Marnie has kindly put her hand up to give a lift to an elderly parishioner in Chaytor’s View to the Sunday 9am Mass. I am wondering if someone else might like to stand-by as a back-up? Please contact the Parish Office.

Invite you to join them for a non-denominational service organised by Busselton Hospice Care on Sunday, 30 November at 6.30pm. It is an opportunity to remember and honour the life and death of a loved one. If you would like a photo of your loved one included, please email Busselton@barrettfunerals.com.au or drop a hard copy into the office by midday Wednesday, 26 November. Light refreshments served after the service. See poster in foyer.

To past and present catechists (for RCIA, RCIC, Children’s Sacraments) of the Parish, to attend the Mass for Catechists on Wednesday, 10 December , in St Patrick’s Cathedral at 11am followed by an informal lunch. Bishop George is presiding and would like to meet you all (even if you are not currently teaching students at this present time.) It’s a great opportunity to meet Bishop George and each other. Please RSVP Sr Pauline: pauline.dundon@bunburycatholic.org

Bishop George wishes to thank all parishioners who have given generously to his Christmas Appeal for CatholicCare. This is tangible support to those who are in need within our communities. Receipts for claiming Tax Deductions will be forwarded to your nominated address as soon as possible.

"It is the beautiful task of Advent to awaken in all of us memories of goodness and thus to open doors of hope." - Pope Benedict XVI

Do you have an artistic bent, an eye for colour or just like fiddling around with flowers? Helen would love to work with you in creating flower arrangements for St Joseph’s Church at the beginning of each month. Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to help out.

If you want to read an article ( A Lifelong Vocation) on two of our parishioners (Kevin & Kate Jennings) go to https://vocations.perthcatholic.org.au/vocations-stories

Ladies from the craft group are invited to enjoy a Christmas Lunch on Tuesday 25th November from 12.30pm at The Esplanades Hotel. You are most welcome to join them for an afternoon of laughs! Please rsvp to Fran 0428 220 822 or Julie 0429976602 by Sunday 23rd.

NOVEMBER GATHERING - NOURISHMENT FOR THE SOUL Dardanup Josephite Companions invite you to join them for a reflective session facilitated by Sr Pauline Dundon rsj. Place: Parish Hall 11 Money St, Bunbury Date: 26 November Time : 9.30 for a 9.45am start. Bring a friend, A gift for Kris Kringle, a present for the Community Christmas Lunch and a plate of food to share. Response to this invitation would assist with organisation on the day. D Savage 97914008 H. Brown 0478 783 990

Why do we say ‘amen’ when we receive communion? ‘Amen’ is a prayerful way of affirming our religious convictions. When we say ‘Amen’ as we receive communion we affirm our belief in the great mystery of the Eucharist. St Augustine had a great way of looking at it. He suggested that when we receive the host we should say a double amen. ‘Amen’ (Yes!) I believe this to be not just a piece of bread but the body of Christ. And ‘Amen’ (Yes!) I believe this to be not just a bunch of

This Sunday, we farewell and bless our delegates from the parish who are making a pilgrimage to the Australian Youth Festival in Melbourne later in the week. You are invited to the morning tea following this 9am Mass where you can come and meet the youth to give them your personal blessing.

The year 1-12 classes from St Mary MacKillop College are holding an exhibition this Sunday (16 November) from 10am-2pm in the College Gymnasium. Morning tea (coffee, tea and scones) will be offered at the College that day for purchase. Please take this opportunity to view the talent at our College. Art, photography, media, design and technology will all be on display

St Teresa of Calcutta declared, “There is hunger for ordinary bread, and there is hunger for love, for kindness, for thoughtfulness, and this is the great poverty that makes people suffer so much.” Pope Francis consistently challenged the world to look beyond the attention grabbers, the powerful and the oligarchs and to see instead the people at the margins of society. He set a wonderful example through, amongst other things, supporting the homeless people and rough sleepers

Pre-Catechumenate meeting for enquirers. Columbarium Interim Committee Meeting.

Recital presented by the Bunbury Catholic Diocesan Liturgical Choir on Saturday, 22 November from 4.30pm-5.15pm at St Thomas More Church, Margaret River. Admission by donation with all funds gifted to a local Margaret River community charity. See poster in church.