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Bishop Justin Bianchini celebrated his Golden Jubilee of ordination to the priesthood on June 29 in Geraldton, with Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, Bishop Gerard Holohan and Archbishop Emeritus Barry Hickey joining other members of the clergy from Geraldton and Perth for the occasion. PHOTO: CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF GERALDTON
By Matthew Biddle BISHOP OF Geraldton Justin Bianchini says it has been a privilege and a joy to “be an instrument for good” in God’s hands during his 50 years of ministry. The 73-year-old celebrated his Golden Jubilee of ordination to the priesthood on June 29 at Geraldton’s St Francis Xavier Cathedral in the presence of family, friends, and fellow clergy members. During his homily on the Feast of Sts Peter and Paul, Bishop Bianchini recalled how God worked through both men, despite their human limitations. “Without comparing my life to these great men, I
see the same pattern for me in my life,” he said. “As a young teenager I was a keen seminarian. After ordination I went generously into the hurly-burly of ministry. “There were times though in ministry when I fell short of the mark, I failed, I sinned. At these times I was bathed in and lifted up by the mercy of God - the loving kindness of God - that led me on to do more good.” Bishop Bianchini also paid tribute to his parents and family – many of whom were present at the celebration – as well as teachers, parishioners, friends, and fellow clergy, for their support over the past 50 years.
“If it wasn’t for the fact of my parents who... gave their lives to God, as did my family and the many people God put around me, I would never have been in the position to give my life to God for his people,” he said. Speaking to The Record after the momentous occasion, Bishop Bianchini said he felt immensely grateful for the way God has assisted him over many years, in both the good and the bad times. “Even in failure, in receiving the mercy of God... it not only strengthened me for service but helped me to be more compassionate and understanding of people,” he said. “One of the special graces of being
a priest and a bishop in a country area is that you get closer to people, so you’re able to share their joys and sorrows, and be with them in those times, and that has given me a great satisfaction.” Bishop Bianchini was ordained on June 29, 1964, by Cardinal Joseph Siri in Genoa, Italy, and his first appointment was in Kalgoorlie, which he recalls fondly. “Being parish priest at Kalgoorlie was a great thrill, taking on that challenge and the role of leadership, of becoming the shepherd of the parish,” he said. After spending seven years in Kalgoorlie, the then-Fr Bianchini assisted at St Mary’s Cathedral for
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another seven years, before a fouryear stint at Nedlands. His final role in Perth was as the director of vocations at St Charles’ Seminary, a position he held for seven years. He was ordained as the Bishop of Geraldton on May 19, 1992. Although he may not be as energetic now as he was as a young priest, Bishop Bianchini says he has been inspired by Pope Francis’ enthusiasm and faith. “I just want to be more and more led by Pope Francis in wanting to share the joy of the Gospel with as many as possible around our diocese, together with our priests and religious and lay people,” he said.
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Mullewa school set to reach its century Established in 1914 by the Presentation Sisters, Our Lady of Mt Carmel School in Mullewa will celebrate its 100th anniversary on August 9. When it opened, the school catered for farming and town folk of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal descent, and many children travelled to school by horseback. A year later, in 1915, the new convent, the school and the church were blessed and opened at the present site. The original convent is now the administration building of the school. The Presentation Sisters were a part of the school community for 81 years, until 1995 when the school farewelled Sr Dolores and Sr Veronica. “We shall always remember a wonderful group of pioneers who cared for and taught our grandparents, parents, ourselves and our children,” assistant principal Jill Hollands told The Record. Celebrations to commemorate the milestone will begin with a Mass followed by morning tea. “We will also have formal speeches, and we will officially open the day by unveiling and having the centenary items, including the bell, quilt and crosses, blessed,” Mrs Hollands said. The parish hall will be opened and historical items from the past 100 years will be on display and memorabilia will be sold. “The church and the museum will be open for tours,” Mrs Holland said. “We will also have a centenary cake to be cut by the oldest living student, the youngest student and a Presentation Sister. Finally, we will re-bury past time capsules followed by dinner at the sports club.”
On June 22 120 children received their First Holy Communion at St Kieran’s Parish in Osborne Park. With large numbers also receiving Confirmation and Reconciliation, it was the parish’s biggest sacramental program ever. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Andrew prepares to run for a good cause Chiropractor and parishioner at Good Shepherd Parish in Kelmscott Andrew Smith has decided to undertake the challenge of the 14km Swan River Run to support Muscular Dystrophy WA. “I was inspired to take part in the run for a few reasons,” Mr Smith told The Record. “A love of helping better the life of a child, a love of raising awareness for organisations such as Muscular Dystrophy WA that do such good work for deserving families in the community, and to get out of my comfort zone and
challenge myself to do something I have never done before.” Mr Smith will set off from St George’s Terrace and finish along the Swan River on Hackett Drive. “Events like these give a voice to the voiceless,” Mr Smith said. “It raises awareness for those who would otherwise go unnoticed and give hope to those who feel all is lost. The other less important benefit is my own fitness, I am running 14kms which I have never done before, so it will test my own limits.” By participating in the 14km run Mr Smith will also fundraise for Muscular Dystrophy WA and his goal is to raise $2,000. “The Swan River Run fundraising minimum goal is $700 but we think you can go further, by taking
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Trained as a medical doctor in northern Italy, Anthony also was drawn to teaching religion to the poor. He decided to switch vocations and was ordained a priest in 1528. In 1530 he and two Milanese noblemen founded an order of reforming priests, the Clerics Regular of St. Paul, more commonly known as Barnabites, after their first headquarters at the Church of St. Barnabas in Milan. Despite church opposition, the order won praise for its care of plague victims, and was formally approved by the pope in 1533. Anthony was elected the first provost general but resigned to open a second house in Vicenza. He fell gravely ill while giving a parish mission and died at his mother’s home. He was canonized in 1897.
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Mosman Park Parish celebrated their Golden Jubilee on June 22, the Feast of Corpus Christi, with Mass, Benediction and the creation of a carpet made entirely out of flowers. “The 50-year celebration in Mosman Park marks the date when the Corpus Christi church was completed and opened,” parishioner Rommie Masarei told The Record.
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Formerly called St Aiden’s, the parish of Mosman Park was founded in 1939. “Mgr Murphy was the parish priest who supervised the building of the new church alongside the hall and it was formerly opened late in 1964 and dedicated to Corpus Christi,” Mrs Masarei said. “The feast of Corpus Christi has always been a special celebration in the life of the parish.” Mass was celebrated in the hall which had formerly been classrooms for Iona Primary School. This year, Fr James D’Souza, parish priest of Cottesloe and Mosman Park celebrated the Mass and Benediction and was the first to walk on the carpet of flowers carrying the Blessed Sacrament. “The carpet of flowers was instigated by a parishioner, Sue Butler about 15 years ago,” Mrs Masarei said. “But it did not continue when she left the parish, and last year the idea was recalled and I took on the job of organising the carpet to enhance the procession of the Blessed Sacrament, which has always been part of the celebration.” Mrs Masarei has been a parishioner for the entire 50 years of the church’s existence. “Nine parishioners worked with me all Saturday morning to create this lovely homage to Corpus Christi,” Mrs Masarei said. “Many others brought flowers and greenery. It was a wonderful activity to involve the parish community and Mass was followed by a morning tea enjoyed by a large gathering of parishioners. It was a truly wonderful community celebration.”
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Chaplaincy an important role By Matthew Biddle SCHOOL chaplaincy may continue beyond this year, despite the High Court’s ruling last month that funding for the National School Chaplaincy scheme was invalid. Chief executive officer of YouthCARE, WA’s largest provider of school chaplains, Stanley Jeyaraj, told The Record while the ruling was disappointing, it did not spell the end of chaplaincy services in public schools. “I am encouraged by the Federal Government’s commitment to find an appropriate way to fund the new program,” he said. “Although we do not yet know their plans, we understand that the Federal Government is carefully considering various options, including a grants arrangement through the States. “We have every expectation that school chaplaincy will continue.” In May, the Government announced that it had allocated $234.8 million over four years to fund the chaplaincy program, as part of the 2014-15 Federal Budget. Some 343 public schools in WA with about 125,000 students access chaplaincy services through YouthCARE, the largest school chaplaincy provider in WA. The school chaplaincy program was first introduced by the Howard Government in 2006. Mr Jeyaraj said school chaplains played an important role in the community, providing social, emotion, mental and spiritual support to students, staff and families. Karissa Sun, a chaplain at a primary school and a high school in Perth, told The Record the role of a chaplain is diverse. “I’m doing everything from basic practical needs such as preparing foods for students that don’t have adequate food and finding uniforms to dealing with parents that are struggling with things that their children are going through,” she said. “There are accommodation issues, and then with the older students, drug use, self harm, homelessness and domestic violence.” Mrs Sun, who has been a school chaplain for many years, said students often are more willing to talk openly and honestly to her rather than approach their teachers. “The kids are able to form a relationship with you that they can’t form with their teachers,” she said.
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“You’re just a safe place, and they know that there’s nothing they can’t say to you, you’re always going to
opportunity to get behind someone like that.” In her experience, parents and
and that I will push my religion and beliefs on the children,” she said. “When [parents] work out how I
“If we take away the kids’ ability to deal with those issues, we’re going to end up with an entire generation of dysfunctional adults.” have time for them, and you’re not going to judge them. “It’s pretty special and pretty humbling, being able to have that
fellow school staff members strongly support the work of chaplains, Mrs Sun said. “There’s a misunderstanding that it’s a religious role,
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Catholic Bishop charged by WA police THE CATHOLIC Military Ordinariate of Australia (CMOA) have issued a statement informing the public that an allegation has been made to police that Bishop Max Davis abused a student in 1969 at St Benedict’s College in New Norcia, where he was teaching at the time. As a result of the allegation being made, a charge has been laid against Bishop Davis by the WA Police. At the time of the alleged incident 45 years ago, Bishop Davis was not an ordained priest. Bishop Davis has emphatically denied the allegation and the charge will be defended in court. While the matter is being dealt with by the court, Bishop Davis has decided to stand aside from his present role, with the Vicar-General Mgr Peter O’Keefe responsible in the meantime for the administration of the Catholic Diocese of the Australian Defence Force. No further comment will be made while the legal process is taking place. The statement has been made available on the Catholic Military Ordinariate of Australia’s website. Bishop Davis, who resides in the ACT, was ordained to the rank of bishop in August 2003. The 68-year-old has served as Bishop of the CMOA for the past 11 years. effects, particularly with the use of drugs, incidents of self-harm and broken homes on the rise. “If we take away the kids’ ability to deal with those issues, we’re going to end up with an entire generation of dysfunctional adults,” she said. A 2009 national research study undertaken by academics found that more than 93 per cent of school principals were in favour of Government funding of chaplaincy programs continuing.
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World Cup no celebratory event for Brazil’s poor By Juanita Shepherd DESCRIBED AS the world’s greatest tournament, the FIFA World Cup 2014 has caught the attention of millions of people around the globe, but for the first time in history, the game has been overshadowed by the troubles in Brazil, the host nation. In the months leading up to the event, thousands of Brazilians have faced eviction, with the tournament putting pressure on living costs, forcing the people who live in the favelas or slums to move elsewhere. In a country where one in 17 people live on less than US$1.25 per day, this has resulted in widespread riots and unrest, leading members of the Brazilian bishops’ conference to say there has been an “inversion of priorities, with public money that should have been used in health, education, sanitation, transportation and security” being used to build large stadiums. As a move towards harmony, Brazil Caritas have launched their ‘Sports for Justice’ campaign, and the petition has been signed by Fred Sim, a member of Perth’s Young Christian Workers (YCW). “Football to me is more than just a sport.” Mr Sim told The Record. Growing up in Malaysia, Mr Sim
said football had a social context, similar to what the game has in many parts of Europe and South America, including Brazil. “Even at a superficial level, at the very least, football means community,” Mr Sim said. “It means supporting the school team, the state team and the national team. “At a deeper level, through the
Public money that should have been used in health, education, sanitation, transportation and security has been used to build large stadiums. lenses of our faith, football and any team sport represents solidarity in the form of team work to reach a common goal... and hope, because one could work hard and use their talents to fulfil their potential, despite their social background.” The social structure in Brazil has many vulnerable communities, who at a time of celebration for the World Cup have been reduced to a time of uncertainty and injustice.
The petition by Caritas is calling for fairer and more sustainable sporting events. Mr Sim said he felt conflicted about the troubles in Brazil, believing that, on the one hand, violence, including intimidation from both authorities and protesters, should not be condoned, and, on the other hand, feeling sympathy for those protesting because of the fact that despite football being the people’s sport and their homeland being the host nation, they have not only been financially restricted from access to the games, but have also been sidelined in the decision making processes with regards to the developments that have occurred as a result of their nation hosting the World Cup. “I have also sent the petition on to my contact groups, including the Australian YCW to encourage us all to educate ourselves about the situation,” he said. “An action that has come out of this was that the AYCW has contacted our Brazilian counterparts to get their views on the matter which will be published on the AYCW blog in due course.” The Caritas team is encouraging people to sign the petition and to share it through the use of social media, including Facebook and Twitter.
