St. Emilie De Vialar Catholic Church

Carpark Issues
Parishioners are reminded to please not park on any path or paved area in the school/parish carpark. Unfortunately, on many weekend Mass days parishioner cars have been parking on the paving and garden beds, resulting in sprinkler and edging damage. As a community we need to all be respecting these spaces and cooperating for the good of all. Repairs are both inconvenient and expensive! Thank you for your support and vigilance in regard to this matter.

Community Mass Parishioners
Community Mass Parishioners are reminded that the next Community Mass is to be held on Wednesday 4th September at 8.00am. This is a half hour Mass and a wonderful way to start the day!

Confirmation Mass Register
The Confirmation Mass Register is now available in the Church Foyer for you to choose a Mass for your child. To register simply place your child’s name under the date of your choice. The dates for the Masses are 6pm Saturday 14th September & 9am Sunday 15th September.

2019 Child Protection Week
The first week in September is National Child Protection Week. This year the Archdiocesan Safe-guarding Project is once again inviting children from Parishes across Perth to submit an entry in their Child Protection Week competition. The winner of each age group will receive a prize and the overall winner (judged and awarded by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB) will win a $500 gift voucher presented at the Child Protection Week Breakfast, Thursday 5 September 2019. The entry form can be accessed via the following link https://bit.ly/2ZnRDSv and they will be distributed during Children’s Liturgy on Sunday 4 August. Completed entries can be handed in at Children’s Liturgy on Sunday 11 or 18 August, or placed in the Safeguarding box in the Church foyer. Further information about the Safeguarding Breakfast (open to all) can be found on the poster in the Church foyer.

Masses on Saturdays 17 August & 24 August 2019
PLEASE NOTE The Masses on Saturdays 17 August & 24 August 2019 will start at 6.00 pm. We will be celebrating First Holy Communion Masses and all are welcome.

RCIA Enquiry Evening
Our parish is offering an Enquiry evening for those within our wider community who may consider seeking to join the Catholic Faith. This process involves a conversion journey of drawing closer to Christ. If you know of anyone who may be interested in becoming a Catholic, please invite them to attend the Enquiry Session which will start at 7.30 pm on Wednesday, 28 August 2019 in the School Hall. Your support of their faith journey responds to our Baptismal calling. Please call our Parish Office (0894565130) or email Fr. Jean-Noel MARIE jean-noel.marie@perthcatholic.org.au .

An Appreciation from Tania Thuijs (St Emilie’s School Principal)
Thank you Fr Jean-Noel and St Emilie’s parishioners for the wonderful Mass and presentation in the hall on Sunday, celebrating St Emilie’s Feast Day – it was very special and a real credit to all those who organised the day!. The presence of the beautiful Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition was a highlight, as was the presence of Bishop Don, Father Patricio and Father Giovanni. On Monday, St Emilie’s children participated in a variety of activities celebrating the life of St Emilie and on Tuesday, we also celebrated Mass together. Fr Jean-Noel’s homily was really superb, he captured the essence of the story of St Emilie and children were very engaged! We wish you all a great week ahead.

Australian Catholic Youth Festival 8-10th December (Year 9 – 30 Years Old)
ACYF will be happening right here in Perth this year! So this is the best opportunity to attend this amazing festival. However, registrations for our youth group will close at the end of August. So please contact Christian (details below) to register with us ASAP. Visit: https://youthfestival.catholic.org.au/ for more information. Hoping you can join us for this unique opportunity of a life time.

St Emilie parish bank account

Buy-A-Brick Campaign: Please pick up a donation envelope from the foyer. All proceeds will fund our building project. Your help is very precious.

Parishioners who wish to make a bank transfer or a donation for the Parish or for the future Presbytery and Office building, please contact Adelene Choo (Chairperson of the Finance Committee) stemilie.finance@iinet.net.au for account details.