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Dad's keen eye at marriage Christine Gee was watched closely by her father as she married John Hickey at Our Lady of the Missions church Craigie last Saturday. Rev Paul Gee, celebrant of the marriage, is a permanent deacon and chancellor of the diocese of Bunbury. The ceremony took place during nuptial Mass celebrated by Father Greg Donovan. Christine is the eldest daughter of Paul and Elsa Gee and John is the only son of Noel and Marie Hickey of Padbury.
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VATICAN CITY: The Vatican finances are still showing a huge yearly deficit but the full 1987 financial report just issued shows improvement in some areas.
The Vatican covered most of the $A74.1 million with a record $A58.4 million in to contributions Peter's Pence but for the remaining $A15.6 million it had to use up the last of reserves left over from Peter's. Pence of previous years. On the other hand, Vatican publishing and broadcasting services which account for about one-third of
the deficit lost a little less in 1987 than in 1986. Peter's Pence was significantly up in 1987 from the $A37 million of 1986. In 1977 the amount was only $A11.6 million. The largest contribution still comes from the United States Catholic parishes.
Personnel costs at $A83.3 million, up from $52.6 million in 1985 and $A67.3 million in 1986 were still the largest item but not as dramatic when figured in Italian lire because of international currency drops. C ommunications
operations in radio and publishing were the second largest cost at $A25.5 million.
Administrative costs of $A13.9 million were partially offset by fees and revenue amounting to $A8.3 million. Much of this, the report said, was used to maintain the international nature of the Church, with frequent international I communications and subsidies for poorer bishops attending Rome meetings. Vatican Radio's operating costs, excluding personnel and administration,
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PETER'S PENCE UP, RESERVES EXHAUSTED actually declined in Italian lire but rose from $A4.3 million in 1985 to $A5.5 million in 1987. Nearly $A11.6 million was invested in equipment over the two years but when administrative and personnel costs were added to operations the total deficit for 1987 rose to $A20.6 million. In the printing and
publishing field, the Vatican Polyglot Press had a net profit of $A229,000, the Vatican Publishing Office a net profit of while $A136,000 L 'Osservatore Romano newspaper had a deficit of $6.2 million. The Vatican statement that its Peter's Pence reserves are now virtually
exhausted means that if future Peter's Pence contributions do not cover the deficits, it may be necessary to dip further into the 40-year-old investment fund that has already been used to cover earlier deficits. This month's full report was only the second such to be released by the Vatican, the other being in 1986.
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SEOUL: The Catholic Church of Korea has already held its own national Eucharistic Congress in preparation for the International Eucharistic Congress that takes place October 5-8 this year. Last October more than 60,000 Catholics from the country's 14 dioceses gathered in Taejon for the Korean National Eucharistic Congress. During the celebration a national movement "One Heart, One Body" was launched in order to inspire many to follow the example of Christ's limitless love shown in the Eucharistic mystery, to achieve unity in God
through loving and sharing, so bringing his peace into the world. At the same time, the Bishops of Korea proclaimed the year from that day until the International Eucharistic Congress in October 1989 a "Eucharistic Holy Year". The Korean Eucharistic Congress was held under the theme "Unity by Sharing" and from all across the country buses brought the participants to the Municipal Stadium in Taejon. The first part of the Celebration took the form of testimonies by people who have bene-
success of next year's International Eucharistic Congress. At the start of the Mass, the message sent by the pope for the occasion CHRIS, OUR was read. The pope prayed "that for all Korean Catholics this might be a time of renewed devotion to the Eucharist, the fount and apex of all Christian life" and imparted his apostolic blessing to all participating in the Congress celebrations. The penitential prayers were said by representafamily orphans and tive young men and abandoned children women, fathers and with nowhere to go. mothers, religious, childThen came the Mass, ren. After the Gloria, prayers were said for the trumpets sounded the
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melody "Our Wish is Reunification", a reminder of the Christians of North Korea which echoed around the packed stadium. During the Prayers of the Faithful, prayers were said for the Church, for world peace, for the nation, each family, those in trouble, for those present, with a special , prayer remembering the tenth anniversary of the pope's enthronement, begging God "to be with him and to bless his apostolic mission that he, being a shepherd of truth and peace, may show as I the real image of Christ, in good health of mind and body."
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New Council faces Religious order priests elected to the incoming Council of Priests are new faces but the five diocesan priests elected have served in various capacities on previous councils.
years to serve: Fathers Pat Ahuern; Robert Carden, Franciscan; Gregory Carroll; Daniel Foley; Tom McNulty, John Norbertine; Orzanski; Peter Whitely.
Following across the board elections by all priests serving in the archdiocese the following have been appointed for a four-year term: Fathers Justin Bianchini; Pat Bishop, Jesuit; Walter Black, Missionary of the Sacred Heart; Gerard Holohan; Brian O'Loughlin; Donald Sproxton; Maurice Tmip.
A number of other direct are priests appointments by the archbishop for special duties they perform or to give balance to the representation. Appointed for four years are Father Michael Casey; John Chokolich; Pat Cunningham; John Hannah, Oblate; Monsignor McCrann; James Mullins; Dino Torresan, Scalabrinian.
They join other elected priests who still have two
Continuing for another two years their appointments by the archbishop are Fathers Tim Corcoran; Tony Pires. Ex-officio members of the Council of Priests are Archbishop Foley, his Vicars General Bishop Healy and Monsignor Keating and his Vicar for Religious Father Christopher Ross, Servite. The incoming council meets on February 9 and 10 for its first meeting to allow for longer discussion of goals, for social contact between members and for the election of a new chairman and executive.
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Priest punched SYDNEY: The Catholic parishioners of Kings Cross have had to write to Premier Greiner after their parish priest turned up with a black eye at weekend Masses.
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"My eye is just the right colour for Advent," he Canice told St parishioners. The priest got his eye blackened when he objected to a well dressed man urinating outside Elizabeth Bay's Catholic Church. In the latest incident a man, well-dressed in a
conservative dark suit and silk tie was urinating outside the church with his girlfriend nearby. Whan the priest, who was farewelling a visitor, objected, the man told him that he paid more than $200 a week in taxes and was entitled to urinate if he wanted. After blackening Father Fitzpatrick's eye the man continued to argue in favour of his urinary rights. Police were called, but no action was taken by them. The 'yuppie' and his
By Cliff Baxter in The Catholic Weekly girlfriend left without any charges being made. The parishioners have a longer list for the premier's attention. "We, the undersigned parishioners of Kings Cross and its environs, sick of harassment through the loutish antisocial behaviour of visitors to this area, seek immediate, strict application of the Summary Offences Act by the New
South Wales Police Force. "In particular we want the public urination on our streets and on the property dealt with strictly and justly." They are alarmed at a series of incidents:
and his secretary found, man injecting heron into a woman's arm or the presbyter), steps. • A man crawled on al fours past the chum} because a nearby hote had served him so muck alcohol he could no walk.
• A group of drunks • Loutish behaviour hi. performed simulated sex acts in front of the statue drunken people attend of the Blessed Virgin in ing nearby expensiv( the "peace park" adja- restaurants has harassec cent to St Canice's local parishioners. Church. They escaped • Urination outside thE when chased by Father church has become a Fitzpatrick. regular practice by • Father Fitzpatrick revellers.
300 at closing of institute MELBOURNE: More than 300 friends of the National Pastoral Institute gathered at Elsten)wick for a ritual of closure when Archbishop Frank Little officially closed the institute. In 1973 the institute opened under the auspices of the Australian
Bishops' Conference. Its principal focus at the t ime was religious education.
ute to Cardinal James Knox who sited the National Pastoral Institute in Melbourne.
However, there was a mandate for developing courses in all areas of pastoral activity in Australia.
Mother Eymard PBVM, was acknowledged as a force behind the founding of the institute and made available premises at O'Neill College.
Archbishop Little and other speakers paid trib-
In a symbolic action, the
four directors of NPI tied a ribbon of closure at the end of the ceremony. They were Mons J.F. Kelly (1973-1975), Fr Jim Briglia (1976-1982), Sr Rosemary Crumlin RSM (1983-1986), Sr Sonia Wagner SGS (19871988).
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attended NP!. They came from all parts of Australia and from overseas, especially from New Zealand. In 1981 a diploma in ministry was offered: in 1984 a diploma in social communications: and in 1986 a diploma in social justice.
Former pupil of St Dominic's becomes a priest A former pupil of St Dominic's school North Doubleview was ordained to the priesthood recently. Father Paul Marshall spent his first year or so of schooling at St Dominic's during the two years his family lived in Innaloo before being posted to Hobart. He was ordained by Bishop Bede Heather in St Patrick's Cathedral Parramatta and is at present stationed at St Mary's parish, a suburb in Sydney. • Picture shows Fr Marshall with Bishop Heather behind him.
New job for David Father David Halstead OP is the new Dominican prior provincial for A ustralia, New Zealand, Solomon Islands and New Guinea. In Australia he will be in charge of communities in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Woodlands, Armidale and Adelaide. Father Halstead. 52, has been a Dominican for 33 years. He has worked extensively in parishes in
Australia and New Zealand. On his appointment he emphasised the need for Dominicans to renew their contemplative dimension. "The most apostolic thing Dominicans can do is pray together," he said, quoting the order's Master general. "Our apostolic endeavours are always grounded in our community life and prayer."
