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6 October 2016
Edition #102
MUNJED AL MUDERIS CAPTIVATES AUDIENCE AT 2016 MERCYCARE ORATION
(L-R) Belinda Bosley; Chair of MercyCare Board, Mary Woodford; Munjed Al Muderis and MercyCare CEO Chris Hall at the 2016 MercyCare Oration, held on 22 September 2016.
MORE THAN 600 guests at te nde d this ye a r ’s MercyCare Oration, held at the Hyatt Regency Perth on 22 September. The audience was captivated by the incredible life story of orator Munjed Al Muderis, the pioneering surgeon who came to Australia as an asylum seeker. Mr Al Muderis recounted his life story, describing his experiences as a one-time refugee turned orthopaedic surgeon, author, and human rights activist. As a first-year resident doctor in Iraq, Mr Al Muderis was forced to f lee his homeland after he rejected Saddam Hussein’s brutal orders to amputate the ears of Iraqi army deserters. After surviving a harrowing boat trip, he arrived in Australia and was sent to Curtin Immigration Detention Centre where he spent 10 long months before finally being granted a visa to stay. Driven by his selfless
mission to change the lives of amputees, Mr Al Muderis continued his career in medicine to become a world leader in osseointegration surgery – a ground breaking technique that has enabled amputees, including soldiers wounded in war zones, the ability to walk again. MercyCare Chief Executive Officer Chris Hall said Mr Al Muderis had been invited to present this year’s Oration because his poignant personal story and advocacy work closely aligned with MercyCare’s support for refugees and asylum seekers. “The Oration is designed to raise awareness, educate, inspire and change people’s perceptions of an issue through the telling of one person’s story,” Mr Hall said. “We hope that Munjed’s experiences resonated deeply with the wider community, and promoted a better understanding about why people seek asylum and the challenges they face when
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Invited to speak at this year’s MercyCare Oration, Mr Al Muderis recounted his life story, describing his experiences as a one-time refugee turned orthopaedic surgeon, author, and human rights activist. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
they arrive in Australia.” This year’s event was attended by leaders from the WA business community, as well as Auxiliary Bishop of Perth Donald Sproxton, Peter Abetz MLA, and representatives from the MercyCare Board and Trustees, Sisters of Mercy and Corporate Partners. The f und aims to unlock opportunities in our community for people seeking asylum by providing small grants to help bridge the gap to work, education
and community connection. Donations can be made via the MercyCare website www. mercycare.com.au/keystolife MercyCare is a leading Catholic provider of aged care, family, health, disability and community services. We employ over 1000 staff and 175 volunteers, delivering more than 40 person-centred programs and services, from over 35 locations throughout Western Australia. Full Text available at
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OBITUARY: Innovative and progressive
educator farewelled – the life of Father Peter St John By Marco Ceccarelli
An assortment of personal qualities, virtues and talents have been attributed to Father Peter St John throughout his life, not least among these the kindness and tenderheartedness he showed to those he was surrounded by. A remarkable educator with a passion for teaching, the humanities and sport, Fr St John is remembered for his willingness to help others reach their goals – his many students in particular - and for the dignified way in which he confronted life’s challenges, including the illness which limited him in the final years of his life. Ha v ing se r ve d the Archdiocese of Perth as a Christian Brother for 30 years, and priest for 24 years, Fr St John passed away on 30 August 2016, aged 87. FR PETER ST JOHN was born in Worcester, England, on 19 June 1929. The fourth child of Oliver and Elizabeth St John, at the tender age of four Fr St John lost his mother to tuberculosis. The lung disease almost claimed his own life as Elizabeth was diagnosed while pregnant with Fr St John and was encouraged by doctors to terminate the pregnancy in order to have the best chance of recovering. After seeking counsel from a local Catholic priest, Elizabeth and Oliver were persuaded to place their trust in God, a decision which eventually led to the safe birth of a healthy boy. As the years went on, Fr St John’s father struggled to take care of all the children in his care, which included
ABOVE: A remarkable educator with a passion for teaching, the humanities and sport, Fr Peter St John is remembered for his kindness and willingness to help others reach their goals. He passed away on 30 August 2016. BELOW: A proud and fair sportsman, Fr Peter St John holds up a trophy he won for playing his favourite sport: tennis. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
two older children from a previous marriage (he had been left a widower once before), and reluctantly decided to place his younger children, including Fr St John, into an orphanage run by the Nazareth House Sisters.
