safeguarding_Handbook.pdf (perthcatholic.org.au)
· Safeguarding Prayer: Safeguarding Prayer (perthcatholic.org.au)
· Role of Safeguarding Officer: Please find description on page 4 of the handbook
· Safeguarding Induction We invite ALL church workers (volunteers or paid) to attend an online safeguarding induction. A church worker is anyone in the parish in any role – paid or voluntary. The session will cover the Safeguarding Policies and Procedures, the importance of Safeguarding in the parish and the role of the Parish Safeguarding Officer. This induction must be done every three years. To register please visit: www.safeguarding.perthcatholic.org.au or phone 9221 7762. The calendar dates are:
o Friday, 21 October 2022 at 10 am
o Wednesday, 26 October 2022 at 7pm
o Tuesday, 01 November 2022 at 10 am
o Wednesday, 16 November 2022 at 2 pm
o Wednesday, 07 December 2022 at 2 pm
o Thursday, 15 December 2022 at 7 pm
Reading at Mass: Twenty-Eight Sunday in Ordinary Time– C
First reading: Exodus 17:8-13
As long as Moses kept his arm raised, Israel had the advantage
The Amalekites came and attacked Israel at Rephidim. Moses said to Joshua, ‘Pick out men for yourself, and tomorrow morning march out to engage Amalek. I, meanwhile, will stand on the hilltop, the staff of God in my hand.’ Joshua did as Moses told him and marched out to engage Amalek, while Moses and Aaron and Hur went up to the top of the hill. As long as Moses kept his arms raised, Israel had the advantage; when he let his arms fall, the advantage went to Amalek. But Moses’ arms grew heavy, so they took a stone and put it under him and on this he sat, Aaron and Hur supporting his arms, one on one side, one on the other; and his arms remained firm till sunset. With the edge of the sword Joshua cut down Amalek and his people.
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Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 120(121)
Response: Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
I lift up my eyes to the mountains; from where shall come my help? My help shall come from the Lord who made heaven and earth. R.
May he never allow you to stumble! Let him sleep not, your guard. No, he sleeps not nor slumbers, Israel’s guard. R.
The Lord is your guard and your shade; at your right side he stands. By day the sun shall not smite you nor the moon in the night. R.
The Lord will guard you from evil, he will guard your soul. The Lord will guard your going and coming both now and for ever. R.
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Second reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2
The man who is dedicated to God becomes fully equipped and ready for any good work
You must keep to what you have been taught and know to be true; remember who your teachers were, and how, ever since you were a child, you have known the holy scriptures – from these you can learn the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All scripture is inspired by God and can profitably be used for teaching, for refuting error, for guiding people’s lives and teaching them to be holy. This is how the man who is dedicated to God becomes fully equipped and ready for any good work. Before God and before Christ Jesus who is to be judge of the living and the dead, I put this duty to you, in the name of his Appearing and of his kingdom: proclaim the message and, welcome or unwelcome, insist on it. Refute falsehood, correct error, call to obedience – but do all with patience and with the intention of teaching.
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Gospel Acclamation: Hebrews 4:12
Alleluia, alleluia! The word of God is living and active; it probes the thoughts and motives of our heart. Alleluia!
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Gospel Reading: Luke 18:1-8
The parable of the unjust judge
Jesus told his disciples a parable about the need to pray continually and never lose heart. ‘There was a judge in a certain town’ he said ‘who had neither fear of God nor respect for man. In the same town there was a widow who kept on coming to him and saying, “I want justice from you against my enemy!” For a long time he refused, but at last he said to himself, “Maybe I have neither fear of God nor respect for man, but since she keeps pestering me I must give this widow her just rights, or she will persist in coming and worry me to death.”’ And the Lord said ‘You notice what the unjust judge has to say? Now will not God see justice done to his chosen who cry to him day and night even when he delays to help them? I promise you, he will see justice done to them, and done speedily. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find any faith on earth?’
We Pray as One
God of our beginnings and endings. You are with us on the journeys of our lives. You accompany us when we can notice your presence; and you accompany us when we are unaware. We humbly ask that you be with us now; in our homes and in our community. Sustain us in gratitude and your unfailing Love for us. May we be open to Your Son Jesus and to the Holy Spirit. With renewed strength, may we praise you with our whole hearts. We ask this, through Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Lady of the Mission, Pray for Us.
Prayer Adapted from New Norcia WA Pilgrimage.
Pope Francis Reflection
In today’s Gospel Jesus tells a parable on the need to pray always, never wearying. The main character is a widow whose insistent pleading with a dishonest judge succeeds in obtaining justice from him. Jesus concludes: if the widow succeeded in convincing that judge, do you think that God will not listen to us if we pray to him with insistence? Jesus' words are very strong: “And will not God vindicate his elect, who cry to him day and night?” (Lk 18:7).
“Crying day and night” to God! This image of prayer is striking, but let us ask ourselves: Why does God want this? Doesn’t he already know what we need? What does it mean to “insist” with God?
This is a good question that makes us examine an important aspect of the faith: God invites us to pray insistently not because he is unaware of our needs or because he is not listening to us. On the contrary, he is always listening and he knows everything about us lovingly. On our daily journey, especially in times of difficulty, in the battle against the evil that is outside and within us, the Lord is not far away, he is by our side. We battle with him beside us, and our weapon is prayer which makes us feel his presence beside us, his mercy and also his help. But the battle against evil is a long and hard one; it requires patience and endurance, like Moses who had to keep his arms outstretched for the people to prevail (cf Ex 17:8-13). This is how it is: there is a battle to be waged each day, but God is our ally, faith in him is our strength and prayer is the expression of this faith. Therefore Jesus assures us of the victory, but at the end he asks: “when the Son of man comes, will he find faith on earth?” (Lk 18:8). If faith is snuffed out, prayer is snuffed out, and we walk in the dark. We become lost on the path of life.
Therefore, let us learn from the widow of the Gospel to pray always without growing weary. This widow was very good! She knew how to battle for her children! I think of the many women who fight for their families, who pray and never grow weary. Today let us all remember these women who by their attitude provide us with a true witness of faith and courage, and a model of prayer. Our thoughts go out to them!
Pray always, but not in order to convince the Lord by dint of words! He knows our needs better than we do! Indeed persevering prayer is the expression of faith in a God who calls us to fight with him every day and at every moment in order to conquer evil with good.
Contact us!
Parish Priest: Fr Cyprian M. Shikokoti
Ph: 0450 464 678
Assistant Priest: Fr Francis Quoc Tran
Ph: 0466 909 282
Parish Office
Secretaries: Christine List & Mary McGrath-Yek
Office Hours: Mon – Fri 9am –4pm
Ph: 08 9307 2776
Email: whitford@perthcatholic.org.au
Sacramental Coordinator: Brigid Fredericks
Ph: 08 9307 2776
Email: sacramental.whitford@perthcatholic.org.au
Youth and Young Adult Contact Details
Youth Choir: Tara Prentice - 0424 205 011
Youth & Family Choir: Fran Christie Zscherpel - 0433 852 967
24:7 Whitford Youth Group: Stefan 0406 050 035 or Trinity 0468 375 889
Safeguarding Officers:
Rachel Wood 0400 958 513
Margy Reeler 0458 509 054
Andrew DeMaio 0422 236 051
Email: whitford@perthcatholic.org.au
Website: olm.myparish.net.au
Location: 270 Camberwarra Drive, Craigie WA, Australia
Phone: 08 9307 2776
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Our-Lady-of-the-Mission-Whitford-Parish-105788500874671/?ref=br_rs
