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19 May 2016
Edition #82
Greg rewarded for voluntary dedication to adult education By Jamie O'Brien
THE GENEROSITY and selflessness of Centacare Employment and Training Volunteer Teacher, Greg Elliott, has been rewarded. Mr Elliott was last week awarded the 2016 Volunteer of the Year in the category of Ethnic Communities, as part of the Western Australian Volunteer of the Year Awards. The award was presented to Mr Elliott by Her Excellency the Honorable Kerry Sanderson AO, Governor of Western Australia at, the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Wednesday, 11 May. Centacare Employment and Training Executive Director, Lee-Anne Phillips, said Mr Elliott’s contribution to the organisation as a volunteer has been substantial and deep. “He has touched the lives of literally thousands of students and has been directly involved in changing their lives for the better,” Ms Phillips said. “He is an ardent supporter of students from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds who contend with a myriad of complex and interrelated challenges that represent barriers to their ability to learn and ultimately succeed,” she said. Mr Elliott has been a volunteer with Read Write Now since 2001, a community-based volunteer group that provides free, one-to-one assistance to adults wanting to improve their reading, writing, spelling and maths skills. Prior to his appointment with Centacare, Mr Elliott was a teacher at Centacare’s Cannington training centre for seven years.
(From left to right): Maria Garzon, Volunteer Coordinator; Lee-Anne Phillips, Executive Director; Greg Elliott, Volunteer; Robyn Rennie, Site Coordinator, Skills for Education and Employment, (SEE), all from Centacare Employment and Training (Perth). PHOTO: SUPPLIED
In nominating Mr Elliott, Ms Phillips explained his commitment and dedication - particularly in the area of adult language, literacy and numeracy education - has focused on supporting vulnerable and highly disadvantaged members of the community so that they can go on to live, work and prosper in the Australian community. Ms Phillips went on to say that Mr Elliott’s success lies in his ability to combine his skills as a teacher with the strengths and objectives of his students, by setting personal goals and finding flexible pathways to achieving them, albeit in an environment of understanding, respect and compassion. “Greg has provided on-going support to many students once their studies have finished and they have moved on to further education, training or employment,” Ms Phillips said.
“As a volunteer, Greg is able to provide substantial support to teachers at Centacare’s Midland training centre, enabling classes to be managed according to activity, interest and ability. “This allows teachers to provide greater focus to the ages, stages and varying needs of individual students,” she said. Centacare Employment and Training is a not-for-profit, registered training organisation. In 2015, the LifeLink agency supported approximately 2,200 people through their Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program - an adult education program for those who identify the English language, literacy and/or numeracy as a barrier to participation in the labour market. Full Text available at
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IDENTITYWA SET TO EXPAND ITS
NETWORK OF HELP AND SUPPORT
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 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. LifeLink is the umbrella organisation which provides ongoing funding support for the Church’s social service agencies that deliver professional services and caring assistance to thousands of people in need throughout Western Australia each year. As one of Western Australia’s leading agencies supporting people with disability and their families, Identitywa’s vision is to build a community in which “all people live with a sense of purpose, a sense of belonging and a sense of wellbeing”. This month, The eRecord journalist Marco Ceccarelli spoke to Identitywa Chief Executive Officer, Marina Re, about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the opening of their new hub at Cockburn/Kwinana. “THE DISABILITY sector in WA has been undergoing rapid change in the last two to three years,” Ms Re said. “We were recently told that more Western Australians will gain access to planning and funding support available through the NDIS over the next year. That is certainly a step in the right direction. As an organisation, we have been making sure that everything we do is lining up to be
Jocelyn engages in arts and crafts with one of Identitywa’s support workers. Jocelyn and her family have benefited from Identitywa’s new individualised approach that aims to make the organisation’s funding and program more “person-centred”. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
in the best position to grow and develop and to continue to offer quality services under this new framework.” Ms Re went on to say that it is critical for Identitywa to ensure that all services and supports are tailored to the specific needs of each individual and his or her family. In the past, she explained, families have been asked to choose from a prescribed list of options which may not encompass all that is required in their particular situation. These changes are well in place and will continue with the expansion of the NDIS trial sites in Perth. “We now say to families and individuals, ‘we want to get to know you, what would make a difference?’ That makes our approach more person-centred. It also means people get what they really need and what they’re asking for rather than compromising
