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Croatian bishops call for help ZAGREB, Yugoslavia (CNS): Croatia's bishops have urged the Yugoslavian federal government to call off its army and appealed to the world for help in restoring peace to their embattled, largely Catholic breakaway republic. The bishops also directed a special message at ethnic Croatians abroad for contributions to a fund for refugees, the wounded and families of those killed in the burgeoning civil war. They accused the Serbian-dominated federal government of "ruthless and unilateral tyranny". The crisis, they said, results from "using military means to settle a political situation".
Donations of medicine or help can be directed to the Croatian Community Centre, corner Stirling Highway and Albert Street, North Fremantle. Telephone 335 4485. The Croatian bishops, in their global message, appealed "to all the leaders of the international community in Europe as well as in the world" to work for a "peaceful and democratic solution to the political crisis we are facing". They appealed to Catholics worldwide for "prayers and moral support" and pledged to the Serbian Orthodox Church a "willingness
for participation in common prayer and mutual efforts" to help the suffering. In a separate appeal to Croatian Catholics abroad, the bishops asked for help in acquiring food, money, clothing and medicine. They said overseas Croatians always respond to needs in the homeland and said they are "confident once more that you will respond generously to our appeal" for aid to the families of the slain and the "thousands of refugees". "We are appealing to all Croatian priests throughout the world that they take up a collection for this effort," the bishops said.
Parishes set to go computer ... THANKS TO BATEMAN'S INITIATIVE
The parish computer program developed by Doug Bolton of Bateman was obviously of interest to Michael Brodrick of Rockingham and Elsa Jackman of South Lake parish.
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A locally produced computer program for parish recordkeeping is set to become a standard for Perth diocese parishes and possibly further afield. PC Plan (Parishioner Census and Planned Giving System) has been developed by Bateman parishioner Doug Bolton in consultation with a number of nearby parishes who are already using it. The program has been backed by the cross-sector information committee which is monitoring and co-ordinating computer developments in diocesan and parish administration, education and welfare. Doug Bolton outlined the program at meetings north and south of the river this week, pointing out that the program would continue to expand in response to needs that parishes discovered in its use. He has been in touch with several parish accountants to develop a program that will serve their needs also.
From an initial approach by Bateman pastor Father Peter Whitely, Mr Bolton developed a family based parish census program in which details so far on parish card index systems can be more speedily searched for various pastoral reasons. Baptismal and confirmation records can also be listed. Bateman's experience led to expanding the program to the direct giving recording that has become an important feature of budgeting especially with new parishes aiming at a church building. Passwords at various levels will prevent unauthorised people breaking into computer details to which they have no right of access. Mr Bolton pointed out that currently it is easier to break into a card index file than to get into a computer system. The program is being offered through the Pastoral Planning Office's Parish Computer Fund which will organise the sale,
installation and training of whatever is needed whether it be the full hardware and software package or only the program. It will be available to all parishes in WA and Bunbury parish is already using it. An anticipated benefit will be quicker access by administration bodies to statistics needed for planning in education and fundraising. This week's public demonstrations were launched by Monsignor Keating, representing Bishop Healy, who reminded the group that Pope Paul VI in his document on Evangelisation said the Church must use technology as an instrument in its work. However, Monsignor Keating said, this must not be at the cost of losing the indispensable personal touch that would result from doing away with the many volunteers who do the record keeping work in parishes.
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Fallacies, facts about Asian migrants Immigration has been an ugly word here. Uglier still when it comes to Asian immigration. In the current economic climate Asian immigration has become a "sitting duck" for its opponents. They are, nevertheless a small minority and have come up with eight basic arguments against Asian migration. According to Gerald Searle, director of the Catholic Migrant Centre, the arguments could not be supported by facts. He said a Fact Sheet produced by the Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission of WA showed the arguments were knocked back as fallacies. The Commission's Fact Sheet showed: Fallacy — Asian migrants are all the same. Fact — Asian migrants come from a number of countries, from diverse cultural backgrounds and have emigrated under differing circumstances. The Australian Bureau of Statistics lists Asians as coming from West Asia (the Middle East), South Asia (the Indian subcontinent), East Asia (including Japan, Korea and China) and South-east Asia. South-east Asia includes Burma, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam. Hong Kong and the Philippines. Fallacy — Asian migrants can't or don't want to assimilate. Fact — Asian migrants share many values with the rest of the Australian population. The majority enter Australia as highly educated and skilled people (14.8 per cent are university graduates) with a high level of English proficiency. Fallacy — Multicultural societies cause social conflict. Fact — Social conflict can and does exist in some multicultural countries. However, tensions also arise in monocultural societies. In a socially just society, in which everyone has the same opportunities, the potential for conflict is reduced. Australia's history since the Second World War is marked by the fact that immigrant groups and long term residents have, by and large, lived and worked well together in relative harmony. Fallacy — Asians will take over Australia. Fact — The 1986 Census shows that only 3.2 per cent of the total population of WA was born in Asian countries — two per cent coming from South-east Asian countries. The Australian Bureau of
Statistics predicts that, based on current immigration policies which do not take into account ethnicity or race, the percentage of people in Asian countries will be seven per cent of the total population of Australia in the year 2025. Fallacy — Asians take jobs or live on social security. Fact — Unemployment rates for Asian migrants do not differ from those of other Australians, with the exception of new arrivals. The initial period of settlement for newly arrived migrants is a period of difficulty. The most common problems migrants face are to do with language barriers and opportunities for employment. As well, recently arrived Asian groups are often used as scapegoats, blamed for taking jobs, living on social security and creating problems. This also happened to Greeks and Italians when they first arrived. Fallacy — Asians have no right to be here. Fact — Asians have been living in WA since 1829 and have made a substantial contribution to the economic development of WA through their labour and entrepreneurial activity. Fallacy — Asians live in ghettos. Fad — Most Asian migrants can be found living throughout the metropolitan area and in rural towns. In a general sense, some areas may attract newly arrived groups because of cheap housing, convenient transport and proximity to jobs. As migrants become established, find suitable work and learn English they tend to move to the suburbs. This argument has been used against other migrant groups at various times, eg Italians, Greeks, English and Irish. Fallacy — Don't want to learn English. Fad — 82 per cent of Asian migrants in Australia are proficient in English. 14.8 per cent are university graduates, compared to 4.1 per cent of the Australian population. All migrants accept that learning English is essential for living here. Some find it more difficult than others, depending on age, educational background and opportunities for learning English in WA. The heartening thing on the Fact Sheet, said Mr Searle, was that most Australians support the aims of immigration and understand the benefits it brings. He said Immigration Sunday this year falls on August 25 and this day would focus on the needs of migrants within the Church.
'Rot of dishonesty' under fire
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SYDNEY: Both the Anglican and Catholic archbishops of Victoria, Australia's most financially-wounded state, have condemned the "rot of dishonesty" there. They say much of present troubles can be blamed on greed, injustice, selfishness, deceit and disregard for others' welfare. Anglican Archbishop Keith Rayner and Catholic Archbishop Frank Little have prepared a statement which ought to be read by all Australians who seek a fair go in the future. Victoria's financial ills have been blamed on a variety of factors. But the two churchmen make no bones in their statement that Victoria is in strife because of lack of commitment to moral values. And they warn that the poor and disadvantaged are suffering because of this moral bankruptcy. The statement in part says: "Victoria's damaging economic problems will not be solved unless we all, community and leaders alike, recommit ourselves to honesty, justice and co-operation in our dealings with one another. "The statistics tell part of the story of our situation: largescale unemployment, a record number of bankrupted small businesses, our elderly suffering huge losses of their life-
savings, the decline of our rural communities, crippling interest and mortgage burdens on families, vast public debts and the scandalously high level of homelessness among our children and youth. "Behind the statistics are the heartache and worry which hundreds of thousands of Victorians are suffering in this situation. "School-leavers and young adults are left with little hope of employment. "Families suffer serious stress as one or both parents lose their jobs, and with that their dignity and sense of worth. "Small business people see their life's work investment collapse under high interest rates, government charges and reduced consumer demand. "The elderly live in fear and anxiety for the future as they see their savings disappear and their buying capacity diminish. "Families are leaving theland once farmed by generations of their ancestors, while others stay on only to live on the edge of poverty. "The loss of public money squandered on ill-advised government ventures causes severe reductions in funds for health care and community services and, as usual, it is poor and needy who are most deprived by these cutbacks." — Catholic Weekly
Sydney priest's date in Perth Father Julian Porteous from the Sydney archdiocese who is known for his work among youth, is coming to Perth to speak at a Christian youth rally — Piercing the Darkness — sponsored by the Disciples of Jesus. The venue will be under cover at the Cottesioe Surf Life Saving Club on Saturday, August 24 at 7.30pm and entrance is free. Father Julian has conducted several large outdoor rallies which have apparently attracted thousands of young people. two of which were Jesus Christ at Manly oval NSW in 1983 and Jesus Christ at Belmore oval NSW in 1985.
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According to Mr Patrick Homeman. a spokesman for the Disciples of Jesus Father community, Julian has spoken in conferences across Australia and the Pacific and brings a dynamic vision of the role of the Church in today's society. "He's organised and run the pastoral training school for youth leaders annually which attracts over 200 youth leaders around Australasia from various youth groups such as Antioch, YCS, YCW, parish youth leadCatholic and ers, communities. "These have been going for the past seven years and his ability to project the gospel is particularly well received by young people with a flow-on to their parents.
