The Record Newspaper 27 March 1986 by The Record

IS Ten priests in Perth and country districts are involved in changes - including one returning to the _,,{ town of his youth. Story and pictures, page 2.

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SPECIAL EASTER READING • This week for Easter, The Record includes an expanded Know Your Faith Pathways section beginning on page

6. • Pathways writer Stan Konieczny reviews all the different Easter feasting traditions from country to country. See page 6.

CANBERRA: The Australian Bishops Conference has reaffirmed its dissatisfaction with the Australian Bill of Rights and has rejected suggestions to the contrary. They want the Bill of Rights to protect all human beings, born or unborn. "A statement issued last week declares during the last few days, we have heard suggestions certain members of Parliament have been told 'the catholic bishops were satisfied with changes to the (Australian Bill of Rights) Bill and there was no need for any further action'," the statement said. "As the parliamentary debate on the Australian Bill of Rights Bill draws to a close we believe we have a duty to say again publicly we are not satisfied with the Bill in its present form."

• Robert Wilken discusses burial customs and how they applied to the burial of Jesus before the Resur-

Protection

rection. See page

7. • Father Robert Sherry summarises the story of the

"In particular, we consider that the Bill should include express and specific protection for all living human beings, whether born or unborn".

Resurrection. See page 8.

• In addition to Easter stories, the extended Pathways feature also includes

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At the annual Founder's Day Dinner, Mr Laurie Taylor, former KSC national vice president for WA, traced the history and proposed the toast to the founders of the Knights of the Southern Cross. He is pictured above with the state KSC chairman Mr Brian Taylor and KSC chaplain Father John Orzanski who along with Bishop Healy and, guest Father Sean O'Shea of Stella Maris Centre, concelebrated Mass in the Aquinas College chapel. Music for the Mass was supplied by the Julian Singers. Being St Patrick's Day, Trinity College Pipers led the congregation to the hall where during dinner the guest speaker was Brother Dan McMahon. The evening concluded with a bracket of lrish songs played by Mrs Josie Staude.

"Our view on the rights of the unborn were expressed in a letter dated December 3, 1985 which was addressed to each member of Federal Parliament." The statement quoted the letter which said: "Many categories of human being are victims of injustice."

"In Australia many of these, thank God, have groups possessed of a social conscience who will lobby for them." "In many cases the victims themselves are fully conscious, and capable of having that consciousness raised and of interacting with their champions."

"We identify ourselves and our Church with the just claims of all such individuals and groups suffering injustice." But the unborn have not attained that sort of consciousness, and powerful hobbies attack every suggestion that their lives and dignities be protected."

"We therefore raise our

voices for them." "They are not Catholic or Protestant or Jewish: they are simply helpless lives at the mercy of good will and compassion of others".

Last Friday's statement said: "We remain convinced that the unborn require the protection of the law." ·The Australian Bill of Rights Bill is an obvious and appropriate vehicle for acknowledging the right of the unborn to life and for giving legal protection to that right," it said

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Father Jim O'Brien to return to the town of his youth. MANNING & Ten priests in Perth suburbs, the ASSOCIATES Cathedral and country areas have been affected by changes announced by the (boo bit Cathedral office this week. Contact Lens Consultants Grove Plaza, Cottesloe

For some of the priests it means moves to new parishes with at least one of them returning to the town of his youth.

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He moved to Moora parish in 1972, and was director of St Charles Seminary for two years before transferring to Inglewood in 1980, Como in 1981. From which he was chaplain to WAIT. Father Francis DILLON, parish priest ofMerredin, is to take charge of the parish ofMundaring in succession to Fther a Pat Russell now at Leederville. Father Dillon was another foundation student of St Charles' Seminary and after further studies at Manly was ordaind in 1950. He served in Kalgoorlie and West Perth before becoming full time rmy chaplain in 1954 and managing editor of The Record in 1959. He subsequently spent 10 years as parish priest of Scarborough Father Brian O'LOUGHLIN, judge of the Matrimonial Tribunal and currently in residence at Nedlands will reside at Cottesloe parish. Originally from North Fremantle, Father O'Loughlin was educated by the Presentation Sisters Mosman Park and the Christian Brothers Fremantle and at Guildford and Adelaide seminaries before his ordination in 1974. Appointments at Yokine and Subiaco included time as YCS chaplain until he moved in 1979 to Canada to gain a doctorate in canon law.

Father James FOLEY, currently at Southern Cross will become acting chaplain at Iona College and then locum tenens at Whitfords following the resignation of Father Nicholas McSweeney. Originally from Borisukane, County Tipperary, Ireland Father Foley was ordained in 1954. He joined Perth archdiocese in 1976 being appointed first to South Perth and later to Northam in 1979 before being appointed to Southern Cross in 1981. Father Kevin DAVIS, now at Willeton becomes parish priest of Kellerberrin in succession to Father Peter Whitely now at Bateman Originally from Subiaco, Father Davis was educated at Como, Trinity College, and st Charles', Guildford and St Francis Xavier's, Adelaide before his ordination in 1978

He served first at the Cathedral parish then at Hammersley, Rockingham and Highgate before his appointment to Willeton in 1984. Father Kevin CRONIN, currently at Mirraboka will be parish priest at Southern cross in succession to Father James Foley. Originally from Middlesborough, England, Father Cronin studied for the priesthood at St Paul's Seminary Kensington NSW before his ordination in 1971. His first appointment was the Brentwood-Willeton parish.

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Foley, and till now residing at St Mary's Cathedral will take up residence at St Charles' Vocation Residence at Guildford Father Peter GROWNEY, currently at Gosnells will become assistant priest at Mirrabooka in place of

Father Cronin. Originally from Kilskyre near Kels, County Meath, Ireland, Father Growney finished his secondary studies at the Jesuit Campion College in London where he worked for several years in a hospital, abandoning his

parish.

Father Brian MORRISON is appointed locum tenens of Bayswater parish vacated by Father John Russell, now at St Vincent's Hospital Guildford as a result of a stroke. Originally from Melbourne, Father Morrison was educated by the Brigidine Sisters and the De La Salle Brothers and at Tem-

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O'BRIEN Father Jim becomes parish priest of Merredin in succession to Father Francis Dillon. Originally educated at Merredin by the Sisters of St Joseph and later at CBC Perth he was a foundation student of St Charles' seminary having been ordained in 1949. He served at Leederville, Victoria Park and the Cathedral parishes before becoming diocesan director of Catholic Action while residing at Glendalough as chaplain. He also became director of the Catholic Marriage Guidance

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After 10 years labour at a course normally taking three, Father Leon Russell has graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Murdoch University. He majored in history for the degree presented to him · in Perth Concert Hall last Wednesday night by the chancellor, Sir Ronald Wislon. Father Russell, now dean of St Patrick's Cathedral Bunbury, said he started the course in the university's second year when he was parish priest of Lake Grace. He said a study of history had helped his work as a priest, encouraging study, concentration and understanding the influences at work in the lives of his parishioners. Undaunted by the length of the last course he has now embarked on the Diploma of Religious Education to further his work with youth in school.

thoughts of psychiatric nursing to return to AII Hallows College, Dublin where he was ordained last year. Since arriving in Australia

in October he has assisted in

Thornlie and Gosnells parishes.

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In 1986 International Year of Peace all people and nations are searching for new ways to make peace in our conflict torn world. We heads of Chris.

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Christian concern for peace-making. We share a common commitment to the Church's work for peace, our ministry of reconciliation in the world. We address this message to our fellow Christians and to all people of good will. For the Church, for Christians everywhere, the call to be peacemakers in this world has always been clear and constant. From the Old Testament notion of Shalom to

for Project Compassion appeal now concluding. ''If we are to respond effectively as a Christian community to the cry of the world's poor, each of us must make a personal

sacrifice. We must give until it hurts," said Bishop Gerry. He went on to say that he had recently received letters from Bishops in several Asian countries expressing gratitude to the Australian Church for the assistance provided through Project Compassion One letter, from Bishop Daniel Tji, of Wonju, Korea, urged Bishop Gerry to ensure ACR maintained its efforts in the field of development education. Hearing of the controversy in Australia over the use of Project Compassion funds for this purpose, Bishop Tji commented some people evidently thought "the poor and the poor countries must change, but not the rich or the rich countries." Bishop Tji continued, "we have a firm conviction development education in Australia will contribute to building a world where the poor man Lazarus can sit down at the same table as the rich man, and to building a Church which will be re-evangelised by the power of the poor struggling for a more just and humane society in this globe." Bishop Tji, who visited Australia in 1978 at ACR's invitation, was jailed in Korea for his work for human rights. He is still under a suspended sentence. Bishop Bonaventure Paul of Pakistan also urged Bishop Gerry to continue with ACR's development education programs.