An important feature of NPI was the Youth Leadership Course inaugurated in 1983. For three months 20 or more student studied fulltime for work in youth ministry. Since 1986. a course in Church leadership and management has been held each year.
Archbishop Lath expressed regret at tht closure of NPI and th( director Sr Sonia Wagnei outlined the steps that led to closure. One of the recommendations included loca provinces continuing th( style of training in ministry developed at NPI.
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Guest editorial Sr Mary Britt OP JUSTICE TRENDS
A House Divided Is the luck of the 'lucky country' running out? The gist of many submissions to the distribution of wealth inquiry suggests that it is, despite the levels of optimism about the economy. Reflection on the material received and the research data supplied or cited raises serious doubts about the foundations on which our 'luck' is grounded. How viable for the future is a society whose development is determined by economic forces which are treated as sacrosanct by policy makers, as if they were independent of human choice, decision and control? In fact, of course, these forces are created by human choice, decisions and control; but by powerful minorities, without due regard for the needs and rights of all. Critics have found fault with the Pope for pointing out that choices and decisions made on the principles of capitalisitc economies, around the world, give power and prestige to those who are rich in money terms and discriminate against those who are not. Consider some of the evidence put to the inquiry. People are evicted from the only accommodation they can — barely — afford, because someone else wants to cash in on the profits of the tourist and holiday trade. Nowadays in discussion of "the economy", unemployment is often referred to as if it were something that hurts nobody, something to be taken for granted in planning for greater production and greater profits. A t the same time, some people work overtime continuously or hold down two jobs while others can find no work at all. Credit is readily available for acquiring luxiries; but those who are in real need cannot get loans. Despite all the exposures of tax evasion and fraud in recent years, the tax system still compels the low income earners of the nation to bear the burden of the exemptions that entrepreneurs and even criminals can arrange for themselves. A fter a century of trade union activity and Church statements about the interdependence of labour and capital, and the dignity and rights of workers, we are still locked into a system which denies the real value of labour in the production process. With rare exceptions, only those who contribute money to the process share the profits; those who contribute labour and skill daily, year in year out, are considered to have no right to any such share. "The times are out of joint", it seems; and one looks for reasons and remedies. When all the human variables are acknowledged we still are left with a society structured to maintain the advantage of some and the disadvantages of others. Such a situation is unjust; not because some have more than others but because it tacitly assumes that some have less right than others to the means that secure a standard of living in accord with human dignity without our cultural norms. In other words, some people matter more than others. This assumption is a contradiction of the Gospel. It is also a contradiction of much of our political rhetoric. Even so, it underlies much of what we do and it divides us one from the other; the rich from the poor, the employed from the unemployed, the invaders from the invaded and citizens from the refugees. In terms of the Gospel, it points to our failure to understand that what Jesus was demanding of his followers when he told the story of the last judgement was not charity for the poor, but justice for the poor. Far from recognising that our surplus belongs by right to those who lack necessities, we too often take the Pharisee's stance: my surplus is God's reward to me, your poverty is God's punishment to you; so be it! Charity relieves the suffering of the poor for a time. Justice cries out against that suffering and sets about removing its causes. If our preaching is to be credible, more than empty rhetoric, then our resources, our time and our energy need to be given new direction. Unless we who are rich, whether more or less, take the stance of justice towards the needs and rights of the poor, we condemn ourselves to perpetuate injustice. Like virtue, it brings its own reward; and perhaps sooner than we expect.
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31 parishes in shutdown ANOTHER 25 GIVEN YEAR'S REPRIEVE
DETROIT (NC): Cardinal Szoka of Detroit, ending three months of uncertainty over a controversial parish reorganisation plan, has announced that 31 Detroit parishes will close and that another 25 will be given a year to "reach viability" or close. Two of the 31 parishes will reopen as one parish with a new name. Members of the other parishes being closed will be absorbed into existing parishes. Cardinal Szoka said resources were not available to operate a total of 112 parishes in Detroit and the enclaves of Hamtramck and Highland Park. Of the 82 remaining, 25 were deemed "questionably viable". Each of those, he said, has until Dec 31 "to demonstrate its ability to make genuine progress toward viability" in the areas of worship, spiritual and religious formation, evangelisation, service, parish staff, organisations and parish property. There are to be periodic reviews.
"Can they do it? I honestly don't know," the cardinal said during the press conference. "But it does appear reasonable to hope that they can and they certainly have my encouragement, my cooperation and my prayers that they will." Cardinal Szoka said the church of Detroit was committed to "a strong, permanent presence in the city" as evidenced, he said, by having its Sacred Heart Seminary there. He also called for "a stirring up of baptismal waters" of Hispanics and blacks and said the emergence of black and Hispanic lay leadership was essential. The three month process has not been without its troubles. Last month protesters picketed the cardinal's home as the final meeting took place and several priests reportedly have threatened to leave the archdiocese if their parishes are closed.
13 ordained
VATICAN CITY (NC): To mark the feast of Epiphany Pope John Paul II maintained tradition and ordained 13 archbishops and bishops from seven countries in St Peter's Basilica. "You represent the manifold services to the people of God in which the mission of the ecclesiastical hierarchy is expressed: from the organisms of the Holy See to the dioceses of various nations." the pope told them. The new bishops from Italy, Spain. India. Tanzania. Trinidad
Those on hit list RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian Cardinal Aloisio Lorscheider and other bishops, priests and Religious are among 350 people targeted for assassination by Brazilian death squads, according to the Brazilian bishops' conference. Conference vice president Bishop Lorscheider released a list of people t argeted by death squads for their work on behalf of farmworkers and agrarian reform. The list included labor organisers and small farmers. Cardinal Lorscheider and Bishop Casaldaliga's names were on a death squad "black list". Another name in this list was Francisco Mendes, an ecologist and organiser who was assassinated last December, allegedly by gunmen hired by large landholders.
and Tobago, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic. In his homily preceding the ordinations, the pope said the Epiphany liturgy was a "liturgy of the way". Just as the three wise men moved toward Bethlehem, so in the Church today there is a "mysterious universal movement" — an "interiour movement" of faith and a movement outward to the nations of the earth, the pope told the clergymen. He exhorted them to become "ministers of the divine Epiphany".
44 young ones are baptised VATICAN CITY (NC): Pope John Paul ll marked the feast of Christ's baptism by presiding over that sacrament for 44 infants and young people
in St Peter's Basilica.
"This is a decisive and determining event in a person's life because it gives it true dignity, real richness and the sublime
beauty of participation in divine life the pope said in a sermon, as the crying of babies echoed through the church. Baptised during the ceremony were 36 Italians. five Poles and three others from Argentina, Nigeria and India. The pope began the tradition several years earlier.
I want to stay in North' HANOI: Coadjutor Archbishop Francois Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, reportedly has volunteered to stay and work in North Vietnam, where he is under house arrest. Reports say. the 60year-old archbishop feels that because of Church needs in the north, he should remain there and not go to his own archdiocese. A rchbishop Nguyen Van Thuan was seized by
police several months after North Vietnamese forces took Ho Chi Minh City, then called Saigon, in 1975, He had served as head of the Vietnamese bishops' aid program for war victims. He was detained without trial until last November, when he was released and put under house arrest at the residence of Cardinal Joseph Marie Trinh Van Can of Hanoi.
As coadjutor archbishop of Ho Chi Minh City, he would normally need a new and formal appointment by the Holy See to remain in the North. No reports have surfaced about the views of other Vietnamese bishops on the matter. but speculation suggests that because Archbishop Nguyen Van Thuan is under house arrest, a formal appointment has been excluded.
For a decade after North and South Vietnam were united in 1976, Vietnam harshly restricted Church activities. However, in 1987 government officials reopened a major seminary in Ho Chi Minh City, allowed a meeting of foreign Catholic relief agencies and admitted some past errors in a meeting with the country's bishops.
...and the tell-tale North LIVERPOOL: Archbishop Derek Worlock of Liverpool was asked on a BBC radio programme what he would like to give Mrs Thatcher for Christmas. A train ticket for the Friday evening train to Liverpool, he decided; for the 6.20 pm from Euston, to be precise, otherwise known as the "Tebbit express", which brings home to
Liverpool those who work in London during the week. "I think if she could see our young people coming back to the North", he said, "after having gone to the South for work, she would realise there is such a thing as society. Only up here we call it community."
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Bishop is freed from prison LONDON: According to Keston College, the only surviving Catholic bishop in Albania has been freed from prison. An Italian journalist was told during a visit to Albania that Bishop Nikon Troshani was living with relatives in the city of Lezha. Born in 1915, Bishop Troshani was ordained in 1940 and consecrated bishop in 1959. He spent most of the 1940s and 1950s in prisons and forced labour camps, and in 1974 was arrested with two other bishops for holding religious services. The other two bishops are reported to have died in the camps.
