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Mr Gerry Darwin working in his Roleystone studio on the clay model for his bronze bust of Pope John Paul II.
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In a dramatic appeal the pope has called for a world truce on October 27 - the day he will be in Assisi with leaders of world religions praying for peace. Speaking in the amphitheatre of Lyons during his four day visit to France he called on nations, governments, groups and individuals who are involved in terrorism to reflect honestly on whether there might not be a peaceful solution to their conflict. He urged "all peoples and factions on earth to hear the call of God to their conscience." Following this appeal the Vatican announced that in the next two weeks papal diplomats throughout the world will be contacting governments and guerilla groups and anyone else involved in violence to put the pope's call into action.
Cathedral bust
The Knights of the Southern Cross have presented Perth with a public memorial of the 1986 visit of Pope John Paul II. A bronze bust of the pope, sculpted by Knight artist Mr Gerard Darwin, will stand in the foyer of the cathedral prebytery when Pope John Paul stays there on the night of November 30. Afterwards the bust will be permanently displayed in St Mary's Cathedral as a memento of the visit. Archbishop Foley unveiled the bust which was presented by KSC state chairman Mr Brian Taylor in the presence of Bishop Morgan, national chaplain, and Judge Frank Walsh, national president, at the annual state conference dinner last Saturday. Mr Darwin, originally from Lancashire, has
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been in Western Australia since 1977 and his works for Catholic clients can be seen at Church of Our Lady of Poland, Maylands;
Queen of the Apostles Church, Riverton; at St Vincent's Hospital, Guildford; at De Viliar College, Hilton; at St Mary's Cathedral, Perth; at Mazenod College, Lesmurdie; the Carmelite Monastery, Gelorup; Carmelite Monastery, Nedlands; Star of the Sea
Church, Esperance; the Holy Family, St Francis Xavier Church, Armadale, and St Brigid's College, Lesmurdie. t has been said that Gerry's forte lies principally in portrait sculpture.
Different religious groups will not exactly pray together but will "gather together in such a way that each group will be able to pray according to its own faith and tradition, but in the presence of all." The day will begin at 9am with the assembly gathering at the church of Santa Maria degli
Angeli.
The various religious leaders will be introduced and given a personal welcome by the pope who will then give an address. The different religious groups will then go to different churches and public halls to pray
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Quake relief Australian Catholic Relief has immediately sent $20,000 to aid victims in the San Salvador earthquake disaster. A further special appeal
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A Church group for adoptions The WA Catholic Social Welfare Commision is considering establishing an adoption in agency response to changes which will soon take effect as a result of the Adoption of Children Act 1896. The proposed agency will be involved in arranging adoptions and with providing From page 1 according to their own tradition. The Christian Churches will gather at the Cathedral of San Rufino. Pilgrims will fast through lunch and the whole assembly will come together in the Upper Basilica of St Francis at 2.30 pm. Each religious group will offer a prayer from its own tradition followed by a "common act expressing the will for peace of all present". This is expected to be a period of silence and some symbolic gesture. The pope will then give the concluding address and the occasion will end with the exchange of a sign of peace and reconciliation. Representatives of all major Christian denominations, along with Sikhs, Buddhists, Moslems, Shintos, Jews and Hindus, will attend. Also represented will be Africa's traditional or Animist religions.
counselling and other services to those affected by past adoptions. In order to gauge community interest, the Commission's adoption sub-committee held a phone-in, on September 14. There were 78 respondents, and a questionnaire which established the status of the caller, their previous use of nongovernment facilities and their perceived future needs, was completed for each caller. About a third of calls came from parents with an child, adopted another third from prospective adoptive parents; 18% from relinquishing mothers; 13% from adoptees and one prospective relinquishing mother made contact. Nearly half of the callers had previously used private or church connected adoption facilities. Two thirds expressed a preference for a nongovernment agency if they should require adoption related services. The Commission recognises this result is not necessarily representative, but it certainly indicates a significant need for an available alternative A number of important questions were raised by the callers including queries about changes in criteria for those seeking to adopt, about assess-
The message about the visit of Pope John Paul was spread a little further when tickets went on sale at Carousel Centre where the table was manned by Applecross Catholic Women's League members. Mary McAuliffe of Mount Pleasant and Kathleen Jackson of Willetton.
Two Aboriginal Marian pilgrims films in awards PRAGUE: The annual pilgrimage to the Marian shrine at Levoca attracted 150,000 pilgrams.
Police confined their attempts to disrupt the pilgrimage to taking photographs of pilgrims and flying overhead in a helicopter, interrupting the proceedings by its noise. Many newly-ordained priests attended, showing that from the outset of their ministry, they were not going to be at all restrained in following their vocation.
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MANILA (NC) -- Since playing a leading role in the toppling of the government of former President Ferdinand Marcos last February, Cardinal Jaime Sin of Manila has kept a low public profile and urged his colleagues in the clergy to do the same. The Church -- and here I speak of only the clergy should have a low profile in its nation-building work, avoiding the limelight," he said. "We will give the laity their chance to restore the temporal order of things, which is their prime duty." The cardinal said he makes fewer speaking tours in the provinces, and his talks are more church-centred than before the revolution
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A film chronicling the efforts of an Aboriginal family to better itself has taken off the 1986 award of the Austra Ii an Catholic Film Office and a similar theme film has received honourable mention. The Fringe Dwellers, based on Nene Gare's novel, was chosen out of 25 films nominated for this year's award. The film traces the life of the family moving from a shanty town into a country town itself.
The jury citation for the award reads: "THE FRINGE DWELLERS is a gentle, compassion-
ate and humourous film which is commended for its attempt to dramatise the experiences of and the problems affecting Australian country town Aborigines. The film offers a collaboration between white filmmakers and Aboriginal cast that highlights questions of human dignity, family and relationships, as well as racism, prejudice and injustice." The jury awarded an honourable mention to Short Changed, which examines themes of the Aborigine in the white urban community and of the search for cultural roots. Previous winners of the Catholic award have been:
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Peace and the military Bishop Geoffrey Mayne, head of the Catholic ordinariate to the defence forces has no doubts about the relationship of defence to the question of peace. "Our defence forces are In the front line of the peace movement because of all the forces in the world none would be more ideally a defence force than the men and women of the Australian forces.
"No-one is more inter-
ested in peace than these people because that is
the motive of their existence, because it is the purpose of their work to maintain and preserve peace and to be prepared to fight for it." Bishop Mayne said this is not a contradiction but a paradox and he described the people who could not make this distinction as ignorant. "Some do not understand one can fight for one's country and be intensely interested in peace because that is wht life in reality is all about. "f we lived in an ideal world where everything was perfect there would be no need for us and the police but as the pope has said, such an utopian ideal is ridiculous." Bishop Mayne said he saw no chance in reality of armies ceasing to exist either in this or the century to come. Asked whether the Old or the New Testament was the source of his ministry to the forces, Bishop Mayne said he saw it primarily in terms of the Christian virtues of patriotism and loyalty. "These virtues are based on sacrifice and this is what Christian faith is based upon," he said. "I personally love the people l serve because they equate to Christ who died for me because lwas a useless sinner, and most of the people in the defence forces are prepared to die so their fellow citizens can live in peace and freedom and work towards justice. "Even the people who are in the forefront of what is looked upon as the peace movement would not be able to begin to exercise -and
sometimes abuse their freedom if it was not maintained for them by people of defence forces. That is the paradox of the reality in which we
live." Bishop Mayne said it was part of an unrealistic approach by some who equated our defences, and those of US British and other allies with members of a society who have no ethical moral values in the Christian and rational understandig.
Chaplains play big role in army
The Australian bishop heading the ordinariate caring for the members of the defence forces says he shudders to think what those forces would be like without the spiritual ministry of chaplains. "In the worries we all have today about modem weapons I shudder to think what it would be like if people using them had no basis of moral and ethical values," said Bishop Geoffrey Mayne during an official visit to
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their families. The major part of the chaplain's is in the field. "The chaplain's role is to minister to a group of people who have just as much right as anyone else to their spiritual ministry," he said.
Booklet follows Mass for pope The booklet that will allow the public to fully participate in the Mass of Pope John Paul at Belmont Park on November 30 is now available and copies should be ordered without delay to ensure delivery by the required date.
Parishes have already been sent order forms and bulk orders need to be secured direct from the publishers Collins in Victoria. The booklet contains not only the text of the Mass including all the liturgical readings for the First Sunday of Advent but also the special music chosen for the Mass.
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IS IT possible that there could be one day in the history of the world without violence? This is what the Pope has called for on 27 October the day he meets religious leaders in Assisi to pray for peace. In his appeal during his visit last week to France the Pope expressed his tonging for peace one shared by so many millions of people who experience daily horror of violence and hate, and of those who live in constant fear that they or their loved ones will be tortured or killed. The occasional terrorist act in mainland Britian brings home the idea of what life has been like for many people in Northern Ireland in the last seventeen years. The death toll continues to mount in the IranIraq war which is now in its seventh year, and in neighbouring Lebanon where the killing has not ceased since 1975. Afghanistan, El Salvador, Chile, Nicaragua, South Africa. Cambodia. There seems to be no end to the fist, or to the pain and cruelty which mankind persists in inflicting on itself. It is shocking fact that more people have been killed in local wars since the end of World War ll than during that war itself. The Pope and the Vatican diplomats, who are helping him to make his idea reality, are faced with a massive task. Violence has become a national characteristic in so many countries. It is a daily diet in the media whether dealing with fact or fiction. We are conditioned to accept it. Does this help to explain the lack of enthusiasm for the Pope's initiative? So far it has barely been mentioned in the news bulletins. Political leaders have made no reference to it. Not even peace groups have responded. Earlier this year in strife-torn Phillipines peoplepower succeeded in bringing about a dramatic political change by peaceful means. The Catholic Church led by Cardinal Sin played a significant role in this. Politicans in these islands cannot afford to ignore public opinion - especially when there is talk of an election. During the next to weeks it is important to write to MPs warning them that if they are not prepared to give support personally and through their party, to the Pope's initiative, it could cost them a vote. But as individuals is there not more we could do in response to the Pope's? As a gesture of solidarity with him could we not put the idea of a 24-hour truce into practice in our own lives on October 27th. Let us make an effort to bring peace into our homes, our places of work, our relationships. Let us avoid reading stories of violence in our papers. Let us refuse to watch scense of violence on television. Would we have the courage to invite friends, family or people we work with to join us in a few minutes of prayers for peace on that day? Christians talk a graeat deal about bringing peace. The Pope's appeal gives us a chance to prove we mean it.