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Christ's victory over sin and death celebrated at his Feast of Easter peace is not only what God has promised, but what He demands of us. The Peace, Shalom, yearned for in Old Testament times was not an easy thing. It did not indicate merely the cessation or absence of conflict, nor was it to be achieved through fear or threat. The Israelites were warned not to put their hopes in military weapons and alliances, but to rely on God for their protection. (Isaiah 31:1) Shalom is the attainment of reconciliation between each person and the other, between people and the created

order and between each person and God. It describes a condition of the individual, of human society and of the world in which there is God-willed unity and wholeness. Always the work of peace-making is based on the achievement of justice. For Christians, the feast of Easter renews our vision and commitment to the work of peacemaking and reconciliation. We have no reason to seek a different way than the way God chose in Jesus Christ. The Cross is both the symbol of our salvation and the pattern for our lives.

On the Cross, at the very centre of conflict between the hopes of the weak and the demands of the powerful, Christ suffers with all who suffer the unjust oppression and violence of the world. There He is our peace, peace-maker and peacegiver. Commissioned to preach the Gospel of Peace, we must not only have confidence in the power of the redemption won for all through the death and resurrection of Christ, but must accept it into our lives. We must have compassion, accept suffering and hunger for justice. Therefore, our call to be peace-makers cannot be restricted to an appeal to an inner spiritual life. It is not a flight into some other worldly tranquility. Based on Christ's reconcilation, it includes all spheres of life and all groups and nations. We are called to participate actively in a new creation in which all barriers of race, class and sex are broken down and all hostility destroyed. We are called to forgiveness. Since we have been forgiven we have the

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This new way requires compassionate concern and action, with the needy, the oppressed the widows and orphans, the poor, the imprisoned, the sick and the foreigners. Australians, we may begin our peace-making with concern for the suffering in our own community, the Aboriginal people, the three million Australians living below the poverty line, the disabled, refugees and prisoners. From this active love of our neighbours, our must peace-making extend to a global compassion. In the difficult times of this 20th century since Christ, the Church must be as a light in the world proclaiming the possibility of hope. As people striving to see the world in the light of Christ's victory -that is seeing the human person as the centre of value, not money or prestige -we can dare to preach Peace. "How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the Gospel of Peace." (Roman 10:15)

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REcord It is rather significant, if not altogether appropriate, that this weekend the steets of Perth will be deserted like no other weekend in the year, as if the plague had struck and the citizens vanished. Indeed they have vanished. The air waves and news channels were crammed with the details, the traffic jams, the road deaths, the accidents, the inclement weather, the jostling for space at the far flung destinations. The departing hordes left behind their debris. The archeologist will sift through their tribal detritus: mountains of wrapping from chocolate eggs and incessant reference to rabbits, echoing back to some promordial paganism, will only hint at what caused them to panic and leave. It should have been different. The theoretical scenario called for flags to be flying, the bands pumping away in the city square, people milling through the foodstalls with smiles on their faces because their lives were full of happiness that their Lord had risen from the dead. Not that He was completely forgotten. So that it would not interfere with a camping holiday break, a palm Sunday was snatched from the Christian remnant and hoisted into the pseudo religion of street politics. They did not read the story of the last moments of a worthless Jewish malcontent. How he died and why was after all not their responsibility in the 2Oth century that had little time for that sort of thing. It was all very dose to the truth because Jerusalem that weekend was not a very pleasant place. It was a Passover to remember, or forget, depending on how one felt about the angry scenes and the bloodshed. lt was an ugly weekend, with jumpy Roman troops scared that the street mobs would start the uprising that they constantly feared. It was a nasty weekend because the religious authorities had listened to as much as they could tolerate of spiritual insolence and misguided hero worship by people who ought to have know better where to look for salvation. It was lonely weekend for the few who huddled, not too obviously, near the scene of an execution, knowing when they were beaten, when the other side had won the day and gone home triumphand that the death of one man can solve a lot of problems. It was a shattering weekend for a handful of people who could not believe their eyes, their ears or their hands when they saw Him face to face. It's not easy to tell even a friend that one has spoken to somebody who was dead. It was safer to keep the doors locked. Ordinary folk who otherwise are sensible, practical sort of people don't like to dwell too much on such tales, uplifting and inspiring as they sound when sung in oratorios or presented in nice technicolour movies. It was a surging triumphant weekend when a fisherman and his friends could contain themselves no longer, when they decided that they could keep silent no longer, when they would defiantly face the contrary opinion, risk a riot if necessary and declare to thousand of citizens cramming the streets that an unjust crucifixion had taken place and that He had risen. The crowds cheered, we are told. It must have been the yearning they had in their hearts that God would not desert them. They passed on the word. There were willing ears and yearning hearts far beyond the frontiers of Palestine and far into the centuries to come. Not all the people, it seems had deserted the town. Admittedly they came out many of them, in the night. A flickering light was their sign that Jesus had risen. More than than, they would preach this fact not is slogans banners or street marches but first of all in dying to themselves, to cleaning up the mess of sin in their own lives before telling others what to do. When the fleeing hordes got tired of doing nothing and crept back to reality where would be some Chrisitans to tell them what Jesus said dying and rising would be all about. 4

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Chilean church youth torture SANTIAGO, (NC) -Youth from church social action groups have been among the victims of a series of kidnappings and torture cases in Chile during the the last few months, Catholic Church officials in Santiago said. The officials told The New York Times armed men dressed in civilian clothes were responsible for hit-and-run abductions similar to the death squads in Central America.

"Me find ourselves facing repeated crimes that have produced alarm in the public," Church officials said in a formal request for a special prosecutor. They added the acts were "terrorising the faithful, impeding the normal activities of the Church." Some of the victims have been abducted in daylight and held for hours, they said. Some were threatened with death if they refused to act as informers or to leave the Church's social action groups. Others were tortured by having crosses scratched on their chests and arms, the Church officials said.

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AMMAN, (NC) - For Bishop Selim Sayegh, vicar general for the Jerusalem Patriarchate, maintaining the Christian faith in the predominantly Moslem Middle East isn't easy. He cites differences in religious thinking between Moslems and Christians, a dwindling Christian population and limited financial resources as hampering his efforts to reach Christians living in the patriarchate, which includes Israel, Jordan and Cyprus. 'We do our best," he said. "It takes a lot of time, energy and money. But it is our duty." He said the Moslem call to public prayer five times a day is a constant reminder to Christians they are a minority. He also said Christian attendance at Sunday Mass in cities is low because Friday is the official day of rest in the Moslem country and Sunday is a workday.

WASHINGTON (NC) As school doors open this season, many Catholic administrators are scurrying to overcome what one called the "administrative, logistical and legal nightmare" that resulted when the Supreme Court struck down two programs aiding private school children. Some diocesan and public school systems have asked the courts for a transition period to bring their programs in line with the court ruling. Florida Catholic schools were given a yearlong grace period by the state commissioner of education. The Supreme Court ruled last July 1 that a New York City program in which federal Chapter I funds were used to pay public school teachers to teach lowincome students in private schools is unconstitutional. In a Grand Rapids, Michigan, case, the court struck down auxiliary services such as remedial math and reading, art, music and physical education programs which were provided by public school teachers in private schools.

Famine brought under control

NAIROBI, (NC) -- The Ethiopian famine is under control, but transporting supplies to relief camps remains a problem, according to Mother Theresa of Calcutta, India. "I found people happy with their children, and they are going back to start a new life," Mother Theresa said after spending four days in Ethiopia. She made her observations while in Nairobi for the 43rd International Eucharistic Congress. She denied relief camps were closed and people were told to go back home. "What is happening is that people are being encouraged to go home," she said. "It is much better going home. "It is not true the authorities are destroying camps. They want to encourage people to go home. The whole country is really trying to get together. The atmosphere is not so depressing as when I was

there in December and January." Mother Theresa's Missionaries of Charity run six homes for the poor in Ethiopia.

Applications for federally funded remedial math and English programs had already been approved when the US Supreme Court made its ruling, said Cecil Carlton, chief of the state's

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Bureau of Compensatory Education, so Turlington's decision offers some relief. However, some districts may elect not to take the year since the support of the education department does not make them immune to lawsuits, Carlton added. Thomas Horkan, Florida Catholic Conference executive director, called it a major step that would "alleviate the pressure" on Catholic schools Joseph McTighe, executive secretary of the New York State Council of Catholic School Superintendents, said the high court ruling has resulted in an "administrative, logistical and legal nightmare" for the Catholic and public school systems in his state. Father Thomas Gallagher, US Catholic Conference

secretary for education, said

"everybody is suffering the public and the private schools - because of the arrangements that have to be concocted" as a result of the Supreme Court decision. "Everybody loses," he said, because more expensive arrangements must be made from the pool of money already allocated for the programs Also, many constitutional questions haven't yet been answered, Father Gallagher said, about how and where the services can be pro vided While most public school officials have been struggling to work things out, according to Father Gallagher, some professional organisations have shown "vindictiveness" against private school students and do

Sex ethic is CHICAGO (NC) Key issues facing the US Catholic Church today include wide Catholic rejection of the Church's sexual ethics, a growing shortage of priests, and the anger of Catholic women at the Church, says Father Andrew Greeley, sociologist and best-selling novelist.

