2 October 2015
Your news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Edition #51
WA Bishops meet in Perth to talk on local and State issues
Seated from left are Archbishop Timothy Costelloe, Archbishop of Perth; Bishop Don Sproxton, Auxiliary Bishop of Perth; Bishop Gerard Holohan, Bishop of Bunbury Diocese; Bishop Christopher Saunders, Bishop of Broome Diocese; and Bishop Justin Bianchini, Bishop of Geraldton Diocese. PHOTO: JAMIE O’BRIEN
Perth clergy unite to celebrate Ministry MORE THAN 175 priests, deacons and seminarians from across the Archdiocese last month gathered at Aquinas College for the annual Clergy Mass and Dinner. The clergy were joined by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe and Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton for the occasion, together with Bishop Justin Bianchini from the Diocese of Geraldton and Bishop Christopher Saunders, from the Diocese of Broome. Archbishop Emeritus Hickey, who was attending the World Meeting of 1 | EDITION #51 | 2 OCTOBER 2015
Families in Philadelphia, and Bishop Gerard Holohan, from the Diocese of Bunbury, were unable to attend. The annual event gives the clergy an opportunity celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for the gift of their vocation and to recommit themselves to the Lord and to his Church. Speaking to the eRecord after the event, Archbishop Costelloe said the occasion was also an opportunity to acknowledge those who were celebrating special anniversaries. “We also acknowledged our newly ordained priests
and deacons.” Although the celebration is no longer held at St Charles’s Seminary, due to the large numbers involved, seminarians from the two seminaries are still heavily involved in the preparation and celebration of the Liturgy. The Chapel at Aquinas College provided a perfect setting for a dignified, reverent and joyfilled Eucharistic celebration, greatly enriched by the music provided by Jacinta Jakovcevic, the Director of Music at the Cathedral, and the seminarians from St Charles. Thanks were paid to
Executive Assistant to the Archbishop, Jennifer Lazberger, who worked hard to coordinate the event, in addition to the Principal, teachers and catering staff at Aquinas College, who prepared the venue. “Our priests, ably assisted in many cases by our permanent deacons, are at the heart of the life of our parishes and of our diocese,” the Archbishop said. “They are, for us, a living sign that Jesus continues to be among his people as their Good Shepherd. Full Text available at
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MercyCare launches new fund, bombing survivor speaks By Marco Ceccarelli LONDON bombings survivor Gill Hicks’ remarkable story of resilience was the focus of the 2015 MercyCare Oration held on Thursday, 24 September at the Hyatt Regency’s grand ballroom. The oration also coincided with the launch of a special new fund, titled MercyCare’s First Time Ever Fund, to support children who are cared for through MercyCare’s Fostering Services and Family Group Homes. In the presence of more than 500 attendees, among whom were Auxiliary Bishop of Perth Donald Sproxton; Minister for Local Government, the Hon Tony Simpson MLA; and Governor of Western Australia, the Hon Kerry Sanderson AO, Ms Hicks shared her remarkable story of survival in the face of tragedy. Standing only feet away from the suicide bomber on the Kings Cross train on that fateful 7 July 2005, Ms Hicks was the last person to be rescued from the wreckage. Her ability to tourniquet her leg wounds and the persistence of the medical team that found her, significantly contributed to her survival. She suffered severe and permanent injuries, losing both her legs from below the knee. Drawing on remarkable resilience and determination to triumph against all odds, Ms Hicks has devoted the last ten years to passionately advocating for peace. In her speech, Ms Hicks focused on three fundamental values that contributed to her amazing recovery: courage, compassion and respect. She drew a parallel between her experience and the vision that drives agencies such as 2 | EDITION #51 | 2 OCTOBER 2015
Back Row, from left are Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, the Honourable Tony Simpson MLA and Barry McGuire Front row, from left are Chris Hall, CEO MercyCare; Mary Woodford, Chair MercyCare Board; Her Excellency, Honourable Kerry Sanderson AO, Governor of WA, Gill Hicks and Tony Wheeler, Chair MercyCare Trustees. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
MercyCare, emphasising the value of MercyCare’s work in aged care, family, health and community services. “Wonderfully, there are so many values that we share,” Ms Hicks said. “In preparing this oration, I was filled with a spectrum
Ms Hicks went on to share a number of insights on the importance of the kind, courageous, and loving people she was surrounded by throughout her journey from near-death experience to public advocate for initiatives of coexistence.
