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CALL FOR GOVERNMENTS TO SHOW GREATER RESPONSIBILITY

by Colleen McGuiness-Howard

No matter what party wins the forthcoming election governments will have to show greater responsibility to Australian Catholic children, over 500 parents were told at Sorrento last Sunday.

The growth of Catholic education building projects could not continue with the reduced government aid Catholic schools are to receive in the 1990s, Mr Bernard Boss, principal of Sacred Heart College said at the opening of the Margaret McInerney Centre.

He called on the next government to meet its moral obligations to the young Australians "who are our children".

He pointed out that anything the government did give, was no mere hand-out because Catholic parents have never asked for that.

They were being given a small degree of the help to which they were entitled.

Outlining the beginnings of the college by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions who only 23 years ago "began their work here in the midst of flies and sand dunes and not much else", Mr Boss said, it was their spirit which enlivened the school and in particular the deep spirituality of Sister Margaret McInerney which shaped the ethos of the College.

Some of those who helped the sisters with that early start were present at the centre's opening and Mr Boss applauded their efforts along with the sisters and the "extraordinary sacrifices" which Catholic parents make in choosing an education with a solid spiritual base for their children.

But that struggle and burden of debt has not been sufficiently appreciated and matched by government assistance to which ALL, he emphasised, Australian children are entitled.

Catholic children are not receiving their fair share of their parents' taxed dollars he pointed out.

Looking forward, Mr Boss said the future held the prospect of as much struggle and sacrifice as it always has done for Australian Catholic parents, and in fact more, "particularly if the Federal Government funding packages remain unchanged".

"It may even be that our Catholic system will be unable to provide Catholic schools in newly developing areas such as those in our northern corridor," he predicted.

The Federal Government is not providing a fair and equitable return on tax dollars to the nongovernment sector, he

Mrs Margaret McInerney (left) flew from Melbourne to witness additions to Sacred Heart College, Sorrento being named in honour of her daughter Sr Margaret McInerney who is a general councillor of her order in Rome. Centre is Sr Catherine Brabender, Australian provincial superior and at right is Mr Bernard Boss, Sacred Heart College principal. said, in terms of grants for capital development.

Instancing the gap which exists between what is needed and what is received, Mr Boss stated: 1. Capital grants have fallen in real terms from 1976 $67.1 million to 1990 $66.3 million.

2. In 1989 total capital

expenditure on Catholic schools in WA was $17.4 million. The Catholic system received $3.7

million in capital grants.

3. Before the end of the

century at least 14 new Catholic schools will be needed in WA and their cost will be some $85 million. Present arrangements indicate they will receive only $20 million.

4. Sacred Heart College has expended $1.6 million over the last three years without government grants.

5. Northern corridor Catholic schools have total debts of about $6.7 million averaging some $2500 per family.

And there is no real

relief in sight, stated Mr Boss.

While acknowledging with gratitude what has been and is being given with recurrent and capital grants plus low interest state government loans, "without which our schools could not exist", Mr Boss said, "what has been given is no more than what our children, as young citizens, are entitled to receive!"

They are entitled to a good education in good

surroundings. Their parents pay taxes. And they are ALL young Australians, he said. Not only are they and their parents in justice and decency entitled to what they have already received, emphasised Mr Boss, they are entitled to more.

"While this situation remains," Mr Boss went on, "the political posturing, the tears, the solemn sincere looks, the breast beating, the declarations of loyalty to the welfare of ordinary Australian kids and families could well be seen by our parents as nothing more "They are entitled to a than political cant and fair and just return on hypocrisy." their tax dollar."

Mr Boss said Catholic But they are not getting parents didn't seek it, he said, and as young unearned handouts — Australians they are but merely justice for being denied justice. their children.

Catholic schools demand support Principals of 10 Catholic schools in the north coast region of Perth have met with political candidates from both major parties to express deep concern about capital funding for Catholic schools.

Mr Willett

Spokesman for the principals, Mr John Willett, Principal of St Anthony's School, Wanneroo, said that the 3083 mortgaged burdened families who have children at the 10 schools

were currently carrying a debt of $6.5 million for school projects.

"Some schools are only partly built and will be paying back loans for 15 to 20 years," said Mr Willett.

He said that in the past year Catholic school parents in WA have provided $13.7 million for building programs.

"This represents 79.2% of the total cost of the building projects."

He said that principals and parents at schools claim that this level of funding cannot be sustamed in the current economic climate.

Mr Willett said that if Catholic schools in WA are to keep pace with the population current growth then at least 14 new schools costing $85 million will be required.

"Present government funding arrangements would provide $20 mil-

lion at most. Does the government really expect school communities to carry a further $65 million debt?" asked Mr Willett.

Principals and parents who attended meetings with political party representatives said that as taxpayers they were being discriminated against.

"They said they have to carry an unfair burden of debt and that was dis-

crimination," said Mr Willett.

In the past two weeks principals and parents have met with Paul Filing, Liberal Candidate for Moore, Diane Airey, Liberal Candidate for Cowan, Allen Blanchard MLA for Moore and the Deputy Prime Minister, Lionel Bowen.

The 10 schools involved were: Prendiville Catholic College, Ocean Reef; St Simon Peter

Catholic Primary School, Ocean Reef; St Anthony's School. Wanneroo; Whitford Catholic Primary School; Padbury Catholic Primary School; Liwara Catholic Primary School, Greenwood; Sacred Heart College, Sorrento; Our Lady of Grace School, North Beach; Our Lady of Good Counsel School, Karrinyup; St Luke's Catholic Primary School, Woodvale.

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"The two major political parties are ignoring completely Australia's international responsibilities to the poor and promoting personal self centredness". Michael Whiteley, National Director of Australian Catholic Relief, said in Sydney today.

Mr Whiteley said: "In their efforts to win Government the parties are encouraging the electorate to focus only on improving its own economic situation.

"This narrow view excludes the needs of the poor both at home and overseas.

"Such self-centredness will be interpreted by people in neighbouring countries in a very negative way and this can only be to Australia's disadvantage."

Mr Whiteley said that neither the Labor Party nor the Coalition were projecting a vision of Australia's role in the region and internationally.

"Our richness in natural and personnel resources demands that Australia play a significant role in assisting the development of less well off countries especially those in the Pacific Asia and Eastern Africa."

"If our major parties in this election campaign cannot demonstrate a growing commitment to the development of our neighbours, then the people of those countries will judge us as being selfish and a country not prepared to meet its responsibilities to the world community," he added.

"The most significant factor in meeting our responsibilities is our Overseas Development Assistance Program," he said.

"The actions and policies of both parties are at variance with their public commitment to meet the UN target of 0.7% of GNP for overseas aid.

"In the past five years the Labor Government has reduced our aid to a level of 0.33%.

"The Liberal Party has indicated that if it wins the election it will cut our overseas aid by a further $100 million."

Mr Whiteley added that the Democrats appeared to be the only party which took seriously Australia's responsibility to share its resources to help the development of poor countries.

Mr Whiteley said that a balanced and generous approach to our international responsibilities would not be a drain on Australia's economy.

He pointed out that according to figures given by the previous Foreign Minister, Mr Hayden, 92% of Australia bilateral aid program is spent in Australia on the provision of goods and services.

In economic terms, he said, there are significant benefits to Australia in providing aid to poor countries.

Mr Whiteley challenged the parties to clearly state their policies on aid and development.

He asked for a commitment to an immediate increase in our aid so that it reaches 0.5% by 1992.

New plea for food aid Members of an Australian Food Aid Working Group responsible for the shipment of food aid into northern Ethiopia are calling on the Australian Government to immediately make another allocation of food, aid, says Australian Catholic Relief.

acknowledge that imme- workers have been able diate action is needed to to continue to distribute save the lives of millions food, although knowing of people. The difference already that food aid is in the proposed solu- pledges from donor governments and agentions to the problem.

Aid workers in Govern- cies were insufficient to ment held areas in the meet the needs of the region around Asmara, people during 1990.

Most governments have Ethiopia, are calling for immediate airlifts of food continued to send food shipments into the port into the area.

"The shipment sent As a result of the recent of Masawa, but now that from Australia in mid- fighting, conditions are this port is occupied by January has already been worsening around this the Eritrean Peoples cleared and is ready for major town. Reports Liberation Front, distridistribution to those in indicate that thousands bution from this port is need. But the situation is of people displaced from not possible at this time. drastic. Pledges of more the countryside, and Another proposal is food via the Sudan are areas around the port of that, because it is no very low, and because of Masawa, are moving into longer possible to receive the fighting, the relief Asmara. food and trans-ship it agencies in the rebelfrom the port of Masawa There is, however, held areas are responsiin the north, that routes already a shortage of from ble for thousands more the south be used to food, electricity, water people each week. bring food into this major "The time to act is now. and firewood in Asmara. town.

Three million people in The people of Ethiopia But agency reports the northern regions of acknowledge cannot wait until an that this election is over," a Ethiopia are now under solution is fraught with spokesperson for the immediate threat of difficulties, as food starvation. group said today. trucks would have to Reports from agencies Conditions have been pass through conflict within Ethiopia, both in deteriorating over the areas, and drive along the Government and last couple of months, roads that have been rebel-held generally aid impassable for months. areas but

Bouquets and brick bats Catholic body looks at funding packages

The Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia has welcomed promises of increased funding for n on -government schools announced recently by both the Labor and Liberal/ National parties but has expressed disappointment with several major aspects of both policies.

Dr Peter Tannock

The Chairman of Commission, Dr Peter Tannock appraised the policies and highlighted the issues of importance for Catholic schools.

The Labor policy provides for real increases in recurrent grants for most Catholic schools in WA

during the period 19932000.

By the year 2000, Catholic group-funded schools will receive 51% of an amount designated by the Commonwealth as the Community standard.

