The eRecord Edition #71 - 03 March 2016

3 March 2016

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On the threshold of a new beginning:

five men to be ordained priests Giovanni Raffaele

Deacon Matthew Hodgson

Rodrigo Da Costa Ponte

David Adan Ramirez Nieves Truc Nguyen

Deacons Matthew Hodgson and Truc Nguyen, from St Charles’ Seminary in Guildford and Deacons Giovanni Raffaele, Rodrigo Da Costa Ponte and David Nieves from the Redemptoris Mater Seminary in Morley will be ordained to the priesthood by His Grace Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB on Friday, 4 March 2016 at St Mary’s Cathedral, 7:30pm.

PHOTOS: DEACONS TRUC, RODRIGO, DAVID AND GIOVANNI – MARCO CECCARELLI. DEACON MATTHEW: SUPPLIED

By Marco Ceccarelli

AS THE JUBILEE YEAR of Mercy enters its fourth month, the Catholic community of Perth continues to be presented with joyful occasions which reflect the mercy of God within this Archdiocese. Having served for a time as deacons, five more men will soon be ordained into the priesthood. In an interview with journalist Marco Ceccarelli, Deacons Matthew Hodgson, Truc Nguyen, Giovanni Raffaele, Rodrigo Da Costa Ponte and David Nieves recently spoke about their ministry.

“I have lived this pastoral placement with two objectives: to be faithful to my new state in life as a deacon, called to serve the faithful as a minister of the Word and of charity, and to be open to the Holy Spirit in terms of what growth He still desired in me before the day of my ordination to the priesthood,” said 32-year-old Deacon Matthew Hodgson.

Since his ordination to the diaconate on 22 May 2015, Deacon Matthew has undertaken his pastoral placement at the Floreat/Wembley parish – an experience he found to be as rewarding as it was challenging.

Originally from Perth, De acon M att hew wa s formed at Sydney’s Seminary of the Good Shepherd, joining the seminary in 2009 after working for a year at the Perth World Youth Day Office in Highgate.

“I now look back with fondness at the ‘first-time experiences’ as a deacon, such as proclaiming the Gospel at Mass, preaching a homily and the privileges of performing my first baptism and officiating at my first wedding,” Deacon Matthew said, “but I can’t help but recall the nervous energy leading up to these.”

Now on the doorstep of his ordination to the priesthood, he recognises the abundance of gifts bestowed on him by God up until this point and hopes to serve the people of God to the best of his ability.

“I hope to be there for them in all their joys and struggles,” he said. “I also hope to be a privileged witness of lives being continually trans-

formed by the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”

Also about to take the decisive step into the ministry of priesthood is Deacon Truc Nguyen, currently serving as deacon at St Columba’s Parish in Bayswater.

Born in the former Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City), Deacon Truc arrived in Australia in 1994 after having experienced the hardships of living in Malaysian refugee camps for more than five years.

In 1999, he entered St Charles’ Seminary in Guildford for two and a half years, after which he spent another four years of formation abroad, within St Mary’s Seminary, Houston, USA. Interspersed with various breaks during which he studied and mastered the English language, Deacon Truc’s formation was put on hold for some time and resumed in 2009 at the Assumption Seminary of San Antonio.

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ARCHDIOCESE PLAN UPDATE

‘A people walking together in the footsteps of the Good Shepherd’ WE ARE DELIGHTED to report that there was a tremendous response to the Consultation Phase, officially launched by Archbishop Costelloe SDB in September of 2015.

The Working Groups established by the Archbishop have been busy collating and reviewing all of the submissions received from parishioners, organisations and agencies throughout the Archdiocese, and from interested members of the community, and have presented their reports and

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was ordained to the diaconate in Houston and returned to Western Australia at the end of 2012.

In WA, Deacon Truc undertook his pastoral placement at St Mary’s Parish in Kalgoorlie for 14 months and was eventually appointed at St Columba’s in Bayswater, where he has been serving for the last 10 months of his ministry as deacon.

“My time in Kalgoorlie, despite the difficulties of having sudden shortages of Mass attendees and volunteers, was very formative for me. In Bayswater, I have learnt to build a good relationship between the church and the school, between the priest and the parishioners, and between priests and priests,” he said.

