Our Lady of the Mission

Greetings and welcome; parishioners and visitors!

Fr Tri and I warmly welcome you here at Our Lady of the Mission, Whitford Parish, parishioners and visitors alike. We pray and hope that you feel truly safe and at home in this our place of prayer, worship and personal encounter with our risen Lord. May the Holy Spirit ever pray in us more than we can ever imagine and bind us together in the love of our Heavenly Father. Over fifty years, Whitford Catholic Parish remains home to dozens of nationalities represented by our parishioners and frequent visitors. We take pride in our young people; those in our parish primary and secondary schools, those enrolled in our Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) and our parish youth group. They are not just our future Church but a vital part of our Church today and now. We value these our young people and endeavor to have their voices heard at every level of our administrative and pastoral engagements. We are ever grateful to the many individuals and groups that volunteer in various ministries of our parish life. To one and all, know that you are valued and appreciated in your own right. We cannot be what we are without you. Together, we continue to seek ways in which we can generously respond to that universal call to holiness of life in our families, parish community and in the society at large. I invite you and all your loved ones to be purposeful in this resolve. We must leave no one behind, those within and those on the peripheries. As always, Fr. Tri and I thank one and all of you for your ongoing prayers, concern, encouragement and support. Rest assured of our daily thoughts and prayers. We entrust you and yours, into the powerful intercessions of our Blessed Virgin Mother of Good counsel, and into those of St Joseph, patron of the universal Church.

Fr Cyprian M Shikokoti - PP.

Monday 15th September

NO MASS

Feast day: Our Lady of Sorrows

Tuesday 16th September

Church 7am & 9am

Feast day: Saints Cornelius,

Pope & Cyprian

Wednesday 17th September

Church 7am & 9am

Feast day:

Thursday 18th September

Church 7am & 9am

Feast day:

Friday 19th September

Church 7am & 9am

Feast day:

Saturday 20th September

Church 8am & 6.30pm

Feast day: Saints Andrew,

Kim Tae-Gon, Paul Chong Ha-Sang

& Companions

Sunday 21st September

Church 8am, 10am, 5.45pm

Feast day:

Lord, may we never doubt your love for us, or your readiness to forgive. May we serve you with joyful hearts.

Introduction: On this Education Sunday we celebrate the work of all educators; all those who work, teach and learn in our schools and colleges. We gather today giving thanks for all that we ourselves have learnt and received and we re-commit ourselves to pass on the Gospel of Christ to all we meet.

First Reading Numbers 21:4b-9

God tells Moses to mount a bronze serpent on a pole and says that anyone who is bitten and looks at it will live. This anticipates Christ on the cross. Jesus will later say that just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.

Second Reading Philippians 2:6-11

Although Jesus is the Son of God, he humbled himself for our sake, taking on our humanity and choosing death on the cross.

Gospel John 3:13-17

On the cross Jesus shows us the depth of his love.

Antiphon to the Psalm Do not forget the words of the Lord!

Please offer your prayers this week for Phil Satie, Agnes S.N. Lim, Anna McGrath, Herbert Norris, Lisa and Robert de Blois all souls in purgatory, those doctors, nurses and carers who have died while helping victims of accidents, disease and warfare, our recently departed loved ones and those whose anniversaries occur around this time.

We can hear God speaking to us today in the words of the father to his elder son: “You are with me always, and everything I have is yours.” What is my response to such remarkable generosity? Do I give joyfully and generously as God gives to me?

We would love to meet you. Please introduce yourself to our priests Fr. Cyp and Fr. Tri.

Our Lady of the Mission parishioners are the heart of our Catholic community; here in Craigie and it surrounding suburbs. Our members gather in faith to worship, receive the sacraments; and grow as followers of Jesus Christ. From many cultural backgrounds, ages and all walks of life, we remain united in a shared desire to live out the Gospel, support one another, and serve in our local community and beyond.

As members of Our Lady of the Mission, our parishioners participate in Mass, contribute their time and talents, support our ministries, and strive to bring Christs love into their homes, workplaces and our community. Whether lifelong parishioners, new or returning, or those still exploring the faith – each parishioner plays a vital role in building up our vibrant, welcoming, and Spirit-filled community.

