12 June 2015
Your news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Edition #35
Archbishop speaks on nature of marriage By James Parker IN A CHALLENGING pastoral letter to be delivered to the Catholic community across Perth this weekend, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB speaks into the debate about ‘same-sex marriage’, recognising that many views exist on such a complex issue. Archbishop Costelloe’s letter begins by pointing to the respect, compassion and sensitivity with which people who experience same-sex attraction are to be upheld. “We know them to be loving people, striving as we all do to live a good life,” he emphasises. The Archbishop believes it is imperative to offer love and support, and not to “condemn them or cut them off ”, and “nor should we”, he states. Equally, he clarifies that
Archbishop Costelloe has this week spoken into the debate about ‘same-sex marriage’, recognising that many views exist on such a complex issue. PHOTO: FILE
the question of ‘same-sex marriage’ is “not about condemnation, discrimination or rejection” but, rather, “about the nature of marriage” and its importance in our society over many centuries. In the main body of his
pastoral letter, Archbishop Costelloe lays out clearly the inimitable position that the marriage covenant between a man and a woman plays as “a fundamental building block of our society”, linked as marriage is to the creation
and sustaining of the family. The Archbishop goes on to remind Catholics that marriage has a “unique status in our society” and is more than mutual love and support between two partners. He expounds the unwavering responsibility that adults have towards the rights of every child, each one deserving to be “created through the love of their parents”, and nurtured “within the community of love that created him or her”. He also looks realistically at the difficulties of marriage, but sees these as a wake-up call to society at large to “put our energy and attention into strengthening this vital institution rather than weakening it further by seeking to change its time-honoured nature”. Full Text available at
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Perth Catholics reminded of urgent need to show love this Winter By Jamie O’Brien WINTER is upon us. And, as the weather gets colder, members of the Perth Catholic community and beyond are being reminded of the urgent need to show love to those in need. That is the message of Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe for his 2015 LifeLink Winter Appeal. The Appeal, which runs till the end of July 2015, is urgently 1 | EDITION #35 | 12 JUNE 2015
asking the people of Perth to donate, following a downturn in financial support of donations so far. LifeLink is the overarching organisation which provides ongoing funding support for agencies of the Archdiocese which deliver professional services and caring support to thousands of people in need throughout Western Australia each year. The aim this year is to raise more than $300,000 –
a figure that is greatly needed to help agencies and organisations that assist those in need in a variety of situations – whether it be in the form of practical emergency assistance or long-term support. Agencies of LifeLink include The Shopfront, Daydawn Advocacy Centre, i d e nt i t y w a , E m m au s Community, the Emmanuel C entre, Djooraminda, Samaritan Projects,
Centrecare, Centacare Employment & Training and the Catholic Ministry for People who are Deaf or Hearing Impaired. LifeLink Manager, Brett Mendez, said winter is always a difficult time of the year, especially for those who are homeless or experiencing financial crisis. Continue reading story on top of Page 2.
Continued from Page 1 “Our Shopfront agency, for example, is at the front line for those seeking help – providing meals, blankets, warm jackets and emergency financial assistance. “For all who reach out for our help, the most important thing is that we respond with love and compassion when they do so. The work of our LifeLink agencies is very much an expression of ‘Faith in Action’,” Mr Mendez said. “Our agencies need your support today. People are increasingly under pressure with ever-increasing costs of rent, food and utilities. “The reality is that more and more people are falling below the poverty line and struggling to make ends meet. Current statistics show that some 12.4 per cent of West Australians are currently liv-
Staff and students at St Gerard’s Primary School last week got together to “Link Up for LifeLink Day” to celebrate the many cultures represented in the school community. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
ing below the poverty line and even more are experiencing housing stress. “Your generous donations
will help provide hope and very real support to thousands of Western Australian families and individuals in
need this winter,” Mr Mendez said. To donate to LifeLink, go to www.lifelink.com.au
Mater Ecclesiae Concert hits a high note at Cathedral By Marco Ceccarelli MORE THAN 100 people were treated to a soul-stirring musical performance within the walls of St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday evening, 24 May. The Mater Ecclesiae Candlelight Concert, a program of music celebrating Mary, Mother of the Church on the Solemnity of Pentecost, featured the harmonious voices of the Cathedral choir, the mesmerising solos of the Cathedral’s principal cantor, Carly Power, and the majestic sounds of the Cathedral organ. Performed under the candlelit grand arches of St Mary’s different chapels, the event contained an eclectic mix of works, ranging from choral works of Victoria and ancient Pentecost chants to 2 | EDITION #35 | 12 JUNE 2015
The Mater Ecclesiae Candlelight Concert, held last month at St Mary’s Cathedral. PHOTO: RON TAN PHOTOGRAPHY
Messiaen and contemporary Australian organ works. “Although this was not a liturgy, it was very spiritual experience nonetheless,” said Director of Music at St Mary’s Cathedral, Jacinta Jakovcevic. “In this particular program, we combined old and new, which in a way reflected our country.
