In this passage from Isaiah we are given the description of a good master of the house in the person of Eliakim. Such a person should care for his charges as a father would. He should not become arrogant or misuse his authority, as Shebna had done, but should manage people’s comings and goings in an orderly way. He would become an anchor point, a secure peg, for those who came after him. It is not hard to see that both this passage and our Gospel pivot on the matter of good s

Pilgrimage with us to World Youth Day Seoul Jul - Aug 2027 Register your interest now by scanning the QR code! This is where every pilgrimage begins. Not when everything is clear. Not when life is perfectly in order. But when we are willing to walk just as we are with Chris. Dear young people, you do not need to have everything figured out. You only need the courage to take the first step. The Most Reverend George Kolodziej SDS DD, Bishop of Bunbury WTD Launch Mass

The Priests’ Welfare Foundation Annual Appeal will be held across the diocese on 5th and 6th of September to coincide with Father’s Day. Please remember the Foundation’s motto – For the care of our spiritual Fathers – when making your consideration. All gifts over $2 are tax deductible. Brochures and envelopes will be provided in the pews after 2 weeks.

on 9th September, Wednesday, 5pm in Ned Kenny Centre

God’s Farm warmly invites you to our monthly Eucharistic Adoration weekend August 21-23. On Saturday we will celebrate Our Lady, Mother and Queen with holy mass at 11am, preceded by Confession at 10am. Join us as we give honour to Our Blessed Mother, followed by a shared lunch. A holy reflective hour 3-4pm allows time for meditation on The Passion of Christ, Divine Mercy Chaplet and sacred music. New comers most welcomed. Come and experience the peace of God’s Farm. Enquiries

Our monthly gathering for the Tuesday Gals is coming up on Tuesday 18th of August. We warmly welcome ladies of the Parish to come and join us for an evening of food and friendship with a Pot-luck dinner to be held at the home of Janet Depiazzi. Please RSVP by Monday 17th August. You can contact Janet on 0434 787 053 or email janetdepiazzi2@gmail.com for more details.

19 August Wednesday, 1pm at Ned Kenny Center

Welcome Bishop George Kolodziej & Congratulations to our Confirmands On this Sunday, 16th of August, Bishop George officiated the Sacrament of Confirmation of the twenty-nine children during the 9:00am mass at Our Lady of the Bay Church. We would like to sincerely thank all our parishioners who have kept our children in their prayers. We are also grateful to all teachers and cathecists who journeyed with them during their period of preparation. Most of all, we extend our he

Joeys Playgroup welcomes parents, carer and little ones for a morning of play, friendship and community. Join us every Tuesday during school term, 9:30am-11:30am at OLB Hall. New families are welcome - come along for a free trial! For more information, email busseltonjoeysplaygroup@live.com.au or find us on Facebook: Busselton Joeys Playgroup.

15th August, Saturday 8:30am – Holy Rosary 9:00am – Holy Mass At St. Joseph’s Church

We joyfully welcome our new baptised children into our parish family. May God bless them and their families as they grow in faith and love. Poppy Jean Rayner Mila Christine Morse-Evans Oliver Daryl Morse-Evans Welcome to our Catholic family!

Thank you! Representatives from across the Diocese gathered for our Diocesan Assembly which was held from the 31st of July to the 1st of August. The Assembly was called by the Most Reverend George Kolodziej SDS DD, Bishop of Bunbury to plan for the future. To all representatives that participated in the Assembly - thank you for being part of our Synodal Journey so far. Thank you for your time, efforts, prayers and taking part in this new conversation. The Holy Spirit was trul

Come, eat and have a chat with other ‘Holy Romans’ on Thursday, 13 Aug, at 8.30am @ ’The Good Egg Café on Albert Street.

Sunday 6 September – 10am St Patrick’s Cathedral This year marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Venerable Nano Nagle in Cork, Ireland, in 1775. To celebrate their ministry in the Diocese of Bunbury since 1902, Bishop George will celebrate a Mass at 10:00 am on Sunday, 6 September, at the Cathedral. Everyone who has been connected with the Presentation Sisters in Bunbury, elsewhere in WA, Australia, Irelan

Peace Vigil Quiet Day, Thursday 6th August Hiroshima Day. 9.30am-2pm. Please join us for all or part of the day to pray for peace in these difficult times. The contemplative practice of the labyrinth will be part of our prayer. Also, save the date for St Phoebe’s Day on 3rd September. Contact Deborah for further details 0419939864.