3 July 2015
Your news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Edition #38
Archdiocese to launch first Safeguarding Project By James Parker New ground will be established for the Australian Catholic Church as the first ever launch of an Archdiocesan-wide Safeguarding Project is presented across the parishes of the Archdiocese of Perth this weekend. Each parish community will be invited, after careful and prayerful consideration, to select from amidst its members two suitable individuals – either two women, or a woman and a man – to become the parish’s safeguarding officers. The magazine of this week’s Weekend West newspaper features an article that covers the launch. In a recent interview with a journalist from The West Australian, Archbishop Costelloe spoke in some detail about the project and its importance in the life of the Archdiocese at this time. “Everybody knows that the topic of child sexual abuse is probably the biggest challenge the Church in Australia is facing at the moment,” said Archbishop Costelloe. “People have suffered at the hands of religious and clergy and this has had terrible impacts on their lives, with them sometimes being destroyed.” The Archbishop sees the Church in Australia bearing “a great sense of shame, a great sense of horror” that people dedicated to God and to God’s people would com1 | EDITION #38 | 3 JULY 2015
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB stands in front of St Mary’s Cathedral with Archdiocesan Safeguarding Project Coordinator, Andrea Muslin. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
mit such atrocities. “I feel this personally as Archbishop,” he pointed out, “and it simply needs to be dealt with. I have been very clear about this. I knew, when appointed as Archbishop, that I would
come forward. “That is dealing with the past, which must never be minimised,” the Archbishop stated. “We have to do everything possible, to the extent that we can, to bring some hope and
“We have to make sure that nobody suffers in the present and future in the way that people suffered in the past” have to make this one of my major priorities, which I am trying to do.” He spoke of much having been done to improve matters, with focus initially being on better resourcing the Church’s Professional Standards office in Western Australia to respond more efficiently to survivors who
healing to those who have been abused and for whom the damage plays itself out, often for decades afterwards. “Equally important is that, as far as we are able, we have to make sure that nobody suffers in the present and in the future in the way that people suffered in the past. No child must be put at risk any more.
For me, that is a big priority. We cannot just sit back and do nothing. We must make sure it doesn’t happen again.” Present structures are being examined to ensure that parishes, and other communities such as schools, are the safest places they can be for children and young people today and into the future. “So, the Safeguarding Project is at the heart of our efforts and determination to make sure the present and the future are completely different from the past,” the Archbishop emphasised. “What drives me is the realisation of the terrible damage that [child sexual abuse] causes and the pain Full Text available at
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Gone but never forgotten: Father Michael Gatt retires By Mark Reidy ANYONE WHO has experienced the passionate energy of Father Michael Gatt would be hesitant to associate him with the word “retiring”, but that is exactly what occurred at St Kieran’s Parish, Osborne Park, last weekend, 28 June. A packed congregation, including friends and past parishioners, applauded the Maltese-born priest who has faithfully served the Church for more than 47 years, but their response to his retirement was tinged with a sense of sadness, according to longtime friend, Bob Fimmel. “Fr Michael will clearly be remembered for getting things done,” he said, “as a man of action and a man of God”. Since arriving at St Kieran’s Parish in 2000, Fr Michael has made an indelible mark on the community, from overseeing building and practical renovations, as well as the parish’s centenary celebrations in 2014. But perhaps what he will be best remembered for is the spiritual influence he has delivered through the large number of Sacraments administered over the past 15 years, and the Christmas time phone-counselling service he has provided for the lonely and those in distress. The appreciation and recognition of this effervescent priest was expressed through a number of parishioners who thanked Fr Michael during his farewell celebrations, including Mrs Elizabeth Schelfhout, Assistant Principal of St Kieran’s Primary School; ex- Mayor of Stirling, Mr Tony Vallelonga; and Parish Council representative, Mr Dan Hill. Mr Hill read excerpts 2 | EDITION #38 | 3 JULY 2015
Anyone who has experienced the energy of Fr Michael Gatt would be hesitant to associate him with the word “retiring”, but that is exactly what occurred last weekend. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
of letters of appreciation from Geraldton Bishop, Justin Bianchini, the High Commissioner of Malta and Archbishop Timothy Costelloe. “It would be hard to estimate how many lives have been touched, how many
ment. “I have received over 60 cards so far with people expressing their gratitude,” he said in a recent interview with the Perth Archdiocese Communication and Media Office. “I did not expect such wonderful appreciation.”
