The eRecord Edition #43 - 07 August 2015

7 August 2015

Your news from across the Archdiocese of Perth

Edition #43

Archbishop ordains eight Priests for Perth

By Jamie O’Brien PERTH ARCHBISHOP Timothy Costelloe SDB, last Saturday August 1 ordained eight men to the priesthood, encouraging the newly ordained to remember the words of St Paul, who said ‘God chooses the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chooses the weak things of the world to shame the strong.’

“Our candidates for ordination today will grow into the good and faithful priests we need them to be if they remember these things: that it is all God’s doing, all God’s grace,” said Archbishop Timothy Costelloe, on the occasion of a historic ordination of eight new priests for the Archdiocese of Perth last Saturday, August 1.

“Only God can make sense of our weakness and our foolishness and through them bring strength and wisdom to people’s lives – but only if we let him,” he continued.

The ordination took place in front of an estimated 1000 people, including family and friends of the candidates, at St Mary’s Cathedral with cocelebrants Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, Archbishop Emeritus Barry Hickey, Rev Monsignor Harry Entwistle from the Anglican Ordinariate, VicarGeneral Fr Peter Whitely and special guest, Cardinal Charles Bo, from Myanmar (Burma). Seminary Rectors Monsignor Kevin Long, 1 | EDITION #43 | 7 AUGUST 2015

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe, with the eight newly ordained priests on Saturday August 1, at St Mary’s Cathedral.

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from St Charles, Guildford and Fr Michael Moore, from Redemptoris Mater, Morley, were also co-celebrants for the occasion, together with some 100 priests from across the Archdiocese.

Frs Conor Steadman and Patrick Toohey have also both been studying in Rome for the past few years.

Fr Steadman will return to Rome in a few months for further study.

“Only God can make sense of our weakness and our foolishness and through them bring strength and wisdom to people’s lives...”

The newly ordained priests – Frs Simeon San, Garner Vergara, Stephen Gorddard, Jeffey Casabuena, Israel Quirit, Grant Gorddard, Patrick Toohey and Conor Steadman have all studied at St Charles’ Seminary and the University of Notre Dame Fremantle and originate from Australia, the Philippines and Myanmar (Burma).

Their ordination of the eight men brings the number of priestly ordinations for the Archdiocese to a total of 12 in one year. The Archdiocese has also celebrated four ordinations to the diaconate earlier this year.

In the lead up to their ordination, each of the men spoke about a strong desire to serve the Christian com-

munity with whom God will entrust them.

Their experiences, they said, conveyed a distinct sense of faithfulness and commitment to their ministry. The intimacy with Christ had sustained their openness to their vocation and had steadily accompanied them on their journey towards priesthood.

In speaking about the candidates’ call to the priesthood, Archbishop Costelloe said to be called to such a ministry is an overpowering and even frightening thing.

“It is vitally important then for our candidates to have engraved on their hearts and on their minds some other words of Jesus: “You did not choose me – no I chose you”.

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New Archdiocesan website will find your information

By Jamie O’Brien ARCHBISHOP Timothy Costelloe has this week welcomed the launch of the new Archdiocesan website.

The Archdiocese activated the new website on Tuesday this week, which features a new major search engine facility that allows users to find exactly the information they are looking for, such as Mass times and parish information, as well as current news and events.

In a video to launch the site, the Archbishop said that, over time, he hopes to share on a regular basis, videos, podcasts, views and comments which will afford him the opportunity of communications more directly with the audience.

“So, please, take a moment and explore our new site, and do re-visit us again in the near future,” the Archbishop said.

The new website, which has been created by Perthbased web-developers OneIT, was born following a strategic review of the Archdiocesan communications in 2009, and has been a work-in-progress for a couple of years.

Archdiocesan Chief Operations Officer Terry Wilson said the Strategic Plan’s major goal was “To facilitate the spreading of the Gospel” with a sub-strategy that an effective communication program be implemented so that the Good News and works of the Church are conveyed to our society through all available mediums and technologies.

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Fr Paul Pitzen, from the Emmanuel Centre, tests the new perthcatholic.org.au website with Marie Paul, who has been legally blind since birth.

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Archdiocese, it was identified that electronic communication through a new website and portal were needed,” Mr Wilson said.