“Many are familiar with Ms Hicks’ story. Her triumph is a true embodiment of many of the guiding values of respect, courage, compassion and integrity” of emotions, mostly the areas where so many have made such a difference to my quality of life. This care, this dedication to the rebuilding and repositioning of me into a place of strength and independence resonated so brilliantly with the work done through MercyCare services.”
MercyCare Chief Executive Officer Chris Hall said MercyCare was delighted to welcome Ms Hicks to share her inspirational story at the 2015 Oration. “Many Australians are familiar with Ms Hicks’ story. Her triumph in the face of such tragedy is a true embodiment of many of the
guiding values of respect, courage, compassion, integrity and justice which underpin MercyCare’s vision for people and communities to thrive,” Mr Hall said. In reference to the launch of MercyCare’s First Time Ever Fund at the Oration, Mr Hall said the fund helps support MercyCare’s vision to break cycles of disadvantage, enabling children in the organisation’s care to thrive. “MercyCare’s Foster Care program and Family Group Homes provide children with the opportunity to experience a lot of ‘firsts’. For some children, this might be the first time they feel protected, the first time that they can safely explore who they are and who they want to be.” Full Text available at
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Mr Hargraves, pictured tuning one of the pipe organs he restored for the 2009 grand re-opening of St Mary’s Cathedral, was recently in Perth to deliver two illustrated talks on the art of organ building and restoration. PHOTO: MARCO CECCARELLI
Organ builder revisits fruits of his labour By Marco Ceccarelli MEMORIES of the 2009 grand re-opening of St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth recently resurfaced among enthusiasts of Cathedral music as two pipe organs were visited by their restorer, John Hargraves. Director of the renowned South Island Organ Company (SIOC) in New Zealand, Mr Hargraves visited the Cathedral on Saturday, 19 September 2015 to present two illustrated talks entitled Rebuilding St Mary’s Cathedral pipe-organs in honour of Mr Dodd and Mr Hobday and My life as an organ builder. Mr Hargraves also had an opportunity to assess and tune the two pipe organs within the Cathedral while recalling the time during which he was in charge of their restoration. “The project of restoring and rebuilding the two organs for St Mary’s Cathedral in
Perth germinated in 2005 when we were invited to submit a proposal based on the success of our instruments at St Patrick’s Basilica, Fremantle,” Mr Hargraves said. “Once the contract was signed, the Cathedral organ was dismantled and brought to our workshop in New Zealand, where it sat for nearly two years while the new Cathedral plans were finalised. St Mary’s organ project took over 20,000 hours of labour to complete and was a large, complex and intensely satisfying undertaking from many points of view - musical, architectural, liturgical, design, heritage and craftsmanship,” he added. Reflecting on a high point of his experience restoring the two organs, Mr Hargraves spoke of the intense work that went into having the instruments ready for the re-opening of the Cathedral in 2009.