Children living in the slums of Rio de Janeiro haven’t benefited from Brazil’s efforts in hosting the FIFA World Cup. PHOTO: CNS / PAUL HARING
Fasting strengthens students’ faith By Juanita Shepherd CHISHOLM CATHOLIC College marked the 10th anniversary of the Fast4Faith program on June 20 with an after school retreat centred on fasting and formation. An ongoing initiative for schools organised by Catholic Mission, Fast4Faith aims to help students experience a sense of solidarity and connection with those who suffer daily from hunger and poverty throughout the world. “It involves each student making a decision to fast from something in their life, be it food, technology or other elements of their life,” Sarah Laundy, Catholic Mission’s schools engagement officer, told The Record. “Throughout their fast the students are encouraged to use the time they would have spent eating, using Facebook or playing games to instead strive to serve others and to create that new space and time for God to speak in their lives.” The sponsorship funds which students seek from their families and communities as they participate in Fast4Faith directly supports Catholic Mission’s education, housing and feeding programs for children around the world. “It is through their fasting that they are able to provide life and hope for children around the world,” Miss Laundy said. The evening included personal sharing from a number of Chisholm students about why the Fast4Faith program was important to them, what they chose to fast from, and how they came about their decision. “I then presented on the realities of modern day slavery and
Chisholm Catholic College students took part in an after school retreat on June 20 to conclude the Fast4Faith program for 2014.
how Catholic Mission are helping to tackle this huge global issue through the many projects we help fund throughout the world, such as providing safety, education, food and hope for those who are most vulnerable and in need, particularly children,” Miss Laundy said. “Following on in the focus of mission, we had six Year 12 students from Trinity who came and
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experienced a journey as refugees forced to flee their home, helping to outline many of the dangerous and frightening realities that millions of refugees are experiencing daily, as well as debunking a number of popular myths surrounding refugees and asylum seekers. “The night ended with a reflection by Catholic Mission director Francis Leong and a rice meal
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Specialists, patients oppose euthanasia By Matthew Biddle THE GREENS’ latest attempt to legalise euthanasia in Australia is based on the opinions of medical professionals who do not deal with patients suffering from terminal diseases, according to Catholic geriatrician John Obeid. Greens Senator Richard Di Natale introduced the bill in Federal Parliament last month. The proposed legislation would make it legal for doctors to prescribe and administer a substance to end life. In presenting the bill, Senator Di Natale cited surveys showing public support for euthanasia, but Dr Obeid said patients and doctors dealing with terminally ill patients strongly oppose it. “Doctors have always shunned away from [euthanasia] over many thousands of years,” he said. “It’s a practice that many medical professionals, particularly those who deal with the people who this will actually affect – geriatricians and palliative care specialists – have grave concerns about. “We’re concerned that it will lead to abuses, that it will lead to inappropriate care and treatment for these people, and that they may well miss out on what we know will actually benefit them, which is palliative care.” Dr Obeid, a fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians who has specialised in geriatrics for the past 18 years, said euthanasia goes against the principles of providing good medical care. “What we were always taught in our training is that you find out what’s wrong with the patient, you take a careful history, and you use your best skills and abilities to diagnose and then to relieve the suffering of the person,” he said. “Euthanasia doesn’t do that, it just puts someone in a corner and shoots them up with a toxic drug that’s going to kill them.” Individuals suffering from terminal illnesses who resort to euthanasia are often misinformed or suffering from depression, Dr Obeid said.
Palliative care for terminally ill patients is the best way of providing good medical treatment, according to Dr John Obeid.
“Many of them are unaware that palliative care is usually successful at managing their distressing symptoms, and once depression is treated or adequate access to palliative care is achieved, very few people who are in the terminal phase actually want euthanasia, that’s my experience,” he said. The NSW-based doctor said with the modern advances in medical and palliative care, euthanasia should be considered an out-dated idea. “As time goes on, there is a diminishing need for euthanasia, if there ever was one, and yet now there’s a ramping up in the political pressure for it, and one really has to question
why that is,” he said. “In the past, people understood that euthanasia was bad medical care, even when we didn’t have access to good palliative care or medications in those days.” Under the legislation, the provision of a “dying with dignity medical service” would be paid for by the Federal Government. Dr Obeid said such an arrangement was “grotesque”. “It has never happened before that doctors have been paid for lifeending services and now the theory is that a doctor will be paid to actually kill someone,” he said. “For adult people, it’s never happened before in the whole history of humanity.”
Holy Trinity celebrates 50 years of memories By Juanita Shepherd HOLY TRINITY Parish in Embleton celebrated its 50th anniversary on the Feast of the Holy Trinity on June 15. To mark the milestone, parishioners and clergy gathered for a special Mass, which was concelebrated by Archbishop Emeritus Barry Hickey and parish priest Fr Joseph Rathnaraj. “Usually we have two Masses,” Fr Rathnaraj told The Record. “The first is on Sundays at 9am and one at 11am for the Indigenous people, but this time it was all in one Mass and we celebrated as one community.” More than 200 people attended the parish’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, which continued in the parish hall after the Mass. “We had a sumptuous festival meal that was partaken in by all present,” Fr Rathnaraj said. “We had a cake cutting and it was a special honour for the parishioners that were present there who were also there for the original inauguration of the parish 50 years ago.” Established by Archbishop Prendiville in 1964, the first parish priest appointed to Holy Trinity Parish was Fr Jeremiah McNamara. Even though Holy Trinity Parish began functioning as a parish in the early 1960s, it wasn’t until nine years later in 1973 that the build-
Liberal MP Peter Abetz, who has dealt with many people in the final stages of life in his role as a pastor and while working in palliative care, told The Record the biggest problem with so-called voluntary euthanasia is that it never remains voluntary for long. “In The Netherlands, surveys of seniors reveal that their greatest fear is a nurse or doctor deciding that their quality of life is such that they will bump them off,” he said. “And it is not unfounded, as many nurses and doctors in The Netherlands candidly admit to terminating someone’s life without permission.”
Fellow parliamentarian Nick Goiran agreed, adding that the legalisation of voluntary euthanasia can commence a slippery slope. “The single biggest reason why attempts around the globe to legalise doctor-prescribed suicide consistently fail is because it is a legal impossibility to protect against involuntary euthanasia once voluntary euthanasia is legalised,” he said. Dr Obeid said euthanasia has been repeatedly condemned by the Australian Medical Association and the World Medical Association. Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB reflects on euthanasia - Pages 10-11
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Men cherish Shrine’s silent retreat TEN YOUNG men aged between 17 and 32 attended the second ‘Grace and Silence’ retreat day at the Schoenstatt Shrine in Mt Richon on June 29. A majority of them came to experience a retreat day of silence for the first time. The day began with a morning tea and participants leisurely talked over warm drinks and freshly baked cake. A short input followed, including the personal vocation story of 27-year-old Guilherme Dias, who, along with his wife Barbara, recently moved to Perth from Brazil. The time of prayerful silence was introduced by Sr Rebecca Sampang, who encouraged the young men to bring to prayer the important life decision of a vocation, challenging them to listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit speaking in our hearts and to seek God’s will above all else. The remainder of the day unfolded in silent prayer in nature or before the Blessed Sacrament in the Shrine. After the experience, one of the participants said: “I find it’s good for me to spend this time alone with God”. A total of 20 young men have now participated in the event since March this year. The Grace and Silence team, consisting of Schoenstatt young adults, caterers and a number who pray for those who attend the events, help to facilitate the day. It is encouraging for the team to see young men reserve time from their otherwise busy schedules to pray and contemplate their future vocations. “When the Grace and Silence events for young women began last year, young men began to express an interest in attending such an event too. Then young women began to recommend it to other young men they knew,” Sr Rebecca said. The next two Grace and Silence events for young women will be held on July 6 and August 3. To register, visit www.schoenstattwa.org.au.
Participants at the Grace and Silence retreat day on June 29 spent most of their time in silent prayer and contemplation. PHOTOS: MAT DE SOUSA
St Ignatius sculpture to enrich John XXIII College ART AND CULTURE have had a prominent place at John XXIII College during the course of 2014. As the year opened, students were given the opportunity to collaborate with Sr Deirdre Browne IBVM to compose and write a College song, Seek Justice. Term Two began with the canonisation of the college’s name sake, Pope John XXIII. The commissioning of a fresco and a ‘Canonisation Carnevale’, complete with fireworks, marked the momentous occasion. As the first semester draws to a close, the college has unveiled a sculpture of St Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, and the charism on which the college was founded. The school welcomed the sculptors, Meliesa Judge and her husband Will Kuiper from Liquid Metal Studios in Adelaide, with great excitement last week. Mrs Judge is no stranger to the college, having designed and cast the Mary Ward sculpture that stands adjacent to the college chapel five years ago. It is one of eight identical sculptures that stand in the Loreto colleges around Australia. During her time on campus, Mrs Judge visited classrooms across the college, where she spoke to staff and students about the symbolism of her artwork. In an unveiling ceremony attended by members of the Jesuit Education Commission and presided over by Fr Chris Gleeson SJ, Mrs
Judge addressed those present and described how she hoped the sculpture would inspire the students of the college for generations to come. “When you look at St Ignatius today, I want you to see a man still searching for his direction in life, he has no idea what lies ahead, but he is listening to the word of God in his heart,” she said. Mrs Judge added: “He has made two major and life-changing decisions, to walk a spiritual path and to lay down his sword and shield, renouncing violence”.
“I want you to see a man still searching for direction in life, he has no idea what lies ahead, but he is listening to the word of God in his heart.” It was the second of these two decisions that inspired Mrs Judge to create the sculpture in the way it stands today, a symbol and story the community can reflect on as they journey through the college. The sculpture of St Ignatius stands outside the Ignatius Centre and his gaze is directed towards the college chapel. The installation of the artwork completes the trilogy of sculptures, along with Pope John XXIII and Mary Ward, dedicated to the college’s heritage.
John XXIII College principal Anne Fry, head girl Hannah Cadlolo and head boy Dominic Guerrera with the new sculpture of St Ignatius of Loyola, one of three sculptures dedicated to the school’s heritage. PHOTO: CATHERINE WOODS
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Cosmos named tour operator for WYD THE AUSTRALIAN Catholic Bishops’ delegate for youth Bishop Anthony Fisher OP has announced that Cosmos tour company will coordinate travel arrangements for an estimated 2,000 Australians making the pilgrimage to World Youth Day (WYD) 2016 in Krakow, Poland. Having facilitated a six-month process of informing, identifying and selecting a company to support the Australian pilgrimage to WYD 2016, the Australian Bishops selected Cosmos as the company that will manage more than 30 groups. Cosmos has extensive experience in offering affordable tours across Europe and the world, and features a range of pilgrimage experiences. It caters for more than 40,000 clients every year, is part of the Globus family of brands, and is one of Europe’s largest touring companies. It also has experience in pilgrimages in Poland. “I am happy to announce the appointment of Cosmos as our tour operator for WYD 2016 in Krakow as it provides young people and the Church in Australia a great opportunity to prepare and visit the homeland of St Pope John Paul II and encounter Pope
Francis through the WYD experience,” Bishop Fisher said. “I know Cosmos will be of great assistance in managing the logistical needs of our pilgrimage in partnership with my brother bishops and priests, their local youth ministers and the Bishops Office for Youth. Cosmos’ Australian managing director Stewart Williams said the company was excited and humbled by the appointment.
“Cosmos will be of great assistance in managing the logistical needs of our pilgrimage.” “Cosmos is committed to the success of Australia’s pilgrimage to WYD 2016,” he said. “We understand not only the logistical importance of this event, but the spiritual impact for the young people and the whole Church in Australia.” Australia’s participation in World Youth Days is overseen by the ACBC Office for Youth, with each group coordinator developing and managing their particular needs.
Cosmos will coordinate travel arrangements for Australian pilgrims to Krakow, Poland, for World Youth Day in 2016. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Terri’s research to aid mums EXPECTANT MOTHERS who suffer from eating disorders are hiding their lived experiences from family, friends and health care providers for fear of being stigmatised or being perceived as bad caregivers. That’s what preliminary research findings are showing Terri Burton, PhD researcher at the University of Notre Dame Australia, who is working to give pregnant women with eating disorders a voice and improve maternity care. Ms Burton, a registered nurse and midwife, says pregnant women with eating disorders experience mental anguish over the impact their eating behaviours have on their developing babies and feelings of not being an effective mother. “Eating disorders are a global phenomenon and an escalating public health concern, as they carry the highest rate of mortality among mental health disorders. They also have major implications for pregnancy outcomes,” Ms Burton said. “There has been an evidenced link between eating disorders and perinatal depression, so expectant mothers may have a low mood, lack energy, have an inability to concentrate, feel overwhelmed or miserable, and have thoughts of being ‘a failure’. “Women may also have episodes of anxiety or panic attacks, and could also withdraw from family and friends.” Ms Burton’s research also identified cases of negative, impersonal and selective care delivered to expectant mothers with eating disorders. Many study participants stated that their pregnancy experience would have been improved with access to continuous care and a greater understanding of their personal battles by health care staff. “It is important that health care providers are aware that pregnant women may be undergoing personal distress and are sensitive to the specific needs of women with eating disorders. I am hoping that by providing the women’s perspective on what it is like to be pregnant with an eating disorder, the door will open for discussions on how we can best provide women-
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ACU Vice-Chancellor reappointed again AUSTRALIAN Catholic University (ACU) has extended the contract of its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Greg Craven, for a further two years. Professor Craven, whose contract has now been extended twice, will remain at the university until December 2020. Since his appointment in 2008, Professor Craven has led university growth and development through some of the most significant changes in Australian higher education, including deregulation of student numbers, fees and funding, and revision of the student visa program. A renowned constitutional lawyer, academic, and contributor to public debate, Professor Craven has published numerous journals and books and writes regularly for Australian newspapers. He holds positions on the Council of Australian Governments Reform Council (COAG), the Teacher Education Ministerial Advisory Group (TEMAG), the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) advisory council, the Australian Higher Education Industrial Association (AHEIA) executive committee, the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC), the Truth, Justice and Healing Council, Universities Australia (UA), the NSW ViceChancellors Committee and the Victorian Vice-Chancellor’s Committee. Acting Chancellor Mr Edward Exell AM said the extended appointment confirmed Professor Craven’s leadership had been a key to ACU’s success during its steady growth, which will be sustained through the implementation of the 2015-2020 strategic plan.