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"In the cities, maybe between 30 and 40 per cent attend Mass," he said. "In the villages, it is generally 80 to 90 per cent." Bishop Sayegh believes the city lifestyle separates families and destroys the nucleus of the parish "family". He says efforts are made to schedule Mass to meet the needs of the people but because several Masses are usually held during the day to accommodate them, it contributes to the breakdown of parish unity. Bishop Sayegh estimates the Christian population in Jordan to be approximately 95,000 to 100,000 people, or four per cent of the population. Of this number, he says, approximately 28,000 to 30,000 are Catholics. He says 30 years ago, Christians made up 10 to 12 per cent of the population.

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The "diametric disagreement" of US clergy and laity with their pope and bishops "about what constitutes sexual sin" ought to be faced at this fall's world Synod of Bishops, the Chicago priest said in a book released at the end of August.

He described the numerical decline in

priests as possibly "the most serious problem facing the Church." The anger of Catholic women over continuing Church insistence on traditional gender roles is already "very serious indeed" and is "going to get even more serious in the years

a head," he said. Father Greeley said he was publishing his new 236-page work, titled "American Catholics Since the Council: An Unauthorised Report," as "a book of facts" about US Catholics today. He said that the extraordinary synod, called by Pope John Paul II to review the state of the Church 20 years after the close of the Second Vatican Council, should have had as

arduous task Bishop Sayegh attributes the decline to Jordan's economic condition. He says increases in the cost of raising a famity has coincided with decreases in the size of families. Increased use of birth control and the transition from an agricultural society of rural villages to a society comprised of cities and increased industrialization are other factors, he said. The bishop said vocations for both men and women are "on the decline, but better than Europe." He said the vocation situation will probably come to resemble the situation in Europe even more, but that now the patriarchate is fortunate that at least 70 per cent of the priests are under 45. He said the patriarchate is reaching out to Christian families through a catechetical centre and a publication that reports on religion, society and some politics. Bishop Sayegh said a Christian library has also been planned.

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Charles J. O' Malley, Department of Education executive assistant for private education, said later that although Americans may "feel the department is dragging its feet, believe me, we're not." At the press conference Boothby said he thinks Bennett is trying to "wreck" Chapter I. Mr Maddox said he believes Bennett is "trying to create a climate of semipanic" in order to "armtwist" Congress.

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a heart transplant at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, was listed in critical but stable condition according to hospital spokeswoman Nancy White-

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ish in nearby Mount Washington, underwent transplant surgery. Father Hamilton had been awaiting a donor heart since lune. He has been hospitalised since last March, when he suffered a heart attack.

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·.. late have I followed him to be a prophet of hope to our world, an instrument of healing and reconciliation; and a builder of eucharistic community in his church. And I know I shall not rest until I find my rest in him.

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WASHINGTON (NC)] A US Catholic Conference resettlement official urged efforts to reunite Khmer refugees in Thailand with their families who have moved to the United States. Refugee Services, said eristing lattes 3 personnel 86 register and interview the refugees i Thailand could be used ta set up a 0rterty Departure Program siniliar to the program operating in fietam.

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But he also expressed pessimism about his

recommendations being taken seriously. A revival of Church support for art and literature, he said, did not have "the chance of an ice cube in purgatory" of being

considered at the synod. The suggestion of a positive theory of Sexual intimacy was made at the 1980 synod by Cardinal Joseph Bernardin of Chicago, he said, but it was ignored.

'There is so much anger, resentment, bitterness, sullen and stobborn animosity, that no (people in Church positions)... are going to even attempt such a positive theory of sexuality until they sniff some winds of

change from Rome, winds for which they surely will sniff in vain for the imaginable future," he said. He rejected as "simplistic" the "media image already created" that Pope John Paul called the synod to "set the clock back" and return the Church to preconciliar patterns." In analyzing patterns of US Catholic behaviour and attitudes since Vatican Il, Father Greeley relied heavily on the extensive survey data he and other colleagues at the National Opinion Research Centre in Chicago gathered.

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Easte in th galle by STAN KONIECZNY small acts of kindness that help the kingdom grow and flourish. Easter breads are also a figure of the Eucharist. This is most evident in a custom practiced in some regions of

Mexico.

After the Holy Thursday liturgy, everyone is given a small silver coin and a slice of a large, round loaf of bread in commemoration of the events leading to Christ's passion and rersurrection. In England, hot cross buns are part of the season's fare. White-icing crosses decorate these buns, which originated in pre-Christian Anglo-Saxon tradition. Missionaries employed the buns in catechesis and crafty bakers popularised them by spreading the notion that eating hot cross buns would keep houses from burning down!

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Strange and humorous as that all sounds, this rich and complicated novel probes the possibility of transforming change in life, Ms McGrory noted. Its basic theme is "serious and beautiful."

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stands as the centrepiece of many Polish Easter buffets.

Named after the grandmothers who bake it, the cake's shape resembles the elderly women's full, pleated skirts. Some countries incorporate two Easter symbols into one. In making "folar da pasca" or paschal bread, the Portuguese bake an Easter egg on top of the loaf with two strips of dough in the form of a cross securing the egg in place. Italians braid paschal bread, "pana di pasqua," into the shape of a wreath After the bread cools, coloured eggs are nestled in each braided

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From early tires, eggs have been regarded as symbols of life. The ancient Persians exchanged eggs in the spring as New Year's gifts. Christians saw the egg as a symbol of eternal life emerging from the tomb. Many ethnic groups take special pride in their Easter eggs. Ukranian "pysanki" begin as ordinary eggs coated with wax. An intricate design is scratched in the wax and coloured. Then the finished decoration is covered with wax while other designs are scratched and dyed until the entire egg is completed.

Katharine Bird of Hartford College of Women in Connecticut. She asked some colleagues where they found this theme in literature and the work they mentioned most frequently was James Joyce's novel "Finnegan's Wake." The novel revolves around a character named H.C. Earwicker, whose name stands for 'Here comes Earwicker everybody." experiences multiple transformations. He is transformed into make-believe like figures Humpty Dumpty, heroes of Irish history and of English myths such as King Arthur, Ms McGrory explained Earwicker's wife also is trasformed repeatedly, spending time as a river and

A counterpart to hot cross buns can be found in Mexco's "pan de la resurecion" or resurrection bread. This sweet roll is embossed with a cross. A swirl of white icing represents the drapery on the empty cross of the risen

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Each "pysanki" decoration indicates a good wish for the recipient: Flowers symbolise love; a deer is a sign of good health; a rooster or hen stands for fulfillment of wishes Roasted lamb is the main entree at a traditional Greek Easter dinner. This recalls Scripture references to Christ as the sacrificial lamb. In many cultures, butter, sugar or cakes shaped like lambs are used. During the Easter season in Mexico, many people broil fish outdoors over an open fire. This recalls the incident in St John's Gospel when Jesus appears to his friends

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"And when he learned from the centurion that he (Jesus) was dead, he granted the body to Joseph and he bought a linen shroud, and taking him down wrapped him in a linen shroud and laid him in a tomb which had been hewn out of the rock. And he rolled the stone against the door of the tomb •· For the Jews of ancient Palestine, burial was a family affair. No physician stood in attendance, no priest came to give last rites, no undertaker hovered in the backgroud waiting to discuss "arrangements"with the

family. Death usually occured at home attended only by family and friends. As soon as a person died, the oldest son or a close relative closed the cyes of the deceased, as in sleep, and bound the mouth shut.