East-West relations singled out VATICAN CITY (NC): Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Agostino Casaroli singled out the "possibility of a radical change in East-West relations" as one of the most important events of the past year. In a talk to diplomats accredited to the Holy See, the cardinal suggested that despite past difficulties in seeking a "real 'peaceful coexistence' ", new developments should not be pessimistically dismissed out-of-hand. In his "toast" to the corps, following Pope John Paul's address (The Record, Dec 29) the cardinal said the "most appreciated and most unexpected" event of 1988 was the "development of the situation in the Soviet Union" and the "possibility of a radical change in East-West relations". The cardinal said the recent developments are
significant in light of the longstanding military, political and ideological competition that has marked East-West relations. Until now belief in a "real 'peaceful coexistence' between two visions or ideologies so radically opposed" seemed utopian, he said. Instead coexistence without war has meant dependence on a "precarious and dangerous" balance of forces which has been costly in terms of both resources and energies, he said. Cardinal Casaroli is one of the chief architects of Vatican relations with the Eastern bloc. Last June he led a Vatican delegation to Moscow for the Russian Orthodox celebrations of the first 1000 years of Christianity in what is now the Soviet Union. While there the 74-year-old cardinal met with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.
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himself, by the bishops" and by Cuba's Christians. "Such a trip is desired also by (Cuban President) Fidel Castro," Cardinal Etchegaray added. "I don't know when it will happen. but it will be a benefit for all Catholics and for the entire Cuban people." he said. The cardinal's comments came after a private meeting with Castro in Havana. Cardinal Etchegaray is a major Vatican spokes-
man on international justice and peace issues and has represented the pope in several important visits to troubled or politically sensitive spots. In 1987 the head of religious affairs for Cuba's Communist Party said a papal visit will come when it is "opportune" for church and state. The cardinal was attending Cuba's 30th anniversary of its cornmunist takeover.
LONDON: Cardinal Hume with the Methodist min- power of Christ, the has said that he considers , ister Paul Hulme at bread into the body of it "tragic" that the ' Wesley's Chapel in City Christ." decision of the Anglican Road, London. "Those attending the The Cardinal said that Mass know that Communion to ordain has women priests should his main concern about happened. It has the come at such a "delicate women priests was based guarantee of the Church moment" for ecumenism. on sacramental theology. of 2000 years. "When I take the bread He agreed with the "On what authority, if a Bishop of London about and say 'This is my body' this, he said. He ex- at the consecration, I woman does it, do! know pressed his views during know that I have that she has effected that a public "conversation" changed, through the change?"
It was not open, he said, to "a group of us" to decide that. But he refered to the "profound effect" on the Church of two women, St Therese of Lisieux and St Bernadette of Lourdes. "Down the ages we have seen the influence of the feminine", he said. ' "I believe passionately in the feminine in God."
East-west youth meeting in Hungary Hungary. According to the news agency Magyar Kurir, this is the first meeting of
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Three people fewer WASHINGTON (NC): There are 138 Catholics in the 101st Congress, three fewer than the 141 Catholics who were elected to the 100th Congress two years ago. There are 19 Catholics in the Senate and 119 in the House of Representitives. Catholic numerical strength in Congress hit an all-time high of 142 in January 1985, when the 99th Congress took office. Total membership of the House and Senate is 535.
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Aussie youth and THE SITUATION SEEMS TO BE EVEN WORSE WITH SECOND
It is easy to be critical of youth today. They don't conform, they don't stick to the rules, they appear indifferent and apathetic. And the situation seems to be even worse with second and third generation youth of migrant descent. So says Father Dino Torresan in his book Inculturation: Option to Multiculturalism, The Search for an Identity. He goes on: "When we come to religious practice, according to the traditional standards of measuring the faith by the externality of certain practices, then we touch a very sore note. "They don't practise religion, at least a very high percentage of them. "But did we ever ask ourselves why all this is taking place? Are they simply rebels looking for kicks, refusing a priori any organised forms of religion? "Or aren't they 'psychologically torn' between two religious and social worlds, the world of 'their parents
and this new world in which they live? These two worlds can be complementary or opposite or even contradictory. "In this situation of tension, the migrant youth (be they first or second or even third generation) and the
original or the traditional, or is it rather a of new means identity? "If what Fr A. Pittarello says is true, then we have today a of phenomenon growth amidst young people never seen before, a phenomenon which the cannot Church underestimate.
Inculturation: Option to Multiculturalism The search for an indentity
"The extent to which they can be called 'practicing' Catholics remains to be seen. ( "However, many Italoyoung Australians are familiar with the sacraments as rituals (ex matrimony, baptism, confirmation, etc).
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As culture is RELIGIOUS culture. but static not dynamic, so it is with AND religious values and CULTURAL practices. " 'They take up VALUES forms impor-
and tance which vary from place to place and over time.
local youth create their own language and culture, which may be the starting point of a 'new culture and language', totally unknown to the welcoming country and to the country of departure. "Migrants and locals do influence each other's behaviour and ways of thinking. "A question then — and many subsequent ones — arises: is this a corrupt form of the
" 'Many religious values are also cultural values. As much as a religious value is also a cultural value,it takes up different levels of importance and social significance, depending on the place it is given in a particular society (. . In a survey taken up in Melbourne in August 1987 by T. Gucciardo and L. Bertelli, this phenomenon not of refusal
"This applies also to the second generation of Italo-Australians; of the total number of respondents to this survey, 95% consider themselves 'Catholic'.
By Father Dino Torresan, C.S.
but of growing up differently is very well depicted and summarised. Applying the principle to only one section of youth, the Italian, it says: "(. . .) the Catholic Religion has been an integral part of Italian culture. For most Italians, membership to the Catholic Church goes unquestioned.
"These are rituals which, for the most part, have become cultural norms within the Italian family. "(. . .) Traditionally, morality and religion have gone hand in hand. The Catholic Church has been particularly firm in its moral teachings. "Attitudes towards moral issues can therefore be used as a 'measuring stick' for the level of a person's religious conformity. (. . .) "From the results both the questions of religion and morality are becoming more and more 'private
affairs' for the average Italoyoung Australian. "Indeed they are values which are dictated by individual sensitivity and perconscience sonal rather than religious teaching. (. . .)
THE LOW DEGREE OF RELIGIOUS PRACTICE
"The low degree of religious practice and of adherence to the formal precepts of the found Church amongst these young Catholics contains, if nothing else, serious implications for the nature of pastoral assistance to all young people within the Australian Catholic Church and, in particular, its approach to young people of difethnic ferent backgrounds.
Father Dino Torresan notes: "Today's youth for many is a problem, rather than a question needing an answer. "They are a problem because they are a nticonformists, rebellious to traditions and institutions, refusing the Law and Order set up by past generations, very critical of the post-war industrial revolution and of today's political and 'religious management' of the world, and antiracists in principle and in practice." Without making any appreciative judgment of the situation. he thinks it might be true what a young priest, involved in Youth Care, one day said capturing in a nutshell sentence the religious attitudes, and spiritual turmoil' of young people: "Today's young people believe in God. However, today's young people do not believe in the God presented to them by the Institutions, that is the God of the Institutional Church and the God of certain traditions and cultures." (Fr L Ferracin, CS).
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Until very recently, inculturation was spoken of only in relationship to cultures to which the Christian message was announced. Thus, the need for inculturation became clear as well in the local churches in Africa and in Asia. Today we feel such a need in Australia as well. The Church cannot avoid the challenge of updating itself by becoming open to the modern world. It is surely necessary to do this in a reflective, critical way: not everything offered by the modern world is flour to make altar-bread! It has to be an active process of making responsible choices. And here in Australia, after years of resistance, the Church certainly should not become a mere object of manipulation by modernity of by political forces and social attitudes. However, there is a need for inculturation of the Christian message also in relationship to cultures which were ultimately connected with and inspired by the Church and which could not he understood historically without its Christian background. Deeply reshaped by modernity
and not reached by an inculturated Church, some of these cultures keep expressing themselves through traditional patterns of old Christian extraction; but the meanings, values and symbolic levels are not in accordance with the meanings and values of the Gospel. I think that evangelisation has been linked in our country to colonial policies or to recent political and economic foreign influences. Thus, the Church in Australia faces two specific levels of operation: (1) the first is inculturation in relationship to the culture" "local original (Aborigines); (2) the second is inculturation in relationship to its mission today, that is, to our multicultural nation: "Evangelisation of Cultures and Inculturation of the Gospel." As said previously, the newness of this encounter in our days, in its plurality of contexts and the urgency of reconciling pluralism with unity in the Church, is the challenge to the Christian experience amidst changing cultures in Australia, today.
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AND THIRD GENERATION YOUTH OF MIGRANT DESCENT
Music has no barriers. Music is for all — irrespective of race, colour or creed. Music is international and never fails to strike a harmonious note. These young musicmakers depict a typical scene of harmony in music. Who knows, music may be the key to racial harmony.
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Australia is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.
So says Father Dino Torresan in his booklet entitled: Inculturation: Option to Multiculturalism, The Search for an Identity. He predicts that Australia will continue to be so for many more years to come. "And within the Catholic Church such a variety is an up-to-date
reality," he adds. The latest statistics show that of the total population 20.1 per cent are immigrants and of the Catholic population 24.2 per cent are immigrants.
