Parishioners are, once again, invited to contribute to the SVdP Annual Christmas Appeal. The provision of Christmassy and other food items would be greatly appreciated. Lists of suggested items are shown with the baskets at both our churches. If you prefer to offer a cash donation, envelopes are available at the rear of the churches – these can be placed in the collection baskets at Mass . The need this year has been enormous – in the past three months we have given out over

For the prevention of suicide: Let us pray that those who are tempted to commit suicide might find the support, care and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.

On Tuesday, 18 November, 10am-12pm we will have prayer including a Blue Christmas liturgy which is a lament in preparation for Advent and Christmas. On Wednesday 3 December we will host a Women’s Retreat led by Sr Pauline Dundon “Advent-waiting in hope”. Contact deborahmrobertson@bigpond.com or 0419 939 864 for further information and registration. No cost (donation requested).

Ladies from the craft group are invited to enjoy a Christmas Lunch on Tuesday 25th November from 12.30pm at The Esplanades Hotel. You are most welcome to join them for an afternoon of laughs! Please rsvp to Fran 0428 220 822 or Julie 0429976602 by Sunday 23rd.

Could all who minister of a weekend please advise the Parish Office of weekends available/not available in December (especially 27/28). As Christmas Eve and Christmas fall on a Wednesday and Thursday this year, could you please also inform me of which Christmas Masses you might help out in. Sheets are in the foyer to fill out.

Is there anyone who lives near Chaytor View, West Busselton, who is able to give an elderly parishioner a lift to the Sunday 9am Mass? (or going past. It’s near the TAFE) Please contact the Parish Office.

The year 1-12 classes from St Mary MacKillop College are holding an exhibition this Sunday (16 November) from 10am-2pm in the College Gymnasium. Morning tea (coffee, tea and scones) will be offered at the College that day for purchase. Please take this opportunity to view the talent at our College. Art, photography, media, design and technology will all be on display

To past and present catechists (for RCIA, RCIC, Children’s Sacraments) of the Parish, to attend the Mass for Catechists on Wednesday, 10 December , in St Patrick’s Cathedral at 11am followed by an informal lunch. Bishop George is presiding and would like to meet you all (even if you are not currently teaching students at this present time.) It’s a great opportunity to meet Bishop George and each other. Please RSVP Sr Pauline: pauline.dundon@bunburycatholic.org

Our Advent Reflection starts on Thursday, 27 November at 5.30pm in the Ned Kenny Centre. (just after the 5pm Mass at St Joseph’s). Advent is not meant to be a time of passive waiting, but rather of hopeful preparation for the coming of the Lord. We invite you to enter more deeply into the prayerful nature of the season and join us as we follow the Diocesan Program and reflect on the coming Sunday’s Gospel over a cuppa.

A reminder if you haven’t already done so, to please return your donation envelope and place in the offertory basket. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. Spare envelopes are available at the back of the Church or contact the Diocese on 9721 0500 if none are available. There will be a retiring collection at OLB this weekend.

Please join us in holy Mass to celebrate and thank God for this miracle on Saturday, 22nd November, at 11am. Fr Archie is presiding. Shared lunch to follow. Enquires Mary: 0438054199.

Do you have an artistic bent, an eye for colour or just like fiddling around with flowers? Helen would love to work with you in creating flower arrangements for St Joseph’s Church at the beginning of each month. Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to help out. (Even if it’s just now and again.)

St Teresa of Calcutta declared, “There is hunger for ordinary bread, and there is hunger for love, for kindness, for thoughtfulness, and this is the great poverty that makes people suffer so much.” Pope Francis consistently challenged the world to look beyond the attention grabbers, the powerful and the oligarchs and to see instead the people at the margins of society. He set a wonderful example through, amongst other things, supporting the homeless people and rough sleepers

The Liturgy of the Eucharist Having been nourished through the scripture readings at the Liturgy of the Word, we turn to the Liturgy of the Eucharist. At this part of the Mass, the gifts of bread and wine are brought to the altar and we begin the Eucharistic Prayer which is one of the most ancient prayers from our tradition. We ask the Holy Spirit to transform the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ. We also ask that, in receiving Jesus, the entire assembly will

Snippet from the Final Document: Part I - The Heart of Synodality 27. There is a close link between synaxis and synodos, between the Eucharistic assembly and the synodal assembly. In both cases, albeit in different forms, Jesus’ promise to be present where two or three are gathered in His name is fulfilled (cf. Mt 18:20). Synodal assemblies are events that celebrate the union of Christ with His Church through the action of the Spirit. It is the Spirit who ensures the unity of

Pre-Catechumenate meeting for enquirers. Columbarium Interim Committee Meeting.

Faith has never been about comfort. It’s about courage, trust, and holding steady when life gets messy. In this Gospel, Jesus reminds us that following him doesn’t mean an easy road – it means a meaningful one. Every family knows something about endurance. We live it in the ups and downs of daily life: holding our households together when work is stressful, showing love when tempers are short, keeping faith alive when the world seems to pull us in every other direction. It’s

Are you able to help at this event? From setting up, to packing up, to taking up the collection or helping at the First Aid station there are a lot of jobs up for grabs. Please contact Richard Lock 0421692224 if you can help.

Recital presented by the Bunbury Catholic Diocesan Liturgical Choir on Saturday, 22 November from 4.30pm-5.15pm at St Thomas More Church, Margaret River. Admission by donation with all funds gifted to a local Margaret River community charity. See poster in church.

Next Sunday ( 23 November - Christ the King ) we will be farewelling our delegates who leave for the Australian Youth Festival later that week. We will be having a morning tea for them and ask that you bring a plate to share . Come meet the youth and students of our Parish and their carers (Fr Nathan is one) and wish them a fruitful, faith-filled journey. (I believe there is about 18 in all )