“It was clear that the website required a better search engine to facilitate navigation of the site (particularly Parish and Religious Order informa-

“I am very happy that in the future all videos on the Archdiocesan web will have captions and AUSLAN.” tion and Mass times), while also incorporating social networking applications,” he said. The new site will also be regularly updated with news and information from the Archdiocesan weekly e-newsletter, the eRecord, with selected articles from each edition uploaded on a regular basis.

Media outlets have also been catered for in the development, and will be able to

access the latest news and information via a Media Access portal that includes numerous photos from recent events across the Archdiocese.

Emmanuel C entre Co-ordinator Barbara Harris said the new site will allow greater interaction with the Archdiocese for those who are blind, deaf and/or hard of hearing.

Ms Harris, who has assisted with ensuring the website is disability viewer friendly, said the beaming smiles on a small group of people who recently gathered to preview the accessibility options of the new site, demonstrated the feelings of the test users – who were blind or deaf and/ or hard of hearing - at now being able to engage with the Archdiocese at a whole new level.

Test user Geoffrey Scott, who has been deaf from birth and largely uses AUSLAN to communicate, said he was excited to see the captions and AUSLAN on videos.

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OBITUARY

Beloved priest from Hamilton Hill, laid to rest MESSAGES of prayers, thanks and fond memories have poured in throughout social media following the death of Fr Julian Luis Matias Carrasco earlier this month – a priest who has been described by many as “a rock” and “a man with a heart of gold”.

The beloved priest of the Archdiocese arrived in Perth in 1991 and passed away peacefully on Saturday, 11 July, at Fiona Stanley Hospital after a long battle with ill health.

Based at Holy Cross Church in Hamilton Hill, Fr Carrasco passionately dedicated 24 years of his life to the Portuguese, Goan and Timorese communities of the Archdiocese of Perth.

Promoting unity among the Portuguese people and teaching the Konkani (Goan) language to local members of the Goan community are but two of the many achievements that can be attributed to Fr Carrasco’s name.

The funeral for Fr Julian Carrasco was celebrated by Archbishop Emeritus Barry Hickey, assisted by a number of clergy, at Holy Cross Church in Hamilton Hill on Saturday, 25 July.

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National Vocations Week 2015: Adult faith educator makes canonical commitment to Consecrated Life

By Jamie O’Brien A CALL to a mission of prayer and helping others to be receptive to God’s love came to fruition for Dr Michelle Jones last month, following her canonical Consecration to a life of prayer and service in the Carmelite tradition.

The Consecration took place at the Chapel of St Therese of Lisieux, at the Catholic Pastoral Centre in Highgate, on Saturday July 18 and was celebrated by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe.

Dr Jones explained that her lifelong vocation, as a ‘Consecrated Virgin Living in the World,’ according to Canon 604, will be lived in affiliation with the Carmelite Order in Quidenham, England.

“I’ve always felt very at home in the Carmelite tradition and it’s because for me the Carmelite tradition really expresses the apostolic character of the contemplative life, of the life of prayer,” Dr Jones said.

“As St Therese says, ‘my vocation is love’ - she had this profound sense that her ‘yes’ to God’s love somehow affected the very fabric of humanity.”

“I’m so very grateful to be able to align myself with the Carmelite Monastery at Quidenham - to follow their charism and to live out my Consecration in their spirit,” she said. Dr Jones came to know the nuns at Quidenham while writing her doctoral thesis on Ruth Burrows, one of the nuns of the Community.

Dr Jones will continue her role as Director at the Maranatha Centre for Adult Faith Formation (soon to be

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe with Dr Michelle Jones, following her canonical Consecration to a life of prayer and service in the Carmelite tradition.

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renamed the Centre for Faith Enrichment), the official adult faith education agency of the Archdiocese of Perth.

A Presenter with the Maranatha Centre since 2009, and Director since 2014, Dr Jones was previously an

Dr Jones describes her Consecration - in light of her role as Director at the Maranatha Centre - as the ‘wellspring’ of all that she undertakes and seeks to do.

“I pray that this work and its fruitfulness comes

We will never be complete, unless we allow Jesus to be our Way, and our Truth, and our Life... This for Michelle is what today’s celebration affirms Associate Lecturer at the University of Notre Dame Australia. “I’ve felt called to consecrated life since I was about 16 and that’s always been a defining feature of my life,” Dr Jones said.