The course of the family’s history would be significantly altered in 1937 when Oliver decided that it would be best for the entire family to migrate to Australia. Fr St John, aged nine, and his older brother Paul, aged 11, were
sent ahead under the care of the Christian Brothers and Nazareth Sisters. Despite Oliver’s intentions to send the rest of the family over, the outbreak of World War II in 1939, combined with difficult economic conditions, put a halt to any further movements. Fr St John would have to wait until 1949 to be reunited with his family during a visit to England. Upon arrival to Australia, the two young boys were housed at St Mary’s Farm School in Tardun (later named Tardun Agricultural College), north-east of Geraldton. As stated by his niece, Pauline Simpson, Fr St John had fond memories of this time, exploring the Australian bush and wildlife and absorbing the academic lear ning exper ience. Eventually, he became so interested in the work of the Christian Brothers that he sought his father’s permission to join their ranks. Despite some persuasion from his father to become a priest, Fr St John was eventually granted permission to join the Christian Brothers and, aged 15, left Tardun to complete his schooling at the Christian Brothers’ headquarters in Strathfield, Victoria. He entered the Novitiate a year later, in 1946. Between 1950 and 1960, Fr St John filled a number of primary school teaching roles in Victoria, while studying at the University of Melbourne to complete his Bachelor of Arts degree. He majored in literature, Latin and history – subjects he was deeply passionate about. Full Text available at
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MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2016:
FOCUS ON FARMERS AS DROUGHT, DWINDLING POPULATIONS TAKE THEIR TOLL
York mental health advocate, Julian Krieg, has backed calls from Catholic Social Services Australia to support farmers doing it tough during Mental Health Week.
By Rachel Curry
A YORK MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE has backed calls from Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA) to support farmers doing it tough during Mental Health Week. Starting Saturday, 8 October, this year’s Mental Health Week is again using the ‘Act-Belong-Commit’ message with a focus on suicide prevention as its official theme. Rural Fin ancial Coun selling Service Western Australia Chairman and Australian Men’s Health Forum President, Julian Krieg, told The eRecord it was a good occasion to draw attention to the challenges faced by farmers, who are particularly vulnerable to situational distress. “People are more likely to find themselves in difficult life situations in the bush, because their living depends on seasonal variations,” he said. “That seasonal variation almost doesn’t appear to city people, even though it’s there. If you live in it, it’s there and it’s in your face. The direct impact of something happening in your area can have a real impact on your capacity to cope.”
Another complicating factor is declining rural populations, Mr Krieg said, which denies people going through crises the support they need. “What happens is people become alienated or isolated because of the decline in population. People don’t have as many people as they used to have to talk to, and even less people who they connect with on a spiritual, sporting or social level,” he said. “That’s where I’m coming from in saying that some of these things are quite critical to be managed. By providing counselling services, they’re getting someone to listen to them…If they just bottle things up, that can turn into clinical depression.” Mr Krieg’s comments follow calls by Catholic Social Services Chief Executive, Marcelle Mogg, who earlier this year called on the Federal Government to provide more funding for mental health services in the bush. Ms Mogg emphasised that while farmers were often reluctant to access traditional mental health services, due to stigma and fears around lack of anonymity, tailored services produced better results.
