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The battle of the Ballajura bill-boards The Battle of the Ballajura bill-boards was entertaining the passing traffic this week as the newest Catholic parish decided to get into the act. "Good things are about to happen here!" boomed a property development announcement. "That's right" replied the Catholic parish announcing its new Saturday evening Mass and the parish telephone number that is likely to have no peace.
The face at the end of the phone number.
"Post" Script: Twenty-four hours after this picture was taken the Catholic sign was spirited to a less prominent location!
Quote Every form of poverty under which you and so many other families suffer is a scandal. It is an intolerable scandal, when one discovers that these situations of poverty are the result of freedom among individuals and nations — a freedom which has been perverted by selfishness, by dominating power, by attitudes of indifference and 7 exclusion.
Poverty scandal
POPE URGES: KEEP FIGHTING WITH NON-VIOLENT GRIT CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS): Pope John Paul II, meeting with some of the poorest families in the world, said widespread indifference to their f ate was an "intolerable scandal".
teers to "keep fighting, with clear ideas and with non-violent d etermination, against these humiliating and crushing types of poverty and against the structures that sustain and increase them".
The pope urged the Poor and a nondenominational movement of volun-
The pope made the remarks when he met with some 350 representatives of destitute
families from four continents. A ccompanying them were volunteers from the International Fourth World Movement, an organisation founded in the 1950s by a French priest, Father Joseph Wresinski. Many of those the attending audience live in diffi-
cult or inhuman conditions — in welfare hotels, shanty towns, garbage dumps or on the streets of major cities. "Every form of poverty under which you and so many other families suffer is a scandal. It is an intolerable scandal, when one discovers that these situations of poverty are the
result of freedom among individuals and nations — a freedom which has been perverted by selfishness, by dominating power, by attitudes of indifference and exclusion," the pope said. The pope said he that understood "there are poor people, many poor peo-
ple, who are at the end of their rope". Some resign themselves to their situation, some cry in protest against the opulence and waste of rich nations and others are tempted to blame God, the pope said. He urged a nonviolent push for justice in which the wellto-do are "not all
classified oppressors". Human beings, he told the group, are capable of evil but can also be moved. through education to great acts of compassion and justice. The pope said his own role was to try to "reawaken the consciences of Christians and national leaders" to the issue.
Abortion clinic to go ahead By Nicholas Kerr Australia's first publicly. run abortion clinic has been given SA State Cabinet approval. The announcement on Thursday (July 20) has come as a surprise. Many commentators had expected the SA Government to avoid
making such a controver- named the Pregnancy sial decision before elec- Advisory Centre. It is tions later in the year. expected to be operating Most opponents to the by September next year. move are outraged that It has been reported the was that the State Governdecision announced only days ment has allocated a $1.3 before a public meeting, million grant to establish planned for Tuesday, the clinic at the old July 25, at Woodville — Maretha hospital site in the site of the clinic — to Woodville. discuss the proposal. Reports say about 900 of The clinic will be the State's 4300 abor-
tions each year will probably be carried out at the clinic. They,could include an estimated 200 mid-trimester abortions. Pro-life lobbyists have warned that, if the clinic goes ahead, it could expect daily pickets. Earlier in the week British anti-abortion leader, Mary Kenny, addressed a Right to Life
meeting at Blackfriars Priory College, Prospect. She said in an interview just before the meeting she hated the idea of demonstrations but that she had become convinced that people who value human life would have to hold more "sitins" at abortion clinics. She said demonstrations were especially
needed in Adelaide to try to prevent the setting up of Australia's first government -funded abortion clinics. "To use tax -payers' money in this way would be absolutely disgraceful," she said. Adelaide's Archbishop Faulkner has spoken out against the proposal to set up the clinic.
Archbishop Faulkner
Who's my neighbour? Submission to the WA Law Reform Commission on the proposed changes to legislation on the Incitement to Racial Violence made by members of the Subiaco Parish Council, Wembley.
Subiaco parish has made a submission to the WA Law Reform Commission on proposed changes to legislation on the incitement of racial violence. The paper, prepared for the parish by Christine Choo draws on and summarises the main arguments contained in the recent Church documents on the subject of racism, particularly the Pontifical Commission's "lustitia et Pax": The Church and Racism — Towards a more Fraternal Society: 1989, and Pope John Paul ll's recent Christifideles Laici — On the vocation and mission of the lay faithful in the Church and World: 1989.
Racist behaviour which primarily sterns from the belief in the biological superiority of one's own race or ethnic group has been present among many nations and ethnic groups over the history of human civilisation. Enmeshed in the values underlying racism are the attitude of superiority of one people over another, paternalism which implies that others are child-like and therefore inferior, belief in the intellectual superiority and greater intelligence of one group over
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the other, cultural superiority and sophistication of one's own group, ie. in all, the dignity and worth of the individual person are devalued. All forms of racism are condemned by the Catholic Church. The Church's condemnation of racism is based on respect for the dignity of the human person (1) which is the most precious possession of an individual. The value of one person transcends all the material world. The words of Jesus, "For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit life?" (Mark 8:36) contain an enlightening and stirring statement about the individual: value comes not from what a person `has' — even if the person
possessed the whole world! — as much as from what a person 'is': the goods of the world do not count as much as the good of the person, the good which is the person individually. The dignity of the
Violation of dignity person is manifested in all its radiance when the person's origin and destiny are considered. . . For this reason every violation of the personal dignity of the human being cries out to God for vengeance and is an
offence against the Crea- who is the victim of the injustice, but still more to tor of the individual. (2) The dignity of the the one who commits the person constitutes the injustice. (3) foundation of the equalThe dignity of the ity of all people among person is the indestructthemselves. ible property of every As a result all forms of human being . . . based discrimination are totally on the uniqueness and unacceptable, especially irrepeatibility of every those forms which unfor- person. (4) tunately continue to Christians are urged to divide and degrade the eradicate racial prejudice human family, from "by going to its roots those based on race or where it is formed: in the economics to those social and cultural, from polit- heart. It is from the heart that just or unjust behavical to geographic, etc. iour is born . ." (5) Each discrimination Christians are further constitutes an absolutely intolerable injustice, not urged to defend the so much for the tensions victims of racism and the conflicts that can Acts of discrimination be generated in the social among persons and peosphere, as much as for ples for racist or other the dishonour inflicted reasons — religious or on the dignity of the ideological — and which person: not only to the lead to contempt and to dignity of the individual the phenomena of exclu-
Parishes respond to SOS call
Nineteen parishes responded to the SOS c all made by the Catholic Migrant Centre last month.
A smiling Gerald Searle, director of the CMC, said he was pleased with the attendance at the meeting on June 27 to recruit volunteers.
courses conducted by the CMC to prepare them for the task ahead.
He said the good response was the result of his plea which appeared in the Record on June 15 and the letters he had sent out to the parishes.
CMC was in desperate need of more volunteers to help out in the refugee work in Perth.
"Thank you," he said. In the June 27 report, Mr Searle said that the
Mr Searle said that They will shortly there were more than undergo four short 100 refugee families
Those who turned up at the meeting were sounded out on the work required of them.
Once trained, the new faces will help boost the existing support groups — 30 of them.
awaiting to be resettled in WA. On the waiting list are families from IndoChina, Central and South America and Iran. Mr Searle also indicated that he planned to establish a "reserve" pool of volunteers in the near future.
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Church anti racism sion, must be denounced and brought to light without hesitation and strongly rejected in order to promote equitable behaviour, legislative dispositions and social structures. (6) Christians are also strongly urged to work for changes in the legislation which will reflect and encapsulate respect for the dignity of the person, Wherever discriminatory laws still exist, the citizens who are aware of the perversity of this ideology must assume their responsibilities so that, through democratic processes, legislation will be put in harmony with moral law. A dominant group, whether numerically in the majority or minority, can never do as it likes
with the basic rights of other groups. The status of other citizens or persons, such as immigrants or refugees, is more precarious . . . It is precisely these people who are most often the victims of racial prejudice. The law must take care to check any act of aggressiveness towards them as well as the conduct of anyone — employers, functionaries or private individuals — who attempts to subject these more vulnerable persons to various forms of exploitation, be it economic or other. (7) In Australia, a country which people from many nations have chosen as their home, we are in a position to actively promote racial harmony in many ways, including
legislating to deal with lating the values that are heart the Church's conacts of aggression and the held most dearly by sideration on the promoincitement of racial members of our society. tion of racial tolerance In this case the debate is based on respect for the hatred. The proposed Western about tolerance and dignity and worth of the human person. Australian legislative respect for the individual NOTES versus freedom of speech reform to deal with the 1. Pontifical Commisincitement to racial at the cost of violating sion lustitia et Pax': The respect for the human hatred would be a clear person and the incite- Church and Racism ment of hatred and racial Towards a more Fraternal Society: 1989 (St Paul intolerance. Publications, NSW) The Australian bishops "In order firmly to reject have stated: "We believe such actions, and eradithat Australia has a cate racist behaviour of unique opportunity at all sorts from our societhis moment in history to ties as well as the become an example and mentalities that lead to it, a symbol of the kind of we must hold strongly to world community of convictions about the statement delineating peoples which should dignity of every human the kinds of behaviour exist in the coming person and the unity of that are unacceptable in century: one in which all the human family. a community that values of God's children live in "Morality flows from racial tolerance based on peace and solidarity with these convictions. Laws respect for the dignity of one another." (8) can contribute to protectthe human person. We urge those responsi- ing the basic application In framing the legisla- ble for the framing of of this morality, but they tion, we would be articu- legislation to take to are not enough to change
Tolerance based on respect
Arabic,Italian top list Sydney: Arabic and Italian are the highest language backgrounds of inner Sydney Catholic schools. A Catholic Education Office report reveals more than half the students enrolled in Catholic schools in the Sydney Archdiocese come from a language background other than English.
At least 46 different languages are spoken by the students and their parents. The main non-English backgrounds represented in the schools are Arabic (11 per cent of total enrolment), Italian (10.42 per cent) and Spanish (5.25 per cent).
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SYDNEY: The National Catholic Education Commission welcomes assurances from the Commonwealth Minister for Employment, Education and Training that Catholic schools will not be penalised if they are unable to raise fees, the NCEC Chairman, Mr Gerry Gleeson, said last week.
