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Catholic Education's 50th Anniversary PAGE 8

Emmanuel Centre's New Director PAGE 18

Chinese Catholics welcome Lunar New Year PAGE 26

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F E AT U R E D T H I S M O N T H

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Perth Bushfires 2021 A home is built with loving hearts

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Project Compassion 2021 Give, receive and share

16 New Norcia Anniversary Celebrating 175 years since founder’s arrival

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“A voice of one that cries in the desert: Prepare a way for the Lord. Make his paths straight! — John 1:23

Obituary: Dr Richard McSweeney Leader recognised for significant contributions

F R O M T H E E D I T O R Jamie O’Brien Welcome to the second issue of The Record Magazine for 2021. On our front cover for this Easter issue, we have an

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image supplied by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services/Evan Collins of the recent fires. We speak with one of our agency directors about his family’s experience, as well as Eagles Nest caretaker Geof Bedells.

In celebration of this special season, we also look at the celebrations of Project Compassion and the work of Caritas Australia in working with our parishes and schools to support those in need overseas.

We also celebrate the work of CEWA in celebrating their 50th anniversary. And finally, we celebrate the life of Dr Richard McSweeny who passed away recently.

Don’t forget that these and many more stories are available at www.therecord.com.au. The Record Magazine is a magazine for the people and I hope you will enjoy taking the time to engage with us. Please feel free to share your thoughts via editor@therecord.com.au.

Recipe Japchae FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE From Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB From Bishop Donald Sproxton IN THIS EDITION

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Catholic Education’s 50th Anniversary Post Pandemic Parish Life Emmanuel Centre’s New Director Cathedral’s New Manager Servite Sisters’ Anniversary Chinese New Year Activity Page Colouring Page

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Easter Message 2021

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According to the Gospel of John, Jesus spoke the following words to His disciples on the night before He died:

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Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God still and trust in Me (John 14:1). hese words were spoken in the context of the Last

to us – but they are never forced upon us. It is good to

Supper. During that meal Jesus had taken bread,

remember that, in the context of telling His disciples not to

broken it and given it to His disciples, telling them

have troubled hearts, Jesus goes on to remind them that he

to eat it because it was His body which would be

is the Way and the Truth and the Life (John 14:6). In saying

given up for them. He had then taken a cup of

this Jesus is suggesting that if we were to follow some other

wine and invited them to drink from it, telling them that it

way rather than His, we might well get lost – and, as most of

contained His blood which would be poured out for them and

us know from experience, when we get lost we easily become

for many (Mark 14:22-25; Matt 26:26-29; Luke 22:19-20). In

disoriented. We lose our bearings, wander around aimlessly

the context of the growing opposition to Jesus from some

and sometimes even begin to panic and despair. Keeping to

of the religious leaders of His time, the apostles would have

His way, and returning to that way once we realise we have

understood from these words that a crisis was coming which

strayed, is our sure method for stilling our troubled hearts

would engulf not only Jesus but them as well. In telling them

and receiving the Lord’s gift of peace. Similarly, if we commit

not to let their hearts be troubled Jesus was speaking into

ourselves to some other truth rather than the truth which

their fear, uncertainty and doubt.

Jesus makes known to us about who He is, about who God

Jesus says the same words to us this year when we, too, are

is, and about who we are in relation to God, then we run the

facing uncertainty, and even fear, because of the ongoing

very real risk of building our lives on a mirage or, as Jesus

crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic which, in spite of the great

would put it in the gospel, on shifting sands rather than

progress being made in relation to vaccinations, still continues

on solid rock (Matt 7:24-27). If we have to spend our lives

to ravage many parts of the world and threatens to again

struggling to maintain our balance because our foundations

come and disrupt our lives.

are so shaky, then we will not have untroubled hearts or that

Do not let your hearts be troubled, He says to us. Trust in God

deep peace which is the Lord’s gift. And again, if we fail to

still and trust in Me.

unite ourselves with the Lord in such a way that our life is

It is not always easy to follow this advice given to us by Jesus.

enriched and deepened by the presence of His life within us, the serenity and trust which enabled Him to endure the

The challenges we face, not just because of the pandemic but because of the many other difficulties and problems that each

opposition, the cruelty and the violence of those who were

of us faces in our personal, family and community lives, often

determined to destroy Him, will evade us. Our hearts will

overwhelm us. As is the case in so much of what we say

remain troubled and they will not be at peace.

about our Christian faith, our lived experience differs from

When Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to His disciples,

the high ideals we profess. The reality for many of us, at least

His first words to them were, “Peace be with you” (John 20:20).

some of the time, is that we are afraid and we are uncertain.

Because of their love for Him and because of the time they

We can often feel as if God is not there or does not care.

had spent with Him, the disciples were able to receive His

This, in fact, is not the case. God is closer to us than we

gift of peace and their lives were transformed. May this be

are to ourselves. The faith we seek and the peace which

your experience, too, as we celebrate the life, death and

Jesus promises to give us are precious gifts, always on offer

resurrection of Jesus this year.

+ Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB ARCHBISHOP OF PERTH

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Easter Message 2021

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send you all my Easter greetings of peace, and my

Of course, the listening to the story while we join in the

prayer that you are refreshed in faith and hope through

celebrations of Easter in our Christian communities is a

the celebration of the Resurrection of our Saviour,

special moment of grace and renewal, both personally and

Jesus Christ.

as a Church. And especially this year, Easter encourages us

The Easter story is, indeed, the great message of hope for the world. It is the story of the immense love that God has for humanity and creation. It is in the yearly telling

as we commence the assemblies of the Plenary Council in Australia, which will continue the renewal of the Church, inspired by the Holy Spirit at the Second Vatican Council.

of that story that we can be moved to a renewed faith

In a recent reunion with the Tantur pilgrims I accompanied

and commitment to God who never ceases to work in our

to Jerusalem to celebrate Easter, we began speaking

lives, in our times.

about one of the lecturers who helped us prepare for that

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The Easter story... is the story of the immense love that God has for humanity and creation.

Holy Week. His name is Dr Yohanna Katanacho.