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“Evidence from the past two years clearly shows the effectiveness of a community mental health model, and family and relationship counselling services working in rural and remote settings to complement mainstream service providers,” she said. “Investing early in preventative measures, such as developing social cohesion, provides a foundation for the community and individuals to cope when times get tough.” CSSA has developed a proposal for a Rural Community Resilience Programme, which they are calling on the Federal Government to support. Ms Mogg also said the program “meets farmers and farming communities where they’re at and talks their language. For more information about CSSA’s proposed Rural Community Resilience Programme, visit www.cssa.org.au. If you or anyone you know needs help, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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PERTH SINGER JEREMY RYAN RETURNS TO CENTRE STAGE WITH RELEASE OF DEBUT ALBUM
Perth singer Jeremy Ryan’s debut album, Someone Like You, will be released on 7 October 2016.
By Marco Ceccarelli
FOR THOSE captivated by Jeremy Ryan’s performance on The Voice in 2015, a compilation of the Perth singer’s best songs will soon be available. Entitled Someone Like You, Mr Ryan’s debut album features 13 tracks offering a music style that blends opera, pop opera (classical crossover style) and 60s classics with a ballad edge. Produced by Melbourne based Pete Dacy and David Cameron - who have worked on albums for the likes of Marina Prior; male lead in the latest production of Les Miserables, Simon Gleeson; Paulini and The Voice contestant Rachael Leahcar - the album is set to be released on 7 October and will be available at JB HIFI, Sanity Music and iTunes. Speaking to The eRecord, Mr
Ryan explained that the idea behind having different song styles in the album was to appeal to a broader audience while showcasing some of his different singing styles. “From composers like Burt Bacharach, Meredith Willson, Bernstein, Donizetti and Puccini to name a few, with the help of the album’s music director David Cameron we came up with a list in the hope of trying to make a few old hit songs new again,” he said. While he has no particular favourites, Mr Ryan believes the version of The Sun Ain’ Gonna Shine Anymore stands out in the album. He also admitted to being particularly fond of the song Maria, for it evokes the name of Jesus Christ’s mother. “Maria being the name of Our Blessed Mother Mary has meant that the song is dear to me. Maria is mentioned 29 times during the song,” he said.
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Executive Producer and former Artist and Repertoire Director of The Voice, Robert Rigby, commended Mr Ryan for the quality of his voice and his versatile singing ability. “He does great justice to the various musical genres on this album from stage musicals, classical favourites, to classic pop standards,” Mr Rigby said. Mr Ryan was classically trained at Perth’s Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAPPA) and has worked in the chorus of the WA Opera for a number of years. His performance during the 2015 Season of The Voice aroused significant interest from the judges and he was one of the season favourites with the public. Aged 32 at the time and married with seven children (six girls and one boy), Mr Ryan placed both the beauty of music and of having a large
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Christian family in the limelight. Since his appearance on the show, he has featured as a local support act for international acts “The 10 Sopranos” and, most recently, “The Italian Tenors.” He also performed alongside X Factor winner Dami Im as a soloist for IGA Variety Christmas Carols, as well as performing the national Australian anthem in the Second Test between the Australian and New Zealand cricket teams. Someone Like You is out 7 October and is available at JB HIFI, Sanity Music and iTunes. For more information on Jeremy Ryan’s music, visit his website: www.jeremyryan. com.au. Full Text available at