Since the very beginning of the occupation of Terra Australis, the Anglo-Saxon Protestant immigrants felt threatened by the native Aborigines, he observes. "They drove them from
their homes into less desirable territories and ultimately into reservations, where they could be effectively isolated," he notes. He says that these people also felt threatened by the Irish Catholics, and subjected them to political, economic, educational and religious oppression. The Catholic school system was set up by the Catholic Church to protect Irish and Anglo
Saxon Catholic immigrants and defend and teach their faith. "A noble intent," he remarks, "but unfortunately the whole operation ended in a very exclusivistic religiouseducational system and such a protectionistic attitude continued up to a few years ago." Consciously or unconsciously, the official Catholic Church in its towards attitude migrants adopted, until
the 1960s, the then common policy of Adjust and Assimilate. He notes that a deep change has taken place within the Church in recent years. And adds: "A change that, even though it has not as yet seen a renewal within the institutional system, it has surely provoked a mental change: a new awareness of the migrants' presence." He is convinced that the
official Catholic Church in Australia is conscious today of the paramount importance of giving an answer to the multicultural situation within its ranks. "But finding a solution to such a situation is still in the making. "Inspite of some negative criticism or some shallow tentative for a Catholic identity, I believe that the Catholic Church is trying hard to attune itself to a new
socio-cultural and religious situation.
"Of course, the process is slow and painful. "The newness of the encounter, in its plurality of contexts and the urgency of reconciling pluralism with unity in the Church, requires courage in the Spirit, who alone can urge the faithful and the institutional Church towards a new growth and maturity, in a concerted effort."
Present and past events inseparable
Migration are the displacesocial ments by which individuals or groups are forced to live in human, social, cultural, religious and political environdifferent ments from the one indigenous to them. And in all these individuals or groups such displacements determine complex human situations
which inevitably have a strong religious significance. A theology of migration aims to read the migratory phenomena in the light of man's supreme destiny and ultimate vocation. Of course, such a theological reading takes necessarily place at a different level from a sociolog-
ical or political reading of the same facts. In other words, the criterium of evaluation is thus no longer derived from presentday life, but from man's ultimate destiny and eternal salvation. We can say: the ways of God are accomplished in the ways of man, but are not identical with them.
It flows thus from the above that the very nature of pastoral action is the Church's service of salvation, rooted in universal God's redeeming will. Such a pastoral action should constantly be sustained by at least a dual theological reflection: (a) a reflection on the nature of the Church
herself as the presselfand ence communication of God in history; (b) a theological analysis of the various situations and different circumstances in which the Church is called to be realised. Two assumptions are moving me in this brief analysis: (1) the historicity of Revelation, and (2) the
dynamic of Tradition. If my assumptions, true to Church's teachings, correspond to reality, then — in order to be a true actualisation or "incarnation" — they must be characterised by a constant dual movement: stability and fidelity to the sources (= to Jesus Christ), and to contain a dynamic impetus
that creates an internal process of adaptability to the ever changing historical circumstances. In my opinion, past and present events, albeit in their pro found diversity, are nonetheless insepara-, bly linked in the dynamic unity of # single history of salvil tion, based on God's faithfulness to himself and to man.
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Each time Joe and his daughter, Helen, were together, the atmosphere was punctuated with unsettling eruptions. He didn't approve of the young woman she had become. Successful as a fashion coordinator with her own apartment, her life did not include a lot of things Joe thought it should. She refused to discuss why she did not attend church or the companions who occupied her glittering social life. Out of the wisdom of a mother's heart, Pat tried to reason with her "Just as people grow physically and emotionally, they grow in faith. Growth takes place in stages and within each stage there is an ebb and flow — snags, crises, spurts and calm periods."
Most people at a critical time in life will experience a deep desire to "go home," to return to the place of their childhood. Some carry it further and take up genealogy, spending years tracing their family tree. Many even make a pilgrimage to the homeland of ancestors and search out homes where relatives lived. During this time of exploration and unrest, people's roots become all important to them. They want to know that they belong. Robert, at 31. gained valuable insight when he discovered that his greatgrandmother was a fullblooded American Indian. From childhood Robert reverenced the earth. He took long, solitary walks in the woods. He loved the animals of the forest and felt an affinity with all of nature. As he delved into his ancestry, he understood his deep connection with all who came before him. Robert descended from a deeply who people respected the earth, a people
who would not kill an animal even for food withfirst asking its out forgiveness. "In my search," he said, "I experienced all the beauty and pain of my people." Norm, a Jew, had a sudden and overwhelming desire to visit Israel when his son was 13, a significant age in the life of a Jewish boy, the time of bar mitzvah. "As the plane moved closer and closer," Norm said, "I was moved with emotion and began to weep. It was a homecoming in the deepest sense. I felt like I was capturing the essence of who I truly was." What is this strange (XT.Urence? Why this sudden onset of homesickness? I believe it signifies an even deeper longing, a longing for God. The experience of going home often leads to still more searching, more questions for people. Where did we come from? Why are we here? Just as many adopted children spend years searching for their natural parents, so we long to know God. This sets us on still another
journey. The journey inward. If one alrady was consciously traveling this road, it will now take on new urgency with a sense of and anticipation excitement. Once this process begins, there is no turning back. As if by some magnetic force, we are invited to the
A childhood neighbour of mine described faith very simply: "Either you believe or you don't."
Theologians wouldn't really disagree with that. But they would qualify matters, noting, for example, that we can
The story of Jesus' encounter with a Samaritan woman at the well is a fascinating study of how a person grows in faith (John 4). As always, Jesus takes the initiative. He opens the conversation, inviting interpersonal an relationship. That is what faith really is, a person's response to God's loving invitation. Faith results in a personal commitment to God. Not a once-for-all happening, it has to be sustained day by day, just personal any like relationship. God's invitation comes to people in different ways; each person responds in his or her
centre, the kingdom within. How do we respond to this invitation? When it happened to me 10 years ago, I was a busy working mother With the help of an understanding husband, I managed to reorder my priorities. Prayer had become as
grow in faith. But what does that growth look like? Recently I had the privilege of baptising the newest member of my family. The baby's father is a younger cousin.
husband. "Helen has moved too fast to think and the momentum is still absorbing her. Give her more time. She has more growing to do." Helen's nieces and nephews saw her as a She star. shining remained within the family circle until her job escalated and she moved to New York. Then the calls home became less frequent and she became an absentee aunt. Recently I saw Helen at the christening of her youngest sister's baby. This time she attended the church service and
repeated her baptismal vows along with the rest of us. Her mother relaxed her usual anxious silence to tell me that the young parents had chosen Helen as godmother only to learn she was not eligible because she was not a practicing Catholic. Helen was furious, protesting that she had always been a Catholic. She called the pastor, who explained the wisdom of the ruling. Helen remained with her parents for a few days after the christening. She visited Father Jim.
We don't kilo, the e answers she legTed or the questions sluisked. But somewhere in her closely guarded hid we Faith can be like steel, have hope that th flame reinforcing one's whole flickers. In the study by Names life. Or it can be like a Fowler on stagesif faith plume of smoke that only development, Hein may whispers of what might be in Stage 4: bel nning be. Faith is a covenant with to question herIminphasis on succeato the God — a bond engaging neglect of her ommit- the head, heart and will. Its growth requires much ment to God. Faith is a gift fro God. more than learning more Asa gift we can 'fuse it. "about" God. Once accepted, brwever, It calls for a loving we must purse its relationship expressed in mystery and notish its actions — the kinds of growth by operiess to actions seen in the life of God, trust in God Jesus.
Sometimes it is love at first sight. More often it involves gradual. sometimes painful, growth. The woman at the well reacts to Jesus' request for a drink with a snippy, hostile, "How can you, a Jew, ask me, a Samaritan woman for a drink?" How Jesus handles the situation is a lesson in patience and tact. He does not get huffy or tell her to take her bucket and get lost. Rather he offers her living 'water, that is, water that gives life. Her reply to this still takes the form of an objection. But now she addressed him courteously as "Sir". As the dialogue continues and he amazes her with his insight into her
marital status — she has had five husbands — her own insight grows: "Sir,I can see that you are a prophet." The ensuing discussion leads her to remark tentatively: "I know that Messiah is coming ...; when he comes, he will tell us everything." The process is just about Complete. She has, if reluctantly. revealed herself to him. He, with his clear admission that he is the awaited Messiah, now reveals himself to her. Mutual self-revelation is at the heart of all interpersonal relationships. including that of faith. However, it did not just happen. It grew, until we find her telling her neighbours: "Come see a
man who told thing I have do he possibly Messiah?" ional Their own encounter wit Jesus produced the iging proclamation: " have heard for ourse and we know that th' truly the Savior of the h is Growth in gradual — and n be painful, too. Bar' one's heart and soul ways 'uncomfortable. iy the true least: But agai ands relationship honesty and tru This same pa growth in faith trated in many ways in the (kis Even Mary, to Luke 2:50, understand (Jesus) said to t But she "kept things in her
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reflecting on them as the difficult years rolled by, growing in understanding and faith. One could easily get the impression that faith came easily to the first disciples. Yet Mark's whole Gospel is an extended study of the excruciating slow development of the disciples' faith. The question they had to grapple with was the one they voiced after the stilling of the storm on the lake: "Who then is this?" (Mark 4:41). The answer didn't dawn on them until after and death the resurrection. Apart from the cross Jesus always remains a mystery. All through his ministry, Jesus had to struggle with the disciples' deafness and blindness. His frustration is summed up in the question he asks in that same story of the storm: "Why are you terrified? Do you not yet' have faith?" Faith is a gift of God, his offer of himself. Yet from the human point of view, one often feels like crying out with the father of the epileptic boy, "I do believe. Help my unbelief." (Mark
breathing to me and my personal transformation began. Often one will look for others to share this experience, soul mates. We seek out ways to learn and grow, finding workshops, retreats and spiritual directors. We learn two things early on. It's not good to travel
alone and it's hest to travel light. Together we move forward, shedding baggage along the way. We must give up illusions that have outlived their usefulness. We must tear the blinders off our eyes that obstruct our vision. An attitude of openess is the key that is needed.
