The Record Newspaper 21 September 1989

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COMPANY WHICH OPENED TO CATER FOR FUNERALS WITHOUT RELIGION CLOSES Perth can forget about "funerals without religion" for the time being.

It does not mean that if you don't have a religion that you must forget about dying.

It only means that the Melbourne-based company which had been making a big pitch for Perth business is closing its doors tomorrow (Sept 22).

In over two months of business in Melbourne and Perth where an average of 27,000 people die each year, the new company managed to handle only eight of them.

For the company, it all began with the 1986 Australian census statistics which showed the fastest growing category among the major religions to be the "No Religion" and "Religion Not Stated" groups. The

numbers in this category doubled between 1971 and 1986.

In 1971, thirteen per cent of Australians marked the "No Religion" box or left the question blank.

In 1986 12.7 per cent of Australians described themselves as having "No Religion", 12.3 per cent refused to answer the question and 1.4 per cent described themselves outside the recognised denominations.

These figures made a grand total of 26.4 per cent of Australians disassociating themselves from traditional Christian churches — a sharp rise from the minimal three per cent in 1921.

While these statistics may be discouraging for some, the keen entrepreneur may see them as pointers to new business.

So thought Keith Russell, founder of Simplicity Funerals and director

of Funerals Without Religion.

He wondered if the average Australian is looking for a secular and non religious way to celebrate the final farewell.

While people say they don't care where they are buried and often quip,

and set up a company in that name.

His regular advertisements in the funeral directors' column of the morning paper stated simply, "Funerals Without Religion".

He also ran several display advertisements aimed at raising public

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by Father JOHN JEGOROW religion" was another attention grabber.

So far, the results have than less been encouraging.

"To our amazement, the response has been quite small," said Kevin Hartley, Perth based manager of "Funerals Without Religion".

Although the Catholic Church has for long legislated, at times quite rigorously, about who and who not may receive Catholic funeral rites, or be buried in specially consecrated ground, the Church has never mandated a religious funeral service as a requirement to salvation. Rather, says the Church, it would be a very rash person who would risk appearing before the Judgement without the comfort of the prayers of those we leave behind. "just bury me in the backyard under the gum tree", relatives of the deceased rarely do just that.

More often, no expense is spared to give the dead a dignified burial.

Keith Russell decided to test the market place for funerals without religion

and awareness comment.

"When you haven't been to church in a lifetime, it seems to me to be the ultimate in hypocrisy for your family to give you a religious funeral," his advertisement said.

"I do not believe in

In over two months of business in Melbourne and Perth where the annual number of funerals is 27,000 the new company handled only eight funerals.

Of the four in Perth, the mourners read the 23rd Psalm at the first and a minister of religion actu-

ally conducted the last one.

While people are ready to go outside the church to get married there is something about death that draws them back into it, according to Keith Russell, director of Funerals Without Religion.

Keith Russell placed his hopes on the fact that 12.7 per cent of Australians say they belong to no religious denomination and a growing number of people are choosing to marry outside the church.

"The venture is ahead of its time, and we're closing this Friday, September 22," said Kevin.

"There is no law that requires people to have a minister at a funeral and we are more than happy to carry out the wishes of the dead, whether they require a minister of religon or not," says Perth funeral director, Joe O'Dea.

"Perth funeral directors have been conducting funerals according to their client's wishes without ever specifically promoting religion or the lack of it," he said.

The latest trend in burials is to have women funeral directors. They offer all the traditional services without touting to a specific creed or lack of it.

The women, traditionally recognised for their compassion and care may well be more successful than Keith Russell.

For the present, Perth has said no to "funerals without religion" at least as a slogan for commercial undertaking.

Catholic conventional wisdom continues to say it is a tough religion to live by but by far the best to die in. To choose second best is to choose nothing.

New doors to education CORPUS CHRISTI IS HAILED AS A TRAILBLAZER AT CEREMONY

Corpus Christi College had been a trailblazer when it became the first secondary school to be built in Perth under the auspices of the archdiocese and not of a religious congregation, Archbishop Foley said last Sunday.

After he blessed Stage 6 extensions Archbishop Foley said the college had become known for the pastoral care of its students and the way it saw all people as important to the growing community.

That approach was

evident in the opening of the Education Support Unit (for children with special needs) at the college.

"By opening this unit the college is saying these people are important, respected and loved," said Archbishop Foley.

The contributions to the school of former Director of Catholic Education in Western Australia, Monsignor James Nestor, the college's first principal, Fr Robert McCormack and deputy principal and Religious Education coordinator, Sr Leonie Mayne were recognised

through the naming of school facilities after them.

"It's lucky in its site, lucky in its facilities, lucky in the way in which it has recognised and pursues its mission as a Catholic school, a Catholic community builder, and as an institution engaged in the total formation of young people."

The new Education Support Centre, included in Stage 6, was named after Sr Leonie Mayne, the college library was named after Fr McCormack and the Music/Drama centre to be built later this year However, Dr Tannock will be named after warned the school comMonsignor Nestor. munity not to rest on its The official opening laurels. was performed by the "You must continue to Director of Catholic grow, continue to work E ducation, Dr Peter on the renewal of your Tannock, who said Cor- prises the Special Educapus Christi College was a tion unit, science laboralucky school. tories and rooms for

typing and business studies. The music/ drama centre which will be started later this ypar will complete the college's initial building program.

During the ceremony the college's choral group and senior band entertained vests with musical items. spirit, continue to work on the education of yourselves about your basic mission, you must continue to strive to improve, to strive for perfection."

The recently completed sixth stage of the college's building program corn-

Archbishop Foley performed the blessing and dedication of the Chisholm Catholic College last Saturday in a grand opening ceremony.

The college takes its name after Caroline Chisholm, the great Australian woman pioneer and Catholic.

Chisholm Catholic College came about following the amalgamation of two Catholic schools — St Mark's and St Thomas Aquinas.

Mr Kim Beazley officially opened and unveiled the commemorative plaque.

Premier of Western Australia, Mr Peter Dowding, had a few words to say at the presentation of the State Flag.

The college's principal, Mr G. Cooney, in his address was full of praise for the Christian Brothers and Dominican Sisters.

Sr J. Buckham, Deputy Director (Schools), Catholic Education Office, WA, also spoke at the presentation of the College Flag.

Mr Jim McNamara, Chairman of the College Board, was the Master of Ceremonies.

Students from Chisholm College ascend the stage to take blessed crucifixes to their classrooms.

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A Corpus Christi student putting up a crucifix in the classroom.

Progress report on the

In the course of our inquiry, numerous circumstances have combined to confirm our conviction that the theme of our consultation is both timely and important.

Academic studies, government reports and media investigations have shown that the widening gap between the wealthy and the poor continues to weaken social cohesion in Australia, as in other parts of the world.

Economic pressures also appear to be creating harmful gaps between the skilled and the unskilled, two-income and single income families, and the younger and older members of society.

Public concern has increased about such issues as homelessness, unemployment, rising interest rates, taxation, social welfare payments, health care, the treatment of Aboriginal Australians, the environment and the cost of education — all of which have been highlighted in submissions to our

A proposed Social Justice Sunday draft statement on the Catholic Bishops' inquiry into the distribution of wealth in Australia has had to be delayed because of the quantity of material received. Instead the committee has produced a Progress Report which is reproduced here. For Social Justice Sunday the bishops urge parishes to study the Fair Go For Families statement of the Australian Catholic Social Welfare Commission.

At the same time, we ings articulated so often gladly acknowledge that by Pope John Paul II, and some effective measures especially in his Encyclihave been taken to cal letter On Social improve the economic Concerns, about the situation of families and moral defects of consuto reduce child poverty. merism and other feaWhile democratic socie- tures of western-style ties such as ours have capitalism. experienced some sense We recognise that ours of relief at the apparent demise of communism as is in many ways one of an economic system and the most fortunate of at the recent signs of nations. some political liberalisaIf we are critical, it is tion in Eastern Europe, because of our desire to we would be guilty of ill- see a reduction and founded triumphalism if eventually a total elimiwe concluded from these nation of the forms of developments that our injustice and discriminaown socio-economic sys- tion which undoubtedly tem is beyond reproach. still exist alongside the We would also be many admirable features ignoring the clear warn- of Australian society.

We place some concerns emerging through

this inquiry within the framework of the scriptural readings for this Social Justice Sunday, which provide a strong challenge for all who seek to follow Jesus today.

The prophet Amos who lived about 800 years before Christ, called the people of his time to account because of their unjust economic practices.

Those with resources were so concerned about making more money that they ignored the plight of the poor, even to the extent of exploiting their predicament to increase their own profits.

Listen to this, you who trample on the needy and try to suppress the poor people of the country. . .

Can we deny altogether that these words have some relevance in Australia today?

The inquiry has strongly confirmed that there is a widespread acceptance in our com-

munity of values which are at odds with those of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In the section of Luke's Gospel read this Sunday, Jesus presents to that earlier community a challenge which we now have to face: None of us can serve two masters.

Either we hate the first and love the second, or treat the first with respect and second with scorn.

We cannot be the slave both of God and money. choice stark This remains before us.

Jesus preaches a message of love, calling us to think and act as a community. Can this be reconciled with the contemporary emphasis on individualism and competitiveness?

Jesus asks us to share.

How can we do this in a society which tends to value us by the amount we acquire?

Jesus rejects power over others in favour of service, placing the least powerful at the centre of the Kingdom.

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Youngsters at Star of the Sea school Rockingham last Sunday were probably not over interested in administration blocks or special education units but they certainly knew what it took to mime the Butterfly Song.

Special centre, new block Strong and deep ties between the parish and the school are a feature of the Rockingham Catholic community which mark it out from many others according to Monsignor Michael Keating, vicar general.

Monsignor Keating was speaking at the blessing and opening of the Special Education Centre and the new Administration block at Star of the Sea School, Rock-

ingham on Sunday, September 17.

"The close relationship between the school and the parish has resulted in a wonderful sense of community," he said.

He congratulated the school on the decision to open a special education unit which will serve the needs of children in the region.

"It is a symbol that this school really cares about

those in need."

Mons Keating's remarks about the Special Education Unit were seconded by the Member for Brand, Ms Wendy Fatin who officially opened the buildings.

"The Special Education Unit is going to incorporate into your school young boys and girls who might not otherwise have the advantage of this standard of education. I want to congratulate you

for the rine example you are setting and I hope these sorts of units will spread throughout the country," she said.

The Deputy Director of Catholic Education in WA, Sr Joan Buckham thanked the Commonwealth and State governments for their assistance with the first stage of the building project at Star of the Sea and also the their for parents contribution.

distribution Are those who serve is to remove the injustice, selflessly valued in our not simply to offer society? Are the disad- temporary relief to those vantaged really given a suffering from its effects. place of honour in our At the heart of the Christian community?

