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Catholic groups have banded together to lobby the Government in pre-Budget talks on priority housing. See page 2.
R oyal Perth Hospital chaplain, Father John R yan previews the Death and Dying seminar. See page 3.
The new State Executive of the Knights of the Southern Cross is (from left) Mike Devereux, Reg Rice, Kim Taggart, Brian Taylor (State chairman), John Rossi and John Ryan.
Old Brigade of nuns live merrily on at their community in Subiaco. See story, pictures pages 4 and 5.
ABORTION DECISION A rchbishop Faulkner attacks the ALP federal conference decision on abortion. See story, page 5.
The urgent need for all Catholics and nonCatholics to uphold the moral standards protecting the Christian family in today's society was emphasised at the 62nd annual state conference of the Knights of the Southern cross held last weekend. The knights said they would continue to address issues of pornography, the banning of X and R rated video material, and any other matter eroding Christian standards o f society. They also pledged their on going support f or the Pregnancy Help movement. The conference at the Redemptorist Retreat House which was co-ordinated by deputy state chairman John Ryan with the assistance of state executive officer Reg Newman was notable for the number of younger members present. Group leaders Kevin Pownall, Paul Clune, Michael Blakiston, Ted Cunningham, Jim Smith and Grey Roughan led open discussions on how to make the order more appealing to younger members and on the • Cont page 6
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The marshals were deployed by pines authorities, Father Gore has Marcos to round up criminal been wined, dined and feted by suspects, but there is speculation Government and civic leaders, and their real purpose is to silence pursued by TV, radio and Press dissent in the wake of the assasreporters. sination last August of opposition Leader Benigno Aquino. A book on his experiences in the The pastoral said Marcos' spePhilippines is due to be released cial decree-making powers soon. caused anxiety because of their potential for gross abuse. Church criticism of Mar"We've got 600,000 factory Commenting also on unemployed, cos, who has ruled the counthe country's eco- workers because we can't get raw try for 19 years, has intennomic problems, the materials," he said. sified in recent years, letter said the "spectre "Foreign countries won't primarily over alleged of hunger hovers lend us money because of human rights violations. The Philippine governthe instability of our politgrimly."
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Nine new deans BRISBANE: Archbishop Rush has announced the appointment of deans for the nine newlyestablished deaneries in Brisbane archdiocese.
A number of Catholic agencies intend to press the government to give greater priority to housing in the forthcoming State budget.
The deans took up their five-year appointments at a briefing session with Archbishop Rush and Auxiliary Bishops, Bishop Gerry and Bishop Cuskelly, MSC, last Wednesday.
A draft statement to the government is to be circulated to 12 Catholic bodies which sent representatives to a one day seminar convened by the Archdiocesan Justice and Development Committee last Week.
The deans were appointtd by Archbishop Rush after consultation with the diocesan and Religious priests of the archdiocese.
The bodies represented at the meeting included Mirrabooka parish, Cent recare, Catholic Migrant Centre, Youthcare, Catholic Care for Intellectually Handicapped, Ave Maria Women's Refuge, De Paul Centre, Emmanuel Centre, Anawim, Little Sisters of the Poor, St Patrick's Fremantle Centre and Pregnancy Help.
The establishment of the deaneries was recommended by last year's Priests Assembly. The deans, are all parish priests.
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EDO The mood of the rectors was buoyant and optimistic beZ-ause of the numbers and the quality of young men offering for the priesthood. A spokesman said academic studies which once dominated the seminary curriculum now stood alongside two other equally important subjects, spiritual formation and pastoral education. Spiritual formation is now put on a professiona drawing on advances in psychology as it relates to human development and spiritual growth.
CANBERRA: Senator Sir John Carrick has called for a full and open public inquiry into pornography and its effects on Australian society. Senator Carrick, a practising Anglican, and who led the Liberal Government in the Senate, said: "The Senate has moved for a parliamentary inquiry into the whole area of pornography and its effects. I
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A T TOP Father John Gherardi (Justice and Development Committee), Sister Gabriel Whitely (Ave Maria Refuge), Father Charles Tory (Prison Chaplaincy Group), Mr Patrick McClure, Mr Doug Robertson (Centrecare) and ABOVE CCIH representatives Noelene and Brian Steeles, Mrs McGillivray and Sister Maureen McCarthy (right) and Christian Choo (Justice and Development Committee) second from right discuss the plans.
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Press for an inquiry imagine the Labor Party is unlikely to resist such a motion in the House of Representatives.
"But what I believe is necessary is a fully informed public inquiry. "One of the great problems is that many people have no real understanding of what is meant when we refer to pornography. "They seem to think it is something along the lines of a pin-up from a centrefold. "I suggest one avenue of informing people fully and accurately would be showings of R and X-rated material to carefully selected audiences by the Australian Film Censorship Board. "I believe people, particularly parents, should know the actual guidelines for ratings of video films and
or discs for sale or hire in Australia. "These guidelines are accepted and followed by the Film Censorship Board — they are pretty terrifying in themselves," he said. Senator Carrick said: "The Government has legalised the sale of X-rated video films in the ACT on the grounds that adults should be able to see, hear, read and do what they like in the privacy of their own homes.
Anglican Health and Welfare and Wesley Central m ission were also represented at the meeting. The meeting felt the use of Church resources in the provision of shelter ought to he studied to see if priority was being given to the poor. It was suggested the Justice and Development committee work more closely in this matter with the Catholic Welfare Commission. Mr John Ellis of the State Housing Commission outlined ways in which Church groups could join with the government in providing housing. The St Gerard's parish venture at Mirrahooka was used as an illustration of this rxxi,sibility. Father John Gherardi of the Justice and Development committee challenged the agency representatives to see how they could advocate better policies to house the low income people. The meeting was told Perth had more than 1(XX) people sleep outdoors every night and three percent of people are in temporary accommodation in caravans or with friends and relatives. More than 400,000 Australian households are paying more than 50% of their social security income on rent. In contrast to the 243.000 government houses available in Australia, there are twice as many holiday homes occupied for only part of their time. A 1982 Social Justice statement issued hy all the major Churches called on their communities to do something about the housing crisis by advocating policies to the government, increasing awareness of the justice issues in housing and offering suggestions for individuals and parishes to provide housing for low income people.
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Big questions on the dying Whether to view a dead body, whether to tell a patient who is terminally ill, whether to express grief are typical of the practical questions to which answers will be proposed at second Death A Part Of Life seminar to be held later this month. Father John Ryan A first seminar held earlier this year booked was and O'Dea Bowra by sponsored out and already more than 200 have applied for the second seminar on August 25. "We used to be able to cope with death but it is now an art we have to learn again" W.A.'s Biggest Motor School says Royal Perth Hospital chaplain, Father 38 WICKHAM STREET, EAST PERTH John Ryan who will be one of the seminar 50 cars operating in all suburbs All dual controlled for your safety speakers. "Denying death is denying life because death is part of life. Life can be lived to the full, in the best sense, by the dying provided that the patient and the relatives are open and truthful to each other. "It is a conspiracy to deny death not to tell a patient he has cancer because he will not be able to cope." ARV Pa, of ow. 8,g Fleet of Ca's - All Duel Corffolfecl fof "It is worse when they try to get a doctor to conspire with them in deceiving the For Free Instructional Pamphlets to make your written rule test easy relative," he said. involved in All those Phone: 325 3633 — All Hours the grief should be allowed to do what is hest for them. "When the props arc Licked away by the shock of death, peoplc act very much themselves. Some will want to see the body, others will not.
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At Aquinas College this week the end of the Vocations Week display meant a big tidying up operation by religious education co-ordinator Brother Simon Keane (top right) assisted by Paul Fong of Buticreek, Anthony Hayes of Dalkeith and Dario Bottega of Manning seen sorting out the more than 250 display sheets that depicted the work of 35 religious orders. The display was seen by the 900-strong A quinas College enrolment as well as groups from CBC Fremantle.
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Retreat with a difference pie on the retreat had some visible disability," Sister Eileen said. "The other half were people with less visible disabilities and everyone who was there participated. "HEC was founded because of the need to provide a retreat for severely handicapped people who would not otherwise have the experience of a retreat." ( The retreat is geared so that the severely disabled are helped by the ablebodied or the less disabled.) Founder John Keck said the Melbourne retreat had been about "people, scripture, prayer, honesty, music and fun."
He added: "It was also about keeping things in perspective about who we are, and who we are with God. The basis to the whole retreat was that God really likes us." Mr Keck said the group was divided into small groups of about six people and allowed ample opportunity for talks, question time and discussion about what was happening in each participant's life. "One evening we held a foot-washing service because we were talking about what it means to go from being selfcentred to other centred," Mr Keck said.
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St Paul is likely to keep a sharp ear on the sermons that will pour from the world's pulpits on current Sundays. Parched preachers who doubt that their words last five seconds in the ears of listeners will go back to him for advice on why the Apostle's words have worn so well. One piece of advice they may get from that unflagging missioner and preacher would be to spend more tinge meditating at the track and field stadiums. If Saul of Tarsus was not a competitor of note in his youth he obviously followed the sport of athletics for more than entertainment. A t least five or six times he writes about the race of the soul, about the training that has to go into the event, about good technique as opposed to wasting strength. When pressed to explain his version of reaching eternal life, what better example could he find than the exhausted runner, muscles straining, plunging over the finish line, the heavens roaring at the finish. He also knew that athletes had to lose. In St Paul's day too there was too there was no prize for coming second or, even worse, being disqualified. He knew that human bodies work their hardest only when they know there is a prize to be won. Wherever he preached this Sunday St Paul would have had video clips from Los Angeles peppering his advice to the congregation on the sort of race each of them is running in the current world. As the satellites flood the air with a torrent of reports from Los Angeles the thousands of sportsmen, coaches, mamanger, commentators and reports might not appreciate being used as an example of religion. * *************
The first lesson is human brotherhood, and the lack of it. The revival of the modern Olympics was intended to be a sermon to the world that has insisted in tearing itself apart in major wars over nearly a century. If we failed on the battle field was there some hope in the sports arena of a competition that would heal rather than divide? The Olympics preach that there is a point of neutrality in the struggle between peoples. Those who stay away and there are more than the Russians and Americans playing this game - - say nothing is neutral in this life, that some rugby and some cricket are legitimate battlegrounds for justice. There is no armistice in a war being waged for the so-called goal of peace. The Olympics pit pigment against pigment and the world roars its approval of the winner: black defiantly outstripping his former white master. Asians hinting that the world has not seen the last of their undeveloped talent yet. But away from the sparkling screen, life takes on a threatening normalcy. If too many of those black congregate in one end of town it is bad news. If too many 'others' upset the so called fine tuning that is supposed to ensure our stability, then let's fight out our frustrations and fears in the real arena of the ballot box and referenda, but not during Olympic or Commonwealth Games broadcasts or promotions. In fact the Olympic creed may have produced its own counter dogma: that other people on this earth are remarkably good at things we have taught them, if only they would not hanker over winning and beating the rest of the world, like we have done at times. After winning Olympic medals they should be reasonable about such things as world poverty and under-development. It is the individual competitor who is the victor, of course; but that national tally-board is too good a barometer of public feeling not to be exploited to the full. Those straining bodies are doing it for us slumped in front of the box. They have put us up there in the popularity stakes that, we imagine, determines the pecking order on this globe. **************
Finally, it is all about winning. The millions of tiny feet pushing around parks, fun-running to the surf, or sweating on playing fields, have been put through the fine sieve and there is room at the top for only one world winner, one crack team. The rest may have enjoyed the struggle but the glory is about winning. Psychologists and pundits produce their volumes to explain why each of us has a secret desire to beat the breath out of anyone who can do anything better than ourselves and we are now back at the counter-culture of non-competitiveness, to see if there is some other way of assembling the genes and just have a good time doing it all. After all, has happiness gone out of fashion altogether? Or is life an endless gymnasium? If heaven can be created on some new earthly sportsfield then the Olympics have a prompt answer: pay for it. Sport is business; the marketing of sport is business; the facilities to provide sport are paid by business. And business is the world of trade, commerce and profit where there is not much cake for the loser. The government can pay for it all, but what is the good of a treasurer who has no taxpayers with deep pockets. St Paul may not have been such a bright preacher after all. He distracted us so much with his commentary on the Olympics that we forgot what he was trying to tell us. He should have kept to religion.
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(NC): A group of 119 Polish Catholics who said they were headed for Rome left their buses in Vienna last week and asked for asylum. It was the largest mass defec
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tion of Poles since 1982. The group had arrived in Vienna with Austrian transit visas which they had received on the understanding they were on a pilgrimage to Italy. Austria has granted asylum to more than 18(X) Poles this year.
000 In 1982. 500 Polish citizens attending the World Soccer Cup finals in Spain stayed in the West. The Catholic group was from towns drawn throughout Poland. Unnamed sources said the defection was planned months in advance. In 1981, at the height of tensions surrounding the rise of Solidarity, the now outlawed trade union, 29,000 Poles fled to Austria.
Austria tightened its tourist visa rules this year, which slowed the influx of Polish defectors. However, the transit visa is one method of avoiding the restrictions imposed by the tourist document. Most refugees reaching Auseventually tria are resettled in other countries — mainly the United States, Canada and Australia.
The 'Old Brigade' of St John of God Sisters are merrily marching on.. with a little help from their friends. No longer able to maintain the pace of loving servtce to the order's many hospitals throughout Australia, they have retired gently into the background. They now see their 'vocation' as praying for the world. At The Villa of the St John of God Convent in Subiaco this week I met a band of dedicated nuns whose love, life, humour and openness has gone out to thousands of people since the turn of the century. Many of the 50 nuns at The Villa are golden jubilarians and have been serving t:..e Church — and humanity — with such an unstinted spirit as to win them a place in the hearts of all Western Australians.
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My two-hour meeting with them was truly an edifying experience. A big family, living under the one roof, all caring for each other . ..that's the beautiful life at The Villa. The nuns there are growing old graciously and in their awareness of the power of prayer. I was struck by the deep, mutual concern which each one had for the other. If only society at large could have the same attitude towards the aged.. . The oldest nun at The Villa, 94-year-old Sister Loyola Vowels is tall and elegant and is gentleness pesonified.