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The body was cerremoniously washed and anointed with aromatic ointments. It was then wrapped in a cloth, placed on a pallet and born on the shoulders of fathers and sons and uncles to the place of burial -- as was the young man at Naim in St Luke's Gospel. Coffins were seldom used even among the wealthy. For instance, the body of Herod the Great was carried on a golden bier embroidered with precious stones and covered with purple. Unlike the Egyptians, their neighbours to the East, the Jews did not embalm nor did they cremate. Because of the warm climate, haste was essential. Burial took place the same day or within 24 hours, unless death took

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Father John Castelot retells the story of Jesus and the disciples on the road to Emmaus and how the encounter put the spring back into his followers' steps. The Resurrection forever changed the lives of Christians, the biblical scholar writes. Father Castelot teaches at St John's Seminary in Plymouth, Michigan. Father Patrick Collins tells of an encounter with a knight of the street which taught him something important about where to look for God. Father Collins is director of the Office of Christian Worship and Music in the Peoria Diocese. Dominican Father David O'Rourke tells how a couple struggling with unemployment re gained · hope through the unexpected kindness of friends. He is associate director of the Family Life Office in the Oakland California Diocese. ' Katharine Bird interviews literature profesSor Kathleen McGrory on the themes of death and resurrection in modern literature. Ms Bird Is associate editor of NC's religious education package. Janaan Manternach, in the Children's Reading Corner, tells the story of St Philip Neri • . , ' who stpent many hours caring for the

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Theologian Theodore Hengesbach of Indiana University at South Bend, Indiana, prepared an Easter Quiz based on St Luke's Gospel account of Christ's resurrection.

place on Friday afternoon, the beginning of the Sabbath. It all happened with such swiftness that it was only after the burial and during the period of mourning that the bereaved began to comprehend what happened. It is a ritual acted out even today in modern Israel. A soldier killed in Lebanon is laid to rest within hours in a freshly dug grave in the kibbutz he had left only days or weeks before. The rhythm of death and burial is unlike ours in the United States with days of preparation, wakes and services. When the body was ready

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in procession through the streets of the city or town to the burial place. There was no public service, no gathering in the synagogue, no eulugy or homily, only the

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ritually unclean) in a simple trench in the ground lined with mats or stone slabs, or in a cave, or some other natural place. Often the caves were quite large with niches to recieve the body, somewhat in the fashion of a modern mausoleum Because burial took place so quickly, the period of mourning afterward took on unusual significance. Only then did the family have an opportunity to visit with neighbours and friends to pray, to talk, to meditate, to remember the loved one. Usually the mourning period lasted seven days, which corresponds to the modern Jewish "shiva"("sitting"), but it could extend to 30 days or more. During this time, the mourners sat on a low bench or the floor. read sacred books and received visitors.

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One practical way to prolong Easter is to have a single goal for each of the 50 days from Easter to Pentecost. Look for an experience each day in which the presence of esus' Spirit can be recognised. By Pentecost you know more deeply t it means to live in e Spirit. Let me tell you about ne such experience. While I was a seminarian n the way from my home-

own in central Illinois to St ul Seminary in Minnesota, had to pass through ChiSince I had several

nion Station than I was roached by a knight of the road who asked for a uarter for a cup of coffee. pastor in my hometown warned me not to give

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"here were once three wise men who were given the task of hiding God so

well that no one would ever find him again. They sat down around a council table to ponder the possibilities The first wise man said that God should be hidden on the farthest star "But the second wise man feared that rocket ships would one day reach that star and God would be discovered. Let's put God at the bottom of the deepest ocean," he said. "No one will find him there."

The third wise man

thought for a time. Finally he spoke, saying that he could foresee the day when food would be grown of the floor of the ocean to feed the world and God would be found "So this wise man said. The only place we can hide God so that no one will ever find him again is inside man himself. No one will discover God there.' I did not go to Mass that day or receive the Lord in Commuruoo

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Your assignment, they said, is to tell in 750 words how the Resurrection has affected people's lives. I reflected- "If I can do that, what need have we of 1000-page Bibles, 4000 years of salvation history, hour-long liturgies or even professional religion-

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ists?"

Maybe the brief story of Moses being transformed on the holy ground before the burning bush that was not consumed by fire could illustrate the effect. But that's a preresurrection story. Then how about St Peter's miraculous conversion from being roosterscared to spirit-filled. Would that dramatise the effect? Too ancient, perhaps. Same for the effect on Mary Magdalene, the 5000 converts at Pentecost, the disciples on the road to Emmaus, All beautiful, but perhaps too ancient for the modern ear. The big stone was rolled away from the grave of their hearts, but oh, so long ago. The real effect of the Resurrection is seen in love - past, present and future. The Song of Songs (8.6) catches the dream when it says: "Love is strong as death." A person in love craves for the love to last forever. We eagerly and easily promise at weddings to love "in good times and in bad times, in sickness and in health, 'til death do us part." Yet, as sure as Christ's tomb was empty on Easter morning, because of death the home will one day be empty of the one whose love was pledged forever. One's life and love may live in the children for a time. One's life may be remembered in fame or monuments for a time. But love and life forever are assured only if the life and love are united in the one who said and is: "I am who I am," repeated often by Jesus, the Son of the living God

By being baptised into Jesus' death, we are baptised into his resurrection, his everlasting life. His love is stronger than death. He rises, we live. There is no stone sealing off our life when our life is Jesus' life. But don't think of baptism as an automatic guarantee of life everlasting It is not enough to shout occasionally "Jesus is Lord, Jesus is Lord." The branch can be stripped of the vine; the sheep can stray from the shepherd. My love, left to itself, can attach itself to other lords and stray to other watering holes. Resurrection affects us, because death affects us.

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sort: death to self and selfishne jeath to life and lifelessness. Sometimes I depend too mud other religious professionals for life. I used to±eve that in order to know how to pray, I had to ssoiritual director; in order to discover God's wily me I had to do the Ignatian discernment proe r talk to a retreat master. These are good aids. But t is sometimes forgotten is that Jesus gave us eta new life graced and enlivened by his death and surrection And we are affected in an vesting way. We live anew, not the way Lazarus was ned from the dead nor the young widow's son at.h, for they were destined to die physically again

In the three years since cancer first invaded her body, I have watched from afar as my cousin Julie Rinkema and her family learned to cope with the disease. I tell their story now because the valiant way Julie and her family have faced her illness is a true Easter story about finding hope and overcoming despair.

Ive learned not to live in the past, or the future but in the present," Julie said. That means "being aware of and sensitive to each moment aware of the beauty of things around me and of relationships." Cancer is a family sick-

By Katharine Bird

cancer victim to feel like a burden and not independ-

ness," Julie added. She speaks warmly of the way her family has rallied around

She also spoke of the measure of peace she now finds in religion. An Episcopal minister "reached out to me and I found I could look at life more spiritually," she

her since cancer first struck in January 1983. She lives with her husband Bob and

two teenage children in Richmond, Vermont Her mother, Sally Polk, a retired educator, moved to Vermont from New York City to be available when needed Her brother Ben accepted his present job in California only on condition that every eight weeks he can spend a week with Julie in Vermont Her sister Mimi has shouldered more than her share of work in their joint family business

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Turning to religion helped her realise "I can't control

everything around me, that it's not important to be in control," Julie continued "And when I feel like I have to let go and have a down day, I know III be OK," she said. "If I'm angry, or only able to lie here. I Like to know God is here to catch me. He's a safety net." How you approach cancer makes a difference, she thinks. Cancer patients say, Td rather die living than live dying." she said. "I don't

want to spend my whole life thinking of dying" One way Julie concentrates on life is by taking action to help others. In Spring 1985 she and seven others including her husband formed a committee, an outgrowth of a cancer-support group that was ending "We wanted to • get out and do something for others," she said A result of that committee is "The Cancer Connection, " a newsletter the group writes for cancer patients and heir 6mites Publish"" in Burlington, it is spon. " sored by Vermont area cancer centres and the

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American Cancer Society The group also sponsors support groups and talks with new cancer patients. Taking some action "helps

a lot," Julie said. Accepting the fact "cancer is a central part of life means I have to refocus my contribution to the world."

Their support makes her feel like a wanted and con tributing member of the family, Julie said This is important, she added, because "it's hard for a

His conversation was tterly inane and boring to . Finally he asked, "what you do, mister?" When I replied that I was dying for the priesthood, line of talk changed He pulled a small, worn ible from the inner pocket his tattered coat. Pointing o it, he said with pride."The I believe in is in this k" "Me, too," I said, muttering nder my breath, "How ong. oh Lord?" Then the man said, "Let me ell you about the God I lieve in." And he proAt a Dubuque, low, church Father William McGloughlin blesses the fire during the Easter to tell the following Vigil. From the fire the Easter candle is lit as a deacon sings "Christ our light." Ministers ory, which was in no way light their candles from the single candle and pass through the assembly until the church nng is filled with burning candles moving from darkness to light.

[An elderly woman holds a candle during the Easter vigil at St Patrick's Church i nSalt Lake City.