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PANORAMA What's happening around the Archdiocese FRI, 7 - SUN, 9 OCT TEENS CAMP 2016 Catholic Youth Ministry presents Teens Camp, an action packed camp during the next school holidays, 7-9 October at Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp. Look forward to huge games and adventure activities, inspirational talks from youth leaders, prayer and the sacraments, and making heaps of new friends. All high school aged teenagers (grades 7-12) are invited to attend. Camp fee is $150 and includes all accommodation, food, and adventure activities. Further info: admin@cym.com.au; or 08 94227 912 or visit cym.com. au. SUN, 9 OCT CELEBRATION - TWENTY FIVE YEARS OF PRIESTHOOD Our Lady of the Rosary Doubleview Parish is celebrating 25 years of priesthood of Father Peter Nguyen OP, Sunday, 9 October, 10am at Doubleview Parish, 17 Angelico Street, Woodlands. We would love to see you all at this special Mass and at the morning tea which will be held immediately after Mass at the back of the Church. Further info: Kaye Shervington, Pastoral Associate 0411 123 441. TUE, 11 OCT IS SHE SAFE? THE COURAGE OF OUR CONVICTIONS On International Day of the Girl Child, Catholic Mission will present an evening of discussion with expert panellists around the issue of human trafficking and the life-changing benefits of girlchild education as a means of combatting the crime. Rahila Haidary will share her compelling story of how she defied the Taliban to seek an education. Tuesday, 11 1
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October, 7-9pm at St Thomas More College, Crawley (please park opposite at UWA). All welcome. Free but please RSVP to relations.cm@ perthcatholic.org.au. WED, 12 OCT MIRACLE PRAYERS The next Miracle Prayers healing service is on Wednesday 12 October, 7.30pm at 67 Howe St, Osborne Park. 24/7 Youth Ministry Leader, Ming Yan Thong will be speaking about 'Lectio Divina'. As usual, prayer for personal intentions and the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available. All welcome. Further info: 0404 028 298, www.facebook.com/ miracleprayersperth. CHAPLETS OF THE DIVINE MERCY A beautiful, 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. If you have not attended previously, why don’t you come along and participate in this uplifting experience? All are welcome. Further info: George Lopez 08 9310 9493 or 0419 910 039. MENTAL HEALTH TALK Presented by Tasha Broomhall from Blooming Minds, the session will cover how change can affect individuals and how individuals can learn to better manage emotional wellbeing and pro-actively build resilience. Participants will learn strategies to proactively reduce personal stress and develop an individual plan to support themselves through times of change. Emmanuel Centre, 25 Windsor St, Perth, Wednesday, 12 October, 7-9pm. RSVP to book a seat. Cost free. Further info: 08 9328 8113 or 08 9328 9571
(TTY) 0401 016 399 (SMS), emmanuelcentre@westnet. com.au, Auslan interpreter available. HOLY MASS AND HEALING: TALK BY ALAN AMES The evening with start at 7pm with Mass and healing at Our Lady Queen of Poland Catholic Church, 35 Eighth Ave, Maylands, followed by talk and prayers. Alan has been speaking and praying for healing around the world since 1994 and has spoken in more than 40 countries. Alan will speak after the Holy Mass and share his unique conversion experiences. Alan has the permission and support of Archbishop Timothy Costelloe for these talks. Further info: Keith 0411 108 525. THUS, 13 OCT – 10 NOV THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY OF THOMAS MERTON Every Thursday 1pm-3pm, Father Albert Lynch Room, St Benedict’s Church, 115 Ardross Street, Applecross. Please note, no class 3rd November. Thomas Merton is arguably the most influential Catholic writer of the twentieth century. This Centre for Faith Enrichment course, presented by Mr John Auer, will look at the many facets of Thomas Merton’s life journey: priest and monk, hermit and activist, theologian and mystic, poet and writer, explorer of the spiritual path. Suggested donation: $20. Further info or to register, visit www.cfe.org. au, cfe@perthcatholic.org.au, or 08 9241 5221. THU, 13 OCT IS SHE SAFE? STUDENT FORUM Catholic Mission invites small groups of year 10 and or 11 student leaders and an accompanying member of staff to a forum to discuss the
