Our Lady of the Mission
Whitford Parish - 22nd February 2026
This Sunday is: The First Sunday of Lent
Next Sunday is: 1st March, Second Sunday of Lent
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 Margaret Anthony, Alvit Fernandes, Luu due Dai, Luu thi Hanh, Gerard Rowley, Preciosa Partridge, Jeremy Hawke, Nicasio Ona, Nora, Patrick, Francis, Erlinto Lamayo, Nancy Lavan, John Keng Siong, Jeffrey Tan Yong Chai 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 waters of Baptism make us part of new covenant in Christ. But the bishops’ pastoral letter on stewardship reminds us that “there is a fundamental obligation arising from the Sacrament of Baptism…that people place gifts, their resources – their selves – at God’s service in and through the church.”
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. Stations of the Cross: Please remember to join us in praying the stations of the cross at 7.00pm every Friday during Lent here in the Church.
2. Parish Lent Reconciliation: Our second rite of reconciliation for lent will be on Wednesday, 11th March at 7.00pm here in the Church. Please plan to join us and invite your family and friends to come along.
3. Parish Monthly Healing Mass: Our next Healing Mass will be on Saturday 28th February 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.
4. Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) Enrolment: We invite all families with children attending non-Catholic schools to consider enrolling them NOW into PREP for 2026 especially if they are due for First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and or Confirmation. Please see either of our priests or contact parish office for more details.
5. 24/7 Whitford youth group: We would like to remind all our young people in Years 6-12 that our parish youth group resumes on Friday 20th February 2026 at 7pm and it will run every 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of the month in the parish centre. For more details, please contact parish office on whitford@perthcatholic.org.au or our youth leaders Jasmine and Dino on 0439976164/0478084725. See you all soon.
6. World Youth Day (WYD) 2027 Fundraiser: Car wash & Bake fundraiser for WYD on Saturday 28th February from 9am – 1pm. See poster for more details.
7. 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.
8. The Word Among Us: LENT 2026 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.
9. 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. No experience required. All welcome.
10. St Vincent de Paul Reminder: Friendly reminder to please place food items and toiletries only in the baskets at the back of the Church. All other items can be dropped at a Vinnies store. Thank you for your kind donations.
11. Columbarium: New pricing as of Tuesday 3rd February 2026. Niche = $800, Leaf = $70, Jacobs Well = $60.
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. Rosary: Please join us for Rosary every Tuesday at 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. Your Offering: Please remember to deposit your offerings in the boxes provided in the foyer area or use electronic donation points. Thank you.
18. 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.
19. Padbury Catholic Primary School: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN. Contact the school on 08 9404 4000 for further information.
20. Whitford Catholic Primary School: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN. To apply, please visit https://whitfordcatholicps.wa.edu.au/apply-online/
Youth News
1. 24/7 Whitford youth group: We would like to remind all our young people in Years 6-12 that our parish youth group resumes on Friday 20th February 2026 at 7pm and it will run every 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of the month in the parish centre. For more details, please contact parish office on whitford@perthcatholic.org.au or our youth leaders Jasmine and Dino on 0439976164/0478084725. See you all soon.
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. World Youth Day August 2027: Thank you for your continued support as we officially journey towards World Youth Day August 2027. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Next Event : Car Wash & Bake Sale. Feb 28th 9- 1 pm. $25 per vehicle. Please see poster for more information.
