31 July 2015
Your news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Edition #42
Perth set to ordain eight to the priesthood By Jamie O’Brien and Marco Ceccarelli THE ARCHDIOCESE is this weekend set to celebrate a landmark event with the ordination of eight Deacons to the Priesthood. Archbishop Timothy Costelloe will celebrate the ordinations on Saturday, 1 August at St Mary’s Cathedral at 10am in the presence of an expected 1,000 people, maximising the capacity of the Cathedral and bringing the number of ordinations for Perth in 2015 to 12. Deacons Simeon San, Garner Vergara Jr., Stephen Gorddard, Jeffey Casabuena, Israel Quirit and Grant Gorddard have all studied at St Charles’ Seminary, Guildford, and UNDA and are originally from Australia, the Philippines and Myanmar, while Deacons Conor Steadman, also from Perth and Patrick Toohey, who is originally from Sydney, have also both been studying in Rome for the past year. In an interview with the eRecord speaking about their vocations, each of the men spoke about a strong desire to serve the Christian community that God will entrust them with. Their experiences, they said, conveyed a distinct sense of faithfulness and commitment to their ministry as they framed their transition into the diaconate as a sign of their devotion to the Church, the people of God and, more 1 | EDITION #42 | 31 JULY 2015
importantly, to Jesus Christ. The intimacy with Christ, they said, had sustained their openness to their vocation. Reflecting on the significance of having reached this significant milestone in his life, Deacon Patrick commented on the importance of bringing wisdom to and fostering adult faith in today’s Church. “My ordination to the priesthood is the culmination of my life and simultaneous fulfilment of it. “It is a chance for me to
exercise my gifts and to make a contribution through the graces of the Holy Spirit to the building of the kingdom,” Deacon Patrick said. Born in New Zealand, Deacon Conor Steadman obtained a degree in dentistry from the University of Western Australia before entering St Charles’ Seminary in 2008. “In thinking about the priesthood I am often reminded of the words of St Josemaria Escriva which I make my own Before God,
I’m like a little donkey, pulling the cart. That has been the job I have dedicated myself to. My job is serving God, and, in God’s service, serving all souls without distinction.” “For me, this is quite simply the mission, the vocation, of the priest to talk about God, to repeat the teachings of Christ the Lord and to administer the sacraments with great love,” Deacon Conor said. Full Text available at
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Youthful deacons one step away from saying ‘yes’ By Marco Ceccarelli AT THE AGE of 25 and 26, and on the verge of being ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Perth, Deacons Garner Vergara and Israel Quirit are living proof that the Catholic Church in Australia is alive and kicking with youthful zeal. The two deacons will be taking this decisive step on their life journey on 1 August 2015 in front of hundreds of friends and family who will travel from all parts of Australia and the world to witness the great event. “I cannot help but think of how rewarding it is to achieve what I’ve been discerning for 10 years throughout my priestly formation,” said 26-year-old Deacon Israel. “Despite this, it has also
Deacons Garner Vergara and Israel Quirit are living proof that the Church in Australia is alive and kicking. GRAPHIC: MAT DE SOUSA
been a slightly frightening and challenging task. I am eager to make a difference and bring the Gospel of Christ into the world,” he added. Born in the Philippines
and raised in a small city named Dipolog City, Deacon Israel studied Electrical Engineering at the Jose Rizal Memorial University. It was in 2005, he says, that he began
to feel strongly called to enter religious life. He arrived to Australia in 2009 with a religious community and began his formation at St Charles’ Seminary, Guildford. Through years of careful discernment, he understood that God was calling him to be a diocesan priest – a revelation that convinced him he needed to act upon. Still slightly bewildered at having been called by God to the priesthood, Deacon Israel reflected on the works that the Lord has done in his life thus far with amazement and pride. “I guess it is still somewhat scary to think that God chose ‘me’ for the priesthood out of millions of people in the Philippines.” Full Text available at