“It’s been a matter of finding the fit that resonates most deeply for me – and this is it.

from my union with Jesus,” she said. “The Gospel reading from John 15:9, where Christ refers to himself as the vine and us as the branches, (which was proclaimed at the Consecration ceremony) gives a fundamental grounding of my identity, my vocation.”

In his homily for the occasion, Archbishop Costelloe spoke about the life of English Anglican lay woman, Evelyn Underhill who said, “If God is real, it is the most important fact of our life. Attention to God is the primary religious act. He is here, now, in this room, calling you, demanding your complete surrender in order that you may become complete. Nothing matters but that demand and your soul’s response.”

Drawing upon the words of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, when he spoke about having a personal relationship with Christ, the Archbishop emphasised that it is Jesus who calls to us inviting us to make our home in and with him.

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True friendship the key to long marriage for Peter and Barbara

By Jamie O’Brien TRUE FRIENDSHIP and remaining loyal to each other has been the key element for a long and lasting marriage for Peter and Barbara Boggon, who this month celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary.

Peter and Barbara will also this month be among some 100 couples renewing their marriage vows and receiving a blessing from Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB as part of the Annual Marriage Day Mass on 11 August.

The Marriage Day Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Cathedral on 11 August at 7pm in honour of couples celebrating a significant anniversary.

Couples who have indicated their attendance at the event (via Catholic Marriage and Fertility Services), will receive a certificate from the bishops to commemorate the special milestone in their marriage.

Married on 29 August 1970 at Corpus Christi Church, Mosman Park, Peter and Barbara have two children and four grandchildren.

The couple, who now belong to St Francis Xavier Parish in Armadale, met through mutual friends while Barbara was on holiday in Liverpool, England in 1968.

Barbara says that having a Christian marriage was extremely important for her, because it was part of who she was.

“The Catholic faith has always been a big part of my life – I have a sister who belongs to the Presentation Sisters; I had been brought

True friendship and remaining loyal to each other has been a key element for a long and lasting marriage for Peter and Barbara, who will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary.

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up in the Catholic faith and I can’t think of what life would be like to not be involved in the Church,” she said.

While Peter was not a Catholic when the couple were married, he was baptised

never not wanted to be married.” The couple went on to say that, for them, their marriage has been about knowing each other, which comes from good communication.

“Peter and I always talk to

“In front of all the challenges facing a Christian marriage today, it is important we make time to remember the love and unity that Christ has allowed us to experience...”

10 years later at St Thomas Parish, Claremont.

Barbara says that, in thinking about her 45 years of marriage, today’s society places a huge emphasis on the need to be happy, but often not with a Christian mindset.

“We worked on our marriage,” she said. “We have

each other - we don’t make a decision without consulting each other,” Barbara said.

“We are very good friends,” Peter said.

Both Barbara and Peter agreed raising children is a difficult task – but that both parents need to be in tune with each other.

“You need to be on the same page. For Peter and I, our Christian ideals were the same, which is most important.

“Yes – it’s a challenge, especially considering you (as a parent) always feel like you are being watched - what you’re doing and how you’re doing it (looking after your child),” Barbara said. “You also have to remember that there is another person (your spouse) who has their ideas too,” she said. So what advice would they give to other couples looking to get married in the Church today?

“Acknowledge that there is a third person – which is God – and try to walk with Him all the time,” they said.

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PANORAMA

What’s happening around the Archdiocese FRIDAY, 7 AUGUST Ladies Expo Night The Ladies Expo is a fundraiser for the Our Lady Of Grace Parish Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program. This is a Montessori-based program for the faith formation of 3-6 year olds.

At Our Lady of Grace School - MPA Building, 5 Kitchener St, North Beach, from 7-10pm. There will be numerous exhibitors featuring beauty, fashion, food, lifestyle solutions and more!

With over 10 stalls, as well as refreshments for purchase, door prizes and an amazing raffle. BYO alcohol and make it a social gathering for your class or group of friends.

All ladies welcome. Entry by gold coin donation. Further info: Assunta Trichilo 0417 951 579 or assuntat@ iinet.net.au.

SATURDAY, 8 AUGUST New Norcia Annual/Institute/ Theology Day The New Norcia Institute for Benedictine Studies presents guest speaker, Fr Luigi Gioia OSB, a monk from the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore in Siena, Italy. Fr Luigi is also the Professor of Systematic Theology and Monastic Studies at the Pontifical University of San Anselmo in Rome. He completed his doctorate in Systematic Theology at the University of Oxford with a thesis on Augustine’s De Trinitate.

