Our Lady of the Mission
Whitford Parish - 19th April 2026
This Sunday is: THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Next Sunday is: 26th April Fourth Sunday of Easter
Please offer your prayers this week for Vivian Nerva, Maria Cuc Thi Pham, Ronald McArthur, Luisa Pingil, Duong Van An, Virginio Brunelli, John Rayner 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.
The disciples on the road to Emmaus walked and talked with Jesus all day long, but it was not until they offered Him hospitality and He blessed and broke the bread that they recognised Him. Simple acts of loving kindness still reveal the presence of God in our midst.
We would love to meet you. Please introduce yourself to our priests Fr. Cyp and Fr. Errol.
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. Welcome Fr Errol Xavier Lobo: We warmly welcome our New Assistant Priest Fr Errol in the parish on 22nd April 2026. To mark this occasion, we have a morning tea after the 10.00am Mass on Sunday 26th April in the parish centre – an opportunity to meet and greet Fr Errol making him welcome in our community.
2. 2026 Confirmation Commitment Masses: We invite and encourage all our parish young people and families celebrating their Confirmation this year to join us for a commitment Mass on Saturday 2nd May at 6.30pm (preferred) or on Sunday 3rd May at 8am, 10am or 5.45pm. Please bring your completed commitment and prayer request cards to Mass. Thank you.
3. Confirmation Parent and Child Workshop: All students and their families celebrating their Confirmation this year, please join us on Tuesday 12th May at 5pm in the Church for the Parent & Child workshop.
4. Overseas Mission Ministry Mother’s Day Raffle: Tickets will be on sale from 25/26 April after all masses until Mother’s Day 10th May & will be drawn after 10am mass. All winners will be notified. Tickets 3/$5. A thank you Free Sausage Sizzle will be served after all Masses. Thank you for your support.
5. Project Compassion Envelopes and Boxes: Now is the time to return project compassion envelopes & boxes if you have not done so already. Thank you for your love and generosity.
6. Senior Server Training: If you are an Altar Server and would like to become a Senior Server (age 16+) please see the notice in the Robing Room. Training will take place on the Church from 9.30am to 12pm on Saturday 2nd of May.
7. Parish Monthly Healing Mass: Our next Healing Mass will be on Saturday 25th April 2026 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.
8. Eucharist Adoration: Seeking someone to sit with Jesus, 4-5pm each Wednesday for 2 months. Please contact 0407 471 256 if you can offer your help. Thank you & God Bless.
9. Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Workshop: Saturday 23rd May 10am – 12pm. This workshop will be run by The Centre for Liturgy. Cost is $10 per person. A minimum of 10 people must be in attendance for the session to go ahead. Please contact the Parish Office 9307 2776 or Whitford@perthcatholic.org.au if you would like to attend.
10. 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.
11. The Word Among Us: MAY 2026 - 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. Line Dancing at OLM: Please join us for some fun on Tuesdays @ 10.30am in the Parish Hall. Come and join the fun with Tom and Alma. From Friday 24th April Tom and Alma will run another class on Friday’s for 4 weeks. No experience required. All welcome.
13. Pastoral visits: Weekly pastoral visits conducted by Fathers Cyprian and Fr Errol 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.
14. Rosary for World Peace: Please come and join the Rosary group, on Tuesday evening at 5pm, to say the Rosary for peace in the world. The Pope has asked all Catholics to pray this very powerful prayer for peace in our troubled world.
15. 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.
16. The Divine Mercy Chaplet and Prayers: Are recited each Saturday in our Church at the 8.00am Mass after benediction. All welcome!
17. 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.
18. Your Offering: Please remember to deposit your offerings in the boxes provided in the foyer area or use electronic donation points. Thank you.
19. Your Collections: Thank you very much for your continued contribution and support to the Parish and Priests. 1st Collection: To contribute Direct Debit: Presbytery A/C (1st Collection) Supports our Priests, A/C#14027 5567, BSB# 086 006. Church A/C (2ndCollection) Supports our Church, 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.
20. Padbury Catholic Primary School: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN. Please contact the school on 08 9404 4000 or visit our website for further information.
