28 August 2015
Your news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Edition #46
Archbishop opens new Centacare offices By Jamie O’Brien ARCHBISHOP Timothy Costelloe has this week opened the doors of a new Centacare Employment and Training Centre. The new city-based training centre will provide a pathway for students from highly disadvantaged backgrounds to transition from basic adult education programs directly into nationally-accredited vocational training – all from a single location. The new centre marks Centacare’s sixth training site in the metropolitan region, but the first of its centres to initiate follow-on training at the same site for students. In opening the new venue, the Archbishop spoke about the role of Centacare Employment and Training as a LifeLink organisation. “Collectively, LifeLink supported agencies reach out to more than 31,000 Western Australian families and individuals each year, delivering in excess of $50 million dollars in caring services and professional programmes throughout the State,” the Archbishop said. “We reach out to those who are homeless; women and children escaping domestic violence or abuse; people battling drugs and other addictions; people with disability; people with mental health issues; the disadvantaged, marginalised and the isolated,” he said. “We reach out as a direct result of our collective Faith, which compels us to respond 1 | EDITION #46 | 28 AUGUST 2015
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe, centre, with Centacare Employment & Training Executive Director, Lee-Anne Phillips, left and Board Chairperson Gwen Wood at the opening of the new city-based training centre on Tuesday August 25.. PHOTO: MARCO CECCARELLI
to our brothers and sisters in need, and when we do respond – with love, with compassion, without judgement – we truly follow in the footsteps of the Good Shepherd.” Centacare Employment & Training’s Executive Director, Lee-Anne Phillips said the new site is the jewel in the crown for Centacare.
and much cherished dream. We had a clear vision and this is a huge accomplishment for our not-for-profit organisation”. Three purpose-built floors will now be home to expanded delivery of a seamless education and training facility. The new centre means the organisation has the capacity and a clear pathway to broad-
We reach out to the homeless, abused, people with addictions, people with disability and mental health issues. “It will support an increasing number of long-term unemployed people, particularly those that are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, (CaLD), and young people aged between 15 and 24 who are at risk of becoming longterm unemployed”. “The centre represents the culmination of a long-held
en the scope and availability of accredited industry training courses to accommodate jobseekers in line with occupations listed on the State’s Skills Shortage list. “As a notfor-profit organisation with a successful 40 year history, we’ve weathered the storms of unpredictable funding and constant regulatory
change really well. “We’ve stayed focused and true to our purpose which is to support and enable those from disadvantaged backgrounds with significant and hugely diverse needs, both inside and outside of the classroom, to enter or re-enter the workforce and create sustainable economic livelihoods.” Centacare Employment and Training is a not-forprofit registered training organisation established in 1976 and an agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth. Centacare delivers flexible education courses and nationally accredited industry training programs, specifically for disadvantaged and/or marginalised members of the community who are looking to learn new skills or obtain the qualifications necessary to go on to further study, training or employment.
Vinnies celebrates National Op Shop week THE ST VINCENT de Paul Society is this week celebrating National Op shop week across its Vinnies shops. National Op Shop week encourages Australians to do a clean out and donate good quality pre-loved items to their local store. Vinnies WA Retail Operations Manager Tim Lee said National Op Shop week is a way of reminding people to drop in to their local charity shop and see what unique items are available. “Vinnies shops are run by dedicated volunteers and offer pre-loved affordable clothing, furniture, books and bric-a-brac,” Mr Lee said. “Our shops are also a valuable resource for people on low incomes, enabling them to buy quality clothing, furniture and other household items at an affordable price,” Mr Lee said. “Apart from providing affordable goods Vinnies shops are often the first point of contact for people experi-
Vinnies volunteers sorting items for selling. encing disadvantage who are seeking help. “The profit from the sale of stock from our 46 shops across WA goes directly towards providing resources and support to people in
need,” Mr Lee said. “Op-Shop Week also provides an opportunity to educate the community about what op-shops can and can’t take. “Recycling and disposing
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of waste comes at an enormous cost, ultimately directing resources away from people who need our help.” To find your nearest Vinnies shop visit www.vinnies.org.au/ shops.
