18 September 2015
Your news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Edition #49
Archbishop announces way forward ARCHBISHOP Timothy Costelloe has last week officially announced his vision and priorities for the Archdiocese of Perth. The Archbishop made the announcement in front of a number of invited members of the Catholic community at St Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday, 10 September 2015, inviting them to participate in a comprehensive consultation process over the coming months. More than 500 representatives from across the Archdiocese who were present for the historic announcement by the Archbishop, included members of the clergy and religious orders, parishioners, representatives from Catholic Education and tertiary institutions, welfare agencies and other organisations, in addition to committee members and staff. In his homily for the occasion, the Archbishop spoke about the great challenge facing the Archdiocese. “In my homily at my
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe speaks at the announcement of his vision and priorities for the Archdiocese of Perth last Thursday, 10 September at St Mary’s Cathedral. PHOTO: RON TAN
installation Mass three and a half years ago, and so often since, I have insisted that the great challenge we face is ‘to return the Church in our Archdiocese to Christ, and return Christ to the Church’,” the Archbishop said. “As we prepare to enter into the Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis and, in the spirit of the Lord’s call
to repentance, it seems very clear to me that this is a time for us, as a local Church, to pause and consider where we have come from as a diocese, where we are at present, and where we must go in the future.” The Archbishop went on to announce seven key priority areas that have formed the basis for the review and consultation process, includ-
ing Professional Standards, Effective Communication, Outreach to those in need, Strengthening and Revitalising Parishes, Support for Clergy, Adult Faith Formation and Archdiocesan Growth and Development. Full Text available at
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eRecord awarded Highly Commended at 2015 ACPA Awards THE ERECORD was last week awarded a Highly Commended at the 2015 Australasian Catholic Press Association (ACPA) Awards for the article titled Vincent aims for the heights to help homeless published on 10 April 2015. The article, written by Archdiocese of Perth Senior Communications Officer and eRecord Editor 1 | EDITION #49 | 18 SEPTEMBER 2015
Jamie O’Brien, looked at a simple plan to help the homeless of Perth that was successfully devised by 10-year-old Whitford Catholic Primary School student, Vincent Pettinchio. In announcing the judges’ comments for the category of Best Devotional Article Applying Faith to Life, outgoing ACPA President Annie Carrett,
Communications Manager from the Diocese of Broken Bay, said one wonders what this young boy might do when his Christian faith blossoms with age. Mr O’Brien, who attended the Conference and Awards Night which was held on 9 and 10 September at the Mangrove Hotel in Broome said, while he was most honoured to write the article,
it was even more inspiring to meet a young person like Vincent, who is obviously filled with a desire to carry out the work of Christ. The Conference and Awards Night was also the occasion of the 60th anniversary of ACPA and the first time the annual event was held at a regional area in Australia. Continued on Page 3
Dr Maria Harries appointed to the Synod on the Family ARCHBISHOP Costelloe has this week welcomed the appointment of Dr Maria Harries, a prominent West Australian, to the Synod on the Family to be held in Rome next month. The full list of participants was published by the Vatican on Tuesday evening (Perth time). Dr Harries is the inaugural Chair of MercyCare and was instrumental in the establishment of an organisation originally set up by the Christian Brothers to provide support for former child migrants and for other adults who had been in institutional care as children. In a statement released Wednesday morning, the Archbishop said Dr Harries’ professional career has focused on assisting children and families, particularly in relation to mental health and trauma associated with abuse and other forms of violence. Dr Harries has been particularly active in the field of child abuse and public policy. Dr Harries is a member of the Church’s Truth, Justice and Healing Council, the body established by the Australian
Dr Maria Harries, a prominent West Australian and member of the Church’s Truth, Justice and Healing Council, has been appointed to the Synod on the Family which will be held in Rome next month. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Catholic Bishops and Catholic Religious Australia to coordinate the Church’s engagement with the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Dr Harries in an Adjunct Professor at Curtin University and a Senior Honorary Research Fellow in Social Work and Social Policy at the University of Western Australia. Dr Harries was also award-
ed an Order of Australia (AM) in 2004 for her contribution to the Australian community. “Dr Harries will bring, together with the richness of her own faith, a great deal of wisdom and experience to the work of the Synod,” the Archbishop said. “She is passionate about the welfare of children and the well-being and flourishing of families. Her contribution to the Synod will be invaluable.