21. Whitford Catholic Primary School: Kindy 2028 Enrolments NOW OPEN! Accepting expressions of Interest for students starting Kindergarten in 2028! (Children born July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024). For more information: https://whitfordcatholicps.wa.edu.au/learning/kindergarten/
Youth News
1. 24/7 Whitford youth group: Gathering every 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of the month from 7pm to 9pm for students in years 6-12. Our next youth group will be held on Friday 1st May. Youth group includes fun games, a short faith-based talk, fellowship, free food, and a wonderful opportunity for young people to build like-minded, faith-filled friendships. For more information or any questions, please contact Dino (0478 084 725) or Jasmine (0439 976 164)
2. Road to Emmaus Youth Group: Meet every Thursday 7.30-9.00pm in the Parish Centre. For ages 16-22. Contact Eliza for details: 0402 642 887.
3. WYD - African Themed Mother’s Day Event: Friday 22nd May at 6pm. Join us for our OLM Mother’s Day dinner and African takeover on 22nd May in Parish Hall. For beautiful cuisine lovingly prepared, Entertainment and a lot of fun with our parish mothers and families. Tickets can be purchased through the week at the Parish office and after Masses in the coming weeks. Tickets are $40 adult and $25 children under 12 years old. If you can donate towards prizes please contact Claire Neill 0450927575.
RELIGIOUS GOODS STALL: Hyacinth, Cecilia/ Mirella/ Relief
PROCLAIMERS OF THE WORD: Linda Sweeney, John Clift/ Megan Woodall, Celine Chaperon/ Angela Sanderson, Erica Sanderson/ Sharon Milne, Kade Orzanski
COUNTERS: Sunday 26th April: Jennifer Lalani, Connie Sanders, Liz Williams, Rachel Hargrave
CLEANERS: Friday 24th April: Mariella Samuel, Lisa Coppinger, Renee Rowe, Sarah Dale, Teagan Blackburn, Jeanette O’Rourke, Leoana McCormack
GLORY BE CAFÉ: Sunday 26th April: Legion of Mary volunteers
SPECIAL MINISTERS: L Sweeney, Pete Boston/ Chris Knox, T McGougan/ Corina Gill, M McGrath, S Williamson/ M Prentice, Ann Raymond
STATUE OF FATIMA: The Statue will be with the Turner family in Beldon from 18th April to 25th April. Those wishing to join them to say the Rosary, can call them 0414 061 237 to arrange. From 25th April to 2nd May 2026 the Statue will be with the Murphy family in Pearsall.
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 1st May 2026.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Adoration is held every Wednesday & Friday from 9.30am–7 pm.
BAPTISMS: We welcome Violet Marchioretto and Timothy Marchese 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. 'St. Monica's Tears': Praying for our children, grandchildren and loved ones who have lapsed from their Catholic Faith. Please be advised that Holy Mass and prayers are offered every Thursday at 10.45am-12.00 noon for the return of our loved ones to their Catholic Faith. Place St. Bernadette's Church. Jugan St. Glendalough.
3. St Charles Seminary Open Day Sunday 3rd May: For those who are interested, registrations are open via: https://www.trybooking.com/DKJNS
4. Miracle Prayers Healing Service: Wednesday 22nd April, 7.30pm at St Anthony's Parish, 15 Dundebar Rd, Wanneroo. For further information youtube.com/@miracleprayersperth or phone 0404 028 298.
5. Medjugorje Evening of Prayer: On the last Friday of every month, we come together to give thanks to God for the daily apparitions of Our Blessed Mother in Medjugorje. The apparitions started in 1981 and Our Lady is still giving messages for the world to this present day. Time: 7.00pm on the 24thApril at St Bernadettes Church with Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary, Confession, Benediction and conclude with Holy Mass.
6. Middle East Emergency Appeal: Aid to the Church in Need is calling for urgent prayer and support for Christian communities affected by war in the Middle East. To learn more or give today, visit www.rebrand.ly/EmergencyAppeal
7. Catholic Archdiocese of Perth Employment Opportunities: for suitably qualified persons to join its team and continue the good work of the Church. Vocal Tutor @ St Marys, PA at Aboriginal Catholic Ministry, Liaison with Personal Advocacy. For details and how to apply, refer to https://www.perthcatholic.org.au/Employment.htm.
