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Touch of Tongan A visit to her Carmelite aunt in Samoa at the age of 18 has resulted in the first ever entry of a Tongan into an Australian Carmelite community. l'he following year Sesimani Topai approached the Samoan Carmel for entry but was recommended to apply to Nedlands. Last week Sister Mary Joseph of the Sacred Heart made her final profession at Nedlands which had been founded by a sister (Mother (;abriel) of the foundress (Mother Anne of Jesus) of the Samoan Carmel, their other sister being also a foundation member. Sister Mary Joseph is the fourth of eight children and her parents witnessed her final profession in the chapel which was decorated with Tongan motifs. A traditional

Tongan meal followed the ceremony. Archbishop Foley said Sister Mary Joseph's profession was a reminder that God works in wonderful ways, bringing a gift from another place. The call of Abraham to leave his country was about everyone's journey in faith through life, he said. "In faith the Lord shows us different countries, different people and different times." He said that whether people visited or passed by the Carmelite monastery it is a pointer to the mystery of the Church, the love of God in us. He said the profession of Sister Mary Joseph was a sign to all of the commitment all are called to make.

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Sesimani Topal, now Sister Mary Joseph who became the first ever entry of a Tongan into an Australian Carmelite community.

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BISHOP WARNS ON DESTRUCTION OF ENVIRONMENT

"Environmental degradation is threatening the existence of many r ural communities in Australia" Bishop William Brennan, Chairman of the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (ACSJC) said today. "Soil erosion, poisoning of the land through herbicides and soil salinity are threatening the livelihood of

many farmers. "Those farmers are in a further bind because they are often forced to extract more from the soil to pay back crippling debts," Bishop Brennan said. Bishop Brennan, Catholic Bishop of Wagga Wagga, a rural diocese in NSW, was speaking at the Launch of

the ACSJC Occasional Paper No 2. The New Rainbow Serpent of Peace. Justice and the Integrity of Creation. "The Paper was authored by Fr Sean McDonagh SSC, a Columban missionary priest with over 20 years experience working in the Philippines," Bishop Brennan said. "Environmental issues and con-

cerns have also been raised at the Catholic Bishops Inquiry into the Distribution of Wealth in Australia," Bishop Brennan said at the launch. "This Occasional Paper will hopefully be informative and stimulate public discussion within the Church and wider community" Bishop Brennan added.

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Jane Marron (formerly Campbell) holds her second child Chelsea Brie for her Ballajura baptism by Father legorow last Sunday watched by proud father Brett and godparents Anthony Campbell and Denise Marron. The Marrons moved from Nollamara to Ballajura some six months ago.

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Nine-month old Chelsea Brie Marron made history last Sunday when she became the first baptismal entry for the newly founded parish of Ballajura.

The ceremony took place during Mass in the Ballajura State School on IIlawarra Crescent where up to 240 people, two-thirds of them children attended the parish's only Mass so far. This week the National Evangelisation Team of 12 young people, six Australians and six Americans, have been hosted by the parishioners while they visited some 25 per cent of the houses in the parish, discovering some 50 previously unknown families with Catholic members. After the highly publicised Palm Sunday inaugural Mass in Rallajura's parkland.a similar outdoor Mass was held on ANZAC Day with a breakfast social afterwards.

The Peak View residents held a street party for their new resident Father Jegomw, organised by Nikki Nankin and Rudy d'Cunha and 30 adults and droves of children descended on Charis House from the parish functions at present. Crick's Office Furniture have donated desk, book shelves and chairs and lounge. Girrawheen parish has made a $10,000 donation to the new parish and North Reach Legion of Mary. under the leadership of Paul Smith has started visitation of the new area in which all land has been sold and new houses are opening every day. An interim school board, under Wally Gargano, has been meeting since November to help with planning of a new Catholic primary school which is due to open in February 1990.

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Hospital. He has been part of the Hospice movement in WA from the very earliest days. serving as a volunteer chaplain with the Silver Chain Hospice Service, along with many other contributions to the education of those who offer palliative care.

church and community groups. Other churchmen taking part in the ceremony were Archbishop Cam ley. Moderator Rev Jim Moody and Rev Dr John Neal general secretary of the WA Conference of Churches.

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ADELAIDE: The last census reveals the number of people who profess no religion has grown more rapidly in South Australia than in any other state in Australia Fr Michael

Mason, Redemptorist, census than in the rest of told 137 Catholic pri- Australia," he said. ests attending a pri- "Since the last census ests' assembly. this has been by far the

"There are thirty per cent more people in South Australia who put 'no religion' on the

fastest growing 'religious group' of any in South Australia. "Adelaide could be

more properly called the Paradise of Dissent than the City of Churches." Fr Mason said the percentage in the `no religion' category had increased in recent years from 11 per cent to 17 per


McKeon in his element Forty-one years since he was a Maylands curate with care of the Inglewood All Hallows church, Bishop McKeon was back in his element for the baptism of Eliza Kate Burson of Bedford. Eliza is the fourth child of Cathie Donovan who was a youngster in the parish under Father McKeon and received confirmation at his hands in Highgate. She was to marry Redmond Burson, originally from Narrogin and named as a tribute to the late Redmond Prendiville. Godparents at the ceremony were Eliza's aunty, Dianne Kain of Boyanup and Bevan and Alison Hanrahan of Riverton. A dedication of the child to Our Lady took place after the baptism ceremony.

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'HALT PRESENT DANGEROUS COURSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION' Fr Sean McDonagh points out in his paper that the most important challenge of our times is the rampant and irreversible destruction of the natural world. He warns that we have until the year 2000 to halt our present dangerous course of environmental degradation. "The scale of destruction of the rainforest in the Philippines is horrendous. "The death of the forest threatens indigenous people and their culture. The lives of these people are bound up in the forest because it provides food, shelter and Medi-

aspect of creation and sterilize the earth is to deface the image of Christ in our world. "Humankind are guests on land belonging to God and responsible to God for how we treat that land. "White Australians Christian have much to learn from "The Churches can have a the wisdom of the Abospecial place in the riginal people who have ecological movement. developed a sense of The scriptures afford a kinship with the rivers, wealth of insight into mountains and animals how we should relate to of this land. "The living traditions of the natural world. "The world was created the Aboriginal people by a loving, personal should be respected and God, and one in which seen as valuable by the God is externally present, whole community," Fr not hidden in some McDonagh says. Fr McDonagh proposes inaccessible place. To want only destroy any a plan of action if we are

cines," Fr McDonagh says. "Nor is Australia immune from environmental degradation. Since 1789 66 per cent of our native forests and 75 per cent of our rainforests have been destroyed.

to stem the tide of destruction before it is too late. • Promote environmental courses in schools and universities. • Inform ourselves about ecological issues. • Don't use products with chloroflumcarbons, chemical fertilisers and pesticides. • Recycle paper. • Communicate our concerns to politicians and planners. • Develop a theology and spiritually sensitive to the presence of God in the natural world. In doing so we will awaken cre,ativities at present dormant within the Church community.

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L II With an eye to the universal Church's forthcoming Pentecost, the church of Perth archdiocese this weekend sits in its own upper room, in the grounds of Santa Maria College, to catch the Breath of the Spirit blowing where it will. The novelty of the event is a sufficient claim to some space in history. No such similar gathering of parish and other delegates has been attempted before in an effort to discern the directions in which the Church may be prompted to chart its future courses. On the other hand, such an exercise is far from unique as the dust of Vatican II settles and new awareness of the changing Church emerges. Some half dozen Australian dioceses are in the process of similar discernment and r enewal. Purists will debate whether Canberra's diocesan synod later this year - the first in Australia since Vatican II - lifts the competition for results. A similar venture in England a decade ago is as memorable for what it appeared not to achieve as for the excitement and anticipation with which it was prepared and staged. The late 20th century will be seen historically as a watershed of change as new processes of discernment and discovery become commonplace. This is notable principally for the widespread involvement of lay people both in their parish and specialised apostolates One of the characteristics of the breakaway Reformation churches was the establishment of local government in parishes and many a Protestant spectator of this weekend's proces_s might well say 'Been There, Done That' (for four centuries!) and still no closer to the elusive key that unlocks the door of the late 20th century to what the Church has to say. The novelty then aside of 600 delegates weekending together, Catholics nave it largely in their own hands to shape whether this and no doubt many such future happenings will be an effective process for listening to the Spirit, but also setting realistic and achievable goals. If the clergy-only processes of the past are held responsible by some laity for the shortsightedness of the Church, what safeguards exist to save a small cross-section from speaking over-confidently for the 300,000 other Catholics not at the Assembly? Pockets of the more committed and motivated parishioners have already shared many local hopes, as well as much still unresolved pain and disappointment. Beyond that pale are the other three quarters of the Catholic population who have virtually wiped the Church off as of any relevance to their daily lives, apart from queueing up to gain entry to a Catholic school. The Attadale Assembly will have to by-pass the fatal What-If? syndrome that takes hold of too many people when asked their views. What IF, the Church were unbelievably to modity its stands on abortion, contraception, re-marriage etc . „? Would there be a surge turning back to the Church's ideal for marriage and family life? Would lifting the Sunday Mass obligation result in the churches being flooded by returning worshippers? The laws of penance have been modified; is there an outbreak of asceticism and self sactifice obvious in our ranks? We all dream fatuously a little. The Assembly will be as effective as its humility, in the realisation that millions of our antecedents have struggled with the mystery of the Risen Lord and the Coming of the Spirit far more courageously and far more effectively than we may ever do. On the other hand, the Assembly becomes a practical witness to the fact that the Church is ever new, right down to the newest convert who will be baptised in the parishes this weekend. For that person's Church it is only just beginning. The Assembly will be effective it if is an answer to Jesus' prayer that all His followers be one as He and the Father are one. The Assembly must pray for those who are not present. Those who are far off must pray for the Assembly. Jesus knew the risk He was taking in calling the Twelve. But His promise has not failed that He would send a Spirit to make all things clear. 4 The Record, April 27, 1989

