10 July 2015
Your news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Edition #39
Safeguarding Project launched in Perth By James Parker “CHILD sexual abuse is a terrible problem, and it simply has to be dealt with. We cannot sit back and do nothing,” said Archbishop Costelloe at the official launch in St Mary’s Cathedral last weekend of the Archdiocese of Perth’s Safeguarding Project. “Children need to be protected today,” the Archbishop exclaimed, in what is being seen as the most robust strategic action being taken by any Australian bishop to right the wrongs of the past and to ensure the protection of children and the vulnerable in the future. Following the Archbishop’s homily, Archdiocesan Safegu arding Proj e c t Coordinator Andrea Musulin was invited to speak from the Cathedral sanctuary. “When you are talking about protecting children, 100 percent is not enough. It always has to be more. That’s what the Archdiocese of Perth is trying to achieve,” Musulin stated. Speaking at the conclusion of the launch, Musulin gave further clarity to the way in which the project will be delivered. “I will be the overarching safeguarding officer, with two local officers appointed to every parish. The people chosen will be required to attend training and then we will look at ways in which, together, we can develop local projects that parents and children can attend. 1 | EDITION #39 | 10 JULY 2015
Archdiocese of Perth Safeguarding Project Officer Andrea Musulin speaks at the launch of the Safeguarding Project on Sunday 5 July, at St Mary’s Cathedral. PHOTO: RON TAN PHOTOGRAPHY
“It is about making sure officers are au fait with the policies and procedures that I have written for the Safeguarding Project and that guiding principles are put into place and are being followed in parishes.”
police officers, child protection workers, and those with a high level of expertise in protecting children, all applying.” Musulin also wishes to see people without prior experience coming forward. “A high level of expertise
“I am looking for people who are 100 per cent committed and 100 per cent dedicated to protecting children.” Speaking about the response from the four pilot projects in rural and metropolitan parishes, Musulin said that “the response has been overwhelming positive”. “The level of expertise of people wanting to fulfill these roles has been extremely high, with school principals, retired principals,
without the passion and dedication to do the work is not enough. “So, I am looking for people who are 100 per cent committed and 100 per cent dedicated to protecting children.” Mandatory training will be provided for officers. Throughout the year, a plethora of additional training to further develop
and strengthen their capacities will be on offer. The role of parental engagement was then highlighted, with Musulin emphasising that “having parental support of any program like this is vital”. “Children look to their parents for guidance and for reassurance. We all teach children about stranger danger and we all beat to the same drum. We have the same message and sit on the same page. “When we talk about child sexual abuse prevention, we are not all beating the same drum, simply because these issues (about childhood sexual abuse prevention) were not addressed when we were children. (Con’t Page 2) Full Text available at
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Archdiocese of Perth launches world-first Safeguarding Project Continued from Page 1 “So, we need to get parents on board and we need parents to be quite aware of how, what, when, and why child sexual abuse is perpetrated because it is then that we can actually work with children with parental support and that will make the program all the more the better.” When discussing the ageappropriate and developmentally appropriate nature of material to be shared with children, Musulin, as a mother, understands many parents have justified concerns and explained that, under the age of four, children are too young to grasp some of the strategies and concepts we teach them. “For a child under four, we say, ‘have no secrets’. “Otherwise, it is teaching kids about what is a safe secret and an unsafe secret. Really, the importance is teaching children about [what is and what is not safe] from birth.” When discussing the receipt of allegations, Musulin was clear that the Safeguarding Officers are not the judge and jury. “They are not the police providing the investigation. They are the person who receives the concern that then comes directly to me.” This project is seen as a first globally due to the strong preventative education it involves, otherwise known as protective behaviours education. “This is our secret weapon among the many weapons we have,” Musulin pointed out. Looking at the recipe for crime, 80 per cent of it occurs because of the opportunity to 2 | EDITION #39 | 10 JULY 2015
MercyCare opens new offices By Marco Ceccarelli
Archbishop Costelloe speaks with media at the launch of the Safeguarding Project. PHOTO: RON TAN
commit the crime. “The sheer fact that children don’t have the knowledge and are not empowered creates that 80 per cent chance of opportunity when we are talking about child sexual abuse. “That said, there are things that we can teach children that would reduce that opportunity. “When we are looking at a holistic view of protecting children and creating child-safe organisations, you cannot really have a childsafe program or policy that doesn’t involve empowering children through education.” Reflecting on the united applause by the congregation after her short address in St Mary’s Cathedral, Musulin said, “I think people are ready for this. It is the very lack of information, it’s the lack of awareness, that has probably got us to where we are today”.