Yohanna is a Palestinian Israeli and a Professor of Biblical Studies at the Nazareth Evangelical College, and lives and works as a pastor in the Baptist Church

“new creation”, clothed in Christ, no longer slaves to evil. The newly baptised are purified by Christ and have a new source of strength and power because they have welcomed Him into their lives.

in Israel. He has been regularly invited to provide

For the Christians in Israel, Jesus is the key to

lectures on the scriptures at the Tantur Ecumenical

personal purification each day and their source of

Institute. He helps students to get behind the texts

strength and courage in witnessing their faith.

of the scripture, especially the Gospel of John.

Yohanna recalled as well the entrance of Jesus into

Being a Palestinian Christian in Israel is difficult as

Jerusalem, riding a donkey, in the midst of a crowd

you do not fit neatly into the political landscape.

waving palms and branches and shouting“Hosanna”.

Among his experiences, the most searing for him personally was being detained by soldiers and fearing for his safety. Yohanna unpacked this experience for us in terms of what he learned about himself and how

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crowd

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demonstration against the Roman occupation of their land, and the 100,000 pilgrims in the city for Passover created an ideal opportunity for this.

fear, mistrust and hatred have disfigured humanity

The “Hosannas” were addressed to God and to the

at home and abroad. He wondered: how can things

one among them they believed could overcome the

change?

Romans. Hosanna could be translated as “Save us,

His prayerful reflection brought him to the realisation that Jesus alone can bring purification and freedom.

He started with the story of the marriage feast of

now!” It was a call to rebellion. Many in the crowd thought that Jesus might be the Chosen One of God to bring political change.

Cana.

Things were very different in the plan of God.

As we know, Jesus changed a huge amount of water

Jesus later demonstrated that He is a servant to all

that had been collected for the rituals of purification.

when at the Last Supper He insisted that He wash

His action certainly relieved a tense situation for the

the feet of the disciples, a task that a Jew would not

couple and their family when a miracle produced

perform himself, but would assign to a gentile slave.

abundant wine for their long celebrations. But

Furthermore, Jesus would be the seed that dies, then

Yohanna went deeper.

begins to grow and produces many seeds, unlike the

Jesus, by changing the water into wine, left little or no water for purification. John repeats through his Gospel that Jesus is now the means of our

palm that simply dies and remains dead. A community of love that sought to serve in love formed and grew after the Resurrection, not a kingdom of this world.

purification. He makes our relationship with the

Yohanna realised that freedom within is possible

Father right again. Selfishness, pride and all that

when we allow the love of Christ to enter our hearts

threatens life within are washed away by Jesus who

to replace hatred. This gave him the strength to

submitted to the Father in humility and thereby

engage with others from a new centre within of

defeated the power of evil.

peace and respect.

At the heart of the Easter Vigil is the celebration of

Because Jesus is risen and advocates for us with the

Baptism, where those who have been called go down

Father, the renewal of each person and the Church

into water with Christ, into an experience of death,

is possible. Our greatest story, Easter, offers hope

and come up with Christ to new life. They become a

to all.

+ Bishop Donald Sproxton AUXILIARY BISHOP OF PE RTH

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION WA CELEBRATES 50 YEARS TOGETHER AS A STATE-WIDE SYSTEM Catholic Education Western Australia’s year-long 50th anniversary celebrations were launched at a reception on Sunday, 21 February at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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Distinguished guests who joined the celebrations included

agencies and representatives from Catholic School Parents

presiding Bishops and Bishops Emeritus of Western

Western Australia.

Australia, leaders and members of Religious Congregations,

Recounting the 50 years since CEWA became a single State-

the Shadow Minister for Education, the Honourable Donna

wide system, CEWA Executive Director Dr Debra Sayce

Faragher MLC, the Honourable Samantha Rowe MLC, the

paid tribute to the “rich heritage of Catholic education in

Vice-Chancellor of University of Notre Dame Australia,

Australia”.

Professor Francis Campbell, previously serving Directors

“50 Years Together is the simple statement that sums up a

of CEWA, Catholic school Principals, Directors of Catholic

momentous development – the coming together of Catholic

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schools across the four Catholic dioceses of WA, from

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Wyndham and Kununurra in the far north to Albany

Hoa, Rev Dr Sean Fernandez,

and Esperance in the south, to work in unison for the benefit of WA students,” Dr Sayce said.

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Jazel Hoa, Victor

Tony Meyrick and Sue Meyrick pictured at the Cathedral Volunteers’ Function in the

“Many of the qualities and characteristics that are most

Cathedral House Garden

admirable in our schools are inherent in the values of

on 21 November 2020.

our faith tradition. Others were born of necessity in the early days of Catholic education – the commitment

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Dr Sayce

addressing guests. ●

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Emmet Hodder-

to faith formation, the resourcefulness,

Ryan and Colby Sibosado

the partnership with parents, families and parish, and

played the didgeridoo at

the care for those at the margins of society.”

“Over the years, these qualities have remained, but

the reception. Photos: Matt Biocich/Catholic Education Western Australia Ltd.

thanks to our coming together as one system, we have been able to share the successes of individual school communities more broadly and we have been able to better share resources so that every student has more opportunity and more equitable access to education, no matter their location or background,” she added.

“We honour those who came before us, some of whom led Catholic education through challenging times, and we draw inspiration from their example when we face challenges in our current time.”

Dr Sayce also honoured Bishop Holohan’s commitment to education and governance of the Catholic education system.

Dr Sayce cited that, as the Chair of Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia (CECWA), Bishop Holohan has greatly contributed to a system with sound and progressive governance, setting a strong foundation for Catholic Education Western Australia’s future growth and success.

Echoing the message of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter on the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of Saint Joseph as patron of the universal church, Dr Sayce encouraged those present to rediscover the value, the importance and the necessity of the work of educators in bringing about a new normal from which no one is excluded.

Guests at the PCEC were welcomed to Country by Noongar Elder and former CECWA Commissioner, Dr Robert Issacs AM, who travelled from the Kimberley.

Dr Robert Issacs AM was joined by Noongar students from Trinity College, Emmet Hodder-Ryan and Colby Sibosado who played the didgeridoo.

The evening featured addresses by current CECWA Chair, the Most Reverend Gerard Holohan DD, Bishop of Bunbury and Dr Peter Tannock AM, former CEWA Director, CECWA Chair and UNDA Vice-Chancellor, as well as the screening of a short film sharing stories from past Catholic educators, system leaders and current students.