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Winning way? GLASGOW (NC): The British government has been urged by Glasgow's Cardinal Winning to impose sanctions on South Africa as a means to force that country to eliminate racial discrimination. "Sustained sanctions against South Africa are the surest way of achieving a solution without bloodshed," Cardinal Winning said. In South Africa "the majority black population is exploited by the minority whites", said the cardinal. He urged Britain's minister for overseas development, Christopher Patten, to "relay this (message) to your government". "We urge this not out of party political motives but out of solidarity with the oppressed, which is a demand of the Gospel," Cardinal Winning told Patten, who participated in

the ceremonies inaugurating the offices of the International Aid Fund. Patten praised contributions made by the Scottish Catholic fund over the past 24 years in assisting development projects. The fund supported 150 projects in Third World communities in 1988. Cardinal Winning said the fund's purpose is no longer providing only charity. He called for efforts to analyse and understand the causes of injustice and poverty in the developing countries. He said that frequently the root problem is that industrialised nations have structured the world economy to suit their interests at the expense of the poor countries.

No appeal as Vatican bans wed 'priest' There will be no nald could not take his appeal to the pope over vows because he married a becoming the sudden cancella- after tion of the proposed Catholic. ordination of father of Bishop Alexander has five, David McDonald. left the country for a The decision was made fortnight to rest hut the at the English bishops' diocesan Vicar General, Mons Joseph Buckley Low Week meeting. Mr McDonald, who has said: "I can only presume been a Catholic for 33 that the decision was years. was given permis- taken not to appeal to sion by Rome last year to Rome because such an become Britain's fourth appeal would be useless. "I do not presume that former Anglican clergyman to be received into such a decision was taken because the the priesthood. didn't want to bishops The pope personally approved the application appeal. "I am sure my feelings for him to be ordained on April 8 in St Gregory's are the same for every parish church. priest in the diocese: lam very saddened by the Cheltenham. But a letter from the whole matter. "Ifeel it could have been papal pro nuncio to Britain Archbishop Luigi handled in a less brusque Barbarito told Bishop manner to show compasMervyn Alexander of sion to Mr McDonald. I Clifton that Mr McDo- would have expected an

By Davina Payne in The Universe apology from the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith in Rome. "The bishop wrote to Mr McDonald expressing his sadness and saying how disappointed he was. "The Bishop of Clifton is always willing to accept responsibility and the blame for mistakes. but I feel in this case all the facts show the bishop was not to blame. "The whole file was sent to Rome with all the authentic certificates of Mr McDonald's Baptism into the Catholic Church, and his subsequent marriage. "When the matter was

Torn plagues' VATICAN CITY (NC): Archbishop John P. Foley, president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, said the council will issue a statement on the "plagues" of pornography and media violence. Pornography and media violence "dam-

age the reputation of our communications profession" and "inflict grave harm on individuals and society", he said. Pornography and violence in the media particularly are lamentable, the archbishop said, because

of "the exploitation especially of women and young people which occurs through these plagues." The forthcoming document will suggest ways families and communicators can "counterpart these influences," he said.

first mooted abroad as an extraordinary exception, t he Bishop of Clifton cleared it with the nunciature as he didn't want anything to happen. And he was by the reassured nunciature." Mons Buckley has written to Cardinal Fiume about the case. The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith had details on Mr McDonald for nearly three years but the decision to bar him from the priesthood came just three weeks before it was due to go ahead on the grounds that it was "contrary to the canonical discipline of the Church which excludes from the priesthood those who have previously contracted matrimony".

tr McDonald as a permanent deacon will continue with his work at the marriage tribunal office in Bristol. He spoke to The Universe of his disappointment. "The way I understand it is that Rome is making a distinction between convert clergy who married before and after their reception into the Catholic Church. but we are still married clergy. "I don't know what has been going on. I think the reversal in Rome's decision coincided with the American bishops' visit. "They were trying to make it as an argument for ordaining married priests and it caused Rome to rethink." He said he is reluctant to admit any fault on the side of the English bishops.

Tragic violence must end: Pope VATICAN CITY (NC): The "tragic violence" in Northern Ireland must end, Pope John Paul II told ISO pilgrims from Derry, led by Bishop Daly. The pope asked "that those responsible on every side will recognise that the only path to true justice is the

path of reconciliation, dialogue and nonviolence." The violence "has been so much a part of your lives over the past 20 years", he added. The pope prayed that Northern Irish "children grow up in freedom without hatred in their hearts".

So touched by these two words VATICAN CITY: A Council of Churches delegation that included several women clergy were touched when the pope referred to them as "my sisters" during an audience but women's ordination was not on any

agenda. The delegation of the Faith and Order Commissions of the World Council of Churches and the US Council of Churches said that they were received graciously

at a number of Vatican offices even though heads turned at a woman Episcopal priest wearing a collar. The delegation was not entrusted to talk about women's ordination, said

a spokesperson, because Eastern churches are divided from other members on the issue. When Rev Melanie May, a minister of the Church of The Brethren was presented to the

pope he asked why it was not called the Church of Sisters and Brothers. Melanie said that she had heard the suggestion before but never expected to hear it from a pope.


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S HANGHAI, CHINA: The bishops of China's government -approved C atholic church said they are ready, 23 years after the fact, to begin reforms instituted by the Second Vatican Council.

The Chinese church — which dropped its links to the Vatican 30 years ago under government pressure and is only recently resuming public contact with foreign Catholics — is a preconciliar church, its officials acknowledge. Bishop Joseph Zhong Huaide of Tsinan and Chowtsun, acting chairman of the Chinese bishops' conference, said the conference has established a commission to look into "liturgical

reforms." The Chinese bishops say they are united in faith to world wide Catholicism, and thus open to the council teachings. But seminary training in China is dated, by modern Catholic standards, the bishops said. "We were isolated for about 25 years from the universal church," said Chinese-elected Bishop Aloysius Jin Luxian of Shanghai. "Several priests don't even know of the existence of the Second Vatican Council" In the Sheshan regional seminary. which he directs, Bishop lin said, "We are teaching the doctrine of the (16th Tridentine century) council."

The Trent gathering defined Catholic teaching in the face of the Protestant Reformation, but skirted the issue of papal primacy because that was the subject of sharp debate within the church.

Vatican II is being introduced in the regional seminary, the bishop said, and two Chinese-language copies of the full Vatican II documents are available to the students. Bishop Tu Shihua, director of the Chinese Catholic Institute of Philosophy and Theology — the national seminary — said his seminarians are being taught "the dogmatics of the church and (that now

includes) the Vatican Council." Vatican II was "a world council and we regard it as very important," Bishop Tu said. "Its importance lies in the unity of the church." Vatican II, which was called by Pope John )0CM Dec 25, 1961, and run until Dec 8, 1965, sent a ripple of change through most of the Roman Catholic world. Its effects included Mass in the vernacular with increased participation by the congregation, a greater lay role in church activities, and a new level of dialogue with other religions. It also called for religious freedom, saying governments should respect the religious life

Up and down VATICAN CITY: For the descent of the Holy Spirit to take place at Pentecost, it was necessary that Christ ascend into heaven, Pope John Paul said at a recent audience. "There is a close connection between the elevation of Christ and the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles," he said. It was from that moment celebrated on the feast of Pentecost that the apostles became "witnesses of the reign without end," he added. The apostles themselves saw the Ascension as closely tied to the Pentecost, the pope said. The words of St. Peter on Pentecost reveal the "conviction of the apostles that only

Protestants join Church with the Ascension 'did Jesus receive the Holy Spirit from the Father' to pour it forth as he promised." This descent of the Spirit "transformed" the apostles into the Church and sent them forth, he said. "The Ascension is therefore the conclusive event of the life and earthy mission of Christ," the pope explained. "Pentecost will be the first day of the lift and history 'of his body which is the Church."