“I have had a happy, happy, happy life and there have been many beautiful stories ... All I have ever done is take the opportunities presented to me and let God work out the rest for Himself.” people have been reconciled to God, how many have found strength in times of difficulty or crisis, how many have grown closer to the Lord, all because of your ministry and your fidelity to your priesthood,” Archbishop Costelloe wrote. Fr Michael has been humbled by the response of past and current parishioners since announcing his retire-
Fr Michael was born in Malta on 13 February, the sixth of nine children to Philip and Michelina Gatt. Two of his four sisters would become nuns, including Carmen who would spend 45 years serving in Pakistan and become known as the “Sister Teresa of Pakistan”. Before entering the priesthood, Fr Michael served for two years in the Armoury
with the Royal Air Force in Malta. He then completed his studies at the Maltese General Seminary and was ordained by the Archbishop of Malta, His Grace, Sir Michael Gonzi, on 30 March 1968. Fr Michael arrived in Western Australia in 1971 and, in the same year, became the Maltese Migrant Chaplain as well as the Hollywood Repatriation Hospital Chaplain (until 1982). In 1984, he joined the Royal Australian Air Force as Chaplain at Pearce Base. From 1974 until his placement at St Kieran’s, Fr Michael spent time as a parish priest in Swanbourne (1974–78), Victoria Park (1979–1982), Moora (1982–1984), Gingin– Chittering (1984-1990) and Manning (1990–2000), leaving his unique touch on each community with his spirit of joy and infectious humour. Full Text available at
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Perth bridges the gap through Daydawn By Marco Ceccarelli This month, as part of the 2015 LifeLink Winter Appeal, the eRecord is taking a closer look at work undertaken by organisations such as Identitywa, Centrecare, Daydaw n, Emm au s C ommunit y, Centacare Employment & Training, Djooraminda, The Shopfront and Catholic Outreach. LifeLink is the overarching organisation that provides ongoing funding support for agencies that deliver professional services and caring support to thousands of people in need throughout Western Australia each year. This week, the eRecord has taken a closer look at Aboriginal advocacy agency, DayDawn, and spoken to its current director, Dr Mary McComish, about its aims, purposes and services. Daydawn is an initiative by the Roman Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Perth that defends the rights and legitimate aspirations of Indigenous people, especially Noongar people of the South West. • • • SINCE the WA Department of Housing’s tough “Three Strikes Disruptive Behaviour Policy” came into effect in 2011, Aboriginal women and children have often been on the receiving end of eviction notices that put them at risk of homelessness. With often little or no control over incidents involving domestic violence, women are faced to deal with complaints from neighbours which, when accumulated, can lead to eviction from their premises. This is but one of the scenarios which the Daydawn Advocacy Centre deals with as it strives to offer assistance
Director Dr Mary McComish stands outside the Daydawn Advocacy Centre in Piccadilly Square Central, Perth. PHOTO: MARCO CECCARELLI
to Indigenous people at the risk of eviction from private or public housing, or experiencing homelessness. Originally established by Archbishop Emeritus Barry Hickey in ¬¬¬¬2007, Daydawn was created with the aim of helping people in
people made in the image of God who have innate rights,” said Director Mary McComish, a legal practitioner and former Dean of Law at Notre Dame University, Fremantle. “Yet, in many areas, those rights aren’t really respected.
