OUR LADY OF THE MISSION PARISH
SUNDAY 13th September 2015
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Next Sunday is the 25th Sunday in Ordinary time
Year B/1
Introduction:
We know from experience that every life contains
some suffering. Today Jesus invites us to join our
suffering to his, sharing his faith in his Father, and
thus breaking through to resurrection and eternal
life.
Parish Priest: Fr Joseph Tran Mob: 0402 048 502
Assistant Priests: Fr Renald Anthony Mob: 0406 557 320
1st Reading: Isaiah 50:5-9
The prophet foretells Christ’s total trust in his Father
at the time of his passion.
Pastoral Worker: Donna Moxey 0434 637 355
2nd Reading: James 2:14-18
The apostle teaches that faith in God should lead us
to active charity.
Presbytery:
Office:
270 Camberwarra Drive
Craigie – WA 6025
Ph : 93072776
Fax: 94024319
Secretaries: Christine, Jenni, Lesley
Office Hours: Mon – Fri 9am –4pm
Email Address: whitford@optusnet.com.au
Parish Website: www.olm.myparish.net.au
Reconciliation: Saturdays
12 noon – 1pm
5:30pm-6.00pm
Missioncare: Donna Moxey 0434 637 355
Gospel: Mark 8:27-35
Jesus explains that suffering and surrender into
God’s hands are the necessary prelude to eternal
happiness.
Antiphon to the Psalm:
I will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of
the living.
 PRAYER FOR THE WEEK 
Lord, we give you thanks that by the wood of the cross we have been saved. May we always be a people
of triumphant praise.
MASS TIMES 14th September – 20th September 2015
FEAST DAYS
Monday 14th September
Tuesday 15th September
Wednesday 16th September
Thursday 17th September
Friday 18th September
Saturday 19th September
Sunday 20th September
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Our lady of Sorrows
Sts Cornelius and Cyprian
CHAPEL
CHAPEL
7am*
7am*
7am*
7am*
7am
9am
9am
CHURCH
9am
9am
9am
8.30am
8am/9:30am/
11am/5.45pm
* Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion
Fr Joe writes:
Christ Followers
We call ourselves Christians because we follow Jesus. Jesus spent his time among us offering hope and
love, alleviating suffering, and finally giving his life for the sake of our own. The actions of Jesus make it
clear what we ourselves should do, for his life is meant to be a paradigm of ours.
What would it mean in your particular circumstances to offer hope and love to others, to alleviate their
sufferings, to offer your live for the sake of others? Which people need to receive the caring that you alone
can give? Is there something that others need from you that you are not giving to them?
Let us pray: “Lord, may I not rest in a dreamy kind of discipleship that is full of good thoughts, but which
never accomplishes much for anybody. Through my receptivity to your inspiration, may I be of genuine
service to others. Amen.”
SUNDAY 13th September 2015
PARISH NOTICES
Fun Facts about Fr Mark! One of the following is not true – can you guess which one? (Answer given next week!)
 He has met the Pope
 The first wedding he celebrated was his sister’s
 He is 194cm tall
 He has eaten frog, warthog and kangaroo
 He did not have a mobile phone prior to entering the seminary
 He has three university degrees
 His favourite piece of music is Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
 He is left-handed
 He can juggle
 He loves Jesus Christ and his Church!
1. Holy Communion Photos: are now online and can found at
http://photowest.fotomerchant.com/categories/events. Please use the password provided or request access by email
at admin@photowest.com.au.
2. Prayers of the Faithful: We are going to change the Prayers of the Faithful from this week onwards. We will not
be reading the names of our Faithfully Departed during the Intercession prayers individually. Our love ones will still
be mentioned and remembered in the bulletin and in our hearts and prayers.
3. Sacred Heart Mission to Vietnam: A big ask but do you have any old/used digital cameras, mobiles or old
watches, working or broken, they can be of use for our Mission. Please bring them in and put them in the box at the
back of the Church by Tuesday 21st September evening! Any queries please contact the office 9307 2776.
4. Wedding Anniversary Mass: Photos: Couples celebrating the mass kindly e-mail 2 photos for our slideshow on
the evening: one photo on your wedding day and one recent photo, which can include your family, by no later
than end September to eganpaul@bigpond.com Photos should be sent as attachments in JPG format (don’t
copy/paste). Many thanks!
5. Wedding Anniversary Mass Liturgy: Couples are warmly invited and encouraged to assist with readings, a
testimony, etc at the Anniversary mass. Kindly put your name down on the sign-up sheet at the back of the church if
you are able to help, thank you!
6. Seniors Family Group Luncheon: We welcome newcomers, singles and couples. Please come and join our
friendly group for a meal at the Currambine Tavern, 14 Hobson Gate, Currambine on Friday 25th September at
12noon. Enq: Theresa 0407 442 817
7. Creative Liturgy: We are looking for a new coordinator. If you are interested please let Fr Joe know. He is very
desperate looking for someone to help in this ministry. We would like to take this opportunity to thanks Stephen Seow
for his amazing commitment over the last 12 years in helping our parish with all the decoration throughout the year
with many different occasions particular Christmas and Easter. Big Thank You.
8. Padbury Catholic Primary School Staff Community Service: The staff have the whole morning free on
Wednesday 23rd September from 9am – 12.30pm to do community service jobs for the elderly, the sick or anyone in
need of help. They can help with gardening, housekeeping or transportation etc. Please put your name on the list at
the back of the church at the Information Table if you would like some help.