issue of human trafficking with a team of experts and to discuss potential fundraising and advocacy school initiatives for the next academic year. Thursday, 13 October, 11.30am-2pm. Catholic Pastoral Centre, Mary Street, Highgate. Lunch provided. RSVP essential 08 9422 7933, relations.cm@ perthcatholic.org.au. FRI, 14 - SUN, 16 OCT BEING A CHRISTIAN Baptism, Bible, Eucharist and Prayer are basic to our being Christian. They work together as channels of the divine life of grace to bring about our transformation and our conformity to the image of a Jesus who continues to move compassionately among wounded and sinful people. The weekend will provide an opportunity to renew and deepen our grasp and appreciation of our Christian calling through a close reading of Rowan William’s little book, Being a Christian: Baptism, Bible, Eucharist, Prayer. Presented by David Barry OSB. The text is available at www. amazon.com or through the Benedictine Institute for $15. 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. SAT, 15 OCT FINDING GOD IN LIFE’S STRUGGLES A time of reflection with Emeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey, Saturday, 15 October, 10.30am-2pm; St Francis Xavier Church and Emmanuel Centre, 25 Windsor Street, Perth. Reconciliation 10.30am, Mass 11am, followed by lunch at 12 noon; 1pm reflection in the Church and 2pm tea. This is a free event. Auslan Interpreter available. Please RSVP for
catering purposes 08 9328 8113 or 08 9328 9571 (TTY) 0401 016 399 (SMS) emmanuelcentre@ westnet.com.au. SUN, 16 OCT TAIZÉ MEDITATIVE PRAYER You are invited to join the South Perth Taizé praying community, St Joseph’s Chapel, 16 York St, South Perth. Sunday 16 October, 7-8pm (Chapel doors open 6.30pm). Bring a small torch, and invite a friend! Further info: Sr Maree Riddler rsj, 0414 683 926, mriddler@sosjwa.org.au. WEDS, 19 OCT– 23 NOV THE PROPHETS IN THE JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY Eve r y We d n e s day, 10am-12.30pm, Newman Siena Centre, Doubleview. The “Word of the Lord” spoken through the Hebrew prophets was rooted in the reality of God‘s Covenant of merciful love and faithfulness. Today, it speaks with the same compelling and cutting edge as when the “Word of the Lord” was first proclaimed. This Centre for Faith Enrichment course, presented by Sr Shelley Barlow RNDM and Mr Terry Quinn, explores the mission and message of Amos, Hosea, Jeremiah, Micah, and Zephaniah. Cost: $45. Further info: or to register visit, www.cfe.org.au, cfe@perthcatholic.org.au, or 08 9241 5221. THU, 20 OCT SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH - 150th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS St Pius X Parish and School will be celebrating 150th Anniversary of Sisters of St Joseph, St Pius X School, cnr Ley St & Cloister Ave, Manning, 20 October, 9am in the school library. We would like to invite parents, parishioners, ex-students and friends to this celebration to acknowledge the Sisters wonderful contribution to the school and parish over many years. RSVP to admin@ stpiusx.wa.edu.au by Monday 10 October. FRI 21 OCT – TUE, 25 NOV THE GOOD LIFE: AN INTRODUCTION TO MORAL THEOLOGY Every Friday, 10-12.30pm, Newman Siena Centre, 2
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Doubleview. God wants us to lead a life that is good. But why would this be so? What does a “good life” even look like? Is it simply following the rules? What happens if I can’t follow all the rules? These are some of the questions that moral theology deals with and will be explored in this Centre for Faith Enrichment course, presented by Mr Joe Tedesco. Cost: $45. Further info or to register, visit www.cfe. org.au, or cfe@perthcatholic. org.au, or call 9241 5221. SAT, 22 OCT CATHOLIC WORSHIP BOOK II WORKSHOP The next Catholic Worship Book II Workshop will be on Saturday 22 October at Saint Benedict’s Church, Applecross 10.30-12:30pm. Cost: $10 per person. Further info: Geraldine Schivardi; 08 9207 3350 or cfl@perthcatholic.org.au. PARISH SOCCER AND JUNIOR NETBALL TOURNAMENT St Helena of the Cross, Ellenbrook- Parish Soccer and Junior Netball Tournament will be held at Holy Cross College, Ellenbrook on Saturday 22 October, 8.15am registration for a 9am start. Cost, $100 for a Team of 10 or $10 for each player and this includes sausage sizzle and can of drink. Additional drinks and sausage sizzles available in a $3 combo deal. Please email your Team Registration by Friday 23 September to John Topliss jj.topliss@optusnet. com.au, include your Parish Team Name and remember your Maximum squad of 10 players. Payment must be made on the day to play. THU, 22 - MON, 26 OCT PADRE PIO RELICS COMING TO PERTH The relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, also known as Padre Pio, are coming to St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth, this October. The relics will include a pair of Padre Pio’s gloves, his hair, a piece of his nails, a scab from the stigmata and a linen cloth that was used to wipe blood from his side wound. The relics will be on display at the Cathedral from Saturday 22 October until Wednesday 26 October. St