Looking ahead to his ordination, Deacon Truc spoke of being a servant through whom people may discover God. “For me, the most important thing of all is to have peace in my heart.

With this peace, and with God’s help, I can be a bridge between God and people, by which I mean bringing God to people and people to God.” The desire to be an instrument through which people can meet God is also felt

by Giovanni Raffaele. The 29 year old, who is originally from Messina in Sicily, speaks of having significantly benefited from his time as deacon in the East Hampton parish, Melbourne, and feels that the experience finally confirmed his desire to enter the priesthood.

“In my role as deacon, at first I found it somewhat difficult to expose myself, give homilies, bestow blessings and much more. Yet, slowly, the Lord has helped me to have a good relationship with the parishioners, to hear their problems and also to see how much need there is for shepherds to lead people today.

“The need is urgent.

People need guides. In my priesthood, I hope to give sacraments, but I also hope to be a concrete sign within the lives of people. This, I believe, can be manifested through the announcement of the Good News. Those who do not know the Church don’t have sacraments; I feel called to go out and reach them,” Deacon Giovanni said.

Formed at the Redemptoris Mater Seminary in Morley, a missionary seminary, Deacon Giovanni looks back at his formative years and sees that he is indebted to many people, his rectors and family first and foremost

recommendations to His Grace for review and consideration.

Your collective response has been very much appreciated and valued by Archbishop Costelloe – thank you to all who made time available to participate in the consultation.

We are confident that the Archdiocesan Plan, now in its final stages of development, will be well received when released.

It is intended the Archdiocesan Plan will be launched by the end of June 2016. among them.

“My rectors and those who guided me spiritually I must thank, but my family also.

They will all be present at my ordination. If it was not for the faith transmitted to me by my parents, I would not be preparing to become a priest.”

Also for med at the Redemptoris Mater Seminary is David Nieves from the Colombian city of Valledupar.

The 28 year old has spent the better part of a year in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Bunbury, and feels that the missionary spirit he has received in his formation will serve him well in his time as priest.

“I found the possibility to speak to people about some of their sufferings, and announce the love of Jesus Christ to them, one of the most rewarding parts of my time as deacon. Those moments helped me to see the need to announce the Gospel to people everywhere.

“Visiting the sick, speaking to Christians and nonChristians, also talking to couples going through difficulties in their marriages - it has been very humbling.

What could I say to them?

That this is not the end, that there is always another possibility in Jesus Christ: a possibility to love, also to love the enemy,” Deacon

David said.

The youngest of the deacons being ordained is 27-year-old Rodrigo Da Costa Ponte. Originally from Brasilia in Brazil, Deacon Rodrigo has been ministering in various parts of Adelaide (South Australia) and Broken Hill (New South Wales) since his ordination to the diaconate. Much of his time was also spent visiting remote parishes and witnessing some of the difficulties faced by isolated churches.

“Visiting parishes and priests in the countryside placed me in front of the solitude within such isolated places. At first, it was not easy for me. However, to witness these priests giving their lives for the Church was very moving. The people in Broken Hill were extremely kind to me: I will never forget them.

“I hope to receive graces in this ordination that will accompany me during my entire life as priest. I hope to never lose the zeal and love needed to announce the Gospel and meet people who, because of something I say or do, may, in turn, meet Jesus Christ,” Deacon Rodrigo said.

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By Rachel Curry

THE BEAUTY OF CHRISTIAN Initiation came alive last month when 165 people responded to God’s call to faith at the Rite of Election ceremony at St Mary’s Cathedral.

The annual Lenten ceremony – an Extraordinary Liturgy known as the Rite of Election of Catechumens and Formal Recognition of Candidates – was presided over by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe and his delegates, Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, Vicar General Father Peter Whitely and Cathedral Dean, Monsignor Michael Keating.

During the ceremony, the catechumens (who are unbaptised) and the candidates (who have been baptised in other Christian denominations) presented themselves, alongside their sponsors, to become full members of the Catholic faith.

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe speaks to candidates and catechumens at the annual Rite of Election celebration at St Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday 18 February.

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Rite of Election : More than 150

candidates respond to God’s call to faith The names of the catechumens were inscribed in the Book of Elect and the names of the candidates were inscribed in the Book of Recognition.

The ceremony marks the end of the catechumenate period for those converting to Catholicism and the beginning of the final, more intense preparation period before they receive the Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion – at Easter.