“If you befriend people, even if you can’t do something specific, you can truly help them as a presence...” their applications for housing, property listings and transfers. The centre affirms the God-given dignity of every person by promoting the rights of the individual and the full participation of the Indigenous population in society. “As a Christian organisation, we don’t just service the needs of those who seek our help but we look on them as
I think there is a huge amount of room in our society for a Christian organisation such as Daydawn which can view Aboriginal people as whole people and support them, while at the same time servicing their specific needs,” she added. When she first began working at Daydawn, it did not take long for Dr McComish to understand that being present in people’s lives, befriending
them and lending them support, was equally as important, if not more, than offering legal advice. “One of the first clients I took to the State Administrative Tribunal over a discrimination case was a lady with children who had been evicted from their home. While we weren’t successful in winning the case, we became friends and now Daydawn has managed to re-house her and her children. “She is doing very well, she is happy and her children are in school. “If you befriend people, you can truly help them. This is something else that Archbishop Emeritus Hickey wanted Daydawn to do, to befriend people: even if you cannot do something specific, at least you’re there as a presence.” Full Text available at
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Oblate Father laid to eternal rest: the life of Fr John Cranley By Marco Ceccarelli WHILE Father John Cranley’s recent passing was a sad occasion for the Archdiocese of Perth, it reignited fond memories among both parishioners and ex-students of different Perth parishes and Australian Oblate colleges. The beloved and popular West Australian priest took his last breath on 11 May 2015 in St John of God, Subiaco, not far from where he was born 82 years prior. An incredibly talented teacher and educator, particularly in the fields of science and mathematics, Fr Cranley devoted more than 55 years to serving the Catholic Church and the Oblate congregation. He lived a remarkable and eventful life filled with unexpected changes that saw his often carefully crafted plans crumble in front of the much greater events that God had in store for him. Born into a large Irish family in 1933, Fr Cranley attended a local Catholic Primary School before going to St Louis’ College (later John XXIII College) for his secondary studies. He quickly distinguished himself as a high-achieving student and showed potential in both sport and cadets. The Cranley family was well known to the Oblates in Fremantle as Fr Cranley was growing up. A speech by Oblate Father Henry McFall OMI to the senior classes at St Louis’ must have struck with the young Fr Cranley as he decided to join the Oblates soon after. In March 1953, Fr Cranley travelled to the Oblate
Fr John Cranley OMI was a talented teacher, loved Parish Priest and respected Oblate Father. He entered eternal life on 11 May 2015. PHOTO COURTESY MAZENOD COLLEGE
Novitiate at Sorrento, Victoria, where he pronounced his first vows and was subsequently sent to Ireland, specifically at Piltown, Co Kilkenny, for his priestly duties. Fr Cranley pronounced
remind his students that he had joined the Oblates, not the Jesuits, who had taught him previously, precisely because the teaching profession was not on his priority list.
An incredibly talented teacher and educator, Fr Cranley devoted more than 55 years to serving the Church and the Oblates. his final vows as an Oblate in 1956 and, on 21 September 1958, was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Collier in the Oblate Seminary of Piltown. A year later, he returned to Australia to devote the next 33 years of his life to university studies and teaching. Fr Cranley would often say that he never saw himself in the role of teacher. He would
However, Fr Cranley was never one to shy away from the unexpected twists and turns of life, which he often saw as new paths forged by God, and he soon filled, quite professionally, the shoes of science and mathematics teacher. Fr Cranley taught in in three Australian Oblate Colleges: Iona College (1959-72; 1976-80; 1987-89),
Mazenod College, WA (197376; 1981-86 as Rector) and Mazenod College, Victoria (1990–92). He became Parish Priest of the Holy Family Parish in Kalamunda, WA, where he remained until 1995 when he joined the adjacent Lesmurdie Oblate community. This transition into parish life gave Fr Cranley a much awaited opportunity to be close to his family and pursue his longstanding hobby of following the West Coast Eagles football team. Rottnest Island was a favourite family gathering spot in which the only things that improved the beaches and wonderful scenery were card games and family events. Full Text available at