The policy retains the present 12 category funding scheme.

The Liberal/National Party policy will institute new funding arrangements, to be phased in during the period 19921995, under which the existing 12 funding categories will be reduced to four and carry funding commitments of 20, 30, 40 and 50% of the independently calcu-

lated cost of a government school place.

This should provide real increases for all schools and help to ensure that there is no widening of the resources gap between Catholic and government schools.

By 1995, Catholic groupfunded schools will receive 50% of government school costs.

Dr Tannock said he welcomed aspects of both policies which should provide real increases for most Catholic schools.

He said the increases for recurrent purposes will provide stability and security for Catholic schools.

Church calls for more funding_

Catholic The Church's major welfare and counselling today services called for increased government funding for marriage counselling and education.

National Catholic Association of Family Agenices Chairman, Father David Cappo, said: "I challenge all

political parties to accept and act responsibly to findings published by the Australian Institute of Family Studies on the effectiveness of marriage counselling.

"The Institute estimates that by spending only $6.96 million in supporting marriage counselling services, the Australian

Government saved more than $47 million a year," Father Cappo said.

"And we believe that is a conservative estimate."

Father Cappo said future Australian Governments must urgently address the state of the economy and help families and

couples to deal with today's pressures.

Governments must greatly, increase funds to marriage c ounsel l ing organisations.

Father Cappo said the Institute's study confirmed the Catholic Church's claims over the past decade that Federal Government funding

for marriage and family counselling was inadequate.

"The findings highlight the vast amount of taxpayers' money spent supporting the Family Court, Legal Aid and Social Security systems," he said.

"Significant savings could be made if more was spent on marriage counselling."

However, he said it was a matter of regret that the Labor policy will see schools below Category 8 without real increases in Commonwealth recurrent funding from 1992-

Labor's retention of th, New Schools' Policy, thi amount of extra capita funding promised am the restrictions placed oi it which limit its use ti secondary facilities.

These additional capita funds do not accord witl the priorities put fonvarc by both the Catholic Education Commissior of WA and the Nations Catholic Educatior Commission.

Dr Tannock said the Liberal/National Party's policy commitment tc increased capital fund. ing and the removal ot restricting limitations or capital expenditure met wth the approval of the Commission.

It was consistent with submissions made by the Commission to both parties regarding the meeting of demand for new places in developing areas.

However, the level of funds ($10 million extra per year for three years across the whole of the country) will be insufficient to satisfy demands.

2000.

In the area of capital funding the Labor policy provides for an extra $10 million in both 1991 and 1992.

The extra funding must be used to provide secondary school facilities required to accommodate increased retention rates.

The Liberal/National policy will provide an extra $10 million of general capital funding in each of three years 1991, 1992 and 1993.

The first of these instalments will be included in the 1991/92 budget program.

The Liberal/National coalition will abolish the Commonwealth's restrictive New Schools' policy.

Dr Tannock said that the Commission was disappointed with

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The audience, including Catholics Premier Nick Greiner and former Deputy Premier Mr Ron Mulock and Federal MP Mr Phil Ruddock heard Sir Alan Walker deliver a stinging comment on the way Australia is heading.

His speech came on the evapof the debate between Prime Minister Hawke and Mr Peacock.

"Masses of Australians are completely dissatisfied with the state of the nation and the response being offered by political leadership," Sir Alan Walker said.

He was speaking at a citizen's dinner organised by the National Goals and Directions Movement, a non-political group which believes Australia awaits the inspiration of great principles and higher ideals.

There were so many last-minute acceptances for the dinner that people had to be turned away.

Sir Alan told the audience that on the present level of self-seeking and public debate problems would remain insoluble in Australia.

"Only as society is elevated to new levels of thought and belief will the nation move forward."

The dinner was addressed by Sir Ronald Wilson, president of the Human Rights Commission and Father Frank Fletcher, priest assistant to the Aboriginal community in Sydney.

Both urged Australians to rethink many of

their attitudes and pointed out that the injustice facing the Aborigines was the principal issue before Australians.

Father Fletcher made a moving appeal for Australians to recognise that Aborigines are different and to abandon assimilationist attitudes.

A statement of purpose was released at the dinner by the National Goals Movement.

It says, in part: • People power has yet to stir in Australia. Too many citizens feel helpless and hopeless.

• Every human life is unique and of infinite worth. Without these convictions exploitation, rape, violence and murder will continue.

• Only a spirit of service will overcome the conflict and corruption of current society.

Australia needs to recover its egalitarian dreams and express true mateship in service one to the other.

• Australia needs a quickening of justice and compassion. The test of a nation is how it treats its weakest citizens. Justice must be extended to the Aborigines, including the urgent granting of adequate land rights.

• World peace now demands disarmament and the search for regional peace. For Australia to expand armaments and cut back overseas aid is morally blind and internationally dangerous.

• Saving the earth, preserving the environment for this and future generations are now inescapable. For the sake of the environment, new values and lifestyles must replace the wasteful consumerism of the Western world.

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ASIA FOCUS Hong Kong

An Indian Church women's group marked International Women's Day March 8 by speaking of hopes for a "new dawn for women" and deciding to work for women's literacy.

In Singapore, another such group celebrated the day by pledging to work to "eliminate elitist orientation and structural bias."

What do such initiatives mean to Asian women?

Can a women tending her tiny family plot of land in a remote Indian village truly hope for a new dawn? When a young Korean woman leaves home at dawn for the clothing factory where she labours till sundown, is she realistic to think she can overcome elitist orientation and structural bias?

The answer for these women and most of their Asian sisters is probably "no-.

True, Asia has experienced a proliferation of women's groups that offer workshops, run seminars and make strong public statements, but their impact is lost on the majority.

Day after day, most Asian women have to deal with poverty, violence, ill health and illiteracy, yet few consciously see themselves as victims of injustice, and even fewer have the resources to challenge what oppresses them.

Women all around us face a grim struggle to feed their hungry children, toil in factories for little pay and endure the beatings of husband or employer.

Many also battle hard to end the degradation they feel as part of Asia's floursihing sex industry.

Poverty, religious beliefs, culture, tradition and discriminatory laws conspire against women's welfare.

It is easy to say policies, laws and social structures must change, but such changes would be meaningless unless individual women such as the Indian and the Korean factory worker get practical and immediate support.

They have to be put in touch with local groups who speak in terms they understand. They have to be helped to learn to read, budget a meager income and acquire suitable job skills. They need to know about places where they can take refuge from abuse.

Only then can these women begin to appreciate the scope of injustice they suffer and to determine fitting actions to make the changes they desire and deserve.

Some such groups in Asia are starting to surface articulate and foreceful leaders who have first-hand experience of the injustice they seek to eradicate.

They know that their own freedom cannot be real unless men and children are also rescued from poverty, illness and violence, because sound initiatives to better the lot of women address injustices affecting all people at all levels.

The best groups, though few, link rural women with their urban sisters and facilitate an exchange of ideas and resources. And here is where the Church can play a particularly constructive role and make a real difference.

With links established among its rural and urban centres, the Church can help launch similar groups where none exist and generously support those that do.

A t the same time, Church thinking that confronts injustice against women thus can be reassessed as we all begin to hear what women are saying.

The Church can help materialise the dream of a new dawn for all Asian women.

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Missing Ii k••. ... or what Synod document lacks

LONDON (CNS): The preparatory document for the 1990 world Synod of Bishops needs to explore in greater depth the "human qualities" needed by priests, said the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales.

"The vision of the priesthood presented in the document was felt to be too idealistic," said a report by the bishops.

"Little space was given to the' exploration of the human qualities which

are essential to the priesthood."

ical dimensions of priestly formation.

and support," said the bishops' report.

The bishops published a report to get reaction to the preparatory document.

Theme of the synod later this year is "The Formation of Priests in Circumstances of the Present Day".

A seminarian who acquired training in interpersonal and counselling skills would develop an empathy for others that would make him an effective pastor, many respondents said during the consultation process.

"Constant and systematic reflection on his own life and his relationships with others would also help him to make sense of his celibate state and to see it as a quite extraordinary, graced way of living."

The report said that the role of women in the formation of priests was "hardly mentioned" and noted there was no mention of the ecumen-

"Such training would also help to develop an openness to others which recognises their giftedness and his own dependence on their love

Dialogue the way, says document CITY VATICAN (CNS):— Dialogue is the only way to settle disputes arising from the normalisation of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the Soviet Union, said a document approved by the Vatican and the Russian Orthodox Church.

Practical problems, such as which denomination should have access to certain church buildings, must be resolved within the context of a dialogue aimed at re-establishing full unity, it said.

"The two delegations deem as necessary the quickest possible normalisation of the situation of Eastern-rite Catholics in the western Ukraine," the document said.

"This normalisation should open a new page in the history of relations between Catholics and Orthodox," overcoming the "conflicts and reciprocal injustices of the past," it said.

The statement said the establishment of the Ukrainian Catholic Church — the result of

an Orthodox community voting in 1596 to unite with Rome, but maintain liturgical and other traditions — was seen as "an attempt to overcome the division between the Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church.

"This attempt did not reach its desired goal and, over the centuries, the continuing division has often been a source of conflict and suffering both for Orthodox and Catholics," it said.

In a letter to the Moscow Patriarchate, Archbishop Cassidy said the Vatican's approval of the practical recommendations "does not necessarily imply that it agrees with the historical judgements or with each word contained therein."

One section of the document said "the method of union employed in the past" was not seen as a model for future unity.

Recent dialogues with the Orthodox have emphasised a relation of "sister churches" that acknowledge the validity of both traditions, their parallel development

VATICAN CITY (CNS): The Vatican and the Russian Orthodox Church have established a joint commission to resolve practical problems arising from the legalisation of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the Ukraine.

