3 April 2015
Your news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Edition #25
Easter also a time for the giving of gifts By Archbishop Costelloe THE GIVING of gifts, as everyone knows, is associated with Christmas. And yet it has increasingly become a feature of our Easter celebrations. More often than not, Easter gifts take the form of chocolate, and especially of chocolate eggs. The connection between Easter and the giving of eggs (chocolate or otherwise) is quite obvious: eggs are a symbol of new life and it is precisely new life which we commemorate through our celebration of the life, death and Resurrection of Jesus. Jesus Himself offers us an extraordinary gift. Each time we celebrate the Eucharist, we unite ourselves with the prayer of the celebrant who, just before Holy Communion, prays: “Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, ‘Peace I leave you; my peace I give to you’”. This promise and this gift, offered to the Lord’s first disciples, continues to be offered to all of us today. It is the outpouring of God’s love released through the Resurrection of Jesus to new life. It is the gift of His Spirit. The world around us might at times seem engulfed with violence. Even in our own hearts we often carry disharmony and restlessness. We may be left wondering whether the Lord’s promise of peace is little more than empty words or an unrealistic dream. We can resist this tempta1 | EDITION #25 | 3 APRIL 2015
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB blesses the crowd during Palm Sunday Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral last Sunday, 29 March 2015. PHOTO: RON TAN
tion to embrace cynicism or hopelessness. As disciples of Jesus, we believe He is worth following and we certainly believe that His word is faithful. If He promises us the gift of His peace, then we can be
We might ask ourselves whether we feel this presence of the Lord’s peace within us or if we have really, and wholeheartedly, reached out to receive this gift. The Lord will not force it
“Jesus’ message couldn’t be clearer. He, our Lord, is ready. The Lord is waiting. He is at the door. The gift of peace, “a peace the world cannot give” (John 14:27), is in His hands. “ sure that He intends to fulfil that promise. It is important that we remember that what the Lord offers us is a gift. It is freely and generously made available by Him. Gifts sincerely offered, however, need to become gifts gratefully received.
upon us – but He will never stop offering it to us. In the Book of Revelation (Rev 3:20), we find the risen Jesus proclaiming to those desiring to be His disciples, “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat
with him, and he with me”. Jesus’ message couldn’t be clearer. He, our Lord, is ready. The Lord is waiting. He is at the door. The gift of peace, “a peace the world cannot give” (John 14:27), is in His hands. He wants to give it to us. But it is up to us to rouse ourselves, to go to the door of our lives and hearts, to turn the handle and to invite the Lord to enter. What does this mean in practice? It means pursuing a relationship with Jesus more fully, so that in knowing Him as He really is we can love Him more deeply, and in loving Him more deeply we can follow Him more authentically. Full Text available at
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Bishop Saunders: We are called to love Jesus, the Christ, first By Bishop Saunders A MEMORABLE quote from Mother Teresa of India is worthy of prayerful meditation. She said: “People think our work is our vocation. However important and worthwhile our work is, nonetheless our vocation is to love Jesus”. It is so true of all the people of God, ministers and religious and lay people included, that we can easily mislead ourselves into believing that our work is our primary calling when, in fact, we are called to love Jesus, the Christ first, and from that all good works of the apostolate flow. At this time of the year, we enthusiastically rejoice in being the Easter people, celebrating with gratitude the Easter event that was our redemption when Jesus, through His wondrous Resurrection, became our
Bishop Saunders says that we can easily mislead ourselves to believe our work is our primary calling. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Light and our Life. In Him, a new day has dawned, and the promise of everlasting life brings to us hope and great joy. Not long ago I visited a friend dying of cancer. His body is riddled with it and his doctors have told him to put his things in order. There is no cure, he has been told. The
reality of death is now upon him and must be reckoned with. He personally believes that his life has been a worrying mixture of good and bad, the good not so obvious and the bad widely recognised. He wants to be buried as a Catholic, he tells me, as though somehow he might be prevented from doing so. I
