Our Lady of the Mission

Next Sunday is: 16th November Thirty-Third 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.

Monday 10th November

NO MASS

Feast day: Saint Leo the Great

Tuesday 11th November

Church 7am & 9am

Feast day: Saint Martin of Tours

Wednesday 12th November

Church 7am & 9am

Feast day: Saint Josaphat

Thursday 13th November

Church 7am & 9am

Feast day:

Friday 14th November

Church 7am & 9am

Feast day:

Saturday 15th November

Church 8.00am, 6.30pm

Feast day:

Sunday 16th November

Church 8am, 10am, 5.45pm

Feast day:

Kiswahili Mass: 2.30pm,

First Sunday of every month

Lord, we ask you to help us to become more aware of your loving give our lives in service of all.

Introduction: Today, in addition to celebrating Remembrance Sunday we commemorate the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, remembering that all churches are sacred places of worship, committed to peace, forgiveness and compassion.

First Reading: Ezekiel 47:1-2. 8-9. 12

In his vision the prophet Ezekiel sees the water of life flowing from the Temple of God.

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11.16-17

St Paul warns the Christians of Corinth that they are drifting into factions and forgetting that they should build their faith on Jesus.

Gospel: John 2:13-22

Jesus drives out the traders who have turned the Temple into a marketplace.

Antiphon to the Psalm: The waters of the river gladden the city of God.

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.

In today’s second reading, St Paul prays that the Thessalonians may be strengthened “in every good deed and word.” May we, too, be strengthened and empowered to use our time and talents for the good of others.

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!

The Archbishops Christmas Appeal for Lifelink is being held throughout the Archdiocese this weekend.

If you did not collect the Archbishop’s Appeal Letter after Mass last weekend, please collect one as you leave the Church today – or use one of the special giving envelopes which have been provided on the pews today.

We urge you to give generously to help the work of our Archdiocesan agencies which reach-out to care for our brothers and sisters who are struggling in the community.

Please mail your gift in the reply-paid envelope provided or return your envelope and donation to the parish at any time over the coming weeks.

You may also donate at www.lifelink.com.au

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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. Drawn Sunday 14th December after 10am mass. Contact Claire Neill 0450 927 575 / claireneill74@gmail.com

7. 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.

8. PREP - New Altar Servers Training: Altar Serving training has been arranged for the 15th November at 1.00pm in the church. All PREP children are invited who just received their FHC and all other children that missed previous training session, please make sure your child attends if they are wanting to be an altar server. Signup sheet at back of Church.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

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

20. 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.

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

22. 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.

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

24. 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, 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 12 Nov, 7.30pm at 67 Howe St, Osborne Park. Henrietta Brennan will be speaking on "The Joy of the Lord is my strength." 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 in France in June 2026. 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

First reading: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12

Wherever the water flows, it will bring life and health

The angel brought me to the entrance of the Temple, where a stream came out from under the Temple threshold and flowed eastwards, since the Temple faced east. The water flowed from under the right side of the Temple, south of the altar. He took me out by the north gate and led me right round outside as far as the outer east gate where the water flowed out on the right-hand side. He said, ‘This water flows east down to the Arabah & to the sea; and flowing into the sea it makes its waters wholesome. Wherever the river flows, all living creatures teeming in it will live. Fish will be very plentiful, for wherever the water goes it brings health, and life teems wherever the river flows. Along the river, on either bank, will grow every kind of fruit tree with leaves that never wither and fruit that never fails; they will bear new fruit every month, because this water comes from the sanctuary. And their fruit will be good to eat and the leaves medicinal.’

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 45(46):2-3,5-6,8-9

Response: The waters of the river gladden the city of God.

God is for us a refuge and strength, a helper close at hand, in time of distress, so we shall not fear though the earth should rock, though the mountains fall into the depths of the sea. R.

The waters of a river give joy to God’s city, the holy place where the Most High dwells. God is within, it cannot be shaken; God will help it at the dawning of the day. R.

The Lord of hosts is with us: The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Come, consider the works of the Lord, the redoubtable deeds he has done on the earth. R.