“Australia is very ancient, the land and Indigenous cultures have been here for millennia, but there is also a new element, comprised of very fresh and new cities and contemporary architecture. “Pondering on this combination gave us an opportunity to musically blend old and new and give life to a
program that mixed different periods of music together,” Ms Jakovcevic added. As they processed in and were initially divided into the Sacred Heart and St Therese Chapels of the Cathedral, the different parts of the choir sang to each other at different intervals and were complemented by a trio that sang from the middle. The choir and soloists then gathered onto the sanctuary to harness their voices into one exquisite chant that, according to Ms Jakovcevic, stirred both Catholics and non-Catholics alike. “These are largely Catholic programs,” she said “but to see non-Catholics come into the Cathedral and enjoy these concerts is very gratifying.” Full Text available at
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Theologian explores the role of the laity By Marco Ceccarelli I N T E R NAT I O NA L LY renowned theologian and Dean of Melbourne’s John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family, Professor Tracey Rowland recently gave an illuminating talk on post-Vatican II Catholicism and its relationship with the laity. In a lecture entitled Laity in the Life of the Church since Vatican II, delivered at The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Fremantle Campus on Thursday, 4 June 2015, Dr Rowland masterfully traced the development of the role of the laity in the Church since it was invited to take a more active position. Dr Rowland began by identifying a key Vatican II document, entitled Lumen Gentium, as the breakthrough dogmatic constitution that released the laity from previously held assumptions that relegated it to a passive role. “The fifth chapter of Lumen Gentium, entitled ‘The Universal call to Holiness in the Church’, pointed out that all Catholics are called to be saints,” said Dr Rowland. “While this was not a new idea, it needed to be reiterated as there was a tendency in pre-Conciliar culture for people to think of priests, nuns, and religious brothers as the only members of the Church called to sainthood, while the same levels of spirituality could not be expected of the laity,” she explained. Dr Rowland historically contextualised what can be labelled as Lumen Gentium’s breakthrough vision, pointing out key figures such as Pope Pius XI who, in 1922, wrote that “holiness concerns not only small numbers of people endowed with excep-
Internationally renowned theologian Dr Tracey Rowland (centre) with Notre Dame’s Dr Philip Matthews (left) and Vice-Chancellor Celia Hammond (right). PHOTO: JAMIE O’BRIEN
tional elevations of the soul, but also the common run of the faithful”. This approach, Dr Rowland explained, was later taken up by Pope Pius XII who, in his 1943 encyclical Mystici Croporis Cristi,
“This was to be seen as a mystical body, not a collection of bureaucratic elements,” Dr Rowland emphasised. With Pius XII’s 1947 apostolic constitution Provida Mater Ecclesia, which allowed
The laity should not assume that evangelisation is to be undertaken by Church bureaucracy, evangelising is about being authentically Catholic. stated that there existed no dichotomy between active (clerical) and passive (lay) elements of the Church, and that all members are called to work on the perfection of the body of Christ.