If you are not on our parish records, please consider filling up one of our census cards at the information desk and deposit it any of the collection boxes or hand it to any of our priests at Mass. Let us all be part of Our Lady of the Mission ongoing story. God bless!

1. Dominican Sisters from Vietnam: This weekend, we welcome Dominican Sisters from Vietnam at all Masses. The nuns will appreciate your support in their work at the St Vincent and Rose Orphanages. Please make them welcome and generously support them.

2. Annual Catholic Mission Appeal: Next weekend, 20th & 21st September, we will have our annual Catholic Mission appeal, raising funds to support missionaries across the world in their evangelisation programs and provide crucial health-care and education to communities they serve. Please come prepared and give generously to this appeal.

4. New Altar Servers Training: A second session has been arranged for Saturday 20th September at 10.00am in the church, if your child missed the first session, please make sure your child attends if they are wanting to be an altar server.

3. Parish Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass & Dinner: We invite all our parish couples celebrating significant wedding anniversaries this year to join us for Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass and Dinner of Saturday, 25th October at 6.30pm. We encourage all couples celebrating 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th 30th, 35th, 40th, 50th, 55th, 60th 65th, and 70th wedding anniversaries to sign up and plan to join us. Kindly share some of your earlier and latest photos with parish office for our slideshow. For planning purposes, please sign up at the information desk, Information sheet provided, see parish newsletter for more details.

4. Jubilee 2025 Pilgrimage - In line with the Theme: "Pilgrims of Hope", Fr Cyprian has organised a day-pilgrimage for our Parishioners. WHERE: Saint Mary’s Cathedral. WHEN: Saturday the 18th of October. TIME: Meet at the church at 7.30am (bus leaves 7.45am). Return by bus latest 4pm. COST: $25 pp (lunch and transport) to be paid on registration (A/C# 66579 4722, BSB# 086 006. Reference: Your name & Pilgrimage). Register quickly as places are limited! Children from Year 6 and up are welcome. Registration closes on the 5th of October. Please note: Anyone who participates in this holy year can obtain Jubilee indulgence provided they observe necessary conditions; that is, pilgrimage to holy site, taking part in prayer, liturgical celebration and sacrament of reconciliation.

5. Many thanks from the Whitford St. Vincent de Paul: We are most grateful for those who regularly help our work for those in need via the poor box, our tap & go machine, food staples and care hampers in the church porch. Please donate clothing, shoes & blankets into our blue bins (at the presbytery car-park entry). You may phone our depot on 6323 7551 to recycle good condition furniture. We also will welcome more members (see our brochures in the porch rack) and your prayers to help our work among local people suffering poverty.

6. Come Alive in Scripture: Join us for Luke: The Story of Salvation Fulfilled. New Course beginning Tuesday 14th October and finishes 2nd December in the Parish Hall. The Gospel of Luke continually reveals how Jesus is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. With Luke: The Story of Salvation Fulfilled, you will experience joy as you see how God has been faithful throughout the ages and how God’s promise can guide you in your everyday lives. This study provides a wonderful preparation for Christmas and we would love for you to join us by putting your details on the Registration form at the back of the Church. If you have any questions please contact Carol Wright Email: clwright0248@gmail.com Mob: 0419 948 411

7. Legion of Mary and Auxiliaries: From September a Legion of Mary Mass will take place every second Saturday at the 8am Mass. Please join us, all are welcome to attend.

8. Parish RCIA; 2025-2026 Program: Have you thought about becoming Catholic? The journey leads to next year’s Easter Vigil when the sacraments of Baptism, confirmation and Eucharist for with Catechumens and Candidates. If you have not been baptised or have been baptised in another Christian church, you are welcome to begin the RCIA journey with us. Our Parish RCIA runs on Thursdays during school term at 7.30pm in the parish centre. For more information, please contact parish office or our coordinator Mr Tom Loreck 0417 997 254/ tomloreck@gmail.com. All welcome.

9. Your Collections: Thank you for your continued contribution and support to the Parish and Priests. 1st Collection: Supports our Priests. 2nd Collection: Supports our Church. To contribute Direct Debit: Presbytery A/C (1st Collection) A/C#14027 5567, BSB# 086 006. Church A/C (2ndCollection) A/C# 66579 4722, BSB# 086 006. Planned giving contributions can also be made through envelopes or direct debit, please contact the Parish office: whitford@perthcatholic.org. au. Thank you.

