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9 June 2016
Edition #85
Six-hundred students from 74 Catholic Primary Schools have this week come together to create a powerful and visual display at Lake Monger Reserve to celebrate the official launch of the Archbishop’s 2016 LifeLink Day. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
EXCLUSIVE: STUDENTS, TEACHERS JOIN ARCHBISHOP COSTELLOE TO CREATE POWERFUL VISUAL DISPLAY FOR LIFELINK
By Jamie O’Brien
SIX-HUNDRED STUDENTS from 74 Catholic Primary Schools came together this week Wednesday 8 June, to create a powerful visual display at Lake Monger Reserve to celebrate the official launch of the Archbishop’s 2016 LifeLink Day. The students and their teachers took part in creating the visual display by linking up some 44,000 paper links, which represented their generous support for people
in need – and thus bringing together the support of more than 32,000 students who participated in ‘Link Up on LifeLink Day’ prior to the official launch, making a gold coin donation for each paper link. With a large wooden cross at the centre of the visual display, students and their teachers worked together to join all the paper links together into one, long, continuous chain as a symbolic representation of what can be achieved by working together to make a real difference in the lives of
those who reach out for help. A rchbi shop Ti mot hy Costelloe, Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton and Catholic Education WA (CEWA) Executive Director Dr Tim McDonald came together to launch the event, working with the students and their teachers during the linking of the paper chains. In speaking to the students and their teachers at the launch, Archbishop Costelloe said that each school is different, and special, but that they all have one thing in common: each
school has Jesus at its heart. “The most important person of all is Jesus. And it is because Jesus is so important that Pope Francis decided to ask all Catholics, and others who are part of a Catholic school community, to join him in this special Year of Mercy. “The Pope has called 2016 a Year of Mercy because he wants to help us realise that when we do look at Jesus and see God looking back at us, Continued on page 2
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what we see is God’s mercy,” the Archbishop continued. Joi n t l y hosted by Archbishop Costelloe and CEWA, the special event was an opportunity for the students to demonstrate their collective care, compassion and support for people in need within our community.
Archbishop Costelloe said that though the annual LifeLink Day initiative, young people are made aware of the many hardships facing so many people in our community, and how the Church responds to this need through our LifeLink social service agencies. “It was an exciting opportunity to join as ‘one Catholic family’ to demonstrate what can be achieved when we all
join together, united by Faith and guided by love, to care for our brothers and sisters in need,” he said. “In this Year of Mercy, may this example of our Catholic young people inspire people of all faiths, all ages, to open their hearts and help everyone in need in the community,” Archbishop Costelloe said. LifeLink is the Archdiocese of Perth’s umbrella organi-
sation which supports the Church’s many social service agencies. LifeLink agencies reach out to more than 34,000 Western Australian families and individuals in need each year, delivering $54 million dollars of professional programs and practical assistance throughout the State. Full Text available at
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NEW LITURGICAL MUSIC BOOK TO
PROVIDE SINGLE RESOURCE FOR PARISHES THE NEW LITURGICAL worship book launched by the Bishops of Australia in April will provide a single resource that parishes can use as the basis for music programs that reflect the spirit of the postVatican II liturgy, according to Archdiocesan Centre for Liturgy Director, Sister Kerry Willison. The new Catholic Worship Book II will be launched in Perth at the Catholic Education WA Chapel on Wednesday, 29 June. The Catholic Worship Book II consists of a broad range of liturgical music, including the chants for the revised Order of Mass (2010), new and revised Mass settings and service music, plus music for the Sunday Eucharist, the various rites of the Church and Morning and Evening Prayer. In an interview with The eRecord ahead of the Perth launch on June 29, Sr Kerry said the new CWB II will give parishes access to a wide range of music that is suitable for use at Mass, as well as music for celebrations of the other Sacraments. “Congregations will probably not notice any changes in the short term, and it will take time for music ministries to adopt the music and introduce it to their communities,” Sr Kerry explained. “However, in the long term,
