Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, President of the Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference and Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Bunbury has written a series of weekly thoughts for reflection from the Synod. Archbishop Costelloe is also a member of the Preparatory Commission for the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops.

Parishes can download the text and PDF from the Archdiocesan website

Week 1 - Walking Together - Weekly Thoughts for Reflection from the Synod [28 September 2023]

Week 2 - Walking Together - Weekly Thoughts for Reflection from the Synod [5 October 2023]

Week 3 - Walking Together - Weekly Thoughts for Reflection from the Synod [12 October 2023]

Week 4 - Walking Together - Weekly Thoughts for Reflection from the Synod [23 October 2023]

27 Oct PIANO RECITAL CONCERT
Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB will be presenting a piano recital concert on Friday 27 October 7.30pm, St. Patrick’s Basilica, Fremantle. The concert will feature music by Dom Rosendo Salvado, Chopin, Liszt, and original compositions. Entry is by donation. Click here for the flyer. Further info; robert.nixon@newnorcia.com.au.

27 Oct ROSARY PROCESSION AROUND LAKE MONGER
Friday 27 October 7pm, Our Lady’s Rosary Procession around Lake Monger will take place leaving from the gazebo, down from the Dodd Street Carpark.  All are welcome to come along and join in the praying of the Rosary as we walk around the lake.  The paths are wheelchair and pram friendly.  Those who are unable to walk may join others and sit in the gazebo where the Rosary will be led by Legionaries.  Please bring your own chair.  No naked flames are allowed so please bring a torch.  Further info; Rosemary Bennett 0421 580 783.

27 Oct - 29 Oct THE FRANCISCAN HEART RETREAT
“The Franciscan Heart” a retreat presented by the Secular Franciscan Order whose inspiration is St Francis of Assisi will be held from Friday 27 October to Sunday 29 October.  The retreat will be led by Franciscan Friar John Nguyen, Capuchin Director of Vocations in Australia.  Live in/Live Out; full time/ part time attendance available. All welcome. Further info or to register email, Frank Andinach, delcolmillo@westnet.com.au; or 0429 112 248.

27 Oct - 17 Nov TOUGH QUESTIONS FOR CATHOLICS: HOW YOU CAN BUILD FAITH & UNDERSTANDING
Fridays, 10am to 11.30am, (4 sessions), Newman Siena Centre (Clune Lecture Theatre). Religious faith often brings up as many questions as it answers. In the Catholic tradition, there are many practices, beliefs and conventions that are often questioned or simply misunderstood. What do we really believe about the Bible? How did we come to believe what we do about Mary the mother of God? If God is so good, why do bad things happen to good people? What is heaven and hell really about? This course will navigate through such questions in a manner that builds faith and understanding. CEWA Ongoing Renewal: this course has been approved for Faith Formation. Cost: $35.00. Presenter, Mr Joe Tedesco. Further info or to register, Click Here, email cfe@perthcatholic.org.au, or call 08 9278 0261.

28 Oct SOCIAL DANCE EVENING - ST ANTHONY’S PARISH
St Anthony’s Parish will be hosting a Social Dance Evening on Saturday 28 October, 7pm to 10pm at St Anthony’s Parish, 15 Dundebar Bar Road, Wanneroo. Music of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s by the ever-popular Doublin’ Up. BYO food and drink. Tea and coffee will be provided. There will be a raffle and prizes. Tickets $10.00. Click Here for flyer and tickets. Further info; Sean McDonagh 0431 018 388, or Parish Office 08 9405 1110.

28 Oct SPRING FAIR - CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Saturday 28 October 1pm to 5pm Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, 27 Lalor Street Scarborough. Fundraising family event to support the work of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Enjoy our sausage sizzle, homemade baked goods, handmade items, plants, children’s activities and more. For more information contact Marie Fernandez at  goodshepherdwa@cgswa.org.au

28 Oct HEALING MASS - VOICE OF THE VOICELESS MINISTRY
The next Healing Mass and Adoration of Voice of the Voiceless Ministry of St John Paul II will be held on Saturday, 28 October, Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, 43 Camberwell Street, East Victoria Park. Songs of worship and praise will commence at 11.30am to be followed by Mass at 12noon. Visitors are welcome to attend. Further info: Cathy 0419 162 544.

