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BEIRUT, Pope John Paul ll's special envoy to Lebanon, Vincentian Father Celestine Buhigas, was turned back by Moslem leftists as he attempted to enter the city of Jezzine in southern Lebanon. Fattier Buhigas was sent to Lebanon by the pope as a show of solidarity with the Christian refugee population of southern Lebanon. Many Christian refugees from the fighting between Christians and Moslems in southern Lebanon are in Jezzine. The envoy was stopped by the Popular Nassarite Organisation, which was identified by Lebanese diplomatic officials as a leftist Moslem group whose followers were supporters of the late E gyptian President Gamal Abdul Nasser. The organisation is led by Mustapha Saad, a member. of the Sunni branch of Islam, who is said to have contacts with the Soviet Union.
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In nevi- Church regulations promulgated for Australia, Catholics will no longer be obliged to attend Mass on January 1 but they wiI be expected to practice penance on Fridays by prayer, self-denial or helping others. The new decrees are authorised by Rome as the l S cal Australian response of bishops to the revised code of canon law. One dilernma resolved by the new regulations is that when the Assumption (August 15) or All Saints (November 1) falls on a Saturnia), or Monday there is no obligation to attend Mass on that day, but people are still urged to honour the feasts voluntarily.
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Discussing this week's Clontarf anneoncooteot are Mr Tony Lee, chairman of the steering committee, (centre), Brother Kevin Ryan, planning offker (right) and Miss Tanis Thorne, secretary-receptionist
Catholics are still urged to honour Mary, Mother of God Uanuary 1) and the Immaculate Conception (December 8). Other feasts days of obligation in the universal Church are still listed for Australia. but they will be obser)rd on the following Sundays: Epiphany. the Body and Blood of Christ, Saints Peter and Paul. (See alSO page 2).
THIS WEEK penance • Friday spelled out for Asstr alian Catholics. Set page 2. • Clontarf Aboriginal program a unique breakthrough. See page 2. • Solomon Islands Dominican deacon pays tribute to sions. See page 3. • Good Sam sisters c oming to Perth and Geraldton. See page 3. fp Diocesan council endorses colleges' party teenage guideline to parents. See page 7.
After a two-year shutdown, Clontarf will re-open its doors in an educational program for Aborigines considered to be unique in Australia. Credit when you need it. income when you don't. Apply now at any Town & Country W.A. Branch or telephone: 327 3.333.
Up to 60 Aboriginal youths will be able to attend a daily Irogram in normal school hours concentrating on sharpening their skills for further education or for becoming more competitive in the employment market. The program is a decision
by a Special Reporter taken by the Christian Brothers order after wide consultation with different community bodies over 12 months. The Brothers have a.sked
the C,atholic Education Commission to administer the program as part of the Catholic education system. Teaching positions have been advertised and the principal of the new education prograrn will be Aboriginal as will be three of four
board members nominated by the CEC and three other members nominated by the WA Aboriginal Educational Consultative Group. Brother Kevin Ftyan of Clontarf who has been involved in the decision and in planning of the new program
said the Clontarf step complements what the Christian Brothers are already doing in Aboriginal education at Broome and which will expand to Kununurra next year.
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Reminder obligation still exists
Australian Catholics have been reminded a universal obligation to practice penance on Fridays still exists and it will be fulfilled by some form of prayer, self denial, or helping others on each Friday of the year. The Revised Code of Canon Law re-affirms the obligation on all Catholics to do penance. The Australian bishops have made the following suggestions in keeping with Australian contemporary life and which have been endorsed by Rome:
EDE • PRAYER — e.g. Mass attendance; family prayer. a visit to a church or chapel; reading the Bible; making the Stations of the Cross; praying the rosary; or in other ways; • SELF-DENIAL — e.g. not eating meat; not eating sweets or dessert; giving up entertainment to spend time with the family; limiting food and drink So as to give to the poor of one's own country and elsewhere; or in other ways; • HELPING OTHERS — e.g. special attention to someone who is poor sick, elderly, lonely or overburdened, or in other ways.
constant, and even daily, practice in our lives. "In nominating special times of penance, the Church encourages and promotes in all of us the habit of penance.
Aborigines taking part in training
A unique Clontarf rograni
"Furthermore, the common observance of these special times throughout the Universal Church emphasises what we call "the social dimension of sin". "The sin of the member always in some measure infects the whole body. There is no such thing as an entirely "private" sin. "Especially during Lent and on the Fridays of the year, therefore, we do penance, not only on our own account, but also in the name of the Church and of the world."
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Mr Tony Lee, chairman of the steering committee for Clontarfs Aboriginal project.
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Judy Butters, the Clontarf
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Aboriginal parents and educationists are excited at the prospect of the new Clontarf program which according to the steering committee chairman Mr Tony Lee is unique in Australia. He describes it as giving young Aboriginal students a "second chance" and says it will be unique because of its flexibility. He says there is no other education and training college concentrating on Aboriginal children in the 15-18 group who are legally able to leave school, to be on unemployment benefits and whom schools want to get out of their hair because of problems they cause. "There has been a lot of worry about school retention rates, where children stay on because they are not old enough to leave, or where they are on the books but never attend." Tony Lee describes the "problem" being answered by the Clontarf program as truanting, lack of good grades or an achievement certificate.
He noted Aboriginal unemployment is 50-60% above the Australian average and since youth unemployment is higher than the average, Aboriginal youth must be more correspondingly affected. "Aboriginal youths don't have families as stable as those of non-Aboriginals whose both parents may be working and own their own home. "In most cases the Aboriginal youth's parents or relatives will be on social services." Mr Lee says the flexibility ot the Clontarf program means it won't he tied down to the red-tape bureaucracy requiring three years for -an achievement certificate and two for a TAE.
The student will have a choice in the four core areas of literacy, mumeracy, personal development and Aboriginal studies but other options will depend on what the student needs in the way of skills even if it can be arranged on another campus. "If all a student requires is personal development, we will cater for that need. The students will be allowed to move at their own appropriate pace." Praise for the Clontarf initiative has come also from the WA Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. Its chairman, Mr Rex Garlett said: "I am happy to see this first attempt to deal with this age group and their special needs. "They will be able to continue their education in a wider variety of ways and will be given greater opportunities to enter the work. force confidently," he said.
An aerial view of Clontarf at its peak capacity when the Boys Town buildings of the late 1930s were expanded after the war to cope with up to 250 mainly migrant children from Europe.
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"We are looking to giving them a second chance, to give them confidence, skills to communicate and to be competitive on the labour market. "One aspect of the course is the hope they will move into further education where already different units of Aboriginal study are being offered on many tertiary campusses. "The other hope is to give them the confidence and self-identity they have lost since leaving school and going on the dole, or through not gaining an achievement certificate or the TAE."
The Record, October 17 — 23, 1985
Clontarf to re-open... From page 1 "Clontarf in its 85 year history has generally worked with children who have been at risk educationally or socially or who have unique needs and our 1986 programme will be a continuation of that," he said. "Because society has changed so rapidly and because there is a need for higher reading and maths levels and greater skills for coping with society's institutions, the young Aboriginal people we will accept are definitely at risk."
He said surveys showed young Aboriginal people having problems finding work came from homes where parents were unemployed. "One of the tensions the new Clontarf program will have to face is continually affirming the Aboriginal identity of the young student, but also facing up to the realities required in education and work today. "One contribution we can make is to encourage the acceptance of the Aboriginal education already happen-
ing in the metropolitan area, but we are not going to change the levels of technology or the skills required in the work place." He noted that after the Christian Brothers came to WA in 1896 their care at Clontarf had covered orphans, technical schooling, migration and behavioural problems. When the most recent program of behaviour modification ceased in 1984 because of administrative and financial difficulties, the
Christian Brothers sought advice on new avenues to pursue. More than 20 ideas from many community groups were narrowed down to the present Aboriginal program and an alternative education centre for Year 10-11 students. After two working parties including many outside experts reported to the Brothers, the provincial council made a decision on the Aboriginal option in February this year.