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Patrick and Conor ready to serve God’s people By Marco Ceccarelli A DIFFERENT kind of accent has recently been echoing throughout the corridors of English-speaking Pontifical colleges in Rome, and it is not the British or American accents one may be accustomed to in the eternal city. The accent is Australian, and can be attributed to Deacons Patrick Toohey and Conor Steadman, both formed at St Charles’ Seminary, Guildford, to be ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Perth by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB on 1 August 2015. The two deacons have been privileged to complete part of their religious formation and theological studies in two of Rome’s Pontifical institutions: Patrick at The Pontifical 2 | EDITION #42 | 31 JULY 2015
Deacons Patrick Toohey and Conor Steadman completed some of their formation in Rome. GRAPHIC: MAT DE SOUSA
Beda College, a seminary for mature vocations, and Conor at The Pontifical North American College. Reflecting on the significance of having reached this significant milestone in his life, Deacon Patrick commented on the importance of
bringing wisdom to, and fostering adult faith in, today’s Church. “My ordination to the priesthood is the culmination of my life and simultaneous fulfilment of it. It is a chance for me to exercise my gifts and to make a contribution through the graces of the
Holy Spirit to the building of the kingdom,” Deacon Patrick said. “I pray that I may be an instrument of God and bring my years of maturity, experience and faith enrichment to the Church, particularly in fostering adult faith among the Lord’s sheep,” he added. Following a strong calling in 2007 to study at the University of Notre Dame, Fremantle, and a subsequent study-abroad experience at Boston College, Massachusetts, USA, Deacon Toohey had a chance and providential encounter with College theologian Prof Thomas Groome in 2008 in which he was asked whether he had ever considered the priesthood. Full Text available at
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The wisdom to be able to answer ‘why me Lord’? By Marco Ceccarelli IF THE CHOICE of the name “Francis” was used by our Pope to signal, as the Italian Saint did, that he intends to “rebuild God’s Church”, then the upcoming priestly ordinations of Deacons Jeffey Casabuena and Simeon San would undoubtedly please the Pontiff. The two young Deacons, who will be ordained as priests for the Archdiocese of Perth on 1 August, recently described their upcoming ministry as a journey of devotion and commitment that has completely transformed their lives. Thir ty-f ive-year-old Deacon Jeffey Casabuena, who has for the past eight months been on parish placement at St Andrew’s Parish,
Deacons Simeon and Jeffey described their upcoming ministry as a journey of devotion and commitment. GRAPHIC: MAT DE SOUSA
Clarkson, recently stated that “being a deacon has been a life-changing, challenging but rewarding experience”. “I hope and continue to pray that God, who has called me to serve His people, will
bless me with the grace I need to remain faithful to his call. “Without His help, I would not be able to perform my duty to those entrusted to my care as a shepherd formed according to the heart of
Jesus,” Deacon Jeffey said. Born in the town of Hinigaran, located in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines, Deacon Jeffey completed part of his religious formation at the Sacred Heart Seminary of Bacolod City and at The University of Santo Tomas, Manila, obtaining a Philosophy degree and a Bachelor of Sacred Theology. Despite being drawn to a career in academia, he felt a strong desire to enter the priesthood and was particularly inspired by Fr Robert Carrillo, the Parish Priest of St Andrew’s Parish, Clarkson. Fr Carrillo would often visit Jeffey’s parish in the Philippines and encouraged him to enter the seminary. Full Text available at
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Brothers ready to embark on the journey of priesthood By Marco Ceccarelli GROWING UP in the picturesque Western Australian port city of Bunbury, Deacons Grant and Stephen Gorddard’s faith was nurtured within a family that prioritised prayer and the transmission of Christian values above all other things. While the two brothers shared many beliefs and interests throughout their adolescent years, neither of the two had imagined that they would join St Charles’ Seminary, Guildford at the same time and find themselves being ordained to the priesthood on the same day. The two young men, who have served as deacons for the past eight months, will be ordained priests for
Brothers Stephen and Grant Gorddard will be ordained to the priesthood this weekend. PHOTO: JAMIE O’BRIEN
the Archdiocese of Perth by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB on 1 August. “From the moment I first heard the call, I’ve always wanted to consecrate my life to Christ and the Church and, having lived parish life for the
last few months, I am confident that the diocesan priesthood is where Our Lord is calling me,” said 38-year-old Deacon Grant, who has just finished a pastoral placement in the parish of Ballajura, Mary MacKillop Church.