they might notice that the music has become more appropriate to their worship than in the past,” she said. Sr Kerry continued saying that, while hymns are less important in Catholic liturgies than in the worship of other Christian communities, it is more important to sing the parts of the Mass (acclamations, Responsorial Psalm, etc) than to sing the three hymns that accompany the processions. “The CWBII contains a wide range of music that will encourage this,” she said. Prepared by the National Liturgical Music Board, an advisory board of the Bishops Commission for Liturgy, the worship book reflects the Catholic Church’s rich heritage of chant – in Latin and English - and traditional hymns and contemporary liturgical songs from local and international sources. Music featured includes Praise to the holiest (by Cardinal Newman) and Christ be our light (by Bernadette Farrell) but also contemporary Australian music like Chris Willcock’s If I could tell the love of God and Michael Herry’s Lord, to whom shall we go? The book is available in two versions: a full music edition with two volumes, hard case, in a slip case; and the people’s
The New Catholic Worship Book was launched in Melbourne by Archbishop Denis Hart, Bishop Pat O’Regan and Bishop Peter Elliott on Friday 8 April. PHOTO: CASAMENTOS, MELBOURNE
edition, also known as the pew edition, available in hardback for long life and durability in parishes. Morning Star Publishing r e p r e s e nt at i ve , Hug h McGinlay, said the original Catholic Worship Book was published in 1985 and, since that time, there have been dramatic changes in available liturgical resources, both at a local and international level. “The new edition has been in the planning phase for almost ten years,” Mr McGinlay said. “From the beginning, the National Liturgical Music Board wanted to provide resources for Australian Catholics from the richness of the Catholic tradition as well as a range of sound, contemporary compositions,” he said. “A special feature of the planning has been to promote
the work of Australian writers and composers and they are well represented among the texts and music.” Archbishop Costelloe has extended an invitation to all Archdiocesan Priests, Religious, Agency Directors/Coordinators, School Principals and or a representative to attend the Perth launch of Catholic Worship Book II on Wednesday 29 June at the Catholic Education Office, Rusilip Street, Leederville. For more information, contact 08 9207 3350 or email cfl@ perthcatholic.org.au. For more information about the new worship book, including costs and availability, please contact Morning Star Publishing by email: cwb@morningstarpublishing.net.au. Full Text available at
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Young people find better futures with
Centacare’s award-winning project By Caroline Smith
AFTER ONLY TWO YEARS since its introduction, an engagement and intervention program in Perth’s southeastern suburbs has yielded success for Centacare Employment and Training (Centacare) and the young people who are involved. Project Stepping Stones began in April 2013 as a joint initiative of Centacare, the Department of Education WA and Police and Community Youth Centre (PCYC) Gosnells, aiming to support young people between the ages of 15 and 18 by assisting them with skills for education and future goals. Operating for ten weeks, four times a year, Project Stepping Stones invites participants to take part in a range of activities to boost life skills (such as driving instruction and cooking), as well as gaining support to plan for career and work. Ultimately, the project allows people to undertake up to 800 hours of language, literacy and numeracy training, plus units in various levels of the Certificate for General Education or transition into other Certificate courses, preparatory trade courses, TAFE or employment. The project was conceived, in part, as a response to high youth crime rates across WA and in Perth’s south-eastern region, in particular.
Centacare Executive Director Lee-Anne Phillips and Minister for Community Services, Hon. Tony Simpson MLA. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
In May this year, Project Stepping Stones was acknowledged at the Community Service Excellence Awards, winning the ‘Partnership’ award for Centacare, Gosnells PCYC and the Department of Education WA. Centacare Employment and Training Executive Director, Lee-Anne Phillips, said she felt humbled by the award. “It is such a rare privilege to showcase what we do and the small miracles
that we bear witness to every day, but also to be fortunate enough to be in a position to publicly acknowledge Project Stepping Stones and what it brings to the community,” she said. Ms Philips said changes in participants’ lives – big and small – were the real measures of the project’s success. “Some of the major success of the program include student engagement, real jobs, and the outcomes that you cannot measure,” she said. “For example, a student took their beanie off for the first time, another interacted with his class mates: just to turn up every day for some of them is a huge achievement. “Significantly increased levels of selfesteem, confidence, positive behaviour and overall mental health and wellbeing amongst participants are just some of the benefits.” Students also achieved a number of education and career goals along the way - including their Initial Certificate in Education for Adults progressing towards Certificate I, completion of the Silver Trowel Program for trades that transitions to TAFE, Certificate I in Automotive Vocational Preparation which transitions to TAFE, and permanent employment. Full Text available at