10. Parish Monthly Healing Mass: Our next Healing Mass will be on Saturday 27th September at 8.00am. Please plan to join us for prayer and anointing of the sick; and remember to invite your family and friends to come along.

11. The Word Among Us: SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER NOW AVAILABLE! 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.

12. Pastoral visits: Weekly pastoral visits conducted by Fathers Cyprian and Tri can 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. Contact numbers on front of newsletter.

13. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help: The ongoing Novena on Tuesday starts at the new time of 5pm. All welcome to attend.

14. The Divine Mercy Ministry: The members of this Ministry pray for the sick and the dying. Please send names of family and friends, if you want them to be lifted up in prayer, via text or message to 0410 289 725.

15. The Divine Mercy Chaplet and Prayers: Are recited each Saturday in our Church at the 8.00am Mass after benediction. All welcome!

16. The First-Class Relic of St Mariae Goretti: Parishioners may take the Reliquary to their homes. Please call the office 9307 2776 to make enquiries and book.

17. Padbury Catholic Primary School: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN. Contact the school on 08 9404 4000 for further information.

18. Whitford Catholic Primary School: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN. To apply, please visit https://whitfordcatholicps.wa.edu.au/apply-online/

1. 24:7 Whitford Parish Youth Group: We invite and encourage all our year 6 to year 12 students to join us every 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of the month in the Parish Centre at 7.00pm. For any information regarding our group gatherings, contact Jasmine 0439 976 164.

2. Road to Emmaus Youth Group: Meet every Thursday 7.30-9.00pm. For ages 16-22. Contact Eliza for details: 0402 642 887.

3. World Youth Day (WYD) 2027 Pilgrimage – South Korea: Please support our young people by your prayers and fundraising efforts as they embark on pilgrimage to Seoul; from the 3rd to 8th August, 2027. For registration and more details, please contact Claire Neill 0450 927 575 /claireneill74@gmail.com. Confirmed Pilgrims: Gentle reminder that full registration must be paid and a copy of Passport required by Dec 31st 2025. Any questions contact Claire.

4. WYD: a.) Our next Pilgrim event is October 8th Wednesday 6-9pm in the Parish Hall. b.) Expressions of interest are sought for individuals interested in joining WYD pilgrims for Passover meal on Holy Thursday followed by Mass and then by the tradition of visitation of seven Churches to accompany our Lord during his final hours. Please write your full name on the forms at the back of the church. Further information will be provided once we have registered interest.

NEWSLETTER NOTICES DEADLINE: TUESDAY at 12pm Noon.

RELIGIOUS GOODS STALL: Linda/ Relief/ Alice/ Relief

PROCLAIMERS OF THE WORD: Elizabeth Shibu/ Austin Shibu/ Andrea Hancock/ Helen Leithead/ Michelle Gagatek/ Carol Wright/ Nicole Westneat/ Evelyn Boylen

COUNTERS: Sunday 28th September: Jennifer Lalani/ Connie Sanders/ Liz Williams/ Rachel Hargrave

CLEANERS: Saturday 20th September: Margarita Tranquille/ Suzan Crompton/ Kate/ Amy Lee Winn, Trish Byrne

GLORY BE CAFÉ: Sunday 21st September: Monica Majano/ Maria Majano/ Vilma Batt

SPECIAL MINISTERS: Patricia Alves/ M Shilton/ Mark Burton/ Kerry Roberts/ M McGrath/ Lee Hansen/ Peta Geneste/ Senol Bonny/ Adam O’Neill/ M Augustin/ Myriam Torres/ Ronellie Lenon/ J Bouwman/ S Dowling/ A Raymond/ L Pfeifhofer/ David Stritch

STATUE OF FATIMA: The Statue will be with the Newbond family in Burns Beach 13th to 27th September. Those wishing to join the family to say the Rosary, can call them on 0408 662 441 to arrange. From 27th September to 4th October the Statue will be with the Villaneuva family in Iluka.

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 3rd October 2025.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Adoration is held every Wednesday & Friday from 9.30am–7 pm.

