Another way to help those struggling, is to donate non- perishable, single-serve items like tuna/cracker packs, energy bars, instant coffee/tea to our food pantry. We have one parishioner who consistently brings ring-pull cans of baked beans and places them in the non-powered fridge between the office and garage. Toiletries are often appreciated too.

Hope to see you at Our Lady of the Bay Church at 6pm. (And thank you to the six stalwarts who turned up at the last practice. John was kept busy demonstrating the harmonies while Carmelina played. We thank them for their time and effort.)

To the band of willing workers who came into St Joseph’s on the Friday and Saturday of last week to clean the church in readiness for Christmas. (You’ll notice the stains by the side door have disappeared.) And thanks also to those who have helped at Our Lady of the Bay setting up the Christmas trees and let’s not forget those clean windows! So many people, doing so many activities to enrich our liturgies and make our worshipping environment pleasant and welcoming. Thank you

Happy Birthday Fr Nathan - 22.12.92 May God shower you with abundant blessings on this your special day and throughout the coming year.

With the Christmas appeal over, SVDP continues to provide essential support to those in need. Your generosity in donating non-perishable food items provide people facing hunger with food in their bellies. Your kindness in gifting a cash donation help people in Busselton keep the lights on, stay on top of their rent, and the car running. Envelopes for cash donations can be found in the foyer of the church. Every contribution is crucial in helping families facing financial cha

Simbang Gabi: 15 December - 23 December Choir Practice: 16, 23 December

At this Christmas when Christ comes, will He find a warm heart? Mark the season of Advent by loving and serving the others with God's own love and concern. Mother Teresa

The CWL will be selling tickets this weekend (20/21). The raffle will be drawn after the 9am mass on the 21st Dec. Money raised goes towards the scholarship fund for a student to go to MacKillop and their many good works throughout the year. Please support them.

Our Lady of the Bay Christmas Eve: 6.00pm - Children’s Mass 8.30pm - Carols 9.00pm - Mass Christmas Day: 9.00am - Mass St. Joseph’s Christmas Eve: 11.30pm - Carols 12.00am - Mass

When the Christmas appeal is over, SVDP continues to provide essential support to those in need. Your generosity in donating non-perishable food items provide people facing hunger with food in their bellies. Your kindness in gifting a cash donation help people in Busselton keep the lights on, stay on top of their rent, and the car running. Envelopes for cash donations can be found in the foyer of the church. Every contribution is crucial in helping families facing financial

The Diocesan Youth Ministry Office (DYMO) is looking for new Youth Ministry Leaders to volunteer and join our team! DYMO Youth Ministry Leaders are role models and witnesses of our faith to young people and help guide other young people through activities, events and faith experiences! Leader’s training day scheduled for the 21st December 2025, 9am – 4pm at the Bunbury Chancery. RSVPS essential! If you are interested or would like to know more contact us at dioyouth@bunburyca

Please see below or contact the Parish Office. Otherwise some hard copies of our Bishop’s letter can be found in the foyer of the church. It’s a good one, you’ll want to read it.

These can be found in the foyer and placed in the Collection basket at any Mass. They are a very easy way to say thank you for the ongoing care and commitment shown to us by Fr Jess and Fr Nathan this past year.

In one Western public school the sixth graders were told that in many other lands the religious expression of Christmas was its most important element , and gift-giving a minor and more often a separate part of the celebration, generally held on St. Nicholas Day. Since these lively youngsters had always been under the impression that gifts were the ultimate expression of Christmas, they were understandably surprised, and asked: “How then should we celebrate the holiday?” Thei

Tuesday, 16th: Choir Practice at 6pm at Our Lady of the Bay . Thursday, 18th: Advent Reflection at 5.30pm in the Ned Kenny Centre. Please note there is no 5pm Mass in St Joseph’s beforehand. Instead you are invited to the 6.30pm Simbang Gabi Mass following the Reflection. Friday, 18th: Parish Advent Reconciliation at 6pm in St. Joseph’s Church. The Catholic Church offers various spiritual practices and rituals to help the faithful prepare their hearts and minds for the celeb