Perth Archbishop, the Most Reverend Timothy Costelloe SDB commented on the importance of CEWA in the life of the Catholic Church in WA and blessed the gathering.

CEWA celebrates 50 Years Together in the same year that communities

across

Australia

commemorate

the

national

bicentenary of Catholic Education.

The reception featured student musicians from Sacred Heart College who played their rendition of Faith in the Future, a song composed to mark the national bicentenary of Catholic Education.

The National Catholic Education Commission will be joined by CEWA, Catholic schools and education systems in each state and territory throughout the year for the 200-year celebrations.

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Firefighters in action during Perth’s battle through fires in the hills

Archdiocesan retreat centre Eagle’s Nest has

region. Photo: Evan Collins/DFES

escaped major damage during the recent Wooroloo Bushfires, thanks to the quickthinking efforts of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services crews.

PERTH BUSHFIRES 2021

A HOME IS BUILT WITH COMPASSIONATE, GENTLE, KIND, FORGIVING, PATIENT AND LOVING HEARTS, SAYS AGENCY DIRECTOR W O R D S Theresia Titus

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aretaker Geof Bedells explained to The Record that the bushfires caused only minor damage to the 40-year-old plus formation and retreat centre.

“It is untouched apart from the fences,” Mr Bedells said.

“We’re very grateful for the firefighters’ presence and for everything they have done. The minor damage is a small price to pay,” he continued.

Mr Bedells explained he was not alarmed in the hours leading up to the fires approaching Eagles Nest.

“I had several contingency plans in place, because it was something that I face every day. There certainly weren’t any surprises,” Mr Bedells explained.

Mr Bedells said his fire management plan had allowed him time to pack and prepare the property for the emergency.

“It is part of my role that I protect the property from fire. We have often understood that there’s a possibility of it coming through, so it’s just a matter of undertaking the necessary preparation, even though it is a lot of work.”

He felt relieved upon seeing the property’s main building still intact when he returned on Friday last week.

The retreat and formation centre is currently still closed for some repairs.

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Micah Boylen talks with ambulance

Archdiocesan Centre for Life, Marriage and Family (CLMF)

officers during the family’s

Director Derek Boylen also recalled to The Record his

evacuation following the recent

experience of the fires.

Perth fires that came as close as 200 metres from the Boylen family

The family home of Mr Boylen and his wife Karen, together

home. Photo: Derek Boylen

with their eight children, was just 200 metres from the fire.

While most of WA residents were preparing for a week of lockdown, Mr Boylen and his wife, Karen, and their children found themselves preparing their home in Brigadoon for the fire that started heading their way on Monday afternoon, 1 February.

“By 11.30pm the Department of Fire and Emergency Services had moved our home from a “Watch and Act” designation to an “Emergency Evacuation” status.

With a statue and icon of Our Lady to protect our home, we packed important belongings and left,” Mr Boylen said.

Mr Boylen and his family spent the next

“ ... a home is not built with bricks and mortar; It is built of meaningful relationships, and it is built on faith.”

week anxiously waiting to see the outcome in the homes of generous family and friends.

“It was difficult to describe what it was like watching and “It was this incredible

waiting to find out if your house and property have survived a

support that reminded

bushfire of this magnitude,” Mr Boylen expressed.

us of something very

“You listen to the ABC News, and then you look on the

important: a home is

various bushfire watch applications, then you check Facebook

not built with bricks and

for updates from neighbours, and then you go back to the

mortar; a home is built with

ABC News; again and again.”

compassionate, gentle, kind,

As the fire came to within 200 metres of their property on

forgiving, patient and loving

two sides, Mr Boylen felt nothing but grace through the ample

hearts. It is built of meaningful

prayers and offers of support they received throughout the process from family, friends and the Catholic community.

“As we waited to discover the fate of our home we felt incredibly supported by a vast community of people of faith from all over the Archdiocese and the country,” Mr Boylen shared.

relationships, and it is built on faith.

“These kinds of homes can be built wherever we are, and they can’t be destroyed by fire or catastrophe. These kinds of homes, in the face of adversity, become even stronger and endure longer (Matt 6:19-21),” he continued.

“Karen and I sincerely thank everyone who prayed and offered their support to us. Words can’t express how much it meant to us and how much it has helped! Grace has been abundant!”

Mr Boylen concluded.

Australian Government Disaster payments are available to eligible people who have been adversely affected or lost income as a direct result of the WA bushfires.

The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is a one-off payment of $1,000 for eligible adults and $400 for eligible children who have been injured, or for people whose home has been significantly damaged or destroyed as a result

Archdiocesan retreat centre Eagle’s Nest escaped major damage during the recent Wooroloo Bushfires, thanks to the quickthinking

of the bushfires.

For more information contact 180 22 66 Monday to Friday

efforts of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services crews.

between 8.00am and 5.00pm or go to www.servicesaustralia.

Photo: Geof Bedells

gov.au/disaster

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Plenary Council Facilitation Team member Fr Noel Connolly SSC wrote this article shortly before he passed away on June 6 2020. hat will we do when we finally

Two issues which we will need to consider

get back to our parishes?

are the role of priests and the practice of

I don’t think anyone really

liturgy.

knows, but I suspect it will not

One thing this period of isolation has

be business as usual.

taught us is that historically we have been a

For many it will be a joy to return to the

too priest-centred Church and this has left

Masses they have missed so much; for

us unprepared for our present reality. Even

others it may be a little more complicated.

our solutions are priest-centred. We stream

Our lives have been turned upside down

Masses.

and we will have had months to think with

These can be beautiful, encouraging and

only streamed Masses to accompany us.

nourishing, but they highlight a number of

There is much to rethink and rebuild. There

weaknesses in our Catholic practice.

will be questions that we will only slowly come to appreciate.

That is why I believe that it is fortunate that the assemblies of the We will need time to come to grips with our new reality.

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PP lenarye CoPP

Plenary Council have been delayed.

The Eucharist is the source and summit of our Christian

lives but, for many, it is their only way to encounter God. We have no second or third strings to our bows and lay people feel a little lost. They were not trained to lead worship either in their parishes or at home with their families.