Mr Dawkins had previously released a discussion paper on proposed school funding arrangements that included a principle that nongovernment schools would be expected to increase their private income by 3% in real terms each year. This had led NCEC to voice its concern about possible effects on Catholic families unable to meet high fees. Mr Dawkins has now released a letter making it clear that no school or system will be required to increase its fees, and that schools which are unable to do so will not be penalised by recategorisation into a lower grant category. The National Catholic Education Commission says it is pleased that the Minister has now clarified the Government's position on this issue. NCEC is now more confident that Commonwealth funding will continue to be provided
the human heart. "The moment has come to listen to the message of the Church which gives body to and lays the foundation for, such convictions." (pp34-35) 2. His Holiness John Paul II Apostolic Exhor-
4. Christifideles Laici, op cit: p99 5. The Church and Racism, op cit: p53-54
It is indeed not enough that laws prohibit or punish all types of racial discrimination: these laws can easily be got around if the community for which they are intended does not fully accept them. To overcome discrimination, a must community interiorise the values that inspire just laws and live out, in day-to-day life, the conviction of the equal dignity of all. 6. The Church and tation: Christifideles op cit: 1989: p55 Racism, Laici On the vocation Church and The 7. Mission of the and the Lay Faithful in the Racism, op cit: pp59-60 Church and the World: 8. Pastoral Letter of 1989: p98 (St Paul Australian Bishops on Publications) Racism and the Conver3. Christifideles Laici, sion of the Human Heart, December 1988 op cit: p99
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Demand for Catholic education
The demand for Catholic e ducation in 1990 was out-stripping the supply of available places in some areas of the Archdiocese of Sydney. for Applications Catholic school places show a sharp increase in the number of students wishing to continue to Years 11 and 12.
according to the relative needs of school com- Freeman Catholic High, that Bonnyrigg, has received so munities, Catholic families, irres- 230 applications to date pective of their economic for the 160 Year 7 places circumstances, can con- available, and 180 applitinue to have access to cations for the 130 places in Year 11, De La Salle Catholic schooling.
College, Ashfield, has more than 300 applications for 220 Year 11 places. Among the girls' schools, St Ursula's Kingsgrove, received 180 applications for 130 places in Year 11, while Nazareth Senior College, Bankstown has 380 applications to date for 250 places available in Year 11. Executive Director of Catholic Schools Brother Kelvin Canavan, said that the schools had to operate within very tight financial constraints.
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Riecord The new fangled person-meters threaten to reveal the real ratings truth about what people watch on television and not the myths that stations like to believe about the popularity of their programs and advertisements. An even more perceptive people-meter is needed to discern how much crisis dimension is loaded on to news by the process of exposure, more exposure and more again. This week it was hard to escape the deluge of the coverage, especially on radio and television, given to the tragic execution of an American UN officer hostage in the Lebanon. It would have been equally impossible to escape the seeming importance given to the protective custody imposed on an AIDS infected, drugenslaved Sydney prostitute. In each case the news, shorn of other considerations, is about the personal tragedies of just two persons in a globe of 5,000 million persons thereabout: the one a serving soldier who like all his comrades risks his life as part of his calling, the other a tawdry wasted story that could trail into the black depths of a thousand cities around the world. Somewhere between those stark facts and the perceptions of people comes the new and unpredictable weight with which media now mould the attitudes and reactions of hundreds of millions in hundreds of countries. Against the quantity of Lebanon material presented to Australians the exposure poured into American audiences can only be imagined: President Bush photographed from every angle and assuring everyone he intended to think deeply about the matter . . .! Uknown American politicians of every hue painting every scenario up to outright war with Iran; endless interviews with Israeli politicians and protagonists. Meanwhile the same media are powerless to throw an ounce of light on the mystery terrorist groups of Beirut. That fact they told us a thousand times, proving thereby that terrorists can now hijack the world's communication networks, terrorise global opinion and yet reveal not an iota of its identities. The Lebanon without doubt is the world's leprous sore; daily bulletins numb audiences with the horrifics of the civil war pounding Beirut populations into oblivion. Yet Australian media can offer Australians not one coherent analyisis of what this country ought to be doing, if anything, to stop this mini-holocaust of the part of Muslim fanatics. Instead, such happenings must be viewed only through the lenses trained on American-Israeli and Russian-Iran power struggles. The thought processes of Australians and dozens of other non-player nations are being pulped by this media strangulation by powerful networks, while elsewhere in the world endless tragedies of injustice, poverty, persecution and corruption go unreported. Australian Catholics have every reason to be concerned at the Lebanon. The last vestiges there of Maronite and Melkite Catholicism, already heavily represented in Australia, are threatened with annihilation by Syrian Muslins. Among the eight hostages already murdered over the years — and who remembers them? — is a Catholic priest. Another, former Wanneroo pastor Father Marty Jenco, suffered for years the hell of possibly being similarly murdered. Look in vain for treatment of these issues in Australian media. Look in vain for anything like daily bulletins from a dozen countries on Perth's doorstep with which our future is fatally connected in the next century. Instead, we are anaesthetised by the promotion of Bali holidays, or token concern over straying fishermen from those parts. A prostitute's so-called rights are hypocritically elevated into national hysterics, despite what the law would do to her were she a wanton drunken driver on the roads or an urchin blowing cigarette smoke into the faces of bus patrons. The mass control of minds is now held hostage by media double standards: if the plight of a murdered soldier, or the death dealing activities of a prostitute are indeed of national concern, when will the world take note of the millions of other tragedies — the aborted, the starving, the addicted and other psychological wrecks in our midst? The gospel tried to say something about all people — not the sensationalised few — being important to God. A hard lesson for news monopolies to swallow. 4 The Record, August 3, 1989
Open and shut eyes of Jesus NO EVIDENCE TO BACK CLAIM P ITTSBURGH (CNS): A Pittsburgh and fidelity to the Church," the commisdiocesan commission has found no evidence sion's report said. "They do not represent to support claims by members of an ethnic any revelation that is not already part of the Croatian parish that the open eyes of Jesus deposit of faith. on the church crucifix closed on Good Friday. "The commission judges that the persons interviewed and involved in the Good The commission members said the Friday events are sincere people, filled with position of the eyes shown in a videotape faith and love for the message of Christ and taken Good Friday "do not differ in his Church," the report said. appearance" from the position of eyes in Father Cvitkovic and many members of photographs taken on January 28, when the the parish prayer group, who first reported refurbished crucifix was suspended over the changing crucifix, have been to the altar. Medjugorje. The group prays the Rosary "The locutions or revelations appear to and follows the messages Mary allegedly is arise from a normal Christian life of prayer giving the Medjugorje visionaries.
Break for the pope MILAN (CNS): For the fourth year in a row Pope John Paul has spent a week in the mountains of northern Italy, indulging in his favourite past time of walking. He broke his holiday retirement only on July 16 — Our Lady of Mt Carmel — to say Mass in the Marian shrine of Oropa, one of Italy's oldest. For the remainder of his nine day holiday Pope John Paul wandered the mountain trails with a small group of aides for six hours at a stretch. He took a long walking stick and lunched on bread, cheese, apples and wine.
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A-knocking they'll go...
VATICAN CITY (CNS): What do Michael Jackson and an estimated 300,000 Italians have in common?
They are Jehovah's Witnesses — one of the fastest-growing religious sects in Italy. The century-old denomination is winning adherents in Italy using the same tactics it has practiced elsewhere since its founding — door-to-door proselytising and the distribution of its magazines. In the process it has inspired increased Catholic concern for the inroads it is making. Last February a Rome priest
told Pope John Paul that the Jehovah's Witnesses are "moles" undermining the church and compared them to an "epidemic". The priest, Mons Lorenzo Minuti, a professor at Rome's minor seminary, called on the Church to take preventive measures, just as a government would take certain health measures to stop a plague. Warnings about the Jehovah's Witnesses have become a frequent pulpit topic in some Rome parishes. But perhaps the most controversial tactic has been the distribution by
some dioceses of adhesive stickers warning off d oor- to-door evangelisers. "For Jehovah's Witnesses — don't knock, we are Catholics", the stickers read. Least the point be missed, they also appeal to Jesus and the Virgin Mary to "bless this house and free us from every evil". What concerns the church is the Witnesses' rate of growth and their energetic and apparently successful methods of recruiting new adherents. Mons Minuti cited statistics claiming that in
1982 in Rome there were most numerous of all 10 "kingdom halls". "alternative religious In 1989 this number movements" in Italy. rose to 66. He estimated The secret to the Wit17,000 Witnesses in nesses' success in the Rome, making it "the land of popes and capital of the Jehovah's churches is their evanWitnesses in Europe, gelical zeal. Asia and Africa". While nearly all of By way of comparison, Rome's 3.5 million peoonly 44 churches and ple are baptised Catholtemples are listed for all ics, only 10 per cent to 25 other non-Catholics in per cent of these attend weekly Mass. But all the city. Jehovah's Witnesses are According to a recent required to evangelise editorial in the authorit- and to distribute their ative Jesuit biweekly, La periodicals, La Torre di Civilta Cattolica, there Guardia (Watch Tower) are 2100 such congrega- and Svegliatevi! tions throughout the (Awake!), in addition to country. It said the attending several hours Witnesses are by far the of services a week.
Pope for S. Africa? Stand on abortion spelt out
CAPE TOWN (CNS): Cardinal Owen McCann, retired archbishop of Cape Town, said Pope John Paul II hopes to visit South Africa sometime next year. The cardinal, who was in Rome earlier in the month, said recently that "May seems a likely time" for the pope to make the trip.
bouring nations, but kept South Africa off the itinerary.
The Vatican's official reason for excluding the white-ruled nation was scheduling difficulties. But South Africa's bishops and other church leaders had told the pope the previous year that a visit was inadvisable under the Last September Pope country's political John Paul visited neigh- conditions.
But the pontiff spent a few unplanned hours in Johannesburg when poor weather forced him to land there instead of making his scheduled touchdown in Lesotho. The South African government was clearly delighted with the windfall opportunity to play host to the head of the Catholic Church, particularly after much had been made of not visiting the country.