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Farming trainees BANGKOK: Eighteen young Catholics have become the first graduates of an agricultural training course run by missionaries. Bishop Phimphisan, who presided at the graduation ceremony, said 75 per cent of Catholics in his diocese were farmers who were considered the poorest in the country. The Maryknoll missionaries' program enabled people to recognise and exploit the potential of the land, he said
AMSTERDAM: The Flemish Dominican, Edward Schillebeeckx, has been told by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith his views on ministry still do not accord with the congregation's 1983 declaration on the subject. Father Schillebeeckx called the statement "the mildest form of reprimand". It has been described by the Dominican master-general, Father Damien Byrne, who handed Father Schillebeeckx a copy of the notification in advance, as"a condemnation without sanction". The congregation's public statement, callad a "notification" and approved by Pope John Paul, did not indicate any further Vatican action against the Dominican. The congretation said Father Schillebeeckx's views on ministry as expressed in his 1985 book The Church with a Human Face: a New and Expanded Theology of Ministry remained "in disagreement
with the teaching of the Church at certain points".
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BEIJING: Church bells have been ringIng In three Roman Catholic churches in the Chinese capital for the first time since 1958. The occasion was the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on August 15. In one of the churches, the church of the Immaculate Conception, more than 2,500 people attended Mass. It Is no coincidence that the bells of Beijing churches fell silent at the time of the final break between the Vatican and the Chinese Catholic authorities (the Chinese Patriotic Association) in 1957. According to the offlclal New China News Agency, bells may now be rung on four occasions
The congregation had "reluctantly" concluded that the author continued to teach that the apostolic succession was "non-essential for the exercise of ministry and consequently for the confirmation of the power to confect the Eucharist". Following an investigation of Ministry: A Case for Change in early 1985 the congregation ordered Father Schillebeeckx to publicly acknowledge Church teaching that only sacramentally ordained priests may consecrate the Eucharist. Father Schillecbeeckx indicated that "a new book, his next publication, would accede. . .to the congregation's demands." The congregation's September 23 statement said
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LONDON: Keeping pace with old friend Jimmy Savile, Sister Mary Perpetuua and Sister Imelda of the Daughters of the Cross joined 30,000 other entrants in Sunday's mass jog in Hyde Park. The two sisters jogged and walked the 5 km course of the Sunday Times Fun Run in aid of St Raphael's hospice, due to be opened next April in the grounds of St Anthony's Hospital, North Cheam. Sister Mary Perpetua's own sponsorship has already raised $4,000 and more than
$2,000 was raised by other members of the hospital team who joined the run. The St Raphael's Hospice appeal has already raised $300,000 towards its $4 million target. The funds will be used to cover running expenses of the 10-bed
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poeple of Sutton and Merton. The Daughters of the Cross donated the land for the hospice and have underwritten the costs of building
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Chinese close seminary ROME (NC): Chinese authorities forcibly
closed a Catholic seminary loyal to the Vatican last May and arrested or interrogated its students and faculty, according to news reports published in Europe.
The "clandestine" seminary, located in the province of Hebei, was founded a year ago without Chinese government permission. Father Hou Jinde, a professor at an officially sanctioned seminary in the province, told a French news agency.
Seminarians and churches are allowed by Chinese authorities if they belong to the National Association of Patriotic Catholics, a governmentapproved organisation which claims independence from the Vatican. Catholics who continue to acknowledge allegiance to the Vatican face government opposition, however. Father Jinde could not confirm reports that the seminary's students and professors had been taken into custody, nor could he say how many were involved.
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there had been no substantial change in the theologian's arguments. It concludes "that the conception of ministry as espoused by Prof Schillebeeckx remains in disagreement with the teaching of the Church on important points." In his book Ministry, a Case for Change, published in December 1980, Father Schillebeeckx distinguished between the laying on of hands as the ordinary method of ordaining ministers in the Church, and extraordinary situations where no priest or bishop was available and a new priest had to be appointed by the community as such.
ODD In The Church with a Human Face, Schillebeeckx says a community is apostolic when it is "founded or built up on the apostles or prophets" and when it "follows Jesus in his message, his teachings and his actions". Schillebeeckx argues "the community of believers has the right, by the grace of the Gospel, to ministerial support, just as it has the right to celebration of the Eucharist". He pointed out the danger in the Church as it was of communities being left without the Eucharist.
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WARSAW: Cardinal Glemp, Primate of Poland, has praised the country's political leader General Jaruzelski as a man of culture ''with whom I can talk". Speaking on Saturday at the Sardinian seaside resort of Alghero where he received the 1986 Commitment To Peace Prize, he confirmed Poland was expecting the pope's But Cardinal Glemp said: third visit, planned for "Nothing has changed in next June. Poland since the Party ConHis main theme was
his relationship with the general, now undisputed boss of the Communist Party in Poland after gaining unopposed recognition as its First Secreand the tary appointment of a politburo composed of loyalists. The cardinal said he had met the general, now in power for five years, nine times The leader had emerged from the 10th Party Congress with his prestige immensely enhanced, a success underlined by congratulations from Mr Gorbachev.
-- Beatifying two BONN: Pope John Paul ll will beatify Edith Stein, the Jewish convert who became a Carmelite nun and died in Auschwitz, and Rupert Mayer, the Jesuit known for his resistance to the Nazis, when he visits West Germany in May next year. Edith Stein will be beatified in Cologne Cathedral and Rupert Mayer in Munich.
gress "Party and government politics remain the same. "Their power watches, controls and commands. "Only in the liturgy are we permitted a certain freedom. ·The Holy Father's journey is not yet organised in an official way, but we know there are no obstacles. We do not want the pope to be too heavily involved with meetings on this visit, and with too dense a program "It must also be a pleasure for him. ·We certainly do not exclude a visit to Gdansk, but such a visit would have ecclesiastical and not political significance." The suggested amnesty of 25,000 political detainees would have enormous significance, the cardinal said "Jaruzelski is a man of culture with whom I can talk, and not that uncouth soldier which some people would have us believe." The writers, directors, and historians who had fled Poland were "all very sensitive people
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THE third attempt at peace talks in El Salvador has failed the anti-government guerillas did not turn up. At hrs weekly homihv in the unfinished cathedral in San Salvador, Archbishop Rivera. the driving force in getting the two sides together, appealed to both to la down their arms This is the wish of the people."he said The talks, aimed at halting the civil war which has claimed the
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industrialised countries. An integral but semi-autonomous part of the United Nations, it has its own 41-
member executive board which usually meets annually to establish policy, program and budget needs. Each country's needs are assessed and in co-operation with relative governments, advocacy and action focus on infant and child death causes and disease, with relatively greater support for needier countries. It is estimated that of the 15 million child deaths before the age of five, half of the 40,000 daily deaths could be avoided and as many disabilities prevented, by a handful of low-cost health actions. For instance four to five million children who succumb to diarrhoeal dehydration, could be treated by a starch or sugar and salt mixture in water. Immunisation could also save many of the three to four million children who die annually from measles, whooping cough, diphtheria, tetanus, polio and tuberculosis. Millions more malnutrition-related deaths could be avoided by mothers reverting to breast feeding and by their monitoring more closely to the child's health and development thus preventing deterioriating tions through progressive
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But from the central point of view, Raine Square, corner William and Wellington Streets, theme of Peace - Live Perth will have activiand Grow Free. ties between noon and The committee which 2 pm on Monday, runs its operations from October 20, each day and Meerilinga, including Friday. receives no financial As a general summary. benefit but works for Monday -- Dance and Children's Week as a Prance community service, has Tuesday -- CATS peras its president, Mrs form Ruth Reid (wife of the Wednesday - UNICEF governor ), Mrs Patricia concert by children O'Sullivan, chairperson, Thursday -- Art in Action Mrs Kath French, vice Friday - Multicultural chairman, Mrs Lynnette dances and music Cook, honorary secreThese activities will tary, Mrs Marjorie include performers Green, OAM, JP, honorsuch as St Mark's Colary treasurer and 12 lege Band, The Marks other members with a men, a 90 voice choir host of Honorary Vice from Riverton Junior presidents including Primary, and an Indian many notable persons Orchestra from Canin the Lay and Church nington Junior Primary arenas to name a few. Children's Week comChildren's Week which is mittees throughout celebrated internationAustralia receive a small ally, takes the UNICEF grant from the Federal
Program The idea of Children's Week is to urge us to provide equal opportunities for all children so they may live and grow free to make a contribution to the future of society. The official broad program is: • Saturday, October 18 - "In Praise of Children". • Sunday, October 19th - "Children and their Heritage". • Monday, October 20th - "Children and the Law" - Official opening. • Tuesday, October 21 - "Children Focus on Fun". • Wednesday, October 22 - "Universal Children's Day". • Thursday, October 23 Children".