because what they want is not available,” Ms Re said. One of the beneficiaries of Identitywa’s new approach is seven-year-old Jocelyn and her family. Jocelyn has been diagnosed with autism and needs time to feel comfortable in social environments. Each week, she is visited by her Identitywa support worker, Janelle, for some one-on-one time together. This “play-date” not only gives Jocelyn an opportunity to engage in meaningful interaction with her support worker, but also allows the rest of her family to spend time together and do things that would otherwise not be possible. “It can be a real challenge to spend quality time with your other children and even your husband,” explained Jocelyn’s mum, Leah. “Jocelyn is full of life and loves to have fun but has lim-
ited ability for social interaction which can affect what we do as a family. This regular schedule allows us to do things such as watching her brother, Riley, at footy training and visiting public places like Scitech or going roller skating. “I used to dread school holidays. Having Janelle to assist me means we can enjoy our outings rather than stressing about constantly losing Jocelyn and I can spend time with Riley, too, which is important. 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 long-term support. To donate to LifeLink, please visit www.lifelink.com.au. Full Text available at
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HUMANITARIAN LAWYER TELLS REALITY
OF SITUATION FACING REFUGEES By Jamie O’Brien
THE REALITY of the situation facing asylum seekers and refugees was front and centre at a recent forum co-ordinated by the A rchd ioce s a n Cat hol ic Alliance for Refugees. Some 30 people from across Perth gathered on Saturday, 30 April at Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Gosnells Parish for the occasion, which featured Human Rights lawyer and CEO of the Humanitarian Group, Helen Pearce, as guest speaker. The seminar was the second such event co-ordinated by the Catholic Alliance – currently working to develop a positive strategy in response to the recent refugee crises, and dedicated to a ground-up approach of education and discussion as a means of increasing the community’s participation and engagement around the issue of refugees.
Archdiocesan Manager of Cat holic Ser v ice Development, Renay Grech, who co-ordinated the seminar, said it is paramount that all the facts, figures and information facing asylum seekers and refugees are laid bare so that an appropriate, fair and just response can be developed. Mr Grech spoke about facts such as the tragedies in Syria, noting that the majority of people who apply for asylum seeker or refugee status do so because their lives and safety are under threat from war, violence or human rights abuses in their homeland. “Many of those who arrive in such emergency situations do not wish to leave the homes, families, friends and communities that they know and love,” Mr Grech said. “Unfortunately, the more war and conflict we see, the more people will move across the globe. “For example, in 2013, the number of asylum seeker claims lodged around the world was the highest
recorded in the past decade. This was due largely to the multiple conflicts that were taking place,” he said. In presenting a number of key facts and figures about asylum seekers and refugees, Ms Pearce spoke about the legal battle that refugees and asylum seekers face when they arrive in Australia. As part of her presentation, Ms Pearce explained in detail the various legal consequences depending on the method of arrival. These consequences depend on the specific date they arrived and whether they arrived by boat or plane. Current statistics presented by Ms Pearce show that there is an estimated 2,000 people currently living in Western Australia who arrived by boat between August 2012 and December 2013. And, in an effort to assist those who cannot afford legal assistance, the Humanitarian Group e st ablished t he Temporary Protection Visa Project to provide free assistance, including group information ses-
sions across 10 language groups. Ms Pearce went on to explain that Australia’s migration laws and policies change often - not just for people seeking protection, but for all visa applicants. Examples of these changes include an increase to the Federal Minister’s personal power in determining the applicant’s character, the introduction of stricter character cancellation grounds, including mandatory cancellation, changes for visa applicants who provide bogus or counterfeit documents, and a new definition of (the term) refugee. Members of the Alliance include representatives from Catholic agencies, including Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans, Justice and E c ol og y De v el o p m e n t Office, St Vincent de Paul, Catholic Mission, Caritas, MercyCare and the Catholic Archdiocese. Full Text available at
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AUSTRALIAN BISHOPS WELCOME APPOINTMENT
OF AMBASSADOR TO THE HOLY SEE
The Bishops of Australia have this week welcomed the appointment of Ms Melissa Hitchman as Australia’s next Ambassador to the Holy See in Rome. PHOTO: DFAT
THE BISHOPS of Australia have welcomed the appointment of Ms Melissa Hitchman as Australia’s next Ambassador to the Holy See in Rome. Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Julie Bishop, appointed Ms Hitchman to the role following the conclusion of John McCarthy’s three-year term. Ms Hitchman is the third person to be appointed Ambassador following the appointment of the Hon Tim
Fischer AC, who served in the role from 2009 to 2012. He was succeeded by John McCarthy KCSG, from 2012 to 2016. President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Archbishop Denis Hart, said the Bishops of Australia congratulate Ms Hitchman on her appointment and look forward to working with the new Ambassador who brings a wealth of experience to the role.
