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Life is beautiful Indigenous Saint How one African American man responded in a unique way to the culture of death. Pages 14-15
The Lily of the Mohawks: set to be the first native American Indian saint. Pages 10-11
Free Croatians
mark 20 years of indepence Page 4 Dressed in national costume, women from Perth’s Croatian community gather at St Mary’s Cathedral to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Croatia’s recognition.
PHOTO: R HIINI
Newly married programme expands By Elizabeth Dunn A LIFETIME commitment is a big thing to promise and with changing jobs, the arrival of a newborn, and moving house, the first five years can be a real challenge. A new initiative, Ministry to the Newly Married was launched in Perth in 2010 and has grown considerably since then. From starting with three newlywed couples, this year the number is up to 60 and over 100 are expected by 2014. The five year long programme counsels newly married couples through the initial, difficult years with longer-married couples as
mentors. Meeting three times during the year for a meal, they discuss particular themes such as forgiveness, planning for life and dealing with big changes. Ministry to the Newly Married hopes to help couples build their marriage to be fulfilling and rewarding. Registration is open to any couple in their first two years of marriage or any couple marrying before 31 March 2012. Ministry to the Newly Married is coordinated by Jacqueline and Simon Anthony and Karen and Derek Boylen. They can be contacted for more information or to register on 08 9405 4465 (Karen) or 0414 285 884 (Jacqueline).
Newly marrieds and mentor couples gathered for dinner at the beginning of 2011.
PHOTO: COURTESY CMES