SPECIAL REPORT: HUNDREDS GATHER TO SUPPORT UKRAINE, ARCHBISHOP COMPOSES SPECIAL PRAYER
By Jamie O'Brien
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe
SDB has this week encouraged the Perth Catholic community to pray for peace in Ukraine.
In a letter to parishes this week, Archbishop Costelloe said that, conscious of the teaching of Saint Paul “to pray without ceasing” (1Thess 5:17) and of the words of Jesus himself instructing us to “ask and it shall be given to you, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be open to you” (Matt 7:7), he would like to encourage people to pray for peace in Ukraine.
“And for all those in that country, and beyond, who in so many different ways are enduring great suffering at this time,” Archbishop Costelloe said. Archbishop Costelloe has also composed a prayer with the sincere hope it will be prayed at all Masses
on this coming weekend.
“You might also consider making the prayer available by projecting it on the screens in your church if you have such a facility, by reproducing it in the parish newsletter, or by making copies available for people to take home.
“It will also be available on the Archdiocesan website and you might consider directing people there if they want a personal copy.
“It is written as a prayer which can be prayed by individuals, by families and by parish and other communities.
Archbishop Costelloe continued by saying that Ukrainian Catholic Church Parish Priest Fr Ihor Holovko and the Ukrainian Catholic community here in Perth are very grateful for our support and our prayers.
“Thank you to all of you who have reached out to Fr Ihor and his community at this time. Let us continue to support them in every way we can.
St Mary’s Cathedral Gathering
Hundreds gathered on Sunday 6 March on the grounds of St Mary’s Cathedral in a show of solidarity and to pray for the people of Ukraine.
Led by the Ukrainian Association of Western Australia Inc., some 350 people listened to words of support from several Federal and State Ministers.
Those in attendance included Minister for Finance, Racing and Gaming, Aboriginal Affairs; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests, Hon Dr Tony Buti, WA Leader of the Opposition, Dr David Honey MLA, Government Whip in the Senate, Senator Dean Smith, Deputy Chair of Committee of Privileges and Members' Interests, Senator Patrick Gorman MP, Federal Member for Moore, Ian Goodenough MP, Federal Member for Stirling Vince Connelly MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport, Planning and Ports, Jessica Stojkovski MLA, Member for Mount Lawley, Simon Millman MLA and Member for Darling Range, John Hughes MLA.
Several Consul Generals and Honorable Consuls were also in attendance including the Unites States of America, Germany, Estonia, the People’s Republic of China, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Croatia, Greece, Hungry, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Poland, Malta, North Macedonia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Kazakhstan and Austria.
Ukrainian Association of Western Australia Inc. President Mykola Mowczan said that without support Ukraine stands no chance against one of the biggest military powers in the world.
Supporters of Ukraine hold up placards during a community prayer service, Sunday 6 March at St Mary’s Cathedral. PHOTO: MATT JELONEK.
2022 PROJECT COMPASSION CALLS 'FOR ALL FUTURE
GENERATIONS’ TO COME TOGETHER FOR THOSE IN CRISIS
By The Record
Ash Wednesday on 2 March marked the official launch of Project Compassion 2022, Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten appeal, which runs for the six weeks of Lent.
Project Compassion is one of Australia’s longest running fundraising campaigns and has been a longstanding Lenten fixture in parishes across Australia with its iconic
donation boxes.
Over the past 57 years, Australians have raised millions of dollars for marginalised communities worldwide.
Caritas Australia helps more than 1.8 million people in Australia and overseas every year - walking together with those in crisis.
“As we enter the season of Lent, we are reminded so vividly of the critical role that Caritas plays in supporting vulnerable people around the world,” said Caritas Australia Chief Executive
Officer, Kirsty Robertson.
“As the conflict in Ukraine escalates, it highlights the value of our work with communities over the long-term so that they have support long after the media crews have left, when the dust settles, and the world has turned to a new crisis. We work with people who are vulnerable due to poverty, conflict, natural disasters, drought, discrimination and political unrest, and every donation Project Compassion helps make this possible.”
“As Catholics, Project Compassion gives us the opportunity to show our compassion for marginalised communities all over the world. This year, Project Compassion is built around the theme of ‘For All Future Generations’, which is taken from ‘This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations’
COVID-19: MASS FOR YOU AT HOME THE SOLUTION TO COVID-19 LIMITATIONS
With numbers in Churches restricted to 150 people at a time, Mass For You At Home airs weekly on Network 10 across Australia and is also available online via 10 Play and the Mass For You At Home website.
Mass For You At Home is a ministry of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, in partnership with the
Diocese of Wollongong.
The ministry last year celebrated 50 years on free-to-air television and is highly valued by people who are unable to attend Mass for a range of reasons, including infirmity, illness, isolation or imprisonment, and those without access to the internet.
Vicar for Effective Communication, the Very Rev Fr Peter Whitely VG emphasised that it is important during this time of increasing numbers of COVID-19 in the Perth and Peel region that Perth Catholics know they can feel safe and supported.
“For many years now, Mass For You At Home has been a source of comfort and strength for people who – for a range of reasons –haven’t been able to attend Mass in person,” Fr Peter Whitely explained.
“The situation here in the Perth and
Peel region caused by COVID-19 highlights the importance for our Church to be responsive to the needs of its people.