assured him that his wish will be fulfilled. More importantly, I endeavour to convince him he has been given a magnificent opportunity for a conversion of heart: to become as God has called him to be - a follower of Christ who loves our Lord unquestionably, to surrender himself entirely to our Saviour and to live his last days as a loving disciple. In the days ahead, step by step, that is the pathway I hope he will take. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is on hand to cleanse and renew. How fortunate he has been, I assure him some more, to be given a telling reminder that of all the things he has to put in order, the state of his soul requires his foremost attention, right now. Full Text available at
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Bishop Bianchini: Keeping our gaze fixed on Jesus By Bishop Bianchini EARLY IN LENT every year, in fact on the Second Sunday, we always have one of the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ Transfiguration. This was the time that Jesus took Peter, James and John up the mountain and gave them a glimpse of His divinity - His glory as the Son of God. For these three, and everyone in fact, only the ‘man-side’ of Jesus was visible. For a brief, intense few moments, these Apostles had an experience of the ‘God-side’ of Jesus. Mark tells us in his Gospel that it was these same three, Peter, James and John, whom Jesus took with Him right in to the garden of Gethsemane. It seems they were able to 2 | EDITION #25 | 3 APRIL 2015
Bishop Bianchini says that the Church puts before us the glory of God’s Son to help us during our struggles. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
witness Him in His terrible agony. Jesus wanted to let them know, that even in the pain and human suffering of his agony, there was more to Him. He was also the Son of God among us. Even if they forgot this at the time, they
would eventually remember the experience of Jesus’ Transfiguration and share it with us. The Church always, as I said, puts the Transfiguration before us early in Lent. As we strive to follow Christ more
closely in Lent, we can say that Lent is a struggle. Life is a struggle also. The Church therefore puts before us the Glory of God’s Son to remind us that we are never alone in the struggle. Jesus, who struggled, is with us. Jesus, the powerful Son of God, also strengthens us. Pope Francis, recalling Jesus being severely tested in His forty days in the desert, said that Lent was a time of spiritual combat. We can say that life can also be described as a combat. In Lent, and therefore in life, it is so important to keep our gaze fixed upon Easter - upon our gloriously Risen Lord. Full Text available at
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Bishop Holohan: How christian is our parish? By Bishop Holohan FORMER Foreign Minister, Bob Carr, said last year on Q&A that, while he appreciated the teachings of Jesus, he could not understand the point of Jesus’ terrible sufferings. No one on the panel could enlighten him. At Easter, we remember Jesus taught during the Last Supper that He was going to die because of the depth of His love for every human being. He said, No one can have greater love than to lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13). Jesus came to draw all people into personal relationship with Himself – and with God. To win people’s love, He chose to show He would give even His life for them. Jesus’ love was heartfelt It is very easy to think of Jesus’ love in abstract terms.
Bishop Gerard Holohan says that Christ came to draw all people into personal relationship with Himself. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
In reality, His love was heartfelt, even for those who rejected Him. Jesus’ followers could see this when He cried while looking at Jerusalem because so many in that city rejected Him – some even plotting His
death. As he drew near and came in sight of the city, he shed tears over it... (Luke 19:41) His were the tears of a rejected lover. We see many dramas on TV when char-
acters are brokenhearted because the one they loved does not love them. The deeper the love, the greater the sorrow when it is not returned. We see the emotion of Jesus, too, for those who did love Him in return when He went to the tomb of Lazarus, His friend. Jesus was greatly distressed, and with a profound sigh He said, ‘Where have you put him?’... Jesus wept; and the Jews said, ‘See how much he loved him!’ (John 11:33, 35-36) Why should we reflect? We need to reflect every Easter on the ‘why’ for the sufferings, death and resurrection of Jesus. One reason why we should do so is that no one can afford to lose sight of how Jesus feels about him or her. Full Text available at
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Seton Catholic College celebrates 25th Anniversary SETON CATHOLIC College in Samson celebrated its 25th Anniversary in great style on Friday, 13 March, amidst an array of festive and jubilant events that had students, exstudents, staff and guests in thrall. More than 100 guests attended the opening Anniversary Mass concelebrated by Auxiliary Bishop of Perth Don Sproxton, Fr Liam Keating SMA and Fr Paul Raj. In his homily, Bishop Don encouraged the students present to become people who would make a difference to our world and society, citing the example of St Elizabeth Seton who established both Catholic education and many social welfare projects in the United States.
