1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

Vol. 39, No 43
23 November 2014
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING of the UNIVERSE
(Schedule: 24 November - 30 November 2014)
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In concluding my time as Coordinator of the Parish Religious Education Program over the last
10 years and a Catechist in this parish for 14 years, I take this opportunity to acknowledge
and thank all who serve in the parish in varied roles and more importantly as Catechists. I
offer my sincere gratitude to both Fr Thai and Fr Daniel and the many other Priests I have
worked with over the years for allowing me to flourish in my role.
To every member of the Catechist team I say Thank You for your commitment, dedication,
professionalism and abiding sense of vocation. You enable the children and young people to
whom you serve opportunities to realise their God given potential.
Christa McAuliffe, an American educator uttered these well-known words: “ I touch the
future… I teach”.
Each of you Catechists play a very important role in influencing our young people and this can
never be underestimated. You are in a privileged position evangelising for the future.
To the parents whom I have met, Thank You for supporting this program and some of you
who shared your life’s journey with me, I am honoured.
As I conclude my time, please accept my gratitude and admiration for the work that every
ministry in this parish does, some of which I was privileged to be a part of over all these years.
I have forged many strong friendships, learnt and grown from these experiences, for this I am
very grateful. I hope that we can continue to stay connected and grow in our love and faith to
build the kingdom of God.
This is a wonderful parish community to belong to and I know that you will all continue to be a
Eucharistic Community. Continued on page 2…….
CHURCH
DATE
ARE YOU IN PAIN?
MON
24 Nov
9:00am Mass
9:30am Rosary
TUE
25 Nov
9:00am
9:30am
4:00pm
7:30pm
Mass
Rosary
RE Classes
Choir Practice
WED
26 Nov
9:00am
9:30am
7:00pm
7:30pm
Mass
Exposition/Rosary
Mass
JP Prayer Ministry
THU
27 Nov
9:00am
9:30am
1:00pm
7:00pm
Mass
Rosary
Oasis Prayer Group
CFR Practice
FRI
28 Nov
9:00am Mass
7:00pm Volunteers’ Thanksgiving
Mass
SAT
29 Nov
9:00am
9:30am
3:30pm
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9:30am
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Reconciliation/Novena
Children Christmas Choir
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Vigil Mass
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Daily Walk with Jesus
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1st Reading:
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2nd Reading:
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Gospel Reading: Mk
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11:30am Catholic Faith Renewal Family Day Hall, Kitchen and Courtyard
Parish Priest:
Assistant Priest:
Pastoral Workers:
R.E. Co-ordinator:
MINISTRY TEAM
Fr Thai Vu ([email protected])
Fr Daniel Boyd ([email protected])
Sr Veronica (9443 1036); Rosa Pasquale (9332 3813)
Mildred Rego (9450 4573)
Secretary:
Lyna Chan
(9332 5992)
Baptisms:
Mary de Wever (9310 2426)
John Paul Care
Co-ordinator: Betty Thompson (9457 4991)
Welcome into God’s family at Sts. John & Paul Church
Sarah Grace Peirce
Parish Religious Education Program 2014—THANK YOU…. Continued from page 1
I leave you with an extract of the prayer from Archbishop Oscar Romero…
We plant seeds that one day will grow. We water seeds already planted, knowing that they hold future promise.
We lay foundations that will need further development…. We cannot do everything, and there is a sense of
liberation in realizing that… we may never see the end result, but that is the difference between the master
builder and the worker… we are workers, not master builders; ministers, not messiahs. We are prophets of a
future not our own.
Thank you and May God’s Blessings be on you, Mildred Rego
Parish Religious Education Program for 2015
Enrolment forms for children attending the After School Religious Education program are available in the church
foyer, the parish office & parish website. It is essential that all children have a new enrolment forms filled in.
