Our Lady of the Mission

Next Sunday is: 15th March, Fourth Sunday of Lent

We are now in Lenten season; accompanying our Lord on his path of suffering, crucifixion at Calvary; and glorious resurrection at Easter. I offer this short statement as a guideline for those who may struggle with fasting and abstinence. The law of abstinence (refraining from meat) binds all Catholics who are fourteen years of age and above. The law of fasting binds all Catholics who are eighteen to sixty years of age. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are the days of abstinence and fasting – ref Canon #1250 - 1253. I hasten to recommend that you speak to your health professional and follow their advice if you have any underlying health concerns. Have a fruitful 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.

Monday 9th March

NO MASS

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Wednesday 11th March

Church 7am & 9am

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Thursday 12th March

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Friday 13th March

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Saturday 14th March

Church 8.00am, 6.30pm

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Sunday 15th March

Church 8am, 10am, 5.45pm

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Kiswahili Mass: 2.30pm,

First Sunday of every month

Lord, we thank you for the water of life, which you alone can provide. May we drink deeply and nurture the life we have in the Spirit.

Introduction On this holy day, we rejoice in the living water that Jesus invites all of us to drink, and in the promise of eternal life it brings.

First Reading Exodus 17:3-7

The people doubted the presence of the Lord among them, but Moses followed the Lord’s instructions, leading them to the rock of Horeb. Moses struck the rock, and the people drank the water that came from it.

Second Reading Romans 5:1-2. 5-8

Christ died for us, revealing God’s love for us despite our weakness.

Gospel John 4:5-42

Jesus surprised his followers by speaking to a Samaritan woman, but many believed because of her testimony, and many more believed because of Jesus’ word.

Antiphon to the Psalm: If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

• The Cross is due to arrive at OLM Whitford Catholic Parish from Fremantle Parish at 4.00pm Saturday 25th of April, 2026 and will be assembled in preparation for the liturgies that will be a part of its brief visit to OLM.

• There will be opportunity for prayer and adoration before the Cross, opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and finally the Vigil Mass at 6.30pm followed by a ceremonial packing of the Cross ready for the next part of its Pilgrimage.

• This is an opportunity for the Church to recognise what Migrants have brought to the Church in Australia as well as our Nation in making Australia their home.

• It is true that we here at OLM are constantly reminded of the immense contribution that has been made in this Parish by our migrant communities by the map displayed in our Church foyer. This is an opportunity for the Parish to acknowledge this contribution in a special way along with Catholics across Australia.

• All welcome to attend. Please invite you family and friends for this special occasion.

Please offer your prayers this week for Ivy & Denny Partridge, John O’Connor, John Noel Fitzpatrick, John Henry Fitzpatrick, Ruby Dales-Gott, Barbara Villas, Margarita Villas, Luu To Tu, Vo quo Ve, Alberto Al Hadeff 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.

“You shall not covet” is perhaps a difficult commandment to keep in our consumer-oriented society. But as Christian stewards, we know that we are the recipients and caretakers of God’s many gifts. May this understanding that all is gift help us be less resentful of the gifts 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!

Third Sunday of Lent, 7th – 8th March 2026

Monoranjon lives in a village in Bangladesh close to the sea, where floods and storms often damage his crops and his home. With support from Project Compassion, he learnt climate-resilient farming techniques and new ways to diversify his income, helping his family survive and build a safer, more sustainable future.

Please donate today.

You can support Project Compassion 2026 through the donation boxes, envelopes or by scanning the QR code Or online at: www.projectcompassion.org.au/donate Or by calling: 1800 024 413

Thank you for standing with us, as we Unite Against Poverty this Lent.

1. Our 2026 Easter Celebrations and Mass Times are as follows:

A. Palm Sunday Masses - 28th/29th March 6.30pm, 8.00am, 10.00am and 5.45pm (Please wear Red)

B. Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper - Thursday 2nd April at 7.30pm in the Church (Please wear White)

C. Good Friday Stations of the Cross - Friday 3rd April at 10.00am in the Church (Please wear Red)

D. Good Friday Passion Liturgy - Friday 3rd April at 3.00pm in the Church (Please wear Red)

E. Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass - Saturday, 4th April at 7.00pm in the Church (Please wear White/Gold)

F. Easter Sunday Masses - Sunday 5th April at 8.00am and 10.00am in the Church (Please wear White/Gold)

Please note: There will be NO 5.45pm Mass on Easter Sunday.