“An open and aware culture, bringing [child sexual abuse] to the fore, coming to terms with the fact that it exists, are all going to help us in our journey to prevent it from happening in the future.” Each parish has received a short video clip outlining the purpose of the Safeguarding Project in which Archbishop Costelloe and the project coordinator, Andrea Musulin, summarise the way forward and invite parishioners to consider becoming volunteer safeguarding officers for their locality. Additionally, information flyers have been sent out for widespread distribution in parishes with officer nomination forms being available for download at www.perthcatholic.org.au. To contact the Safeguarding Office, please call 08 9221 7762 or email safeguarding@perthcatholic. org.au.
THE FUTURE of WA’s leading Catholic provider of aged care, family, health and community services has never looked brighter as the new MercyCare central office in West Perth was declared open by Premier Colin Barnett on Wednesday, 1 July 2015. MercyCare staff and volunteers from five different sites will now be working under one roof in a move that sees the not-for-profit organisation strategically develop its organisational capacity, resources and support services. Among the dignitaries present at the opening and blessing were Archbishop of Perth Timothy Costelloe SDB; Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton; Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett; and WA Leader of the Opposition, the Hon Mark McGowan MLA; City of Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi; Mr Ken Hayward (Welcome to Country); and numerous religious from the Sisters of Mercy. Following the unveiling of the plaque, Archbishop Costelloe bestowed his blessing on the premises and on those present, praying that the building “may be a space of collaboration, creativity and growth, respect, compassion, integrity, justice, courage and excellence, where leadership is strong, courageous and mindful of the common good”. Full Text available at
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Fr Geoff celebrates 50th anniversary By Mark Reidy and Jamie O’Brien WITH SOME 50 years of priesthood now under his belt, Baldivis parish priest Father Geoff Aldous had every reason to celebrate last weekend. With more than 300 family and friends in attendance, Fr Geoff celebrated a thanksgiving Mass at Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School Hall on Sunday, 5 July, together with Archbishop Emeritus Hickey, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, Geraldton Bishop Justin Bianchini, 12 priests and two deacons. Ordained at St Mary’s Cathedral on 3 July 1965, Fr Geoff has served throughout the state, from metropolitan Perth parishes to the wideopen spaces of the Central Wheatbelt, as well as in the Diocese of Geraldton. Appointed in 2010 as parish priest of the new Baldivis parish - a semi-rural but rapidly developing sector 40km south of Perth - Fr Geoff ’s passion for one of the Archdiocese’s newest pastoral areas has fanned a fire within him. In his own words, Fr Geoff said he feels as though he has been blessed with a very diverse, enriching and fulfilling ministry as a diocesan priest. “Perhaps I can now say, in biblical terms, that the best wine has been kept to last... which is, for me now, the challenge of pioneering the wonderful pastoral area of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, Baldivis. “I truly thank God for his many blessings of these 50 years.” In an interview earlier this year with the Communications and Media Office, Fr Geoff said his
Fr Geoff Aldous, who last weekend celebrated his 50th anniversary of priestly ordination, with his two sisters, Wendy Murphy (left) and Jill Stinson. PHOTO: LEANNE JOYCE
work at the new Baldivis parish, and the journey associated with that, has been very good in every way. “I enjoy pretty good health (most of the time) and have plenty of energy and enthusiasm for the apostolate.” Although the parish does not yet have a church build-
a few hours each day visiting families who are not currently participating in Church life, as well as those who are already actively involved. “There is no such thing as a typical day,” he reflects, “but, as I am not weighed down by the demands that may exist in more developed parishes,
“The spirit is strong and the challenge now is to develop this spirit as the parish continues to grow...” ing, Fr Geoff ’s enthusiasm is fuelled by the support he is receiving from the fledgling community, which continues to grow in size and passion. It is this faith and love that inspires the pioneering priest on his quest to visit as many people in the area as he can. With more than 600 people in the area identifying themselves as Catholic on the most recent census, Fr Geoff endeavours to spend
I am able to spend time with visitations. I always return home with a spirit of joy and privilege.” This sustained outreach has meant the usually shy and reserved cleric has become more extroverted in his approach and he is pleased with how the community is flourishing, taking encouragement from the words of Pope Francis, ‘I prefer a church which is bruised,
hurting and dirty because it has been out on the streets, rather than a church which is unhealthy from being confined and from clinging to its own security. I do not want a church concerned with being at the centre and then ends up by being caught up in a web of obsessions and procedures.” “We have a long way to go and struggle in some areas,” Fr Geoff shared. “But the spirit is strong and the challenge now is to develop this spirit as the parish continues to grow.” Fr Geoff has had a wide variety of parish and pastoral experience over his five decades of priestly ministry, from the city suburbs of Victoria Park, Mirrabooka, Whitford and Innaloo, as well as in the regional areas of Kellerberrin, Northam, Geraldton and other towns in the Central Wheatbelt. Full Text available at
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The Shopfront offers helping hand to those most in need 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 Imp ai re d , D ay d aw n , Emmau s Communit y, Emmanuel Centre, Centacare Employment & Training, Djooraminda, The Shopfront and Catholic Outreach. This week eRecord Editor Jamie O’Brien speaks with Rosario Murace, a 36-year old Maylands resident who, thanks to the assistance and support of The Shopfront, has been able to get his life back on track, following a series of unfortunate events • • • SERVICED predominantly by volunteers, The Shopfront is at the forefront of the Archdiocese’s work in helping to relieve poverty and suffering in an environment that offers practical assistance, fellowship and hospitality. Founded in 2001 by now Archdiocesan Manager of Corporate Services, Julie Williams following an initiative from Archbishop Emeritus Hickey, the LifeLinkfunded agency assists more than 3,000 people in need each year with many repeat visitors. A significant number of these people are homeless. The Shopfront Director, Brian Tierney, says the work of staff and volunteers includes providing a listening ear and a caring heart in a non-bureaucratic manner. “We strive to respect the equal dignity of each person who comes as a visitor.