'Disturbing' news
CAPE TOWN (CNS): Archbishop Denis Hurley of Durban, South Africa, an outspoken opponent of apartheid, expressed "great astonishment" at an unprecedented meeting between the country's president and a prominent, imprisoned black leader, Walter Mandela. Archbishop Hurley said he found it "disturbing"
that Mandela would not be released soon. But he added that it was "understandable, because Mandela's release must be unconditional". "I think Mandela would not accept his release unless the African National Congress is unbanned and several other conditions are fulfilled," he said.
The archbishop said that "Mandela made it quite clear in his statement that there could be no movement toward peace unless there was negotiation between the South African government and the A frican National Congress". The archbishop noted that the jailed leader has consistently held that position.
BANGKOK (CNS): Thailand's bishops have issued a letter to political party leaders outlining the church's argument against proposed expansion of the present abortion law. "Even when a doctor tells parents that their child . . . may be retarded or crippled, it should not be possible for mothers and fathers to consider passing automatic death sentences on their unborn child," Cardinal Kitbuncho of Bangkok said. He urged political party leaders to "uphold the good things of Thai life on behalf of the Thai people". "It is not necessary to follow the feelings. whims and thinking of other countries whose answer to a call for individual freedom neglects the common good," he added. The two bills, would increase opportunities for doctors to perform lawful abortions on women whose pregnancies resulted from birth-control failure and for women who choose abortions for health reasons.
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Pope happy and sorry INTROD, Italy (CNS) — While on vacation in Northern Italy, Pope John Paul II said he was happy to learn that the death sentence of U.S. teenager Paula Cooper was commuted, but sorry to learn of the executions of four high r anking military officers in Cuba, according to a spokesman. The pope had asked for clemency in both c ases. The pope "received with sorrow the news of the execution by firing squad in Cuba of the four men condemned to death for whom the pope had asked clemency for understandable humanitarian reasons," the spokesman said.
loin struggle for peace' BELFAST: Bishop Cabal Daly of Down and Connor has appealed to young people not to emigrate to Britain, but to become involved in politics and the struggle for peace in Northern Ireland. He was explaining the new Papal document The Vocation and the Mission of the Laity. The bishop said: "One of the great concerns is the haemorrhaging of talented young people from Northern Ireland to study in Britain with the intention of remaining there. "We are therefore deprived of the talent, youthful energy and moderation which is so much needed in Northern Ireland politics." Dr Daly hoped that the Pope's appeal for involvement in public life would be repeatedly stressed "so that young people would see it as an obligation to the community to get involved in politics and the struggle for peace and reconciliation in our divided community."
Declare war on corruption MANILA, (CNS) — The Filipino bishops have urged citizens to declare war on "extremely widespread" official corruption by forming a network of anti-corruption councils. President Corazon Aquino in her State of the Nation speech said it was impossible to deny the hierarchy's accusation of rampant graft. The bishops, in a pastoral letter titled Thou Shalt Not Steal, said corruption is "especially hateful before God" because it is stealing from the poor. It is a sin "that cries to heaven for vengeance," they said. Although graft and corruption under Mrs Aquino's administration is not as extensive as it was under ousted leader Ferdinand Marcos, the abuses are "still extremely widespread and go unpunished," the bishops said. The bishops said the private sector should form anti-corruption councils with church support to monitor the flow of public funds from the national to the local level. If the councils determine that the system is being abused, they would seek prosecution of those responsible, the bishops said. In her speech, Mrs Acquino promised to remove corrupt officials. She said such abuses are a way of life for public officials in the Philippines. But she did not mention the bishops' proposal for anti-corruption councils in her reference to the pastoral letter.
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Touch-and-go Arrange your New Lourdes court ruling funeral now and give you record More people visited Lourdes in 1988 than in any previous year. The total of 4,936,000 was 728,000 up on 1987. These figures include those arriving by train, air and coach. Unrecorded arrivals by car, cycle, or on foot, take the total to over 5 million. Previous highest numbers have been 4,812,000 in 1958, the Lourdes centenary year; and 4,582,000 in 1979, centenary of the death of Bernadette. In the Marian Year, 1954, there were 2,595 pilgrims.
'Russian spirit'
TURIN: Pope John Paul ended his nine-day mountain holiday in Aosta with an unannounced tour to an exhibition of Russian and other Soviet works of art in the Turin headquarters of the Fiat motor company. The exhibition was jointly sponsored by the giant car maker and the Soviet ministry of culture. Fiat head, Giovanni Agnelli, personally escorted the pope through the art exhibition, consisting of 260 19th and 20th century works by 75 Russian painters. The pope later said his tour was "rapid" hut impressive. Despite the variety of styles, the pope added, the paintings reveal the "Russian spirit" as well as a "religious inspiration." "In the Soviet Union for a long time they have tried to cancel the millennium which preceded the revolution, but today they understand that this was a mistake, and this exhibit proves it," the pope was quoted as saying.
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WASHINGTON (CNS): — The U.S. Supreme Court in a 5-4 vote ruled on July 3 that some governmentsponsored religious displays are permissible if they do not have "the effect of promoting or endorsing religious beliefs," but said a nativity scene inside a courthouse violated that principle. The court said displaying a Christmas nativity scene inside the courthouse in Pittsburgh violated the constitutionally required separation of church and state because it appeared to
endorse principles.
Christian
Justice Blackman said the nativity scene violated the Constitution because "nothing in the display detracted from the creche's religious message," which he said was spelled out unmistakably in the display. "Glory to God in the Highest!' says the angel in the creche . . . This praise to God in Christian terms is indisputably religious — indeed sectarian," Blackman wrote. But the menorah by
contrast included symbols that support the nation's tradition of pluralism, he said, because it included a Christmas tree and a sign saluting liberty and so did not appear to endorse Judaism. Donated by a local Holy Name Society, the nativity scene had been placed during the holiday season inside the Allegheny County courthouse. while the menorah, or candelabra, was installed by a Jewish group, Chabad, outside the nearby PittsburghAllegheny city-county bgilding.
Nun shot dead in a chapel
NAIROBI: A 65-year-old A merican nun was killed and another elderly nun was injured when gunmen opened fire on the women as they prayed in a chapel in Kenya. Gunmen entered the chapel in the evening and demanded money from the nuns and from Capuchin Franciscan Father Spiro Galeo, who was praying with them.
The trio gave the bandits money, but gunmen opened fire. "The problem with these bandits has been very serious," a sister said. "They usually fire shots, but they rarely kill people." It was not the first attack on Religious in the area by the bandits. Native sisters had been attacked several years ago.
The deceased sister had been in Kenya since September 1983, when she founded the mission in Wema. The mission sponsors health-related and community development projects in the area. Father Galeo, who is from Malta, is the mission's director of pastoral services, and the wounded sister is a nurse.
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Small town, big heart The handsome St Vincent De Paul Centre building in Medina, Kwinana, was officially opened last Sunday afternoon.
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unveiled the commemorative plaque at the cope with the kind of work the centre was ceremony. It was a big occasion for doing. Hence, the setting the townsfolk — espe- up of the new building. cially those who are Mr Thomas, who has helping to run the centre. served the society for the The centre boasts of last 30 years, described having about 40 volun- his involvement "like a teer workers on its roll. calling from God". And considering that He said: "By myself I Kwinana is a little town would not have been able the number of helpers to carry on for 30 years. the centre has speaks well of the big. It was through the grace heartedness of thos€ of God that Ihave been at it. living in the area. Since the centre opened "You see, the more we its doors on June 5, it has help the poor the more looked after the needs of nearly 500 hungry people. Two loaves of bread, a packet of spaghetti, a jar of vegemite, sugar, soup, margarine, tea, baked beans, coffee, would be about the standard handout for a small family. For a bigger-sized family a packet of rice is added to the "hamper". The centre is funded mainly by its Perth headquarters. To supplement its income, collections are made in church. It also receives donations from well-wishers. The sale of second hand clothes also helps to pay towards the centre's running costs. For William Thomas, the centre's president, the establishment of the new centre was a dream come true. When he first got involved with the society, the distribution centre was operating from a little house "not far away". But that house was found to be too small to
"When we work here we are away from home. Our wives will have to put up with it. And they gain those graces as well. "It is true, because they are allowing us to fulfil this task which is a charity of the highest order." Both Mr Thomas and Mr Britto have lived in Medina for a long time. Mr Britto got involved with the work of the society five years ago — after his brother's death. "You can say that I stepped into his shoes."
faith, too. The more you MEDINA practice your religion, the more you stay with CENTRE it." OFFICIALLY Mr Ralph Britto, the centre's committee chairThe state president of O PENED man, said: the society, Tom Fisher,
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Right: The new St Vincent De Paul Centre in Medina. Below: Ross Webber sorting out the clothes. Below right: Elizabeth Palermo (left) is all smiles after a sale.
I Who's who at Kwinana The active members of St Vincent de Paul conference Kwinana: Executive and Conference Board Members: President, Brother William Thomas; Spiritual Adviser and Member of Honour, Sister Winifred of the Daughters of Charity; Vice President, Brother Tom O'Donnell; Secretary (on leave) Brother Brian Smith; Secretary (acting), Brother John Martis; Treasurer, Brother Abe Ziegelaar. Chairman of the Centre Committee, Brother Ralph Britto; Secretary, Brother Abe Ziegelaar. Conference Members: Brother Patrick Rogan, Brother Terry Hill, Brother Jim McVeigh, Brother Gerald Willson, Brother John Olminkhof, Brother Bill Tully, Sister Peggy Richardson, Brother Mat Inks, Brother Rodney Ziegelaar.
Australian Jesuits in India have appealed for funds to help support 74 Seminarians in various stages of their studies. These dedicated men come from extremely poor f amilies who are unable to support them. They are preparing themselves to care for the spiritual and material welfare of destitute families, barely surviving in some of the poorest areas of India. Each trainee costs the diocese $35 a month, $420 a year. The ten year course to the priesthood amounts to $4,200. Whatever help you can give us will be greatly appreciated. Cheques should be made payable to the "Australian Jesuit Mission in India". Photograph. These Seminarians are being taught English by Sister Beatrice.