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Two men were trudging along the dusty road that led from Jerusalem to Emmaus, seven miles away. It was a beautiful morning, the first day of a new week. Spring was in the air, but not in their step. Even their usually lively gestures were listless and limp. It may have been the first day of a new week for most people; for them time had stopped. the bread and began to distribute it to them. With that their eyes were open and they he vanished from their sight." recognised him wle

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Suddenly they became aware of a stranger walking beside them. They had been so preoc-

cupied that they hadn't noticed his approach. He seemed quite friendly, even concerned as he asked why they were dejected, what they were discussing so gloomily They were surprised. They

figured that anyone coming from the direction of Jerusalem would know what had happened there over the past few days

They should have known that not everyone was as enthusiase tic about Jesus as they had been. Briefly they gave a recap of what had happened. It would have broken their hearts to go into all the horrible details Their dejection was caused by dashed hopes. They looked to

this man as the long-awaited

deliverer of Israel and now he was dead. It was all over Oh. some women had reported that his tomb was empty and that fact had been clearly verified. But no one had seen Jesus. An empty tomb was a small consolation. It only emphasised the emptiness of their lives At that point the stranger turned on them, "what little sense you have! How slow you are to believe all that the prophets have done! Did not the Messiah ask to undergo all this so as to enter into his glory? (Luke 24.25.26). Then he recalled for them all the passages of Scripture which bore

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tion. His table fellowship with all, especially the poor and reassuring wen Outcasts, had caused his 0ppohe «hey spper with them ",_ Dents to complain bitterly and Since they were the f 'tpeatedly. "This man welhosts, it would have td" Comes sinners and eats with P_� them" (Lute 15.2) one or them to d now here he was, actually customary blessing live, still breaking bread with bread. ~eY his friends. AII of a sudden it was but no sooner seated than "he took df pring again. Life took on new pronounced e caning and the men's joy was broke the bread and !_ bounded They jumped up � distribute it to thcf1l. and walked all the way back to their eyes were open ', Jerusalem to give the incredibly recognised him «wher good news to the disciples vanished from their The return trip took half the me: There were wings on their Jesus had broken "" many occasions dunit Sandles When they arrived, they

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even if like the two disciples they don't recognise him. In the Eucharist they have his presencc. There is no question Luke wanted those he wrote for to understand Christ's breaking of the bread at the Emmaus inn,

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It takes a special kind of parent to cope with a special kind of child. Kay Bugarin of Guildford fits that picture. Slim, and forever on the move taking each of her five children here and there, watching their sporting activities and being involved and interested in their· school (she never misses P and F's fundraising), Kay never seems to stop. She is a very admirable lady. Of her five children, two of them have an eye disease which is incurable. Kingsley, her first born, is legally blind and has only 5% vision. Her seven year old youngest son, is similarly affected. A La Salle College TAE student, Kingsley is a champion swimmer who, in the last four years, has a total of 27 gold medals to his credit, 20 silver and one bronze. To gain that considerable achievement has required total dedication on the part of Kingsley and his family. His coach, George Brown, is also fully suppo rtive of Kingsley at home and when abroad. Since 1982, Kingsley has competed in every Australian State except Tasmania; in the Nassua County New York Disabled Olympics; in Singapore, and has now been selected to go with the Western Australian disabled team to Sweden in August this year. This will cost Kay and Don about $4500.

□□□ Kingsley's heavy sports involvement plus the fact they have four other children to care for and educate in private schools, has involved a lot of financial expenditure on the part of Kay and Don. So Kay has had a parttime job for the last five years to make sure her son has every opportunity to reach his potential. Expenses can be enormous. Pa rents pay for their child's air fares, accommodation, uniforms and spending allowance on most occasions. The exception is the Westfield shopping centres, NSW government and Sydney tourist bureau, which bodies sponsored the athletes' total expenses in the October 1985 competitions. Some government assistance is given but the large share of the financial burden falls on shoulders of the parents. Any cash assistance given to athletes, has to be given to their association which goes into a general fund. This pays for athletes· and associates' expenses in general. The record article in

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An Easter special A single voice rises from the back of the dark church. "Christ our light," the deacon sings as he lifts high the Easter candle, lit from the new fire. Its small flame quivers briefly, then grows strong. "Thanks be to God," the assembly responds. A procession of white-robed ministers, led by the deacon carrying the candle, moves forward and stops in the middle of the church. "Christ our light," the deacon chants again, this time one pitch higher as he raises the candle. Again the assembly voices its thanks to God.

by COLLEEN HOWARD

June 1984 outlined medals and passed scuba Kingsley's success to that diving official certificate date. exam. Since then he has conHe can now scuba dive tinued to achieve. anywhere in the world, Kingsley competed in: but must be attatched to a • the last four blind line and accompanied by a nationals sighted diver. • won 16 gold, 15 silver He was again awarded medals Junior Sportstar of the • Received the Australia Year by the Midland/ Day Council Young Citizen Kalamunda Reporter in Award, January 1984. March 1986, and has • Nassua County New been Champion swimmer York Disabled Olympics in at La Salle College four June 1984, during which years running. 55 countries competed. At the recent La Salle (Kingsley was youngest carnival, he was chamswimmer) and won two pion boy in the open divsilver, one bronze. ision and in the Combined He has been a regular College Carnival won the finalist in the sighted state 100m freestyle and 50m championships in breastbreastroke and came third stroke 1984. in the butterfly. He also won Midland/ During Kingsley's Kalamunda Reporter Jun- American competitive ior Sportstar of the Month Award in January 1985; Canberra blind nationals 1985, seven gold, one silver. At the Westfield, NSW government-sponsored disabled games, Sydney in October 1985, he won six gold medals. He entered the Blackwood River marathon, in Bridgetown in October 1985, and was a member of the first blind team ever to compete. The mixed team included running, swimming, equestrian and cycling athletes. They came in the top bracket of winners. Kingsley swam a one ' kilometre leg up the river, accompanied by a sighted swimmer to keep him on a straight path. In swimming pools, the marked lines assist his limited vision. He joined Kenwick club in June 1985 and broke six breaststroke records in the first few weeks. He performed and won bronze pool medallion, bronze medallion and bronze star at the Royal Life Saving Society. In the Adelaide blind nationals in 1986 he won four gold, and three silver

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visit in June 1984, he visited the La Salle College sister-school in Philadelphia, exchanging year books, and college material. Fired by his own determination to succeed and supported by a positive family, Kingsley's is a success story. The expenses, time and love his dymamic mother, Kay has invested on their son must surely be an example to us all. But the thing that strikes you most about Kay, is her perpetual breezy smile. Energetic and happy, single-minded and determined, she has a lot to give. And she gives the lot ...

The ministers light their own candles from the flame of the Easter candle and begin to pass the flame toothers in the assembly, all of whom hold candles. One by one, each person's candle is lit. The darkness begins to dissipate. Slowly, softly the church becomes a glow with the light of 100 or more flickering candles. The procession reaches the altar. Again the deacon intones, "Christ our light," and again the assembly answers, 'Thanks be to God." The deacon places the candle on a stand in a prominent part of the sanctuary. "Rejoice, heavenly powers! Sing, choirs of angels! Exult, all creation around God's thronel Jesus Christ, our King is risen!" the deacon sings the opening words of the ancient Easter proclamation. "Christ has conquered! Glory fills you! Darkness vanishes forever!" the proclamation continues.

Sacred This is an Easter

story. It took place far from the sacred

places we associate with the life of Christ. But it is, nonetheless, a story about resurrection.

The resurrection, we are told by theologians, is more than an event in the life of Jesus. It truly affects today. But what does this mean? A story might explain. Along the outer edges of San Francisco Bay are factories that support northern California's

economy. Though only a

few dozen miles from the clang of the cable cars, they are in a different world. lt is a world of

steel mills like Pitts-

burgh's, and automobile assembly plants like Detroit's. in the past few years that world has seen plant closures and unemployment. A plant closure brought one couple to the point of despair. The man - I'll call him Ed Montoya went to work

Kingsley Bugarin in the pool

Candles lighting the way By

Cindy

Liebhart The lighting of the paschal candle at the beginning of the Easter Vigil, the subsequent illumination of the church as each person's candle is lit the stirring chant proclaiming the Lord's resurrection, all form one of the most powerful ceremonies in the church's liturgical year. The candle itself is a rich symbol, engaging both our sense and our imaginations As the church moves from darkness to light, the candle recalls Christ's own passage from death to life and the promise of our own. "Celebrating the Easter Vigil" (Pueblo Publishing Co., New York, 1983) describes the symbolism this way:

"All the light comes from (Christ). We pass it to one another; we become a source of light for one another and then follow him together: from darkness of death into light of new life." Although its origins are not entirely clear, the custom of using a candle or lamp as a symbol of the Resurrection is ancient, said Father John Gurrieri, secretary of the US bishops' liturgy committee. Most likely, the blessing of the light stems from the Jewish practice of blessing the Sabbath lamps or candles, Father Gurrieri said. The early Christian probably adapted this custom, as they did many others, using

lighted lamps to represent the risen Lord. By the mid-fourth century, there are records which indicate the Christians in Jerusalem would carry fire in procession from the Holy Sepulchre to the church at the start of their weekly Saturday vigils. Father Gurrieri said. In the fourth and fifth centuries, the blessing of the paschal candle could be found in Africa, Spain. Gaul and Italy, he indicated, although there is no evidence that the papal liturgy included the rite before the 11th or 12th century. In Roman Catholic liturgical practice, the Easter candle remains lighted at Mass throughout the 50-day Easter season. It is also lighted at baptisms and funerals, to symbolise our baptism into the death and resurrection of Christ and the promise of life everlasting with him.