36-year-old Rosario Murace has utilised the services offered by The Shopfront, located in Maylands. Serviced promptly by volunteers, The Shopfront is at forefront of the Archdiocese’s work in helping to relieve poverty and suffering in an environment that offers practical assistance, fellowship and hospitality. PHOTO: JAMIE O’BRIEN
“We aim to offer everyone who enters The Shopfront some form of immediate help,” Mr Tierney said. “This often means pursuing various lines of information until we are able to obtain more suitable assistance for the person in need. “We network with other agencies to enable us to effec-
Rosario Murace. Originally from the Swan Valley, Rosario became homeless earlier this year, following a series of unfortunate events where he ‘lost everything’. “It was horrible,” he says. “I felt like no one cared about me.” Every day that I was on the streets, I would look at people going home, walk past
When you think that’s how your life is going to be, that was enough for me to get myself into gear and do what I needed to do tively assist people. “Archbishop Emeritus Barry Hickey envisioned The Shopfront as an agency which would empower people in the Church to use their gifts and talents in a spirit of solidarity to assist those in need of assistance,” he said. A prime success story of The Shopfront is 36-year old
the houses and I could smell the cooking and I’d think of how they have a place to relax,” Rosario says. “I realised I couldn’t do this anymore, that it was time to get off the streets.” After some six weeks living in tents and in a caravan park, Rosario found The Shopfront through a friend and says he was pleas-
antly surprised. “Why would people help out like this? When you live on the streets, you see a lot of homeless people and you think that’s how your life is going to be if you don’t do anything about it. “That was enough for me to get myself into gear and do what I needed to do to survive.” Rosario’s life is now back on track, and he is now currently studying at TAFE, and has even taken up professional weightlifting again, after a 10-year break. Mr Tierney said that providing help to those who come into The Shopfront can vary from providing assistance with accommodation, budgeting, depression, hunger, loneliness, addictions and violence. Full Text available at
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What’s happening around the Archdiocese CARITAS PRAYER FOR NEPAL Loving God, we pray for all those affected by the earthquake in Nepal as we offer the words of the Psalmist, “Be strong and take heart, also hope in the Lord” (Psalm 31:25) May those who are paralysed by fear… Be strong and take heart May those who have lost or are still searching for loved ones… Be strong and take heart May those who remain trapped under rubble… Be strong and take heart May those rescue workers who provide relief and recovery… Be strong and take heart May those who are moved with compassion to help… Be strong and take heart God, whose love knows no bounds, fill all those who suffer with your comfort and peace We ask all this through Christ, our Lord. Amen FRIDAY, 10 JULY St Patrick’s Basilica Twilight Concert The Choir of Trinity College, University of Melbourne, presents a concert of Sacred Music as part of the WA Tour. Jonathan Grieves-Smith, Director, with Dominic Perissinotto on the pipe organ. Friday, 10 July, 5-6pm at St Patrick’s Basilica, cnr Parry and Adelaide Sts, Fremantle. Tickets $30 ($25 conc). Further info and to book: Parish Office 08 9335 2268 (9am-3pm), www.trybooking.com/ HYFO. FRIDAY, 10 - SUNDAY, 12 JULY Veritas Youth Festival Veritas Youth Festival is the inaugural Western Australian gathering of Catholic young people, presented by Catholic Youth Ministry Perth (CYM) and the Catholic Youth Network. The theme of this year’s conference is based on a scripture passage: “Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God” (Matt 5:8). We are inviting all young people aged 16-30 to Veritas from 10-12 July to experience three days of festivities, live bands, dynamic speakers, youth rallies, faith expos, workshops, and much more! Santa Maria College, 18 EDITION #39 | 10 JULY 2015