Archdiocese of Perth in focus at encounter with Pope Francis By Marco Ceccarelli THE ARCHDIOCESE of Perth’s Judicial Vicar and Dean of St Mary’s Cathedral, Monsignor Michael Keating, had the privilege of meeting with Pope Francis on Friday, 26 June 2015, following a Mass at Casa San Marta. Pope Francis concelebrated Mass with more than 20 priests and approximately 50 lay people in the chapel of the Casa. “I was very moved by the Mass,” Mgr Keating said. “As he celebrated the Eucharist, the Pope held up the host and chalice for a long time, eyes fixed on the Body 2 | EDITION #46 | 28 AUGUST 2015
and Blood of Christ, and a look of deep prayer on his face. It has since had a strong influence on my way of celebrating Mass.” In true Papa Francesco fashion, at the end of Mass the Pope met with his guests individually, giving each sufficient time to further introduce themselves and exchange a few words. Mgr Keating spoke with the Pope, thanked him for his encyclical on the environment Laudato Si’ and briefly talked about his background. “I explained that I was Australian and that my Archbishop is a Salesian, a sentence to which the
Pope replied: ‘Perth’. I was pleased and a little amazed at his prompt response,” Mgr Keating said. Mgr Keating was in Rome as part of a trip to Turkey in which he led 34 people to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landings at Gallipoli. During his stay at the Vatican, he also had the opportunity to meet with long-time friend, Cardinal George Pell, together with Mgr Peter Kenny of Melbourne, who also met with the Pope and Cardinal Pell. Full Text available at
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A f riendly exchange: Monsignor Michael Keating meets Pope Francis following a Mass at Casa San Marta on Friday, 26 June 2015. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Mercedes student heading to the UN YEAR 11 Mercedes College student, Danikka Calyon, will next month be travelling to New York to attend the 70th United Nations General Assembly as the national youth ambassador for Save the Children Australia. Danikka was selected by Save the Children from more than 700 applicants for the national youth ambassador role, after the WA branch sent an application on her behalf. She began volunteering to work with children at risk after discovering Save the Children’s “One Step Closer” program as a participant in 2013. About 60 children participate in the program, which provides after-school activities and workshops for children of all ethnicities and ages who face a variety of challenging situations or environments. Activities include sport, cultural and cooking sessions and guest speakers from a variety of backgrounds and industry. Danikka progressed from a participant in the program to become a mentor, and now works for Save the
Danikka Calyon, Year 11 Mercedes College student, was selected by Save the Children from more than 700 applicants to attend the 70th United Nations General Assembly. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Children every second Friday after school. Her continuing development as a mentor and commitment to the work have seen her become a positive role model for other children. Danikka has adapted to the challenges of working with younger children, which she said took some time. “I had to get to know them, learn how to communicate
and engage with them, and earn their trust.” Danikka will leave for New York in September to join with other young Save the Children delegates from around the world, to call on the UN to act on issues facing youth in their countries. Before she leaves Australia, she will be joining three other state representatives at
the National Youth Forum in Canberra. Danikka, who is a Noongar member of the Armadale community, is passionate about giving young people a voice, and contributing to positive change in her local area and beyond. She hopes to continue her work with Save the Children after graduating from Mercedes College.
Pope calls September 1 as World Day of Prayer LIKE THEIR Orthodox brothers and sisters, Catholics will formally mark next Tuesday, 1 September as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, Pope Francis has decided. The day of prayer, the Pope said, will give individuals and communities an opportunity to implore God’s help in protecting Creation and an opportunity to ask God’s forgiveness “for sins committed against the world in which we live”.
Pope Francis announced his decision to add the annual prayer day to the Catholic calendar in a letter to Cardinal Peter Turkson, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, and to Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. The text of the letter, dated 6 August, was released by the Vatican on 10 August. Pope Francis said he was instituting the prayer day for Catholics because he shares
the concern of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, who initiated a similar prayer day for the Orthodox Church in 1989. Metropolitan John of Pergamon, who represented the patriarch at the public presentation on 18 June of Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si’, had suggested there that all Christians join in prayer on 1 September. “This would mark a step toward further closeness among them,” he had said.
Pop e Francis s aid Christians want to make their special contribution to safeguarding Creation but, to do that, they must rediscover the spiritual foundations of their approach to earthly realities, beginning with an acknowledgement that “the life of the spirit is not dissociated from the body or from nature” but lived in communion with all worldly realities. - CNS Full Text available at
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St Dominic’s program connect students in Perth and Myanmar STUDENTS at St Dominic’s Primary School, Innaloo have this year had the opportunity to connect with students living in the Metta Geha Orphanage in Myanmar through a pen pal and giftgiving project. The school introduced the project early in the year, which involved Year 3 and 4 students writing personal letters to send with gifts of stationery items to individual students at Metta Geha Orphanage, which is located in the small town of Kanpetlet. The school also held a ‘rice day’ fundraiser, and used the money generated to purchase educational toys and sporting equipment for the orphanage, run by local resident Tui Tui and her husband, Stephen. The centre is home to some 40 children between the ages of one and 18, who have been affected by poverty. St Dominic’s teachers, Liz Lofthouse and Mags James, delivered the letters and gifts during a three-day visit to Metta Geha during the April school holidays, after journeying to the mountainous area in Myanmar’s western Chin State. The children at the orphanage were delighted with the letters and gifts, and spent hours playing soccer, Connect Four and building with Lego during the teachers’ visit. The two St Dominic’s teachers were welcomed warmly during their stay, and left the Metta Geha Orphanage enriched by the experience and with a greater understanding of humility and gratitude, which they have returned to share with their students.
