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EXCLUSIVE: PADRE PIO RELICS COMING TO PERTH By Jamie O’Brien
THE RELICS of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, also known as Padre Pio, are coming to St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth, this October. Cathedral Dean Mgr Michael Keating confirmed the announcement to The eRecord, noting the relics will include a pair of Padre Pio’s gloves, his hair, a piece of his nails, a scab from the stigmata and a linen cloth that was used to wipe blood from his side wound. The relics will be on display at the Cathedral from Saturday 22 October, until Wednesday 26 October. St Pio of Pietrelcina, OFM Cap, was a Catholic friar and priest from the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. Born Francesco Forgione on 25 May 1887, and dying on 23 September 1968, he became famous for exhibiting stigmata for most of his life, thereby generating much interest and controversy. He was both beatified in 1999 and later canonised in 2002 by Pope John Paul II. “This will be a very momentous occasion not just for Catholics across Perth, but for anyone who is interested in the life of Padre Pio,” Mgr Keating said. “For many people, this will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience, in faith, the life of Padre Pio.” Mgr Keating told The eRecord that he personally met Padre Pio in 1965, when he visited the town of San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy. Visitation of the relics – which will only occur at St Mary’s Cathedral - are taking place courtesy of the request of St Mary’s Cathedral parishioner Patrizia DiStefano and Fr GianMaria Digiorgio, also a fellow friar and priest from the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. Fr GianMaria, who is Economic Provincial of the Capuchin Friary of Santa Maria delle Grazie in San
Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy, was also a student of Padre Pio, who also later worked with him as a seminarian. Fr GianMaria will speak about his work and the life of Padre Pio during the visitation of the relics. More information will be available in coming weeks and a schedule of Mass times during the visitation of the relics is below.
Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, OFM Cap was a Catholic friar and priest from the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. Born Francesco Forgione on 25 May 1887 and dying on 23 September 1968, he became famous for exhibiting stigmata for most of his life, thereby generating much interest and controversy. PHOTO: SOURCED
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11.00AM – Mass by Emeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey 5.00PM – Mass and Veneration of the Relics
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The relics of St Pio of Pietrelcina, also known as Padre Pio, are coming to St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth, this October IMAGE: SUPPLIED
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SCHEDULE Saturday, 22 October 2016 • • •
8.00AM – Mass, Veneration of the Relics and Reconciliation 3.00PM – Healing Mass and R e c on c i l i at i on (i n c l u d e s Anointing of the Sick) 6.00PM – Mass, Veneration of the Relics and Reconciliation
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8AM – Mass and Blessing with the Relics 9.30AM – Mass and Blessing with the Relics
8.00AM - Mass, Veneration of the Relics and Reconciliation 12.10PM – Mass, Veneration of the Relics, Reconciliation and Rosary 8.00AM – Mass, Veneration with the Relics and Reconciliation 12.10PM – Mass, Veneration of the Relics, Reconciliation and Rosary
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8.00AM – Mass, Veneration with the Relics and Reconciliation 12.10PM – Mass, Veneration of the Relics, Reconciliation and Rosary 7.30PM - Novena, Benediction and Veneration of the Relics Full Text available at
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Archbishop Timothy Costelloe delivered a thought provoking catechesis on the theme of ‘Let yourself be touched by mercy’ at this year’s World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland. IMAGE: SOURCED
DISCOVERING THE SENSITIVE TOUCH OF JESUS’ MERCY,
ARCHBISHOP COSTELLOE DELIVERS CATECHESIS AT WYD 2016 By Marco Ceccarelli
“GOD WILL want to do something, I don’t know what it is, but he will say something special to each one of you while you’re away”.
With these words, spoken at the Commissioning Mass in Perth held just before this year’s World Youth Day (WYD), Archbishop Timothy Costelloe encouraged young pilgrims of Perth to travel to Poland expecting to receive something that may transform their lives.
The Archbishop reiterated this point at the WYD during a thought-provoking catechesis delivered in a parish on the outskirts of Krakow. Speaking on the theme of mercy to a crowd of English speaking Continue on page 3
INTERACTION WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AT THE CENTRE OF
WORLD YOUTH DAY EXPERIENCE FOR ARCHBISHOP By Caroline Smith
ARCHBISHOP Timothy Costelloe has said that spending time with young people, and observing their small acts of mercy, was one of the most important aspects of his experience at this year’s World Youth Day (WYD) in Krakow, Poland.
