Our Lady of the Mission
Whitford Parish - 12th October 2025
Sunday 12th October 2025 Twenty-Eighth in Ordinary Time Jubilee of Marian Spirituality, Prisons Week
Next Sunday is: 19th October 2025 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.
Please offer your prayers this week for William O’Neill, Julie Fernandez, Bill Roberts, Matthew Roberts, Edwin Usete, Johnathon Kavanagh and Trevor Martin, Trinh hao Tam, 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.
Jesus Healed ten lepers in today’s Gospel. Only one (ten percent) came back to say thank you. I, too, have received many blessings from the Lord – indeed, all I am and all I have is gift! How and how often have I remembered to thank Him?
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. Little Sisters of the Poor Appeal: This weekend, we welcome Little Sisters of the Poor to our parish. The sisters run the nursing and aged care home in Glendalough where most of our aged and sick clergy and religious are accommodated. Please support them in their charitable work.
2. No 8am Mass on Saturday 18th October: Due to the planned pilgrimage to Saint Marys’ Cathedral, there will be NO 8.00am Mass on Saturday 18th October here in the parish. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
3. 2027 WYD Raffle Tickets: Please get your raffle tickets for a chance to win some magnificent prizes. 1st prize garden statue of our Lady; hand-crafted here in Perth, 2nd prize leather bound bible, 3rd and 4th mystery prizes. Tickets are $5.00 each or buy four and get one FREE. Contact Claire Neill 0450 927 575 / claireneill74@gmail.com
4. Healing Mass with Fr Rozo Palic: Fr Palic, a renowned healing Priest from Triest, Northern Italy is visiting Perth and will be visiting OLM, 9am Holy Mass on Friday 17th October. Come receive prayer and blessings from this anointed Priest, invite your family and friends. You are welcome to bring oil, water or salt for Fr Palic to bless as all Priests are happy to do. For Fr. Palic's other venues in Perth please see poster at back of Church.
5. 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 place your name on the sheet provided in the church foyer Thank you, and may Mary bless you and keep you in her loving care.
6. Annual All Souls’ Memorial Service: The Parish will hold its annual All Souls’ Memorial Service on Sunday 2nd November at 1.00pm in Pinnaroo Memorial Park. Please remind your family and friends to join us; especially those who have their loved ones resting in Pinnaroo and or in our columbarium. Please note, this will NOT be a Mass.
7. November Mass Offerings: In November the church encourages us to pray and offer Masses for all Holy Souls. We are all on a pilgrimage, journeying with all the faithful followers of Christ living, as well as departed; our prayers assist each other to focus in walking towards God so that we all may be united with our loving God one day in Heaven. November is the month dedicated for all Souls. Mass offerings for all the departed can be written on the November envelopes. These envelopes will be collected and placed directly at the foot of the Altar. Throughout this November month, your priests are offering all their Masses for your family’s loved ones and intentions.
8. Book of Life: The book will be in its special place in the sanctuary during the month of November. You may add the names of those who have died during the past year. Please do not repeat names that have already been recorded in previous years.
9. St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal: We hope to again supply festive hampers to struggling local families this Christmas. Generous individuals, families and friends may offer a hamper to people we have helped 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.
10. 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. Registration has now closed.
11. Come Alive in Scripture: Join us for Luke: The Story of Salvation Fulfilled. New Course beginning 7pm 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. 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
12. Legion of Mary and Auxiliaries: A Legion of Mary Mass will take place every second Saturday at the 8am Mass. Please join us, all are welcome to attend.
13. 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.
14. Parish Monthly Healing Mass: Our next Healing Mass will be on Saturday 25th October 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.
15. The Word Among Us: SOLD OUT! 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.
16. 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.
17. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help: The ongoing Novena on Tuesday starts at the new time of 5pm. All welcome to attend.
18. 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.
19. The Divine Mercy Chaplet and Prayers: Are recited each Saturday in our Church at the 8.00am Mass after benediction. All welcome!
20. 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.
21. Padbury Catholic Primary School: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN. Contact the school on 08 9404 4000 for further information.
22. Whitford Catholic Primary School: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN. To apply, please visit https://whitfordcatholicps.wa.edu.au/apply-online/
Youth News
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: 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.
4. WYD: 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, more information to follow.
RELIGIOUS GOODS STALL: Relief/ Pat/ Flora/ Sophy
PROCLAIMERS OF THE WORD: Michael Castlehow/ Kerry Roberts/ Andrea Hancock/ Helen Leithead/ Monica Jardim/ Julianna Jardim/ Bernie Smith/ Anne Couzen.
COUNTERS: 26th October: Colin O’Neill/ Caroline Mikeska/ Mary McGrath-Yek/ Suyaine Tohovitis/ Jackie Higgins.
CLEANERS: Saturday 18th October: Tarsha Malone/ Christian Philogene/ Rhonda Sloan/ Kelly Giannasi/ Helen Gormley.
GLORY BE CAFÉ: Sunday 19th October: Monica Majano/ Maria Majano/ Vilma Batt.
SPECIAL MINISTERS: Mark Burton/ Kerry Roberts/ Anthony Ting/ G Boston/ Diane Raftos/ Meg Horne/ Senol Bonny/ T McGougan/ Adam O’Neill/ M Augustin/ R Lenon/ J Quatermaine/ S Williamson/ S Stritch/ Megan Finlay/ X Prentice/ T Prentice.