“Ms Hitchman has been until now Deputy Chief of Protocol at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, a position she has held since 2013,” Archbishop Hart said. “We also acknowledge Ms Hitchman’s previous experience as First Secretary at the Australian High Commission in London,” he said. Full Text available at
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SPECIAL REPORT: THE WORK OF WOMEN IN THE CHURCH
SCHOOLS ARE JUST BIG FAMILIES,
SAYS MERCEDES COLLEGE PRINCIPAL
By Rachel Curry
FOR A SCHOOL as focused on pastoral care as Mercedes College, it is fitting that Principal Kerrie Fraser feels more like the head of a family, than the head of a school. Mrs Fraser took over the role at Mercedes at the beginning of 2015 – the latest step in a long and successful career in which she has worked in two states and traversed both the Catholic and government school systems. Reflecting on her vocation as a principal, she said she was privileged to be part of school communities in a different way than that of a teacher or other staff member. “As a principal, you are prone to the ups and downs of family life, of not only the students but also the staff,” she said. “I often say to my husband, ‘I feel like I have this huge extended family’ because you have this sense of responsibility; for example, when there is an illness or a redundancy.” Originally from Tasmania, Mrs Fraser was educated in a Catholic all-girls school and decided to become a teacher because she wanted to help young people, whom she saw as the future. She worked in the Tasmanian gover nment school system for 14 years before marrying a Western Australian and moving across the country, when she felt a pull to go back to her roots.
Mercedes College Principal Kerrie Fraser, pictured with students Alexandria Munro and Christina Mathews, has had a long and successful career in education. PHOTO: RACHEL CURRY
“I was keen to go back to the Catholic system,” she said. “I had really enjoyed my own schooling and, while I enjoyed the two state schools I taught at in Tasmania, I felt there was something missing. I think it was the Catholic values and community spirit that exist in a Catholic school.” Mrs Fraser started working at Aquinas College when she arrived in Perth and it was there that her leadership skills began to shine. With the encouragement and support of her colleagues, she took on the role of Head of Faculty. “When I moved to WA and started work at Aquinas, I really loved the experience,” she said. “The school had been very supportive of me. They saw something in me and encouraged me to consider leadership positions. I wanted to give back to the community that I felt had given me so much.” Mrs Fraser left Aquinas to
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work as a consultant at the Catholic Education Office before joining Trinity College as its Head of Middle School, becoming the first female on its senior leadership team. She cut her teeth as a principal during a six-month stint at St Clare’s School in Lathlain and was later appointed head of Mandurah Catholic College. Mrs Fraser said her career had provided some wonderful highlights, particularly when it came to preparing students to make their mark on the world. “Being a principal is very stimulating, but also a great responsibility to make sure that you try and bring out the best in each student,” she said. “If we’re talking about my educational philosophy, it’s to provide a culture where every child is catered for and manages to find their special gift, so they have a good feeling about themselves and being at school.”
Another passion is her faith. It’s something she aspires to share with her students but, in this case, believes actions speak louder than words. “Every week I go to our year level Mass. I always make sure I role model to the girls that the weekly morning Mass is important to me and I try to be a presence whenever we have our retreats,” she said. “I’m not shy about talking to the girls about my involvement in my own parish. Day to day, that can make a difference.” As someone who has worked in both male-dominated and female-dominated environments, Mrs Fraser said she was fortunate to have always felt “listened to” throughout her career. However, she recalled that when she first entered the education sector, there were not many women in leadership positions. “I think that’s improving. I think it’s something we need to focus on, although it always should be the best person for the job,” she said. “For many women, having time out of the workforce to have children and coming back into the workforce can pose challenges, but I have seen a definite improvement in the number of women principals at secondary level. “It is important, because we try to encourage the girls to aspire to anything they want.” Full Text available at
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PANORAMA What's happening around the Archdiocese THU, 19 MAY NEOCATECHUMENAL WAY CATECHESIS The Catholic Neocatechumenal Community of St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth, is inviting all interested people to a series of Catechesis by members of the Neocatechumenal Way. These talks are a wonderful way in which faith can be received, renewed and revitalised, and explain how God comes looking for each one of us, knowing our life situation, our needs and hopes. The Catechesis will be on Thursday 19 May and will take place at St Catherine Laboure, Beford Ave, Subiaco, from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Further info: Contact Henry Buhagiar on 0402 915 317 or email hbuhagiar@gmail. com.