During Piercing the Darkness there will be live drama and music from the band Cutting Edge playing Christian contemporary music. "It's a chance for young people to relate to the gospel message with their peer group in a familiar setting," said Mr Horneman. On the morning of August 24, Father Julian
ling the hall at the Goody Bioethics Centre at Glendalough. Several doctors of other faiths were also present. Director of the Centre, Father Walter Black MSC said he felt the participants were happy to be hearing something clear and practical and different to the guidance they so often receive. With a lecture and discussion topics filling up the three-hour ses-
sions each night, the opening lectures were given by Father Joe Parkinson and Fr Walter Black on the meaning, value and dignity of the human person. Doctors Tim Keenan, John Glancy, and Tandon continued with discussion on topics such as confidentiality, right to and information euthanasia. On the second night, Father Parkinson opened
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"Father Julian has a particular gift for evangelising businessmen," said Mr Homeman who went on to outline other activities of Father Julian's which include his instrumental work in The Disciples of Jesus establishing the "Instihave been in WA since tute for Evangelisation" 1987 and among their and his Board memberworks is their Youth ship of a national ChrisMission Team which is tian magazine entitled Australian Discipleship. going to all major Catholic high schools in He is also currently the Geraldton diocese responsible for forming during this month and men and women in who will also be appearing with Father Julian in consecrated life. Accompanying him Piercing the Darkness. — C. McG-H will be Berndadette
Top attendance at course
A rain-soaked night and football under the WACA lights did not deter a bumper attendance of medics at an ethics course and their enthusiasm has not dampened over four weeks.
In the first such conference sponsored by the Catholic Doctors Association more than 70 doctors and medical students have been fil-
with a lecture on the formation of conscience while Dr John Cu'Illy, Professor Bill Reed and Dr Roly Bott led the discussion topics on doctor-patient conflict, case conflict and inappropriate referrals. Dr Michael Quinlan opened the third night on Care for Life and Health, while Drs Prendergast, Carey and Courtney led discussions on ordinary and extraor-
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Catholics worse off in China now MILAN, Italy (CNS): — The difficulties facing Catholics in China worsened after Pope John Paul ll named the Vaticanrecognised bishop of Shanghai to the College of Cardinals, said the government recognised bishop of the same city. Bishop Aloysius Jin Luxian, a Jesuit who was elected by the progovernment Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association, said relations between the government and Catholics and between China and the Vatican were much better two years ago.
"The pope greatly honoured the Chinese church by elevating
Ignatius Kung PinMei, the first Chinese to become a cardinal," Bishop Jin told the Milan newspaper Corriere della Sera.
During his 35 years in prison, Cardinal Kung "professed his faith with magnificent persistence", Bishop Jin said. "Now, while John Paul H named him (to the College of Cardinals), as he deserved, the Chinese have taken this papal action as a challenge, and the difficulties — not to speak of new arrests are multiplied. "You see, from a great good can be born a small bad," Bishop Lin said.
The Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association does not recognise papal authority, although some clerics view the pope as a spiritual leader. An underground church loyal to the Vatican persists despite g overnment opposition.
Bishop Jin, who spent 27 years in Chinese prisons, said that the Chinese government had "a more open position toward Rome" two years ago, and he was prepared to come to Rome to visit his Jesuit superiors and Vatican officials. "But the superior general of the Jesuits did not want to give
me permission then."
Bishop Jin said he does not consider himself an illegitimate bishop, although he was never elevated to the episcopacy by the Pope. "I consider myself faithful to the pope, tied to him by the bond of faith and I publicly pray for the pontiff to testify to my submission to the church of Rome," he said. Vatican statistics are blank on Catholic activity in Shanghai, but Bishop Jin said there are more than 150,000 Catholics in the diocese and only 27 priests, of whom three are under 40
years old and the others are all over 60. "For all of us, the pope is the successor of Peter," he said. He said many people in China are searching for a set of ideals to guide their lives. "For many, the Catholic faith fills a void of ideals, above all because it bears the values of equality, social justice and pardon, especially after the massacre of '89" when pro-democracy students were killed in Tiananmen Square. "Nevertheless, in China there are five million Catholics and 50 million members of the Communist Party. Remember, this is the proportion."
'Untimely pullout' TAGAYTAY CITY, Philippines (CNS): The US pullout from Clark Air Base will hurt local people still reeling from the devastation of Mount Pinatubo, said the area's archbishop. "The timing is very serious because the abrupt pullout of the bases has caused a lot of displacements and dislocations of our workers," said Archbishop Paciano Aniceto of San Fernando. Talks between US and Philippine negotiators ended with the decision
to pull out from Clark in Angeles City, Pampanga, about 50 miles (80km) northwest of Manila.
"clean up" Clark before turning it over to the Philippine Armed Forces by September 16.
One of the United States' two oldest and largest overseas bases, Clark was severely damaged by the eruption of Mount Pinatubo just 12 miles (19.2km) away. Negotiations had gone on for more than a year to meet the September expiration of the last bases pact.
Archbishop Aniceto says the negotiators overlooked the impact their decision would have on the lives of base workers and others in Pampanga state whose livelihood depended on Clark.
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There are now 40,000 Pampangas jobless due to the eruption of Mount Pinatubo and the destruction of Clark, the
archbishop said. Pampanga, deluged by sand and ashfall during Mount Pinatubo's early eruptions. June 9-15, is now threatened by mudflows brought on by typhoons. Archbishop Aniceto says San Fernando's Social Action Centre has launched an initiative in which parishes unaffected by the volcano have volunteered to help care for damaged communities. The archbishop said the
"untimely" withdrawal of Clark alarmed people who felt their problems have been complicated. The situation means region-wide poverty that needs a "large-scale rehabilitation program," he added. Archbishop Aniceto appealed for alternatives for displaced workers. "Right now we could not absorb them. This is one problem which we have not seriously thought about yet because we are preoccupied with survival."
Korean missionaries for Africa
SEOUL, South Korea (CNS): Korea's Catholic Church will soon send its first two missionaries from the Seoul Archdiocese to the Diocese of Mackakos in Kenya. archdiocese's The action is a response to a request from the diocese
of Machakos. In preparation for the missionary Auxiliary dispatch, Bishop Peter U-II Kang of Seoul visited Kenya recently. Bishop Kang said that the decision to send missionaries to Africa is a sign of its active partici-
pation in the Church's original mission of preaching God's word. The Korean church can improve its "hermit church" image when the two Korean priests do mission work for lay people in Kenya, he said. The two Korean priests
are presently attending and three dioceses in African language and France. missionary studies in Kenya is more Catholic England. than South Korea. Of All previous Korean Kenya's 24.6 million missionary activity has people, 28 per cent of taken place in the last them are Catholic. South decade, with priests Korea's Catholics total being sent to Papua New only five per cent of the Guinea, Peru, Ecuador 42.1 million population.
Meeting to discuss evangelisation VATICAN CITY, (CNS): Roman Catholic and Pentecostal leaders from a dozen countries met in July to discuss their views of evangelisation. "The Biblical and Systematic Foundation of Evangelisation" was the theme of the July meeting in Venice, as part of the ongoing Roman Catholic-Pentecostal dialogue sponsored by the
Vatican and various Pentecostal churches. "Although the unity of the church is a concern of Pentecostals and Roman Catholics alike, the dialogue has not had as its goal or its subject, either organic or structural union," said a statement. "These discussions were meant to develop a riimate of mutual under-
standing in matters of faith and practice; to find points of genuine agreement as well as to indicate areas in which further dialogue is required," it said. The discussions in Venice focused on the relationship between the individual and the church community in evangelising, the biblical mandate for evangelisa-
lion, the role of the laity, the accountability of evangelists, "the demonic and evangelisation", and the salvation of nonChristians. The co-chairmen of the meeting were Benedictine Father Kilian McDonnell of St John's University in Collegeville, Minn., and the Rev Justus du Plessis of the Apostolic Faith Mission in Faerie Glen, South
Africa. Pentecostal representatives also came from the Assemblies of God, the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, the Yugoslavian Pentecostal Church, the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, the Pentecostal Holiness Church in the United States, and the Church of God of Prophecy.
Reopened church that closed last year
NEW TWIST AFTER MUSLIM PROTEST JAKARTA, Indonesia (CNS): A new Catholic church in Ujung Pandang, Indonesia, closed last year following a protest by a local Muslim group, has reopened. St Francis of Assisi Church failed to be consecrated last December due to protests and threats by militant Muslim students from Ujung Pandang's Islamic students association. They had threatened to demolish the $232,000 church if it opened. The Muslim protesters reportedly objected to the church because there are only 15 Catholic families living in the area. The area "pangdam", or territorial military commander, allowed the parishioners to worship in the building. "Pangdam suggested the church be moved to another place, but I informed him that the church is not only for the 15 families in the immediate area, but
Mustafa's moments to remember
AOSTA, Northern Italy: Mustafa the Moroccan Muslim is never going to forget the summer he spent working as a shepherd in this northern mountain area. When Pope John Paul's walking party was seen a group of villagers along with Mustafa came over for a chat. When it came to Mustafa, the pope asked him if he was one of the sons. When the young Moroccan told him where he was from, the Holy Father greeted him in Arabic with the words "Blessed be God". He then asked: "May I give you a rosary?" Mustafa, with an endearing boldness answered: "You would do me a great favour by giving me two, then I can take one to my wife who is in Marrakesh." The pope took out two rosaries from a pouch and put them in his hand. The pope's vacation in the Alps finished with a Mass at the foot of the Matterhorn.