Second reading: 1 Corinthians 3:9-11, 16-17

The temple of God is sacred, and you are that temple

You are God’s building. By the grace God gave me, I succeeded as an architect and laid the foundations, on which someone else is doing the building. Everyone doing the building must work carefully. For the foundation, nobody can lay any other than the one which has already been laid, that is Jesus Christ. Didn’t you realise that you were God’s temple and that the Spirit of God was living among you? If anybody should destroy the temple of God, God will destroy him, because the temple of God is sacred; and you are that temple.

Gospel Acclamation: 2 Chronicles 7:16

Alleluia, alleluia! I have chosen and sanctified this house, says the Lord, that my name may remain in it for all time. Alleluia!

Gospel reading: John 2:13-22

Destroy this sanctuary and in three days I will raise it up

Just before the Jewish Passover Jesus went up to Jerusalem, and in the Temple, he found people selling cattle and sheep and pigeons, and the money changers sitting at their counters there. Making a whip out of some cord, he drove them all out of the Temple, cattle and sheep as well, scattered the money changers’ coins, knocked their tables over and said to the pigeon-sellers, ‘Take all this out of here and stop turning my Father’s house into a market.’ Then his disciples remembered the words of scripture: Zeal for your house will devour me. The Jews intervened and said, ‘What sign can you show us to justify what you have done?’ Jesus answered, ‘Destroy this sanctuary, and in three days I will raise it up.’ The Jews replied, ‘It has taken forty-six years to build this sanctuary: are you going to raise it up in three days?’ But he was speaking of the sanctuary that was his body, and when Jesus rose from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this, and they believed the scripture and the words he had said.

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 the liturgy commemorates the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, which is the Cathedral of Rome and which tradition defines as “mother of all Churches of the city and of the world”. The term “mother”, refers not as much to the sacred building of the Basilica, as to the work of the Holy Spirit who is made manifest in this building, bearing fruit through the ministry of the Bishop of Rome, and in all communities which abide in unity with the Church over which he presides.

Each time we celebrate the dedication of a church, an essential truth is recalled: the physical temple made of brick and mortar is a sign of the living Church serving in history, that is to say, of that “spiritual temple”, as the Apostle Peter says, in which Christ himself is the “living stone, rejected by men but in God’s sight chosen and precious” (1 Pt 2:4). In the Gospel from today’s liturgy, Jesus, speaking about the temple, reveals a shocking truth: that the Temple of God is not only a building made of brick and mortar, but is his Body, made of living stone. Through the power of Baptism, every Christian takes part in “God’s building” (1 Cor 3:9), indeed they become the Church of God. The spiritual structure, the Church community of mankind sanctified by the Blood of Christ and by Spirit of the Risen Lord, asks each one of us to be consistent with the gift of the faith and to undertake a journey of Christian witness. And we all know that in life it is not easy to maintain consistency between faith and testimony; but we must carry on and be coherent in our daily life. “This is a Christian!”, not so much in what he says, but in what he does, and the way in which he behaves. This coherence, which gives us life, is a grace of the Holy Spirit which we must ask for. The Church, at the beginning of her life and of her mission in the world, was but a community constituted to confess faith in Jesus Christ the Son of God and Redeemer of Man, a faith which operates through love. They go together! In today’s world too, the Church is called to be the community in the world which, rooted in Christ through Baptism, humbly and courageously professes faith in Him, witnessing to it in love.

The institutional elements, the structures and the pastoral entities must also be directed toward this goal, this essential goal of bearing witness to the faith in love. Love is the very expression of faith and also, faith is the explanation and the foundation of love. Today’s celebration invites us to meditate on the communion of all Churches, that is, of this Christian community. By analogy she spurs us to commit ourselves in order that humanity may overcome the confines of enmity and indifference, to build bridges of understanding and dialogue, to make of the entire world one family of people reconciled among themselves, in fraternal solidarity. The Church herself is a sign and preview of this new humanity, as she lives and, through her witness, spreads the Gospel, the message of hope and reconciliation for all mankind.

Let us invoke the intercession of the Most Holy Mary, that she may help us to become like her, the “House of God”, the living temple of his love.

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