Christian message, as Jesus gives the spiritual interpreted again and dimension of life priority again in the social teachover the material. ing of the popes, is the Consider the advertise- personal dignity of every ments which propel our human being, which economy forward: how finds expression in can we resist their call to community. concentrate on self, to Through creation, God consume, to own, to give has provided resources ultimate worth to mate- for the use and benefit of rial riches? all, so that they may live Which of these alterna- in dignity and prepare tives offers the possibility for the eternal destiny of the type of society in intended for them. which Australians This truth is ignored in would like their children any economic system and youth to grow? undervalues which The scripture also human labour; or which teaches that love in the allows resources to be true sense must be monopolised or used for accompanied by zeal for the advantage of a few at justice. the expense of many.

Nobody can deny the These reflections point importance of charitable works, but they alone to some of the concerns will not solve social which emerge from the vast subject of the distriproblems. bution of wealth and When discrimination which we expect to and disadvantage result develop in the draft from the way in which statement. people are trained, instiWhile this progress tutions operate, or laws are framed, the solution report is not a discussion

paper, we hope that it will help to stimulate continuing interest in this project.

As a Christian community called to serve the wider world and to be a sign of God's love, we all share the responsibility to promote the values of Jesus, even if this means questioning the way in which our society operates.

There is no guarantee that this will be easy, much less popular.

As stated at other stages in our consultation, we do not wish to give undue emphasis to the statement which will eventually emerge.

Certainly it will be the result of prolonged research and reflection, but we are hoping that the participation of so many members of the community in the ongoing process will produce even richer fruits than the document itself.

Catholic social doctrine.

There is a good deal of evidence that it has already made a significant contribution of this kind.

We hope that it will continue to do so.

There will be opportunities for further dialogue when the statement is published in draft and in its final form.

We also hope, of course, that our investigations and reflections will add something of value to the public debate on these vital issues, and that it will make a useful contribution to the solution of social problems which ought to be the all of concern Australians.

Bishops may not be economists, but they have every right and duty to examine and speak on the moral and ethical implications of the way in which the economy is organised.

The bishops have adopted this process of continuing dialogue as one means of contributing to education in

We encourage the faithful to ensure that their voices are also raised, so that their experiences and values may be heard.

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Record The uncontrollable tears of joy with which the WA public were told to greet Bond Media's devouring of The West Australian newspaper can now be turned off.

The paper, we were lectured at the time, would be nothing but a paragon of publishing rectitude and responsibility towards the WA community around which it now held an unassailable monopoly throttleheold.

Our Harvest Terrace overlords told us that the State government coffers too would receive nothing but the purest cash dividends from their own murky part ownership gained through BellBond shenanigans at the time.

But the bucketting that the Christian Brothers and other Catholic religious got in last Saturday's supplement reveals the gung-ho karate which the paper's senior editors now feel they can hand out to their captive public.

The slabs of carefully selected titillating extracts and the lavish illustration were not a late night gaffe by some harried sub-editor. ft was a deliberate exercise planned well ahead and therefore clearly known to senior editorial ranks and management.

Not a book review, not a pretence at a news story, the piece included not a skerrick of research or comment by one West Australian journalist.

Instead, a rather grubby book pumped out by two money smart English authors was given the stamp of gospel truth and a handful of people were given carte blanche, courtesy of The West Australian, to vent their own selective vilification of persons long since dead, and by imputation the whole caring industry of the Catholic Church.

Grubby and savage books abound these days but the public at least has the elementary freedom to purchase or not purchase a book. Not so the captive West Australian readers who are no putty in the hands of a new breed of editorial moguls.

No one knows better than the few surviving Christian Brothers and other religious that there is a group of people nursing a mountain of complex frustrations, hurts from the past, but they also know the guts and hardship it demanded to take on caring for the lives that had been dumped in their laps.

It's the kind of guts and commitment that would be unknown to today's journalists pontificating out of their Terrace comfort and who over the decades have not lifted a pen to question the dozens of British and Australian parliamentarians and government civil servants who masterminded these programs and about which in the present instance the public are being told not a word.

Instead, the Church and other voluntary institutions are by implication made the whipping posts for any and every aspect of the problem.

Catholics can't expect to have charmed lives vis-a-vis the media but they deserve to be treated better than as uncaring fools in their 150 year history of care for the underprivileged of this state.

The Christian Brothers will have more important work to do in this already long running issue that flattering the paper's ego with rebuttals. Hasty prominence given to their too kind riposte last Monday shows that they need not hold their breath for an apology.

Neither did Archbishop Foley after a series of personal reflections on his financial integrity had to be stopped by a solicitor's letter. Far better to let West Australian readers be bored endlessly by the tortured meanderings of their religion writer for whom Catholicism makes not a wit of sense.

Meanwhile a Police Week ceremony reported elsewhere in this paper, was dismissed in Wednesday's West with three paragraphs on page 51 with the revelation that colours were blessed by "three clergymen" (no less than the Catholic and Anglican archbishops and Uniting Church Moderator).

As grounded airline travellers can testify, there is in Australia today lithe comfort for little people when monoplies can get their greedy hands on the lives of ordinary people and West Australians can expect only more of the same as over-priced televesion and newspaper monopolies make sure they brook no opposition to their owner's control.

Journalists and staff become very willing and compliant allies in this corporate strangulation.

The Herald, Holmes a Court. Murdoch and now Bond have made it clear how much they will gamble to win WA's reader minds and we no doubt will have to live with that fact.

The irony of The West Australian's action would not be not so obvious were it not for the tens of thousands of dollars that Catholic schools pour in to the balance sheet of that paper's advertising revenue just precisely because, it is claimed by the schools, there is nowhere else to go.

The Record considers otherwise . . .

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Fears over China crackdown IT WILL SET BACK CHINA-ROME TALKS'

spends much of the year travelling to Chinese Catholic communities around the world.

Father Pang said that a government attack on a mostly Catholic village April 18 was a warning to Chinese Catholics who The suppression of the remain loyal to the pro-democracy move- Vatican that the government is "going to be very ment intends to tighten adversely affecting the control over their Catholic Church" in 6activities.

China, Father Pang said.

That attack on the The Franciscan priest village of Youtong by an heads the Office for the estimated 5000 police Promotion of Overseas officers reportedly left Chinese Apostolate of two young people dead the Vatican Congrega- and 350 people injured, tion for the Evangelisa- including a nun who lost tion of peoples. He an eye.

VATICAN CITY: The Vatican's director of pastoral care of Chinese Catholics outside China said he fears the current crackdown in the people's republic will set back ChinaVatican dialogue.

Of Youtong's 1700 Catholics, 1500 are said to be loyal to the Vatican.

illicitly under canon law, are in the process of being regularised by the Vatican.

In addition, a Chinese Communist Party docuFather Pang said most ment has recently come Catholics in China do not to light which sets out a recognise the elected program targeting acti- bishops and remain loyal vist clergy of the pro- to the Vatican.

Vatican underground Father Pang said there church, Father Pang is debate within the noted.

Catholic Church outside The document says China on what constithose clergy who fail to tutes the Catholic co-operate with govern- Church in China. ment religious policy Among overseas Chiseverley be "will nese Catholics, for who punished". he is responsible, there is Sources say some of a "minority who would C hina -appointed think that the Holy See is bishops, who hold office too lenient" for not

"condeming outright" the patrioric association.

Others feel the church should be more open to the government sanctioned church in China, while protecting "the integrity" of Catholic doctrine, he said.

Father Pang said most China-watchers at the Vatican hold the view that there is only one Catholic Church composed of loyal Catholics and a pro-government minority who support the elected bishops and China's religious policy calling for an independent church.

'Don't fly over our land' Rome (CS): China has denied Pope John Paul II permission to fly over its territory when he visits Asia in October.

If the route had been approved, it would have marked the first time a pope had flown over the giant Asian nation.

The China route would also have allowed Pope John Paul to read a message to the government and people of that country.

On his trips, the pope always directs a short radio message from the

air to the countnes he flies over.

Alitalia which handles the papal flights has confirmed that it had been refused permission to fly over China during the pope's Oct 6-16 trip to South Korea, Indonesia, and Timor East

Joy that was seen at re-opening of Church BEUING — A Catholic church was reopened last Christmas Eve in Tibet, China's western autonomous region, according to a Chinese Catholic magazine report.

The Catholic Church once had a presence in predominantly Buddhist Tibet, but little is known about whether Catholic communities still exist today.

The "Catholic Church in China" reported that Shangyanjing Church was consecrated in the ceremony.

When the Mass began, the thrill of firecrackers and hymns of praise to God made some Catholic worshippers burst into tears of joy, the report said.

It said more than 1000 Catholics and non-

Christians performed Tibetan dances until the midnight Mass, and dancing continued after Mass into the dawn of Christmas day. Even people in their 60s and 70s danced, the report said.

Thirty-seven aspirants received their Baptism before Christmas, it said.

Tibetan-style The church, according to the report, was restored, and all Church properties were returned, with the help of the Chinese Communist Party and government religious affairs departments.

However, the report did not specify how many Catholics the Tibetan church has, or whether they are Tibetans or Han Chinese.

Mauritius.

The Vatican says that Alitalia has the sole responsibility for determining the flight path and that "Aalitalia is studying an alternative route,".

During the pope's 1984

trip to South Korea, the papal plane took a longer polar route which avoided Chinese airspace.

The route required the plane to make a stop in Fairbanks, Alaska, where the pope met then-President Ronald Reagen.

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Vatican City: One of the most disruptive incidents in Vatican-China relations, the Vatican's naming in 1981 of Bishop Dominic Tang Yee-Ming of Canton as archbishop, was not the slight that Chinese officials said so vociferously it was, according to a vatican Chinese official.

Immediately after the announcement, China accused the Vatican of interfering with the independence of the Catholic Church in China and denounced the naming of Archbishop Tang, who had been imprisoned without trial for 22 years before his release in 1980.

But Father Paul Pang says the bishop had gone to the Chinese Embassy in Rome prior to the Vatican proclamation to get reaction from officials to his being named archbishop.

The ambassador and his deputy were not in, but Bishop Tang said he was able to speak with the next highest official, who told him that since it was only a religious matter, there should be no problem, Father Pang said.

When the Chinese government began denouncing the appointment, he said, the Vatican remained quiet about the bishop's embassy visit. It chose not to blame the official or make it appear the Church sought Chinese approval of the bishop's elevation, he said.

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Church Seminaries role shut may end Poland's WARSAW: moves toward representative government could lead to less church involvement in that nation's politics says Polish Bishop Szczepan Wesoly director of care for Polish emigrants.