Salvos are back in Russia The Salvation army returned to Russia last month after an absence of 68 years. It had opened its first citadel in the thenimperial capital, St Petersburg, in 1913, but only 10 years later was closed down by the Communists. The Russian media have prepared for the Salvation Army's return for several months, with feature articles about its work among the disadvantaged and distressed throughout the world.
for 3500 Catholics in the surrounding area," said a
source. "I told pangdam that it was impossible to move or to build a new church in another location to replace the newly completed building," she added. She said she was disappointed that Catholics had not been able to worship because of the threats. "Catholics have a right to freedom of worship in Indonesia, a country that continuously promotes interreligious harmony," she said. The woman also criticised Catholics who she said "have no courage to fight for the interest of the church", out of "fear of losing their positions in government offices". Indonesia is 87 per cent Islamic, 10 per cent Christian and three per cent Hindu and Buddhist. Catholics make up only three per cent of the 10 million population of the area covered by the Jakarta Archdiocese.
Retail chain donates church TOKYO, (CNS): Tsubame, a town famous across Japan for manufacturing forks and spoons, has a new church Citholic donated by the local supermarket. The supermarket chain bought land, paid for the construction of the church and offered it to Bishop of Sato Francis Niigata. Supermarket bosses say no strings are attached to the gift. Also new to Tsubame, in central Japan, is a station for Japan's world-famous Bullet Train. As is common in towns with Bullet Train stations, many new c ommercial enterprises have sprung up, hoping to tap the growing consumer market. An uncommon feature of Tsubame's new supermarket, however, is its building a Catholic church in the vicinity to contribute to customers' welfare. The church will offer organ concerts and lectures to the public in addition to religious activities.
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WCC cannot live up to its name if... LONDON: The World Council of Churches cannot live up to its name while the Roman Catholic Church is not a full member, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey said during this week's meeting of the General Synod of the Church of England. Carey pointed out that the WCC Assembly in Canberra earlier this year "did not help convince the Roman Catholics that they should join soon". In a debate on the WCC, he echoed some of the criticisms of the Council that were made in the wake of Canberra, but added that it would be right for Anglicans to help bridge the "chasm" between Catholics and the WCC, and to "work for a World Council that is more obviously universal". Members of the General Synod had been expected to back the serious criticisms of the WCC contained in the paper "After Canberra written by the Church of England delegates to the Australian Assembly. Some, such as Sir Timothy Hoare, did agree with charges made in the paper that the WCC had become a "radical pressure group", which only appointed people to its staff who held a particular theological and political line, and which lacked a solid base in Christian theology. But, while there was general agreement among Synod members that the WCC was in urgent need of reform, many speakers were emphatic about the need for a World Council of Churches and called on the Church of England to remain a member and to work for change from within. As Dr Carey put it: "The WCC needs to be reformed and to be reformed fast... But... the WCC's heart is in the right place, (though) there may presently be problems with its circulatory system." He added that the WCC would do well to learn from the "rigour and systematic nature" of Roman Catholic theology.
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VATICAN PAPER BLASTS EUROPEAN 'ASSISTANCE FOR THE DYING' RESOLUTION VATICAN CITY (CNS): A European Parliament resolution on "assistance for the dying" would reduce respect for human life if it is adopted, the Vatican newspaper said.
"The initiative of the European Parliament has provoked intense concern" in the public, among Catholic bishops and among health care workers the newspaper said. The commission of European Community bishops has said that the resolution's definition of the human person and of human dignity based on "degree of consciousness" are unacceptable.
The August 1 editorial in L'Osservatore Romano quoted the European bishops' commission, a French gerontologists' society and French Catholic jurists which oppose the resolution. According to the newspaper, the resolution says that after all treatments have been proven ineffective, a terminally ill patient's request for assistance in dying should be "received" without being interpreted as an attack on respect for human life.
The June statement also said that distinctions between "worthy" and unworthy human life could easily be extended to include the mentally ill, the handicapped and those whom a society defines as "useless". Also, they said, "in moments of
Cameroon bishops call for talks
Knights return to Malta MALTA: The Knights of Malta are to recover the use of three of their historic buildings on the island — the Sant' Angelo Fort, the grand Master's Palace and St Anne's Church — after an interval of almost two centuries. The Knights, who were Oven sovereignty over Malta in 1530 by the Emperor Charles V. were expelled by Napoleon in 1798 and, although the
British took over the island in 1800, never returned. The fort was used by the British Navy as its headquarters up till 1979. The Knights have for many years had their headquarters in Rome, where they intend to remain; they plan to use the buildings in Malta as a centre of spiritual formation for their members, who number about 12.000.
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YAOUNDE, Cameroon: The bishops of Cameroon have asked the government and opposition parties to begin a dialogue to end the political crisis in their country. The bishops letter to Cameroon's three mil-
lion Catholics was released the day before 21 of the 30 new opposition parties called on all stores and hanks to close through the work week to force the government of President Paul Biya to share power.
Political analysts credit the bishops with shaking the one party role of President Biya. In May 1990 they issued a letter decrying the poverty of Cameroon's people, and placed much of the blame on mismanage-
ment of state resources. They urged a move toward political pluralism.
bishops called for an end to violence and all forms of oppression in their country.
Following a violent clash between protesting youths and Cameroon police this spring, the
Biya legalised opposition parties in February, but they operate under strict conditions.
co-ordinate the exchange diocese-to-diocese basis," of priests between US and Bishop Alamilla, MexiMexican dioceses. can spokesman said. "But "Priest exchanges have now it will be more always existed on a orderly and there is going
to be an office to coordinate things."
Priest exchange office gets the nod
C UAUTITLAN, Mexico ( CNS): The Mexican bishops have given the goahead to establishing a bilateral church office to
Chinese sack missionary BEIJING: The public security authorities of Shanghai deported the Italian missionary Fr Ciro Biondi to Hong Kong on June 29. His deportation is directly linked to the fate of the 75-year-old Bishop in Shanghai, Joseph Fan Zhongliang, whom the Chinese authorities arrested last month. Fr Biondi, who is 45, is a member of the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions.
He had been studying the Chinese language at the University of Shanghai since February 1990,
The Shanghai authorities accused him of "helping the clandestine Bishop Fan Zhongliang to establish contacts with foreign powers, and of carrying out religious activities in ways contrary to Article 36 of the Constitution of the People's Republic of China".
It seems that the deportation was based on a note Fr Biondi wrote to the bishop reporting views expressed by some friends from abroad. The Chinese authorities interpreted that as foreign "interference". Fr Biondi denies that his note could be interpreted in this way. He sees it as a mere pretext to find accusations against the bishop.
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great discomfort and great pain, the terminal illness, or that economic freedom of the subject is not reasons, such as the cost of treatment, complete" and such a patient's request would be used as a justification for for assistance in dying "is frequently euthanasia. The French jurists said those who ambivalent". cite "a loss of dignity" as a reason for By calling euthanasia a right of the killing someone are ignoring the terminally ill, the resolution also dignity of suffering and of those who creates "a certain obligation for suffer. doctors regarding this right", the "Suffering does not eliminate bishops' statement said. dignity, and the mystery which The gerontologists group said a surrounds death deserves greater patient's expressed desire to die "is respect," they said. very often a request for help" which The jurists said they feared that must be answered with "words of even a simple recommendation by the life". European Parliament could be used to The group also said a patient might strengthen the position of euthanasia be helped to die after being supporters in countries belonging to mistakenly diagnosed as having a the European Community.
ZURICH: The four bishops of the Society of St Pius X are to travel to Brazil later this month to consecrate a new bishop in the diocese of Campos, north of Rio de Janeiro. The new bishop will not himself be a member of the society, but will take the place of the late Bishop Mayer, who died last April at the age of 86. When he retired from the see of Campos in
1981, Bishop de Castro Mayer took with him some 25 diocesan priests and formed a Society of the Holy Cure d'Ars.
zerland, in the consecration of four bishops in 1988 which precipitated the schism of the Society of St Pius X from the Roman Catholic Church.
The newly-consecrated bishop will succeed him at the head of this society.
It is this gesture of solidarity which the four bishops will now be repaying, to the embarrassment of the present diocesan bishop, Joao Corso, who took possession of his see last October,
Bishop de Castro Mayer was a friend and sympathiser of the late Archbishop Lefebvre, whom he assisted at Econe, Swit-
That office is already operating on an ad hoc basis.
the accord will be submitted to the appropriate US bishops' conference offices for discussions on ways of implementing it.