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What’s happening around the Archdiocese CARITAS PRAYER FOR NEPAL Loving God, we pray for all those affected by the earthquake in Nepal as we offer the words of the Psalmist, “Be strong and take heart, also hope in the Lord” (Psalm 31:25) May those who are paralysed by fear… Be strong and take heart May those who have lost or are still searching for loved ones… Be strong and take heart May those who remain trapped under rubble… Be strong and take heart May those rescue workers who provide relief and recovery… Be strong and take heart May those who are moved with compassion to help… Be strong and take heart God, whose love knows no bounds, fill all those who suffer with your comfort and peace We ask all this through Christ, our Lord. Amen SUNDAY, 5 JULY “Come and See” ... Pathways to live differently An invitation from the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart to young women and men to come and enjoy an evening of reflection, prayer, sharing and companionship. Theme: ‘WINTER’… Feeling swamped… bogged down? At the Mary MacKillop Centre, 16 York St, South Perth on Sunday, 5 July, 3.30pm afternoon tea followed by 4-6.30pm reflection, sharing and prayer, then from 6.30pm a light meal and social evening. Further info and bookings: Alma Cabassi RSJ, 0419 044 136, cabassi@ gmail.com. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday The Bishops Commission for Relations with Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders invites the Church across Australia to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday on 5 July. A statement by Bishop of Broome, Christopher Saunders, has been released in A4 format and A3 format. Parish resources prepared by NATSICC to celebrate ATSI are also available. Divine Mercy Program EDITION #38 | 3 JULY 2015
An afternoon with Jesus and Mary will be held at St Francis Xavier’s Church, 25 Windsor St, East Perth, on Sunday, 5 July with Fr Stephen Ochola speaking on the precious blood at 1.30pm followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy and concluding with benediction and veneration of the first class relic of St Faustina Kowalska. Confession will be available. Refreshments and fellowship will follow in the hall afterwards. Further info: Julia and June Murphy 08 9457 7771. WEDNESDAY, 8 JULY Centre for Liturgy Workshop on Copyright Copyright is a complex issue, but one which liturgists and musicians need to understand. This workshop will look at what copyright is, how it applies to parishes, and what musicians need to know and do. Wednesday, 8 July, from 7.30pm-9.30pm at the Centre for Liturgy, 28 Marda Way, Nollamara. Cost: $10. Registrations are essential. Download registration form. Further info and to register: 9207 3350, registrations.cfl@perthcatholic.org. au, www.liturgycentre.com.au. Chaplets of the Divine Mercy A powerful, prayerful, sung devotion held at St Thomas More Catholic Church, Dean Rd, Bateman on Wednesday, 8 July at 7.30pm. This prayerful session will be accompanied by Exposition and followed by Benediction and anointing. Also held on the second Wednesday of each month commencing at 7.30pm. All are welcome. Further info: George Lopez on 08 9310 9493 (h) or 08 6242 0702 (w). FRIDAY, 10 JULY St Patrick’s Basilica Twilight Concert The Choir of Trinity College, University of Melbourne, presents a concert of Sacred Music as part of the WA Tour. Jonathan Grieves-Smith, Director, with Dominic Perissinotto on the pipe organ. Friday, 10 July, 5-6pm at St Patrick’s Basilica, cnr Parry and Adelaide Sts, Fremantle. Tickets $30 ($25 conc). Further info and to book: Parish Office 08 9335 2268 (9am-3pm), www.trybooking.com/ HYFO. FRIDAY, 10 - SUNDAY, 12 JULY Veritas Youth Festival Veritas Youth Festival is the inaugural Western Australian gathering of Catholic young people, presented by Catholic Youth Ministry Perth (CYM) and the Catholic Youth Network. The theme of this year’s conference is based on a scripture passage: “Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God” (Matt 5:8). We
are inviting all young people aged 16-30 to Veritas from 10-12 July to experience three days of festivities, live bands, dynamic speakers, youth rallies, faith expos, workshops, and much more! Santa Maria College, 18 Stoneham Rd, Attadale. Free entry Friday, $50 for a 3-Day Pass. Further info and to register: 08 9422 7912, www.veritasperth.com. SATURDAY, 11 JULY Thanksgiving Mass A thanksgiving Mass with Catholic members from the African community will be celebrated on Saturday, 11 July at 12.30pm at the Redemptorist Monastery, 190 Vincent St, North Perth, followed with fellowship and food. The principal celebrant will be Most Rev Bishop Don Sproxton. All are welcome. Further info: Rose 0487 816 426. SUNDAY, 12 JULY Eucharistic Hour The World Apostolate of Fatima invites all to attend a Eucharistic Hour at Holy Trinity Parish, 8 Burnett Street, Embleton, on Sunday, 12 July at 3pm. Further info: 9339 2614. SATURDAY, 18 JULY Secular Franciscan Order Inquirers’ Day Come and see how Secular Franciscans live joyfully in the world and celebrate God’s creation. A day of information about an order for lay people and secular priests. The Franciscan family founded by St Francis of Assisi has existed worldwide for nearly 800 years. Held at the Edel Quinn Centre, 36 Windsor St, East Perth, 10am-3pm. Morning/ afternoon tea and lunch provided. Bring a friend. Further info: David Ward 0400 061 106, Angela McGuire 08 9275 5658, angelmich@bigpond. com, www.wasecularfranciscan.org. TUESDAY, 21 JULY Free Public Lecture at Notre Dame University The Sisters of St John of God and the University of Notre Dame will host a public lecture series with visiting scholar Father Thomas Scirghi. The liturgy that does justice, a free public lecture, will be held on Tuesday, 21 July, 6pm. What does liturgy – the service of God in thanksgiving for creation and redemption – have to do with justice? In Christian sacramental worship we embody what we hope to achieve, namely a just world with unity among all people. At the University of Notre Dame, Tannock Hall of Education (ND4), cnr Croke & Cliff Sts, Fremantle. To register, please visit www.nd.edu.au/events/ssjg. Further info: 9433 0575, fremantle. events@nd.edu.au.