In a Church where, for most people, liturgy is not really liturgy unless they receive the Eucharist, it will require a lot of patience and catechesis to train people to share the Scriptures; to appreciate the Divine Office; to practice Midland Parish Priest Fr Benny Calanza with parishioners on Palm Sunday 2018. Photo: Supplied

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Lectio Divina and to develop family celebrations of the Word of God that will sustain them in times like these.

Perhaps even today, besides streaming Masses, we should also trust our people’s sensus fidei – their instinct for God – and encourage them to find creative ways to pray.

One problem with streamed Masses is that it reduces us to spectators, whereas liturgy is essentially a community event

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and participation is critical.

... liturgy is not really liturgy unless they receive the Eucharist, it will require a lot of patience and catechesis.

Watching Mass has brought back many nourishing memories, but I wonder if when we return to our parishes we will not want to participate more.

The first two stages of the Plenary Council process have already raised significant questions about the role of

Parishioners at Attadale watch the consecration of the altar during the opening and blessing of their new Church in 2018. Photo: Jamie O’Brien

priests and the involvement of laity in ministry and leadership.

The Coronavirus crisis should give

Despite the suffering and tragedy of the COVID-19 crisis,

these questions special urgency

it may still be a graced moment for us in the Australian

and poignancy.

Church. It has highlighted some important issues we do

For years now, we have experienced a shortage of priests

need to discern.

that we have tried to solve in all kinds of ways, except

Our isolation and the closure of our churches have given

training our lay people to take more responsibility for

these issues special urgency.

worship and leadership.

The Plenary Council provides us with the process and

I know of no diocese where there is a concerted plan to

tools to discern and discuss - and the delay in the first

train lay leaders and ministers to take over, despite it being

session gives us the time to make sense of what is presently

obvious that in around 10 years it will be the only solution.

happening to us. May the Holy Spirit be with us.

St Luke’s Woodvale staff and students came together in 2018 to celebrate the schools 30th anniversary at Woodvale Parish. Photo: Amanda Murthy

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Students from more than 35 Primary and Secondary Catholic Schools across the Archdiocese of Perth gathered physically and virtually at Bateman’s Corpus Christi College on Shrove Tuesday, on 16 February, to learn about how they can get involved with the good works of Caritas Australia as Project Compassion launched their annual Lenten fundraiser.

Recognise your existing gifts then give, receive and share, Archbishop Costelloe encourages students PR OJ E C T

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or the next six weeks, Australians will learn more about how they can practise this year’s theme ‘Be more,’ through the eyes of a community leader facing incredible

challenges, with stories from Bangladesh, Solomon Islands, Tanzania and Indonesia.

In 2020, nearly 900 parishes and over 1000 schools helped to raise $7.91 million through Project Compassion.

The launch began with a Mass celebrated by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, and concelebrated by Episcopal Vicar for Education and Faith Formation Father Vincent Glynn, Salvatorian Regional Superior Rev George Kolodziej SDS, Bateman Parish Priest Fr Phong Nguyen, Bateman Assistant Parish Priest Fr Simeon San and assisted

by Caritas Australia Social & Ecological Justice Animator WA/SA Deacon Paul Reid.

Other guests present included representatives from Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA)

Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB along with Archdiocesan priests, Catholic Education staff and Archdiocesan agency workers were among those gathered on 16 February to celebrate the launch of Project Compassion 2021.

Deputy Executive Director Wayne Bull, CEWA Director of Leadership and Employee Services Dr Tony Curry and CEWA Director of Religious Education Dr Chris Cotter. Catholic Institute of Western Australia (CIWA) Director Dr Chris

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give Jesus everything they have, we begin to understand that when you give Jesus everything you have - He can take what might seem to be very little and work miracles with it,” he added.

Archbishop Costelloe went on to say that this dynamic, the process of giving to the Lord, receiving back from the Lord, and then sharing what we have with everyone else, should be the pattern of the Christian life.

“Just as it was through the hands of the disciples that the overwhelming generosity and goodness of God was made available to those in need, so that same generosity and goodness will reach into the lives of others if we are prepared to be the people whom Jesus sends to feed those who are hungry, to comfort those who are lonely, to give hope to those who are hopeless, and to give love and acceptance to those who feel abandoned,” Archbishop Costelloe stated.

“This is what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.

“As the season of Lent begins tomorrow, and our minds turn to the needs of others, may we all find the courage to respond to the invitation from Jesus to work with Him for the well-being, the encouragement and the comfort of His people,” Hackett and CIWA Lecturer Nathan Leber were also in attendance.

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In his homily, Archbishop Costelloe recounted the Gospel story when Jesus feeds 5,000

... May we all find the courage to respond to the invitation from Jesus to work with Him for the well-being, the encouragement and the comfort of His people.”

people with just five loaves of bread and two fish, and the feeding of 4,000 people, with seven loaves of bread and just a few fish.

“I imagine you can all see now just why this Gospel story is so suitable for a Mass in which we launch Project Compassion, because Project Compassion is all about doing exactly the same things that Jesus did - feeding the hungry, caring for those in need, bringing hope to people have lost hope, and bringing courage to those who are overwhelmed or afraid,” Archbishop Costelloe said.

“Today’s Gospel of Jesus’ feeding of those enormous crowds with very little food, teaches us that Jesus worked the miracle, but He relied on his disciples to give to the people what He wants to offer them. “... presuming that the disciples do, in fact,

Archbishop Costelloe concluded.

At the conclusion of Mass, students were divided into small groups, for a discussion and brainstorming workshop session. Students took the time to analyse the real-life story of Project Compassion Week one recipient, Jamila from Bangladesh. The group discussed questions such as ‘What are the key challenges faced by those living in a refugee camp in Bangladesh,’ ‘Which Catholic Social Teaching principles do you see shown in Jamila’s story,’ and ‘What actions can you and your school take with awareness and fun raising for Caritas to empower refugees.’ Students tuning in from online and those present in person then took the time to ask questions to Caritas representatives.

During his address, Deacon Reid spoke about the patron Saint of Caritas Australia of Oscar Romero who ‘gave a voice to the voiceless, who spoke out passionately and relentlessly against poverty, social injustice, assassinations and torture of the people he served at the time.

“His words aspire not to have more but to be more is adopted as our theme for this year’s Project Compassion.”

