Our Lady of the Mission
Whitford Parish - 16th November 2025
Sunday 16th November 2025: Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time World Day of The Poor, Jubilee of The Poor
Next Sunday is: 23rd November Our Lord Jesus Christ King of The Universe
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.
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 on 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.
Today’s readings paint a somewhat frightening picture of the end of time. But the Gospel ends with the assurance to faithful stewards that those who persevere will be saved.
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. Parish Monthly Healing Mass: Our next Healing Mass will be on Saturday 29th November 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.
2. Parish Advent Reconciliation: Please mark your diaries and plan to join us for our Advent reconciliation at 7.00pm on Wednesday, 10th December 2025 in the Church. A number of priests from neighbouring parishes have been invited to help us in preparation for a meaningful Christmas – kindly pass on the invitation to your family, friends and colleagues.
3. November Mass Intentions: 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 on 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.
4. 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.
5. Parish Thanksgiving Mass, AGM & Christmas Luncheon: We invite all parish staff, parish school leadership teams, ministry leaders, volunteers and parishioners to our 2025 Thanksgiving Mass, AGM and Christmas Luncheon on Sunday 23rd November at 10.00am. For catering purposes, please sign up at the information desk or email parish office.
6. Eucharistic Special Ministers’ Meeting: Fr Cyp would like to meet with all Parish Eucharistic Special Ministers on Saturday 22nd November at 10.00am in the Church to discuss Communion process and new role to the ministry. Please plan so you, your family and friends can join us. Thank you.
7. Meet the Author Gerald Searle “Out of the Darkness”: Our Parish will have the opportunity to meet Gerald Searle on 29th and 30th November at the following Masses: Saturday 29th at 6.30 pm. Sunday 30th 8.00 am and 10.00 am. Gerald who is a past founding parishioner and a prolific writer, will introduce the first book of his trilogy, of novels based on the Scriptures, “Out of the Darkness," which will be available for purchase/order at the end of Mass. All proceeds from the books will be going to St Vincent de Paul.
8. Combined Carols by Candlelight: The parish, PCPS and WCPS are again coming together in Christmas and community spirit at 6.00pm on Thursday, 4th December for combined Carols by candlelight. The oval will be open from 5.00pm for picnic dinner. There will be a sausage sizzle, soft drinks and water and icy poles for (by donation to support parish youth for 2027 WYD fundraising). Please come and join us for this festive evening.
9. Eucharist Adoration: Please be aware that Eucharistic Adoration will close for the Christmas period from Friday 19th December 7.00pm 2025 and will again resume on Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 9.30am.
10. Whitford St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hampers: We hope to offer festive hampers again this Christmas. Lists of various size families are now available on the shelf at the rear of the church, with suggested hamper items. Generous people, families and friends can donate a hamper to struggling people we have helped in recent months. Please sign up, provide your contact details and take the numbered information sheet matching your selected family.
11. Whitford St Vincent de Paul Christmas Card Packs: Packets of Christmas Cards $5.00 per pack, available at the back of the Church. We thank you for your ongoing support.
12. 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 Family Portrait captured by Chelsea Woodbridge Photography, 3rd and 4th Leather Bound Bible. Tickets are $5.00 each or buy four and get one FREE. Drawn Sunday 14th December after 10am mass. Contact Claire Neill 0450 927 575 / claireneill74@gmail.com
13. HELP Needed – Lighting OLM for Christmas: We need help with putting up the Christmas lights around the Church in preparation for Christmas on the 22nd November. If you have some spare time, please call John on 0401 494 008. Your help is greatly appreciated.
14. 2025 Christmas Eve Outdoor Mass – Nativity Play: We are looking for children to be involved in the Nativity Play, which is a feature of the Christmas Eve Outdoor Mass (6pm) on the Whitfords school oval. Those children who would like to do a reading, and/or play the parts of Mary, Joseph, herald, innkeepers, shepherds and angels are invited to a practice on SATURDAY 20th DECEMBER AT 10AM. We will meet in the church then go out to the oval. (Please make sure children have adequate hot weather protection if needed.) Characters will be chosen from those present at the practice. All children are welcome to join us. Enquiries: Leanne Fragomeni 0424 584 460 or fragomeni.leanne@gmail.com
15. Baby Jesus – Christmas Masses: We are seeking babies to help us celebrate our Christmas Masses this year. Please see signup sheet for Mass times available on the information desk at the back of the Church or kindly contact the office on 9307 2776 to provide details of your baby. Each baby will receive a special certificate as a memento.
16. Statue of Fatima: A new roster will be prepared at the end of November. Please advise if any changes to your details, by Monday 24th November – shirley-ann.poulton@gmail.com
17. 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.
18. The Word Among Us: NOVEMBER & ADVENT 2025 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.
19. Proclaimers of the word: We are looking for volunteer readers for this wonderful ministry. I am currently organising a new roster for 2026. If you would like to join us as a reader at any of our masses. Please contact Mirella on 0424528439 or email/call the office? Thank you.
20. 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.
21. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help: The ongoing Novena on Tuesday starts at the new time of 5pm. All welcome to attend.
22. 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.
23. The Divine Mercy Chaplet and Prayers: Are recited each Saturday in our Church at the 8.00am Mass after benediction. All welcome!
24. 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.
25. 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.
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, please 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: Linda/ Cecilia/ Cheryl/ Pam.
PROCLAIMERS OF THE WORD: Laurie Graham/ Chris Graham/ Peter Ross/ Anne Dale/ Michelle Gagatek/ Carol Wright/ Zac Grant/ Matthew Jardim.
COUNTERS: Sunday 23rd November: Vicky Ryan/ Judy Cavanagh/ Clare Alexander/ Senol Bonny/Amanda Cross.