"World War 11 was started to defend democracy," Bishop Wesoly said. But at the end of the war, he noted, Allied leaders divided up the world.

"Nobody asked the (Polish) people what they wanted."

As a result, he said, a communist government was forced on Poland and never represented the people.

"The Church was always close to the nation and it taught the truth in a system completely based on lies," he said.

"The Church had to speak in the name of Poland because the government did not."

He said the Church played a certain political role in that situation because the people needed a voice.

The recent free elections have showed the kind of government the people

actually want, he said. He predicted that as a representative government gets firmly established in Poland, the Church will happily withdraw from its former political role.

Bishop Wesoly said Mazowiecki "is a strong believer in Catholicism. But he is not speaking in the name of the Church, but (for) those he represents".

The bishop said Poland now needs Western help to restructure its collapsing economy. Poles want to incorporate many elements of a free market system into their economy, but they are not interested in embracing a total free market system and abandoning all aspects of central economic planning, he said.

He said that while many Poles had sought to leave their country for political reasons in recent years. the changes in the political atmosphere alone are not enough to stem emigration.

Until there is a turnabout in the economy, many Poles will continue to want to leave to escape the economic hardships in their homeland, he said.

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by order of Vatican SAO PAOLO, Brazil: The Vatican had ordered the closure of two Brazilian seminaries, notwithstanding a favourable report from a Vatican appointed visitor.

Co-adjutor Archbishop Zico of Belem was appointed to report on the two seminaries that had been established by the now retired Archbishop Helder Camara of Recife.

Archbishop Camara is reported as saying the closures are a very serious error on the part of the Vatican. Another unnamed Archbishop says that with the closure of these seminaries "we will no longer have anywhere to train progressive priests".

The Vatican letter of closure said that one of the seminaries where seminarians live with poor

side the barbed wire perimeter, a former Nazi building has been converted to a parish church.

Crosses above the two storey building can be seen from the entire Birkenau complex.

Catholic defenders of the Carmelite convent, which is outside the Auschwitz camp area, say that most Jewish victims died not at Auschwitz but at the isolated Birkenau camp.

At Birkenau, just out-

"It's a mystery to us why there is a problem at the Carmelite convent and not here," said one of two priests who serve the church. He said Jewish groups had visited the church and had been hosted at the parish

centre but had never raised any objections.

The parish is an extension of the Oswiecim parish and the camp building had been used as a candle factory after the war but was later abandoned. The church fixed it up adding an office and a residence for one priest.

VATICAN CITY (CNS): Witnessing to Christ is an essential part of Catholic social work, Pope John Paul II told a group of bishops from India.

"There are those who would restrict or limit the Gospel message to a merely humanitarian action of good neighborliness or to a work of social 'progress," the pope told bishops from Ronchia and Hyderabad.

In those situations, the

In the Birkenau church, beneath the cross hangs a banner with the concentration camp symbols: a red triangle on blue and white stripes.

Inside, a bulletin board announces clubs dedicated to Blessed Edith Stein, a German Jewess who converted to Catholicism, became a Carmelite nun and was killed at The main Osweicim Auschwitz. parish is dedicated to St The building had been Maximilian Kolbe who died in the Aushcwitz designated as a new starvation bunker. commandant's office in

Essential part of social work

pope said, "It is the Pope John Paul also said bishops' task to mall the that because of the cry of the apostle Paul: 'I "multicultural and muldid not come proclaim- tireligious environment" ing to you the testimony in India — where the of God in lofty words or more than 13 million wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among Catholics make up less you except Jesus Christ than 2 percent of the population — the and him crucified."

Catholic Church has "a There is a need for special calling to pro"explicit reference to mote reconciliation and Christ and to the Church understanding among in all pastoral ministry," people of different he said. backgrounds."

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R.C.I.A. REVISITED families rather than in a group house "does not conform to the idea of a major seminary and does not offer normal conditions for priestly formation".

The other, it said, does not offer adequate intellectual formation to future priests, whether diocesan or religious.

Plans are being made to re-assess the students and place them in other seminaries.

Cardinal Sales of Rio is said to have lauded the Vatican decision saying "the direction these seminaries had taken ended up obliging the Holy See to take these measures".

He said vigilance was necessary to determine which seminaries are functional and which are straying from Catholic principles.

Church goes on unnoticed WARSAW: While the debate swirls around the Carmelite nuns' convent at Auschwitz, a parish church has been operating unnoticed at nearby Birkenau campsite for some six years.

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anticipation of the camp's size being double, but this never occurred and some believe women's executions took place there.

Establishing both the Auschwitz convent and the Birkenau church are seen as hard won victories against the Polish state atheism of the 1980s, and of the church's struggle against the communists taking control of AuschwitzBirkenau as state museums.

Contribution

by Knights WASHINGTON: The Knights of Columbus gave more than $85.3 million and more than 27 million hours of service to charitable activities in 1988.

A survey from only 77 per cent of state and local units, showed the 1988 figures were up $6 million and 222,000 hours over the totals from the previous year.

The average per capita contribution of the

Knights was $58.39 and nearly 20 hours of service.

Assistance from the Knights of Columbus went to church and community activities, young people and youth organisations, the sick, the needy, the handicapped, disaster victims, churches, schools, hospitals, homes for the aged, orphanages and a variety of other charitable causes.

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'Mission to throb the heart of Alphonsus himself'

Fr Liam Creede by Our Lady's shrine.

The Scott family bringing up the gifts at the final Mass.

Teams formed to sort out concerns

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educates 4 Indian boys and girls for 12 months

At the end of the New. People New-Life Year of Mission the YOM Committee of Our Lady of the Mission Parish, Whitfords, found itself with a wealth of material detailing the concerns and needs of the Parish and it was felt that something should be done to address at least some of these needs.

Out of this was born the vision for the New People Life Team Without education, most Indian children in our Mission Region will suffer Ministries. unemployment, hunger, malnutrition, sickness and lack of money for food and basic necessities.

The YOM Committee Our priests and nuns in India have appealed urgently for funds to help subsidise was joined by some new over 26,000 school children whose parents are unable to pay $12.50 a year for members taking the coming, stopped recently have sources several funds from education. Substantial number to eight and this and this is gravely affecting many parish schools which may have to close down. group now became the The extreme poverty in our Region can best be solved by education. We must help the people to help themselves. But we cannot do this without the financial New People Life Comassistance from better -off people. mittee (NPLC).

So, we are appealing most earnestly to Australian students, teachers and parents to Both priests of the cents a are 30 School fees help finance the education of Indian boys and girls. week; $12.50 per annum. $50 educates 2 boys and 2 girls for 12 months. The parish supported the reward for you is the realisation that you are helping the most deserving of God's setting up of this commitchildren to a better way of life. They will always be grateful to you. tee and the concept was Whatever you can give will be greatly appreciated. Donations are tax deductible. brought to the Parish Cheques should be made payable to "Australian Jesuit Mission Overseas Aid Fund" Council and approved.

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There is no better gift than helping to provide National Director, Father T. O'Donovan, SJ. Two of its members education for families • Australian Jesuit Mission in India (Est. 1951), have been serving on the barely surviving in the P.O. Box 193, North Sydney, 2060. vicious circle of perpetual Parish Council and three for educating Indian children.

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two of these overlapped so much that they have now been amalgamated.

NPLC aimed to set up team ministries to deal with each of these areas of concern.

The team will study the material collected and collated during the YOM and where possible act on it. The effect is like a ripple in a pond.

The NPLC has eight members and each team ministry also has a membership of eight.

An example of the ripple effect: The team responsible for Youth may be instrumental in setting up an Antioch Group, a YCW or some other groups.

The team would assess the need, investigate possibilities and then be the instigators of programmes.

They are not expected to do the whole thing themselves.

Each member of the NPLC is responsible for the setting in motion of one team ministry and remains the Liason Person for that ministry.

How involved they get is up to them. They may wish to work closely with the team, they may

prefer to remain mainly in the liason role.

Each team is accountable back to the NPLC. Teams may find that their areas overlap and may wish to work on a joining programme at some stage. Liason Persons arrange this.

As there are seven teams there is one NPLC member without a team.

He is the Communications Officer — one of his tasks is to be aware of all the groups that are already operating in the Parish so that duplication of services can be avoided.

At all times there is a necessity to be aware of what others are doing and to respond sensitively.

Membership of Team Ministries will be initially for a one year or two year period, thereafter for two years. Reasons for this: • So that people will not feel that they are committed to a group indefinitely.

• So that each year as half of the group changes new ideas and talents will be brought into play.

• Continuity is maintained by half of the team changing per year. The

first term of commitment will in fact not begin until Pentecost 1990 and terms will run from Pentecost to Pentecost.

Guidelines have been set up for the running of meetings, all of which will begin and end with a time of prayer.

THE NPLC will also provide for the spiritual of team support members with Eucharists, liturgies and retreats from time to time.

Commissioning of the team members will take place at the Masses on the weekend, September

16-17.

As well as providing a service to the parish this form of ministry allows for the personal growth and development of team members.

At the initial general meeting about 70 people were present. Sixty of these had made a commitment to join teams and the others were observers.

Group members at this meeting were: Pastoral Care 10; Children's Education 10; Community Spirit 9; Faith Development/Adult Education 9; Leadership 6; Social Justice 6; Youth 6.

Rede ptorist tradition "A mission to throb the heart of Alphonsus himself," is how Redemptorist Fr Liam Creede described the first mission ever held in Whitfords recently.

Parish Priest, Father Tim Corcoran, initially told the Missioner, "I don't know how this will go. The weather is cold, and the people have never had a mission. Like Our Lord, we may have to 'compel them to come in."

Compelling was not needed. Once the meaning of Crusade, Pilgrimage and Family Mission Novena was explained, the people responded infectiously.

For nine nights, from 600 to a thousand people a night lifted their hearts and voices in pilgrimage and prayer.

Children crowded round Our Lady's Shrine.

Youth lined the walLs of the circular

Church aglow church Our Lady of the Mission, noncommittal at first, then superenthusiastic as they caught the fire.

Mothers brought their little ones in dressing-gowns, the became Church "aglow with God." "Something's happened in our home," said a mother "that has never happened before — my teenage daughter does her the homework moment she comes home, son my switches off the TV at

F ather Maurice Dullard, S.J., 33 years in India.

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seven, lo get a seat Mum', and my husband is helping with the washing-up "to get me to the Church on time."

"The Family Mission Novena," insists Fr Creede, "is more than a parish mission. It is a Crusade. It is also a Pilgrimage."