Mannequin Born in Horsham, Victoria, Sister Loyola entered the convent on the Feast of Pentecost, 1912. She was 22 at the time and had been working as a mannequin with Aherns for a few years "It wasn't all that easy in the early days, you know," she said reflectively. "We had no lay staff helping us then. "We had a strict novitiate, but it's amazing how many of us pulled through and are still going strong." Sister Loyola spent a number of years as a
Three of the 'old brigade' at Subiaco are Sisters Lucina, Loyola and Winifred Lyons.
nursing sister at Subiaco and later on at Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, Bunbury as well as in Victoria. She is keeping her fingers crossed hoping
Solidarity adviser indicted WARSAW (NC): Polish authorities have indicted the religious adviser of Lech Walesa, founder of the outlawed trade union Solidarity. Father Henryk Jankowski said he was indicted for abusing religious freedom, disseminating false information and inciting unrest. He has denied the accusations. Polish authorities warned the priest in November that he might face charges. The warning came after Father Jankowski wa.s questioned at the district attorney's office in the Baltic port of Gdansk. Father Jankowski is the second Catholic priest to be indicted in less than a week. He said he faces up to 10 years in gaol if convicted.
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Last week, a Warsaw priest, Father Jerzy Popieluszko, was charged with abusing his religious freedom — for his militant anti-communist speeches — and possessing explosives.
DOE The priests' indictments were reported by Reuters, the British newsagency. Father Jankowski was
accompanied by hundreds of supporters when he went to the offices of the public prosecutor from St Brigidas' Church in Gdansk, where he is pastor. The authorities particularly objected to a Solidarity shrine on permanent display in a corner of his church and considered him a ringleader in fomenting unrest, Father Jankowski said. There have been frequent demonstrations involving the priest's parishoners fol-
to reach the 100 mark. With a twinkle in her eyes she added: "I'm just hanging in there at the moment, as they say. I could kick the bucket anytime. Then it will be your turn to pray for me!" Her brother, Philip, was a highly decorated Army captain in World War I. He is buried in France. The 86-year-old Sister A gatha Boyce, from Sixmilebridge County lowing his sermons at St Brigidas, which Walesa regularly attends. After his questioning last year, Father Jankowski said that authorities had mounted a campaign against him. "They want to get me in any possible way," he said. Father Jankowski has been close to Walesa through the rise and fall of Solidarity. He visited Walesa during the union leader's detention following imposition of martial law in Poland in 1981. He is also godfather to Walesa's seventh child, Maria Victoriam.
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Clare, entered when she was 16. Her two sisters also had entered some years before her. World War I had just broken out and the ship the Sisters were on was halted at Cape Town. "It was touch and go whether they would convert our ship into a troop carrier, but thank God they allowed us to continue on our journey to Australia," recalled Sister Agatha. "We were so poor in
'Waterfront' priest dies NEW YORK: Jesuit Father John M Corridan, whose work with waterside workers here was the basis for the movie, On the Waterfront, has died aged 73. He became known as "the waterfront priest" while assistant director of the Xavier Labor School, established to educate and give spiritual direction to area labourers, most of whom were dock workers. Karl Malden, whose character was based on Father Corridan, won an A cademy Award for the role.
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those days at Subiaco the hospital was called the 'Cottage Hospital' for the poor. "Some could not afford to pay their bills, so we would trust in the Sacred Heart to provide us with the means to c arry on. Our Lord never let us down." She remembered the weekly cost of staying in their hospital in the 1920s was two pounds ( $4). She was one of 40 nuns who came out from Ireland in two groups, arriving at Subiaco within a few weeks of each other. "As young nuns, we often would work several hours in the hospital at various tasks and then return to the convent and do the domestic chores," said Sister Agatha. Sister Winifred Lyons, from Tralee County, Kerry, described herself as 'a young 78'.
Amusing She told an amusing story of how she came to join the John of God Sisters. A Vocations Sister of the Order was visiting her school in the 1920s and had enquired if any of the girls would like to become a nun. "Not one put up their
The group together are from left Sisters Agatha, Jerome, Joachim, Laurentia, A mbrose and (front) Imelda.
ADELAIDE: The Church favours rights for women — but it can never condone abortion. Archbishop Faulkner of Adelaide said this in a comment on the ALP national conference decision on abortion last week_ "The Church does indeed favour rights for women," he said. "It will always continue to work to end discrimination against women, or against any other group in our society.
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told her I was." Sister Winifred told me it was 25 years before she returned to Ireland on a visit. Her parents were both still alive. "Nowadays, things are somewhat different — and thank God for that!" she added. The Superior at The Villa is quiet -spoken Sister Laurentia Flynn, of Tralee, County, Kerry. Her peaceful presence prevades the building. Other warm-hearted "characters" at The
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Mr Beazley, father of two young children, said his principal concern was to defend the rights of the unborn. "I have heard the 'hard case' arguments, but our existing laws cater for instances where pregnant women face extreme problems," he said. "There is nothing in our law to prevent a woman — for instance, in a lifethreatening situation through pregnancy — having an abortion. "There is no need to change our law to encompass such cases. "I see the whole question as related to freedom of choice — and the right to
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New leaders For Knights • From page 1 relevance of the order's objectives to today's conditions. As a result of these discussions it was resolved to achieve more publicity for the works of the KSC so that the community would be aware of what the knights were doing for the community at large. A guest speaker at the conference was Brother Gerald Faulkner, provincial superior of the Christian Brothers who thanked the members for the $6000 they had donated to assist in producing a film on the life and work of the Brothers.
Four of the incoming councillors of the Knights of the Southern Cross are (from left) Ern Dwyer, Tom O'Sullivan, Clem Eaton and Joe Kelly.
Another four of the new councillors are (from left) Les Nordhoff, Bert Angus, Roger Ryan and Paul Clune.
Over the past year the Knights in Western Australia financially assisted such organisations as: • Right to Life Association $200, • Pregnancy Help Direct donation $500, • Centrecare Bunbury $3300, • Diabetic Research Foundation $100 and, • Diabetic Youth of Australia $100, • Philippine Action Group for Father Brian Gore $300, Archbishop Sir Launcelot Goody celebrated the KSC Conference Mass and during his homily on the Wisdom of Solomon he noted that Knights were all in a position of authority. Unless each one has the gift of wisdom then each one's authority fails. Therefore, like Solomon they should pray continually for wisdom as should individuals, as families, as members of the cornmunity.
• Catholic Tertiary Students $100, • Catherine McAuley Centre $100, • Preparation of tapes for Religious Vocations $250. • Members also assisted with the Salvation Army Door Knock raising some $8500 for their appeal. State Chairman Brian Taylor in his address emphasised the role of the KSC support for priestly and religious vocations. He said there was a need for many more priests and religious to fulfil the spiritual development of society. W e should be ever mindful of the part played by our priests and religious and the sacrifices many of them make, he said. Mr Taylor said those young people who show a desire to enter the priestly vocation should receive every encouragement from the Knights who should be prepared to help those in need both materially and spiritually. He expressed his appreciation to all members and especially the Nedlands Branch under Grey Roughan for its fund raising project for seminarians in need.
A life member At the annual KSC state conference Mr Barney Vanpraag was made a life member of the Knights of the Southern Cross. He joined the order in 1958 in Tasmania coming to WA in 1962 to join the Knights' finance department. He later took an active part in the development of the order's insurance and travel departments.
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Retiring state councillors are (from left) Joe Myles, Reg Newman (who remains the State Executive Officer) John Negus, Mick Dwyer and John Edgar.
Special unit at Loreto
A special education unit willbe introduced at Loreto Primary School, Nedlands next year. To be called the Loreto Special Unit, it will cater for a minimum of six intellectually handicapped children in the charge of a Special Education Teacher. The children are to be functionally integrated into the school in their ageappropriate classes, where possible. The unit is designed to cater for intellectually handicapped boys and girls in the mild to moderate IQ range whose toilet training is already fully completed:
who do not exhibit behavioural disturbance; and whose associated physical handicap (if any) is minimal, so that it can be accommodated by the school's existing facilities. These guidelines are designed to make possible the optimum degree of integration within Loreto Primary School. Applications will be considered for children from the Pre -School Year through to Year Five. There will be a maximum of one handicapped child per normal stream class.
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Nicaraguan Detroit Jesuit's priest f aces censure sack' DETROIT (NC) — A Detroit area priest's ability to publicly celebrate Mass and administer the sacraments has been "suspended for the time being" after he attended the 1984 Democratic Nation3I Convention as an elected delegate. Archbishop Edward C. Szoka of Detroit "has terminated Father R obert Williams' appointment at St Lawrence Parish" in Utica. Mich., where he was associate pastor. Father Williams is presently without appointment in the archdiocese and his public priestly functions have been withdrawn. "Father Williams was suspended because he was a delegate to a political convention, which violates the new Code of Canon Law." said the archdiocese. Article 2 of Canon 287 states clerics "are not to play an active role in political parties or in directing trade unions unless, in the judgment of the competent ecclesiastical authority, this is required for the defence of the rights of the Church or to promote the common good." Father Williams, a convert from Greek was Orthodoxy ordained 18 months ago.
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ROME (NC) — The Jesuit superior general has ordered Father Fernando Cardenal, a Nicaraguan Jesuit, to decline the post of Nicaraguan Minister of Education or face "painful" consequences. Father Cardenal "cannot be permitted to carry out this assignment because of its incompatibility with his condition as a Jesuit," said a statement issued at the Jesuit headquarters in Rome.
The decision of Superior General Father Peter-Hans Kolvenbach was communicated to Father Cardenal through Father Valentin Menendez, Jesuit provincial for Central America. The
statement also said Father Menendez would suffer the
same "painful" consequen ces if Father Cardenal refused to obey. Father Kolvenback also sent Father Juan Ochagavia, one of his four assistants, to Central America to investigate circumstances surrounding a group of Jesuits who issued a statement critical of the Nicaragua' bishops. Father Kolvnbach disapproved of the statement criticising the bishops because "it does not respect the rules of dialogue with the Church hierarchy nor the internal dialogue of the Society of Jesus," said the communique. Father Fuentes said Father Ochagavia was sent to Central America at the beginning of July and had not returned as of July 17. The Jesuit delegate inNicaragua and his council of advisers criticised the Nicaraguan bishops after the bishops issued an Easter pastoral letter calling on the Nicaraguan government to negotiate with US-backed anti-government guerillas. The delegate, who is not named on the letter, acts as
Statement on marriage, sexuality
Teaching valid for all of us
VATICAN CITY (NC) - Pope John Paul II said recently the Church's teaching on marriage and sexuality is valid for all people. "The rule of the encyclical "Humanae Vitae" (Of Human Life) regards all people, because it is a rule of the natural law and is based on agreement with human reason, "the pope told an estimated 10,000 people in St Peter's Square. "It respects the laws inscribed in the very being of man and woman," he said. deeply At the end of a weekly be "open to the transmission understanding the of life." He said that doctrine reasonable and human charaudience talk on Pope belonged to "the natural acter of this fundamental Paul VI's encyclical, law." which spells out the Pope John Paul said The pope noted Pope Church's teaching Paul's statement that "men because the moral norm Vitae against artificial birth and women of our time are expressed in Humanae particularly capable of is bound to true moral control, the pope values. asked all theologians to reread and seek a better understanding of the document. It was the second in a series O PTOMETRISTS
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of about 12 general audiences Pope John Paul said will be devoted to the 1968 encyclical. The pope again stressed a key point of the encyclical, that the conjugal act must.
US changes abortion policy— WASHINGTON (NC) — The White House has issued a policy statement saying it would deny US population control aid to nongovernment groups "performing or actively promoting" abortion, but it may continue to give population aid to nations in which abortion is part of the population control programme. One of the biggest losers could be the International Planned Parenthood Federation, which could have more than $10 million a year in US funding withdrawn, or
representative of the Central American provincial superior in the country. The Nicaragua Jesuits said the pastoral proposed "an unconditional dialogue with those who have taken up arms, which sacrifices the sovereign rights of Nicaragua and does not mention traditional, valid demands of our faith, prior to and necessary for reconciliation."
more than 20 percent of its yearly budget. A new policy statement also would require, as a condition for funding, the UN Fund for Population Activities show it does not fund abortion or coercive family planning programmes. The UNFPA gets $38 million, or one-fifth of its budget, from the United States. When an earlier version of the Reagan administration's position was leaked in June, it drew strong approval from antiabortion groups and political conservatives
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"Because of its importance and because all other forms of catechesis are oriented in some way to it, the catechesis of adults must have high priorit at all levels of the Church. The success of programs for children and youth depends to a significant extent upon the words, attitudes, and actions of the adult community, especially parents, family and guardians." U.S. National Catechetical Directory
Father Cardenal has been director of the Sandinista Youth Movement and an adviser on a government literacy campaign. He is the brother of Father Ernesto Cardenal, a diocesan priest who is Nicaragua's Minister of Culture. The brothers have been criticised by Nicaragua's bishops for their roles in the Sandinista government. In 1981, the Cardenals and other priests in government positions agreed with the bishops to suspend exercise of their priestly roles while holding office.
TOKYO: The Bible has become the best-selling book in Japan. According to figures provided by the Japanese Bible Society, 1.1 million copies were sold ii Japan in 1983, 10 percent more than the previous year. The Bible has outsold all other books in Japan for the last few years, the society said. In 1970 the first year it was on sale, the Bible sold 70,000 copies. Christians make up less than one percent of Japan's 118 million population, where the vast majority practice Buddhism or Shinotism. There are 403,000 Catholics - about three-tenths of one percent of the population. The Catholic Church in Japan grew by 2,600 in 1983, according to statistics released in June.
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Pope's World Council address Thank you for having invited me to visit you here in the Ecumenical Centre during my visit to the Catholics of Switzerland. The simple fact of my presence here among you, as bishop of Rome paying a fraternal visit to the World Council of Churches, is a sign of this will for unity. From the beginning of my ministry as bishop of Rome, I have insisted that the engagement of the Catholic Church in the ecumenical movement is irreversible and that the search for unity was one of its pastoral priorities. The new code of canon law as well expresses very clearly the obligation of the Catholic bishops to promote the ecumenical movement in conformity with Christ's will. (canon 755,1). To be sure, the Catholic Church entered on the hard ecumenical task bringing with it a conviction. Despite the moral afflications which have marked the life of its members and even of its leaders in the course of history, it is convinced that in the ministry of the bishop of Rome it has preserved the visible pole and guarantee of unity in full fidelity to the apostolic tradition and to the faith of the fathers. St Ignatius of Antioch in his time greeted the Church "which presides in the region of the Romans" as that " which presides in charity— over the communion. The Catholic Church believes that the bishop who presides over the life of that local church which is made fruitful by the blood of Peter and Paul received from the Lord the mission of remaining as witness to the faith which was confessed by these two leaders of the apostolic community and which, by the grace of the Holy Spirit, brings about the unit of believers. To be in communion with the bishop of Rome is to give visible evidence that one is in communion with all who confess that same faith, with those who have confessed it since Pentecost, and with those who will confess it until the day of the Lord shall come. That is our Catholic conviction and our fidelity to Christ forbids us to give it up. We also know that it is a difficulty for most of you, whose memories are perhaps marked by certain sorrowful recollections for which my predecessor Pope Paul VI asked your forgiveness. But we have to discuss this in all frankness and friendship, with the seriousness full of the promise shown in the work done to prepare the Faith and Order study of baptism, Eucharist and ministry. If the ecumenical movement is really led by the Holy Spirit the time for that will come. The Catholic Church and the member churches of the World Council of Churches have a long history in common. We share painful memories of dramatic separations and reciprocal polemics which profoundly wounded unity. It is a history in which we never ceased to have in common many of the elements and endowments which together build up and give life to the Church (cf. "The Decree of Ecumenism," (n. 3). Now this history is becoming the discovery of the incomplete but real communion which exists between us. All the elements which go to make it up, or ought to do so, are progressively put in their true perspective with all the conse8 The Record, August 3 — 9, 1984
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Ways to help all who are in need The diocese, working through parish outreach programmes, developed a variety of s ympathet ic approaches to help the unemployed. Many aimed at restoring hope to the unemployed and their families. Lethargy and depression are common ailments among the unemployed, Father Burr indicated. Therefore, some parishes set up afternoon seminars for the unemployed, he said. seminars In the bankers have discussed refinancing homes; lawyers have handled bankruptcy procedures; job have counsellors offered tips on how to interview and write resumes. Many parishes have organised food pantries or soup kitchens and found themselves in the business of "feeding lots of families," the priest said.