Heading the Catholic delegation are Ukrainian Archbishops Stephen Sulyk of Philadelphia and Miroslav Marusyn, secretary of the Vatican

Congregation for Eastern-rite Churches.

from the earliest days of Christianity and the belief that salvation can be attained through both.

The new document's preference for a sister church relationship can in no way be understood "as a global condemnation of the part or of the efforts of many who, during 400 years have worked, suffered and gained merit in order to remain faithful to this Apostolic See," Archbiship Cassidy's letter said.

That section of the document, he said, "must be seen, rather, as a strong affirmation of the contemporary necessity of utilising the method of dialogue to solve the problems that exist and to re-establish full unity."

The document also recommended that the official establishment of a Ukrainian Catholic hierarchy in the Ukraine, where clandestinely ordained bishops have worked for 44 years, be a subject of ecumenical dialogue "to avoid giving the impression of opposing one hierarchy to another."

Joint body set up Also in the Catholic group are two of the clandestinely ordained bishops in the Ukraine.

possible the situation of Eastern-rite Catholics in Western Ukraine", said Archbishop Cassidy, writing in the Vatican newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano.

The Vatican-Orthodox agreement said both sides believe that the Ukrainian Catholic Church has a right to exist, and "the two sides consider it necessary to normalise as soon as

The agreement called upon the churches to overcome "the oppositions and reciprocal injustices of the past" through forgiveness and reconciliation, the archbishop wrote.

consultation The pointed out the loneliness of the life of a secular priest.

"The communal life of the seminary leaves priests unprepared for

this way of living," the report said.

"Difficulties can also be made worse in the minds of some priests by an approach which demands that the priest hold himself aloof from relationships with others.

"A more positive and healthier approach sees fulfilling relationships as essential to a properly developed human life," the report said.

"Closeness to others is compatible with the celibate way of life."

Pope praises social changes VATICAN CITY (CNS): Pope John Paul II has praised Soviet reform policies for bringing necessary economic, political and social changes to Eastern Europe.

"Change is a necessary condition for the future, for development and for progress," he said at his weekly general audience.

The pope praised Gorbachev's reform policies, known as "perestroika", during a brief talk in Polish to fellow Poles attending the general audience.

The pope said he spoke "at a time when in our land and even in the land of our neighbours there has matured an understanding for the need of a 'perestroika' in the area of social, political and economic life".

To be effecive, however, these changes must be accompanied by spiritual changes within people, he added.

"At the root of true and effective changes, there should be found the conversion of persons," he said.

Church infiltrated by the KGB WASHINGTON: Victor Sheymov, the former KGB agent who has broken silence after 10 years about the plot to assassinate the pope, also said that the Russian Orthodox Church "was infiltrated totally" by the KGB, "not only with agents, but with officers".

He said that he, as a young and rising intelligence officer in the KGB, was approached about becoming an Orthodox priest.

"It was a kind of internal draft (within the KGB)," he said. "We were asked, 'Who wants to go become a priest?' . . . I was really disgusted."

He said he could not name any individual Orthodox bishops who he knew were KGB agents or officers, but he knew there was "a program in place" to infiltrate the upper levels of the hierarchy as well.

While he was in the KGB, he added, one of the Soviet agents in Israel "was an official of the Russian Orthodox Church in Jerusalem".

Pope's retreat

VATICAN CITY (CNS): Pope John Paul H began his annual week-long spiritual retreat on the afternoon of March 4.

The retreat, also for members of the Roman Curia, the Church's central adn *listrative offices, is scheduled to end March 16.

During the retreat the pope does not hoed his regular Wednesday general audience nor engage in other public activities.

Successful

LONDON (CNS): Cardinal Hume has urged Catholics to write members of Parliament to ask them "to vote on moral grounds against allowing destructive experimentation on embryos".

In a pastoral letter the cardinal drew Catholics' attention to the Human Fertilisation an Embryology Bill, passed by the House of Lords and due to be considered by the House of Commons.

The bill would allow experiments on human embryos up to two weeks after conception.

"The Church teaches that human life begins when fertilisation takes place," Cardinal Hume wrote.

"Because the result of fertilisation — the embryo — is a human life, it must be respected and protected."

He said destroying a human life was "an

Vote against Bill plea

unacceptable price to pay" tor the scientific advances that could be made if experimentation were allowed.

"We are concerned here with a serious moral and social issue," he said. "It is nothing less than the sanctity of life's beginning which is at stake."

In a 1987 document, the Vatican condemned embryo experimentation for other than therapeutic reasons, in vitro fertilisation and surrogate motherhood.

"If the embryos are living, whether viable or not, they must be respected just like any other human person," said the document, titled "Instruction on Respect for Human Life in its Origin and on the Dignity of Procreation: Replies to Certain Questions of the Day".

Nuns adapting to Red rule HO CHI MINH CITY (CNS): Many nuns in Ho Chi Minh City have adapted to the constraints of a communist state by working with the people in agriculture and industry, according to a new book.

The December 1989 release of "Hien Dang va Phuc Vu" ("Devotion and Service"), by the Committee for the Solidarity of Patriotic Catholics of Ho Chi Minh City, marks the first time in Vietnam that women from differ-

ent religious congregations have written collectively about their lives, reported UCA News, an Asian church news agency based in Hong Kong.

The Committee for the Solidarity of Patriotic Catholics is a group that co-operates with the Vietnamese government — some out of conviction, some at the request of their bishops.

Since 1975, the book says, nuns have been involved in society by

working in industry, agriculture and arts and crafts. "Devotion and Service" calls this a "new phenomenon", where nuns "do the work of everyone, like everyone . . . yet they are not entirely like everyone".

The book says many other nuns continue their ministries in hospitals, leprosariums, orphanages, homes for the elderly and daycare centres, even though all such Church properties have been turned over to the state.

The book's foreword, written by nuns, says the book has two aims. The first is "to send to our friends overseas our thoughts and the pictures of our lives in our city". The second is to answer questions the people of the city might have about nuns.

Ho Chi Minh City's Paul Archbishop Nguyen Van Binh wrote the book's introduction.

The 157-page book includes articles from the weekly Cong Giao va

In late February, the Church received mixed news from a poll among Catholics, which found that 70 per cent of those questioned planned to support the tax exemption when they file their income taxes in May. The survey, however, was taken on a Sunday

morning among regular Under the formula, subsidies have been churchgoers, a group taxpayers can designate phased out since the that might have been eight-tenths of one per concordat between Italy expected to line up more cent of their tax payment and the Vatican was solidly behind the new for the Catholic Church, revised in 1984. formula. or for state social proFewer than half of those Church officials fear grams or for two minor polled said they would that the level of support churches in Italy. take advantage of the will be much lower Catholics also can system. among those who do not regularly attend Mass — deduct up to 2 million Moreover, the prevailestimated at 75 per cent lire ($1600) from their ing attitude among those contributions income in of Italian Catholics. to a Church maintenance polled was that the A few days after the poll fund. financial condition of the was published, Italian Italian Church was The new system repla- either very good, good or bishops said they would turn to TV commercials ces the annual state adequate. to help convince this subsidy to the Italian Only 10 per cent said larger group to earmark Church, which has tax revenues for the totalled about $300 mil- they thought the church lion in recent years. The in Italy was facing Church.

RE: Bishop wants new law VATICAN CITY (CNS): Italian bishops called for new legislation on religious education after a court ruled that students are free to leave public schools during the optional weekly religion class.

The ruling last month by a regional high court rekindled a debate how

religion should be taught in Italy's state schools, where until 1984 Catholic instruction was mandatory.

The prospect of students being allowed to leave during religion classes represents "an inadmissible disengagement by the school" and a rust step toward lower-

ing the status of religious after a revised Vaticaninstruction, the bishops Italian treaty in 1984 said in a statement removed Catholicism as February 28. the state religion and They called for speedy reduced many Church legislative action to cor- privileges in predomirect the situation. In the nantly Catholic Italy. past, the bishops have called the existing law It took two years for too vague.

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Cardinal O'Connor Cardinal O'Connor also made his comments at St said there were occaPatrick's Cathedral sional celebrations of the March 4 in a homily on "black mass", in which a the Gospel lesson about nude woman lies on the Christ's temptation by altar, as well as cult the devil, and in talking activity in cemeteries, with reporters afterward. with sexual orgies and He began by recounting sometimes suicide. the experience of St Jean Cardinal O'Connor said Baptists Marie Vianney, demonic possession did who lived from 1786 to not appear to be as 1859 and was known as common today as in, the Cure d'Ars and who, some former limes, and the cardinal said, was he believed that was often disturbed by activ- because of the frequent ity of the devil. celebration of the As evidence of a contin- Eucharist. uing problem of satanic In the New Testament, assault, devil worlcship he noted, demons fled

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from the presence of pressed for further com- story of a friend who died ment on the demonic of drug and alcohol Christ. dimension of rock music, abuse. cardinal the However, A number of New York warned parents to make referred them to the book routinely sure their children were "Raising PG Kids in a X- reporters not getting involved in Rated Society" by Tipper attend Cardinal O'ConGore. nor's Sunday Masses at satanic cults.

In 1985, she and Susan St. Patrick's since he He said demonic possession did continue to Baker, wife of US Secre- often makes comments occur, and he read an tary of State James Baker, of news interest in his excerpt from "The Exor- formed the Parents homily or can be enticed cist" by William Peter Music Resource Center, to say something afterBlatty to indicate the and joined with the ward that will make a the National Parent-Teacher story. of nature Association to oppose phenomenon.

The cardinal's sermon lyrics they contended on satanism became a Demonic possession, he major media event. All said, is a diagnosis would harm children.

In 1987, Mrs Gore three of the New York accepted only after any psychiatric, medical or published her book as a tabloids — Daily News, other explanation has "call to arms" against Newsday and Post — "the shockingly explicit made it the following been ruled out. and brutally violent days's cover story.