"As a crusade, it is an answer to the Holy

Incisive as gospel Father's "Familiaris Consortio" requesting a crusade to redeem Family Sacredness. " As a Pilgrimage, it is people converging on their parish church for nine evenings of Family Faith and Prayer."

The preparation, though unique, was as incisive as the gospel.

Fr Corcoran and Fr lawyer organised "72 disciples" to visit every family in the parish the week before the nine evenings — or Novena.

This was "stormtroop action."

One youth of 16 visited a hundred families — explaining, inviting people to Pilgrimage, Crusade.

And when you think that Our Lord prepared for His campaigns by sending 72 disciples ahead of Him, then there's wisdom divine in this approach today.

It worked in Whitfords.

By the end of the week, every family had received a visit and an invitation.

Another reason for the infectious enthusiasm was Whitford's

One of the singing groups which helped lead the singing each night. and Padbury's Catholic Schools. Sr Jilyan of Whitfords, and Sr Carmel of Padbury threw their schools open to the Crusade and the children reacted delightfully.

Their enthusiasm was fanned by their Catholic Teachers, "the like of whom", said Fr Creede, "gives one a sense of unbounded confidence in Catholic education in Perth."

Perhaps the most memorable of the nine days was the seventh — the Sunday. It was a day of Eucharistic adoration and penitential reconciliation.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

and Reconciliation commenced at noon.

People came continuously to Confession till 6.30pm.

The Parish Church became a place of Pilgrimage, penance and prayer as families came to adore their God and experience

Healing and forgiveness His healing and forgiveness.

Asked why the Family Mission Novena was so enthusiastically welcomed at Whitfords, Fr Creede replied: "Because its theme is The Family in the 80s: It treats an aspect of Family Faith each

evening to give encouragement to all.

"Because it enshrines the Mother as heart of the home, the Father as head, and children as God's irreplaceable gift of love.

"Because it has sprung from an intimate knowledge of the Australian family scene, and a determination to save Australia through sanctifying the Family.

"Because it is a dynamic answer to the Holy Father's challenge,I urge Missioners to take up again the work of Parish Missions — Missions revivified and renewed.

"Parish Missions have too suddenly

Can you help us train Indian Seminarians?

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 families 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.

and drastically dropped. Yet they are irreplaceable for the vigorous renewal of Catholic life.

"Because it is the work to which St Alphonsus would give priority in Australia today. Alphonsus loved the Church.

Credit to priest He loved its people.

Today, through the Family Mission Novena, he loves our families."

To Father Tim Corcoran goes the credit of this first Mission ever in Whitfords.

To his priestly enthusiasm goes the credit of seeing it

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Both he and Father John Dwyer, his assistant, attended every session. Both remained in the Church each evening till the last confessions ended at 10.30pm.

Both gave themselves unstintingly to the many children around "the children's table", night by night.

"It was worth it all," said Father Tim Corcoran. "It has put new heart into us. Now we are truly a 'new people with new life'.

Thank God for the Family Mission Novena. Thank God it came to Whitfords."

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leachin that goes on How do parents teach After a while it occurred their children? They to him: "She cooks just are doing it all the time like me." and in ways they don't The realisation was realise, said Theodore "disconcerting", the Hengesbach. theologian admitted. "It means I am always on Theodore Recently display." noticed his daughter, her with Heidi, cooking Rose Marie Hengesbleft hand on her hip. ach, a university counsel-

lor and former teacher agreed most teaching by parents is done on an informal basis and "it's fun".

She said her daughter recently told her a psychological test she had taken in school "showed she had some

abjlj to be sensitive to natij ".

Heil aenager then cornmeal d: "It's natural erle4h because you and dad , ere always pointulg 4 ngs out to us," Mrs Hens sbach reported.

Mei fengesbachs think Paret s are most likely to

feel uneasy when faced with more formal teaching in such areas as sexuality or religious doctrine.

One reason for anxiety, they think, is the difficulty of knowing if the point is getting across.

And parents worry

because they are not professional educators.

It's difficult for parents to realise they "don't need to be experts who are perfectly right all the time", Mrs Hengesbach said. If a mistake is made, it can be corrected — and part of teaching children

message on sexuality they hope to ommunicate to their children, he suggests.

Cindy Liebhart writes that TV propos and music transmit many messages about suality to young people. She interviews the Rev Ward McNulty, pastor of the First Presbyterian Churl in Westfield, NY.

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Sex talk...

Many parents feel uncomfortable when it comes to discussing human sexuality with children, said pastoral counsellor Ann Newland.

By Katharine Bird

"We get much more nervous and uptight" than children do, she added, sometimes because their questions about sexuality "raise embarrassing issues from our Own experience".

"But, if a parent feels uncomfortable, in my experience it's better" to tell the child so, Mrs Newland thinks.

A parent can say: "I get uncomfortable in talking this," she about suggested.

"This lets the child know the topic is delicate and serious and not to be taken lightly," she explained.

acknowledge their feelings," she added, since embarrassment is something every child has some experience with.

"Parents get in a real dilemma" at times, Mrs Newland said. Children will ask an innocent question and parents will respond with too much information, much more than the child really wants.

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What's vital, she added, is for parents to communicate "the things they think are important — their attitudes about values, about people. You need to put it into words or children won't know" what their parents value,

Children ask the damdest questions. In fact, they begin asking them at an early age, when their parents' attention still is focused on keeping them from risking life and limb by running into a street or by

Who taught children about sexuality in Old Testament days? This was not really much of a problem in a culture which accepted sexuality precisely as a fact of life.

People who lived close to nature, with the birthing of cows and sheep as much a part of life as the ripening of grain in the fields, did not view sex as something to snicker about or of which to be ashamed.

Certainly the God who created them male and female and who, in the

very act of creation "blessed them, saying, 'Be fertile and multiply" (Genesis 1:27-28) — certainly such a God did not frown on love between a man and a woman.

Neither did that same God who declared: "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a

suitable partner for him" (Genesis 2:18).

Still, human beings are not like the other animals.

They possess intelligence and free will, with the power to use their sexuality for good or for evil. Human lives are not governed by instinct: the responsibility of ordering

those lives, incluit8 their sexuality, is fal and serious.

As a result, there 118 need to teach chil0 the basic goodness d'x and the importancOf respecting it and usil rightly. This instrucr like all early instrudli, was the provincef parents.

She explained how they would draw up an imaginary case, perhaps involving an incident of stealing. Then they'd ask their children: "What

swallowing a dangerous substance.

But I doubt children's education in sexuality starts with the answers they receive from parents to probing questions about where babies come from or why their bodies are shaped as they are.

Children absorb impressions and attitudes about sexuality from their first days

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together one evening to watch the popular adventure movie "Romancing the Stone" on a home video recorder.

For most of the film the characters, a man central Shelley's father susand a woman, seem to pected the programs put up with one another might spark his daugh- reluctantly as they dodge ter's curiosity. So he Colombia. talked about the episodes villains in during a moment of But with her and asked discover couple the calm, whether she had any they are attracted to one questions. another. Almost immeShe did. "How do babies diately they head for a get in there?" Shelley bedroom. inquired.

The parents watching Her father responded the film flinched. What honestly in a way he felt message would this cashis young daughter ual presentation of sex would understand. communicate to their Two families got children, they wondered.

Six-year -old Shelley and her father had just watching f inished evening television programs featuring expectant mothers and discussions on childbirth.

Television programs, movies and popular music transmit many messages about sexuality to young people, said the Presbyterian pastor Reverend Edward McNulty, NY. Some present a responsible view, he said. But most do not reflect the Christian understanding of sexual expression, he added.

Often "sex is pictured as just a human appetite to be fulfilled — as if it doesn't matter how you handle it as long as no one gets hurt."

Father Thomas Lynch, family life representative, said the media often realistically capture patt-

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Mrs Hengesbach said.

She and her husband sometimes used games as teaching tools.

In biblical times, in the early years — and often into adolescence — the mother was the teacher.

"Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and reject not your mother's teaching" (Proverbs 1:8).

Once they grew up, education of the boys passed to the father, that of girls to their mother.

would you do if you saw . . ."

The advantage of such a game is that "it gives parents an opportunity to talk about the thinking process that goes into decisions", Mrs Hengesbach said. Children need to know that making

decisions is "a step-bystep process".

Mrs Hengesbach suggests people should "approach parenting with a sense of humour and with humility".

Why humility? Because "you don't know how children are going to turn out", she said.

Young ones with the darnedest questions

DISCUSSION POINTS Why do pointed questions from children about human sexuality cause so many parents to flinch?

Talking about sexuality can make parents uncomfortable, and in an article this week Katherine Bird tells why.

She interviews counsellor Ann Newland of Washington, DC. The family counsellor suggests if parents feel embarrassed at speaking about sexuality, they should tell their children this, since embarrassment is something every child understands, Ms Bird adds. She is associate editor of the NC religious education package.

David Gibson, editor of the NC religious education package, writes that sexuality is a term with fuller meaning than is sometimes reflected in common speech.

Sexuality involves what it means to be male or female, to have one's personality and relationships somehow shaped by that fact. Parents need to step back at various points and think about what overall

is showing them this.

One of the most serious parental duties was to teach the truths of religion, and this would have included instruction about sex.

Given the stern strictures of the Law with regard to extramarital sex, this was not a matter to be taken lightly.

Parents would have been

very attentive here.

Fathers, representatives of the family and fiercely jealous of its reputation, instructed the boys.

In ancient Israel girls moved about quite freely, shepherding, drawing water from the village well which was the centre of social life, harvesting in the fields.

erns in human relationships.

Sometimes, though, movies and TV programs "get obsessed with the genital aspect of sexuality", he observed.

Neither Mr McNulty nor Father Lynch believe it is realistic for parents to expect to shelter children from all media exposure to sexual values that contradict the parents' own values.

But parents can help children wade through conflicting messages and form Christian values about sexuality. In some ways, television can make it easier for parents by providing discussion starters, Mr McNulty said.

So it is important for parents to take an active leadership role in what their children see, to view TV programs and movies with their children and discuss them afterward.

One approach is for parents to raise ethical or theological questions about the issues a program raises and the characters' behaviours, both Father Lynch and Mr McNulty suggested.

It is important parents express their own views, without lecturing their children. It can even be explained that while

through the relation- either male or female allowing their role to ships and love expressed and to have one's person- become too narrow, resaround them. ality and relationships tricted to reactions And, parents actually somehow shaped by that against events in their are imparting education fact — all that is encom- children's lives. in sexuality when they passed by the word When it comes to help to convey a sense of "sexuality". education in sexuality, self-esteem in children, So education in sexual- the broader-based along with a respect for ity begins early. And it approach that began in the dignity of others. likely takes a step for- the child's early years — For "sexuality" is a term ward when a child asks a an ongoing exploration with fuller meaning than pointed question or two of values drawing attensometimes is ascribed it. — at the dinner table or tion to the meaning of What it means to be driving home from a human love, the value of movie. commitments, the comchildren plexities and rewards of When approach their teen lasting relationships, years, life becomes more human worth, the purcomplicated — for them pose of emotions, the body's dignity — risks and you.