Here's a little quiz for Easter. Spend

a few minutes with it, testing your biblical recall. Then, for some extra help, open a Bible to the Gospel of Luke. Read from Chapter 23, verse

50 to Chapter 24, verse 53.

1. Who took Jesus· body down from the cross and buried it? (a) Joseph of Arimathea (b) Mary, the mother of Jesus (c) Peter (d) The women who had followed Jesus from Galilee.

2. Who granted permission to bury Jesus? (a) Pilate (b) Herod (c) The Sanhedrin (d) No permission was sought because none was needed

3. Who did the women find at the tomb on

Easter morning? (a) Two men in dazzling apparel (b) Jesus, disguised as a gardener (c) John, who had just beaten Peter in a race to the tomb (d) No one, the tomb was empty

Father David O'Rourke in a new assembly plant right after the Korean War. The plant eventually covered dozens of acres and employed thousands.

Ed knew the place inside

and out. He married Barbara and they had four children. In 1960 they bought a small house and in 1970 moved to the suburbs. As Barbara told me, "We thought we had it made. A good job and a solid income, health plan and

Pension, a house in the suburbs, money being put aside for the kids' education." She added as her final emphasis, "I didn't even have to work. It was oing to be roses for the rest of our lives."

ment.

Ed kept looking for work, but there was no work. "Who hires a 50year-old expert in assembling equipment they don't make any more?" Should they sell the house? Should they move in with relatives? But there was no house market and the relatives didn't offer. All their savings were spent. When friends

offered food, Barbara's pride made her tell them, "We're doing OK." But she was terrified they

might believe her. At some point in here they lost hope. "t really hit me the day I didn't have soap

for

the

laundry," Barbara said.

Ed started sneaking into an early Sunday Mass at a distant parish so he wouldn't meet people. The rest of the time he hid at home, hoping no one would call, and disappearing if they did. Barbara passed the day in

useless tasks: lining shelves in the near-empty

food cabinets, moving towels from one closet to another and then back again. She managed to keep her cool until the day their medical insurance ran out. Then she dissolved into tears and hysterics. Close friends for many years came to the rescue. This is where the notion of resurrection comes in. The friends did something both simple and

extraordinary. They sent Ed and Barbara out to dinner in a French restaurant. Ed thought it was crary. "We need soap to do the laundry, and they're giving us a fancy night out!"

8. When did the disciples of Emmaus recognise their walking companion as Jesus? (a) When he was at table with them, took bread, blessed it, broke it and gave it to them (b) Immediately when he joined them on the road (c) After Jesus vanished from their sight (d) After the Holy Spirit descended upon them at Pentecost 9. Whir' specific apostle does Luke say ran to see the empty tomb? (a) Simon (b} John (c) Matthew (d) Nathaniel

10. When Jesus appeared to the disciples in a group they: (a) Were startled and frightened (b) Sang a hymn of praise to God (c) Discussed among themselves who this might be (d) Fell to the floor and bowed their heads.

4. How did the women react?

11. Jesus tries to convince the disciples that it is truly he by: (a) Telling them to touch him (b) Singing their favourite psalm with them (c) Praying with them (d) Quoting Scripture to them

5. When the women told the apostles what

12. Jesus even ate something to try to convince them that he was alive. What did he eat? (a) Broiled fish (b) Bread (c) An egg (d) Olives

(a} They were perplexed and frightened (b) They were filled with exceeding great joy (c) They returned immediately to tell the disciples that the tomb was empty (d) They sang a hymn of praise to God

they had seen: (a) The apostles thought it was an idle tale and did not believe them (b) They were filled with exceeding great joy (c) They sang a hymn of praise to God (d) They were perplexed and frightened

6. Luke records the account of the disciples

of Emmaus. Where is Emmaus? (a) About seven miles from Jerusalem (b) ft is a suburb of Nazareth (c) In Samaria (d) On the Dead Sea

places in life of Christ Then the axe fell. First, sales and profits were off. There were a few layoffs. Then a drastic cut in the work force. A year later came word that the plant was closing. Ed received some termination pay and unemployment compensation. This was extended for six months by the govern-

7.The disciples of Emmaus had visited the empty tomb before they decided to return home. (a) True (b) False

13. What did Jesus command the disciples

to do? (a) Stay in Jerusalem (b) Preach the news of his resurrection in Galilee (c) Go to the temple and pray (d) Tell Pilate that he had risen from the dead

14. After the resurrection, the disciples never

entered the Jewish temple to pray again. (a) True (b) False

See page 12

But for the first time in months the couple

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It is a story of hope, the same hope that restored the friends of Jesus on the

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diately (any later will be too late) Dear Sir, The so-called "Aus- to Senator Chipp, Parliament Elizabeth Kadmos (The Record who have truly worked at their tralian Bill of Rights" now House, Canberra, urging him marriages but find themselves before the Senate, is an inher- and his Australian Democrat March 20) is understandable it sole parents through death or ently dangerous piece of legis- colleagues to use their votes to is a fact that today people pas 4orce. defeat this Bill. lation. their responsibility for their Furthermore, it takes away family over to the taxpayer too many of the basic and imporeasily. tant rights Australians now To a certain degree due to the have . Family Law Act which allows rs It is a blatant attempt to divorce after 12 months sepaengineer social change accordration and maintenance to be ing to a given ideology (extreme assessed taking into account left wing) without the people the amount of benefit payable any say in the matter. having by the Department of Social Under the proposed Bill AusSecurity. from Mrs Patricia HAWtralians will have Affluent deserting parents GAN, Mandurah and spouses use these provi- Sir, While Elizabeth Kadmos • No rights to object to what "" (The Record March 20) their children are being taught, sions to minimise their mainteno matter how destructive, nance payments wheres in squirms, let her spare a subversive or erroneous. reality they are in a position to thought for the real hardships • No right to expect their maintain there families without being endured by the intact from Paul SHERIDAN, Baschildren to obey them. single-income families whose assistance from the taxpayer. sendean • No right to impartial expect The Fraser Government pro- worsening plight provoked the Cardinal Ratzingers know!under the law. judgement posed the deletion of reference outspoken comments of the edge of the Catholic faith and • No to uphold the right to Social Security as a basis of Australian Catholic Social Welassessing maintenance. The fare Commission about easy traditional family as the ideal the world far exceeds most laymen, hence his views on form of family life. present government is looking divorce. at similar measures to reduce The truth, especially if a raw • No right to refuse to appear rock music (The Record Januthe welfare bill which the nerve is touched, is never easy if summoned before the ary 30) in the Liturgy are no doubt very sound, since he is Human Rights Commission. taxpayer cannot afford. to accept. Many women have stated to Marriage is never easy for • No right to refuse to answer charged with the preservation me that they never have had as anyone; we are all selfish, we questions put by the Commis- and promotion of Catholic orthodoxy. much money to spend on their all, at times, would like to give son. He is highly qualified to deal • No right to know the identity families as they get as single up trying. with the subject of rock music of one's aocuser if reported to parents. The defaulting Couples these days who perspounse spent his wages on severe make a decision to be the Commission for investiga- and religion. The term Rock & Roll was ton. drink, gambling, cars, other poorer. originated in the late 1940s by • Noright to legal representawomen etc. If the breadwinner can't get disc jockey Allan Freed and is Australia pays a widows pen- overtime and the wife can't tion before the Commission. sions to divorcees at 5O years work, they are doomed to A truly strange "Bill of simply a degenerative slang term for sexual intercourse. of age making it easier for poverty just as bitter as any Rights"T This alone makes Rock & Roll middle aged men to leave their single parent suffers wives for younger women or to The huge welfare btll has to be In 1983 Australia, under its completely incompatible with get their maintenance orders paid for by someone, by a present system, (i.e. Common the lrturgy of the Mass Law, Parliament and an indeTo top it off, when young reduced or cancelled. thus shrinking work-forcel forcing their ex-wives to obtain Social responsibility does not pendent judiciary) achieved a people's suicide is linked to rock a pension on reaching 5O yrs begin and end with hand-outs. 93% rating in a world survey on music, then something horribly If the Australian Catholic Each member should be the protection of human rights. satanic going on which most Social Welfare Commission encouraged to be responsible Why has there been no signif- people don't seem to realise. Eamon Murray (The Record icant public debate on a matter addresses itself to the problem and productive. of defaultig parents and It's time to be honest when which seriously affects the March 6) mentions that "Midspouses ensuring realistic the integrity of the family and fundamental rights of every night Oil warns us of the danger to God's creation of the maintenance provisions, con- marriage is in jeopardy as Australian citizen? This is a moment of destiny for nuclear arms race". cerned Christians could look never before. forward hopefully to an The Catholic Social Welfare the Australian Democrats. If If this is their message then it increase in marriage responsi- Commission might as well give they defeat the Bill in its is in opposition to the Catholic present form they will rightfully faith. God can only do good bility, a lower marital break- up if they ignore this. down rate and a bigger slice of Easy divorce has no winners! earn a prominent and presti- The nuclear arms race is the gious place in Australia's his- result of a morally bankrupt civilisation tory. If, however, they sell the If people wish to overcome nation short by compromise injustices and materialism in a and a political trade-off, as they selfish world, then prayer, intend to do, they will prove penance and the sacraments themselves unworthy of hold- are the most powerful tools. ing power and of the name Rock music does not preach prayer, penance and the sacra"Democrat". This situation should be a ments

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BURKE Rhona: In fond memory o f Rh ona, died March 16, 1986. Glory and praise to you Lord Jesus Christ King of endless glory. Happy are those who have died in the Lord. Let them restl from their labours for their good deeds go with them. Aunt Rose.