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CRS has a far-reaching role this overall operation ice it is the major agency rough which US food mes into the country," the hop said. he bishop also reported fugee camp populations • down dramatically. topic are going back to Land to start farming Lin." c added their are still ,000 to 60,00 refugees in but that is a drop im a high of 250,000 a kw mths ago. thiopia still needs massive ports of food for at least next year, he said. If we don't provide food at same level as at present, • can have a reoccurrance the disastrous suffering a we had in the past. From December 1985 ough December 1986 at st 1 million tons food m all donor sources will needed. "hat means the CRS share iuld be about 250 metric IS. shop Reilly said the probis complicated because Ethiopian government embarked on a resettlent programme that some tics say forces drought 1 famine victims to move m their traditional homes iinst their will to new as We were told by United Mons representatives in hiopia most donor nations e going to continue feedg people in these new eas," Bishop Reilly said. 'But the US is totally pinst doing so.the bishop indicated CRS be discussing the matter ith US officials in Washing)n shortly. 'We feel that people have leir human dignity. "Whether they are in their ,omes or in resettlement reas, if they are hungry they iave a right to be fed." Bishop Reilly talked with : AS field staff about develvment projects for agricul-
SAN FRANCISCO: The bishops of California oppose the death penalty because "it is not the best response we can make as a society to violent or even heinous crime," they said in a joint statement.
ture, reforestation and water supplies. CRS is spending $30 million on emergency and development projects in Ethiopia. The current portion of food relief efforts in which CRS is directly involved feeds approximately 1.2 million people monthly, the bishop said. "CRS-distributed food is
channeled through 140 centres, some are full-fledged camps, while others are just places where people come together to live." The bishop said wherever he went in Ethiopia he heard nothing but praise for the aid offered by Catholic service. "The thing I would like to stress is how this effort has saved hundreds of thousands of lives."
'We are concerned the morality of capital punishment may be too readily taken for granted and its destructive consequences too easily overlooked,'" said the statement. The statement, titled "A Call to Discipleship," was prepared by the 26 bishops because "the gas chamber could be reactivated before the end of 1985." ' The people of California have become increasingly intent on having justice meted out to those vvf-x) victimise and violate their neighbours by criminal activity," the statement said. The bishops "share these concerns," they said. "Yet serious research and prayerful reflection lead us to the conclusion that capital punishment is not the best response we can make as a society to violent and even heinous crime." "The Catholic Church has traditionally affirmed the right of the state to inflict the death penatty," the statement said, but only if it is necessary to fulfill "one or more of the legitimate purposes of punishment — reform of the criminal, deterrence and the restoration of the order of justice which has been violated by the action of the criminal." According to Jesuit Father William J. Wood, executive director of the conference, the bishops believe those conditions are not being met. "All the studies made indicate there is not a decrease of violent crimes in states that have capital punishment," Father Wood said.
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DUBLIN: Bishop Casey of Galway has attacked the government of Peru and the International Monetary Fund for causing the "frightening violation of human rights and abject poverty of the Peruvian people." And he warned of the "imminent danger of massive civil unrest in Peru". "We are not worthy of being called human or civilised, not to mention Christian, if we don't accept this challenge to help the people of Peru and speak out against this endless misery and violation of rights which they are being subjected to." The bishop was addressing the Catholic Institute of International Relations and the Peru Support Group on his return from a two-week
'Life' definition TORONTO (NC) — An Ontario provincial court has declared that life begins at conception. The statement was made in an 11-page judgment issued by Judge A.K. Ikea in the trial of 14 persons charged with trespassing at the clinic of abortion advocate Dr. Henry Allorgentaler in Toronto. Judge Neon said in his judgment "Considerable evidence was led by the defence with respect to the point at which life begins, and there appears to be no disagreement with the concept that human life begins at the moment of conception, with the fetus having from that time forward a separate genetic existence, distinct from that of its mother. "it follows logically, therefore, abortion deals with the taking of human life." The defendants' case was based on "necessity" — the commission of a minor offense, trespassing, to prevent the commission of a greater offence, murder.
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visit to Peru, where he was part of an international commission of enquiry into human rights. The delegation made recommendations based on their findings to the new Peruvian government. The commission found there was widespread violation of the Universal Charter of Human Rights, to which Peru is a signatory, and a dramatic decline in the living standards of the people. Bishop Casey said: "The basic right to life is one of the most seriously violated in Peru. The economic and social rights of the people are also violated to a horrific and frightening extent. They are a people suffering from abject poverty and oppression." The commission found only 15 per cent of the Peruvian population live above the goverment's declared poverty line. About 70 per cent are "subemployed" — not in regular employment — the poorest 40 per cent have access to only seven per cent of the country's income,
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Survived childhood epidemic George Boucher, Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) and Commander of the Order of St John of Jerusalem (C St J), is a retired Perth businessman still active in philanthropic causes. He was born at Highgate on September 27, 1903, educated at state schools and left school at 14 to enter the plumbing and sheet metal trade as an apprentice with Harry Armstrong and Company. He attended night school at the Perth Technical College, the Working Men's College in Melbourne (now the Melbourne Technical College), completed an International Correspondence School course, studied mechanical engineering and gained valuable experience in this field in positions he held in Sydney and Melbourne. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Executive Engineers (London) and a Fellow of the Institute of Public Health Engineers (London). In 1927 he founded George Boucher & Co Pty Ltd in Perth and later Bouchers Industries Ltd, now part of the Bristile group. For 30 years he was a member, and for a time chairman, of the board of the Princess Margaret Hospital for Children (of which he is an Honorary Life Governor). For many years he was vicepresident of the Homes of Peace in his 33 years' service on the board, andhe has had a wardnamed after him. His 28 years with the St John Ambulance Association has involved much time on its council and executive, and he has had a long and close association with the St John of God Hospital For more than 20 years he was on the charitable advisory committee to the Chief Secretary and he was involved in the early development of the College of Nursing of Australia (WA Branch). George, who became a Catholic in 1963, and his wife Eileen (nee Malone) are members of the Nedlands parish and have been married for more than 55 years. They have a son, three daughters and 13 grandchildren.
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The typhoid epidemic of 1912 was sweeping WA and 1000 of its citizens, a substantial portion of its population, had gone down with the disease which had a mortality rate of 10 per cent. One of the sufferers in the Children's Hospital was nine-year -old George Boucher who remembers that the same nurses, without relief, lavished tender care on him for his whole period as a patient. And the facilities they had were far from adequate. For instance, he was once put into the same bath as a girl. This was a shock and something of an education for a boy who, with most of his contemporaries, thought that babies were found under cabbages. The lad had no idea then, of course, that in the fulness of time he would serve many years on the hospital's board and see its name changed to honour Princess Margaret. No wonder there were epidemics of typhoid and similar diseases in those days, George reflects. In 1912 a start had Just been made on installing Perth's deep sewerage system, the East Perth state school being one of the first establishments connected. Flies were bad, food-handling hygiene unknown and there was no refrigeration. Like many another family then, George's people had little money and at 14 he had to leave school to earn a living and counted himself lucky to get an apprenticeship with Harry Armstrong & Co. in the plumbing and sheet metal trade. He was ambitious and a good student, and the subsequent long years of night school study here and in the eastern states were to bring him qualifications well in advance of those held by the average plumber. During his apprenticeship one of his tasks was to drive a three-wheel motor vehicle which had a tray in front and was guided by a tiller. The only other vehicle of its type in Perth was owned by the city's then Ford agents, Grave and Dwyer, and driven by Ossie Cranston who was to gain later fame as a racing car driver. George relied heavily on Ossie's mechanical ability whenever anything went
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install thousands of feet of brine cooling pipes in the Mounts Bay Road brewery. George completed many a project in the old building and he can't see why there has been a demand to preserve it on historical grounds.
A regular feature By BOB BOYLE wrong with his threewheeler, and a warm friendship sprang up between the two youths. World War I was on and the most popular toys among boys had been aeroplanes, but Germany had been the main supplier and its participation in the war had led to stocks drying up. The enterprising George filled the gap. He gathered every kerosene tin he could lay his hands on, cut them up and fashioned the pieces into toy aeroplanes in his spare time. When he went to work, his mother spent as much of the day as she could painting them. The Bairds store snapped them up at two shillings and sixpence (25 cents) a toy. The proceeds of the enterprise formed a good part of the finances for George's further education programme. While continuing his night school studies, he worked for a time in Sydney and then in Melbourne with A.E. Atherton who were Australia's leaders in the steriliser field. With Atherton equipment as part of his armoury, he came back to Perth in 1927 and started George Boucher & Co at the tender age of 24. He employed up to 40 people and the total weekly wage
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bill was 150 pounds ($300) with the top employees getting between six pounds ($12 dollars) and seven pounds ($14) a week. In time the Swan Brewery became one of the clients and one of the jobs the Boucher organisation did for it was to
-There was only a modest portion of the original structure there," he says. "C.W. Arnott constructed most of the building in the mid- 1930s." Hospital work figured largely on the company agenda, and in this area George spent many an hour helping to design new operating thea-
tres so that maximum benefit could be obtained from the sophisticated equipment becoming available. it was a task that took him — scrubbed, gowned and masked — to the surgeon's side to watch him operate. An outstanding personality he met at this time was St John of God Hospital nun Sister Mary Christina. "She was a brilliant theatre sister," he remembers, "and top surgeon Jim Ainslie always liked to have her in charge of the theatre when he was operating.'"