lay people to form their own communities within a newly established canon law framework, Dr Rowland spoke of how the first ecclesial movements began to rise. She mentioned the
Focolare Movement, the Neocatechumenal Way, Opus Dei and Communion Liberation as some of the fruits of this new vision of Catholic Church towards the laity. Dr Rowland went on to define the ecclesiology of important 20th-century theologians such as Hans Urs von Balthasar, Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II) and Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) as a “communio ecclesiology”, since it viewed the mystical body of Christ as a communion, or symphony, of different spiritual missions, all reliant on one another. Full Text available at
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Take hold of life and make the best decisions, says Archbishop By Jamie O’Brien ARCHBISHOP Timothy Costelloe celebrated the 50th anniversary Mass for the St Norbert College Community last week, encouraging them to take hold of their life and make the best decisions they can, rather than just going along with what everyone else is doing. Students, teachers and the St Norbert College Queens Park community were encouraged by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB last week to take hold of their life and make the best decisions they can, rather than just going along with what everyone else is doing. “In many ways, we might say that Norbert did exactly what St Paul, in today’s second reading, is telling every Christian to do: that is, to make sure that you don’t model your thinking and your behaviour on the patterns and behaviour you see all around you,” the Archbishop said. “You can be quite sure that no-one in Australia, or even in Norbert’s native land, would be remembering him today if he had simply been another one of the gang.” The College community came together at St Mary’s Cathedral on Friday, 5 June to celebrate the feast of St Norbert, which was officially celebrated on Saturday, 6 June, and were joined by a number of concelebrants, including Abbott General Emeritus Fr Hermenigild Noyen O Praem, Rt Rev Peter Joseph Stiglich O Praem, Fr Stephen Cooney O Praem, Fr Joshy Chacko O Praem, Fr Michael Raymond OFM
St Norbert College Queens Park Principal Annette Morey gives the opening introduction at the 50th anniversary Mass. PHOTO: JAMIE O’BRIEN
Cap, Mgr Tim Corcoran and recently ordained priest and former student, Fr CJ Millen. The 900 members of the congregation were also joined by a number of former students and teachers for the occasion, including three past principals of the college:
saying that it was because St Norbert was courageous enough to change his life and set out in a new direction that we still remember him even a thousand years after his death. “And really we remember him, not simply because
“You can be quite sure that no-one in Australia would remembe St Norbert today if he had been another one of the gang.” Desiree Grzenda-Day, Peter Hayes and Tom Corcoran. At the commencement of the Mass, students processed into the Cathedral with the flags of the various college groups, with the entire celebration strongly supported by the music performed by the College choir and accompanist. In his homily for the occasion, the Archbishop spoke about the life of St Norbert,
he was thrown off his horse during a storm: we remember him because he became the person he was created to be.” Current Principal Annette Morey said the school community, as it stands today, is a remarkable tribute to the vision and hard work of the founding members of the college. The school has a very active ministry team and Christian service learning program,
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with students working together this semester to raise funds for the Caritas Australia 2015 Project Compassion Appeal, as well as the Caritas Appeal for victims of the earthquake in Nepal, and The Shopfront. Students also raised money for Norbertine charities in India, including orphanages and Echo Centre for Juvenile Justice and Human Rights in South India. The school was founded in 1959 after a visit by three Norbertines, Fr Peter O’Reilly O Praem, Fr John Reynolds O Praem and Fr Stephen Cooney O Praem, from the Holy Trinity Abbey, Kilnacrott, Ireland, which had links to Tongerlo Abbey in Belgium (founded by St Norbert), with the intention of establishing a boys boarding school in York. 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 FRIDAY, 12 - SUNDAY, 14 JUNE Three-Day Healing Retreat Come and experience God’s merciful love, forgiveness and deliverance on this three-day residential healing retreat led by the Vincentian Fathers from 8.30am on Friday, 12 to 5pm on Sunday, 14 June at Epiphany Retreat Centre, 50 Fifth Ave, Rossmoyne. Cost $230, register at www.vpcp.org. au. Further info: Lin 0419 041 188, vincentiansperth@yahoo.com. New Norcia Spirituality Retreat The Monks of New Norcia will be presenting a spirituality retreat titled Following Christ is the authentic Christian Spirituality. There has been a competing ‘spirituality market’ from the earliest days of Christianity. St Paul commented on it: some of his Corinthian converts were saying, I am for Paul… Apollos… Cephas… Christ. Paul said Has Christ been divided? (1 Cor 1:12-13) How can we find, recognise and live true Christian spirituality today? Further info and bookings: Bernadette 0896 548 002, guesthouse@newnorcia.wa.edu.au. FRIDAY, 12 - SATURDAY, 20 JUNE Movement of the Heart A new initiative on refugees from the Brisbane Commission’s Refugee EDITION #35 | 12 JUNE 2015