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Terri Burton, left, hopes her research will improve maternal care for expectant mothers.
centred empathetic care for these mothers,” Ms Burton said. The research so far has involved in-depth interviews of 10 women lasting between one and four hours’ duration, whereby the women discussed their experiences in living through their pregnancy with an eating disorder.
“Many women said that this was the only opportunity that they had been given to talk about their experience and they were most appreciative to have been given this opportunity to do so. This would have been missed had these women only been given a survey to complete.”
Ms Burton says she hopes her research can give women “a voice” to improve maternity care. The interviews were then analysed to see if there were any clusters or patterns of information that had emerged. These were then grouped into themes which highlighted the messages which were significant to the women. “This in-depth approach to research focused on the lives of the women involved and enabled us to see the richness of the experience in terms of their baby and their eating disorders more than a survey approach would provide,” Ms Burton said.
Passionate about promoting confidence in parenting and health, Ms Burton says she hopes her research can give women “a voice” to improve maternity care across the board. “While existent literature demonstrates the aetiology, incidence and outcomes of eating disorders in women, with evidence showing the impacts on pregnancy, the foetus and parenthood adjustment, there is a paucity of research regarding how women make meaning of the experience,” she said.
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Director of Notre Dame’s Institute for Health Research Professor Beth Hands said the Institute was committed to undertaking health-related research which aims to enhance the health and wellbeing of people and communities in need. “Terri’s research is exploring an issue that is often swept under the carpet as many health professionals are unsure on how to treat women with these emotional experiences, or even if an eating disorder is a concern for a mother and their unborn child,” Professor Hands said. “Such is the uniqueness of her research at this point in time; Terri will present her preliminary findings at four forthcoming conferences. Clearly this is a topic of interest in the community.” Terri Burton is seeking additional participants for her research. If you have an eating disorder, either active or in remission, have given birth in the past 12 months, and would like to take part in the study, please email Terri at: terri. burton1@my.nd.edu.au.
CATHOLIC Health Australia and Australian Catholic University (ACU) have awarded nine grants of $2,500 each for professional development for nurses and midwives working in Catholic hospitals, reflecting a $22,500 investment in a program which was originally launched in 2011. The grants were established in response to the 2010 publication of the CHA Nurse and Midwifery Project report, which recommended a focus on providing professional development options for senior nurses and midwives as crucial to their job satisfaction. Australian Catholic University dean of health sciences Professor Michelle Campbell said the university understands the importance of nurses already in the workforce being able to learn new skills from other health care facilities. “We at Australian Catholic University recognise the unique place of the Catholic health care ministry and know that there is much knowledge to be shared within the Catholic health community, and beyond,” Professor Campbell said. “Support for the ground-breaking work that is being carried out in Catholic hospitals and aged care facilities across Australia not only facilitates nurses and midwives in learning from their colleagues in other Catholic or like facilities, but also assists in retention of those nurses.” Catholic Health Australia chief executive officer Martin Laverty said he was grateful for the ongoing generosity of ACU in funding the grant program. “This initiative this year will mean that some highly specialised units will link with other highly specialised services and share work practices which will improve patient care and commence benchmarking,” Mr Laverty said. The recipients will use the grants to visit a range of health care services including pre-admission clinics, operating theatres, ambulatory oncology and attending interstate seminars.
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Pope reminds leaders to follow Jesus AFTER PLACING woollen bands, called palliums, over the shoulders of 24 Archbishops from around the world, Pope Francis urged them to trust in God and not to seek refuge in power or prestige. “Trust in God banishes all fear and sets us free from every form of slavery and all worldly temptations,” he told the Archbishops on June 29. The Archbishops from 22 countries were named over the course of the past year. The lamb’s wool pallium they received from the Pope symbolises their unity with the Holy Father and their authority and responsibility to care for the flock the Pope has entrusted to them. As is customary, an Orthodox delegation from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople attended the Mass for the feast of
Sts Peter and Paul, the patrons of the Vatican and the city of Rome. Po p e Fr a n c i s g re e t e d Metropolitan John of Pergamon, head of the delegation, at the beginning of the liturgy in St Peter’s Basilica, then walked with him after Mass to venerate the statue of St Peter in the basilica built over his tomb.
Jesuit Fr Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, had said the Pope suddenly felt ill, but there was no reason for alarm. At the beginning of the Mass on June 29, the Pope’s voice sounded deeper than normal and his breathing a bit laboured, but by the time he got to his homily, he sounded better.
“Trust in God banishes all fear and sets us free from every form of slavery and all wordly temptations.” In addition to the Mass on June 29 and the recitation of the Angelus afterward, Pope Francis had a full weekend of appointments. His last-minute cancellation of a visit to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on the afternoon of June 27 raised concerns about his health.
During his homily, Pope Francis asked the Archbishops to consider what, if anything, makes them afraid. “And if we are afraid, what forms of refuge do we seek in our pastoral life to find security? Do we look for support from those who
wield worldly power? Or do we let ourselves be deceived by the pride which seeks gratification and recognition, thinking that these will offer us security?,” the Pope asked. He told the Archbishops: “Today the Lord repeats to me, to you, and to all pastors: Follow me. Waste no time in questioning or in useless chattering; do not dwell on secondary things, but look to what is essential and follow me”. Jesus, he said, tells the Archbishops and all Christians: “Follow me without regard for the difficulties. Follow me in preaching the Gospel”. After the Mass, Archbishop Blair told Catholic News Service: “The pallium is a symbol in Catholic faith and liturgy - as the prayers and the text of the liturgy today made clear - of the communion and unity of the Church”. - CNS
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Filipino pilgrimage honours ‘mama Mary’ HUNDREDS OF pilgrims filled the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington on June 28 for the 17th annual National Filipino Pilgrimage. “This pilgrimage is a pilgrimage in honor of mama Mary,” Juan Abello of New Jersey said. Abello and others were looking forward to the afternoon Mass celebrated by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila, Philippines. “It’s a big honour for us to be present and see him in person,” Abello said. In his homily, Cardinal Tagle said a pilgrimage has two components: the obvious physical movement from one place to a sacred site, but also the “change of mind and heart, the conversion experience” that occurs when one encounters God. “This is an important pilgrimage that all of us must undertake, a pilgrimage in search of Jesus,” the Cardinal said. “Is Jesus the one that is paramount in our minds and our hearts? Engage in a pilgrimage looking for Jesus. Every moment can be a pilgrimage if you’re looking for Jesus.” Every pew in the Upper Church of the shrine was filled with pilgrims, while many others had to stand. Parts of the Mass were celebrated in Tagalog, and the prayer of petition was said in various Filipino dialects. - CNS
Christians without Mary are orphans: Pope POPE FRANCIS told a group of young people discerning a religious vocation to never go it alone, but always stay by their mother, Mary. “A Christian without Our Lady is an orphan. Also a Christian without the Church is an orphan. A Christian needs these two women, two mothers, two virgins: the Church and Our Lady,” he said on June 28. The Pope spoke off-the-cuff to a group of young men from the Diocese of Rome during a brief moment of prayer at the grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in the Vatican Gardens. The Pope told the young people that God had a vocation in mind for everyone, but that it was up to each person to “look for it, find it and then go on, keep going”. The best thing to do is to always pray to Mary and keep her close when one needs to make a major life decision like the choice of one’s vocation, he said. A “test” to see if one is following the right Christian vocation is to “ask yourself: ‘How is my relationship with these two mothers I have? With the mother Church and the mother Mary?,” Pope Francis said. “This will do you good; do not ever leave her and don’t go it alone.” - CNS A floral carpet with an image of Mary decorates the area outside St Peter’s Square prior to Pope Francis’ recitation of the Angelus at the Vatican on June 29. Sixty groups from Italy and around the world made banners or floral carpets to celebrate the feast of Sts Peter and Paul. PHOTO: CNS / PAUL HARING
Sister of Charity on path to sainthood THE ARCHDIOCESE of Santa Fe has received permission from the Vatican to open a sainthood cause for a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati who ministered to people on the frontier in the Southwest in the 1870s and 1880s. Italian-born Sister Blandina Segale worked with the poor and with immigrants, and her ministry to those groups more than 140 years ago is as relevant today as it was then, Archbishop Michael Sheehan of Santa Fe said. She also had several encounters with the notorious Billy the Kid and his band of outlaws, according to her published letters. On June 29 Archbishop Sheehan posted the historical decree on the opening of her cause on the doors of the Cathedral Basilica of St Francis Assisi in Santa Fe.
A delegation representing the Sisters of Charity in Cincinnati was on hand for the event at the Cathedral. It is the first time in the more than 400-year history of the Catholic Church in New Mexico that a decree opening a canonisation cause has been issued. Archbishop Sheehan held a
Sr Blandina helped start St Joseph’s Hospital, whose mission continues today as CHI St Joseph’s Children. Now that Sr Blandina’s cause has been officially opened, she has been given the title of “servant of God”. The next step will be for a body of advisers appointed by the Archdiocese to collect documents
Italian-born Sr Blandina Segale worked with the poor and with immigrants in the 1870s and 1880s. joint news conference on June 25 with officials from Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) St Joseph’s Children to announce that the Vatican Congregation for Saints’ Causes had granted permission for the cause to be opened. St Joseph’s Children is part of CHI.
on her life and ministry and gather testimony from dozens of witnesses who knew of her ministry. Born on January 23, 1850, in Cicagna, Italy, Sr Blandina was baptised Rosa Maria Segale. According to historical records, her first word was ‘Gesu’, Jesus. Her family
migrated to Cincinnati when she was 4 years old. At the age of 16, she entered the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati and she was sent to work in the territories of the western United States in 1872. Arriving first in Trinidad, Colorado, she taught the poor. In 1877 she was sent to Santa Fe, where she co-founded public and Catholic schools. Her work in the territories is well documented in At the End of the Santa Fe Trail, a published collection of her letters to her sister, who also was a Sister of Charity. Retired Bishop Ricardo Ramirez of Las Cruces, New Mexico, is the postulator for the sainthood cause. In May 2013 the board of directors at CHI St Joseph’s Children approved a motion to petition the Vatican to approve opening Sr Blandina’s cause. - CNS
Syro-Malabar Church awaits canonisations SYRO-MALABAR Catholic Church leaders in India were overjoyed by news from the Vatican that two of their own will be canonised in November. “This is a gift to the Church in India,” Cardinal George Alencherry of Ernakulam-Angamaly, major Archbishop of the SyroMalabar Church, said in response to Pope Francis’ announcement that Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara and Blessed Mother Euphrasia Eluvathingal will be canonised at the Vatican on November 23. “They led exemplary lives and bore heroic witness to the faith,” Cardinal Alencherry said in a statement. Blessed Chavara was one of the founders of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate, a Syro-Malabar Catholic order of priests. Blessed Euphrasia was a member of the Congregation of the Mother of Carmel, also founded by Blessed Chavara. “It is a proud and, at the same time, a holy moment for our Church,” Fr Paul Thelakkat, spokesman for the SyroMalabar Church, said. - CNS
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Vatican to take on Anglicans, Royals By Elise Harris Catholic News Agency ST PETER’S Cricket team begins their ‘Light of Faith Tour’ in the coming months, which includes a warm-up game against a team from the Royal Household and culminates with a match against the Anglican Church at Canterbury. “We’re very happy that we were able to organise a cricket match against the Anglican Communion,” Fr Eamon O’Higgins told CNA during a June 24 press conference announcing the cricket team’s tour. “The fact that it is a team of priests and seminarians, all of whom study here in Rome... is very significant for the Christian faith and we hope also the tour.” Fr O’Higgins is in charge of spiritual formation at Rome’s Maria Mater Ecclesiae College, where the majority of the team members study, and he also serves as the team manager for St Peter’s Cricket Club, which was officially founded last year. The team’s first season begins on September 12 when they leave for England, where they are slated to play a series of warm-up matches before their first major game against the Anglicans. A first warm-up match against the Edinburgh Divines will take place from September 10–11 in Rome, after which the Vatican team will travel to Brighton for their second game, before playing their final warm-up match against a team composed of members from the Royal Household at Windsor Castle, an official residence of Queen Elizabeth II, on September 17. The initial matches will culminate in a September 19 game played against a team from the Church of England, the mother church of the whole Anglican community, on the grounds of Kent County Cricket Club at the Canterbury Cathedral. “Canterbury was the first Christian see. That’s where the first Christians came to England, the famous Cathedral, the Cathedral of St Thomas Beckett, and St Anselm, the great philosopher, and the remains of St Thomas More are there,” Fr O’Higgins explained. “It’s the centre of Christianity in England. There isn’t a bigger place for Christians.” Serving as a moment of ecumenical encounter, several moments of prayer are being planned for the game, including a special prayer before the match begins, the recitation of evensong, or the singing of the psalms, on the evening of
Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury meets members of the Vatican cricket club on June 15.
