The Record Magazine Issue 44 [June 2024]

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The whole City Beach Parish came together for a photo with Archbishop Costelloe and Fr Emmanuel Dimobi-tv, Sunday 17 March, on the occassion of the 50th anniversary of Holy Spirit Church. Photo: Jamie O’Brien.

“I tell you, if these keep silence, the stones will cry out.”

— Luke 19: 40

Welcome to Issue 44 of The Record Magazine. On our front cover, we feature an image of City Beach parishioners on the occassion of the 50th anniversary of the Holy Spirit Church. Speaking at the 35th anniversary of Ballajura Parish, Archbishop Costelloe highlighted that it was at the Second Vatican Council that the bishops from across the world decided to speak of the Church itself as a kind of a sacrament, a sign, and an instrument of two things - of unity with God, and of communion, among all of us people.

Following the recent celebration of Vocation Sunday, we feature our two new priests - Fr Errol Lobo and Fr Jason Yeap, who speak about their journey to priesthood.

We also feature an Obituary on Presentation Sister Emmanuel Emmanuel Crocetti PBVM who will be remembered for as a kind and caring soul, following her passing to eternal life on 7 December 2023. Our thanks to our sponsor, UniSuper for their most generous support. Don’t forget that these and many more stories are available at www.therecord.com.au.

Jason Yeap’s Ordination

Errol Lobo’s Ordination

Archbishop Costelloe elevates the Body of Christ, with Ballajura Parish Priest Fr John Jegorow elevating the Blood of Christ. Banksia Grove Parish Priest Fr Vinh Dong watches on. Photo: Jamie O’Brien.

ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY COSTELLOE SDB

“We become a sacrament of the presence of Christ alive...”

In his homily for the 25th anniversary of Mary Mackillop Church and 35th anniversary of Ballajura Parish, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe spoke about our understanding of sacraments.

“...So, sacraments are realities in the life of our Church, which invite us to look more deeply at what is happening.

We have the seven sacraments, as we all know, but the idea of sacraments is bigger than that. The idea of a sacrament is that when you look at a human reality, you see something very important - which is sometimes hidden - is actually taking place. In that sense, I ask you to reflect on the fact that in thinking about it that way, we could think about this parish, as a kind of a sacrament. We look around and there are a lot of people - we’re gathered here to pray, and we’re gathered here to support each other in our faith.

But there’s something much deeper happening as we gather together. We’re not just a group of people. We’re a group of disciples, and we gather together, and especially when we celebrate the Eucharist together, we become - we already arewe become more deeply the body of Christ. We become a sacrament of the presence of Christ alive and at work in this part of the Archdiocese. I just want to mention three things very briefly that might help us understand just what it is that God is doing in calling us together. It’s well over 50 years ago now that the Second Vatican Council took place, and it was indeed at that Council, that the bishops who gather from all around the world decided to speak of the Church itself as a kind of a sacrament, a sign, and an instrument of two things - of unity with God, and of communion, among all of us people. So, this parish, as a part of the church, is a kind of sacrament. And it’s a sacrament of two things - of the call to be in communion with God. And that’s why this church building is so important. That’s why coming together to celebrate the Eucharist is so important, because that’s where we both experience and deepen our communion with God. But we’re also called to be a sacrament of communion among all God’s people. And that’s why we have to look to each other, and make sure that we recognise in each other person here in the Church tonight, in each other person whose lives we encounter in the journey of our own life, we need to

learn to see these people, as our brothers and our sisters, in Christ - we all belong together. We are all dependent on each other. We all need each other. And we’re all responsible for each other. That’s what it is to be a member of the Body of Christ, a member of the community of disciples of Jesus. The second simple thought - it really is contained in the first one is something that Pope John Paul II once said. He said the best way to describe the church is simply to call it a community of the disciples of Christ. We’re a community, but a community of disciples and whose disciples, are we? We’re the disciples of Jesus Christ. He is the one we follow. He is the one we look to. He is the one who is our guiding light through our lives.

Tonight, I think we’re asked to, in a sense, examine our consciences and say, is that true for me? Is Jesus really the guiding light of my life?

And then the third thing - you’ll be very familiar with it – it is something very beautiful that Pope Francis said very early on in his time as Pope. He said that he likes to think of the Church as a kind of a field hospital. When a wounded soldier is carried into the field hospital, the doctors and nurses don’t first ask him about his cholesterol levels or his blood sugar levels, or any of those things - they heal his wounds. And after they’ve healed his wounds, then they can look at those other things. And then the Pope went on. This is what the church is all about.

God has called the Church into being so that it can be a healer of people’s wounds, and then he added, a warmer of people’s hearts. For thirty-five years, how many people have found their wounds healed by coming to this place? For thirty-five years, how many people have found their hearts warmed by coming to this place? Every time someone comes to this parish and finds healing and warmth and hospitality and welcome, the parish is being true to its vocation. So, these are just three simple thoughts that I wanted to offer you and to invite you to reflect on as you look back over the last thirty-five years with gratitude, as you look around you with satisfaction at the present reality in this parish, and as you look to the future with hope.

You are called to be living sign of communion with God, and the unity among yourselves. You’re called to show by the way you live and work and walk and talk, that you are truly disciples of Jesus.”

+ Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB

OF PERTH

Bishop Sproxton washes the feet of a Cathedral parishioner during the Mass of Maundy Thursday, 28 March, assisted by St Charles Seiminarian, Matthew Purt. Photo: Ron Tan.

BISHOP DONALD SPROXTON:

We must be courageous in seeking new avenues for the vital work of evangelisation

The world around us is rapidly changing, particularly in the field of communication. If undertaken effectively, it ultimately never stops.

For us as a Catholic Church - the Archdiocese of Perth - it is at the core of what we do - the announcement of the Gospel!

In his 2014 message for World Communications Day, Pope Francis challenged the Church to be “attentive to what is happening around us and spiritually alert”.

He says that “to dialogue means to believe that the ‘other’ has something worthwhile to say, and to entertain his or her point of view and perspective” which “does not mean renouncing our own ideas and traditions, but the claim that they alone are valid or absolute”.