FRI, 20 MAY THE GOSPEL OF JOHN IN THE LIGHT OF THE YEAR OF MERCY – WITH FR FRANCIS MOLONEY
Internationally renowned New Testament Scholar, Rev Professor Francis J Moloney, will be delivering a free public lecture entitled The Gospel of John in the Light of the Year of Mercy at the Centre for Faith Enrichment, 33 Williamstown Rd, Doubleview, Friday, 20 May. Lecture from 12.15-1.15pm, followed by a Q&A session. Bring your lunch. Skype access possible for those unable to be physically present. No cost, but registrations essential as places are limited. Further info: Centre for Faith Enrichment, 08 9241 5221, cfe@perthcatholic.org.au or www.cfe.org.au.
FRI, 20 - SUN, 22 MAY PRAYING THE PROLOGUE OF THE RULE OF BENEDICT – RETREAT
For contemporary Christians intent on living the Gospel of Christ, the Rule of St Benedict offers much wisdom
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and encouragement. Over two days, we will prayerfully ponder the Prologue of the Rule as it introduces Benedict’s vision, purpose and teaching concerning the way of life he is proposing in his little rule for beginners. Presented by Christine Manning SGS. Recommended cost: $260. Further info: Dr Carmel Posa SGS, 08 9654 8371, carmel.posa@newnorcia. wa.edu.au; or Jill O’Brien, jill. obrien@newnorcia.wa.edu.au.
FRI, 20 MAY - 10 JUN THE SPIRITUALITY OF THOMAS AQUINAS: THEOLOGIAN AND MYSTIC
Every Friday 10-12.30pm, Newman Siena Centre, Doubleview. St Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) is one of the most significant theologians of the Church. His Summa Theologica is still respected and referred to in the 21st century. But who was he, and how would we describe his unique relationship with the Trinity? Join Dr Margaret Scharf OP in this Centre for Faith Enrichment course to discover the man who was so grounded in knowledge and understanding and, at the same time, a profoundly humble mystic. Cost: $30. To register, www.cfe.org. au, Further info: cfe@ perthcatholic.org.au, or 08 9241 5221.
SAT, 21 MAY TRAINING - NEW EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION WORKSHOP
The Centre for Liturgy will be conducting a training workshop for New Extraordinar y Ministers of Holy Communion on Saturday 21 May, 9-11am, at Centre for Liturgy, 28 Marda Way, Nollamara. This ministry assists the priest in giving Holy Communion
to the assembly, hence the prerequisite for attending is approval from parish priest. Parish training sessions are available on request with a minimum of six attendees per session. There will not be any further dates offered in 2016, so please register for the dates offered. Cost $10. Registration is essential. Further info: 08 9207 3350, cfl@per thcatholic.org.au, www.liturgycentre.com.au.
SUN, 22 MAY 90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION – ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH TRAYNING
St Joseph Catholic Church, Trayning will be celebrating its 90th Anniversary on Sunday, 22 May, 11am, Mass. They will be remembering the 25th Anniversary of the death of Sr Irene Mccormack RSJ. Sr Irene was a local girl who spent the latter part of her life working with the poor of HausaHausi, Peru where she met her death along with others at the hands of the terrosist group, The Shining Path. This will be followed by lunch at the Kununoppin Community Centre. RSVP by 14 May to Fr Richard 08 9685 1243 or Sandra 0429 832 048; afswters@bigpond.com.
WED, 5 MAY TRAINING - NEW EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION WORKSHOP
The Centre for Liturgy will be conducting a training workshop for New Extraordinar y Ministers of Holy Communion on Wednesday 25 May, 7-9pm, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Centre, Lesmurdie and Gyle Rds, Lesmurdie. This ministry assists the priest in giving Holy Communion to the assembly, hence the prerequisite for attending is approval from parish priest.