During his homily for the occasion, Archbishop Costelloe thanked those present for electing to enter into the Catholic community and promised to welcome them with open arms.

Archdiocese of Perth Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Co-Ordinator, Karen Hart speaks to catechumens, candidates, together with their families and friends gathered for the annual Rite of Election ceremony. PHOTO: RON TAN

Bateman Assistant Parish Priest Fr Christian Irdi with candidates and catechumens at the social PHOTO: RON TAN gathering following the Rite of Election ceremony at St Mary’s Cathedral.

“In a much more fundamental way, however, to speak of your election means that God has chosen you,” he said.

“You have cooperated with Him generously and, in many cases, courageously – perhaps some of your own family and friends will find it incomprehensible that you have made such a choice – but it is God who has been at work in your life, often quietly and unobtrusively, gently leading you to the time and place in your life where you have been able to hear His call and respond with your ‘yes’,” he said.

Archbishop Costelloe encouraged the catechumens and candidates to reflect deeply on this idea that they had been

chosen by God, out of all others, to receive the extraordinary gift of faith and find a home in His Church.

“My prayer is that, as you reflect on this wonderful gift of God to you, a deep faith, that is, a deep and sustaining trust, will be borne and grow in your hearts and in your lives,” he said.

“Each day, and especially as you approach your Baptism or your entry into full Communion with us, allow yourselves to hear in the depths of your heart the voice of God saying to you, ‘Do not be afraid, I have called you by your name, you are mine. I will be with you’.”

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YEAR OF MERCY SPECIAL FEATURE: Schoenstatt shrine enriched by opening of Holy Door

By Caroline Smith

Having a Holy Door installed at their shrine has been described by WA’s Schoenstatt community as an honour reflecting the merciful nature of their founder Joseph Kentenich and the spiritual importance of the shrine itself.

The door was officially opened in December at the Mt Richon shrine in Perth’s southeast with official opening ceremonies held on the 13th and 20th of that month.

On 20 December, 50 people from the community, as well as parishioners from nearby Kelmscott and Armadale, attended a ceremony which was officiated over by Deacon Patrick Moore and included a Devotion and Benediction.

Sister Georgina Heger, of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mercy, said it was an honour for the shrine to be acknowledged with a Holy Door.

“We feel very, very privileged that it has been designated a place of mercy,” she said.

“We were very happy when we were chosen: we were a bit late applying for it, but the Archbishop was familiar with our shrine in Sydney, and another priest was instru-

mental in supporting us.”

Schoenstatt is a Marian movement founded in Germany by Father Joseph Kentenich, and is known for its shrines from which pilgrims can obtain three graces: those of finding a home, of transformation and of evangelisation.

Sr Heger said previous celebrations had shown the spiritual value of these places around the world, including at Mt Richon.

“All our shrines around the world are special places of grace and pilgrimage,” she said.

“We celebrated our 100th Jubilee almost two years ago, in 2014, and our place was granted a Plenary Indulgence for the whole year.

“We believe – and the 100 years have shown this– that special graces can be obtained in the shrines all over the world.”

She added t h at Fr Kentenich had been a man of great mercy, and the Holy Door reflected this quite well, with its emphasis on mercy in this Jubilee Year.

“Our founder, Fr Joseph Kentenich – who died 48 years ago – was a spirit of mercy; he exuded mercy,” Sr Heger said.

The Mt Richon shrine is one of 200 ‘replica’ or

Sisters of the Schoenstatt Shrine in Mt Richon, WA, open the Holy Door to their shrine on 13 December 2015.

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‘sister’ shrines around the world, with the original found in Germany’s Rhine Valley. Fr Kentenich began the Apostolic Movement of Schoenstatt to encourage devotion to Mary as an exam-

ple of love and purity.

Sr Heger also said the Holy Door seemed to have encouraged more pilgrims to visit the shrine.

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PANORAMA

What’s happening around the Archdiocese THU, 3 MAR WHY DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY IS LIKE NO OTHER SUNDAY The parish of St Cecilia's, corner Grantham St & Kenmore Cres, Floreat, will be presenting a talk on ‘Why Divine Mercy Sunday is like no other Sunday’.