He echoes Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI when he says that “effective Christian witness is not about bombarding people with religious messages, but about our willingness to be available to others ‘by patiently and respectfully engaging their questions and their doubts as they advance in their search for the truth and the meaning of human existence’”.

Pope Francis proposes that we “boldly become citizens of the digital world”. He sees the revolution in communications media and in information technologies as representing “a great and thrilling challenge” and asks us to “respond to that challenge with fresh energy and imagination”.

With the fact that the world is seeing ever-evolving changes in the way people access information, we must be courageous in constantly seeking new avenues for this vital work of evangelisation.

I am greatly encouraged by these words because

I understand, that now more than ever, with the evolving developments in technology, and all that it brings, effective communication needs to be at the forefront of our minds in our mission to announce the love, mercy, and hope of Jesus Christ.

For our Archdiocese, this great adventure is made even more great by seeing the message of our own Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB spread far and wide across the internet.

“More than ever, we must make sure that Christ, the real Christ, is at the heart of everything we say, everything we do and everything we are.”

This means making difficult decisions about how, when, where and why we communicate. Sometimes, that means discerning that at times it may even be best not to say anything at all.

This is why, as Archbishop Costelloe announced in his installation homily in 2012, that the greatest task and challenge we face today is to return the Church to Christ and return Christ to the Church.

It is important we all understand, effective communication is first and foremost about the message.

I praise the courage and strength of our former Archdiocese of Perth Bishops, Martin Griver and Matthew Gibney, in starting what is now one of Australia’s oldest Catholic and undoubtedly finest publications - our very own The Record.

It has served the Archdiocese faithfully now for 150 years and I hope and pray it will continue to serve the needs of the Catholic community and to deepen engagement with society at large; no matter what platform that may be.

Bishop Sproxton is now Acting Episcopal Vicar, Effective Communication.

+ Bishop Donald Sproxton AUXILIARY BISHOP OF PERTH

VOCATION SUNDAY SPECIAL REPORT:

Deacon Jason Yeap:

I look forward to being able to celebrate the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation

WORDS Joseph Younes

Just days before his ordination to the priesthood, then Deacon Jason Yeap spoke to The Record about his upcoming ordination, his devotion to St Charles Borromeo, the role World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney played in his discernment journey and how the idea of becoming a priest seemed so contrary.

The Record: Why did you decide to become a priest? What called you to the priesthood?

Jason: I decided to become a priest because I felt that God was calling me to serve Him and His Church in this manner. It wasn’t so much something I knew I wanted from the start but it was something I began to want to explore more and more. It started with an older parishioner simply asking me whether I had ever thought about becoming a priest. I politely shot the idea down but over time that question lingered and only grew louder. The idea seemed so invasive, so contrary to the life I wanted to live – funny because I was trying my best

to be a good Catholic!

However, one day it occurred to me that if I really trusted God, like really, then why all the fuss and fear about this question? Why not give it a go? I had a lot of letting go to do for sure, but that was the beginning of the journey.

The Record: What role does God the Father play in your life?

Jason: For me, the first image of God the Father which comes to mind is the father mentioned in the Parable of the Prodigal Son. There are times I have felt more like the younger son – filled with regret and aware of my frailty, and at other times, like the older son – filled with self-righteous scorn and impatience.

Yet, God, as portrayed in this parable, is both merciful and reasonable. That truth has always been something I have clung to and it’s an example I try to follow.

A newly ordained Deacon Jason Yeap makes his promises of obedience to Archbishop Costelloe during his Ordination to the Diaconate, 17 February 2023 at Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Gosnells. Photo: Jamie O’Brien.

The Record: What role does Mother Mary play in your life?

Jason: Mother Mary has been an important figure in my life since childhood. Like many young Catholics, I learnt to pray the rosary as a child from my parents and remember many a prayer group I was dragged to.

Over the years I came to realise that she is both an active player in the Church today, as are all the saints, and she is the model disciple. Her example of humility, surrender to the will of God and faithfulness continue to inspire me.

The Record: Tell us about your favourite saint(s)

Jason: A few saints have been a significant part of my journey, particularly through their writings but in terms of devotion, probably St Charles Borromeo and St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. I first heard about St Mary MacKillop at World Youth Day Sydney, in 2008, and when praying at her tomb in North Sydney I entrusted my journey of discernment to her care.

The Record: Pope Francis has urged priests to reach out to the poor and those on the margins of our society and church community. How do you envisage doing this in your priestly ministry?

Jason: I hope to become more aware of the needs in the local area by being accessible and available, and sincere with what I can offer. Primarily it will be pastoral care and the Sacraments, but I’d also like to be able to provide any practical assistance in terms of referrals to social or other services to address any practical needs.

The Record: What aspects of priestly life are you most looking forward to?

Jason: I am looking forward to being able to offer the Sacraments – especially the Eucharist and Reconciliation and being able to walk more closely with people in their journey of faith.

The Record: How has your parish placement been? What has been a highlight of your time?

Jason: My parish placement has taught me a lot about myself and others, as well as given me some valuable insight into the needs of a parish and its parishioners. I still have lots to learn but my highlight at Banksia Grove has been getting to know the people here and learning from their experiences.

The Record: Have you received any great advice on your vocational journey?

Jason: One great piece of advice that gave me a lot of encouragement was from one of Archbishop Timothy Costelloe’s homilies sometime before I joined seminary: “God isn’t calling you to be something that you’re not. He’s calling you to be more completely who you already are.”

Hearing it at a time when I was grappling with the idea of priesthood really persuaded me to reconsider whether the priesthood was all that contrary to what I sought in life, and it gave me the confidence to trust in God’s faithfulness and goodness.

The Record: What message do you have to other young men discerning a vocation to the priesthood?

Jason: For someone discerning the vocation to priesthood I’d say do it whole-heartedly as best you can, and generously. Discerning includes letting go of many things and allowing God to lead you, and that’s going to require a leap of faith but God is faithful. Go all in.

To find out more about a vocation to the priesthood in the Archdiocese of Perth, visit https://stcharlesseminary.perthcatholic.org.au/.