9. Bakers & Servers needed: the Cafe will open after the 9.30 mass on the 1st & 2nd Sunday of the month and we
are in desperate need of some ladies, gents or young folk to bake, serve and help in the Cafe after 9.30am mass as
well as the 8.00am mass. Volunteers are rostered on one Sunday in the month, occasionally when we have a fifth we
need to have folks do a second help. Can YOU help! The need is urgent. If you can help please email Jo jdpolglaze@gmail.com or phone 9403 2763.
10. Glory Be Cafe is opened after the 8am mass and the 930am mass. Please pop down to the hall and meet fellow
parishioners, enjoy a tea or coffee with homemade cakes for only $2.00 The Glory Be Cafe is an important social
event in our parish life, please support
11. The Bridge: Nando’s anyone? We are heading over to Nando’s [Marmion Avenue, Westfield Whitford City,
Piazza] on the 18th September at 7.30pm. Come along and join us for a meal. Contact on Persia on 0424 802 848 for
more information.
12. Youth Mass: Join us as we host youth from around Perth for Interparish Youth Mass on 20th September at
5:45pm. Then afterwards in the hall for refreshments and fellowship. Contact Collette 0416810388 for more info.
13. Curry Weekend - Cancer Fundraiser: Please support Ramona and Gayan Mendis (from the 5.45pm choir) in
their Ride to Conquer Cancer fundraising. This is a 200km bike ride to raise funds for vital research. This weekend
after 6.30pm, 5.45pm Masses (dine in & takeaway options), 9.30am and 11am (takeaway only). $10 for a serve of
curry, rice and poppadum.
14. St Vincent de Paul: are holding a coffee and poetry night on Saturday 19th September at 7pm in the Parish Hall.
Entry $10 or a poem or a cheap bottle of wine! Wine to Betty Rae. Poems to pat@cunneen.biz
15. Parish Dance: Folks don't forget to get those dancing shoes out ready to help Fr Joe celebrate his Birthday at
the Parish Dance, October 23rd at 7pm in the Whitford Catholic School Hall. More info to come. Watch this space. Info
Jo 9403 2763.
16. Christine, a single parent and student - has been a member of our parish for the past 6 years. She has been
active in St Vincent de Paul society, is an active member of Personal Advocacy Service and also sings in the 9.30
choir. Christine has recently been diagnosed with cancer. She is not entitled to medicare, and her insurance will not
cover the total cost for treatment. The Whitfords Personal Advocacy group are fund raising to help Christine meet out
of pocket expenses, as Christine is unable to work at this time. Lynn, (one of our members), is doing a head
shave 19/09/15. To raise money for Christine. If you would like to donate please see the poster on the Church doors
for the bank account details or hand into the parish office marked 'Christine fund raising'. Thank you for your support
and please remember Christine in your prayers
17. Sausage Sizzle at Master's: Whitfords Youth are hosting a sausage sizzle at Master's Joondalup on 26th Sept
from 7:30am to 3pm to raise funds for WYD Poland. We are looking for volunteers to participate in a roster to help
cooking and selling on the day. If you would like to, place your name at the back of the church or contact Collette
0416810388 for more information.
18. Australian Catholics Magazine: Spring edition now available from the Information table at the back of the
church, free of charge.
19. Vietnam Pilgrimage: After a most successful pilgrimage in 2014, there will be another pilgrimage to Vietnam in
January 2016. The spiritual director will be Fr Peter Nguyen. Kindly call Ray Tan for more details: 6188 3679 or
0412 698 852
20. IGA Supermarket Discount: Angelo of IGA has offered the Parishioners of OLM a discount when shopping at
his IGA Supermarket in Woodvale …just mention you are from OLM.
21. Can You Help? A new family (husband, wife and a 3 year old girl) to our parish are looking to rent a small
Granny flat in our Parish area. If you know of one please contact 9307 2776. Thank you
Stewardship Corner
In the second reading today, St. James has harsh words for those who do not put their faith into action. May we be such
good stewards of God’s gifts to us that we can never be accused of having “faith that does nothing in practice.”
See James 2:17
Special Thanks: to Lisa, Jenifer and Cecilia for packing the Father’s Day gifts, 1000 of them. Also big thanks to five young
dads for their beautiful and inspiring testimonies in Mass last weekend; Mark, Tobias, Pat, Brad and Laz.
Special Thanks: to the Overseas Mission for their hard work in making the Father Day’s sausage sizzle such a great event
and also to the two families who supplied the bread and sausages.
NEWSLETTER NOTICES DEADLINE: Wednesday at 12pm Noon.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Wednesday 9.30am – 7pm & Friday 9.30am – 7pm.
PRAY FOR THE SICK: We pray for all those in our parish’s Book of the Sick. You are most welcome to add names
to this book in the foyer of the Church. Please cross out when our prayers are no longer needed.
BAPTISMS: Nicholas, Harrison, Ollie and Rémy.
DEATH & ANNIVERSARY: All Masses this week will be offered for: Martin Gerstmayr,Cal O’Donnell,Vera
Newbond,Esme & Douglas D’Cruz, Deirdre Carroll, Taovien & Tao Vien Hung, Robert de Blois, Henry Maseyk, Bill
Freeman, Christine Prunster, Chris Telford, Basil Anton, Eva Petrovsky, Ernest Kirkby, Mary Waly, Manuel Torres,
Elias Abullarade, Ernest Turnbull, Wojciech Golda, W&G Litera, Hanna Brouskowska, Josephine Pope, Lucena
Esperanza Omega, Peter Baker, Brendan & Peggy O’Shea and all our departed loved ones’ Holy Soul and all those
recently deceased and those who have their anniversary around this time.