Kenyan students on manslaughter charge NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS): Twenty-nine Kenyan
high school students ages 14-18 pleaded innocent to manslaughter charges resulting from a midnight raid on a school dormitory two weeks before in which 19 female students died and 71 accused the males of rape. Only two of the students were charged with sexual assault. Both entered innocent pleas to that charge. The police prosecutor told the magistrate 10 more male students were in custody but had not been formally charged. Three night watchmen at the school were awaiting trial on charges of failing to prevent a crime. The charges resulted from incidents at St Kizito's Secondary School at Tigania, near Nairobi, run jointly by the government and the Catholic Church. The boys invaded the girls' dormitories at night after the girls had refused to join them in a protest strike. Medical officials said most of the girls died from suffocation after crowding into a small dormitory in an attempt to avoid attack. Seventy-one girls complained of rape, they said. The school, which held 577 pupils, has
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Clontarf family day on Sept 8 Old boys from Christian Brothers' institutions in WA — Clontarf, Castledare, Bindoon and Tardun — have banded together to organise a family day on September 8 to mark the 90th birthday of Clontarf. It will be a fun day
for all — family, friends, benefactors and anyone who has had an association with the Christian Brothers in one way or another. A barbecue picnic (bring your own food and drinks) is just one of the highlights of this day. What will surely be a
memory-jogger is the photographic memorabilia display that will be set up at Keaney Hall. There will also be a tent set up for Aboriginal arts. There will be raffles, magic shows and live music besides pony rides and merry-gorounds.
Dark on the bright side of life
Michael Dark, chairman of the organising committee is optimistic about the response. ti"I expect 10,000 to 15,000 people turning Clontarf at up grounds that day," he said. A Mass has also been scheduled for 10am that day and the old boys will present a
$1000 commemorative plaque to the Christian Brothers. "We speak for the old boys and friends of Clontarf. This is just our way of saying thank you to the Brothers," he said. More than 500 letters have already been sent out — 300 of
them to old boys. Others have gone out to parishes and Catholic institutions in WA. Proceeds from the function will go to the Christian Brothers. There will be a charge of $5 for every car coming in and $1
a head. Everybody that comes in gets a ticket and the ticket goes into a raffle which will be held intermittently throughout the day. The planning for this family day started nine months ago and organisers were confident of its success.
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By Roy Lazaroo Michael Dark remembers only the brighter side of life as a boarder at Castledare and Clontarf. The grooming, the care and education given him and others by the Christian Brothers helped shape their adult life. Had it not been for the Christian Brothers he would not be where he is today, he said, pointing to his reasonably-sized double-storey house in Wilson, just a stone's throw from the Canning River. To show his gratitude he and seven others from four Christian Brothers institutions — Clontarf, Castledare, Bindoon and Tardin — formed a steering committee to organise a Family Day at Clontarf to mark its 90th anniversary. Michael Dark heads the committee. "It is an opportunity for us to make a statement and to acknowledge the great work and dedication of the Christian Brothers," he said. The brothers are not getting any younger and ever since Brother O'Doherty went to Queensland for a time everthing went flat for about 15
years.
"Clontarf was just being forgotten," he said. As far as he is concerned, Clontarf is part of WA history.
The Welsh-born "orphaned" kid who is now 45 said: "The Christian Brothers gave me the opportunity to be able to be responsible for my own destiny. It was not a great education but they taught me to read and write. "They taught me right from wrong. What the good things are, what the values are. And through that I was able to shape my own destiny. "Now I have three beautiful children and a wife and we have a healthy Christian attitude. I am lucky, I've been lucky. I've been blessed. "I have this home on a big block with a small mortgage," he said with an air of pride. From the day he left Clontarf he knew the direction he was going to take. He works for the SEC as a linesman and has been in the industry for 20 years. The Brothers taught him the basic priorities. For Michael Dark, Christmas at Clontarf stands out most in his mind. "At the back of my mindI always wanted to know where my parents were.Inever saw them. But the hype of Christmas at Clontarf was memorable."
People used to come out to Clontarf and spend Christmas with them in the big dining room — about 200 to 300 people. Then boys would go to the homes of these people for six weeks once a year. And they looked forward to it. "At that time I did not miss my parents.I did not miss a home life — all that because I never had it. "As far asI was concerned we were living the lives of Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. It was an adventure. "It was only when I got a bit older that Ibegan to realise the vacuum in my life — my mum and dad. "Some of the times in Clontarf were a little bit harsh and insensitive. But I don't blame the Brothers for that. They are not trained social workers." There were only a handful of Brothers and a few nuns at Clontarf looking after more than 200 boys. The nuns (they came from Hungary) could not speak English, were ever so gentle and kind to the boys. "They always handed out lollies to us," he recounted. "We loved the nuns. "A lot of times we forget those beautiful nuns," he said. The last of
those Hungarian sisters left \VA for their homeland just recently. One thing for sure he would never ever forget is the day he got run over by a car in Fremantle. They put me back at Clontarf. "Brother Doyle carried me from the front door of the administration block right to his bed upstairs — a fair trip indeed!" A lot of boys then looked upon Bro Doyle as a hard man, but to Michael Dark, Brother Doyle was a gentle and caring man. Michael also recounted the times when he rolled in bed, sort of rocked himself to sleep with tears in his eyes. "I wanted my mum, I wanted my dad," he said. Through the St Charles Rescue in Wales he was able to trace his mother. But the timing was a sad one. His mother had passed away three months prior to his inquiry. He was able to get his birth certificate. On his 30th birthday, twc of his half-sisters rang — one from Wales and another from England tc wish him a Happy Birthday. Nobody, however, knows whert his father is. "AllIknow is that he waf a sea captain and had his own ship." He concluded: "I hear he was quit( a Cassanova."
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mages of real strength By Father Lawrence E. Mick The woman was tempted, oh so tempted, just to walk out. Her husband was drunk again and abusive in his language. She had tried so long and so often to get him to admit that he needed help. He had tried, too, even joining Alcoholics Anonymous groups twice. But he had slipped back again, and she was tired of starting over. It would be much easier to walk away from it all. But she couldn't forget the promise she made that joyful day years ago: ". . . in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health." So she took a deep breath and resolved to try again tomorrow to get him the help he desperately needed. That's fortitude! Fortitude is the strength to stand up for what is right, to do the right thing even when it will cost us. "In every generation," said the Soviet author Boris Pasternak, "there must be some fool who will speak the truth as he sees it". We are called to be such fools for Christ. Fortitude is needed in many situations.
Consider the story of a nest who approached the pulpit wit his knees shaking. He had sweated over tis homily for days, struggling to fino way out. Since there are alwaysi number of ways to interpret Scrwtre, his mind told him, surely tho must be some other way he coull approach it this time. Why was it, he wondetd, that he found himself constantl)returning to the same theme? HE knew, of course. It was the issue onveryone's mind since the riots had roken out. Why couldn't differnt racial groups get along? Why was there so MLA injustice in job opportunities ad living conditions within the sairt city? And the word of God th6Sunday called Christians to love wanot her. How could he not preaii about it? Yet he knew what thet!action of some would be. He flinched inwardly as he thought the anger and hatred this homily v( uld likely bring. But his job was to preac the word, so he approached the pipit and began. That's fortitude! Again, consider the iory of a teenager.
DISCUSSION POINTS When is the gift of real strength or courage needed in your life? Selected responses from readers: "When things are changing and when the unknown beckons." — Juan Hinojosa. "Working with people in crisis. That takes something extra. On my own, I don't feel qualified to do that." — Kathy Fabela "When you realise that God wants you to do something more with your life . . . It requires a lot of strength to step out and really believe that God won't let you down but will help you get through what you are doing." — Denise Brna "At times when you need to make a value judgment of a serious nature or when a crisis occurs and you don't have the skills to deal with the crisis." — Barbara Zanin "Family crises, death. Strength is needed both for yourself and to give strength to others." — Joan Meshwa "When change and disappointment came into my life." — Alexandrina Maraglio
A new look at fortitude
Pam has fortitude present moment without bitterness while underA genetic disease led to serious illness for 10 of standing, accepting and Pam's brothers and sis- forgiving the past. ters, and three died in the Her family and personal space of one year. tragedies have shown Pam escaped illness. her that when she could But hers was a trauma of not walk, then it was that a different nature. she was truly carried. From her sixth to her They also have made 16th birthday, Pam was clear to her that faithfulsexually abused by her ness and a resolute spirit father. Her slavery and lead toward new life fear ended when he died. What helped her to survive? "Fortitude!" she claims, "consistent, persistent fortitude!" "We are not human Maria Montessori beings trying to be was 12 when she told spiritual," Pam believes. her father she wanted "We are spiritual beings to become an engitrying to be human." neer. He objected that She recognises that engineering was not a fortitude, in the face of career for a woman. dark, unexpected trials. Her mother took invites us to do just that Maria's side. Maria — become more fully became the only girl in human. Rome studying to Pam believes all of us become an engineer. have been given strengths to achieve that When she graduated, fullness of humanity. she announced that instead of becoming an She acknowledges, engineer, she wanted to however, that this be a doctor. Her father Involves taking some objected strongly that no risks to meet the chalwoman was, could or lenges we encounter, and should be a doctor. she believes that those Again her mother supchallenges call our extra ported Maria. But the "hidden" strengths into University of Rome play. agreed with her father. It is a process that often Maria. a Catholic, means taking things a appealed to the pope. day at a time, facing the The Record, August 8, 1991
beyond the painful moment. For Pam, fortitude and courage are not synonymous. She sees courage as a short-term response, the spunk or grit that comes to the surface in a specific moment of danger. Courage confronts perils with a daring that
probably would not be present in normal circumstances. Courage is emboldened by risk. But once a present hazard passes, courage dissipates. Because courage is so extraordinary, it appears heroic. Fortitude, however, is long-term, a quiet persistence that faces the
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pain of moment -bymoment existence. It is usually hidden and operates in one's inner world. There is no cheering, jubilation or applause; one continues living because life must be lived fully, even if quietly and with equanimity.