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quences that this new perception signifies for collaboration between us and for common witness. 1. To begin with we have become aware of our common baptism and its significance. Baptised with a true baptism, we are all enveloped in the same indivisible love of the Father, given life by the same indivisible Spirit of God, incorporated into the only Son. If we are divided among ourselves, we are all held in the same clasp by what St Ireneaus called "the two hands of the Father" (the Son and the Spirit). That is what impels us to knit again the communion between us. Although we are still divided, we are nevertheless all in the mystery of Pentecost which is reversing Babel. In this way our divisions stand out against the existing unity and because of it are only more scandalous. 2. Together we have learned to be in communion in our respect for the word of God. Thanks to the renewal of biblical studies in which the exegetes of all Christian confessions have worked side by side, some of the old polemics which have set us against each other for centuries are shown to be futile. 3. There is another aspect of the Christian mystery which brings us together more than in the past. Together we have learned to understand better the whole role of the Holy Spirit.
Now this rediscovery, which makes the renewal of the Catholic liturgy, has made us sensitive to new dimensions of our ecclesial life. The Spirit is the source of a liberty which allows renewal in the fidelity which we receive from the generations which have jgone before. He knows how to find new ways as soon as there is question of moving together towards a unity at once founded on truth and respectful of the rich diversity of really Christian values which have their source in a common patrimony (cf. Unit. Red.]. 4. This new attention to the presence of the Spirit gives a particular accent to our prayer. To begin with, it is open to the thanksgiving in which we detach ourselves from our own cares to fix our gaze on the work of God and the marvel of His grace. This attention to God gives us a more lively awareness of God's design for His people, animated by a certitude of the primacy of the divine initiative. We can no longer be content simply to pray and intercede together. We are now anxious to bless God for the work of His grace. The quest of the World Council of Churches for justice and peace, its commitment to the service of the poor and the unfortunate, its incessant work for the defence of liberty and human rights meets the constant care of the Catholic communities. The defence of human beings and their dignity, their liberty, their rights, the fuller
meaning of their existence are a major concern of the Catholic Church. Wherever it can, it strives to make its contribution to promoting the conditions required for human development in the full truth of human existence created and redeemed by God, convinced that "man is the primary route that the Church must travel in fulfilling her mission" (Redemptor Hominis, n. 14). The Catholic Church desires that other Christian churches and communities raise their voices along with hers so that the citizens' authentic freedom of conscience and of worship be guaranteed as well as the liberty of the churches to train their ministers and to provide them with the means they need to develop the faith of their peoples. Many persons of good will and from international organisations understand today the importance of this fundamental right. But faced with the gravity of the facts it seems to me necessary that, together, all Christians and Christian communities — when they have the possibility of expressing themselves — should give their common witness on what is vital to them. Further we should meet together more and more in all fields where human beings, because of the burden of their environment experience great difficulties on the social, ethical or religious levels, in living according to the dignity of their vocation.
Information on community services was provided, as well as assistance in the job search. Going on the premise that "people at factories and offices know about job openings before they are advertised," Father Burr continued, many parishes kept a jobs bulletin board and the encouraged employed to phone about available jobs. Several parishes established support groups for the unemployed. Often, however, unemployment had created a group of "new poor", Father Burr pointed out. These people were "very embarrassed and and self-conscious didn't want to sit in a group." Many sought individual or family counselling instead. Father Burr remarked that the diocesan Catholic Charities offices noticed an increased demand for counselling. Support is vitally important during such a crisis. For, as Krietemeyer put it, the unemployed "need encouragement to keep going."
Hope is a real force Without hope, people feel trapped and helpless. "A person who is hopeless has no purpose" in life, explained Father E Carl Lyon. The pastor related an experience he had counselling a couple with marital problems some time ago. Both husband and wife "felt they had reached the end of the rope" as far as their eight-yearold marriage was concerned, the priest said. They came to him as a last resort before splitting up. During counselling, Father Lyon said he quickly discovered that c ommunication was a problem for the husband and wife. "The lack of communication led to a lack of hope," he explained. The wife, for example, felt she "wasn't being heard" by her husband. To get them talking with each other again, Father Lyon had the couple practice carrying on a conversation.
When the wife finished implies doing sometalking about a specific thing, taking action," topic, he asked the hus- Krietemeyer added. band to repeat what she There are many situacommunicated tions in life when hope had back to his wife. is in short supply. A Over the course of sev- common one today is eral meetings with the unemployment. Krietepriest, the husband and meyer pointed out that wife realised their rela- over the past several tionship was changing years many US parishes through the efforts and diocesan agencies they were making. Each have encountered gradually saw that their Catholic families future together could forced to deal with the be different. This resur- devastation that comes rected hope brought with the loss of a job. them a new " confiUnemployment brings dence and trust" in with it a whole range of each, Father Lyon insecurities which can explained. undermine a family's morale. The breadwinner may feel worthless. Dependent family Experience members can feel out of control of what is hapAs that couple's expe- pening. rience demonstrates, For a time, Rockford, hope is a virtue people Illionis, was among the work toward. It's not top five U S cities as far "just something to wish as unemployment was comfor," observed Ronald c oncerned, Krietemeyer, director mented Father Thomas of the Office for Domes- Burr, associate directot tic Social Development of the Rockford dioceat the US Catholic Con- san Office of Catholic ference. "Hope means Charities and Social Seeworking for change. It vices.
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Volume 1 Number 3
A Publication about Catholic Education in Western Australia
Goldfields school is a goer
Two well-known Catholic schools in Kalgoorlie, Christian Brothers College and Prendiville College, have amalgamated this year to form one new coeducational institution, John Paul College. John Paul College was officially opened on July 27 by the Archbishop, William Foley. John Paul College has an enrolment of approximately 450 boys and girls. Almost one-third of all secondary students in the Kalgoorlie/Boulder area attend the school. Team Effort It is the opinion of Br John Ahern, the school's principal, that the suc cessful amalgamation resulted from a team effort by parents, the local community. the school board, school staff and students. "I think the group pro cess that we followed in consulting with the local
community has made this merger so troublefree. The amalgamation of these two schools was thought about, discussed by many groups of interested people and finally put to a public meeting of parents who were invited to voice their feelings.
Br John Ahem "This process led to acceptance of the decision, when it was made, to
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merge the schools because people knew they had a hand in deciding the issue." Reasons There were several reasons for the two schools to amalgamate. The most immediate reason was the inability of the Christian Brothers to supply sufficient teaching staff in key administrative positions. Br Ahern points out that the move was a sound one educationally. "Instead of having two schools next door to one another duplicating staff, facilities and effort, we now have one school which offers a wider choice of subjects and provides a better education for its students.
Coeducation Br Ahern sees coeducation as a more natural environment for young people with the principal benefits accruing at the senior level in subjects such as English and religion, where students get more balanced viewpoints by hearing and studying opinions of the other sex.
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Seminar participants included Br David Bodman (Albany), Terry Palmer (Midvale), Sr Mary Murray (Broome) and Sr Alma Cabassi (Pemberton). Principals and teachers from many of the Catholic schools throughout the State participated in the first segment of a leadership and administration course in Perth in midJuly. The purpose of the course was to help key school personnel become better educators, particularly in their work with other staff, parents and the community in the shared effort to provide better education for children attending Catholic schools.
During the three-day course participants examined such topics as small group interaction. goal setting, effective meeting strategies and styles of leadership.
CECWA This course, organized by officers of the Catholic Education Commission. is one of the many activities of that Commission designed to promote the Christian formation and professional development of school personnel.
The school is named for popes John Paul land John Paul II. The whole school made suggestions from which this name was chosen because it was obviously Catholic, practical and liked by students and parents. Br Ahem concedes that a school's sense of identity cannot be established overnight. "Many alumni, students and staff have a sense of loss because of the passing of CBC and Prendiville. "This is something we will have to go through as John Paul establishes new traditions and begins its own history. But much of the strength of the two former schools has carried through to this new venture, particularly in community support, school clubs and sporting groups."
Equal opportunity at work? Eight-year old Leigh MacDermid took advantage of the recent building project at St Gerard's (Balga) to learn some of the fine points of the bricklayer's trade from apprentice David Herrington. St Gerard's new building provides space for administrative purposes. It also connects the two wings of the school so that children can cross from one side of the school to the other without going out in bad weather. By the way, Leigh's mortaring efforts were strictly extra-curricular. When recess was over, she went back to maths and reading.
Commonwealth vs State contributions The Commonwealth Schools Commission has recently been attacked by the Australian Teachers Federation and the Australian Council of State School Organisations because of its proposals for future funding of schools. In particular, these two groups oppose the Commonwealth's proposed funding levels for non-government schools.
Dr Richard McSweeney. Chief Executive Officer of the Catholic Education Commission, says that while opponents such as these make much of the number of dollars non-government schools receive from the Commonwealth. they say little or nothing about the extremely small amount they receive from the states. The states, which have the major Constitutional responsibility for education, direct most of their funds to government schools. For instance, in 1981-82 the states contributed more than $2100 for each student in a government school. They contributed less than $500 per pupil in nongovernment schools.
State contributions Because of this arrangement, Dr McSweeney says, funding discussions that overlook the size of states' contributions to school funding can't help but lead to wrong conclusions. "Imagine the consequences of quoting for the taxman the size of our income based on the interest we receive from having $1000 in the bank but neglecting to mention our annual salary." Throughout Australia about 95% of the states' expenditure on schooling goes to government schools, in which some 75% of the school population is enrolled. The remaining 5% goes to non-government schools where 25% of the nation's children are enrolled. "It's not hard to see why opponents of Commonwealth funding to non-government schools omit these figures from their propaganda barrage balloons," Dr McSweeney says.
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Dr McSweeney describes the Commonwealth's part in school funding as a topping-up exercise and one which makes an attempt to redress the imbalance caused by the states' uneven allocations to government and non-government schools. Approximately 52% of the total amount provided by the Commonwealth for the running costs of all schools goes to non-government schools. The remaining 48% goes to government schools. However. the Commonwealth directs only about 29% of its available funds to non-government schools for capital development. Government schools get 71%. "The truth of the matter is that total Commonwealth and state funding on a per pupil basis is more than $2300 in government schools." Dr McSweeney states. "It's less than $1200 in non-government schools." Dr McSweeney believes that the whole community should be concerned that only part of the full funding picture is presented by the Australian Teachers Federation. The stance taken consistently by the Catholic Education Commissions in the various states is that any additional government funding for Catholic schools should come from an increased total allocation of funds by governments to all schools. Per Pupil Funding of Australian Schools 1982/ 1983
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Breaking open the word of God The Catholic Pastoral Institute Resource Centre makes available a wide variety of audiovisual media for religious education. The article below sets out the philosophy of the Resource Centre and explains how access may be gained to these materials for faith development. For Michael Brennan, CPI Resource Centre Coordinator, media is a way of "breaking open the word of God. It's a way of getting in touch with the gospel and enriching it, a way we can share our faith with one another.Business experts explain that many companies go wrong because the person in charge doesn't know what business he's in. Michael doesn't have any misconceptions about the business of the Resource Centre. -We're not in the business of just handing out films or videotapes across a counter to strangers. We're here to provide pastoral care to individuals. Media is one of the most powerful tools we have to achieve this goal. The gospel is manyfaceted and so is media. It has a way of speaking to us that words alone don't.Membership Members of Catholic organizations. including all parishes and schools in WA. have access to the Centre's media collection, its advisory services and its facilities for previewing material. People in the country are sent material by mail. Members of other Christian organizations
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in the process of being computerized. The Centre's staff produces a newsletter each school term which highlights new media. It is mailed to every Catholic school and parish in WA.
facilities available for group meetings, in particular religious education classes for children in government schools. The Centre maintains a library of books and periodicals. chiefly at an adult level. There are five full time staff at the Resource Centre, including Michael and Anne, two clerical staff and a librarian. Michael says that teachers in Catholic schools make the most use of materials, followed by parish and student groups. The Resource Centre was set up in 1973 by a group of Catholic school teachers and operated under their auspices for three years. In 1976 it became a part of the Catholic Pastoral Institute,
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Anne Carr provides advisory services at the Centre. She helps individuals choose the most appropriate media for their needs. She explains how media can be integrated into a total presentation as a catalyst in discussions about faith. Anne says her work -gives me an opportunity to share my faith through serving the needs of others.The Centre also makes
Michael sees media as becoming even more vital in the future in the promotion of faith development. particularly in the area of adult education. One project Michael is trying to move along is a video collection specializing in materials for adults and family groups. He is also exploring the possible benefits to the Church of the new television satellite system. AUSSAT. -Used badly. media can be a terrible tool.Michael comments. -Used wisely. it can challenge, stimulate and it can help us get in touch with our faith.The Resource Centre is anxious to be of service to all members of the Catholic community. Michael says people should feel free to drop by the centre or telephone for more information.
Michael Brennan of the CPI Resource Centre. and people involved in the government schools' Religious Studies Program can take out materials through a special membership scheme. Collection With its collection of more than 2500 titles, valued in excess of $100.000. the Centre's collection is one of the largest in Australia. Approximately 13,000 requests for material are met by the Centre each year. involving more than 300 groups and institutions in the State. The Centre produces a catalogue of its materials. It is available for examination in Catholic schools, parish offices and at the Centre. The catalogue is
Catholic Pastoral Institute Resource Centre 45 Tyrell Street Nedlands, Western Australia 6009 Telephone: 386 7166 Monday-Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm
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The CPI Resource Centre provides religious materials to the public on a wide variety of topics. The sacraments, the gospels, religious festivals and celebrations, faith, family life and interpersonal relationships are but a few of them. The materials are suitable for many uses: informal groups, catechism classes, family gatherings and study groups. The CPI Resource Centre produces a catalogue of its holdings. Anyone who wants to see a catalogue may do so at the Centre (45 Tyrell Street, Nedlands) or at any Catholic school. To give you an idea of the scope and use of the materials available six of the Centre's 13.000 titles are listed below. Title
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Called to Serve
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Focus on grass roots Christian service. 28 minutes.
