This Lent ,we are called to UNITE AGAINST POVERTY through Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion. Your generosity this Lenten Season will enable Caritas Australia to provide life-changing support to vulnerable communities in need. Please return Project Compassion Envelopes to any of our Holy Week Services

On Thursday March 19, Bishop George celebrated the first anniversary of his Episcopal Ordination. He also launched the Diocesan Assembly: July 30 – August 1, 2026. In June each parish will be invited and encouraged to take part in conversations and dialogue, to share your experiences, hopes and the challenges that you see for the future of our church. Your voice together will guide the preparation of our five year Diocesan Pastoral Plan. This will be a very important time in

CATECHUMENATES Emma Colombera Romain Goimard Noah Staines Sandra McDonald Alice Le Alexander Forrest CANDIDATES Jo Wilson Brooke Sewbalak As they approach towards their reception into Catholic Faith and Church.

We hold zero-tolerance to all forms of abuse to ensure the safety and protection of children and vulnerable people. Grounded in our faith, we are committed to safeguarding everyone involved in our activities, ministries and services, and to upholding the highest moral, legal and ethical standard in creating a community where harm is neither ignored nor tolerated ~ The Most Reverend George Kolodziej SDS DD~Bishop of Bunbury

Every Mondays 3:30 ~ 4:30—Sacrament of Reconciliation Every Tuesdays 3:30 ~ 4:30—Sacrament of Eucharist April 3~19 Easter Holiday Break—Resume on 27th April

Thank you for those who supported the Friday Lenten Soup & Movie Night

The youth is leading the TENEBRAE SERVICE on GOOD FRIDAY at 6:30 pm , St Joseph’s church. Tenebrae is an ancient liturgy regarded as a prelude to the day of Resurrection, a time to experience through hymns, prayers and silence - something of the loss that Jesus’ disciples felt at his death.

If anyone have any yellow/ gold coloured flowers they can bring in for Kaye C to use for our celebration for Easter. Please contact Kaye by mid-week so she knows what to expect. Thank You Kaye for sharing your gifts!

Gracious God Help us to learn from Jesus. How to love, nurture and keep our children and vulnerable adults safe in a welcoming and empowering environment. Help us to seek healing for those who have been harmed and pray for justice for all. Keep us active in your service to safeguard our children and vulnerable brothers and sisters in communities that are connected in faith. St Joseph, Protector of the Church, Pray for us Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us Amen

Good Friday Afternoon Tea with Hot Cross buns Friday, 3 April 2026 After 3:00pm Good Friday service

A member of our community is currently in need of short-term accommodation due to unforeseen changes in her living situation. She is a professional woman, employed within the Diocese, and is seeking a safe and welcoming place to stay for a limited period while she secures more permanent housing. If you, or someone you know, may be able to assist by offering a spare room or temporary accommodation, your generosity would be deeply appreciated. For more information or to offer a

GUIDELINES AND INSTRUCTIONS * Receiving from the cup is optional. The full grace of the Sacrament is received even under one kind. * If you have colds or are unwell, please refrain from having communion of the chalice. * We, as communicants, have the pastoral care for the well being of our ministers. • APPROACH THE MINISTER: As you approach the minister of the chalice, they will hold the cup and say, "The Blood of Christ". You respond with a clear " Amen". • TAKE THE CHALICE:

LENTEN REFLECTION after Thursday evening Mass – Ned Kenny centre STATIONS OF THE CROSS - every Friday at 6pm– St Joseph’s Church ADULT YOUTH GROUP(18-35yrs old) - every Friday after stations of the cross – Ned Kenny Centre Good Friday Afternoon Tea with Hot Cross buns ~ Friday, 3 April 2026 After 3:00pm Good Friday service HOLY WEEK: 29th March – 5th April liturgical services and celebrations to be arranged.

The Diocesan Synodal Team (DST) was established by the Most Reverend George Kolodziej SDS DD last year in response to the Final Document – For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission by the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops 2021 – 2024. It is established to serve the synodal animation and formation of the Diocese of Bunbury and to assist the Bishop of Bunbury in his responsibilities in the implementation phase of the Synod. The DST role is to

If you’re here for Holy Week and Easter, could you please consider adding your name to the different liturgical rosters in the main entrance of the Church? Thank You.