“The diocesan priesthood is the particular way that I feel I am being called to give my whole self to Christ and the Church. “I feel called to pray for God’s people, to help them encounter Christ and experience His love, and to spiritually nourish, lead, and serve them as they, too, give their lives for Christ and the Church,” he added. Having completed an engineering degree in electronic systems in 1998, Deacon Grant temporarily worked as a computer control systems engineer in Perth before moving to Melbourne, in 2005, to discern his vocation within religious community life. Full Text available at
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Identitywa CEO provides insight into NDIS - One year on By Jamie O’Brien AS PART of the 2015 LifeLink Winter Appeal, the eRecord is this month taking a closer look at the work undertaken by organisations such Identitywa, Centrecare, Catholic Ministry for People who are Deaf or Hearing Impaired, Daydawn, Emm au s C ommunit y, Emmanuel Centre, Centacare Employment & Training, Djooraminda, The Shopfront and Catholic Outreach. LifeLink is the overarching organisation that provides ongoing funding support for agencies that deliver professional services and caring support to thousands of people in need throughout Western Australia each year. This week, eRecord Editor Jamie O’Brien speaks with Identitywa CEO Marina Re about the role of the organisation following the implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), one year on from its commencement. On 1 July 2014, the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) ushered in a new approach to the way people with disability and their families have been assisted and supported by organisations such as Identitywa. In WA, there are three trial sites in which the scheme is being implemented. In the metropolitan area, there is the NDIS Hills site which commenced in July 2104 and the NDIS My Way Cockburn Kwinana site which commenced in July in 2015. In addition, the NDIS My Way South West site has been operating since July 2014. It is planned that there
Bettina Ellis and Harrison Young are living independently with support from Identitywa. CEO Marina Re spoke to the eRecord about the NDIS, one year on from its commencement. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.
will be full state coverage at some point in the future. The NDIS, says Identitywa CEO Marina Re, is a scheme which ensures people with a disability receive the support they need. Once people are deemed to be eligible, they are able to access the services
set of services and supports. One year on from its commencement, Ms Re continued, the NDIS has been a strong driver in empowering people with disability and their families to take control of, and have a choice in, the services they want and need
“The focus for us has been on making sure that we can provide comprehensive information to families who already had an existing relationship with Identitywa...”
tion to provide detailed and comprehensive information to families who already had an existing relationship with Identitywa,” Ms Re said. “Our vision encompasses people with all types of disability and people of all faiths and backgrounds. For each individual and family, it means we’ll begin our relationship with the question ‘What does a good life look like for you?’
Your support for the 2015 LifeLink Winter Appeal means that the and supports they require. In and the way these services are work of organisations this sense, it’s similar to the provided. like Identitywa can conway Medicare operates. It’s “It has been about a whole tinue to work with those designed to be a more equi- new way of working with most in need. table approach to support. individuals and their families To donate go to Ms Re went on to explain who utilise our services,” Ms www.lifelink.com.au. that, prior to the NDIS, organisations like Identitywa received funding directly from Government to offer a
Re said. “The focus for us has been on making sure that we have been in the best possible posi-
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What’s happening around the Archdiocese FRIDAY, 31 JULY - SUNDAY, 2 AUGUST Mysticism at New Norcia Reading Weekend: Mysticism – Retreat guide, Dr Carmel Posa SGS, will share how most of us tend to think of mystics and mystical experience as associated with great saints of the past who had weird and wonderful expereicnes of God; however, the Chrisitan mystical tradition is grounded in the spiritual quest to which we are called. This Reading Weekend will explore this mystical tradition and how it intersects with our own experiences of God today. The text for this reading weekend is: Mystics, by William Harmless sj. Recommended cost for the weekend: $300. Further