We do a new st now, a spiritual genealo Chrisoverjoyed at our rn the We heritage. tian stories of our b sisters who ha0 come before us, who are) much like us. Finally we know 0 Erelong and to whom we bileg. We have been God's treasure from the beginning,
baptism when I was in the seminary 30 years ago;Ihelped him and his fiancee, Kathy, prepare for their marriage, which I witnessed; and I now had the pleasure of baptising their first baby, a little boy. Kathy told me how
much he was changing. almost from day to day. It is worth noting that faith has roots in this early childhood stage. It starts with a common, human response. the ability to trust. Theologians say that the human foundation for
religious faith s the ability to trust. This ability Wins in the relationship II tween a child and th03 who take care of him m' her, how happy their son had usually the pares. made him. "You told us At home beforiNe left that children were a part for the churdi, my of a marriage, andIguess cousin was tell g me Ibelieved it.
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Just as people grow Some 40 years of nurturphysically and emotion- ing children, pets, lawn ally, they grow in faith. and roses were over. Growth takes place in Dues had been paid. stages and within each Freedom had won. stage there is an ebb and They embraced their flow — snags, crises, spurts and calm periods. new life like toddlers the on splashing At their yard sale, Emily seashore. and Bill sold their garage They were called home full of garden equipment, a golf outing when from saving only Emily's trusty trowel for poking their 12-year-old grandin some future hanging son was hit on his bike and his life clung to the basket. machines pumping at his bedside. emancitheir was This pation from the big yard Bill and Emily kept surrounding the great their share of the vigil at old house. the hospital. Bill shook his head after Greg was out of danger.
Think about it. Then talk of the saints that people it over. How would you who are growing in faith know that your faith is don't always "feel good." The saints experienced Greg's accident was a growing — expanding. "We were sustained by so Ask yourself first what frustrations, just as othmany kind and caring turning point for Bill and ers do. Whatever their volunteers, mostly our Emily. And they have kind of question this is. age, sharing words of entered a new stage of So often people feel that perfection meant, it in faith. they must gauge — and didn't mean they had no comfort as they went growthEmily: "We had even grade — their human failings or that Said about their assignments. three years of pampering progress in various everything always went One day I spotted my Maybe we had aspects of living. ourselves. well for them. former boss in the volungo through that period to In the Gospels we read teer uniform. 'Why aren't They evaluate the to be free to really choose about the disciples who you wading in some career their of degree what we would do with which of trout stream?' I asked. success, their learning argued over the rest of our lives. them was the greatest. or accomplishments "But it's back in the "He laughed. 'Once in a And the response of even how much they while I still get the urge, kitchen for us — the to them was that Jesus their have improved in but now that I can test parish kitchen — where wishes to be whoever relationships. human my skill any day I want, we are part of a group be "the servant must first words the do what But deliver it's no longer the thrill it who cook and "success," "accomplish- of all" (Mk 10:35). used to be. We're here food for the homebound. or even "improvement" Perhaps that provides two days a week and Ifrankly don't know how appwhen mean ment" clue to what allows one would folks that dear now these we're happier lied to faith? faith to grow: service to we've taken the focus off make it with our group. The fact is that the others. ourselves and are help- It's a healthy condition measures of common needed." Faith has the capacity to feel to us for people." other ing progress and success in reorder human some other fields may priorities. not serve the purposes of And faith changes peothose who are looking for ple, enabling them to signs — clues — that trust more and thus to their faith is growing. become better listeners, Yet surely it is possible to really hear others. to grow in faith. OrdiPeople of faith pray — nary life isn't static and in a wide variety of neither is faith. forms. And with the gifts Daily existence is full of of the Spirit given to them, people of faith surprises. New developments in exercise their powers of life challenge us and new discernment regarding possibilities for growth the world around them. unfold. Perhaps you will say And, if nothing else, we that people of faith reach new stages in life should be able to focus — early adulthood, mid- their attention beyond dle age or the older ages themselves to others; that — which hold their own they should be disturbed by injustice; that thf unique promise. The different stages of should be people who life become new contexts restlessly search — in which faith expands, through reading. discussin which the eyes of faith ing. contemplation — for that "something more" are reopened. faith's promise. But what would you that is include, and not include. Think about it. Is it know on a list of indicators that possible to faith is growing? whether your faith is We know from the lives growing?
The story of Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well is a fascinating grows in faith. "Love at first sight" it isn't.
"But from the moment I saw him draw his first breath Ihaven't been the same. My feet haven't touched ground yet." A common reaction, but also a growth in faith. An idea, accepted because you trust the
person who says it, takes on new and fuller meaning when given flesh and blood. People who study human development tell us that experiences like this — where a challenge like marriage proves to be rewarding and the
birth of a child is a happy event — help people learn to trust themselves. They have made important decisions and these have turned out well. People whose trust in others has been justified, who have not been
study of how a person
abused or deceived, are fortunate because the. human foundation on which faith is built is solid. Theologians say that this human ability to trust affects our ability to trust and believe God.
People talk about growing in faith. But what do they mean by this? In the context of your life, what might some signs be that faith is growing? Father David O'Rourke writes that the capacity to trust helps to prepare the ground for the acceptance af faith in the first place. What do you think he means by this? Do you think that an entire family or parish community can grow in their faith? What would be some of the signs of this occurring? Do you think that the capacity to grow in faith can ever be exhausted? Why or why not?
Father Bruce Ritter. who founded Covenant House in New York, a shelter for runaway teenagers who live by their wits on the drug-ridden streets of New York, comments frequently on this. Their hard experience has taught them not to trust anything or anyone. And this extends to God. To have faith in God before you learn even to trust yourself is hard, for the human ground for God's gift is so unreceptive.
At the end of our baptismal celebration we all stood for pictures around the patriarch of Kathy's clan, the baby's 89-year -old greatgrandfather. "What a wonderful thing it is," he said, "to see your greatgrandchildren baptised. After all these years to watch the family and the church continue into one more generation." Here, too, we see a picture of faith, a faith that has grown confident over a long life.
The caring arm of Red The Red Cross Society originally formed in Geneva in 1864, is of world repute with 147 National Societies but many of us are a little vague as to its specific services and role it plays. The Australian Red Cross Society set out its primary objectives in 1942 and pledged aid to the sick and wounded, improvement of health, prevention of disease, rendering assistance in disasters, calamity or need, and training in first aid and other courses. In modern society with the greatly increased incidence of disasters, spread of disease and increased human suffering, the Australian Red Cross is more heavily in demand than ever before. Generous people give their voluntary time and money to keep it going and growing and there are now 26 services available here in Perth. Before we look at the local scene, it mustn't be overlooked that our Australian Red Cross provides considerable financial assistance to international operations who ask for money and personnel expertise. This is freely given by Australians, who are
Ms Christine Foster, Red Cross PR Officer.
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noted for their generosity when called upon. Services have been expanded and upgraded according to need and the largest one is the blood transfusion service with the second largest being hospital service work. Through the blood transfusion service, blood is supplied to hospitals, laboratories and nursing homes throughout WA; blood collection areas being through the main clinics in Perth and Fremantle, mobile clinics and regional blood banks. Hospital work involves a lot of visiting, doing shopping for patients and running canteens and kiosks, said Ms Christine Foster, PR Officer. "Money gained is used to buy significant equipment such as a kidney dialysis machine." The tradition of hospital work started during the war by providing care and comfort to the wounded servicemen and women and civilians. From there the Red Cross moved into health and welfare and also have a picture library so volunteers can decorate
walls and change them from time to time. The beauty therapy is given based on the motto 'looking good and feeling better' and involves hair washing, face massages and manicures — all free of charge. Cosmetic camouflage is another where people are taught to apply cosmetics to cover up a birth mark or bad scarring from an accident. Another very important area is the first aid training department, she said, "whereby we teach first aid, caring for people at home, and a special first aid for child care program, specialising in things like choking in sand and other ailments such as poisonings — all
the sorts of things which kids might do." A new course has been introduced called occupational health and safety, brought about because of impending legislation which requires people to be trained in industry to prevent personnel being exposed to hazards. "By having a qualified first aider in a company, particularly in heavy industries where the risk of injury is greater, an employer can reduce the danger of serious injury, save lives and provide comfort and care to an injured or sick employee." The course runs for 30 hours and participants need a current senior first aid certificate to enrol. The wide area covered includes injury and medical condition assessment, practical care, chemical hazards and treatment, lifting techniques, correct documentation of injuries, referrals, looking after a first aid room and details of the Act. The Red Cross social welfare service provides emergency assistance to people in need whether it be to someone whose house has burnt down "or simply to people who are not managing on
Housing crisis: 'Women bearing brunt' "Women are bearing the brunt of the housing crisis in Australia," Catholic Bishop William Brennan said today. "The vast majority of public housing tenants and people on public waiting lists are women." Bishop Brennan, Chairperson of the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (ACSJC), was speaking on the release of the first ACSJC Occasional Paper entitled 'There's No Place Like Home: the Politics of Women's Housing'. The occasional paper was written by Fr Brian Cosgrove, Missions Director of the Sydney archdiocese. "Cardinal Edward Clancy, in his 1988 Christmas message, said that the present system of housing had obviously failed. "Housing is a basic human right recognised in the 1948 UN Charter of Human Rights. "The paper points out that the burden of poverty falls heaviest on women. "Women are five times as likely to be living in poverty as men and ten times as likely to be on social
security pensions and health benefits, the paper points out. "Discrimination against women seeking rental accommodation or loans for housing purchases is widespread. Many, but not all, lending institutions apply different standards to women and at times deny a loan simply on the basis of sex. . "The paper points out that some groups of women are more at risk, especially the disabled, Aboriginal women, migrant women and single parent families where women are the sole parent, and women discharged from institutions such as prisons or psychiatric hospitals. "Long term solutions must address the social structures and dominant value system which discriminate against women in the housing system. "Housing has been a key issue in the Catholic Bishops' Wealth Inquiry, having been cited as a' major cause of poverty in Australia by a number of people and groups making submissions," Bishop Brennan observed.