Above: St Dominic’s Innaloo Year 3 teacher Liz Lofthouse (centre left) with Year 4 Support and Music teacher Mags James (right), with students from Metta Geha Orphanage, Myanmar. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
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What’s happening around the Archdiocese FRIDAY, 28 AUGUST ‘Growing Awareness of God in my Every Day’ The Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart invite you to a focused prayer and contemplation session titled ‘Praying Your Experiences … Growing Awareness of God in My Every Day’. There will be talks on the theme Faith – Living it in the every day. Optional sharing of one’s faith with others, followed by personal time. To be held at the Mary MacKillop Centre, 16 York Street, South Perth, from 10.30am - 12.00noon and repeated at 6.30pm-8.00pm. RSVP by Wed, 26 August. Further info: Laura McCarthy 9334 0999 or laura.mccarthy@sosj. org.au. 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: 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. THURSDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER Prayer Day: The New Universe Story - Creation and Incarnation The Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart will be holding a Prayer Day on Thursday, 10 September from 10am-3.15pm at the Holy Family Church Parish Centre, Thelma St (cnr of Canning Hwy), Como. Presented by Sr Wendy Lailey RSJ on the theme EDITION #46 | 28 AUGUST 2015
‘The New Universe Story – Creation and Incarnation’. Cost: by donation. Light lunch provided. (Note: Prayer Days which are published on our 2015 program for 14 October and 10 December are now cancelled). Further info and RSVP for catering purposes: Laura 08 9334 0999, lmccarthy@sosjwa.org.au. FRIDAY, 11 - SUNDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER New Norcia Spirituality Retreat Fr David Barry OSB 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. 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. SUNDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER ‘Ave Maria’ Organ and Vocal Recital Celebrate Our Lady’s birthday with this ‘Ave Maria’ recital. Featuring organ solos and duets presented by the organists of St. Mary’s Cathedral. Also featuring vocal trios sung by Cathedral Cantors and soloists, including Schubert’s beloved ‘Ave Maria’. At 2.15pm. Free admission. All welcome. 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. THURSDAY, 17 AND 24 SEPTEMBER Is the Church cchaniging on Sex and Marriage? This and other current moral issues will be discussed at a presentation
over two sessions by Fr Joe Parkinson, Director of the Bioethics Centre, 7-9pm, at Infant Jesus Parish, 47 Wellington Rd, Morley. At the first session, participants will be invited to prepare questions to be answered at the second session. Please note: participants will need to negotiate a flight of stairs to get to the conference room. Cost: donation. All welcome. Further info and to register: 08 9276 8500, ijparish@carmelite.com. FRIDAY, 18 - SUNDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER Annual Regional Retreat of the Secular Franciscan Order Be immersed in the spirituality of St Francis of Assisi with Capuchin Franciscan Friar, Fr Patrick Colbourne from Adelaide. Six talks on the theme Walking in the way of the Gospel in the twenty-first century following in the footsteps of St Francis. Held at the Redemptorist Retreat House, North Perth live-in/live-out $205 live in, $55 daily. Registration on Friday at 5.30pm followed by a complimentary evening meal. Further info and bookings: David Ward 0400 061 106, gingernut71au@yahoo.com.au, www.wasecularfranciscan.org.au. 3 Day live-in Healing Retreat Vincentian Retreat Centre Perth is conducting a 3 Day Live-in Healing Retreat on 18-20 September at Epiphany Retreat Centre, 50 Fifth Ave, Rossmoyne. This retreat is led by Fr Varghese Parackal VC (Director of Perth Retreat Centre) and Fr Michael Payyapilly VC (Director of Sydney Retreat Centre) - anointed priests who have the gift of preaching and healing. All are welcome. Further info and to register: Lin, 0419041188, vincentiansperth@yahoo.com. SATURDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER Youth Renewal Retreat The Vincentian Fathers invite all youth ages 15-35 years to an upcoming Youth Renewal Retreat on Saturday, 19 September, 9am-2pm, at Holy Family Parish, 34 Alcock St, Maddington. Are you discouraged, tired, lost hope, struggling? Join us as we experience Jesus, be inspired by the Word of God, and be uplifted by praise and worship. Led by Fr Michael Payyapilly VC - an anointed priest and inspirational preacher reaching to the hearts of the youth. Free admission. Lunch provided. Further info and to register: 08 9493 1703. SUNDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER Community Singing The theme is Spring - lots of hymns and songs highlighting springtime (if you like, you can wear your favourite spring hat). Includes a raffle and a Miss Maud afternoon tea. St Mary’s Cathedral, from 2-4pm. Cost: $15/$10