It is now that peer getting short-circuited.

At our house, we the pressure begins in earnest. Now is when child- parents had to take a step some characters are ren may place a special back — to talk about the "basically likeable", the premium on acting older full scope of the educaparents do not agree with than their years. And tion in sexuality we some of their values. now many children hoped to offer an older When it comes to develop more of a life child. presenting church teach- away from home.

A parent's role is not ing about sexuality to Parents sometimes feel like that of a teacher who children, Father Lynch forced to compete for said it is not enough for their children's time and gives instruction in long parents simply to recite attention, even with 11 or division, expecting the task to be completed at a moral laws without 12 year olds. certain point. Instead, I explanation. Parents A parent doesn't have to suspect that most "eduneed to understand why the Church teaches what be a prude to think teens cation" at home is it does about sex and will be told by someone ongoing. sexuality and sexual human love.

This education is stimuactivity can be treated lated when children Both said parents casually. bring their questions and should try to be open to And you don't have to problems home. Parents questions their children raise in the normal be a full-time worrier to are likely to experience course of family life and realise children are genuine frustration if sometimes vulnerable their children's big quesnot evade them. and impressionable. tions are kept from them.

"If children bring up Have you met a parent something you feel In a spring 1985 mesuncomfortable talking yet who is comfortable sage to the world's about, admit you're with the thought their priests, Pope John Paul 11 uncomfortable," Mr child might be exploited asked them to be accessor manipulated by McNulty said. ible to young people, to another person? foster relationships that Parents shouldn't "be I can barely imagine a encourage young people afraid to admit they don't know the answer" to a parent who could expe- to bring important matrience a child's teen ters to them. question, but should be finding willing to find out what world without As a parent I relate to to react something there it is. that message too. against.

Father Lynch believes As children near the I want my children to spouses must develop teen years, parents often feel they can come home the ability to talk comforfind themselves wanting with questions and probother tably with each to caution them, protect lems, expected to be about sex. them, help them evaluate greeted with love, matur"If parents haven't done scenes to movies and on ity and a willingness to that, they can't sit down with their kids and talk television or the words in spend time helping them about it," he said. 'They'll some song.Ithink that is find answers to their questions — the kinds of either avoid it altogether only natural.

The risk here for par- qualities the pope or get into a preachy ents, it seems to me, is in encouraged. mode."

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Community education Community education is a priority in the Police Department aimed at educating the public on vital safety related issues.

Senior Sgt Milner . . . "attitudes are changing."

The big battle

As a broad statement, waves, and bicycles, with crime is on the their driver's licence increase, but the Police number so should propare constantly updat- erty be stolen and turn ing their ideas and up in a second hand methods to combat it. dealers, there's a greater

chance of property being New innovations have returned. been introduced which On that score, the Police are often designed to do a speedy job — the meet the public, find out time involved from the their problems, and arm original reporting of the them with the expertise bicycle theft to Police, to help in their own recovery is 11 hours! property defence.

If the bike is engraved, One such initiative is they simply do a compuNeighbourhood Watch ter check and either (NW), which was return it to the rightful designed in North Amer- owner or indicate where ica and has now spread it can be picked up. throughout the world.

"While the Police are Western Australia was tied up with the stolen the first Australian state bike in the back of their to take it up in 1982 and vehicle, they're unable to it is now operating in apprehend offenders, every state except the because you can't put Northern Territory. NW one in the back with the is now in 228 areas in bicycle," he said.

WA. An extension of NW, is Its objectives are to Rural Watch (RW), now reduce preventable in 40 locations, which crime by encouraging caters for the rural and neighbours to report any farming communities. suspicious activities in their area, thus deterring The Office of Crime criminal activity by Prevention has a whole increasing their likeli- range of lecturing type programs where officers hood of being caught. talk to people on perIt's an instance of the sonal safety — particucommunity sharing with larly to ladies in the the police, the responsi- community, and senior bility crime citizens. of prevention.

Some of the elderly lock "Attitudes are chang- themselves in, and are ing," said Senior Ser- afraid, believing themgeant Dick Milner, super- selves to be potential visor of Office of Crime victims.

Prevention. "People have In reality, said Snr accepted their responsi- Sergeant Milner, 18-24 bility and the great year olds are more response to our NW and vulnerable and the over self-help programs are 60's are less likely to be evidence of this." crime victims. This end Part of the NW initiative of the population counts is to encourage people to for 13% and by the year engrave items such as 2020 will be an estimated TV's, recorders, micro- 20%.

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The Police have another advisory area — to people in financial institutions and organisation types where life and property may be at risk.

They cover specifics such as hold-up procedures, and for small businesses pilfering and shop lifting, with a look at lighting, security and safes.

— the numbers are up!

"People can't afford to be complacent," he said.

"NW is a success because people are communicating with their neighbours which has effectively reduced crime. It's a matter of people as neighbours and community, talking to each other."

And to that end, October 28 will be They also run an National Light Up day, appraisal service, on which is a scheme to get businesses and homes, neighbours to turn on giving appropriate advice their front lights and go on property security and shake hands with maintenance. the people next door.

"We've become advi- Communication being a sory and resourcing key element in the centres, because we don't success of the Watch have the capacity staff- scheme. wise andIbelieve people "It's really the people have enough knowledge taking over their streets of society to realise the which they have been too need and their ability to afraid to use in the past. accept more responsibil- When you go for a walk ity themselves." in the evenings, people The Police too, have don't talk to each other made a point of becom- anymore." ing more approachable Two booklets put out by as a body of people. the Crime Prevention Research done else- office are Look Out, Lock where indicates 30% of Up! and Your Introducnever tion to Neighbourhood crimes are reported to the police, Watch which are also "but through our closer available in Braille and contact with the com- audio format. munity, people are com- The office is currently ing forward with more developing another procrime instances," said gram which is designed Snr Sergeant Milner. for deaf and hearing "They may be minor in impaired people. some instances, but Introduction to nevertheless they do The Watch Neighbourhood form a pattern, and we Operation Identifiand need to know about cation have been transthem." lated into Spanish, CroaNW and RW are show- tion, Vietnamese and the ing results and in some NW outline into Italian. areas, such as Albany, Currently The Positive household break-ins are Steps and Look Out, Lock down 57%.

Up brochures, are being But then in other areas translated into Chinese.

Sergeant Ross Pengilly, Supervisor of the Community Education Section detailed a broad area his section is covering in an attempt to create public awareness on danger alert, safety, and the role of the police in the community.

Eight officers currently lecture in schools, community and youth groups, embracing Scouts, Guides, church, boys' and girls' brigades, service clubs, and any other groups of people who want a talk on community problem areas.

Within primary schools, Stranger (a misnomer he said because it

could be someone known to them) Danger, is spoken about in depth, because the child is made aware that even close friends or family members can be molesters.

Safety House programs are outlined, endorsing police involvement with it, and road safety is dealt with, including bicycle safety and inspections.

Children are made aware of why the police are in the community and the vital role they play in keeping law and order, and in the process warned on the dangers of juvenile crime, covering stealing, shop lifting, and vandalism.

They also deal with drug awareness and the dangers of tobacco, alcohol and drugs.

In the secondary schools, additional dangers are outlined in t he heavy areas of cocaine and heroin.

Alcohol is treated separately as a different problem with its effects, and the law — under age drinking, driving and so on.

Driving is dealt with covering areas of road craft and inherent dangers. The topic of sexual offence is tailored for male, female or mixed groups covering sexual assault and associated

problems, carnal knowledge and the laws relating to it, deprivation of liberty and other aspects.

This can take the form of a lecture or general discussion.

Other lectures are also available on safety house programs to organised parent groups, and drug awareness directed toward teaching staff.

The Police Community Education is well involved in the area of child abuse awareness and seeks to create general awareness with-

Program in 15 schools out paranoia or alternatively, ignoring the warning signs.

Youth drive education programs have been introduced into 15 senior high schools with a program running all year, in an endeavour to cover all year 12 students obtaining a driver's licence within the next 12 months.

The police cover attitudes, peer group pressure, road laws and regulations, alcohol and driving, and students are taken out on the road for

Drizzle, but

The Police Pipe Band pile their drums to receive the Police Colours in readiness for their blessing.

a top police priority an hour's drive with an patrol e xperienced officer.

And they co-ordinate Police Department work experience programs for students.

An area of keen interest and development, is the School Based Policing program which has been running successfully for years in the Northern Territory and almost three years in WA. The idea is to conduct within schools, activities normally undertaken by the Police Community Education Section, and to assist in extra curricula activities where they can, especially where a police presence would be beneficial and enjoyable for students. They also give information and counselling to school community members on request.

Four officers operated in four modules as a pilot project. A module consists of a senior high school and its feeder primary schools — usually six or seven.

Three modules involved a government secondary school and its feeder schools and the fourth module comprised a Catholic primary, a Catholic primary/ secondary school and an

independent primary/ interest in having a secondary school. school based police Sergeant Pengilly said it officer. has proved "absolutely Owing to its success, fantastic! Because we've seven more officers were found that the students' added to help service the acceptance of the police nine metropolitan and officers has been well two country (Bunbury above expectations. and Kalgoorlie) modules, "We thought we may covering a total of 64 initially receive some sort schools.

The latest program of rejection by parents, students or teaching staff introduced is Constable wanting to know 'What's Care, which came into the problem?' in having NSW three years ago. one based in a school, but Sergeant Pengilly saw it everything fell into as being an ideal means to get the police message place." across in a friendly, meaningful way.

All WA primary schools are issued with material for children to enter the Constable Care Child Safety Competition by colouring in pictures The acceptance has under 10 and for the over been extremely high, he 10s essay writing on said, and the police safety.

Pamphlets, comics and officers have been given full support and used to a board game, all depictfull advantage in their ing safety messages, plus role. Parents are now stickers, are given to coming to them with promote the safety problems they've had message. with their student childMonthly prizes are ren and getting guidance considerable, featuring a from them. computer and monitor The officers are there for 1st prize, and for 2nd from 8am to 4pm five — a 10 speed bicycle, days a week and during helmets, T-shirts, baseschool holidays, organise ball caps and safety song drop-in centres. audio tapes.

About 24 high schools All prizes are donated have now expressed with heavy sponsorship

Officers given support

backing; sponsors' names and logos can be printed on the items.