Cross their own," said Ms Foster. "This is in the form of food, household items, bed linen and furniture. "But they do have to be assessed and proven genuine. They just can't walk in and say they need help."
what had happened to them."
The Australian Red Cross receives a lot of requests from refugees who have been split up in refugee camps and will help to trace relatives. Two recently introduced Perth services are A new service has been the baby capsule hire introduced into the Kwi- service born from connana Rockingham area cern for infants in cars, which gives financial and Telecross which is a management to those daily 'phone call reassuwho are not handling rance service to vulneratheir affairs, they are ble people living alone. often more amenable to a "A volunteer 'phones agreeable mutually person at the same the repayment system. time every day and if A soup patrol goes out they don't answer, they five nights a week to ring back again after ten Perth and Fremantle minutes; if there is still giving free soup and no response, emergency are bread to the homeless procedures and hungry; this is also introduced. free. The Littlies too feel the Linked with the world- positive support given by wide central tracing the Red Cross through its agency in Geneva, is a Lady Lawley Cottage bureau which traces which is a 31 bed missing relatives over- hospital in Cottesloe for seas and does compas- children convalescing or sionate health enquiries. who are unable to be "For example if your looked after at home. mother was alone in Within its grounds is England and you were Grevillea House, a theraworried you hadn't peutic day-care centre heard, the local Red for children with behavCross would send some- ioural problems. Youth also become first one out to see how she was, or maybe make a aiders and attend blue hospital enquiry," said light discos in case of emergency. Ms Foster. Although this is really a "It works to reunite families in conflict or brief summary of some of disaster areas too. One of their services, the caring the most recent instances arm of the Red Cross was hurricane Joan in reaches across the world Jamaica. doing good deeds daily "So if you had a relative unknown to the vast living in Jamaica and you majority. were unable to make It is respected by any contact because the country which has any 'phones were cut off, we humanitarian leanings, would contact the Jamai- and represents man's can Red Cross to find out concern for his brother.
Kay Hardie of Wembley learning cardiac pulmonary resuscitation skills, part of the senior first aid course, watched by instructor Richard Kingsley.
Bid to wipe out abortion sins BURLINGTON, VT. regret having had an (NC): A growing abortion, Ms Cummings number of women who said. But often it takes have had abortions are time for the woman to looking for forgive- open up. "Many women are wilness, seeking out counto come back to or ling centres selling Catholic priests, said continue talking," she Jan Cummings, a volun- said."A great many of teer counsellor with them are seeking forgiveBurlington Pregnancy ness, and we spend a lot of time talking about this. Services. Talking to someone about their experiences is the beginning of healing for women who
"If they know about God, they sometimes don't understand that he is a forgiving God. Or if
they say they know he is a forgiving God, they think that he will forgive any sin except this one. "We take a lot of time to talk about the fact that God will forgive them," she said. "It's a process." Debbie Austin, who had an abortion eight years ago, said that only within the past year has she been able to talk about the experience. Mrs Austin said that although she expe-
rienced negative feelings within a few months of the abortion, it wasn't until after she was married and had her first child that she realised the full impact of what she had done. Looking at pictures of a developing foetus, she noticed the 10 toes. "I thought: 'This little baby had feet.' And that got me very angry, I thought: 'Why didn't they tell me this', at the abortion
clinic before the procedure 'Why didn't they show me this?' Though Mrs Austin and her husband later "ac,cepted Jesus Christ" and began rebuilding their lives, "after my baby was born, I thought God was going to punish me" for aborting the earlier pregnancy. "I wondered if my baby would be kidnapped or hit by a car. It took me a long time to work
through this." Father DeForge, who has counselled women who have had abortions, said: "When a woman first seeks to be reconciled, there is a dawning realisation on a natural level that a life has been lost." For many women, the immediate reaction to an abortion is relief that a problem pregnancy has ended. But Father DeForge said he tries to
help them realise that the church "affirms and elevates the natural law, which talks about the sacredness of life". But, "the concrete nature of the sacramental encounter is the beginning of healing", he said. "The assurance of the grace of the sacrament, the absolution and forgiveness, can be the beginning of becoming whole again."
AIDS stricken man now a 'healer' SAN FRANCISCO (NC): A former model who was the original "Marlboro Man", a rugged cowboy character in advertisements for M arlboro brand cigarettes, told Catholic
high school students of his battle with AIDS and how his illness has made him a "healer". Christian Haren said visiting schools in his AIDS education work in
San Francisco archdiocese has been for him like a homecoming to the Catholic Church.
he has felt rejected by his Church because of its teaching on homosexuality and "took a long vacation" from it.
As a Catholic who is a homosexual, Haren said,
But he praised the
Church for its work with those with AIDS and their families, though he said he was angered that many people, including Catholics, still see the disease as punishment.
"I find it dangemus...to imply that God only loves people who are perfect," he said. "If that were the criteria for pastoral care from the Church, in no time at all
we'd be out of business: He said he tells young people that with even a little self esteem they can be wiser and avoid peer pressure about drugs and sex.
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BUILDING TRADES Electrical Contractor J.V. D'Esterre, 5 Vivian St, Rivervale. 30 yrs experience, expert, efficient, reliable. Ring 362 4646, after hours 385 9660. Unit E, 98 President St, Kewdale. Painting quality work at the right price. John Freakley. Phone 361 4349. Concrete for all driveways, garages, patios etc. Phone Greg 245 1357.
FOR SALE Lunch bar for sale, William St Perth, currently operated by mother and daughter, current trading hours five days 8am to 3pm. Phone 328 8075 (b), or 367 1207 (a/h) for details.
HELP WANTED Home help required to live in to care for elderly gentleman from late January. Own transport essential. 364 2572.
THANKS 0 Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke you as special patron in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depths of my heart and humbly beg you to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me now in my present and urgent need and grant my earnest petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say three Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glorias. St Jude pray for all who honour and invoke your aid. Publication must be promised, this novena never fails. Thankyou. Diane. Heartfelt thanks to Saint Jude and the Holy Spirit for answer to prayers. Please continue to hear and answer my humble pleas. Dorothy.
BAPTISMS
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GIBSON Teri Elise, second child of Greg and Deanna Gibson will be baptised by Father Mackie at Infant Jesus Church Morley, on January 22.
WINTON (Punch): Margaret: Passed away peacefully January 2. Loved mother of Joan, Art, Pat, Joy and Ann. Nanna of six, sister of Sr Bernadette. In God's care.
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MASSAM Elizabeth. In loving memory of our daughter and sister whose anniversary falls Jan 21. The tears in our eyes we can wipe away but the ache in our hearts is here to stay. May perpetual light shine upon her.
PUBLIC NOTICE Steven Paul HALL of 19 Wade Lane, Golden Square will not be responsible for any debts incurred in my name without my written authority from 13 January 1989. FURNITURE CARRIED. One item to housefulls. Small, medium, large vans available with ane or two men from $24 per hour, all areas. Cartons and cheap storage available. Mike Murphy 330 7979, 444 0077, 317 1101, 447 8878, 272 3210, 384 8838. 378 3303, callers: Country 008 198 120. MATHS 1 YEAR 12 (only) Places Available Xavier Boys College (East Victoria Park) has a few places available (in 1989) for Year 12 boys with a SPECIAL INTEREST in improving their performance in MATHS 1. For further details contact Mr Tilley. 447 3527 (anytime) 447 9522. Are you interested in fund raising for housing disadvantaged aged? or forming a committee for that purpose. Please write to "Fund" c/- Record indicating your interest. Dressmaking alterations, mending, overlocking done by Lucienne. Phone 361 1974.
CENTRECARE MARRIAGE AND FAMILY SERVICE SEEKS A
DIRECTOR
The Service provides counselling and support services to individuals, couples and families. It operates under the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth. The DIRECTOR will be responsible for the overall management and development of all aspects of the administrative and service delivery functions of the Service. Important duties will include the promotion of the Service and liaison with the wider Church, Government and non-Government organisations. QUALIFICATIONS: Professional qualification in one of the Behavioural Sciences. Managerial/administrative experience. Experience in welfare and/or counselling. Able to contribute to the Christian life of the Service. Members of Religious orders are invited to apply on an equal basis. SALARY: Negotiable up to $38,000 pa, depending on experience. Entitlements include use of a vehicle, and superannuation after a qualifying period. A copy of the Job Description and further information is available from the Chairman of the Management Board, Kevin Wringe, telephone 364 9974 A/H.