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. PCPS Family Mass: Sunday 10.00am Mass next week, 15th March will be led by PCPS Community. Please come and support our young people and their families as they lead us in song, readings and prayers o the fourth Sunday of Lent.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Parish Monthly Healing Mass: Our next Healing Mass will be on Saturday 28th March 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.

7. Eucharist Adoration: We are seeking more people to join us in prayer on Fridays from 12pm - 1pm and 1pm – 2pm. If you’d like to join the roster or want more information, contact the coordinator Mrs. Radford on 0407 471 256.

8. St Vincent de Paul Fundraiser: Please help support our Plant Sale on the weekend of the 18th & 19th April after all Masses. All proceeds to SVDP. Note: Any plant donations are welcomed, please leave at the side of the Church near the grass area the week of the 12th April. Many thanks.

9. 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.

10. The Word Among Us: LENT 2026 – SOLD OUT. Spend just 10 minutes a day with The Word Among Us, and you will learn how to love God, others and self. Available from the back of the Church and the Parish Office at a cost of $5. Let us embrace God’s Word and listen to Him.

11. 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.

13. 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.

14. Rosary: Please join us for Rosary every Tuesday at 5pm, all welcome to attend.

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 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.

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

21. Whitford Catholic Primary School: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN. To apply, please visit https://whitfordcatholicps.wa.edu.au/apply-online/

21. Whitford Catholic Primary School: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN. To apply, please visit https://whitfordcatholicps.wa.edu.au/apply-online/

1. 24/7 Whitford youth group: is back for Term 1! 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 20th March. 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. We are currently seeking: Student leaders (Years 10–12) & Volunteer leaders aged 18+. We would greatly appreciate any support from the parish community. We are also inviting parishioners and parents to assist with a food roster to help support the youth group evenings. We would love the whole community to be involved in supporting this ministry in any way possible. Any help is deeply appreciated, and we are very grateful for your generosity.

For more information or any questions, please contact Dino Chiaberta (0478 084 725) or Jasmine Deib (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.

RELIGIOUS GOODS STALL: Relief/ Cecilia/ Angela/ Relief

PROCLAIMERS OF THE WORD: Laurie Graham, Chris Graham/ Peter Ross, Anne Dale/ Emma Waters, Rachel Wanless/ Sharon Milne, Kade Orzanski

COUNTERS: Sunday 15th March 2026: Colin O’Neill/ Caroline Mikeska/ Mary McGrath-Yek/ Suyaine Tohovitis/ Ebony Lepoutre

CLEANERS: Friday 13th March: Mariella Samuel/ Lisa Coppinger/ Renee Rowe/ Sarah Dale/ Teagan Blackburn/ Jeanette O’Rourke/ Leoana McCormack

GLORY BE CAFÉ: Sunday 15th March: Monica Majano/ Maria Majano, Vilma Batt/ Sue Quatermaine

SPECIAL MINISTERS: L Sweeney, M Shilton/ Peta Geneste, Senol Bonny/ Carol Wright, R Lenon, J Bouwman/ S Milne, Ann Raymond

STATUE OF FATIMA: The Statue will be with the Nerva family in Padbury from 7th to 14th March. Those wishing to join them to say the Rosary, can call them 0432 022 550 to arrange. From 14th – 21st March 2026 the Statue will be with the Alexander family in Hillarys.

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 Daisy O’Keefe, Andrew Lang, Taj Sauer, Koa Sauer, Bodhi Sauer, Landon Wattleworth, Freddy O’Mahony and Charlie O’Mahony 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. Medjugorje – LENT: Stations of the Cross will start 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 March. Following Holy Mass, we warmly welcome you to the parish hall for light refreshments.

3. '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.

4. The Knights of the Southern Cross WA: invite all Catholic men and women over 18 to join them for A Knights Leadership Breakfast Thursday 19th of March at Fraser’s Kings Park. Hot breakfast and bottomless coffee included in the ticket price. Register now at https://go.kscwa.au/19march26-lead.