Anyone wishing to sponsor is invited to ring Mrs Maureen Murray at the Constable Care production office on 321 0710.

However, Sergeant Pengilly is less than happy about school cooperation in the project.

"We've sent out safety calendars to 830 primary schools, covering every class room. But we've only received entry forms back from 230 schools which means the rest haven't bothered to pas them on to their children.

"We don't make a cracker out of this,but it's the kids who miss out on the valuable reinforced safety messages and also the possibility of winning prizes.

"The teachers miss out too on a valuable free resource to get these messages across, especially when you look at such topics as March — Play safe in the playground; April — wear a safety belt and tell Mum and Dad not park outside school, and so on."

The teachers have them he said, but are apparently not motivated sufficiently to use them."

Sgt Pengilly . . . supervisor of the Community Education Section.

blessing of colours went on Maybe there was drizzle and overcast skies, but that didn't take anything away from the solemnity of the occasion as the Consecration of the WA Police colours took place at the Maylands Police Academy last Tuesday.

During this sacred c eremony which is reverenced by the Police force, Archbishop Foley with A nglican Archbishop Carnley and the Reverend Moody of the Uniting Church, solemnly blessed Police colours — the WA Police Force flag — as a perpetual sign of God's presence and duty to Sovereign and Country.

A colourful backdrop for the occasion was the Police Pipe Band with their tartan kilts and skilled performance.

The police march-past and salute was also impressive. About 500 people took part in the ceremony which included senior police personnel, members of the police and armed forces and their wives, clergy, police minister Ian Taylor, and invited guests.

This ceremony was followed by National Medal and Clasp presentations — eight for 37 years service (among them Police Commissioner Brian Bull), 53 for 25 years service, and 93 for 15 years service.

Smiling grimly under the persistent rain, Police Commissioner Brian Bull watches the Police Force flag he had unfurled being ceremonially placed on the piled drums by an equally stoic First Class Sergeant Jim Thompson, Drill Sergeant of the Police Force at the onsecration of the Colours ceremony at the Maylands Police Academy.

Also not daring to blink at a rain drop, was Sergeant Bill Baas in the background and the police squad.

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Diocese of DARWIN

mtual light shine upon

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced people for a limited tenure principalship of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Alice Springs. The school, with an enrolment of 470 students, caters for pupils from Transition to Year 6 and is the only Catholic primary school in Alice Springs.

A strong commitment to the Catholic faith and appropriate backgrounds in education and leadership are essential. It is desirable that the successful applicant also have special interests in cross-cultural and special education fields as the school caters for a significant number of aboriginal children and students with disabilities.

Holy Spirit, you who solve

PRINCIPAL

The position is of limited tenure, for the 1990 school year only.

A job specification and application form may be obtained from the Executive Secretary by phoning 089-41 0616.

Applications close on October 6, 1989. Please mark applications "CONFIDENTIAL" and address them to: The Director of Catholic Education Catholic Education Centre GPO Box 4519 DARWIN NT 0801

CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE

Diocese of DARWIN

Applications are sought from suitably qualified and experienced teachers for positions in Catholic schools in the Northern Territory:

Aboriginal Community Schools:

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Wadeye, Port Keats * Teacher linguist • Primary teachers (several positions) * Post primary teacher (with Home Economics) St Francis Xavier School, Daly River * Post primary teacher (with Woodwork)

Urban Primary School

St Joseph's School, Katherine:

* Primary teachers (several positions) A commitment to the goals of Catholic Education is essential. For an application form and further information please contact the Personnel Officer on (089) 41 0616. Applications should be forwarded to: The Personnel Officer Catholic Education Centre GPO Box 4519 Darwin NT 0801

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all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me.

I want in this short prayer to thank you for all thins as I confirm once again that I never want to be

separated from you ever in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in eternal glory.

Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine.

Also many thanks to the Sacred Heart and the Blessed Virgin. Pat.

Novena to the Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me.

I want in this short prayer to thank you for all thins as I confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you ever in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in eternal glory.

Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine.

This prayer must be said for three days after which favours will be granted.

The prayer must be published immediately.

Thanks to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our Lady, St Jude, Infant Jesus and all the dear saints. Enid

Thanks to Our Lady and St Clare. Pray nine Hail Marys for nine days, lighting candle and letting it bum out on ninth day.

Request three favours.

Publicise this devotion.

Helen

from Father John LISLE, Mosman Park Sir, Far from "gloating publicly over Anglican distress" in this ordination issue (Gordon Leslie, The Record September 14), I lament the impossible contradictions through which so many of my still dear Anglican friends have been put through the action of their Church.

The women's ordina-

tion issue may well exist even in some Catholic circles too, but the Catholic Church has, and will continue to have the authoritative method of dealing with such questions, namely an inspired a nd defined Magisteri urn.

What any pope might or might not determine in a future time is not my precisely concern because such a pope

would make his decision always according to the principles that are laid down for the exercise of such a Magisterium.

Notwithstanding the goodwill generated between Catholics and Anglicans who have studied ARCIC documents together, the gulf that clearly separates Anglican individual autodiocesan nomous authority and a truly

united Catholic Church is the real tragedy to be lamented.

What Gordon Leslie has to live with is that Anglicans do not have an authority and not even the highly publicised Lambeth Conference, nor the tortuous argumentation at the recent National Australian A nglican Synod can disguise that fact.

Change in attitude? from Josie LEEDEN, South Perth Sir, The ABC's a religious attitude seem to have changed into an anti-religious attitude, especially anti-Christian and anti-Catholic.

Some of the films just lately shown and dripping with venom, hate and ridicule are: 'The Fourth Man' in which a maniacal sex pervert and murderer proclaims in the course of the film that he is a 'committed Catholic', his bestial and lecherous behaviour is supposed to be entertaining and some remarks downright sacrilegious eg: `Through

Mary to Jesus' meaning sex with two favourite sex partners.

Another recent film was 'The Decline of the Empire'.

American Though this time the stars mostly keep their clothes on, it is an instruction course for devious sex, masochism pornography; and extremely denigrating for the female sex and devastating for malefemale relationships.

Then by accident I turned on a schootfilm called 'In Transit' in which a Catholic schoolboy is converted from a s uppressed, put-upon, religious moron into a happy relaxed boy-of -

the-world with no more hangups and smashing an army of statues in his bedroom. Also here the ridicule, hate and venom are laid thick on with parents, teachers and brothers depicted as joyless inanities of jibbering idiots with homosexual overtones.

The excuse of a late' timeslot is not valid on Saturdays or Sundays as most teenagers stay up late on the weekends.

Indeed it seems the ABC is targetting especially for them, so that when they are hooked, they will be helping the ABC ratings in the future.

This was an winning film!

In the meantime, these ' freethinking' specials are dynamite for young and unformed minds preparing them for a ' freethinking' society without rules, regulations or respect, a free for all jungle without ethics, morals, love or commitment. We are having it already.

from overseas to indulge in this kind of gamble.

and lying about others despite that the Ten derive from the Old Testament and to be inherited by Christians and Islam as the basic rules for people and for life.

award

What warped minds have made the ABC not accountable to the Broadcasting Tribunals?

Does the minister for the media have the time and resources to play Tribunal specially for the ABC? What qualifications does he or his officers have?

Heading for doom

from Paul DONNELLY, Claremont Sir, Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's share holdings is surely a needed extension to the Tenth Commandment, the subject of Archbishop Winnings guest leader on September 14. It is also a bad example to the young that it is considered the ploy and admired pastime of those who can borrow enough

So much for number Ten mixed up, of course with number One which relates to having no false gods i.e. such as money, before ME. So with the Ten hit at both ends and in the middle why bother about the rest: keeping the Sunday holy, honouring parents, stealing, killing

Scouted in public, they are not taught in schools.

Little wonder that western society seems to be doomed to self disintegration.

And going back to number Ten, to what extent are strikes based on relativity, a form of coveting?

It would be valuable to learn if the Ten are taught to be memorised in Catholic schools as they were in my far distant youth. My impression is that they are not; while in State schools they are unknown.

Salute to sisters

About 200 former students of St Anthony and St Joseph Convents turned up last Sunday at the Northam Town Hall to salute the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition.

The sisters who in May

1889 arrived in Northam

in pursuit of a dream of education and religious instruction have been well remembered by those they taught. And their presence on this night was proof.

Many returned to Northam for the first time since finishing school and found the occasion a good time to recall those good old days.

A handful of those present are in top government positions in Perth.

Monsignor Downey

who was educated at St Anthony's was among those present.

Among others who were educated by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition and took a religious path was Sisters Monica, Aloysius, Anne Marie, Margaret Kane, Oliveira and Marietta.

Brother Terry Orrell, an ex-student, was also at the get-together.

Those who were not able to come were Fr

John Prenville, Fr Tom Grant, Bro Pat Grant and Sr Gemma.

Even the air strike could not prevent a handful coining from the Eastern states.

They included Pat Lovell and former nun, Reg Enright, Irene Delaney and Gail Bradey.

Besides Perth, the former students travelled from Albany, Geraldton and Bunbury especially for the occasion.

Material submitted to The Record should preferably be typewritten or clearly and legibly handwritten, at least triple spaced with wide margins, in upper and lower case, and in style for the section for which it is intended.

Those present ranged from 18 to 87 years of

age.

The generation gap was missing as the same teachers taught several generations and regardless of age there was much in common.

Eileen Tucker, president of the Ex-students of St Anthony and St Catholic Joseph's Schools, Northam Incorporated, described the as r esponse "overwhelming".

"We had hoped for it, but did not expect it," she admitted.

"As the time drew close for the parting of the ways, we realised what a wonderful experience we had in our formative years," she said.

TOMORROW TODAY with Father Joe Parkinson

Appeal wrap-up: thanks, Perth!

Youth Appeal 1989 out better than urned t e xpected, according to Pam c o-ordinator Smith who last week wrapped up the doorknock campaign which raised $20,000 for Catholic youth projects in Western Australia.

Although the total raised was up nearly $3000 on last year, fewer collectors took to the streets for the appeal held on 20 August.

Pam, of Woodlands, said she was happy with the result.

"It's not a pleasant job, to go out knocking on doors asking people for money," she said.

"It's not the money, but the reason why people go out to coiled at all that really matters.

"To do something for someone else — that is what it is all about," said Pam as she wound up the

second appeal she has coordinated and her seventh Youth Appeal over all.

Pam spent six months preparing maps, phoning collectors and putting together collection kits for the campaign which is an annual joint effort of Catholic Youth Services, Lutheran Youth, and Police and Citizens clubs.

The weeks since the appeal have meant further hours of counting and auditing every collection book, so Pam is looking forward to a well-earned rest.