To make an online donation for Project Compassion 2021, go to https://lent.caritas.org.au

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NEW NORCIA CEL EBR AT E S 175 T H ANNIVERS ARY OF F OUNDER ’S ARRIVAL W O R D S Amanda Murthy

January 2021 marked 175 years since the arrival of Spanish-born Benedictine monk, Rosendo Salvado in Western Australia.

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Bishop Salvado also produced memoirs, diaries, letters and reports that were sent to Rome, writings that Abbot John Herbert OSB says he feels grateful are still available in the New Norcia archives.

rriving in Fremantle on 8 January 1846, Bishop

Quoting two of Bishop Salvado’s statements, Abbot

Salvado quickly set out a mission for himself

Herbert believes there is much to learn from “the rich

to do the unthinkable, by starting a system of

story of all the achievements and failures, the joys and

Aboriginal education with his fellow Benedictine,

sorrows that have taken place” in the 175 years of the

Joseph Benedict Serra, on 1 March 1846, in the

town’s history.

middle of the Western Australian outback.

“I have come to learn that no matter how much we

The learning centre, as it has been called, for the

plan and attempt to control our destiny, we are indeed

Australian indigenous peoples living in the region

reliant on one thing alone: the unconditional love and

was later named New Norcia, after Norcia, Italy, the

protection of God, in Christ, through the Holy Spirit,”

birthplace of St Benedict, and became the only self-

Abbot Herbert said.

sufficient monastic town in Australia, which resulted in Bishop Salvado being universally known as the founder of New Norcia.

Ordained as Bishop of Port Victoria (now known as the Northern Territory) on 15 August 1849, Bishop Salvado was born on 1 March 1814 at Tuy, Spain, to Peter Salvado and his wife, Francisca Rotea.

Despite the wealth and musical talent of his family, Bishop Salvado entered the Benedictine Abbey of St Martin at Compostela at 15, and was clothed in the habit on 24 July 1829, taking his final vows in 1832.

The mission he took up was anything but easy.

Financial struggles were one of the hurdles he had to face, which prompted him to perform a fund-raising piano concert in Perth on 21 May 1846.

During his time in New Norcia, he also campaigned for legal equality of the Australian indigenous peoples, which resulted in amendment of the 1871 Bastardy Act and the addition of clause 5 to the 1874 Industrial Schools Act in 1875.

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“But, I have become increasingly aware that we do have a role to play in this dynamism: we must continue to pray unceasingly; we must work, and work hard; we must never stop ruminating on the scriptures and attempting to hear the voice of God through them.

“Through contemplative and active listening with

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the ‘ear of the heart’, hospitality,

... contemplative and active listening with the ‘ear of the heart’, hospitality, reconciliation and mutual respect, we must make every tireless effort to treat all who pass our way as if they are Christ himself because they are.”

reconciliation and mutual respect, we must make every tireless effort to treat all who pass our way as if they are Christ Himself because they are,” he added.

“We must never lose sight that, while reveling in the grace of silence and solitude, we belong to the community, we belong to each other, we must serve each other.”

Long time New Norcia parishioner and employee Sue Johnson says that for her, Rosendo Salvado was a master of the big picture.

“He took risks, showed initiative and thought outside the box.

He also had business sense and

financial acumen, and was a sound administrator. All of these attributes are rarely found in the same person.

Also, unlike accepted attitudes of his time, said Sue Johnson, Salvado did not see race or status or wealth -

“He set up practical schools for the children so that

but only Christ in each person.

they had economic opportunities.

“He was a good listener, and had a knack for solving

“The adults learned new skills by working with the

disputes and disagreements. Many people from all

monks, and were paid a wage as well as receiving food

walks of life chose to call him their friend.

and shelter.

“He saw the Yuat people as knowledgeable and

“Ignoring advice from Perth, he employed Aboriginal

skilled, and he had respect for their traditions. They

women to do the highly technical work of running his

were encouraged but not compelled to convert to

telegraph station.

Christianity.

“His allegiance to the Yuat people was unwavering.

“Salvado also had endurance, not only physical stamina, but the mental determination to never give up despite being brought to the brink of defeat many times.

“He was a remarkable man,” she concluded.

Bishop Salvado passed away on 29 December 1900, after securing the future of his mission.

His remains were brought to Western Australia in

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New Norcia, the only monastic town in Australia.

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Bishop Salvado’s tomb, located behind

the high altar at the New Norcia chapel. Photos: Archdiocese of Perth Communications Office ●

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Bishop Rosendo Salvado’s. Photo: Supplied

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June 1903 and reburied in a tomb of Carrara marble, behind the high altar in the Church of his beloved New Norcia.

Sourced: Australian National University

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EMMANUEL CENTRE WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR W O R D S Theresia Titus

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fter almost a decade of Prison Ministry, Joe O’Brien finally felt that it was time for him to start a new chapter in his career.

This year sees him taking on the role as Director of the Emmanuel Centre.

The self-help centre provides a caring and supportive environment for people with a variety of abilities, empowering them to share their gifts through programs tailored to their needs.

“I have previously been working in Prison Ministry for nine and a half years and as a coordinator [of Prison Ministry] for five of those years.

“Working in prison ministry required much resilience and after nearly 10 years, I knew it was time to start thinking about the way forward.”

Starting his career as a school chaplain coordinating services at government schools in the South West, Mr O’Brien attained qualifications in education, counselling and business.

He then began to study for a postgraduate degree in theology in 2009, which he completed during his role in Prison Ministry in 2012. Mr O’Brien is now in his sixties and believes that his previous experience has trained him to know his primary vision and how to achieve it.

“My role [now] is very much about bringing people together and building the presence of Christ and Christian community,” Mr O’Brien said.

“We’re really excited about the future of the Emmanuel Centre and are looking forward to welcoming our friends and family back to help us realise the full potential of this amazing opportunity for renewal that we have been given,” Joe said.

“We are currently working on a strategic plan and are now in a period of planning and consolidating.

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Outgoing Emmanuel Centre Coordinator Barbara Harris, with Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB and incoming Director Joe O’Brien at the Centre’s 2020 Christmas Function.

Photos: Eric Martin

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... this new role is calling me to be persistent, considerate and kind.

We are working hard to re-engage

and that’s how I need to be with my role now.

with the community in 2021.