Working Group, A Movement of the Heart, begins with a novena of prayer from the Feast of the Sacred Heart, 12 June, to World Refugee Day, 20 June which seeks to help Catholics recognise that the refugee problem has not been solved with the stopping of the boats and that the refugee problem affects 50 million lives globally. Catholics are called to give witness to God’s tender mercy and generous love which is at odds with what Pope Francis has called “the globalisation of indifference” towards the plight of refugees. To access the novena of prayer and information leading up to World Refugee Week, visit http://www.facebook.com/ amovementoftheheart/. Further info: Peter Arndt 0409 265 476, arndtp@ bne.catholic.net.au. SUNDAY, 14 JUNE World Apostolate of Fatima You are invited to attend a Eucharistic Hour at 3pm, in St Jerome Parish, 36 Troode Street, Munster. All are welcome. Further info: 9339 2614. St Anthony’s Day Mass and Procession St Anthony of Padua Parish in Wanneroo will celebrate the Feast of itsPatron on Sunday, 14 June with a special Mass at 11am after which there will be food and family entertainment in the grounds of theprimary school. A procession will take place at 2pm followed by Benediction and preaching at 2.30pm. All are welcome. Further info: Jeanette 08 9405 1110, wanneroo@perthcatholic.org.au. Refugee welcome Fiesta and Walk If you believe that refugees are welcome in our communities and that it is not illegal to seek asylum, then consider supporting this local initiative which commences at 12 noon with Welcome to Country and speeches, followed by 12.30pm Walk of Witness and then a grand fiesta containing music and dancing, drum circle (11am), exotic foods and arts and crafts, all taking place between 11am-3pm on Sunday, 14 June at Esplanade Park in Fremantle. Further info: https://www.facebook.com/ events/446530722180991/. WEDNESDAY, 17 - 24 JUNE Mediaeval Monastic Wisdom This study week explores the development of the monastic movement in the mediaeval Church from 500 to 1500, with an emphasis on examination of primary sources. The pastoral implications of these writings for us in the 21st century will be the major focus. One-week intensive course from 17-24 June at Pilgrim College, University of Divinity,
Melbourne. Further info: New Norcia Institute for Benedictine Studies 08 9654 8371, carmel.posa@new.norcia. wa.edu.au. FRIDAY, 19 JUNE Ignite Youth - Perth The third of six exciting evenings in 2015 for teens and young adults. This event includes music, inspirational talks and opportunities for reconciliation and prayer. Not to be missed! Venue info to follow. Future dates: 14 August, 16 October and 27 November. Further info: 08 9422 7912, admin@cym.com.au, perth@ igniteyouth.com or visit www. igniteyouth.com/perth. Divine Mercy Prayer Group 7th Anniversary The Divine Mercy Prayer Group of St Jerome’s parish invites everyone to celebrate its 7th Anniversary from 2–4pm at St Jerome’s Catholic Church, 36 Troode St, Munster. The celebration will be led by Fr Varghese Parackal VC and will include the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Divine Mercy Chaplet and a Healing Mass. Further info: Connie 0437 803 322 or Liliana 08 9437 3435. FRIDAY, 19 - SUNDAY, 21 JUNE Faithfully Together at New Norcia Reading Weekend: Faithfully together as One Body of Christ - Retreat guide, Sr Jill O’Brien SGS will share how worship is pivotal to the life of a Benedictine community and, indeed, to all Christians and will trace the evolution of Christian worship. There will be focus on liturgical issues relating to inculturation, popular religion, and the social responsibility that authentic worship requires. Consideration will be given to some social issues and their impact on our worship: the break-up of the parish community and decline in church attendance; the clergy shortage; ecumenical liturgical cooperation and interreligious dialogue; the credibility of preaching; and how worship welcomes or excludes the marginalised. The text for this weekend is: Worship by Keith Pecklers sj. Recommended cost for the weekend is $300. Further info and bookings: Dr Carmel Posa sgs 0896 548 371, carmel.posa@newnorcia. wa.edu.au. SATURDAY, 20 JUNE WA Christian Meditation Community Day WA Christian Meditation Committee will host a Community Day on Saturday, 20 June from 10am-3.30pm at St Michael’s Anglican Church, 27 Gunbower Rd, Mt Pleasant. The day will include periods of Christian Meditation and there will be opportunities for discussion. Sr