Please read the Parent Information Sheet, Duty of Care Statement and Complete the form in full and return it
with the fee of $40.00 per child or $75.00 for 2 or more children to the parish office as soon as possible,
places are limited. Mildred Rego, Catechist Coordinator
Oasis Prayer Group Invites all to come and listen to Fr. Doug Harris Thursday 27 November 2014 from 1 pm
to 2.30 pm as he gives a reflection on Adoration “How to spend time with Jesus”. Enquiries Sandy 0432428919
All Welcome!
Society of St. Vincent de Paul is running its annual Christmas Appeal from 29 Nov to 13 Dec 2014. There
will be a Christmas tree at the church foyer with labels for presents required for people in our community less
fortunate than us. Please take home a Christmas label from the tree and buy an appropriate present for the age
and gender written on the label. Kindly return the gift and place them under the Christmas tree on or before 13
Dec 2014. God Bless - Vinnies Conference
Sts. John & Paul Parish - Children’s Christmas Choir and Nativity Play 2014
Would your child/children like to join our Christmas Choir or Nativity Play? Please email me your details.
Choir – Children 7 years and above. Nativity Play – 4 years and above.
Choir rehearsals will begin on Saturday, 15th November at 3.30pm to 4.30pm. Thereafter, rehearsals will
be on 22 and 29 November, and then on 13 and 20 December.
Nativity play rehearsals will begin on Saturday, 29th November at 3.30pm to 4.30pm. Thereafter,
rehearsals will be on 13 and 20 December. If you are interested please contact Natalie D’Cruz on 0407 981 861
or email [email protected]. We look forward to meeting everyone again for this festive celebration.
What is the Sacrament of Penance
Jesus instituted the Sacrament of Penance when he empowered the Apostles to forgive the sins of those who
seek forgiveness in his name. As Catholics we celebrate our reconciliation with God through the Sacrament of
Penance. The Sacrament of Penance is an experience of the gift of God’s boundless mercy that frees us from
our sins and also challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against
us. It is the Church’s opportunity to celebrate the presence of God in those areas of our lives needing
conversion and forgiveness.
How is the Sacrament celebrated
On 10 December 2014 at 7.00 pm our parish will celebrate the second Rite of reconciliation for the Sacrament
of Penance. The second Rite of Reconciliation emphasises more clearly that people sin against God and
against the community. As a community celebration the second Rite of reconciliation reminds us that we all
have faults and failings. However, because God is merciful, we are able to come together, to acknowledge our
faults and to ask for forgiveness. In this form of the Rite, the greeting, the Scripture reading, the examination of
conscience and the prayer of sorrow are celebrated as a community. The confession of sins however is still
private. The penitent at this stage approaches one of the priests, confesses their sins and receives absolution
(forgiveness). The celebration does not finish here. After the absolution the community comes together to give
thanks and praise to God for God’s love and mercy before the final dismissal.
Dr Carmel Suart, Catechist Svc Team
JOHN PAUL CARE
This parish pastoral organisation offers, through its volunteers, short
term (up to 3 months) emergency care to anyone who lives within
the parish. Assistance is offered in the areas of bereavement/grief
support, visiting the sick and the elderly, mental health, support for
parents, cooking, transport, gardening and handyman. To enquire
about these services, please contact the following Coordinators:
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Parish Office:
Mon/Wed/Fri from 9am - 4pm
and Tues/Thurs from 9am - 12 pm
9332 5992
Volunteers are needed to help with tiding the church
grounds in preparation for Christmas. We will be meeting at
8.00am on Saturday 29th November. If you have gloves,
rake, broom, shovel or wheelbarrow , please bring them
along. Morning Tea will be provided. Roy Craddock
Parish Maintenance Team 0412 2 15 713
GAP's Operation 25 - Update
Family Support/Bereavement:
Betty
9457 4991
Meals:
Mary
9310 2426
Mental Health:
(Information only)
Bob
9332 3528
Gardening:
Stephen
0423 797 040
Transport:
Beatriz
9457 1851
Orana School Liaison:
Joyce
0410 709 297
The John Paul Care brochure is available in the foyer of the Church.
It offers the opportunity to volunteer or to request assistance. Please
feel free to take one home.