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NEW CHAPEL TAKES PRIDE OF PLACE AT SJOG MURDOCH HOSPITAL ST JOHN OF GOD Murdoch Hospital has unveiled its new Chapel and renovated foyer at a blessing ceremony led by Archdiocese of Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton. The event was held on May 17 and attended by about 100 people, including Group CEO of St John of God Health Care (SJGHC) Michael Stanford, SJGHC board members and trustees, Sr Isobel Moran and the Sisters of St John of God, Sr Edith Murphy, colleagues from SJGHC and health indus-
try and medical practitioners. Designed by architectural firm, Silver Thomas Hanley, the chapel features natural sandstone from Donnybrook used in some Western Australian churches and major public buildings including Parliament House and the Perth General Post Office. The stained glass window had its origins in other St John of God facilities in WA. St John of God Murdoch Hospital CEO, John Fogarty said the old Chapel had stood
the hospital and hospice in very good stead for more than 20 years, but it was time for a Chapel that reflected the growth of both the hospital and the community. “It was time to build a chapel that reflected our growing services and to align with the contemporary feel of the rest of our renovations and refurbishments,” Mr Fogarty said. “We hope people of all faiths and all backgrounds will find in this Chapel a space for quiet reflection and prayer, in times
of stress, joy and sadness.” Architect Basil Vogas said that by placing the Chapel in a prominent exposed position, the mission and values of the hospital were also placed at the forefront. “Our goal was to create a space for quiet reflection which could be used by all and at the same time, reinforce the St John of God Health Care Mission,” Mr Vogas said. Full Text available at
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LIFELINK WINTER APPEAL: Breaking barriers at Catholic Ministry for People who are Deaf or Hearing Impaired By Marco Ceccarelli
As part of the Archbishop’s 2016 Winter Appeal for LifeLink, The eRecord is this month taking a closer look at the work of organisations such as Identitywa, Centrecare, Catholic Ministry for People who are Deaf or Hearing Impaired, Daydawn, Emmaus Community, Emmanuel Centre, Centacare Employment & Training, The Shopfront and Catholic Outreach. As one of Western Australia’s agencies focused on expanding accessibility to deaf people and educating the community on the needs of people who are deaf and hard of hearing, the Catholic Ministry for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing focuses on a variety of activities, including telephone support, information sharing, counselling and interpreting services. This month, The eRecord journalist Marco Ceccarelli spoke to two individuals whose lives have been improved by this ministry and who are using their skills to give something back to the agency that has supported them. MEMORIES are an important part of Geoff Scott’s life. His ability to remember numerous life events in detail says much about how dearly he holds on to them. He has, in fact, channelled his skills as an accomplished artist to create an awe-inspiring painting composed of more than 100 panels repre-
senting different stages in his life. The painting, quite fittingly, is titled Memories. Geoff was born deaf and today visits the Catholic Ministry for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing on a weekly basis. Within the centre, which is located on Windsor Street in Perth, he helps others with their artwork, engages in Bible study and contributes to the centre’s efforts of helping deaf people gain access to sources by making texts more visual. Using AUSLAN (Australian Sign Language) and an interpreter to communicate, Geoff recounted the difficulties of growing up not hearing and not speaking within a society that was still making advancements in the recognition and promotion of deaf people’s rights. The first obstacles he faced were within his family and school. “I grew up on a farm and, while I have wonderful memories of rural life, I also struggled with the lack of help in learning I received from my family because they were busy working on the farm,” Geoff communicated. “I also lost my brother at a young age and this changed my life because he was the only one who could sign in the family.” Despite having struggled in primary and secondary school with the education system’s inconsistency in the methods used to help deaf people, Geoff’s tertiary educa-
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Geoff Scott and Emma Chevron stand in front of Geoff’s painting, Memories, in the arts and crafts room of Catholic Ministry for People who are Deaf or PHOTO: MARCO CECCARELLI Hearing Impaired.