“Together with Archbishop Coleridge and Bishop Hurley, who were elected by the bishops of Australia to represent the Catholic community in Australia, Dr Harries will help to bring our own Australian experience and perspective to this important event. “We congratulate Dr Harries on this significant appointment, we wish her well and we will, of course, accompany her with our prayers.”
Restoration of Pro Cathedral Nears Completion MAJOR RESTORATION works on the historic St John’s Catholic Pro Cathedral are nearing completion. The restoration works, which commenced in 2012, have been generously funded, in part with a grant received from Lotterywest, and included attending to the increasing problem with rising dampness, causing the walls to crumble, restoring the windows to their original condition, internal and exter2 | EDITION #49 | 18 SEPTEMBER 2015
nal painting and relacing roof timbers. Although slightly behind schedule, Stage Two works are now nearing completion and include the installation of a new floor, with improved ventilation under the floor space to permanently resolve the extensive damage caused by rotting timbers. In a statement released last week, the comprehensive list of works aim to return the iconic Church building back
to a condition where it will once again serve the community. The restoration works have been overseen by Christopher Patterson from Palassis Architects, while local builder Colgan Industries was selected to undertake both Stage One and Stage Two works as an experienced heritage builder. Archbishop Timothy Costelloe said he is delighted that this important and
unique building, the first Catholic church in Western Australia, will soon re-emerge - a much loved icon of our city, ready to again serve as a ‘working church’ for the people of Perth. “It is hoped that all works will be completed by October 2015, just in time for the proposed Heritage Tours to commence,” the Archbishop said. Full Text available at
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Notre Dame Parish celebrates 55 years By Marco Ceccarelli NOTRE DAME Parish Cloverdale could not have celebrated its 55th anniversary and the Nativity of Our Lady in a better way than with a visit from Archbishop Timothy Costelloe on 8 September 2015. Within the walls of a parish named after the Virgin Mary, the Archbishop celebrated Mass for more than 400 parishioners, taking time to greet many of them in the celebrations that followed. In his homily for the occasion, Archbishop Costelloe recalled a number of statements made by the bishops summoned for the Second Vatican Council – an event which began two years after the 1960 inauguration of the parish in Cloverdale. “The Church, the bishops said, is a sign and instrument of two things: communion with God and unity among all God’s people. And so, tonight, above all else, we should thank God for all the ways in which, over the 55 years of the life of this parish, people have been helped to find their way to God and have found themselves drawn into a community of faith.” The Archbishop went on
Notre Dame Parish Cloverdale could not have celebrated its 55th anniversary and the Nativity of Our Lady in a better way than with a visit from Archbishop Timothy Costelloe on 8 September 2015. PHOTO: JAE CABAGYO
to quote Pope St John Paul II, who saw the Church as “the community of the disciples of Christ” and laid emphasis on the importance of unity among parishioners. “Firstly, we are a community. This means that, rather than being a group of isolated and independent individuals, we are called to really be brothers and sisters to each other. In this sense, perhaps another word for ‘community’ might be family. But we are a particular community – a community of
disciples. “Disciples are people who follow and learn from another, people who know that their gaze must not be fixed on themselves but on their leader. As Christians, our leader is Christ. Tonight, then, as a parish community, you are invited to consider if Christ really is, not just in theory but also in practice, the source of your inspiration, of your strength and of your hope,” the Archbishop said. Parish priest of Notre Dame, Father Nelson Po, stated that
the Archbishop’s visit had an extremely positive impact on the congregation and breathed new life into that principle of community on which the parish stands. “We were impressed by how the Archbishop encouraged us to reflect on the way we live as a parish community and how merciful we are to those who are on the outskirts of the parish. Full Text available at
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eRecord awarded Highly Commended at 2015 ACPA Awards Continued from Page 1 In giving the keynote address at the Conference, Bishop of the Diocese of Broome, Christopher Saunders, spoke about his role as the former Chair of the Australian Catholic Social Council for the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC). Bishop Saunders was also speaking in context of the