Then Deacon Jason Yeap assists Archbishop Costelloe during the Annual Mass for Clergy, 29 November 2023. Photo: Johannes Alexander.

Then Deacon Jason Yeap proclaims a prayer during the Mass for the first anniversary of St John Paul II Church, Banksia Grove. Photo: Jamie O’Brien.

VOCATION SUNDAY SPECIAL REPORT: Deacon Errol: Pray for me, as I will pray for you

WORDS Joseph Younes

Ahead of his ordination to the priesthood, then

Deacon Errol spoke to The Record about his impending new life as a priest, reflecting on his devout Catholic family, his devotion to St Paul and his eagerness to serve the marginalised.

The Record: Why did you decide to become a priest? What called you to the priesthood?

Errol: I think what’s led me to this stage is my conviction, which has grown stronger over time, that this is what the Lord is asking of me. I didn’t grow up thinking about the priesthood or seeing myself as a priest.

I come from a close-knit and devoutly Catholic family, and knew and admired many priests, but I suppose I just imagined a different future for myself, as I think everyone else who knew me did for me. I was around 19 years old when I first sensed that God was leading me in this direction. I trusted then that if the call was indeed from God, it would grow stronger and he would see it through; otherwise, I

would know that it wasn’t.

At the end of my university studies, I knew that seminary had to be the next step. I entered St Charles Seminary at the age of 23, and almost eight years later, we’re here.

The Record: Tell us about your favourite saints

Errol: People who know me would know that I have a tremendous fondness for St Paul. I am confident of his friendship and his intercession, and I have certainly tried to model my own diaconal ministry on his life and ministry, and hope to do the same for my priestly ministry. I also wrote my masters’ thesis in Pauline studies, and picked as the image on the commemorative card of my ordination the Conversion of Saul by Guido Reni. You’ll see on the other side of the card a line from a hymn by Charles Wesley—’Tis mercy all, immense and free; For, O my God, it found out me—which I think is a perfect summation of Paul’s life (and mine).

Deacon Errol professes his obedience to Archbishop Costelloe during his Ordination to the Diaconate, 17 February 2023. Photo: Jamie O’Brien.

The Record: What role does Mother Mary play in your life?

Errol: An immensely significant one. My family would pray daily—and still does—the Angelus and Rosary, and I remember Mum would sing hymns, so often Marian, to me as a little child. I was also born on December 12, the day the Church celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. I’ve always had a special devotion to Our Lady. I hope it can be described as unassuming perhaps, but trusting and steadfast nonetheless.

The Record: Pope Francis has urged priests to reach out to the poor and those on the margins of our society and church community. How do you envisage doing this in your priestly ministry?

Errol: It would depend, to a great extent, on where my next appointment will be. But I imagine I will try, as I do now, to first simply be present to all people and journey with them, as a sign of the Lord’s closeness to them, to remind them through my own humble ministry that they are infinitely valuable to God and to the Church.

The Record: What aspects of priestly life are you most looking forward to?

Errol: To the whole of the priestly ministry certainly, but perhaps in a special way, the celebration of the sacraments of the Eucharist, Reconciliation and

Anointing of the Sick—the ones which I will soon be celebrating for the first time as a priest.

The Record: How has your parish placement been? What has been a highlight of your time?

Errol: There’s no one word to describe them. Like I said earlier, I have been tremendously blessed to have been in two parishes (Armadale and Gosnells) that are full of faith, vitality, and generosity. There are so many highlights, but I think I am particularly grateful for my time in our parish schools, for the wonderful people I’ve met and all the opportunities for ministry there.

The Record: What message do you have to other young men discerning a vocation to the priesthood?

Errol: Monsignor Marco Frisina, the Director of the Choir of the Diocese of Rome, once wrote that Pope John Paul II would say to him: “When God opens a door, you must enter.”

It’s advice I find particularly attractive, something I’ve tried to practise myself, and it’s something I’d encourage others to do.

To find out more about a vocation to the priesthood in the Archdiocese of Perth, visit https://stcharlesseminary.perthcatholic.org.au/

Then seminarian Errol Lobo studying in the library at St Charles Seminary. Photo: Archdiocese of Perth.

Then seminarian, Errol Lobo with Gosnells Parish Priest Fr Phillip Perreau and Kalgoorlie Assistant Priest Fr Konrad Gagatek at the St Charles Seminary 80th Anniversary Sundowner, 4 November 2022. Photo: Simon Hall.

Then seminarian Errol Lobo, first from left, kneels during prayer at St Charles Seminary. Photo: Archdiocese of Perth.

The Cross becomes a source of life for us, Archbishop Costelloe tells City Beach parishioners on 50th anniversary of Holy Spirit Church

What is it that draws people to Jesus? This was the question posed to the community of City Beach on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Holy Spirit Church.

Joining Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB as concelebrant for the Mass was Parish Priest, Fr Emmanuel Dimobi-tv on Sunday 17 March at Holy Spirit Church, City Beach.

As part of the anniversary Mass, Archbishop Costelloe blessed a statue of St Joseph, who feast day was marked the next day.

Continuing his homily, Archbishop Costelloe highlighted that it is Jesus Himself who insists that what will really draw people to Him is His death on the cross, His being lifted up.

“This is because the death of Jesus, brutal, and degrading though it was, proved in a way that

nothing else could that Jesus loved God and loved us,” Archbishop Costelloe said.

“It was Jesus, after all, who said that ‘No one can have greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends’,” he said.

More than 650 members of the City Beach community gathered for the occasion, which took place the weekend before Palm Sunday.

Because the death of Jesus was the final act of love in a life lived in love, explained Archbishop Costelloe, the Cross, rather than being a source of scandal or a place of defeat, becomes a source of life for us.

“We might say, an explanation of what Jesus meant when He said to His disciples, “I am the way”.

“Self-sacrificing love for others, in imitation of Jesus, is that the very heart of our vocation as Christians.

As part of the anniversary Mass, Archbishop Costelloe blessed a statue of St Joseph. Photo: Jamie O’Brien.