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HAVE YOUR SAY from JOHN VESZELY, Nollamara SIR, our deputy minister for Foreign Affairs Sen. Evans huffs and puffs because three sportsmen left for South Africa to investigate the state of sport there. According to Mr Evans they "are abetting the enemy and give comfort to them." Our politicians are not very consistent. They scream for sanctions, in order to punish some while they themselves give comfort to others who do not deserve any comfort or recognition. While Australian sportsmen are criticised for going to South Africa, Australia warmly greets sport people from the USSR in Canberra. South Africa does practice apartheid. So does the USSR practice "enforced domicile in areas designated".
A critic of Canberra's principles The USSR type of apartheid strikes at the following people: The German ethnic population in the USSR was forced to live in specified areas of Siberia. The Tartars were uprooted from their ancestral lands and transported to the most remote and inhospitable Siberian wilderness. The Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian people were driven from their original lands and made to settle in areas not of their choice.
The tribal lands policy in South Africa is no worse than the policy adopted by the USSR. It is time that our government returns to sanity in assessing needs to protest and condemns the real invaders of territory and infringements of human rights. Condemning Vietnam for its actions in Cambodia. Condemning the USSR for its past and present invasions would be more justified than condemning anyone else
Priests' response pleases prelate In his address to the recent meeting of the Diocesan Pastoral Council, Archbishop Foley expressed his pleasure at the enthusiastic response by priests to their recent retreat. In outlining how the program had been set up by Father Vincent Dwyer, and had involved the completion of a set of questithe by onnaires participants, the archbishop said the purpose was to achieve "ongoing holistic growth." A rchbishop Foley's enthusiasm was shared by several priests who are members of the council. Bishop Healy said the program was "deeper and more personal" than earlier conferences, and r emarked planned person-to-person as well as small group support were positive features. Father Owen Ryan CSsR said brotherly feeling was apparent with the removal of the division between the religious and secular priests. F ather Geoff Aldous stressed the need for understanding by parishioners when priests were involved in followup gatherings which might mean short absences away from the parish. Father Barry Whitely commented the program permitted more depth of friendship than was possible through casual golfing and social contact. He also stressed the importance of private time for each individual priest as an aid to selfknowledge and growth. Future developments include plans for priests to gather periodically in small groups, and the possibility of one of the visitors from the US returning during 1986. Report by DICK ANTHONY
Colleges combine to help parents The Diocesan Pastoral Council's recent meeting was told of steps being taken by Aquinas and Santa Maria Colleges to establish guidelines for student parties. Brother A.C. Dally of Aquinas tabled the document that will be part of the two colleges hand books for 1986. The basis of mutual acceptance of rules regarding social behaviour is open and honest communication between parent and adolescent. Where there is trust, acceptance, respect and true concern for each other between family members, problems of setting and responding to standards of behaviour are minimised. Given this belief the following are suggested guidelines for parents in approaching the subject of adolescent social behaviour.
uidelines for youth party hops by DICK ANTHONY
• The time of conclusion of a party held at home should be decided upon by mutual agreement. This matter should be discussed and decided upon well before the party. • Adults have the right and responsibility to deny the use of alcohol by adoles-
cents at parties held at their own home. This could also be agreed to well before the party. • Where an adolescent is going to a party away from home, it is reasonable for contact to be made with the other parents to clarify the nature of the party and the time of conclusion. • It is reasonable for parents to deny an adolescent
• If unwelcome people arrive at the party, they should be asked politely to leave. If they will not comply, do not engage in argument with them, rather call the police. Parents should not be afraid to set limits. It is their right and responsibility to do so. However, the reasoning behind the limits set should be explained and discussed with the adolescent. Parents should model the kind of social behaviour they expect from their children when they themselves are in social situations. Where parents fail to live up to the standards of social behaviour they demand of their children, they lose the respect of their children, and the willingness of their children to comply with their parents' rules.
permission to go to an unsupervised party, particularly if the adolescent does not know the person giving the party. • The adolescent should be collected at a time agreed on previously. • Guest lists should be drawn up so that parents of adolescents having parties know who and how many people to expect. •
from Bevan Carter, Bassendean SIR: I must commend the excellent and lucid article on Ken Winder written by Colleen Howard. (The Record, October 3) It is indeed refreshing to read a balanced account of the Aborigines' struggle for recognition and justice in an often indifferent white society. The achievements of Aboriginal Catholics like Mr Winder bring borne to us that no longer can we as Christians blind ourselves to the fact that the Church is morally obligated to play a major role in the campaign for Aboriginal rights.
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conduct its own annual appeal. Catholics have often demonstrated their readiness to contribute to any worthy cause; their response in this case would provide a fair measure of just how worthy they judge the CCJP. As a side benefit, the $200,000 of ACR funds could be re-directed to those for vvtiom, I suspect, most Project Compassion supporters intend their donations, the poor and needy of the world.
from George Jacob, Morley SIR: I thanked the Lord that I was present at the New Norcia service, and I praised the Lord for the inspired homily on the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the link between the Magnificat and social justice.
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PATHWAYS OF THE SPIRIT
KNOW YOUR FAITH
To what extent are the world's economic affairs a concern of the church and its people? The U.S. bishops are developing a national pastoral letter on the economy. This week our Religious Education Package begins a three-part look into the economics pastoral by asking: Who are society's marginalised members? How are they a concern for the church? Father Herbert Weber says that marginalisedpeople are those living on society's edge. They lack even the basics — food, shelter, an opportunity to earn a just wage — and they lack hope, as well as the conditions for establishing self-worth. Dominican Father David K. O'Rourke tells of a woman whose husband abandoned her after he lost his job. This woman, living in greatly reduced circumstances, is now struggling for a better life, he says. She is one example of the phenomenon known as "the feminisation of poverty." Katharine Birdinterviews EdMarciniak, president of the Institute of Urban Life in Chicago. He talks about what traps people in poverty in the inner city and why it is necessary for others in society to help build bridges out of isolation for the poor. Father John Castelot points out that the walls surrounding the towns of ancient Israel were a barrier to invading foes as well as to those ejected from the community, such as lepers. The marginalisation of people isn't a new situation, he explains.
Being on the edge of life's flow
A few years ago I was enjoying dinner There are individuals and at the home of parishioners when the families living on the very husband humiliated his wife by criticising edge of what most people would consider minimal the poor quality of tablecloth she had requireme nts for livelihood. chosen. I was embarrassed for both of And those on the edge often lack more than tables. them but wasn't sure what to say. Later that evening I visited another People on the edge — or home of parishioners, members of an "marginalised," as the U.S. bishops them in their ethnic minority. We had a friendly, quiet proposedcall national pastoral discussion. Shortly before I left, I realised letter on the economy — do this couple wasn't likely to fight over the not have the basics: food, tablecloth. They didn't even have a table. shelter, an opportunity to The contrast of the two homes earn a just wage and conditions remained with me. Among other things, worth.for establishing self it reminds me that those "without" often What usually puts these live near those "with". persons on the very edge of
human life's flow is their loss of power to speak out or even to take care of their own needs. Not all persons on the edge are unemployed. I know a man who is working, but the job he presently holds has much less buying power than the one he previously had. He gets just as tired and still has bills to pay, but his form of employment, in status and in income, has been slipping. He and his family have tightened their belts, withdrawn savings. Now they wonder what they will do next year. Then there are those who have no hope of ever owning a home, a car or securing a job. These individuals lose power because what they have or do not have is not a matter of choice. Their lives are determined by fixed incomes or uncontrolable circumstances. A woman affected by cerebral palsy indicated that her disabilities — some loss of
dexterity, sight, hearing — are great enough that she is not competitive in seeking employment; but her disabilities are not intense enough to allow her the special assistance available to those totally blind or deaf. Probably her greatest handicap now is the loss of hope that frequently accompanies the loss of power over one's life. Admitting there are people on the edge between survival and catastrophe is almost like admitting a family member has a terminal illness. There is a lot of denial. No one wants to think that this could happen in a land with an abundance of wealth, success and happiness. In a university course on poverty that I teach, I find a major effort must be made to expose students to the reality of at -the-edge people. Personal interviews with the unemployed, welfare recipients or those unable to have
a say about their own future give substance to theoretical statements about poverty. Once it is realised what life is like for powerless people, many observers vacillate between attacks of fatalism or bLirne. The fatalists recall Scripture's words that the poor are always with us. The blamer might say: "If those people only put their minds to it, they would have better jobs, places to live . ." Judging the ways others handle their life situation is an easy habit to fall into. My experience tells me that those on the edge really would like to get out of that precarious position and improve their lot. Often they don't know how to make this move. They behave on occasion as if they are satisfied with the status quo. But the ugly truth is that powerlessness propagates itself into less and less ability to move to something better.
