Our Lady of the Mission Parish

OUR LADY OF THE MISSION PARISH

SUNDAY 16th July 2017 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A/1 Next Sunday is the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Introduction: Jesus, who is the Word of God, gives himself to us; and Jesus' own words take root in us, producing by God's grace the fruits of good works and holiness.

Parish Priest: Fr Joseph Tran Mob: 0402 048 502 1st Reading: Isaiah 55:10-11 God's word succeeds in what it is sent to do. Assistant Priest: Fr Truc Nguyen Pastoral Worker: Donna Moxey 0434 637 355 2nd Reading: Romans 8:18-23 We ourselves and the whole of creation retain the Presbytery: 270 Camberwarra Drive Office: Craigie – WA 6025 hope of freedom and glory. Ph: 93072776 Fax: 94024319 Gospel: Matthew 13:1-23 Secretaries: Christine, Jenni, Lesley Christ, the Word of God, the seed of the sower, Office Hours: Mon – Fri 9am –4pm produces an astonishing crop. Email Address: [email protected] Parish Website: www.olm.myparish.net.au Antiphon to the Psalm: Reconciliation:Saturdays 12 noon – 1pm and 5:30pm-6.00pm The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful Missioncare: Donna (0434 637 355 harvest.

 PRAYER FOR THE WEEK  Lord, you are loving and generous, giving us far more than we desire or deserve. Forgive the times that we have neither appreciated or used your gifts. MASS TIMES 17th July to 23rd July 2017 FEAST DAYS CHAPEL CHAPEL CHURCH Monday 17th July 7am* 9am Tuesday 18th July 7am 9am Wednesday 19th July 7am 9am Thursday 20th July 7am 9am Friday 21stJuly 7am 9am Saturday 22nd July St Mary Magdalene 8:30am Sunday 23rdh July 8am/9:30am/ 11am/5.45pm *Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion.

Fr Joe's Message Expectations Is it true that our expectations affect our happiness in life? If we rise in the morning with the expectation that the day will yield nothing beautiful, our expectations will probably be fulfilled. The small joys that are a part of most of our days will pass by without our having recognized them. Positive mindsets orient us the possibility of positive experiences in our lives, so that we become more conscious of our ability to notice them, and even to create them. Negative mindsets accomplish the same result, but in reverse. Our expectations usually carry their own fulfillment in their wake. They are powerful factors in determining what our lives will be like. Many of our expectations about life have become unconscious through long force of habit; but with a little conscious reflection, we can often bring them up to the surface of our minds where they can be examined. If we like what we find, then we can give thanks to God. If we are unhappy with our findings, our increased consciousness will give us the power to change. Let us pray: “Lord, ultimately you want me to find joy in my life and I believe that. May my expectations open my mind to become more conscious of the joys that I often miss? Amen”. SUNDAY 16 th July

PLANNED GIVING USE ONLY YOUR NEW ENVELOPES THIS WEEK: DATED 9TH JULY 2017 OLD ENVELOPES: Please, Please, Please THROW AWAY UNUSED ENVELOPES FOR 2016/2017. Doing this will assist our volunteer counters and data entry helpers.

MISSED SUNDAYS??: If you didn't put your pledge in last Sunday or have missed a few Sundays and want to "catch up" then please place the COMBINED TOTAL AMOUNT into ONE ENVELOPE. Use the CURRENT WEEK’S envelope and please don’t fold up several envelopes and put them in the envelope you use.

?? Any Queries: Write your details on the list on the table and you will be contacted by office staff. Include your NAME, PG # (if applic), ADDRESS and PHONE # Add the reason for the entry (ie. New Address/ No envelopes)

New Pledge: Yes it’s not too late to join our PG Program. Fill in a PLEDGE CARD and please look for your envelopes on the table next weekend

Changes: If you wish to alter the amount of your pledge then please fill in a pledge card and note on the card that you are changing your amount. New requests will be processed ASAP. Thank you for your generosity.

Thinking about doing Direct Debit?: Just tick the box on the Pledge card or call our office and we’ll send you out the paperwork. DD’s can only be made from chq or savings accounts. Direct Debit takes the worry out of finding your cash each week to put into the envelope. It may suit you….so please consider.

PARISH NOTICES 1. Glory Be Café: open only after the 8am mass today. New parishioner or not, you are all welcomed to share the love and Fellowship whilst having a tea, coffee and a goodie or two. All for only $2 donation.

2. We are looking for a couple of helpers: for the 9.30am session. This is on the 1st & 2nd Sundays of the month. Ladies and Gents, please think about it and then ring Jo 0409 112 501

3. Altar Servers Rosters: Please collect your new rosters from the Sacristy.

4. St. Vincent de Paul winter appeal: Many thanks to our generous parishioners. About $4000 was raised through our winter appeal last weekend. We also received much needed blankets, food and household goods for our work with the poor. Any further appeal envelopes may be placed in the poor box with family details for a tax receipt.

5. Caritas Receipts: Were requested and have been provided. Please take yours (at the back of the Church).

6. New Parishioners Dinner: Are you new to our parish? Did you join us this year and have you filled in a census card? We will celebrate our New Parishioners with a welcome Mass followed by a meal in the Parish Hall on 29th July. Invitations are in the post and for further information contact the office on 9307 2776.