WORDS Jamie O’Brien

“We have gathered in the Church today to celebrate the Eucharist: we gather to draw strength from each other’s faith and encouragement, we gather to listen carefully to the word of God, and we gather in particular to enter into a deep communion with the Lord Jesus through receiving His body and blood.

“And we do all this so that we can respond, generously and faithfully, to His command, which we hear repeated at every Mass after the consecration of the bread and wine: do this in memory of me.”

The parish was established in 1960 by then Archbishop Redmond Prendiville, with Fr Thomas Phelan as the first Parish Priest. In the year the Parish was instituted, negotiations began with the City of Perth for the purchase of a site in City Beach for the construction of a school, Church and presbytery.

Constructed in 1974, the Church was blessed and opened by then Archbishop Launcelot Goody on 31 March that same year.

Parish Priest Fr Emmanuel said it was Fr Thomas who founded the parish as a loving and welcoming community, but also as a religious and traditional people.

“Our collective dream as a parish community is constantly being realised and strengthened through us and in us as we see it protected, preserved and transmitted from generation to generation,” Fr Emmanuel said.

“My gratitude to all those who have made this 50th anniversary celebration of our Church possible. All you parishioners and non-parishioners have been our guiding lights imparting wisdom and knowledge to the organisers and volunteers and nurturing their talents,” he said.

Holy Spirit Primary School Principal Ben Will also paid tribute to the numerous Anniversary Committee members, organisers and volunteers.

In addition to a cake cutting ceremony with Archbishop Costelloe and Fr Emmanuel, students from Holy Spirit Primary Choir performed several melodies at the conclusion of Mass as part of the morning tea.

The Parish Council is currently also leading the charge of a Conservation Plan. The stateheritage listed Church has received approval from the National Trust for an appeal fund that aims to attract tax-deductible donations from the community. The funds raised will assist with conservation works to ensure the significance of the Church is preserved.

For more information go to www.nationaltrust. org.au/services/holy-spirit-church-city-beach/

Parishioners Amanda and Frank Lamont carry the offeratory procession.

Photo: Jamie O’Brien.

Holy Spirit Primary School Principal Ben Will also paid tribute to the numerous Anniversary Committee members, organisers and volunteers. Photo: Jamie O’Brien.

In addition to a cake cutting ceremony with Archbishop Costelloe and Fr Emmanuel, students from Holy Spirit Primary Choir performed several melodies at the conclusion of Mass as part of the morning tea. Photo: Jamie O’Brien.

History, tradition, come together at Leederville after 100 years

In honour of the 100th anniversary of St Mary’s Church, Leederville Parish, The Record is reproducing an indepth historical account.

The parish marked the occasion on Sunday 28 April, with a Mass celebrated by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, and concelebrant, Leederville Parish Priest Fr Jeffey Casabuena.

In 1903 the sisters of Mercy from West Perth (Leederville originally formed part of the West Perth parish) opened a convent and school in Marian Street Leederville, which they called Aranmore, after a wellknown isle off county Galway in Ireland.

In 1904, land on the corner of Marian and Shakespeare streets, attached to the convent was purchased and handed to the Sisters of Mercy. A weatherboard building was erected, and Mass was held each Sunday.

On the 1 March 1919 the Leederville Parish was established with Father Moloney appointed parish priest.

The new parish, with boundaries extending from Scarborough to North Beach, Osborne Park, Wanneroo and Tuart Hill had no assets, no church, no presbytery or site for either.

In March 1919 the cottage at 46 Shaftsbury Street was purchased for a presbytery, and in the same year an arrangement was made with the Sisters of Mercy, that they would give half an acre of their ground as a

site for the church in exchange for land at Osborne Park.

These lots subsequently became part of the now Aranmore Catholic College.

On the 28 October 1922, parishioner Teresa Leeder died and, on the 10 March 1923, it was announced that the old homestead where Mrs Leeder had lived had been purchased for the site of a new church. In total, three blocks of land and fences were purchased for the sum of 900 pounds and then Archbishop Patrick Clune laid the foundation stone on 6 May 1923.

Work began immediately. Father Moloney assisted with the building of the church. A severe storm caused damage setting the church back about 500 pounds. The work continued quickly, and the church was finally opened on 9 December 1923, with the architect being a Mr EH Hamilton.

In 1934, a new presbytery was constructed to the west of the church with the priests taking up residency on 5 November that year.

In 1937, extension and renovation works commenced. Father Moloney helped organise fundraising and the annual fete was a huge success. The extension was completed in 1938 and opened on Sunday 13 February 1938 by then Archbishop Patrick Clune.

Included in the renovations was a new beautiful stained-glass window featured the crucifixion and

On the 1 March 1919 the Leederville Parish was established with Father Moloney appointed parish priest, with the Church opened in December 1923. This year, the Church celebrated the 100th anniversary. Photo: Archdiocese of Perth

the Last Supper, the work Matthieson and Gibson, of London and Melbourne.

A terrazzo Communion Rail, made by Franzan Bros., Perth, enclosed the Sanctuary.

The sacred edifice is crowned with an imposing tower and spire, a landmark for miles around and the whole structure is a magnificent addition to the Ecclesiastical architecture of the Archdiocese.

In St Mary’s Church, the original building had the Altar in the traditional position, but this was later moved to meet the new requirements. There is still a confessional on one side of the church, but on the other side one was removed to make a doorway.

The bell that rings faithfully every Sunday morning was cast at the O’Byrne Foundry in Dublin in 1928.

The bell was placed in the imposing 150ft tower during the extension work to St Mary’s, which took place between May 1937 and Sunday 13 February 1938 when it was blessed and opened by the Archbishop.

Monsignor Moloney died on 21 February 1958 after a long illness. The marble High Altar at St Mary’s was erected by the parishioners in gratitude of his accomplishments as is commemorated by a plaque.

Then Rev Monsignor A T Langmead became the next Parish Priest. In 1992, Fr Jim Petry was appointed Parish Priest. In 2004, Fr Jim Petry retired and from February 2004 to May 2011, Fr Ossie Lewis was the Parish Priest. During this period the extensive restoration work in the Church started, carried out by Mr Michael Broderick.