September 18, as well as a daily hour of Eucharistic Adoration throughout the tour. Fr O’Higgins said the tour had been called the ‘Light of Faith Tour’ to express the hope “that it will give the light of faith to people there”. “The very fact of seeing priests, seminarians, boys training for the priesthood in a public atmosphere playing a cricket match, gives a sign to people,” he said.
Noting how the sport serves as a point of dialogue between Christianity and secular culture, the priest stated that it shows the world “that God does call young men to the priesthood, young men do respond, and that faith is something alive and active”. “Perhaps culture at times tends to make us forget the presence of God. And this is going to be a very visible presence of God on a cricket
field at Canterbury,” Fr O’Higgins said. Made up of 12 priests, deacons and seminarians, the team is twothirds Indian, with other members hailing from England, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. “In India, cricket is a passion like football or soccer is in Brazil or in Europe,” Fr O’Higgins explained, referring to the large number of Indians who volunteered to be
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on the Vatican team. “So playing cricket in India is a way of entering into the culture, in a peaceful way, in a way that proposes something positive to people who perhaps would not be exposed to Christian culture.” “That’s the idea,” he said, mentioning that “we don’t have any definite plans to go to India yet but we’re not going to stop anybody from inviting us.”
Iraqi Christians returning home despite conditions
A child holds a bowl of soup inside the Khazer camp on the outskirts of Irbil, Iraq, on June 29. PHOTO: CNS / REUTERS
THOUSANDS OF Iraqi Christians who fled recent shelling by extremist militants and sought refuge in the neighbouring autonomous Kurdistan region are now returning home, said a Catholic Archbishop responsible for their care. Chaldean Catholic Archbishop Bashar Matte Warda told Catholic News Service (CNS) that about “90 per cent of the families are returning to the villages of Qaraqosh and Karamlish and environs after they received assurances that the area is once again safe”. On June 28 Archbishop Warda expressed grave concern for more than 40,000 Christians that fled the Christian villages outside Mosul. At the time, most fled with just the clothes on their backs, while some, who were still in their pyjamas - a sign of their panic and desperation - narrowly escaped after militants from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant laid siege to the area.
As violence continues to plague Syria and Iraq, Pope Francis pleaded for international action to promote dialogue, and he urged Catholics to pray particularly for Iraqi Christians forced to flee in late June.
“Through dialogue, national unity could be preserved and war avoided.” “The news coming from Iraq is very painful, unfortunately,” the Pope said on June 29 after reciting the Angelus with visitors in St Peter’s Square. “I join the bishops of the country appealing to government leaders that, through dialogue, national unity could be preserved and war avoided. I am close to the thousands of families, especially Christians,
who have had to leave their homes and are in serious danger.” Archbishop Warda told CNS that the Kurdish Peshmerga fighters assured the Christians that it was safe to return home. The Peshmerga has fought the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and their Sunni Muslim Arab tribesmen trying to gain control of the area. However, the cleric said conditions in the region are still “difficult for the Christians because there is no water or electricity”. Some Christian families have even chosen to leave Iraq, immigrating to Turkey and Lebanon. Iraq was thrown back into crisis in June after thousands of armed members of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant moved from Syria through much of northern Iraq, killing both Muslims and Christians. On June 29 they proclaimed a “caliphate”, an Islamic state led by a religious leader, across the territories they had captured. - CNS
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Life is worth LIVING T
HE RECENT tragic deaths of an elderly Albany couple again raises the issue of voluntary euthanasia. Federal members Alannah MacTiernan and Richard Di Natale now seek cross-party support for a private member's Bill to legalise voluntary euthanasia nationally. As the Catholic Archbishop of Perth, I am often asked to comment when such issues arise. Because the Catholic Church consistently advocates profound respect for every human life, regardless of the person’s status or circumstances, the Church stands firmly against voluntary euthanasia. Respect for human life, from conception to natural death, is a fundamental pillar of the Catholic understanding of what it means to be human. Every other human right ultimately becomes groundless if this absolute right to life is compromised. If the inviolability of human life is relativised, if our society’s basic prohibition on one person killing another is violated even once, then every other human right is also relativised. In such a scenario nothing is absolute and we become vulnerable to the influence of pressure groups and the tyranny of those with the loudest voices or more immediate access to power. As human beings we are, by our very nature, oriented to others. From conception and beyond birth we are intimately connected to, and dependent on, others. As we grow and develop, so too the web of our relationships grows more intricate with others also depending on us. While we may strive to establish our own independence, the really happy people are those whose well-being, value and purpose lie in the life-giving relationships that develop over time. The point is, of course, that responsibility works both ways. The decisions I make, even deeply personal ones, impact on others. This is obviously true at the level of those closest to me, my family and closest friends. It is also true at the wider level. I have a responsibility both for and to the society in which I live. Indeed it is not too much to say that I have a responsibility both for and to the human race of which I am a part. Significant in the euthanasia debate is this: decisions individuals make about their desire to determine the time and manner of their death have implications beyond their own lives. Once the "right" to end one's life is established and legislated for it becomes possible to ask if and under what circumstances others might have the "right" or even the obligation to end someone's life. It also becomes possible to ask if a person has not only the "right" but sometimes the "duty" to end their life. This is the slippery slope argument, dismissed by some as a scare-tactic. To counter this, some suggest enshrining suitable safeguards in legislation: require the agreement of two medical professionals; restrict euthanasia to those terminally ill; require informed consent; have a cooling-off period before the person is assisted to end their life; specifically legislate so that no changes can be introduced to the legislation; and so on. Such an approach betrays a somewhat idealised view of how governments work. Even with good intentions of legislators, there is no way of ensuring that future governments will not change legislation should they have the required number of parliamentary members to do so. The experience of other countries reveals this.
The debate over whether voluntary euthanasia should be legalised in Australia has erupted once again in the past few weeks, but such debates often dismiss or discredit the Church's views without due examination. In this reflection on euthanasia, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB reiterates the Church's teaching on the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death, arguing that once the fundamental principle of the inviolability of human life is breached, there's no turning back.
Above, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe administers the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick earlier this year. Left, a Dominican sister in New York cares for an elderly patient suffering from a terminal illness. PHOTOS: MICHAEL SOH; CNS / GREGORY SHEMITZ
Belgium introduced voluntary euthanasia in 2002. Earlier this year, merely 12 years later, euthanasia is now permissible not only for the terminally ill but for those experiencing unbearable suffering. Terminally ill children of any age can also request euthanasia (The Netherlands sets the age at 12 years) as long as they are capable of discernment, attested to by psychologists, and with their parents’ approval. Considering these developments, it is not scare-mongering to ask if future legislation might include severely physically disabled people, those suffering distressing and degenerative neural conditions such as dementia, and infants whose medical conditions are incurable, though not life-threatening. Although those calling for legalised euthanasia across Australia may reject
the extreme examples cited, once the fundamental principle of the inviolability of human life is breached, no firm guarantee can be given against any future breaches. In some jurisdictions active participation by medical personnel is required to administer euthanasia. Presumably, under any proposals put to the Federal Parliament medical professionals will be able to conscientiously object and not be required by law to assist in such procedures. But how confident can we be? Abortion law reform in Victoria demands that doctors who conscientiously object to abortions are required by law to refer patients requesting abortions to another doctor who will agree to this procedure. Their legal right not to be complicit in something they find morally objectionable no longer exists.
Although proponents of voluntary euthanasia suggest otherwise, many people do not seem to understand the difference between active euthanasia and care for the terminally ill and dying. Once a person has entered into the dying process, burdensome or therapeutically futile medical treatments are often legiti-
ity. What we need is not more legislation but to extend the provision of palliative care services and facilities to help support both the dying and their loved ones. This support needs to be medical, psychological, spiritual and practical, readily available and affordable and above all holistic. All of us - governments, churches,
more or less likely to be lonely, isolated, deprived of adequate medical and social support, abandoned or neglected by family and friends, and unsupported if family and friends are unable or unwilling to care for them. How good are we as Christians in caring for people who are struggling to
All of us - governments, Churches, individuals - must accept the responsibility to truly care for and support people all through their lives, and especially as they come close to death. mately withdrawn. When pain is severe, strong medications can be administered to bring relief, with the secondary effect of shortening a person's life. This is not active euthanasia but good medical care. Its aim is not to kill but to make the person comfortable, enabling them to die with dignity and, where possible, seren-
institutions, families, individuals - must accept this responsibility to truly care for and support people throughout their lives, and especially as they come close to death. An even greater challenge is this: we need the courage to ask ourselves if we are creating a society in which people are
care adequately for themselves? How can we strengthen and support those many institutions in our society which can help us maintain and develop a deep sense of compassion, generosity, and a ready acceptance of our mutual responsibility for each other? In this sense the question about voluntary euthanasia is part of a
much wider issue of our society's capacity to care for all human life. Whenever a representative of the Church speaks out against proposed legislative changes which have a moral dimension, the Church is accused by some of trying to force its views on others. It is pointed out that no one is forcing Catholics to exercise or even to support voluntary euthanasia. It is further stated that in a pluralist society the Catholic Church needs to understand that it cannot force its own moral standards on others or expect everyone else to follow its teachings. I am not, in the name of the Church, seeking to impose the beliefs or values of the Catholic tradition on anyone else. Furthermore, I am not trying to disguise the fact that the Church's position, as well
as encompassing real concerns about the likely outcomes of the proposed legislative changes, is deeply grounded in our religious conviction that life is a precious gift from God which no one has the right to terminate. As Catholics we are motivated both by our faith and by our humanity which are intimately related to each other. And yet not everyone, not even all Catholics, will be convinced by the Church's teaching. However, the Church exists in society. It is the bearer of a wisdom that derives from Jesus Christ and which has developed and deepened over 2,000 years in a wide variety of social, political, religious and historical contexts. The Catholic Church, and the Christian faith generally, has profoundly influenced Western Civilisation over many centuries. Our involvement with
many intellectual and cultural movements has helped the Church to refine its message on respect for human life at every stage. This fundamental tenet of our Western Civilisation should not be endangered. Any proposal to legitimise a fundamental breach in the prohibition on one person killing another risks unravelling this basic principle of our social order - with unknown long-term consequences. No one has the right to take the life of an innocent person. Neither do we have the right to take our own lives. In the context of the current debate, and out of a sense of responsibility to contribute to the health and common good of our society, the Church offers this teaching and this wisdom to the wider community in the conviction that it is the best way forward for our society.
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Things that seem ordinary, boring and mundane in our lives are often far more important than we can imagine, and the way that we deal with our daily trials reflects our level of true greatness. Having one’s name adorning magazine covers, or one’s face appearing on television screens does not make someone great, for it is in doing the everyday tasks well that brings greatness, as Dr Andrew Kania explains...