tion experiences were different. There, he had educational interpreters who worked with the lecturers and other students to make learning as full as possible. He received certificate in Fine Arts from TAFE before going to Curtin University where he undertook a Bachelor in Fine Arts and he did the better part of a Graduate Diploma in the same subject. Today, aside from passing on his art talents to students at Emmanuel Centre as well as producing commercial art, he is committed to his Bible study group and emphasised that the assignments and discussion of the group help bring the message of the Bible into his life. Another individual who has benefited from the Catholic Ministry for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing is Emma Chevron. The mother of three, who received both the Sacrament of Holy Communion and of Marriage from the Ministry’s
Chaplain, Father Paul Pitzen, engages in numerous activities within the centre that help both her and the people whom she assists. “I am a very visual person,” Emma said. “I rely on the visual and wish to promote the use of visual means of communication for deaf people.” Your generous support of the Archbishop’s 2016 Winter Appeal for LifeLink ensures organisations like the Catholic Ministry for People who are Deaf or Hearing Impaired continue their ‘mission of care’ to people most in need in the community. The goal this year is to raise more than $300,000 to help agencies and organisations that assist people in need in a variety of situations – whether it be in the form of practical emergency assistance or longterm support. To donate to LifeLink, please visit www.lifelink.com.au. Full Text available at
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PANORAMA What's happening around the Archdiocese THU, 9 JUN
SOUTH PERTH PARISH RESTORATION COMPLETION
South Perth parish has now completed the external restoration of its iconic St Columba's Church. Restorations included re-tiling the roof, restoration of the tower and treatment of the external walls. To celebrate completion of these works, Archbishop Costelloe will visit the parish on Thursday, 9 June - the feast day of St Columba - and celebrate Mass at 6pm followed by a reception in the Fr Brennan ANZAC Centenary Building. We invite and welcome anyone who has a connection with St Columba's to attend. Acknowledgement will be made of all those who donated furnishings of the church and leadlight windows in 1936 (the year of the commencement of the church). Further info: Please RSVP to sec@southperthcatholic.org. A commemorative booklet will also be available. SAT, 11 JUN
NOVENA TO ST ANTHONY
St Anthony’s Parish, 15 Dundebar Rd, Wanneroo will be praying the Novena to St Anthony from Saturday, 11 June to Sunday, 19 June respectively. There will be daily morning and evening Masses. For details of Mass times, visit: www.saintanthony.org.au or 08 9405 1110. SAT, 11 - SUN, 12 JUN
VOCATIONS REFLECTION WEEKEND DAYS – SALVATORIAN FATHERS
Vocation Reflection Days are designed to help young men decide what direction their future will take. In Christian life, there are three vocations: marriage, single life and priesthood/religious life. The Salvatorian Fathers will hold Reflection Weekend Days to help young men (18-35 1
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years) find their way in life by deepening their faith, learning more about the Salvatorian Order and developing new friendships with other young men. The reflection weekend starts 2.10pm, Saturday, 11 June, finishing 1pm, Sunday, 12 June, other weekends available in September and November at Salvatorian Community House, 2 Caledonia Ave, Currambine. There will be time for prayer, spiritual development and social activities. Further info or to register: vocations@sds. org.au or 08 9304 2904, 0488 111 574, Fr Greg Skulski SDS. FRI, 17 - SUN, 19 JUN
CAN THE EUCHARIST AND LIFE MEET?
Is the Eucharist something we celebrate just on Sunday or does it hold some meaning for our daily lives? The weekend will explore the deeper meaning of the Eucharistic celebration, drawing on its ritual actions, liturgical symbols, prayer texts and commentary to help participants in the liturgy name and reflect on the meaning that the Eucharist has for daily life. Presented by Jill O’Brien SGS. The text for the weekend is: Mystagogy of the Eucharist, by Gilbert Ostdiek OFM, available at www. amazon.com or through the Benedictine Institute for $20. Recommended cost: $300. Further info: Dr Carmel Posa SGS, 08 9654 8371, carmel. p o s a @ n ew n o r ci a .w a .e d u . au; Jill O’Brien, jill.obrien@ newnorcia.wa.edu.au. FRI, 17 - SAT, 25 JUN
ADVANCED STUDY OF THE ENNEAGRAM
If you enjoyed the Introduction to the Enneagram or if you have participated in another introductory Enneagram course, this follow-up program will deepen your
self-awareness. The course includes input on how each personality type develops in early childhood and adolescence. It explores the particular stages of development pertinent to each Enneagram type and the necessary skills for successful personal transformation. Fullness of Life Centre, 37 Hampden Rd, Nedlands. Fridays, 17 and 24 June, 7-9pm; Saturdays, 18 and 25 June, 10am-4pm. Presenters: Celia Joyce MPS and Stephen Truscott SM, PhD. Cost: $180. Further info or to register: w w w. f u l l n e s s o f l i f e . o r g / workshops SUN, 19 JUN
ST ANTHONY’S DAY - MASS AND PROCESSION
St Anthony of Padua Parish, 15 Dundebar Rd, Wanneroo will be celebrating the Feast of St Anthony of Padua on Sunday, 19 June. A special Mass will be celebrated at 11am followed by food and family entertainment in the primary school ground. There will be a procession at 2pm followed by Benediction and preaching at 2.30pm. All are welcome. Further info: 08 9405 1110.