RELIGIOUS GOODS STALL: Hyacinth/ Gloria/ Flora/ Relief
PROCLAIMERS OF THE WORD: Jenna d’Oliveira, Francis d’Oliveira/ Megan Woodall, Celine Chaperon/ Angela Sanderson, Erica Sanderson/ Sally Paice, Eliza Boylen
COUNTERS: Sunday 1st March 2026: Ian Cutler/ Michael Chiera/ Lisa Zscherpel/ Patricia Egan/ Samantha Del Lorso/ Rochelle Securo
CLEANERS: Friday 27th February: Chloe Lopresti/ Regiane Tokimatsu
GLORY BE CAFÉ: Sunday 1st March: Tania de Sousa/ Gloria Ibanez/ Regina Kroczek/ Bernadette Nadham
SPECIAL MINISTERS: L Sweeney, Mark Burton/ Chris Knox, Niamh Waters/ Corina Gill, A D’Souza, Myriam Torres/ M Prentice, Megan Finlay
STATUE OF FATIMA: The Statue will be with the Giannasi family in Padbury from 21st February to 28th February. Those wishing to join them to say the Rosary, can call them 0401 357 303 to arrange. From 28th February to 7th March 2026 the Statue will be with the Gorman family in Padbury.
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 6th March 2026.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Adoration is held every Wednesday & Friday from 9.30am–7 pm.
BAPTISMS: We welcome Scarlett Carty, Ruby Nguyen, Jax Lockhart and Vicente Oyanguren Montecinos 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. On the last Friday of every month the Medjugorje evening of prayer comes 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. Please read this invitation as a personal invitation to you, the reader. This being Lent our evening will commence with the Stations of the Cross at 6.30pm followed by Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary, Confession, Benediction and conclude with Holy Mass. Place St. Bernadette's Church. 49 Jugan St. Glendalough. Date Friday 27th Feb. Following Holy Mass, we warmly welcome you to the parish hall for light refreshments. Rosary beads and medals which received Priest's Blessing and Our Lady's Blessing during Her apparitions will be freely available on the evening.
3. Miracle Prayers Healing Service: The next Miracle Prayers Healing service will be held at St Anthony's Parish, 15 Dundebar Rd, Wanneroo, at 7.30pm on Wednesday 25th February. Zech Boylen will be giving a talk about 'Endurance through Lent.' Prayers for healing / personal intentions, Eucharistic Blessings, Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be available. All welcome. Enquiries, please visit youtube.com/@miracleprayersperth or ph. 0404 028 298.
4. Day of the Unborn Child Mass: Saturday 7th March at 10am at St Mary's Cathedral. We celebrate the sacredness of every human life in this special Mass. We also pray for hope and healing for men and women who have lost a child. Please call Lisette on 9328 2929 for more information.
5. '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-12.00noon for the return of our loved ones to their Catholic Faith. Place St. Bernadette's Church. Jugan St. Glendalough. Please join us as we place the names of our lapsed loved ones in the box marked 'Monica's Tears' and offer our 11.00am Holy Mass and prayers to bring them home.
6. Patriarchy: How it has shaped the Church and every aspect of our lives. Friday 27th February 5.30-8.00pm: Join us at Mary MacKillop Centre 16 York Street South Perth on Friday 27 February, 5.30 - 8pm. Gather at 5.30pm for light refreshments for a 6pm start. RSVP Thursday 26 February to mobile 0400 886 835 or email kerrymacfarlane2@gmail.com Cost: Donation All welcome
7. Lent 2026 with the Catholic Guy – Bruce Downes: For 40 days you will receive a short, practical and inspiring video in your inbox every morning to help you make this Lenten journey more powerful and prayerful. This program is FREE and you can sign up here:
https://brucedownes.org/lent-2026-sign-up/
8. A Lenten Reflection Day with Mary: Presented by Bishop Sproxton on the 14th March from 10.30am to 2.30pm at St Columba’s Catholic Church in South Perth. RSVP by 7th March to parishrenewal@perthcatholic.org.au. See poster at back of Church for more information.