In a video interview filmed at the event in Poland, Archbishop Costelloe said he had met and conversed with many young people while travelling through Italy on his way to WYD. PHOTO: MATTHEW TLOCZEK
In a video interview filmed at the event in Poland, Archbishop Costelloe said he had met and conversed with many young people while travelling through Italy on his way to WYD. “I travelled through Italy, through Rome and then Turin with young people, spending our days together, having meals together, then we went to Warsaw and spent some days in the diocese there,” he said. He added that these encounters were very important for the bishops taking part, and reflected their role as spiritual leaders in their communities. “You’re spending all your time with young people, often just mucking around and having fun, other times having quite beautiful and profound conversations with individual people,” Archbishop Costelloe said. “It’s a real chance for a bishop to be what bishops are supposed to be, which is loving, caring shepherds to their people, and to young people in particular. “And as a Salesian, following in the footsteps of St John Bosco, to be with young people is a wonderful thing for me. I hope for them too, but it certainly is for me.”
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has said that spending time with young people, and observing their small acts of mercy, was one of the most important aspects of his experience at this year’s World Youth Day (WYD) in Krakow, Poland. PHOTO: MATTHEW TLOCZEK
Pope Francis – who was also in Poland for WYD – had also used this opportunity to speak to young people about their faith and other issues, Archbishop Costelloe said. “People sometimes think the bishops will have very immediate access to the Pope, but to be honest, when the Pope comes to WYD, he comes to meet the young people,” he said. Full Text available at
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pilgrims, the Archbishop explained ‘how’ one can position himself or herself so as to be touched by God’s mercy. He did this by inviting the young people to put Christ first at the centre of everything they know and, quoting Saint Pope John Paul II, he emphasised that a Christian’s witness to Christ “would be hopelessly inadequate if we ourselves have not first contemplated the face of Christ”. “I want you to embark on a journey with me as we gaze on the face of Christ, touching people with his mercy,” Archbishop Costelloe said. The Archbishop indicated that he would focus on three
different key people in the Gospels as examples of the way in which God’s mercy reaches into the very depths of one’s human condition so as not to condemn, but to give new opportunities to start afresh in Christ. “I want you to say to yourself: how am I like this person? What is it about this person that might help me to understand what the merciful touch of Christ looks like or could look like in my life?” he said. The first Gospel chosen was that of Zaccheus, the infamous tax-collector who, trying to catch a glimpse of Jesus as He walked by, was met by the Lord with compassion rather than hostility. Describing Zaccheus as a man who must have been
God’s mercy reaches into the very depths of one’s human condition so as not to condemn, but to give new opportunities to start afresh in Christ. small not only in stature, but short in honesty, spirit and generosity, the Archbishop drew the pilgrims’ attention to the way in which Jesus does not reproach Zaccheus but simply asks to be invited to dinner at his house. “Jesus had this instinctive understanding that Zacchaeus was isolated, lonely, dejected, despised and marginalised. So in his wisdom and sensitivity,
Jesus thinks, ‘What’s the best thing I can do to help this man understand that no matter what he’s done, he’s still loved, cherished, worth something?’” he explained. “So for Zacchaeus, Jesus did exactly the right thing to get through to him in his situation. He loved him and forgave him. Had Jesus chastised him, it would’ve just been more of the same. Zacchaeus gets used to that, he gets it all the time. But Jesus, with His infinite understanding of humanity, finds a way to say to this man: I care about you, I love you, I understand where you’re coming from.” Full Text available at
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Visiting holy sites, meeting young Catholics among the highlights of WYD for Bishop Don FOR BISHOP Don Sproxton, attending this year’s World Youth Day (WYD) in Poland provided a great opportunity to visit sites of spiritual significance, to meet young people and to reflect on the messages that Pope Francis – and the Church generally – has for them today. Looking back on the event – held from 26 to 31 July – Bishop Sproxton said the Holy Father seemed to strike a chord with young people at WYD, encouraging them to take a more active role in their societies. “The speech Pope Francis gave to us at the Vigil on the Campus Misericordia in Kraków was received enthusiastically by the young,” Bishop Sproxton said. “He helped them to see how forces in the world today are trying to take away our freedom to choose the way of joy and happiness as presented by Jesus Christ.