BAPTISMS: We welcome Blake Leaver, Jason Leaver, Eli Booth, Koby Harrison, Cali Harrison, Luca Anthony, Lachlan O’Malley, Andrew O’Malley, Joshua O’Malley, Luciana Carbone, Sasha Wescombe, Lani Wescombe and Maya Wescombe into God’s family this weekend.

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.

1.Reconciliation Times at Surrounding Parishes:

St Simon Peter, Ocean Reef: Tuesday & Friday: 6.30 pm/ Saturday: After 8.30 am Mass & 5 pm – 5.45 pm

St Anthony, Wanneroo: Saturday, 4.30 pm – 5 pm

St Luke, Woodvale: Saturday, 5 pm – 5.50 pm

All Saints, Greenwood: Saturday: 9.30 am – 10 am & 5.30 pm – 5.45 pm

Our Lady of Grace, North Beach: Saturday, 5 pm – 5.45 pm

2. The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth employment opportunities: For details and how to apply, refer to https://www.perthcatholic.org.au/Employment.htm.

• Manager, Catholic Family and Justice Support Services – Permanent, Full-time

• Advisor, Communications – Permanent, Full-time

• Advisor, Workplace Safety – Permanent, Full-time

• Casual Administration Assistant – Casual

• Officer, Christian Initiation (Centre for Christian Initiation and Liturgy) – Permanent, Part-Time

• Officer, Liturgy (Centre for Christian Initiation and Liturgy) – Permanent, Part-Time

• Officer, Mission and Ministry (Catholic Youth Ministry) – Maximum term 12 month, Full-time

• Liaison, Youth Engagement (Catholic Youth Ministry) – Maximum term 12 month, Full-time

3. Catholic Mission Appeal: invite you to partner with our missionaries in Zambia to help vulnerable women overcome poverty and to give birth safely. Your gift will also assist many other similar Catholic Mission programmes throughout the developing world. Please give generously by using the appeal envelope provided, or going online at https://www.catholicmission.org.au/mission . Should you be keen to support the work of Catholic Mission through a bequest, or as a volunteer, or in other ways, please email Francis Leong at fleong@catholicmission.org.au to explore the possibilities.

4. Catholic Outreach: Understanding Change, Loss and Grief. Understanding Change, Loss and Grief is a 3-hour seminar for people with an interest in learning about what grief is. The session begins at 9.30am with morning tea provided. The finish time is 1.00pm. $13.00 for the Seasons for Growth: Understanding Change, Loss and Grief workbook. Contact Catholic Outreach on (08) 9422 7920 or outreach@perthcatholic.org.au for further information. Register by 30 September.

5. Miracle Prayers: Healing service at St Anthony’s Wednesday 24th September at 7.30pm. Guest Speaker, Rev Michael Moore SM, Rector of Redemptoris Mater Seminary, is addressing the theme: 'Take nothing for the journey' (Luke 9: 1-6). Prayer for healing & personal intentions, along with the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available. Don't miss this. Enquiries, visit youtube.com/@miracleprayersperth or ph. 0404 028 298.

First reading: Numbers 21:4-9

If anyone was bitten by a serpent, he looked up at the bronze serpent and lived

On the way through the wilderness the people lost patience. They spoke against God and against Moses, ‘Why did you bring us out of Egypt to die in this wilderness? For there is neither bread nor water here; we are sick of this unsatisfying food.’ At this God sent fiery serpents among the people; their bite brought death to many in Israel. The people came and said to Moses, ‘We have sinned by speaking against the Lord and against you. Intercede for us with the Lord to save us from these serpents.’ Moses interceded for the people, and the Lord answered him, ‘Make a fiery serpent and put it on a standard. If anyone is bitten and looks at it, he shall live.’ So, Moses fashioned a bronze serpent which he put on a standard, and if anyone was bitten by a serpent, he looked at the bronze serpent and lived.

Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 77(78):1-2,34-38

Response: Do not forget the works of the Lord!

Give heed, my people, to my teaching; turn your ear to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth in a parable and reveal hidden lessons of the past. R.

When he slew them then they would seek him, return and seek him in earnest. They would remember that God was their rock, God the Most High their redeemer. R.