Cardinal O'Connor said media messages found in The New York Times that there had been a today's rock music, couple of cases that videos, movies and followed up with a report on the homily as a media required exorcism advertisements." phenomenon, with backwithin the New York The Osbourne song to ground about exorcism Archdiocese during the which the cardinal in the church. past year. He said his vicar general, Msgr referred in his homily Television news proPatrick Sheridan, had was the subject of a grams also included lawsuit in 1986 when the authorised a priest to do rocker was sued by the reports on the cardinal's the exorcisms. parents of a 19-year-old homily.

The archdiocese, has who committed suicide nterest was so high that said that the name of the while listening to the I archdiocese desigthe priest who performed song. nated a spokesman — to the exorcisms would not The suit was later provide technical inforbe disclosed. dismissed. Osbourne had mation on demonic Cardinal O'Connor, said the song told the posessions and exorcism.

VATICAN CITY (CNS): Japan's tiny Catholic population is grappling to provide moral guidelines for solving problems caused by the country's economic prosperity, Archbishop Peter Shirayanagi of Tokyo, has told Pope John Paul.

"Economic affluence and concentration of the wealth of the world in one nation causes misery and destruction . . . in the Third World countries as the economic invasion continues, without limits and moral restrictions, just following the principle of major profit," he told Pope John Paul 11.

Japan's rapid economic expansion into world markets also "has made the relationship between Japan and other First World countries very tense", he added.

Domestically, economic affluence is producing environmental pollution and an eroding of human rights, he said.

Japan "is economically great but spiritually very poor", he added.

"Socially oppressive laws and systems of human discrimination are still widely practiced, sometimes unconsciously, by many justordinary Japanese people

against foreigners, from Asian countries in particular," he said.

To help combat these problems the Japanese bishops support a national movement for spiritual renewal and social commitment and have a program for sending missionaries, mostly laypeople, to Asian countries were Japanese influence is strong.

"This small flock of Catholics in a country that is an economic giant in the world has become more and more conscious of its great responsibility toward God and

neighbours" he said.

"We are conscious of responsibility our toward brothers and sisters who have been put into difficult situations because of greed of people and nations that enjoy exclusive privileges over others," he added.

Japan has sent more than 300 missionaries abroad.

"Their economic, moral and cultural influences are shaking the traditionally religious and deeply human ways of lives in economically poorer countries of Asia," he added.

Geraldton's Malaysia here 16 new she comes... instructors Thirteen lay people and three clergy from eight Geraldton churches were dedicated as religious instructors during a special service to mark the beginning of the year.

Mrs Pat Miragliotta presented the candidates with the statement that they had all completed accreditation the requirements for the work of Special Religious Instruction in schools.

The service in the Geraldton Assembly of God Church included a

commissioning with the following beatitudes: • Blessed are you when you answer the call to teach.

• Blessed are you when you develop a warm and caring relationship with each student in your class.

• Blessed are you when by your loving example children learn to love.

• Blessed are you when you help children to glimpse their great Christian heritage.

• Blessed are you when by your presence in the school the Gospel is proclaimed.

The dedicated volunteers cover eight government primary schools in years 2-4 in all eight primary schools of the city and further classes in the smaller schools.

Religious instruction in Geraldton comes under the auspices of the Geraldton District Council of the Churches' Commission on Education, which has been working with government schools in Western Australia since 1971.

The Geraldton District Council, with the assistance of the Geraldton

Fusion staff is also involved with the conduct of seminars for high school students and plans are in motion to bring an international youth evangelist (Mr J. John) and a Perth based Christian drama group called "Moving Images" to Geraldton in early May. A most important longrange project is the

provision of chaplains in the two government high schools, who should be of great help to all, especially those pupils disenchanted with life as they find it today.

Mass at annual gathering

Sr Joan Kelleher outlining her Malaysia appointment to Frayne College student councillors: rear Annette Tognello, Duane McDonnell, Steven Mancini, and (seated) Katherine Ditchfield.

Frayne College Victoria Park students established links with mercy and justice issues last week when Sister of Mercy Sr Joan Kelleher outlined the work she is to be undertaking with refugees in Malaysia.

Sr Joan who has spent the past six years in Newman giving support to families is on a five-

year contract to advise primary teachers in the Sungai Besi camp outside Kuala Lumpur and which houses some 8000 Vietnamese refugees who have transferred from the Pulau Bidong camp.

St Joan told the college students their support would be needed when some of these refugees settled in Australia.

She urged them also to support refugees who already have settled here.

Sr Joan is the first to volunteer from WA after she saw an a dvertisement appealing for helpers by the Mercy Refugee Service in Adelaide.

She will be joined at the camp by a Sister of Mercy from Grafton NSW.

Fr Reg Smith (centre accredited with the above) said Mass for the method's Reference and annual gathering of fam- Research Centre who ilies of teachers of the were present at the Mass Billings Ovulation Method included (from left) of natural family Kathleen Kearns, Agnes planning.

Marilena McGlade, Eight of the 10 teachers Scarfe, Robyn Sinclair,

Sharon Staude, Trish Beale, Kath Fenton and Felicity Howel.

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The Polish 'peacemaker' Casimir lived a little more than 500 years ago. His life was short, but he captured the hearts of the Polish and Lithuanian people by the way he lived.

He was named after his father, King Casimir IV of Poland. The king and his wife Elizabeth, an Austrian princess, had 13 children. Young Casimir was the third.

Born in the royal palace at Cracow in 1458, Prince Casimir grew up

with every privilege. He and his two brothers had a private tutor, a wise and good man. observed Casimir already as a youngster that many people outside the royal palace had very little. He reached out to the poor, sharing with them the riches he had been given.

Casimir also developed a deep love of the Virgin Mary. One of his favourite prayers from child-

hood on was a hymn to Mary. became Casimir involved in politics very early. When he was 13, a rebel group in Hungary wanted to overthrow the king and make Casimir king of Hungary.

Casimir's father thought this was a fine idea. He ordered his son to lead an army against Hungary's king.

Prince Casimir refused.

He was convinced such

a war was unjust. His father, the king, was furious. He would not allow young Casimir to return to the palace in Cracow, but confined him in a castle at Dobzki.

For three months his father pressured him to change his mind.

Casimir only became more resolved never to take up arms.

He believed strongly in non-violent ways of solving problems.

King Casimir finally relented and let his son return to Cracow where the young prince spent his time studying and praying.

His father tried to arrange a marriage between Casimir and a daughter of the German emperor, but Casimir refused.

In 1481 the king had to spend some time on official business in Lithuania. He named Prince Casimir his vice-

roy. For two years the young prince governed Poland wisely and well.

The Polish people came to love and admire the young prince. They were impressed by his goodness and compassion.

After his father's return, Casimir travelled to Lithuania. He was its grand duke.

In 1484, at 26, he died there, perhaps of the lung problems he suffered all his life.

Poles and Lithuanians flocked to his grave in the cathedral at Vilna. Many people said they were cured of illnesses by visiting his tomb or by praying to him. He was honoured as a saint even before Pope Adrian VI canonised him in 1521.

The Polish people called him "the peacemaker". Poland and Lithuania claim him as their patron. The Church calls him St Casimir of Poland.

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DISCUSSION POINTS

Bringing some values to work Four business leaders agreed in interviews that they carry their values as Christians to work with them each day. They differed on how receptive the marketplace is to those values.

"Some people say personal life and work life have to be kept separate.

In our company we say no, there's only one life," said Ron Nahser, chief executive officer of an advertising agency.

His company's experience has shown how important values are in creating "a deeply committed people working in a supportive community" to achieve company goals.

"Christians have no choice if they are truly

Christians" but to bring their values to work, said Gregory F. Pierce. It is part of what Christians do to make the world "a better place".

Values and beliefs filter down into the principles guiding business and attitudes towards employees and customers, said Tony and Roni Bird, my brother and sister-in-law. They are the owners of an office supply shop.

Taking values to the marketplace doesn't mean Christians are supposed "to force their values on everybody else", Pierce said. "It's a matter of give and take, listening to others, putting your own values forward and figuring out what can be done."

By Katharine Bird How a person's values fare in the marketplace may have something to do with a company's environment or corporate culture, established by its governing principles and policies.

Employees need to realise that there already is a culture operating in a company, Pierce said.

The corporate culture affects the employee and the employee affects the corporate environment.

Nahser teaches part time at a university.

He tells students that "the values of an organisation will have a deep impact on them". So students need to check out how their values "can

be lived within the organisation".

Bird told of leaving a job when he discovered that meeting sales objectives could mean selling more products to a customer than the customer needed or could afford, a practice he considered dishonest.

How else do Christians bring values into the workplace?

In most instances, Nahser said, it is done subtly, by adopting a certain attitude of respect toward people.

At his agency, each employee is given a card stating the company's personal and organisational values.

The personal values are attitude, integrity, hard work and talent. Nahser said they reflect his father's views on what it takes to succeed in advertising.

The organisation values are growth, fairness, responsibility and respect for people, Nahser added.

Pierce told of a group called Business Executives for Economic Justice. Invigorated by the US bishops' 1986 pastoral letter on the economy, the group is studying how to relate their work to the Church's social teachings.

The group had a position paper recently called "On the Firing Line", discussing ethical considerations when firing

an employee. Companies have to fire people at times, Pierce noted. The question is "how you do that as a Christian".

He told of a Chicago company where supervisors must tell employees face to face when they are being terminated.

The rule ensures that it is done in a way that respects the employee's dignity, not through a pink slip in a paycheck, Pierce said. It also "lessens the eagerness" to fire people.

And because of the rule, the company takes greater care when hiring people, Pierce added.

Supervisors try to forestall problems later by responsibly hiring people with an eye to longterm employment.