Many ex-students and staff attended the reunion held after the Mass and participated in a fascinating Archival Exhibition in the College Performing Arts Centre. Award-winning art from students and staff, as well as guest artists who have been patrons of the college’s arts program, featured in the exhibition and sparked many a trip down memory lane, both for those who shaped, and have been shaped, by this remarkable school. The event also saw senior students conduct tours of the college and offer guests the opportunity to revisit their classrooms. Full Text available at
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Seton Catholic College Samson last month celebrated its 25th anniversary. PHOTO: SUPPLIED EDITION #25 | 3 APRIL 2015 |
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Hilton parishioners celebrate 60 years of marriage EDWARD and Patricia Fortune rekindled fond memories last month as they celebrated the day in which they were united in marriage 60 years ago. The couple, from Our Lady of Mount Carmel (OLMC) Parish, Hilton, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary amidst festive events and a family reunion organised by their children and grandchildren. Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish priest Father Paul Raj congratulated the longstanding parishioners and commemorated their ongoing commitment to the Church by offering a Mass for them on the day of their anniversary. “The whole family is involved in pastoral work; their daughter Letitia and granddaughter Nakkitta run a very successful youth group. “Nakkitta is also a wonderful leader at Corpus Christi College in Bateman. I am very grateful for the work this family has done in our parish and for the Church of Perth,” he added. Hailing originally from South Africa, the couple were married at Emmanuel Cathedral, Durban, on 5 March 1955. Their seven children, three boys and four girls, attended the local St Augustine’s Catholic School, where their father was once a pupil, before the couple moved to Perth, WA in 1985, with their five youngest children. In Perth, they joined their eldest daughter Sandy, who had preceded them in moving to Australia. The arrival of their eldest son Mark in 1987 completed the family move.
Edward and Patricia Fortune celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary surrounded by their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Edward and Patricia were regular attendees at their Catholic church in their native land – a tradition which they pursued in the Christ the King Church of Beaconsfield, Perth, where Fr Liam Keating said Mass regularly.
stalls, talent shows and parish dances to assist with the building of the church hall. Edward, on the other hand, used his skills as painter and interior decorator to help with the general maintenance of the church.
“Having God at the centre of their lives largely contributed to them being together for so long.” The family eventually relocated to OLMC Parish, Hilton, where they were welcomed with open arms and continue to be a resourceful presence. Patricia assisted in the Catholic Women’s League of Western Australia for many years and also fundraised for the parish by organising cake
When asked to point out one of the binding elements which has kept her parents united for so many years, daughter Letitia Fortune said that faith and perseverance played a vital role in their parents’ marriage. “Having God at the centre of their lives largely contributed to them being together
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for so long,” Ms Fortune said. “My mum has always recited the Rosary fervently; she has a very close relationship with, and draws on inspiration from, Our Lady. That is something that has filtered down to us and our children’s lives. “Even through the trying times, our parents encouraged us to pray on a regular basis, took us to Mass and taught us to seek God whenever we encountered any hurdles in life. We were encouraged to keep that relationship with Him, communicate with Him as if He was our best friend and to thank Him for what we had available. We never had a meal around the table with the whole family without saying grace,” Ms Fortune added. Full Text available at