The Chairman Management Board Centrecare Marriage and Family Service 25 Victoria Square PERTH 6000 Applications close: January 27, 1989. 12 The Record, January 19, 1989
A CCOMMODATION WANTED Quiet female country student requires room and board with an elderly lady or good family in the vicinity of Tuart or Canning Colleges from approximately February 4. Phone reverse charges to (091) 89 5279. A ccommodation required for 17 yr old country girl starting at UWA in early March, Nedlands, Karrakatta, Subiaco areas if possible. Phone reverse charges (097) 31 6369 after 5pm.
THANKS Thanks to Our Lady and St Clare. Pray 9 Hail Marys for 9 days lighting candle and letting it burn out. Request 3 favours. Publicise this devotion.
Mainly for children
Tell-tale signs of growing faith What are some signs that a person's faith is growing? Perhaps like Sister Dorothy Kazel a person develops real concern for others who suffer. What are some other signs that faith is growing? What are people of faith like? Dorothy Kazel grew up in a middle-class Cleveland neighbourhood 40 years ago. She had many friends and loved to have fun. She became president of her high school senior class. A fter graduation Dorothy decided to become a teacher. While teaching, she met the Ursuline Sisters for the first time. She also met a young man she came to love. He loved Dorothy and gave her an engagement ring. But Dorothy felt torn. She loved him, but felt God was calling her to be an Ursuline nun. After two weeks of agony she decided to become an Ursuline. She painfully broke off her engagement. As a sister, Dorothy finished university. In 1965 she began to teach typing, shorthand and bookkeeping in a high school in East Cleveland. Sister Dorothy had a happy mixture of boundless energy and human sensitivity.
Saint Jude glorious Apostle, faithful servant and friend of Jesus! The name of the traitor has caused thee to be forgotten by many, but the Church Ask St Clare for three honours and invokes thee favours, one business, two universally as the patron impossible. Say nine Hail of hopeless cases — of Marys for nine days with matters despaired of. Pray candle burning. On ninth for me who am so day let candle burn to end miserable; make use, I then put this notice in implore thee, of that paper. G.R. particular privilege accorded to thee, to bring visible and speedy help Grateful thanks to the where help is almost Holy Spirit, Saint Jude and despaired of. Come to my the Sacred Heart of Jesus assistance in this great for prayers answered. need that I may receive Please continue to hear the consolations and my prayers. May the succour of heaven in all Sacred Heart of Jesus be my necessities, tribula- praised and glorified tions and sufferings par- throughout the world ticularly (here make your now and forever. C.R.L. request), and that I may bless God with thee and Novena to the Holy Spirit. all the elect throughout Holy Spirit you who solve eternity. all problems, light all I promise thee,0 blessed roads so that I can attain Jude, to be ever mindful my goal. You gave me the of this great favour, and I divine gift to forgive and will never cease to forget all evil against me honour thee as my special and in all instances of my and powerful patron and life you are with me. I do all in my power to want in this short prayer to encourage devotion to thank you for all things as thee. Amen. Thank you St I confirm once again that Jude. Teresa C. I never want to be separated from you ever Novena to the Sacred in spite of all material Heart. Most Sacred Heart illusions. I wish to be with of Jesus, may your name you in eternal glory. be praised and glorified Thank you for your mercy throughout the world towards me and mine. now and forever. Amen. This prayer must be said (Say nine times a day for for three days after which nine consecutive days and the favour will be granted. promise publication.) The prayer must be Thanks to the Sacred published immediately. Heart for prayers ans- Thanks to the Holy Spirit for prayers answered. B.C. wered. Liz.
She responded to everyone's needs. She learned to teach the deaf. She taught for a summer on an Arizona Indian reservation. As a high school guidance counsellor, Sister Dorothy helped teenagers caught up in drugs and other problems. In 1974 her bishop and her Ursuline superiors accepted her offer to go as a missionary to Central America.
Their homes had no running water, no electricity. Many children were malnourished. The richist two per cent of the people owned more than 60 per cent of the land. After learning Spanish Sister Dorothy joined the missionary team in the town of La Union. She gave first aid to the sick and distributed food to the hungry.
When she arrived in El Salvador, Sister Dorothy was shocked at what she saw. Most of the people were extremely poor.
She gathered families together to learn to pray. She taught them how much God loved them. Many rich landowners and political leaders did not like what priests and sisters like Dorothy were doing.
Those lucky to get jobs earned about $680 in a whole year. Few could read or write.
There was a fear of having the poor learn about their dignity and rights as God's daughters and sons. Soon priests and lay catechists were among those being threatened in the country. Violence against poor families increased. Knowing how dangerous it now was. Sister Dorothy nonetheless decided to stay with the poor people of El Salvador. A few months later, on December 2, 1980 , with three other missionary women, Sister Dorothy was attacked and killed. Five members of the Salvadoran National Guard were convicted of their murders. • See Pages 8 and 9.
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THANKS Most Holy apostle, St Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus. The name of the traitor has caused you to be forgotten by many, but the true church invokes you universally as the patron of things despaired of. Pray for me who am so miserable; pray for me that finally I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and suffering and that I may praise God with you and all the elect forever. We gratefully thank St Jude for hearing our prayers. Carlo and Trudy. St Jude novena: May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St Jude worker of miracles, pray for us. Say the prayer 9 times a day for 9 days. By the 8th day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you St Jude. Margaret. Ask St Clare for three favours, one business, two impossible. Say nine Hail Marys for nine days with candle burning. On ninth day let candle burn out, then put this notice in paper. L.
May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St Jude worker of miracles, pray for us. St Jude helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day for 9 days. By the eighth day your prayer will be answered. It has never been know to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you St Jude. M.F. Ask St Clare for 3 favours, 1 business, 2 impossible — say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with candle lit, let candle burn out on 9th day. Publish immediately. Sue. Thanks to St Clare, Our Lady, the united hearts of Jesus and Mary, St Anthony, Father Pio, St Joseph. Ask St Clare for 3 favours, 1 business, 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days burning candle, on 9th day let candle burn out. Put notice in paper. M.T.C. Ask St Clare for 3 favours, 1 business, 2 impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with a candle lit. On the 9th day let candle bum out, then put this notice in the paper. With thanks. Sue and Matthew.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, may your name be praised & glorified throughout the world, now & forever. Grateful thanks. W.D.B. Ask St Clare for three favours, one business, two impossible. Say nine Hail Marys for nine days with lighted candle. Let candle burn out on ninth day. Publish this notice. M.
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YOUTH FORUM 1%1 1 06: Youth Affairs Bureau YOUTH PARTICIPATION GRANTS Grants are available to assist young people aged 1225 years to design and run their own community Lased projects. Grants of up to $1000 will be made. Who is eligible? Individuals and groups of young people supported by community organisations. Projects should be initiated by young people and they should have extensive involvement in the planning and operation of the project. APPLICATION Standard application forms available from the Youth Affairs Bureau. Funding decisions are made three times a year, in December, March and May. CONTACT Caron Irwin Youth Affairs Bureau PO Box 586 WEST PERTH WA 6005 Telephone. (09) 481 0895 9
YCS Central Review Group members Michael Lengkeek, Natalie Sheehy and Kieran Stacie assist Fr Lawrence Murphy elect the fulltime workers for 1989.
YCS names fulltimers
Project big draw While many young people were competing for the few casual summer jobs available, others vied for a place in the Marist Summer Project for young people. All places have been filled for the January programmes. Thirtythree young people, some from Kalgoorlie. Harvey and Bunburv. will be involved in six days of prayer. community building and service to others. What is more, the exercise will cost each of them $80. In the first of two programmes run in Western Australia. a special camp will be held at Pinjarra for children of prisioners and single parent families. Young people between the ages of 16 and 18 will shop, prepare the food. organise games and activities and be on 24 hour call for some 20 youngsters aged between 10 and 12 years. In the second week young people will be involved in various service and helping agencies around Perth.
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The Young Christian Students movement of Perth recently appointed Paul McLeod and Annette Watkins as their fulltime workers for
The 1989 team will consist of four people. namely a part time chaplain, and adult ecclesiastical assistant and two young people working fulltime. This is a major change from previous years which has always consisted of three fulltimers and the chaplain. Father Lawrence Murphy, movement chaplain said: "I am delighted with the prayerful and serious way in which the students have executed their decision and I'm confident that the movement will continue to flourish in the year ahead." Adults are often surprised at the trust placed in young students to run their own affairs. "The only time that the students make serious mistakes (and they are few) is when there are not sufficient adult assistants ready to spend time and energy with the team and individuals." said Fr Lawrence Murphy.
CATHOLIC ORIENTATION CAMPS February 17-20 COST $40.00 Contact: Stephen Gethin 386 8898 Kirsty Haldane 446 3491 Ces Bertino 401 3001
February 19-21 February 21-23 For details, write to: Father Stephen Astill, SJ University Chaplaincy UWA Nedlands 6009 or ring 380 2405 These camps will give you a head start at uni and enable you to make new friends, learn from experiencedstudents andhave a good time before term starts.
1989.
A long and exhaustive process over two days involved eight students, past 1988 fulltimers and two adult assistants in the important decision making task. The YCS movement is based in 12 Catholic schools and several parish communities. They are AttadalePalmyra, Kelmscott and Riverton. Michelle Sheehy of Attadale-Palmyra represented Australia in Hong Kong at a YCS Asian Student Study Session in August 1988.