In May 2011, Fr Joseph Angelo was appointed as Parish Priest. The restoration of the Church was completed in September 2011. In September 2013, the Parish centre was exclusively given to Aranmore Catholic College. In return, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB made arrangements for the college and Catholic Education Office to buy a house for the Parish with the result being 35 Salisbury Street to serve as the Presbytery.

In 2023, Fr Jeffey Casabuena was appointed Parish Priest and welcomed at an installation Mass, on Sunday 20 August.

The Leederville Parish Choir with Fr Jeffey, following the anniversary Mass of St Mary’s Church, Sunday 28 April. Photo: Supplied

The stained-glass window featuring the crucifixion and the Last Supper, the work Matthieson and Gibson, of London and Melbourne at St Mary’s Leederville. Photo: Archdiocese of Perth

Mercy Sisters and parishioners joined Fr Jeffey in cutting the cake for the 100th anniversary of St Mary’s Church, Leederville Parish, Sunday 28 April. Photo: Supplied.

Archbishop Costelloe receives the Bread and Wine during the Mass to celebrate the 100th anniversary, Sunday 28 April. Photo: Supplied.

What does retirement look like for you?

Retirement can be your chance to make a fresh start –but it pays to think about your lifestyle and priorities beforehand.

Have you thought about what’s important to you as you stop working full-time and settle into your retirement years?

Retirement looks a bit different for everyone - mostly because we all have a unique set of circumstances that dictate how (and when) we retire. You’ve spent years building your skills, experience, and wisdom, so it’s important to really think about how you’d like to spend your time in retirement.

Planning and foresight can pay off in the long runbut you’ll need to consider more than your financial goals. Let’s look at some things to consider in the lead up to your retirement.

Your lifestyle

How do you want to spend your time? It’s likely you’ll have more time to pursue your interests than ever before – there are unlimited possibilities. And, you don’t have to settle on only one interest, hobby, or goal. What’s on your list?

• Sport

• Travel

• Volunteering

• Entertainment

• Hobbies

• Family

Whether you want to learn a new skill, do something outdoors, attend art classes, or learn how to play an instrument, a hobby can improve your mental health and wellbeing and can make you feel happier and more relaxed.

Your health

Australians are living longer these days, which means we’re doing something right. Research shows us that people who cope best with retirement are those who stay active and involved. Taking care of your physical health is scientifically shown to improve mental wellbeing, and vice versa. If one declines, the other can be affected too. That’s why a holistic approach to health – where you consider your physical, social, emotional, and mental health –is necessary for your wellbeing. Leaving a demanding or stressful job to enjoy more free time can be beneficial for psychological wellbeing, but many find the adjustment confronting. According to Beyond Blue, depression is common throughout the Australian population, and older people are more likely to experience contributing factors such as physical illness. The World Health Organisation says social isolation and

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Youth Ministry Summit emphasises God’s love

A new drama, catechesis and social gathering style event has attracted more than 100 young people.

The Catholic Youth Ministry hosted 2024 Summit on Sunday 5 May, at Palmyra Parish, Our Lady of Fatima Church, the first of its kind, consisted of socials and gathering, a drama by the Perth Youth Mission Team, a talk by Scarborough Parish Priest Fr Christian Irdi, adoration, and Mass.

Several talented musicians from across the Archdiocese also came together to provide the music ministry for the occasion and lead the youth in worship.

CYM Director Adam Phillips said youth were encouraged to reflect on Christs transformative action.

“As well as the love of God for each of them and their response to this love,” Adam said.

“Fr Christian reminded those gathered that God is the initiator in love, he chooses us first,” he said.

Mr Phillips continued by explaining that the aim of the event was to encourage those attending to think deeply about their life.

“To invite them really, to want to know more about Christ, to want to know more about God’s will for their life and how they respond to that.

“There really is a significant saturation in the life of our youth at the moment with so many distractions,

with social media is a major cause of that.

Mr Phillips continued by explaining the drama by the Perth Youth Mission Team was a positive way of helping youth understand the real existence of God’s presence in their life.

“The drama looked the fact that God is always there even if we make bad choices,” Mr Phillips said.

“I think the youth resonated with that, the message was clear, so I hope they will take that home with them and remember that in their day-to-day situations,” he said.

A young man and woman from the Perth Youth Mission Team during the drama as part of the CYM Summit, Sunday 5 May at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Palmyra Parish. Photo: Michelle Tan.

Perth Youth Mission Team perform a drama during the CYM Summit, Sunday 5 May. Photo: Michelle Tan.

Below: The Catholic Youth Ministry hosted 2024 Summit on Sunday 5 May, at Palmyra Parish, Our Lady of Fatima Church, the first of its kind, consisted of socials and gathering, a drama by the Perth Youth Mission Team, a talk by Scarborough Parish Priest Fr Christian Irdi, adoration, and Mass. Photo: Michelle Tan.

The music ministry team, lead the Summit in prayer and worship. Photo: Michelle Tan.

Below: CYM Chaplain Fr Joseph Laundy elevates the Blessed Sacrament during Adoration, Sunday 5 May. Photo: Michelle Tan.

A young woman sits and reflects during the CYM Summit, Sunday 5 May, at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Palmyra. More than 100 youth came together for the occassion. Photo: Michelle Tan.

Scarborough Parish Priest Fr Christian Irdi spoke on the theme, “As I have Loved You,” from the Gospel of John. Photo: Michelle Tan

‘Life source’ of Yangebup Parish goes home to God

WORDS Matthew Lau and Jamie O’Brien

Perth Presentation Sister Emmanuel Crocetti PBVM

will be remembered as a kind and caring soul, following her passing to eternal life on 7 December 2023.

Born Josephine Crocetti in 1938 and the youngest of five children to Italian parents – Giuseppe and Concetta, in Beverley, WA, Sr Emmanuel took her final vows as a Presentation Sister in 1961, reaching the milestone of 60 years as a religious sister in 2021.

Siblings Sr Immaculata (deceased), Fr Gaetano (deceased), and Sr Maria (resides at Iona Presentation Convent) also chose to follow a religious vocation. The third eldest child, Antonietta, died of peritonitis as a toddler.