Parish training sessions are available on request with a minimum of six attendees per session. There will not be any further dates offered in 2016, so please register for the dates offered. Cost $10. Registration is essential. Further info: 08 9207 3350, cfl@per thcatholic.org.au, www.liturgycentre.com.au
WEDS, 25 MAY - 8 JUN PRAYER: BEING YOURSELF BEFORE GOD
7-9pm, Baldivis Parish House, 731 Eighty Rd, Baldivis. This short Centre for Faith Enrichment course, presented by Dr Margaret Scharf OP, will explore what prayer is, the difference between saying prayers and praying, the many ways we pray as Catholics, and our daily call to deepen our unique relationship with God. Suggested donation: $15. To register, www.cfe. org.au, Further info: cfe@ perthcatholic.org.au, or 08 9241 5221.
THU, 26 MAY PRAYER DAY
A prayer day on the theme Transformation: from a new heart peace is born. Reflections on experiences of transformation in the journey of faith.wil be held on Thursday 26 May, 10am-1pm at Kilmolee, 182 Arcadia Dr, Safety Bay. Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Cost by donation. For catering purposes please RSVP to Sr Dianne Colborne RSJ 08 9527 3240, dianne.colborne@sosj. org.au.
WED, 1 - SUN, 12 JUNE VOLUNTEERS WANTED REDEMPTORIST MONASTERY, NORTH PERTH
Volunteers are being sought to help host a special symposium for 30 young Redemptorist priests and brothers visiting from Asia and Africa. Working
together on mission across cultures is now an important skill. Building friendships and the symposium here in Perth is a wonderful way to help the mission. Further info: Bernadette, 08 9328 6600.
FRI, 3 JUN TAIZE EVENING FOR YOUTH REDEMPTORIST MONASTERY, NORTH PERTH
Come and gather in prayer with our young Redemptorists visiting from Asia and Africa on Friday, 3 June, 7.30pm at the Redemptorist Monastery, 190 Vincent St, North Perth. A warm, vibrant, youthful and engaging prayer evening in the Taize style. Join us for refreshments afterwards with our young Redemptorists. Further info: Fr Sam Kono CSsR 08 9328 6600.
SUN, 5 JUN DIVINE MERCY
An afternoon with Jesus and Mary will be held on Sunday 5June 1.30pm at St Frances Xavier's Church, Windsor Street, East Perth. The afternoon includes Exposition of Blessed Sacrament, Confession , Holy Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and prayers followed by Benediction. There will be no priest this month to give the homily or teaching. There will be a reflection on the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart of Mary. Fellowship in hall afterwards. Further info; Julia or June Murphy 08 9457 7771.
SUN, 8 JUNE YEAR OF MERCY SECOND RITE RECONCILIATION CELEBRATION - REDEMPTORIST MONASTERY, NORTH PERTH
6pm, Wednesday, 8 June at Redemptorist Monastery, 190 Vincent St, North Perth. There are powerful ways to receive God’s tender mercy and this opportunity for Sacramental Reconciliation might be for you. 30 priests available and the celebration is 40 minutes total. Ample parking. The Second Rite is a community celebration and the presence of each other gives us courage and hope. The following spoken languages will be Taglog, Bahasa Indonesian, Malayalam, Tamil, Singhalese,
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Mandarin, Vietnamese, Shona (Zimbabwe), Japanese, and Thai. Further info: Fr Sam 08 9328 6600. Everyone welcome.
WEDS, 8 - 22 JUN EXPLORING THE MASS
7-9pm, Holy Family Parish Hall, 45 Thelma St, Como. The Centre for Liturgy and the Centre for Faith Enrichment invite you to deepen your understanding of the Mass, the source and summit of our Christian life. Presented by Sr Kerry Willison RSM, this short course will offer an overview of the history of the Mass, explore why we do what we do during the Mass, and reflect on how the Mass can shape the way we live our daily lives. No cost. Only 50 places are available. Further info or to register: www.cfe. org.au, cfe@perthcatholic.org. au, or 08 9241 5221.
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 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. posa@newnorcia.wa.edu.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: www. fullnessoflife.org/workshops
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
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