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PANORAMA
What’s happening around the Archdiocese FRIDAY, 3 APRIL Good Friday 3 pm at St Mary’s Cathedral, Victoria Square (near RPH). Reading of the Passion, Honouring the Cross, Receiving Communion. PowerPoint, Auslan Interpreter and Audio Induction Loop SUNDAY, 3 -SUNDAY, 10 APRIL Easter Art Exhibition St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth will present an exhibition of Modern Art and Sacred Icons created by three artists. All works will be for sale. This takes place on Easter Sunday, 3 April and on Sunday, 10 April from 8am–7pm both days. SUNDAY, 5 APRIL Easter Sunday 9.30 am at St Francis Xavier Church, Cnr West Parade and Windsor Street Perth (next to Emmanuel Centre). Mass with PowerPoint, Auslan Interpreter and Audio Induction Loop. SUNDAY, 5 AND 12 APRIL Easter Art Exhibition St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth will host an exhibition of modern art and sacred icons entitled Prestigious Art Exhibition on Sunday, 5 April and Sunday, 12 April from 8am–7pm both days. It will contain works by three local artists: Angela King, Margaret Fane and Tracy Knowles-Shelly. All display items will be for sale. Archbishop Emeritus Hickey will bless the exhibition after the 9.30am Mass on Sunday, 12 April. WEDNESDAY, 8 APRIL Miracle Prayers Healing Service The Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community will run their next Miracle Prayers healing service on Wednesday, 8 April at 7.30pm at 67 Howe St, Osborne Park. This healing service is a continuation of Fr John Rea SM’s Healing Ministry. Anointing with blessed oil and the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available. All welcome. Further info: 08 9202 6868 or visit www.facebook.com/ miracleprayersperth. FRIDAY, APRIL 10 AND SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Alliance of the Two Hearts Vigils 7pm-1.30am at 3 Locations as follows; (1) Corpus Christi Church, Lochee Street, Mosman Park. Enq: Vicky 0401 010 063. (2) St. Gerard Majella Church, Cnr Ravenswood Dr/Majella Rd, Westminster (Mirrabooka). Enq: John/Joy 9344 2609. (3) St Brigid’s Church, Cnr Gt Northern Highway & Morrison Rd, Midland. Enq: Shelda 9294 2340. The Vigils consist of 2 Masses, Adoration, Benediction, Confession and Prayers in reparation for the outrages committed against EDITION #25 | 3 APRIL 2015
the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. All welcome. Please note the Vigils have been moved from 1st Friday and 1st Saturday April only as the dates coincide with Good Friday.
opportunities for reconciliation and prayer. Venue info to follow. Future dates: 19 June, 14 August, 16 October and 27 November. Further info: 9422 7912 or admin@cym.com.au.
SUNDAY, 12 APRIL Divine Mercy Feast 1pm at St Marys Cathedral. Confession, followed by Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Holy Mass at 2pm. Main celebrant, Archbishop Timothy Costello and other priests are welcome to concelebrate the Holy Mass. 3pm Veneration of St Faustina Kowalska two first class relics. Please note there will be parking for clergy available outside St Marys Presbytery. Enq: Julia and June Murphy 9457 7771 or Charles Donovan 9342 0653.
FRIDAY, 17 - SUNDAY 19 APRIL New Norcia 2015 - Into Deep Silence Into Deep Silence - Dr Carmel Posa sgs will lead a retreat from Friday evening of 17th to Sunday lunchtime of 19th April at New Norcia looking at how our world today has forgotten the benefit and joy of silence and solitude which is necessary for living a truly human life. This retreat will enter into the deep silence where God lies hidden within each of us. (Except for brief input sessions, silence will be kept at all times during this retreat including meals.) Recommended cost for this retreat is $260. Further info: Dr Carmel Posa sgs, 9654 8371, carmel.posa@newnorcia.wa.edu.au.