To this day, he says he looks on that period with fondness and is proud to see “these wonderful organs” still working magnificently. “Designing and having the organs completed in time for the re-opening of the Cathedral was truly a highlight for me. Their installation took three months from 14 September: this was quite challenging as we were doing a massive and intricate work alongside the construction workers right up to the last day. “I was so happy to attend all the special services and events of the re-opening with one of the two WA organ builders, Colin van der Lecq, who assisted our company with the work,” he said. St Mary’s Cathedral is not the only landmark building in Perth that has seen Mr Hargraves’ company carry out professional works of restoration in the new mil-
lennium. The majestic organs of The University of Western Australia’s Winthrop Hall and St George’s Cathedral also underwent work by SIOC in 2005 and 2010, respectively. In 2010, Mr Hargraves was named a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services to organ restoration. Established in Timaru, New Zealand in 1968, SIOC’s restoration philosophy is based on conserving the original fabric and musical character of the instrument as far as possible and reconstructing missing, worn-out or modified parts in facsimile style and materials, wherever practicable. In most cases, SIOC aims to restore the organ as a working instrument. Full Text available at
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Cultural ties deliver enriching educational experiences TEN PRE-SERVICE teachers from The University of Notre Dame Australia have gained a new perspective on their future professions after a trip to one of Australia’s most remote Aboriginal communities. Students and staff from Notre Dame’s School of Education, Fremant le recently spent a week at the Tjuntjuntjara Remote Community School in Western Australia as part of a service-learning immersion program which has grown over the past three years. This immersion program is an additional experience over and above the formal 32 weeks of practicum that all Notre Dame Education students are required to undertake as part of their degree. Tjuntjuntjara is located in the Great Victorian Desert roughly 1,400km east of Perth. Students and staff need to take a train to Kalgoorlie and then a 600km fourwheel drive trek towards the Northern Territory border to reach the Aboriginal community of 160 people. Whilst in the community, students and staff did everything from installing a new playground, including soft fall sand, painting classroom doors, and cleaning out the sports and garden sheds to assisting with IT issues and sorting library books. Daniel Havelberg, Principal of Tjuntjuntjara Remote Community School, said the visiting students gained a valuable insight into understanding and being aware of the cultural, physical, professional and personal rewards and challenges that come with
Notre Dame students Melanie Zaharopoulos and Porschia Dickey took part in the Tjuntjuntjara immersion program through the School of Education. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
remote teaching. “The opportunity for pre-service teachers to experience and have exposure to the rewards and challenges of teaching in a remote context is extremely valuable. The pre-service teachers are able to spend time in the classrooms with students,
her passion for teaching. “Having the opportunity to see a whole different way of teaching to cater for the needs of the children in the community opened my eyes to the real meaning of dedication,” Melanie said. Since the birth of her
“To me, service-learning is not only about how much you give to a person or people, but the feeling you get once you have helped another.” talk to teachers and explore and learn about the community here in Tjuntjuntjara,” Mr Havelberg said. Melanie Zaharopoulos, an Education student who visited Tjuntjuntjara, says experiencing the community’s connection to their land and cultural traditions has enriched
daughter last year, Melanie says she has acquired a greater understanding of how important it is for future generations to understand the true meaning of service-learning. “To me, service-learning is not only about how much you give to a person or people, but the feeling you get
once you have helped another. I found the true meaning of service-learning while in Tjuntjuntjarra as I was given the opportunity to help the school and place a smile on the faces of those in the community,” she said. Experiences, stories and other programs such as this will be shared at the School of Education Service-learning Conference to be held at the University’s Fremantle Campus on 27-28 November 2015. With the Conference theme of To give is to receive: True service-learning, guests will have the opportunity to gain insights to servicelearning initiatives delivered by schools, universities and not-for-profit organisation from Australia and across the world. Full Text available at
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What’s happening around the Archdiocese 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. WEDNESDAY, 7 OCTOBER WEDNESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER Faith Enrichment: God’s Gracious Presence in Creation This six-week series will explore ‘What was God’s Masterplan for creation?’ ‘How have humankind responded?’ Presented by John Auer. Held every Wednesday, 7 October to 11 November, from 7-9pm at Infant Jesus Parish, 47 Wellington Rd, Morley. Cost: $40. Further info and to register: Infant Jesus Parish office 08 9276 8500, ijparish@carmelite.com. 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 EDITION #51 | 2 OCTOBER 2015
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. 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.