Go on praying VATICAN CITY (NC) — Pope John Paul ll asked continued prayers for vocations the day after the Vatican released figures showing priestly ordinations rose 7.6 per cent last year. Vatican figures also showed a 3.3 per cent increase in seminarians and a 16.8 per cent increase in permanent deacons. Prayers are needed "so

of citizens and neither require nor prohibit religious acts. The Chinese Constitution allows freedom of belief, but the government limits religious activity. In 1958, three years before the council began, Franciscan Father Bernardine Dong Guangqing of Hankow became the first Chinese prelate elected without Vatican approval and was autoexcommatically municated. Since then more than 90 bishops of the government -approved church have been similarly elected. There were no Catholic delegates from the People's Republic of China at Vatican II — (NC).

that families, parishes and schools learn how to inspire and favour, in environments. their numerous vocations," he said. The Vatican released the following figures for 1988: • 7251 priestly ordinations. • 90,424 major seminarians. • 14,650 permanent deacons.

Pope John Paul . . . "there is a close connection between the elevation of Christ and descent of the Holy Spirit."

STOCKHOLM: A Swedish Protestant community of women has corporately joined the Catholic Church. The Daughters of Mary Lutheran community of Vadstena in the north of Sweden, consisting of nine sisters and a postulant, have joined a Benedictine abbey. They hope in time to become a separate Benedictine priory. In the recent past, three other Lutheran communities have been received into the Catholic Church in Sweden, which has fewer than 120,000 members.

Papal concern VATICAN CITY: A group of Indian bishops heard Pope John Paul's concern about abortion in India and other forms of violence. He asked the bishops to have their priests and seminarians well trained in moral philosophy and medical ethics so that they can engage in interreligious dialogue on

human life issues. The abortion of female babies is higher in India than that of males because of the alleged expense of raising daughters and because of the dowry system. Amniocentesis (foetus scanning) is being used to discover the sex of unborn babies.

Pope backs those guidelines VATICAN CITY — Pope John Paul is backing guidelines for diocesan priests in mission territories that note the main function of priests as the evangelisation of nonChristians.

He hopes the guidelines will be ready for the 1990 Synod of Bishops which will discuss the state of the world's clergy. Bishops in mission territories have sent suggestions for the guidelines.

The pope wants the guidelines to emphasise the spiritual life of the diocesan priests and the need for a strong commitment to obedience, communion and cooperation.

The Vatican congregation preparing the guidelines says they are necessary because of the growing number of diocesan priests in areas that were formerly staffed principally by religious.

indicate Statistics 51,000 diocesan priests and 146,000 religious in mission lands which are calculated to be 38 per cent of the church's jurisdictions in the world.

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Sisters of St Joseph The Sisters of St Joseph of The Apparition are about to celebrate a hundred years of service to Northam's community. On May 1, 1889, a community of three, led by a French nun, Sister Columba Jordan, established a convent, in rented premises in Wellington Street, Northam. The first pupils of St Joseph's School were enrolled the same year.

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Today's St Joseph Sisters in Northam are gathering heirloom mementoes of their century of service including a mannequin model of the habit they and their predecessors would once have worn.

During the 1890s, the Sisters moved into a newly built Convent across the street from where they rented. There they remained until 1987, moving then to their present Convent in Chidlow Street, Northam. In Northam today, three Sisters continue educational and pastoral work, begun in 1889, directed largely towards the needs of youth and the aged. They will be joined for a weekend of celebrations (May 5-7) to mark the centenary by 24 other

Sisters who have served in Northam. Among the activities planned are a school Mass and open day on Friday May 5, a mayoral reception and centenary dinner on May 6. Guests, some from interstate Archbishop include Foley, priests who have served in Northam, Sisters of St John of God, Marist Brothers, parliamentary and local dignitaries, ex-students and members of the Northam community. The focal point of the centenary celebrations will be a Mass of Thanksgiving in St Joseph's Church, Northam at 11 am on Sunday May 7. Archbishop Foley will preside at the Mass. Following the Mass, the archbishop will unveil a commemorative stone, placed in front of the "Old Convent-. Afterwards, guests and well wishers can relive old times as they mingle with the Sisters for a picnic day in the grounds of the Old Convent and Church. A Centenary Booklet will be published to record the weekend of celebrations of the remarkable achievements by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition.

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to mark centenary The Sisters of St Joseph acquired an unparalleled reputation as teachers of deportment, music and commercial subjects. Classes conducted out of school hours aLso helped to supplement the meagre income they received from school fees. At one time, the Sisters conducted two schools, St Joseph's and St Anthony's West Northam which closed in 1967.

Girls and juniors After the arrival of the Marist Brothers, who opened a school for boys in 1948. the Sisters focussed their efforts on the education of girls and of junior primary students. They withdrew from school administration in 1971. having played a key role in planning the amalgamation of the Marist Brothers and Convent schools to form the present St Joseph's School, Western Australia's first Catholic coschool, educational which opened that year.

The convent in which the sisters spent a better part of their century in Northam.

Kalgoorlie seeks services of trained counsellor The people of Kalgoorlie want to help their townfolk who are beset with problems but can only do so if they themselves get expert help. Yes. The word is out for the services of a

professional counsellor but Kalgoorlie town people realise that this could turn out to be a "mission impossible." The Catholic Parish of Kalgoorlie/Boulder has already taken the initiative by setting up the Goldfields Centrecare but are without the most important link — a trained counsellor. to According Brother Barry Ward, the chairperson of a core group of 10 people, getting a counsellor to serve part-time or full-time would be a difficult task.

Anglicans "The advertised for such a person but had no response. We feel that we will face a similar setback if and when we advertise," he said. He felt it might be an idea for his Catholic group and the Anglicans to pull their resources together and work as a team. He has already sent out feelers to the Centrecare people in Perth. The best the Perth agency could do for the time being, he said, was to provide a counsellor for short periods "once in a while." Brother Ward said that in a "needs survey" conducted by 30 people, many were problems identified. workshop "The revealed a pressing need for help in many areas of social deprivation," he said. The Goldfields Centrecare has since written to the appropriate body for Government funding and have been told to re-apply at a later date.

"I am hopeful that when we re-apply we will get the $45,000 we need," said Brother Ward. Brother Ward said the aims of the Goldfields Centrecare were:

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providing information to the community on the availability and nature of existing services. • To increase general community awareness of the situations of neediness which exist in the Goldfields region. • To offer a specific service based on the most urgent need currently perceived and contingent upon the resources presently available to us. • To encourage suitable local people to undergo training for

help in particular areas. • To seek access to financial assistance from the various levels of Government and from Diocesan funds. • To identify and become familiar with, the particular needs of the underprivileged in the Goldfields region, and to establish a priority of action. • To offer assistance to other groups workthe for ing underprivileged. • To invite other concerned Christians to join us in striving to meet the particular the of needs underprivileged. He said in light of the information gained from the needs survey, it was decided that the agency should seek firstly to provide a counselling service for families which would be specifically Christian in its aims, outlook and operation. This would involve obtaining the services of a professional who counsellor

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Befriending your spouse Compiled by NC News Service

By Dolores Leckey

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"The notion of friendship has helped me to recognise the challenge of parenting at this point in my life," writes H. Richard McCord, the father of a preadolescent son. Grafting friendship onto kinship is a way of creating a new bond between parent and child as children grow older, he says.

Grafting friendship to kinshi Can parents and children be friends? Usually we think of choosing our friends and making a decision to develop a friendship. Our children are a different matter altogether. They are linked to us physically, psychologically, spiritually in a manner more radical and inseparable than any friend. We can break off a friendship but once we have a child, it is impossible not to be in some kind of relationship with that person for as long as we live. Still, though. the question plays on my mind, especially as my son moves from childhood to

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sense that we are entering upon a new stage in our relationship, but only recently have I been able to spell out what is happening,. My flash of revelation occurred in and through a very ordinary circumstance. I

It was time for Andrew's regular visit to the pediatrician. As far as my wife and I were concerned, it couldn't have come at a better moment. We had been living through some trying times with Andrew. He seemed to lack motivation. generally was resistant to our pmmptinw and appeared to have few interests.