Bishop Don Sproxton, third from left, with Fr Brennan Sia, fifth from left, Fr Mark Baumgarten, and Archbishop Timothy Costelloe, together with youth from Perth during World Youth Day festivities in Poland. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
“Young people are being encouraged to seek security for their lives by retreating to a place of safety - as he put it, to seek the 'soft sofa' and be transported from the issues of the world by escaping to the world of video games and the computer screen. “People can easily become disengaged from the great issues of the world, from
other people and, even, from ourselves.” By contrast, Pope Francis had urged young people to build a culture of fellowship and love for others. “The pilgrims cheered as he finished by saying to them: 'Have the courage to show us that it is easier to build bridges than walls..... to challenge us to take the
path of fraternity.....Jesus, who is truth, is asking you to abandon the paths of rejection, division and emptiness.....Are you up to this? May the Lord bless your dreams',” Bishop Sproxton added. Full Text available at
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P E R M A N E N T D E A C O N S ’ 1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y:
Deacon Trevor Lyra with members of his family after his ordination to the Permanent Diaconate on 29 June 2006.
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DIACONATE APPOINTMENT IS BOTH AN HONOUR AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE THE PARISH AND THE POOR By Caroline Smith
In 2006, 14 men were ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Perth. A decade on, the Deacons talk to The eRecord about how their work as deacons has inspired them. WHEN Permanent Deacon Trevor Lyra was ordained 10 years ago, it was the second time he had entered into a fellowship of men serving something bigger than themselves. Permanent Deacons are men – married or single – who are called to be ordained ministers of the Church, undertaking a spiritual role in the Archdiocese at a specific parish or location. Deacons can preach, celebrate baptisms, marriages, conduct Communion Services and other liturgical celebrations such as funeral services but are unable to celebrate Mass, anoint the sick or give absolution. Deacon Lyra had previously been a member of the Indian
Army, and he said being received into the Diaconate had brought him a similar honour, albeit one which connected him more to his faith. “On the day of my graduation from the Indian Military Academy at the age of 21 years, I felt a sense of pride that is hard to explain,” he said. “On the day of my ordination to the Diaconate, that same sense of pride returned to me, and I realized that I have now received all seven sacraments.” He added that he had felt both surprise and honour upon being asked to perform a blessing on the night of his ordination. “I had not yet left the altar, when a priest approached me, fell on his knees in front of me and asked me for my first blessing,” Deacon Lyra said. “The shock was beyond my expectation, filled with tears and a lump in my throat, I struggled to bless that humble priest. “He quickly brought me
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Deacon Trevor Lyra accepts the book of Gospels during his ordination to the Diaconate on 29 June 2006. Deacon Trevor celebrated his 10 year anniversary as a Deacon this year, together with 12 other men who were ordained to the Permanent Diaconate on 29 June 2006. PHOTO: JAMIE O’BRIEN
to the realisation of what it meant, serving in God's army as against serving my nation, in man's army. A sense of humility flooded me and I thanked God for it.” He added that the training required to become a Deacon had brought him a greater connection to his faith, as well as preparing him well for his duties at Maida Vale’s St
Francis of Assisi Parish. “During my studies in preparation for my Diaconate, I was focused on achieving success towards that goal,” Deacon Lyra said. “I was a cradle Catholic who took my faith for granted; now, I was challenged to study it in more detail. Full Text available at