Church Today
Adult
Audiotape Reflections on challenges facing the Church and insights into personhood. conscience and community.
Pardon and Peace
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A young runaway experiences pain and brokenness and longs for his family. He returns home and seeks his father's forgiveness. Theme of reconciliation and sacraments. 11 minutes.
Luke Street
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Eight stories from the Gospel of Luke. Animated visuals and creative presentation provide rich resource for scripture. life of Jesus. healing and miracles. 8 minutes.
Joy in Creation
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Reflection on the beauty of creation. Suitable for broad application. including sacraments, working with the elderly, worship and liturgy.
Jesus of Nazareth
Primary Secondary Adult
16mm film This film can be shown in 25 minute segments. It is the inspiring film created by Franco Zeffirelli. Broad catechetical and liturgical application. 7 hours.
National Aborigines' Week
National Aborigines' Week will be celebrated during the first week of Term III, September 1016. National Aborigines' Day will be Friday. September 14, The September issue of Intercom will feature some of the special activities conducted in schools in celebration of this important week. For information about National Aborigines' Week contact Irene Sorenson at the CECWA ((09) 381 5444).
Robert Batty is the smiling young boy in the picture above. Robert is al handicapped child who is integrated into regular classes for Year 1 students at Whitford Catholic Primary School. On the far right is Sister Jilyan Dingle the school principal. In the centre is Carol Dodson, a young Whitford resident who recently spent a Sunday afternoon with Robert and the other five handicapped children who attend the school. All six handicapped children are integrated into regular classes in Years 1 through 5. In areas where
they may require particular help, special classes are available. Two of the children have spina bifida and four are hearing impaired. Integration of handicapped children into regular schools whenever possible and practicable is the policy of the CECWA. This policy has been recently endorsed by the Beazley Report.
Religious education in the outback Did you ever wonder who looks after the religious education needs of Catholic children in government schools in remote country areas? The Motor Mission, that's who. Motor Mission is a most descriptive appellation for this band of dedicated sisters who individually may drive 1000 km in a week to provide religious education and support to children and their families in the outback. There are more than 15 sisters in 1 1 Motor Missions as far north as Dampier, as far west as Coolgardie and as far south as Esperance. They work in towns with names as improbable and mellifluous as Widgiemooltha. Muckinbudin. and Dumbleyung. The Motor Mission closest to Perth is based in Toodyay. Sr Justina Talty, who lives at the Sisters of Mercy Convent in the town of Toodyay, serves four parishes: Northam. York, Goomalling and Toodyay. Each day she travels to a different community, clocking up more than 600 km each week and seeing 350 children. Unlike many sisters who travel such great distances that they must stay over with families before travelling on the
Sr Justina Talty next morning. Sr Justina can return to her home each evening. Pastoral care Sr Justina says that the work of the Motor Mission is not confined to formal religious education of children in government school classrooms. -Our work includes a broad range of pastoral care. -Catholic people in small country areas can feel isolated and disadvantaged because they don't have access to the kind of religious inputs theywould in the city. Faith -Motor Mission gives them support in theirfaith. It helps bond them together as a group. It shows them that there are those who care about them and their commitment to their faith.
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Intercom is published by the Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia. Its Editor is Lee West who may be reached at (09) 381 5444. The views expressed in Intercom are not necessarily those of CECWA or the Editor.
-Motor Mission lets them know they are not alone", Sr Justina emphasizes the importance of the parent-child contact. Like other Motor Mission sisters. she makes it a priority to see the parents of all children in her area. Parents -We want to help parents fulfil their role as the first instructors of their children and to be able to support what their children learn in religious education. -The time when their children are receiving religious instruction is a good opportunity for parents to renew their faith and to gain fresh insight into the meaning of the sacraments-. In addition to religious education classes in government schools, the Motor Mission arranges camps and social gettogethers for children. Their work in adult education includes organizing groups for gospel study. prayer and liturgy study. The majority of the Motor Missions are operated by Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, for whom the Motor Mission is a special work. Other orders who operate Motor Missions are the Dominican Sisters, Our Lady of the Missions, Sisters of Mercy. Franciscan Missionaries of Mary and the Presentation Sisters.
Parents' key questions are answered
Beazley Report
Some of the recommendations of the Beazley and McGaw Reports will be phased in during the 1985 school year. In the interview printed below Mr Jack Shanahan comments on some of the implications of these recommendations for students and parents.
Ed You have served on these Committees. Mr Shanahan. and you are also deeply involved in Catholic education. I am sure that the Catholic school community would benefit from your answers to a few questions. For a start, could you tell our readers if students in Year 8 this year will be able to complete their Achievement Certificate or whether they will have to switch to some other course. JS Students now in Years 8, 9 and 10 will complete the existing Achievement Certificate. Their progress in school will not be affected by these new recommendations. However, students who begin Year 8 in 1985 and afterwards will work toward a new certificate called a Certificate of Secondary Education. Ed What effects will the new Certificate of Secondary Education have on students entering secondary school next year? JS In Year 8. the first year of secondary school, students will not be graded Advanced. Intermediate or Basic as they are now. Year 8 results will not be recorded on the new Certificate of Secondary Education. When schools report to parents at the end of Year 8. they will use the letters A. B, C. and F to indicate achievement levels. This same grading system will be used in Years 9 through 12 subsequently. Ed How will the proposed changes affect the
course of study for students who enter Year 11 in 1985. JS The present Year 11 course is part of a twoyear program studied in both Years 11 and 12. Students who leave school at the end of Year 11 receive no centrally issued certificate for the work done in that year. They receive only a school report. Beginning in 1985. the syllabus for each subject in Year 1 1 will be a unit in its own right. School staff will note each student's performance in Year 1 1 on the Certificate of Secondary Education. Students who leave school at the end of Year 1 1 will receive credit for the work they have completed in that year. Students who complete Year 12 will receive a Certificate of Secondary Education which will show assessments for work in both Years 11 and 1 2. Because most Year 12 courses will be independent of Year 11. students may study subjects in Year 12 that they did not study in Year 11. Ed What does Secondary School Graduation mean? JS Students who complete certain requirements in Years 11 and 12 will achieve Secondary School Graduation. Graduation represents an additional qualification which will be important to students when they look for employment. To graduate students must perform satisfactorily in at least ten of the current Year 11 and 12
TAE or CSE subjects (to be called accredited subjects under the new system). Three of these subjects must be at the Year 12 level. Students must also demonstrate literacy by ( for the time being) performing satisfactorily in Year 12 English. English Literature or General English. Ed How will students who complete Year 12 in 1986 gain entry to tertiary institutions? JS Normally students will have to meet four requirements: • graduated from secondary school • performed satisfactorily in at least six Year 12 subjects, five of which were accredited for Year 12 • achieved a sufficient high Tertiary Entrance Score (TES) for the course of study to which they have applied • sat for public examination in those subjects which count toward TES (called Group A subjects). The final Group A score will be a combination of external examination results and school assessments (50:50). The external examination will be set on the Year 12 syllabus only. Editor's Comments: This is the first in a series of questions and answers about the affects of the Beazley and McGaw Reports. If you have specific questions you would like answered. write to the Editor. PO Box 254. Subiaco 6008.
Teachers learn new technology Teachers at St Kieran (Tuart Hill) have just completed a four-week short course to become familiar with computers. The teachers attended the course in their own time, meeting for two-and-a-half hours after school once a week. According to Dennis Busse!. Deputy Principal, St Kieran is establishing a program to teach its students computer keyboard and word processing skills beginning in Year 5. To prepare themselves for the introduction of this program, St Kieran's teachers went to school themselves so they will be able to help their young charges more effectively. The teacher inservice course was taught by Doug Bolton, a computer instructor from TAFE. According to Mr Bolton. the course is designed to demystify the computer so that teachers will be
Rosemarie Worrall writes this column to help parents in selecting books for their children. Rosemarie teaches English at WAIT.
Trip Trap, Farrukh Dhondy, Victor Gollancz, 1982. Trip Trap is an unusual book suitable for older children. It is a collection of eight stories that encourage thought long after each story has been read. The stories range from an unpassable exam, a teenage Indian bride who visits a friend after her reported death, a story-telling computer that loses its head and the appearance of an extraordinary fish thousands of years in the future. There is a story about odd bones in a Himalayan village and more besides. The stories explore issues from exams to religion to love in locations from South London to the Himalayas. Trip Trap can widen the young reader's knowledge and appreciation of the Indian culture, which in many of its aspects is vastly different from that experienced in WA. Farrukh Dhondy has twice won the Other Award and has also won the Collins/Fontana Competition for Books for Multi-Ethnic Britain.
Helping your child write
Pep Calendar The WA Non-Goverment Participation and Equity Program (PEP) will host the following workshops and seminars. They are primarily of interest to secondary school staff but parents and other community members are welcome to participate in them. All workshops are held at the office of the CECWA. 6 Salvado Road. Wembley. Please contact Jane Machin-Everill for further details ((09) 381 5444). 1 August Year 10 Teachers. Advisors and Counsellors Seminar. Discussion of Beazley and McGaw recommendations-
Year 7 students at Girrawheen Catholic Primary School are involved in the conference method of writing. There is growing concern among parents. educators, employers and the community at large about the writing ability of young people. Many parents would like to help their children become better writers but don't know where to begin. The ten suggestions outlined below are designed to give parents a starting point in helping their children improve their writing skills.
1 Show interest in your child's
writing. Encourage your child to keep a writing folder so the two of you can see the changes that take place over a period of time.
2 Be positive about your child's efforts to write. Recognize that for every error your children make, they will do many things right. Applaud the good you see. 3 Be interested in what your
child's writing says. Writing is supposed to convey ideas, so don't ignore the message by pointing only to mechanical weaknesses such as misspelling.
Doug Bolton gives computer instruction to St Kieran teacher, Madeleine Jackson. more comfortable and Teachers, parents or more willing to use it. other community/school Teachers learned com- groups interested in puter terminology, com- computer instruction can mands, operation and contact Mr Bolton in the minimal programming Short Course Departskills. ment at TAFE.
Moonshadow, Angela Carter (text), Justin Todd (ideas and illustrations), Victor Gollancz, 1982. Moonshadow is a strange story made all the more dramatic by its unusual illustrations. It tells the story of Tom whose shadow takes a holiday and runs away. Tom chases his shadow into the wild woods, across the mountains to the sea and then to the circus. Tom is helped and hindered along the way by animals and fantasy creatures. Despite the shadow's reluctance to return. the story ends happily with Tom learning a lesson. The illustrations are vibrant, colourful and full of clever details. Some of the pictures of the more frightening of Tom's encounters might even upset younger children, so parents should exercise care. Moonshadow encourages the reader to find the shadow hiding in each picture. Inside the front and back covers there is a dice game following the route of Tom's shadow.
4 Let your child's teacher know that you value writing. You may be able to offer time to assist with the class writing program. 5 If your child is in secondary
school, find out if there is a schoolwide program for fostering better writing. There are opportunities for children to improve their willingness and ability to write not only in English but in science, history. mathematics and other subjects.
6 Find out if your child has
opportunities to write in a variety of forms for a wide range of readers. Encourage your child to write letters, essays. stories. reports (etc.) for different audiences, such as friends. other students, teachers, business firms or relatives.
7 Encourage (but don't demand)
frequent writing. Frequency of writing is important in developing the habit of writing and improving its quality.
8 Reading helps writing. Inquire
about the school's reading policy and the availability of books from the school and local libraries. Although we mainly learn to write by writing. we partly learn by reading.
7 August Curriculum Workshop IV Implementation and evaluation of school-based curriculum development. 14 August Alternative tipper School Teachers Meeting. Links with TAFE: Beazley and McGaw implications. 27 September Career Education Workshop. Country schools invited to attend. 28 September Career Education Workshop. Country and metropolitan schools invited to attend.
9 Work with the school staff,
other parents and the local community to make writing a high priority at your school. You may act as a link between the school and the wider community by: • encouraging publication of student writing in newspapers, literary journals and magazines (including Intercom!): • arranging for professional writers (e.g. journalists, advertisers, authors) to speak to writing classes: • encouraging children to participate in out-of-hours writing activities such as writing competitions and workshops.
10 Become an active participant in your children's writing. You will serve not only your own child but other children as well.
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John XXIII is one of the State's leaders in developing a non-competitive physical education program. While retaining a strong, vigorous competitive program for young• sters who are interested in games such as football, hocky and soccer, it is extending its physical education program to provide more recreational activities for more of its students. "You can't play footy when you're 65," comments Dave Hill, John XXIII's Sports Coordinator. "Moreover, you probably wouldn't even want to." Dave believes a school's physical education program should help youngsters develop positive attitudes about maintaining life-long health and fitness. Competitive games alone are often not the best way to achieve this goal. He also points out that recreational activities are particularly significant for youngsters who might not normally be interested in competitive games. Two of the most signifi-
time of the year to another and from one term to another. The school makes use of many facilities outside its own school ground to provide these activities.
cant innovations Dave has helped develop at John XXIII are offered at Year 10.
Life Skills Option One of them is the Life Skills Option which is part
The other innovation is an optional program for Year 10 students. Called the Physical Education Extension, it centres primarily on outdoor skills. Students participate in bushwalking, canoeing, archery, map and compass reading and orienteering among other out-
in small group cooperation. Independence is also fostered and friendships are established. They give the sports staff opportunities to develop closer relationships with students. The Extension program is optional but the number of students participating in it has grown each year. In 1982 there were 40 students; in 1983 60 students and this year 90. Dave would like to see the Life Skills and Physical Education Extension programs available to
Year 10 boys at John XXIII beach their canoe after a hard fight with the wind on Freshwater Bay of the Year 10 compulsory physical education course. There are options available on a six-weeks basis in a wide variety of non-competitive areas. These include sailing, aerobics, archery, swimming, jujitsu, fencing and squash. Options vary from one
door activities. Each term all participants camp in the bush, putting up canvas tents, gathering firewood and finding their way from one point to another. Dave regards these camping trips and outdoor activities as chances for students to build skills
more students at John XXIII, particularly to students in Years 11 and 12 where opportunities for physical education are not so broad. "The recommendations in regard to fitness and health in the Beazley Report may give us the impetus to do just that."