By H. Richard McCord What kind of child were we raising? The pediatrician listened to our tale of distress. The he chatted w ith Andrew alone. When we came back together he kindly but firmly put us straight. Yes, our son had interests and exhibited motivation. Andrew had discussed these with him eagerly. The problem seemed to be that he was inclined toward things which had little appeal for us. like comic books and wrestling. Could we accept this? Could we welcome the person Andrew was

becoming? This incident marked a turning point in my understanding of parenthood. Irealised that now I was being called upon to befriend my son as a person in his own right. In earlier years I had pictured myself more as a nurturer and protector. Iwas responsible totally for Andrew and he was dependent completely upon me. I even had some notion of myself as a craftsman shaping. and maybe controlling, what he would become. Now I n to see that

it was not only possible but absolutely necessary for us to forge a new kind of bond. Hereafter, if our r elationship was to mature, it would need to draw its vitality from cherishing the other's differences as well as from cultivating common interests. That is a fact about friendship. A true friend stands by you but doesn't seek control. With a good friend you discover much in common but you also agree to disagree. Friendship is a freeing experience. All of a sudden the offquoted lines of the late Kahlil Gibran. a 20thcentury poet and novelist, came rushing over

me, "Your children ;ire not your children . . And though they iire with you yet they bekrig not to you." I began to see mere clearly that friendhip needs to be grafted silo kinship. I would never cease to be a father, but now ny parenting could )e expressed in a rider way. Jesus' words, uttered at a turning point in hisife, echoed within me, 110 longer call you slaves. . . Ihave called you fries" (John 15:15). Of course, it must :* acknowledged that t application of frienciskip to parenthood has ts limitations. Andrew is still a di d.

He needs a measure of guidance and control. including discipline that would have no place in another friendship. But I'm beginning to see that, without my friendship, even the most enlightened control is likely to be perceived as oppression, the opposite of the friendship which freedom brings. The notion of friendship has helped me to recognise the challenge of parenting at this point in my life. It involves accepting Andrew as a person distinct from me, building a level of trust and respect. making time for common pursuits and acknowledging the legitimacy of our different interests.

The time was filled with singing, dancing and general merriment. On the occasion of his marriage feast, Samson proposed a riddle to the revellers. If they answered it before the week was up. he promised the winner some stunning new clothes. If they failed to come up with the answer to the riddle, however, they had to award Samson the same prize. There must have been many hearty laughs at the wild attempts to solve Samson's riddle. Such is the stuff of friendship — the sharing of simple pleasures (Judges 14:12). Archaeological discoveries have cast some light on the family customs of the ancient Mideast.

By Father John Castelot Wall paintings from Egypt show little girls dancing or playing a singing game. and boys playing tug-of-war and other games. Many figurines unearthed in excavations have been identifled as dolls. A little scene in Luke's Gospel is suggestive. Jesus compares his unresponsive contemporaries to "children who sit in the marketplace and call to one another, 'we played the flute for you, but you did not dance. We sange a dirge, but you did not weep— (Luke 7:32). Mention of the marketplace brings to mind its

modern counterpart, the mall, favourite gathering place of the young. In Palestine itself, archaeologists have discovered game boards with their playing pieces. Most of them are rectangular, divided into 20 or 30 squares, like our checkers or chess boards. Some have a series of holes with pegs for playing pieces, like cribbage. Some pieces were fascinating. One game had 10 pegs of ivory, five with heads of dogs, five with heads of jackals — "hounds and jackals". This set included a sort of truncated pyramid, with different numbers of holes on each plane. If games were common, they must have formed

part of family recreation. The family recreation. The family that stayed together played together. Many of Jesus' disciples were fishermen. Peter and Andrew, James and John not only were blood brothers. They shared a common interest and activity. While theirs was a hard life, they must have chuckled over many stories — with much teasing — about this or that great fish that got away. Family members enjoyed each other's company and revelled in shared experiences. These are essential ingredients of the friendship that occurs at home. They had fun together. and sometimes cried together.

The home has been created — and perhaps redecorated many times. Children may be grown. Now the question of how to be friends arises in a new way. Carolyn Heilbrun has never appeared on the written that marriage scene. can be reinvented in Last year it occurred to mid-life. What can him and to his wife that happen, she says, is that she was the person with a couple now can help the skills and knowledge each other to pursue he needed. particular quests which A new consulting firm were deferred while they quickly was born. attended to child rearing Another couple I know and the establishment of together about thought a home. how they would spend I know quite a few the extra time available couples are befriending to them now that they no each other this way in longer were involved mid-life. with children's dancing One man always longed lessons, soccer games for his own business, and homework. though the right partner This couple was sur-

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In all these examples, certain friendship qualities are evident. The first quality is trust. These spouses are not afraid that their partner's growth will rupture their relationship. Both husband and wife are growing through new interests. The second friendship is quality communication. These couples talk t ogether about their hopes, fears, needs and dreams. prised to learn that they Creativity is the third shared a desire to volun- quality. teer time at the local These men and women hospice for the dying. are helping each other Together they took the try out new ways of necessary coursework. living and working. All Now they give an even- these couples are expeing each week as a riencing new life. Look carefully, and you hospice support team, recognise that these will assisting the professional qualities of friendship care givers. One woman I know. are Godlike. Trust between two who for years successhelps them learn people career a combined fully and homemaking, is now to trust God. So trust helping her husband leads toward God. Communication and discern what lies ahead for him after his soon-to- creativity are means of expressing and particibe early retirement.

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Should marriage part- it catches your attention ners call each other and makes you think. friends? What is friendship's Perhaps you'll say that place in a marriage? "friendship" doesn't In so many ways, it strike you as a term that seems that what makes a is entirely in tune with friendship is not so much the intimacy of marriage. how people spend their No single term in any time together, but the language can sum up spirit in which they what marriage is. their approach This is a multifaceted relationship. relationship. Friends approach their As we attempt to say time together in a spirit what marriage is. we of ease and openness, for approach in now from example. The level of this angle, now from that. their expectations of Worth noting here is the each other is sufficiently fact that some spouses do well adjusted to allow for refer to each other as best this. friendship Again, friends. When they do so,

generates a spirit of nice to be wanted. gladness. Friends are Now, friendship may glad to be together. not be the quality that Their fondness for each people most readily other means that they associate with hearth welcome each other's and home. But all these qualities of friendship company. certainly seem to have a other each Friends seek out. They seek the joy or place when it comes to the comfort of each creating a home — which in one way or other's company. married couples another one is friendship true A must do. in which people want to A home is well off if the be together — having, no survived people in it are glad to be doubt, moments of tension and together and if, out of risen above differing fondness, they welcome points of view in some each other's company. matters. It doesn't hurt homelife Friendship is very when husbands and affirming. As they say, it's wives and children seek

each other out and spend time together. Their relationship is reborn many times over in deepened and moments of sadness and celebration that the. share — the births of children, the deaths of parents and friends, illnesses, failures and accomplishments. If friendship has a place in marriage, it is a friendship undergirded by a special commitment, an ongoing commitment. Which suggests, perhaps, that friendship is a good quality for marriage viewed in the long term.

paling in the divine word and work. Our friendships can be signs of God's friendship for us. What is unique about the friendship embedded in marriage is the extent to which we are known by one another. In marriage, people see each other as they are, with all their foibles and strengths. Only the eye of God sees us more thoroughly. Yet, having been seen, we are loved — by God and by spouse. Jesus said that the greatest love was to lay down one's life for a friend. That is what happens in marriage. It happens — in different ways and at different stages of a couple's life together — as they give each other heart and hope.

The idea of friendship playing a vital role at home may strike people as somewhat odd. Family relationships, after all, fall into quite distinct categories: those between husband and wife and those between parent and child. How does H. Richard McCord come to a new understanding of what friendship might mean between parent and child? What are some of the Godlike qualities of friendship between husbands and wives that Leckey Dolores identifies? What sort of friendship do you think the members of a home need with each other?

The unconditional love

Games people played The couples who had such long and happy lives together in the biblical stories must have lightened the burdens of life with laughter. Surely they shared their own private jokes, teased and romped with their children. Their sons and daughters, like all children, needed laughter and the healthy competition of games. The Bible gives little, if any, direct information on what games they may have played. Its interests are too adult, too serious for that. But it does indicate that the people were lighthearted. fond of music and dance. Wedding celebrations went on for a full week.

In ancient cultures w ives often were regarded as property. Men sought friendship elsewhere. But the Christian way offered new possibilities for the marriage relationship. In Chapter 5 of the Epistle to the Ephesians, for example, both husband and wife are called upon to be subject to one another. And in Pope John Paul H's recent meditation, On the Dignity and Vocation of Women, that Scripture passage was used to emphasise the inherent equality of men and women. The pope rejected any Scriptural basis for subjugating women. This equality of the sexes is essential in the special friendship that characterises marriage. Yes, friendship. In the early years of

marriage, the tasks of creating a home, finding suitable work or raising a family provide a common project for a couple. And common projects often provide a means for the growth of friendship. Mid-life challenges wives and husbands to deepen their friendship.