release of the 2015 Social Justice Statement which was released on Wednesday, 10 September. “The great gift of Francis, our Holy Father… is to awaken us from our slumber, to help us see in the plaintive look of the hungry child, the traumatised refugee, the desperately dispossessed and the marginalised poor, nothing less than the face of the
suffering Christ who begs of us compassion and Christian action for justice,” Bishop Saunders said. Bishop Saunders went on to speak about the history of the Aboriginal community in the Diocese of Broome and the role of social justice. “I believe without hesitation that the Church in Australia is called to be bold
in its part in the service of Australian society - even though we so often appear these days to be on the back foot. “We share a unique moment in the pages of our country’s history and we are being well prepared as we learn humility which we know is the foundation of all Christian endeavour.” EDITION #49 | 18 SEPTEMBER 2015|
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Asylum seekers’ plight in focus at insightful breakfast By Marco Ceccarelli IT IS DIFFICULT to hear the personal account of Mr Ashraff Mohammad, a former refugee from Afghanistan who belongs to the Hazara ethnic minority, without being shaken to the core and feeling like more needs to be done for those seeking asylum in Australia. Mr Mohammad recently told his story at the Conversations About People Seeking Asylum in Australia breakfast, held on Tuesday, 15 September at the UWA University Club, Crawley. Sponsored by MercyCare, the Association for Services to Torture and Trauma Survivors (ASeTTS), The Red Cross, the Centre for Human Rights Education, Curtin University, Murdoch University, The Humanitarian Group and the Coalition of Asylum Seekers Refugees and Detainees (CARAD), the event aimed to raise awareness surrounding the plight of people seeking asylum in Australia who have arrived by boat. “Hazaras are one of the religious and ethnic minorities that have lived in Afghanistan for over 4,000 years. Throughout history, they’ve been subject to mass killings, torture and discrimination,” began Mr Mohammad, immediately silencing the attendance of some 80 people. “Often, their lands have been taken from them. In the 1880s, 63 per cent of my people were massacred. Out of one million, 630,000 were killed; the remainder fled or sought shelter in the mountainous part of Afghanistan. “The only reason why
Ashraff Mohammad has experienced first-hand what it means to be the member of a persecuted minority. He recently shared his story at Conversations About People Seeking Asylum in Australia breakfast, held on Tuesday, 15 September at the UWA University Club, Crawley. PHOTO: M CECCARELLI
some survived is that the mountainous region is very isolated, remote and difficult to get into,” he added. When the Taliban came to power throughout the latter part of the 1990s and Hazaras were given the option
atic killing of Hazaras began in Quetta and he lost relatives, including his seven-year-old niece, he made arrangements to flee to Australia. “I went through Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia to catch a boat to Australia. Each
I only find peace in thinking that my sacrifices may ensure that my children will have the right to live like everyone else of converting to the Sunni denomination of Islam (the majority of Hazaras are Shiite Muslims), leave the country, or be killed, Mr Mohammad fled to Pakistan with his family. At the age of seven, he found himself in Quetta, a city in Pakistan, selling plastic bags to help his family financially. When, in 2001, a system-
time a wave hit us, we would close our eyes and think ‘this is the end’ as many of us could not swim. This went on for almost seven days until the Australian Navy rescued us.” Mr Mohammad’s distress at having left his wife and two children behind due to financial reasons was only matched by the 18 months he spent inside the Curtin Detention
Centre in the Kimberley region. He described his time within the centre as a ‘psychological shock’ experienced by many who flee war-torn countries only to be faced with the misery and isolation of detention centres. As he lives under refugee status and awaits his citizenship, Mr Mohammad is worried he is giving his family back home false expectations of reaching Australia. “After 20 years, I still feel like I do not have the right to live like everyone else. I only find peace in thinking that my sacrifices and my journey may ensure that my children will have the basic right to live like everyone else,” he concluded. Full Text available at