Courage is not one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit; fortitude is. Viewed as hopeful endurance in the face of pain and struggle, fortitude connects a person with God's strength. There are many others who live by fortitude.
Supporting herself by tutoring, ignoring the taunts of her fellow students, Maria graduated as Italy's first woman doctor in 1896. Finally her father made up with her. Maria worked as a doctor in the poor sections of Rome, treating her patients free of charge. She supported herself by teaching at the University of Rome. She also worked at the university's psychiatric clinic. Part of her job there was to visit the city's institutions for emotionally ill people.
By Janaan Manternach Maria was disturbed to find mentally disabled or retarded children treated the same as adults and children with severe emotional problems. One day Maria noticed several mentally disabled children diving after food crumbs under a table. As she observed them, she realised they were not hungry. They were bored. So they had made up a game using food crumbs. The experience convinced Maria that mentally disabled children could learn. In 1898 she became a director of a school in Rome for
mentally children.
People who have lost loved ones through any kind of separation embrace their grief only to set it aside eventually as they go on with the business of life. The unemployed doggedly keep walking
frail employer to env ayer. undaunted by
thecliallenges that meet thet. •nts nurture their chillren, hoping that the vahes they instill will f ulhll their promise who most needed. Each of us sometimes faces the need to act with
commitment and a resolute spirit, often in circumstances which seem beyond our control.
One sees fortitudein the life of Jesus. He persevered in the desert in spite of tremendous temptations. Nor was he deterred by the misunderstanding of others or
by their failure to grasp what his life meant.
Not even a fear of the cross stopped him from his mission of love and forgiveness.
In the face of temptation, misunderstanding and suffering, patterns of fortitude are seen in Jesus' life.
But the specifications for the construction cut too many corners; there were violations of the building code that could lead to a total collapse of the building.
But if he insisted on proper specs, the cost of the project would increase and he'd likely lose the contract. Picking up the blueprints, he headed toward the corporate office. That's fortitude! Fortitude or courage is one of the gifts of Holy Spirit. It is a gift each of us needs, at least now and then, if we are to be faithful to the Lord. We know that speaking or acting on the truth will often bring us rejection, anger and even hatred. It will cost us, just as it cost Jesus and so many of his followers through the ages. But it is God who gives the strength and God who promises that faithfulness will not go unnoticed. In the book of Isaiah, the third Song of the Suffering Servant expresses both the source and the power of true fortitude. "The Lord God is my help," the prophet says. "I have set my face like flint, knowing that I shall not be put to shame" (Isaiah 50:7).
Fortitude strengthens our spiritual muscles. If we look back over the course of our own lives, we probably will recognise times when fortitude was the gift that helped us not only to survive but to keep moving ahead and to grow as persons.
Notes for the halfhearted
Children's story hour Pope Leo XIII backed Maria and in 1889 she became the first and only medical student at the University of Rome. Her father disowned her.
Every recovering alcoholic faces one day at a time and endures that day without alcohol.
She wanted to go, she really did! Saying no to her friends was almost unthinkable. "I'd rather die," she said to herself. They were all going, all her best friends, the group in which she had tried so hard to find acceptance. If she refused them now, she'd probably be dropped from the group in a flash. but she knew that what they had planned was wrong. She knew her parents would never approve. And she knew the Lord didn't approve either. She sensed that she was being called to stand up for what was right, to speak the truth even if her friends didn't want to hear it. It was the hardest thing she had ever done, and it felt like going to her death. But she summoned up all the courage she could muster as she walked over to the group to tell them why she wouldn't go along. That's fortitude! Finally, there is the story of a builder. He needed this contract. His company was suffering and there weren't many construction projects starting during this recession. He had good workers whose families depended on him, not to mention his own wife and children.
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She experimented with new ways of teaching. Within two or three years her students were able to pass the national exams given to other students. Maria wondered if her new method would work as well with children who had no learning disabilities. She opened her own school in one of Rome's poorest sections. She began observing carefully how the children learned when left alone by themselves. On the basis of her observations and through much study and research, Maria devised a whole new system of education.
Maria believed children are eager to learn and like to work at learning. She respected each child's way of learning. She allowed children the freedom to learn at their own pace. She created interesting places and materials to stimulate the children's learning. She trained teachers in her Montessori method. From 1911 on. for the next 50 years, Maria travelled all over the world helping to set up Montessori schools. She wrote books explaining her approach to helping young children learn. The spirit of Maria Montessori — pioneering scientist, doctor, teacher — lives on today in Montessori schools around the world.
Being a Christian calls for strength of character, conviction, commitment to Christ and the value system he proposed. This is difficult enough congenial in a atmosphere. Selfless love is expected, and selflessness goes against the grain. But often Christianity's adherents have lived in uncongenial, hostile environments where they endured persecution. They had to be extraordinarily strong to preserve their identity and integrity. Resisting the insidious attraction of an unchristian value system was particularly challenging. Early Christian writers strove valiantly to corn-
batihis attraction. op such writer was the author of the late firt-century work knoll as the letter of Jays. He identified hit;;elf simply as "James, a skve of God and of the Log Jesus Christ". kites addressed "the 12 tribs of the dispersion", pre ominantly Jewish Christians scattered thrmghout the world of his lay. He wrote what „,e vould call an "open leer". It seems James was e srcrally concerned my:cf./he type of Christie, he characterises as man of two minds, unable in all his ways" ( janks 1:8). Tbis kind of person wanted to have it both
By Father John Castelot ways, to toy with the Christian value system while compromising with pagan society. The author of James exhorted people like this not to cave in. "Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance" (James 1:2-4).
Corresponding to external trials were interior temptations, but "blessed is the man who perseveres in temptation, for when he has been proved he will receive the crown of life that he promised to
those who love him" (James 1:12). If there is one basic strength the author considered vital, it was steadfastness, unwavering fidelity to one's commitment. This virtue manifested itself in many ways. One that James stressed was honesty. He had strong warnings for those who said one thing and did another, who claimed to be Christian and acted like pagans. One ugly aspect of this double-mindedness was partially in dealing with other members of the community. It showed
itself in the kind of treatment that made the poor feel like dirt.