Dan Leary spends hours with his grandchildren, playing with a ball in the nearby park, recounting tales about the old days or just rolling around with the younger ones on the living room floor. What is friendskirs place at home? That isti le question the NC Religio Is Education Package kscusses this week. H. Richard McCold talks about friend.' P between parent if d child. "The notion friendship," he we' s, "has helped me to rev ?nise the challenge )f parenting at this point n my life." Dolores Leckey Os" friendsk P cusses between husband •d wife. The qualili!s needed to make a spOie a friend include trod, communication aiirj

creativity, she says. Debbie Landregan talks about unconditional love as the basis of close family relationships. She tells about the Leary family, who have tried to put this principle into practice with their large family. Father John Castelot says that the Bible gives little direct information on how biblical people relaxed and enjoyed leisure time with each other. But it does indicate that they were lighthearted and fond of music and dance, he says.

Pop-Pop, as his grandchildren call him, is doing more than babysitting. He is passing on a legacy of love and friendship given to him by his mother. "She raised 10 kids and she's the one who held them all together and had a lot of faith and showed them what it means to be brothers and sisters, says Maureen Leary Behinke, 34, the fourth of Dan and Pat Leary's five children. "My dad just kind of

By Debbie Landregan inherited that all." "He's just like my Grandmother Leary," agrees Patsy Leary Van Horn, 46, the Leary's oldest child. "Even my kids' boyfriends and girlfriends call him Pop-Pop. They feel he's like their grandfather, too, beause he makes them feel that way." Since his retirement eight years ago, Leary's life has centred around his family: Pat, his wife of 48 years, his five children, 18 grandchildren greatone and grandchild. "We're so lucky," Leary says. "We're blessed because our grandchild-

ren are here, right around us within a couple of miles. One is away and we don't see him that often but we talk at least twice a week on the phone." When it comes to passing out accolades, the Leary children give equal credit to their mother for the spirit which radiates from their parents' house, their home of 32 years. "Everything in that home still focuses around my mum and dad," says Maureen. "They are the anchor." Friendship has been an part of the ntegral i r elationships among members of this family. Pat and Dan Leary both

describe their relationship as one built on love and deep friendship. "He's my best friend, my confidant," she says. "I can say anything to him." The Leary children, too, regard their brothers and sisters as friends, the kind of friends they can call anytime to chat or just listen. "My family's always there for each other, especially in the bad times," Patsy says. "You always have somebody to talk to no matter what, and they don't judge. They're there just to help you carry the burden or whatever it is. And they're also there for the good times and the joy." "We're loud and we're noisy and tease each other, but it's a lot of fun. There's a lot of love there," says Maureen.

As parents, the Learys say they wanted to give their five children more than life's necessities. They wanted to bring up a family whose members care for and share with each other. Maureen and Patsy say they try to instil in their own children the sense of family that their parents passed on to them. "I think its important to always be there for other people, to do whatever you can to help them and just to love unconditionally," says Patsy, the mother of five. "Unconditional love, no matter what," agrees Maureen, who has three children. "Over the years we've been through a lot of problems, individually and as a family, and that's what it comes down to."

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Welcome the good, International lecturer, Father Justin Belitz, OFM, man of great mental ability and attendant dynamics, has returned to Perth to spread his wealth of self-help knowledge to as many people as possible.

Top lecturer is back in Perth to tell how people can help themselves

Over a period of several days in this beautiful city and climate which he believes is nothing less than "stunning!" he has spoken to Silva Graduates (he is an award winning lecturer of Silva Mind Development) on Human Survival and the Evolution of Human Consciousness (with his sub-title How to Stay Alive in the Rat Race); run a weekend workshop at the Octagon Theatre on Successful Relationships; breakfasted with youth group Charis: talked with the Course of Miracles people; visited Peace Be Still at Chittering, and generally 'walked and talked' to as many as possible. This weekend Father Justin is running a retreat at the North Perth monastery on the theme Living the Prayer of

Fr Justin . . . great mind.

Quiet. Interwoven with all this activity on his Australian trip (sponsored by the Accelerated Learning Society of Australia), he is working on his book Successful Relationships.

being is an extension of us, and if we are hating people, we are in fact hating ourselves "so this makes life our miserable." Father Justin said the major issue that we have to deal with, is this major shift in perception. That is what we are being called to do at this point in history. "The fundamental basis upon which Creation Spirituality (as instanced in the works of Matthew Fox) is set, is that we are united to God. We are not separated from God."

Father Justin is a man of deep thoughts from which flow meaningful words. In effect, he knows what he's on about. And he believes we should bring out the best in ourselves by getting in touch with ourselves, letting go of the bad, and encouraging the good. He said every human

We are one with God, and as such we have immediate access to all truth, knowledge, wisdom, peace. joy, and positive energy of every kind and are therefore in touch with unlimited energy. he said. "I don't know how else a person can get in touch and stay in touch with the Divine reality, except through meditation. And I think that is where people at this point, are really moved." Those who are wanting to survive will take the

Special outdoor Mass as LIVERPOOL: A special outdoor Mass w as hurriedly arranged for the 4000 people who couldn't gain entry to Liverpool's cathedral for the Requiem Mass for Hillsborough stadium victims. Four thousand managed to pack the cathedral and another 2000 listened to an amplifier near the main entrance. As the entire city went into mourning in the aftermath of the Hillsborough tragedy which left 95 dead and hundreds more injured, 10,000 people made an instinctive pilgrimage to the Metropolitan Cathedral

to share the heavy burden of mourning with their fellow men and women, and bare that same pain to God. Visibly moved by the numbers inside and outside the Cathedral, Archbishop Worlock greeted the worshippers as "you marvellous people who have come here instinctively to give this witness." He said: "The tragedy of Hillsborough has brought the city of Liverpool to its knees, not in defeat but in prayer. We have come here together to ask for God's mercy for our loved ones who have been last, and for the suffering families and friends left behind."

Archbishop Worlock told the grief-stricken but faithful thousands at Sunday's Requiem Mass: "The consolation that comes from this terrible disaster is that the dead are now safe with our God who loves each and every one of them more than any of us here on Earth ever could." He said: "After two such moving readings (from Wisdom and John 14) from Holy Scripture, you won't need much sermonising from me. Even if you had the ears for it, I must confess that personally I wouldn't have the heart. "Faced with such an overwhelming tragedy in which most of those who died are young people,

By Andrew Hunter in The Universe the pride and hope of Liverpool's future. all I can say is that we take our consolation from the knowledge that they are now with our God. "Clearly there will have to be an enquiry into what went wrong, but not tonight. Tonight we ourselves prepare through prayer to take on the job of forming the sort of civic family which can help those whose family circles have been broken by this latest in a long list of human tragedies in Liverpool. "We all looked on in

anguish as arms reached out for help. and others to give help. Many owe their lives to the heroic commitment of others. mates and strangers alike. For those beyond human help, the Lord Himself reached down to lift them up to his own heavenly succour. "This may seem fanciful language for a situation so hideous and desperate, but it is not pie-inthe-sky to say that God's care and love for each one of us is as real as his own rising again, which also enables us to entrust our dead to his own eternal loving care." The Archbishop said there were no easy answers as to why Liverpool should suffer yet

again. He said: "Liverpool is a place of great faith, and the faith of our people will not fail because our God will not fail us. It seems to me that the rest of the country and indeed the people of Europe are with us in these dark days, joining us in a chorus which ensures that we truly will never walk alone." Messages of sympathy and prayer were received from the Pope, the Queen, and other dignitaries. Earlier the procession had made its way to the central altar area, to football's adopted hymn Abide With Me. To the right of the altar was a red and yellow

Liverpool FC ban ner displaying the club's Liver Bird emblem. The same banner was adorned with a scarf in the blue and white colours of the city's other big club, Everton. All religious denominations in the city were represented in the Archbishop's Procession, and Anglican Bishop David Sheppard cut short a holiday in the Outer Hebrides to be flown back to Liverpool by RAF helicopter, arriving with just minutes to spare. Liverpool's Jewish community was represented at the Cathedral and messages of sympathy were received from BradMoslem ford's community.

AIDS: Church committed to caring

L ONDON: The Church is committed to caring for all those who have contracted Aids and HIV, said Bishop Victor Guazzelli at a special Mass at Anointing organised by Catholic Aids Link. It was a second Mass aimed at bringing 10

sufferers more fully into the sacramental life of the Church.