In an exclusive interview with The Record in 2021, Sr Emmanuel expressed how entering religious life blessed her abundantly.

“I had plenty of time to think about it after all my studies. After my dad’s death, I spent two years with mum in Bunbury housekeeping at the Cathedral Presbytery.

“I just had that ‘feeling’ that I wanted to become a Sister, like my sisters,” she joked.

Sr Emmanuel said her family was a major inspiration in her life.

“I didn’t see much of my father because he was always away at work. My mother was a saint; she used to do many things for the church and held great respect for the priests.

“I think it must be in our blood because my sister, Immaculata, was always tending to the church or chapel everywhere she went. She was a champion woman,” Sr Emmanuel added.

“My other sister, Maria, was the same. She was always looking after the churches in the country towns of WA.”

Sr Emmanuel taught at Iona Presentation College for numerous years before joining Yangebup Parish, where the early days in South Lake involved doorknocking to invite people into the church and school.

“I know people who were baptised here and then married, and their children now attend here. I hope I can still be here. This is my parish; it’s my home – all my time and work has been among the people here,”

Sr Emmanuel voiced.

Retiring from her role as Parish Pastoral Assistant at Yangebup Parish in 2021, Sr Emmanuel was originally employed by then Parish Priest, Father Peter Bianchini in 1990.

Sr Emmanuel sat with Father Peter Bianchini, the priest who brought the stalwart nun to Yangebup Parish in 1990. Photo: Supplied.

During her 31 years working in the parish, she witnessed significant building projects including Mater Christi Catholic Primary School’s relocation, the presbytery built in 1999 and the church building dedicated during the 2000 Great Jubilee, Emmanuel Catholic College and Hammond Park Catholic Primary School grand openings, as well as the Parish Centre.

Fr Bianchini described Sr Emmanuel as a “very kind and caring soul”.

“Sister Emmanuel was the life source of the parish because she has kept it all together with her knowledge and practicality.

“She is always reliable, always there doing things,” he explained. “She is very creative. I still use resources for marriage preparation and baptism forms that Sister designed and printed for me way back then.”

In his homily for her funeral Mass, Perth Archbishop

Timothy Costelloe SDB said that for Sister Emmanuel, it was the bringing together of her Italian Catholic heritage and the richness of the charism of Nano Nagle, the founder of the Presentation Sisters, which formed the solid rock of faith upon which she built her life of fidelity.

“Every one of us here in the church today will have our own stories to tell of the ways in which we have been touched by this compassion and tenderness through the presence of Sister Emmanuel in our lives,” Archbishop Costelloe said.

“We pray for Sister Emmanuel today as we entrust her in faith and hope to the God who called her into life, who called her into the Presentation Sisters, who called her to make her own life a gift for the life of others here in our part of the world, and who has now called her home,” he concluded.

Presentation Sister Emmanuel Crocetti PBVM prior to professing her final vows as a Presentation Sister. Photo: Supplied.

A special moment for Sr Emmanuel (alongside Sisters Maria and Immaculata, and brother Fr Gaetano) as they meet Saint Pope John Paul II. Photo: Supplied.

Sr Emmanuel Crocetti PBVM during her final profession in 1961. Photo: Supplied.

Polish Catholic community celebrates 50 years of faith, community and culture

God knows us, knows everything about us, our strengths and weaknesses, proclaimed Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Sunday 28 April.

Speaking on the occasion of the Fiftieth Anniversaries of the Polish Catholic Centre and the Polish Franciscan Friars in Perth, Bishop Sproxton was joined by Maylands Polish Community Priest, Fr Tomasz Bujakowski OFM, Provincial of the Franciscan Province of Our Lady of Angels in Krakow, Stanislaw Tomasiak OFM Provincial Minister, Province of the Holy Spirit, Fr Krzysztof Bobak, as Nollamara Parish Priest, Fr Franciszek Kot SDS, Ocean Reef Parish Priest Fr Leonard Macionczyk SDS, Perth Franciscan Fr Marcellinus Meilak OFM and Sydney Franciscan, Fr Piotr Rzucidlo OFM and Fr Phillip Miscamble from Sydney.

In the presence of some 300 people, Bishop Don said, yet God continues to love and welcome us.

“It is on that basis that we can come into his presence without fear,” Bishop Don said.

“It is with God that we can grow steadily,” he said.

“It is like the branch that is attached to the vine: our connection to God and his Son, Jesus, is the source of our growth in a strong faith and generous love,” he continued.

“We need to remember this. God does not give up on us. All he looks for from us is that we stay connected with him: trusting in his immense love for each of us and his desire that we discover true happiness with him,” Bishop Don said.

In an interview with The Record, Maylands Polish Community Priest, Fr Tomasz Bujakowski, spoke about the arrival of Polish migrants in Perth following World War II.

Four priests also arrived during that time – under cover, to administer pastorally to the many migrants and their families.

During that time, they were first stationed at St Brigid’s Church, Northbridge – as Maylands did not yet exist – while also ministering in Bindoon.

“They supported families by saying Mass and celebrating the sacraments,” Fr Tomasz explained.

“They were also stationed at Northam, which had the biggest group of people at the Army camp,” he said.

More than 300 people gathered for the Fiftieth Anniversaries of the Polish Catholic Centre and the Polish Franciscan Friars in Perth, Sunday 28 April at the Our Lady Queen of Poland Church, Maylands. Photo: Supplied.

In 1973, the Polish community purchased a property in Maylands for Mass – now the parish hall – which had been formerly used by the Salvation Army.

With a new wave of migrants in 1981, the Church soon became too small and so in 1984 a new Church was built – now Our Lady Queen of Poland – which also celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

With five Sunday Masses in Polish and two in English, Fr Tomasz explained the community is very much filled with faith and of course, the Holy Spirit.

“We have a strong number of people who, while also honouring their culture, are excited to know and follow God,” Fr Tomasz said.

“They love their community, they love their Church, and most of all, they love coming to know God,” he continued.

“This has been the same for the past 50 years and will be for many more years to come,” he said.