St Clare's a special place The Sisters of the Good Shepherd have been looking after the needs of young women in one way or another since their Convent was built in Leederville in 1903. Originally the sisters provided a residential home for a broad spectrum of young women. Today they operate St Clare's day school which Sr Geraldine Mitchell provides an extra curricular lunchtime sewing serves the educational and emotional needs of lesson to a St Clare's student. girls who require an inti- school four days each tention to the students' mum of $5 per week. mate, supportive environ- week and a psychologist needs for intimacy, caring Sr Patricia believes that one day a week. and attention from the time, tolerance and fleximent. There are also two staff. She is just as bility are three key eleTo be admitted to St Clare's school, a girl must volunteers from the com- adamant about their need ments in operating a have been unable to munity who work regular- to learn new behaviour. school like St Clare's. -These girls need to adjust to a regular school. ly at the school. Miss "Some of the girls have This inability may ex- Nellie McDermott takes learn to relate to one long-standing problems hibit itself in different reading classes and Mrs another, to teachers and which don't go away in ways: truancy, lack of Chris Burgess helps with to other adults in a two or three months. We concentration, withdraw- aerobic classes as well as positive way. They need don't always succeed and strong supervision, both sometimes progress is al, sickness syndrome, reading. The principal source of in-class and out-of-class. hard to see. That's why we disruptive behaviour or conflict with teachers, funds for operating St They need to have useful, have an after-care proparents. or other stu- Clare's comes from the planned activities to parti- gram to support girls Sisters of the Good Shep- cipate in when formal when they've left us. dents. St Clare's is the only herd, although the gov- classes aren't in session. "But we do think these Catholic school of its kind ernment makes a contri- Busy hands really are girls can develop better bution. happy hands." in WA. self-images, that they can Because of the special improve their relationneeds of these girls, St Socialization Behaviour ships with other people, Clare's will take only 12 In addition to providing modification especially their families students at a time. instruction in the usual The school operates a and that they can begin to school subjects from behaviour modification learn about themselves. Staff Years 8 to 10. St Clare's program. Girls receive "Here at St Clare's we There are the equiva- staff spends much of its bonus points for exhibit- always tried to put into lent of two full-time time helping these girls ing positive behaviour practice what the Beazley teachers on the staff and through a socialization and for taking part in Report has just recomthere is one full-time program. desirable activities. Earn- mended — the right of all social worker. Sr Geraldine, St Clare's ing bonus points earns children to an education There is a nurse at the. social- worker, draws at- pocket money, a maxi- which fits their needs."
Parents have a right to know School Enrolment Policies The Catholic Education Commission of WA (CECWA) established revised official guidelines on the enrolment of pupils in Catholic schools last year after an extensive two-year study. In establishing these guidelines, the CECWA consulted widely with members of the Catholic school community, including principals, priests, school boards and parents. The basic position of the CECWA is that every school should have a clear, written and comprehensive enrolment policy statement which is readily available to the school community, and in particular to parents who may be seeking to enrol their children.
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Parents' faith commitment
The Commission believes it is unwise for a school principal to attempt to pass judgment on parents' commitment to faith as a school admission requirement. Instead, schools are advised to state clearly in their enrolment policy their aims and objectives and to make these statements available to all parents. The commitment required of parents is their support of these aims and objectives and of the means the school takes to fulfil its purpose. Catholic schools may not refuse admission to children solely on the grounds of poor behavioural record, physical or
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mental handicaps or entrance test scores. There are many other areas in which the CECWA has established guidelines for the development of pupil enrolment policies and practices by Catholic schools. Some of these other matters are tuition fees, class size, school boundaries, role of the principal and the importance of the interview at enrolment time. Parents and other interested community members may obtain a copy ot a school's enrolment policy by requesting the school for it. The CECWA official guideline, Pupil Enrolment Policy and Prac tice, is also available upon request ((09) 381 5444).
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The schools' pupil enrolment policy should state a The CECWA requires clearly the priority given to enrolment applications. ;.=..7 every school to state Normally, the policy would give preference to fi clearly its enrolment prior- E baptized Catholics over members of other faiths. 11 ities. (See box for details At the primary school level preferential treatment PI on preference). F . given to Catholic children residing in the parish g. While schools should ft would be expected. give preference to bapBecause of the importance of providing support tized Catholic schildren g for family life and of strengthening the link between residing in the parish, they school and home, the school should provide for the Pmay not have a policy 1-: enrolment of siblings as a matter of high priority. g: which denies non-Catho- Fra.-, Taken from Pupil Enrolment Policy and lics the possibility of F.. Practice, an official statement of the Catholic enrolment. Ei Education Commission of WA, October 17, 1983.
Parents help design curriculum Parents are taking an integral role in a curriculum evaluation project at St Brigid's College in Lesmurdie. Parents are involved in this project because both they and St Brigid's staff recognize the importance of involving the total school community in curriculum development. Surveys St Brigid's has undertaken surveys of its graduates, their parents and the wider community to find out the relevancy of its educational program to young people after they leave school. The surveys revealed many student needs, particularly in the areas of personal growth and development, practical living skills, vocational skills and career and vocational opportunities of a broader nature. St Brigid's is responding to the results of these surveys through the work of the curriculum evaluation committee, organized by a voluntary group of eight teachers. The committee will make specific curriculum
Sandro Sandri, Deputy Principal, Anne Nelson, parent, Aida Rossi and Ella McAlister, teachers. recommendations to the school community for its consideration. Three parents from the community also serve on the committee. Mrs Ann Nelson, one of the parents, says she thinks parents have something different to contribute in determining what schools teach. "Teachers can't be ex-
pected to see everything that's important. A school's curriculum should represent a consensus of the total school community: parents, employers and students as well as teachers. "The closer the community, especially parents, works with schools the better off our children will be."
Goldfields lad began as messenger then worked way Riding a push-bike round Perth streets immediately after World War I was not as perilous as ills today. This is the belief of Larry Dwyer, who delivered books in the city for Dwyer and Carroll in 1919 as his first job after having left St Patrick's Boys' School. The horses and carts, few motor vehicles and absence of oneway streets meant traffic problems were negligible. The city was compact, tall buildings were rare and the messenger boy soon got to know Perth like the back of his hand.
Lawrence Patrick (Larry) Dwyer was born at I—I Boulder on September 17, 1905. After the family had shifted from the Goldfields, he started school at the Maylands convent in 1911. He completed his education at the old St Patrick's Boys' School in Wellington Street in the era of teachers such as Syd Kelly, Brother Murphy and Brother Blake. In 1919 he started work as a messenger boy for book-sellers Dwyer (no relation) and Carroll before joining his father, Patrick Hartrey Dwyer, who had
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A drawback, however, was having to work six days a week. He had several similar jobs before joining his carpenter father in the building industry where he was to stay for the r emainder of his working life — mainly as a carpenter.
About this time he was developing a love of yachting which he still enjoys, though now in reminiscence and not actively. Larry lived with his family in Stanley Street, Mt Lawley, and he was a member of the little band that formed the Maylands Yacht Club nearby on the Swan River when he was about 15. Boys in the area lived in an aquatic ambience in those days, so it is little wonder that he should have turned to a water sport like yachting as his favourite. The Swan River was where the lads of that neighbourhood spent all their spare time. Larry and his mates, who all quickly taught themselves to swim like fish without a formal lesson, delighted in the river. There were the joys, for instance, of plunging from the heights of the Bunbury railway bridge into the water far below — an exhilaration heightened by the fact that trespassing
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A regular feature By BOB BOYLE on the bridge was forbidden in a ban that was policed through periodic raids by inspectors. A complication arose if they were in the nick (the boys, not the inspectors) — which they freqently were — when such authoritarian forays took place. Then the occasional innocent onlooker would be treated to the spectacle of the transgressors attempting to retrieve their clothes while directing their main effort to dodging the raiders.
Procreation centre of marriage V ATICAN CITY (NC) — Pope John Paul Ifs focus on procreation as a central theme of marriage in recent general audiences is part of a series of talks on the issue which a Vatican official said were necessitated by "confusion and doubt- created by some Catholic theologians regarding birth control.
ing particularly on its prohibition of the use of artificial birth control.
the "clear teaching of the Church" on marriage and procreation "can have caused confusion and doubts in the minds of the faithful." Mons Caffarra slso named Father Hans Kung of Tubingen University in West Germany, Father Franz Bockle of the University of Bonn, West Germany, and the late Father Marc ()raison of France. Mons Caffarra said the theologians "have contested 'Humanae Vitae' from the time it came out." ,"TT)c.-y, have hclped pre-
At a press conference Mons Carlo Caffarra, president of the Vatican Institute for Studies on Marriage and the Family, named Father Charles Curran of The Catholic University of America in Washington as one of a group of theologians wbose, opposition , to 10 The.Ftecord:AugThst
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vent 'Humanae Vitae' from being effective," he said. Father Curran was a leader in the dissent against the encyclical in 1968. In 1979, he told the Italian magazine Espresso the teaching "contraception is always and everywhere wrong has to be rethought." Pope John Paul said a key teching of Pope Paul VI's encyclical is "each marriage act must remain open to transmitting life." "1 think the responsibility of these theologians is very grave," Mons Caffara said. He accused such theol-
"The pope intends to reestablish the teachings of 'Humanae Vitae' and ( the apostolic exhortation) 'Familiaris Consortio'." Mons Caffarra told reporters.
ogians of having "a vision that has accepted without sufficient criticism many 'pseudo-dogmas' of the contemporary sexual Mons Caffarra, a moral culture." Examples of theological theologian, is a member error, he said, were "the of the Vatican's Internafailure to see the creative tional Theological Comcapacity of man is not a mission and is a consulpurely biological fact," tor to the Congregation and "the failure to under- for the Doctrine of the stand the relationship Faith and the Pontifical between human bodies is Council for the Family. not a relationship of prop- He has been a president of the Pontifical Institute erty or use." Mons Caffarra said the for Studies on Marriage pope planned to use and the Family since it audiences throughout was established by Pope the next 12 weeks to John Paul as a separate highlight the lessons of branch of Rome's Pontif"Humanae Vitae" on the ical Lateran University in regulation of birth, focus- 1982.
A big thrill was to dive from the massive timber beams — known to the cognoscenti as "the blocks- — supporting the main span of the bridge while a steam train rumbled by only a few feet overhead. In those early 1920s there was little danger of the swimmers being mangled by a propeller. Power boats were rare in that area where the river craft were mainly yachts or rowing combinations. As the cold of winter drew on, or sometimes even in summer, the swimming was transferred a short distance upstream to the place known as The Mucks, which was bordered by Chinese market gardens. The attraction there was the warming of the river by the hot water pouring from the East Perth power station outlet pipe. It was sufficient to counteract the murkiness of the river in that spot which had given rise to the location's unofficial name.
On Saturday afternoons, Larry and his crew-mates would sail their 16ft skiff, named Wattle, from the Maylands Yacht club. A course often used was upriver to Guildford between the high banks of a river containing sandbanks and shallows that were frequently difficult to predict. On Sunday afternoons they would sail from Maylands down to Mosmans, race there and sail back. More often than not it was well after dark by the time they got home.
The three Felton brothers --Syd, Clarrie and Don — comprised the rest of the crew. Skipper Don was a body-builder who also built boats at his works in Roy Street, Mt Lawley. The lot of the little group was eased somewhat when they were able to rent, for five shillings a week, a boatshed right on the river in Joel Terrace, Mt Lawley. They won quite a few club championships with their later boat, Melody. The Felton brothers and Larry transferred from May lands to the Perth Flying Squadron, then at the foot of William Street, where Larry joined the crew of Jack Mitchell and sailed in his famous series of 16 ft skiffs — all named Lilly.
OINN: iz,4t14 They went on to win two A ustralian championships, both sailed in Perth, as well as competing three times in Sydney and once in Brisbane. Larry was the second in the crew and his job was to handle the extra sails such as spinnakers and ballooners. The second was known as the swinger because he had to help in the busines of swinging out over the side to aid in balancing the boat. He disputes the claim by some yachtsmen that sailing on Sydney Harbour is more difficult than on the Swan River. The harbour, he says, is landlocked and just like a big river with vagaries of wind about equal to those experienced on the Swan. Among his pleasant yachting memories are the times they sailed their skiff to Rottnest for long weekends and slept on the beach. The mosquitoes were a plague at night, but the day-time fun offered compensation. Larry worked in various sections of the building industry, but mainly as a carpenter.
up in a building career been an underground caprenter on the gold mines at Kalgoorlie. It was the youngster's introduction to the building trade in which he was to spend the rest of his working life — most of it with Dudley and Dwyer (again no relation). Larry, a grandfather with a sone and daughter, was a noted sailor in his younger days. Now living in retirement in West Leederville, he was a Mt Lawley resident and Highgate parishioner for many years.
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Ms Ferraro's abortion position WASHINGTON: The selection of Geraldine Ferraro, a is succinctly summarised in a well known Catholic, as the Democratic vice-presidential statement she made during a candidate has provoked debate in some Catholic circles 1979 Congress debate on fedover her stance on abortion legislation. eral funding for abortions. "As a Catholic," she said, "I accept the premise a fertilised ovum is a baby. I have been blessed with the gift of faith; but others have not. I have no right to impose my beliefs on them." Controversy over Ms Ferraro's Catholicism and her abortion position began making headlines the day after Democratic presidential nominee Walter Mondale announced his choice. A sked by reporters if she c onsidered herself a good Catholic in light of her abortion position, she said she did. But she challenged the question itself, saying in those terms she would not consider President R eagan a good Christian because he is responsible for unfair economic policies conflicting with Judeo-Christian values.
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In later interviews she said she was not impugning Reagan's Christian beliefs. If she was to be judged on consistency between religious belief and political positions, she argued, the same yardstick should be used to judge other candidates as well, and not just an abortion but on all political issues that involve moral or religious dimensions. When the New York congresswoman was named Democratic candidate for vice president, she became the first Catholic to run for national office on a major party ticket since the Supreme Court's 1973 abortion decision. While the nation's bishops are publicly committed to reversing that decision by a constitutional amendment, Ms Ferraro. R ussell Shaw, US Bishops' secretary for public affairs, called the issue of Ms Ferraro's candidacy "a difficult one for the conferbishops' ence." He recalled when representatives of the US bishops , met in 1976 with pre-
He helped to build a lot of wood and asbestos homes in various suburbs.
from NC NEWS New York Bureau sidential candidates Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, after those meetings the bishops "tried to a ddress the issues that came up." a.
One such project was at Doubleview where his employer acquired a huge tract of land and covered it with houses.