In his homily, the Bishop said those affected by Aids and HIV can feel rejected and reviled by society at large, and this, in turn, can lead to them rejecting themselves. He emphasised that no one should feel

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themselves outside of the love of God, nor should anyone feel abandoned by the Church. After the Mass, Bishop Guazzelli said: "Our concern is very much that we continue our deep tradition of caring for the sick, and the new kind of sickness that

by Greg Watts

is hitting us now is Aids and HIV." The Church must respond to this challenge, he said. Fr Robin Houghton, one of the concelebrants, said: 'There is

a great need for more Masses like this. We are only scratching the surface here." 'This is the beginning and a good sign," said Fr John White, a Kilteegan Father attached to the London Lighthouse. a hospice for those with Aids and HIV. Martin Pendergast

of CAL said that he hoped that the special Mass might help those who have been a way from the Church from some time to see that the Church wasn't washing its hands of them but inviting them to take part more fully in its sacramental life. "The Church's

response has been a long time coming, but it's getting there," he said. "We have a lot of priestly support for the work of CAL and Cardinal Hume has also been extremely supportive for a number of initiatives of ours. I think the Church is catching tip."


goodbye to bad ... time to use the discipline dinosaurs did not, of meditation and use it quoted Father Justin. daily, Father Justin "Both scientists and emphasises. "It is posi- theologians say we are tively essential, because going into another evoluin meditation we become tionary change. But the a ware of our conscious difference is that we have union with God. a choice. choose can "We "If a person understands that reality, they whether we shall be Will understand they are involved and give direcone also with all tion to that change." creation." The ones who will choose to get involved They are one with every with that change — c reature and plant which must happen in because the life force is the thought processes identical "and that is rust, said Father Justin, where Jesus was and are the ones who will where St Francis was, and survive. the model he followed "People who refuse to was Jesus," said Father get involved with the Justin, who then cited a changes happening statement by scientist today — will not." John White, one of the Father Justin gave an authors in the book of of two men who example Survival Human essays and Conscious Evolu- came to the Indianapolis tion, who stated evolu- Centre in the USA where tion destroyed dinosaurs. he runs his programs. These hule animals were not .nle to adapt themselves to the environment and so they disappeared. But at the same time the dinosaurs ruled the planet, there were small creatures who could run and hide: they adapted and so they survived, whereas the

Both had AIDS and in a desperate attempt to over the virus "they began to understand the importance of changing their thought processes," he said. "They came to realise that they created the illness and could there-

Father Justin quoted is slowly diminishing. share the ministries fill your mind with Hay's book You But does that mean the according to their talents Louise negative, evil and limitthe ing thoughts, you pro- Can Heal Your Life in church will fall apart? and resemble those of desas Christians early not!" Absolutely which she states people mote disease." What it does mean, he cribed in the Acts of the They got a group of who create arthritis, are Apostles. people in a room and people who have a very said, is that we shall have thought process. rigid structures. When they were about to create new took their 1 cell count go they asked "Do you to mean to don't I "But In South America about (part of the immune want us to try and send system), then had them imply that I want to put ten years ago, they sit and watch a projec- a guilt trip on people who estimated there were a some priests into your tion of negative images of have the disease, because hundred thousand base area?" She emphatically responded "No!" (for example) the holo- even vegetarians are communities. quipped die!" going to caust, starving children Because that would 'They are simply peoin Bangladesh, abusive Father Justin. changed the struchave ple who banded together parents, and such things -But I believe the and ture. "What these people Christian created and then after a half hour evolutionary process of have is a very healthy viewing, took their T cell which is going on, is communities, some community which could which as may have been count. It was diminished. saying that if the thought not be said of every The effect of watching process is responsible for small as eight or ten, and parish we have!" negative images causes health, then let's teach as large as several hundred. Father Justin said he the brain to shut down people to become more the immune system. positive so we can avoid "What they did, was to sees the Holy Spirit create a completely dif- moving in a way which is They then tried the illness in the future." forcing us to create new This is what is being opposite, said Father What is happening with ferent kind of parish. and the evolustructures taught in the Silva classes Justin, projecting images Mega institutions and "We were visiting a tion of the church will "and why we now have a of peace and beauty and Mega companies, he said, woman who was part of continue. new science called psy- found after another half is that they are not there such a community, when choneuroimmunology," The application of this hour test that their T cell to serve the people, but we Franciscans got Justin. said Father count was significantly the people are there to together for our annual is that we really have to It is a science which is higher. serve the system. "That's Chapter, four or five be flexible he said. We only about four years old "That is why it is very wrong and we have to be years ago, and the Friars have to be tuned into the "and it is documenting important for people to able to seek and change asked her -Who preaches direction the Holy Spirit the effect that the understand that if they it. in your community?" is giving us from the thought processes have harbour negative "The Mega systems will "The one who has the inside. on everything to do with thoughts about some- fall apart because they ability to preach." she "We have to be comforbodily functions. body else, it may not can't sustain themselves. said. "And who carries table with the change other person at "Look at what is hap- the communion to the and we have got to create "If you Fill your mind affect the it will create a pening in the church! sick?" they asked. "Those community wherever we but all, with good healthy in their own And I think this is the who have the desire!" she are. And that is for wholesome positive situation responded. survival. If we don't do thoughts you will pro- body which will help work of the Holy Spirit that — we will perish." Such priests of communities number the — in them." create disease a mote health, and if you

fore get control over it. And could thus create a cure." They wrote a book Beyond AIDS which Father Justin said is really a book on spirituality. The men completely their reactivated immune systems and are no longer victims of AIDS. "They sold everything they had and spent the next 18 months travelling around telling people that AIDS need not be a terminal disease and if you changed your thought processes, you could indeed change the direction of the disease."

Liverpool mourns dead

Thousands gather outside Liverpool's Catholic Cathedral unable to get in for the main Requiem Mass.

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DE GOIS, Eric Clifton (April 30). In loving memory of a dearly loved husband, father of 11, grandfather of 20 who left us so suddenly 21 years today. It was a shock so suddenly, that we never had time to say goodbye, we hope & pray that you are in a better place than us. Time passes, treasured memories remain forever in us. Sadly missed by your loving wife Mitzi, children, grandchildren, sorts in laws and daughters in laws. R.I.P.

Concrete for all driveways, garages, patios etc. Phone Greg 245 1357. Painting quality work at the right price. John Freakley. Phone 361 4349. Kingdom Electrics Lk No 003467. Prompt 24 hr service to all suburbs, domestic, industrial, commercial, installation and maintenance, computer cabling installed and terminated. Contact Frank on 446 1312. New metal roofing and gutters, carports, patios, maintenance rapairs. For personal service phone Ron Murphy 277 5595.

THANKS Holy St Jude, friend and counsellor, thank you for interceding so often on my behalf and that of others. God has given you power and you are unfailing. Humbly I pray for continued help; and publicly I acknowledge thanks long overdue. JES.

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. Published as promised in thanks for answering prayers. J. and R. Novena to the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all thins as I confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you ever, in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. This prayer must be said for three days after which the favour will be granted. The prayer must be published immediately. Most Sacred heart of Jesus may your name be praised and glorified throughout the world now and forever. Grateful thanks for favours granted. G.J. 12

FURNITURE CARRIED. One item to housefulls. Small, medium, large vans available with one or two men from $24 per hour, all areas. Cartons and cheap storage available. Mike Murphy 330 7979, 317 1101, 444 0077, 447 8878, 272 3210, 378 3303, 384 8838. callers: Country 008 198 120. Sewing machine: Portable electric sewing machine is needed in Broome for a family. It will be well looked after. Contact Sister Germanus for (091) 92 1010 collection.

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ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE Room to let. Furn or unfurm $25-30 pw in house in South Lakes sharing with man 30+. Phone 417 3546 or 339 3526 and leave message.

Professional lady, 5'5", Floreat area, a good ballroom dancer, wants a regular weekend partner aged 5'-64, who is slim, non-smoker and maybe plays tennis. Platonic. Ellie Girls (2) to share house in c/- this office. Sth Perth/Kensington. Catholic lady with own Responsible, 20-30 yrs. Ph home, car etc (adult 367 1195 ask for Laura or children left home) would leave message. like to meet widow 56-75 for friendship, companto share house in ionship, non smoker, bury with owner close social drinker. Write to to bus and shops partly companion c/- 72 Mur- furnished, $48 week. chison Way, Gosnelk WA. 307 1172.

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THANKS Novena to St Clare. Ask three favours, one business and two impossible, pray nine Hail Marys, light candle and let burn out on ninth day. Publicise prayer. Thanks St Clare. Nikki. Novena to St Clare. Ask for three favours, one business, two impossible, say nine Hail Marys for nine days if you have faith or not. Pray with candle lit and let burn to end. On ninth day put this notice in the paper. St Clare, the Holy Spirit, the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and St Jude, worker of miracles pray for us. With thanks for answered prayer. J.M.W. Novena to St Clare. ask

three favours, one business and two impossible, say nine Hail Marys for nine days if you have faith or not. Pray with lit candle and let burn to end. On ninth day put this notice in paper. Thanks. J.L.

Thanks to Our Lady and St Clare for petition granted. Pray nine Hail Marys for nine days, lighting candle and letting it burn out on the ninth day. Request three favours. Publicise this devotion. Md.. Ask Saint Clare for three favours. Say nine Hail Marys nine days with faith or not. Pray with candle lit each day. Ninth day burn to end. Publish immediately. Thanks Saint Clare and our lady. Eileen. Saint Jude we offer thanks for help in many causes in the past year. Please continue to care and watch over us. Key and Val.