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As technology's scope expands, what ethical issues are raised? Father Dominican David K. O'Rourke thinks that the great advantage of technology is its capacity for serving the needs of human beings — for helping solve the world problem of hunger, for example.
hands of machines. consideration. But, she writes, that Father John Castelot would ignore our own points out that a troubleresponsiblity to protect some lot the Corinthians the gift of life. were in misinterpreting Katharine Bird discov- St Paul's teaching on ers in an interview with freedom. Sometimes, Father Kevin McCoy concern for other Chrishow medical ethicist tians means not doing might help families faced something even if we with difficult decisions possess the ability to do on medical care. it, the priest suggests.
which can be determined detrimental. The unplanned results need to be considered now, not later, he writes. Doleres Leckey thinks that the technological age has a way of pressuring us to expand moral awareness. In an age when the marvels of medical technology are
His hair was grey, his face lined with age. He did not look as old as the 73 years to which he admitted, but he was clearly over the " senior -citizen" boundary.
Appearances were deceiving, however. When he stood to address the assembly of 400 religious educators only those who already knew him were not surprised by the youthful spirit and enthusiasm Sulpician Father Eugene Walsh conveyed. He spoke with the comfortable informality of anybody's grandfather, but he communicated a vision of worship that was fresh and vigorous and hopeful. Wherever he goes, one of his main themes has been the ministry of the celebrating assembly — the people who worship together. Father Walsh insists that all who form the assembly, clergy and laity alike, "make the Mass."
Who makes moral decisions for computers? By Father David O'Rourke
Several months ago purchased a persona computer. Until then, never had anticipated how helpful it could be. I am even using it to write this article. But I have a question: How does a computer discover the difference between right and wrong? Make no mistake, the question is important. From the assembly lines of big automakers to the vineyards of California near my home, the stainless-steel hands of computerised machines are hard at work. Technology is reshaping the world. Yet, I suspect that ethical dimensions of the technological revolution are being seriously overlooked. Charles Muscatine, an educator at the University of California, says universities are becoming expert at helping students master modern technology. But, he maintained, these institutions are not teaching what is perhaps the greatest need — how
a person makes ethical decisions. Before asking how questions of right and wrong enter the world of technology, let's be clear on definitions. We talk about technology, but what does it mean? Think of technology and you may well think of a computerised world. We readily draw mental pictures of it — complete with elaborate control
to do with storing, controlling, communiusing cating and information. Today information can be processed almost instantaneously. Knowledge can be put to use in ways that change the world and change people's lives. This raises ethical issues. Let me give an example.
DISCUSSION POINTS In this age ot computers, robots, space travel and modern medicine, one is tempted to say. "Don't worry. Technology eventually will solve all our problems." But for all the good technology creates, there is a moral responsibility to use technology wisely for the good of all and not at the expense of some. The church has a unique contribution to make to the moral development it hopes will accompany technological advances. panels and technicians who quietly keep watch over their oscilloscopes and robots. But what technology is really about is something different, something we can't put into images. Technology isn't principally about machines. Technology above all is about information. It has
Several weeks ago a commission of US bishops conducting a hearing for the national pastoral letter on the economy heard an expert on world geography, agriculture and climate conditions tell of some ways knowledge is put to use to change the world. He cited development
of the new food plants to increase production. New strains of the rice is of special interest in underdeveloped nations. But the witness also talked about how the unplanned effects of science and technology commonly turn out to be greater than anticipated. For instance, the Green Revolution is bringing a new dependency on a very narrow genetic pool in the plant world. Once there were many varieties of rice. When stronger strains were developed, they gradually replaced the many varieties. That might mean that, in the event of a new rice disease, a huge part of the world's rice crop would be wiped out. The risk needs to be considered now, not later. This brings me back to my original question. How does a computer recognise the difference between right and wrong? Obviously it doesn't. No technology does. Technology relies on human beings for decisions about ethical matters.
It was the sophisticated who caused most of the trouble. The Corinthian society 2000 years ago got as excited about philosophies as many people do today about sports and music. The Corinthians fan-
cied themselves to be e xtraordinarily intellectual. In fact, though they were intelligent, immature pride blinded them to the weaknesses in their pet theories. Once the Corinthians subscribed to a fascinating idea, they judged everything against its background. This led to distortions of the truth. Paul, for instance, had insisted on the principle of Christian freedom: That salvation is a free Oft from God, not some-
thing we earn. He put his case in a nutshell in Galatians 5:1: "It was for liberty that Christ freed us." Like children with a new toy, some Corinthians were fascinated. Seeing and hearing nothing else, responsible freedom degenerated into unbridled license. School was out. No more classes, no more homework, no more restrictions. The Corinthians could eat and drink what they wanted, sleep with whomever they wanted.
Not even the ordinary conventions of social decency bound them. One man married his stepmother and considered this quite smart, a protest against the strictures of social morality. If some fellow Christians had serious misgivings about the propriety of buying meat used in pagan sacrifices, the Corinthians did not. After all, they knew that idols were a fiction. So what difference did it raake? In all of this, the Corinthians forgot some-
By a Special Writer reintroduced in the Mass. Parishes now have readers, communion distributors, song leaders, servers, ushers, greeters, choirs and folk groups. All work together with the priest to fulfil the various roles that the liturgy requires. The growth of these ministries is a clear symbol that the community is more involved in the liturgy. Yet the most basic of all the ministries in the Eucharist is the one most often overlooked — that of the assembly itself. The whole assembly offers the eucharistic sacrifice. The whole assembly celebrates the eucharistic meal. In his writings and in his speeches, Father Walsh has reminded us that this basic principle makes demands on each of us. Every person who
joins the worshipping assembly has a responsibility for creating good worship, a responsibility no one else can fill. That responsibility has several dimensions. • It requires that each person contribute to creating an atmosphere of hospitality in the church — that we be attentive to each other.
worship, the assembly suffers and our worship is less than it should be. We all recognise that a priest or a lector who does a half-hearted job hurts us all. It is just as true that anything less than full participation by any one of us diminishes us all.
Finally good worship requires that worship A climate of warmth extend into all of life. can help us all be open to Everyone has the responothers. That openness in sibility to carry the spirit turn makes it more likely of worship into our daily that we are open to lives and thus work to experience God's pres- further kingdom of God ence and God's power in in our own time. our worship. We will have more to • It requires that every member of the community put personal energy into the common actions of the asembly joining in the prayers and responses, contributing to the singing, listening attentively to God's words, entering into the spirit of the liturgy. If any one of us fails to offer our unique contribution to this common
take with us if we have fully entered into the liturgy. And each member of the assembly will be enriched to the extent that all have given of themselves in our common worship.
All receive if all give and all share. Thus we become, as the fourth eucharistic prayer puts it, "one body in Christ, a living sacrifice of praise."
A question that is very crucial
Can humanity develop the moral capacity to decide wisely how to use its technology?
That crucial question would confront people in the latter part of the 20th century, German theologian Father Romano Guardini observed many years ago. Now, in the final decades of the century, his question illuminates many corners of contemporary life. Two events in my life this summer highlighted the importance of his question. At a meeting of European Catholic laity on peacemaking, my small discussion group, which
included participants from eight different countries, focused on the recent TV film, "The Day After." The film raised the question: What might life be like after a major nuclear-weapons attack? One participant from an Eastern-bloc country thought the film did nothing to convince viewers of the real horrors of nuclear war since everyone knew it was a fantasy. Isuggested that while it was clearly fiction, it had some basis in truth. member Another recalled that during World War II she had seen an actual film of the
The sophisticated troublemakers St Paul's converts at Corinth were a troublesome lot. Like most Christian communities, they represented many levels of society: free citizens and slaves, rich and poor, men and women, Jews and gentiles, simple and sophisticated.
They celebrate together and each has a responsibility to help make worship a life-giving experience for others. Father Walsh goes so far as to suggest that the reason for coming to church on Sunday is "to give life to somebody else." For centuries the Mass was seen as the action of the priest which was piously observed by the assembled lay people who often said other prayers to occupy their time and express their own spirituality. Today the Catholic Church is attempting to regain a sense of its worship as the work of all the people — which is what the word "liturgy" meant in its Greek origins. The liturgy does not belong to the priest alone. It is worship which all the members of the church celebrate together. Since the Second Vatican Council in the 1960's, various ministries have been
thing very important: Freedom can never be absolute. As long as even just two people live together, the freedom of one is limited by the rights of the other. As for eating meat already sacrificed to idols, Paul admitted the Corinthians were right. The fact that food is used in pagan sacrifice does not taint it. But some Christians thought it did, Paul observed. He warned against parading freedom in such a way that others, who thought it
63mbings of Hiroshima arid Nagasaki with her Jar Office colleagues. Though of different iiths, they knelt and f rayed for a long time a fterward in the viewing DOM, she said. A young Greek teacher s iid that a kind of despair Pttled over his primary s chool children after seeing the TV film. Later our group was struck by this fact: Our very discussion had been stimulated by technology — by films and by television. We were eight people struggling with a common language, English. We found a connecting link through the
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wrong to eat meat sacri- People with an axe to ficed to idols, were grind love slogans and tempted to do what they the Corinthians had theirs: "Everything is believed was sinful. l reaction: awful for me." Paul Here is Paul's "Because of your knowl- however cautioned: edge, the weak one "That does not mean that perishes, that brother for everything is good for whom Christ died...if rue" (1 Cor. 6:12). food causes my brother T he same principle to sin I will never eat a pplies to Christians n m tooeaitbe in ag ,a,a(in, n so that I may t oday. occasion of 1ocCcaors. We "can" do so many We have obligations to things today. But freeour brothers and sisters, dom demands that we lig.acthiV. count the cost to human and otu hrosfreeedoobm society. The only acceplimit law table freedom is respon.000 supreme ity is the sible freedom. that Christ left us.
communications media. These media, with all their limitations, can draw people into dialogue about their fears and their hopes for the world we decided. They can help to expand our sense of moral responsibility for the world and for each other. Later, when I visited a hospital where a friend was having a defective pacemaker replaced, I again had the opportunity to reflect to the strengths and limitations of modern technology. A hospital's cardiaccare floor is a prime vantage point for viewing the wonders of medical
By Dolores Leckey technology. There one sees machines to steady an irregular heartbeat and machines to monitor the heart rhythms of a whole floor of patients. One sees the kidney dialysis equipment — and, with a little imagination, one can envision the devices for human organ transplants. I tend to gaze uncritically on these wonder machines. That's why it was good for me to read
Jane Brody's book, "The New York Times Guide to Personal Health." Ms Brody contends that much of modern medicine provides "sicknesscare," not health care. Her analysis indicates that even with all the marvels of medical technology, there is still much we ought to do ourselves to protect the gift of life. Taking personal responsibility for good health, she suggests, means "avoiding hazardous behaviours" such as cigarettes and excess alcohol; "pursuing health-enhancing activities" such as regular
exercise; and taking time for routine check-ups and other protective health measures. I find Ms Brody's suggestions helpful in these times when we might be tempted to leave things up to medical devices. And — much like the peacemaking meeting I attended earlier — she helps me to expand a sense of what moral responsibility means, even in a technological age. Technology not only challenges us right here on Earth, it also is doing so among the stars. Space travel is upon us and it offers adventures
of all kinds, even adventures of grace, if we are to believe British writer C.S. Lewis. But it presents moral dilemmas: Does the technology of space travel deserve such large expenditures of money when whole populations — in Africa, for example — are on the verge of starvation? What about space stations being used as battle stations by one country or another? Surely space technology is of such magnitude as to warrant public discussion. Technology saves lives and stretches human creativity. It also touches
the dark side of humanity. That is whyIbelieve the Church has a place in the technological dialogue. The Church encompasses spiritual wisdom and tradition, as well as respect for scientific truth. The Church has a unique contribution to make to the moral development it hopes will accompany technological advances. For certainly in our time, the Church's pastoral concern is like that of Isaiah, articulating a vision of peace and justice and freedom for all.