World Apostolate of Fatima A Holy Hour of Eucharistic Reparation will be held at Holy Family Parish, 34 Alcock St, Maddington at 3pm. All welcome. Further info: Diana Fox 08 9339 2614. TUESDAY, 13 OCTOBER The Inaugural David Malcolm Memorial Lecture Former Justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, The Honourable Professor Neville Owen, will deliver the inaugural The Honourable David Malcolm Annual Memorial Lecture at The University of Notre Dame Michael Keating Room (ND42), cnr High and Cliff Sts, Fremantle. Professor Owen, also an Adjunct Professor in the School of Law, will deliver his lecture on the topic: ‘Surviving Sisyphus: Justice, Judges and Jaundice’. Further info and to register: www.nd.edu.au/events. TUESDAY, 13 OCTOBER - TUESDAY, 3 NOVEMBER Theology of the Human Person This four-week course will explore some aspects of being human considering: Scripture and Christian theology; cultural beliefs and how they influence us; the psychological dimensions of being human; and Christian growth and maturity. Presented by Dr Pina Ford. Provides Full Unit in Theology Accreditation. Held every Tuesday, from 13 October to 3 November, 7-9.30pm at Infant Jesus Parish centre, 47 Wellington Rd, Morley. Cost: $20. Further info and to register by 5 October: Mildred 08 6380 5335, rego.mildred@ceo. wa.edu.au. SATURDAY, 17 OCTOBER 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. St Columba’s Primary School Reunion St Columba’s Primary School, South Perth, will be celebrating the 60-year Reunion of Sr Marguerita’s Grade 1 Class 1955 on Saturday, 17 October, 2pm. Contact details sought for Bletchynden, Ryan, Meese, Ritchie, Russo, Newman and Arkless. Further info: Chris Fitzhardinge 0408 450 071.
Christian Mental Health Professionals Seminar This seminar provides an opportunity for professionals working in the area of mental health to discuss the anthropology that informs their work and also to connect with others working in a similar field. Held at the Catholic Pastoral Centre, 40a Mary St, Highgate, 9am-2pm (lunch provided). Further info and to register by 12 October: Respect Life Office 08 9422 7999, respectlife@ perthcatholic.org.au. SUNDAY, 18 OCTOBER The Walker Trio Mission Concert All are invited to attend this Mission Concert with an exciting fusion of classical, jazz and popular music. The Walker Trio is a family group of very accomplished professional musicians with Ray Walker, jazz guitarist, Jessica Gethin, violinist and Sophie Curtis, celloist. Held at Infant Jesus Parish, 47 Wellington Rd, Morley, at 3pm. Proceeds go to Catholic Mission supporting girls’ education in Bangalore. Cost: $25 adults, $15 conc. Tickets can be purchased at http:// www.trybooking.com/JAHF; Catholic Mission, 08 9422 7933 or at the door. SUNDAY, 18 - SUNDAY, 25 OCTOBER Writer’s Workshop In collaboration with the Benedictine Union of Australia and New Zealand, the Institute for Benedictine Studies will host its second “Writers’ Workshop” to facilitate those who wish to hone their skills in academic writing, particularly in relation to publication in Tjurunga: An Australasian Benedictine Review. Facilitated by Michael Casey OCSO. Recommended donation for the week: $500. Further info and bookings: Dr Carmel Posa SGS 08 9654 8371, carmel.posa@newnorcia. wa.edu.au, jill.obrien@newnorcia. wa.edu.au. THURSDAY, 22 - SATURDAY, 24 OCTOBER ‘Why be Catholic?’ Faith Conference with Tim Staples Rediscover the reasons for our hope in Jesus Christ and His Church. Visiting from the US, Tim Staples is the Director of Apologetics and Evangelisation at Catholic Answers. Eight talks presented by Tim will address questions such as, How do you answer non-Catholics when asked why you are Catholic? This Faith Conference will be held at St Thomas More Parish, 100 Dean Rd, Bateman. Cost $30. Further info: 08 9310 1747, stthomasmore.faith@ gmail.com, www.batemancatholic. org/conference2015. 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. TUESDAY, 27 OCTOBER Cathedral Concert Series The final concert is themed ‘Music for Wind and Brass’. 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. 7.30pm. Tickets: $28-$35 from the Cathedral piety stall or Click here for online bookings. 