How do you see yourself asa Christian making a difference in the place you work?

Selected responses from readers: "Through mutual support. I my job, there are many givi and-take situations. I am ale to give support to those w,3 need it, and I can expect t when I need it." — Paula Clan:, administrative secretary.

"I think if you are an exampa out in the community it maks people want to examine wy the Christian individu I behaves in the way that he; r she does." — Virginia Alr quist, lobbyist.

"I respect other people — way they live, the way thy think . . The biggest diffe ence I make in the workplace s that I can always be trusted;a give 100 per cent." — Doloris Olszewski, housekeeper.

"I know I can help people pit by making them a loan, bit sometimes I can help than better by not making a loan.

One reason the bankirg business always interested re was because I felt it was an excellent place to assist peope to better themselves.'

Melvin Frei, banker.

"I try to live by the Golden Rule. It's so simple. I trait people the way I would liken be treated." — Sue Mattingy, page designer.

"What is meant by the term ethics in the workplace is the necessity to uphold morality, righteousness and principlesof good conduct not only personally but within the policies, beliefs and very fibre of business." — Kevin Kith', businessman.

Quiz for kids St Casimir was the grand del e of Lithuania. Can you fled Lithuania on a map of the wor d or a globe? What part of tie world is it in? What is happenir g in that part of the world tode

Food for thought.

Some people work alone People share many of in their jobs. But for all their best, most creative those who don't — ideas at work. The stories whether they work with a of the major events in few or many people — people's lives frequently workplaces are important are shared at work. settings for human People co-operate in interaction. setting priorities for their

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workplaces and work together to execute plans for achieving those priorities — plans on which their livelihood depends.

The workplace is a workplace is a work-

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place! Yes. But it is a human place too.

So a key factor in determining whether a workplace is an ethical place lies in the respect shown for this human

element in relationships among co-workers, between employers and employees and with outsiders it serves or who serve it.

How the human ele-

ment gets respected in all the unique and complex situations that arise in workplaces is often decided in meetings, planning retreats and policy-making sessions.

As usual, decision mak-

ing becomes a vehicle for ethics.

An opportunity exists to contribute to the ethics 01 the workplace whenever you are involved in making decisions thei r affect people.

Few essentials to take to work "You have no idea how hard it is to be a Christian in today's workplace." One person made the comment, but the other six sitting around the table nodded in agreement.

We were planning a parish retreat and these parishioners were giving me suggestions.

I asked them to give me some examples, confident that I had a good idea how Christians should function in the workplace.

I listened as these men and women from labour, and management government described scenarios I barely could comprehend.

Then I offered the only insight I could come up with: "I see what you mean."

And I recalled the great escape clause from Vatican H's Constitution on the Church in the Mod-

ern World: "Let the laity realise that their pastors will not always be so expert as to have a ready answer to every problem." (No. 43).

Since that night I have learned that although it is hard for many Christians to put their faith into practice in the workplace, many do so with heroic virtue. Many more do so without realising it as they work out of a fundamental Christian value — respect for each person's dignity.

Pope John Paul II said in his apostolic exhortation on the laity that "to rediscover and make others rediscover the inviolable dignity of every person makes up an essential task, in a certain sense the central and unifying task" of the Church's service to the human family (No 37).

Christian workers do

this when they show

By Father respect for themselves, Robert Kinast for others in the workplace, for consumers or "Doctor, I am a profesclients and for the natu- sional." she responded. ral resources they use in That exchange showed their jobs. me that she had self1. Respect for self. It is respect and was not not always easy to show hesitant to affirm it. self-respect in the 2. Respect for coworkplace. workers. Competition Even people with a undergirds the free good self-image some- market but it also can times accept discrimina- undermine respect for tory treatment in order to persons in the workkeep a job or get ahead. place, especially if they I recently had to go to a are viewed only in their medical clinic for a role on the job. routine procedure. The A government worker I nurse explained the know combats that tenprocedure and took my dency with what he vital signs. The doctor called a "water-cooler came in and checked me ministry". Inevitably, at and then the nurse the water cooler, he asks proceeded to do the job. someone a personal The doctor returned and question like: "How's pronounced her work your family doing?" very good.

Sometimes the conver"You ought to be a sation is brief, sometimes professional," he said to it leads to a deeper the nurse, intending to sharing. But it always compliment her. reminds both that they

can relate as persons, not just workers.

A personnel director for a large hotel chain tries to spend some time each week working side by side with an employee.

She says this keeps her aware of the situation the employees face. It also keeps her face to face with the employees themselves.

Efforts like those require initiative and could be misunderstood as prying or snooping, but these are small risks for affirming respect for co-workers.

3. Respect for consumers. Much that is done in the workplace is intended for someone else as a product or service. Consumer and clients easily can be viewed as moneygenerating sources rather than persons with dignity.

Ron kept saying: "I can't A real-estate agent keeps these values in believe someone would perspective. His manager do that to a pipe," as if he has signs placed on all was personally hurt by the telephone receivers the act. which read, "every caller It struck me as humoris worth $$$ or more". ous then, but I often have The agent pencilled over his sign: "Every recalled that moment caller is worth more than and wondered what the $$$". When his phone environment would look a rings, different like if everyone had Ron's response awaits the respect for the things they use. customer.

4. Respect for the Bringing the Christian environment. Respect value of respect into the does not stop with other workplace demands the persons; it extends to the courage to affirm one's things used in work. It is dignity when it is underpart of Christian belief valued, the initiative to that God entrusted the talk to co-workers as world to humans to use, persons and meet them not abuse. fac.e to face, the willingA few years ago I had a ness to see consumers as plumbing problem, so I more than potential called Ron, the plumber. income and respect for He traced the problem to the things of this world, the outside line. A terra even broken pipes. cotta pipe had cracked As with so many other and someone had wrapped a black plastic demands of the Christian bag around it rather than life, the hardest part about doing it is doing it. replace it.

Paradox in the marketplace

By Father John Castelot

Happiness means different things to different people. Naturally, how a person defines happiness determines how that person will try to attain it.

For the early Israelites happiness a:insisted in health, prosperity, security from enemy attacks, long life or numerous progeny.

As time went on and the attainment of such goals often left them frustrated and disappointed, they

sought happiness in other areas: justice, love, harmony — all those things summed up in the word "shalom", usually translated, quite inadequately, as "peace".

Like any sincerely religious people, the Israelites were countercultural. Not that they disdained the marketplace of human activity or hated "the world".

Rather, they realised the risks of accepting society's value system, of simply adopting all the ways of people who followed a different

ethical system and marched to a different drummer.

In the marketplace of business and commerce, then as now, the common goal was profit. At times that meant "using" other people, depersonalising and dehumanising them.

But it was noticed by some that this approach depersonalised and dehumanised those who followed it and robbed them of the very happiness they hoped to attain through their work.

The prophet Amos voiced that concern: "When will the new moon be over," you ask, "that we may sell our grain, and the sabbath, that we may display the wheat? We will . . . fix our scales for cheating.

We will buy the lowly man for silver and the poor man for a pair of sandals; even the refuse of the wheat we will sell!"

(Amos 8:5-6).

Jesus was to state the matter bluntly: "What profit is there for one to gain the whole world and

forfeit his life?" (Mark 8:37).

The goal Jesus held out to his followers was the same: happiness. But he realised where true happiness could be found and suggested the ways to achieve it.

These ways were so different from the commonly accepted ones as to appear downright paradoxical. How can you fulfil yourself by "denying" yourself?

But paradoxes, seeming contradictions, often express valuable truths.

Furthermore, the truth of Jesus' teaching is borne out in actual human experience over and over again.

People whose whole goal is self-fulfilment alone end up selfish, crabby, disillusioned, wretchedly unhappy.

People who make it their goal to help others achieve fulfilment will expand and grow themselves, attaining a fulfilment, a happiness, that all the money in the world cannot buy.

All Jesus' true followers have set this as their goal, in the marketplace and elsewhere.

Is his route to happiness countercultural? Yes. But it is interesting that people who do not acknowledge its validity for themselves seem to recognise its validity in a person like Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who has lived the paradox of faith so convincingly.

They even gave her the Nobel Peace Prize for her work.

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Comforting

Holding on to Father Foster's hand makes life a lot more comfortable for Ms Dulcie Wright of Innaloo who's been in hospital for quite awhile. Having a chaplain visit "is very good. it's a big help!"

Father Stephen Foster OSCam hails from Newcastle-on-Tyne, England, and for the past five months has been chaplain at Sir Charles Gairdner hospital — and from all accounts, thoroughly enjoys his work.

He's young and enthusiastic and takes his role very seriously, in fact knows exactly what a chaplain should be, in order to give of one's best to such a worthy cause.

To many people, a priestly presence is as vital as a medical one; each provides an essential healing.

But peace of the spirit is best given by a chaplain ideally suited for the role.

Some are better at this than others. Because this role carries with it considerable responsibilities.

And a job well done by a chaplain sends out waves and waves of good and peace to families, friends and nursing staff

Meet the priest who does so at a WA hospital who witness the theraHe did his job badly. peutic effects of such a But on the other superb ministry. occasion when my few Ihad two vital needs for days old baby was born a hospital chaplain. Once and expected to die, this when my mother was wonderful priest left his dying and the Catholic warm bed at 2am, and hospital she was in called gave her the three Sacrafor theirs. Desperate to ments. He spent time see him I ran up to him at the door where I'd with me in my distress, been waiting for him to and left me fully at peace.

God's emissary had done come. his job superbly, which He dismissed me with a we'll never forget him wave — he had to visit for. the toilet. He then went on to her bedside where That baby is today we knelt, made the sign strong and healthy, of the Cross and without thanks largely to a a word left us kneeling miracle and the fact that there. through these blessed

Sacraments, God was offered back what was His. Essential and powerful.