Mixing the old and the new The campsite was nestled on a heavily wooded mountainside. In it, young Girl Scouts moved happily about from one activity to another. They made pottery jars and they wove placemats on 100-year-old looms. They swam, they biked, they sang — and they programmed computers. They programmed computers? Yes. In a cabin alongside a gurgling mountain stream, a group of computers awaited groups of the girls each day. A computer history was on hand to introduce the young learners to skills increasingly regarded as essential in the electronic age. More and more schools are finding a place in the curriculum for computers. Among parents computer skills are a frequent topic of discussion. Parents are worried that children
who lack the right kind of computer background will lack a necessary skill for survival in adulthood. Parents and educators have a sense that computer technology is changing society in profound ways. Computer technology often is regarded as one way humanity currently carries on the work of God's creation. The assistance computers provide in meeting worthwhile goals speedily — e.g. in planning and monitoring valuable social programs, or in assessing emergency medical needs — can be seen as a way human beings carry out God's desire that they extend dominion over all the earth. But risks accompany almost every new effort to extend humanity's earthly dominion.
People may grow apprehensive, fearing they will become victims of their own creations. Some begin to wonder what kind of place will exist for them in the world 20 years into the future. In the midst of the pluses and minuses of an emerging world, people can lose perspective. Some then may make decisions about the future much more on the basis of their fear of what is happening in the world than on the basis of their real values and hopes in life. It seems that a chain reaction occurs. Humanity extends its reach into the world through technology. But that changed world of technology reaches back, changing the ways people live, the ways they use their leisure time, the kinds of jobs they find — even, it is said, the way they think. •
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Don't stifle quest for knowledge Dr Sigrid Gassner-Roberts of the Accelerated Learning Society of Australia, who says "Human nature's quest for knowledge should be nurtured and encouraged in our children — not stifled!" Longtime national president of the Accelerated Learning Society of Australia ( ALSA), Dr Sigrid Gassner-Roberts, has recently returned, via Perth, from several months sabbatical leave in Europe, further researching this specialised form of teaching. Dr Gassner-Roberts is also senior lecturer in the German Department at the University of Adelaide. ALSA promotes suggestopedia as an accelerated form of learning, which comes from the science of suggestology, and is the brainchild of Bulgarian medical scientist and psychotherapist, Georgi Lozarnov, in the 60's. He discovered a much faster method of assimilating education material, rather than through the more conventional methods of instruction, but it was difficult for him to promote his findings in the West. Apart from visits to Sweden, the United States, Canada and Austria in the 70's, he was not allowed to make further visits until this year when he visited Japan and Sweden; Dr Gassner-Roberts being the first Australian resident to attend his lecture.
"Lozarnov, when back Realising belatedly in the West after so many (because the West had years, was staggered at already done so), there what he is supposed to was money to be made have said, done and out of selling 'Lozarnov researched," said Dr expertise,' the founder is Gassner-Roberts. "Which now travelling in Westwas in fact incorrect". ern countries and will be visiting Florence, Italy in Lozarnov had sent his September. original manuscript for his first major book — Such trips are bringing Suggestology and Out- in big money for the lines of Suggestopedy Universitry of Sofia (Gordon & Breach) to the where Lozarnov is a West without retaining a professor. duplicate. The manusSupa learning is cript disappeared and then under difficulties another term for sugges"It incorporates also an with limited amounts of topedia, which according attitude of hope for Gassner-Roberts, to Dr is paper and access to humanity and this is at a photocopiers, he had to an holistic, humanistic time when humanity re-write the manuscript approach in teaching, finds itself in a very "but better yet, an largely from memory. difficult situation, what approach in teaching with environmental "As a result, some data that marries the insights threats, the danger of was omitted and that we have put into atomic attacks, nuclear Lozarnov became open neuro sciences, with accidents, genetic engito criticism for seemingly education. And in my neering and depletion to having produced non- view, the medical world the ozone layer." replicable material — and the world of educawhich in the world of tion don't liaise to "Lozarnov wants to science rendPrs it advance education." educate people into invalid," explained Dr becoming less manipuLozarnov's approach lated, Gassner-Roberts. start thinking for emerged from psycho- themselves, and to therapy wherein he become more critical — "Nevertheless, Lozartransferred a number of becoming more finely nov's original visits to the things, such as sugges- tuned into what is really West in the 70's which tion, into the field of happening in their world met with great interest, education and thereby and assuming more caused a proliferation of affected improvement. responsibility for their institutes purporting to environment represent his ideas and and lives, Suggestopedia and sugtheories — about 40 in gestology is also a philo- said Dr Gassner-Roberts. Western Germany and a sophy within which, "This is all part of his whole range in the US — Lozarnov believes, philosophy and he now some of which are not expansion of the human leads Sofia University's based on his principles. potential is achievable. newly established
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the beginning of the lesson, said Dr GassnerRoberts, because of our more stressful lifestyle than in Eastern bloc countries.
Regarding education, Lozarnov's basic principle is that it should be liberating, enjoyable, and satisfy human nature's quest for knowledge. This knowledge quest should be nurtured and encouraged in our children she said, and not stifled.
Music is also used in teaching through this method, to assist in transferring information from the short term into the long term memory and also increase relaxation.
Lozarnov employs the classical arts "with their golden harmonies" in his concept of education, "because he believes through art we can improve personality, widen horizons, and give people a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around us. Education should be a positive experience for teacher and student alike." Relaxation is a keynote in suggestopedia classes in order to prepare a clear mind for learning absorption. In a true Lozarnov class, the specific relaxation comes from the teacher in the way the subject matter is dealt with. Teachers in the West often use specific relaxation techniques based on stress management, at
It has the advantage of bringing the arts into the classroom with a music choice from the Vienna classical and Baroque periods. This selected music produces a psychological response in students which is satisfying and conducive to learning, she said. Games are played to make learning a more enjoyable experience and repetitions are disguised within, to avoid boredom. Motivated students enjoy their activities which produces better results and speeds up learning; hence the acceleration in a Lozarnov class. Although students work hard, they enjoy it "and it's not a matter of students lying in a chair and resting as so many commercial enterprises
make out!" Dr GassnerRoberts stated. Suggestology is a science which moves and develops and Lozarnov continues to improve and try out new ideas — not to change, but to further refine his techniques, she said. In Leipzig there is an institute for Mnemology at the Karl-Marx University which has been researching suggestopedia since 1968, and conducting language courses. "It appears there is no such inter-disciplinary research currently going on in the West as there is in the Eastern bloc — and there should be! "Particularly in the area of music, where my main interest lies, there is an enormous field to be researched. It's just amazing that nobody appears to be really doing this." Singing, she said, is a very healthy activity which as evidenced in brain scans, shows the p sychophysiological response which is produced. "Yet so little singing is actually going on in Australian schools! "And much of the school yard simply hypes them up — not producing relaxation effects such as classical music does . ."
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The Servite community country, he said. at Tuart Hill has brought Since his arrival in early out young Italian deacon July, Fra Roseto has Fra Roseto M Sacca OSM liaised with Italian for a two month stay to groups and families, work with Italian families, concelebrated Mass in which is the predominant Italian, and generally non-Anglo-Saxon ethnic offered a listening ear to group within the 840 people from his Servite College student homeland. body. Received with great Still studying at the warmth and hospitality Gregorian University in by the Italians and Rome doing a spirituality Australians, Fr Roseto course, Fra Roseto (based said he found his people in the Rome parish) content to be in Australia hopes to be ordained at and said they wouldn't the end of this year. return because "they This is his first pastoral have everything they activity which has need here", but they proven to be an even remain Italian in their Fra Roseto M Sacca OSM — out from Italy to more enriching expe- habits and lifestyle. "And tend some of his far-flung flock! rience, based in another I don't think they are 10
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very assimilated." But their Australian born children are, said Father Leo OSM, RE Coordinator of Servite College. "They identify with the Italian culture — but not the country." Father Leo and Fra Roseto are long time friends from being together at the International College in Italy, which has taken the edge off being in a foreign country. Because although having spent nine years in the Italian navy, sailing the world, Fra Roseto never made it to Australian shores; this initial visit has left a good
impression . . . "Australia is a very friendly country — so interesting, with very warm people." Sicilian born Fra Roseto was raised and educated there by the Sisters of the and Sacred Heart Dominicans. After ordination — what next? "Who knows? The world is my parish." But he is keen to tell the young people that religious life is not dull, boring and limiting as it is sometimes made out to be. "Some people even consider it a life of sorrow! But in reality, following Christ is one of joy.
"Living a religious life can give your life a truly profound meaning," he said. "And within that life you can find your own special calling." Young people had the wrong idea about religious life — "they are surprised to know we have the ability to study and enrich ourselves. We can dress like lay people. have personal relationships and so on. "And joining a religious Order as I have done, makes me part of one big family. Wherever I go in my Servite family throughout the world, that will become my home." C. McG.H.