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NE ORDINARY afternoon in 2006, just as I returned home from another day at work, I received a phone call from my godmother’s daughter. The message was stark; my godmother was dying, and I was being advised to go into the nursing home to see her. I had visited her many times over those last few months of her life – as well as having made a habit of always seeing her regularly during my adult life. My godmother, Ciatka Nadia (‘Ciatka’ meaning ‘Aunt’), was a simple, good woman of the Ukrainian soil. When I say that she was simple, I do not describe her as such, with any derogatory connotation attached. The simplicity I speak of is one of love of God and love of family. Ciatka Nadia had worked so hard her entire life. Her home was filled with the scent of good cooking, and was decorated with Ukrainian embroidery – an exquisite artwork. She had been chosen to be my godmother, but she was not a Ukrainian Catholic; but Ukrainian Orthodox. What friction there may have been between the two communities of Ukrainians who had migrated to Perth, I never felt. In fact, to this day, many of my closest friends among the Ukrainian community are among the Orthodox. My parents in their wisdom had chosen what I have always said to be the best godmother a boy, and a man, could have had. The gold chain that I still have today was given to me by my godmother when I received the Holy Mysteries of Initiation as an infant. The cross, that came with the chain, I lost at Perth Airport, when Josef Cardinal Slipyj arrived. Many of my fondest memories are punctuated by my childhood visits to Ciatka Nadia’s home, and her visits to my family home. One of the first places that I took my then girlfriend, and now my wife, Kathy, was to Redcliffe to visit Ciatka Nadia. She was in relatively good health then, but in hindsight I now know she was beginning to show the first signs of her eventual decline. When I arrived at the nursing home, Ciatka Nadia was lying in bed, and we were alone together. I sat beside her at the head of the bed, and held her hand. I am a man of very few tears; but I cried as I looked at her. I spoke to her, and told her that in but a few days, my son was to be
Above, a Holodomor memorial to the Ukrainian famine in the 1930s. Right, the ordinary, mundane work of a carpenter that Jesus would have completed with his father Joseph is not recorded in the Gospels. PHOTOS: ONLINE
born, and how proud I would be to bring him in to see her. Selfish my words were, but I asked if God could grant this moment. I knew in my heart that this would be too much to ask of a woman who had suffered so much. I sat near her; my head in my hands. Now and then she stirred. She had been born in a part of Ukraine that had experienced the Holodomor, the Stalin Famine. She had lived through World War II, and begun a new life on the other side of the world. After all this, I had never seen her be anything but gentle, loving and patient, and yet, I have met many people who have grown up in privilege and peace, who have been bitter and spiteful. The sun was beginning to set on that day, on her life, and on the bond that we had together. There is a quote from Aeschylus that wisdom often comes in the darkest night, when the soul is walking through a forest of pain: “In our sleep, pain which cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart until, in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom through the awful grace of God”. Here was a man, who was thinking back to times as boy, and hoping that his godmother could understand he was grateful for her presence in his life.
I have met many so-called great men and women, whose names are in encyclopedias, and whose names bear landmarks and buildings, and people like my godmother are never invited to their parties – but this, I believe, says more about what society values as being great, than it does about who these simple people are. I was thinking how unjust her life had been; that for want of opportunity her life had been pruned back to what it was. Wherein lay her greatness? She was a wife, mother, grandmother –
the mundane, but we must not consider that these hours, days, weeks, months, and years, are worthless and lost; for in essence, Christ, our brother, lived simply, and the Gospels only record a fraction, a splinter, of his life. We do not see the majority of Christ’s life. We do not see his trudging kilometre upon kilometre, with his father, Joseph, walking to work, on some site that has by now been long forgotten. We do not see his learning to use a hammer, or a plane – we see nothing of this.
I have met many so-called great men and women, whose names are in encyclopedias, and whose names bear landmarks and buildings, and people like my godmother are never invited to their parties. she was my godmother. Can any of this be considered great? The French poet, Charles Péguy, in what I consider to be one of the greatest works of world literature, Le Porche du Mystère de la Deuxième Vertu (The Portal of the Mystery of Hope), once put into exquisite words, much of what I felt that afternoon as I sat beside Ciatka Nadia. He wrote that the greatest proportion of our lives deal with
But Christ, was and is, human – and through this humanity, consecrated the mundane – made it holy, made it worthwhile; made lives like Ciatka Nadia’s, and mine and yours, blessed by their sheer living and breathing. Greatness lies in the increased capacity to love – to overcome the drudgery of the everyday, by seeing and appreciating the beauty and hope in it.
Let Péguy continue in his genius: “Every day, you say, repeats itself. No, they are added to the eternal treasury of days. The bread of each day to that of the day before. The suffering of each day (even though it repeats the suffering of the day before) is added to the eternal treasury of sorrows. The prayer of each day (even though it repeats the prayer of the day before) is added to the eternal treasury of prayers. The merit of each day (even though it repeats the merit of the day before) is added to the eternal treasury of merits. On earth everything repeats itself. In the same matter. But in heaven everything counts and everything increases. The grace of each day (even though it repeats the grace of the day before) is added to the eternal treasury of graces. And it’s for this that the young hope alone doesn’t spare anything. When Jesus worked at his father’s shop, everyday he relived the same day. There was never any trouble except once. And yet to this fabric, within these days of sameness, this is the web of the same workdays that make up, that eternally make up, the admirable life of Jesus before his preaching, his private life, his perfect life, his model life. The life he offers as an example, as an imitable model to imitate, to everyone, without a single exception, only leaving to certain ones, to certain rare chosen
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I have a friend who is very sceptical about life after death and would like some sort of proof that heaven is real. He says no one has ever been to heaven and come back to earth to tell us about it. What can I tell him?
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ones (and still it’s in addition and not to the contrary), the examples of his public life to imitate,” (Péguy, 1986, p. 120). Péguy will continue to write in this poem that each day looks the same, each one of our steps erases those of the day before, so that it appears on earth that nothing is achieved. But this is not so – for heaven records and knows. No work, however isolated it appears, is ever done in complete isolation; for every act either builds or detracts from the individual, or his or her neighbour, either in their time, or at some time in the future. When I woke from my thoughts I was sitting in darkness; I hadn’t realised that the light had gone. I placed a kiss on Ciatka Nadia’s forehead, and then left the nursing home. I never saw her again. It was now a winter’s evening. On the drive back home, I was determined not to bring gloom into the house, where my pregnant wife would be waiting. As Kathy opened the door, she looked tired – but so cute. Inside her was new life, a fresh hope, a new mystery of hope waiting to unfold. My son was born shortly after Ciatka Nadia’s funeral. Dr Andrew Kania is the director of spirituality at Aquinas College.
French poet Charles Péguy’s 1911 work, The Portal of the Mystery of Hope, explains how Christ made the mundane holy. PHOTO: ONLINE
HEN IT COMES to “proof ” we have to be very careful. What we can give is strong arguments for the existence of life after death, but these may or may not convince the other person. It is the same with the existence of God, where in one sense his existence is staring us in the face in his wonderful work of creation, but this may not convince a sceptic or an atheist. The most convincing “proof ” for the existence of life after death is arriving there and seeing that it really exists. But then it may be too late! Coming back to your question, the following considerations may prove helpful. The first is that there are people who have been to heaven and have come back to earth to tell us about it. The most important is Jesus Christ himself, who spoke often of life after death, of judgment, heaven and hell. But why should a sceptic believe that Jesus is God who has come to earth? After all, he was the son of a carpenter from Nazareth and he died, crucified in Jerusalem. Well, we have multiple testimonies about Jesus in some very ancient writings, written only some 20 or 30 years after his death. They are, of course, the Gospels. They tell us that Jesus not only claimed to be God but showed it by such remarkable feats as raising three people from the dead, curing a man born blind and prophesying his own death and resurrection, which came to pass. St Paul too had a vision of heaven (cf 2 Cor 12:2-4) and came back to tell us about it. He found heaven indescribably beautiful and could only write: “No eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him” (1 Cor 2:9). If the sceptic wants more recent “proof ” of heaven from someone who has been there, we can tell him about Our Lady, who died in the first century and has appeared on earth numerous times since then and has brought about miracles that admit of no human explanation. One thinks of the image she left at Guadalupe in Mexico in 1531 imprinted miraculously on a cactus fibre cloak, which has baffled scientists as to its origin and preservation, not to mention some of the details on it. Or Mary’s apparitions in Fatima in 1917, where she told the three children several months beforehand that on October 13 she would work a great miracle. In fact, on that day the miracle of the sun was seen by some 70,000 people. If there is no life after death or heaven, how is it that someone who died 2,000 years before can appear on earth and bring about such prodigious works?
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One can also speak about the numerous miracles approved by the Church, which came about in answer to prayers to deceased people. Every beatification and canonisation, with few exceptions, requires two authenticated miracles and some of these are truly remarkable. If there is no life after death, how is it that prayers to a person who no longer exists can have any effect? And then there are the numerous testimonies of people who have died, or almost died, who have experienced the judgment and have seen heaven and hell. One of the most remarkable and well-known is that of Gloria Polo, a Colombian dentist who in May, 1995, was struck by lightning, suffered a cardiac arrest and was badly burned inside and out. She saw her lifeless body on a stretcher in the operating room. She had
Yes, there is life after death. There is a judgment, hell, purgatory and heaven and we should do everything possible to prepare ourselves for it. Now, before it is too late. died in mortal sin and was taken by demons to hell to see what she deserved for her sins. Then she saw the terrible suffering of the souls in purgatory and finally her own judgment, in which she was condemned to hell. The sins that condemned her most included aiding and participating in abortion, receiving Holy Communion in a state of mortal sin, fortune-telling, and speaking evil of priests. She was given a second chance and came back to life on condition that she share her experience with others. She has done this all over the world and on the Internet, writing her account in the book Struck by Lightning: Death, Judgment and Conversion. Yes, there is life after death. There is a judgment, hell, purgatory and heaven and we should do everything possible to prepare ourselves for it. Now, before it is too late. For more, go to fatherfladerblog.wordpress.com or contact Fr Flader on frjflader@gmail.com.
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TODAY’S GOSPEL Matthew 11:25-30
At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way! My Father has entrusted everything to me. No one truly knows the Son except the Father, and no one truly knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.” Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”
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4. “Let me teach you, because I am ____ and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
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How To Train Your Dragon 2 features the voices of Cate Blanchett, Gerard Butler, Jay Baruchel and America Ferrara.
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Energetic sequel one for young and old Fans of the 2010 film How To Train Your Dragon won’t be disappointed by its sequel, which proves to be just as entertaining. The Australian Catholic Office for Film and Broadcasting’s Callum Ryan reviewed How To Train Your Dragon 2...
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ursting with breathtaking animation, affable characters and creative creature designs, this sequel to the well-loved 2010 film, How To Train Your Dragon, matches the first with humour and heart galore. Set four years after the first film, the Vikings of the island nation of Berk are now living happily integrated with their former foes – the dragons. They are content, and chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler) has decided to name his son Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) as his successor. But Hiccup is more taken with exploring his world with his dragon Toothless than settling down and assuming leadership. With the world opened up, the sequel’s story takes the action to a far greater scope than the Berk-centred first film. The design of the Viking village has also advanced from the first, and has a great combination of rustic and almost steampunk influences painted with vivid details. The quality of the animation is top notch – be they individual hairs of a Viking beard or single flakes of snow in a snowbank, all the finer parts are rendered perfectly. The 3D used in the film is also incredibly immersive, and from the opening dragon race to the last frame of the film, you are drawn into a whole world that feels truly alive. When Hiccup and his girlfriend Astrid (America Ferrara) discover some dragon poachers led by Eret (Kit Harington), they discover the existence of a warlord called Drago Bludvist who is amassing an army of dragons. They rush back to tell Stoick of the threat, then Hiccup takes it upon himself to negotiate peace with Drago. On the way,
Hiccup and his dragon Toothless provide more laughs in How To Train Your Dragon 2.
Hiccup runs into a famed dragon liberator called the Dragon Rider, who takes him captive. Renowned cinematographer Roger Deakins was a visual consultant once more for this film, and his touch is evident throughout. Unusual for an animated film, its fantastic use of lighting (chiefly from the dragons’ flames) dramatises the proceedings nicely, and the composition of the shots, particularly when in flight, is stunning. There is an early shot shown when Hiccup and Astrid fly through a burnt forest which typifies this – the camera tracks left
to right quickly: the smoke thick in the air, the scorched boughs appearing through the haze, and the obscured figures zipping through the frame all combine to create a vision of genuine beauty.
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She lives in an enormous ice cave created by a colossal, ice-breathing alpha dragon, who is the protector of several hundred dragons of its own. With Drago on the warpath toward Berk, Hiccup must rally his
The film is dazzlingly energetic from start to finish, and is aimed at kids and adults alike. The Dragon Rider reveals herself to be Valka (Cate Blanchett) – Hiccup’s mother – who was thought to have been killed by a dragon almost two decades ago.
family and friends along with their dragons to fight to save their way of life. The inventiveness on display in the dragon design is clear – there is an iridescent menagerie
of creatures spiralling around the cave, and Hiccup’s wonder at the sight is bested only by the audience’s surrender of disbelief in the face of such an awesome sight. The characters themselves are wellrounded and real. Hiccup is caught between the allures of learning everything about the dragons from his mother and becoming the village chieftain like his father. His internal fight to reconcile these is what gives his character a real arc, and the continuation of his journey to becoming a true chief is what make the promise of a third film something to look forward to. Toothless the dragon is also a wonderful creation. Sitting somewhere between a slinking cat and a fiercely loyal dog, Hiccup’s steed is the source of many of the film’s numerous laughs, and a surprisingly complete character in its own right. The music from John Powell is spot on throughout. Largely orchestral, it manages to mix in some bagpipes to match the (arguably anachronistic) Scottish brogue of most of the Vikings. The score truly soars in the track Flying with Mother, a theme laced with choral vocals which is at once delicately beautiful and rousing. The film is dazzlingly energetic from start to finish, and is aimed at kids and adults alike. Fans of the first film will be convinced this is a franchise worth caring about. Newcomers will be converted and convinced to hunt down the first film. There may be dragons in the village of Berk, but the fun never drags in this film. Callum Ryan is an associate of the Australian Catholic Office for Film and Broadcasting.
