Dear Parishioners,

We have arrived at the final week of Advent and we should be feeling that our hearts are prepared to welcome the Lord in a new

way, ready for another year of joy and sadness, busyness and rest. It was very pleasing to see so many of you at the 2nd Rite of

Reconciliation last Wednesday night. Were you there? If you have not yet made your confession for Christmas, please consider

taking the opportunity to receive God’s grace in this beautiful Sacrament. The Redemptorist Monastery in North Perth has the

Sacrament of Reconciliation at 10am and 5pm from Tuesday to Thursday this coming week.

I pray for you all in this coming week that we will give our prayer time with Jesus our full attention, so that he can speak the words

he wants us to hear. Please pray for me and my brethren in return. —Fr. Sunny

Christmas Mass Times

Christmas Eve: Thursday, 24th December

Family Mass - Carols at 6pm, Mass at 6.30pm

Children are invited to join in the Christmas spirit and come dressed

as angels and shepherds.

Evening Mass - Carols at 9pm, Mass at 9.30pm

Midnight Mass - Carols at 11.30pm, Mass at 12 midnight

Please stay for Christmas Cake.

Christmas Day: Friday, 25th December

Masses at 7.30am, 9.30am (carols at 9am) and

11:30am (Italian)

NO EVENING MASS ON CHRISTMAS DAY

New Year’s Eve: Thursday, 31st December

11.30am Adoration, 12 midnight - Mass of Thanksgiving

Please join us for a cuppa after.

Lions Christmas Cakes

Available from the Parish Office

Cakes: Large $16.00, small $12.00.

WAITING IN EXPECTATION

Waiting patiently for God includes joyful expectation. Without expectation our waiting can get bogged

down in the present. When we wait in expectation our whole beings are open to be surprised by joy. All

through the gospels Jesus tells us to keep awake and stay alert. And Paul says, “Brothers and sisters... The

moment is here for you to stop sleeping and wake up, because by now our salvation is nearer than when

we first began to believe. The night is nearly over, daylight is on the way, so let us throw off everything

that belongs to the darkness and equip ourselves for the light” (Romans 13:11-12). It is this joyful expectation of God’s

coming that offers vitality to our lives. The expectation of the fulfilment of God’s promises to us is what allows us to pay

full attention to the road on which we are walking. –Henri Nouwen

CALLING ALL CHILDRENCALLING ALL CHILDRENCALLING ALL CHILDRENCALLING ALL CHILDREN CHILDREN NATIVITY PLAY

Family Mass, 24 December at 6.30pm

Hello parents, the

children will be putting

on a short item at the

Christmas Eve’s Family

Mass held at 6:30pm.

We are calling all

children to come and join in. Practice sessions will be

held on 21st, 22nd and 23rd December at 4pm in the

church hall and should last just over one hour. Please

bring your kids to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Please

contact Cecil on 0406 022 069 for more information.

DON’T THROW THEM AWAY!!!DON’T THROW THEM AWAY!!!DON’T THROW THEM AWAY!!!DON’T THROW THEM AWAY!!!

As the school year comes to aclose, please do not

throw away your unwanted pencils and pens. Instead,

drop them off to the foyer of the Church or the parish

office, where they will be put to good use.

LIFELINK RAFFLE FOR YOUTH GROUP LIFELINK RAFFLE FOR YOUTH GROUP LIFELINK RAFFLE FOR YOUTH GROUP LIFELINK RAFFLE FOR YOUTH GROUP

This Weekend at All MassesThis Weekend at All MassesThis Weekend at All MassesThis Weekend at All Masses

Thank you to Catholic Church Insurance, who have kindly

donated a Christmas Hamper to our parish, valued at over

$150. Tickets are $1 each. All proceeds

will go to various parish youth events

for 2016. The winner will be advertised

in the Parish Bulletin.

HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS

TO THE PRIESTHOOD AND RELIGIOUS LIFE

There will be no holy hour in December. Thank

you to all our faithful attendees who have prayed

with us during the year. See you all again in

January.—Vocation Awareness Group

“Lord in Your Mercy, Hear Our Prayer”

From this Sunday on, until the end of the Year

of Mercy, the response to the Prayers of the faithful will be:

Proclaimer: We pray to the Lord (replaces “Lord hear us”)

Response: Lord in Your mercy, hear our prayer

God’s word 2016–Daily Reflection

God’s word includes readings of the day from the New

Jerusalem Bible with inspiring reflection on the Gospel of the

day by eminent homilists. Pick up your copy of God’s word

for $10 each from the Piety Stall and Parish office.

Planned Giving Important Update 1st July—30th November 2015

Envelope Pledges Made: $ 69,586

Envelope Pledges Received: $ 63,729 Annual Shortfall if

Current Shortfall: $ 5,857 Trend Continues:$ 13,844

Are your contributions up to date? Thank you!

Sincere thanks to the parishioner who contributed the $1,876

shortfall detailed in the last update. This partially offsets the

shortfall noted above. If you need to update your pledge due to a

change in financial circumstances, please inform one of our parish

priests, place a note in the second collection bag, or email

ijaccounts@carmelite.com. Your confidentiality is always assured.