Parents and Christian nurture In previous articles we have looked at faith and the adolescent. In this final article, the focus is on parents and the family. The family, regardless of its structure, is the key to the foundations of faith in most people. Children learn most about the nature of faith and Christianity by seeing it in the lives of the people who matter to them. In the family environment they can experience love, reconciliation, acceptance, wholeness, justice and a searching approach towards living out our faith journeys. It can be the case that if young people think their parents know all the answers, they will be reluctant to discuss issues of doubt or unbelief with them; there is a need for honest searching and openness to be seen and encouraged. Personal witness I believe that it is very difficult to assist others develop an authentic approach towards Christianity unlessImyself am committed to following Jesus in today's world. To what extent am Ia pawn of the market researchers and a victim of consumerism? How canIblame my children for following my exam-
ple? How can my children learn to cope with "peer pressure" if I myself succumb all too readily to pressure from my own peers? It is necessary for me to develop a "resistance" movement to the forces of popular culture which shape minds and lifestyles; for example, are television scripts more influential in our home than the gospel message. How many commercials/murders/rapes do we watch each day/ week? Can we do some research in our own home? Be counter-cultural Where do we look for a solution? Some would say that a "preferential option for those in need" subverts consumerism at its roots. Solidarity with the victims of consumerism embraces a countercultural shift which reflects an attempt to live Christianity together as a f amily . . . locally, nationally and globally. These forms of action can reflect a personal attempt to be faithful to the lifestyle promoted by Jesus of Nazareth. Pope Paul VI encouraged this "witnessing" as the major form of evangelisation today: "Modern people listen more willingly to wit-
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experiences is essential; regardless of opinions, they must be allowed to "own" their experiences. 3. He speaks his Word; It is only possible to speak the Word meaningfully if it is made relevant to the lives of those who are listening. Only with this regard for human complexity can "God moments" be recognised in daily life. 4. He offers them the freedom to choose — they invite him in. Young people must be free to choose their own pathway to God; the only lasting faith in today's world will be that born from a free decision. 5. The sacramental moment, the breaking of the bread and the recognition of faith. The sacraments now make sense when freely chosen and celebrated; at the end of the journey they mark the acceptance of a personal commitment to Christ. 6. The enthusiasm of the disciples and the sharing of the Good News with others. Young people are totally uninhibited when flush with the good news of the Risen Lord; they "celebrate" their discovery of Christ and provide a source of energy that flows back into our community. On the Emmaus jour-
ney, notice that the sacramental moment comes at the end of the day's travelling, not the beginning. . . and Jesus was invited into the lives of the disciples! By walking with our children through the maze of their culture, through the turbulence of adolescence, through moments of unbelief and doubt, we can hope to provide them with an experience of the "unconditional love" that God has for us. This means that we should explore their culture, join in their situations and get into their environment — the "market researches" do, and they don't take prisoners! However, try to be invited rather than force an entry!
items on T.V. or radio Educate your children and yourself in media exploitation and misinformation. • Violence: comes in many shapes and forms in our society, some obvious some not so obvious. For instance. how much notice do we take of the language of our commentators on TN.? The expressions commonplace in sports programmes reflect an acceptance of violence in our society, for example: "wipe out", "destroy" the opposition, "obliterate" an opponent, "kill off" . . . are we passive in our acceptance of such violent imagery? In these three articles I have attempted to share some thoughts with you about the teenage faith journey today. I hope I have raised some questions for you and also provided some ideas about where to look for answers. Let me conclude by reminding you that, while we can plant the seeds, fertilise and ilTigate, prune and even pull out the weeds . . . growth in faith is the work of the Lord. For parents, to nurture is natural, growth is mysterious!
Let's get involved In practice, make yourself available. How do I manage that? Well, perhaps it begins with finding some time for listening to my teenagers and their culture: • Music: listen to it, discuss it with them, help them critique lyrics, pop videos etc. Who writes the stuff, identify sexism, racism . . . do not dismiss it all as rubbish! • Politics: bring up the issues in the home, get "LET US PROCLAIM underneath the surface THE MYSTERY OF FAITH" of headline "newsy"
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From Daniel J. LEAHY Mt Lawley R.J. Keays (Record, July 27) sentiments regarding the Waugal site controversy are illinformed. Aboriginal dreamtime stories are, to the Aboriginal culture, similar to the Genesis accounts of creation within the Judaeo-Christian tradition. From the Christian perspective the dreamtime accounts are incomplete in that they do not recognise Yahweh, the one true God, but they
to the Editor are nevertheless central to Aboriginal tradition and should not be written off as pagan and therefore nonsense. Who would dare doubt the legitimate significance of the ancient (pagan) temples of Greek to A thens tradition? More to the point is the undoubted significance of the old brewery site to Aboriginal people. If white people cannot fully understand the importance of the land and in particular sacred sites to
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Aborigines, then the problem lies with us. It is truly to our detriment that we do not share a similar relationship with the land. Indeed the current environmental crisis is ample proof of the results of our Western, civilised relationship with nature. Instead of patronising Aboriginal culture as white Australia has done for the past 200 years, it is perhaps time to take it seriously. Who knows? We might learn something.
OBITUARY Brother Peter O'Sullivan who died this week was the oldest of the 2292 Christian Brothers worldwide and was half way through his 93rd year. The second youngest of a family of 10 on a Moree sheep property he was nearly 26 when he entered the Christian Brothers, working his way through early appointments at Gympie, Maryborough and Goulburn before starting his nearly 60 years as a West Australian in 1933. He put his sheep skills to work on the developing property at Tardun until late 1936 when his energies were trained on the Musk property at Bindoon where he became the foundation superior. With two brothers and a farm hand they had to make do with what they could earn from their milking herd. He had literally brought his wealth with him, driving 1000 sheep from Tardun to Mingenew, accompanying them on the train to Mooliabeenie and then driving them 20km overland to their new home at Bindoon. In later years a gift from his brother Maurice in NSW was to result in new woolsheds for the Bindoon property. After a year's absence at Tardun he resumed his years at Bindoon where he became the
Mr Ivan Keogh passed to his eternal rest. He was Honorary Secretary of the Parents & Friends Federation from 1958-1968, its important formative years. His work turned the embryo Federation, founded in 1954, into a reality and a major agency in securing the survival of Catholic and other independent education in Australia. Ivan lent his time, office and organising ability to the small group, led by W.A. Mahoney,
Father Bill Taylor, CM, who died, aged 63, at Southport (Old) on July 31, spent 11 years in St Vincent's parish at Kwinana, nine of them as Parish Priest. Originally from Sydney, he joined the Vincentian Community soon after leaving school and was ordained in 1951. His first two years of priesthood were spent on the teaching
legendary horseman, dog trainer, yarn-spinner and teamaker to many generations of students. When horses finally were beyond him, he ranged the property in an old car blissfully at risk to everyone but himself; and when the vehicle gave out he took to his long legs and trekked everywhere. Daily fresh flowers on the
altar of Our Lady were the ever present reminder to those about him of where his priorities lay. At the merest invitation he would recite The Man From Snowy River at a cracking pace; he never forgot a face or name or any of his innocent puns that he relished telling over and over again.
"Who was the last saint into heaven?" he would ask a bemused listener. "Justin" would follow his puckish reply. In his failing final days he said his next outing would be to Karrakatta cemetery. He was too modest to have added heaven.
who had in a sense no place on which to rest its letterhead, no filing cabinet, no typewriter and very little money. Ivan generously provided, although the finance was indirect. The Federation had just won, as its very first Government concession, access to the SGIO school child insurance provisions. For half a dollar a year, school children could be insured against accidents, climbing, going to and from school — for a family it was a dollar and a half. It was also
extended as worker's compensation to canteen workers and school busybees. The Federation was given the agency by the SGIO on a percentage basis for operation of the scheme for Catholic schools. This was something positive at last to sell to Catholic schools on terms of — form an association, federate and you can come into the scheme. Success came beyond belief. The Federation rapidly gained both membership and finance. It was a reality and Ivan was
the linchpin on which it turned. Before he passed on his work to others, Government finance for non-Government schools had also become a reality of per capita grants for both primary and secondary schools: and the granting of it somewhat of a milestone in politics. Mr Mahoney and myself, who worked with Ivan through those many years now past, would like it recorded that his work and his worth are not forgotten
staff at St Stanislaus' College, Bathurst. In 1954 he was assigned to parish work and for 35 years served in the Vincentian parishes of Ashfield (NSW), Wandal and Southport (both Old) and Kwinana (WA). He was first appointed to St Vincent's, Kwinana (then known as Medina) in 1967 as assistant priest. He was transferred after one year but
returned in 1972 and became Parish Priest in 1973, remaining in that position until 1982.
had a special place alongside the Altar during Mass!
The parish found in him a prayerful pastor and a good friend and guide with a way of getting people to rally round and work together, whether it was a busy-bee or the production of a parish musical. A man of simple habits, he was rarely seen without his Dalmatian dog, Oom, who even
Pallottine Father Francis Huegal has celebrated 60 years of a priesthood that has been spent almost entirely in the north of Western Australia.
May he rest in peace
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In 1982 Father Taylor was transferred back to Southport where he remained active in parish work until cancer was diagnosed only a few weeks before his death. A Requiem Mass for Father Taylor will be celebrated at St Vincent's, Kwinana, on Tuesday, August 8 at 7pm.
and La Grange missions, Broome and Derby parishes travelling on mule or horseback, visiting the leprosarium, Cockatoo Island mines, or outback camps of stockmen and It also includes the 11 other Aborigines. days he spent with other He even saw the birth in German born Pallottines Beagle Bay in 1940 of a in Broome gaol during local Aboriginal congreWorld War II until the gation Sisters of Our intervention of Archbi- Lady Queen of Apostles. shop Prendiville and Archbishop Mannix got True to his liturgical their release. tastes, the jubilee Mass But he still had to take attended by his bishop refuge at Beagle Bay and priest confreres was along with his Aboriginal sung either in Latin or children, to escape the English, and in his Japanese bombing of homily he spelt out his vision for the church in Broome in 1941. Beagle Bay in fact was the north and the Abohis first posting after his riginal people for whom ordination in Limburg, he has laboured. Germany, in 1929 and His Beagle Bay school the far north mission has children honoured him been his home for some with singing, dancing 35 years since. and story telling, while In the other years he the community turned moved through Rock on a barbecue lunch for Hole Station, Lombadina the occasion.