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PANORAMA What's happening around the Archdiocese FRI, 2 SEP IGNITE LIVE & WYD REUNION: WITH ARCHBISHOP COSTELLOE SDB All teens and young adults are invited to a great night out. Archbishop Costelloe will be the main speaker, and lots of World Youth Day highlights will be shared. If you did not go to World Youth Day in Poland, this is your chance to soak up the vibe! Like every Ignite Live event, expect lots of fun as well as a powerful prayer encounter, and an opportunity for reconciliation. 6.30 for 7-9pm Chisholm College, 1104 Beaufort Street, Bedford. All are welcome. Further info: www. cym.com.au or 08 9422 7912. SAT, 3 SEPT CANONISATION OF BLESSED TERESA OF KOLKATA The Missionaries Sisters of Charity cordially invites you to the special Holy Mass; main celebrant Archbishop Timothy Costelloe to celebrate the canonization of Blessed Teresa of Kolkata, our Mother. Saturday 3 September, 10am at St Joseph’s Church, 135 Treasure Road, Queens Park. Priests who wish to concelebrate the Mass are asked to bring along their own white vestments. Further info: Tina Temeo, 08 9458 2729. SAT, 3 - SUN, 4 SEP VOCATIONS REFLECTION WEEKEND DAYS – SALVATORIAN FATHERS Vocation Reflection Days are designed to help young men decide what direction their future will take. In Christian life, there are three vocations: marriage, single life and priesthood/religious life. The Salvatorian Fathers will hold Reflection Weekend Days to help young men (18-35 years) find their way in life by deepening their faith, learning more about 1
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the Salvatorian Order and developing new friendships with other young men. The reflection weekend starts 2.10pm, Saturday, 3 September, finishing 1pm, Sunday, 4 September, another weekend available in November at Salvatorian Community House, 2 Caledonia Ave, Currambine. There will be time for prayer, spiritual development and social activities. Further info or to register: vocations@sds. org.au or 08 9304 2904, 0488 111 574, Fr Greg Skulski SDS. SAT, 3 - SUN, 11 SEP NOVENA IN HONOUR OF BLESSED MOTHER TERESA Mother Teresa of Kolkata will be canonised on Sunday September 4 in Rome. In order to mark this joyous occasion a Novena to the new saint will take place from Saturday September 3 until Sunday September 11 at St Anthony’s, Wanneroo. Fr John Daly, who worked with Mother Teresa in Kolkata for more than 10 years will preach about her life at all Masses. There will be a relic of Mother Teresa on display during the Novena. Further info: wanneroo@ perthcatholic.org.au; or visit www.saintanthony.org.au for all Mass times or Parish Office 08 9405 1110. SATS, 3 - 24 SEP INTERPRETING THE BIBLE TODAY Every Saturday, 10am-12.30pm, Christian Brothers Centre, Westcourt, 53 Redmond St, Salter Point. The emphasis in this Centre for Faith Enrichment course is on different ways in which the Bible may be interpreted by examining the historical and cultural circumstances that influenced the writing of the Biblical books. Presenter Br Joe Murphy CFC. Cost: $30. Further info: or to register, visit www.cfe.org.
au, cfe@perthcatholic.org.au, or 08 9241 5221. SUN, 4 SEP VOCATIONS ENQUIRY DAY The Archdiocesan Vocations Office will be conducting its annual Enquiry Day for young men over the age of 18 who are discerning a call to the Priesthood at St Charles Seminary, 30 Meadow Street Guildfrod, on Sunday 4 September, 10-5pm. It will include some sharing and reflections, the Celebration of the Eucharist, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, some free time to tour the Seminary premises and meet Seminarians, enjoy a light lunch and will conclude with Vespers and Benediction. To register your interest please call Vocations Office on 08 9220 5901 or vocations@ perthcatholic.org.au. SUN, 4 SEP DIVINE MERCY An afternoon with Jesus and Mary will be on Sunday 4 September, 1.30pm at St Frances Xavier's Church, 25 Windsor Street, East Perth. The afternoon will include Exposition of the blessed Sacrament, Rosary, confession, Divine Mercy prayers and Benediction. Fr Doug Harris will give a homily/teaching on Our lady. Veneration of the relic of St Faustina Kowalska will follow afterwards. Further info: Julia or June Murphy 08 9457 7771. MON, 5 - WED, 7 SEP THE ANNUAL 48 HOUR ROSARY BOUQUET FOR OUR LADY’S BIRTHDAY The Annual 48 Hour Rosary Bouquet for Our Lady’s birthday will commence 6pm, 5 September, concluding 6pm, 7 September. The Rosary pledges will be presented on 8 September at the 12.10pm Mass, St Mary’s Cathedral,