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He used to ride to work on his old AJS motor cycle with the tool bag on the petrol tank or carried across his knees. During World War II he was manpowered and worked on boat -building at the State Shipyards at North Fremantle under tight security behind constantly-guarded gates and with the necessity to show passes everywhere. Building, he avers, was — and still is — a tough game involving hard physical work in all sorts of weather. He'd much rather talk about yachting
The bishops' comments "were immediately perceived as tilting towards candidates," he said. "That widespread misperception and the violent reaction to it," he added, "puts us on notice" that the Ferraro could c andidacy embroil the Catholic Church in a major nationl controversy.
The skiff men of the Swan River were legend in their time for their toughness, and Mr Dwyer took his place among them.
The nub of the problem, however, is the Church calls the prohibition on abortion a moral imperative of human rights, regardless of faith, and not a conclusion of faith to which the norms of religious freedom can be applied. In April the Catholic bishops of Ms Ferraro's home state declared the position of personal opposition to abortion but political toleration or support for it is "radiinconsistent cally
because a third party's right is at stake." This year's Bishops' statement of political responsibility summarised the Church's position: "The right to life is the most basic human right, and it demands the protection of law. Abortion is the deliberate destruction of an unborn human life and therefore violates this right. We do not accept the concept that anyone has the right to choose an abortion." Father Edward Bryce, US Bishops' secretary f or pro-life activities, said the idea that someone may be morally opposed to something but not impose that view on others is " seriously defective." That was the stance many American politicians adopted toward slavery before the Civil War, he said, but no one today would advocate legalising slavery on grounds it is a moral or religious position that should be left up to individual free choice. • Coat page 12
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R ECORD CLASSIFIED OBITUARIES Ferraro question A DVERTISEMENTS Fr Ross J O'Reilly Minimum $4, 28 words. Closes am
Properly understood, one's own conscience Ms Ferraro's argument before God. Wednesday. No phone adverts. Father Ross O'Reilly died on Wednesday at St John forms the basic philo- In juding candidates on of God Hospital where he was hospitalised after sophy behind the quad- the whole spectrum of an assault at his Mount Lawley chaplaincy rennial bishops' state- policy issues, he said, BUILDING DEATHS THANKS residence two weeks ago. He was 67. ments on political distinctions also must TRADES Born in Ballina, County Mayo Ireland he studied responsibility. The stateNovena to St Jude. Oh holy GORMAN: Passed peacebe made between PAINTING quality work St Jude, apostle and mar- fully away on July 29 at Mt for the priesthood at St Kieran's College Kilkenny ments ask Catholic issues that involve funat the right price. John tyr, great in virtue and rich St Camillus Home, Forrest- and was ordained priest in June 1944. voters to judge political damental rights or Freakley. Phone 361 4349. Because of war conditions he did not arrive in in miracles, near kinsbian field. James Gorman, positions reflect impor- values and those of a of Jesus Christ, faithful dearly beloved husband of Australia till October the following year and then Electrical Contractor 5 Florence Mary (Villa spent his first three years as assistant at Victoria tant moral values and more secondary nature, J.V. D'Esterre Vivian St, intercessor of all who Marie, Lesmurdie). Loving Park. put them into practice in and between conflicts in R ivervale. 30 yrs expe- invoke your special patron- and dear father of Stephen, public policy. He next served Fremantle at East until being which the value itself is time to you age of need, in Patricia, Pauline, Angela, rience. expert, efficient, Specific issues the at stake and those in reliable. Ring 362 4646, I have recourse from the Laurence and Barbara. transferred to Subiaco in 1951. He commenced country service first in Toodyay bishops addressed and which the value is after hours 385 9660. depth of my heart and Fond and respected fatherhumbly beg you to whom in-law of Mary-Rose, Basil, in 1954 followed by Cunderdin in 1957 following applied moral values to shared and the disagreePROPERTY ImprovcGod has given such great R on, Bill, Pauline and which he became parish priest of Armadale in 1965. in this year's statement ment concerns political ments Service all types of Francis. Dearest granddad He moved to East Cannington parish in 1967 included abortion, arms strategies. w indows and doors power to come to my assist- of 24 grandchildren and 3 and in 1969 became parish priest of North Beach installed: walls and ceilings ance. Help me in my pres- great-grandchildren. May control and disarmaWhile abortion is not removed: wooden pergo- ent and urgent petition. In perpetual light shine upon where he supervised the construction of the new ment, capital punishthe foremost issue for las: general repairs. Phone return I promise to make him. May he rest in peace. church of Our Lady of Grace. Since 1973 he had been chaplain to St Anne's ment, civil rights, the most Americans in the 341 2946. Your name known and Thanks to all the staff at economy, education, cause you to be invoked. Mount St Camillus Nurs- Hospital Mount Lawley. presidential campaign, ELECTRICAL: For all Say three Our Fathers, Hail ing Home for all the kindArchbishop Foley conclebrated his funeral Mass energy, family life, food the presence of a protypes of electrical work Marys and Glorias. Publi- ness shown during Dad's in St Mary's Cathedral on Friday August 3 and agricultural policy, choice Catholic on the phone 335 2277. following which he was buried at Karrakatta health, housing, human cation must be promised. St long illness. Democratic ticket could cemetery. rights, mass media, and pray Jude, for all us and PRICE, (Ern) — Prayers STEELWORK: All types well give it greater promMay he rest in peace. of steel gates and balus- who invoke your aid Amen. and love to Mickie and regional conflict in the inence this year than it trades, mig welding and arc This novena never fails. In family. Rest in peace (Ern) world. has had in the last two welding. Phone 335 2277. thanksgiving to St Jude and will always be remembered funeral Mass will be cele- Father Bryce noted by Con Monica, and 'famelections. Mother of Perpetual SucW ANTED are brated in St Benedict's qualifications ily. cour. "Mrs Ferraro's relichurch on Friday. He had needed in making such TO RENT R HODES Passed away affiliation keeps gious retireinto moved recently PRAYER ST JUDE 0 value -related peacefully on 24th July judgWe urgently require rental ment at Claremont. up in the media, coming Holy St Jude Apostle and at the 1984 Home of Peace ments. properties in all areas. We started Harwork He with Charles Subiaco. Joseph Martyr, of including the secular great in virtue and offer personalised attention Neither the Church nor ris, Scarfe and Sandover in Shaw. media," said at minimum rates including rich in miracles. Near Kins- 8 Kitchener Ave. Bayswater 1917 and in 1933 during the individuals should be in regular inspections and man of Jesus Christ, Faith- and ex 2nd 13th Field "But no one knows how height of the Depression he the business of accusing monthly statements. ful Intercessor of all who Ambulance WW2. I.oved took the plunge and with candidates or voters of it's going to evolve. It Please contact Dorothy invoke your special patron husband of Kathleen. his brother I,en established sin because may be a nine -day Beardshaw HAGEN & CO. in time of need. To you I Loved father of 'Terence, of positions the family business, moving Kathleen, Brian, Maureen R osewood Ave, Wood- have cause from the depth wonder, but it also they hold, he said. That to the William Street preand Michael. lands, 446 9399. could persist." of my heart and humbly beg The funeral took place mises two years later. The is a "private" matter of business today employes A CCOMMODATION you to whom God has given privately on July 27th after over 120 workers. such great power to come Requiem Mass celebrated A VAILABLE to my assistance. Help me in St Columba's church, Roy Galvin built up a RENT one of Jim Has- now in my present and Roberts Street, Bayswater. strong reputation in the WORLD-WIDE M ARRIAGE sell's four furnished urgent need and grant my Bowra & O'Dea Funeral plumbing supply industry I- NCO( NTE Directors. 328 7299 for his emphasis on custohomes at Lake Monger earnest petition. In return mer service. (3 mins from Perth) with I promise to make your CORDINA. Passed away free food, vegies for a name known and cause you peacefully on July 22nd Well known Catholic lay- Throughout his life from mere $7 a day each or to be invoked. Say three 1984, at Royal Perth Hos- man and city plumbing the age of 16 he remained what you can afford; Our Fathers, Hail Marys pital, Joseph Patrick (Joe) merchant Roy Galvin died a member of the Hibernian takes five to eight; car $6 and Glorias St Jude pray of 72 June Road, Safety of a stroke condition on Society and he was a promTuesday this week. He was inent member and suppora day. Amazing isn't it? for all who honour and Bay, formerly of Bassenter of the Holy Name dean. Kambalda and Kal- 82. Telephone Jim or Pat invoke your aid.. Publicagoorlie, Beloved husband Born in Perth he was Society. He was well known ( 09) 450 5301. Have tion must be promised. of May, Dearly loved father educated by the Sisters of for the number of charities transferred one mansion This novena never fails. In of Joe, Michael, Pauline, Mercy at Leederville where that benefited from his to charity hut am now faith and love, Jane. robert, Edward and later his own sons were interest and quiet generos( giving free food and MOST SACRED HEART Damian. Father-in-law of educated and he was an ity. %+eekend.: He is survived by his vegies to other tenants of Jesus, may your name he Margaret, Cordula and active parishoner. August 10-12 at North Perth Martin and loved Nunu of He later spent 25 years in widow and three sons. for 5 weeks. praised and glorified October parish where Applecross his 5-7 at North Perth May he rest in peace. Two prominent local throughout the world now Jeremy Sarah, Rachel, Michael and Jessica. 26-28 October at Bunbury church leaders have said and forever. Many thanks that the two charities listed for prayers answered. Al. The funeral took place at November 23-25 at North Perth the Catholic Section, of the MARY MACKILLOP here are worthy of support. Booking details: THANK YOU St Jude for Guildford Cemetery on ANNIVERSARY Phone Colin & Kath Mitchell. FOR SALE your continuous help. July 26th after Requiem To commemorate the 75th anniver 6 -Furramurrit Way, Greenwood, WA. t)(12-1 Mass celebrated in St Marcella Loreck. • 094484624 sary of the death of Mary Mackillop, Buy this tea and help the Joseph's Church, Hamilton GRATEFUL thanks MY foundress of the Sisters of St Joseph real workers get the profit Street. Bassendea. o f the Sacred Heart Mass will be instead of the middle-men, to the Most Sacred Heart Bowra & O'Dea Funeral otherwise they will lose of Jesus, to the Immaculate celebrated on Wednesday August 8 at Directors 328 7299 their co-operative to the big Heart of Mary, Saint 7.30 pm at the Redemptorist church. IN MEMORIAM planters. Send $1 or Joseph. Saint Anthony, The public are invited to the Mass and what you can afford for and Padre Pio for answera social gathering afterwards. Novena ing my prayers. Oscar MerEMANUEL, packets and $2 for teabags vyn (Dick) — Three years to Beekeepers 406 William 1\ v. BEAZLEY St. Catholics where's your Grateful thanks to St Jude since you left us so suddenly MEETING peacefully and — Dick Jim for assistance. DB Phone charity? 450 5301. We deliver tea Grateful thanks to the darling on 30th .July 1981. A parent meeting on The Beazley The tears in our eyes we can 1 ° free. Sacred Heart of Jesus, to Wth•Li km.4.1 Report and Catholic parents will be held CE wipe away, But the ache in Our Blessed Mother, and to on Tuesday. August 6 at 8 pm at the SITUATIONS our hearts will always stay, St Jude for prayers ansZ <Lbk 6441 5t Time changes many things, Emmanuel Centre, 25 Windsor Street, V ACANT wered. Please continue to sadness not this the but day East Perth with emphasis on Catholic 414°./ktk •Pe-Itk 4006 C ARETAKER for lodging help me. AOC. i++-8Fi brings. c hildren with disabilities attending house, no previous expeAlways thoughts in our and Catholic or state schools. 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The Record, August 3
9; 1984
(Youth Forum
YCS explores 'Our Faith' Young people from 14 dioceses visited Melbourne for the national conference of the Australian Young Christian Students movement recently.