“To quote Romans 8:28: ‘We know [with great

“Identifying gaps in the current

confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned

service delivery model on offer

about us] causes all things to work together [as a

within WA is a real priority for us yet

plan] for good for those who love God, to those

at the same time, we are committed

who are called according to His plan and purpose.

to ensuring that there is a high

With a calm and down-to-earth character, Mr

level of continuity for our existing clientele.

“We are reaching out to the people, especially to younger people.

O’Brien also reflected on how his career has influenced his role as a parent.

“I didn’t realise how good my kids were until I worked at a juvenile detention centre; it helped me

“It is vital that we reach out to the

to understand that I really do have good kids,” Mr

young generations of the Deaf and

O’Brien laughed.

Hard of Hearing community and

He continued by saying that it doesn’t matter what

show them our love and support. I believe there are many people out there,” he added. “There’s a whole

range of things we’re looking at and what we can do,” Mr O’Brien said.

The father of three also knows that the way he approaches his current role has to be distinct from the methods of his previous roles.

“I could not be too expressive in prison ministry, but I had to be objective. I had to be careful with my emotions and had to be thick-skinned,” Mr O’Brien explained.

“I feel that this new role is calling me to be persistent, considerate and kind.

“I have to share my emotions and thoughts.

job we do, our various roles in life influence one another.

“I have seen that as we learn, grow, and change, we also notice that those changes impact how we continue to live.

“Whatever we do, if we are going to be happy, it has to be consistent with our values and for me, this has been important because I am finally doing something consistent with what I believe in.

“I look forward to the challenge that God has set for us and would like to extend an invitation to all of those people who have been involved with the Emmanuel Centre over the last 40 years to get in contact and to stay engaged with what we are doing: you are the reason for our existence, your

“If you watch an AUSLAN interpreter on television,

story is our story and we want you to be a big part

you can see how expressive and emotive they are;

of the future, part of the vision that we share.”

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GOD LEADS FORMER ENGINEER TO AN EXTRAORDINARY ROLE OF A LIFETIME WORDS Matthew Lau

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winana resident and recent father-of-one Victor Hoa has wholeheartedly embraced his new role as St Mary’s Cathedral Manager.

As a cradle Catholic who did a lot of volunteer work

The humble Mr Hoa believes there is nothing remarkable that makes him stand out from the crowd.

“I thought it’d be nice to go back into something

“I guess I’m a typical, normal, average guy [who has] travelled for work quite a bit before deciding to come here to settle down,” he told The Record.

The COVID-19 pandemic worsened severely when the Singaporean couple moved to Perth in March

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in his youth, shifting from a corporate environment to working with a team of priests was one of the pull factors for Mr Hoa. more community-based and not so commercial,” he expressed.

“After discerning for some time, I thought it’s a good opportunity.

Six months into the dynamic role, Mr Hoa appreciates being in a workplace culture where “everybody just wants to do the right thing”.

2020, leading to a state-wide lockdown.

He spent his first month as an understudy to his

The spare time allowed Mr Hoa to re-evaluate

predecessor, Tony Meyrick, who retired after 11 years

his career path before stumbling upon the

as the inaugural Cathedral Supervisor and Manager.

advertisement for Cathedral Manager.

“So far, it has been good. There’s a lot of different

“I thought about it for quite a while and thought,

kind of challenges, but the support from the priests,

‘why not give it a go?’ It’s something different and,

staff and volunteers have been great, which makes

as they say, the rest is history!”

things manageable.”

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Mr Hoa has been kept on his toes during the disruption caused by the pandemic. Not long into his tenure, he had to implement safety measures in-line with the State Government’s directives of keeping mandatory contact

“I like to hear different perspectives, talk to people about things, and see what actually works.”

registers from 5 December 2020 onwards and responded swiftly to the 31 January to 5 February 2021 snap lockdown.

Mr Hoa says his consultative management style helps him work collaboratively with the Cathedral priests, staff and volunteers.

“I like to hear different perspectives, talk to people

about things, and see what actually works.

Most of the time, I’m more than happy to talk to people and see how things work the best way for everyone,” he concluded.

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O B ITUARY

Leader recognised for significant contributions to Catholic Education W O R D S Amanda Murthy

A gentleman, scholar, educator, researcher, administrator, loyal friend, loved family member. The life of the late Dr Richard Vincent McSweeney BA, Dip Ed, MA (Hons), Cert Soc Sc, PhD who passed away on 31 December 2020, will go down in history as a man who was largely dedicated to the Catholic Church, to Catholic Education and to helping others.

The late Dr Richard Mc Sweeney seen during his Christian Brothers training in Sydney in 1943. Photo: Supplied

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orn on 2 August 1925, in Caboolture, Queensland, Richard attended La Salle College in Roma, Queensland, and St Columban’s Christian Brothers College in Brisbane.

Around 1938, the McSweeney family, by then with four children, Richard, Margaret, John and

Irene, moved to Brisbane.

Dr McSweeney would leave home at the age of 16 in 1942 for Strathfield, Sydney, in preparation for entering the Congregation of Christian Brothers.

On 11 January 1955, Dr McSweeney’s mother, Irene, passed away at the age of 51.

After leaving the Christian Brothers, Dr McSweeney married Margaret Kennedy in 1967.

They initially lived in Queensland where Richard completed his PhD in 1971, while teaching and lecturing at the University of Queensland.

From February 1972, a then 46-year old Richard stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer, Director of Research and Planning, of the newly formed Catholic

The late Dr Richard Mc Sweeney stands between his deceased second wife,

Education Office Western Australia.

Norma Muller (left) and sister Irene (Sister Veronica) in 1988. Photo: Supplied

As Secretary of the Catholic Education Commission WA (CEC), Richard attended all meetings of the CEC and was its Executive Officer.

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He worked on a variety of tasks including

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developing a system of governance for aboriginal peoples, managing funds for

the Schools Commission, 1978.

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disadvantaged schools, managing migrant schools, acquiring land, building schools and staff recruitment.

Ex-officio member of the governing body of the CEC of WA, 1972 to 1985.

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State Innovations Panel, 1975 to 1978, to develop, coordinate and direct the

Richard retired from his role at the Catholic

innovations program of the Schools

Education Office in December 1987, the year his first wife, Margaret passed away.

National Innovations Committee of

Commission for WA. •

WA Teacher Education Authority,

A year later, he married Norma Muller.