Come and See - Consecrated life refelction The Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart extend an invitation to young men and women to spend time in reflection, sharing, prayer and companionship as part of the Year of Consecrated Life on Sunday, 12 April from 5-8.30pm at the Mary MacKillop Centre, 16 York St, South Perth. Light supper provided. Further info and to register attendance: Alma Cabassi rsj, cabassi@gmail.com, 0419 044 136, or Leonie Mayne rsj, leonie.mayne@sosj. org.au, 0437 120 337. TUESDAY, 14 APRIL Consecrated Life: A ‘Sacramental’ Life Archbishop Costelloe SDB will speak on the theme of Consecrated Life: A ‘sacramental’ life in a sacramental Church – walking the Gospel path today at a special event hosted by the Catholic Religious of Western Australia and the WA Vocation Network on. A warm invitation is extended to parishioners, lay partners and friends to join all members of Religious Congregations and Institutes on Tuesday, 14 April at 7.30pm at Loreto Performing Arts Centre, Webster St, Nedlands. Further info: Leila Coffey rndmsecaus@olm. org.au, 08 9422 7904. Book Launch The Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart will host the launching of Dr Susan Pollard’s book Celibacy and Soul, Exploring the Depths of Chastity on Wednesday, 15 April from 5–7pm at the Mary MacKillop Centre, 16 York St, South Perth. Light refreshments provided. Further info and to RSVP: Laura McCarthy laura.mccarthy@sjos. org.au, 08 9334 0999. FRIDAY, 17 APRIL Ignite Youth-Perth The second of six exciting evenings for teens and young adults to include music, inspirational talks and
TUESDAY, 19 APRIL Alpha in the city Trinity Uniting Church at 72 St George’s Tce, Perth will again play host to the ecumenically run Alpha Course that will run weekly at lunchtimes for 8 weeks between 12.30-1.30pm on Tuesdays from Tuesday, 21 April. Alpha freely explores the basics of the Christian faith with no pressure and at no charge. Sessions include a free lunch, a short presentation and the opportunity to enter a discussion if so desired. RSVP for catering purposes. Further info: Anke 0455 506 328, alpha@ucic.org.au. WEDNESDAY, 22 - FRIDAY, 24 APRIL 2015 National Pastoral Planners Conference The National Pastoral Planners Conference takes place at the Grand Chifley Hotel, Adelaide from Wednesday, 22 – Friday, 24 April. Former Master of the Dominicans, Fr Timothy Radcliffe OP, will be the keynote speaker on Day 2 of the conference. The simplest way to register and pay is online at www. trybooking.com/116108. Further info: Jill Gallio 08 8210 8138 TuesdayFriday, JGallio@adelaide.catholic.org. au. TUESDAY, 28 APRIL Historical Commission Book Launch The Perth Archdiocesan Historical Commission invites you to join Archbishop Costelloe and Archbishop Emeritus Hickey for the launch of two books, the biographies of Archbishop Patrick Clune CSsR by Rev Dr Christopher Dowd OP and Bishop Martin Griver by Odhran O’Brien, on Tuesday, 28 April at 5.45pm for 6pm
start at the Redemptorist Monastery Church of Ss Peter and Paul, 190 Vincent Street, North Perth WA 6006. Please RSVP at http://heritageperth. com.au/events/book-launch/. Further info: booklaunch@outlook. com. FRIDAY, 1 - SUNDAY, 3 MAY New Norcia - Towards God Reading Weekend: Towards God Retreat guide, Sr Margaret Malone sgs, will share how most of us at some stage realize we need help in our prayer life. The study of the book Towards God uses some of the teaching of important writers in the tradition such as Augustine, John Cassian, St Bernard. St Gregory, St Benedict, Julian of Norwich, Fr Michael Casey, an Australian Cistercian monk which may help to provide ways of developing and sustaining your own prayer life. The text for this reading weekend is: Towards God: The Ancient Wisdom of Western Prayer, by Michael Casey ocso. Recommended Cost for the weekend: $300. Further info: Dr Carmel Posa sgs, 9654 8371, carmel. posa@newnorcia.wa.edu.au. FRIDAY, 1 - TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2015 Teresa 2015: A woman for our times A conference to celebrate the 500th birthday of St Teresa of Avila and to seek her spiritual wisdom for today. 