"Caring for
• Friday, October 24 - "Children and Peace". • Saturday, October 25 - "Children Focus on Fitness". • Sunday, October 26 - "Blessing of Children" - Close of Children's Week.
Government which this year has been matched by the WA State Government with $2000. This financing together with local sponsorships, pays printing and running costs "There has been great response from the community who are phoning in with ideas for Children's Week," said Mrs O'Sullivan "People can do their own thing in their own home, street or community on the theme of Peace -- Live and Grow Free." she said. "Peace is sometimes an individual thing. The Catholic Church has arranged for a special prayer to be written which will be recited in Perth on Sunday October 26. Special services will be held and a blessing of children conducted. There are three aspects to Children's Week, said Mrs O'Sullivan One is the community involvement, another is the showing of children's accomplishments and talents and "then there is a serious aspect of the seminar on Monday, which will focus on Children in the Courts," she said. All children's service bodies are asked to open their doors to the public during the week and Meeralinga will have its Open Day on Thursday. Meeralinga has been a centre for children's service since 1921.
The aims of the committee are to: Raise the awareness of children's needs and rights, recognise the role of parents and the contribution of care-givers and teachers in a child's development ' encourage the participation of both adults and children. whether as individuals or group members in the activities and events of the week.
Mrs Reid said she was
"happy to be involved with Children's Weck because of mv love and concern for children "I have worked with handicapped children and have four children of my own, and am concerned that each child should have the opportunity to live and grow free in our world," she said. Perhaps however the final voice with words of wisdom, come from Abraham Lincoln with his statement on children: "A child is a person who is going to carry on what you have started. He is going to sit where you are sitting, and when you are gone, attend those things which you think are important. You may adapt all the
policies you please, but how they are carried out, depends on him.
He will assume control of your cities, States and Nations. He is going to move in and take over your Churches, Schools, Universities and Corporations. All your books are going to be judged, praised or condemned by him The fate of humanity is in his hands."
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In fact, this sort of thing has been done for a papal visit for a short time only. Just 60 years ago, well Within the lifetime of our senior citizens, it would have been considered quite impossible. The reason for this was only partly that commun-
ications and the means of travel had not then passed through the revolutions of recent years. Much more important just 60 years ago was the fact that the pope Pius XI at that time, was still a ''prisoner" who never went outside St Peter's and the rooms and gardens of the Vatican Palace. In those times, the impression that Catholic people commonly had of the popes was that of highly respected and revered, but rather remote figures.
Crowds throng the pope.
Curiously, they had been self-imprisoned in the Vatican since 1870 as a protest against the seizure of the Papal States and Rome, their capital, from Pius IX by Vittore Immanuelel of Italy in that year. The popes were seen in person for many years from then on only by the group of people who worked with and for them in the Vatican, the diplomats of some countries who paid formal, official calls on them, Catholic bishops from around the world who made their regular ad limina visits to them, a few fortunate people who were given a papal audience in the Vatican, and those who managed to attend a ceremony in St Peter's. Most people saw them only in rather stiff photographs in the Catholic Press. That Press was also the main source of information about them except when, very occasionally, they issued a document of their own sufficiently
important to gain them notice in the secular press. Such a document was Leo Xlll's encyclical Rerum Novarum in 1891 and Benedict XVs World War 1 peace proposals of 1917. The change to the radically different situation we
now know began slowly in the 1920s with the rise
to power of Mussolini. His pragmatic determination to get for his ambitions at least the tacit support of the Church contributed. Negotiations were begun to heal the rift between the pope and the Italian State, and in 1929, the Lateran Treaty was signed on Februrary 11 in the Lateran Palace by Mussolini and Pius Xi's Secretary of State. In the treaty, recognition was given by the Italian Government to the pope's rule over the independent Vatican City State - a
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Liberation theology dimensions
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Numerous liberation theologies exist in the church and in the world --one for women, another for blacks, another for native Americans, Jesuit Father Alfred Hennelly says in introducing people to the topic. His special interest is in the liberation theology which "arose in Latin America during the last 20 years," explains the theologian. To see why it developed, he thinks a graphic image is useful: Imagine visiting Lima, Peru, a beautiful colonial city of 1 million people, with great boulevards and beautiful parks. But all around it are what a German theologian calls "the circles of death," the priest says These are the slums where another 2 million people live in destitution Here the basic necessities of life -- food, running water, housing are missing People fight over garbage for food That is the situation "in most large cities of Latin
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THE WONDERFUL WORLD
Great wide beautiful wonderful world, and wonderful water, around your curl. Earth you beautifully dress. The wonderful wind is shaking the trees, it walks on the water and whirls the mill and talks to itself on the tops of the hills. You friendly earth a far do you go, with the wheat field that nods and the river that flows, with cities and garden and cliffs and isles and people upon you for thousand of miles. Are! You are so great and I am so small, I can't hardly think of earth at all. But when I said my prayers today, A whisper within me seems to say, you are more than the earth though you are such a dot, you can love and think but the earth cannot.
St. Paul was a fierce champion of freedom. In fact, his letter to the Galatians has been called the "Charter of Christian Liberty." Its message is captured in this clarion call: "It was for liberty that Christ freed us!" (5:1). St. Paul's converts in Galatia were being taken in by propagandists who insisted that their salvation depended on submission to a shackling and ineffectual legal system. His reaction was swift and impassioned: "You senseless Galatians! Who has cast a spell over you -you before whose eyes Christ was displayed to view upon his cross? .. Stand firm and do not take upon yourselves the yoke of slavery a second time" (3:1; 5:1). Iaremarkable page in Romans, St. Paul's concern for liberation
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Liberation theology at home
When I was chaplain for a juvenile detention centre, the newly arrested teenagers frequently would tell me a story: At the time of their arrest, they had started praying to be released. A day later, when they discovered their freedom had not come, they figured something was wrong. Somehow prayer had not worked for them. Most of us smile at the simplistic approach to prayer expressed by these teenagers in trouble. Yet most people, face to face with experiences that block
their freedom, feel about the
same as those young people They too want to be set free
and anything that seems to provide the hope of Liberation is worth pursuing
Liberation theology, most
often spoken of in reference to Latin America, states that the Christian message is hope of liberation for all
by Father HERBERT WEBER who are unfree. St Paul wrote about freedom in his Letter to the Romans, and generations of Christ-followers have found hope in
St. Paul's insights: Christ's saving act of love on the cross has lifted the yoke off the backs of men and women
The statement on Libera
tion theology published by
Summary Liberation theology seeks to relate the Gospel message to the needs and rights of the poor. As some theologians put it, this theology calls for a "preferential option for the poor."
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theology
states that the Christian
message is hope of libertion for all who are unfree, writes Father Merbert Weber. Speaking of liberation means checking into the ways people are ufree,
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the Vatican in April says that
"the divine promises of liberation and their victorious fulfilment in Christ's death and resurrection are the basis of the 'joyful hope' from which the Christian community
draws
strength to act."
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Yet to speak of Liberation means reviewing what enslaves or imprisons. In the Gospels, Jesus spent much time with those who were the victims of the closed minds of others. They
were the outcasts who
he adds, for instance the kind of enslavement where people are not accepted
becase they are "different". Father Weber is pastor of St. Thomas More
University Parish in Bowling Green, Ohio. Katharine Bird interviews Jesuit Father Alfred Hemnelly who explains that liberation theology deve-
received rebuff rather than acceptance
That type of enslavement still exists. Virtually every high school or primary
school class has someone who is shunned because of his or her differences. A young man told me that he has never overcome the fact that he had never fit in any
group at school
Jesus the liberator set people free socially as well as
spiritually. The Church and her members have to find ways today to continue
loped in Latin America because of the frightful condition of the poor. Me adds much opposition to liberation theology has arisen because it insists that fundamental change is needed to free the oppressed. Mis Bird is associate editor of the NC religious education package.
Christ's work of liberating Sometimes society's atti tudes have to change Although in recent years a number of churches and other public buildings have become more accessible to the handicapped, what takes place within those buildings is not always so open
A friend who is paraplegic
said that she tried to become involved in a parish retreat She was told that she could
pray in her home. While not
objecting to the task of
prying, she simply stated that whenever she is treated as a shut in, she feels shutout. Finally, becoming a church of liberation requires a strong sense of community By belonging to community, people become conscious of the pain and struggles of others, beginning first with other community members
and then expanding that consciousnes to the whole human family
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the oppressed, the theol-
jected it; yet not without hope, because the world itself will be freed from its slavery to corruption and share in the glorious freedom of the children of God" (8.1921)
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Asked to define liberation theology, Father Hennelly replies that it is "a form of theological reflection which places great emphasis on ques tions of social justice and many reinterprets aspects of theology to give this aspect pre-eminence." Some, he adds, call this a "preferential option for the poor."
mental changes neces-
colouring: "Indeed the whole created world eagerly awaits the revelation.. Creation was made subject to futility, not of its own accord by
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dom.
The whole Bible is a story of the conflict between slavery and liberation God created humanity to be free, to share in his own freedom. But people insisted on doing things their way and enslaved them-
Bible record of liberation shows it is no new idea. • by Father
JOHN CASTELOT selves and each other The sequel to humanity's original rebellion is one long story of self-destruction and
shameful exploitation of others. It is the story of the domination of the defenseless by the powerful, of the poor by the rich
Hovering over this sorry
scene is the figure of God the Liberator, the Saviour. Central to his whole self-revelation in the Old Testament is the liberation of his people from bondage to the powerful Egyptians. So basic was this
experience in the life of the people that forever after they thought of God primarily as a saving God Ironically, having been freed themselves, they proceeded to enslave others, even their fellow-Israelites. But the God of freedom was not silent. Through his prophets he let his people know in no uncertain terms what he thought of their conduct.