29 Oct SCHOENSTATT DAUGHTERS AND LADIES’ CITY RETREAT WALKING TOGETHER – LOVING THE CHURCH.
Young Women & Mother Daughter  Collab! Retreat Day in the City. Kings’ Park activity, including pilgrim walk, reflection time and picnic, optional Cathedral evening Mass at 5pm. Daughters ages 10-16. Young women and mums of all ages welcome. Sunday, 29 October 1.30pm to 5pm, meet at St Mary’s Cathedral. Click Here for flyer. Registration details and inquiries: Sr M Luka Junemann, srmluka@schoenstatt.org.au, or 0439 537 843.

31 Oct INFORMATION EVENING - WHAT IS THE CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD?
Tuesday 31 October 7.30pm to 9.30pm, 27 Lalor Street, Scarborough. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd provides a sacred space for Christian faith formation of children aged 3 to 12 years. It is like a retreat centre for children, providing a place where they can form a personal relationship with Jesus, the Good Shepherd as well as formation and faith enrichment for adults and sacramental retreats. The Catechesis is grounded in scripture, and liturgy guided by the understanding of the child discovered by Maria Montessori. Children and adults hear the Gospel through the use of sensory-rich materials. It is a place of community and worship, a place to be with and enjoy God, listen to the Word, and to pray. Find out more about the work of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and our approach to faith formation of children and adults in this evening. Supper is included in the evening. Further info or to register contact Marie Fernandez at goodshepherdwa@cgswa.org.au.

31 Oct - 07 Nov AFTER LIFE: THE ESCHATON – OUR LIVING HOPE
Tuesdays 7.30pm to 8.30pm, Online. This unit explores the 'last things': death, purgatory, heaven, hell, the Parousia of Christ, and the final Judgment. Utilising the teachings of the Church, the wisdom of Saints, Popes, mystics, theologians and the Church Fathers, the Ars Moriendi and Dante's Divine Comedy, students will discover the nature of Christian hope, the Christian art of dying well, the fact and mystery of resurrection in Christ and heaven, hell, purgatory, and the final destiny of the Eschaton. Cost: $20.00 Presenter: Ms Natalie Thomas Further info or to register, Click Here, email cfe@perthcatholic.org.au, or call 08 9278 0261.

01 Nov- 08 Nov AFTER LIFE: THE ESCHATON – OUR LIVING HOPE
Wednesdays 10am to 11.30am, Newman Siena Centre (Clune Lecture Theatre). This unit explores the 'last things': death, purgatory, heaven, hell, the Parousia of Christ, and the final Judgment. Utilising the teachings of the Church, the wisdom of Saints, Popes, mystics, theologians and the Church Fathers, the Ars Moriendi and Dante's Divine Comedy, students will discover the nature of Christian hope, the Christian art of dying well, the fact and mystery of resurrection in Christ and heaven, hell, purgatory, and the final destiny of the Eschaton. Cost, $40.00. Presenter: Ms Natalie Thomas. Further info or to register, Click Here, email cfe@perthcatholic.org.au, or call 08 9278 0261.

01 Nov - 08 Nov THE WORD OF THE LORD: EXPLORING SCRIPTURES
Wednesdays, 7.30pm to 8.30pm, Bateman Parish, 100 Dean Road, Bateman Parish. This course offers a general overview of Scripture and its significance for our lives. The central topics covered include: an understanding of the Bible in context, the relationship between the Old and New Testaments, how we understand the Church through Scripture and the importance of tradition and revelation. CEWA Ongoing Renewal: this course has been approved for Knowledge. Suggested donation $20.00. Presenter,  Dr Peter Christofides. Further info or to register, Click Here, email cfe@perthcatholic.org.au, or call 08 9278 0261.