1-3 May 2015 at Infant Jesus Parish, Morley. Keynote speakers Bishop David Walker and Fr Greg Burke OCD. Further info: Infant Jesus Parish: 08 9276 8500, ijparish@carmelite. com or Maranatha Centre for Adult Faith Formation: 08 9241 5221, maranatha@ceo.wa.edu.au. MONDAY 4 - WEDNESDAY 6 MAY Communication Congress 2015 The three-yearly gathering of Australian Catholic Media takes place from 4 - 6 May 2015 at the Rydges Hotel, North Sydney. The Congress theme is: What is our voice? “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks” (Mt 12:34) and will include keynote addresses from international and Australian speakers, practical media skills workshops and networking opportunities with a strong focus on how the Church can maximise opportunities to have our message heard and share our stories. The Congress is for those who design the parish bulletin, update the parish website, monitor the parish social media sites or write for the local diocesan publication and those who wish to understand how the media works. It also offers many opportunities to learn new skills and to network with others. Early bird registration is available at whatisourvoice.org.au. Further info:
Aoife Connors 0450 348 597 and media@catholic.org.au. SATURDAY, 16 MAY 50th School Reunion The classes of 1963-65 from Sacred Heart Highgate High School are invited to gather for their 50th School Reunion on Saturday, 16 May at the Sacred Heart, 40a Mary St, Highgate. The event begins with Mass in the Nuns’ Chapel at 11am and will be followed by lunch at Tarts Café, 212 Lake St, Northbridge. Further info and to RSVP: Jackie Hagan 08 9430 4201. MONDAY, 18 – WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2015 2nd National Catholic Mission Conference Mission: one heart many voices 2015 is the theme of the second national conference run and sponsored by Catholic Mission and Catholic Religious of Australia with the full endorsement of the ACBC. Keynote speaker will be Fr Stephen Bevans SVD from Chicago. It will be held at the SMC Conference Centre, 66 Goulbourn St, Sydney from 18-20 May 2015. Its purpose is to empower, affirm, enable, encourage and inspire agencies, parishes, congregations and all aspects of the Church with a scriptural and theological vision of mission while offering a platform to hear the many and varied voices that exist among us. Further info: www. mohmv.com.au/2015conference. THURSDAY, 21 MAY Music in the Funeral Rites There is a range of options available to make the celebration of a person’s passing much more than just the usual Rosary and Funeral Mass. This workshop looks at the options and the place that music can have in the liturgy. It takes place on Thursday, 21 May from 7.30-9.30pm at Holy Family Parish, 45 Thelma St, Como. Cost $10 per person. Registrations are essential. Further info: Centre for Liturgy 08 9207 3350, registrations. cfl@perthcatholic.org.au. FRIDAY, 22 - SATURDAY, 23 MAY International Symposium opposing Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide The Rydges South Park Hotel in Adelaide is to host the first international symposium in the southern hemisphere by the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition International. (Previous symposia were held in New York, Vancouver, Edinburgh and Toronto.) Presentations will be given by international speakers and experts opposing euthanasia and assisted suicide, and testimonials by those affected by euthanasia. Also covered will be mechanisms for fighting legalisation and how to ‘do media.’ Further content includes ethics, research, networking and a symposium dinner. Further info: www.conf.noeuthanasia.org.au. EDITION #25 | 3 APRIL 2015
FRIDAY, 29 - SUNDAY, 31 MAY From Faith to Passion This retreat, presented by the Monks of New Norcia, looks at moving From Faith to Passion: Our Journey with Jesus to Jerusalem and Easter. The retreat takes place at the New Norcia Guesthouse, Great Northern Hwy, New Norcia and begins with Vespers at 6.30pm Friday concluding with lunch on Sunday, 20 to 22 March. Suggested cost is $250 (for those who can’t afford it, please do discuss this with the Guesthouse). Further info: Bernadette 08 9654 8002, guesthouse@newnorcia.wa.edu.au. SATURDAY 6 - SUNDAY 7 JUNE Centenary celebrations in Ingham QLD Our Lady of Lourdes School in Ingham, North Queensland (formerly Ingham Convent School) will celebrate its Centenary on Saturday, 6 and