WYD SEOUL 2027 6 October 2026 7:00pm - 8:30pm YOUTH DAY Pastoral Life and Mission Center 5 Brend-tor Street, Bunbury Cathedral Precinct or join us via Microsoft Teams Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/7ezx2cX4ap

For the care of water Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we a

Safe childbirth shouldn't depend on luck. But in Papua New Guinea, many women still face pregnancy and childbirth without access tothe care, equipment and support they need. Health centres are often under-resourced, and distance, cost and extreme weather can make reaching care a challenge. By supporting Caritas Australia’s Women for the World appeal, you can help upgrade rural health centres, giving women a safer chance to bring new life into the world. Your gift today can he

Let us pray for all the children of the parish who will be receiving the sacrament of reconciliation on the 8th September, Tuesday, 6pm at OLB Church.

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

Will be on 14th – 18th of September. Let us pray for all priests/ deacons with the Bishop as they gather together on a week retreat in Safety Bay. There will be no masses during that week.

Heavenly Father, We thank you for the gift of fathers in our lives. Bless all fathers with wisdom patience, strength and love, so that they may guide and care for their families with kindness and faith. Bless those who are fathers, those who are expecting to become fathers, and those who have been like fathers to us through their love and support. We remember with gratitude the fathers who have gone before us. May they rest in Your eternal peace. Lord, bless our fathers and

10 SEPTEMBER, THURS, 6PM NED KENNY CENTER

St Mary MacKillop College is pleased to offer Academic Scholarships for students entering Years 9 and 11 in 2027. The scholarships recognise students who demonstrate strong academic ability, a commitment to learning and the potential to make a positive contribution to College life. Full tuition fee scholarships are available to eligible students, including current MacKillop students and students considering joining the College. Applications are open to students currently in Y

Snippet from the Final Document: Part III - Ecclesial Discernment for Mission Transparency, Accountability and Evaluation 105. Furthermore, the structure and operations of these bodies need to be addressed. It is necessary to start by adopting a synodal working method. Conversation in the Spirit, after appropriate adaptation, may constitute a reference point. Particular attention should be given to the way members are selected. When no election is envisaged, a synodal consult

The Parish Income Statement Report from the Parish Finance Council is now available. We sincerely thank all our parishioners for your continued generosity and faithful support of our parish. Your contributions help us continue our mission and support the life of our parish community. Thank you for your generosity and support!

How do we respond when a brother or sister has wronged us? Are we quick to post about it on social media, broadcasting the injustice we’ve experienced? Or do we take a moment to pray, asking Jesus for guidance to achieve the best outcome? Jesus teaches us to handle situations where we feel wronged by speaking directly to the person involved and expressing our feelings. Instead of gossiping, we should first address the issue with the individual. If that doesn’t resolve it, we

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

Come, eat and have a chat with other ‘Holy Romans’ on Thursday, 10 Sep, at 8.30am @ ’The Good Egg Café on Albert Street.

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

Couples in their first 10 years of marriage are asked to contribute their valuable insights to a professional survey being funded by the Australian Catholic Bishops. All answers are anonymous and confidential, and participants can contact the researchers directly with any questions via the survey link at https://thepmrc.org/survey

Don’t forget 6th December is the Craft Group Christmas craft and produce morning tea. As the craft group is very small, everyone is invited to donate craft items or produce for sale - proceeds to parish funds. Further details later but please remember this is not a ‘garage sale’, items for sale would ideally make a Christmas gift! Contact Fran 0428220822 or Julie 0429976602