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Work still to be done to make society safe A LONDON jury has found one of Western Australia’s most famous celebrity exports, 84-year-old entertainer Rolf Harris, guilty of 12 charges of indecent assault. A Catholic bishop has allegations of indecent assault made against him dating back 45 years. The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse releases its interim report, stating it has not yet compiled enough information to make any recommendations. This is following 13 hearings and thousands of private sessions with individuals where a number of clear themes have been identified: victims often suffered repeated abuse at the hands of multiple perpetrators, and barriers continue to exist to reporting the abuse with adults systematically failing to protect children. It would not be untoward to think that as a society we were drowning in abuse, especially as the Commission’s interim report concludes that, despite legal obligations to report child abuse, it remains significantly under-reported in Australia. This makes the commissioners’ request for an additional two years and $104 million in extra funding to complete the 70 public hearings they have identified as “essential” as wholly reasonable. We must not be afraid to look the past in the eye and to allow justice in the present to take its full course, whoever is brought to trial, recalling that corroborating evidence is necessary for a guilty verdict to be reached. What is clear is that more needs to be done to make our society safer for children. It also needs to find ways to be more supportive of those reporting abuse, particularly as the Commission’s findings show that it takes 22 years on average for victims to report abuse, with men taking longer than women. With this in mind, it is heartening to see Archbishop Costelloe moving forward with his own commitment to making our communities here in the Archdiocese of Perth the safest places possible. The present search for a full-time Archdiocesan Safeguarding Officer is a critical step towards ensuring our parishes receive professional training so as to remain cognizant of the dangerous behaviours that exist within society PO Box 3075 as a whole. Adelaide Terrace What will also be important PERTH WA 6832 is how the Catholic community can play a role in assisting indioffice@therecord.com.au viduals to report past abuse. Tel: (08) 9220 5900 2012 statistics from ASCA, Fax: (08) 9325 4580 Australia’s leading national organisation which advocates, builds and delivers supports to facilitate recovery with and for people, families and communities affected by childhood trauma, show that 96 per cent of survivors who contacted them admitted that their abuse had been committed by immediate or extended family and friends. Restoring self-worth to survivors, while upholding the dignity of the general population, is a mandate many believe to be handed down to the Church by Christ in the parable of the Good Samaritan. Abuse, as we know, can take on many forms. Another seemingly less insidious form of abuse is the way we treat the beginning and the end of life. Archbishop Costelloe’s words of warning on the topic of voluntary euthanasia in an edition of last week’s The West Australian and printed in full in this newspaper need to be carefully reflected upon. The introduction of voluntary euthanasia in Belgium in 2002 for terminally ill adults was a step believed to be one too far by many, and yet assurances were given at the time that safeguards were in place to ensure there would be no slippery slope. Within a matter of merely 12 years, centuries of respect for the dignity of human life, in what was a prominent Catholic country, have been eroded, and earlier this year legislation was introduced to permit children of any age, as well adults experiencing “unbearable suffering”, to be voluntarily euthanised. The questions that Archbishop Costelloe poses are ones that the Catholic community needs to ponder deeply – and to answer very carefully: “How good are we as Christians in caring for people who are struggling to care adequately for themselves? How can we strengthen and support those many institutions in our society which can help us maintain and develop a deep sense of compassion, generosity, and a ready acceptance of our mutual responsibility for each other?” In calling for the set-up of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, Julia Gillard said there had been too many revelations of “adults who have averted their eyes” from the evil of abuse. To tolerate habitual moral failures would require a rebuke of conscience so as to justify them, both by individuals and collectively as a society. If as Australians we have chosen to face our conscience with international scrutiny on the topic of childhood abuse then surely we must each be willing to do the same with respect to every God-given life from the moment of conception to natural death? But be warned, the result of this might well be newspaper headlines that point to the dignity rather than the demise of humanity.
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School chaplain helped to save my life I WAS SADDENED to hear such negative reactions towards schools having chaplains. I was particularly outraged to read outgoing Senator Louise Pratt’s speech calling for the abolition of the school chaplaincy, saying it harms vulnerable gay and lesbian children. While questioning my own sexual identity as a teenager, my school chaplain, himself a practising Catholic, was the only person I felt I could turn to for help. He was constantly supportive yet firm with me, laying out clearly the future challenges that might lay ahead. He helped me to make my journey through the spiritual aspects of my questions, something which a regular school counsellor would never be permitted to do even if they knew how to. To this day I owe my life to that chaplain. Without his ongoing support and wisdom at that time I know I would have tried to take my life. I also know of similar very positive stories from others about the unique role their school chaplain played. Ms Pratt, along with many in mainstream society, has failed to recognise the inimitable work being done by many chaplains to assist teenage students through the challenging journey of identity, whether sexual or otherwise, at a most precarious stage in life. From her
criticism, she would leave already vulnerable students even more vulnerable. I continue to thank God for school chaplaincy and for the quiet, often invisible and yet invaluable role this department plays as the glue that keeps a school community not only together, but healthy. Name and address supplied
Greens’ Bill attacks basic truths, principles WITH MEDIA focus on the Federal budget, the Greens saw their opportunity to quietly introduce a ‘Recognition of Foreign Marriages Bill’. Of course, migrants and refugees, who have married in their country of origin before coming to Australia already do have (and should have) their marriage status recognised. So why this Greens’ Bill? This action of stealth by the Greens highlights the environment as their shopfront to camouflage their real agenda of social and moral revolution. The Bill should not be supported, for its real intent is to seek to declare something to be true which is untrue. Just because a mimic ceremony to marriage has taken place in some place somewhere in the world, does not qualify the same gender couple to be “recognised” as married. For like a counterfeit bank note, same-sex unions may have some apparent likeness to marriage, but
the inability, as a couple, to produce offspring, to experience the complementarity of the opposite gender, and the extended family that evolves from the man/woman nuptials leading to aunties, uncles, cousins and grandparents, absolutely declares same-sex unions as unequal to marriage. Certainly a same-sex couple do have the right to live together and share all manner of benefits. However their same-sex attraction disqualifies them from holding a marriage certificate, just as blindness disallows the blind person from qualifying for a driver’s licence. In both cases, the persons are not shown disrespect, but simply have their limitations acknowledged. It is time that apathetic Australia came to realise that there are forces intent on destroying basic truths and principles held as sacrosanct for centuries. And for this evil to prevail good people need do nothing. Peter Young GRETA, NSW
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Use language to uphold the innate dignity of all people Words can be used for a variety of purposes, but when they’re used to refer to a person by their sexuality, basic human identity is minimised.
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HE WORDS ‘hashtag’, ‘selfie’ and ‘tweet’ were among 150 new words added to the MerriamWebster’s dictionary this year; and with selfies being taken by everyone from Barack Obama to Pope Francis to Kim Kardashian, it’s little wonder this word is among those making the list. While the evolution of language has, with technology, become all the more rapid, language remains one of the most vital tools underpinning a society. It is language that shapes reality for the members of a society, allowing us to attach meanings to things. Words convey reality and the better a language is used, the more precisely concepts can be understood. Conversely, the poor use of language can misinform a person or a whole society about a particular truth. Enter the word ‘gay’. Originating in 12th century England, the original meaning was ‘joyful’ or ‘carefree’. By the end of the 20th century, the word gay became the recommended and preferred term for persons experiencing homosexual feelings. While I am not losing sleep that a word once meaning joy has become the key identifier around homosexual actions, what does concern me greatly is the usage of the word gay in direct reference to a person. “My friend is gay”, or “He was born gay”, are two of the most common examples. Even in talking to people who consider homosexual actions wrong (and note that judging objective moral action is always different to the subjective judgment of an individual person), they will still refer to a particular ‘gay’ person as if that term is completely descriptive. In fact, this usage has become so normalised that the nuance is not often
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understood, so allow me to be more specific. At the most fundamental level a human person is just that, a person, and our personhood is lived out as a male or a female. These realities of personhood are not accidents or awards bestowed upon us. They are more identifying than stating we are a plumber, an athlete or a
The sexual issues that a person may deal with are not issues that we should allow to dominate who they are; true companionship must be deeper than that. teacher. They describe us in a most intimate way because they describe our bodies, which are the sign of who we are. We are born as human persons, nothing more and nothing less. What some segments of society have sought to do though, is to erase this most fundamental identity and instead provide a host of ‘genders’ for us to choose from (for example, Facebook recently listed 56 categories of gender). Even though it may sound freeing to be able to describe yourself as bi-gender, pan-gender or gender fluid, it is in fact the opposite because we pin our identity to something that is not the most underlying description of who we
are. ‘Gender’ has become the way we feel about ourselves - or have been pressured into feeling about ourselves - at a particular point in time for a myriad of reasons. To refer to a person, any person, as ‘gay’ or ‘homosexual’ (or even as ‘straight’), does a great injustice to who they are. When we do it we allow ourselves to fall into the push of a movement which seeks to minimise our basic human identity. We can say that a person has a ‘same-sex attraction’ because that is fundamentally different to saying that a person is ‘gay’. The sexual issues that a person may deal with are not issues that we should allow to dominate who they are; true companionship must be deeper than that. Even if a person declares apparent pride in their ‘sexual identity’ as ‘gay’, ‘lesbian’, ‘transgender’ etc, we need to uphold their innate dignity in the way we use our language. There is perhaps no better summary than this passage taken from a document released in 1986 by the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith entitled On the Pastoral Care of Homosexual Persons: “The human person, made in the image and likeness of God, can hardly be adequately described by a reductionist reference to his or her sexual orientation. Everyone living on the face of the earth has personal problems and difficulties, but challenges to growth, strengths, talents and gifts as well. Today, the Church provides a badly needed context for the care of the human person when she refuses to consider the person as a ‘heterosexual’ or a ‘homosexual’ and insists that every person has a fundamental identity - the creature of God, and by grace, his child and heir to eternal life.” www.foolishwisdom.com
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Worries and wanderings take us away from God Wandering minds not only hinder our relationships with one another, but they also prevent us from growing closer to God.
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USTRALIAN educator Jonathan Doyle has a favourite saying: “Wherever you are, be all there”. In a world where time is becoming one of our rarest resources, it is a life motto few would be able to fully embrace. Doyle, the founding director of Choicez Media, explores the concept in an article entitled Living the Season You’re In – the choice to be mindful and attentive to every given moment. The irony, sadly, is that many of us do not allow ourselves enough time to contemplate the wisdom of such observations. I know I don’t. In the rare moments I allow myself to become conscious of my thoughts, the more I become aware of how scattered they can be. For example, despite the fact I am well aware of the precious and unrepeatable window I have in spending time with my children while they are young, in hindsight I realise that my physical presence has not always equated to my mental one.
I Say, I Say MARK REIDY
How often have I been kicking a ball with my son, playing ‘Shop’ with my daughters, or even having dinner with my wife, but my thoughts have wandered to matters outside these moments. In essence, I am robbing them of my full presence and also robbing myself of theirs. The same could be applied to our work life. Are we really fully present and focused, or have the meanderings of our minds hindered us from giving our complete attention to the task at hand? When we are out socially, are we giving 100 per cent to the person we are communicating with or are we mentally elsewhere? My self-analysis revealed that most of my diversionary wanderings are born from concerns that are outside my control and they are
robbing me from fully appreciating the moment I am in. As I contemplate my growing ‘to do’ list, worry about the next bill, or stress about the future, I am partially withdrawing myself from the person I am with or the activity I am undertaking, but such double-mindedness is not God’s plan for any of us. Yet how often are our thoughts splintered – scattered in many directions and embracing none? Being mindful of our own mind-
small thing is beyond your powers, why worry about the rest?” (Lk 12:27). God knows everything you need, he said, and will provide them if you simply set your heart upon his kingdom and not get caught up with the concerns of this world. Yet how often do we give God our undivided attention? Do we invite him into every aspect of our lives and completely embrace the person or moment we are in, or do we simply feign trust and allow
The degree we allow ourselves to be consumed by the worries of this world will most likely mirror the trust we have in our heavenly Father. fulness is a challenging task to undertake but I believe it can quite accurately reflect the relationship we have with God. The degree we allow ourselves to be consumed by the worries of this world will most likely mirror the trust we have in our heavenly Father. Jesus said as much: “If a very
ourselves to become burdened by circumstances outside our control? The relationship we have with God will reflect all other relationships we have in our lives. It is why he pulls no punches in his desire for our full attention. “Because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of
my mouth,” (Rev 3:16). He would rather we were honest and gave him no attention than pretend and be half-hearted. If I do not entrust every aspect of my life to him, then I have no other option but take on the burden myself. And if I choose to live in this way it should come as no surprise that I cannot fully connect with the moment or relationship I am experiencing. That is not to say we should condemn ourselves. It is a natural part of the human condition that our minds will be drawn to our worldly concerns, but it is our choice in what we then do with these thoughts. If we choose, in any degree, to carry them on our own shoulders, then we should expect to live with the fragmented mindset that this creates – both towards God and our brothers and sisters. If, however, we choose to entrust them to God we will be free to embrace the fullness of our human experience. But our trust must be complete – 99 per cent is not enough. “Wherever you are, be all there.”
Mistakes can be God’s greatest works Lara Malin says she’s discovering that God has been present all throughout her life, in both the good and the bad.