By Father Herbert Weber The question to be asked pertains to the sharing of power. Can those on the edge be brought back to the centre and restored to hope? The gospel message not only calls on Christ-followers to provide food for the hungry or tables for those without furniture. It also expects all to give hope to those who have no future. That can be done by removing any barriers that prevent others from being empowered to make choices regarding their own lives.
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By Father John Castelot
There are individuals and families living on the very edge of what most people would consider minimal requirements for livelihood. These "marginalised" people, as the U.S. bishops call them in their proposed pastoral letter on the economy, do not have basics: food, shelter, an opportunity to earn a just wage and conditions for establishing self-worth. What usually puts these persons on the very edge of human life's flow is their loss of power to speak out or even to take care of their own needs. 8 The Record, October 17 — 23, 1985
Practically an the towns of ancient Israel were enclosed by stout, surprisingly thick walls. They served as a barrier to invading foes. But they gave inhabitants a deep sense of secure togetherness, snug as bugs in a rug. I t was a horrible fate to be ejected from the city confines, to be shut out from the community. Yet this ?suss precisely the fate of lep ?rs. Those unfortunates were not really lepers in the modern medical sense. A few may have been, but in biblical times
necessities. loosely to any kindof skin The treatment of lepers injection considered, or is admittedly an extreme imagined to be, conta- and dramatic instance of gious or infectious. bow a group becomes Oncepeople werejudged "marginalised" — separto be lepers, they were ated from life's mainbanished from the town stream. But there were and doomed to a lonely, other examples. precarious existence. Cut An even larger group of off from family, friends, people in biblical times employment. worship, were written off and they were the most pitia- pigeonholed as "the peoble of humans. They bad ple of the latul." The modto shout a warning, ern equivalent might be "Unclean!Unclean!" wbe- "the scum of the earth," never anyone Their only fault, if fault approached. it can be called, was that The lepers' only com- they did not measure up panions were others like to established religious themseh,es. Legally, they and social standards. were listed as dead. Those Unablefor one reason or people were erased from another to learn an its the page of humanity. intricacies, they couldnot While the desire to con- observe an the niceties of trol communicable dis- religious custom. eases is understandable, Disadvantaged to begin the process by which it with, these people nou. was achieved was inhuwere made more miseramane. If lepers bad to be ble by being ostracised isolated, at least steps from society's maincould have been taken to stream.
7-ben there were widows and orphans. In an era :aria, knew nothing of Social Security or other safeguards, a widow's lot was lamentable. She was left to ber family's charity. Getting a job was out of the question. She and her children were often reduced to beggaty. And, as always, ;here were some greedy persons who exploited the poor for their own ends. As the prophet Micah said:
'They covet fields and seise them . . . The women of my people you drive out from their pleasant houses" (2:2,9). Micah is typical of God's chosen spokespersons. All were vocal in expressing God's displeasure at the exploitation, oppression and neglect of human beings. The plight of the disadvantaged was clearly a major concern of God's.
-Have you ever experienced a situation where someone did something to you that was unjust?" John Butler has used that question to begin discussions of social justice in Renew groups. Renew is a program for parish renewal and Butler is Renew coordinator in the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. The question always gets a positive response. People recall a time when -someone took something from them, or treated them wrongly,- Butler said. He then asks people to reflect on how they felt at the time. They usually speak of "their pain or how angry and powerless they felt," he added. The exercise gets people to make a personal connection between their own lives and issues of social justice. Next, Butler asks people to think about injustices in their community, keeping their own experience in mind. This can involve identifying those who endure poverty or suffer from isolation and discrimination. Butler thinks it is important to begin discussions of social justice in a non-threatening way. The word "justice" often carries "negative connotations" for people, he added. Many "get hung up on justice definitions" because they have misconceptions about what justice means. For instance, he continued, people may jump to the conclusion that the only way to work for justice is to sell all their possessions and give the proceeds to the poor. To help people with their apprehensions, Butler tries to get them to talk about what they already are doing for justice. He finds that people usually are doing something, whether working for a soup kitchen, staffing a shelter for the homeless or donating to the poor. Then, he makes it a point "to affirm what they are doing." Finally, he "challenges them to do more." A way to do this, he said, is to ask people if they are satisfied with what they are doing Other times he may ask them to think about what can be done to get at the root causes of injustice. Butler stressed that the response of different individuals and groups to justice issues varies. "The Holy Spirit calls us in different ways. • Some act through the political system, through the ballots they cast and public-affairs action. • Injustice prods some people to dramatic action, such as allowing themselves to be arrested while picketing. • Still others take action by praying daily for justice in the world
'Women and children first' is no longer the rule...
A few weeks ago one of my co-workers asked me to do her a favour. "When you drive into the city, drop off these papers. They're important and the mail might take too long." The papers were for a woman I met a few years back. Her husband had lost his job when his assembly plant closed down. He became depressed, started drinking and his wife had come to me for help. The address, in Oakland's industrial flats, was more than a step down from the pretty suburb they had lived in earlier. From a parklike setting among the oak trees, the family moved to old and cramped quarters along a side of San Francisco Bay that they don't show in the movies. "lam. left about a year and a half ago and there was no way I could make those house payments," she explained. "I was lucky to get this place considering my income." Women in her fix arc not considered good credit risks and with no technical skills to sell she had to settle for whatever work she could get. She and her two little girls would just have to scrimp by until she could finish the nurse's training she had interrupted to marry. It was hard, she added, because the bus commute to the local community college took an hour, baby-sitting ate up the salary from her part-time job and living so far from doctors, stores, family and school turned even simple tasks into major efforts. "Marginalisation." It is a technical word that sounds so disconnected from real life. It's even hard to pronounce. But the reality it describes is the lot of so many people. Moved by a changing economy from the mainstream of American life. these people find themselves off on the side. The benefits so many people take for granted — proximity to a well-stocked supermarket, ready access to the doctor and dentist, a clean, safe, heated house, are less available to marginalised people. The media familiarised society with the traditional face of poverty. But social scientists report that two very surprising groups have been joining the ranks of the poor. Which groups? Women and children. Significant numbers of women and children have been moving from the mainstream of society to its edge. In the word of the social scientists they are being "marginalised." The largest group of Americans living below the pov-
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erty level are children. lbe situation of many women, including the ones left with children when a marriage breaks up, has led to another technical sounding concept: "the feminisation of poverty." Old-time rules governing disasters at sea had one unbreakable rule: "Women and children first" The first
into the lifeboats and the first to be picked up were women and children. Today. it seems, we've turned that around. Now it's women and children last. The U.S. bishops, along with others, fear that an impoverished childhood can lead to medical, educational and personal problems in adulthood. So they are urging establishment of a national policy that will guarantee good health and education for children. The language often is technical. But the reality is terribly human. The bishops are suggesting in their proposed pastoral letter on the economy that it is a reality we can and should do something about.
Ed Marciniak, president of the Institute of Urban Life in Chicago, believes a new class of urban poor has emerged: people who live in "social poverty." These are people usually living in "giant high-rise public housing projects" and trapped in the underworld of poverty. What is deadly about the situation of people in social poverty is the isolation: Too often they live in a single-class society "without leadership or peer models, he said.