01 Nov - 22 Nov REDISCOVERING SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION: BAPTISM, CONFIRMATION, & THE EUCHARIST
Wednesdays, 7.30pm to 8.30pm, (4 sessions), Kwinana Parish - 114 Parmelia Avenue, Parmelia. The building blocks of a Christian life within the Catholic Church are built upon a personal and communal relationship with God through the person of Jesus Christ. This relationship is expressed sacramentally and ritually within the Initiation Sacraments. The sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist call Christians to discipleship of Christ and to be visible signs of God’s presence in the world. What does our personal and communal relationship with God mean for our lives? How is our church leadership or ministry seen as flowing from the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist? CEWA Ongoing Renewal: this course has been approved for Knowledge. Suggested donation, $20.00. Presenters:  Dr Carmel Suart & Fr Nino Vinciguerra. Further info or to register, Click Here email cfe@perthcatholic.org.au, or call 08 9278 0261.

07 Nov SAFEGUARDING INDUCTION TRAINING - LEVEL 1
Safeguarding Induction Training Level 1, for Church Workers paid or unpaid. Tuesday 7 November 7pm, Online. To register,  https://safeguarding.perthcatholic.org.au/training/#induction. Further info; safeguarding@perthcatholic.org.au or 08 9221 7762.

07 Nov - 28 Nov UNDERSTANDING THE TRINITY
Tuesdays, 7.30pm to 8.30pm, (4 sessions) Balcatta Parish - 392 Albert Street, Balcatta. Though sometimes seen as a complex philosophical concept of God, the heart of understanding the Trinity lies in God's self-revelation in the person of Jesus Christ. This course will examine how we come to understand God as Trinitarian and what significance this holds for our contemporary faith. To gain a proper understanding of the Trinity, three stages will be followed: (1) Biblical foundations; (2) Development in the patristic period and medieval theology; and (3) Contemporary retrieval of the doctrine. CEWA Ongoing Renewal: this course has been approved for Knowledge. Suggested donation: $20.00. Presenter:  Mr Joe Tedesco. Further info or to register, Click Here, email cfe@perthcatholic.org.au, or call 08 9278 0261.

08 Nov MIRACLE PRAYERS
The next Miracle Prayers healing service is on Wednesday 8 November 7.30pm, 67 Howe St, Osborne Park. Principal of the Acts2 College of Mission and Evangelisation, Jane Borg, will be speaking about "Being a Missionary in today's world." Come along and receive prayer for healing and other intentions. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be available.  Further info; please visit www.facebook.com/miracleprayersperth or 0404 028 298.

08 Nov REMEMBERING MARY MACKILLOP - MEMORIES, MUSINGS, & MORNING TEA
A time to gather and to pray with St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Wednesday 8 November 10am, Kilmolee at Safety Bay, 182 Arcadia Drive, Safety Bay. Donation $5.00. Please bring a plate of food to share. RSVP essential by 1 November to, Dianne Colborne rsj, safety.bay@sosj.org.au or 08 9527 3240.

08 Nov - 29 Nov GOD WITH US: PREPARATION FOR ADVENT, CHRISTMAS & THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY
Wednesdays 7.30pm to 8.30pm, (4 sessions), Ballajura Parish, Cnr Pelican Parade & Cassowary Drive, Ballajura. Christmas is a special time of year. The weeks leading up to it feel both festive and frantic. In the midst of the clamour of the season, the Church's season of Advent prepares us for the real treasure of Christmas, that God is truly with us, in the flesh. Join us as we journey with the Saints and the Three Wise Men to leave behind all that distracts us to find Christ and discover what makes us truly rich, free, and whole. CEWA Ongoing Renewal: this course has been approved for Faith Formation. Cost: Free of Charge. Presenter: Ms Natalie Thomas. Further info or to register, Click Here, email cfe@perthcatholic.org.au, or call 08 9278 0261.