FRIDAY, 24 JULY Growing Awareness of God in my Everyday The Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart invite you to a focused prayer and contemplation session titled ‘Praying Your Experiences… Growing Awareness of God in My Everyday’. There will be talks on the theme Saints as everyday role models – Australia’s Mary MacKillop (and discerning your own), followed by personal time in the chapel or garden. Optional sharing of one’s faith with others on the journey, adds to the richness of this experience. On Friday, 24 July, 10.30am-12pm; repeat session 6.30-8pm. Held at the Mary MacKillop Centre, 16 York St, South Perth. RSVP by Wednesday 22 July. Further info and bookings: 08 9334 0999, laura.mccarthy@sosj.org.au. SUNDAY, 26 JULY Our Lady of the Rosary parish Open Day Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Doubleview is holding an Open Day on Sunday, 26 July between 9am-12 noon in the parish hall, Angelico St, Woodlands. All welcome. FRIDAY, 31 JULY - SUNDAY, 2 AUGUST Mysticism at New Norcia Reading Weekend: Mysticism – Retreat guide, Dr Carmel Posa SGS, will share how most of us tend to think of mystics and mystical experience as associated with great saints of the past who had weird and wonderful expereicnes of God; however, the Chrisitan mystical tradition is grounded in the spiritual quest to which we are called. This Reading Weekend will explore this mystical tradition and how it intersects with our own experiences of God today. The text for this reading weekend is: Mystics, by William Harmless sj. Recommended cost for the weekend: $300. Further info: Dr Carmel Posa sgs, 08 9654 8371, carmel.posa@ newnorcia.wa.edu.au. SATURDAY, 8 AUGUST New Norcia Annual/Institute/ Theology Day The New Norcia Institute for Benedictine Studies presents guest speaker, Fr Luigi Gioia OSB, a monk from the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore in Siena, Italy. Fr Luigi is also the Professor of Systematic Theology and Monastic Studies at the Pontifical University of San Anselmo in Rome. He completed his doctorate in Systematic Theology at the University of Oxford with a thesis on Augustine’s De Trinitate. His examiners were Rev Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, and Professor Oliver O’Donovan.
