23 July, Thursday – Fr. Jess and Fr. Jay will be attending the safeguarding forum with the representatives in Bunbury. 30 & 31 July Thursday and Friday – Fr. Jess and Fr. Jay will be attending synod assembly in Bunbury

Loving and faithful God, As we walk along the road of our lives help us to recognise that You are with us. Stay close to us. Open our hearts when we hear Your Word. In the blessing and breaking of the bread and of our lives together, help us to recognise You and know that You are near. Fill us with Your Spirit and your joy, so we may go and share Your Good News. Send Your blessing on all the people of our Diocese as we prepare for our assembly in August. May Your Spirit of wi

For respect for human life Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.

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.

The Catholic Diocese of Bunbury invites you to Safeguarding Forum 2026 ST PATRICK'S PARISH HALL 23 July Thursday 9:00am - 3:30pm _________________ Followed by a fellowship sundowner Pastoral Life and Mission Centre 4:00pm-6:00pm __________________ Safeguarding officers, Clergy and Parish staff Please rsvp by Friday 3 July 2026 ___________________ For further information, contact Michelle 08 97210517 or safeguarding@bunburycatholic.org.au

Lord Jesus Christ, The Holy Land is once again struck by vio- lence, hatred, and death. Lord, look with mercy upon the land that was your earthly home. Receive the diseased into your presence. Comfort those who mourn, are wounded, or forced to flee. Be close to all who are full of fear and despair. You are our peace and the light of the na- tions, put an end to the spiral of terror and suffering in the Holy Land and in the whole Middle East. Let peace and justice flourish at

Would you like to give yourself and your spouse quality time over a weekend that will focus on love, communication and relationship? We invite you to attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. There is a live-out Weekend in Bunbury on 25/26 July this year and a Live-in Weekend is scheduled for October 23~25 in Perth. A WWME Weekend may be the best gift you can give to each other. For more information about coming Weekends contact Brendon or Valerie on 0493 534 865. Email.

Will resume on 2nd of August

Snippet from the Final Document: Part III - Ecclesial Discernment for Mission Transparency, Accountability and Evaluation 99. If the synodal Church wants to be welcoming, then the culture and praxis of accountability must shape its actions at all levels. However, those in positions of authority have greater responsibility in this regard and are called to account for it to God and to His People. While accountability to one’s superiors has been practised over the centuries, the

Catholic Diocese of Bunbury will hold an assembly from 30th July to 1st of August. The 1st of August, Saturday, will be attended by participants from all parishes, priests, and school leaders. Our parish participants are the following: Jo Cammilleri, Gay Cooper, Michael Tonks, Jack Rapanaro. Let us pray for our diocese as we continue journey together in the spirit of synodality.

The request of the servants to remove the darnel as it sprang up among the wheat probably reflected better horticultural practice than the landowner’s deferral of separation to harvest time. However, the wisdom of this parable is compelling. Whether we welcome it or not, good and evil will ultimately be identified and accounted for. However, rather than leave a painful purgation to the end, it is prudent to practise daily weeding of the garden of our soul as individuals and c

13 days and 10 nights 27th Sept – 9th Oct 2026 | Fr. Jess – Spiritual Director | For more information please see Fr. Jess or call Anawim Journey Pilgrim Consultants. Tel. 0861187313 or email mail@anawimjourneys.com

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

This year marks 250 years since the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary were founded in Cork, Ireland, by Venerable Nano Nagle in 1775.On Sunday 6 September Bishop George will celebrate Mass at 10 am in the St. Patrick’s Cathedral to mark the presence and ministry of the Presentation Sisters in the diocese, since 1902.

Are kept in the Ned Kenny Centre. Please use the side sacristy to use the toilet.

Registrations for the 2026 Kirup Camino are now open. Held on the 1st of October each year to launch World Mission Month, the Kirup Camino also celebrates the feast day of St Therese of the Child Jesus, patron saint of the missions. The 16km pilgrimage commences with a pilgrims’ blessing at the Church of St Therese, in Balingup, and finishes with a pilgrims’ mass, presided by the Most Reverend George Kolodziej SDS, Bishop of Bunbury, at the Holy Family Church in Kirup. This y

We finally have completed the parish, groups and ministries. We thank the following groups/ministries: Liturgy Committee Legion of mary St. Vincent de Paul Society Catholic Women's League Student from St. Mary Mackillop College Buen Camino Youth Group Parish Pastoral Council Parish general conversaion We specially thank our facilitators Jo Camilleri, Gay Cooper, Mona Damnjanovic, and Jack Rapanaro. And thanks to Isbelle, our secretary for thee IT support throughout the proces

Movie night featuring Moana and The Invite on Tuesday 14th July, 6pm at Orana Cinemas. Everyone is welcome.