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. FRIDAY, 6 - SUNDAY, 8 NOVEMBER Thomas Merton and Contemplative Prayer To celebrate 100 years since Thomas Merton’s birth, the Institute for Benedictine Studies is offering a retreat reflecting on and praying with Merton’s wisdom. Merton’s writings on contemplative prayer appealed to people of all walks of life when they first appeared back in the 1950s and 60s. With their distinctive insistence on the melding of prayer with action in the world, Merton’s words still resonant with the issues of our times and our desires to journey deeply into God. This weekend will be led by Dr Carmel Posa SGS. Recommended cost: $260. Further info: Dr Carmel Posa SGS, 08 9654 8371, carmel.posa@ newnorcia.wa.edu.au. SATURDAY, 7 NOVEMBER Quiz Night Fundraiser A Fundraising Quiz Night for the Embrace the Grace Youth Conference will be held at 67 Howe St, Osborne Park at 7pm. Come along for a night of trivia, entertainment and the chance to win great prizes. Tickets $20. Proceeds will subsidise registration fees to enable young people to attend Embrace the Grace. Further info or to register: admin@cym.com.au, 08 9422 7912. Installation Mass of Relics of three Saints The parish of St Anthony at 96 Innamincka Rd, Greenmount, will receive the installation of relics of EDITION #51 | 2 OCTOBER 2015
St Anthony of Padua, St John Paul II and St Mary of the Cross MacKillop on Saturday, 7 November at 6pm by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. Spiritual preparation, led by Bishop Justin Bianchini, will begin in the parish with Masses over the weekend of 24/25 October and evening Masses on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 26, 27 and 28 October, commencing at 7pm followed by a video story of each saint’s life.
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.
SUNDAY, 14 NOVEMBER Sisters of the Good Samaritan Rural Outeach Fundraiser A fundraiser afternoon tea will be held at Pater Noster Parish Hall, 460 Marmion St, Myaree, from 2-4.30pm. Entry is by donation to raise funds for this important outreach to rural and remote people. Please come along and bring a friend and enjoy the entertainment, Christmas gifts table, raffles, lucky door prizes and much more and you will be supporting: Boarding and education of Aboriginal Students at Nagle College Geraldton; Motivation programs for primary school attendance; Retreats and programs for rural and remote women and communities. Further info: Penny Carroll 0419 709 437, the. penny.carroll@gmail.com.
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
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. z 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.
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. 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. REGIONAL MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR POSITION VACANCY The St Vincent de Paul Society
is seeking a highly motivated and committed individual with experience in community engagement, preferably in the context of a volunteer setting. This full-time role will facilitate opportunities that aim to develop the capacity of our volunteer members when responding to those who seek financial assistance and emotional support. Location: Belmont. Applications close: Monday, 28 September. Further info: Click here for job advertisement. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND BOOKKEEPER POSITION VACANCY The Redemptorists, together with the monastery and Church communities, seek a full-time Adminstrative Assistant with bookkeeping and secretarial skills. Previous experience in a parish office or a mission organisation required. Location: North Perth. Applications close: 11 October. Further info: Click here for job advertisement. MINISTER OF MUSIC POSITION VACANCY The Redemptorist Monastery and Church community seeks a Minister of Music to direct, guide and lead musicians/choirs at Mass and celebrations. 19 hours per week (flexible hours with weekend work each week. More hours possible). Location: North Perth. Applications Close: 11 October. Further info: Click here for job advertisement and description. PARISH SECRETARY - PART-TIME POSITION VACANCY St Luke’s Parish, Woodvale has a vacancy for a part-time Parish Secretary, 3 days per week (15 hours). Applicants must be mature with excellent administration and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office, MYOB, Excel and Outlook. Applications to be received by Friday, 9 October and submitted by email to Julie Fuge, Manager Corporate Services: julief@archdiocese-perth. org.au. PRODUCTION OFFICER – FULLTIME POSITION VACANCY The Communications Office of the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth is seeking to employ a full-time Production Officer to provide graphic design and production services for its online and print publications. An appropriate degree in graphic design, industrial design, marketing or an equivalent qualification is required together with a sound knowledge of newspaper design and principles. Demonstrated expertise in the use of computer applications, including publication-type software, databases, spreadsheets, websites, internal and email will be required. Applications and enquiries to julief@archdioceseperth.org.au by Monday, 12 October.