1975-1978, appointed by the Minister

Following the death of Norma in 1996,

to represent CEWA.

Richard lived alone (with a faithful dog as companion) in Ballajura for nearly 20 years.

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Committee for Murdoch University

From 11 January 2016, he became a resident of Bethanie aged care, Subiaco.

Master of Education Program from 1982.

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Teacher Education Workparty,

Dr McSweeney’s successor, Dr Peter

WA Post-Secondary Education

Tannock, listed some of bodies on which

Commission, 1981

Dr McSweeney served during those early years:

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WA College of Advanced Education Advisory Panel, 1983.

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National CEC, 1975 to 1980.

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National Association of English

State Education Advisory Committee

Teachers, 1976.

established by the Minister for

National Curriculum Development

Education to advise him on matters of

Centre Council, 1977 to 1981.

consequence.

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Foundation member from 1983 of the

The late Dr Richard Mc Sweeney was a band boy in his younger years, here conducting the “Alexander’s Rag-time Band” at St Columban’s Christian Brothers school in Brisbane back in 1940. Photo: Supplied

Membership of professional organisations included: •

WA Institute for Educational Research

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The Australian College of Education

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WA Institute of Educational Administration

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Economic Society of Australia and New Zealand

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Slow Learning Children’s Association

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WA Council of Social Service

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Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science.

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To allow God to enter our hearts and be a faithful disciple of Christ was the message Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB conveyed in his homily, during the Golden Jubilee celebratory Mass for the Congregation of the Mother of Sorrows (Servite Sisters) on 5 December 2020.

SERVITE SISTERS CELEBRATE 50 YEARS IN WA H

W O R D S Theresia Titus

eld at Our Lady of the Apostle

Church, Riverton Parish, the Mass was

concelebrated by Emeritus Archbishop

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Founded on 8 December 1854 in India, the Servite

Sisters arrived in Western Australia 50 years ago at

the initiative of Fr Chris Ross OSM and the invitation

Barry Hickey, Bishop of Bunbury Gerard Holohan

of then Perth Archbishop, Launcelot Goody.

and Riverton Parish Priest Father Paul Manickathan

Archbishop Costelloe believes the Lord has indeed

SAC, together with 19 diocesan priests.

allowed them to do great things, becoming an

Archbishop Costelloe began his homily by

integral part of the life and mission of the Church in

resonating the words of Mary, Mother of the Lord:

the dioceses of WA.

“The Mighty One has done great things for me, and

“I am sure that their hearts are as full of gratitude

Holy is His Name”, which he believes befitted the

to God for all His blessings as Mary’s heart was,”

works the Sisters have done.

Archbishop Costelloe stated.

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“We are all here today because we, too, want to thank God for the wonderful gift which the Sisters have been, and continue to be, for our Church. The Lord has done and still does, great things for us by giving us this special gift.

“It is a gift, of course, which goes far beyond the work the Sisters do here in Western Australia, important and lifegiving though that work is. The real gift which the Sisters bring is the witness, not so much of what they do, but of who they are,” he continued.

Archbishop Costelloe noted that religious life itself

marked the life of Jesus Himself, are expressed by

stretches back to the earliest centuries of the

religious in the vows of poverty, obedience and

Church, originating from the deep desires of many

chastity. But precisely because they are the values

to “find a way to give everything to God, just as the

by which Jesus lived, they are not

early martyrs gave the ultimate gift of their lives.

optional extras for any Christian:

While many religious orders exist in the Church today, Archbishop Costelloe is sure that their goal is universal and communal: “to offer to the Church

every one of us – married or single, male or female, young or old, healthy or sick – is called to live this way.

and the world a living and powerful sign of what

“And it is the presence of the Servite

fidelity to Christ and his Gospel is.

Sisters in our local Church which

“What it looks like, not just for religious but for all of us, is this: to live in a communion of love and faith with our brothers and sisters; to live a life of simplicity and of attachment to God and His plan for humanity rather than to material possessions; to live in openness to God’s will to be able to say, as Mary did, “I am the servant of the Lord, let God’s will be done in my life”; and to live a life that is

stands as a powerful reminder of this common vocation which every Christian shares: to be a faithful disciple of Jesus, reproducing in the pattern of our own individual lives, and in the reality of our circumstances, the pattern of His life,” he added.

“ ... a group of women who have made the most radical of choices: to embrace the religious life and to publicly and permanently commit themselves to the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.”

marked by profound reverence for the dignity of

“It is their special vocation to remind

each person, never using others for personal gain

us all, not just by words but by

or satisfaction but always seeing each person as

actions, that allowing God to form in us, hearts that

a brother or sister to be served with humility and

are moved by the suffering of others, is an essential

joy”, he explained.

part of every Christian’s vocation.”

“These profound Gospel values, which of course

Concluding his homily, Archbishop Costelloe expressed his gratitude for the presence of the Sisters, which is a “powerful and life-giving sign of the vocation we all share”.

“We thank the sisters for their witness, their fidelity and their gentle Christ-like presence among us and we thank God that in the mystery of his providence he has brought the sisters here, all the way from India, to enrich our lives and Christian witness,” he concluded.

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The Sisters pay their respects to the

Mother of Sorrows. ●

Servite Sisters cut the anniversary

cake during the celebration after Mass at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church on 5 December. ● The Congregation was founded on 8 December 1854. Photos: Matthew Lau

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The cleansing baptismal waters of life symbolises freedom from sin and welcomes us into the Christ-centred community of faith, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said in reflection of the First Sunday of Lent and the Chinese Lunar New Year Mass.

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he Perth Catholic Chinese Community

the beginning of the public ministry of Jesus – a

hosted its festivities for the Year of the

ministry of preaching, teaching, and healing. At

Ox at St Pius X Catholic Church, Manning

the heart of this ministry is the call of Jesus to

Parish, on Sunday 21 February.

repent – that is, to turn away from our sinful and

In the Chinese zodiac, Oxen are diligent and

selfish ways, and to believe in the Good News,”

methodical – meaning 2021 will be a rewarding

he began.

year for those who make a considerable effort.

“The Good News, of course, is Jesus himself who

Archbishop Costelloe SDB celebrated the

comes among us as one of us in order to reveal

2021 Chinese New Year Mass, joined by PCCC

to us the depth of the love and mercy of God

Chaplain Father Patrick Lim as his concelebrant.

and to invite us to welcome that love and that

In his homily for the auspicious occasion,

mercy with great hope and with trusting faith.