Father Foster and other good priests like him understand why they are so needed and offer the right advice and consolation to the sick who are often at their lowest ebb.

With the sick, the first thing that goes with their energy lack is concentration, said Father Foster, which rules out prayer and reading.

So he tells them to say a short prayer and offer up their sickness; the Lord sees their intention in their hearts — -they need reassurance, some of which can only come from a priest".

In areas of accident, emergency or intensive

Making sign of the cross care, there is a lot of trauma regardless of their age. but especially with the young, Father said.

"And you're a healing presence for the family just by the very fact you're there. It's also important for the staff to see you there, regardless of their denomination, because being there and making the visible sign of Getting his photo in The Record was appropriate for Shenton Park parishioner Mr Charles Lardi — after all he's the cross is a concrete past 60 years! But best of all was a visit from chaplain been buying it for the Father Stephen Foster OSCam, who makes "everybody's day!" a priest? "Cripes yes!" he said emphatically!

Was it good to see sign of the Lord's presence."

Dazzling show

Nestling on the flat below opening. Guest of honou r was Government, the gym/performing the major college area, the Sister Margaret's mothe r, Mrs arts/ classroom facility, represents new Sorrento's Sacred Heart Peg McInerney who flew from the huge parent sacrifices already College gym complex Melbourne to proudly witness made and yet to be made, said twinkled with lights in and the official naming of the Sister principal Mr Bernard Boss. around the buildings and on Margaret McInerney This centre, as with many other Centre. trees.

One of the highlights of the Catholic inspired projects throughIt's a real gem and was evenin g was a superb liturgical out WA which are largely conofficially blessed and opened in ceived, built and paid for by dance by nine students. grand style by Archbishop Australian Catholic parents, bears Foley with about 500 people in The dancers were trained by testimony to the debt WA governattendance at a concelebrated year 12 student Kathrine ments owe to our people, who Easlea who also choreographed through their taxes not only fund Mass.

The College now has its first the classical ballet type dance, government educational facilities, under-cover facility for its 816 as well as having designed their but also largely self-support their own as well. ballet style costumes. student body to assemble.

Without such initiatives, the Named after Sister Margaret Kathrine who has been McInerney, 17 years staff dancing since year three, does governmnet would have an infinitely greater finance problem than member, 11 years as College every type of dance and has it has and undoub principal, the centre also pays performed in various shows crisis in government-rtedly cause a un education ar ound Perth. homage to her Our Lady of the areas.

Mission congregation which Built at a capital cost of $1.6 Australian Catholics have much million which has to be met in full to congratulate founded the school. themselves on for from College resources, because no their splendid record of selfSeveral sisters from this and capital grant other Orders attended the received from assistance was sacrifice and resultant achieve- Nine Sacred Heart students superbly danced to the theme Somew the Commonwealth ments. — C. Itice-H. which was choreographed and taught by fellow student Kathrin here There is a Place For Us. 10 The Record, March 15, 1990 e Easlea.

them spiritually Father Foster emphasised the importance of talking to people even though they may be in a coma because of the uncertainty as to when their hearing ceases.

He explained that is why the Church anoints people even if the patient is unconscious because Christ communicates with the person on every level of their being, hence their anointing even in a coma.

He also encourages others to hold a patient's

Staff free to discuss problems hand and give them reassurance, even when dying.

These are all important areas for me, said Father Foster. "And if someone is brought into casualty with a lot of relatives around, the presence of a priest is reassuring to them."

A priest is needed from the empathatic viewpoint as well as the sacramental. An advantage of being a fulltime chaplain is the familiarity with the staff and geographical layout which is advantageous in helping relatives, plus the fact he becomes part of the whole care team.

Staff with problems can also feel free to discuss any diverse problems they may have, whether Catholic or not, and are assured his of confidentiality.

Every priest is a spiritual director, said Father Foster, and as such he has a duty to give guidance because he represents Christ.

The hospital chaplain deals with a lot of trauma and suffering, so the key word is 'compassion', he believes.

"The only way you can really understand another person's pain is to enter into it yourself in some way. In that sense often silence can be more important than words," he said, "because it is not enough to give out pious platitudes."

Priests must not give easy answers which basically avoid his entering into the person's pain. "When he enters into their vulnerability, obviously he's not going to be superficial; conversely, people should realise when asking questions of the priest, that he doesn't necessarily have all the answers, just as a doctor doesn't either."

One thing which should be emphasised. said Father Foster, is that when they see a caring priest enter into their suffering, what comes across to them after awhile is that though there are no answers for disasters, Christ entered a suffering world — and didn't take it away."

But Christ took it upon himself so that we also might gain some kind of meaning out of meaningless suffering and be part

Handling those who are angry of Christ's redemptive act. "And a certain amount of suffering is not incompatible with joy and happiness, because these are also God's gifts."

And another thing, said Father Foster, is that there is no contradiction between accepting something now, as the cross, while simultaneously praying that it will quickly be gone.

With the angry, the best thing is to hear them out, he said. Regarding the

Receiving Holy Communion at the hands of a caring priest "is marvellous! Out of the blue to see a priest!" said a delighted Pinter, who despite feeling terrible right now, has a good prognosis. bereaved, when a person suffers a loss through death or relationship, there's nothing you can do about the pain except get on with it and start living again!

"Sometimes you just have to walk around with the pain. But the key thing is to have caring support."

If a women has lost a child, it's inappropriate he said for people to say at the funeral: " 'Well you have three other children.' She knows that! But she's lost that one! So it's important not to make it too simplistic."

People have crosses — but don't hang on to them. Grow through them, he advises.

And what about the constant trauma drain on the chaplain? It's important they have an adequate demarcation line between time on call and time off, said Father Foster.

It's also important for

Camillians to receive support from their community, he believes.

The Camillians' ministry is a healing one.

Back-up support is essential "However it is important to make a distinction between healing and curing."

A person who is terminally ill is not to be cured, but hopefully being helped through a caring presence and the sacraments in some cases.

What complements the sacraments is pastoral care."

Father cited someone unconscious in intensive care, without supporting relatives or friends and said he'd found it greatly

reassuring for the nurses to see the priest come to that lonely and abandoned person. "It has a great healing effect.

Otherwise they go home upset."

It's a fine line too between taking on too much suffering and then developing burnout.

He believes one should do what they can and leave God and the staff to do the rest.

The back-up support of the staff is essential to ensure the chaplain's good functioning, said Father Foster, who alert them to a patient's need.

The majority of nurses, and sometimes the doc: tors, are their key link with the patient.

Father Foster believes public hospital chaplains can be of tremendous support for people and it offers a way of crossing religious barriers.

The Camillians is a nursing order he said, wherein they try to care

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for the sick in all their needs.

Some of their men are nurses, doctors (who work as such and also

A feel for the need of the sick priests in the third world), and some are chaplains.

They see themselves as being Religious consecrated to God, and the priesthood is their particular expression of the Camillians' prime commitment. "So we're not priests or brothers for our own sake, but to respond to the needs of the sick," he said.

"In order to make sure the sick have the sacraments as well as spiritual support."

200 at South Lake ceremony

ihe South Lake numbering 36 stuCatholic primary 'dents and 22 grade school is brand spank- ones settled into their ing new, and so is its new school with a newly installed parish flurry of excitement priest, Father Peter and anticipation.

Bianchini, whose Work is still being ceremony was watched done on other classby over 200 people last rooms and it's planned Sunday. to add another grade each year.

The church centre is within the new school In a school which is surrounded by heaps complex and an out- of virgin land and standing feature is the beautifully carved young students with lectern, three chairs heaps of promise, the and the parish and baptisimal font, school will undoubtedly fill built and donated by and expand rapidly t hree non-Catholic gentlemen within the with the growing numbers of young parish. families moving into The next day two South Lake and pre-primary streams, surrounds.

Braydon McIntosh (left) with his mates Joshua Bennets, Amanda Hayes and Kate Emott taking in the wonder of a brand new classroom and a brand new start in South Lake Catholic primary.

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Applications are invited for the position of Co-ordinator Property & Finance within the Synod's Division of Administration.

The person sought will have a vision for the mission of the whole Church and have an understanding of the role of good stewardship of property and finance in enabling the Church to fulfil its mission potential.

It is not essential that the person be a member of the Uniting Church but preferably is committed to the Christian faith and be able to work within the ethos of the Uniting Church in Australia.

Responsibilities will include: — oversight of an extensive portfolio of Synod property and resources.

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Long forgotten families from J.F. HARDING, Dthnella Sir, Neither Senator Chaney (The Record, February 8) or Father Caldwell (The Record, March 1) seem to really appreciate that basic social justice requires special consideration for the single income family.

Many families in this category are really bleed-

ing and political parties and commissions of all persuasions seem to have ignored their plight.

For starters it seems that a starting point would be to provide a homemaker's allowance for the mother who opted to stay at home and nurture her children at the vital time in their lives, whose husband

was earning say below $45,000 pa.

It seems to me that these are the long forgot -

ten families without an advocate anywhere.

At a time when the escalating crime rate is of major concern to all thinking people there can be no greater need than to assist the single income families where the mother opts to stay with her family and is not forced economically to enter an overloaded workforce.

establishing the rights of children in a world where some countries engage in specific abuses of human rights. However, it is inevitable that articles of the convention designed for the protection of children in some countries will be misused in other countnes because of differing social circumstances. Those groups of people who work to prevent the mischievous application of a convention such as this are to be congratulated for their responsible role in society.

The primacy of the parents in the decisions regarding child care must be respected as the norm, and State interference with this primary and natural role can only be justified in extreme or unusual circumstances. We must be alert to anti-family elements in a society who readily invoke alleged discrimination against children to break down the unity and the rights of the family. The rights, dignity and happiness of the child can only be maintained when the rights of the family are respected"

Also it would seem that basic social justice demands that both single income parents should have legislation provided to make it possible to split t he wage earner's income between both parents.