5. 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.

6. Miracle Prayers Healing Service: Wednesday 11th March, 7.30pm at 67 Howe St, Osborne Park. Fr Francis Ughanze will be sharing about his 'Journey of Priesthood.' Prayers for healing, personal intentions, individual Eucharistic Blessings, Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be available. Enquiries 0404 028 298.

7. Miracle Prayers Movie Fund-raiser: Screening 'Mary of Nazareth' on Saturday 21st March, 4pm to 7pm at the Disciples of Jesus Venue, 67 Howe St, Osborne Park. Entry is $10. Drinks, snacks and Raffle Tickets will also be available for purchase. CASH ONLY event. All proceeds go towards the Miracle Prayers Eucharistic and Healing Mission in the Philippines. Thank you for your support and prayers. Enquiries: ph 0404 028 298.

8. The Gathering Northern Suburbs Social Group: Meeting 19th March for St Patrick’s Day celebrations. St Anthony’s Hall Wanneroo, registration from 10.15am, $5 voluntary contribution. See poster at back of Church for more information. Enquires: Sean 0431 018 388 or Kim 0413 866 320.

First reading: Exodus 17:3-7

Strike the rock, and water will flow from it

Tormented by thirst, the people complained against Moses. ‘Why did you bring us out of Egypt?’ they said. ‘Was it so that I should die of thirst, my children too, and my cattle?’ Moses appealed to the Lord. ‘How am I to deal with this people?” he said. ‘A little more and they will stone me!’ the Lord said to Moses, ‘Take with you some of the elders of Israel and move on to the forefront of the people; take in your hand the staff with which you struck the river, and go. I shall be standing before you there on the rock, at Horeb. You must strike the rock, and water will flow from it for the people to drink.’ This is what Moses did, in the sight of the elders of Israel. The place was named Massah and Meribah because of the grumbling of the sons of Israel and because they put the Lord to the test by saying, ‘Is the Lord with us, or not?’

Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 94(95):1-2,6-9

Response: If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

Come, ring out our joy to the Lord; hail the rock who saves us. Let us come before him, giving thanks, with songs let us hail the Lord. R.

Come in; let us bow and bend low; let us kneel before the God who made us: for he is our God and we the people who belong to his pasture, the flock that is led by his hand. R.

O that today you would listen to his voice! ‘Harden not your hearts as at Meribah, as on that day at Massah in the desert when your fathers put me to the test; when they tried me, though they saw my work.’ R.

Second reading: Romans 5:1-2,5-8

The love of God has been poured into our hearts

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, by faith we are judged righteous and at peace with God, since it is by faith and through Jesus that we have entered this state of grace in which we can boast about looking forward to God’s glory. And this hope is not deceptive, because the love of God has been poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit which has been given us. We were still helpless when at his appointed moment Christ died for sinful men. It is not easy to die even for a good man – though of course for someone really worthy, a man might be prepared to die – but what proves that God loves us is that Christ died for us while we were still sinners.

Gospel Acclamation: John 4:42. 15

Glory to you, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ! Lord, you are truly the Saviour of the world; give me living water, that I may never thirst again. Glory to you, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ!