Conference gave new insight to many lives
The Review of Life Method Callahan, Catholics For members' actions transform( see, Judge and act) plays an Peace); Equal Opportunities ing their lives, and do the important role in the life of in Life (Kath Kelsey, And)' groups see themselves as part full-time of a wider Church movement former YCS — and so it was at the Sugg, conference. It was the major workers); Media and Advertis- working for change? Bronwen activity for Monday in both the ing (Suzanne Agardy, Austral- Gray, presented the moveafternoon and evening ses- ian Broadcasting Tribunal); ment's national report. In it Participants explored the She spoke mainly on the number of questions raised in prompted their further faith sions. Music (Maria Berry, also of the she covcfed the developconference theme Our Faith Federal Government's new Ms Connors' speech. In the response. Christina Kadmos, a full-time Tribunal); Sexuality (Wendy ments of the YCS in the past urging us to act on the Con- Participation and Equity Pro- morning they discussed Anna Dea, a Melbourne YCS worker from Perth, spoke on Gale); Drama (Triad Youth three years, especially in relacerns of All Students, through gramme and of how the Fed- whether the Federal Govern- member, said they made excel- the review as the YCS's Centre): Prayer (Father Gor- tion to living out its philosa number of avenues. These eral Education Department is ment was encouraging secon- lent statements which repres- method of formation and don Gebbie); and Poverty and ophies and development of all included workshops, talks, trying to respond to the needs dary schools enough and ented some of the major ideas Jenny Toogood and Debbie Aid (Chris Sidoti, from the levels of leadership. mirror sessions and reflection of students, past and present. which issues may not be of the conference. Marley, from Tasmania spoke Catholic Commission for Jus- Other activities during the on the !It:View of Life method. She also talked on the stu- covered by the government's "One idea which really sticks on the review in practice. conference included a comtic and Peace). A major feature of the con- dents' role in the future of youth policy. in my mind is we must be Christina concentrated on During the conference there munity skills session led by ference was the enthusiasm of secondary education. In the afternoon they prepared to be part of the how the different facets of the were two mirror sessions with Katrina Milne, and meetings the participants ( including The Participation and Equity focused on the practices in answer to our prayers," Anna review worked and what they one of them in response to the for YCS leaders, assistants and students and full-time YCS Programme is the centre schools which did and did not said. could achieve. Jenny and reports on the activities of the full-timers, and the adoption workers) to explore together piece of the government's reflect the ideas of the Schools Debbie gave a practical exam- diocesan groups. Mick Piotto of the revised constitution. the movement, its continuing youth policy. The aim of the Commission. The participants ple of the method from a and Anne Giles from Adelaide The executive members are: part in their lives and its programme is to foster looked at how the practices Satisfied group meeting in Tasmania. then gave an overall impres- Judi Reid (Brisbane); Frank mission to students in Austra- changes in schools and school- that didn't could be chalThey outlined the action/ sion of how the YCS is pro- Ugarteburu (Cairns); Mary ing so that young people will lia. reflection process the group gressing throughout Australia. Timmer ( Lismore ); Anna Dea; lenged, changed or modified. Students were able to come be encouraged to participate "Up until now I'd been quite worked through and the good This session brought to life Margaret Sefton (Perth); Another challenging address to the conference from as far in worthwhile training and happy to leave all the hard and had aspects of the group's questions which the move- Simone Durr (Sale); Nevio activities in came from Des and Mary things up to God and to sit action. away as Geraldton and Cairns education ment must face in living out Cason (Sydney); Brigid FreeKeleher, of East Bentleigh, because of a sharing of fare schools, TAPE colleges and hack and be satisfied with Participants took part in its basic philosophies. man (Tasmania); Debbie who spoke on Growing in outside the formal education costs. simply doing the asking. Now workshops conducted on These include whether stu- Maney; Bernice Easton (AdeFaith. Their togetherness and system. I realise that this is not suf- Thursday afternoon, 17 May. dents are taking enough laide): Frank Loss ( Perth ); The participants under the Des and Mary spoke of how ficient as I have plenty of Each had a choice of two to responsibility for their move- and the YCS national team enthusiasm was obvious from the opening Mass on Monday direction of members of the their faith had challenged talents and abilities at my attend from the eight offered. ment; are student leaders The conference finished 14 May at which Bishop Peter Melbourne Catholic Educa- them in their lives and how disposal to help answer my The workshops were developing the other students with a final concelebrated De Campo of Port Pine, South tion Office, looked at a the events of their lives had prayers." Nuclear Disarmament (Terry in the movement; are the Mass and bush dance which Australia, was principal celeagain showed the great spirit brant. and Father Bob Wood that pervaded it. pre-ached the homily. It conBY NICK HANSEN. tinued right throughout the conference at its headquarters, Xavier College, Kew. a 'turn" ut,lcome to our The coordinators of the conkrence were Sister Liz Western Australians have a Compton, and Bronwen Gray good name /or extendof the Australian YCS team. ing friendship. The next couple of years The YCS holds its conference cerMELBOURNE: Sending tainly put us to the test every three years. Preparation as increasing numbers young people back to for this year's included the of French. Italians, Engschool is not a substitute YCS's Student Concern Survey lish. Japanese and Swiss for jobs. come to conducted last July and So says the executive The bright lure of the August. mighty dollar could dull director of the Youth ideals that claim: OfferAffairs Council of Austraing hospitality is a privlia, Michael Clohesy. Designed ilege, and honour. GraHe has accused the Fedciously given it can he the chance of abundant eral and State governThat survey was designed to blessings for both the ments of lacking a clear help the conference achieve Iisitor and the host. c ommitment to youth its two major aims: to provide America's Cup fever is takOld Testament: Abraaffairs. ing a hold of people ham while extending training and support for the young and old. hospitality to strangers He said that governnational leaders and to act as From some quarters it later recognises he is ments were making the the decision-making body for seems that ut, are gearvisited by God. The mistake sending of ing up for the big 'ripstranger promises a son. the YCS. This second point young people back to off A n impossible feat as means that the students have Etviy man and his dog school. Though some Abraham's wife Sarah is the chance to have a vital say be out to make a quick on in years and quite might need further eduin the future direction of the buck from the flood of barrel'. (Gn. 18). cation, it was not a subtourists arriving at our In a few short months movement, designed to serve ut, stitute for jobs. doot the needs of secondary stuwill be hosts to sailing I am not against people The Federal Governcrews and back-up dents. making money or even ment should address teams from North Towards the end of the the clever ones striking America, Europe. Japan itself to some of the it rich but there are some conference, participants and perhaps New Zeaanomalies facing young signs of greediness and decided to focus on three of land: as well as eastern Anyone wishing to lack of hospitality creeppeople who needed welstates defence syndithe basic YCS concepts for the door the in help ing in. fare, remembering that cates. next three years. These con- The sort of image that knock by acting as a next year was the Interencourages cartoonists I am told that some 16 cepts were making faith and c ollector should ring challenging teams are national Youth Year. to depict a greedy busGospel values an even more the head office of likely to takepart. iness sector drooling at Although people could important part of the YCS; an the youth organisaThen then, are the thouFremantle North Mole leave school at 15, they sands of visitors, holioption for the poor; and the tion of their choice. and panting at the aircould not receive unemday makers and sailing port am'itil lounge as inquiry. The Minister for the printed on yellow card and Young Christian enthusiasts who will ployment benefits until visitors pour into our Participants decided after Department of Admi- bearing the collector's bead for Perth in the Workers 328 9667 State they were 16 and they nistrative Services name. much discussion that the As a childIoften next 18 months. heard my were then only entitled Catholic Parish recently approved Australian YCS should launch father say that a guest Tbe America's Cup may well Any suspicious matters to a lesser amount than Youth 328 8136 secondary school age in the house utis a sign be an an inquiry into the effects of economic to act as collec- should be reported to an adult who was unemthat "God is in the bonanza. but Ihope it competition in students' lives. Geraldton Catholic children home". Years later I will also be a chancefor tors for Youth Appeal Appeal Headquarterson 325 ployed, he said. YCS members were also urged Parish Youth 84 doorimock on Sunrealised that his thinkpeople to extend "The cost of living is 4808. to continue to live out these ing had its origin in the 328 9878 genuine hospitality and day, August 19. exactly the same for a 16 and the other concepts • Twelve voluntary youth However, under no cirAntioch communor 17-year-old — age has through their weekly group cumstances, may primary organisations will benefit got nothing ity 328 9878 to do with meetings. Group directors school children act as col- from this, the second State- how much it costs to live" Each day the conference had will be looking for lectors and those under-aw wide aPPeal he said. a different theme. These The YCW UNEMPLOYMENT TEAM W.U.R.C. assistance right up must be subject to close included students looking at (Workers' Unemployment Response Committo the day of the supervision and control. life, celebrating life, living in tee) is sending a determined band of young The Chairman, Father appeal. faith and students on the people to Canberra in August. They will be Jegorow, said; "It is good move. attending the YCW National Unemployment ' news for the voluntary youth On Tuesday 15 May, the Congress. To support the delegates W.U.R.C. is groups whose members are theme centred on students' having a night of "swinging to the beat" and under 18 and those agencies concerns about and role in the "swaying to the music". who successfully canvass the education process. The highsupport of the Year 12 high light of the day was a major "WURC Rocks on" will be held at the Highgate school students. Houseaddress of Ms Lyndsay ConHall on August 4 at 7.30 pm. Come for a great holders will recognise offinors of the Commonwealth night out. Workers $2.50J0bseekers $2.00. cial collectors (young and Schools Commission. old) by a distinctive badge
A guest is a sign of God
School is no answer
Help us c ollect
Helping hands
It SWURKS
DOORKNOCK SUNDAY AUGUST 19th
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space to fulfill the final destiny ogles: Bio-Eutures, Women of of the human race. All their Wonder, More Women of brightest hopes are in the Wonder, and The New Cynthia voigt genetic material stored Women of Wonder. Earthseed is her sixth novel and her first aboard Ship. Now, over a century later, for young people. She lives in Ship creates Zoheret and her upstate New York. shipmates from its genetic banks. It has found a home for its children on an uninhabited, earthlike planet. But its passengers are not ready to leave Ship. What do they really know of living on a hostile, Grandmother Lucy Goes open surface — alone and For a Picnic, story by fqyce Dice)' 's Song, by Cynthia unaided by the living machine Wood, pictures by Frank Voigt, published by William that has been mother, fitther, Francis, published by FonCollins, $9.95. andd teacher for all their lives? tana, $2.95. Thirteen-year-old Dicey was To prepare them, Ship devises This delightful storybook bysmart, independent and a a 'survival test'. Suddenly, Joyce Wood and illustrated by loner. When they had been instincts that have been latent Frank Francis follows Granddeserted by their mother, she for over 100 years take over. mother Lucy and her grandhad taken her younger brothZoheret watches friends daughter's picnic by the river ers and sister on a long and become strangers — strangers and the little adventures that difficult journey to find a and enemies. Can Zoheret they go through to get to the home with the grandmother Hanging Out With Cici, by andd her companions overpicnic. they'd never met before. come the biggest obstacle to Francine PascaL published Once they'd moved in with the survival of the human race by Fontana, $3.50. Granm, Dicey hoped their Thirteen-year-old Victoria ..J1111. — themselves? troubles were over — but they feels her mother rules her life Pamela Sargent has an MA. weren't ... and Dict:y was so in philosophy and wrote her completely, and that they busy worrying about her filmfirst published story while still could never get on. One day, ily that she had no time for a student. She has been called travelling home on a train, she friends, no time for boys, no "a sensitive writer" by Pub- is caught in an extraordinary time for herself lishers Weekly and "a strik- time warp, and finds herself Dear Captain Bob, Q. How .an ott tell when a Divide by 2. But when Dicey is accused ingly able and unusual story- hack in the 1940s. She meets I am writing Lots of 167. this letter from isn't well? bucket of cheating by her teacher and teller" by writer Michael a girl who she likes immeschool. How are you? I am A. When it is a little pale Lots of 3. Mina, a classmate, sticks up for diately — and who turns out Bishop. Her first novel, fine. Here are a few jokes. ( pail). Turn the calculator upside her, Dicey realizes the value Cloned lives, was termed to be her mother. Q. What do you call a woman Mark Titterington down and it will tell you if you of friendship and that she can "solidly realistic, humane and lose or win. in a blue and white aeroplane? make friends and still he A. A passenger. David McLaughlin, The Fish. by Margaret herself Dear Captain Bob, Leine, illustrated by John Gordon Goes To .School, by Q. What wears four cowboy Boulder. Dicey's Song, the 198 I have been too busy to write Roger Smith, published by hats and has 10 legs? Butler and Me Beaver. by Newbery Medal winner, is a to you. this is my second Dear Captain Bob, Margaret Lane, pictures by Oxford University Press, A. Five cowboys. sequel to Homecoming and contest. Here are sonic jokes 11(m- are you? I am tine, litre $6.99. Q. What fruit is never happy? David .Vx-kels, published by will be enjoyed by readers of and a puzzle. It is Gordon's first day at A. Blueberry. are a few jokes: F ontana, each. $3.95 1 1 and up. Q. What happened to the Irish Q. What fruit is never happy? These beautiful natural his- school. Gordon is an elephant Julianne Green, but he has a rotten memory. Man jimup. A. Blueberries. agent who blew up a bus? tory books are delightful addiMiss Snibbs, his teacher, won't Q. What can you never give A. He got sore lips. tions to the Animal Lives Fartbseed, by Pamela SarDear Captain Bob, back after you have taken it? Knock Knock, series (The Squirrel and The forget Gordon in a hurry. gent, published by William How are you going? I'm okay. Who's there? A. A bath. Frog). Collins. $9. 95. just joined the club and Cows go, I've Q. What is at the end of Delightful artwork and fasci- Just Like Jenny, by Ship hurtles through space. I go to Mary's Mount Primary Cows go who? everything? Deep within its core, it carries nating, yet simple texts, are Sandy Asher, published School in Goosberry Hill. I am No, cows go moo. A. The letter 'g'. by Fontana, $3.50. the most outstanding features the seed of humankind. The Stephanie and Jenny have 10 years old and enjoy playing Pick a number between 1 and Q. %Thy are rooster's feathers of these hooks. people of Earth sent Ship into always neat? always dreamed of being tennis, netball and reading. 99 A. He has his comb. Divide into lots of 2. dancers. but suddenly Ste- Here are some jokes: Julianne Green, phanie is losing her confi- PATIENT: I find it difficult to Add 7. tell the truth. Man j imup. well proportioned" by Ursula Take 3. dence, while Jenny's perfecK. Le Guin; her other novels tion earns her nothing but PSYCHIATRIST: Don't worry Welcome to our new include The Sudden Star, praise. Slowly she learns to Once you get on the couch members: Rebecca Swan, of come to terms with herself, you'll find it very hard to lie Hilton; Jodie Bairstow, of Watchstar. The Golden Space, and and to realise that she needn't on. The Alien Upstairs. She is Perth; Courtney Evans, of TEACHER: (Taking biology also the author of a collection be just like Jenny to be a good Floreat Park; Rebecca Ihlein, class). What is a blood count? of short stories, Starshadows, dancer — though she can CP; I.ibby Wray, Morley; PUPIL: Count Dracula. and the editor of four antholalways be her friend. p• " Christopher Wray, Morley; FIRST ARTIST: Do you like Sean Halligan. St James; Luke painting people in the nude? Gumley, Baker's Hill; Ste SECOND ARTIST: Personally, phanie Martin, Lesmurdie. I like to paint with my clothes on. Stephanie Martin, i.esm urdie.
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Congratulations to this week's colouring-in winners. They are Rebecca Ihlein, of Rawling Close: Sean Halligan, of St James and Christopher Wray, of Morley. Books courtesy of William Collins have been sent out to them.
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Seeking God, The research attached to the Way of St Benedict, by Department of Local History Esther de Waal, pub- at Leicester. lished by Fontana, After her marriage to Victor de Waal in 1960 she taught $4.95.
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A Vision Of Hope, The extreme and repressive Churches and Change regimes. Its main concern is in Latin America, by to describe the life and witTrevor Beeson and ness of the churches in Latin Jenny Pearce, pub- America through the eyes of lished by Fontana, Christians who have taken $8.95. sides with the poor and given voice to the cry for justice and basic human rights. This can be dangerous vocation, as the life and death of Archbishop Oscar Romero and countless other bear witness. In November 1980 the involvement of the Church in the struggle for social change in El Salvador was given prominence in a film screened at the Assembly of the British Council of Churches in London. The response to the film and subsequent debate is recorded in the following Latin America, a huge, varied resolution: and beautiful continent of vast The A&sembly, aware of the economic resources, is today critical social, political and the scene of some of the most economic conditions prevailcrushing exploitation, inequal- ing in some countries of Latin ity and lawlessness on earth. America, declares its deep Is there an answer? Can concern for the peoples and justice. peace and prosperity churches, both Catholic and ever become a possibility for Protestant, of Latin America, these troubled lands? In this calls upon its member informed, balanced and up to churches and member bodies date study, the authors give of the Conference for World the background to the prob- Mission to give higher priority lems of eight representative to the Latin American situacountries, and show where tion, and welcomes the prophope lies for their peoples — osal that the Divison of Interin their Christian faith and in national Affairs conduct a the churches, whose repre- study project. with the cosentatives face opposition and operation of other divisions, suffer martyrdom in the cause leading to a background and of the poor and the oppressed. policy document on I.atin This book offers an account America . . . of obedience to God in socie- .4 Vision of Hope is part ot ties largely controlled by a response to that resolution.