A new class of poor has emerged: people who live in 'social poverty' For many years in Chicago Ed Marciniak has championed the cause of the poor through career and volunteer activities. In the process, he has reached some conclusions about what makes and keeps people poor. Marciniak is president of the Institute of Urban Life in Chicago. He is convinced that a new class of poor has emerged: people who live in "social poverty." Those in social poverty are severely disadvantaged people living usually in "giant high-rise public housing projects" and trapped in the underworld of poverty. Marciniak said in an interview. "The alarming characteristic of the new underclass is that its numbers grow each year." For him the concept of social poverty, which describes overwhelming social disorder, is not quite like the poverty of a family temporarily out of work He developed the concept while researching a book on the Cabrini-Green Public Hous-
policemen, land• keepers, lords, teachers, all lived in
By Katharine Bird ing Development in Chicago. What is deadly about the situation of people in social poverty is their isolation: Too often they live in "a single-class society," without leadership or peer models, he said. Very few of the traditional neighbourhood social organisations — cooperatives, churches, credit unions, community organisations — can be found in the environment. Without these support systems, "it's very difficult for anyone to get out of poverty," Marciniak said. He pointed to the situation of the poor in the 19th century for contrast. "Then the poverty-stricken lived in the mainstream of society," he noted. "Areas of poverty would be honeycombed with other people. Shop-
the same area as the poor." This provided the poor with a bridge to a different life; "people could see other kinds of possibilities for themselves and their children," Marciniak said. Marciniak recognises the plight of those in social poverty is so severe that possible solutions are extremely complex. Nonetheless, based on his experiences, he believes that active efforts are needed to help the poor "find ways to help themselves." For instance, he believes Catholic schools play a vital role in the inner city. He would like to see more Catholic lay persons, as well as priests and Religious, offer to teach here. Catholic schools provide "institutional support and the climate within which escape from poverty" might be possible, the justice advocate said. In small, private schools, "principals and teachers know the students by name," Marciniak said. This personal attention provides poor youths with "muchneeded attention and support."
In Chicago, he continued. "we have a sharing program between the inner city parishes and middle-class parishes which involves an exchange of money, jobs, liturgies." He also spoke of his volunteer work in a Catholic elementary school near the Cabrini-Green homing centre. "The advantage is, you get to know people on a name basis," he said. They aren't non-entities. Marciniak also spoke about volunteer tutoring programs: Tutoring, one-onone, gives inner city youth a "lifeline to the outside" through their association with an adult. Being able to call on an adult, a lawyer or a teacher, "gives youths a place to go other than the gang," Marciniak said. He told of a lawyer who defended a 16-year-old youth arrested for a felony. The lawyer got involved beyond the immediate problem, recognising that the youth's involvement in a gang had led him to robbery. Through the lawyer's interest, when the case was over, the child was moved into a foster home in a different environment and had a parttime job, Marciniak reported.
"The dignity of the human person, realised in community with others, is the against criterion which all aspects of economic life must be measured. - (The first draft of the U.S. bishops proposedpastoralletter on the economy.)
A t one point in the first draft of their proposed pastoral letter on Catholic social teaching and the U.S. economy, the U.S. bishops discuss marginalisation. They wrote: Within the United States, -individuals, families and local communities can fall victim to a downward cycle ofpoverty generated by economic forces that they are increasingly powerless to influence the poorer they become." The bishops, after noting the many kinds of people who might be considered marginalised, add: "In short, marginalised persons are those who have no voice and no choice." (The drafts of the U.S. bishops'proposedpastoralletter on the economy are published in Origins. For the most recent draft of the pastoral, write Origins, Dept. A, 1312 Mass. Ave. N.W. 20005. Single copy, $3.50. Bulk rates available on request.)
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Survived to tell the tale From page 6
George was pleased to be able to arrange for her and some other St John of God sisters to get specialised paediatric experience at Princess Margaret Hospital. "George's experience with steam services and theatre equipment and his helpful and enthusiastic attitude were factors that led to him being invited onto hospital boards. A focal point of his work for Rotary, of which he has been a member for many years, was the Homes of Peace which bestowed on him the honour of naming a ward after him for his services as a board member. Another honour of which he is proud is having been made a Paul Harris fellow of Rotary International in 1984. Mention of famous aviator Sir Norman Brearley being a fellow-Rotarian brings forth a story from George. 'When I was an apprentice," he says, "I was given the task of making and fitting two small brass tanks to go between the wings of his plane to provide extra water for engine cooling. "His engineer was a very exacting man for whom everything had to be done perfectly. "Proper balance in an air-
craft, he said, was vital. My tanks, for instance, had to be
precisely equidistant from the centre of the cockpit. "He went on to say that the demand for perfect balance was so important they insisted their piiots part their hair in the middle. "I half -believed him for a moment." Late 1949 saw the start of Boucher Industries and shortly afterwards George invented the portable steel sheepyards that have taken off in pastoral areas in a number of countries. It was something of a reminder to him of the ingenuity he had to exercise in his work here for the American forces during World War II, all done under top-secret conditions. It included activity on the submarine maintenance base at Fremantle and the flying-boat base at Matilda Bay, Crawley. "Food hygiene was one of the many things on which they taught us lessons," he says. 'When they found out how milk was getting from the cow to the market, they put all
milk bars out of bounds to their personnel and refused to order supplies for their establishments until local dairies and handling generally had been brought up to their high standard of hygiene. 'We've certainly learnt our lesson. "At one stage during World War II we had 50 children in the Princess Margaret Hospital (as it is now) with bovine tuberculosis — a disease doctors only read about in their medical history books now. During a world trip by George and his wife Eileen in 1963 they were in Rome when Pope John XXIII died. The sight of endless processions of people of all nationalities passing sadly and reverently past the body had a big impact on non-Catholic George. So too, he admits, had his contacts with the nuns at various hospitals and schools over the years. Shortly after their return from the trip he took instructions from Monsignor Frank O'Connor and, to the delight of the family, was received into the faith.
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As Western Australia's recently appointed Commissioner For Equal Opportunity, June Williams is keen to press the point her task is about aiding equal opportunity for all — whatever sex, creed or colour. It is barely five months since she returned to her home state after an absence of more than 20 years and moved into her office, high above St George's Terrace to head the newly created Equal Opportunity Commission. Her six year old son has settled into St Paul's Primary school at Mt Lawley and when we met June Williams was recovering from day-long duty in the Perth sunshine at a school sports day. With a background in teaching she spent seven years with the Anti-Discrimination Board in New South Wales before applying for her current post. LIELI She was thrilled to be appointed as WA's first Commissioner for Equal Opportunity and even more delighted that it gave her the opportunity to re-unite with her family. At this point she is keen to spread the word about the work of the commission but says even at this early stage her mailbag already represents a heavy workload. She recognises that for many people in the community the commission may smack of 'feminism' but says this view is erroneous and the true aim is very much one of "choices for all'.
"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 priority 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
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Keen to help men as well as women With a strong background in the women's movement of the 1970's and as one of the founders of Women's Electoral Lobby in New South Wales she classes herself as a feminist but is adamant she is not a radical. The first impression of June Williams is far removed from any sort of radical. She is a slightly built, smartly dressed, attractive and eloquent woman who presents very much in the 'teacher image'. She says with a smile that she loves addressing meetings because the men's faces invariably fall when they see her.
"I'm not what they expect me to be," she said 'We're on about choice for everybody so that people are not restricted by stereotypes in how they conduct their lives "I have never believed women have to get out into the workforce or that work in the home is less important. I am just concerned with everyone being given a fair 90. "One of my specialist areas has been women in the workforce and in that respect, it has long been obvious to me that women very often do not get a fair go. "At the same time I recog-
June Williams says the Western Australian Act is a good one and has benefited from the experience of commissions in other states. South Australia was the first to set up an Equal Opportunity Commission some eight years ago and was subsequently followed by Victoria and New South Wales. EE "The important thing to remember is that it is not a police force and am not an ombudsman," she said. "The emphasis of the Act is on conciliation, not litigation. "Most matters can be conciliated and of course some complaints are not substantiated. "I decide what can't be conciliated or what is not substantiated."
nise we have come far. 'There are times when I think it still isn't far enough but I also know this sort of change is a slow process. "The good thing is blatant discrimination is a thing of the past. "I guess it is more subtle now but I firmly believe we are making changes for the better for everyone." She believes people often overlook the fact men are also discriminated against and reiterates the Act under which the commission operates applies to men as well as women. "I can remember the day when male nurses were not allowed to take midwifery courses," she said. "Ft seems ludicrous when you think the majority of obstetricians are male but male nurses were discriminated against in that way. " That has changed and those are the sorts of changes the commission can work to initiate." The commission has three specific tasks designated under the Act. El CI E) They are: • to help promote equal opportunity within the community • review Government policies and practices • investigate and conciliate complaints of unlawful discrimination June Williams says the Western Australian Act is a good one and has benefited from the experience of commissions in other states. South Australia was the first to set up an Equal Opportunity Commission some eight years ago and was subsequently followed by Victoria and New South Wales. " The important thing to remember is that it is not a police force and I am not an ombudsman," she said. 'The emphasis of the Act is on conciliation, not litigation. "Most matters can be conciliated and of course some complaints are not substantiated.