All of this was in addition to helping daughter Christine organise her wedding, which fell just the day before Youth Appeal.

Gathering nearly one thousand collectors was a major task.

"You begin enthusiastically," Pam said,"but by June or July you start to

Pam had a special word think that there must be of thanks for one of her an easier way!

"But now it is all over, favourite groups. "I really and you can see how well appreciate the great people have responded, support given to me by so I'm very happy with ex-YCW people," she said. "We remember that the result." we were young once!

Pam paid special tribute "We probably did the to the twelve Catholic same things the youth of took which high schools do — maybe not today part, and to the RE cobecause we were quite, ordinators who orgatoo scared!" nised the collectors.

YCW has played a big Major contributions part in Pam's life. She also came from the attended the conference Catholic Parish Youth at which the National Movement, who more Catholic Girls' Movethan trebled their 1988 ment and YCW decided total, and the Bunbury to amalgamate, and she Youth has fond memories of the Catholic Apostolate. then YCW Chaplain, In addition to the Father Jim O'Brien.

It was through YCW schools, Antioch, CPY and Bunbury, Pam that she met Laurie, her praised the efforts of husband of 27 years, who Charis, Focolare, Morley is a senior master at Hale Catholic Youth, the School.

Looking back on Youth Bethel Community, YCS, TYCS, YCW and numer- Appeal 1989 Pam said that ous parish groups and the main thing was the private individuals who chance to do something for others. rallied for the appeal.

• Youth Appeal 1989 Pam co-ordinator Smith, wrapping up the loose ends after the successful August campaign.

1989 YOUTH RALLY December 3

Quarry Amphitheatre Floreat Park

• The last Charis Weekend for 1989 ended at Eagle's Nest on September 10.

Designed for single young adults, Charis is unique to Perth and has become a major part of life for many young people in WA. RIGHT: Charis winds

down with a song and a prayer. . .

BELOW: . . . after lunch on the sun deck at Eagle's Nest!

Catholic Parish Youth

KEYLEADERS CAMP October 6-8 at Eagle's Nest, Gidgegannup For anyone aged 16-25

interested in gaining basic leadership skills Cost: $30 all inclusive

Registrations close on Friday, September 29 Enquiries: call Cathie 328 9878

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Books galore!

When Christmas comes

Computers!

Fatty mouse Marzipan, written and illustrated by Doreen Gristwood. Published by Cbilderset. Dist through Collins. 66. $14.95.

This is the story of the

fattest and laziest mouse in all the world who'd spend his days in lethargic obesity.

Until along came some friends who straightened up

Sweetie ant The Ant Explo The Military Frontier.

Understanding Computers Series. Published by Time-Life. bb.

Dist through Angus & Robertson. $29.95.

This book covers the role computers play in military matters, the super cockpit, war games and electronic warfare, as well as much more.

Transportation. Understanding Computers Series. Published by TimeLife. Dist through Angus & Robertson. bb. $29.95.

The 15th volume in this series looks at the digitalisation of the car, controlling traffic by computer and the electronic tools of the navigator.

Writing skills

by Colleen McGuiness-Howard

The Ant Explorer by CJ. This is the story of a brave Denis. Illustrated by Rita little sugar ant who goes out Halt Published by Mac- into the wide, wide world. millan Australia. $6. 99.

The Peace Garden 00 Suss(' t ti,f

f

The Oxford Christmas Carol Book. Published by Oxford University Press. bb. $29.95.

36 full-colour illustrations enhance this treasury of 60 of the world's most popular carols. Modern and traditional carols, several of which are specially for children, have been skilfully arranged with very easy keyboard parts. Chord symbols are added for guitars and electronic keyboards.

Short, informative notes are provided about many of the pieces. This handsome book is suitable for all the family to sing, to play and to enjoy.

Christmas Fun Book by Jean Chapman, illustrations by Shirley Peters.

Published by Ells:yd. Dist through Collins. $6.95.

Christmas is a magical time for children and they are often curious about how other children celebrate Christmas.

This wonderful book is filled with traditions from all over the world. They will learn about Advent, the Nativity and the 12 days of Christmas.

And there are delicious recipes for Christmas food and step by step instructions on making decorations for the tree and table.

Smart Sam

Sarniu ita Seagttirs San( iais

Samantha Seagull's SandaLs. Written by Gordon Winch and illustrated by Tony Oliver. Published by Cbilderset. Distributed through Collins. bb. $14.95.

Illustrations in this book are really superb and complement the text which tells of the growing-up of one silver gull and another's love for her. A charming book.

Please save me Beauty and from man's folly

Practise Together Series.

All kinds of writing by Richard Dawson. Published by Piccolo. $4.99.

All voting children see themselves as budding writers. This workbook gives 7-9 year olds a wealth of opportunity to practise different types of creative and functional writing at home: stories, poems, descriptions, dialogues. adverts and letters. The amusingly illustrated activi-

ties are practical, imaginative and fun.

All kinds of writing: • complements and reinforces work done in schools.

• includes practice of a wide variety of types of writing.

• presents educational activities in a stimulating way.

• gives plenty of help and advice for parents.

Practise Together: All Kinds of Writing makes learning fun for all the family!

14 The Record, September 21, 1989

mystery The Peace Garden by Lucy Sussex. Published by Oxford University Press. bb. $15.95.

When 11-year old Holly finds herself spending the summer in the country with her mother and new stepfather, she wonders how she will ever occupy her time.

A resourceful and independent girl. Holly is soon distracted when she investigates a beautiful but neg-

lected old garden.

Together with her new friends punk Gawaine (or Gary as he prefers) and the Bridle, she engaging becomes involved in a plan to save the Peace Garden which houses a mysterious old well.

Lucy Sussex's racy story with its tongue in cheek humour is perfectly complemented by Rolf Heimann's witty illustrations.

Tbe Cold Moons by It is a story of a fight fo Aeron Clement. Published survival.

by Viking. Hardback In the book we meet $9.99. individual badgers, learn cl of is a tale The Cold Moons their relationships, their lor a group of badgers caught in their tribulations and and 0 the maelstrom of an act of triumphs. human folly, of thoughtless and selfish destruction of Written with great knowledge of the countryside and The badgers of gilgwyn are its flora and fauna, this book faced with a choice of will appeal to the naturalist, staying in the valley they the conservationist and the have inhabited for a hundred lover of a good read. It is generations or embark on a both a moving tale and a plea * long, perilous journey that for the survival of one of our large will bring them either their last remaining freedom or their extinction. mammals.

Art students and books

by Colleen McGuiness-Howard

The art of Dan Mazzotti La Salle success La Salle College has done it again! with the success of year 12 Gabrielle student Inman who was selected from four regional finalists last Saturday in Bunbury, in the Jaycees competition -Youth Speaks f or Australia", to represent WA at the National finals to be

JII‘CFTER D words.CLIStOMS and Concepts akihmt

S..nare,

DISCOVER ""---7 Artist and sculptor Dan Mazzotti with one of his recent works — a pieta, mosaic icon on aged wood. Many of his works are to be sees armed Perth, the Eastern States, and overseas.

One of the invited sculpture at Adult Education their loneliness, even in a exhibitors at the La Salle classes run by UWA and also crowd.

Art Exhibition to be at Summer Schools at Perth, "Sometimes my paintings Albany and other centres. may seem to be sad," he said, o fficially opened Apart from several one man "But that is only in content October 13, is artist and exhibitions, Mazzotti has had because my colours are sculptor, Dan Mazzotti commissions for sculptures, always very happy and the whose works feature in mosaics and paintings for composition and colours several churches and private collections and public express inner happiness." buildings.

One of the major things to venues in Perth and Some of his paintings and be seen in his paintings is a surrounds. sculptures are to be seen in sense of order, a feeling of Born in Ravenna, Italy churches at Bedford, a serenity irrespective of the in 1925, Mazzotti stu- mosaic done with wife Rina subject matter, he said, as died painting, sculp- as was a beautiful panel of with his sculpture.

Our Lady in Aquinas Junior ture, ceramic and mos- School; Rockingham, Kelms- "My work doesn't have a national character, but it has aic at Ravenna cott, Maida Vale, and a a timelessness because it Academy of Fine Arts, Girrawheen passion painting doesn't depict a moment in and arrived in Australia 41/2 metres long. time or just a scene; all are His paintings and sculptures universal and can be interin 1952. are now in Rome, Ravenna, preted by anybody at any Art Master at Aquinas Florence, Trieste, New York, time."

College for the past 21 Japan and the Eastern States.

At times he hears people years, Mazzotti is married Mazzotti is an expressionist giving different interpretato fellow artist Rina and painter and sculptor, mainly tions of his paintings, "but figurative, and within his art, they are nevertheless not far they have two children.

His studio in the Kala- has always tried to express from what I had in mind munda hills has many fine either the happiness or when he painted them!" works and gives a glimpse anguish that human beings What is important, he states, have. Showing for instance is firstly design or composiof his diversity and talent. communication or lack of tion, and He has taught painting and

It tcr (

towards individuals — or

h

larlita 1)t lion

colour. Each part of the painting must be related.

Depression after childbirth by Katbarina Dalton with a foreword by Esther Rantzen. Published by Oxford University Press, $14.50. have suffered from these agonising, unrecognised, and untreated symptoms for what seems to be ages. It's so difficult to explain to others — no one really understands. It is a wry bad thing and needs more understanding by everybody Please educate everyone.'

Postnatal depression can have devastating effects on a mother, her baby, her whole family, and her future. It is, however, often misunderstood both by the medical

"But I don't do it mathemWe should be continually atically, but instinctively and upgrading our standards give much importance to instead of acccepting colour and colour relation- mediocrity!" ship. To me colour is Currently in schools, the painting." new art syllabus allows the The principle today he said, teacher to teach more inis to show the public depth art and art appreciawhatever is produced by tion, Mazzotti said, "and artists in public works, "and I what I would like to see is that agree with that principle this is continued by art critics because art must be exposed and gallery directors, in order to the public. to educate the public."

"But what I object to, is that One of Mazzotti's recent everything is exposed! Whe- commissions is for a model of reas directors of art galleries Pietro Porcelli, which will be should be selective and show cast in bronze and placed in the public only the best of Fremantle, where Porcelli is what is produced today, in buried, having died unrecogorder to educate them." nised, and in poverty.

In other words, Mazzotti Porcelli (1872-1943) was an emphasised, we should have Italian sculptor who created quality and not quantity, and such well-known works as the responsibility of art critics CY O'Connor's monument and gallery directors is to in Fremantle harbour, the educate the public in that Alexander Forrest monuway. ment in Barrack Street, Lord "For exhibitors there should John Forrest in Parliament be selectors who have the house, Bishop Kelly in power and discernment to GeraIdton Cathedral, 'The reject mediocre work done Christ' in St Patrick's church by invited artists.