Cost: $50 (conc $35), including morning tea and lunch. Saturday, 8 August, 10am-3pm. Further info and bookings: Dr Carmel posa SGS 08 9654 8371, carmel.posa@newnorcia. wa.edu.au. SUNDAY, 9 AUGUST St Jerome’s Primary School celebrating 80 years St Jerome’s Primary School is celebrating 80 years with a special Open Day on Sunday, 9 August from 10am-2pm. Beginning with Mass and followed by a fun-filled program of entertainment, games, art exhibition, sausage sizzle and much more. 38 Troode St (cnr Rockingham Rd), Munster. Further info: 08 9499 9500, admin@stjeromes.wa.edu.au, www. stjeromes.wa.edu.au. SUNDAY, 9 AUGUST AND THURSDAY, 27 OCTOBER Cathedral Concert Series A Pageant of Hymns is the theme of the second of three concerts in the St Mary’s Cathedral 2015 concert series which takes place at 2pm on Sunday, 9 August. It will feature favourites such as Finlandia, Amazing Grace, Deep River and lots more with plenty of congregation participation. The final concert is themed Music for Wind and Brass and takes place on Tuesday, 27 October at 7.30pm. It is presented jointly with the UWA School of Music and will feature the UWA Symphonic Chorus, UWA Vocal Consort and the cathedral choir in an explosion of music from the Renaissance to the present day. Tickets cost $20-$35, available from the Cathedral piety stall or online at www.trybooking.com. SUNDAY, 30 AUGUST Fundraising Concert to Feature Perth Musical Arts The Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) is holding a fundraising concert featuring a number of musicians from across the Archdiocese. Artists Terry Burridge, Chris deSilva, Carly Power, Christopher Waddell, the Waddell Family and the Archdiocesan Occassional Choir, incorporating the Julian Singers will all be performing, accompanied by Margaret De San Miguel and Jacinta Jakovcevic, Director of Music at St Mary’s Cathedral. All profits go to ACRATH. To be held on Sunday, 30 August, 2.15pm at the Loreto Performing Arts Centre Nedlands, 60 Webster Street Nedlands. Afternoon tea provided. To book online Click Here. Further info: naomi. mcclements@goodshep.org.au. FRIDAY, 11 - SUNDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER New Norcia Spirituality Retreat The Monks of New Norcia will be presenting a spirituality retreat titled The Church in the Contemporary World. For freedom Christ has set us free (Gal 5:1): the Church’s EDITION #38 | 3 JULY 2015
continuing role 50 years after the Vatican II Encyclical Gaudium et spes is in promoting our freedom in Christ. Presented by Fr David Barry OSB. Further info and bookings: Bernadette 08 9654 8002, guesthouse@newnorcia.wa.edu.au. SATURDAY, 12 SEPTEMEBER Writer’s Festival 2015 New Norcia, in conjunction with The West Australian, is hosting a writers’ festival on 12 September. Places are strictly limited. Further info: Lucy 08 9654 8018, communications@ newnorcia.wa.edu.au, or visit www. newnorcia.wa.edu.au. TUESDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER Meditation with Young People Notre Dame University will host a joint Anglican-Catholic Personal Development Day for chaplains and RE teachers on Tuesday, 15 September from 9.00am-3.30pm in the Drill Hall to look at how to introduce Christian meditation into the school day. The day will be attended in part by the Catholic and Anglican Archbishops of Perth and is a partnership between Anglican and Catholic education bodies and the local branch of the Australian Christian Meditation Community. Cost per person $40. To register click here. Further info: Philip Goldsworthy pgoldsworthy@asc. wa.edu.au, 08 9286 0290. MONDAY, 28 SEPTEMEBER – SATURDAY, 3 OCTOBER Theology of the Body in WA John Paul II Institute for Marriage and the Family will offer a module on St. John Paul II’s The Theology of the Body which will address how the interpersonal communion of man and woman, in and through the body, images divine Trinitarian Communion. It will discuss the relevance of the Theology of the Body for those called to the vocation of celibacy and provide vital content to engage in the mission of the new evangelisation. Drs Adam Cooper and Conor Sweeney will present the sessions. Both are engaging speakers and internationally recognised experts of this field. Venue: University of Notre Dame (Fremantle) on Monday 2-9pm and Saturday 10am-5pm. Further info: info@jp2institute.org. SUNDAY, 18 OCTOBER Writer’s Workshop In collaboration with the Benedictine Union of Australia and New Zealand, the Institute for Benedictine Studies will host its second “Writers’ Workshop” to facilitate those who wish to hone their skills in academic writing, particularly in relation to publication in Tjurunga: An Australasian Benedictine Review. Facilitated by Michael Casey OCSO. Recommended donation for the week: $500. Further info/bookings: Dr Carmel Posa SGS 08 9654 8371, carmel.posa@newnorcia.wa.edu.au, jill.obrien@newnorcia.wa.edu.au.