10 Nov - 12 Nov EMMAUS RETREAT – A JOURNEY INTO DISCIPLESHIP
An Emmaus Retreat A Journey Into Discipleship will be held from Friday 10 November 8.30am to Sunday 12 October 5pm, Vincentian Retreat Centre, 625 Nettleton Road, Karrakup. Free of charge. For registration, please provide the following, date of retreat, adult full name, contact details, child full name and age, via email vrcperth@gmail.com or phone 08 9525 6539.

12 Nov COMMEMORATION OF KRISTALLNACHT
The annual Commemoration of Kristallnacht organised by the Council of Christians and Jews WA will be held on Sunday 12 November 2.30pm, Sylvia and Harry Hoffman Hall, Carmel Primary School, Woodrow Avenue, Yokine. The Guest Speaker is Mrs Judith Arkwright, Honorary Life Member, CCJWA, and her topic is Inferno — The Night of Broken Glass. All welcome. Enquiries: ccjwa@aol.com. Further info: https://ccjwa.org/events/#Kristallnacht2023.

15 Nov - 13 Dec GOD WITH US: PREPARATION FOR ADVENT, CHRISTMAS & THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY
Wednesdays 10am to 11.30am, (4 sessions – PLEASE NOTE - NO CLASS 6 DEC). Newman Siena Centre (Clune Lecture Theatre). Christmas is a special time of year. The weeks leading up to it feel both festive and frantic. In the midst of the clamour of the season, the Church's season of Advent prepares us for the real treasure of Christmas, that God is truly with us, in the flesh. Join us as we journey with the Saints and the Three Wise Men to leave behind all that distracts us to find Christ and discover what makes us truly rich, free, and whole.  CEWA Ongoing Renewal: this course has been approved for Faith Formation. Cost $35.00. Presenter: Ms Natalie Thomas. Further info or to register, Click here, email cfe@perthcatholic.org.au, or call 08 9278 0261.

17 Nov SAFEGUARDING INDUCTION TRAINING - LEVEL 1
Safeguarding Induction Training Level 1, for Church Workers paid or unpaid. Friday 17 November 10am, Online. To register, https://safeguarding.perthcatholic.org.au/training/#induction. Further info; safeguarding@perthcatholic.org.au or 08 9221 7762.

24 Nov - 26 Nov BENEDICTINE EXPERIENCE WEEKEND V
Benedictine spirituality is more readily experienced than defined. These weekends in the monastery Guesthouse (beginning with Vespers at 6.30pm on Friday, concluding after lunch on Sunday) provide the opportunity to enter fully into the monastic rhythm and balance of prayer, work, lectio divina, hospitality and community life. There will be opportunities to ponder the riches of the scriptures and monastic literature, both in group discussions and personal silence and solitude, bringing from the ‘storeroom, things both new and old.’ Participants are also invited to join the community for silent meals in the refectory, one of many invitations to listen with the ‘ear of the heart.’ Cost $300 (includes accommodation, meals and entry into the Museum and Art Gallery). Further info and bookings; www.newnorcia.com.au.

25 Nov ADVENT RETREAT - A DAY OF PREPARATION FOR THE SEASON OF ADVENT
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is hosting a day of preparation for the season of Advent on Saturday 25 November 9am to 4.30pm at 27 Lalor Street, Scarborough. This will be a day of reflection on the Mystery of the Incarnation, looking at the Infancy Narratives, the Old Testament Prophet’s announcements of the coming Messiah and our own personal preparation to receive Christ today in preparation for His return in glory. Morning and afternoon tea is provided. Cost, $20 per person. Further info or to register contact Marie Fernandez at goodshepherdwa@cgswa.org.au.

26 Nov CHORISTER FOR A DAY
The Cathedral Choir invites boys from all over Perth aged between the ages of 6-14 to join us and sample what it’s like to be a Cathedral Chorister and experience the richness of liturgical life in the Mother Church of the Archdiocese - just for a day! Includes 11am Solemn Sung Mass with orchestra, light lunch, singing activities and get to meet the Cathedral’s two pipe organs. Sunday 26 November 11am to 2.30pm, St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth. Registrations close on Thursday 23 November. Click Here for the flyer. Register at music.cathedral@perthcatholic.org.au.