info: Dr Carmel Posa sgs, 08 9654 8371, carmel.posa@ newnorcia.wa.edu.au. SATURDAY, 1 AUGUST Priestly Ordinations The Archdiocese is honoured to announce that eight men will be ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe at St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday, 1 August, at 10am. Please hold these men in your prayers – Deacons Jeffey Casabuena, Patrick Toohey, Simeon San, Grant Gorddard, Stephen Gorddard, Garner Vergara, Conor Steadman and Israel Quirit – and consider coming to support them on the day as they offer their lives in service of God and his people. Further info: Centre for Liturgy on 08 9207 3350, liturgy.centre@perthcatholic. org.au. SUNDAY, 2 AUGUST Divine Mercy Program An afternoon with Jesus and Mary will be held at St Francis Xavier’s Church, 25 Windsor St, East Perth, on Sunday, 2 August. The devotions start at 1.30pm with exposition of the blessed sacrament, followed by the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy and finishing with benediction and veneration of the first class relic of St Faustina Kowalska. Confession will be available. Fellowship will follow in the hall afterwards. Further info: Julia Murphy 08 9457 7771 or Charles Donovan 08 9342 0653. FRIDAY, 7 AUGUST Ladies Expo Night The Ladies Expo is a fundraiser for the Our Lady Of Grace Parish Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program. This is a Montessori-based program for the faith formation of 3-6 year olds. At Our Lady of Grace School - MPA Building, 5 Kitchener St, North Beach, from 7-10pm. There will be numerous exhibitors featuring beauty, fashion, food, lifestyle solutions and more! With over 10 stalls, as well as EDITION #42 | 31 JULY 2015
refreshments for purchase, door prizes and an amazing raffle. BYO alcohol and make it a social gathering for your class or group of friends. All ladies welcome. Entry by gold coin donation. Further info: Assunta Trichilo 0417 951 579 or assuntat@ iinet.net.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. SATURDAY, 8 AUGUST - SATURDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER Choral Vocal Skills This seven-week course offers those involved in parish choirs an opportunity to refresh their vocal skills. Presented by Mr Alessio Loiacono, topics covered will include vocal technique, vocal command, and engaging the congregation. A certificate of participation will be presented upon completion. The course will be held at the Centre for Liturgy, 28 Marda Way, Nollamara, from 8 August - 19 September, 10.30am-12.30pm. Cost $60. Registration is essential and closes 24 July. Further info and to register: 08 9207 3350, registrations.cfl@ perthcatholic.org.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. St Thomas More College UWA Open Day St Thomas More Residential College UWA is holding an Open Day on
Sunday, 9 August from 10am-3pm at 48 Mounts Bay Rd, Crawley. If you are a student looking for accommodation while doing your degree at UWA please come and visit us and see our new buildings. There will be tours of the new buildings, a free sausage sizzle and staff and students available to talk to. The event is free. All welcome. Further info: Janienne 08 9386 0111.
Liturgy requires that those who are to proclaim the Word of God need to “be qualified and carefully prepared”. A workshop for readers will be held on Tuesday, 11 August, at the Centre for Liturgy, 28 Marda Way, Nollamara, from 7.30-9.30pm. Cost $10. Download registration form here. Further info: 08 9207 3350, registrations.cfl@perthcatholic.org. au.
SUNDAY, 9 - 16 AUGUST National Vocations Awareness Week 2015 St Charles’ Seminary invites all men interested to find out more about the vocation to the priesthood at their Vocations Enquiry Afternoon on Sunday, 9 August, 4pm, at 30 Meadow St, Guildford. Further info and to register: Vocations Director 08 9279 1310, admin@seminary-perth. org.au. A Holy Hour for Vocations will be held on Sunday, 16 August, 3pm at St Mary’s Cathedral, Victoria Sq, Perth, celebrated by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. All are welcome.
Twilight Retreat A Twilight Retreat on the Integration for Mission in this “Year of Consecrated Life” 2015 invites all laity, priests and religious on Tuesday, 11 August, 5.30-7.30pm at the Newman Siena Centre, 33 Williamstown Rd, Doubleview. Several young religious sisters and priests from a diverse range of ethnic backgrounds will reflect on their experience of religious life and priesthood within the Catholic faith community of our Archdiocese. This will include both the joys and challenges they experience. Sponsored by WAVN and CRWA. Cost by gold coin donation. RSVP by Sunday, 9 August. Further info and rsvp: Br John Horgan FMS, john.horgan@marists.org.au.