The Sts John and Paul Thanksgiving Mass for Volunteers will be held on Friday 28 November at 7.00pm fol-
lowed by a light supper. On behalf of Fr Thai, Fr Daniel and
the Parish Pastoral Council all volunteers who wish to attend
this special parish event are invited to place their names on
the clip boards provided in the foyer. Please RSVP by 20th
November for catering purposes. Let us come together
as one parish family to celebrate and give thanks to the Lord
for the blessings we have received and also the challenges
we have encountered throughout the year. All are welcome!
Catholic Faith Renewal Family Day
30 November 2014, Sunday at 11.30am – 3.00pm Church
of Saints John and Paul, Pinetree Gully Road Willetton. Asian
Food, Sausage Sizzle, Activities for kids, Fun Bingo for
adults. Enquiries Ann 0412 166 164
Sunday 9:00am Mass Proclaimers
Please collect your new Roster from the Church foyer.
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PROCLAIMERS’ PREPARATION SESSION
Proclaimers who are to attend on Tuesday, 25 Nov
at Meeting Room 1 at 7.30pm are:
Saturday 29 November 2014
6:30pm
Merlyn D’Souza
Helen Rankine
Sunday
7:30am
9:00am
10:30am
30 November 2014
Julie Howe
Neil MacPherson
Phyllis D’Cruz
Amelia Santoro
Sylvia Lobo
Geoff Simons
Facilitator : Marian Low
Busy Bee Church Grounds
Saturday 29th November 8.00am
9310 9170
We would like to thank everyone who has donated thus far
towards our appeal. We are currently calling out for more
toiletries, as we are lacking in this particular area. YES! we
are still collecting empty shoeboxes and stationeries
(Packed or Unpacked)
Appeal closes on the 23rd of November
A day of packing will take place at the church hall on the
29th of November from 10am. Would love to see you there
even if it is for an hour or so. Some nibbles and drinks
provided.
For more information: Please check our GAP notice board.
Contact: Joyce 0414 727 230 or Catherine 0423 729 323
Email: [email protected] or Follow our FB for instant
updates
The AmazinGrace + Sun-downer Nov 29
Youth leaders from around the Archdiocese have come
together to create a massive event involving the Catholic
young people of Perth, which has never been done before!
The AmazinGrace, which will be held on November 29, will
involve teams of 5 (up to 3 teams representing each parish/
group) racing each other around Fremantle, solving riddles
and completing tasks to reach the final destination and win
the grand prize. This is an 18+ event and the cost per team
is $20. Please register your teams at. Thank you for your
support. For more details visit cym.com.au.
Catholic Faith Renewal Evening Friday 5 December
2014 @ 7.30 p.m. St John and Paul’s Parish, Pinetree Gully
Road, Willetton Christmas Carols. Sharing by Fr Jean-Noel
Antoine Marie on “The courage to be vulnerable and the
spirituality of imperfections " followed by Thanksgiving
Mass and light refreshments after Mass. Enquiries: Ann
0412 166 164
Save the date : Mass & Prayer New Years Day
2015 - Thursday, January 1st
Our Parish is blessed to have a number of prayer groups,
each praying in their unique way. The groups include
Oasis, Legion of Mary, Divine Mercy, Novena, Ignatian
Spirituality, Holy Hour Group and John Paul Prayer
Ministry. Once again, all the prayer groups will unite on
New Years Day and go on our knees to intercede for each
other, our families, our community, our priests, Australia
and for peace in our world. All parishioners are invited to
join in prayer whether you are a member of a prayer group
or not. This short time of prayer will commence after the 9
am Mass. During this time, you will get a chance to sample
the different ways of praying, following the footsteps of Mary
our Mother, who was a model of living a prayerful life and
whose feast we celebrate on Jan 1. Our time in prayer will
end with benediction. So please, Save the date, Thu 1st
Jan 2015, Mass 9.00 am followed by Prayer and get your
New Year off to a prayerful start. Any Enquiries Alicia
Yoong Tel: 9259 1116 or 0403 177 177