The Record, April 27, 1989

199 years of marriage between them

When eight Greenwood families decided to celebrate their 20 years of friendship, they tallied up that they shared 199 y ears marriage of between them. The original bond arose from the fact that their 24 children had all attended the Majella school in

Balga before the families moved to Greenwood parish. To mark the event Father Pat Ahern celebrated a special Mass during which the couples renewed their vows.

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couples who celebrated 20 years of friendship and 199 years of marriage: Jim Champion and Elaine (Johnson), married in the Cathedral in 1961; John Fortune and Elaine (Dawson), Bayswater 1963; Larry McComish and Mary ( Atkinson), Cathedral 1967; Ray Corbett and

Orietta (Mramor), West Perth 1963; Martin Wilcox and Jacki (Cliff), Bentley 1966; Manus Boyce and June (Head), Subiaco 1963; George Vanderwahl and Margaret ( Hamilton), Subiaco 1962; Kevin Bourke and A nne (van Arkel) Wundowie 1965.

Busselton rally... The Annual Rosary Rally held on the Bove Farm south of Busselton will be held on May 7, commencing at 1pm.

enjoy in the picturesque surrounds prior to the commencement of the Rosary.

Mass will be celebrated by the Bishop of Bunbury Peter Quin at 1.30 Downing dedicated the and afternoon tea will be newly constructed grotto served after the concluto Our Lady. and the late sion of the Rosary. Fr Ned Kenney led the procession The Bove Farm is Rosary situated one kilometre around the farm. along Roy Road that runs Visitors are asked to off the Bussell Highway bring a picnic lunch to 23km south of Busselton. Last year a large crowd took part when Mons

Grateful thanks to the Divine Mercy of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, The Infant of Prague. Virgin of Revelation. St Jude, St Kieran, St John, for favours granted to my son and daughter. Betty. Novena to the Sacred Heart. Most Sacred Heart

of Jesus, may your name be praised and glorified throughout the world now and forever. Amen. (Say nine a day for nine consecutive days and promise publication.) Thanks to the Sacred Heart for prayers answered. Liz. To St Anthony, St Jude, Our Lady of Lourdes and Sacred Heart of Jesus my grateful thanks for prayers answered. S.B.

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rILA to the Editor

Grudging stand. from Senator Michael TATE, Minister for Justice Canberra Sir, I find it extraordinary that the Catholic Social Welfare Commission should head its press release "Family still behind by 526 a week" (The Record, April 20). How many families had disposable income generated by paid employment in the work-

force in 1983 as compared with 1989? Why don't you give weight to the number of households whose families are now supported by a paid worker. It gives grudging recognition to the fact that families at the lowest end of the income scale, particularly larger families, do well out of the Statement. They are only

a minority, it says but I thought it was minorities on the margin for whom the Church was meant to have a special preference. Their constituency, however, seems to be a different socioeconomic group. At last we now know for whom the commission is a lobbyist. I look forward to the report entitled "A fair Go for Families- In my

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opinion that would have been an appropriate title for this week's Statement but I would concede we don't have copyright on the title nor are we preserved free from error in judging how to achieve that "fair go". But of course it's harder when you are elected to achieve reform in fact, as opposed to giving advice from the sidelines.

Betting his bottom dollar from Peter BERTOL4, Gairdner River Sir, Your editorial (The Record, April 6) on cyclonic youth problems inadvertently points to one fundamental lack of faith in the structural Church — the universal use of insurance (commercial that is). I'll bet my bottom dollar that the vast majority of parishes and parishioners, are up to their ears in i nsurances. The way to solve all problems pres-

ent, past and future is to let insurance do it! The same mentality r ules most personal activities. None want to stand on their own two feet. And, the theme is: Easy, soft love, or whatever. Order, ie discipline, is labelled as brutal. Standing on your own feet begins in babyhood, right from when a baby begins to throw tantrums and starts to use up others by such small things as dropping an

object and not picking it up. The car stealing epidemic is one of the inevitables of insurance and the non retributive treatment of offenders, ie no justice to the victim or society as a whole, who have to foot the bills Our society, regardless of rhetoric, is not practical: cars instead of bikes or walking, upmarket cars rather than the modest and economical;

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usually overoverserviced, unused rooms, mandatory ensuites, etc. (The result: homeless folk); kids (and grown ups) loaded with toys and unused gadgets, while others have no bread

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There is literally no end; we are simply not practical, from the top down. The examples are not being set. It is security insurance; we won't trust in the Lord, ourselves.


TOMORROW TODAY with Father Joe Parkinson

$100,000 target FOR YOUTH DOORKNOCK APPEAL Months before the actual day, Pam Smith is already busy preparing for Youth Appeal '89. An early start means more collectors for the doork nock a nnual appeal. and that means more funds for the bodies taking part. Sunday, August 20, is the date for Youth

Appeal '89. once again a joint effort by Catholic Youth Services, the Police and Citizens and the Lutheran Church youth organisations. Past years have seen hundreds of volunteers, young and old, out on the street to raise funds for CPY, YCS, Antioch and Youth Services, which co-ordinates youth activities from the Cardijn

Five major events planned f or May 1

Centre in Claverton Street, North Perth. Youth groups, school groups and many dedicated individuals last year raised $16,000 in urgently needed funds, but the target this year is a minimum of $50,000. The Catholic Youth Council is even more hopeful, aiming at $100.000 this year! YCW members, and all young workers, will celebrate their annual International Week beginning on Monday, May 1. Aimed at developing awareness of being part of an international body of workers, the week will be marked by five major events. YCW fulltime workers Warren Iannello and Vince Whately hope that t his International

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knocking, but every Catholic young person benefits.

A stalwart for several years now, Pam is finding it harder to convince

"Eagle's Nest" campsite at Gidgegannup is a major beneficiary, with funds going toward maintenance of the site, as well as helping to keep

Pam hopes that every school which uses "Eagle's Nest" during the year, and every youth group, will help out this year. Volunteer collectors

Catholic Youth Services relies on Youth Appeal, so if you can give an hour or two on Sunday, August 20, ring Pam or leave a message for her at the Youth Office on 328 9878. Youth Appeal '89 needs your support!

Week will be bigger and better than ever. Building bridges between workers of different countries in a genuinely Christian context is one of the main aims of the Christian Young Workers Movement. The focus this year will be on our connections with South-East Asia, and the first two events will feature speakers with firsthand experience of the Asian region.

On Monday. May 1, t wo guest speakers will present an information night on "Living in South-East Asia," starting at 7.30pm in the Youth Office, 30 Claverton Street, North Perth. Tuesday. May 2 will be marked by a Mass celebrated at the youth offices, followed by Peter Stewart's talk on the role of Australian corporations in the region. The "Day's Pay

Appeal" will also be made during the Mass, when workers are asked to contribute one day of their wages toward the running costs of the International YON. A meal with an Asian flavour will be held on Thursday. May 4, at the Attadale Parish Centre, Wichmann Road, Attadale, starting at 7.30pm. Bring your own drinks and food. preferably Asian, and

$2.50 to cover costs. Friday night will see an "Asian Dress" party at the Royal Park Bowling Club, Charles Street. North Perth, where a DI and full bar facilities will be provided. The week concludes with an invitation to all young workers to join in the annual May Day march, which starts from the Fremantle Esplanade at 12 noon on Sunday, Max' 7.

For weeks now Pam has been phoning around the schools, looking for help in covering every suburb of Perth. It is a major operation, to be organised months in advance in order to fit in with other participating groups.

down costs for all groups using the camp. Volunteer collectors spend only an hour or two door-

are still urgently needed in all parts of the metro area.

Grace, peace in Christ YOUTH OFFICE

FATHER PARKINSON 328 9878

Thirty-five young people f ound the gift of grace in Christ and in each other on a recent Charis weekend at Eagle's Nest, Gidgeganup. Unique to WA, Charis was the brainchild of Sister Emilie Cattalini

and Father John Jegorow in early 1988. Building on the former Choice program. Charis aims to provide young people aged 19-30 with a chance to come together and to grow stronger in their faith.

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talks given by team members, who included a married couple and single young people.

My first Charis weeCommunication, truth, kend certainly fulfilled vision and life choices that aim! The foundation for the were among the topics program is a series of covered, each talk followed by a thought provoking work sheet which went straight to the heart of each question, encouraging us to ponder our own belief systems and values. A highlight of the weekend was the marriage talk given by parent couple Heather and John Wass. They shared their feelings on being married, leading us deeper into the mystical sacrament of marriage. In addition, Sister Emilie spoke powerfully on the religious life and its richness, and single Christian life was presented beautifully by Eloise Hicks. We were given a rare and beautiful insight into the nobility of these

Christian vocations, and the grace of fulfillment God provides through each. Included in the weekend were the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Sunday Mass, both given new richness in the context of the Charis program. Eagle's Nest was a perfect setting for the weekend, a piece of God's paradise nestling on the edge of Walyunga National Park. Follow up meetings are now in progress on Thursday nights to keep new friendships alive, and to help further nurture our faith as young people living and growing together. Charis helped us understand that we do not stand alone in our journey toward God. Information on the next Charis Weekend, on June 2-4. is available from Heather and John Wass. on 332-1069.