This passage from Amos is typical. "Thus says the Lord For three crimes of Israel and for four, I will not revoke
my
word;
because they sell the just man for silver and the poor man for a pair of sandals" (26).
"Te Red-Hot lssue: Liberation Theology" by Jesuit Father Alfred Mennelly in "America," My 24, 1986. This article is an expnation of the Vatican's "instruction on Christian Freedom and Liberation." Father Hennelly is a theologian who specilises in Latin American liberation theology. Me observes the doc ment is "an excellent brief synthesis of the major themes" of this theology. "Te instruction places human labour, the key to the whole social question, at the heart of the process of liberation in every nation and in every culture," Father Hennelly says.
ln doing so, it "provides an inner dynamism for a
truly universal liberating
theology." He points out the Vatican document integrates
Pope John Paul Il's "ground-breaking ency¢lical Laborem Exercens into a liberation context,"
Universal thirst for our freedom
The thirst for freedom is universal -a somewhat hard-todefine desire to be free "from" something and free "for" something. Undoubtedly people living in poverty or conditions of misery experience this thirst in a special way. That fact greatly interests the theologians of liberation. It greatly interests Pope John Paul II too. The pope has addressed
the question of liberation theology and conditions of
misery for the poor at least twice this year in communications with Brazil's bishops -a country where liberation theology has had a definite influence. There really are two Branils
and they contrast greatly
with one another, the pope said in a letter to the bishops. One Brazil is "highly developed, dynamic,
toward progress and affluence." The other Brazil is seen in "extensive thrusting
poverty belts, in endemic
diseases, illiteracy and social
marginalisation."
the Church's mission to
by DAVID GIBSON This contrast "penalises" great numbers of people who are "condemned to all sorts of misery," said the pope. In a speech in Rome to 21 Brazilian bishops he described it as a social situation that calls for "huge. profound and necessary social reforms." Similarly, in an instruction on Christian liberation this year, the Vatican's Doctrinal
Congregation stated- "The
fight against injustice is meaningless unless it is waged with a view to establishing a new social and political order in conformity with the demands of justice." Against this background
some questions arise: Surely people long for liberation from misery. But what does this have to do with the church or theology?
Moreover how is profound social change to be achieved
concern herself in a certain
way with questions relating to the human person from
the womb to the tomb. questions of a social and socio-political nature."
The Church, he added, "does not hesitate to defend
fearlessly the just and noble cause of human rights and to support reforms."
courageous
In all this the pope urged recognition of "a clear-cut distinction between the function of the laity. and
the function of pastors, who dedicate themselves to
forming the laity to live out"
tasks in society. He said the Church does not point out technical solutions to temporal problems but rather illuminates the search for solutions with the light of
faith."
Moreover, the "exercise of
ministry in the socio-politi cal area" ought to be in "perfect harmony with the constant teachings of the
or anywhere
magisterium." Liberation, said the pope, is
In his communications with Brazil's bishops the pope discussed those questions He said "it is part of
asked that one dimension of liberation not be reduced to the other
in Brazil
first of all salvific. and afterward socio-ethical." He
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From page 7 state of some 250 hectares. In return, the pope formally recognised the Italian Government's right to rule over the whole of Italy, including the territories seized from the pope in 1870. To signalise the event, on July 25, Pope Pius made a formal appearance outside St Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Palace the first since the fall of Rome in 1870 in a procession around St Peter's Square to mark the Feast of Corpus Christi. Even after that, there was no startling acceleration of change until Pope Paul VI made a couple of overseas journeys. But Pope John Paul seems to be more aware of the fact that modern transport systems have made long journeys relatively fast and easy. He has clearly decided to make the most of this. In addrtion, it cannot be reasonably denied that the success of his worldwide travels have given the papacy a new image, and it seems unlikely there will ever be a return to anything like the seclusion or the distance of the past. However, f we are going to get the best out of our own papal visit, we will do well to understand that Pope John Paul is not just a man who likes to travel. Nor is he just seeking to be better known by Catholics around the world. Rather, he is trying to carry out as efficiently as possible the essential papal apostolate making full use of the means that have been available only in our time. He wants to spread the Gospel, to strengthen his brothers and sisters in their faith, and to bring forcefully to their attention those elements of God's revelation in Christ which are particularly important in contemporary circumstances. He pointed out several such elements earlier this year in his encyclical for the feast of Pentecost, Lord and Giver of Life. Meditation on them should be a part of the Australian preparation for the pope's coming. The first of these elements is the fact that the Holy Spirit, "the Lord and Giver of Life," is always with us and that his role is precisely "to ensure that in the Church there will always continue the same truth which the apostles heard from their Master," and to guide and enlighten us in our efforts to understand and apply that truth in our difficult times. In consequence, the effort to solve the problems of the day should not be merely an effort of human intelligence and will, but one founded on prayer and a desire, in
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union with Christ, and with the light of the Holy Spirit, to find and do the will of the Father. Another point brought out in the encyclical is that the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost was a new beginning for the whole of creation. While the creation itsetf was the first beginning, the coming of the Spirit "brought about that new beginning of the selfcommunication of the Triune God in the Holy Spirit through the work of Jesus Christ, the Redeemer of man and of the world." Because of this second new beginning, we live always in union with God unless, of our own free will, we refuse to do so. We should try to become more conscious of this and more aware nothing can really harm us while God is with us. This is a truth of high value to people constantly beset by prophets of doom. A third point the pope emphasises is the importance of remembering the mission of Christ, which was successful, was that of saving all mankind from sin and from the effects of sin. These effects, the many evils weighing upon mankind, are not to be attnbuted merely to human ignorance and error, nor only to the defects and perversities of our social, political and economic systems But to human sin, to the deliberate decision to engage in known wrong doing. In this connection, the pope asks us to recognise evil for what it is, "to call good and evil by their proper name" He quotes the long list contemporary human iniquities set out in section 27 of Vatican ll's Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World. "Any type of murder, genocide, abortion, euthanasia, or wilful self-destruction, whatever violates the integrity of the human person, such as mutilation, torments inflicted on body or mind, attempts to coerce the will itsetf. 'Whatever insults human dignity, such as subhuman living conditions, arbitrary imprisonment, deportation, slavery, prostitution, the selling of women and children; as well as disconditions, gracef u I where people are treated as mere tools for profit ... " All these things and others of their kind are infamies indeed. 'They poison human society, but they do more harm to those who practice them than those who suffer from the injury.
"Moreover, they are a supreme dishonour to the Creator."
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'Today's young men on the land have no idea of what hard work farming was in those days," Cyril Stockton says in reference to his rural toil in the Depression and the years leading up to World War II. "The modern equipment used now has done away with many of the hassles we had such as managing six and eight-horse teams at seeding and harvesting, and the endless chore of looking after the animals. 'The advent of the tractor eased our burden somewhat. "But there was still plenty of manual labour in lumping and sewing bags, clearing, scrub rolling, fencing and a multitude of other tasks. "A lot of the backbreaking work has gone from farming and the living conditions generally are much better," he said. For Cyril the travail of which he speaks started when he went to work in the 1920s on his father's farm at Lake Brown, near Mukinbudin. It continued while he share-farmed with brother Eric at Bindi Bindi, and here in the Depression insult was added to injury when they got only about 16 cents a bushel for the wheat that had cost them twice that much to put into the ground at seeding. There was at least some price improvement when he sharefarmed with Les Kearny at Watheroo as Australia pulled slowly out of the Depression, but life certainly wasn't easy. Came the Japanese entry into the war and the time of decision for Cyril. Should he continue to produce food or take up arms to fight the peril from the north? He opted for the latter course although in the event he was never to face the Japanese and enlisted in the AIF from Watheroo early in 1942. Army life was different, better in some aspects than his previous existence and worse in others. There was training at Northam and Rottnest before he joined one of the last convoys of the war to the Middle East as a reinforcement for the 2/28th Battalion which had been severely mauled at Ruin Ridge about a month before. Coincidentally he
Gathering in
Profile Cyril Percy Stockton, former farmer and now a retired Commonwealth civil servant, was born at Bunbury on March
22, 1913,
On leaving school he worked on his father's farm at Lake Brown, then sharefarmed with his brother Eric at Tootra station, Bindi Bindi, and later with
Les Keamy at Cardo, Watheroo. He enlisted in the AIF in 1942 and served in the Middle East where he had his right leg blown
off.
After discharge he worked In Perth In the artificial limb factory of the Repatriation Department and then as a clerk with the department.
Cyril and his wife Rita (nee Brian, who died seven years ago) had two sons and a daughter now aged from 42 to 26. Cyril belongs to the Holy Family parish in Como and Is a member of the Catenian Circle there as well as a number of associations and the South Perth Bowling Club.
Farming is hard wor
I am sure most people know that there are many Aboriginal languages still spoken in Australia - but I am equally sure few people would hear five different Aboriginal languages being spoken in their house on one night. That was the case at ltibawTaam Spirituality Centre from September 1 to 5 when 30 Aboriginal adults stayed for a week to do a specialised course in linguistics - a course organised by Sister Pat Rhatigan of the Catholic Education Regional Office in Broome. Non Aborigines would
be justified in wondering
why such a course occurred at a Spirituality Centre but Aborigines would never raise such an Issue. Traditional Aborigines have never separated the sacred from the profane, the holy from the ordinary in life For them everything flows harmoniously together without separaton Language belongs to the sacred just as much as ritual Both are inseparable and to come to a holy place to talk about language is a natural happening So the 30 adults travelled by truck or bus from the four corners of the Kimberley.