How I Pray AS TOLD TO DEBBIE WARRIER
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T PR E G NA NC Y Assistance, where I work as coordinator, our principal objective is to provide relief of poverty, suffering, distress, misfortune, destitution or helplessness for pregnant women of all sections of the public, regardless of race, colour or creed. We offer free crisis support in the area of confidential counselling and practical assistance. We are based at 195 Lord St, East Perth, and can be contacted on 9328 2929. Wherever I am, I have a running conversation with God. Simply practicing his presence in my day-to-day life helps me to be grateful and serve others joyfully in all situations. Br Lawrence of the Resurrection (c. 1614-1691) wrote: “The most holy and necessary practice in our spiritual life is the presence of God. That means finding constant pleasure in his divine company”. I could be more disciplined at structured prayer, but I am grateful for the treasure of the Divine Office. In challenging moments of my life, I take comfort in the rhythm of the Catholic Church and know that structured prayer is a gift that keeps my perspective on heaven. The strongest influence on my faith has been my nonna, Severina Carniel, who immigrated to Australia after World War II. Being over 30 when she arrived, she struggled to learn English. With my broken Italian and her broken English we had our very own method of communicating to each other. What stood out to me about my nonna was her great love for me. She always accepted me for who I am. She prayed consistently but never forced me to. She told me stories and showed me pictures of her favourite saints, Don Bosco and Leopold Mandic, whom she had received confession from. I always found a relic she had sewn into the inner hem of my school uniform. These paintings and relics were a mystery to me when I was a child, but came to be full of life and substance once I became an adult and
Pregnancy Assistance coordinator Lara Malin says structured prayer helps to keep her perspective and focus on heaven.
began to research. Because they meant so much to her, it made me curious to know why. When I fell pregnant in less than perfect circumstances I was in despair, feeling scared, alone, humiliated and a failure. I remember my nonna simply sitting with me, her hand on my shoulder. She stayed with me as I cried and simply reassured me that everything would be OK. “Jesus loves you,” she said. Now my faith means everything to me. Without the gift of faith I would be stumbling my way in darkness. The light of faith is the answer that brings God’s plan and purpose into my life. No matter what situations I encounter in my life, I know that God is with me and has everything in hand. I had a truly strong conversion that brought me back to the Catholic Church in 2004. I went to listen to a catechesis given by the Neocatechumenal Way in my local parish and it was through this that I discovered the love of God for
me. Since then, I have come to see that all of the experiences of my life have influenced my faith because God has been there like a cartographer drawing the map perfect for the plans he has for me. My faith continues to grow as I discover how God has acted in my history. To see that the parts of my life I considered
Evangelii Gaudium and this joy that comes from being truly Christian and sharing the Gospel. A young woman in need came to visit us at Pregnancy Assistance recently. We listened to her, she had suffered a lot and her baby had also been very unwell from birth. As we spoke words of hope to this woman,
My faith means everything to me. Without the gift of faith I would be stumbling my way in darkness. to be mistakes have been his greatest works; happy faults. This gift of faith continually helps me to live in the joy of Christ, in the resurrection. Life is full of ups and downs yet God’s presence and promise of happiness calls me to keep persevering, to never give up, and to be at peace. One of my role models in the Catholic Church is Pope Francis. I am so excited and encouraged by our Pope. I am very inspired by
it came up in conversation that she had received a Facebook message from Pope Francis. Initially, she thought it to be a joke. She said it was a simple message stating that he had felt compelled to write a letter to her believing she was going through some suffering at this time. He reassured her that God loves her and asked if there was anything specific he could pray for her. The young woman wrote back to Pope Francis and asked him to
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pray for her baby who had been hospitalised since birth. Pope Francis responded that he would pray. A few days later, her baby’s health and mobility had increased so much that he was being released from hospital and could go home. The young woman was so unprepared for this that she had no baby furniture or goods ready, and that is why she came to us for some assistance. We told her that she had certainly come to the right place. We loaded her up with baby goods and walked her past the onsite chapel and the beautiful big picture of Pope Francis that was not by chance waiting to say hello to her. The greatest challenge facing Catholics today is to really live with the spirit of Christ, loving others the way Christ loves us. It’s beautiful to know that God is always calling me to come closer in dialogue and I know that I am never alone.
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SATURDAY, JULY 5 Day With Mary 9am at St Patrick’s Basilica, 47 Adelaide St, Fremantle. Day of prayer and instruction based on the Fatima message. Video; 10.10am holy Mass, Reconciliation, Procession of the Blessed Sacrament, Eucharistic Adoration, two talks, recitation of the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Stations of the Cross. Finish approx 5pm. BYO lunch. Enq: Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate 9437 2792. Embracing Womanhood A Day of Reflection for women of all ages 9am-3pm with Mass at Sts John and Paul Church, 5 Ingham Ct, Willetton. A Day of Reflection for women of all ages; presented by Sr Ann Cullinane sjg. Cost: $10 includes morning tea and light lunch. Only 60 places left. Registration: Mandy 0414 425 560 or Su 0413 560 033 gohsu11@ gmail.com. SUNDAY, JULY 6 Divine Mercy Afternoon with Jesus and Mary 1.30pm at St Francis Xavier Church, 25 Windsor St, Perth. Homily on St Thomas, Apostle, by Fr Johnson. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, holy Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Reconciliation, Benediction and veneration of first class relic of St Faustina Kowalska. Refreshments afterwards. Enq: John 9457 7771. Latin Mass 8.30am at Good Shepherd Church, Streich Avenue, Kelmscott. Celebrated by Archbishop Emeritus B J Hickey. Enq; John 9390 6646. WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 AND 16 Evangelising with Catholic DVDs 10.30am-11.30am St. Joseph’s Church, 20 Hamilton St, Bassendean, Church Library. Ultimate Challenge; an exciting debate between a Protestant and Catholic scholar, Fr Benedict Groeschel vs Southern Methodist University. 16 July, DVD on Answering Common Objections, Mary Holy Mother, How to use the Bible to defend the truth of Catholic teaching, and share it with others by Professor Scott Hahn. SATURDAY, JULY 12 St Padre Pio Prayer Day 8.30am at St Joachim Parish, cnr Shepperton Rd and Harper St, Victoria Park. 8.30am - St Padre Pio DVD in parish centre. 10am - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, Divine Mercy, silent Adoration and Benediction. 11am - holy Mass, St Padre Pio Liturgy. Confessions. 12pm - BYO shared lunch, tea and coffee supplied. Enq: Des 6278 1540. SUNDAY, JULY 13 50th Anniversary Celebrations 10am at St Mary’s Bruce Rock Parish. Former parishioners and visitors are welcome to the 50th Anniversary celebration of Bruce Rock Parish’s blessing and opening. A Solemn Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Donald Sproxton, and followed by a buffet lunch at Bruce Rock Recreation Centre. Enq; Margaret 9061 1747. WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel 10am at the Carmelite Monastery, 100 Adelma Road, Nedlands. A Solemn Concelebrated Mass will be offered for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Bishop Don Sproxton will be the main Celebrant. All are most welcome to the Mass and morning tea to follow. FRIDAY, JULY 18 Medjugorje - Evening Of Prayer 7-9pm at St Denis Parish, cnr Roberts and Osborne Sts, Joondanna. In thanksgiving for Our Blessed Mother’s reported daily appearances at Medjugorje. Free DVDs on Donald Calloway’s life of sin, to his conversion and priesthood. Enq: 0407 471 256; E: medjugorje1947@gmail. com. SUNDAY, JULY 20 Auslan Café at Emmanuel Centre 10.30am at 25 Windsor St, Perth. Ever thought about learning language that will help you communicate with people who are profoundly deaf? Australian Sign language (Auslan) classes are held at Emmanuel Centre on the third Sunday of each month. Free classes include a light lunch. Barbara P) 9328 8113 or emmanuelcentre@ westnet.com.au.
FRIDAY, JULY 25 Fellowship Day Service - The Australian Church Women 10.30am at St Peter and Emmaus, 56 Green Street, Joondanna. Come and enjoy sharing in fellowship with other Christian Women. Theme is Building up the Body of Christ. The guest speaker will be Mr Morris from LINC. A collection will be taken for the Winifred Kick Scholarship. Light lunch served. Enq: Meryon 6311 8007. SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Anniversary A celebration to mark Worldwide Marriage Encounter’s 40th anniversary in Australia will be held at the Bateman Parish, commencing at 11am with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Emeritus Barry Hickey, followed by a shared lunch in the parish hall. Past and present members of the WWME movement will then share their experiences, as photos, videos and memorabilia will be displayed. Afternoon tea concludes the day. Enq: Max 9312 2300.
REGULAR EVENTS EVERY SUNDAY Gate of Heaven Catholic Radio Join the Franciscans of the Immaculate from 7.309pm on Radio Fremantle 107.9FM for Catholic radio broadcast of EWTN and our own live shows. Enq: radio@ausmaria.com. Cathedral Cafe Cathedral Cafe open every Sunday 9.30am-1pm at St Mary’s Cathedral, downstairs after Mass. Coffee, tea, cakes, sweets, friendship with Cathedral parishioners. Further info: Tammy on smcperthwyd@yahoo.com.au or 0415 370 357. Pilgrim Mass - Shrine of the Virgin of the Revelation 2pm at Shrine, 36 Chittering Rd, Bullsbrook. Starts with Rosary, then Benediction. Reconciliation available before every celebration. Anointing of the sick administered at Mass every second Sunday of month. Pilgrimage in honour of the Virgin of the Revelation last Sunday of the month. Side entrance to Church and shrine open daily between 9am-5pm. Enq Sacri 9447 3292. Praise and Worship 5.30pm at St Denis Parish, cnr Osborne St and Roberts Rd, Joondanna. Followed by 6pm Mass. Enq: Admin on admin@stdenis.com.au. Mass with Sign Language Interpreter and PowerPoint 9.30am at St Francis Xavier Church, 23 Windsor St, East Perth. Enq: Voice 9328 8113, TTY 9328 9571, 0401 016 399 or www.emmanuelcentre.com.au. EVERY FIRST SUNDAY Singles Prayer and Social Group 6.30pm at All Saints Chapel, Allendale Sq, 77 St Georges Tce, Perth. Holy hour followed by dinner at local restaurant. Meet new people, pray and socialise with others. Enq: Veronica 0403 841 202. EVERY SECOND SUNDAY Healing Hour 7-8pm at St Lawrence, Balcatta. Songs of praise and worship, Exposition of Blessed Sacrament and prayers for sick. Enq: Fr Irek Czech SDS or office Tue-Thu, 9am-2.30pm on 9344 7066. EVERY THIRD SUNDAY Oblates of St Benedict’s 2pm at St Joseph’s Convent, York St, South Perth. We welcome all interested in studying the Rule of St Benedict and its relevance to the everyday life of today for laypeople. Vespers and afternoon tea conclude our meetings. Enq: Secretary 9457 5758. Holy Hour with Exposition 3pm at All Saints Parish, 7 Liwara Pl, Greenwood. Mercy Novena and Rosary during holy hour. Enq: Charles 9447 1989. Divine Mercy Holy Hour 3pm at Pius X Church, 23 Paterson St, Manning. Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Divine Mercy prayers, Rosary and Benediction. Please join us in prayer. Enq: Mrs K Henderson 9450 4195. EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY Shrine Time for Young Adults 18-35 Years 7.30-8.30pm at Schoenstatt Shrine, 9 Talus Dr, Mt Richon; holy hour with prayer, reflection, meditation, praise and worship followed by a social gathering. Come and pray at a place of grace. Enq: shrinetimemtrichon@gmail.com. Holy Hour for Vocations to the Priesthood, Religious Life 2-3pm at Infant Jesus Parish, Wellington St, Morley. Includes Exposition of Blessed Sacrament, silent prayer, scripture, prayers of intercession. Come and pray that those discerning vocations can hear clearly God’s call. EVERY LAST SUNDAY Filipino Mass 3pm at Notre Dame Church, cnr Daley and Wright Sts, Cloverdale. Bring a plate to share after Mass. Enq: Fr Nelson 0410 843 412, Elsa 0404 038 483. LAST MONDAY Be Still in His Presence – Ecumenical Christian Program 7.30-8.45pm at St Swithun Anglican Church, 195 Lesmurdie St, Lesmurdie (hall behind church). Begins with songs of praise and worship, silent time, lectio divina, small group sharing and cuppa. Enq: Lynne 9293 3848 or 0435 252 941.