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Enjoying the company of Mexico's exchange student (centre) Raquel Moreno-Ortega (who speaks Spanish, English, French and Italian) are (left) Rachele Lewis, Cherie Reading, Erica Tomiolo (who went to school in France) and Nicole Flendet (who went to school in Germany).

Carlos Zerpa's Saint Sebastian in America 1987.

Venezuelan art

For the first time in WA, there is a showing of Venezuelan art at the Art Gallery of WA. Three Venezuelans in Two Dimensions exhibiting the work of three artists — Miguel Von Dangel, Ernesto Leon and Carlos Zerpa. The exhibition which will be open to the public until May 28, features hot colours, rich textures and an exciting impression. Venezeula's location has a lot to do with the work produced. situated as it is in the tropics, and extending from the warm waters of the Caribbean in the north of the dense forests of the Amazon basin in the south.

Von Dangel is inspired by wildlife and the ethnic Indians while Leon has produced a calligraphic reproduction describing tropical vegetation from his study of plants, palms and vines, which feature on his large panek portraying heat. atmosphere and growth. Social issues and the cultural clashes of Venezuela is a recurring theme of Zerpa. graphically brought home with his use of blades, which comment on the violence and revolution in the history of America. Mr John Stringer, Senior Curator of the Art Gallery, has worked extensively with both the Americas Society in New York and the Fundacion Eugenio Mendoz in Caracas, while Assistant Director of International Program at the

Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Mr Stringer said "What we want the local community to get out of this exhibition, is the excitement of seeing very quickly what is happening in Latin America. "This is an exclusive for Perth because it may not be going to the Eastern States: we don't have to broker our information through them because we have the facilities to present the public immediately with the best of what is happening in their countries." The use of colour, design. imagination with their enthusiasm and vitality, which is so Latin, is a real plus in an exhibition, he said. BY COLLEEN McGUINESSHOWARD

Talking about old age, these young ladies have made some interesting sculptures on the theme. (left) Joanne Dalton, Georgie Greville, Nicky Martin and Johanna Sjoberg (who is on a year's exchange from Stockholm, Sweden).

Proving that school can be fun, are (left) Michele O'Hourkes, Paul Vinci, Kylie Bulk), Nigel Hendroff and Ornella Collura. Ernesto Leon's Painting with natural motifs -- 1987.

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Jazzing up the musical scene with recorders are (left rear) Natalie Hart, Fiona Ali, Julia Hannan and Rhonda Ring. (left front) Kelly Hanamacott, Suriya Bala and Gemma Bell.

Littlies being instructed in ball games are (left back) Beth Whiting, Jonathon Grassi, Graham Agar. (middle row left) Ryan Percy, Vittoria Mosca. (left front) Harry Wykman, Clare Hickey and Raquel Gonzalez.

Scally Bus?' at play at St Brigid pre-primary are (left) Jessica Meins, Nicholas Reed, Siobhan . Vassiliou Mary and behind Alexandra Agar, Jeffrey Mann

(left) Maryanne Sister Clare Rafferty, primary school principal, welcoming to school Lauridsen, Monica Hart, Philip Howitt and Trent Wilson.

Into all sorts of fun activities at ground level, are (left) Jerome Kalmund, Christopher Speek, Nicole Ferris, Liam Southam, Gabriela Marchesi and Kelly McStravick.

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MAJELLAN RETREAT Vacancies for any interested lady, not necessarily Majellan, exist for the retreat on the weekend May 19-21 at the North Perth Retreat House. Cost $50. A deposit of $20 is required to confirm a booking. Mail only bookings to Mrs B. Townsend, 23 Daglish Street, Wembley 6014. The Retreat will be conducted by Fr Des Clifford. Please make cheques payable to Majellan Groups of WA.

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BULLSBROOK PILGRIMAGE Rosary and Benediction will be held on Sunday, April 30 at the Bullsbrook Church at 2pm. For further information and bus reservations please ring 444 2285 for Perth, Highgate, Fremantle and Midland buses. The church "Virgin Mary Mother of the Church" is available for parish pilgrimages (by appointment) and is open every day from 9am to 6pm. Sacri Assoc Inc, PO Box 311, Tuart Hill 6060. Tel 571 1699.

ECUMENISM NEEDS

The Archdiocesan Ecumenical Affairs Committee is anxious to hear from parishioners interested in the ecumenical movement who would like to join the Committee. Meetings are held monthly at St Thomas More College, Crawley. For further details contact the Chairperson 349 1028 or the Secretary 364 2055.

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT Next monthly talk of the Spiritual Development Program by Sr Paula at Presentation Prayer House takes place at 6 Reserve Street, Claremont, May 4 9.30-12 noon and 7.309.30pm. Subject will be Relationships. Me with me, me with others, me with God. Cost $4. Enquiries Sr Paula 384 2979.

TEAM IN BUNBURY The National Evangelisation Team (Youth Ministry), will be at the Bunbury Catholic College Hall, on May 6-7. A weekend to "Enjoy your Faith", is open to all age groups and families. Sessions: 9-4pm both days. Rally 7.30 Sat evening. Mass on Sunday, celebrated by Bishop Quinn. Weekend cost: Family $15; Adult $10; Student Conc S5. Hot cold food may be purchased. For further info contact: Irene Rodgers 09721 8905.

MAJELLANS AGM To be held on Sunday, June 11 at Leederville Parish centre. Commences at 9.15am with reports from groups, Mass, lunch, with the AGM commencing at 1.30pm approximately. All present and past members most welcome.

RIVERTON CELEBRATION

For the combined celebration, Queen of Apostles patroness feast and end of 'Year of Mission' parish celebration at Riverton. There will be a procession commencing at 9am on Sunday May 7 with the picture Mary. Queen of Apostles, carried in processions through church and school grounds. Amplified around the grounds, the organ and choir will lead with alternative singing and praying of the Rosary during the procession. After returning to the church, a solemn mass will be celebrated with Fr Chris Ross, Servite, as guest preacher. After Mass a picnic barbeque BYO will be held in the hall and playground with games for all ages.

HOMELESS SEMINAR

Australian Church Women will be

holding a seminar on Homeless

Youth, at St Mary's Parish Centre, Franklin St, Leederville, on Friday,

May 12 at 10am. Speakers from Catholic Youth Care, Salvation Army, Uniting Church Inner City Youth Cente. Followed by lunch, donation $2.

GREEN MOUNT COURSE Sr Elizabeth Devine RSM will conduct a course on the sacraments on six consecutive Friday mornings, commencing May 5 in the parish centre. Further details from Dorothy Johnston 298 8146.

HARVEY GALA Harvey parish and St Anne's school bi-annual gala day on Saturday, May 13, 1-4prn to raise funds for 1989 includes a swap-meet all afternoon, $200 hay stacking competition, hole in one golf competition, stalls for Mothers Day, pony and hay rides, stalls of all kinds, spinning wheels and lucky dips.

Archdiocesan Calendar April 28-30 Archdiocesan Assembly. Archbishop•Foley and Bishop Healy. May 5 Law Week 1989 combined church service. Monsignor Keating. 6&7 Centenary of Northam Sisters. Archbishop Foley. 7 Our Lady Help of Christians celebration, Midland. Mons Keating. 8-10 Clergy Golf and Tennis Tournament. Council of Priests Extraordinary 11 Meeting. Archbishop Foley and Bishop Healy. 12 Mass for Religious. Bishop Healy. 12-14 Confirmation and visitation. New Norcia. Archbishop Foley. 14 Year of Mission parish celebrations. Pentecost Sunday Mass, St Mary's Cathedral. Bishop Healy. Silver Jubilee, Sisters of Mercy, McAuley Centre. Bishop Healy. 16 Unveiling of Sculpture, Prendiville College. Archbishop Foley. 18 Confirmation and visitation, Bentley. Bishop Healy. 19 Opening of ANAVV1M. Archbishop Foley. 21 Year of Mission. Mass at the Entertainment Centre. 23-26 Workshop on priesthood, Adelaide. Bishop Healy. Corpus Christi Mass, St Mary's 23 Cathedral. Diocesan Pastoral Council Meet27 ing. Archbishop Foley and Bishop Healy. Parents and Friends Conference. Mirrabooka multicultural mission. Archbishop Foley. 28 Visitation Floreat. Archbishop Foley. Confirmation and visitation, Subiaco. Bishop Healy. Confirmation, Rivervale. Monsignor Keating. Day of Enquiry for Priesthood. St Charles Seminary. 29 Golden Jubilee of Father J. Sullivan, 0MI. 30&31Confirmation, Newman Junior School. Bishop Healy.

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