TAIZÉ MEDITATIVE PRAYER – THE SACRED HEART
You are invited to join the South Perth Taizé praying community, on 19 June, St Joseph’s Chapel, 16 York St, South Perth, 7-8pm (Chapel doors open 6.30pm). Bring a small torch and invite a friend. Further info: Sr Maree Riddler RSJ, 0414 683 926 or mriddler@sosjwa.org.au.
AUSLAN CAFÉ
Auslan Café is a free social setting for anybody who would like to practise Auslan in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. A Deaf Auslan teacher runs the class regularly once a month, so do
turn up and pick up new signs to learn! The next class will be on 19 June, 10.30-12.30pm, 25 Windsor St, Perth with other classes available 17 July and 21 August. Sometimes there are deaf visitors to have conversations with. Morning tea provided before class begins. Further info: Please RSVP if you want to stay for a provided light lunch on 08 9328 8113. MON, 20 JUN
THE YEAR OF MERCY – RETURNING TO THE HEART OF THE CHURCH’S MISSION
It is with great pleasure that The University of Notre Dame Australia and the Sisters of St John of God welcome visiting scholar, Monsignor Roderick Strange, to the Notre Dame community. Please join us for his public lecture on The Year of Mercy: Returning to the heart of the Church’s Mission, Monday 20 June, 6pm, St John of God Subiaco Hospital (Subiaco Clinic), Level 3 Auditorium, Subiaco Conference Centre. (Parking of f Salvado Road. Go to main entrance for directions.) For registration, visit nd.edu.au/ ssg/visiting-scholar. Further info: fremantle.events@ nd.edu.au or 08 9433 0575. WED, 22 JUN 2016 MARY WARD LECTURE BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH: CONVERSATIONS ON FAITH, ECOLOGY AND JUSTICE Join us in celebrating the first anniversary of Laudato Si. John XXIII College; Loreto School, Nedlands; Catholic Education WA & Caritas Australia invites you to the 2016 Mary Ward Justice Lecture - Between Heaven and Earth: Conversation on Faith, Ecology and Justice with keynote speaker Cardinal Oscar Andres Rodriguez Maradiaga SDB, Wednesday June 22, 4pm at Roncalli Hall,
John XXIII College. Cardinal Rodriguez Maradiaga was the 11th President of Caritas Internationalis, a staunch defender of human rights and a powerful voice in the global fight against poverty. Cardinal Maradiaga will address how Laudato Si encourages us all to take action in our personal life, family, school and wider communities in order to confront climate change and end poverty. Bookings www. trybooking.com/200400 FRI, 24 - SUN, 26 JUN
BENEDICTINE EXPERIENCE WEEKEND
Benedictine Spirituality is more readily experienced than defined. 24-26 June; other weekends available in August, October and December at the New Norcia Monastery Guesthouse. Beginning with Vespers at 6.30pm on Friday, concluding after lunch on Sunday, the weekend will provide the opportunity to enter fully into the monastic rhythm and balance of prayer, work, Lectio Divina, hospitality and community life. There will be opportunities to ponder the riches of the scriptures and monastic literature, both in group discussions and personal silence and solitude, bringing from the ‘storeroom, things both new and old’. Suggested donation: $250 (for those who can afford it), includes accommodation, meals and entry into the Museum and Art Gallery. Further info and bookings: Guesthouse Manager, 08 9654 8018 or guesthouse@ newnorcia.wa.edu.au SAT, 25 - SUN, 26 JUN MONSTER BOOK SALE 2016 Pater Noster Parish, Myaree will be having a Monster Book Sale on 25-26 June, from 9am-4pm both days at the School Parish Hall. Entrance via Evershed St, Myaree. Further info: Margaret, 08 9330 3848 or peg.cabassi@ bigpond.com. SUN, 26 JUN
COMMUNITY SINGING – ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL MUSIC PROGRAM
St Mary’s Cathedral Music Program will be presenting Community Singing on Sunday
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26 June, 2-4pm at St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth. It will be an afternoon of fun, singing and fundraising for all ages and all levels of singers. Cost $15. Concession $12. Register at the Cathedral Piety Stall or music. cathedral@perthcatholic.org. au. MON, 27 - WED, 29 JUN
PARISH MISSION
St Francis of Assisi Church, Maida Vale, will hold its Parish Mission from Monday, 27– Wednesday, 29 June. Fr Michael Truong Luan Nguyen CSsR, from Houston, Texas, Our Lady of Perpetual Retreat Centre, will conduct the Mission. For program, details visit: www. stfrancisofassisi.org.au. TUE, JUN 28