This imitated pagan attitudes, which valued people for what they had rather than for what they were. Similarly, people who claimed to have faith but did nothing to demonstrate that faith came in for reproach. "For just as a body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead" (James 2:26). We get a good idea of the virtues James prized by reading his attacks on their opposite vices: vicious speech, pride, greed, arrogant treatment of the poor, eagerness for instant gratification. He was, in sum, concerned about halfhearted
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The majority of people I've met who've been to Medjugorje, have returned with the feeling that they've e xperienced something magnificent, of a heavenly nature, something way above and beyond the norm, something inexplicable and without a doubt, most have undergone some transformation — and always for the better. They also return with the conviction that their lives will never be the same again. Each one's experience is unique and individual as we all are. But whether the people outside this experience believe or don't believe in Our Lady's daily appearance to her chosen seers, is not really relevant. Because the incredible good coming out of Medjugorje is transforming people's lives and heading them in a more God-like direction. And that's basically what she's asking for. Some too return having seen wondrous happenings and miracles beyond man's puny achievements. Others return without having seen the sun 10
told the seers on April 25, at Medjugorje: "Dear children. Today I invite you all, so that your prayer be prayer from the heart. Let each of you find time for prayer so that in your prayer you discover God. 1991
That too is unimportant. And with Medjugorje once again — some have "I do not desire for you to go to experience Our about prayer — Lady's presence in the to talk to pray. but enormous spirituality of "Let your everyday be that little Croatian village, and others say: "I filled with prayer of don't need to go because gratitude to God for life she lives and interacts and for all that you love. "Ido not desire your life with us daily in our to pass by in words —but lives." Whatever the motives that you glorify God with for going or the reaction deeds. "Iam with you and lam upon being there, Medjugorje has become a grateful to God for every magnificent part of our moment spent with you. "Thank you for having history, Catholic whether formal Church responded to my call." recognition is ever given The Preshaws say that for these appearances, or Our Lady's continual not. reference at Medjugorje Because nothing will and elsewhere for the efface from our minds, need to pray more, hearts and spirits, the especially praying of the effect upon us, and the rosary, has been heeded changes wrought for by the people living in good that the happenings the small village of Medjugorje. there have caused. In fact that particular Fred Preshaw and his wife Margaret from village had been known Carine, joined up with a for its relatively wild Dublin group earlier this living! year and have returned With fights, drinking, with a desire to promul- bad language and family gate the messages of Our feuds being part of the Lady which she gives to village scenario until Our her peers during the Lady reportedly apparitions. appeared to the six seers Great emphasis is put on June 24, 1981. And then everything on the rosary as being, apart from the Mass changed . . . which is the greatest Today Medjugorje is a prayer of all, of prime spiritual oasis despite the importance to say at least concerted efforts on the once daily, if not more. part of the communists Fasting too is high on and even their Catholic the agenda because the bishop, who've done power of the graces everything possible to received through this stop what can't be "can avert wars" Our stopped. To try and negate the Lady has told the seers. Our Lady too, believes in facts. action and not merely But now the governwords when she ment instead of doing its
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Fred Preshaw . . . desire to promalgate the messages. best to bury it all and pretend it just isn't happening with its around 250,000 pilgrims' daily visits to Medjugorje, has realised it's a money maker and so taxes considerably the good hospitable villagers who accommodate the many thousands of foreigners who come needing food and lodging. They take in strangers, into the privacy of their own homes and after the government takes its lion share of the relatively small amount they charge, receive very little back But then they're not doing it for money. They're doing it so others, Christians, Muslims, agnostics and atheists — who've come to ridicule but leave with newly born or resuscitated faith — can experience what they live with on a daily basis. Apparently, according to the Preshaws and others, the faith of these villagers is quite astonishing where daily they live out simple lives mainly in agrarian pursuits and to express their love and gratitude to Almighty God and Our Lady for so richly blessing their village, they attend a three hour Croation Mass on a nightly basis! Saying the rosary during their daily living. Their lives now bear testimony to the fruits of prayer and entreaties and messages of Our Lady and serve as a shining example to the world, how prayerful, grateful lives, are to be lived in the eyes of God. The Preshaws queried how is it that with all the messages Our Lady has given to the seers since June 1981, few if any are
published in Catholic papers Fred also pointed out that public announcements earlier this year by some segments of the media, that the Catholic Church rejected the apparitions at Medjugorje were quite wrong, he said. "And while The Record clarified the situation at the time, the local press was silent and did not make that necessary col ieution." The Preshaws noted the difference in the prayer life of Australians compared with the people of Medjugorje. How there is so little praying even among church going Catholics. And how many of us spend around three hours daily in the church saying the rosary, attending Mass or just praying they ask. They compared our lives to pre-TV days when people would often attend the 7.30pm Sunday devotions "but now we spend that same hour glued to our sets often watching something that is contrary to Christian morals". The Preshaws lamented the passing of demonstrations of faith on the feast of Christ the King and queried could they not be started again? They then observed that our easy life of many luxuries has made religion take second place and become unimportant. As more and more people return from Medjugorje, it is to be hoped that the Catholic Church litens to the messages and provides more opportunities for collective prayer, and in some parishes opportunities
for working people to attend morning or evening Mass, said the Preshaws. "We also wonder if our schools are responding to the messages of Medjugorje and encouraging children to pray more. And are they informing the children of the events of Medjugorje so that they are aware of this great miracle of our time? "When the seers reveal their 10 secrets," they asked, "will our children have any idea of what has happened during the last 10 years?" The Preshaws said these frequent messages of Our Lady provide sincere reflection for all and ask if wider publication of them can be made so more can benefit from her words and call. Finally the Preshaws noted that every message of Our Lady finishes with: "Thank you for having responded to my call." But how many of us are responding to her call for more prayer, reconciliation and fasting they ask. And how is it with the Preshaws since their return — has life changed for them? It certainly has, according to Fred. "It's been an affirmation and we've returned feeling more spiritual than before." They also returned full of admiration for Medjugorje's Franciscan Father Jozo "who is a remarkable and very spiritual man".
metres high and weighing 16 tonnes. And the fact that no-one seems to need to "find a toilet, or want a cup of coffee up there!" And how in that prayerful life time stands still as they spent seven hours in a church that day, lost in prayer, Mass, and reflection on God.
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Then the three hour Croation Mass where everyone says the rosary in their native tongue amid a crowd of a thousand people in the church concelebrated by 30 priests, during which the seers see and speak to Our Lady during their regular apparition time. And yes, these are indeed incredible times, but quite believable because they are seen and witnessed. Experienced and felt, and indelibly written on people never to forget. Then underwritten on the bottom line is how we respond to her pleadings to pray, fast and for reconciliation. How we respond to that call and how well, will make all the difference to our future here on earth and whether certain predictions will take place, or with what severity. But finally it all amounts to an urging, warning, encouragement — call it what you like — to lead better lives which can only bring more happiness in our relationships with others and bring more peace and tranquillity amid our own turbulence.
And wondered at the call of Mt Krizevac which So emerging from this with its very rugged, rocky terrain takes an re-birth in God's grace, hour and a half to climb this whole messy world to the top where, among must invariably become the many crosses, stands one hugely better place. the huge cross which is And amen to that one!
Royal welcome for THEREI Aquinas boys . . IS Aquinas College's first hockey foray into Malaysia and Singapore produced a bag of victories and a royal acknowledgement from the King of Malaysia. Twenty-six players and officials worked for two years to raise funds for this culmination of a hockey development programe hatched in mid-1988 by Brother Kevin Fitzgerald and Mark Dell'Oro. Aquinas had to adapt quickly to the hot and humid and wet conditions and learn the lesson to drink a lot of water and reserve energy for the games. They had to modify their traditional fivegame, three-two switching to fourfour-two to counter the three-four-three style they encountered in Malaysia. The magnificent Tun Razak Stadium in Kuala Lumpur have so must impressed them that they took off five out of six games against St John's and their hosts
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The Aquinas College's hockey players being presented to the Malaysian king who gave the visitors a royal audience and presented them with a trophy. Below: A group picture at the Malaysian king's palace. La Salle Colleges in Petaling Jaya and Kiang. Being vice president of the International Hockey Federation and a keen hockey player himself the Yan di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, Sultan Azlan Shah,
gave the group a warm royal audience and presented them with a trophy. In Penang, Aquinas lost and won in two games against Free School in the under15's while the under16's beat the Develop-
ment Corporation but went down to the Municipal Council Recreation Club. In Malacca they played two games against their St Francis Institution hosts drawing in the under15 and winning the under-16. In Johor
Bahru the older English College team took Aquinas out in a fast moving game. The final leg in Singapore saw matches played against St Joseph's and Raffles and Institutions Hockey Johore Association.
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Servites pick new leader The Servite friars in Australia have elected Father Leo M. Spicer, OSM as vicar provincial to lead them for the next three years. This is the first time that this major role has been filled by an Australian. The Order of Servants of Mary (Servites), founded in Florence in the first half of the thirteenth century, was brought to Australia largely by American and Irish friars. Father Spicer was born in 1951 in Sydney, son of the late Kevin Spicer and Margaret. He came to the Order in 1969 and had his early formation at St Philip's Priory, Tuart Hill, WA. Afterwards he did theological and related studies for priesthood at
Yarra Theological Union, Box Hill, Vic, where he was ordained in 1976. Since then he has had several turns teaching, principally RE, at Servile College in Perth and at several secondary schools in the Melbourne archdiocese. In 1987 he also acquired an STL degree in Mariology from the Marianum Pontifical Faculty in Rome. For the last year and a half Father Leo has been full time vocation recruitment director of the Servite Australian vicariate, in which he has seen considerable success. He has been instrumental in an evaluation program of their ministry, personnel, resources and community life in
which the friars have been engaged during recent months. At the present time Father Spicer is participating in a month-long seminar in Servite spirituality being conducted at the birthplace of the Order just outside of Florence. He will return in time for the chapter of elections to be held at Tuart Hill, WA in the first days of October. At that time he will take up the duties of vicar provincial from his immediate predecessor, Father Christopher M. Ross, OSM, who has held this office for the last six years. His initial task will be to organise the implementation of decisions made by the friars of the whole vicariate at the chapter.
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ft Pauline Whyte (left), Terry Pires, Brother Robert Hardiman, Father Justin and Audrey Hiddle who along with Sister Helen Connolly SJG (absent) make up the team organisers of Vocations Week with suggested continued programs to be run all year long. By Colleen McGuiness-Howard Vocations Awareness Week is all set to be launched with a cathedral Mass on Sunday, August 25 at 2pm to which have been invited representatives from all parishes, schools, religious orders and organisations, which will see awareness programs r aising going through the following week until September 1, and then hopefully initiatives developed which will continue in parishes and schools from then on. "Vocations- includes not only religious and those to the priesthood, but covers all vocations whether it be to the religious life or lay, married or single. A committee of six has been set up comprising Father Justin Bianchini from St Charles seminary, Sister Helen Connolly SJG, Brother Robert Hardiman, Terry Pires of Armadale parish, married, Pauline Whyte of Highgate, single and Audrey Hiddle, married, Greenmount.