A way to find God
The spirit of St Benedict. in Cambridge and Notgreatest of saints, transcends tingham, and then joined the The Raj Quartet, by bet, if you make it to the six arrested for the centuries and unites all staff of Lincoln Theological Paul Scott, published the end of the first the rape and subse- believers in Christ. In Seeking College when her husband by God Esther de Wail shows became Chancellor of Lincoln Heinemann, novel, The Jewel in quently imprisoned. $24.95. The four nov- the Crown, you'll be More than anything how his Rule. practical and Cathedral. later they moved els have also been in fine form to find the 'Raj' represents a totally relevant for today can to Canterbury, where Mrs de republished in paper- your way through the slice of history, reveal- guide us towards a growth Waal combines her work as back by Granada at final three. ing the best and the into wholeness. a balance in wife and mother of four sons $5.95 each and by The four novels are worst and perhaps every aspect of our being — with that of being mistress of Collins, at $21.95 for linked by one event, providing us with body, mind and spirit — the Deaner!,-. as well as cona boxed set. the rape of a young new truths as to the through which we can tinuing her teaching work. Reviewed by Roslyn E ngl ishwoman, real role of the British become truly human and truly She has been a tutor with the R oss. Open t .niversity since it began Daphne Manners. in India. But all that one with God. As you will no doubt Her lover, a young aside, it is entertain- Some books on the spiritual 19-1, and also teaches history have guessted, Paul Indian who was ing and will see you life read as if they have been for the Canterbury School of Scott's Raj Quartet raised in England, through more than composed by men of leisure Ministry. gave birth to the Hari Kumar, is one of one wintery night. for people with servants. We In 1982 Mrs de Waal started Jewel in the Crown are right to he sceptical about 'Benedictine Experience'. series which is curthe application of such writrently drawing devoing to our own busy and tees to Channel Nine distracted lives. This hook is on different. It was written by Wednesday nights. Esther de Waal in the midst The Jewel in the of a very demanding profesCrown is the title of sional and personal life as a ;re. - • wife, a teacher and a mother. the first novel in the a _ quartet, the others It is all the better for that. being The Day of the The consecrated discipline 447!!'"Itlirt at. and concentration which has Scorpion, The Towers of Silence and A Divbeen needed to create this ision of the Spoils, the hook are themselves fruits of four look behind the trying to walk the way of St scenes of the last Benedict and they are eviyears of the British dence for the usefulness and Raj. realism of what is written which brought a group of While Scott's style is here. 'Seeking (od' is a dem- Americans to live in the ponderous and at onstration of the profound cathedral precincts for ten times pedantic, his wisdom of the Rule of St days. to follow the Benedic1 passion for detail is Benedict which speaks across tine balanced life of study. more than compenthe centuries; resonant alike worship and work. sated for by the rich for our own contemporary Esther de Waal's other writwealth of his mateworld as for the sixth-century ings include Tim Discovery of rial. monks for whom it was com- Britain. The English Tourists The Raj Quartet is posed. 1540-184() ( Rout ledge. definitely for the dedEsther de Waal was brought 1964 ). The Justice of the icated reader ... it is up in a country vicarage in the Peace (Penguin, 1969). and no mean feat to wade \‘'elsh Borders and attended numerous articles, amongst through the lives of Art Malik as Hari Kumar, Tim Pigott-Smith as Ronald I.udlow Girls High School them 'The Benedictine TradiMerrick, the Police Superintendent and Susan this cavalcade of char- Woofridge as Daphne Manners in the Channel Nine before reading history at Cam- tion and the Family' in Jouracters but it's a sure bridge. She became Research ney to God. Anglican Essay series of The Jewelin the Crown. Fellow and College Lecturer on the Benedctine Way Mal at Newnham after a period of ling Abbey. 1980).
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Miscarriage, by Oakley, solving crimes, and endless The Common People. by mingo, $5.95. each. McPherson & Roberts, pub- other mental contortions. Three more novels in the J.EC. Harrison, published lished by Fontana, $5.95. transfer and still be alive to The book, Faces Of Change, m ate annihilation was Hitler's delightful series A Dance to by Flamingo, $11.95. Losing a baby in the early A Case For Charley, by tell the tale. . ? which is an edited transcript goal, and that his followers the Music of Time. This is a vivid and readable months of pregnancy can be John Spencer, Publabed by 'The Transfer shows that of the interviews, with addiAnthony Powell is one of the narrative about the everyday knew this. a profoundly distressing expe- Fontana, $4.50. most highly respected nove- life of ordinary people from Thomas Palmer, in his first tional background and comrience, whether it is a longed A thriller with a difference; novel, knows all the right ments from Anne Deveson, The Unripe Gold. by Geof- lists writing in England today. 1066 to the present day. It for first child, or perhaps the a zany Chandleresque look moves . . . he successfully shows that more and more frey Jenkins. published by He has the ability to create describes their domestic second or third in a sequence into the future, where people keeps a large cast of vivid women are trying to shape Fontana, $4.95. time and time again scenes arrangements, family relationof miscarriages. are classed according to their actors breathlessly on the their own lives in their own The Unripe Gold is the elec- that are simultaneously very ships and their ideas and This book gives an accurate credit rating, where our cul- move. Better still, he offers an ways, that the life stories of trifying new paperback from witty and deeply moving. beliefs. The author has and up-to-date guide to what ture has reached its zenith and entertainment that is also a the women interviewed are Geoffrey Jenkins, one of the In his anthology of outstand- recreated a masterpiece that is medically known about adolescent vandalism its journey through the under- relevant to the majority of world's most popular adven- ing authors for this century encompasses craft workmiscarriage, and sympatheti- nadir, where people are sup- world and a harrowing of hell'. women in Australia today, and ture storytellers. (entitled Ninety-Nine Nov- shops, the industrial revolucally explores the feeling of posed to live forever thanks Time. that the changes in the situaels), Anthony Burgess lists tion and the world wars of this The Demon Lover, by Vicloss and failure that women to Perma Pulse — an artificial Anthony Powell as a writer of fascinating period of history. tion of women over the last e xperience — as well as heart with a 100 per cent Faces of Change, by Anne decade is reflected not only toria Holt, published by exceptional talent. Fontana, $5.95. Vegetarian Cuisine, pubhelping them cope with the guarantee. Deveson, published by Fon- in the way women view themKate Collison was thrilled lished by Fontana, $5.95. anxiety that accompanies a selves. tana, $7.95. and honoured to be commis- Goosefoot. by Patrick Vegetarian Cuisine is a remarsubsequent pregnancy. The Transfer. by Thomas In 1983. Anne Deveson sioned to paint the Baron de McGinley, published by fla- kable collection of mouthwatPalmer, published by Fon- devised and presented a series Hitler: The Fubrer and the mingo, $6.95. Centeville. ering recipes gathered from Mensa Puzzle Book, by tana, $5.95. of six television documentar- People, by JP. Stern, pubKate finds herself alone and As he title suggests, this is the chefs of the Very finest Victor Serebriakoff, pub- His task Was to salvage the ies on the ABC, called Faces lished by flamingo, $6.96. caught up in the battle for a superb and witty novel. vegetarian restaurants in lished by Fontana, $4.95. wreck from the bottom of the of Change. This book endeavours to Paris. Yet the dangers she Patricia Teeling, a beautiful Great Britian. A book for anyone who sea. The purpose of the series reconstruct the nature of faces there were as nothing to and naive country girl. goes to enjoys brain teasers, word He took the job because was to see what was happen- Hitler's political ideology, its those at the Chateau de Cen- Dublin to study science. Together Toward Hope, by games, tricky questions. It blackmail gave him no choice. ing to women in Australia in roots, logic and function. The teville, where the threat to her There arc many mysterious Father Pftilip J. Rossi, 41. contains over a hundred puz- His qualifications were that the '80's and, by interviewing aim is to answer the question own heart was overwhelming. happenings as Patricia, paral- University of Notre Dame zles ranging from 'fairly sim- it was his brother who was women who are challenging "How could it have hapleled by the New York Times Press, $16.95. ple' to 'real stinkers' and they running for his life. The tran- existing conventions and pened?" Stern's "Essay in At Lady Molly's, The Kindly to Richardson's virginal Pam- Explains how freedom, cominvolve finding missing saction was the hottest roles, reflect some of the Historical Reconstruction" Ones, C,asanova's Chinese ela, discovers Dublin and munity, imagination, and hope numbers or shapes. getting* cocaine deal of the century. changes which have taken shows that not conquest or Restaurant. by Anthony subsequently what life is all mutually give moral shape to out of impossible situations, Could any man make the place over the last ten years. material gain, but indiscrim- Powell, published by Fla- about our human world.
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Greyhounds — with The Record Tipster
"DOGS' RACE ONE: The Postman 1, Darsal Chief 2, Tivessa Spring 3. RACE TWO: Involved 1, Tidi Level 2, Ballyporeen
3. RACE THREE: Au!fee 1, Oyster Lady 2, Countess Kim 3. RACE FOUR: Frankie Francis 1, Sal's Super Son 2, Man of Mickila 3. RACE FIVE: Blue Echo 1, Boundary Rider 2, Western Sheen 3.
RACE SIX: John Michael 1, Supreme Carmen, 2, Temolock's Star 3. RACE SEVEN: Stoney's Hope 1, Tema's Joy 2, Zappa Fox 3. RACE EIGHT: Lady Ternlock 1, Ango Satan 2, Supa Trak 3. RACE NINE: Moonsdiboo 1, Asgard Chief 2, T ong Tang 3. RACE TEN: Egyptian Prince 1, Leica's Image 2, Kori San 3.
Race Talk with Rod Evans ROBYNS JOY returned to racing on Saturday and was just beaten in the last stride by BO FILEUX in the On Guard Handicap. When last in training Robyns Joy was a model of consistency and with the benefit of the run under her belt Robyns Joy should soon add to her impressive record. PAUIS GIRL will soon break her maiden status when she is placed in a suitable race. Pauls Girl showed she has plenty of ability when she ran third ( 2 len) behind LET ME OUT in the Possum Handicap ( ID ). Pauls Girl was heavily supported in a midweek race at Belmont a couple of weeks ago but was withdrawn at the barrier. Where there is smoke there is fire and Pauls Girl will soon return her connections a dividend. CASUAL OCCASION looked very impressive when winning at Toodyay by eight lengths on Thursday. Having only her second start Casual Occasion blitzed her opposition and on the strength of that victory should he hard to beat when she meets stronger company. LADY GRAVATT also was another impressive 2 yo winner at Toodyay, although she only won by 2 lengths she won with a lot in hand. Before her win she ran a close second in town but she should soon break through in town especially in a midweek event.
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The 10th annual sale of Contemporary Paintings and Crafts. More than 1000 paintings and craft items from artists Robert Dickerson (guest artist), John Coburn, Pro Hart and son, Milton Moon, John Franken, David Thornton, John Olsen, Brett Whitely, Jon Molvig, and many other well known local and interstate artists.
Opening Night Friday 10th August — Tickets $14 Chicken, crayfish and champagne supper
11th August 10am-5pm Sunday 12th August llam-4pm
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Joan and Paul Donnelly celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding in the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, St Leonards, England with Holy Mass said by Father John O'Dwyer at St Thomas the Apostle. Claremont on last Sunday and afterwards at their home in Claremont. O f their six children Dominic, home from Oxford, Patrick and Joanna with seven of the Donnelly grandchildren were present. Caroline and Olivia are in England and Brigid is in New York with three of the grandchildren among them. Paul and Joan came with their family to WA in 1 947 from England, Paul to take charge of coal research fo. the State Government. They were also responsible for pioneering the work of Government assistance for private schools using as a basis, experience of similar work for Catholic schools in England. As a minor but useful contribution to help for family upbringing, through persistent writing to the Press and politicians on the need to ramp down kerbs to make pram pushing easier at street crossings, Paul and Joan may have left a permanent but unrecognised mark on the streets of Perth, Fremantle and elsewhere.
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Participants at the Hamersley parish lecture programme (from left) are Edwin Bob, David Gurry, Father Sobb SJ, and Jim Sorgiovanni.
What's on BACK TO SUBIACO Subiaco parish wants all its former priests, religious and parishioners to return on Sunday August 12 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the church of St Joseph standing on Salvado Road. A special Mass at 4.30 pm on Sunday August 12 will be the main celebration followed by a high tea in the parish hall. Senior parishioners will have a special Mass at noon on Tuesday august 14 followed by lunch. The final celebration is a dinner dance 7 pm to midnight at Wembley Lodge. tickets $23 meal and drinks inlcuded. Music by Vin Holmes band. Ring Ray Gleeson 381 6140 or Peggy Nice 381 5385. NEWMAN COLLEGE ARTCENTA '84 The tenth annual art exhibition to be held at Newman College — more than 1000 paintings and craft items to be sold, from artists Robert Dickerson (guest artist) Pro Hart and son Milton Moon, John Franken, John Olsen, Nola Hjorth, David Thornton, Frank Pash and many other well known local and interstate artists. Opening night Friday August 10th. Tickets $14. Saturday August 11th 105 pm, Sunday August 12th 11-4 pm. Admission $1 children and pensioners free. YANCHEP MASS CHANGE Visitors to the Yanchep and Two Rocks area are advised that from Sunday August 12, Sunday Mass will be celebrated at 12 noon throughout the year at the Yanchep District High School Library/Resource area. For any further information ring Wanneroo presbytery 405 1110.
Hamersley Faith talks
A ttendance at Hamersley parish faith education lectures jrose to 1134 for a talk by Father Edmund Flood OSB after an opening attendance of 80 the preceding week. Father Joe sobb SJ of the catholic Pastoral Institute opened the series with a talk on Understanding The Scriptures and will close the series on the fourth night answering participants' questions. The course has been sponsored by the parish R CIA committee which prepared 18 people for entry into the Catholic Church last Easter and which has started prepared another eight this year with the intention of having another large intake jfor 1985-86. Many of the sponsors taking part in the programme expressed a wish for more development for their own faith and the present course will be followed by a later series on prayer. The lectures have been taped and may be obtained from David Gurry 4474459. LEADERSHIP TRAINING A training course for leaders will start at Emmanuel Centre on August 7 and will run for 10 weeks. This course is open to anyone in a leadership role. Topics include relationships network, the behaviour rectangle, the changing line of acceptance, identifying problem ownership, typical helping responses, the twelve roadblocks to communication, experiencing the roadblocks, listening for feelings, when to use and not use active listening, identifying conflicts, identifying the effects of power, separating needs from solutions, typical ways of confronting, modifying the environment, recognising I-messages, leader's checklist for effective meetings, group member's checklist for effective meetings, group member's checklist for effective meetings, defining job functions and performance measures. For further information contact Mrs Barbara Harris 328 8113.
SUBIACO JUBILEE DINNER DANCE Thursday August 16 For tickets ring Ray Gleeson 381 6140 or Peggy Nice 381 5385
Xmas in Ethiopia Help the lepers in this unhappy land
Donations to Father J. Petry, 93 Wood St, Bedford 6052; Kath McDonnell, 3 Barrett St, Wembley 6014.