Gospel Reading: John 4:5-16,19-26,39-42

A spring of water welling up to eternal life

Jesus came to the Samaritan town called Sychar, near the land that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well is there and Jesus, tired by the journey, sat straight down by the well. It was about the sixth hour. When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, ‘Give me a drink.’ His disciples had gone into the town to buy food. The Samaritan woman said to him, ‘What? You are a Jew and you ask me, a Samaritan, for a drink?’ – Jews, in fact, do not associate with Samaritans. Jesus replied: ‘If you only knew what God is offering and who it is that is saying to you: Give me a drink, you would have been the one to ask, and he would have given you living water.’ ‘You have no bucket, sir,’ she answered ‘and the well is deep: how could you get this living water? Are you a greater man than our father Jacob who gave us this well and drank from it himself with his sons and his cattle?’ Jesus replied: ‘Whoever drinks this water will get thirsty again; but anyone who drinks the water that I shall give will never be thirsty again: the water that I shall give will turn into a spring inside him, welling up to eternal life.’ ‘Sir,’ said the woman ‘give me some of that water, so that I may never get thirsty and never have to come here again to draw water. I see you are a prophet, sir. Our fathers worshipped on this mountain, while you say that Jerusalem is the place where one ought to worship.’ Jesus said: ‘Believe me, woman, the hour is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know: for salvation comes from the Jews. But the hour will come – in fact it is here already – when true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth: that is the kind of worshipper the Father wants. God is spirit, and those who worship must worship in spirit and truth.’ The woman said to him, ‘I know that Messiah – that is, Christ – is coming; and when he comes he will tell us everything.’ ‘I who am speaking to you,’ said Jesus ‘I am he.’ Many Samaritans of that town had believed in him on the strength of the woman’s testimony when she said, ‘He told me all I have ever done’, so, when the Samaritans came up to him, they begged him to stay with them. He stayed for two days, and when he spoke to them many more came to believe; and they said to the woman, ‘Now we no longer believe because of what you told us; we have heard him ourselves and we know that he really is the saviour of the world.’

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.

Greetings, my brothers and sisters in Christ,

Today’s Gospel presents Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman in Sicar, near an old well where the woman went to draw water daily. That day, she found Jesus seated, “wearied as he was with his journey” (Jn 4:6). He immediately says to her: “Give me a drink” (v. 7). In this way he overcomes the barriers of hostility that existed between Jews and Samaritans and breaks the mould of prejudice against women. This simple request from Jesus is the start of a frank dialogue, through which he enters with great delicacy into the interior world of a person to whom, according to social norms, he should not have spoken. But Jesus does! Jesus is not afraid. When Jesus sees a person he goes ahead, because he loves. He loves us all. He never hesitates before a person out of prejudice. Jesus sets her own situation before her, not by judging her but by making her feel worthy, acknowledged, and thus arousing in her the desire to go beyond the daily routine.

Jesus’ thirst was not so much for water, but for the encounter with a parched soul. Jesus needed to encounter the Samaritan woman in order to open her heart: he asks for a drink so as to bring to light her own thirst. The woman is moved by this encounter: she asks Jesus several profound questions that we all carry within but often ignore. We, too, have many questions to ask, but we don’t have the courage to ask Jesus! Lent, dear brothers and sisters, is the opportune time to look within ourselves, to understand our truest spiritual needs, and to ask the Lord’s help in prayer. The example of the Samaritan woman invites us to exclaim: “Jesus, give me a drink that will quench my thirst forever”.

The Gospel says that the disciples marvelled that their Master was speaking to this woman. But the Lord is greater than prejudice, which is why he was not afraid to address the Samaritan woman: mercy is greater than prejudice. We must learn this well! Mercy is greater than prejudice, and Jesus is so very merciful, very! The outcome of that encounter by the well was the woman’s transformation: “the woman left her water jar” (v. 28), with which she had come to draw water, and ran to the city to tell people about her extraordinary experience. “I found a man who told me all that I ever did. Can this be be the Christ?” She was excited. She had gone to draw water from the well, but she found another kind of water, the living water of mercy from which gushes forth eternal life. She found the water she had always sought! She runs to the village, that village which had judged her, condemned her and rejected her, and she announces that she has met the Messiah: the one who has changed her life. Because every encounter with Jesus changes our lives, always. It is a step forward, a step closer to God. And thus every encounter with Jesus changes our life. It is always, always this way.

In this Gospel passage we likewise find the impetus to “leave behind our water jar”, the symbol of everything that is seemingly important, but loses all its value before the “love of God”. We all have one, or more than one! I ask you, and myself: “What is your interior water jar, the one that weighs you down, that distances you from God?”. Let us set it aside a little

and with our hearts; let us hear the voice of Jesus offering us another kind of water, another water that brings us close to the Lord. We are called to rediscover the importance and the sense of our Christian life, initiated in Baptism and, like the Samaritan woman, to witness to our brothers. A witness of what? Joy! To witness to the joy of the encounter with Jesus; for, as I said, every encounter with Jesus changes our life, and every encounter with Jesus also fills us with joy, the joy that comes from within. And the Lord is like this. And so we must tell of the marvellous things the Lord can do in our hearts when we have the courage to set aside our own water jar.

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