But the words they spoke were mere flattery; they lied to him with their lips. For their hearts were not truly with him; they were not faithful to his covenant. R.

Yet he who is full of compassion forgave them their sin and spared them. So often he held back his anger when he might have stirred up his rage. R.

Second reading: Philippians 2:6-11

Christ humbled himself but God raised him high

His state was divine, yet Christ Jesus did not cling to his equality with God but emptied himself to assume the condition of a slave and became as men are; and being as all men are, he was humbler yet, even to accepting death, death on a cross. But God raised him high and gave him the name which is above all other names so that all beings in the heavens, on earth and in the underworld, should bend the knee at the name of Jesus and that every tongue should acclaim Jesus Christ as Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, alleluia! We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you, because by your cross you have redeemed the world. Alleluia!

Gospel reading: John 3:13-17

God sent his Son so that through him the world might be saved

Jesus said to Nicodemus: ‘No one has gone up to heaven except the one who came down from heaven, the Son of Man who is in heaven; and the Son of Man must be lifted up as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him. Yes, God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not be lost but may have eternal life. For God sent his Son into the world not to condemn the world, but so that through him the world might be saved.’

Father in Heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom. May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.

May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally. May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven.

May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever. Amen.

Greetings, my brothers and sisters in Christ,

Today’s first reading speaks to us of the people’s journey through the desert. We can imagine them as they walked, led by Moses; they were families: fathers, mothers, sons and daughters, grandparents, men and women of all ages, accompanied by many children and the elderly who struggled to make the journey. This people reminds us of the Church as she makes her way across the desert of the contemporary world, reminds us of the People of God composed, for the most part, of families.

This makes us think of families, our families, walking along the paths of life with all their day to day experiences. It is impossible to quantify the strength and depth of humanity contained in a family: mutual help, educational support, relationships developing as family members mature, the sharing of joys and difficulties. Families are the first place in which we are formed as persons and, at the same time, the “bricks” for the building up of society.

Let us return to the biblical story. At a certain point, “the people became impatient on the way” (Num 21:4). They are tired, water supplies are low and all they have for food is manna, which, although plentiful and sent by God, seems far too meagre in a time of crisis. And so they complain and protest against God and against Moses: “Why did you make us leave?...” (cf. Num. 21:5). They are tempted to turn back and abandon the journey.

Here our thoughts turn to married couples who “become impatient on the way”, the way of conjugal and family life. The hardship of the journey causes them to experience interior weariness; they lose the flavour of matrimony and they cease to draw water from the well of the Sacrament. Daily life becomes burdensome, and often, even “nauseating”.

During such moments of disorientation – the Bible says – poisonous serpents come and bite the people, and many die. This causes the people to repent and to turn to Moses for forgiveness, asking him to beseech the Lord so that he will cast out the snakes. Moses prays to the Lord, and the Lord offers a remedy: a bronze serpent set on a pole; whoever looks at it will be saved from the deadly poison of the vipers.

What is the meaning of this symbol? God does not destroy the serpents, but rather offers an “antidote”: by means of the bronze serpent fashioned by Moses, God transmits his healing strength, namely his mercy, which is more potent than the Tempter’s poison.

As we have heard in the Gospel, Jesus identifies himself with this symbol: out of love the Father “has given” his only begotten Son so that men and women might have eternal life (cf. Jn 3:13-17). Such immense love of the Father spurs the Son to become man, to become a servant and to die for us upon a cross. Out of such love, the Father raises up his son, giving him dominion over the entire universe. This is expressed by Saint Paul in his hymn in the Letter to the Philippians (cf. 2:6-11). Whoever entrusts himself to Jesus crucified receives the mercy of God and finds healing from the deadly poison of sin.

The cure which God offers the people applies also, in a particular way, to spouses who “have become impatient on the way” and who succumb to the dangerous temptation of discouragement, infidelity, weakness, abandonment… To them too, God the Father gives his Son Jesus, not to condemn them, but to save them: if they entrust themselves to him, he will bring them healing by the merciful love which pours forth from the Cross, with the strength of his grace that renews and sets married couples and families once again on the right path.