By BOB BOYLE found himself aboard the British India Steam Navigation Co vessel Rajula, a wheat ship that had probably carried some of his produce to world markets. tf swinging cats had been an acceptable pastime, there would have been no room for it in the tightly-packed conditions.
It wasn't a luxury cruise, but it had its measure of excitement. There were plenty of submarine scares, and once an escorting corvette dropped three depth charges just ahead of the Rajula. The sea was rough at times, but Cyril did not experience the sea-
sickness suffered by many of his mates. Nevertheless they were all glad to disembark at Port Tewfik and camp overnight in the Sinai Desert. Then followed a period of tough infantry training around Gaza that was to put an end to Cyril's military career. On a night exercise somebody tossed a bake lite grenade through the dark that exploded against Cyril's right leg, practically severing it below the knee. The sergeant immediately applied a tourniquet and Cyril's own
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They came from Lombadina, Lake Gregory, Balgo, Broome, Halls Creek and Turkey Creek. Some travelled more than - 1000 kms and that was just one way! Nobody complained about the journeying instead it was an opportunity to see the land, to feel new country and to come together. These 30 adults, most in late teens or early 20s and a few grandmas, came to do this specialised course because of the value they place on the continuation of their spirituality and culture through their particular language. All were involved in their community schools teaching the children some aspects of a specific Aboriginal language program and the majority were active participants in the local church's in culturation program. It was a case of Rom 12.3-8, all present had different gifts; translators, artists, story-tellers, composers, dancers or writers and in true Aboriginal philosophy, all gifts were used for the good of the community. St Paul would have been pleased at the uniting of the gifts So for five days this special group studied sys-
the Kimberley aims at keeping Aboriginal traditions and language ...
Preserving speech in he bush... from Sister CLARE AHERN RSJ in the Kimberley
tematically and constantly under Dr Paul Black, a linguist from the School of Australian Linguistics and Mr David Morgan a graphic and media lecturer from the Teachers' College at Bachelor, NT. The group acquired much academic knowledge about language and culture and practical skills and at the end of the five days had learnt many techniques in producing books and posters in Aboriginal languages for Aboriginal communities. Participants also had great understanding about the use and the users of various languages spoken in their own environment. However the group had come to a holy place to do the language course so each day began with a session on religion and culture. This was a very inspiring session for all present as daily a different group began the prayer time. The little groups sang their spiritual songs in their own language and displayed beautiful paintings of Gospel stories which they shared with each other. The paintings were rich in meaning telling of Jesus missioning the Woman At The Well to her own people; of the Easter Women being missioned to the Apostles; of a pelican who cared for the people in the Dream-
the course towards the attainment of their Certificate of Literacy. ft was obvious to the non Aborigines we were blessed to be with these young people these people proud of their heritage and possessing confidence to face the future these people who carried within them the strength to be the future leaders of their communities The week ended too quickly. We at ltibaw Taam were sad to see the group leave. (We are always sad when groups leave because they teach us so much about how God speaks in so many different and beautiful ways to us all.) However, we were full of hope as we remembered the week and the words of Father Kriener from Halls
time days and now is the symbol for God the Father and of a series of beautiful circles explaining the Sign of the Cross. All these paintings were done in ochres, using traditional symbols to explain Christian realities. The groups were indeed giving the Good News through their own culture to all present and were indeed missioned to us all, telling us that Ngawi ngan yura, (Jaru language) God is so goodl I felt myself remembering Genesis 28.15-17 and recalling 'Truly, Yahweh was in this place." » The aim of the Religion See page 12 A group of language workers from Balgo, Lake Gregory and Turkey Creek have a rest during sessions. and Culture section was unnnnntnnmnnnnntmnnnt to motivate and help the Now who should, Father Henri-Dominique Lacordaire was a famous Dominican preacher i The Sad Ascetic: A participants to realise the who could, lay it in France in the last century. This week Belmont priest Father Joe Russell E hard and painful road importance of their contridown? Who, save He who picked up a copy of the preacher's Lenten sermons of 1851 decides z he trod; enter into bution to the life of the Who has created the to put a few problems of his own. i My joy, said God: the community in the school soul and body of man. = sad ascetic shook his and as Catholics in the The days of the creaspirituality of the wider = head, 'Ive lost all tion, religiously pretaste for joy', he said. community. served in the strata of Various videos of Kimthe globe, revive that l've listened to symberley and Kenya Chrismagnificent law of phony orchestras, tian life were used to labour which has preto jazz bands, and support this aim. ceeded all others: to rock groups, but But as the week's pro'God,' it is said ended none of them has gram progressed it was on the seventh day the taught me how to very obvious this group of _ work which He had have harmony In language workers was made, and He rested my life; l've gone highly motivated. on the seventh day to watch acrobats All worked from 8am to from all his work... and jugglers, but ' Father Russell was so impressed with the Lenten sermon by 4.30pm and never missed and He blessed the Father Lacordaire he went around to the sacristy after devotions they haven't a session. seventh day and sancand asked the Dominican why the Rationalists seemed to be helped me at all to Some members skipped tified it. 'Such is the having things their own way. The preacher said the best thing was live a balanced life; lunch breaks to continue proportion of temto read what he said in his latest book of sermons published in what can you say ? with their work. ' poral to spiritual Nancy in 1851 . . . All were genuinely proud Who should have had labour, of the labour of their achievements and elements of such an ture blessed by God. race to repose, to rej- = wisdom to determine of the body to the were eager to complete induction. God alone God rested on the oice, and be exalted in the time which man labour of the soul. the two units offered at seventh day and He Him. In a word He has governs all beings; He owed to his soul, and
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that which he owed to his body? Who should have established that proportion, if God had not done it? In the question oflabour hes the root of all servitude: it is the question of labour which has made masters and servants, conquering and conquered nations. According as it is well or ill distributed, society is well or illorganised, happy or miserable, moral or immoral. The first religious and civil law is the law of labour.
Why should we work for six days, no more and no less ? I took this questlon to the wharfies, but they could think of no answer except they should be paid for any overtime; when I asked a plumber, he said that he would be around in
a fortnight to look at the problem. Neither do the phenomena of nature, nor the necessities of the body, nor the wants of the soul, give us the
alone possesses the pattern of their own the principle of their harmony. Six days of temporal labour have sufficed for man in all times and under all climates to gain his subsistence without his weakening strength; thee sevent th day, consecrated to repose in the worship of God has also sufficed to refresh his soul, to preserve truth, to rekindle his love, and to advance joyously towards the august end of a crea-
sanctified it. He recommended two things to us -repose and sanctification of the seventh day. Repose and sanctification, you say, but no mention of festivities: Sunday cricket and Sunll are i in, d; lay f« too1 tbaal d h d ami tlie S iunulay
session has been in for some time; what about that sort of relaxation? God has made of the seventh day a great social institution inviting the human
founded a periodical and perpetual festival for mankind. For man needs festivals. Like Saul, he needs to hear the sound of the harp, or, like David, to dance to music before the ark of God. But who will give these •festivals . 1 to the ie poor o f h this wor) Id [ Whh o wi 11 th h give em that rare joy in which the conscience is enraptured as well as the heart? The people and God come together and form the festival of _ mankind. i
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recommendations they hdve to proceed through the rliament before they me law and one knows that t ere are ways and mean: lding up such a pr I believe it is in th of all Catholics to SU recommendation of this Committee by cont ting their member of parliament or senator and encdurage
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Department's artificial limb factory in George Street, Perth. "After four or five years there," he says, "I got bored with seeing so many bad stomachs, backs, etc and transferred to the clerical side of the department with which I remained until my retirement on March 22, 1973." He has long since learnt to cope with his disability and plays an active role in the Como CircleoftheCatenians, the South Perth Bowling Club and the ex-service associations to which he belongs. The interviewer
hospital ship Or jie was in stark contrast to voyag� the outward There was the lux ry of sleeping betw n sheets, excelle t meals and the stant and caring ministrations of Australia and New Zealand nurses all the way to Wellington in the Land of the Long White
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The trauma of the leg loss was, to some degree at least, dissipated. From Wellington the same ship took Cyril and his wounded comrades to Adelaide for a period of hospitalisation before they were put aboard yet another BISN wheat ship for the voyage to Freman-
0 Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of thought, as he left tle. Jesus Christ, faithful mo home, of Cyril's He sailed aboard a intercessor of all who rf dressing -"he wheat ship he invoke you as special was the only member patron in time of need,to arrived home in one of the party who had you I have recourse from Cyril remained in the the depths of my heart thought to bring one Repat hospital at Hollyand humbly beg you to along. wood while an artificial whom God has given h I In stshock and pain, e such great power to come leg was satisfactorily to my assistance. Help was rushed by fitted me now in my present stretcher and ambuand urgent need and He underwent a sixlance to the Australian grant my earnest peti month training peri General Hospital at tion. In return I promi and joined t Gaza where an immeto make your namte the Re diate operation was known and cause you be invoked. Say three the old sayi performed to amputate Our Fathers, Hail Marys plained what was left of the and Glorias. StJude pray no shoes u lower leg. for all who honour and n who invoke your aid. PublicaThe return trip in the tion must be This novena has neve • been now to~.i Most Sacred Heart of their trucks. Jesus, may Your name be From page 11 Basil Tommy, a man of praised and glorified throughout the whole Creek, at the Mass to about 40, from Lombadworld now and forever. conclude the week. ina, presented us with a Amen. Judy. He spoke to these lan- poster he had made using Thanks to the Most guage workers about the his new skills on the IBM Sacred Heart of Jesus for importance of their lanelectric typewriter and the favours granted to me photocopier and also to Our Lady of guage and culture, of their Canon task in life being likened to enlarger. Revelation. Judy. On it was enlarged a Grateful thanks to St the 72 disciples being sent Jude, St Anthony, Infant by Jesus. poem about the earth and Jesus, Our Lady for And the young people its beauty, a poem Basil favours granted. Mrs E. present responded in their had learnt many years ago De Souza Perth. own language and ended at school and a poem he the week by singing in five had carried all these years Dear St Jude, thank you different languages, Bardi, in his heart. from the bottom of my We wondered who the heart, for prayers ans- Kukatja, Jaru, Kija and wered and favours Walmajarri, the hymn so missionary was who had granted. Bill C. popular in the Kimberleys. given the poem, the poem New Hope, New Hope, that nurtured his GodGrateful thanks to the It's what we have been given love of the land and Sacred Heart, Our Lady. given by the Lord. all that is on it and a poem Saints Joseph, Jude and And the final gift came to that enriched his AborigiRita for prayers answered. L.T. ltibaw Taam after most nal spirituality and his people had departed on self-esteem. Heartfelt thanks to the Holy Spirit, Jesus of Most Sacred Hean Mercy. Our Lady of the Jesus may thy name be three Hail Marys and praised and glorified Father Pio for favours throughout the world received . Mavis Grateful thanks to now and forever. Thanks Sacred Heart, Saints for my daughter's recov Jude and Anthony Holy ery from serious haemorNovena to the Holy Spirit, Mother of Perpet- rhage. D.M. Spirit Holy Spirit, you ual Succour for favours who solve all problems received. Please pray for light all roads so that I me. V.J.T. can attain my goal. You Grateful thanks to gave me the divine gift to Grateful thanks to St Sacred Heart of Jesus. forgive and forget all evil Jude and St Anthony Our Lady of Health for against me and that in all and Most Sacred Heart special favour granted. instances of my life you of Jesus for answering Please pray for me. are with me. I want in this my prayers. S.OR. P.A.J. short prayer to thank you for all things as I confirm once again that I never CLARITY PLEASE want to be separated Material submitted for publication from you ever. in spite of all material illusions. I should be preferably typewritten in wish to be with you in upper and lower case; or in clear eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy towards LEGIBLE handwriting with attention to me and mine. This prayer unusual names or termiology. The must be said for three n days after which the presented text should be at least double favour will be granted. The prayer must be pubspaced, preferably more, with wide 1 ished immediately. margins. Mavis
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Yacht racing taking over The challenge for the America's Cup is on! It became more of a reality for me at the opening of the brand new $1.8m Point Walter government youth camp. Even before the opening, the Italian racing crew had moved in and booked out the site for the duration of the yacht race.