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CITY AND COUNTRY MEET Catholic Rural Youth Outreach, which recently hosted a highly successful gathering of city and c ountry youth at Keaney College, Bindoon, faces new challenges now and in the future, according to team members Patrick Willix and David Edwards. A lot has been learned, especially about the special needs of young people in rural areas, but there is still a long way to go. The Catholic Rural Youth Outreach team was established four years ago, and has already held three youth gatherings at which city and country youth come together to share common concerns in a conducive Christian environment. Towards the end of CRYO's Bindoon gathering in July,Iasked David and Patrick about the challenges the team faces now and in the future. One need is follow-up, according to David. "The I asked Patrick about gatherings are great, but Perth's apparent lack of what happens awareness of country youth concerns. afterwards?" "Our society is by its Formal follow-on meetnature centralised," he ings are an obvious problem, given the isola- said, "and there is a tion of many country similar sense in the youth, so one answer is country. "Country people look to simply to write to one Perth a lot. It is just the another. "In their own areas nature or infrastructure country youth face enor- of our society. "In the city there cermous problems in carrying on the gathering tainly is a lack of themes," added Patrick, awareness or interest in "so writing is a good way what is going on in the of lending support and country, and in a lot of encouragement to one country areas young people are literally startanother." CRYO contacted many ing from scratch. "There has been a wellcountry parish priests and parish workers as developed youth scene in they prepared for their Perth for many years, but recent conference, giving in the country you often information and encou- find that some initiative raging parishes to sup- is tried but fails, particularly for lack of strong port youth initiatives. Raising awareness of support. the needs of country "Fledgling things have youth is a vital part of started and really do CRYO's work in both need strong support. We country and city areas. need to make resources
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available, particularly from Perth." CRY() has a mission to make Perth's youth resources known and available in country areas. Accessibility is the key, according to David. "We can't say, 'Country people, we have all these resources, so next time you are down in Perth. . . !' No, we need to take these resources into the country." And there are other differences between city and country. Parish programmes too often are designed for the city and just expected to work in country areas without regard for the different needs of rural life. This was a factor in timing July's conference — it had to fall just after seeding, but before harvest time in early summer. David suggested that some Church bodies might accept the chal-
lenge to adapt their programs and run them in country areas, for example a Charis weekend in Geraldton or Port Hedland. Country people could then take part, and this would also expose city and country youth to each other in new ways. The CRYO team are now assessing the July gathering and looking to take up challenges they see on the horizon. One of these is the very concept of weekend camps, says David. "Many people, including some of the CRYO team, are realising that they are spending too many weekends away from home, and some people seem to be 'camped out' — just going on too many camps." Other models of gathering may be needed, he says, but it would be difficult for country
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youth since one-day programs are often out of the question. Another avenue for action came from a country high school teacher, who has invited CRY() to help plan and run the annual school retreat. Rural youth in the city, and especially those studying at tertiary level, are yet another challenge. "Rural youth who come to study at our universities often don't adapt well to city life," says Patrick, and this can put their studies at risk. "We need to find ways of supporting and encouraging these people."
Youth Appeal 1989 is just two weeks away, and preparations for the state-wide charity doorknock are reaching a climax. At the Catholic Youth Offices in Claverton Street, North Perth, appeal organiser Pam Smith is all set to go for Sunday August 20. Collection packs will be distributed to Catholic colleges this week, with Antioch, CPY, YCS and YCW groups to pick up theirs soon. Then it will be all systems go, as Catholic Youth Services is joined by Lutheran Youth and Police and Citizens clubs for one of the largest charity appeals of the year. Sunday August 20 is the date to keep in mind. Whether you are out collecting or waiting at home to be doorknocked, get behind Youth Appeal 1989. Help our young people to help themselves!
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by Colleen McGuiness-Howard
How to fix bullies!
After school each day Melissa went to her aunt's house. Her father came to pick her up after work. 4.) Melissa liked spending time with her aunt. They read together, wrote stories and made things. One afternoon, while Melissa was finishing some math homework, her aunt was looking for
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answered softly. Tears began forming in her eyes. Finally, the tears flowed. "I'm sorry," she sobbed. Melissa got up, ran over and put her head on her aunt's large shoulders. Her aunt held her tightly. "I was scared," Melissa told her aunt. "But why?" her aunt asked gently. "It's the boy who's monitor on the school bus," Melissa blurted out. "He says he will be sure nothing happens to me if I pay him something every Friday. He's in sixth grade. He's a bully." Melissa's aunt was shocked to hear that a fourth-grader felt the need to pay for protection on her school bus. She
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determined to do something about it, but she knew Melissa needed help first. Example NATU "I didn't know what to do," Melissa explained. 1 LEMSAIS "I thought you wouldn't notice." 2. YOMEN "I understand," her aunt assured her. "But why wasn't that a good 3 LUBLY solution even if I hadn't noticed the missing 4. NERAPTS change?" "I would still have to 5 RUGEAOC find money each week," Melissa answered after a a6eJnoo g moment's thought. "And ' sluaied Aro c Aauow zessipa i sbijA,AsNv I'd still be afraid anyway." Melissa wiped her eyes "Is there anything you that our parents know as she thought of what to might do yourself?" what he is doing." do. "I'm scared, but I "That will take courage, think I should tell my "I could talk with my Melissa," her aunt told dad, and maybe my friends," Melissa sug- her. "But I think you and teacher." gested. "We could all tell your friends can do it. "That's a good idea," the bully we refuse to give "AndI think we need an Melissa's aunt agreed. him any more money, and ice cream cone. Let's go."
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Baby's First Years. Illustrated by Back. Text by Deborah Manley. Published by Conran Octopus. Distributed through Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling. Pub kv Piper. $6.50. How the Elephant's Child had his nose pulled by the Crocodile; how the Rhinoceros got his skin and a very had temper; how the Leopard, in a spot, took the Wise Baviaan's advice and got spots; how the Kangaroo became different from all the other animals and very truly
There is a new format in the Piper series — Piper Flippers — two books for one. $4.99 each. After you batefinished onejustflip the book over and start reading again. They introduce six titles in three books which include Harry's Aunt and Harry's Horse by Sheila Lavelle. The Tale of Thomas Mead and King Henry's Palace by Pat Hutchins. How Tom Beat Captain Najork and his Hired Sportsmen and A Near Thing for Captain Najork by Russell Hoban. Each book is delightfully illustrated to appeal to the
sought after; and how a broken spear inspired Taffy to write the first letter The Just So Stories, originally told to his daughter, are among Kipling's finest. Witty and inventive, with illustratims full of hidden jokes and puzzles by the author himself, they will he much appreciated when read aloud to younger children
beginning reader (6-8 years o ld). The authors are all well-known children's writers who have each written many exciting stories for children. 11I
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The Tale of Thomas Mead
Danny Cassidy P.L, by Joan Flanagan. Published by Puffin, $6.99. An intriguing, actionpacked thriller — a must for all budding detectives! Danny Cassidy is a 13-yearold recently ejected from Neighbourhood Watch for trying t(x) hard. He longs to he a private investigator, hut it's not until he stumbles upon a strange kidnapping that he realises he is involved in something serious, something crazy, something that perhaps he can't handle. . .
Angus & Robertson. hi,. $14.95. A keepsake book with pages to record baby's firsts and ongoing growth years. An ideal baby-gift hook for parents to record baby's progress.
Frolic fun
Three books in the Kids of the Polk Street School series. Say "cheese": Sunny Side Up; Pickle Puss by Patricia ReillyGiff. Pub by Young Lions. $4.95 each. Richard "Beast" Best, Emily Arrow, Matthew Jackson, Dawn Bosco and all the kids of the Polk Street School are back in these three delightful books. It's summertime and they're off to a barbecue picnic in the park; Richard and Matthew have a swim in Emily's pool when they should be at summer school; and Emily and Dawn come to a decision on who is to keep Pickle Puss, the stray cat. These three new titles are the last in the Polk Street School series. The previous nine titles are still all in print available in Young Lions. For the 6-9 age group.
My granpa Grandpa by John Burningbam. Published by Picture Puffins. $6.95. Grandpa is a delightful
story and heartrending account of a small girl's her with friendship grandfather.
Fun folks and books Christmas already?!
and Mundaring parishioners — a hundred strong — 'beat the heat' holly tree, Christmas with complete party -July threw a Christmas-in wreaths and fortifying liquor! — in this case to beat the cold!
Above: Alistair and Stephanie Cummings seen 'hotting up the scene' and adding a touch of glamour to the occasion. Top left: David and Audrey Martlew listening to a 'tall tale' told by Jim Naylor — but don't be deceived by Mary Andrew's chuckle (right), because she's 'heard it all before!' Bottom left: 'Sampling the flavour of the night' are (left) Paul Rutherford, Jerry Derkson, (with a real grip on things!), Tim Clear and Peter Broun.
Rainforest by Charles Blackman. Text by Al Alvarez. Published by Macmillan Australia. bb. $50. Rainforest is a celebration of a great natural phenomenon. It pays tribute to the mature conceptual powers and vision of Australia's greatest living Romantic painter. This major series of paintings, drawings and etchings was made by Charles Blackman over a number of years and was first conceived when he was living on Buderim Mountain in Queensland. The -project
Build-it-better -yourself. Storage around the House. Published by Rodale Press. Distributed through Collins. bb. $35. A place for everything and everything in its place is the theme of this how-to book. And it's easy to achieve with the attractive, practical and affordable ideas and projects described. Loaded with projects for stand-alone, built-in, and hang-up units for every room of your house and for the yard, this book covers every
possible way you can improve existing storage space and build new storage units. Each build-it-yourself project is accompanied by stepby-step instructions and photographs, an exploded illustration, and a materials list. And there are lots of tips on safety and technique to make the building process go smoothly. Projects range from a simple spice rack to the more complicated sewing centre.
The People who made Australia Great. Published by Collins. bb.
was made possible by the Christensen Fund, an international cultural organisation which purchases and exhibits collections of art. Established in 1957 by Allen D. Christensen, former President of Utah Mining and Construction, it has been active in Australia since 1973. The Fund also commissioned this vivid record of the series. The hook contains over two hundred brilliant colour and black-and-white images. The evocative essays by Al Alvarez provide an apt textual background to Blackman's painterly imagination.