Guest speaker Paul Elarde will give a presentation aimed at those who are both familiar and new to the message of Divine Mercy. Talk starts 7pm sharp on Thursday 3 Mar with parish Lenten Stations of the Cross at 8.15pm. Further info: 08 9387 1158.

THU, 3 - SAT, 5 MAR BR MATTHEW - ECUMENICAL WORSHIP Br Matthew from Taize will be in Perth from 3-5 March and is scheduled as follows: 4 Mar, High School Students event, 9.30am-11am, Sacred Heart School, Sorento. Contact; Chris Kan, kan@sacredheart.wa.edu. au. 4 Mar, 6.30pm, Rooftop Youth Service by Candlelight, St George’s Anglican Grammar School, Perth. Target group 18-35 year olds, returned pilgrims and Taize Worship Coordinators. Contact: Peter Hotchkin: peter@hotchkin. com.au. 5 Mar, 11am-5pm, Day Retreat, Mt Pleasant Uniting Church. Contact Rev Trevor Waters; trevor.waters@ mp.unitingchurch.org.au or Rev David Lord; dlord@stgeorges. wa.edu.au. 5 Mar, 7pm Prayer Service, Mt Pleasant Uniting Church; Contact Rev Chris Bedding; rector.darlington@ live.com.au. Further info: Rev David Lord, dlord@stgeorges. wa.edu.au or Amanda Sturrock, amanda.sturrock@outlook.com

FRI, 4 MAR ORDINATIONS PRIESTHOOD

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The Archdiocese is honoured to announce that five men will THIS WEEK be ordained to

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the priesthood by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe at St Mary’s Cathedral on Friday, 4 March at 7.30pm. Please hold these men in your prayers – Deacons Matthew Hodgson, Truc Nguyen, Giovanni Raffaele, Rodrigo Da Costa Ponte and David Nieves – and consider coming to support them on the day as they offer their lives in service of God and His people.

Further info: Centre for Liturgy on 08 9207 3350, liturgy. centre@perthcatholic.org.au.

ANNUAL ECUMENICAL WORLD DAY OF PRAYER The women of Cuba have prepared this year’s service under the theme: Jesus said to them “Receive children, Receive Me”. The project of the Bible Society in Cuba we are supporting with this year’s programs ‘Building Healthy Relationships” within the family. The Cuban Bible Commission sees the need to educate parents and children in a culture of non-violence in order to curb the growing rate of violence in their country.

The prayer service will be held at over 95 venues in Western Australia and the city service will be held at The Perth City Lutheran Church, 16 Aberdeen St, Perth at 11am. District service venues and times will be available on our website; www. worlddayofprayeraustralia. org.

Fur ther info: Susette Bakker, wa@ worlddayofprayeraustralia.org.

SUN, 6 MAR DIVINE MERCY FIRST SUNDAY DEVOTION

The devotion will be held at St Frances Xavier's Church, 25 Windsor Street, East Perth on Sunday 6 March. The afternoon will start with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, confession, Holy Rosary, Divine Mercy

Chaplet, Benediction and Veneration of the relic of St Faustina Kowalska. Fr Doug Harris will give a Homily of St Jospeh. Further info; Julia Murphy 08 9457 7771.

WED, 9 MAR MIRACLE PRAYERS Youth Ministry Team Perth will be ministering at the next Miracle Prayers healing service on Wednesday 9 March, 7.30pm at 67 Howe St, Osborne Park. Come along to receive Christian prayer for healing and refreshment from the Living Water God offers. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be available on the night. All welcome. Further info: Michelle 0404 028 298.

THU, 10 MAR RISEN - MOVIE NIGHT FUNDRAISER This movie night is a fundraiser for Our Lady of Grace Parish’s Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program.The movie will be showing at the Grand Cinemas Whitford City on Thursday, 10 March at 6.45pm but please arrive at least 15 minutes early as this is a group booking. This is a biblical story of the Resurrection as told through the eyes of a nonbeliever. Tickets; $20. Further Info: Christine on 0411 273 572.

THUS, 10 AND 17 MAR MORAL ISSUES WORKSHOPS ON MARRIAGE, DIVORCE; RE-MARRIAGE AND ANNULMENT; SEXUALITY Two evenings: Thursday, 10 and 17 Mar, from 7pm-9.30pm.