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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. TUESDAY, 11 AUGUST Archdiocesan Marriage Day Mass All are warmly invited to attend this special Mass celebrated by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, at St Mary’s Cathedral, Victoria Sq, Perth, at 7pm. A blessing will be bestowed on all married couples. Do you know a couple celebrating 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 or even 70 years in 2015? The bishops would like to give these couples a special commemorative certificate as part of the celebration. Details must be received at Catholic Marriage and Fertility Services by 22 July, 08 9241 5000, derek.boylen@perthcatholic. org.au. ‘Proclaimers of the Word’ rkshop The Constitution on the Sacred
FRIDAY, 14 AUGUST Ignite Youth - Perth The fourth of six exciting evenings in 2015 for teens and young adults. This event includes contemporary Catholic music with concert, inspirational talks and opportunities for reconciliation and prayer. Friday, 14 Aug at Seton Catholic College Theatre, Marchant Rd, Samson. Not to be missed! Future dates: 16 October and 27 November. Further info: 08 9422 7912, admin@ cym.com.au, perth@igniteyouth.com or visit www.igniteyouth.com/perth. SATURDAY, 15 AUGUST RCIA State Conference The RCIA State Conference this year will be held on Saturday, 15 August at the Infant Jesus Parish Centre, 47 Wellington St, Morley, from 10am–4.30pm. The theme for the conference is ‘Build the City of God’. Cost $60. Morning/afternoon tea provided. Mass will be celebrated at 8.30am for the Feast of the Assumption. Keynote speakers will include Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, Fr Gerard Totanes (of Geraldton Diocese) and Fr Geoff Aldous (of Baldivis parish). All welcome. Further info: Centre for Liturgy 08 9207 3350, rcia.cfl@perthcatholic.org.au. SATURDAY, 22 AUGUST ‘Beloved’ - Retreat Day for young women Come and spend the day with the One who loves you more than you can imagine. Be inspired by talks and personal stories of faith and
life. Saturday, 22 August, 67 Howe St, Osborne Park, from 10am–4pm. Presented by the Missionaries of God’s Love Sisters. An Information Session will follow from 5-8pm which will provide an opportunity to hear more about this new Australian group of consecrated women seeking to bring the fire of God’s love to all people. Further info and to register: 0402 602 520, bernadettetoohey.mgl@ gmail.com. SATURDAY, 29 AUGUST ‘Light and Darkness’ Lectures The Institute for Benedictine Studies will host this special event on ‘Light and Darkness – Exploring Truth and Meaning in the Universe through Ethics, Theology, Art and Music’. Speakers include Professor Philip Matthews, Rev Dr Denis Edwards, Dom Robert Nixon OSB, and Dr Angela McCarthy. Held on Saturday, 29 August, all day from 10am. Cost: $60 (conc $35) includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea. Further info and bookings: Dr Carmel Posa SGS 08 9654 8371, carmel.posa@newnorcia. wa.edu.au, www.newnorcia.wa.edu. au. SUNDAY, 30 AUGUST Fundraising Concert to Feature Perth Musical Arts The Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) is holding a fundraising concert featuring a number of musicians from across the Archdiocese. Artists Terry Burridge, Chris deSilva, Carly Power, Christopher Waddell, the Waddell Family and the Archdiocesan Occassional Choir, incorporating the Julian Singers will all be performing, accompanied by Margaret De San Miguel and Jacinta Jakovcevic, Director of Music at St Mary’s Cathedral. All profits go to ACRATH. To be held on Sunday, 30 August, 2.15pm at the Loreto Performing Arts Centre Nedlands, 60 Webster Street Nedlands. Afternoon tea provided. To book online Click Here. Further info: naomi. mcclements@goodshep.org.au. FRIDAY, 11 - SUNDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER New Norcia Spirituality Retreat The Monks of New Norcia will be presenting a spirituality retreat titled The Church in the Contemporary World. For freedom Christ has set us free (Gal 5:1): the Church’s continuing role 50 years after the Vatican II Encyclical Gaudium et spes is in promoting our freedom in Christ. Presented by Fr David Barry OSB. Further info and bookings: Bernadette 08 9654 8002, guesthouse@newnorcia.wa.edu.au. SATURDAY, 12 SEPTEMEBER Writer’s Festival 2015 New Norcia, in conjunction with The West Australian, is hosting a writers’ festival on 12 September. Places are strictly limited. Further info: Lucy EDITION #42 | 31 JULY 2015