His examiners were Rev Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, and Professor Oliver O’Donovan.

Cost: $50 (conc $35), including morning tea and lunch. Saturday, 8 August, 10am-3pm. Further info and bookings: Dr Carmel posa SGS 08 9654 8371, carmel.posa@newnorcia. wa.edu.au.

Catholic Youth Ministry Charity Ball Young adults (18+) are invited to the Catholic Youth Ministry’s Charity Ball on Saturday, 8 August, 7pm-midnight at Claremont Yacht Club. Come along for an unforgettable night and meet other young Catholics from across the diocese. Profits donated to the Mary MacKillop Foundation. Cost is $110 and includes buffet meal, beer, wine and soft drinks. Further info or to register visit www.cym.com. au, admin@cym.com.au or call 08 9422 7912.

SATURDAY, 8 AUGUST - SATURDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER Choral Vocal Skills This seven-week course offers those involved in parish choirs an opportunity to refresh their vocal skills. Presented by Mr Alessio Loiacono, topics covered will include vocal technique, vocal command, and engaging the congregation. A EDITION #43 | 7 AUGUST 2015

certificate of participation will be presented upon completion. The course will be held at the Centre for Liturgy, 28 Marda Way, Nollamara, from 8 August - 19 September, 10.30am-12.30pm. Cost $60.

Registration is essential and closes 24 July. Further info and to register: 08 9207 3350, registrations.cfl@ perthcatholic.org.au.

SUNDAY, 9 AUGUST St Jerome’s Primary School celebrating 80 years St Jerome’s Primary School is celebrating 80 years with a special Open Day on Sunday, 9 August from 10am-2pm. Beginning with Mass and followed by a fun-filled program of entertainment, games, art exhibition, sausage sizzle and much more. 38 Troode St (cnr Rockingham Rd), Munster. Further info: 08 9499 9500, admin@stjeromes.wa.edu.au, www. stjeromes.wa.edu.au.

St Thomas More College UWA Open Day St Thomas More Residential College UWA is holding an Open Day on Sunday, 9 August from 10am-3pm at 48 Mounts Bay Rd, Crawley. If you are a student looking for accommodation while doing your degree at UWA please come and visit us and see our new buildings. There will be tours of the new buildings, a free sausage sizzle and staff and students available to talk to. The event is free.

All welcome. Further info: Janienne 08 9386 0111.

SUNDAY, 9 - 16 AUGUST National Vocations Awareness Week 2015 St Charles’ Seminary invites all men interested to find out more about the vocation to the priesthood at their Vocations Enquiry Afternoon on Sunday, 9 August, 4pm, at 30 Meadow St, Guildford. Further info and to register: Vocations Director 08 9279 1310, admin@seminary-perth. org.au. A Holy Hour for Vocations will be held on Sunday, 16 August, 3pm at St Mary’s Cathedral, Victoria Sq, Perth, celebrated by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. All are welcome.

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Cathedral Concert Series A Pageant of Hymns is the theme of the second of three concerts in the St Mary’s Cathedral 2015 concert series which takes place at 2pm on Sunday, 9 August. It will feature favourites such as Finlandia, Amazing Grace, Deep River and lots more with plenty of congregation participation.

The final concert is themed Music for Wind and Brass and takes place on Tuesday, 27 October at 7.30pm.

It is presented jointly with the UWA School of Music and will feature the UWA Symphonic Chorus, UWA Vocal Consort and the cathedral choir in an explosion of music from the Renaissance to the present day.

Tickets cost $20-$35, available from the Cathedral piety stall or online at www.trybooking.com.

TUESDAY, 11 AUGUST Archdiocesan Marriage Day Mass All are warmly invited to attend this special Mass celebrated by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, at St Mary’s Cathedral, Victoria Sq, Perth, at 7pm. A blessing will be bestowed on all married couples. Do you know a couple celebrating 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 or even 70 years in 2015? The bishops would like to give these couples a special commemorative certificate as part of the celebration. Details must be received at Catholic Marriage and Fertility Services by 22 July, 08 9241 5000, derek.boylen@perthcatholic. org.au.