At the end of the week, give talks in schools as to on September 1, Masses what their vocation held in each parish will means to them. These are focus on vocations in suggested to primary order to create aware- schools and to the seconness, with special litur- dary schools, they've gies. The group has been given a precis of raised a number of Pope John Paul's letter suggestions, options and for Vocations Sunday courses of action to make which speaks specifically people realise each one about catechists and has their own special people who share faith vocation with unique with the young. gifts to offer for the And their responsibility betterment of each other. in helping young people Everyone needs eve- in their life choices, ryone, maintains Father encouraging them to be open to guiding them Justin. should they spot a calling "Ican't be a priest alone, to the religious or priestly and just as I need others life. — they need me too. A small group has been "This applies to all of us. of religious, priformed "And hopefully as we ests and lay people who fortify and reinforce each can be called on to give a other's commitment to talk in schools or guiour respective vocations, dance for vocation we can walk the Chrisreflections. tian road together more Some schools have purposefully and enthusiastically towards God." already taken this up. Schools, through reli- It is suggested that gious education, coordi- when schools run career nators have been encour- nights, a section be also aged to have prayers and set aside for vocation activities that week with representation with relihopefully an involve- gious and priestly vocament during Mass on tions not being offered as a career alternative, but September 1. rather a special calling. Educators are also People within parishes encouraged to invite priests and religious to are urged to start their
own vocations groups, such as Terry Pires who's been involved within this in his own Armadale parish. Armadale ran a workshop which was attended by representatives from 50 parishes, who were urged to set up their own vocations programs tailored to their own parish needs. Father Justin believes if everyone puts their ideas into a think tank, then good positive results will emerge which will help all of us in finding our direction and staying committed to it with support from each other. Parish ventures could include parish camps, sharing or home discussion groups, parish workshops, home Masses to pray for priestly and religious vocations and for each one's vocation or whatever suits that parish best, said Father Justin. Finally Father Justin concludes that with thought, prayer and enthusiasm, we will surely become a stronger and more unified Church which is a plus for each one of us.
Retreat inspires Wendy Fresh back from a Jean Varnier retreat held in the eastern states, Wendy Gellard of Peace Be Still guest house in Chittering, is all inspired by this founder of the international L'Arche communities for people with disabilities, and is convinced community life is the way for her. In fact she wants to implement it in her vision for her guest house cum retreat centre which is beautifully set on 300 acres amid a citrus grove. She already has some past guests (that's a prerequisite) in her community who although they don't live there, offer a variety of services perhaps on a monthly basis, whereby they come and pick the fruit or take guests on such things as a three hour walk on the property, or maybe even help clean up the site where another accommodation
block is being built, partly by volunteer labour. Peace Be Still was built in 1987 and has a spiritual bias. There is meditation three times daily which is conducive in the rural surroundings, says Wendy. "It also provides a balance between work, spirituality and sharing with each other, which is the philosophy of Peace Be Still." Wendy says community life can be a hard growth area for anyone and for herself, "but it's necessary if anyone is to allow themselves to grow". Next year she'll be joined by a a full time live-in community member. To be a community member means you pay no costs, but have to contribute some labour to be part of the vision which is primarily God, self and neighbour. Weiely believes that with community as she
experienced at the Jean Varnier retreat, it's best not to take your own requirements, but to make way for others' — that you go with an empty basket and come away with it full of blessings to distribute to others. There is usually a fairly full agenda at Peace Be Still with something for everyone. Planned currently is a one day workshop Coping with Human Relationships on August 17 or a live-in weekend workshop from August 17-18 featuring Moya Curran OP, MA who comes from All Hallows College, Dublin and who has studied internationally. The list then extends through the year with Harry Butler, Father Justin Belitz, Sister Briege McKenna and others. And for those who don't want to spend any
Wendy Gellard . . . community life for her. money but just contribute and have fun along the way with a breath of fresh air, there are Peace Days on the last Sundays of the month which involve bringing up a picnic, helping for a couple of hours and joining in for supper with sharing, suggestions and support. Any enquiries to Peace Be Still can find Wendy on 571 8108. — C. McG.
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Youth and books
Antioch pilgrims Interestin up and away! education Life in the Rainforests by Lucy Baker (Puffin $7.95 eacb). Life in the Rainforests is a picture book which will introduce young readers to the rainforests of the world. Information is presented clearly and includes beautiful coloured photographs and illustrations.
Other titles in the series: Life in the Oceans — Lucy Baker, Life in the Deserts — Lucy Baker, Life in the Polar Lands — Monica Bytes. The books in this series focus particularly on how people are damaging the environment and what can be done to improve the situation.
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POLAR LANDS The Farseekers by Isobelle Carmody (Viking $/6.99). 'The eagerly awaited sequel to Obemewtyn, shortlisted in the 1988 Children's Book of the Year Awards. When a nuclear holocaust known as the Great White scourges the earth, the surviving mutants develop extraordinary mind powers. Persecuted by the tyrannical
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Michael Selenza and Anthea Mitchell just prior to their departure for Poland to join in the 6th World Day of Youth. Currently attending the 6th World Day of Youth are Michael Selenza and Anthea Mitchell along with Father Janusz Mazurek, all from Greenwood. Held in Poland, it involves three days of spiritual preparation including reconciliation, sharing and getting to know other young people from around the world. There will be daily Mass culminating in a highlight Father Janusz Mazurek. on the Feast of the Assumption. August 15 ral, and in Krakow they museum and the Sistine when the pope will cele- will gather at the monas- Chapel along with the brate the Mass which will tery of Jasna Gora and Basilica of Mary Major. be translated into many visit the shrine of the Black the colloseum, catacombs different languages. and the forum. Madonna. The youth will camp out Both, while eagerly lookin schools with about a They'll join withe the ing forward to such a million anticipated. Holy Father in a prayer fascinating trip, believe it When Michael and vigil prior to the August 15 will also fortify and Anthea left on Sunday Mass and then go sightsee- consolidate their faith not they were to rendezvous in ing in Vienna. Venice and only through visitation of Sydney with 31 Austral- on to Assisi to visit Padua, such venues but also in ians and New Zealanders home of St Francis, the meeting and sharing their joining the Antioch Pil- Basilica of St Francis, faith with world youth. grimage which was its church of San Damiano And the spin off back Australian name. (Damian), church of San home they say, will be in Youth will see highlights Chiara (Clare), Eremo passing on all the fruits in Czestochowa, the focal Careeni (the Hermitage) they've gathered, for evepoint of the trip, where and Santa Maria Degli ryone back here. Mass will he said in a Angeli, St Peter's Basilica by Colleen McGuiness thousand year old cathed- in Rome. the Vatican Hou,ard
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ruling Council, the Misfits are forced into hiding. . Now their refuge. Obernewtyn, is under threat. Only Elspeth and her allies have any hope of resisting the forces of evil. But even with their mysterious powers, can they survive the treacherous journey? A brilliant, gripping read for all ages, The Farseekers is a truly remarkable novel.
Hot Pursuit 3: Louise. by Merilee Mass (Penguin $7.95). Collins charged out of the hushes. \Without thinking, I dived across the clearing — straight for his feet Louise had done it! Said wx-xlbye to her parents and friends and landed with a group of art students in Alice Springs. But it is not going to be a relaxed painting holiday. From the moment Louise recognises a stolen Aboriginal wood caning, she becomes caught up in the intrigue of corrupt art dealers. Back in Melbourne, her friends — Melissa. Franca and Rebecca — are too far away to help. How will she make sense of all the strange events going on around her? In fact, she discovers that she is more capable than she ever imagined. Still, when
she meets the thrill-seeking, tour guide Rod, life becomes a high speed adventure. When you have read each of the four books in the HOT PURSUIT series of romantic thrillers you will have met all the characters involved and be able to piece together all the clues in the mystery that began with Melissa's story
The Dolphin Connection by Beryl Bainbridge (Collins Dove $8.99). To young Chris, growing up on a Greek Island, his friends, the wild dolphins were gentle fun-loving playmates. Now after five years in Australia, sixteen year-old Chris Murnane has learned to communicate in an extraordinary way with one
very special dolphin, one of the willing participants in his father's wild dolphin research programme. Together with his friend Midge. Chris is drawn into a sinister web of hidden intrigue that finds the two inexorably trapped. Once again it is the dolphin who cleverly engineers their escape.
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Grappelli him with the lessons of a was playing the accordion Stephane makes his welcome teacher. Stephane Grap- in a pub. The following return to Australia in pelli learnt everything on year, Stephane formed September and October his own. Thanks to a the duo Grappelli1991, as part of his Neapolitan guitarist who Shearing, for which their Farewell Tour and will be had caught sight of him in manager, Lew Grade appearing at the Perth a courtyard, Stephane secured its smooth funcConcert Hall on October Grappelli drew his first tioning during the war 1. audiences in the court- years. His career is filled with yards of apartment buildcareer his of stages The and successes in names no In are quite astonishing ings and restaurants. field. musical the several had he especially the days of his time, recordings Numerous student and brasseries youth. also mark the path of the dances. He lost his mother at the astonishing career of age of four and soon Coming from strength to Stephane Grappelli. He afterwards his father was strength in August 1939, has not only made to serve in the war of 1914- Stephane Grappelli who recordings with jazz artists 1918, hence he was placed was playing at the London but also with some well in an orphanage and Palladium, had to be known singers and most various boarding schools hospitalised. Not being notably, he has recorded according to circumstan- able to return to France in six albums with the ces. The youngster expe- the months that followed, famous classical violinist, rienced some very diffi- he was taken in by an Yehudi Menuhin. cult times that he has Italian woman who ran a Today, the spirit of never been able to forget. boarding house for artists. invention of this 83y0 Forced to work very In 1940, Arthur Young, musician still arouses young, he transported Jack Hylton's former public admiration. Jeanlaundry for a launderer pianist, put together a Luc Pontv, Didier Lockand worked as a runner in "wartime orchestra" with wood, Pierre Blanchard, an artificial flowers the instrumentalists who and so many other young factory. were not drafted. It was violinists continue to In 1921, his father had under these conditions prolong the imagination the idea of giving him a that Stephane Grappelli art of Stephane Grappelli, violin began to work with the recognised unanimously three-quarter found by coincidence, blind 19yo pianist, George as one of the greatest jazz but was unable to provide Shearing, who until then musicians.