TALK – COPING WITH CHANGE
Emmanuel Centre and St Bernadette’s Parish, Glendalough warmly invite you to a mental health talk titled Coping with Change. The session will cover how change can affect individuals and how individuals can learn to manage emotional wellbeing and proactively build resilience. Participants will learn strategies to proactively reduce personal stress and develop an individual plan to support themselves through times of change. Tuesday, 28 June, 7-9pm, St Bernadette Parish, 49 Jugan St, Glendalough. Presenter: Tasha Broomhall from Blooming Minds Cost free. Further info: Angela Spina angela_spina@ optusnet.com.au or Barbara Harris emmanuelcentre@ westnet.com.au. WED, 29 JUN CATHOLIC WORSHIP BOOK II ARCHDIOCESE OF PERTH LAUNCH Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB cordially invites you to the Archdiocese of Perth’s launch of the much anticipated Catholic Worship Book II - published by Morning Star Publishing. Wednesday, 29 June, 5.30pm at St Michael the Archangel Chapel, Catholic Education Office, 50 Ruislip St, Leederville. Refreshments later. RSVP by Monday, 20 June. Further info: 08 9207 3350 Geraldine Schivardi or cfl@ perthcatholic.org.au.
THU, 30 JUN
RESPONSORIAL PSALMS AND SELECTED MUSIC CATHOLIC WORSHIP BOOK II - WORKSHOP
The Centre for Liturgy will be running a Workshop on the Catholic Worship Book II Responsorial Psalms and Selected Music with Jenny O’Brien, Member of the National Liturgical Music Board and Member of the Editorial Committee for the Catholic Worship Book II. 7-9pm Holy Family Catholic Church, 45 Thelma St, Como. Register by Monday, 20 June. Further info: 08 9207 3350 Geraldine Schivardi or cfl@perthcatholic. org.au. THU, 7 JUL
PSALMIST TRAINING COURSE
Beginning 7 July, a four-week course of four two-hour sessions will be held at Centre for Liturgy, 28 Marda Way, Nollamara, 7.30-9.30pm.This course is intended to prepare people for the ministry of proclaiming the Responsorial Psalm in the Liturgy of the Word. It covers both the liturgical background of the ministry and practical work. Cost $60. Further info: 08 9207 3350 or www.liturgy. perthcatholic.org.au.
NEWMAN AND UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
It is with great pleasure that The University of Notre Dame Australia and the Sisters of St John of God welcome visiting scholar Monsignor Roderick Strange to the Notre Dame community. Please join us for his public lecture on Newman and University Education in the Twenty-first Century, Thursday, 7 July, 6pm, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Santa Maria Lecture Theatre (ND1), 19 Mouat Street, Fremantle. For registration, visit nd.edu. au/ssg/visiting-scholar. Further info: fremantle.events@nd.edu. au or 08 9433 0575. FRI, 8 - SUN, 10 JUL
SEEK PEACE AND PURSUE IT
The word Pax, peace, is often used as a motto of Benedictine monasteries. Within the daily rhythm, quiet and prayer of New
Norcia, we will explore what it means to seek peace and then what we must do to pursue it. We will reflect on peace within our own hearts and peace with one another, those with whom we live and work. What, then, are the implications for a world that seems so devoid of peace? Presented by Margaret Malone SGS and Abbot John Herbert OSB. Recommended cost: $260. Further info: Dr Carmel Posa SGS on 08 9654 8371, carmel.posa@newnorcia. wa.edu.au; Jill O’Brien, jill. obrien@newnorcia.wa.edu.au.
POSITION VACANT: DIRECTOR, T CENTRE FOR EVANGELISATION
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is looking for a dynamic and dedicated person to fill the role of Director for the newly created National Centre for Evangelisation (NCE), which incorporates the operations of the National Office for Evangelisation and Catholic Enquiry Centre. The position can be based in any Australian capital city. A Position Description is available from www. employmentrelations.catholic. org.au. To be considered for this role, applications should address the Knowledge, Skills and Experience as listed in the position description. Enqries and applications, including three referees: Mrs Jan O’Donoghue 0466 412 807 or JODonoghue@ catholicenquiry.com. Closing date for applications is 24 June.
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