‘Proclaimers of the Word’ rkshop The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy requires that those who are to proclaim the Word of God need to “be qualified and carefully prepared”. A workshop for readers will be held on Tuesday, 11 August, at the Centre for Liturgy, 28 Marda Way, Nollamara, from 7.30-9.30pm.

Cost $10. Download registration form here. Further info: 08 9207 3350, registrations.cfl@perthcatholic.org. au.

Twilight Retreat A Twilight Retreat on the Integration for Mission in this “Year of Consecrated Life” 2015 invites all laity, priests and religious on Tuesday, 11 August, 5.30-7.30pm at the Newman Siena Centre, 33 Williamstown Rd, Doubleview. Several young religious sisters and priests from a diverse range of ethnic backgrounds will reflect on their experience of religious life and priesthood within the Catholic faith community of our Archdiocese. This will include both the joys and challenges they experience. Sponsored by WAVN and CRWA. Cost by gold coin donation.

RSVP by Sunday, 9 August. Further info and rsvp: Br John Horgan FMS, john.horgan@marists.org.au.

WEDNESDAY, 12 AUGUST Miracle Prayers and Healing Service All are invited to hear Fr CJ Millen speak about ‘Deepening Faith within Ourselves’ at the Miracle Prayers and Healing Service at 67 Howe St, Osborne Park on Wednesday, 12 August, 7.30pm. Personal prayer for healing and the Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be available.

Further info: 9202 6868 or Michelle 0404 028 298.

Chaplet of the Divine Mercy A prayerful, sung devotion held at St Thomas More Catholic Church, Dean Rd, Bateman on Wednesday, 12 August and every second Wednesday of each month commencing at 7.30pm. This session will be accompanied by Exposition and followed by Benediction and anointing. All are welcome. Further info: George Lopez on 9310 9493(h) or 6242 0702(w).

THURSDAY, 13, 20 & 27 AUGUST A New Bible Story Held at St Paul’s Parish Mt Lawley, 106 Rookwood Street, Menora, from 7.30pm -9pm. A study of four great women of the Old Testament: Judith, Esther, Deborah and Ruth.

These are short stories but full of meaning for contemporary society.

They show us that far from being the submissive and unseen servants of men, these Jewish women were esteemed by their nations for their leadership, daring and inventiveness. all welcome. Further info: 9271 5253.

FRIDAY, 14 AUGUST Ignite Youth - Perth The fourth of six exciting evenings in 2015 for teens and young adults. This event includes contemporary Catholic music with concert, inspirational talks and opportunities for reconciliation and prayer. Friday, 14 Aug at Seton Catholic College Theatre, Marchant Rd, Samson. Not to be missed! Future dates: 16 October and 27 November.

Further info: 08 9422 7912, admin@ cym.com.au, perth@igniteyouth.com or visit www.igniteyouth.com/perth.

SATURDAY, 15 AUGUST RCIA State Conference The RCIA State Conference this year will be held on Saturday, 15 August at the Infant Jesus Parish Centre, 47 Wellington St, Morley, from 10am–4.30pm. The theme for the conference is ‘Build the City of God’.

Cost $60. Morning/afternoon tea provided. Mass will be celebrated at 8.30am for the Feast of the Assumption. Keynote speakers will include Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, Fr Gerard Totanes and Fr Geoff Aldous. All welcome. Further info: Centre for Liturgy 08 9207 3350, rcia. cfl@perthcatholic.org.au.

Patron’s Feast Day and 50th Anniversary Celebration Mass A celebratory Mass will be held on Saturday, 15 August at Our Lady of Assumption, 356 Grand Promenade, Dianella, 6pm, followed by dinner at 7pm in the Parish Centre. Please bring a plate to share. Further info: 9275 5423.

SATURDAY, 22 AUGUST ‘Beloved’ - Retreat Day for young women Come and spend the day with the One who loves you more than you can imagine. Be inspired by talks and personal stories of faith and life. Saturday, 22 August, 67 Howe St, Osborne Park, from 10am–4pm.

Presented by the Missionaries of God’s Love Sisters. An Information Session will follow from 5-8pm which will provide an opportunity to hear more about this new Australian group of consecrated women seeking to bring the fire of God’s love to all people.

Further info and to register: 0402 602 520, bernadettetoohey.mgl@ gmail.com.

SATURDAY, 29 AUGUST ‘Light and Darkness’ Lectures The Institute for Benedictine Studies will host this special event on ‘Light and Darkness – Exploring Truth and Meaning in the Universe through Ethics, Theology, Art and Music’.