YOUTH IDEAS FOR '89
Brilliant ideas, plans and hopes for the Catholic Youth Scene of WA should be addressed to the CYC Secretary before February 24. Anyone is welcomed to make suggestions to build a better Catholic Youth Scene.
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Movements, dioceses and youth organisations are encouraged to appoint their respective delegates to the Catholic Youth Council of WA. New delegates should be ready to take part in the annual Vision weekend on March 17, 18, 19 which brings together some 30 young people, their chaplains from various organisations to reflect back on the previous 12 months and make concrete plans for the months ahead. The Record, January 19, 1989
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Jokes What did thepig say when the man grabbed him by the tail? This is the end of me. What did the beaver say to the tree? It was nice gnawing you. Why is a kettle called an animal? Because it is a water otter. Where do frogs keep their savings? In the river bank. Where do tadpoles go when they lose their taiLs? To a retail shop. What do you call a frog spy? A croak and dagger agent. What goes croak! croak! when Its misty? A frog-horn.
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Stevie Day. Rat Race by Jacqueline Wilson. Published by Armada. $5.95. Stevie goes to Paris on a school trip and finds herself unwittingly involved in a drug deal. For 8-14 year olds, this new Stole Day title combines the popularity of a detective novel with the realism of an 80s setting.
Looking out for Sampson by Libby Hatborn. Illustrated by Ann James. Published by Oxford University Press. bb $15.95. Bronwyn liked her little brother Sampson a lot — even adored him, but it was tiresome to have to look out for him all the time. When the unbearably critical and stuck-up Cheryl came to stay, however, Bronwyn had even more problems. Bronwyn soon found that being kind to Cheryl was like being quiet with Sampson. It was just impossible. There were times when she felt like punching her very hard — and did when she accidentally hurt Sampson. . . and no one seemed to bother with what Bronwyn wanted these days . . . and perhaps life would have been better with no Cheryl and no Sampson ) just her and Mum and Dad. Losing Sampson on the beach, though, made her realise how precious he was to her and anyway, Cheryl could still be taken down a peg or two.
Hugh Lofting's Doctor Dolittle and the Pirates. Adapted for beginning readers by Al Perkins. Illustrated by Phillip Wende. Published by Collins. $3.95. Doctor Dolittle and the Pirates has been adapted
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for Beginner Books and illustrated in colour. Although the text is easy to read. the whole family will enjoy this adventure story in which Doctor Dolittle and his animal friends battle with a hand of evil pirates.
Journey to the Volcano by Rose Tremain. Pub. by Piper/Pan. $6.50 When eleven-year-old George Lewis is snatched from his London school and taken by his mother to her native Sicily, he is embarking on a journey which will expose him to danger and strange rituals. Living among his Italian relatives, George is concerned about his father left behind in England. Though torn by conflicting loyalties, he is learning much about relationships and family responsibilities. Rose Tre main's first book for young readers builds to an exciting climax, when Mount Etna erupts, exposing George to real danger, but at the same time making many things a lot clearer to him.
Five great Bicentanimals stories published by Collins. Illustrated by Alexander Stitt, $4.95 each. Rowena Ringtail and the Tall Ships Adventure plus Mu Emu and the Ballooning Adventure — both by Kate Fc)ord; and three books by Ron Jon — Col Koala and the Golden Holden; Roo Takes a Shortcut; William Wombat and the Soldiers of the 21st Century Stories have adventures with an energetic, fun loving ringtail possum who has to conquer her fear of heights; the first emu ever to fly, a koala who saves the Vintage Car Rally from near disaster and Roo who nearly sinks the Bicentennial Exhibition.
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The Explorers. From the ABC television series by Bill Peach. Published by ABC Enterprises, distributed through Angus & Robertson. $19.99. Based on Bill Peach's television series for the ABC, The Explorers describes the journeys of those men who gradually made Australia known to its settlers. There were many successful expeditions and there were also failures and disasters, but the story of
exploration is dramatic and full of interest. In the one volume Peach puts together a succinct and informative account of all Australia's notable explorers, men like Hume and Hovell, Leichhardt, Giles, Burke and Wills, Oxley, Mitchell, Sturt, Eyre, the Forrest brothers, the Gregory brothers, Blaxland, Lawson, Wentworth, Kennedy, and Stuart. The book is well illustrated and has an index for easy reference.
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Collins Australian Do It Yourself Manual by John Archer. bb $49.95. The essential guide to renovating, repairing, improving and decorating your home. Authoritative, up-to-date and packed with expert advice, this is the book for today's home renovator. Colour-coded for ready access — with a unique system of cross-referencing — the Collins Australian Dolt-Yourself Manual will help
you (k) the job properly. Sections include: • Planning Ahead • Decorating Inside & Out • House Repairs & Improvements • Home Security • Infestation, Rot & Damp • Insulation & Ventilation • Electricity • Plumbing • Heating & Cooling' • Working Outdoors • Tools, Materials & Skills. John Archer is an acknowledged expert in homebuilding and renovation.
The Outdoor Traveller's Guide Australia calendar 1989. Published by Collins. $16.95. Photographer Gerry Ellis captures the essence of outdoor Australia.
Reader's Digest What to Do in an Emergency. Distributed through Collins. bb. $39.95. This is a rapid action guide when seconds count. Every emergency demands urgent action. But sometimes the urgency is so pressing that seconds can mean the difference between minor and major damage or injury — in some cases between life and death. The first 'Rapid action' section is a guide to help you to cope with emergencies of the specially urgent kind that can occur in and around the home. The instructions give only the essential information needed for taking immediate action. Additional details about all of the emergencies dealt with here are given in the main sections of the book. Specially compiled with Australian and New Zealand readers in mind, this action guide will help you to prepare for any crisis you are likely to encounter at home or while travelling. This hook has ten major sections. When seconds count — a rapid action guide. First aid and medical emergencies. Safety and emergencies in the home and at work. Emergencies on the road. Emergencies in the water. Emergencies on holiday and in the bush. Coping with natural disasters. What to do when you are the victim of a crime. Everything you need to know about drink and drugs. Legal and financial emergencies.
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Revolution in Science: Understanding Computers Series, published by Time Life Books, distributed through Angus & Robertson. bb. $28.95. Another fascinating trip into the world of the computers. This volume
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includes essays on software, the barrier of numbers and the limitless revelations brought about by Thc computer. "ncovers the revolutionary side of computers and modern technology
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This calendar for 1989 brings together his breathtaking landscapes with his perceptive and much loved animal photography. Each month we sec a different panorama: a bluetinged eucalypt forest, spectacular coastal formations, hot, red deserts. Within the corresponding calendar grids are pictures — with informative captions — of the animals that call each environment home.
The Animalia Calendar 1989 by Graenre Base. Published by Penguin Books. $16.99.
This calendar is based on Graeme Base's book Animaha and is a superb gift for children which will provide interest throughout the year.
In all, there are fourteen full-page landscapes — including a double-sized centerfold poster — and more than thirty-five pictures of Australia's unique flora and fauna.
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The House and Garden Book of Romantic Rooms. Published by Collins. hb. $35. The wish to inhabit a truly romantic room — whether considered as the expression of a mood, as the evocation of a past era or distant land, or even as the exploitation of an Arcadian view — is now more widespread, and more widely satisfied, than ever before in the history of interior decoration. The interiors in this book illustrate the many and varied ways in which romance permeates contemporary design. In some the romantic illusion recalls a rustic simplicity: in others, the character is glittering and theatrical. There are country-house living-rooms redolent of an assured and serene way of life.
There are bedrooms expressive of tenderness, sensuality and an escape from the outside world. There are libraries excluding a timeless peace and culture; converted studios and attics with all the evocative, if imaginary, associations with artists and poets; conservatories where the view is always green and the air is warm; and dining-rooms with ceilings skilfully painted to simulate blue sky and sunshine.
History of the World Series: Empires Ascendant, published by Time Life Books, distributed through Angus & Robertson. Bound cover $25.95. Covering the years from 400BC to 200AD, Empires Ascendant includes some of the most remarkable epi-
sodes in the story of mankind. Starting with Alexander the Great to the grandeur of the Roman Empire, the quest for power in the east and finally the flowering of China. All these and many more are covered in this magnificent volume.
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These are rooms which illustrate their owners' and designer's flair and which will inspire other decorators, professional and amateur, by their originality and sense of style. Romantic Rooms has over 350 photographs, all in colour, by some of the world's leading photographers.
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For its golden jubilee Sunda February 12, Bishop Quinn wil consecrate St Mary's Church a 2pm. Afternoon tea will be sery after the ceremony. Ex parishione hoping to attend please reply to Mr A. Cristaldi, Box 106 Donnybroo 6239 before February 9th.
Archdiocesan Calendar
January 22 Farewell Father Dowd, Hilton Archbishop Foley. 23 Jubilee Mass for Brothers V. D B. Doyle and P. O'Doherty Archbishop Foley and Bishop Healy 24 Close of chapter of Sisters of S Joseph of the Sacred Heart Archbishop Foley. 25 Motor Mission Seminar. & 26 26 Australia Day commemorativ ceremony. Bishop Healy. 27 Meet students at St Charles Archbishop Foley and Bishop Healy 29 Fishermen's Mass, Lancelin. Bisho Healy. 31 Staff mass and meeting, Chishol College. Archbishop Foley. Launching Project Compasssion Cathedral Parish Centre. Archbi shop Foley.
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