BURKE: tribute of love to Rhona our very dear friend and dedicated Legionary of Our Lady of Good Tidings Praesidium. In gratitude for her inspiring example of love of God & fellow men and resignation to God's will.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus may your name be praised and glorified throughout the world now and forever. Grateful thanks for favour received. Enrica. O Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles. near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke you as special patron in time of need. to you I have recourse from the depths of my heart and humbly beg you to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me now in my present and urgent need and grant my earnest petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glorias. St Jude pray for all who honour and invoke your aid. Many thanks for favours received. M. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus may your name be praised and glorified throughout the world now and forever, Amen. Thank you Jesus, Mary and Joseph and bless and protect our family. E. and R.

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Sir, I can only agree with your editorial (The Record March 13) on the influence by medium of television by advertising on tobacco and alcohol and a public permissive tollerance of rt. After reading in the Redemptorist parish bulletin notes "Where Did We Go Wrong?"I would point out that we parents and Catholics have gone wrong in buying and allowing our children to read and study books allowed by or approved by the Education Department that would not be permitted in a good Christian home. The latest, "The Club" contains filthy language, blasphemy and a four page description of a drug-induced incestuous fantasy. We allow our children to participate in health education Pictured at a recent Sunday Preparation classes that promote promiscuity, masturbation, pre-marital Marriage course are Sharon Connolly sex, contraception and abortion and when we see children growing up in the faith or living with a girl/boy friend it is not of Thornlie and Tony Dale of hard to work out from where the notion got into their heads. Cottesloe who were marParents should not stick their heads in the sand. This is ried at Cottesloe on March where we have gone wrong. Do not let the Education Dept's 1. loose moral standards take over our responsibility of teaching morals and sex education to our children Children in private schools are not protected as the books are required reading in all schools and state school children go on to mix with those of private schools. Parents should find out now what their children are reading and learning

°., Twenty of the 1986 Catholic Youth Council members at a rece is Steven Cavill.

The Catholic Youth Council members gathered at Eagle's Nest last weekend for an annual vision weekend. The purpose of the two day meeting is to orient the new members and discuss plans for the next 12

months. The CYC grew out of the Diocesan Youth Council set up in 1976. In 1979 the council renamed itself "Catholic" and more recently included Bunbury and Geraldton in its member-

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l dare to say, most Christians are usually ignorant of their "date of baptism". The one exception l dare say of course is the convert for whom adult baptism was a significant event. Infant baptism is no excuse for not remembering the date, after all everyone remembers the anniversary of their birthday; but no one remembers the actual event! Thank God! So, why is it the most significant day of new life the beginning of eternal life - is never remembered or quickly forgotten. From a very early age we memorise our name, address, telephone number, date of birth and the name of our parents. The list is more comprehensive and longer as life becomes more complex. When we start at a new school or apply for a job, our first step is to fill oat some fonns. Young couples getting married are required to provide a long list of factual data about themselves for the Church and the state. The unemployed person completes several forms before receiving social security. Even when we are dead

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of young people from different youth movements and organisations

and programmes. By meeting at least six times a year the members are able to inform each other of new initiatives, and plan events of mutual

interest. The Papal visit and the current Year of Peace are among the issues members will be looking at in the months ahead. The council received a letter from Archbishop Foley which called for a

review of past events and an active involvement in

the year ahead. Bishop Healy in his homily stressed the shor. j age of priestly vocations and invited the council to address this need. He thanked and congratulated members on the good work done so far by present and past members.

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Perhaps more important questions are What does my baptism mean to me now? How different would my life be without it and will I thank God for the gift of baptism this Easter Sunday?

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died for our sins, He rose from the dead and is alive and with us today is celebrated at Easter time. Through baptism and confirmation a christian is immersed in this mystery. Each Lent and Easter a christian is given the opportunity to look again at the significance of their baptism and come to a fuller understanding of its meaning for themselves. Refreshing the meaning of our baptism is done both privately and publicly at Easter time. A good start for each of us would be to ask our parents about the day on which we were baptised; to tell us about our godparents and perhaps even give them a call. To ask our parents why they judged it important to take us along to the church to be baptised. To find out the name of the priest who baptised us and the name of the church where it all hap-

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stop this kind of torture. But the governor ordered that the prisoner be scourged. I can't believe that Jesus doesn't try to hit or kick his torturers." The centurion felt sorry for Jesus and at the same time was amazed by him. On the way through the streets he ordered a strong farmer named Simon to help Jesus carry the heavy cross. He was amazed at how kind Jesus was to everyone along the way. At the place of execution he offered Jesus some drugged wine to ease the pain, but Jesus would not drink it. The centurion cringed as his soldiers drove the nails through Jesus' hands and feet and they raised the cross. He watched Jesus'

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who are hurting him." the cross dropped down Around 3 o'clock Jesus into the hole that held it. cried out, "My God, My Just then the leaders God, why have you forand people in the crowd saken me?" Someone started jeering at Jesus. soaked a sponge in sour "Save yourself" they wine and placed it on a mocked. "Come down spear and tried to make from the cross. He saved Jesus drink it. A few others but he can't save minutes later, Jesus took himself." his last breath. "He's not at all like the "Clearly this man is innocriminals we've executed cent," the centurion in the past," the centurion thought, contradicting the said to himself. 'What has judgment of his superior, he done to make people so the governor. "He was the Son of God." angry with him?" A strange darkness fell over the whole area even though it was afternoon. People gradually drifted back home. The centurion stayed to wait for the death of the Happy Birthday to condemed man. He : Bridie thought deeply during Gibbney, Wembley; Belinda those three slow hours. "I Rowson, Beckenham; Tara wonder what Jesus is Everest, Goomalling; Cathereally like. I've never seen rine White, Palmyra; Peter anyone cope with pain Devine, Floreat Park; Ciaran and hate the way he has. Keane, Newman; Senol JacHe hasn't said a harsh obs, Greenwood; Chenoa O'Rourke, Beckenham; word against any of those

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irst, the Abbey. This magnificent building, with its powerful square tower and great rounded arches, is one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in Europe. It dates from about 1100, but the first church on the site was built in 907, when a community of nuns was established there by Edward the Elder. It was built of wattle and daub! The first thing I noted when I entered the Abbey was the sound of children singing - altogether appropriate near the chapel dedicated to St Nicholas, patron saint of children and the original Santa Claus. His marble effigy is in the south transept and dates from the 13th century -but that's not old in terms of this Abbey. The superb Saxon crucifix in the south aisle depicting Christ the King, the cross, the tree of life, frurt and flowers growing from rt, dates from about 1000. Originally it stood outside the Abbey but was brought into the church in the middle of the last century. Still outside, on the south wall, is the glorious 11th century rood, or crucifix, showing the hand of God, emerging from a cloud above the figure of Christ - it's one of the priceless treasures of the Abbey.

nside the Abbey is the tomb of Lord Louis Mountbatten; his house, Broadlands. is nearby. In 1978 he decided to open the house and grounds to the public and in the spring of 79 the official opening ceremony was performed by Prince Charles. In September of that year, Lord Louis was murdered .. His grandson, Lord Romsey, now owns Broadlands. He and his wife have continued to share the pleasure of their home with the public, confident that this was what Lord Louis would have

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Standing on the terrace beneath the east portico you survey the sloping lawns. Swans sail on the River Test and huge trees provide shade for picnics. Yes, you can bring your own food; chairs and tables stand invitingly on the lawn, or you can eat in the restaurant that's been created in the stable block. ou enter the house by the main front door, through the octagonal hall and the Sculpture Hall. In the dining room, the table is elegantly laid for dinner; there is a salon, with beautiful plaster mouldings on walls and ceilings, all white and

gold. The drawing room is warm and comfortable, the red covers of the sofas echoing the colours in the ceiling and carpet. In the Wedgewood Room the blue and white of the pottery is repeated on the walls; here is the portrait medallion of Lord Louis. Upstairs you can visit the beautifully decorated bedrooms and see the Chinese room where, when she visits Broadlands, the Queen works on the papers from her daily despatch box Affairs of state are nothing new here the house once belonged to Lord Palmerston, the Prime Minister, and you can see the tall desk at which he used to work, standing upl

he Mountbatten Exhibition is a very personal affair. There's an audio-visual with narration by Lord Louis himself; it's rather like a very super family album. The exhibits go right through Lord Louis' life, and beyond. There are his baby-clothes and, right up to date, the bridesmaid's dress worn by one of his grand-children at the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana. Don't leave Romsey without seeing King John's House. This is in a little passage immediately opposite the Abbey (beside the GPO).

