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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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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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The 2026 National Count of Attendance
Thank you for all your cooperation during the four weeks of mass count attendance; especially to those who did the counting. Thank you Isabelle and Rhona for collating & tallying the figures. The average mass attendance is 355.75
6 days ago
Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo's First Encyclical
5 Key points need to know about it Human Intelligence is immeasurably superior to artificial intelligence The Church must challenge the technocratic paradigm We are called to build a civilisation of love (not culture power) Our use of technology should be a principled use The life of Jesus shows us how to embrace our limitations for deeper communion with God. To access the full encyclical online please visit www.vatican.va
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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? It is suggested that on Sunday, 5 July, after Mass, we will engage in a Parish Conversation in the Spirit at OLB Hall. We encourage everyone to participate. Ministries and organizations are also
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MAY INTENTION
That everyone might have food Let us pray that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, be committed to avoid wasting food and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food.
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Parish Revegetation Outreach
Our parish revegetation outreach will be on 21st June Sunday after 9am mass. Join the Parish Pastoral Council for tree planting in connection with the celebration of the year of St. Francis.
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We Welcome Seminarian Marcelino Lanos Severino III
To our parish for his pastoral placement for 3 weeks from 4th of June – 25th of June. Suggested pastoral activities, if there were any ministry organizations who would like to invite him, please inform Fr. Jess so that he can accommodate on his schedules. Let us pray for seminarian Marcelino as he continues to prepare for his priestly formation.
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Thank you to the St. Mary Mackillop Catholic College Students
For their donations of can goods for the needy people of our community. The parish office pantry is well-stocked all throughout the year. May God bless you abundantly for your generosity.
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First Holy Communion
Let us pray for the children of our parish who are preparing to receive the first Holy Communion on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi on 7th of June, Sunday Congratulations to all our children who received their First Holy Communion! May the grace and blessing of the sacrament nourish and deepen your love for Jesus, our Lord. The parish now invites you to join the ALTAR SERVER MINISTRY
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Movie Night Hosted By The Parish Youth Group
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Friday Movie Night, especially our youth who prepared and organized the event. Keep an eye out for details of the next movie night!
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FOR A SYNODAL CHURCH: COMMUNION, PARTICIPATION, MISSION
Snippet from the Final Document: Part III - Ecclesial Discernment for Mission 93. It is of fundamental importance, if the processes of decision-making envisaged here are to bear fruit, that they be conducted in an orderly manner and that the people involved assume their own responsibilities: a) in particular, it is up to the relevant authority to: clearly define the object ofthe consultation and deliberation, as well as clarify with whom ultimate responsibility for taking the
6 days ago
PARISH PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES
The planned-giving envelopes are now ready to collect. Registered parishioners, please find your envelopes at the back of the church. And to those who wish to register for planned-giving envelopes, please register at the parish office.
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REFLECTIONS
Spend a moment thinking back to your First Holy Communion. What do you remember of that time, of that day? Maybe you remember how you felt, or something from the celebration. Maybe it was so long ago that you don’t remember much of it at all! I don’t remember a lot of my First Communion Day, but I do remember knowing that what was happening was something awesome-full of awe. The Mystery of Eucharist is incredibly profound, but perhaps, rather than understanding every facet, w
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WORLD YOUTH DAY SEOUL 2027
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
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Parish conversation in preparation for Synodal Assembly
Please join Fr. Jess and our parish facilitators Gay Cooper, Jo Camilleri, and Mona Damnjanovic for a parish conversation, an opportunity for us to listen deeply to each other and attend to how the Holy Spirit is moving within us. Our Parish Conversation is on 5th of July, after Sunday 9am mass in the OLB Hall.
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Saint Vincent de Paul Meeting
17 June, 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
12 June, Friday, 12:30 at 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
The Catenians Coffee Club meeting for the 31st May has been cancelled. We hope we can get together for the meeting at the end of June so check the bulletin for an update around that time. 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 hav
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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