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What’s happening around the Archdiocese FRIDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER ‘Growing Awareness of God in my every day’ The Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart invite you to a focused prayer and contemplation session with talks on the theme Suffering and Hope – Who do I turn to during times of pain, sorrow and loss? 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 at 6.30-8pm. RSVP by Wed, 16 September. Further info: Laura McCarthy 08 9334 0999 or laura. mccarthy@sosj.org.au. FRIDAY, 18 - SUNDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER Annual Regional Retreat of the Secular Franciscan Order Be immersed in the spirituality of St Francis of Assisi with Capuchin Franciscan Friar, Fr Patrick Colbourne from Adelaide. Six talks on the theme Walking in the way of the Gospel in the twenty-first century following in the footsteps of St Francis. Held at the Redemptorist Retreat House, North Perth live-in/live-out $205 live in, $55 daily. Registration on Friday at 5.30pm followed by a complimentary evening meal. Further info and bookings: David Ward 0400 061 106, gingernut71au@yahoo.com.au, www.wasecularfranciscan.org.au. 3 Day live-in Healing Retreat Vincentian Retreat Centre Perth is conducting a 3 Day Live-in Healing Retreat on 18-20 September at Epiphany Retreat Centre, 50 Fifth Ave, Rossmoyne. This retreat is led by Fr Varghese Parackal VC (Director of Perth Retreat Centre) and Fr Michael Payyapilly VC (Director of Sydney Retreat Centre) - anointed priests who have the gift of preaching and healing. All are welcome. Further info and to register: Lin, 0419041188, vincentiansperth@yahoo.com. SATURDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER Youth Renewal Retreat The Vincentian Fathers invite all youth ages 15-35 years to an upcoming Youth Renewal Retreat on Saturday, 19 September, 9am-2pm, at Holy Family Parish, 34 Alcock St, Maddington. Are you discouraged, tired, lost hope, struggling? Join us as we experience Jesus, be inspired by the Word of God, and be uplifted by praise and worship. Led by Fr Michael Payyapilly VC - an anointed priest and inspirational preacher reaching to the hearts of the youth. Free admission. Lunch provided. Further info and to register: 08 9493 1703. SUNDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER Community Singing EDITION #49 | 18 SEPTEMBER 2015
The theme is Spring - lots of hymns and songs highlighting springtime (if you like, you can wear your favourite spring hat). Includes a raffle and a Miss Maud afternoon tea. St Mary’s Cathedral, from 2-4pm. Cost: $15/$10 conc. We also offer Community Singing party bookings for groups of six and more. Further info: Jacinta, 08 9223 1377. Taizé Meditative Prayer The Ministry of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart invite you to a relaxing Taizé Meditative Prayer session on the theme Peace, at St Joseph’s Chapel, Mary MacKillop Centre, 16 York St, South Perth, from 7-8pm. Bring a torch. Further info: Sr Maree Riddler RSJ, 0414 683 926, mriddler@sosjwa.org.au. AUSLAN Café Have you ever thought about learning a language that will help you communicate with people who are profoundly deaf? Australian Sign Language (Auslan) classes are held at the Emmanuel Centre, 25 Windsor Street, Perth on the third Sunday of every month. The next class held on Sunday, 20 September beginning at 10.30am. Mass will be celebrated 9.30am at St Francis Xavier Parish. Cost: free. Light lunch at 12pm. Further info: Barbara 08 9328 8113, emmanuelcentre@westnet.com.au. TUESDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER Preparing Powerpoint presentations for Mass This workshop will look at practical aspects of preparing PowerPoint presentations for use at Mass. Making the presentations easily readable and accessible to people will be the principal focus. Held at the Centre for Liturgy, 28 Marda Way, Nollamara from 7.30-9.30pm. Download registration form here. Further info and to register: 08 9207 3350, registrations.cfl@perthcatholic. org.au. THURSDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER Yidarra Catholic Primary 30th Anniversary Yidarra Catholic Primary School in Bateman is celebrating its 30th Anniversary. Past staff, students and community members are invited to join us for Mass at 9am at St Thomas More Church, Bateman, followed by morning tea and Classroom Open morning. Is the Church changing on Sex and Marriage? This and other current moral issues will be discussed at a presentation over two sessions by Fr Joe Parkinson, Director of the Bioethics Centre, 7-9pm, at Infant Jesus Parish, 47 Wellington Rd, Morley. At the first