Stoneham Rd, Attadale. Free entry Friday, $50 for a 3-Day Pass. Further info and to register: 08 9422 7912, www.veritasperth.com. SATURDAY, 11 JULY Thanksgiving Mass A thanksgiving Mass with Catholic members from the African community will be celebrated on Saturday, 11 July at 12.30pm at the Redemptorist Monastery, 190 Vincent St, North Perth, followed with fellowship and food. The principal celebrant will be Most Rev Bishop Don Sproxton. All are welcome. Further info: Rose 0487 816 426. SUNDAY, 12 JULY Eucharistic Hour The World Apostolate of Fatima invites all to attend a Eucharistic Hour at Holy Trinity Parish, 8 Burnett Street, Embleton, on Sunday, 12 July at 3pm. Further info: 9339 2614. Evensong of St Benedict St George’s Cathedral is honoured to welcome Fr John Herbert OSB, Abbot of the Benedictine Community of New Norcia, as the guest preacher at this Evensong. This annual service is attended by Benedictine oblates and Friends of New Norcia, and is an opportunity to learn more about Benedictine spirituality. Lay Clerks of the Cathedral sing the service to plainsong, incorporating the Gregorian propers of the Feast of St Benedict. Held on Sunday, 12 July, St George’s Cathedral, 38 St George’s Tce, Perth, 5pm. Further info: 08 9325 5766, info@perthcathedral.org. SATURDAY, 18 JULY Secular Franciscan Order Inquirers’ Day Come and see how Secular Franciscans live joyfully in the world and celebrate God’s creation. A day of information about an order for lay people and secular priests. The Franciscan family founded by St Francis of Assisi has existed worldwide for nearly 800 years. Held at the Edel Quinn Centre, 36 Windsor St, East Perth, 10am-3pm. Morning/ afternoon tea and lunch provided. Bring a friend. Further info: David Ward 0400 061 106, Angela McGuire 08 9275 5658, angelmich@bigpond. com, www.wasecularfranciscan.org. SUNDAY, 19 JULY Love Ministry Healing in Goomalling Come and receive healing, physically, emotionally, spiritually or any other bondage from the past or present issues or intercede for a loved one who may be ill or facing proablems at this time. At the Sacred Heart Church, 31 Quinlan St, Goomalling, beginning with Mass at 10am. Further info:
Gilbert 0431 570 322 or Fr David 08 9376 1734. TUESDAY, 21 JULY Free Public Lecture at Notre Dame University The Sisters of St John of God and the University of Notre Dame will host a public lecture series with visiting scholar Father Thomas Scirghi. The liturgy that does justice, a free public lecture, will be held on Tuesday, 21 July, 6pm. What does liturgy – the service of God in thanksgiving for creation and redemption – have to do with justice? In Christian sacramental worship we embody what we hope to achieve, namely a just world with unity among all people. At the University of Notre Dame, Tannock Hall of Education (ND4), cnr Croke & Cliff Sts, Fremantle. To register, please visit www.nd.edu.au/events/ssjg. Further info: 9433 0575, fremantle. events@nd.edu.au. FRIDAY, 24 JULY Growing Awareness of God in my Everyday The Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart invite you to a focused prayer and contemplation session titled ‘Praying Your Experiences… Growing Awareness of God in My Everyday’. There will be talks on the theme Saints as everyday role models – Australia’s Mary MacKillop (and discerning your own), followed by personal time in the chapel or garden. Optional sharing of one’s faith with others on the journey, adds to the richness of this experience. On Friday, 24 July, 10.30am-12pm; repeat session 6.30-8pm. Held at the Mary MacKillop Centre, 16 York St, South Perth. RSVP by Wednesday 22 July. Further info and bookings: 08 9334 0999, laura.mccarthy@sosj.org.au. SUNDAY, 26 JULY Our Lady of the Rosary parish Open Day Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Doubleview is holding an Open Day on Sunday, 26 July between 9am-12 noon in the parish hall, Angelico St, Woodlands. All welcome. 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. 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 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. 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. SUNDAY, 9 AUGUST THURSDAY, 27 OCTOBER
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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. 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 EDITION #39 | 10 JULY 2015
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 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.
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).
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
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.