STATUE OF FATIMA: The Statue will be with Shirley-Ann in Gwelup until the 1st November. Those wishing to join her to say the Rosary, can call them on 0424 813 890 to arrange. From 1st to 8th November the Statue will be with the Zdunek family in Craigie.
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 7th November 2025.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Adoration is held every Wednesday & Friday from 9.30am–7 pm.
BAPTISMS: We welcome Bodie Pinnock, Matilda Johnson, Archie Johnson, Mylah St Quintin, Adam Mziray, Leyton Oliver and Zoe Oliver 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.
DEATH & ANNIVERSARY: Please offer your prayers this week for William O’Neill, Julie Fernandez, Bill Roberts, Matthew Roberts, Edwin Usete, Johnathon Kavanagh and Trevor Martin, Trinh hao Tam, 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.
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. Archdiocese Aboriginal Sunday Mass 2025: Sunday 19th October 2025, Smoking Ceremony at 4.45pm followed by Mass at 5pm. Celebrant Bishop Don Sproxton. Aboriginal Catholic Centre, 5 Baker Ave, Perth – 08 9328 7529.
3. CCR Retreat 17-19 October 2025: Catholic Charismatic Renewal is conducting a weekend live-in retreat. Contact Mariza, (0435 435 013 dsouzamariza@gmail.com) or Dan (0409 849049 daniel.hewitt5@bigpond.com) for more information.
3. Worldwide Marriage Encounter: We invite you to attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend, 7-9 November, 2025 - Live-in. Vincentian Retreat Centre, Byford. A WWME Weekend may be the best gift you can give to each other. A talk will take place at Olm on the weekend of 25th & 26th October after all Masses. For more information about coming Weekends contact Brendon or Valerie on 0493 534 865. Email; wabookings@wwme.org Visit www.wwme.org.au
4. Mothers Prayers Annual Mass: All Mothers Prayers groups and friends, and all women with a mother's heart are warmly invited to the Mothers Prayers Annual Mass on Thursday, 23 Oct at 9am at Sts John & Paul Church, Willetton, followed by morning tea. For further information or to share your Mothers Prayers group's plans to celebrate Mass at your own parish, please email: Su Goh perth@mothersprayers.org
5. Buckets for Jesus: Italian Gala Fundraiser for needy children in the Philippines. Saturday 8th November at Salute function centre, 235 Fitzgerald St, West Perth, Ticket cost $135pp. Book online @ trybooking.com/DFECX
First reading: 2 Kings 5:14-17
Naaman the leper returned to Elisha and acknowledged the Lord
Naaman the leper went down and immersed himself seven times in the Jordan, as Elisha had told him to do. And his flesh became clean once more like the flesh of a little child. Returning to Elisha with his whole escort, he went in and stood before him. ‘Now I know’ he said ‘that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. Now, please, accept a present from your servant.’ But Elisha replied, ‘As the Lord lives, whom I serve, I will accept nothing.’ Naaman pressed him to accept, but he refused. Then Naaman said, ‘Since your answer is “No,” allow your servant to be given as much earth as two mules may carry, because your servant will no longer offer holocaust or sacrifice to any god except the Lord.’
Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 97(98):1-4
Response: The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.
Sing a new song to the Lord for he has worked wonders. His right hand and his holy arm
have brought salvation. R.
The Lord has made known his salvation; has shown his justice to the nations. He has remembered his truth and love for the house of Israel. R.
All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Shout to the Lord, all the earth, ring out your joy. R.
Second reading: 2 Timothy 2:8-13
If we hold firm then we shall reign with Christ
Remember the Good News that I carry, ‘Jesus Christ risen from the dead, sprung from the race of David’; it is on account of this that I have my own hardships to bear, even to being chained like a criminal – but they cannot chain up God’s news. So I bear it all for the sake of those who are chosen, so that in the end they may have the salvation that is in Christ Jesus and the eternal glory that comes with it. Here is a saying that you can rely on: If we have died with him, then we shall live with him. If we hold firm, then we shall reign with him. If we disown him, then he will disown us. We may be unfaithful, but he is always faithful, for he cannot disown his own self.
Gospel Acclamation: 1 Thessalonian 5:18
Alleluia, alleluia! For all things give thanks to God, because this is what he expects of you in Christ Jesus. Alleluia!
Gospel Reading: Luke 17:11-19
No-one has come back to praise God, only this foreigner
On the way to Jerusalem Jesus travelled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered one of the villages, ten lepers came to meet him. They stood some way off and called to him, ‘Jesus! Master! Take pity on us.’ When he saw them he said, ‘Go and show yourselves to the priests.’ Now as they were going away they were cleansed. Finding himself cured, one of them turned back praising God at the top of his voice and threw himself at the feet of Jesus and thanked him. The man was a Samaritan. This made Jesus say, ‘Were not all ten made clean? The other nine, where are they? It seems that no one has come back to give praise to God, except this foreigner.’ And he said to the man, ‘Stand up and go on your way. Your faith has saved you.’
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.
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.
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
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
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Location: 270 Camberwarra Drive, Craigie WA, Australia
Phone: 08 9307 2776
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