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Winter Holiday
We wish all our St. Mary MacKillop students, teachers and staff a well deserve winter holiday.
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Diocesan Assembly Prayer
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
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Parish Conversation in the Spirit
We are preparing our parish for this journey of conversation in the spirit. We reflect: What is GOD asking of us today in our parish? What are we grateful for and what works well? What are the opportunities? What are the priorities for your parish as part of the diocese of Bunbury? A METHOD FOR CONVERSATION IN THE SPIRIT Begin with a few oments of silence to allow ourselves to pender the questions. First round of conversation: Each person has a chance to speak. There is no
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JULY INTENTION
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.
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MORNING TEA
Everyone is invited for a morning tea on 12 July after 9am mass, sponsored by the Filipino Community.
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ALTAR SERVER’S GATHERING
All altar servers are invited to join our Altar Server’s Gathering on Friday, 10 July, from 10am to 3pm at the OLB Hall. The day will include fun activities, fellowship and training for both current and new altar servers. Lunch and snacks are provided by the parish. Anyone interested in joining the Altar Servers Ministry is warmly welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Prayer for Peace in the Middle East
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
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Worldwide Marriage Encounter
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.
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FOR A SYNODAL CHURCH: COMMUNION, PARTICIPATION, MISSION
Snippet from the Final Document: Part III - Ecclesial Discernment for Mission Transparency, Accountability and Evaluation 97. The attitude to transparency we have just outlined safeguards the trust and credibility needed by a synodal Church that is attentive to relationships. When this trust is violated, the weakest and the most vulnerable suffer the most. Wherever the Church enjoys trust, the practice of transparency, accountability, and evaluation helps to strengthen its cr
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Thank you for your prayers
Deacon Greg Dudley, Norma Chester and Merle Teal. They have all recovered and are doing well. God bless you all.
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Fallen Asleep in Christ
Marie Repacholi passed away last 24th of June. Her Funeral will take place in Our Lady of the Bay Church on 9th July at 11am. Our thoughts are with the families and we pray that Maie's Souls and the Souls of all the Faithful departed, rest in the peace of Christ. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace."
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REFLECTIONS
Today’s Scriptures offer a glimpse into the life of the Blessed Trinity: Jesus reveals his close relationship with the Father and invites his followers to participate also. Paul affirms that the Spirit makes a liberating home in the lives of believers, while Zechariah offers a vision of the ideal messianic king, whom we believe to be Jesus. Humility is not usually associated with victorious monarchs, nor are triumphant kings expected to abolish the means of waging war, yet Ze
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PILGRIMAGE: EASTERN EUROPEAN SHRINES
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
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MEN’S BREAKFAST
Come, eat and have a chat with other ‘Holy Romans’ on Thursday, 9 July, at 8.30am @ ’The Good Egg Café on Albert Street.
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Saint Vincent de Paul Meeting
15 July, Wednesday, 1pm at Ned Kenny Center
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Safeguarding Commitment
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
SAFEGUARDING PRAYER
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
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
Friday, 10th July after midday mass in Ned Kenny Centre 2nd Friday of the month after the 12 noon Mass. Ned Kenny Centre. All are welcome! CWLWA Website : https://catholicwomensleaguewa.com.au
CRAFT AND COFFEE GROUP
This very friendly group meet in the Ned Kenny Centre (attached to St Joseph’s Church) every Tuesday between 1-4pm . No commitment, no meeting, just a time of sharing, time doing craft activities (or not), chatting and having a cuppa. Pop in any time during the afternoon. Please ring Fran 0428 220 822. or Julie 0429 976 602 should you need more information. Everyone is welcome!
CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE
There are several options if you wish to donate the proceeds from your eligible bottles and cans (showing the 10c refund logo) to the Parish. Take them to the Wright Street Depot and quote the identification Code C10344169. Bring the cleaned bottles and cans into the Parish Office. BOTTLE TOPS OFF and please leave the labels on. (They will not accept them otherwise). Many thanks to those getting behind this Parish Fundraising initiative.
ST MARY MACKILLOP COLLEGE - BUSSELTON
St Mary MacKillop College is a Three-Year-Old to Year Twelve co- educational school providing a quality Catholic education in Busselton...
MEDITATION GROUP
No Meditation from 1st ~ 20th April 2026 Resume on 22nd April at Ned Kenny Centre Why not try it out! It is sure to help deepen your inner journey. Wednesday @ 10am in Ned Kenny Centre . All welcome
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
The Chaplet of Mercy is recited using ordinary rosary beads of five decades. The Chaplet is preceded by two opening prayers from the Diary of Saint Faustina and followed by a closing prayer. Join us in praying the Divine Mercy at Our Lady of the Bay Church at 8.45am (before the 9am Mass) on the first Sunday of each month.
Bulletin
Please take your bulletin home and dispose of it after reading.
Mass cards
Preparing For Experiences of Christ Through The Mass cards are available in the foyer. They are an invaluable aid for proper use of the...
Kid’s Bulletin
Perhaps you would like to take a ‘Kid’s Bulletin’ and a copy of ‘McKillop Happenings’ home too?
NEW TO THE PARISH?
Please introduce yourself to Father and our greeters. They will be able to give you our Parish Census Form, and ‘Welcome Booklet’ which...
CHILDREN'S LITURGY
All children of primary school age are invited to join the Processional before receiving a blessing and going to their own special...
LEGION OF MARY
Tuesday 9.30am Ned Kenny Centre. New members most welcome Legion of Mary: This Parish Marian Movement gathers at 9.30am on Tuesdays in...
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
St. John Vianney once compared adoration to spiritual sunbathing. You are taking in the warmth of the grace and love radiating from the Sacred Host. You are invited to drop in and spend some quiet time with the Lord at anytime that day, but to help fill some spaces in the roster please contact Judy on 0402 461 373. Thursday, 8am-5:00pm - St. Joseph’s Church Never feel worried if you find you have no thoughts at all while you are before the Blessed Sacrament. Never feel inade
ACKNOWLEGEMENT OF COUNTRY
We acknowledge the Wadandi people of the Noongar nation as the traditional custodians of this land on which we gather. We recognise their...
Pilgrim Statue
The Blessed Statue is a travelling sacramental offered by the Legion of Mary to create a prayerful, sanctifying space where family and...
Catenian Koffee Klub
All Local members are now Registered with the Catenian Central Circle 381. We meet on the 4th Sunday each month at the Esplanade Hotel at 11.30am for a cup of coffee and a meal. All men of the parish are welcome to come and join us for a Cuppa. We now act as a social group, as we do not have enough local men to still operate as a Catenian Circle as some of our members are unwell and could not attend a structured meeting any more. At all our monthly social meetings (Koffee Klu
Rosary Group
Monday, 10am St. Joseph’s Church
LECTORS
Could the Lectors at each weekend Mass, please meet in the Sacristy 10 minutes prior to the Mass beginning.
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