“The Archdiocese of Perth wholeheartedly supports the work that Mass For You At Home does in the faith life of all Perth Catholics,” he said.
Speaking on the 50th anniversary in 2021, Wollongong Bishop Brian Mascord said the Church has long understood the importance of media and communication in reaching the Catholic faithful and members of the wider community.
“Mass For You At Home is a shining example of how we have been able to do that for 50 years, a trusted collaboration with Network Ten,” he said.
The Diocese of Sandhurst, Saint John the Baptist Church held a pancake Sunday in conjunction with the launch of Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion on 27 February. PHOTO: SOURCED.
Fr Christopher del Rosario is one of the Mass celebrants on Mass For You at Home. PHOTO: DIOCESE OF WOLLONGONG.
PERTH ARCHBISHOP HIGHLIGHTS TREMENDOUS CONTRIBUTION OF WOMEN
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe
SDB has this week echoed the message of International Women’s Day, Tuesday 8 March, calling on all Catholics to embrace the achievements and skills women bring to the life of the Church. Women, said Archbishop Costelloe,
make up a significant number of those who lead and bear witness to the faith communities of the Archdiocese of Perth and beyond.
“The contribution of women in the life of the Church in Perth is truly tremendous,” Archbishop Costelloe said.
“This year’s theme is an excellent opportunity to welcome and give thanks for the women who put themselves at the service of the Church, including in our parishes, agencies, schools and organisations.
“We are all called to announce the Gospel and women equally share that responsibility to announce to all people the love that God has for each and every one of us,” he said.
The theme for International Women’s Day 2022 is #breakthebias, emphasising the need for a world free from bias, stereotypes and discrimination, in addition to a world where difference is valued and celebrated.
“Despite the challenges imposed by COVID-19, we will continue to do our best in our daily lives to bring about change, in our homes, our workplaces by showing our support and solidarity to the task at hand,” Archbishop Costelloe emphasised.
NEW WALK-IN MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE OPENS ITS DOORS IN MIDLAND
Design elements of the new Midland Head to Health adult mental health centre - such as the reception area’s undulating, river-like ceiling installation - were intentionally selected to evoke emotional safety and calmness. . PHOTO: SUPPLIED.
The new Midland Head to Health adult mental health centre has opened its doors for the first time last week to people seeking support for mild to moderate mental health concerns, including stress and anxiety, in Perth’s eastern suburbs. Located at 23 Old Great Northern
Hwy, it provides a new approach in the mental health system and removes some of the traditional barriers for people seeking support for mental health concerns by offering a free, community-based walk-in service available from 10am – 8pm every day of the year.
Midland Head to Health is part of an Australian Government initiative to trial a number of adult mental health centres nationally, to improve access to mental health services for people experiencing distress and whose condition may be too complex for many existing primary care services, but don’t meet the criteria for acute services.
The new centre is designed as a friendly, welcoming environment with a range of mental health professionals and support staff on hand to provide advice and support, along with assessment and short- to-medium-term treatment if needed.
No referral or appointment is needed.
Archdiocesan staff at the 2021 IWD Morning Tea. In celebrating 2022 International Women’s Day, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB highlighted the tremendous work of Perth Archdiocesan agencies and services that are led by women. PHOTO: MATTHEW LAU / ARCHDIOCESE OF PERTH..
100 CANDLES LIT FOR THE WOMAN WHO SHARED HER MANY GIFTS
By The Record
Mont Clare Mercy Place resident Enid Macoboy celebrated her 100th birthday on Wednesday 2 March surrounded by family and friends who say the centenarian’s life has been hallmarked by a strong Catholic faith, quiet sense of determination and a strong resolve to remain independent. Enid was born in East Perth on 2 March 1922 to James and Belinda Hopkins.
The youngest of seven childrenfive girls and two boys – Enid is the last surviving member of her brothers and sisters.
She went to school at Victoria Square in Perth, now Mercedes College, and spent time at a Catholic school in a remote community near Southern Cross where her grandparents lived.
Enid has many fond memories of
her school days especially those spent in the country.
Her first job after leaving school was as a secretary/receptionist at Wesfarmers. She made many lifelong friends there and they often holidayed together and met up socially long after Enid left Wesfarmers.
With the start of World War II, Enid joined the Air Force which saw her stationed at RAAF’s Pearce Air Base and Cunderdin Airfield in the Wheatbelt.
It was during this time that she met Dudley and, soon after the war finished, the couple married at St Mary’s Cathedral in Perth.
During the early years of marriage, the couple lived in Kalgoorlie where Dudley practised as a lawyer.
In the early 1960s, they bought a house in Nedlands and Enid was still living there until she recently moved to Mercy Place Mont Clare. Enid was a full-time mother to
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the couple’s three children, Brian, Gavin and Catherine.
She was always actively involved in their school communities and was a regular helper at functions and fetes and the tuckshop at St Louis and Loreto. She was also an active contributor to Jesuit functions.
After the school years finished, Enid pursued many activities and took up bridge, dabbled with the French language and volunteered at her local parish of Nedlands, Holy Rosary Church, where she helped with religious education classes.
During the 1970s, Enid, together with a couple of ladies she met through school connections, purchased the post office and newsagency on Waratah Avenue, Dalkeith.
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Birthday girl Enid Macaboy is most excited to receive her papal blessing on the occasion of her 100th birthday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.