Our Lady of the Mission

Next Sunday is:31st May The Most Holy Trinity

Greetings and peace be with you.

Fr Errol 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 endeavour 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. Errol 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 - Parish Priest.

Monday 25th May

NO MASS

Feast Day: Our Lady Help of Christmas

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Tuesday 26th May

Church 7am & 9am

Feast Day: Saint Philip Neri

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Wednesday 27th May

Church 7am & 9am

Feast Day:

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Thursday 28th May

Church 7am & 9am

Feast Day:

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Friday 29th May

Church 7am & 9am

Feast Day:

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Saturday 30th May

Church 8am & 5.30pm

(Confirmation Mass)

Feast Day:

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Sunday 31st May

Church 8am, 10am & 5.45pm

Feast Day:

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Kiswahili Mass: 2.30pm,

First Sunday of every month

** Saturday 23rd & 30th May 4-pm-5pm **

Introduction The message of Pentecost is that absolutely no one is left out: the Church is inclusive at her core.

First Reading: Acts 2:1-11

The Holy Spirit gives people from all walks of life the possibility of communicating.

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7. 12-13

Through the Holy Spirit and baptism, we are all part of one body, united in faith and hope.

Gospel: John 20:19-23

Jesus breathes the Holy Spirit of peace into his troubled disciples and sends them out into the world on a mission of mercy.

Antiphon to the Psalm: Lord, send out your Spirit and renew the face of the earth.

This weekend we begin the Adsumus Initiative, a journey to discover how we can best share our gifts, talents, and even weaknesses, so that we can continue to meet, welcome and make room for each other as we live out Jesus’ call to love. Today we will view Pentecost through the lens of Adsumus, remembering that the Spirit did not come for a one-off event but to equip us daily, wherever and whenever we are called.

Pentecost marks a time for our parish to reflect on the many ways we are shaped and united by the Spirit. At its heart, Pentecost proclaims that the Holy Spirit opens hearts and gathers people from every nation into one. Today we also commence the Perth Archdiocesan Initiative named Adsumus.

Adsumus is neither an acronym nor a modern word. It is a centuries old invocation to the Holy Spirit that was chosen to be recited before every session of the Second Vatican Council (1962–1965).

The name Adsumus is derived from the prayer’s first line: ‘Adsumus, Sancte Spiritus’ – ‘We stand before You, O Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name.’

Adsumus is designed to assist and guide us toward a truer understanding of the unique contribution each one of us bring when we become active parishioners in the life of our parish. Christians are not meant to accomplish God's mission alone, but together.

Today, let us remember how the wisdom of Pentecost is the recognition through the Spirit of our underlying unity amidst the many differences. The hope is that as we gather in God’s name to share our gifts and talents, our parish becomes a stronger faith community for all people.

‘Adsumus Sancte Spiritus’

Please offer your prayers this week for Thomas Lim, John An, Bernadette Burns, Kathleen McCrooy, Caurnelita Costanilla, Neil MacLean, Luu Thi Hanh, Vo Quoc Ve, Philomena De Lima 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.

In the second reading today, St. Paul reminds the Corinthians, “There are different gifts, but the same Spirit; there are different ministries, but the same Lord.” How am I using my gifts for the common good?

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. Congratulations to our Confirmation candidates: We congratulate all our PCPS Year six students who are celebrating their Confirmation in our Parish this weekend. A sincere thank you to all the family members and teachers who have supported them during their preparation time. We thank the parish community for your prayerful support and participation in the Confirmation Mass. Please note, WCPS have their Confirmation next weekend; 5.30pm on Saturday and 10am on Sunday and PREP Confirmation will be at 10am on Sunday 25th October.

2. Reconciliation Time: Please note, Parish weekend Reconciliation will be 4.00pm – 5.00pm on 23rd & 30th May.

3. Parish Monthly Healing Mass: Our next Healing Mass will be on Saturday 30th May 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. RCIA 2026/27 Program: Are you a non-Catholic or a Catholic yet to complete your Sacraments of initiation; Eucharist and Confirmation? Would you like to know the process of becoming a full member of God’s family in the Catholic Church? If your answer is yes, please consider joining us for an inquiry evening on Thursday, 25th June 2026 at 7.00pm in the parish centre. For more detail, contact our parish RCIA Coordinator Mr. Thomas Loreck on 0417 997 254 / tomloreck@gmail.com or contact Fr Cyprian directly. We look forward to journeying with you to Easter 2027 and beyond.

5. Many thanks from the Whitford St. Vincent de Paul: We are most thankful for help for those living in financial crises, via your donations to the poor box and our non-perishable food hamper in the church porch. Recycled clothing, shoes & blankets may also be placed in our blue bins near the presbytery car-park. Surplus furniture in good condition may be collected from your home by phoning 6323 7500. We also will welcome more members (see our brochures in the porch rack) and your prayers to help our work among those struggling with difficult lives.