The love of Christ, which has blessed and sanctified the union of husband and wife, is able to sustain their love and to renew it when, humanly speaking, it becomes lost, wounded or worn out. The love of Christ can restore to spouses the joy of journeying together. This is what marriage is all about: man and woman walking together, wherein the husband helps his wife to become ever more a woman, and wherein the woman has the task of helping her husband to become ever more a man. This is the task that you both share. “I love you, and for this love I help you to become ever more a woman”; “I love you, and for this love I help you to become ever more a man”. Here we see the reciprocity of differences. The path is not always a smooth one, free of disagreements, otherwise it would not be human. It is a demanding journey, at times difficult, and at times turbulent, but such is life! Within this theology which the word of God offers us concerning the people on a journey, spouses on a journey, I would like to give you some advice. It is normal for husband and wife to argue: it’s normal. It always happens. But my advice is this: never let the day end without having first made peace. Never! A small gesture is sufficient. Thus the journey may continue. Marriage is a symbol of life, real life: it is not “fiction”! It is the Sacrament of the love of Christ and the Church, a love which finds its proof and guarantee in the Cross. My desire for you is that you have a good journey, a fruitful one, growing in love. I wish you happiness. There will be crosses! But the Lord is always there to help us move forward. May the Lord bless you!

Our Lady of the Mission Whitford Parish acknowledges that safeguarding is a shared responsibility prioritising the care, protection and best interests of children and adults at risk. Our Parish is committed to implementing the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards (NCSS). You can find out more about the safeguarding program, guidelines, find helpful resources, reporting abuse and protective behaviours resources and story books here: https://safeguarding.perthcatholic.org.au/ or call the Safeguarding Office on 08 9221 7762.

National Child Protection Week – Safeguarding Sunday 14th September 2025

Today we are gathered on Safeguarding Sunday, a day when we pause to focus on our responsibility to protect and care for those who are vulnerable. In the Bible, we find a clear and strong message about justice, compassion, and speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves. We are called to be a safe, welcoming and hope-filled church.

In our everyday lives, let’s be mindful of those around us who are vulnerable or marginalised. Who are the “silent” ones in our society, the ones without a voice? Today, God may be calling you to stand up for them. Whether it’s through prayer, support, or direct action, we are invited to participate in God’s work of justice.

Our Safeguarding Officers

Safeguarding officers assist to create a safe environment for all. They are the first point of contact for any safeguarding concerns and support the implementation of the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards.

Safeguarding Officers: Andrea Clemente: 0405 116 810, Renee Itzstein: 0413 225 560 and Michael Chiera: mjchiera@gmail.com

Safeguarding Induction for all Church Workers

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has broadened safeguarding to include adults at risk. ALL church workers (volunteers or paid) are to complete a Safeguarding Level 1 Induction which is now a Self-Paced Online Learning Module that can be completed at any time, once every 3 years. Please visit: Safeguarding Training and Registration – Safeguarding Office (perthcatholic.org.au)

Safeguarding Forms and Policy:

Forms, Safeguarding policy and code of conduct can be found on the Safeguarding website, at the Parish Office or in one of the Safeguarding folders in the Church – Sacristy, Robing room or information desk.

Parish Priest:

Fr Cyprian M. Shikokoti Ph: 0450 464 678

Assistant Priest:

Fr Tri Nguyen, CSsR Ph: 0490 471 089

Parish Office

Mary McGrath-Yek & Ebony Lepoutre

Office Hours: Tues – Fri 9am –4pm (Monday Closed)

Ph: 08 9307 2776

Mobile: 0434 434 783 (Text only)

Email: whitford@perthcatholic.org.au

Columbarium: Closed Monday

Sacramental Coordinator: Mrs Ronellie R. Lenon

Ph: 08 9307 2776

Email: sacramental.whitford@perthcatholic.org.au

Youth and Young Adult Contact Details

Youth Choir: Terry Boylen - 0402 642 887

Youth & Family Choir: Fran Christie Zscherpel - 0433 852 967

24:7 Whitford Youth Group: youthministry247@outlook.com.au

Safeguarding Officers:

Renee Itzstein 0413 225 560

Andrea Clemente 0405 116 810

Michael Chiera: mjchiera@gmail.com

Email: whitford@perthcatholic.org.au