Infant Jesus Parish 47 Wellington Rd, Morley 6062 Ph: 08 9276 8500 / Fax: 08 9375 3637 email: ijparish@carmelite.com www.infantjesusparish.org.au Parish Priest: Fr. Sunny P. Abraham ijparish@carmelite.com Assistant Priests: Fr. Tadgh Tierney tadgh_t@yahoo.com.au; Fr. John Pallippadan; pallipadanj@gmail.com Parish Secretary: Billie Dewitt ijparish@carmelite.com Youth Co-ordinator: Emma Van Den Bogert morley24-7@hotmail.com

Recently Deceased: Francesco Pulitano;

Deceased: All the Holy Souls, Pat O’Sullivan, Catherine Wong, Bosco Lu, Joseph Lu and Giulia Benedetto;

Anniversaries: Jack Read Demasson, Bayly Gordon Demasson, Stanley Gordon Demasson, Gracy Ramunni, Gerald Cabey, Bibiana Scully and Vincenzo Caccamo;

The Sick of the Parish: Vasco Pieraccini, Hung, Antonio, Catherine and all the sick who are in need of our prayers.

“As Advent draws to a close, that Christ will truly come into our hearts”

Morning Prayer of the Church: Mon-Fri, 6.40am; Sat 8.00am Morning Mass: Mon-Fri: 7am & 9am , Sat: 8.30am Saturday Vigil Mass: 6.30pm Sunday Masses: 7.30am, 9.30am (Children’s Liturgy during school terms), 11.30am (Italian), 6pm (Youth Mass 2nd & 4th Sundays) Reconciliation: Saturday 10-11am and 5-6pm. Perpetual Novena in honour of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel: Wednesday 7.15pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Friday 9.30 - 10.30am and 7.30 - 8.30pm Baptisms, Weddings & Sacraments: Please contact the Parish Office.

In Our Church

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Parish Prayer Concerns

PREP Co-ordinator: Sue Goodwin ijprep@gmail.com Sacramental Coordinator: Faith Rico ijsacramental@carmelite.com Parish Admin Officer: Darren Parnell ijaccounts@carmelite.com Admin Assistant: Carol Smith ijadmin@carmelite.com Maintenance Manager: John Cogdon ijmaint@carmelite.com Reception: Anna Patton / Pearl Chin ijreception@carmelite.com Columbarium Committee: Aileen Budge ijparish@carmelite.com

PILGRIM STATUE: This week is in the

home of Mr and Mrs D Nathanielsz ,

18 Cardwell Ave, Noranda.

Ph: 9276 5048

Our Parish Team

Calendar of Saints

21 Dec: St Peter Canisius, Priest (1597)

23 Dec: St John of Kanty, Priest (1473)

25 Dec: THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS)

26 Dec: St Stephen, The First Martyr (34 AD)

27 Dec: THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND

JOSEPH

GIANT GARAGE SALE If you are doing any cleaning out of

your cupboards or shed during the

Christmas holidays,

Remember us! The parish is raising much needed

funds by holding a giant garage sale next April, but

we are ready to receive your unwanted treasures

now. Please drop any items off at the parish centre

or into the large carton marked “Garage Sale” in

the foyer of the church.

Thanks so much!

MISSION PARTNERS MORLEYMISSION PARTNERS MORLEYMISSION PARTNERS MORLEYMISSION PARTNERS MORLEY

Anyone wishing to host an At Home/Parish Centre/ Bring A Plate

and Donate Morning Tea and view Maggie’s new Indian DVD of

"RESTORE AT WORK IN INDIA" is welcomed to do so any time

during the year. Maggie is happy to share the story about the small miracles

along the way that led to forming Mission Partners Morley in 1988.

A group of caring parishioners are also encouraged to consider restoring their

own little hut–slowly but surely–and receive "before" and "after" photos plus

family photos and details of their predicament, under Maggie's guidance. The

success of this project has been due to the personal feedback, photos and family

background information.

Maggie works with MIDS, an Indian organisation similar to Lifelink in WA and she

will be visiting India for the sixth time in October. Please contact Maggie at

Margaretbox7@bigpond.com or 9272 8263Wishing you a Blessed and Happy

Christmas. – Maggie Box.

Gospel Reflections for Married Couples in the Gospel Reflections for Married Couples in the Gospel Reflections for Married Couples in the Gospel Reflections for Married Couples in the

Jubilee of Mercy Jubilee of Mercy Jubilee of Mercy Jubilee of Mercy ---- 4th Sunday of Advent4th Sunday of Advent4th Sunday of Advent4th Sunday of Advent In this week’s Gospel, Elizabeth is

filled with joy and the Holy Spirit

as she acknowledges the

presence of Jesus in Mary’s

womb. As Christians, we are

called to recognise the face of Christ in others.

When do you notice Christ alive in your spouse?

Take some time this week to reflect on your

spouse’s positive qualities. See if you can

experience some of Elizabeth’s joy as you

acknowledge these attributes and the way they

enrich your home and family life. Make a point of

acknowledging and appreciating these qualities.

–Catholic Marriage and Fertility Services

Christmas Closure for Parish Office and Parish Centre

The Parish Centre will be closed to all groups from Friday, 25

December 2016 until Monday, 18 January 2016. The parish

office will close over the same period.

PARKING AT CHRISTMAS

With many visitors expected for the Christmas liturgies, let’s extend some warm

hospitality by making room for them in the car-park! We can do

this by:

• Carpooling to Christmas Mass with family and friends

• Choosing to walk to Mass

• Using the alternative parking at the Morley Rec

• Parking by the school and enjoying the short walk.

Please also remember to leave the emergency access clear

outside the Church and along the curbing. Please respect any

“NO PARKING” notices and refrain from parking on the neighbours’ verges.

Together we can make our Christmas services safe and enjoyable.

CHURCH CLEANING GROUPS

ROSTER FOR 2016

Your new roster is available for you to

collect from the vacuum cupboard.

Thank you very much!