ARCHDIOCESE OF PERTH – EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth has a number of employment opportunities for suitably qualified persons to join its team and continue the good work of the Church.
For details, refer to https://www.perthcatholic.org.au/Employment.htm.
• Administration Officer, People & Culture – Fixed Term (18 months), Full-Time
• Payroll Officer – Fixed Term (12 months), Full-Time
• Officer, Digital Records Migration (Archives & Information Governance Office) – Fixed Term (12 months), Full-Time.

LOOKING FOR DONATION FOR CHURCH PEWS
John Paul College, Kalgoorlie, is calling on the Community to donate church pews for use in their School Chapel.  If you have pews which you no longer use, please consider donating them to the College. Please contact Mrs. Parker at the College via email to admin@jpc.wa.edu.au or Administration Office on 08 9021 4377.  

WANTED USED STAMPS - MARY MACKILLOP TODAY (MMT)
Mary Mackillop Today (MMT) is helping the poorest of the poor with your used stamps! Because of your stamps we now can help many poor and underprivileged people. Every dollar we raise makes a big difference in the lives of the poor and disadvantaged. If you have any used stamps, you can send them to Janienne Wood, St Thomas More College, 48 Mounts Bay Road, Crawley, WA, 6009. Further info; Janienne 08 9386 0111.

WANTED - DAY ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITY - EMMANUEL CENTRE
Emmanuel Centre currently has a couple of vacancies for day activities at our centre near East Perth train station. Mondays and or Tuesdays 9.30am to 2pm. Cost of $4.00 per day to cover morning tea and light lunch provided. If interested, please email  emmanuelcentre@perthcatholic.org.au or 08 9328 8113.

EVERY 4TH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH - THE SPIRITUALITY OF SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI – SECULAR ORDER
If anybody would like to explore the spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi, our Fraternity (Secular Franciscan Order) would more than welcome you. We meet every 4th Sunday of the month (except Christmas breaks) 2.30pm at Franciscan Friars Polish Community (OFM), 35 Eighth Avenue, Maylands. To even just investigate Christian spirituality is exciting, (from Gospel to life, lover of creation, instrument of peace etc) and the then living that life is up to you. Whilst we have the Friars to guide us, our fraternity is primarily composed of lay people (married or single) with diocesan priests being very welcome. Further info; SMS Phillip Chantler, 0405 968 596.

EVERY THURSDAY - MUSIC AT ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL
Join us every Thursday 1.05pm, St Mary's Cathedral, Perth for a half-hour music recital – a perfect opportunity to escape the busyness of the day for half an hour for some prayerful, reflective music. Admission free, all welcome. For information and further details please contact Jacinta (Director of Music) on music.cathedral@perthcatholic.org.au or 08 9223 1377.

CENTRE FOR LITURGY - LITURGICAL RESOURCES

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
More information on upcoming workshops at the Centre for Liturgy are available by Clicking Here.

MUSICIAN'S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

The November edition of the music newsletter The Musician’s Monthly is now available.
In the November issue read about the following:

      •    Reports on music workshops held during October.
      •    The text for the Blessing of the Advent Wreath
      •    The text for the Christmas Proclamation
      •    The continuation of the examination of Sacrosanctum Concilium (The Constitution
            on the Sacred Liturgy) - article 116, continuing a series of reflections on the use of
            Gregorian Chant Music in parishes
      •    Liturgical calendar for November and December
      •    Prayer for the month of November – praying for the dead.
      •    Music suggestions for Sundays during November and December
      •    Music scores for a hymn for Advent
      •    Music scores for a hymn for Lent.
      •    Click here for the Newsletter.

Local news from across our parishes, agencies, schools, and organisations can be delivered directly to your inbox via The eRecord and The Record Magazine. It contains the latest news, events, and photos from the Archdiocese. Parishes receive a PDF copy of The eRecord to print and distribute to those who do not have or do not use email. Further Info: Jamie O’Brien on 08 9220 5900 or email: [jamie.obrien@perthcatholic.org.au]