Speakers include Professor Philip Matthews, Rev Dr Denis Edwards, Dom Robert Nixon OSB, and Dr Angela McCarthy. Held on Saturday, 29 August, all day from 10am. Cost: $60 (conc $35) includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea. Further info and bookings: Dr Carmel Posa SGS 08 9654 8371, carmel.posa@newnorcia. wa.edu.au, www.newnorcia.wa.edu. au.

SUNDAY, 30 AUGUST Fundraising Concert to Feature Perth Musical Arts The Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) is holding a fundraising concert featuring a number of musicians from across the Archdiocese. Artists Terry Burridge, Chris deSilva, Carly Power, Christopher Waddell, the Waddell Family and the Archdiocesan Occassional Choir, incorporating the Julian Singers will all be performing, accompanied by Margaret De San Miguel and Jacinta Jakovcevic, Director of Music at St Mary’s Cathedral. All profits go to ACRATH. To be held on Sunday, 30 August, 2.15pm at the Loreto Performing Arts Centre Nedlands, 60 Webster Street Nedlands. Afternoon tea provided. To book online Click Here. Further info: naomi. mcclements@goodshep.org.au.

FRIDAY, 11 - SUNDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER New Norcia Spirituality Retreat Fr David Barry OSB will be presenting a spirituality retreat titled The Church in the Contemporary World. For freedom Christ has set us free (Gal 5:1): the Church’s continuing role 50 years after the Vatican II Encyclical Gaudium et spes is in promoting our freedom in Christ. Further info and bookings: Bernadette 08 9654 8002, guesthouse@newnorcia.wa.edu.au.

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Writer’s Festival 2015 New Norcia, in conjunction with The West Australian, is hosting a writers’ festival on 12 September. Places are strictly limited. Further info: Lucy 08 9654 8018, communications@ newnorcia.wa.edu.au, or visit www. newnorcia.wa.edu.au.

SATURDAY, 12 AND SUNDAY, 18 20 SEPTEMBER Dayspring Residential Retreats Dayspring is delighted to have Margaret Silf back in WA with two retreat opportunities. A Day Retreat, Sacred in the City, at Noranda Uniting Church, 12 September, 9.30am-4pm. ($90 or $70 concession). A Weekend Residential Retreat, Let’s Get Real, at New Norcia Monastery, from Friday, 18 September, 6pm to lunch Sunday, 20 September ($330 or $300 concession). Further info: info@ dayspring.org.au, www.dayspring. org.au.

TUESDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER Meditation with Young People Notre Dame University will host a joint Anglican-Catholic Personal Development Day for chaplains and RE teachers on Tuesday, 15 September from 9.00am-3.30pm in the Drill Hall to look at how to introduce Christian meditation into the school day. The day will be attended in part by the Catholic and Anglican Archbishops of Perth and is a partnership between Anglican and Catholic education bodies and the local branch of the Australian Christian Meditation Community. Cost per person $40. To register click here. Further info: Philip Goldsworthy pgoldsworthy@asc. wa.edu.au, 08 9286 0290.

MONDAY, 28 SEPTEMEBER – SATURDAY, 3 OCTOBER Theology of the Body in WA John Paul II Institute for Marriage and the Family will offer a module on St. John Paul II’s The Theology of the Body which will address how the interpersonal communion of man and woman, in and through the body, images divine Trinitarian Communion.

It will discuss the relevance of the Theology of the Body for those called to the vocation of celibacy and provide vital content to engage in the mission of the new evangelisation.

Drs Adam Cooper and Conor Sweeney will present the sessions.

Both are engaging speakers and internationally recognised experts of this field. Venue: University of Notre Dame (Fremantle) on Monday 2-9pm and Saturday 10am-5pm. Further info: info@jp2institute.org.

SUNDAY, 11 OCTOBER Requiem Fundraising Performance This Requiem performance by Karl Jenkins is a reflection on the loss of life among displaced people in our world as they seek asylum. It combines the prayers of a Requiem with Japanese Haiku poetry, Japanese flute and

drum. On Sunday, 11 October, at St Mary’s Cathedral, Victoria Sq, Perth at 2.30pm. Featuruing Lux et Veritas & Camerata 1685 with Conductor Jangoo Chapkhana. Cost $35 ($25 conc). Profits will go to MercyCare and the Humanitarian Group supporting asylum seekers in Perth.