A plea from a woman prisoner at Bandyup has resulted in two books featured in The Record review page being donated to the prison library. The prisoner read the reviews in The Record and wrote asking how she could get them. The publishers, William Collins Pty Ltd were told of the plea and although it was against their normal policy, they gave copies of the two books to the library. Collins' action received praise from the prison chaplain, Father Charles Tory. In her letter, the prisoner wrote: Dear Editor: I was reading "The Record" of September 18 which is deli• vered by a visiting Priest (Father Tory) into Bandyup Women's Prison, when I came across the section on book reviews compiled by Roslyn Ross.
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I= C Two books in particular caught my eye; "The Words Say It" by Marie Cardinal and "A Father's Diary" by Fraser Harrison. I would v ery much like to read these two books but am unable to pay the price of the books. Would there be any chance of having these two books donated to Bandyup Women's Prison. I am an inmate of Bandyup and I would give them to the prison library after I have finished reading them. I really enjoy autobiographies, especially those of great depth, and there isn't much of a good selection in our prison library I am attracted to. I would be ever so grateful if you felt moved to send them, if unable to, thank you for your time. A fter the books were received at the prison, she wrote:
"I decide what can't be conciliated or what is not substantiated. "Both can go on to the Equal Opportunity Tribunal which will hold enquiries and may dismiss a complaint or make orders and award damages to the complainant up to $40,000. "Our main aim is to proceed very carefully, always aware of the other parties rights," she said. A complaint may be made to the commission simply by writing a letter, including as much detail as possible. "Very often we have to get the person to come in to provide more details," Mrs Williams said. She' said when a complainant was preparing a letter it was important to include as much information as possible about the incident referred to. "We will acknowledge receipt of the letter within a week but nothing further will be done until we are sure we have all relevant details," she said. The Equal Opportunity Act deals with people being treated less favourably than others because of race, sex, marital status, pregnancy, political conviction or religious conviction.
Sexual harassment, discriminatory advertising and victimisation of a person complaining to the commissioner are also covered. The Act applies to such areas as employment, education, access to places and vehicles, provision of goods, services and facilities, accommodation, clubs and application forms. Some of the common instances of discrimination include: In employment — • have you been given worse working conditions than others? • have you been denied any benefit connected with work? • have you been verbally or physically abused? • have you been refused employment unreasonably? In education — • has an educational institution refused unreasonably to enrol you or your children?
• have you been refused employment in a teaching institution unreasonably? Access to places, vehicles and accommodation, provision of goods, services and facilities — • have you been refused service unreasonably? • not been given your bond when vacating a rented property? • been charged unusually high rent? • have you been refused accommodation unreasonably? In clubs — • have you been refused membership of any club unreasonably? • have you not enjoyed the same voting rights or use of f acilities as others? In application forms — • when applying for a job have you been required to provide information about your marital status or religious conviction, and so on
which others have not been required to provide. The commission has received 200 letters of complaint in the past three months and expects many more. As the number of complaints increase, so the staff numbers will be boosted. The commission currently employs a legal officer, a senior conciliation officer (and is about to appoint two more conciliation officers), a community education officer and a research officer. Free advice is available on the commission's hotline which operates from 9 am to 5 pm weekdays (481 0833). An interpreter service can be arranged for all languages. If a formal complaint is lodged it must be made in writing, but it can be written in any language.
The commission has received 200 letters of complaint in the past three months and expects many more. As the number of complaints increase, so the staff numbers will be boosted.
Dear Ros, I would like to thank you, the publishers, William Collins Pty Ltd, and whoever else for donating the two books "The Words Say It" and "A Father's Diary" to Bandyup Worn' en's Prison. I hadn't had the books five minutes before inquisitive eyes came peering to investigate and place their orders. I promise you the books will be placed into the Bandyup libray. I have started reading Marie Cardinal's book, "The Words Say ft" and feel grateful she had the courage to say it.
Thanks again on behalf of the women here. Father Tory wrote: A word of praise for the "Record". From my prison contact, I k now that one of the prisoners made an irregular approach in asking for donations of particular reriewed books — donations to the prison library, that is. I trust her letter w as at least acknowledged — but further, if necessary I am willing to pay for the books she requested if "The Record" would like to arrange their purchase and despatch.
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IN MEMORIAM Wall. Kindly remember in your prayers, the souls of my dear Father, Mother, brother Leo and sisters Nell Mews and Norine Haire. Sacred Heart of Jesus please have mercy on them. Immaculate Heart of Mary please pray for them.
Grateful. Thanking St Jude for tests being normal. May His name be honoured, praised and glorified throughout the world. Novena never fails. J.D. Grateful thanks to St Jude. May his name be honoured, praised and glorified. Novena never fails. P.M.B. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised and glorified now and forever. Amen. For favours received. P.M.B. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus may your name be praised and glorified throughout the world now and forever. Amen. Thank you Jesus. Please take care of my baby always and keep him in good health. M.R. Smart people keep their names in front of the hest people when they
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THANKS Thank you for 3 favours granted. K.E. Novena to the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you even in spite of all material illusions, I wish to be with y ou in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Grateful thanks to St Jude for prayers answered. M.B. Blessed Mother, Saints Joseph, Teresa, the Little Flower, Jude, Anthony and others for all the help we have received, many thanks. J.A. Prayer St Jude, 0 Holy S t Jude, Apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles! Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patron in time of need. To you I have cause from the depth of my heart and humbly beg you to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me now in my present and urgent need and grant my earnest petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say three Our fathers, hail Marys and Glorias. St Jude pray for all who honour and invoke your aid. Publication must be promised. This Novena never fails. Repeat on nine consecutive days. Thhanks for favours received. T.L.S. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, may your name be praised and glorified throughout the world, now and forever. Amen. (Say nine times a day for nine consecutive days and promise publication). Thanks to the Sacred Heart for prayers answered. T.L.S. St Antony, we thank you f or all the favours granted to us in times of despair. Please continue to protect and help all our families. D.J. Thanks St Jude for prayers answered. I will make known to others your favours granted to me. Betty. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus may your name be praised and glorified throughout the world now and forever amen. Thanks for favours granted. Noel. Many thanks to Sacred Heart of Jesus, our Blessed Lady, Saint Jude, Saint Anthony for answered. prayers T.M.R.
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' Five girls have entered this year's Miss WACLTA tennis quest. The quest is held annually to raise funds for the clubs and to select a State representative to represent Western Australia in the National Quest. Miss WACLTA is not a beauty quest. The girls are judged on their personality, poise and general knowledge. The judging this year will be held on Sunday, October 13 at the home of Greg and Jenny Pearce. The winner of the quest represents Western Australia in the national quest which this year will be held in Perth at the annual tennis carnival from December 26 to 31. Prizes include accommodation at the Westos Motor Hotel over the carnival and a trip to Broome by courtesy of Ansett Airlines.
DEE The final judging of Miss WACLTA and crowning will be at the dinner dance to be held on Saturday, October 19 at the Hellenic Centre in Northbridge. The trophies at the recently held championships will also be presented on the evening. The entrants in this year's quest are:
WENDY WALKER representing Our Lady's Assumption, Dianella is 28 years of age. She was educated at Brookton Primary School, Mercedes and completed her Bachelor of Education at Mt Lawley College. Her sporting interests include tennis, volleyball and indoor cricket. Reading, listening to music
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CATHY VEZA representing St Joseph's Queens Park is 21 years of age. She was educated at St Patncks Primary School in West Perth and completed her secondary education at Mercedes College. Cathy is a bank officer who enjoys tennis, aerobics and lists as her other interests travelling and having a good time. Her ambitions are firstly to tour Europe and eventually to enjoy a happy marriage.
EDITH RAHDON representing St Joseph's Pignatelli in Attadale is 21 years of age She was educated firstly in Borneo, then at Hollywood Senior High and is presently at the University of Western Australia completing an Arts Degree Her sporting interests include tennis, fencing and basketball and she lists as her other interests acting, singing and dancing When her studies are completed Edith wants to become a journalist
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A look at books Compiled by Roslyn Ross.