08 9654 8018, communications@ newnorcia.wa.edu.au, or visit www. newnorcia.wa.edu.au. SATURDAY, 12 AND SUNDAY, 18 20 SEPTEMBER Dayspring Residential Retreats Dayspring is delighted to have Margaret Silf back in WA with two retreat opportunities. A Day Retreat, Sacred in the City, at Noranda Uniting Church, 12 September, 9.30am-4pm. ($90 or $70 concession). A Weekend Residential Retreat, Let’s Get Real, at New Norcia Monastery, from Friday, 18 September, 6pm to lunch Sunday, 20 September ($330 or $300 concession). Further info: info@ dayspring.org.au, www.dayspring. org.au. TUESDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER Meditation with Young People Notre Dame University will host a joint Anglican-Catholic Personal Development Day for chaplains and RE teachers on Tuesday, 15 September from 9.00am-3.30pm in the Drill Hall to look at how to introduce Christian meditation into the school day. The day will be attended in part by the Catholic and Anglican Archbishops of Perth and is a partnership between Anglican and Catholic education bodies and the local branch of the Australian Christian Meditation Community. Cost per person $40. To register click here. Further info: Philip Goldsworthy pgoldsworthy@asc. wa.edu.au, 08 9286 0290. MONDAY, 28 SEPTEMEBER – SATURDAY, 3 OCTOBER Theology of the Body in WA John Paul II Institute for Marriage and the Family will offer a module on St. John Paul II’s The Theology of the Body which will address how the interpersonal communion of man and woman, in and through the body, images divine Trinitarian Communion. It will discuss the relevance of the Theology of the Body for those called to the vocation of celibacy and provide vital content to engage in the mission of the new evangelisation. Drs Adam Cooper and Conor Sweeney will present the sessions. Both are engaging speakers and internationally recognised experts of this field. Venue: University of Notre Dame (Fremantle) on Monday 2-9pm and Saturday 10am-5pm. Further info: info@jp2institute.org. SUNDAY, 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 in Perth. Further info and bookings: info@ ticketswa.com, http://ticketswa.com/ event/requiem-karl-jenkins.
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).
SUNDAY, 18 OCTOBER Writer’s Workshop In collaboration with the Benedictine Union of Australia and New Zealand, the Institute for Benedictine Studies will host its second “Writers’ Workshop” to facilitate those who wish to hone their skills in academic writing, particularly in relation to publication in Tjurunga: An Australasian Benedictine Review. Facilitated by Michael Casey OCSO. Recommended donation for the week: $500. Further info/bookings: Dr Carmel Posa SGS 08 9654 8371, carmel.posa@newnorcia.wa.edu.au, jill.obrien@newnorcia.wa.edu.au.
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.
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
EVERY FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Catholic Faith Renewal 7.30pm at St John and Paul’s Parish, Pinetree Gully Road, Willetton. Songs of Praise, sharing by a Priest, Thanksgiving Mass and light refreshments after Mass. All welcome to attend and we encourage you to bring your family and friends. Enq: Ann 0412 166 164, Ivan 0428 898 833. EVERY SATURDAY Commencing February 28 at 9am, The Instinct to Heal’ Holistic Health (24 sessions). From 10.30am -1pm, Internalize principles of successful relationships and use emotional intelligence and communication skills. For couples, singles, parents and families. Prayer meetings held every 2nd Thursday. Enq: Eva 0409 405 585 or 9418 1439; rcpd.net.au
GENERAL ADULT FAITH ENRICHMENT Enrolments remain open for Term One 2015 courses at the Maranatha Centre for Adult Faith Formation, the Archdiocesan agency for adult faith education, where you can enrich your understanding of the Catholic faith. Further info and for details of the exciting courses on offer: 08 9241 5221 or visit www.maranathacentre. org.au. CITY TO SURF FOR CARITAS K’S Every day, thousands of women and children around the world need to cover many kilometres each day to fetch water, obtain food, get to school or market, or simply to survive. Sign up for the Chevron City to Surf on Sunday, 30 August and walk, jog or run for Team Caritas K’s to show your solidarity with the communities we support. Further info contact Natalie Weir on 94227928 or Natalie.weir@ caritas.org.au. YOUNG ADULTS CENACLE GROUP The Young Adults Cenacle Group invites those aged between 18-40 years to St Bernadette’s Church, Jugan St, Glendalough on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 8pm.