Perth. Rosters have been sent to all parishes. Pledge forms can be sent to Legion of Mary, 36 Windsor St, East Perth or rosar ybouquet13@gmail. com. Further info: www. legionofmarywa.org or 0478 598 860; 08 9328 2726. TUES, 6 - 20 SEP PRAYER: BEING YOURSELF BEFORE GOD Every Tuesday 7-9pm, Good Shepherd Parish Centre, 42 Streich Ave, Kelmscott. This short Centre for Faith Enrichment course presented by Dr Margaret Scharf OP will explore what prayer is, the difference between saying prayers and praying, the many ways we pray as Catholics, and our daily call to deepen our unique relationship with God. Suggested donation: $15. Further info or to register, visit www.cfe.org.au, cfe@ perthcatholic.org.au, or 08 9241 5221. THUS, 8 - 22 SEP PRAYER: BEING YOURSELF BEFORE GOD Every Thursday 7-9pm, Holy Rosary Parish Centre, cnr Tyrell and Elizabeth Sts, Nedlands. This short Centre for Faith Enrichment course, presented by Dr Margaret Scharf OP will explore what prayer is, the difference between saying prayers and praying, the many ways we pray as Catholics, and our daily call to deepen our unique relationship with God. Suggested donation: $15. Further info or to register, visit www.cfe.org.au, cfe@ perthcatholic.org.au, or 08 9241 5221. SUN, 11 SEP AVE MARIA RECITAL The Cathedral’s annual tribute to Our Lady in honour of her birthday will be held on Sunday,11 September, 2.30pm at St Mary's Cathedral, Perth.
It will feature organ solos played by the Cathedral organists and vocal solos – culminates with Schubert’s sublime Ave Maria sung. Admission free. Further info: Jacinta 08 9223 1377. TUE, 13 SEP TRAINING - ALTAR SERVERS COORDINATOR’S WORKSHOP The workshop for those training parish altar servers is based on the GIRM and the Archdiocese of Perth guidelines. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, 13 September, 7.30-9.30pm at Sts John & Paul Parish Centre, Pinetree Gully Rd and Wainwright Cl, Willetton. Further info: 08 9207 3350, cfl@perthcatholic. org.au; www.liturgycentre. com.au. WED, 14 SEP MIRACLE PRAYERS The next Miracle Prayers healing service will be on Wednesday 14 September, 7.30pm at 67 Howe St, Osborne Park. Ruby and Michael Soh will be sharing their personal experiences regarding "Miracles in the Mission Fields." Donations given on the night will go directly to support the Buckets for Jesus Ministry. As usual, prayer for personal intentions and the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available. All welcome. Further info call 0404 028 298 or visit www.facebook.com/ miracleprayersperth. THU, 15 SEP INSTITUTION OF NEW ACOLYTES The institution of new acolytes will be on Thursday 15 September, 7.30pm at St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth. Celebrant, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. All are welcome to attend. Further info: Geraldine Schivardi, 08 9207 3350 or www.liturgy. perthcatholic.org.au. THUS, 15 AND 22 SEP CATHOLIC WORSHIP BOOK II – WORKSHOP The Centre for Liturgy Workshop III Session 1 will be on Thursday, 15 September and Session 2 on Thursday, 22 September, 7.309.30pm, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 207 Lesmurdie Rd, Lesmurdie. Another workshop is available in October. The workshop will focus on how to 2
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use this new musical resource within the context of your parish and/or school. The new hymnal is divided into two parts. The first session of the workshop will teach the service music and the second session of the workshop will teach the hymns relating to the seasons and the feasts. Cost: $10 per workshop. Further info: Geraldine Schivardi; 08 9207 3350 or cfl@perthcatholic.org. au. FRI, 16 - SUN, 18 SEP MARIAN MOVEMENT RETREAT A Marian Movement Retreat will be held from 16-18 September, Redemptorist Retreat House, 190 Vincent St, North Perth. Fr Hugh Thomas CSsR will lead the retreat. Excellent inspirational talks and Masses. Cost $100 entire weekend. Further info: Yolanda 0413 707 707 or Marian Movement, PO Box 60, Hillarys WA 6923. SAT, 17 SEP ST VINCENT’S SCHOOL 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS St Vincent Primary School invite all to their 60th Anniversary Celebration, Saturday 17 September, 10-2pm at 114 Parmelia Avenue, Parmelia. The Anniversary Celebrations will commence with Mass followed by the Open Day; taking a journey through the