At the end of Mass, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Poland, Mr Paul Bitdorf congratulated Fr Tomasz and the Polish community, also reading a letter from the Polish Ambassador, Maciej Chmieliński, who is based in Canberra.

Fr Tomasz shows the gift to the congregation, Sunday 28 April for the Fiftieth Anniversaries of the Polish Catholic Centre and the Polish Franciscan Friars in Perth. Photo: Supplied.

God knows us, knows everything about us, our strengths and weaknesses, proclaimed Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Sunday 28 April. Photo: Supplied.

At the end of Mass, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Poland, Mr Paul Bitdorf congratulated Fr Tomasz and the Polish community, also reading a letter from the Polish Ambassador, Maciej Chmieliński, who is based in Canberra. Photo: Supplied.

In the presence of some 300 people, Bishop Don said God continues to love and welcome us. Photo: Supplied.

Bishops approve Mass of the Land of the Holy Spirit

Australia’s Catholic bishops have approved a liturgy which incorporates elements of Aboriginal language and culture.

A motion was passed at the plenary meeting of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference in Sydney on Tuesday 7 May approving the Mass of the Land of the Holy Spirit (Missa Terra Spiritus Sancti) for use in the Diocese of Broome in Western Australia.

The Mass will now be submitted to the Dicastery for Divine Worship for what is known as “recognitio”, or official recognition by the Vatican.

“We have to walk with Aboriginal people. I am so pleased that after such a long period of use the Missa Terra Spiritus Sancti has been given official recognition by the bishops of Australia,” said Bishop Administrator of Broome and Geraldton Bishop Michael Morrissey.

“We recognise there are many Aboriginal cultures in Australia and we pray that they all be guided by the Holy Spirit to develop the best way of celebrating the Eucharist in the most appropriate ways with their people, within the life of the Church.”

Two elders from the Bidyadanga (La Grange) parish - Maureen Yanawana and Madeleine Jadai - came

to Sydney to present a printed copy of the Mass to bishops and talk about their experience with it.

Maureen said of the sung Mass: “Singing at the top of our voices brings us peace.”

“We would like to see you, all our bishops, stepping in our shoes, be invited to sit around our people, have that patience and just listen,” she told bishops at the presentation event at Mary MacKillop Place.

The motion was brought to the plenary by the Bishops Commission for Liturgy and co-sponsored by the Bishops Commission for Relations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

The Mass has a history of use in Diocese of Broome for more than 50 years and is celebrated in multiple local languages.

It has been celebrated by the Apostolic Nuncio to Australia, Archbishop Charles Balvo, and has for many decades been known to and discussed by officials of the Holy See without any objections to it having been raised.

It was given official permission for use by the Bishop of Broome in May 1973 as a culturally adapted liturgy to be used “ad experimentum”.

Since that time, the Mass has been known as

Broome Administrator and Geraldton Bishop Michael Morrissey, far left, with ACBC President and Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB with Broome representatives Maureen Yanawana, second from left and Madeleine Jadai. Photo: Paul Osborne/ACBC.

Missa Bidyadanga/Indigena/Kimberley and has been celebrated weekly in remote communities. It originated at Bidyadanga in the West Kimberley region of Western Australia.

The late Fr Kevin McKelson together with the late Tommy Dodds and other Aboriginal elders from five local indigenous communities carefully translated the English version of the Mass of the Roman Rite into each of the five language groups spoken in the community – Garadyari, Nyangumada, Yulbaridya, Dyuwaliny and Mangala. With the support of the then Bishop, John Jobst, Fr McKelson refined and developed the texts of the Mass to the needs of the community.

The current Mass of the Land of the Holy Spirit was published by Liturgy Brisbane in 2018 after being carefully studied and refined by a group of qualified liturgists who are also consultants to the Bishops Commission for Liturgy.

The Mass was ritually presented to the priests and their communities in the Diocese of Broome by Maureen Yanawana and Madeleine Jadai. It was celebrated with the Warmun community and has been well received ever since.

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council described it as a “distinctive Mass that beautifully amalgamates Catholic tradition with Aboriginal culture, thereby creating a unique celebration of faith that has served the diocese for over five decades”.

“The ‘Missa Terra Spiritus Sancti’ is not merely a liturgical practice but a testament to the deepseated connection between our faith and the rich tapestry of Aboriginal culture. It symbolises a bridge that unites our spiritual beliefs with the ancestral wisdom of the land’s original custodians,” the Council said in its letter of endorsement, presented

to the bishops. “It is a tangible expression of the Church’s commitment to recognising and valuing the spiritual and cultural dimensions of Indigenous peoples’ lives, thereby fostering an environment of inclusivity and respect.”

Pope John Paul II told Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people during a visit to Alice Springs in 1986: “You are part of Australia and Australia is part of you. And the Church herself in Australia will not be fully the Church that Jesus wants her to be until you have made your contribution to her life and until that contribution has been joyfully received by others.”

Fr McKelson arrived at Bidyadanga in 1963 and began to learn the languages of the five tribal groups who were gathering close to the Lagrange Telegraph Office, 200km south of Broome.

He soon set out to make the Roman Rite accessible to Aboriginal people. With the assistance of local people, he translated the text of the Mass into the local language. The major obstacle was that much of the phrasing and the terminology of the Roman liturgy did not have an equivalent in Aboriginal language and culture.

His solution was to take the core concepts used in the Roman Rite and recommend a cultural equivalent that could be understood by the local people.

The translated liturgical texts became songs, with each intrinsic part of the Roman Rite being expressed in a way befitting the ancient local cultures. The end result was for the first time an inculturated version of the Roman Rite emerging from, and now accessible to, local Aboriginal communities.

Australia’s Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Charles Balvo, with Madeleine Jadai and Maureen Yanawana and ACBC President and Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB at Mary MacKillop Place in Sydney on May 6 Photo: Paul Osborne/ACBC.

Faith leaders unite to target modern slavery in Australia with new app

Global Freedom Network, the faith-based arm of human rights organisation Walk Free, has this week launched the Western Australian version of its Faith for Freedom smartphone app.

The app is an educational tool for faith leaders, clergy and their staff to help identify modern slavery and safeguard their communities.