An intriguing mystery Elizabeth and Alexandra, by Antony Lambton, published by A ustralasian Publishing Company, $24.95. Reviewedby Roslyn Ross. Elizabeth and Alexandra, daughters of the Grand Duke of Hesse, favourite granddaughters of Queen Victoria, were destined from birth to help fulfil their family's dynastic ambitions.
her sheltered background Elizabeth, known as Ella, was despatched to Russia to marry- the brother of Alexander III, the Grand Duke Serge, whose cruelty and passion reflected the decadence of the Imperial RusBut the power of Europe's sian court. Her sister 'Alix' nineteenth-century rulers followed her to Russia 10 was already waning. From years later to marry Nicholas
H, the last of the Romanov Tsars. Drawing on hitherto untranslated and unreleased evidence, Antony Lambton has put together a gripping story which is part fact and part fiction. He paints a superb picture of the life and times of two very different women and surprises us
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Abortion in Australia, Answers and Alternatives, by Jane Buckingham and Anthony Fisher, published by Dove Communications, $9.95.
Step by step How can I find God? by Father Regis Smith, OSM, published by Spectrum Publications R. R . P., $8.50. Reviewed by Colleen Howard. Father Regis' background is rich and his experiences varied both before and within his 20 years as a member of the Franciscan Order.
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He has by turns been an opera singer, footballer, qualified accountant. secretary, pilot, jungle doctor and missionary priest in the remote West Sepik district of Papua New Guinta, retreat giver, chaplain to hard-core criminal element jails in California, is widely travelled, and since his return to Australia is now a parish mission preacher. These threads of life experiences have been woven skilfully into the fine mate-
rial produced in this book. It is divided into two parts: "How can I find God" and "Progress in Union with God" — the next logical step. The first part of the book draws heavily from the Scriptures, the New Testament in particular, to support suggestions and directives given. The "seeker/ searcher" is taken step by step to explore the avenues and possible ways of finding God This 31-chapter book was written for high school students, teenagers, people who are seeking and searching for God and people who have had some experience of God and want to broaden and deepen their approach and response to God. Available from Spectrum Publications, PO Box 75, Richmond 3121. (03) 429 1404. Special discounts for schools and group orders.
In their new book, Abortion in Australia, Answers and Alternatives, Jane Buckingham and Anthony Fisher accuse the medical profession of a conspiracy of silence about the procedures for abortion and their effects on women and the unborn child. They argue that women are not being told of the effects of abortion on their immediate health and their future ability to have a child In Abortion in Australia. Answers and Alternatives. they gather together data from articles in medical journals and government and parliamentary reports to show that there is a conserV2tiVe physical complication rate of 4 or 5 per cent — about one in twenty. In addition they show that sterility increases by about 10 per cent and that the risk of ectopic pregnancy increases by four to eight times for pregnancies subject to abortion. Similar evidence points to harmful psychological conditions after an abortion. These can be particularly severe is a subsequent child
with an unexpected ending. Various historians have thrown doubt on the official version of the deaths of the Empress and her children at Ekaterinberg in 1917 and Lambton concludes his book with an intriguing variant on the mystery and one which is backed by new evidence.
women not to have an abortion. They maintain that the medical profession is not providing the former and that there are now many support agencies in the community to help women carry a child to full term and adoption. Abortion in Australia, Answers and Alternatives, is
the first comprehensive statement of the facts on abortion in this country.
forced it toward the future. In Edwardian England especially, those feu' short years after the turn of the century were to seem like an Indian summer.., a time of unexpectedpeace and warmth that would soonpass without any guarantee of return. Such is the mood of I sabel Colegate's excellent book which won the W.H. Smith Annual Literary A ward for 1981. The Shooting Party, by A group of men and Isabel Colegate, published women gather at Sir RanPenguin, $4.95. dolph Nettieby's estate for by Reviewed by Roslyn loss. a shooting party. OpuThe world sidled slowly lent. adulterous, mming and somewhat reluc- assuredly through the rittantly into the 20th cen- uals of eating and slaughtury and no-wbere more ter, they are a dazzlingly so than in Europe. It was obtuse and brilliantly to be the First World War decorative finale of an the era. shook which shoulders of the past and Like the birds of the
shoot, twitching in bloody bundles amongst the trees, they will vanish, only to flicker briefly in sepia photographs. For it is 1913, and already change and violence bate invaded the Elysian uplands of Edwardian England. Isabel Colegate touches on many lives in her tale, both the rich and the poor. There are threads of romance, social comment. country lore and intrigue. Her characters step boldly from thepages as she evokes a time that few of us remember and fewer still bare experienced. It is a cameo piece which seeks not to judge or condemn. but rather to preserve. ibis is not the first book to tackle such a theme but it is certainly one of the better ones.
is lost due to the effects of an earlier abortion. Buckingham and Fisher are opposed to abortion and their stimulus to write the book comes from involvement in past anti-abortion campaigns. They believe, though, in education and support as the best means to persuade
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It is a book which will delight history and biography lovers alike and will also appeal to anyone who enjoys a 'good story'. What makes it even more engrossing is that so much of the story is real. Lambton describes the glitter and the cruelty of Russia; from its courts to the battlefields and from the palaces to the hovels of the peasants The sweep of history carries both sisters inexorably towards the final tragedy. Ella, after her husband's murder by revolutionaries in 1905. founds a practical religious order, seeking to devote her life to Moscow's poor; Alix. teeming becomes obsessed with her son's illness and falls under the influence of Rasputin. Lambton's concise and careful style smoothly blends the fact with the fiction. There are no gaping holes in his plot and no rough edges to his credibility. Antony Lambton was born in 1922 and educated at Harrow and Sandhurst. During the Second World War he served in the Hampshire Regiment. In 1951, as Lord Larnbton, he was elected Conservative member for Berwick-on-Tweed. He resigned from Parliament in 1973, since when he has lived mostly in Italy and has contributed to several newspapers.
new titles, new titles, new titles, new titles, new titles, new titles, new title NI. Third Collection Papers Not In Our Genes, by Steven Rose, Leon Karnin by Bernard Lonergan, by and Dick Lervontin, pub- Frederick CroweSj Word of Life Distributors, lished by Pelican, $11.95. In Not in Our Genes, three $19.95. distinguished scientists proThis third collection of vide the first full critique of Bernard Longergan's essays the rise of biological deter- covers the mot recent minism. They highlight the period from 1974-1982 supdangers of a pseudo-science plementing the first two that can be used to justify collections that included racial and sexual inequality much earlier writings. in contemporary society. Included here are selected works and papers delivered The Elderly Australian, by the Canadian Jesuit who by Bruce Ford, published is considered a major figure in the development of by Pelican, $6.95. Catholic methodological We are all destined for old theology. Lonergan covers a age, but not necessarily for range of topics here from dependence. In this revised Aristotle and Aquinas to edition, Bruce Ford has religious experience and updated his comprehensive knowledge, to technical work to provide more inforquestions of method. Profesmation about a constructive sional philosophers and approach to ageing. In a theologians, professors, and community where we have a graduate students will read sizeable ageing population, this scholarly book. LonerThe Elderly Australian will gan is a major figure, and appeal to all those caring for anyone who studies his the aged.