7. First Communion Dresses: We have a few pre-loved First Communion dresses available for a donation. Please ring Donna 0434 637 355 or the parish office on 9307 2776 for further details.

8. The Friendship Group: Will be celebrating “Christmas in July” on Saturday, 22nd July, at 12 noon in the Parish Hall. All are welcome. Cost $20 per person. For more details please contact Alma 0414 061 237.

9. Sick Parishioner or Family Member: Please don’t hesitate to let Fr Joe, Fr Truc, Donna Moxey or Parish office know. Our priests or parish pastoral worker will be very happy to make a visit with blessings and/or prayers.

10. Whitford’s Got Talent Show: Can you sing, dance, act or juggle? If you have a talent/act and should be on the stage then please apply for our Talent show on the 18th August at Sacred Heart College. If you are over 18 years old and would like to apply please contact Christine Polglaze on 0417 097 071 or fill in an application form from the back of the church.

11. Healing Mass: Saturday 29th July at 8.30am. If you are suffering from any kind of sickness, physical, emotional or spiritual, please do come to receive the Sacrament of Healing of the Sick. All others are welcome to join in prayer for God’s healing power to be bestowed on our loved ones who are not well.

12. ACYF Info Night: Monday 17th of July in parish hall 7.30pm. All young people who are attending or interested in attending ACYF should attend this meeting. Parents are welcome to join. 13. Curry Lunch: will be held at the Parish Hall 6th August. It is to fundraise for Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF). Contact Briar on 0475 172 718 for more details.

14. Young Adults Bible Study: A Biblical Walk Through the Mass – Ever wanted to better understand what is happening at Mass? Have you ever wanted to ‘get more out of Mass’? Join us for a 5 week group study for 25-35 year olds. Introductory session Sunday 30th July 7pm in the Parish Hall. To register or for more information contact Nicole 0411542619 or [email protected] or Ramona 0409317114 or [email protected]

15. Bible Study: Come Alive In Scripture – An exciting new program exploring the message of the Prophets will start on Tuesday 8th August for 10 weeks. For more information or to register please contact Ramona 0409317114 or [email protected]. There are also sign-up sheets at the back of the church.

16. Becoming Catholic: The group of people preparing to become Catholic, or to complete their sacraments, will resume meeting on Thursday July 20. Anyone interested is welcome to join. Come along to Meeting Room 2 in the Parish Centre at 7.30 pm!

17. Medjugorje Evening Of Prayer For July: which will be on Fri. 28th July 7.00pm at the parish of St Simon Peter, corner of Prendiville Dr/Constellation Dr. Ocean Reef.

18. Big Birthday Book: We would like to celebrate the 'big' birthdays of our local parish community, (18,21,30,40,50,60,70,75,80,85,90,91,92,93,95 etc...) Fr Joe or Fr Truc would invite the birthday person, at the beginning of Mass, to light a candle, so we, as a congregation, can pray for them and wish them well, on their birthday. As such, we have a 'Big Birthday Book', at the back of the church. If you would like to put your details, a family member or friend, who are celebrating a 'big birthday' into the book, Fr Joe or Fr Truc, will then look at the beginning of each weekend Mass, to check for birthdays. I hope you will embrace this new initiative, as we feel it is important to celebrate together, as a Parish community.

19. Thank You: I just wanted to say thank you to Father Joseph and Father Truc and our wonderful parish for their continued support with Vincent's Project for the Homeless. This year we made 1,720 bags which were distributed to 20 different charities. This would not have been possible with everyone's kindness and support, whether it was a donation of money, items or time. A big thank you also to all the schools in our Parish, Whitford Catholic PS, Padbury Catholic PS and Sacred Heart College as well as Mercyville Aged Care. They were all involved in packing the items in some way. Thanks again. Vincent and family.

Stewardship Corner

May our stewardship of time, talent, and treasure show us to be among those who have heard the message of Christ and taken it in, yielding a hundred - or sixty - or thirty-fold!

Great Appreciations: Thanks to all the children who came to the Altar Server training and big thanks to parents to all the support.

NEWSLETTER NOTICES DEADLINE: Wednesday at 12pm Noon.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Wednesday 9.30am – 7pm and Friday 9.30am – 7pm.

BAPTISM: We welcome Lewis and Savannah into God’s family this weekend. 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.

DEATH & ANNIVERSARY: All the Masses this week will be offered Robert Hugo,Cecilia De Quintal, Erica Buck Murugasu, Josephine Margaret DeClozets, Maurice Prunster, Anna Tran Thi Luu, Lory Tschorn, Larry Brennan, Betty White, Brian Delane, Douglas Haigh, Evan Reid, Gito Tedjamulya, Wayne McCauley, Peter Tran, Maria Tran Thi Lieu, John Joseph O’Reilly, Chris Baig, Mary Barrett, Ted Locke, Valerie Taylor, and all our departed loved ones’ Holy Souls, all those recently deceased and those who have their anniversary around this time.