Fremantle, and many others.

profession and by the general public. Drawing on many case histories from her own controversial but dramatically successful work, Dr Dalton attacks the popular idea that postnatal depression is caused by a combination of sleeplessness, lack of outside contacts, and loss of independence, and argues that a cure will be achieved only when it is recognised for what it is — a hormonal change that occures in a women's body after childbirth.

This new edition has been revised and enlarged, reflecting the substantial developments that have occured in recent years.

JAPAN

Their way Discover Japan Vol 1.

Words, customs and concepts. Published by Kodansba. Distributed through Collins. $9.95.

A kaleidoscopic approach that conveys the infinite variety of words, customs and concepts that make up contemporary Japan.

Discover japan Vol 2.

Published by Kodansba.

Distributed through Collins. $9.95.

The diversity that is modern Japan is faithfully reflected in this sampling of fascinating and fundamental words, customs and concepts.

held in Hobart during forthcoming t he school holidays.

Within the past five years of competing, La Salle has produced a number of State finalists in various public speaking competitions, the recent being most Anthony Eaton of Year 12 who was a finalist in this year's Plain English Speaking Award.

Evolving cultures Man on Earth by John Reader. Published by Collins. bb. $49.95.

Mankind has adapted to the planet in strange ways. Since our earliest ancestors set about their epic colonisation of the earth, people have demonstrated an impressive ability to adapt, and this is most vividly illustrated in their cultures — in the great variety of customs and beliefs that has evolved.

Culture is mankind's most important weapon in the battle for survival. It enables the wisdom of previous generations to be handed down to future generations; it establishes the rules that societies must observe if they are to raise their own children and their children's children. Above all, it ensures that people can live off the produce of the earth without exhausting its fertility and ruining it for the future.

This book is about culture in its huge variety of forms.

The author, over four years of travelling to some of the world's most exotic places, as well as some of the more mundane, has written about and photographed just a feW of the different cultures and life styles that mankind has evolved. and observes them with a dispassionate and unprejudiced eye.

Whether invoking the peacefulness and gentleness of the rice growers of Bali, the murderous proclivities of the Yapese Islanders, the violent territorial defence of fishing rights in Maine. the luxuries of life in the Kalahari or the hardships of nomadism on the east African plains, the author is always concerned to show that these seemingly bizarre cultures spring naturally from their native soil. They represent solutions to the problems of staying alive and raising future generations, and if they have persisted it is because they have worked.

In a world increasingly dominated by monolithic — "global" — westernised culture, these reminders of man's adaptability need to be appreciated and understood.

In making clear the extent to which cultural diversity has been integral to man's success, the author has affirmed its value to our future.

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Plea to join prayers Archbishop Foley wants Perth Catholics to join Cambodian Christians in special prayers for peace this Sunday, September 24.

He met these local Christians last year on a special mission to Cambodia on behalf of Australian Catholic Relief.

A message from the Cambodian group says: "The international Christian community in Phnom Penh appeals to Christians everywhere to join with them to intercede with the Lord for the peace of Cambodia.

"We are meeting together each day for prayer leading up to a World Day of Prayer for Peace in Cambodia on Sunday, September 24,1989."

The statement added: "At Sunday worship on September 10, the small international Christian in community

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MAJELLAN RETREAT

The Majellan Retreat on the weekend October 20-22 at St Joseph's Retreat House, Safety Bay, will be conducted by Fr Alister McLean and vacancies exist for any interested lady.

The cost of the weekend $45. A deposit of $20 is required to confirm a booking. Mail only to Mrs B. Townsend, 23 Daglish Street, Wembley 6014. Please make cheques to Majellan Groups of WA. A small bus will be available for travel to Safety Bay. To take advantage of this service ring Mrs Townsend 381 5757. The bus will leave St Mary's Cathedral, Perth at 6pm, returning Sunday afternoon.

Phnom Penh had the theme: POWER "After the service one of our number questioned why we were not using that power offered to us, by praying together for peace in this land which has known conflict for more than two decades.

"Following the failure of the Paris talks for a just and peaceful settlement, and in the light of the Vietnamese withdrawal by the end of this month, there is a growing apprehension and pessimism among the people.

"We, therefore, have committed ourselves to praying regularly and specifically for PEACE and a just solution for the Cambodian people.

We desire to involve as many of the world Christian community as can be reached in the short time available before our special day of prayer."

NEWMAN SOCIETY

On Newman Sunday at St Thomas More College Chapel, Crawley on Sunday, October 1, Archbishop Foley will celebrate Mass at 10.30am and deliver the homily. This will be followed by the blessing and dedication of the John T. McMahon Library. Lunch will follow in the Junior Common Room, where Monsignor James Nestor will speak.

If attending lunch please send in the form attached to the Newman Grad, or ring 446 1628 by Monday, September 25. Cost $12. Academic dress optional.

There will be no meeting of the Guest Speaker Discussion Group in September.

SEAFARERS' MEETING The annual general meeting of the Stella Mans Seafarers' centre will be held at the centre on Tuesday, October 3 at 7.30pm. All members are welcome.

NEW NOR CIA

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BULLSBROOK PILGRIMAGE

"Emmaus Journey" Oct 16-20 For retired lay men and women.

Weekend Retreat Nov 10, 11, 12 Book now: Redemptorist Retreat House, North Perth.

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ACOLYTE APPLICATIONS

Rosary and benediction will be held on Sunday, September 24 at the Bullsbrook Church at 2pm. For further information and bus reservations please ring 444 2285 for Perth, Highgate & Midland bus and 339 4015 for Fremantle bus. The church "Virgin Mary Mother of the Church" is available for pilgrimages (by appointment) and is open every day. Sacri Association PO Box 311 Tuart Hill 6060. Telephone 571 1699.

MARRIAGE FAMILY GROUPS

Centrecare Marriage and Family Service will be conducting three groups during October and November. The groups will be: • Men as husbands and fathers; • Strengthening step-families; • The end. . . and a new beginning (for recently separated/ divorced people).

Further information and application forms are available by phoning 325 6644.

AIN-KARIM House of Prayer, Ctir Steere & Roe Streets, Bridgetown Enquiries: Mail: Rita Murphy PO Box 184 Bridgetown WA 6255 Phone Rita or Veronica (097) 61 1753

Intending candidates from the recent program for the ministry of acolyte must have made application for institution no later than Friday, September 29.

DOWER IN JUBILEE The 50th anniversary of the Catholic church in Dowerin will be held on Sunday, October 1, with Mass at noon, followed by a luncheon (byo) at the Gott Club. Tea and coffee supplied.

CHRISTIAN TELEVISION

On Channel 9 the Christian Television Association of WA in conjunction with Catholic Communications Sydney, presents Cross Sections, 7.30am sundays and repeated Sunday evenings: Sun Sept 24: Dave Brubeck's Jazz Mass; Hindu Priest; Bill Byrne — Interview.

A rchdiocesan Calendar SEPTE MBER 90 years of schooling - - Victoria 24 Park. Archbishop Foley.

Visitation and confirmation — Bedford. Bishop Healy.

Police Week Service in St Mary's Cathedral. Bishop Healy.

Confirmation, Claremont. Monsignor McCrann.

Confirmation, North Beach.

27 Bishop Healy.

27 & Confirmation, VVhitfords. Archbishop Foley.

28 Ordination to priesthood of Brian 29 Limbourn. Archbishop Foley.

Police Remembrance Day. Rev Dean John Orzanski.

Blessing and opening Vincentian 30 House, Midland. Archbishop Foley.

Ordination to priesthood of Robert Hollow. Bishop Healy.

The New Norcia Marian Pilgrimage is on Sunday, October 29 with Mass at 10.30am followed by the OCTOBER Newman Sunday Mass at St procession. The main celebrant will Thomas More College. Archbibe Fr Tom McNulty 0. Prem. The shop Foley.

New Norcia Catholic College choir Charismatic Conference. Bishop will lead the singing and the 1989 Healy.

Mandoria Exhibition will be on 50th Anniversary, Dowerin. Mondisplay in the Museum. Further signor Keating. enquiries regarding the Pilgrimage: Naval Cadets Service. Monsignor secretary Keating.

Monastery the Dedication Vietnam Memorial (096) 54 8018 between 9am and Pavilion. Father John Chokolich.

5pm.

There is still a chance to make your retreat this year. . . time to reflect on your life and a way of enabling your spiritual growth.

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10 & Bishops' Central Commission Meeting. Archbishop Foley.

11 Council of priests meeting.

12 Institution of Acolytes. Archbishop 15 Foley.

Visitation and confirmation 18 Lock ridge. Bishop Healy.

Osborne Park Zone of Priests.

19 Archbishop Foley.

Catholic Education Office Dinner.

20 Archbishop Foley.

Diocesan Pastoral Council.

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iNNER PEF\G " THE MANDORLA ART PRIZE WEEKEND AT NEW NORCIA Saturday to Sunday, October 14-15 Dinner Dance • Full Breakfast • Barbeque lunch View the best in contemporary religious art.

This year's theme "Prepare The Way" Luke 3:4-6.

Accommodation at Retreat House andHotel The results of the Art Competition will be announced on the weekend. Guests are invited to join in the Monastery Prayers.

CONTACT: Pat 362 6993 or Esme 571 1216

Grief Manasement Educational 6ervice, Gerry Smith Workshops, Seminars, Bereavement Counselling Tel: (09) 445 3049 Fax: (09) 244 1589 387 Huntriss Rd, Hoodlands, 6018

"Orattivoob" PRIVATE AND DIRECTED RETREATS

78 hectares of unspoiled bushland Ideal for prayer and reflection SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR: Fr Alister McLean, diocesan priest, qualified director.

Master of Pastoral Studies Enquiries. Mrs Betty Peaker PO Box 24, Cowaramup WA 6284 (between Busselton and Margaret River)

Phone (097) 55 6212 (097) 55 5444

The Servite Friars will be holding a Day of Prayer for young men considering the Religious Life on Sunday.

October 1, 1989.

If you are interested in spending a quiet day in prayer and reflection to consider your vocation in life, then you would be most welcome.

PAULIAN MEETING

The Paulian Association of WA are holding a weekend Friday 8pm to Sunday 3pm, October 6-8 for Christian widowed, separated, divorced, solo parents men and women, to look at support with grieving, aloneness, starting again, and coping with God. Contact Denise on 398 3368 or 457 9622.

Contact: Father Leo, OSM Servite Priory 2 Morgans Street, TUART HILL, WA 6060

Seven MolY Founders oNn

Phone: 444 1223 •

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