work will want to have this latest collection. The Hidden Garden, by Lucia Gainer, Word of Life Distributors, $6.95. The significance of the Hidden Garden is the paradox so often discovered along our spiritual journey . . . that through facing one's shortcomings and powerlessness comes the God given inheritance of limitless power and love; that one's weaknesses and failings can be turned into great joy and maturity. The Hidden Garden will appeal to anyone who walks the day to day road toward a greater understanding of self and the spiritual life. It is filled with symbols which point to more important truths. What Are They Saying About Theological Method? by JJ. Mueller, Word Of Life Distributors, $7.95. This clear general intro-
duction to theological method employs an interesting format. Mueller surveys four areas, beginning with the transcendental method of Miner and Lonergan as they ask, "How do Iencounter God today?" The existential method of Macquarrie and Tillich faces the problem of whether the world around us matters, while the empirical method of Tracy and Mcland seeks to determine whether our experiences have meaning. Finally, Schillebeeck and Sobrino use the socio-phenomenological method to explore a timeless question, "Can God be found in suffering?" Water In the Wilderness, Paths of Prayer, Springs for Life, by Francis W. Vanderwall, Word of Life Distributors, $11.95. "A very precious book . . It touches the heart of the matter: interiority, meeting Jesus" — Jean Vanier. As the
"daily living grinds on," many people find themselves abandoned "in a desert parched and barren," asking the old question: Is this all there is to life? It is for these very people that Francis Vanderwall writes to show them that prayer can offer water in the wilderness of life. Vanderwall first discusses preparation for prayer and then offers many varieties of prayer. The author concludes by exploring the consequences of prayer, how it can transform life in very concrete ways, ultimately encouraging each of us to become "a more sensitive, caring, empowered human being than before.Francis Vanderwall SJ. is author of Spiritual Direction. Anger, Word of Life Distributors, $15.79. The tenth of the Affirmation psychological sympo-
sium series which deal with basic human emotional and psychological factors that influence us all. This book covers such areas as anger — myths and meanings, personal power, growing up, life giving steam, anger at God, anger and justice, anger self esteem and many other aspects of this powerful force within us that has such great potential to be used in a positive way. Catholic Beliefs, Laws and Practices, by Daniel Lowry, Word of Life Distributors, $3.12. Very simply presented in the popular question and answer format, this book will be a practical, solid help for those who are trying to apply the Gospel principles to the complex circumstances of today's life. The author avoids the yes/no right/wrong approach and outlines basic teachings t6 help the reader form a
deeper understanding of their own faith. Reading The Old Testament, by Laurence Boadt, Word of Life Distributors, $13.95. This important new work introduces the events, struggles beliefs, and deep faith of the Old Testament people. Using a literary approach to the text, Father Boadt unveils layers of meaning in the Bible and traces the process of development of biblical traditions. His clear fresh style and careful scholarship will encourage the use of this book as a standard Old Testament text. Ideally suited for basic courses in colleges, graduate schools and seminaries, Reading The Old Testament contains many useful charts, maps. illustrations, a glossary and resource list, and suggestions for using the book most effectively.
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WHAT'S ON CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE Members are invited by the Australian Churchwomen (WA Unit), to their World Community Day Service at St George's Cathedral, Friday October 25 at 10.30 am. The theme is God's Children; the speaker being Reverend Steve Francis, Uniting Church consultant for youth. Please ring Miss Joan Miller, 444 7643 if you intend to attend. Take your lunch, tea and coffee provided.
MORLEY CHURCH JUBILEE Morley parish celebrates from Sunday October 20 to Saturday October 27 the 25th anniversary of the opening of Infant Jesus church Mass for pioneers will be said this Sunday at 3 pm. Archbishop Foley will celebrate Mass on Wednesday at 7.30 pm. There will be a Mass for deceased parishioners on Friday and a youth Mass at 6 pm on Saturday. The church stands on what was a
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chicken farm in the district's early days. More than the land was put to use. For four years before the building of the church the first four Carmelites made their monastery in a corrugated iron shed that was part of the farm. The new Infant Jesus church was designed by Henderson and Thompson at the direction of Father Hillary ODC who transferred to Ireland before its completion. The Carmelite Fathers obtained from Dublin a loan of f25, to cover the cost of the first stage of the church.
BUNBURYMAJELLAN ANNIVERSARY Past and present Bunbury Majellans, and those involved with Majellans over the past 25 years, are invited to the 25th anniversary on Sunday October 20. Mass will be celebrated at St Thomas' Church, Carey Pad( at 11 am, followed by a luncheon in the adjoining St Gerard Centre. Bunbury ladies please bring a plate. Contacts: Pat Malatesta (097)211747; Annette Morellini (097) 281112; Pam Blee (097) 217963 and Jan Hynes, 78 Stirling St, Bunbury.
MATERNITY CLOTHES NEEDED Pregnancy Help has an urgent need for gifts of maternity clothes. An official said the clothes should be good, used and clean, and can be sent to Pregnancy Help, 459 Hay St, Perth. There is also a continuing need for babywear. Donors can call day or night on 322 5655. SOCIAL CLUB REUNION The Catholic Social Club will hold a reunion on Sunday. October 27, from 11 am to 3 pm at the WAIT lake, Kent St entrance. A barbecue will be supplied. Further enquiries can be made with Steve Futado 444 0297 or Brian Miguel 410 1623.
LEEDERVILLE CWL The Catholic Women's League Leederville will hold a Bridge, Euchre and Rummy Party, and Beetle afternoon, also a Bring and Buy Table in St Mary's Parish Centre, Franklin St, Leederville at 1 pm on October 23. Admission $1.00. Members are asked to bring a plate. Proceeds to go to the Bursary Fund.
BULLSBROOK PILGRIMAGE The monthly Pilgrimage to the Grotto of the Virgin of the Revelation at Bullsbrook will take place on Sunday October 27 at 2 pm. For further information and bus reservations please ring P. Galea on 349 7135 or L. Martini 328 4631.
shop Foley. October 26 Liturgy Workshop, Balcatta, Bishop Healy. October 27 Confirmation Victoria Park, Archbishop Foley. Confirmation Hilton Park, Bishop Healy. Social Justice Mass, St Mary's Cathedral, Archbishop Foley. October 29 St Norbert College Speech Night, Perth Concert Hall, Archbishop Foley. La Salle College Mass, St Mary's Cathedral, Monsignor M. Keating. October 30 Confirmation Kwinana, Bishop Healy.
EMMANUEL FETE Emmanuel self help centre for people with disabilities is holding its annual fete on Saturday November 9, from 1 pm — 5 pm at the Centre, 25 Windsor St. East Perth. Donations of plants, cakes, books, volunteers etc would be appreciated. Please ring Mary 328 8113 or 328 9571. All proceeds of the fete will go towards a games room for recreational activities. GOLDEN AND SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS Recently, the Parishioners of Our Lady of Grace Parish at North Beach, showed their sincere gratitude and thanks to the Sisters of The Holy Family of Nazareth, for 28 years of untinng service to the parish and their children. A con-celebrated Jubilee Mass and Parish Family Get Together was organised for Golden Jubilarians, Sister Anece and Sister Colette together with Silver Jubilarian Sister Jean. Sister Anece, Vice-Provincial of the Sisters of The Holy Family of Nazareth in Australia came from Canberra, especially for the celebrations. Sister Colette is currently a part time pastoral helper at North Beach as well as part time teacher. Sister Jean, who returned to WA this year, for her second term of service to Our Lady of Grace School, is presently teaching the year five class.
NEWMAN SOCIETY The Annual General Meeting of the Newman Society will be on Friday, November 1. Father J. Dynon will celebrate Mass in the College Chapel at 7.30 pm and the meeting will follow at St Thomas More College.
October 19 Mass, 10th Anniversary Guild of St Stephen, Archbishop Foley. October 20 Confirmation Hilton, Archbishop Foley. Mass and Blessing of the Fleet, Bishop Healy. Presentation of Awards, Royal School of Church Music, St Andrew's Perth, Archbishop Foley. October 22 Life in the Spirit Mass, Armadale, Archbishop Foley. October 23 Morley Parish Silver Jubilee, Archbishop Foley. October 24 Council of Priests Meeting. October 25 Annual Clergy Meeting Redemptorist Retreat House. Legion of Mary Mass, St Mary's Cathedral, Archbi-
Archbishop Foley with jubilanans (from left) Sisters Colette, Anece andJean at the North Beach celebrations.
ST ANNES 50TH ANNIVERSARY Invite former teachers — Sisters of Mercy or lay teachers, students and friends associated with 50 years of Catholic education in Harvey to a celebration on Sunday, November 10. A Mass of Thanksgiving at 10.30 am will be celebrated by Bishop Quinn and visiting priests. B.Y.O. picnic lunch on school grounds. Blessing of new multi-purpose building by Bishop Quinn at 2 pm. Afternoon tea will be provided. Inquiries — phone (097) 291287,291227,291030. LYNWOOD FESTIVAL St Jude's Parish, Lynwood/Langford, will celebrate the feast of St Jude with a procession and special prayers on Monday, October 28 at 7.30 pm. All are welcome to the Church in Prindiville Way, Langford. BENEDICTINE OBLATES A day of Recollection, for the Oblates of St Gregory's Chapter, will be held at lona Convent, Palmerston St., Mosman Park, on Sunday, October 20. The day begins with Mass at 9.30 am. Please meet in front of the Convent at 9.15 am. Inquiries Joan Simpson 444 9305.
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