6. 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.

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: JUNE 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.

9. Line Dancing at OLM: Please join us for some fun on Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10.30am in the Parish Hall. Come and join the fun with Tom and Alma. No experience required. All welcome.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

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

14. 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.

15. Your Offering: Please remember to deposit your offerings in the boxes provided in the foyer area or use electronic donation points. Thank you.

16. 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.

17. Padbury Catholic Primary School: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN. Please contact the school on 08 9404 4000 or visit our website for further information.

18. Whitford Catholic Primary School: Kindy 2028 Enrolments NOW OPEN! Accepting expressions of Interest for students starting Kindergarten in 2028! For more information: https://whitfordcatholicps.wa.edu.au/learning/kindergarten/

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 31st 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. More information 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.

RELIGIOUS GOODS STALL: Jenny/ Pat/ Vilma/ Sophy

PROCLAIMERS OF THE WORD: Linda Sweeney, John Clift/ Andrea Hancock, Helen Leithead/ Mirella Augustin, Lyne Acacio/ Dylan Sarapunas, Emma Paice

COUNTERS: Sunday 7th June: Nicole Willey, Nirmalene Mendis, Tim Laver, Andrew Legg, Carla

CLEANERS: Saturday 30th May: Suzan Crompton, Late, Trish Byrne, Margarita Tranquille

GLORY BE CAFÉ: Sunday 31st May: Mike Hampson

SPECIAL MINISTERS: Patricia Alves, Mark Burton/ Diane Raftos, Senol Bonny/ J Quatermaine, M Augustin, J Bouwman/ Megan Finlay, Ann Raymond

STATUE OF FATIMA: The Statue will be with the Villaneuva family in Iluka from 30th May to 6th June. Those wishing to join them to say the Rosary, can call 0424 440 247 to arrange. From 6th to 13th June 2026 the Statue will be with the Eagle family in Ocean Reef.

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 June 2026.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Adoration is held every Wednesday & Friday from 9.30am–7 pm.

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: Please offer your prayers this week for Thomas Lim, John An, Bernadette Burns, Kathleen McCrooy, Caurnelita Costanilla, Neil MacLean, Luu Thi Hanh, Vo Quoc Ve, Philomena De Lima 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.

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. Miracle Prayers: Come to the next Miracle Prayers healing service at St Anthony's Parish, 15 Dundebar Rd, Wanneroo on Wednesday 27th May at 7.30pm. Elijah Boylen will be speaking about 'Expectant Faith.' Prayers for healing and the Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be available. Enquires: 0404 028 298.

4. The Gathering Northern Suburbs Social Group: Music, Quiz, entertainment and Community Information. Bring a plate to share, bring a book to swap. Held in St Anthonys Parish Hall, 15 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo on Thursday 21st May at 10.15am. $5 voluntary contribution. For more details contact Sean McDonagh 0431 018 388 or Jim Egan 0413 866 320 or email: thegatheringnorthernsuburbs@gmail.com

5. MenALIVE Catholic Man Breakfast Series: Our newly ordained auxiliary bishop Most Rev. Nelson Po will share his story at the Catholic Man Breakfast Series hosted by Most Rev. Don Sproxton, Auxiliary Bishop of Perth, and sponsored by menALIVE. Please join us for an inspiring breakfast with likeminded Catholic men on Thursday 11th June 2026, 07:00 - 09:00, Duxton Hotel.Registration: https://app.tickets.org.au/MA/CMBS2026

6. Catherine’s House of Hospitality Hosts a Christian Meditation Retreat: The retreat day will offer its history, some of its benefits and how to practice this ancient art. Cost: $30 including morning tea and lunch (Please advise dietary requirements when booking). Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026. Venue: St Catherine’s House of Hospitality, 113 Tyler St, Tuart Hill. Registration: Retreat runs from 9.30am – 3.30pm. RSVP Sunday 17 May via stcatherines@westnet.com.au or 08 9443 9020.