MONDAY, 7 - WEDNESDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER 17-Day Pilgrimage Discover the jewels of Spain, Portugal and France visiting Barcelona, Monserrat, Zaragoza, Avila, Fatima and coming alongside the incorruptible bodies of St Bernadette of Lourdes, St John Vianney of Ars, St Thérèse of Lisieux, St Vincent de Paul and St Catherine Labouré. 17 days away, consisting of 15 nights between 7 and 23 September. Pilgrimage spiritual director is Fr Michael Quynh Do. Further info: Sheila 0433 771979, Sue 0421 835408. WEDNESDAY, 21 - FRIDAY, 31 OCTOBER “In the Footsteps of Mary Mackillop” This 10-day pilgrimage has been prepared by the Sisters of St Joseph and designed to help you enter more deeply into Mary Mackillop’s story. Further info: contact Laura 08 9334 0999, laura.mccarthy@sosj.org.au. THURSDAY, 3 - SATURDAY, 5 DECEMBER Australian Catholic Youth Festival 2015 The Australian Catholic Youth Festival is a national gathering of Catholic young people established by the ACBC. Join thousands of young people in Adelaide to experience a deeper relationship with Jesus and be empowered to be disciples in the world today. Young people from Year 9 to young adults 25 years of age are invited. Further info: www. youthfestival.catholic.org.au. EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Chaplets of the Divine Mercy A powerful, prayerful, sung devotion held at St Thomas More Catholic Church, Dean Road Bateman, on the second Wednesday of each month commencing at 7.30 pm. It will be accompanied by Exposition and followed by Benediction and Annointing. If you have not been before, why don’t you come along and be uplifted? Enquiries to George Lopez on 9310 9493(h) or 6242 0702(w). EVERY FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Young Adults Cenacle Group The Young Adults Cenacle Group invites young people aged 18-40 to St Bernadette’s Church, Jugan St, Glendalough on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at 8pm. The evening includes a cenacle rosary, followed by a reflection by a visiting priest and fellowship. Any queries phone Viviana on 0413 432 025. EVERY FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Catholic Faith Renewal 7.30pm at St John and Paul’s Parish,
Pinetree Gully Road, Willetton. Songs of Praise, sharing by a Priest, Thanksgiving Mass and light refreshments after Mass. All welcome to attend and we encourage you to bring your family and friends. Enq: Ann 0412 166 164, Ivan 0428 898 833. EVERY SATURDAY Commencing February 28 at 9am, The Instinct to Heal’ Holistic Health (24 sessions). From 10.30am -1pm, Internalize principles of successful relationships and use emotional intelligence and communication skills. For couples, singles, parents and families. Prayer meetings held every 2nd Thursday. Enq: Eva 0409 405 585 or 9418 1439; rcpd.net.au
GENERAL ADULT FAITH ENRICHMENT Enrolments remain open for Term One 2015 courses at the Maranatha Centre for Adult Faith Formation, the Archdiocesan agency for adult faith education, where you can enrich your understanding of the Catholic faith. Further info and for details of the exciting courses on offer: 08 9241 5221 or visit www.maranathacentre. org.au. CITY TO SURF FOR TEAM CARITAS K’S Every day, thousands of women and children around the world need to cover many kilometres each day to fetch water, obtain food, get to school or market, or simply to survive. Sign up for the Chevron City to Surf on Sunday, 30 August and walk, jog or run for Team Caritas K’s to show your solidarity with the communities we support around the world. Further info and to join go to Caritas Australia’s website or contact Natalie Weir on 94227928 or Natalie.weir@ caritas.org.au. CARETAKER WANTED Seeking a Caretaker in Lower Chittering. Would suit an active retiree. Accommodation is provided. Further info: Fr Paul 0427 085 093. ST ANTHONY’S, WANNNEROO 80TH ANNIVERSARY St Anthony’s Primary School in Wanneroo is celebrating its 80th Anniversary this year and is seeking memorabilia. Photographs, reports, certificates will be scanned and stored before being returned. Please send to: Att: 80th Anniversary, St Anthony’s School, 7 Servite Tce, Wanneroo WA 6065. Photos labelled in pencil on the back would help. Last date 14 August 2015. Further info: 08 9303 7500, admin@stanthonyswann.wa.edu.au. FREE ROSARY BEADS Free Rosary beads are available for schools’ First Holy Communion, Confirmation and for local and overseas missions to promote the faith. Further info: Felicia on 0429 173 541 or Hiep on 0409 128 638.