Facilitator, Rev Dr Joe Parkinson STL PhD, Director of LJ Goody Bioethics Centre, 39 Jugan St, Glendalough. The two evenings provide opportunities for personal faith formation as they explore moral issues and current Church teaching.

All Catholics would benefit from attending this course.

The moral issues presented are of particular interest to those involved in the ministry of RCIA. Cost: $20. Further info or to register: Centre for Liturgy 08 9207 3350, rcia.cfl@ perthcatholic.org.au

SAT, 12 MAR LEGION OF MARY – HALF DAY REFLECTION The Legion of Mary is offering a Half Day Reflection, for the “Jubilee Year of God’s Mercy”, presenter Dr Michelle Jones, Director of the Centre of Faith and Enrichment, on Insights into God’s Mercy from Julian of Norwich.

Edel Quinn Centre, 36 Windsor St, East Perth from 9am with Rosary and concluding at 12noon, followed by a shared lunch.

All are invited. Further info: Rosemary 0421 580 783 or Mignonne 0478 598 860.

SAT, 12 MAR BREAKFAST IN THE GARDEN

Save the date for the 2016 “Breakfast in the Garden”.

Come and join in the fun, meet old friends and make new ones on Saturday, 12 March at 8am. To be held at the Garden Venue, Mary MacKillop Centre, 16 York St, South Perth (St Joseph’s Convent). Cost; $15. All proceeds go to the Mary MacKillop Foundation.

BYO chairs, tables, blankets, umbrellas, sunscreen and smiles. Further info and to RSVP by 9 March: Laurie Mayne 08 9271 5649, ljmayne@optusnet. com.au; or John McCormack 08 9383 2615, johnmccormack@ westnet.com.au.

SUN, 13 MAR STABAT MATER PERFORMANCE

This year, this Lenten tribute to Our Lady features the entire Stabat Mater sung as an interactive experience with two soloists and the Cathedral Choir sensing excerpts from famous settings of Stabat

Mater (Pergolesi, Vivaldi and Caldara) with those present able to join in with the wellknown original choir, on Sunday 13 March, 10.45am at St Mary’s Cathedral.

TUE, 15 MAR YEAR OF MERCY – RECONCILIATION EVEINING

The Archdiocesan Year of Mercy Committee has announced that the Second Rite of Reconciliation will be held on Tuesday 15 March at St Mary’s Cathedral from 7pm. More information will be announced in the coming weeks. Further info: Fr greg Donovan at greg.donovan@ perthcatholic.org.au

THU, 17 MAR ST PATRICK’S DAY MASS

St Patrick’s Day Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, 17 March at St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth, at 10am with Bishop Donald Sproxton being the main celebrant and homilist. Limited parking at the Cathedral, other parking available at PCC Parking Stations in the vicinity.

Free bus service (Red Cat) runs past the Cathedral regularly and stops at the Cathedral gate.

Further info: 08 9446 3784 or pltanham@tpg.com.au.

and Fr Julian T Woods. St Joseph's Convent Chapel, Mary MacKillop Centre, 16 York St, South Perth. 7-8pm, Chapel doors open 6.30pm. Bring a small torch, plate to share and invite a friend. Further info: Sr Maree Riddler RSJ, 0414 683 926 or mriddler@sosjwa.org. au.

SAT, 19 MAR FOCOLARE MOVEMENT – CELEBRATING 8TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEPARTURE OF CHIARA LUBICH

Come and join an open program for all ages with Super Screening; Peace; Meanit, Liveit on Saturday, 19 March from 3.15-4.30pm at corner Lake and James Sts, Northbridge.

Then from 5-5.30pm refreshments will be served at St Mary’s Cathedral Hall, Victoria Square, Perth followed at 6pm by the Anniversary Vigil Mass celebrated by Bishop Don Sproxton. All are invited.

Further info: 08 9349 4052 or ffperth@iprimus.com.au.

MERCY – ONE-DAY LENTEN CONFERENCE

and Fr Julian T Woods. St Joseph's Convent Chapel, Mary MacKillop Centre, 16 York St, South Perth. 7-8pm, Chapel doors open 6.30pm. Bring a small torch, plate to share and invite a friend. Further info: Sr Maree Riddler RSJ, 0414 683 926 or mriddler@sosjwa.org. au.