session, participants will be invited to prepare questions to be answered at the second session. Please note: participants will need to negotiate a flight of stairs to get to the conference room. Cost: donation. All welcome. Further info and to register: 08 9276 8500, ijparish@carmelite.com. FRIDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER WA Young Salesians Quiz Night The WA Young Salesians Leaders are holding a Quiz Night fundraising event on Friday, 25 September at Our Lady of Grace School (Multipurpose area), 5a Kitchener St, North Beach, at 7.30pm. Cost $10pp. Teams of 8. A memorable night filled with fun, laughter and trivia! Further info and to purchase tickets: Graham 0418 979 600, admin@wayoungsalesians.com, www.wayoungsalesians.com. SUNDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER Social Justice Sunday The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (ACSJC) will launch ‘Social Justice Sunday’ this year on Sunday, 27 September with a statement entitled, ‘For Those Who’ve Come Across the Seas: Justice for refugees and asylum seekers’. This year’s statement addresses the divisive national debate over asylum seekers, especially those who arrive by boat. It reminds all Australians of the need to live out the example of Jesus who never turned his back on those who were lost or suffering. Resources will be available for download on the ACSJC website and will include Liturgy Notes, a PowerPoint presentation and resources for schools and groups. Download Social Justice Statement Order Form. Further info: Carol Mitchell jedo@perthcatholic.org.au, admin.jedo@perthcatholic.org.au, www.jedo.perthcatholic.org.au. MONDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER “Come and See” Young women and men are invited to come along and enjoy an evening of reflection, sharing and prayer followed by a light meal. Theme: ‘Living Community’. Held at Mary MacKillop Centre, 16 York St, South Perth, from 4-8pm. Further info and RSVP: Alma Cabassi rsj, cabassi@ gmail.com, 0419 044 136; Leonie Mayne rsj, leonie.mayne@sosj.org.au, 0437 120 337 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 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. TUESDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER Dawson Society Speakers Forum Evangelisation The Dawson Society for Philosophy and Culture is hosting its fifth Speakers Forum titled, Evangelisation: How to be a Hobbit. Presented by Dr Conor Sweeney (Permanent Fellow of the John Paul II Institute, Melbourne). At Rosie O’Grady’s, 205 James St, Northbridge, arrival 6.30pm, dinner at 7pm followed by presentation. Cost: $30 + booking fee online or $35 at the door. RSVP by Friday, 25 Sep. Further info: Thomas, 0434 402 884, thomas@dawsonsociety.com. au; www.dawsonsociety.com.au. WEDNESDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER “An Hour for Sheen” Concert Presented by the Fulton J Sheen Society Inc, featuring Chris Waddell, baritone; Yann Kee, soprano; Christina Trus, pianist; and Monica Brierly-Hay, soprano. Performing a variety of items, including pieces from West Side Story, My Fair Lady; classical and spiritual items. At 7.30pm. Trinity College - Gibney Hall, Trinity Ave, East Perth. $30 including refreshments. Concession available. Further info and bookings: 08 9291 8224, sheensociety@globaldial.com. THURSDAY, 1 OCTOBER Inaugural Multicultural Mass The Archdiocese of Perth invites all to this inaugural Multicultural Mass celebrated by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB at St Marys’ Cathedral, Perth at 7pm. Everyone is invited to come in their National Dress. Please bring a plate to share and celebrate our unity in the Cathedral Parish Centre after Mass. FRIDAY, 2 - SUNDAY, 4 OCTOBER God’s Farm Retreat: “Finding Peace in God’s Creation” Fr Tony Chiera, Vicar General (Bunbury Diocese) will be speaking on the above theme during this retreat at God’s Farm at 94 Woodlands Rd, Wilyabrup. Commencing with Mass Friday at 7.30pm and departing Sunday at 2pm. Limited numbers. Donations $120 each for retreat and $50 for private bus return trip. Further info: Betty Peaker, 08 9755 6212 for retreat and bus reservations.
‘Stronger’ Teens Camp An amazing weekend with lots of games, activities, inspiring talks about faith and life, prayer and worship, and time to chill with friends at Fairbridge Village, Pinjarra. Open to all high school age teenagers. Cost $150 (including accommodation, meals, adventure activities and bus transport to/from Perth). Further info: Catholic Youth Ministry 08 9422 7912, admin@cym.com.au. www. cym.com.au. FRIDAY, 9 - SATURDAY, 10 OCTOBER Marty Haugen visit to Perth Performer and composer, Marty Haugen will be visiting Perth from 9-10 October. Marty is from the US and previously visited Perth in 1995. Composer of over 450 pieces, including Mass of Creation, Gather Us In and We Remember. Every Catholic has sung his music at some stage! FRIDAY, 9 – SUNDAY, 11 OCTOBER Reading Weekend at New Norcia Reading Weekend: The Soil of Human Thinking and the Emerging Christian – Retreat guide, Robert Nixon OSB, will share on the principal philosophical schools in the Mediterranean world at the time of Christ. Recommended cost: $300. The text for this reading weekend is: What is Ancient Philosophy? by Pierre Hadot. Further info: Dr Carmel Posa SGS, 08 9654 8371, carmel.posa@ newnorcia.wa.edu.au. SATURDAY, 10 OCTOBER Mental Health Awareness Day 2015 As part of Mental Health Week, Emmanuel Centre will hold a day of reflection followed by Mass at St Francis Xavier Church, Windsor St, Perth from 9.30am-2.30pm. An Auslan interpreter, audio-induction loop and PowerPoint will be available. Two sessions will be presented by Tasha Broomhall from Blooming Minds on ‘Bouncing Back From Stress and Looking After Yourself in Times of Change’ and ‘Let’s Talk About It - how to have tricky conversations about mental health with someone we are concerned about’. Please bring a plate of food to share for lunch. RSVP: by 1 October. Further info: Barbara 08 9328 8113, emmanuelcentre@ westnet.com.au. End of an Era Boarding Farewell/ Reunion A reunion will be held to commemorate the history and closure of Catholic boarding in Geraldton at St Patrick’s College, Stella Maris College and Nagle Catholic College Geraldton. From 10am–6pm. An invitation is open to all past and present boarders and boarding staff from 1891–2015. Cost: $25. RSVP 19 September. Further info and registration: boardersreunion@ncc.wa.edu.au, Nagle Catholic College, 08 9920 0500. EDITION #49 | 18 SEPTEMBER 2015
SUNDAY, 11 OCTOBER Requiem Fundraising Performance This Requiem performance by Karl Jenkins is a reflection on the loss of life among displaced people in our world as they seek asylum. It combines the prayers of a Requiem with Japanese Haiku poetry, Japanese flute and drum. On Sunday, 11 October, at St Mary’s Cathedral, Victoria Sq, Perth at 2.30pm. Featuruing Lux et Veritas & Camerata 1685 with Conductor Jangoo Chapkhana. Cost $35 ($25 conc). Profits will go to MercyCare and the Humanitarian Group supporting asylum seekers. Further info and bookings: 08 6488 2440 (124pm), info@ticketswa.com, http:// ticketswa.com/event/requiem-karljenkins. Developing Prayer Life RCIA Workshop ‘Being Held in the Life of God’ is a workshop on developing prayer life in the RCIA process. The dynamic of spirituality involves each of us being different instruments in an orchestra playing for God. Topics include: ‘what prayer is’ and the ‘growth and change of our prayer life’. Presented by Dr Pina Ford at the Newman-Siena Centre, 33 Williamstown Rd, Doubleview, from 9.30am-12.30pm. Cost: donation. RSVP essential: by 14 October. Further info and to register: Centre for Liturgy, Karen 08 9207 3350. SUNDAY, 25 OCTOBER Mercedes/OLC Class of 1965 Reunion Past students of Our Lady’s College who graduated with Leaving in 1965 or Junior in 1963 are invited to attend a 50th Reunion on the afternoon of Sunday, 25 October. If you are a student of that year or know of someone, please contact Mary Ballantine (Noonan) mary. ballantine@hotmail.com or Coralie Deshon (White) cadeshon@iinet.net. 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. PROJECT OFFICER POSITION VACANCY The LJ Goody Bioethics Centre, is seeking a suitable candidate to fill a new Project Officer position to provide support to the Director in the area of public policy. This is a full time position based in Mt Hawthorn. Applications close Friday, 14 August, 4pm. Click here for job advertisement. Further info and full job description: Suzanne ljgbc@iinet.net.au, 08 9242 4066. CENTRE FOR LITURGY ADVENT PROGRAM The 2015 Advent Program for the Archdiocese of Perth will be released in September 2015. And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. (Gen 9:12-14). Cost: $35 via post or $30 via email. This provides copyright permission to photocopy and distribute any or all of the program for non-profit purposes. Further info and to order: Centre for Liturgy, 08 9207 3350, registrations. cfl@perthcatholic.org.au. NEW CATHEDRAL CHOIR CD Titled Laudate Dominum – Songs of joy and hope, a live recording of faith-filled sacred music sung by the St Mary’s Cathedral Choir and the Cathedral’s Principal Cantor, Carly Power. Includes favourite hymns, chants, organ solos, including Schubert’s Ave Maria and Mozart’s Laudate Dominum. Features solos sung by our young boy sopranos and the beautifully inspiring voice of Carly Power in solos from Messiah and Vivaldi’s ‘Gloria’. $20. On sale at the Cathedral piety stall. WANTED - USED ‘AS ONE VOICE’ HYMN BOOKS Any parishes wanting to sell their ‘slightly damaged’ and/or unwanted ‘As One Voice – Combined People’s Edition’ hymn books, please contact Fr Robert Carillo of St Andrew’s Parish, Clarkson, 08 9407 7512, standrewsclarkson@gmail.com. E-RECORD NEWSLETTER UPDATE Local news from across our parishes, agencies, schools and organisations can be delivered weekly directly to your inbox via the e-Record e-newsletter. Subscribe to the e-newsletter by sending your details to communications.media@ perthcatholic.org.au.