The pleasing signs

from John BA RICH, president P&F Federation

Sir, The Parents and Friends' Federation of Western Australia has officially objected to a number of clauses in the recently signed UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and is seeking a twelve-month delay in Australian ratification of the Convention — to allow time for public discussion, followed by a Referendum We are pleased to see that several community groups and the Federal Liberal.

National Party Coalition now question the potential misuse of key provisions in the Convention.

We are heartened to see that the Pontifical Council for the Family recognises the legitimate stand taken by groups such as ours, which are concerned about threats to the integrity of the Christian family. The President of the Pontifical Council, Cardinal Gagnon, has stated that "The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Childis a useful document for

The offensive tone

from Sharon MILLS, Willetton Sir, The points Mr Brian Peachey makes (The Record, March 8) about WIRE's questionable attitudes are probably valid, but I found the whole tone of his letter offensive.

I am a regular reader of

Colleen Howard's articles — and I know I voice the opinion of many others besides myself when I say that they are always well researched, informative and interestingly presented.

Brian Peachey, in referring to her "questionable articles in the past"

should perhaps spend a little less time criticising and realise how hard it must be to research every aspect of an organisation before presenting

chey's inference that she was "promoting a cause diametrically opposed to Catholic teaching" was unfair and presumptuous.

I am sure Colleen meant no harm whatsoever in choosing to write on WIRE — and Mr Pea-

Colleen does a great deal of good through her articles and ought to be commended

Some puzzling queries from Mary KIELY, Subiaco Sir, After reading many times the pope's remarks to Brazilian bishops (The Record, March 1) I felt some puzzling questions arise, for example:

How is the ministry exercised by bishops of divine origin? "It does not need to be ratified by anyone" the pope said.

What could "reducing the people of God to only the laity" mean?

What is a bishop's "sacramental uniqueness"?

What does "subordinating the episcopal ministry, the faith and the Christian life into options made to the measure of humans" mean?

Now, with no disrespect for bishops, the article did leave me puzzled. I wonder if there are shades of truth in that outrageous book published recently called "Vicars of Christ" by Peter De Rosa,

As a Bassendean conference member he ran the Old Perth Road SVDP clothing store daily from Sam to 4pm.

At the Vincentian House Midland he was night supervisor and manager, taking much responsibility for guests' care.

He contributed to the friendly and comfortable atmosphere of the House and had good liaison with agencies, community groups and hospitals.

For the Nightline program of Graham Maybury who spoke at his funeral, Harold used his talents as a reader and researcher to find resources for

low income earners.

He was a member of the original committee to gain Commonwealth Employment Funding program at Lockridge.

At the SOP Community Food Centre he used his carpentry skills to provide signs and ramps out of scrap material.

For the lonely he would often borrow a school bus for picnic outings and gave special help to the young homeless, helping them with feeding and clothing and cleaning.

He is survived by his daughter Natalie.

May he rest in peace

OBITUARY

TEACHERS The following positions, to commence

Term 2, 1990 are required for

Luurnpa Catholic School

Balgo Hills Western Australia I . ER teacher to service three schools in the East Kimberley.

2 Year 6 teacher.

Applications in writing to: Br Leo Scollen — Principal Luurnpa Catholic School PMB Z Halls Creek WA 6770 Fax: (091) 68 8961 The successful applicants will be committed to the ideals of Catholic education. Secondment is available for WA Catholic schools' employees.

Harold Budd who died of a stroke aged 49, gave long service to the St Vincent de Paul Society including the establishment of the Lockridge c onference and as night supervisor and manager of Vincentian House

Midland.

Living in the Lockridge flats and suffering from a lifetime back injury, he befriended many people and had great rapport with the Aboriginal community at Cullacubardee where he will be missed dearly

by Mrs Cox and her 17 children

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. . . after DianeIla Antioch squeezed 23 people into a Holden HQ during a break on their recent weekend!

Not a stop work meeting, and not a political rally, but counting heads . . .

A WORKER FOR THE WORKERS He wrote many talks,

Continuing the series by Linda Baker.

During his time in prison during World War I, Joseph Cardijn read the whole of the Bible and the whole of Das Kapital.

During his lifetime he associated with many theologians and many professors, both as a teacher and as one benefitting from their wisdom.

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essays and books on his beliefs and was a major influence on the content of The Decree on the Laity (Vatican II) and

Pope John XXIII's "Mater et Magistra", written to commemorate an anniversary of "Rerum

Novarum".

Father Cardijn's first five years as an ordained priest were spent as a teacher.

By the end of his long

Antioch invitation

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life he had received that no priest would fully writings and support of doctorates and honorary understand.

Cardijn. doctorates from five He knew that without When Pope Paul VI universities in such areas the working class the made Cardijn an Archbias law and economics, Church was incomplete shop and then a Cardipolitical and social and therefore poor. nal, is seemed a contrasciences.

He also knew that a diction to those who Why did such a man, a workers' movement had believed in the poor and priest with such a good to be organised in a in Cardijn himself. pedigree, democratic fashion, and academic Even Cardijn himself at choose to immerse him- led by the workers, not first could not underself in a milieu so by the clergy. stand why such moves different from that of That is why Cardijn were made by the Pope!

Despite its ever-present academics — the work- himself was not the focal the ing class milieu where so point for the movements: contradictions, many people were he was the founder, the Church still exists for the illiterate? inspiration, the Chaplain same reasons as those for it Why did he choose to and in later years the which Christ founded all live for his last fifty years ambassador, but never — the salvation of people. in three small rooms in a the President.

Therefore Pope Paul VI his of aspect This poor suburb in Brussels to Cardijn, "It is not said even after he had been spirituality attracted because you represent an created a Cardinal, a great criticism from historical See or a clergy and other youth prince of the Church? was it not national episcopate that I organisations: Why has every Pope a risk to let the YCW be have made you a Cardisince Pius XI, whom controlled by these nal, but for the sake of the Cardijn met in 1925, young and perhaps YCW." He was made a Cardinal supported his movement ignorant workers? directly because of the and shared his vision?

This would be a mistake He knew that the only if one did not lives of young workers — workers had a mission to believe that the workers although, of course, his other young workers, to could manage, and learn own undeniable goodpeople no-one else in the from their own progress ness also helped!

Church could reach. He and their own mistakes. knew that workers had Cardijn knew that there particular experiences was no-one better to and problems as workers manage the YCW than the young workers

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themselves.

He thoroughly believed in the apostleship of like to like — young workers being the apostles to other young workers, and to other nonChristian workers whom no priest would ever meet in order to proclaim the good news.

These very aspects of Cardijn's spirituality are echoed in the Vatican II document "The Decree on the Laity" and in sections on other documents dealing with young people, the apostolate of like to like and Catholic Action.

The wisdom of Popes John XXIII and Paul VI, and their understanding of the role of the laity in the Church and in the world, is shown in their

Applications are called for the position of fulltime youth worker with Catholic Parish Youth.

The position is for a term of two years with an option of a third, working with parish youth groups in Perth's northern suburbs.

The successful applicant will assist the leaders' team in parish groups, facilitate leadership training and spiritual formation, supply resources and co-ordinate communication between groups.

Applications close Friday, April 20 and should include: i)

A curriculum vitae and any relevant information regarding past or present involvement with youth groups;

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Two references or names of two referees.

Applications should be marked "CONFIDENTIAL' and be addressed to: CPY TEAM PO Box 194, NORTH PERTH 6006 Further information contact CPY on 328 8136.

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Kids and theatre

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by Colleen McGuiness-Howard

1. . . . And some littlies are not quite sure about the whole razzamatazz! Pre-primary Isla Inglis thinks a little quiet and pensive thought may be a bit of a help in absorbing the very young scene in an even younger school.

2. Pre-primary Rachael Clark (whose grandfather was part of the trio who made and donated beautiful church furniture) with Jamie Bainbridge, saying their morning prayers on South Lake's first day.

3. Whoopeeee! We've arrived at last! exults young grade one student Samuel Jackman signalling the start of South Lake Catholic primary's exciting beginnings.

The students to date have been taken by bus to St Jerome's Spearwood, waiting on the completion of their school.

Champions

Three Mercy Col- thalon), the lege students winners — Phuc became WA state Nguyen (under 14 champions in the boys), Vinh Nguyen WA Little Athletics (under 13 boys) (multi events) held and Bethanie Melis recently. Entering (under 12 girls) — various events (the scored most points most gruelling in all participated being the deca- events.

Puppetry A collaboration between Spare Parts Theatre, Jack Davis and Chrissie Parrot.

Rainmaker "When the world was young and the great creation events were taking place, the people used to gather round the camp fire and listen to the voices of their ancestors tell them words of wisdom.

"One by one, they turned their backs on the voices to pursue their own pleasures and a vast silence settled over the whole of the land and sea.

"There was no wind and the tides were still. No birds sang and the earth seemed to be dying."

Jack Davis has created a new work for dance,

drama, puppetry and music by combining two of the legends from the Dreamtime: "The Crow and the Magpie" and "The Rainmakers". The work has been directed & choreographed by Chrissie Parrott and designed

by Mark Thompson.

Rainmaker will be presented during the April school holidays at the Short Street Theatre, opposite the Fremantle Railway Station. the production is an innovative collaboration that will be an inspiration to audiences of all ages.

Bookings: 335 5044 $8 Adults, $6 Children/Concessions, $4 Groups 10 or more. Suitable for the whole family.

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Famed Abbey Theatre players for Perth Recognised as one of the 20th century's most influential theatre companies, the Abbey Theatre of Dublin, will be in Perth on its premiere Australian tour next month. The Abbey will perform its gripping production of Sean O'Casey's 'Shadow of a Gunman' at His His Majesty's Theatre from March 21 to 31.