PALM SUNDAY WALK FOR JUSTICE FOR REFUGEES In this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, we invite you and your friends to walk with us through the streets of Perth as a show of support for and with refugees and asylum-seekers.

Such action also supports the current Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ACBC) Social Justice Statement: “For those who’ve come across the seas – Justice for refugees and asylum-seekers”. You are requested to bring a palm frond to St George’s Cathedral (38 St George’s Tce, Perth) for a 1pm start on Palm Sunday.

Banners or statements of support are welcomed. For more specific information about the Perth walk: http:// justice4refugeeswa.com Details are also available on the Justice, Ecology and Development Office website: www.jedo.perthcatholic.org. au.

Alternatively, you can contact Carol Mitchell: jedo@ perthcatholic.org.au.

The Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart are inviting all to the Sesquicentenary Celebratory Mass at St Columba's Church South Perth at 10am on Friday 18 Mar. This will be followed by morning tea in the Convent Garden, 16 York St, South Perth. RSVP essential for catering purposes to laura. mccarthy@sosj.org.au, or 08 9334 0999 before 9 March.

Presented by The Catholic Guy Ministry. Lent can be the most powerful time of our year. This is a time when we come into contact with God’s Mercy and that changes everything about us. The Mercy Conference is free and will allow you to experience the power of God in a real and relevant way through Scripture, music and the arts. Special children’s program available for children 2-12 years. Pre-registration is preferred. Saturday, 19 March, Chisholm Catholic College, Bedford. Registration: mercy@thecatholicguy.com or 1300 734 880; www.perth. thecatholicguy.com/mercy.

SUN, 20 MAR COMMEMORATING THE SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH OF THE SACRED HEART SESQUICENTENARY (150 YEARS) ANNIVERARY 1866-2016

St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth will this month host an exhibition of modern art, sacred icons and innovative photography on Sunday 27 March and Sunday, 3 April, 8am-7pm both days. The Exhibition will showcase the work of local artists Margaret Fane, Angela King and Jamie O’Brien. All display items will be for sale. More information to follow in the coming weeks.

Further info: Contact Jamie O’Brien on 0400 808 601.

You are invited to join the South Perth Taizé praying community to celebrate the 150th Anniversary on the founding of the Josephites in Penola SA in 1866-2016 by St Mary of the Cross MacKillop

You are invited to join the South Perth Taizé praying community to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the Josephites in Penola SA in 1866-2016 by St Mary of the Cross MacKillop

Identitywa will be celebrating the Easter Season by celebrating Mass on Saturday, 2 April 2016, at Infant Jesus Parish, 47 Wellington Rd,

FRI, 18 MAR THE SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH OF THE SACRED HEART SESQUICENTENARY MASS

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SUN, 27 MAR TO 3 APR 2016 EASTER ART EXHIBITION

SAT, 2 APR EASTER SEASON MASS

Morley, from 10.30-11.30am.

All welcome. A light lunch will be served following Mass.

RSVP by Friday, 18 March to Rozanne.pugh@identit y wa. com.au or 08 9474 3303.

SUN, 3 APR FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY

The Feast of Divine Mercy will be celebrated at St Mary's Cathedral, Victoria Sq, Perth on Sunday, 3 April as follows: 1pm Confessions, Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy followed at 2pm with Holy Mass celebrated by Mgr Kevin Long assisted by seminarians.

3pm veneration of relic of St Faustina Kowalska. Please note that priests are invited to concelebrate the Mass and parking will be at rear of St Mary's Cathedral Presbytery.

Further info: Julia Murphy 08 9457 7771.

FRI, 8 - SUN, 10 APR RETREAT - GOD’S FARM

All are invited to a weekend retreat from 7pm, Friday, 8 April to 2pm, Sunday, 10 April on “The Year of Mercy – Receiving and sharing the mercy of God in a troubled world” by Fr Tony Chiera, Vicar General, Bunbury Diocese. There will be prayer, reflection, silence and reconciliation. Daily Mass from Friday, 8 April at 7.30pm.

Numbers limited, bookings necessary to; Betty Peaker s.f.o. Tel/Fax 08 9755 6212 or PO Box 24, Cowaramup 6284.

For hired bus reservations, Yvonne 9343 1897 (evenings).

For retreat flyer and directions; Susie.sim49@gmail.com or 08 9388 8459

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