First reading: Acts 2:14,22-33
God raised this man Jesus to life, and all of us are witnesses to this
On the day of Pentecost Peter stood up with the Eleven and addressed the crowd in a loud voice: ‘Men of Israel, listen to what I am going to say: Jesus the Nazarene was a man commended to you by God by the miracles and portents and signs that God worked through him when he was among you, as you all know. This man, who was put into your power by the deliberate intention and foreknowledge of God, you took and had crucified by men outside the Law. You killed him, but God raised him to life, freeing him from the pangs of Hades; for it was impossible for him to be held in its power since, as David says of him: I saw the Lord before me always, for with him at my right hand nothing can shake me. So my heart was glad and my tongue cried out with joy; my body, too, will rest in the hope that you will not abandon my soul to Hades nor allow your holy one to experience corruption. You have made known the way of life to me, you will fill me with gladness through your presence. ‘Brothers, no one can deny that the patriarch David himself is dead and buried: his tomb is still with us. But since he was a prophet, and knew that God had sworn him an oath to make one of his descendants succeed him on the throne, what he foresaw and spoke about was the resurrection of the Christ: he is the one who was not abandoned to Hades, and whose body did not experience corruption. God raised this man Jesus to life, and all of us are witnesses to that. Now raised to the heights by God’s right hand, he has received from the Father the Holy Spirit, who was promised, and what you see and hear is the outpouring of that Spirit.’
Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 15(16):1-2,5,7-11
Response: Lord, you will show us the path of life.
Preserve me, God, I take refuge in you. I say to the Lord: ‘You are my God. O Lord, it is you who are my portion and cup; it is you yourself who are my prize.’ R.
I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel, who even at night directs my heart. I keep the Lord ever in my sight: since he is at my right hand, I shall stand firm. R.
And so my heart rejoices, my soul is glad; even my body shall rest in safety. For you will not leave my soul among the dead, nor let your beloved know decay. R.
You will show me the path of life, the fullness of joy in your presence, at your right-hand happiness for ever. R.
Second reading: 1 Peter 1:17-21
Your ransom was paid in the precious blood of Christ
If you are acknowledging as your Father one who has no favourites and judges everyone according to what he has done, you must be scrupulously careful as long as you are living away from your home. Remember, the ransom that was paid to free you from the useless way of life your ancestors handed down was not paid in anything corruptible, neither in silver nor gold, but in the precious blood of a lamb without spot or stain, namely Christ; who, though known since before the world was made, has been revealed only in our time, the end of the ages, for your sake. Through him you now have faith in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory for that very reason – so that you would have faith and hope in God.
Gospel Acclamation: Luke 24:32
Alleluia, alleluia! Lord Jesus, make your word plain to us: make our hearts burn with love when you speak. Alleluia!
Gospel Reading: Luke 24:13-35
They recognised him at the breaking of bread
Two of the disciples of Jesus were on their way to a village called Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking together about all that had happened. Now as they talked this over, Jesus himself came up and walked by their side; but something prevented them from recognising him. He said to them, ‘What matters are you discussing as you walk along?’ They stopped short, their faces downcast. Then one of them, called Cleopas, answered him, ‘You must be the only person staying in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have been happening there these last few days.’ ‘What things?’ he asked. ‘All about Jesus of Nazareth’ they answered ‘who proved he was a great prophet by the things he said and did in the sight of God and of the whole people; and how our chief priests and our leaders handed him over to be sentenced to death, and had him crucified. Our own hope had been that he would be the one to set Israel free. And this is not all: two whole days have gone by since it all happened; and some women from our group have astounded us: they went to the tomb in the early morning, and when they did not find the body, they came back to tell us they had seen a vision of angels who declared he was alive. Some of our friends went to the tomb and found everything exactly as the women had reported, but of him they saw nothing.’ Then he said to them, ‘You foolish men! So slow to believe the full message of the prophets! Was it not ordained that the Christ should suffer and so enter into his glory?’ Then, starting with Moses and going through all the prophets, he explained to them the passages throughout the scriptures that were about himself. When they drew near to the village to which they were going, he made as if to go on; but they pressed him to stay with them. ‘It is nearly evening’ they said ‘and the day is almost over.’ So, he went in to stay with them. Now while he was with them at table, he took the bread and said the blessing; then he broke it and handed it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognised him; but he had vanished from their sight. Then they said to each other, ‘Did not our hearts burn within us as he talked to us on the road and explained the scriptures to us?’ They set out that instant and returned to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven assembled together with their companions, who said to them, ‘Yes, it is true. The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.’ Then they told their story of what had happened on the road and how they had recognised him at the breaking of bread.
We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name. With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts; Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it. We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder. Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality influence our actions. Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life and not stray from the way of truth and what is right. All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time, in the communion of the Father and the Son, forever and 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, Sirlene Fernandes 0432 634 371 or email sgo.whitford@perthcatholic.org.au
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 Errol X Lobo Ph: 0410 929 205
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
Sirlene Fernandes 0432 634 371
Email: whitford@perthcatholic.org.au
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Location: 270 Camberwarra Drive, Craigie WA, Australia
Phone: 08 9307 2776
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