7. Aid to the Church in Need (ACN): Pray for Persecuted Christians in Nigeria. Christians in Nigeria continue to suffer greatly for their faith. ACN invites you to join with John, a Catholic farmer in Nigeria, in praying a decade of the Rosary this week for persecuted Christians and all who suffer for their faith. Watch John’s moving testimony and download a free Red Rosary Prayer Card to unite your prayers with the suffering Church throughout the world. www.rebrand.ly/RedRosary26

First reading: Acts 2:1-11

They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak

When Pentecost day came round, they had all met in one room, when suddenly they heard what sounded like a powerful wind from heaven, the noise of which filled the entire house in which they were sitting; and something appeared to them that seemed like tongues of fire; these separated and came to rest on the head of each of them. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak foreign languages as the Spirit gave them the gift of speech. Now there were devout men living in Jerusalem from every nation under heaven, and at this sound they all assembled, each one bewildered to hear these men speaking his own language. They were amazed and astonished. ‘Surely’ they said ‘all these men speaking are Galileans? How does it happen that each of us hears them in his own native language? Parthians, Medes and Elamites; people from Mesopotamia, Judaea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya round Cyrene; as well as visitors from Rome – Jews and proselytes alike – Cretans and Arabs; we hear them preaching in our own language about the marvels of God.’

Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 103(104):1,24,29-31,34

Response: Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.

Bless the Lord, my soul! Lord God, how great you are, how many are your works, O Lord! The earth is full of your riches. R.

You take back your spirit, they die, returning to the dust from which they came. You send forth your spirit, they are created; and you renew the face of the earth. R.

May the glory of the Lord last for ever! May the Lord rejoice in his works! May my thoughts be pleasing to him. I find my joy in the Lord. R.

Second reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3-7,12-13

In the one Spirit we were all baptised

No one can say, ‘Jesus is Lord’ unless he is under the influence of the Holy Spirit. There is a variety of gifts but always the same Spirit; there are all sorts of service to be done, but always to the same Lord; working in all sorts of different ways in different people, it is the same God who is working in all of them. The particular way in which the Spirit is given to each person is for a good purpose. Just as a human body, though it is made up of many parts, is a single unit because all these parts, though many, make one body, so it is with Christ. In the one Spirit we were all baptised, Jews as well as Greeks, slaves as well as citizens, and one Spirit was given to us all to drink.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, alleluia! Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia!

Gospel Reading: John 20:19-23

As the Father sent me, so am I sending you: receive the Holy Spirit

In the evening of the first day of the week, the doors were closed in the room where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews. Jesus came and stood among them. He said to them, ‘Peace be with you’, and showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were filled with joy when they saw the Lord, and he said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. ‘As the Father sent me, so am I sending you.’ After saying this he breathed on them and said: ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. For those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven; for those whose sins you retain, they are retained.’

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.

Greetings, my brothers and sisters in Christ,

Today, the Solemnity of Pentecost, the Gospel takes us to the upper room, where the apostles had taken refuge after the death of Jesus (Jn 20: 19-23). The Risen One, on the evening of Passover, presents himself precisely in that situation of fear and anguish and, breathing on them, says: “Receive the Holy Spirit” (v. 22). In this way, with the gift of the Spirit, Jesus wishes to free the disciples from fear, from this fear that keeps them shut away at home, and he frees them so that they may be able to go out and become witnesses and proclaimers of the Gospel. Let us dwell a little on what the Spirit does: he frees from fear.

The disciples had closed the doors, the Gospel says, “for fear” (v. 19). The death of Jesus had shocked them, their dreams had been shattered, their hopes had vanished. And they closed themselves inside. Not only in that room, but within, in the heart. I would like to underline this: closed inside. How often do we too shut ourselves in? How often, because of some difficult situation, because of some personal or family problem, because of a suffering that marks us or the evil we breathe around us, do we risk slipping slowly into a loss of hope and lack the courage to go on? This happens many times. And then, like the apostles, we shut ourselves in, barricading ourselves in the labyrinth of worries.

Brothers and sisters, this “shutting ourselves in” happens when, in the most difficult situations, we allow fear to take the upper hand and let its loud voice dominate within us. The cause, therefore, is fear: fear of not being able to cope, of having to face everyday battles alone, of risking and then being disappointed, of making the wrong decisions. Brothers, sisters, fear blocks, fear paralyses. And it also isolates: think of the fear of others, of those who are foreign, who are different, who think in another way. And there can even be the fear of God: that he will punish me, that he will be angry with me… If we give space to these false fears, the doors close: the doors of the heart, the doors of society, and even the doors of the Church! Where there is fear, there is closure. And this will not do.

However, the Gospel offers us the remedy of the Risen One: the Holy Spirit. He frees us from the prisons of fear. When they receive the Spirit, the apostles – we celebrate this today – come out of the upper room and go out into the world to forgive sins and to proclaim the good news. Thanks to him, fears are overcome and doors open. Because this is what the Spirit does: he makes us feel God’s proximity, and so thus his love casts out fear, illuminates the way, consoles, sustains in adversity. Faced with fears and closure, then, let us invoke the Holy Spirit for us, for the Church and for the whole world: let a new Pentecost cast out the fears that assail us and revive the flame of God’s love.

May Mary Most Holy, the first to be filled with the Holy Spirit, intercede for us.

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