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God Delights in You. An Introduction to Gospel Spirituality by John T. JCD Director of The Cbristopbers. (Albas House through St Park Pub's $7.95). Many of us find it easy to think of God as quickly offended and eager to punish. Yet that's not the God revealed to us in Jesus. By word and example, He introduced us to a God of love, compassion and great
The Paco Pena Fla- with it, to exhilarating as he slowly dances menco Dance Com- heights, reaching cli- towards a thunderous, pany is to tour Austra- maxes that are ". . a "rhythmically dazzling" in finale. At this stage, even lia and will be movement critic one hardened critics claim as ." . . ecstasy appearing in Perth at that -the rhythm enters wrote. the Octagon Theatre your blood . . on September 4, 5, 6 But it is the performance of Raul (he only Paco Pena is welland 7. one name) that known to Australian has Meeting with extraordibrings the most reaction. audiences. He fills major acclaim nary critical wherever they perform, With more than his share concert halls all over the Paco Pena and his of Southern Spanish sex world and his records company are bringing appeal, Raul captivates contain some of the most Flamenco dancing, and the audience, holding exciting Flamenco guitar all the passion that goes them in deathly silence music ever heard.
joy — to a Father who takes delight in all His children. Our sins, our failures, our crosses do not limit His capacity or desire to see us grow in His love and thus find perfect happiness. The testimonies cited herein, of countless men and women who have experienced this fact first hand, only serve to corroborate the main thrust of this heart-warming book: God delights in you!
Befriending the Text. A Have you ever picked up a beginner's guide to the Bible and not known where Bible from the Parish to begin to read the biblical Pamphlet Series by text? In this beginner's Michael Trainor (Collins guide, Michael Trainor proDove $4.99). vides a way into reading and making sense of the Bible. The Beatitudes, Pattern Each chapter contains a for Christian Living by description of a different Helen Cecilia Swift, SND literary form or style, such as deN (Alba House tbmugb myth, epic or song. a St Paul publications suggestion for understand$18.95). ing the central message The Beatitudes — eight contained within the particsimple statements taken ular style of biblical literafrom Jesus' famous Sermon ture, and an example drawn on the Mount — are ideals from the literary form being which draw and challenge explored. us to a fuller and more Through Michael Trainor's satisfying Christian life. clear explanation of the Here we are shown graphidifferent literary forms, the cally and with amazing beginning reader can come insight how forcibly the to a greater appreciation and Beatitudes address themunderstanding of the richselves to the problems of our ness found in the Scriptures. modern day society and how A diocesan priest in the very practical they are when Archdiocese of Adelaide, applied to everyday life. coTrainor Michael For them to be effective, ordinates the Catholic Adult though, they must not only Education Service. He has be read; they must be studied in Chicago and reflected on, prayed over, Boston. and has a Doctorate discussed and, most of all, in Theology from the Melput into practice. bourne College of Divinity.
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Twenty year old Bettina Hughan representing the St Denis Club, was crowned Miss WACLTA 1991 at Wembley Lodge last Saturday. The judges had a most difficult job separating the five quest entrants. Each girl would have been a most worthy winner. Approximately 150 attended the dinner and gave the contestants representing their various clubs plenty of encouragement.
Bettina, the youngest daughter of John and Jan Hughan, is the second Hughan to win this title. Back in 1974 their oldest daughter, Jannine, also won the crown. The president thanked the entrants and their clubs for their participation and then presented the organiser, Judy Russo, with a floral arrangement in appreciation of the tremendous job she had done in running the
THE PARISH SCENE MANDURAH PRESENTATION CELEBRATION The Presentation Sisters of Mandurah will have a special thanksgiving Mass to celebrate 100 years of service of the Presentation Sisters in Western Australia in Assumption Church, Pinjarra Road, Mandurah, at 9.30am on Sunday, August 25. All past and present students and friends are invited.
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quest and function. Greg Pearce was also thanked for his work as master of ceremonies.
The tennis was washed out last Saturday before a ball was hit.
The president concluded by inviting everyone to the carnival functions at Christmas, and in particular the New Year's Eve Ball being held at Onslow Lodge. The invitation extends to anyone interested in attending the final function of the calinival. Ticket information will be available in future tennis reports.
Side lines The Pignatelli Club is holding a Jungle Night at their club house hall on Saturday, August 24. These nights are always lots of fun, so come along and join the fun. Tickets available through Rob or Dee Nunn (telephone 339 2295). Bryan Kukura
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NEWMAN SOCIETY On Wednesday, August 21 at 7.30pm, in the Senior Common Room, St Thomas More College, Crawley, Sister Sonia Wagner, Director of Pastoral Planning will give the fifth lecture in the social justice series for 1991: "Rerum Novarum and Justice for the Working Woman". Please note change to third Wednesday of the month. Vatican II Study Group, Tuesday, August 13 at llam at 13 Dean St, Claremont. Decree on missionary activity of the church chapter 2, article 3. Both meetings open to all interested. Contact number 446 7340.
MERCY GROUP
The Mercy interest group will hold its next meeting at the Catherine McAuley Family Centre, 18 Barrett Street, Wembley on Tuesday, August 20 at 7.30pm to study early history and see the various aspects of Mercy Mission in action. Parking is available at the Centre.
COUNTRY PRAYER The sixth day of reflection organised by combined country parishes will be held at St Patrick's Church, York, Monday, August 12, commencing at 9.30am and concluding with Mass at 2pm. BYO lunch.
DOCTORS RETREAT
The Catholic Doctors Association holds its annual retreat doctors and students on Sunday August 25, 9am to 5pm in the Upper Room, 100 Fern Road, Wilson. Spouses welcome, morning and afternoon tea provided, BYO lunch. RSVP: Michael Tandon, 341 6750 A/H.
August 108i Confirmation Leederville, Bishop 11 Healy. 11 Confirmation Gingin-Chittering, Mons Keating. Mass for Mary Mother of the Church Bullsbrook, Mons Keating. Confirmation Fremantle, Fr C. Ross, OSM. 14 Heads of Churches meeting, Bishop Healy. 15 Open Aranmore extensions, Bishop Healy. 17 Wanneroo debutante ball, Mons Keating. 18 Open new premises for Catholic Care Intellectually Handicapped, Bishop Healy. Confirmation Rockingham, Mons Keating. Mass procession benediction for Our Lady of Assumption, Fr G. Carroll. 20 St Thomas More College Council Meeting, Bishop Healy. 24& Confirmation Balcatta, Bishop 25 Healy. 25 Vocations Mass in St Mary's Cathedral, Mons Keating. 27 Installation of Archbishop Hickey. 28 Liturgy and luncheon for Archbishop Hickey, all bishops and priests. Performing Arts School Festival Mass, Mons Keating. Confirmation Lockridge, Fr T. Corcoran. Mass for "Outreach" coordinators, Bishop Healy. 30 Annual AIDS Mass, St Mary's Cathedral, Bishop Healy. 31 Conference of Churches of WA, Bishop Healy. 31 & Confirmation Bateman, Fr Chris Sept 1 Ross. Sept 1 Confirmation Claremont, Bishop Healy.
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A call to single lay women to live a consecrated life in the world For information about: The Secular Institute of the Kingship of Christ, contact: Fr Finian Perkins OFM 53 Great Northern Highway, Midland, WA, 6055. Phone 274 1159
CONTEMPLATIVE RETREAT For Religious Conducted by: Fr Gerry Pierse CSsR.
Sun-Suns Nov 17-24 (am) For further information please contact: Jan Broderick on 328 6600 or write to Redemptorist Retreat House 190 Vincent Street North Perth 6006
TWILIGHT RETREAT The "Twilight Retreat" is designed particularly for but not exclusively for, the working man and woman.
Monday, August 12 pm concluding Thursday, 15 am
We invite you to come Monday 5.30pm onwards, have some time for quiet personal prayer. Evening meal at 6pm retreat — reflective time until 9pm. Stay overnight, have Mass and breakfast before going to work. Repeat this programme until Thursday am. Cost $71.
Conducted by: Frs K. Henry & P. Keamey C.Ss.R. Contact: Jan Broderick. Redemptorist Retreat House 328 6600.
RERUM NOVARUM CENTENARY AWARD The Catholic Social Justice Commission is inviting members of the local Church to nominate a person who has made a significant contribution towards the understanding and/or the practice of social justice in our archdiocese. The successful nominee will receive a free trip with accommodation to the Rerum Novarum celebrations in Adelaide from October 3-7, 1991. Nominations should be no more than 250 words and addressed to: The Chairperson Catholic Social Justice Commission 459 Hay Street, Perth WA 6000 before August 21, 1991 Enquiries 325 1212