First reading: Genesis 2:7-9,3:1-7
The Creation, and the sin of our first parents
The Lord God fashioned man of dust from the soil. Then he breathed into his nostrils a breath of life, and thus man became a living being. The Lord God planted a garden in Eden which is in the east, and there he put the man he had fashioned. The Lord God caused to spring up from the soil every kind of tree, enticing to look at and good to eat, with the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the middle of the garden. Now the serpent was the most subtle of all the wild beasts that the Lord God had made. It asked the woman, ‘Did God really say you were not to eat from any of the trees in the garden?’ The woman answered the serpent, ‘We may eat the fruit of the trees in the garden. But of the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden God said, “You must not eat it, nor touch it, under pain of death.”’ Then the serpent said to the woman, ‘No! You will not die! God knows in fact that on the day you eat it your eyes will be opened and you will be like gods, knowing good and evil.’ The woman saw that the tree was good to eat and pleasing to the eye, and that it was desirable for the knowledge that it could give. So she took some of its fruit and ate it. She gave some also to her husband who was with her, and he ate it. Then the eyes of both of them were opened and they realised that they were naked. So they sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves loin-cloths.
Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 50(51):3-6,12-14,17
Response: Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.
Have mercy on me, God, in your kindness. In your compassion blot out my offence. O wash me more and more from my guilt and cleanse me from my sin. R.
My offences truly I know them; my sin is always before me. Against you, you alone, have I sinned; what is evil in your sight I have done. R.
A pure heart create for me, O God, put a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from your presence, nor deprive me of your holy spirit. R.
Give me again the joy of your help; with a spirit of fervour sustain me, O Lord, open my lips
and my mouth shall declare your praise. R.
Second reading: Second reading: Romans 5:12-19
However great the number of sins committed, grace was even greater
Sin entered the world through one man, and through sin death, and thus death has spread through the whole human race because everyone has sinned. Sin existed in the world long before the Law was given. There was no law and so no one could be accused of the sin of ‘law-breaking’, yet death reigned over all from Adam to Moses, even though their sin, unlike that of Adam, was not a matter of breaking a law.Adam prefigured the One to come, but the gift itself considerably outweighed the fall. If it is certain that through one man’s fall so many died, it is even more certain that divine grace, coming through the one man, Jesus Christ, came to so many as an abundant free gift. The results of the gift also outweigh the results of one man’s sin: for after one single fall came judgement with a verdict of condemnation, now after many falls comes grace with its verdict of acquittal. If it is certain that death reigned over everyone as the consequence of one man’s fall, it is even more certain that one man, Jesus Christ, will cause everyone to reign in life who receives the free gift that he does not deserve, of being made righteous. Again, as one man’s fall brought condemnation on everyone, so the good act of one man brings everyone life and makes them justified. As by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by one man’s obedience many will be made righteous.
Gospel Acclamation: Matthew 4:4
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory! No one lives on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!
Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:1-11
The temptation in the wilderness
Jesus was led by the Spirit out into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights, after which he was very hungry, and the tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to turn into loaves.’ But he replied, ‘Scripture says: Man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ The devil then took him to the holy city and made him stand on the parapet of the Temple. ‘If you are the Son of God’ he said ‘throw yourself down; for scripture says: He will put you in his angels’ charge, and they will support you on their hands in case you hurt your foot against a stone.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Scripture also says: You must not put the Lord your God to the test.’ Next, taking him to a very high mountain, the devil showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendour. ‘I will give you all these’ he said, ‘if you fall at my feet and worship me.’ Then Jesus replied, ‘Be off, Satan! For scripture says: You must worship the Lord your God, and serve him alone.’ Then the devil left him, and angels appeared and looked after him.
God of all love, we remember that on the night before he died, your son, Jesus, prayed that his friends ’may all be one.’ Yet we see so much division in the world. War, conflict, violence and hatred must all distress you. Millions of people suffer when they don’t have peace and respect. They lack the necessities of life; food, water, health, education and security. We pray that we may all unite against poverty this Lent. May our support for Project Compassion be a sign to ourselves and others, of our hope for a better world. This Lent, we pray that our dedication to prayer, fasting and almsgiving will help restore your vision of justice and peace. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we pray in Jesus’ name. 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 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 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
Email: whitford@perthcatholic.org.au
Website: Home | Whitford Catholic Parish
Location: 270 Camberwarra Drive, Craigie WA, Australia
Phone: 08 9307 2776
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