Founded in 1904 in Dublin by a group which included poet W.B. Yeats, the Abbey has always been the centre of storm, as only a true peoples' theatre can be.

Its history is punctuated by controversy, protest, riots and even fire.

The Abbey's proudest achievements include the awakening of a nation and the world to

a rich Celtic literary heritage, producing some of the greatest character actors to find fame in Hollywood and launching a body of fine Irish drama which forms a significant part of English language literature.

'The Shadow of a Gunman' together with 'Juno and the Paycock' and 'The Plough and the Stars' make up O'Casey's powerful Dublin Trilogy, one of the great dramatic works of the century.

Set in a squalid Dublin tenement in the turbulent years after the Easter Rebellion of 1916, 'The Shadow of a Gunman' is a masterpiece of tragedy and comedy, perfectly capturing the hilarious wit of the Irish . . just what you need when the Black and Tans are beating at the door, you with a bomb under the bed and a gunman downstairs.

Tickets are available from any BOCS outlet or on BOCS Artsline 484 1133 or toll free (008)193 300

by Colleen McGuiness-Howard

1. Sacred Heart student Chelsea Plumley singing solo at the Sister Margaret McInerney Centre's opening Mass.

2. Suzanne Evans serving punch to guests while overcoming the strong temptation to 'sample a bit on the quiet'!

3. Rebecca Hughes (left) with David Ay/more, Mark Love and Kiera Harburn with Sacred Heart's popular chaplain, Father Laurence Murphy.

4. One of the nine member liturgical dance group which performed so splendidly on the night.

5. Some choir members filling the gym with song.

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A t the Association meeting in February the executive finalised the dates for this year's Association's activities.

The highlights of these events included:

the Pignatelli Club in Attadale.

Adelaide The 1990 Australian Catholic Lawn Tennis Association Carnival is to be held in Adelaide from December 26/January 1, Quiz Night 1991. The South AustralTo be held on Tuesday, ian Catholic Lawn TenApril 10 at the Manning nis Association is well Hotel. advanced in their plans Championships and advise that the all Two weekends com- inclusive season ticket is mencing on March 31/ $160. This includes: April 1 and concluding * Shuttle bus from the on the weekend of April airport to hotel and 7/8 at the Trinity Courts return. in Manning. * Shuttle bus to social Pennants events and between The 1990 mixed penmotel and clubroom. nants to commence on * Entry to all social Saturday, May 5. functions — dinner/ drinks inclusive.

Queen Quest Dinner A similar format to the * Continental breakfast last couple of years available at the where it will be held at clubrooms.

Wembley Lodge on * Top accommodation August 4. To ensure a overlooking the Patasuccessful night, clubs walinga River. should start thinking * Easy access to city via about organising their STA bus or Glenelg entrant now. tram.

AGM Members should start Is scheduled to be held organising their Christon Sunday, August 26 at mas holidays now.

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ARCHDIOCESE OF PERTH

Pastoral Planning Office requires an

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Executive Officer

The position is part-time (15-20 hrs/wk) for a contracted period of six months. The

appointee will be required to work with the team responsible for the development of new Adult Education/Formation structures.

Salary and conditions negotiable according to qualifications and experience. Knowledge and understanding of Adult Education principles and of Church organisation an advantage.

Some flexibility with working hours important.

If necessary further information may be obtained from Sarah O'Hare on 221 1548.

Applications close: March 25, 1990 Applications and Curriculum Vitae should be addressed to: The Director, Pastoral Planning Office 2nd Fl, 459 Hay Street PERTH WA 6000

Liturgical Music Day Sponsored by the Diocesan Liturgical Committee GUEST SPEAKERS:

Trisha Watts, Chris Wilcock, Sj

Santa Maria Theatre Arts, Moreing Rd, Attadale.

Saturday, April 7, 9-4.30pm. Cost $5.

Inquiries and bookings: Tel 3815444, ask for Catholic Institute; 4431805 Sr Kerry; 4582729 Fr Peter Joseph.

CATHOLIC DOCTORS The Catholic Doctors Association invites all Catholic doctors and medical students to the annual doctor and student Mass and breakfast to be held Sunday, April 1 at St Thomas More College with Mass at 9am, to be followed by breakfast.

Enquiries phone Dr T. Leahy 271 5330 (h) or C. Ellyard 386 3812.

PEACE SERVICE A Palm Sunday inter church peace service will be held on Sunday, April 8 at 1pm, All Saints' Catholic Chapel, Allendale Square and is organised by the Churches' Peace Coalition.

BULLSBROOK PILGRIMAGE Stations of the Cross, sermon and benediction will be held on Sunday, March 25 at the Bullsbrook church "Virgin Mary Mother of the Church" at 2pm. On Monday April 16 (Easter Monday) Mass will be celebrated at 11am in honour of the 43rd anniversary of the first apparition of the Virgin of the Revelation. A procession will follow, during which the Rosary will be recited concluding with a special blessing of the sick and general blessing.

For further information and bus reservations please ring 444 2285 for Perth, Highgate and Midland bus and 339 4015 for Fremantle bus.

The church is open every day and is available for pilgrimages (by appointment). Sacri Association PO Box 311 Tuart Hill 6060.

Telephone 571 1699.

EASTER MESSIAH

An Easter season performance of the 'Messiah' the 120-strong Perth Oratorio Choir backed by 26 members of the Perth Oratorio Concert Orchestra and nationally recognised soloists, Megan Sutton, Elisa Wilson, Cornelius de Munch and Gregory Massingham from Queensland takes place at Winthrop Hall at 8pm on Saturday March 31 and Sunday April 1. Tickets from BOCS $15 adults; $12 students, pensioners or bookings of 20.

SHENTON QUIZ Tuesday, March 20 at Shenton Park Hotel, at 7.30pm to help raise funds for a new organ for the parish church.

Door prizes. Tables of 6-8. Tickets $4, from 381 3550 or 381 2615.

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PREACHED RETREAT

GOOD FRIDAY PILGRIMAGE

Good Friday, a luxury touring coach will leave Perth for Keaney College Bindoon for the Way of the Cross followed by lunch in the College and on to New Norcia for the Good Friday ceremony in the historic abbey church. Adults $25, Children $15, Pensioners $20. Lunch and refreshments are not included. BYO. Departs Fremantle, 9 Forsyth St O'Connor 8am. Perth, Causeway car park 8.30am. To book ring 339 4291. All proceeds Right to Life.

In addition to the retreats advertised in "Sanctuary" Fr Peter Slattery will conduct a six day preached retreat commencing on the evening of August 26 at "Ferns", North Road, Safety Bay. Contact Sr Paula Quinn 384 2979. Applications close Friday, April 6

A rchdiocesan Calendar

PASTORAL SECRETARY

M ARCH 17 St Patrick's Day Mass, St Joseph's Subiaco, Bishop Healy.

18 Silver Jubilee Karrinyup parish, Archbishop Foley.

18 Centenary Katanning parish, Bishop Healy.

19 Feast of St Joseph, Little Sisters, Bishop Healy.

21 Heads of Churches meeting, Archbishop Foley.

24 Blessing, Sacred Heart School Thornlie, Archbishop Foley.

25 Mass for Catholic Association S. Giuseppe, Archbishop Foley.

25 Open St Brigid's Boarding Complex, Archbishop Foley.

APRIL 1 Silver jubilee, Dianella parish, Archbishop Foley.

1 Legion of Mary Acies, Archbishop Foley.

3-4 Meeting of WA bishops.

5 Parade of Flags Catholic schools, A rchbishop Foley.

6 Instal Catholic Education Commission members, Archbishop Foley.

6 St Thomas More College Council meeting, Archbishop Foley.

7 Blessing St Gerard's pre school, Archbishop Foley.

8 Palm Sunday Mass, St Mary's Cathedral, Archbishop Foley.

10 Mass of the Chrism, St Mary's Cathedral, all priests.

12 Solemn Mass of the Lord's Supper, St Mary's Cathedral, Archbishop Foley.

OUR LADY OF GRACE PARISH NORTH BEACH

(Administrative Assistant)

The parish priest invites applications for the above position. The person needs to be: • mature; • able to keep confidentiality; • skilled as typist and receptionist: • familiar with activities of a parish.

Hours: 9am-3pm, Monday to Thursdays, throughout the year.

For further information ring the present parish secretary: 448 4888.

Applications in writing to the parish priest, with background information, names of referees, and an outline of what the applicant can bring to the position,

to:

the Boyup Brook Parish

Rick helps to run a Christian youth group, he cares about all young Australians and is committed to protecting the family unit. Rick Beatty will work to save the lives of allunborn Australians.

VOTE RICK BEATTY 1 NATIONAL PARTY CANDIDATE FOR FORREST To assist in this election RICK BEATTY RMB 413 Boyup Brook

Ph (097) 67 2068

RICK WILL WORK FOR YOU. . .

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AUTHORISED by J.P. LANE RMB 103 BOYUP BROOK

Fr K. Keating, PP 56 Hamersley Street North Beach 6020 by April 23, 1990

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Easter to Pentecost 1990 Program

For small groups J AM THE TRUTH Six sessions of prayer and Scripture.

Follows Sunday readings beginning with Third Sunday of Easter, April 29.

Books for group members

$5 ea

Song tape by Kevin Bates SM

$7 ea

(postage/handling extra)

PARISH DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES PO Box 504, Eastwood 2122 Telephone (02) 858 5228

is a member of

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING 221 3866

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CATHOLIC NURSES The Catholic Nurses Guild will meet on Tuesday March 20 at 11 Ellesmere Road Mt Lawley phone 272 5471. The guest speaker will be Sr Joan Phelan on "MERCY MOTOR MUSEUM".

RICK BEATTY

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