$39.95.
Reclaiming the Church by Robin Greenwood. Published by Fount $9.95. More than ever today the Churches are seeking to redefine their role and that of their ministers. In this perceptive study, Robin Greenwood writes from his own wide experience, from committed belief and from deep reflection. Here is a loving but not wholly uncritical look at the Church of England, which shows a way forward, both for its ordained members and its lay people.
REMIAING T HE CHURCH ROBIN GREENWOOD
The People Who made Australia Great pays tribute to the 200 Australians who have contributed most to making Australia what it is today. Amongst them are the first explorers, the inventors of refrigeration and penicillin. the first flying doctor, the sporting greats and the scientists, those who fought for their country and those who have celebrated it in words, or in music. This book honours them all. These 200 men and women, living or dead. outstanding represent human endeavour and achievement in all kinds of fields. Here are the fascinating and often surprising revelations of what went on in the lives of those who have become household names as well as those geniuses who have gone with little recognition. These people are thc leaders and the thinkers who have moulded Australian life and history. Together they create an illuminating chronicle of the development of a nation. They stand as a challenge and an inspiration to all Australians.
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MUSIC WINTER WORKSHOP
The Royal School of Church Music Winter Woricshop on August 19 at the Catholic Education Centre, Ruislip Street, Leederville commences at 8.45am and concludes with an ecumenical service of worship at 5pm. The woricshop will consider music in liturgy and worship and the motto of RSCM has been chosen as the theme 'Psallam Spiritu et Mente' (I will sing with the Spirit (Soul) and also with understanding). After some singing with Mr G. Appleton, master of the music at St George's Cathedral the keynote talk will be given by Dr J. Shepherd at 9.45am. Branch deputy chairman Mr L. Dight at 10.45am will discuss selection and performance of music under the heading - 'Performance is a dirty word!'. A panel at 11.30am which includes Archbishop Foley, Rev A.L. Bolt precentor St George's Cathedral and Rev L. Purdy the chaplain of Methodist Ladies College will then field questions from the floor. After lunch, for the training of children in choirs, Mr Appleton will demonstrate the recently revised RSCM chorister training scheme at 1.30pm; at 2.30pm Miss L. Leake from St Mary's Girls school will demonstrate the Kodaly method of training. At 3.30pm Rev Howard Eaton Rector of Bullcreek Anglican Parish and his choirmistress Mrs G. Burbidge will demonstrate combining different styles in worship and also the use of instruments. At 4.15pm 'Why have a choir' will be followed by congregational practice and service at 5pm. Cost, including morning and afternoon tea, $2, BYO lunch and a copy of An Australian Hymnbook.
FOUNDRESS BEATIFICATION
Mass for the beatification of Frances Siedliska, foundress of the Sisters of The Holy Family of Nazareth will be celebrated by Archbishop Foley at Our Lady of Grace Church, North Beach, on Sunday, August 20 at 4pm. Light refreshments will follow in Charles Riley Hall. For further information 447 1769.
FRANCISCAN MEETING
Midland Secular Franciscan fraternity meets every second Sunday of the month at Midland Friary, Great Northern Highway at 2.30pm. Enquiries and visitors welcome. Further information 291 8957.
MANNING JUBILEE
The 25th anniversary of the opening of the St Pius X Church on August 27. Archbishop Foley will celebrate Mass followed by a light luncheon at the Aquinas College gym/hall at 1pm. Further information James Toop 450 4217.
MULLEWA SCHOOL
Our Lady of Mount Carmel school Mullewa will celebrate its 75th anniversary on September 23 with Mass celebrated by Bishop Hickey at 11am followed by a luncheon provided by parishioners. RSVP by August 15 to Mrs Barb Thomas, PO Box 36 Mullewa 6630, phone (099) 62 3053 or Sr Alacoque, PO Box 118, Mullewa 6630, phone (099) 61 1036.
McKILLOP ANNIVERSARY For the 80th anniversary of the death of Mary McKillop, the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart will have Mass at 7.30pm on Tuesday, August 8 in the North Perth Redemptorist Church.
WATAC WATAC (Women And The Australian Church) will hold a reflection evening on "The Importance of Language -- especially as it appertains to Women", on Thursday, August 10 at 7.45pm in Old Chapel, Catherine McAuley Family Centre, Barrett Street, Wembley.
FAMILY FAITH Parents who are concerned about their teenagers' faith, or you would like to help them, are invited to courses on 'Teenage Faith Development": Weekend Residential: Safety Bay, August 25-27. Cost $65. Day Course: Catherine McAuley Family Centre: September 11-13; 9.15am-3.30pm. Cost $30.
Evening Course: Catherine McAuley Family Centre: Wednesdays: 7-9.30pm; Cost $30; August 30;
September 6, 13, 20, 27; October 18, 25. Contact Brendan McKeague, Catherine McAuley Family Centre, Tel 381 9222.
COTTESLOE PRAYER
To honour The Assumption the Legion of Mary at Mary Star of the Sea Parish, Cottesloe is organising a day of prayer following Mass at 11am, with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary and appropriate prayers will be recited at noon, 1, 2 and 3pm. During the period tea or coffee will be served in the hall by Legionaries. Further information: 384 3970.
CARLTON HOTEL with good old-fashioned hospitality in the heart of the city B&B Single $30; Double/Twin $50 • HEARTY BREAKFAST • PARKING FACILITIES • REFRIGERATOR • TEA & COFFEE FACILITIES 248 HAY STREET, EAST PERTH 325 2092 16
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FATIMA HOLY HOUR
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The next Holy Hour for the World Apostolate of Fatima will be held on Sunday, August 13 at 3pm, in St Augustine's Church, Gladstone Rd, Rivervale. Fr Way will officiate.
R ight To Life work
NEWMAN SOCIETY Vatican II study group: Tuesday,
Phone 362 1514 PO Box 6087 Hay Street East, PERTH.
August 8 at 11am, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, chapter 4, "The Laity". Scripture group: Thursday, August 10, at 8pm, St Paul's Epistle to the Galatians. Both meetings presided over by Father Dynon at 13 Dean St, Claremont. Open to anyone inter• ested. Contact 446 7340.
GALLAGHER LECTURES The Pastoral and Matrimonial Renewal Centre presents two public lectures by Fr Chuck Gallagher, SJ in James Nestor Hall, 50 Ruislip Street, Leederville at 8pm: "Healing Family Relationships", Wednesday, August 16; "Prayer, Passion, Participation", (for marrieds & those interested in marriage) Thursday, August 17.
HOME SERVICE The Catherine McAuley Outreach Service is a home and community care program of community options, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and will operate from the Catherine McAuley Family Centre, Wembley to cover the areas of Leederville, Wembley, City Beach and Floreat, for frail aged, people with disabilities and is an alternative to nursing home and hostel accommodation and is designed for problems with home care, home maintenance, personal care, transport, shopping, meal preparation and isolation. Further information 382 1745.
MEDJUGORJE EVENING On Tuesday, August 15 at 8.15pm on the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady after the parish Mass at 7.30pm in St Benedict's Church, Applecross. Speakers will be Jean Gardner, Fr Brian Pitman, Yolanda Nardizzi and Fr Paul Fogarty.
A rchdiocesan Calendar August 6 Visitation and confirmation, Mount Lawley Parish. Archbishop Foley. 7 Saint Alphonsus Feast Day, Redemptorist Monastery. 9 Heads of Churches meeting. Confirmation, John )0011 College. Monsignor Keating. 9-11 Secondary Religious Education conference. 10 Council of Priests' meeting. 12 Diocesan Pastoral Council meeting. 13 Visitation and confirmation, Gingin/Chittering. Bishop Healy. 16 Visitation and confirmation, Ocean Reef. Archbishop Foley. 19 Royal School of Church Music, WA Branch. Archbishop Foley. Wanneroo Catholic Ball, Monsignor Keating. 20 Lady of the Hills Association, Mundaring. Archbishop Foley. Mass, North Beach for Blessed Mary Francis Siedliska. Archbishop Foley. Visitation and confirmation, Mosman Park Bishop Healy. Confirmation, Highgate. Monsignor McCrann. 22 Confirmation, Kelmscott. Monsignor Nestor.
MANDORLA CENTRE OF INNER PEACE
Scripture & Life A series by Fr Patrick Bishop S.J. 1. The Scriptures in their own situation - Reading them without reading into them. 2. The Scriptures and a General Model for Daily Living -cf: Different basic world-views. eg: Leviticus, Matthew 5-7. 3. The Scriptures and Specific Questions in Ordinary Life: eg: - good living and prayer merit prosperity: Is that so?? - Let go and let God have His way: Do we have to accept everything as His will??? 4. The Scriptures and Praying - some models: some methods . . . ON: Wednesdays, August 9, 16, 23, 30, 1989. AT: 7.30pm St Thomas More College Chapel, Crawley. COST: Donation of $4/session.
Fr Patrick Bishop is the Rector, St Thomas More College, the Catholic University residential college, associated with the University of Western Australia. For more details, please contact: Tony or Cath 383 2002 or 277 6488
MASSES Monday-Thursday 12.10 and 1.10pm. Friday 12.10, 1.10 and 5.10pm. Saturday 11.30am. CONFESSIONS Monday -Friday 11.30am-1.30pm, 4.30pm-5.30pm. Saturday 10.30am-11.30am. EXPOSITION Monday -Friday 8am-5.30pm. Saturday 8am-11.30am. MORNING PRAYER Monday-Saturday 8.10am (The Chapel is CLOSED from 12 noon Saturdays, all through Sundays and on public holidays.)
Catholic Charismatic Prayer Meeting and Eucharist every Thursday at 7.30 pm Redemptorist Church North Perth Healing Mass every first Thursday each month For further information phone
447 3889
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MEDITATION A CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE
A day of meditation will be conducted on Saturday, August 19, 9.30am to 4pm at the Servite Priory (Enter from rear car park) 2 Morgans St. Tuart Hill Guest speaker: Fr Doug Conlan "Beyond the poverty of the single word" BYO lunch. Tea and coffee provided. Registration: S10 payable at door. Concessions for pensioners and students. Enquiries: Vesta or Sam 458 5633. Caroline 276 9607. Cath or Tony 383 2002. Sponsored by Mandorla Centre of Inner Peace
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