school. Devonshire tea, scones, and sausage sizzle will be avaible for a gold coin donation. RSVP: 08 9419 2631 or admin@stvincents.wa.edu. au. SOLEMN FEAST OF OUR LADY OF PENAFRANCIA The Oragon Group, Filipino Community cordially invites everyone to the Solemn Feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, Saturday 17 September, St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth, starting with Novena at 2.30pm, followed by Mass and later procession. Fr Jeffy Casabuena will be the celebrant. Casual attire, with touch of blue or yellow/gold. Our Lady of Peñafrancia, the Principal Patroness and Queen of Bicol, Philippines is endearingly addressed by Bicolanos as Iná (mother). The shrine in Naga, Bicol gathers more than five million devotees every year and is known as one of the biggest
Marian pilgrimage sites in the world. This devotion started in 1710, it has widely grown over the last 300 years and is now celebrated in other parts of the world. Further info: Sael Fulay sael.fulay@gmail.com. SUN, 18 SEP CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY SINGING There will be a Cathedral Community Singing on Sunday 18 September 2-4pm, at St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth. Join us for a fun and relaxing Sunday afternoon with lots of singing and socialising, raffle and light Miss Maud afternoon tea during interval. Our guest co-presenter is the ever-popular Alexander Platts. The theme is 'Tunes for a Sunny Day' - lots of hymns and songs to join with the warmer, sunnier weather at this time of year. Please feel free to wear your brightest spring hat. Cost $15, concession $12. Register at music.cathedral@ perthcatholic.org.au. Further info: Jacinta 08 9223 1377. FRI, 19 SEP CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION (CPE) SEMINAR A free information evening on Pastoral Services, Clinical Pastoral Education and requirements of CPE Intern will be held on Monday 19 September, 4.30- 6.30pm, at St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals, 1 Clayton St, Midland, Level 1 Conference Centre (Seminar Room 4A & 4B). The facilitators will be Eleanor Roderick, Group Manager Pastoral Services, Michelle Benjamin, Centre Director SJGHC WA CPE Centre and Fran Ball, Acting Coordinator Pastoral Services Midland. Light refreshments will be provided. Please let us know if you have any special requirements. To register, cpe.west@sjog.org.au by Monday 12 September. MON, 19 SEP PADBURY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL - 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS Past staff and school community members are invited to celebrate this special occasion; Monday 19 September, 11am Mass and Sundowner 5-7pm in the
School Hall. Please RSVP to admin30th@padcath.wa.edu. au by 15 August indicating if you are able to attend either or both events. (Please note Sundowner is for adults only). WED, 24 SEP FEAST OF OUR LADY OF MERCY You are invited to join the Sisters of Mercy to celebrate Eucharist on Saturday 24 September, 9am St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth. The Institute of the Sisters of Mercy Australia and Papua New Guinea are also celebrating 170 years since the arrival of Ursula Frayne the first sister of Mercy in Australia, during this year of Mercy 2016. All are welcome! Further info: Frances Mullen, 08 9328 6991. 12TH NATIONAL eCONFERENCE: MERCY - A WAY OF BEING IN THE WORLD 10-2pm, Mary MacKillop Centre, 16 York St, South Perth. Keynote speakers, Archbishop Mark Coleridge, Sr Veronica Lawson RSM, Mr Phil Glendenning. This eConference, hosted by the Centre for Faith Enrichment, will celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy and take up Pope Francis’ invitation to explore mercy, a central element of our faith. No cost. BYO lunch; tea, coffee and morning tea provided. Further info or to register, visit www. cfe.org.au, cfe@perthcatholic. org.au, or 08 9241 5221. SUBSCRIBE TO THE eRECORD Local news from across our parishes, agencies, schools and organisations can be delivered weekly directly to your inbox via The eRecord. It contains the latest news, events and photos from the Archdiocese. Parishes receive a PDF copy of the e-newsletter to print off and distribute for those who don’t have or don’t use email. Subscribe to the e-newsletter by sending details to communications@ perthcatholic.org.au.