Shelley Barlow RNDMwill lead us in this day of exploration. All welcome. BYO lunch. Tea and coffee provided. Suggested donation $10. Further info: CMC WA 0429 117 242, christianmeditation@iinet.net.au, www.christianmeditationaustralia. org. SATURDAY, 20 AND SUNDAY, 21 JUNE Monster Book Sale Pater Noster Parish Myaree will be holding a Monster Book Sale with all types of pre-loved books. Saturday, 20 and Sunday, 21 June from 9am-4pm in the school parish hall. Entry from Evershed St, Myaree. Further info and to donate books: Margaret 08 9330 3848. SATURDAY, 20 JUNE - THURSDAY, 23 JULY Centre for Liturgy Workshops The Archdiocesan Centre for Liturgy is holding two courses over the coming months for those interested in getting a better understanding of what is needed for quality co-ordination of liturgical celebrations. • The Liturgy Committee I workshop will take place on Saturday 20 June from 9.30am to 11.30am. Cost: $10. Click Here for a registration form. • The Liturgy Committee II workshop will take place on Saturday 11 July from 9.30am to 11.30am. Cost: $10. Click Here for a registration form. • The Psalmist Workshop will take on Thursday 2 July, 9 July, 16 July and 23 July from 7.30pm to 9.30pm and the cost is $60 per person. Click Here for a registration form. Courses will take place at 28 Marda Way Nollamara and registrations are essential. Further Info: Contact Geraldine Schivardi on 08 9207 3350 or email cfl@perthcatholic.org.au or go to www.liturgycentre.com.au SUNDAY, 21 JUNE Celebrate World Refugee Day Come and join in a welcome to all former refugees and asylum seekers who contribute so much to WA communities at Perth Town Hall, 1pm for a 1.30pm start, 3.45pm finish. There will be guest speakers, performance art, and acknowledging the journey. Childminding is available. The 2015 theme is With courage let us all combine from the Australian National Anthem. TUESDAY, 23 AND SATURDAY 27 JUNE eConference: Religion - Catalyst for Violence or Peace? The Maranatha Centre for Adult Faith Formation is facilitating this 2015 eConference which will probe the Abrahamic traditions for answers to
religion being a catalyst for violence or peace. It takes place at the Newman Siena Centre, Doubleview from 10am-2.30pm on Tuesday, 23 June (with lunch provided) and at Bateman Parish on Saturday, 27 June (BYO lunch) from 10am-2.30pm. To register, and further info: 08 9241 5221 or maranatha@ceo.wa.edu.au. SUNDAY, 26 JUNE Growing awareness of God 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 Every Day. There will be talks on the theme The Sacred Heart of Jesus – an image of love and forgiveness. Do I believe this about Jesus? Optional sharing of one’s faith with others, followed by personal time. To be held at the Mary MacKillop Centre, 16 York St, South Perth, from 10.30am-12 noon and repeated 6.30-8pm. RSVP by Wednesday, 4 June. Further info and bookings: Laura 08 9334 0999, laura.mccarthy@sosj.org.au. 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. FRIDAY, 10 - SUNDAY, 12 JULY Veritas Youth Festival Save the date for this future youth rally coming to Perth. The truth really will set you free...! 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. SUNDAY, 26 JULY Our Lady of the Rosary parish Open Day Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Doubleview is holding an Open Day EDITION #35 | 12 JUNE 2015
on Sunday, 26 July between 9am-12 noon in the parish hall, Angelico St, Woodlands. All welcome. SUNDAY, 2 AUGUST Rugby World Cup Service A celebration of the 2015 Rugby World Cup will take place at Trinity Uniting Church, 72 St George’s Tce, Perth on Sunday, 2 August from 10am offering an opportunity for nations to celebrate Christian and rugby heritage. Dress in the colours of your favourite team and bring along a flag with you. Further info: 08 6103 4222, www.perthunitingchurch.com.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 TUESDAY, 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. WEDNESDAY, 12 AUGUST Sexuality and the Church Christians - leaders and laity – often ask: “How do we minister to people who come to our churches with such differing and in some cases, quite confused ideas of sexuality and sexual expression?” The Baptist Union of WA is hosting the Sexuality and the Church seminar called ‘Ministering in a Confused Landscape’ on Wednesday, 12 August. Speakers include Dr Brian Harris (Principal of Vose Seminary), Dr Ross Clifford (Principal of Morling College) and Ps Karl Faase (CEO of Olive Tree Media). Further details including venue, booking arrangements, cost, flyers and the format will be made available in the near future. Please save the date and let others know. Further info: Rob Furlong 08 6313 6300, rob.furlong@ baptistwa.asn.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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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.