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TENNIS

Ten teams have nominated

for the tennis mixed pennant season which is sche-

duled to commence on Saturday April 12. The competition has been split into two grades with four teams in the "A" grade and six teams in the "B" grade. All dubs will be represented by teams in the pennants which is very pleasing from the association's view point. The season will run for 10 weeks with the finals to be played on June 14. The competition rules for this season have been changed from those which have applied in the past. The most significant change is that teams will consist of two women and four men, whereas, in the past a team was made up of two women and only two

men.

The change was made on the recommendation of club delegates as there were more men registering to play than women. Under the new rules each woman will play two sets of doubles and two sets of mixed doubles while the men will play three sets of doubles and only one set of mixed doubles. Team captains please note

phoned into Jack Eastcott on 328 6860 by no later than 11.00am Sunday. Failure to have the score recorded will result in matches being deemed a draw and one point awarded to each team. The draw has been completed and the fixture sheets forwarded to the dubs for distribution to team members. In the "A" grade competition the teams, on paper, appear to be very evenly matched. All four teams are well balanced and some very close results should be recorded. The "B" grade competition should also be a very closely fought pennant. However, based on prior years performances the St Benedict's team and the St Joseph's Pignatelli No 1 team may well be the finalists. These two teams have much more experience in their side than the others. Club are delegates reminded the next association meeting has been deferred one week until Tuesday April 8. The meeting wil be held at the home of Frank and Pat Hackett, 125 Ardross Street, Applecross, com-

Amateur football

by MARK HARFORD In 1986 the Trinity-AquiTrinity-Aquinas caters for nas Amateur Football Club, both the resolute and the the Boomers, in its 17th social footballer. year, all efforts will be The club's home ground is directed towards an A-grade Ernest Johnson Oval, South Premiership. Perth and training begins at The club started with one 5.30 pm on Tuesdays and F-grade team in 1972 and Thursdays. prominent footballers in Games of the Amateur those early years included League begin at 12.30 pm Christian Brothers - Brian for the colts (under 20's) Clery, "Tex" Hann (a fairest and 2.30 pm for the seniors and best winner), Sweeney Because the club is ama and Proctor. teur it relies to an extent on The Boomers has grown financial assistance, and the substantially and now fields club treasurer, Steven teams in the A, A Colts, F, J Yovich, would like to and D Colts Grades. encourage sponsorship Club president, Greg from members of the Perth Steinepreis, has initiated a Catholic Community. Past Players Association, and Present sponsors include all members of the TrinityJohn Collins of Premier Aquinas (formerly Trinity Motors and Kevin Harford of Old Boys) are urged to Toms Tyres, and sponsorrevive ties with the club. ship from others would be AII past students of the most welcome. colleges who are latent For further information on football addicts are encoureither the playing side or aged to come down and sponsorship, please contact play, and they will find the club riddled with names of Mark Harford on 364 4186 prominent families from or Greg Steinepreis on 447 7159 both colleges.

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March 30. 10 a.m. Solemn Mass of Easter, Cathedral, Archbishop Foley. April 4. Air Force Week reception, Pearce, Archbishop Foley. 6. Silver Jubilee of parish church, Glendalough, Archbishop Foley. 8. Mass of Graylands Hospital, Archbishop Foley. 9. Blessing and Opening of Valentine Lodge, Rossmoyne, Archbishop Foley.

10. Council of Priests meeting, Archbishop Foley, Bishop Healy. 13. Blessing and opening of Prendiville College. Ocean Reef, Archbishop Foley.

GERALDTON HEALING

The Pastoral and Matrimonial Renewal Centre will conduct a Parish Healing Weekend at St Lawrence's parish, Bluff Point, Geraldton April 4-6. This non-residential weekend is for members of St Lawrence's parish; however some places are available for non parishioners. Enquiries can be made to Brother Brian Morgan CFC (099 23 1343) or Peter and Veronica Dymond (09 367 9870).

BULLSBROOK PILGRIMAGE

In honour of the Virgin of the Revelation a pilgrimage will take place Sunday April

6. Mass will commence at 11.30 am after

which the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed and a short procession around the Church will take place, concluding with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. For bus reservations from Perth please ring ring P. Galea 349 7135, and from Highgate please ring L. Martinz

328 4631.

CATHOLIC SINGLES CLUB

Are you between 20 and 35? Enjoy socialising with dancing, restaurants, parties? Phone Brian

444 4083

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

An ecumenical program being organised by Anglican Social Responsibilities Commission, Catholic Social Justice Commission and Uniting Church Social Responsibility Working Group, for those with some experience in structural analysis, will be held April 5-6 9 am to 5 pm (lunch provided) Mon and Tues April 7-8 7 pm to 9.30 pm. Cost: $20.00/$15.00 unwaged.

All workshops and evening sessions will be held at the Education Department In-

Service Centre, Bagot Road, Subiaco (South-West of Rokeby Road). For further information contact Sandra Brown at the Catholic Social Justice Commission offices, 459 Hay Street,

Perth on 325 1212 or 325 1022.

Pictured at the Knights of the Southern Cross Founders' Day dinner held at Aquinas College on March 17 are well known KSC identities and thei r wives (from left) Bernie and Mary Prindiville, Tom and Eileen Perrott and Geoff and Moira Churack

LA SALLE

FUN RUN

La Salle College, Midland will be holding

its annual 10 km fun run on Sunday April

13, beginning at 9 am. Entries, obtainable at La Salle College, will be $3 adults and $1.50 for children. There will be a late entry booth at the college on the day. Refreshments will be available. Categories will be: A. First male; B. First female; C. First school team, female; D. First school team, male; E. First parent and child (male u/15); F. First veteran female

(over 35); G. First veteran male (over 40); H. First girl u/13 (as at 14/4/86); I. First boy u/13 (as at 14/4/86). There is also a special prize for the oldest male and female to finish. Teams will be judged on the first four. Only one category per person. The first 50 competitors over the finish line will be included in a ballot to win the prize of a weekend for two at the Merlin Motel.

FAMILY WEEKEND

A family experience to be held on the weekend of April 18-20 at St Charles Seminary, Meadow St, Guildford, a nonlive in program in which the whole family can participate. It is a Marriage Encounter program and is a bonding and rewarding experience for all members. Children need to be at least 5 years old to be able to participate fully. There is no upper age limit. For enquiries contact Bernie and Bernadette Lawrence on 367 1261.

CHARISMATIC MEETING

The Charismatic Renewal in hope for Religious will hold a day of recollection on Sunday April 13 (not March 9) from 10 am to 4 pm at the Victoria Square old novitiate. Meetings are held in the Mercedes College staff room at 2 pm on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Further information from Sister Raphael 325 4875.

WAGIN BUILDING VACANCY

The former convent at Wagin is vacant and the diocese of Sunbury IS seeking

ALTAR AVAILABLE

A large traditional altar is available from Willetton parish. Enquire on 332 5992.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

Married couples: You need all the help, support and encourage-

ment you can get in today's

world. A Marriage Encounter weekend can be very supportive. Book now for the weekend April 18-20. Ring Col & Kath Mitchell

(09) 448 4624

SOLO PARENT Ministry

TRAINING PROGRAM For all who wish to work In this

area of ministry: married, single, religious or priests. Offered by the Paullan Association of W.A. Presented by two Redemptorists and two members of the Redemptorist Lay Community.

3 weekends, 3 Sundays, 13 nights. Program starts weekend A il 25-27 Ipfll '. Contact Fr Reg Ahearn 328 6600.

suggestions for its use. The building a given to the diocese in 1974 by the Sisters lldl of Our Lady of the Mission It was leased to the Boojanning Aboriginal Association for two years and lately has been used as a youth hostel. The convent was opened in 1914 by Archbishop Clune at a cost of £2500 on land donated by P.B Durack and the parishioners. Enquiries on the use of the building should be directed to the Chancellor Diocese of Bunbury, PO Box 1084, Bunbun 6230, phone (097) 21 3740