Pio of Pietrelcina, OFM Cap, was a Catholic friar and priest from the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. Born Francesco Forgione on 25 May 1887, and dying on 23 September 1968, he became famous for exhibiting stigmata for most of his life, thereby generating much interest and controversy. He was both beatified in 1999 and later canonised in 2002 by Pope John Paul II. Visitation of the relics – which will only occur at St Mary’s Cathedral - are taking place courtesy of the request of St Mary’s Cathedral parishioner Patrizia DiStefano and Fr GianMaria Digiorgio, also a fellow friar and priest from the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. Fr GianMaria, who is Economic Provincial of the Capuchin Friary of Santa Maria delle Grazie in San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy, was also a student of Padre Pio, who also later worked with him as a seminarian. Fr GianMaria will speak about his work and the life of Padre Pio during the visitation of the relics. THU, 25 OCT 12TH NATIONAL eCONFERENCE: MERCY - A WAY OF BEING IN THE WORLD Second offering, 10am-2pm, Newman Siena Centre, 33 Williamstown Road, Doubleview. Keynote speakers: Archbishop Mark Coleridge, Dr Veronica Lawson RSM, Phil Glendenning. This eConference, hosted by the Centre for Faith Enrichment, will celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy and take up Pope Francis’ invitation to explore mercy, a central element of our faith. No cost. Lunch and morning tea provided. Further info: or to register, visit www.cfe.org.au, cfe@perthcatholic.org.au, or 08 9241 5221. THU, 27 OCT CELEBRATING OF VOICE AND WINDS The 3rd concert in the 2016 Cathedral Concert Series will be held on Thursday, 27 October, 7.30pm. The vibrant UWA School of Music team up with our Cathedral musicians again to present this mixed programme, which includes sacred and instrumental works by Mozart, Brahms, Barber and organ works of
Vierne and Renaissance vocal pieces. A special feature is the Mozart’s ‘Mass in C minor’ K139 in a never before heard version re-orchestrated by the composition students from UWA – a very special treat! For tickets, visit www.ticketswa. com/event/celebration-voiceand-winds-concert-3 or call ticketsWA direct on 08 6488 2440 (12noon – 4pm). FRI, 28 OCT PRAYING OUR EXPERIENCES – GROWING AWARENESS OF GOD IN MY EVERYDAY This focused prayer time is assisted with talks on a theme, followed by personal time in the chapel or garden. Optional sharing of our faith with others on the journey, adds to the richness of this prayer time. Mary MacKillop Centre, 16 York Street, South Perth. (Parking in York Street). Friday 28 October, morning session 10.30 -12noon and evening session 6.30-8pm. Theme: “Let me take that splinter out of your eye... “ (Mat:7) A reflection on awareness and self-knowledge. RSVP essential by Tuesday 25 October. Further info; 08 9334 0999, lmccarthy@sosjwa.org.au. 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - MATTHEW GIBNEY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School invite all to their 25th Anniversary Celebrations, Friday, 28 October, 30 Munday Rd, High Wycombe. The Anniversary Celebrations will commence with Mass at 9am in the School Undercover Area, followed by morning tea and Open Classrooms till 11am. RSVP: 08 6216 8400 or admin@gibney. wa.edu.au by 15 October. SUBSCRIBE TO THE eRECORD Local news from across our parishes, agencies, schools and organisations can be delivered weekly directly to your inbox via The eRecord. It contains the latest news, events and photos from the Archdiocese. Parishes receive a PDF copy of the e-newsletter to print off and distribute for those who don’t have or don’t use email. Subscribe to the e-newsletter by sending details to communications@ perthcatholic.org.au.