conc. We also offer Community Singing party bookings for groups of six and more. Further info: Jacinta, 08 9223 1377. FRIDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER WA Young Salesians Quiz Night The WA Young Salesians Leaders are holding a Quiz Night fundraising event on Friday, 25 September at Our Lady of Grace School (Multipurpose area), 5a Kitchener St, North Beach, at 7.30pm. Cost $10pp. Teams of 8. A memorable night filled with fun, laughter and trivia! Further info and to purchase tickets: Graham 0418 979 600, admin@wayoungsalesians.com, www.wayoungsalesians.com. SUNDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER Social Justice Sunday The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (ACSJC) will launch ‘Social Justice Sunday’ this year on Sunday, 27 September with a statement entitled, ‘For Those Who’ve Come Across the Seas: Justice for refugees and asylum seekers’. This year’s statement addresses the divisive national debate over asylum seekers, especially those who arrive by boat. It reminds all Australians of the need to live out the example of Jesus who never turned his back on those who were lost or suffering. Resources will be available for download on the ACSJC website and will include Liturgy Notes, a PowerPoint presentation and resources for schools and groups. Download Social Justice Statement Order Form. Further info: Carol Mitchell jedo@perthcatholic.org.au, admin.jedo@perthcatholic.org.au, www.jedo.perthcatholic.org.au. MONDAY, 28 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. 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. 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! 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. 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. SUNDAY, 25 OCTOBER Mercedes/OLC Class of 1965 Reunion Past students of Our Lady’s College who graduated with Leaving in 1965 or Junior in 1963 are invited to attend a 50th Reunion on the afternoon of Sunday, 25 October. If you are a student of that year or know of someone, please contact Mary Ballantine (Noonan) mary. ballantine@hotmail.com or Coralie Deshon (White) cadeshon@iinet.net. au. MONDAY, 7 - WEDNESDAY, 23 EDITION #46 | 28 AUGUST 2015
SEPTEMBER 17-Day Pilgrimage Discover the jewels of Spain, Portugal and France visiting Barcelona, Monserrat, Zaragoza, Avila, Fatima and coming alongside the incorruptible bodies of St Bernadette of Lourdes, St John Vianney of Ars, St Thérèse of Lisieux, St Vincent de Paul and St Catherine Labouré. 17 days away, consisting of 15 nights between 7 and 23 September. Pilgrimage spiritual director is Fr Michael Quynh Do. Further info: Sheila 0433 771979, Sue 0421 835408. WEDNESDAY, 21 - FRIDAY, 31 OCTOBER “In the Footsteps of Mary Mackillop” This 10-day pilgrimage has been prepared by the Sisters of St Joseph and designed to help you enter more deeply into Mary Mackillop’s story. Further info: contact Laura 08 9334 0999, laura.mccarthy@sosj.org.au. THURSDAY, 3 - SATURDAY, 5 DECEMBER Australian Catholic Youth Festival 2015 The Australian Catholic Youth Festival is a national gathering of Catholic young people established by the ACBC. Join thousands of young people in Adelaide to experience a deeper relationship with Jesus and be empowered to be disciples in the world today. Young people from Year 9 to young adults 25 years of age are invited. Further info: www. youthfestival.catholic.org.au. EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Chaplets of the Divine Mercy A powerful, prayerful, sung devotion held at St Thomas More Catholic Church, Dean Road Bateman, on the second Wednesday of each month commencing at 7.30 pm. It will be accompanied by Exposition and followed by Benediction and Annointing. If you have not been before, why don’t you come along and be uplifted? Enquiries to George Lopez on 9310 9493(h) or 6242 0702(w). EVERY FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Young Adults Cenacle Group The Young Adults Cenacle Group invites young people aged 18-40 to St Bernadette’s Church, Jugan St, Glendalough on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at 8pm. The evening includes a cenacle rosary, followed by a reflection by a visiting priest and fellowship. Any queries phone Viviana on 0413 432 025. EVERY FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Catholic Faith Renewal 7.30pm at St John and Paul’s Parish, Pinetree Gully Road, Willetton.