CLEANERS: Saturday 15th November: Ian Fernandez/ Maria Bennett/ Carol Janeczko/ Evelyn D’Souza.
GLORY BE CAFÉ: Sunday 16th November: Monica Majano/ Maria Majano/ Vilma Batt/ Sue Quatermaine.
SPECIAL MINISTERS: Patricia Alves/ Pete Boston/ Mark Burton/ G Boston/ Diane Raftos/ Meg Horne/ Maura Killalea/ Niamh Waters/ Adam O’Neill/ J Bouwman/ S Williamson/ J Mateljan/ M Mateljan/ S Boylen/ Claire Neill/ D Stritch/ T Prentice.
STATUE OF FATIMA: The Statue will be with the Lenon family in Perth from 8th – 22nd of November. Those wishing to join them to say the Rosary, can call them on 0400 679 442 to arrange. From 22nd – 29th November the Statue will be with the Scaffidi family in Karrinyup.
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 5th December 2025.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Adoration is held every Wednesday & Friday from 9.30am–7 pm.
BAPTISMS: We welcome Harley Charles, Ted Baker, Erik Konteh, Olivia Beenham, Freya Park, Cooper Schmid, Hunter Schmid, Penelope Schmid and Millie Schmid 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: All the Masses this week will be offered especially for all those names mentioned in the Book of Life and whose name lies beneath the Altar and all our departed loved ones Holy Souls, all those recently deceased and those who have their anniversary 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. Miracle Prayers Healing Service: An opportunity to receive prayer for healing and personal intentions. Wed 26 Nov, 7.30pm at St Anthony's Parish, 15 Dundebar Rd, Wanneroo. Renee Thorsen will be speaking on "Living everyday with Jesus." For more information, visit youtube.com/@miracleprayersperth or ph. 0468 306 301. All welcome.
3. Camino De Santiago: A Camino has been planned to start June 2026 in France. Anyone interested can contact shirleyann.poulton@gmail.com for more information. Please note this walk can be 'tailored to suit'.
4. Sisters of Mercy: On 8th January 2026, the Sisters of Mercy will mark the 180th anniversary of our arrival in Perth, Australia, from Dublin (1846). We hope that you will be able to join us at the Eucharistic celebration at St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth. See poster at back of Church for more information.
5. St John of God – Volunteers needed: Seeking interested and capable person to take Holy Communion to patients in our hospital. See poster in Church for more information or contact 9382 6200 or pastoral.subiaco@sjog.org.au
6. The Knights of the Southern Cross WA: We invite all men and women over 18 to join them for A Knights Leadership Breakfast with Mike Needham on Thursday 4th of December at Fraser’s Kings Park. The topic is AI and Its Impact in Society: A Christian Perspective. Hot breakfast and bottomless coffee included in the ticket price. Register now at go.kscwa.au/lead-4dec25.
7. Aid to the Church in Need - Red November: Pray for persecuted Christians: invites all Catholics to remember, pray for and support persecuted Christians throughout Red November. Please pray especially for our brothers and sisters in Nigeria, Sudan and the Middle East, where Christians are facing grave danger right now. Watch the official video and download your Red Rosary prayer card by scanning the QR code or visiting www.rednovember.org
First reading: Malachi 3:19-20
For you the sun of righteousness will shine out
The day is coming now, burning like a furnace; and all the arrogant and the evil-doers will be like stubble. The day that is coming is going to burn them up, says the Lord of Hosts, leaving them neither root nor stalk. But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness will shine out with healing in its rays.
Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 97(98):5-9
Response: The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice.
Sing psalms to the Lord with the harp with the sound of music. With trumpets and the sound of the horn acclaim the King, the Lord. R.
Let the sea and all within it, thunder; the world, and all its peoples. Let the rivers clap their hands and the hills ring out their joy at the presence of the Lord. R.
For the Lord comes, he comes to rule the earth. He will rule the world with justice and the peoples with fairness. R.
Second reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12
Do not let anyone have food if he refuses to work
You know how you are supposed to imitate us: now we were not idle when we were with you, nor did we ever have our meals at anyone’s table without paying for them; no, we worked night and day, slaving and straining, so as not to be a burden on any of you. This was not because we had no right to be, but in order to make ourselves an example for you to follow. We gave you a rule when we were with you: do not let anyone have any food if he refuses to do any work. Now we hear that there are some of you who are living in idleness, doing no work themselves but interfering with everyone else’s. In the Lord Jesus Christ, we order and call on people of this kind to go on quietly working and earning the food that they eat.
Gospel Acclamation: Luke 21:28
Alleluia, alleluia! Lift up your heads and see; your redemption is near at hand. Alleluia!
Gospel Reading: Luke 21:5-19
The destruction of the Temple foretold
When some were talking about the Temple, remarking how it was adorned with fine stonework and votive offerings, Jesus said, ‘All these things you are staring at now – the time will come when not a single stone will be left on another: everything will be destroyed.’ And they put to him this question: ‘Master,’ they said ‘when will this happen, then, and what sign will there be that this is about to take place?’ ‘Take care not to be deceived,’ he said ‘because many will come using my name and saying, “I am he” and, “The time is near at hand.” Refuse to join them. And when you hear of wars and revolutions, do not be frightened, for this is something that must happen but the end is not so soon.’ Then he said to them, ‘Nation will fight against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes and plagues and famines here and there; there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven. ‘But before all this happens, men will seize you and persecute you; they will hand you over to the synagogues and to imprisonment, and bring you before kings and governors because of my name – and that will be your opportunity to bear witness. Keep this carefully in mind: you are not to prepare your defence, because I myself shall give you an eloquence and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to resist or contradict. You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relations and friends; and some of you will be put to death. You will be hated by all men on account of my name, but not a hair of your head will be lost. Your endurance will win you your lives.’
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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