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EVERY TUESDAY Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal 6pm at Pater Noster Church, Marmion and Evershed Sts, Myaree. Mass at 5.30pm followed by Benediction. Enq: John 0408 952 194. Mercy Heritage Centre Perth Open Day Tours Free Guided Tours start at 10.30am and 12.30pm at the 1871 Convent. Other times by appointment with the Curator. Enter via the main entrance on 86 Victoria Sq. Enq: 08 9325 4155. Novena to God the Father 7.30pm at St Joachim’s parish hall, Vic Park. Novena followed by reflection and discussions on forthcoming Sunday Gospel. Enq: Jan 9284 1662. EVERY FIRST TUESDAY Short MMP Cenacle for Priests 2pm at Edel Quinn Centre, 36 Windsor St, East Perth. Enq: Fr Watt 9376 1734. EVERY WEDNESDAY Holy Hour - Catholic Youth Ministry 5.30pm at Catholic Pastoral Centre, 40A Mary St, Highgate. Mass followed at 6.30pm with Holy Hour. Supper $5 and fellowship later. Enq: 9422 7912 or admin@cym.com.au. Subiaco Ladies Prayer Meeting 10am in the upper room at St Joseph’s Parish, 3 Salvado Rd, Subiaco. We welcome you to join us for prayer, praise, and fellowship. Phone Win 9387 2808, Colleen 9245 3277 or Noreen 9298 9938. Evangelising with Catholic DVDs 10.30-11.30am at St Joseph’s Church, 20 Hamilton St, Bassendean Library. No price too high. Enq: Catherine 9379 2691 or Merle 0414 794 224. EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY Novena to St Mary of the Cross MacKillop 7-7.45pm at Blessed Mary MacKillop Parish, cnr Cassowary Dr and Pelican Pde, Ballajura. Begins with Mass, Novena prayers and Benediction. Followed by healing prayers and anointing of the sick. Enq: Madi 9249 9093 or Gerry 0417 187 240. EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY Chaplets of Divine Mercy 7.30pm at St Thomas More Parish, Dean Rd, Bateman. Accompanied by Exposition, then Benediction. Enq: George 9310 9493 or 6242 0702 (w). Miracle Prayers 7.30pm at 67 Howe St, Osborne Park. An opportunity to receive prayers for healing of mind, body and soul. Enq: miracleprayers@disciplesofjesus. org or Michelle 0404 028 298. EVERY THURSDAY Divine Mercy 11am at Sts John and Paul Church, Pinetree Gully Rd, Willetton. Pray the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy and for consecrated life, especially in our parish. Concludes with veneration of the first class relic of St Faustina. Enq: John 9457 7771. St Mary’s Cathedral Praise Meeting 7.45pm at the Legion of Mary’s Edel Quinn Centre, 36 Windsor St, East Perth. Includes praise, song and healing ministry. Enq: Kay 9382 3668 or fmi@ flameministries.org. Group Fifty - Charismatic Renewal Group 7.30pm at Redemptorist Monastery, 150 Vincent St, North Perth. Includes prayer, praise and Mass. Enq: Elaine 9440 3661. EVERY FIRST THURSDAY Holy Hour Prayer for Priests 7-8pm at Holy Spirit Parish, 2 Keaney Pl, City Beach. All welcome. Enq: Linda 9341 3079. Prayer in Style of Taizé 7.30-8.30pm at Our Lady of Grace Parish, 3 Kitchener St, North Beach. Includes prayer, song and silence in candlelight – symbol of Christ the light of the world. Taizé info: www.taize.fr. Enq: secretary 9448 4888 or 9448 4457. FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY Social Dinner (Young Adults aged up to 35) and Rosary Cenacle 6.30pm at St Bernadette’s Church, 49 Jugan St, Mt Hawthorn. Begins at 6.30pm with dinner at a local restaurant, followed at 8pm by a Rosary Cenacle, short talk and refreshments at the church. Great way to meet new people, pray and socialise! Enq: 9444 6131 or st.bernadettesyouth@gmail.com. EVERY FRIDAY Eucharistic Adoration at Schoenstatt Shrine 10am at Schoenstatt Shrine, 9 Talus Dr, Mt Richon. Includes holy Mass, Exposition of Blessed Sacrament, silent Adoration till 8.15pm. Join us in prayer at a place of grace. Enq: Sisters of Schoenstatt 9399 2349. Healing Mass 6pm at Holy Family Parish, Lot 375, Alcock St, Maddington. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Healing Mass followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Enq: admin 9493 1703/www.vpcp.org.au. Eucharistic Adoration - Voice of the Voiceless Ministry 7.30-9pm at St Brigid’s Parish, 211 Aberdeen St, Northbridge. Eucharistic Adoration, beginning with praise and worship and reflection on the scriptures. All welcome. Enq: adrianluke1999@ yahoo.com.au.
EVERY FIRST FRIDAY Mass and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 11am-4pm at Little Sisters of the Poor Chapel, 2 Rawlins St, Glendalough. Exposition of Blessed Sacrament after Mass until 4pm, finishing with Rosary. Enq: Sr Marie MS.Perth@lsp.org.au. Healing and Anointing Mass 8.45am Pater Noster Church, Evershed St, Myaree. Begins with Reconciliation, then 9am Mass of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, anointing of the sick and prayers to St Peregrine. Enq: Joy 9337 7189. Pro-life Witness – Mass and Procession 9.30am at St Brigid’s Parish, cnr Great Northern Hwy and Morrison Rd, Midland. Begins with Mass followed by Rosary procession and prayer vigil at nearby abortion clinic led by the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate. Please join us to pray for an end to abortion and the conversion of hearts. Enq: Helen 9402 0349. Catholic Faith Renewal Evening 7.30pm at Sts John and Paul Parish, Pinetree Gully Rd, Willetton. Songs of praise, prayer, sharing by a priest, then thanksgiving Mass and light refreshments. Enq: Ivan 0428 898 833 or Ann 0412 166 164 or catholicfaithrenewal@gmail.com. Communion of Reparation All Night Vigils 7pm-1.30am at Corpus Christi Church, Loch St, Mosman Park or St Gerard Majella Church, cnr Ravenswood Dr/Majella Rd, Mirrabooka. Vigils are two Masses, Adoration, Benediction, prayers, Confession in reparation for outrages committed against the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Enq: Vicky 0400 282 357, Fr Giosue 9349 2315, John/ Joy 9344 2609. Holy Hour 7.30pm at St Bernadette’s Parish, cnr Jugan and Leeder Sts, Glendalough. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, music and chants, silence, readings and meditative decades of the holy Rosary. Tea/ coffee and cake to follow. Enq: Sean Tobin of Bl Elisabeth of the Trinity Choir 0439 720 066. EVERY SECOND FRIDAY Discover Spirituality of St Francis of Assisi 12pm at St Brigid’s parish centre. The Secular Franciscans of Midland Fraternity have lunch, then 1-3pm meeting. Enq: Antoinette 9297 2314. EVERY SATURDAY Our Lady of Sorrows Rosary 9am at St Denis Parish Church, cnr Roberts Rd and Osborne St, Joondanna. A warm invitation to those interested in praying Our Lady of Sorrows Rosary with us. Enq: parish office 9242 2812. EVERY FIRST SATURDAY Vigil for Life – Mass and Procession 8.30am at St Augustine Parish, Gladstone St, Rivervale. Begins with Mass celebrated by Fr Carey, followed by Rosary procession and prayer vigil at nearby abortion clinic. Please join us to pray for the conversion of hearts and an end to abortion. Enq: Helen 9402 0349. Mission Rosary Making at the Legion of Mary 9.30am-2pm at 36 Windsor St, East Perth. All materials supplied. The Rosaries made are distributed to schools, missions and those who ask for a Rosary. Please join us and learn the art of Rosary making on rope and chain. Enq: 0478 598 860. Half-Day Retreat 9am-1.30pm at Holy Family Parish, 34 Alcock St, Maddington Led by Fr Parackal VC and Vincentian Fathers. Morning tea and lunch provided. Enq: 9493 1703 or email vincentiansperth@yahoo.com or visit www.vpcp.org.au. EVERY FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAY The Feast Praise and Worship, Inspiring Talk, Fellowship 4-6pm St Jude Parish Centre, 20 Prendiville Way, Langford. Afternoon tea and coffee provided. Enq: Grace 0420 921 268 or Fema 0415 144 971. EVERY SECOND SATURDAY Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Succour) and Divine Mercy Chaplet (Chant) 8.30am at Our Lady of the Mission Parish, Whitford, 270 Camberwarra Dr, Craigie. Holy Mass at 8.30am followed by Novena. Enq: Margaret 9307 2776. EVERY SECOND AND FOURTH SATURDAY The Feast Praise and Worship, Inspiring Talk, Fellowship 2-4pm The Faith Centre, 450 Hay St, East Perth. Afternoon tea and coffee provided. Enq: Grace 0420 921 268 or Fema 0415 144 971. EVERY FOURTH SATURDAY Voice of the Voiceless Healing Mass 11.30am at St Brigid’s Parish, 211 Aberdeen St, Northbridge. Bring a plate to share after Mass. Enq: Frank 9296 7591 or 0408 183 325.
GENERAL Divine Mercy Church, Lower Chittering Come join the “$500 club” by donating that amount towards completion of the Divine Mercy Church in Lower Chittering. Your name will be included in a plaque and you will share in Masses offered for benefactors. Donate online: www. ginginchitteringparish.org.au or send cheque to DM Church Building Fund, PO Box 8, Bullsbrook WA 6084. May God bless you!
Free Divine Mercy Image for Parishes High quality oil painting and glossy print – Divine Mercy Promotions. Images of very high quality. For any parish willing to accept and place inside the church. Oil paintings: 160 x 90cm; glossy print - 100 x 60cm. Enq: Irene 9417 3267 (w). Sacred Heart Pioneers Would anyone like to know about the Sacred Heart pioneers? If so, please contact Spiritual Director Fr Doug Harris 9444 6131 or John 9457 7771. St Philomena’s Chapel 3/24 Juna Dr, Malaga. Mass of the day: Mon 6.45am. Vigil Masses: Mon-Fri 4.45pm. Enq: Fr David 9376 1734. Mary MacKillop Merchandise Available for sale from Mary MacKillop Centre. Enq: Sr Maree 0414 683 926 or 08 9334 0933. Financially Disadvantaged People Requiring Low Care Aged Care Placement The Little Sisters of the Poor community is set in the beautiful gardens in Glendalough. “Making the elderly happy, that is everything!” St Jeanne Jugan (foundress). Reg and enq: Sr Marie 9443 3155. AA Alcoholics Anonymous Is alcohol costing you more than just money? Enq: AA 9325 3566. Abortion Grief Association Inc A not-for-profit association is looking for premises to establish a Trauma Recovery Centre (pref SOR) in response to increasing demand for services (ref www.abortiongrief.asn.au). Enq: Julie (08) 9313 1784. Free Rosaries For The Missions If you or anybody you know are going to the missions and would like to send or take Rosaries to spread the faith locally or overseas or for school or First Holy Communion, please contact Felicia 0429 173 541 or Hiep 0409 128 638. Saints and Sacred Relics Apostolate Invite SSRA Perth invites interested parties, parish priests, leaders of religious communities, lay associations to organise relic visitations to parishes, communities, etc. We have available authenticated relics, mostly first class, of Catholic saints and blesseds including Sts Mary MacKillop, Padre Pio, Anthony of Padua, Therese of Lisieux, Maximilian Kolbe, Simon Stock and Blessed Pope John Paul II. Free of charge and all welcome. Enq: Giovanny 0478 201 092 or ssra-perth@catholic.org. PERPETUAL ADORATION Perpetual Adoration - Kelmscott Perpetual Adoration is coming to Kelmscott soon. Come and spend an hour with Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament in the little side Chapel of Good Shepherd Church, Streich Ave. Adorers are needed. Please contact Tim 0413 785 680 or Fr Andrew 9495 1204. Adoration - St Jerome’s, Spearwood Adorers are needed. Please contact the office on 9418 1229. Holy Hour Slots at St Bernadette’s, Glendalough “Every Holy Hour we make so pleases the Heart of Jesus that it will be recorded in heaven and retold for all eternity” ~ Blessed Mother Teresa. Adorers needed for: Monday midnight-1am; Tuesday 10-11am; Wednesday midnight-2am; Friday 2-4am; and Sunday 1-2am. If you would like one of these hours or more information, please call the parish office. Enquiries: 9444 6131. Emmanuel Centre Volunteer needed Emmanuel Centre is looking for a volunteer approximately every six weeks to drive a trailer and ute to Canning Vale to drop off newspaper for recycling. The trailer is a self-tipper and the papers on the ute can be simply pushed over the edge. The days would be Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays. Please contact Fr Paul 9328 8113 (voice); 9328 9571 (TTY) or Mob 0401 016 399. Resource Centre For Personal Development 2014 Courses 197 High St, Fremantle. RCPD2 ‘Successful Relationships, Emotional Intelligence/ Communication Skills’; RCPD3 Part1 ‘Health – Mental, Physical and Spiritual’ ‘Understanding and Healing the Consequences of Emotional and Sexual Abuse’ Lecture and Discussion; RCPD11 ‘Therapeutic Workshop’; RCPD7 Part1 ‘Psychology and Christian Spirituality’; RCPD7 Part2 ‘Exorcists and Psychiatrists’. Volunteers required for Op/Shop Drop-In Centre. Enq: 9418 1439, 0409 405 585 www.rcpd.net.au. Maranatha Centre for Adult Faith Formation: Term Three enrolments at the Maranatha Centre are now open. Maranatha offers daytime and evening courses and Sunday sessions at the Newman Siena Centre, Doubleview. Courses run for 3,6 or 8 weeks and range in cost from $20 to $50. Deepen your understanding of your faith in a friendly, interactive environment with no exams or assignments! Enq: or to register www. maranathacentre.org.au or 9241 5221.
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