Since its launch in 2021, the app has been rolled out in a number of jurisdictions, including Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Africa.

Walk Free’s Head of the Global Freedom Network Franca Pellegrini said the WA profile of the app offers an array of resources for faith leaders and other stakeholders.

“Including case studies, definitions, prayers, support hotlines and the latest statistics from Walk Free’s pioneering research on modern slavery” Ms Pellegrini said.

“We see faith leaders as playing a vital role in fighting modern slavery because faith leaders are in a unique position to see into the hearts of their communities,” she continued.

The Western Australian collaboration began in 2023, spearheaded by Perth Catholic Archbishop

Timothy Costelloe SDB and Anglican Archbishop Kay Goldsworthy AO.

Archbishop Costelloe and Archbishop Goldsworth have also released a video urging faith leaders to take a stand against modern slavery.

Speaking at the launch, Archbishop Costelloe highlighted that according to the Global Slavery Index 2023 there are 50 million people worldwide – some 41,000 of whom are in Australia – who live and work in slavery-like conditions.

“The numbers are staggering and as regards Australia, a terrible indictment on our society,”

Archbishop Costelloe said.

“I welcome this initiative by Walk Free and encourage all to take the opportunity to better understand why we should pay more attention to the plight of modern slavery.

“In this post-COVID era of high interest rates and high cost of living, we are called to do our best in staying attentive to those around us and to what they could be experiencing,” he said.

Anglican Archbishop Goldsworthy emphasised that anyone who believes in the real meaning of mercy, and that we are indeed all God’s beloved children, must be compelled to do all they can to

Walk Free’s Head of the Global Freedom Network Franca Pellegrini, left, with Perth Catholic Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB and Anglican Archbishop Kay Goldsworthy AO. Photo: Emma Dolzadelli/Minderoo.

end modern slavery.

“As leaders and people of faith, we have an obligation to raise awareness and take practical action

– seek justice and show the mercy of God in action, and this new app is an important tool to achieve that,” Archbishop Goldsworthy said.

The initiative has been guided by an advisory panel comprising representatives from major faith denominations in Western Australia.

The advisory panel members – which includes Perth Catholic Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, have contributed their expertise to support other religious leaders in understanding, identifying and responding to modern slavery.

According to Walk Free’s 2023 Global Slavery

Index, nearly 50 million people worldwide are estimated to be living in situations of modern slavery, including approximately 41,000 individuals in Australia.

Alarming trends such as the 13 per cent increase in reports of forced marriage in the 2022-23 financial year, as highlighted by the Australian Federal Police, underscore the urgency of action.

Migrant workers in Australia face a much higher risk of labour exploitation than other workers, often being charged significant fees for visas that leave them in debt to their employer and unable to leave for another job. Cultural and language barriers, along with limited knowledge of workplace laws and standards, expose migrant workers to greater risks of modern slavery and exploitation.

Faith leaders and colleagues came together Wednesday 24 April for the launch of the WA version of its Faith for Freedom smartphone app produced by the Global Freedom Network, the faith-based arm of human rights organisation Walk Free. Photo: Emma Dolzadelli/Minderoo.

Speaking at the launch, Archbishop Costelloe highlighted that according to the Global Slavery Index 2023 there are 50 million people worldwide – some 41,000 of whom are in Australia – who live and work in slavery-like conditions. Photo: Emma Dolzadelli/Minderoo.

Chicken Shawarma

RECIPE Michelle Tan

RECIPE SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

• 1kg boneless chicken thigh

• 4 large garlic cloves finely minced

• 1 Tbsp ground coriander

• 1 Tbsp ground cumin

• 1 Tbsp ground cardamon

• 1 Tbsp smoked paprika

• 2 tsp ground cayenne pepper

• 2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 3 Tbsps fresh lemon juice

• 3 Tbsps olive oil

TO SERVE

• 1 cup plain Greek yoghurt

• 1 clove garlic finely minced

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp pepper

• 4 pieces of Lebanese flat bread

• 1 Cos lettuce

• 1 Red onion

• 1 punnet Cherry Tomatoes

METHOD

1. In a Ziplock bag, mix all the spices, lemon juice and olive oil.

2. Add in the chicken thigh pieces and ensure each piece is well coated.

3. Leave to marinade overnight.

4. Prepare the sauce by mixing yoghurt, minced garlic, cumin, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

5. Thinly slice Cos lettuce and red onion. Cut cherry tomatoes into quarters. Set aside.

6. Using a large non-stick pan, lightly brush with oil and wait for pan to heat up.

Place chicken thighs and cook through both sides with a little char. To get more flavourful chicken, grill on a charcoal barbeque.

7. Once cooked, rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing chicken into pieces.

8. Assemble the shawarma by placing the chicken, salad items and sauce in a piece of flat bread.

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3 Abbot’s Catholic partner

4 Brother of 2D

5 Feet in the image beheld by Nebuchadnezzar

6 Dinah, to Esau

7 Biblical expanding agent

9 Holy one, in Paris

11 Ordinary Time color

14 An end to repent?

16 ___ obstat

17 Octave

19 The Archdiocese of Edmonton is in this province (abbr.)

21 ___ of the Cross

22 Language of the Church

23 Patron saint of jewelers

26 Catholic singer and songwriter George M.

27 Article of clothing or bone of a saint

28 Hemingway, convert to Catholicism, as known to his friends

29 River Moses turned to blood

31 How many times each day the soldiers of Joshua marched around Jericho (Josh 6:3)

ANSWERS

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5 Catholic actor of gangster movie fame

8 A Doctor of the Church

10 St. ___ Merici

11 Exodus pest

12 Non-ordained members of the Church

13 Common biblical harvest

15 Opposite or absence of good

16 ___ Dame

18 Ahab desired his vineyard (1 Kings 21:1–2)

20 One of four

24 “You are the ___ of the world.” (Mt 5:14)

25 “___ was in the beginning, is now…”

26 Christmas song

28 Saucer for the

Eucharist

30 Sacred image

32 Diocese in Montana

33 Parable of the ___ of great price

34 Council of 325 AD

35 Most solemn Christian feast