The Cup promises fun and excitement for the summer months. The hospitality industry is already reaping the benefits of full houses, longer sessions and greater patronage. The souvenir traders must be smiling all the way to the bank. It's fun for most and better business for others. Some people are suggesting there are serious implications for Catholics - especially young Catholics. The prospect of thousands of visitors clicking the turnstiles at Fremantle - the Guildford Airport, the East Perth bus and rail terminal - not to mention thousands descending Greenmount Hill, has inspired Father John O'Shea to issue his own America's Cup Challenge. According to Father O'Shea the huge number of visitors to WA raises complex questions as to what the Church should do. Thousands of Catholic students both secondary and tertiary will be on holidays during the summer months. Father O'Shea invites Catholic youth to think about the following question. How can you, your family, your parish, your school, individually or collectively, extend Christian hospitality to visitors to WA, particularly during the America's Cup? Father John O'Shea, director of the America's Cup Catholic Pastoral Centre has launched a Christian Hospitality Campaign. He invites groups or individuals to submit creative projects in answer to the question
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Peace activity In separate groups and movements young people have been discussing issues of peace in past weeks. World leaders have also been discussing peace with little result Perhaps it's time for all to get down --not boogie -- BUT PRAY. The Catholic Youth Council of WA invites all Catholic Youth to dress up in bright colours for prayer and fun next Sunday. The program will be mass at 4.00 pm, barbecue and a guest artist -Peter Kearney, a gospel singer. A Peace Celebration at Santa Maria College next Sunday October 26 at 4.00 pm hopes to attract young people from all parishes and movements. The Catholic Youth Council of WA has moved the annual Catholic youth rally (usually held in December ) forward, so as not to clash with the Papal visit on November 30 and to highlight the Year of Peace.
The type of project can be essays, audiovisual, brochures, photos, posters or plays and poetry. TEE students will have little time for the luxury of creative thinking outside exam preparation - but then the world is not filled with TEE people. What about the youth groups who often ask or claim - "Life is boring - what can we do?" Ring Father O'Shea if you believe in christian hospitality - 335 1958.
The Tony Barber evening promises to be the "rage of the century" but unfortnately recently married Allyce Platt, pictured with Father legorow (above) cannot attend. One hundred couples are expected at the Parmelia Hilton in support of the Catholic Youth scene.
Father Jegorow said this
week "the response of people with and without teenagers had been tremendous." The evening begins with pre-dinner drinks at 7.30 pm. Dress will be elegantly casual to save any added expense best directed to a needy cause.
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preach and to teach people about Jesus Christ The Emperor Constantine wrote to Anthony requesting his prayers The church honours St Anthony every January 17
Happy Birthday to: Kimberley Harris, Bentley; Sara Arndt, Mosman Park; Donna West, Kallaroo; Catherine Walker, Kambalda; Tonya Mutter, Three Springs; Samantha Sexton, Muradup; Richard Gauci, Morley; Richard Oliver, Girrawheen, Caitlin Toohey, Mosman Park; Rosalie Clift, Lesmurdie; Katherine Phillips, Albany; Caroline Rosemeyer, Duncraig; Claire Tucak, Swanbourne; Jimmy Watkins, Hamilton Hill; Mathew Ellis, Bateman; Stephen Hegney, Lesmurdie; Pauline Kirk, Cloverdale; Sonia Catania, Morley, Maria Downey, Dwellingup; Damien de Silva, Willeton.
What is the best thing to put into a pie? Your teeth. Why did the lemon run to the middle of the road? He wanted to play squash Why did the orange stop in the middle of the road? Because it ran out of juice. Why did tbe banana cross the road? Because he wanted to be a banana split
Jokes What sort of jam can't you eat? A traffic jam. A diner in a restaurant summoned the waitress to his table. Pointing to a sadlooking baked potato on his plate, he said, "Tbat potato is bad." The waitress picked up the potato, slapped it a couple of times, and said severely, "Bad, bad potato! Then she put it down again. "Now," she told the diner, "if tbat potato gives you any more trouble, youjust let me know." Did you bear the story about the butchers? They were gambling for big steaks. How do you tell tbe time without a watch? Eat an orange and wait for the pips. Customer: "These eggs taste terrible." Waiter: "Sorry! I only laid the table." Why shouldn't you tell secrets near a wbeat field or a potato patch? Because wheat has cars and potatoes have eyes. A man goes into a butcher's sbop and asks, "Have you got a sbeep's bead?" The butcher replies, "No, it's just the way I part my hair." Who always bas guests for dinner? A cannibal. What did the cannibal have for breakfast? Baked beings. Wbat's a cannibal's favourite game? Swallow the leader. What did the cannibal say wben befound the bunter asleep?
"Ah! Breakfast in bed." What bappens when you tbrow a handful of grapes into the air? They come down plonk.
Customer: "Waiter! This coffee tastes like mud!" Waiter: "Tm not surprised sir, it was ground only this morning." What goes around a frying pan at a bundred kilometres an hour? An unidentified frying object Customer: Waiter, do you serve crabs here?" Waiter: "Sit down sir, we serve anybody." Yesterday a five tonne truck of eggs collided with a five tonne tanker of milk. Police are now looking for a ten tonne omelette. What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? "If it wasn't for you we wouldn't be in this jam." Wbat can you serve but not eat? A tennis ball. Where do sick lemons go? To the lemon aid centre. "Jimmy, do you pray just before dinner?" 'No, my mum's a good cook." What would you do ifyou found a blue banana' Try to cheer it up. Is it good manners to eat fried chicken with your fingers? No, you should eat your fingers separately. What do nuclear scientists eat for lunch? Fission chips. Customer: "Waiter, what's this fly doing in my soup?" Waiter: "It looks like the backstroke to me, sir." Customer: "Waiter, there's a fly in my soup." Waiter: "Sssh sir, everyone else will want one too." When can three big women go out under one little umbrella and not get wet? When it is not raining
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Why do women put their hair in rollers at night? So they can wake curly in the morning. "Do you file your nails?" "No, when I cut them off, I throw them away." Did you hear about the man wbo fell through the flywire screen door? He strained himself. Grandma: "The main reason we are on earth is to help others." Tommy: "Oh, and what are the others here for?"
A pbone conversation: Hello, are you there?