Archbishop Costelloe spoke about how the

“In the first reading, when God promises that

beginning of a new year and the beginning of

never again will His people be destroyed by

Lent were opportunities to “turn our minds and

the flood, He reveals Himself to His people as

hearts to God”.

a God of life rather than of death,” Archbishop

“The main focus of the Gospel [Mk 1:12-15] is

Costelloe explained.

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“In the second reading, St Peter reminds us that, like the people in Noah’s time, we too were buried by the waters. But this time, they were waters of life rather than of death because in our baptism, when the water poured over us, we were freed from sin and welcomed into the community of faith in Christ.

“And in the Gospel, Jesus Himself tells us that the time has come and the Good News

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Young PCCC members receive hóngbāo (red envelopes

of salvation, of life, is now made known to

of money) from Archbishop Costelloe and Father Lim. ●

everyone.

B A C KG R O U N D

The Perth Archbishop prayed that this New Year

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Quest Youth Manning performed a Chinese

dance after Mass to entertain the congregation on 21 February.

and holy time of preparation for Easter would help the faithful remember that as disciples of Jesus, united together in Him, “we too are called

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to be people of life, of hope, and of love”.

T he Year of the Ox represents nourishment and healing; this is what we need to sustain ourselves and to recover from a year living under the shadow of the pandemic.”

“Hence, quite different from past years, we had a surprise CNY song and dance performance totally initiated and organised by our youth. This is indeed a promising sign of hope for a brighter tomorrow – praise be to God!” Mrs Lo concluded.

Cynthia Lo, PCCC’s commentator for the 21

Before ending with the final blessing dismissal,

February Mass, said the COVID-19 pandemic

Archbishop Costelloe handed out monetary

appeared to slightly dampen this year’s festive

gifts packaged in red envelopes (hóngbāo) to the

spirit due to social distancing awareness and the

children of the congregation as a symbol of good

committee’s decision to hold off the traditional

luck and prosperity.

lion dance spectacle.

The community gathered in the Manning Parish

“Nevertheless, as we experience in our faith,

hall after Mass for a Chinese luncheon with

God always work in all things through His

acceptable hygiene practices and social distancing

miraculous ways.

measures adhered to.

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JAPCHAE R E C I P E Michelle Tan

Japchae is a Korean dish enjoyed cold as a side dish or served as a hot main course over a steaming bed of rice.

A staple found at celebrations and festive holidays, this vibrant dish is made with sweet potato starch glass noodles, featuring a medley of colourful vegetables. Japchae is well-loved as it has a balance of sweet and savoury flavours, blended with crunchy, chewy and soft textures.

INGREDIENTS Protein Marinade

Japchae Ingredients

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1 Tbsp Soy Sauce

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1 Carrot, julienned

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1 tsp Mirin

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1 tsp Minced Garlic

½ A Medium Onion, thinly sliced

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¼ tsp Black Pepper

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1 tsp Sesame Oil.

100g Mushroom of your choice

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¼ Red Capsicum, julienned

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¼ Yellow Capsicum, julienned

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150g Baby Spinach Leaves

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2 stalks of Scallions, sliced in half and then cut into 2 inch pieces

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200g Korean Sweet Potato Starch Noodles (Dangmyeon)

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2 Tbsp Oil

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Salt

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5 cups of Boiling Water.

For a heartier meal, add protein such as thinly sliced egg omelette, strips of meat, or strips of hard tofu for a vegan

Sauce

friendly meal. The secret to getting the balance of this

•

3 Tbsp Soy Sauce

versatile dish right is to be mindful of the different cooking

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3 Tbsp Sugar

times for each ingredient. Prior to serving, top off the dish

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2 Tbsp Sesame Oil

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2 tsp Minced Garlic

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1 Tbsp Roasted Sesame Seeds

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Black Pepper to taste.

with an additional generous helping of roasted sesame seeds. Leftovers can be kept refrigerated and reheated to restore the noodles to its chewy state.

METHOD 1. Combine Sauce ingredients together and mix well until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.

2. Mix Protein Marinade with thinly sliced protein if desired. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.

3. Quickly blanch baby spinach, rinse in cold water and squeeze out any excess water. Ensure it is well drained and season with a pinch of salt.

4. Stir fry each vegetable individually. Set aside.

5. Cook the protein of your choice. Set aside.

6. In a pot, wait for water to boil vigorously, add the noodles and boil for about 7 minutes until noodles are soft and elastic.

7. Immediately rinse the cooked noodles under cold water and drain well.

8. In a large mixing bowl, add all cooked ingredients.

Pour the mixed sauce and mix well.

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Mary, Our Lady of

20 Vatican Guard

Mount Carmel, is

22 Catholic pastime?

patron saint of this South American country 9

David married his widow

10 Avian symbol of the atonement 11 “Blessed art ___ among women” 12 Monk called “The

23 Sign of ___ 25 The women brought these to anoint Jesus’ body 26 Greek title for Jesus 29 “___ to God in the highest” 31 Diocese of Honolulu necklaces

Father of English

32 French Christmas

History”

35 Words that introduce

13 Garden tempter 15 “Fort” diocese in Indiana 16 Book written by St. Thomas More

the prayer of consecration 36 Biblical tree 37 She saved Joshua’s spies

17 People looked like this to the blind man Jesus cured (Mt 8:24) DOWN 1

One of the seven deadly sins

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Buying or selling of spiritual things

3 First Greek letter in Jesus’ title 4

Altar perfume

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First of the seven churches listed in Revelation

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Charity

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Near ___ of sin

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Prayer spot?

14 “Immediately they left their ___ and followed him.” (Mk 1:18)

22 Angelus call 23 Prayer book 24 “Christian” first used here (Acts 11:26) 27 “___ in excelsis Deo” 28 The Hebrews fled from here 30 In the ___ of the Lord 33 Breaks the eighth commandment 34 Popular Catholic TV sitcom actor Newhart

ANSWERS

15 Describes some men in the Bible 18 Holy day cusp 19 Amos compared the women of Bashan to these animals (Am 4:1) 21 “…___ thy help or sought thy intercession…”

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