Songs of Praise, sharing by a Priest, Thanksgiving Mass and light refreshments after Mass. All welcome to attend and we encourage you to bring your family and friends. Enq: Ann 0412 166 164, Ivan 0428 898 833. EVERY SATURDAY Commencing February 28 at 9am, The Instinct to Heal’ Holistic Health (24 sessions). From 10.30am -1pm, Internalize principles of successful relationships and use emotional intelligence and communication skills. For couples, singles, parents and families. Prayer meetings held every 2nd Thursday. Enq: Eva 0409 405 585 or 9418 1439; rcpd.net.au
GENERAL ADULT FAITH ENRICHMENT Enrolments remain open for Term One 2015 courses at the Maranatha Centre for Adult Faith Formation, the Archdiocesan agency for adult faith education, where you can enrich your understanding of the Catholic faith. Further info and for details of the exciting courses on offer: 08 9241 5221 or visit www.maranathacentre. org.au. PROJECT OFFICER POSITION VACANCY The LJ Goody Bioethics Centre, is seeking a suitable candidate to fill a new Project Officer position to provide support to the Director in the area of public policy. This is a full time position based in Mt Hawthorn. Applications close Friday, 14 August, 4pm. Click here for job advertisement. Further info and full job description: Suzanne ljgbc@iinet.net.au, 08 9242 4066. CENTRE FOR LITURGY ADVENT PROGRAM The 2015 Advent Program for the Archdiocese of Perth will be released in September 2015. And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. (Gen 9:12-14). Cost: $35 via post or $30 via email. This provides copyright permission to photocopy and distribute any or all of the program for non-profit purposes. Further info and to order: Centre for Liturgy, 08 9207 3350, registrations. cfl@perthcatholic.org.au. SACRED HEART SCHOOL THORNLIE 50th ANNIVERSARY Sacred Heart School in Thornlie is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year and is seeking to connect with people who may have attended or taught at the school. If on Facebook, please request to join our Facebook group: Sacred Heart Primary School Thornlie (50th Anniversary). Alternatively, anyone who taught at
or attended Sacred Heart is invited to contact Jill Hall on 08 9251 3000, admin@shthorn.wa.edu.au. NEW CATHEDRAL CHOIR CD Titled Laudate Dominum – Songs of joy and hope, a live recording of faith-filled sacred music sung by the St Mary’s Cathedral Choir and the Cathedral’s Principal Cantor, Carly Power. Includes favourite hymns, chants, organ solos, including Schubert’s Ave Maria and Mozart’s Laudate Dominum. Features solos sung by our young boy sopranos and the beautifully inspiring voice of Carly Power in solos from Messiah and Vivaldi’s ‘Gloria’. $20. On sale at the Cathedral piety stall. WANTED - USED ‘AS ONE VOICE’ HYMN BOOKS Any parishes wanting to sell their ‘slightly damaged’ and/or unwanted ‘As One Voice – Combined People’s Edition’ hymn books, please contact Fr Robert Carillo of St Andrew’s Parish, Clarkson, 08 9407 7512, standrewsclarkson@gmail.com. TRUTH JUSTICE HEALING COUNCIL Working With Children Checks Report released - Royal Commission released its Working with Children Checks Report this week recommending that the system needs to be strengthened and unified across all states and territories as a matter of urgency. Educational Workshops for Survivors Adults Surviving Child Abuse (ASCA) is delivering seven survivor workshops around Australia.The full-day, free workshop provides a safe space for people abused or traumatised in childhood; to learn more about how their experience may have affected them; and to acquire tools for positive change and self-care strategies. Taking Us Seriously report - The Taking Us Seriously report is part of a study being conducted by Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Institute of Child Protection Studies (ICPS), in partnership with Griffith University and the Queensland University of Technology. National Children’s Commissioner, Megan Mitchell (pictured), officially launched the report in Canberra this week. ‘The children and young people who contributed to this report explicitly pointed to the importance of having their voices heard in keeping them safe...’ she said. Truth, Justice Healing Council - www. tjhcouncil.org.au. The Royal Commission – www. childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au. E-RECORD NEWSLETTER UPDATE Local news from across our parishes, agencies, schools and organisations can be delivered weekly directly to your inbox via the e-Record e-newsletter. Subscribe to the e-newsletter by sending your details to communications.media@ perthcatholic.org.au.