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What's your name? Watt's my name. Yes, wbat's your name? I say my name is Watt, you're Jones No, Im Knott. Will you tell me your name? My name is Wiiam Knott. Oh, I beg your pardon. Wiul you be in tonight if I call around Want? Certainly Knott. Ayoung mother called to If a steamroller ran over ber five year old son wbo Batman and Robin, wbat was playing in the living room, "Is tbe grandwould they be? father clock running, Flatman and Ribbon. Sandy?" Joe: "What do you sell?" Bab: "Salt." Sandy called back, "I don't think so Mum, it's just standJoe: "Tm a salt-seller too." Bab: "Shake." ing still wagging its tail." When a boy falls out of Why didn't tbe drunk the window, wbat does be man finish bis song? Because he couldn't get past fall against? His will. the first two bars What is the most dangerWhat did one elevator ous vegetable on a sbip? say to the other elevator? A leek "I think Tm coming down Did you bear about the with something." fight in the candy store? How much sand is there Two suckers got licked. in a bole one metre long Why do you feed cocoa to and one metre deep? tadpoles? There is no sand in a hole. To make chocolate frogs Why is the sun like the Shopper: "How much are letter G? these chickens?" Because it's the centre of Grocer: "Sixty cents a kilo." light Sbopper: "Did you raise How would you divide them yourself?" thirteen apples evenly Grocer 'Yes, sir. This among twelve people? morning they were only Make apple sauce. forty cents."
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Pills, Potions, People. Understanding the Drug Problem. By Liz Byrski, Published by Collins
Dove. $12.95.
"lbis book attempts to put the drug problem m perspective for the reader who has little or no knowledge of the subject A major purpose of the book is to increase understanding of the fact that drug addiction and dependency, although generally viewed as forms of social protest, are, in fact, the extreme results of our present drugtaking behaviour, based on habits rooted in conformity and convention An important theme of the book is that the reasons people use, abuse and become dependent on, or addicted to, drugs are more important than the drug themselves Pills, Potions, People provides a broad overview of drug use and social attitudes towards them, including social, recreational, overthe-counter and prescrip tion drugs and illegal sub stances. Other sections deal with individual drugs, both legal and illegal, looking at the history of their use and the ways they are used today. Liz Byrski is a journalist. She is the author of 'Behind the bedroom door', a study of alcoholism as a family disease."
O r d er ' s work Redemptorists in Singapore Malaysia by Kevin
J. O'Brien CSS.R. (Navji-
wan Press, Singapore. PO Box 22 Ormond, Victoria 3204. Phone 03-596 5258. Reviewed by Tess Livingstone "Redemptorists in Singapore -- Malaysia" is a lucid, absorbing history of the work of the Redemptorist Order in south-east Asia from 1935 to the present. It will appeal immensely to readers with an interest in the cultures of that region, in World War I1 in mission ary work, and to anyone who appreciates a great read The work embodies a wealth of true stories relating to the daunting task of implanting and fostering Roman Catholicism in lands dominated for centuries by Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam Although small (around 250,000 members out of a population of 17 million) the Catholic Church in Singapore -- Malaysia has a vibrance and optimism which is reflected in the experiences of the Redemptorists. Soon after arriving in Singpore from Australia in late 1935, the Fathers and Brothers set about learning the languages of those they would be serving. They were soon inundated with invitations for missions and retreats, and often journeyed to destinations which even today are shrouded in mystery for most Australians Burma, Ceylon and remote parts of India.
The outstanding chapters of this book are those devoted to World War II. The Singapore Redemptorists saw the war from three different vantage points -one priest was an army chaplain/POW, two priests and a brother were civilian internees and one Irish brother was "on the loose" in Japanese occupied Singapore. The army chaplain, Father Gerard Bourke from New Zealand, spent most of the war with those he served in Changi, in other workcamps and on the Burma Railroad, for which he volunteered, in order to prevent a large group of men being without a chaplain The first hand accounts of Father Bourke's work from the men he helped show him bringing strength, faith and comfort to hundreds of Australian, British, Irish and Dutch POWs amid hellish conditions which can never really be understood by anyone who was not there An instance of Father Bourke's calibre is his befriending the commandant of his final camp after hostilities ceased Father Bourke obviously sensed the crisis which defeat caused the Japanese officer who had been at least humane under the circumstances Father Bourke's counselling and later correspondence led Captain Ito to write many years later: "He was not only my dearest friend, but also my only one kind teacher who always taught me what is real happiness and how to get real peace of mind He gave me an old bible which had been always in his hands during the war-time when he parted from me in Thailand in 1945. He also sent me in 1977 an old crucifix which has many holy meanings. These presents together with his many letters given me during these 38 years are the only treasures of my family " Wisely, this book is built around first hand accounts of the Redemptorists lives in Singapore, Malaysia and nearby countries during the past 50 years. These have been drawn both from the treasure trove of the Order's archives, and from people who knew these men and were influenced by them In the course of their work, they encountered a wealth of characters --- Rudolf Hesse's sister, a fervent nun in Ceylon; Brigadier Weld of Britain, who encouraged his men by example to attend the Redemptorists missions in India and whose family played a key role in founding Stoneyhurst School in England; and Father John Hogan who arrived in Singapore in August 1940 "rubicund, rotund and uproarious", reaching that city via Palestine, Syria, Baghdad, Karachi and India after fleeing Mussolini's Rome where he had finished his doctorate. The adventures of any one of the characters brought to life in this 200 page book could fill a fascinating volume in themselves which makes the work compelling reading
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Rediscovering the Spirit by Rob Warner. Published by Hodder & Stoughton. "If we are serious about
rediscovering the Spirit, we must allow the Spirit says the author, to scrutinise every department and corner of our Christian lives and experience so that they may be brought afresh into line with the Word and will of God and thereby into new blessing
The challenge of this book, which contains an astonishing range of penetrating biblical insights, says Michael Cassidy in his Foreword, is set within the overall context of one of the most balanced and comprehensive treatments of the person and work of the Holy Spirit, which you will find anywhere. Most books on this subject have endless gaps, says Cassidy. But Rediscovering the Spirit he claims, plugs the gaps and brings it all together."
An Introduction to Marital Problems by Jack Dominian. Publisbed by Fount. $7.95.
"Dr Jack Dominian is a Director of the Marriage Research Centre in London, a leading psychiatrist and a well known writer. Other books by Dr Dominian include Depression, Marriage and Faith and Love. The incidence of marriage breakdown is increasing alarmingly One in three couples is likely to expe rience serious difficulties and the people involved are often mystified by the causes of the problem In this timely book, Dr Dominian shows how prob lems can be recognised and responded to before the point of breakdown is reached This practical guide will be of assistance to all those who come into contact with marital breakdown and its consequences."
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Introduction to Marital Problems JACK DOMINIAN
by SHARON MARSHALL
Listen to Russ Taff and you will find that the attention always comes back to that voice. It starts somewhere around the soul region, powers up from gut level and emerges as one of the most distinctive voices in Christian music. Maybe that's the reason why he's one of America's top male vocalists. The former lead singer with The Imperials set the Christian music industry on its collective ear when he ventured solo with Walls of Glass (Festival, Word). This rock-R&8 effort attracted a Grammy last year for best contemporary Christian album. Produced by Bill Schnee over a two-year-period, Walls of Glass graced the music charts for about the same period of time. Walls of Class primed the fire, Medals fanned the flame. Taff and crack producer, Jack Joseph Puig (fresh off engineering stints with Diana Ross and Kenny Loggins) began recording the album, Medals, in early 1985.
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The fruit of their labours is meaty, full-on and rock solid. At the recent Dove Awards it was voted best contemporary Christian Album for 1986 - it seems that many ears have gone "straight to listener's heaven" on Medals. Why Medals? lt is a concept that grew out of Taff's more militant, uncompromising concerts in recent months, concerts that are demanding a response from normally passive listeners. "The greatest Man who ever lived never had any medals," says Taff. That's because we are His Medals. "Every life given tho the glory of the risen Christ is a medal for Jesus. That's the kind of commitment we're looking for." That's the theme Russ and his wife/co-songwriter, Tori Taff, have embodied in Medals. Albums can be purchased from the Gospel Film Ministry or your Word Bookstore.
Now you are on your own and have some fast learning to do. and this informationpacked handbook will, step by step, show you how."
FUNERAL HOMILIES
On Your Own. A practical guide to independent living, by Jean Sbapiro. Publisbed by Pandora. (Methuen), $25.95. "If you are one of the thousands of women who, often after many years of marriage, are now facing a new life alone, then this is the book for you. Money and banks; insurance; social security; rates and taxes; red tape and officialdom; household repairs; organising holidays; looking after a car; these are just some of the jobs which may have been the responsibility of the man in your life.
Funeral Homilies. Edited by Liam Swords. Publisbed by EJ. Dwyer. " Reflective pieces for use
in preparing funeral homilies by some of today's best known homilists, arranged under seven headings: the death of a young person; a parent; death of the elderly; tragic death; a handicapped person; after a long illness; a single person."
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YORK BAZAAR
TENNIS
by PETER MESSER
The first weekend of the annual championships was very much affected by the weather conditions. On Saturday it was bright and sunny and although there was a wind blowing across the courts for most of the day conditions were good for tennis. Sunday was the complete opposite. Play was postponed until after lunch due to the wet and blustery conditions. Even when the courts were dry enough for play the wind made it almost impossible to control the ball. In the men's competition there were no upsets with all the top players winning their matches, but there were some very tough matches played. Warren Smith and Mark Chamberlain fought out a cliffhanger with Warren winning 7-5, 7-6. Either player could have won a very good match. Peter Quain and Bil Mitchell were also involved in a long intense struggle with Peter able to play that little more consistently to win 6-
3, 4-6,6-4 Probably the best match of the men's competition was between Paul Dwyer and Peter Polakiewica.
After two hours in the trying conditions on Sunday, Paul wore down Peter to win 6-3, 6-7, 6-3. In the women's singles championship the top four seeds have all won their way into the semi-finals. Louise Hackett will play Geraldine Alderman and Cathy Dowsett will play Cathy Williams. In getting to the semi-finals Louise Hackett was involved in the best match of the tournament and
neither could gain the ascendancy. Unfortunately there could only be one winner and that was Louise 6-7, 7-5, 7-5. In the mixed doubles championship Joe and Sue Cunningham played a marathon against Peter O'Neill and Pauline Gorringe. It was an excellent match with first one pair and then the other getting on top. No one could predict the winners which were eventually Joe and Sue 6-7, 7-5, 7-5. There were also close results in the veteran matches. Graham Reeves and Paul Gabbedy showed it's not just the younger players who have stamina.