Sunday, 7 June. All past students, staff and their families are invited to join in this milestone event. Event information and registration form are available at www.olltsv.catholic.edu.au or by phoning the school (07) 4776 2719. If you have any memorabilia, photos or memories etc. that you wish to share, please contact the school as soon as possible. WEDNESDAY, 17 - 24 JUNE Mediaeval Monastic Wisdom This study week explores the development of the monastic movement in the mediaeval Church from 500 to 1500, with an emphasis on examination of primary sources. The pastoral implications of these writings for us in the 21st century will be the major focus. One-week intensive course from 17-24 June at Pilgrim College, University of Divinity, Melbourne. Further info: New Norcia Institute for Benedictine Studies 08 9654 8371, carmel.posa@new.norcia. wa.edu.au. FRIDAY, 19 JUNE Ignite Youth - Perth The third of six exciting evenings in 2015 for teens and young adults. This event includes music, inspirational talks and opportunities for reconciliation and prayer. Not to be missed! Venue info to follow. Future dates: 14 August, 16 October and 27 November. Further info: 08 9422 7912, admin@cym.com.au, perth@ igniteyouth.com or visit www. igniteyouth.com/perth. SUNDAY, 21 JUNE Celebrate World Refugee Day Come and join in a welcome to all former refugees and asylum seekers who contribute so much to WA communities at Perth Town Hall, 1pm for a 1.30pm start, 3.45pm finish. There will be guest speakers, performance art, and acknowledging the journey. Child minding is available. The 2015 theme is ‘With courage let us all combine’ from the
Australian National Anthem. TUESDAY 23 AND SATURDAY 27 JUNE eConference: Religion - Catalyst for Violence or Peace? The Maranatha Centre for Adult Faith Formation is facilitating this 2015 eConference which will probe the Abrahamic traditions for answers to religion being a catalyst for violence or peace. It takes place at the Newman Siena Centre, Doubleview from 10am-2.30pm on Tuesday, 23 June and at Bateman Parish on Saturday, 27 June from 10am-2.30pm. No charge, lunch provided. To register, and further info: 9241 5221 or email maranatha@ceo.wa.edu.au. SUNDAY, 9 AUGUST AND TUESDAY 27 OCTOBER 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. 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. SATURDAY, 31 OCTOBER SUNDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 23-Day Pilgrimage Join a 23-day pilgrimage through Central and Eastern Europe departing Perth Saturday, 31 October and returning to Perth Sunday, 22 November. The program includes visits to Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Italy. Deposit required by Sunday, 1 February with final payment due by Sunday, 3 May. Pilgrimage spiritual director is Fr John Piumatti. Cost is $6,200.00 per person. Further info: Francis Williams, Tour Coordinator 9459 3873, 0404 893877, perthfamily888@gmail.com.
THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH Auslan Cafe - 19 April, and 17 May 9.30am at the Emmanuel Centre, 25 Windsor St, Perth. Mass next door at St Francis Xavier Parish with PowerPoint and Auslan Interpreter. Followed by classes at 10.30am; classes and lunch are free. You will learn the language to help communicate with profoundly deaf people. Enq: Barbara 08 9328 8113 or emmanuelcentre@westnet. com.au. 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 WEDNESDAY 2015 Resource Centre for Personal Development Courses Commencing February 25 from 10.30am - 12.30pm, Apply Person Centred Practices in Counselling. Included counselling sessions by donation. From 5pm-7.30pm; The Wounded Heart understanding and healing the consequences of emotional and sexual abuse (24 sessions). Enq: Eva 0409 405 585 or 9418 1439; rcpd.net.au 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. JUBILEE OF MERCY Pope Francis recently stated that there is to be an extraordinary Holy Year with the official announcement of the Jubilee of Mercy being launched with the publication of the Bull of Indiction on Saturday, 11 April at 5.30pm (Rome) in St Peter’s Basilica. Pope Francis will then preside at the celebration of First Vespers of Divine Mercy Sunday, underlining in a particular way the fundamental theme of the extraordinary Holy Year.