Further info and bookings: info@ ticketswa.com, http://ticketswa.com/ event/requiem-karl-jenkins.

held at St Thomas More Catholic Church, Dean Road Bateman, on the second Wednesday of each month commencing at 7.30 pm. It will be accompanied by Exposition and followed by Benediction and Annointing. If you have not been before, why don’t you come along and be uplifted? Enquiries to George Lopez on 9310 9493(h) or 6242 0702(w).

SUNDAY, 18 OCTOBER Writer’s Workshop In collaboration with the Benedictine Union of Australia and New Zealand, the Institute for Benedictine Studies will host its second “Writers’ Workshop” to facilitate those who wish to hone their skills in academic writing, particularly in relation to publication in Tjurunga: An Australasian Benedictine Review.

Facilitated by Michael Casey OCSO. Recommended donation for the week: $500. Further info/bookings: Dr Carmel Posa SGS 08 9654 8371, carmel.posa@newnorcia.wa.edu.au, jill.obrien@newnorcia.wa.edu.au.

EVERY FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Young Adults Cenacle Group The Young Adults Cenacle Group invites young people aged 18-40 to St Bernadette’s Church, Jugan St, Glendalough on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at 8pm. The evening includes a cenacle rosary, followed by a reflection by a visiting priest and fellowship. Any queries phone Viviana on 0413 432 025.

MONDAY, 7 - WEDNESDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER 17-Day Pilgrimage Discover the jewels of Spain, Portugal and France visiting Barcelona, Monserrat, Zaragoza, Avila, Fatima and coming alongside the incorruptible bodies of St Bernadette of Lourdes, St John Vianney of Ars, St Thérèse of Lisieux, St Vincent de Paul and St Catherine Labouré. 17 days away, consisting of 15 nights between 7 and 23 September.

Pilgrimage spiritual director is Fr Michael Quynh Do. Further info: Sheila 0433 771979, Sue 0421 835408.

WEDNESDAY, 21 - FRIDAY, 31 OCTOBER “In the Footsteps of Mary Mackillop” This 10-day pilgrimage has been prepared by the Sisters of St Joseph and designed to help you enter more deeply into Mary Mackillop’s story.

Further info: contact Laura 08 9334 0999, laura.mccarthy@sosj.org.au.

THURSDAY, 3 - SATURDAY, 5 DECEMBER Australian Catholic Youth Festival 2015 The Australian Catholic Youth Festival is a national gathering of Catholic young people established by the ACBC. Join thousands of young people in Adelaide to experience a deeper relationship with Jesus and be empowered to be disciples in the world today. Young people from Year 9 to young adults 25 years of age are invited. Further info: www. youthfestival.catholic.org.au.

EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Chaplets of the Divine Mercy A powerful, prayerful, sung devotion

EVERY FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Catholic Faith Renewal 7.30pm at St John and Paul’s Parish, Pinetree Gully Road, Willetton.

Songs of Praise, sharing by a Priest, Thanksgiving Mass and light refreshments after Mass. All welcome to attend and we encourage you to bring your family and friends. Enq: Ann 0412 166 164, Ivan 0428 898 833.

EVERY SATURDAY Commencing February 28 at 9am, The Instinct to Heal’ Holistic Health (24 sessions). From 10.30am -1pm, Internalize principles of successful relationships and use emotional intelligence and communication skills. For couples, singles, parents and families. Prayer meetings held every 2nd Thursday. Enq: Eva 0409 405 585 or 9418 1439; rcpd.net.au

GENERAL ADULT FAITH ENRICHMENT Enrolments remain open for Term One 2015 courses at the Maranatha Centre for Adult Faith Formation, the Archdiocesan agency for adult faith education, where you can enrich your understanding of the Catholic faith.

Further info and for details of the exciting courses on offer: 08 9241 5221 or visit www.maranathacentre. org.au.

CITY TO SURF FOR CARITAS K’S Every day, thousands of women and children around the world need to cover many kilometres each day to fetch water, obtain food, get to school or market, or simply to survive. Sign up for the Chevron City to Surf on Sunday, 30 August and walk, jog or run for Team Caritas K’s to show your solidarity with the communities we support. Further info contact Natalie Weir on 94227928 or Natalie.weir@ caritas.org.au.