LYNWOOD FEAST
St Jude's parish, Lynwood/Langford will celebrate the feast of St Jude with a Vigil celebration with Benediction on Monday, October 27 at 7.30 pm along with a procession, special prayers and Mass on Tuesday, October 28 at 7.30 pm. Those with a special devotion to St Jude are invited to take part in this two day celebration at the church in Prendiville Way, Langford.
CATECHUMENATE
lan Bolton and Kerry Gabbedy were involved in another close and very entertaining match with Barry and Gwen McMahon which they won in the third set 6-1, 3-6, 6-4.
Ten parishes are involved in the catechumenate process of introducing people to the Catholic community in small instruction groups, conducted by lay people. In this current programme there will be a combined Ceremony of Election to be held in St Mary's Cathedral on Sunday. March 8 during the 11.30 am mass. This ceremony will mark the beginning of the catechumens' final stage, the Lenten preparation for their reception into the Church at the Easter Vigil.
The junior boys were not going to let the seniors have all the fun either. Brett and Gabbedy Richard Veza played a very good match in which both players displayed talents beyond their ages. There were many good rallies but Brett with more tournament experience proved the better player on the day winning 6-3, 6-7, 6-
MUSIC SCHOOL
The 32nd annual summer school of the Royal School of Church Music will be held
at St George's College January 5-11. The following elective tutorials have been arranged: Composition for the church (BYOI), music of Taize, sight singing for parish choirs, renaissance choral music, church music in popular style, voice production, handbells, organ playing. Enrolments to Mr Loyd G. Dight, 100 Daglish Street, Wembley 6014.
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There is still plenty of tennis to be played in the tournament. Most events are only to quarter finals stage and we can look forward to some very close keenly fought matches as the finals approach.
BASS EN DEAN YOUTH
The youth of Bassendean parish (all under 17 years old) will hold a disco on Friday, October 24. Proceeds to go to UNICEF. The band will be the Innovators from St Mark's College. Tickets are available from St Mark's College, La Salle College, or the Bassendean Youth Club.
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MARIAN MOVEMENT
The monthly meeting of the Marian Movement will be held at the Little Sisters of Carmel, 2 Frazer Street, Swanboure on Tuesday, October 21. Video tapes and literature on Medjugorje are available from Yoranda Nardizzi or Bob Wright 447 6223.
CHANCE ...
RACE SIX: Diamond Sygnet 1, Silver Tail Lad 2, Oyster Lady 3. RACE SF.VEN: Scot a Win 1, Brendon Glider 2, Correct Weight 3. RACE EIGHT: Sasha's Fling 1, Sovereign Key 2, River Echo 3. RACE NINE: Fiery Ruth 1, Brother Tim 2, Ben Peel Boy 3. RACE TEN: Persian Doll 1, Manchester Girl 2, Morrison Payne 3.
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A luncheon for the Little Sisters of the Poor will be held at the Holy Spirit Parish Centre comer of Brompton and Keaney Roads, City Beach, at 11 am on Tuesday. November 4th. Both ladies and gentlemen are welcome. Tickets $10, available at Glendalough 443 3155 or 341 1495.
CATHOLIC POLICE GUILD
The Catholic Police Guild Mass will be held at the Police Academy, Maylands at 5 pm on Sunday, October 26th. Enquiries phone 341 1495.
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RACE FIVE: Take Control 1, The Woodsman 2, Bowetzel's Time 3.
with good old-fashioned hospitality country-style accommodation
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A day of recollection directed by Father R Hinton & will be held at the Old Novitiate, Convent of Mercy Victoria Square on November 9, 9.45am-4pm, mass included. Please bring your own lunch; morning and afternoon tea provided. Contacts: Sr M. Raphael Victoria Square 325 4875; St M. Celine Leederville 444 3904. Please notify attendance by November
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MARIAN MOVEMENT
The monthly meeting of the Marian Movement of Priests will be held at the Morley parish presbytery on Thursday October 23 at 3pm. Priests are required to bring breviary. Enquiries to Father McGrath 4504171 or Father Ray 276 1285.
YUGOSLAV APPARITIONS
Mr Leon Le Grande of Melbourne will be holding a Seminar October 16-21 on the apparitions at Medjugorje. Further information ring Bob Wright 447 6223 or 447 8885
BULLSBROOK PILGRIMAGE
The pilgrimage to the Grotto of the Virgin of the Revelation at Bullsbrook will take place on Sunday October 26 at 2pm. For further information and bus reservations please contact P. Galea (Perth bus) 349 7135. L. Martinz (Highgate bus) 328 4631, H. Buhagiar (Fremantle bus) 330 2654.
October 19 Confirmation, Harvey. 28 Bunbury clergy golf tournament and Dinner, Busselton
PEACE CONCERT
A multicultural peace concert including songs from China, Mexico, Vietnam, Egypt, Germany and Australia (both White and Aboriginal), sung by Multicultural Children's Singing Group, Francis Fong, Josie Boyle, Rita Menendez, Tam Thai (recently arrived from Vietnam), Fahmi Galal, Leonard Regnier, Peta Lithgo and peace advocate Brenda Conochie, will be presented on Saturday, October 18 at 7.30 pm in the North Perth Town Hall, $6 adult/$4 concession from The Ethnic Music Centre 328 7898.
October 19 Blessing of the Fishing Fleet, Fremantle, Archbishop Foley. Confirmation Wilson, Bishop 20 21
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W.A. Children's Week opening, Archbishop Foley. Neo Catechumenate, Bible presentation, Mirrabooka, Archbishop Foley. Mass, Council of Parents & Friends, Archbishop Foley.
22 & 23 Confirmation Kenwick, Mons Keating. 22 Confirmation Belmont, Bishop Healy. 23 Confirmation Greenmount, Archbishop Foley. 24 • Mess John XXIII College, Archbishop Foley. 26 Edel Ouinn Centre opening, Arch-
SISTERS' ANNIVERSARY
The Infant Jesus Sisters are commemorating the 300th anniversary of the death of their founder Fr Nicolas Barre with a thanksgiving Mass at Lockridge Parish church on November 1st at 7pm. All past pupils and other friends are invited.
VIC PARK REUNION
St Joachim's High School will hold the annual ex-students reunion on Saturday, October 25 at 2pm.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Married couples: You need all the help, support and encouragement you can get in today's world. A Marriage Encounter weekend can be very supportive.
Oct 31 -- Nov 2 Noalimba (Bateman)
Feb 6-8 -- St Charles Ring
Guildford Col & Kath Mitchell (09) 448 4624
bishop Foley.
Melbourne Cup Luncheon
RACE ONE: Blue Chisel 1, Lika Dean 2, Fiery Major 3. RACE TWO: Janarlee Tiger 1, Delta Kid 2, Flintstone 3. RACE THREE: Bernev 1, La Imigete 2, Barmill 3. RACE FOUR: Scantadare 1, Abilene 2, Pancho Dust
CARLTON HOTEL
Saturday October 25 8pm Sandgate Hall Cnr Henshaw & Sandgate St, South Perth Enquiries: 444 4083
PEACE PRAYER
The Catholic Social Justice Commission will hold a day of prayer and celebration on Sunday, 26 October. Peace eucharist 4 pm, followed by a family barbecue at 5.15 pm. Concluding with a peace concert featuring Peter Kearney, in the grounds of Santa Maria College, Moreing Road, Attadale. Enquiries 325 1212.
They outlasted George Miszczyk and Frank Hackett 6-3, 3-6,6-3
Greyhounds - with The Record Tipster
CATHOLIC SINGLES CLUB Halloween Fancy Dress Dance
St Patrick's parish York will hold a garden bazaar on Saturday October 25, 12.30 to 4.30 pm at "Hartleap". just outside town on the road to Perth. There will be competitions, children's activities, Devonshire teas, fast food and stalls including: white elephant, pot plants, cakes, preserves, flowers and hand made novelties. Special attractions include the York Ladies Choir, pony, horse and cart rides and an exhibition of local artists' work.
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Confirmation New Norcia, Bishop Healy. La Salle College Mass, St Mary's Cathedral, Archbishop Foley. lona College speech night, Mons
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PEACE SERVICE
An ecumenical service for peace in Nicaragua will be held on Sunday, October 19 at 2pm in St Mary's Chapel, West Perth. Some parts of the service will be taken directly from a Nicaraguan Mass, and the Rev Andrew McGowan will give a short address.
PAULIAN DANCE
A dance for Paulian Solo Parents and their friends will be held on Saturday, October 18 at Royal Park Bowling Club, comer Charles and Vincent Streets, North Perth from 7 pm to midnight. Music by the Stack band. Bring nibbles for the table. Tea and coffee provided. Bar facilities available. Tickets at $5.00 obtainable from the Paulian Association, PO Box 147, North Perth 6006. Some tickets on sate at the door.
Sunday, 26 October A DAY OF PRAYER AND CELEBRATION Presented by the Catholic Social Justice Commission as a gift to mark the International Year of Peace
PEACE EUCHARIST 4.00 pm FAMILY BARBECUE 5.15 pm
with kids' activities - clowns - balloons
PEACE CONCERT 7 .00 pm Featuring: Peter Kearney
In the grounds of Santa Maria College Moreing Road, Attadale Enquiries: 325 1212