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Subiaco event leads to Christmas Eve Masses By David Kehoe

Christmas Eve Masses in Perth this year will form the main and final Jubilee 2000 event for the Archdiocese of Perth, Archbishop Barry Hickey has told all baptised Catholics in the archdiocese in a special letter distributed this weekend. "Christmas Eve 2000 is the time when the principal liturgical and spiritual celebration of the Great Jubilee will take place," Archbishop Hickey said in the invitation distributed through Catholic schools and parishes. "All the other events that have been taking place this year, both cultural and spiritual, have been leading up to the arrival of Christmas Eve this year." The Archbishop said that 18 months ago he had set the archdiocese's Great Jubilee Celebration of Christ the King at Subiaco Oval on 26 November as the major public celebration in Perth

for "the arrival of the Great Jubilee day" would be held on the Feast of Christ the King. He said the celebration on 26 November would "bring to a close two millennia of Liturgical Celebration." The following Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent - the first Sunday of each new Liturgical Year in the life of the Church. "We hope to fill Subiaco Oval. The assembly of so many people at Subiaco Oval will be a great witness of our faith in Jesus and, we hope, a massive communication to the wider community of the cultural and spiritual significance of the Anniversary just a few weeks further down the road In time." Archbishop Hickey said in the letter written before he left for Rome and Europe to participate in World Youth Day festivities he hoped the Christmas Eve celebration would see the "largest single attendance at Mass that has ever occurred in Western Australia on the one day." "On an average Sunday in the Archdiocese, some 60,000 people attend Mass," he said.

"This normally doubles at Christmas time but this year we expect many more again may be attending." He asked all parishes to prepare at the local level for those "many people who will wish to be part of this most special anniversary." The Archbishop also encouraged as many people as possible from parishes, schools and organisations to make a pilgrimage to Subiaco on 26 November. He said the Subiaco celebration would not include Mass because

he wanted people to go to their parishes for Mass. "Late in the afternoon, a spectacular pageant will be presented of the 2000-Year history of Christian culture," he said. "You will see cameos of some of the great saints, portraits of the great events, and you will be able to join the 400-voice choir in singing and praying some of the great hymns and prayers from our history. "The celebration will end with Benediction and a Blessing of all

present .... It will be a true celebration of all the Catholic people in the Archdiocese. "We hope many people who have drifted from the Church will also be in attendance, and people of other faiths will, of course, be welcome. "We hope the celebration will help us see how important the Christian faith is for our society and remember the profound effect it can have on our way of life. We want the Christ the King Celebration to be a "free" event so that as many people as possible can come." Archbishop Hickey also said a Jubilee for Catholic movements and organisations would be held at Aquinas College, on 28 October with a day of joint reflection and Mass. A "Blessing of the Fruits of the Earth Family Day Concert" would be held at Sandalford Vineyard. 8 October, he added. "Bring your family and friends to a sundown picnic at Sandalford Vineyard on Sunday, 8th October. Full text - Page 9; Lay movements to meet - Page 5

Record 700,000 plus makes Rome 'world youth capital' VATICAN CITY (CNS) - With leading to St Peter's, the Pope was the solidarity shown to them. In Pope John Paul II's welcome to showered with rose petals as his main address, the Pope offered World Youth Day participants, his young people performed theme the universal gathering a "personearlier prediction of Rome as the songs from previous observances . al testimony" of faith. 'world capital of youth" came true. of World Youth Day, a tradition the "Beginning with myself," he said, Outstripping all predictions, current Pope began formally in "I wish to tell you that I believe more than 700,000 young people 1986. firmly in Jesus Christ our Lord." turned out on Thesday, 15 August, Addressing a human sea of some In a rare instance of sharing his for the event's opening cere- 400,000 youths that spilled out monies, split between two sepa- from St Peter's Square in what Vat- personal memories, the 80-yearrate services outside the Basilicas ican officials called "without a old Pope recalled his childhood in of St John Lateran and St Peter. doubt" the biggest gathering to Wadovvice, Poland, and his counThe St John Lateran ceremony date there, the Pope listed each try's suffering during World War was for Italians; the ceremony at country individually as the roar- II, when his "priestly vocation St Peter's was for foreigners rep- ing crowd waved cards colourcame full maturity." to its resenting 157 countries. coded according to their continent "The tragedy of the war gave a More than 1000 Australian of origin. particular colouring to the gradual youths, including 135 from Perth, The Pope made special mention will participate in the World Youth of those from "countries where maturing of my vocation in life," Day Week hatred, violence and war bring he said. Making his way along the Via suffering to the life of entire popContinued on Page 12; della Conciliazione, the street ulations." thanking the crowd for Editorial - Page 7

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St Lawrence celebrates 25 years for church

Catholic Women's League looks forward

St Lawrence's parish in Balcatta marked the 25th anniversary of the opening and blessing of its church with a weekend of special celebrations By Glynnis Grainger recently. Like the year in which it was blessed and The presentation of a cheque for $3700 opened, 1975, the anniversary year is also a holy to Bishop Robert Healy from its Bursary year. Fund for St Charles Seminary was a highThe parish marked the milestone approximatelight of the Catholic Women's League ly three weeks after the anniversary date, and closer to the Feast of St Lawrence, on 10 August. annual general meeting held last ThursBunbury Bishop Peter Quinn, who blessed and day. About 60 women attended the Archopened the church on 6 July, 1975, was also prediocesan meeting, which was held at the sent for the celebrations. A dinner-dance was held at the Rossetti Restau- Redemptorist Monastery retreat house rant on Saturday, 29 July, attended by approxi- in North Perth. Mrs Janet Wallace was elected the new mately 400 people. The following day the Parish gathered for a mul- Archdiocesan President of the CWL ticultural celebration of the Eucharist with BishThe theme of the meeting was "Carryop Quinn as the main celebrant, assisted by past ing the Light into the New Millennium," Capuchins and present Salvatorians and a num- which is indeed what these women do, ber of local clergy. being not just a "bunch of old ladies who Bishop Robert Healy represented Archbishop make cups of tea for parish functions," Barry Hickey, and read and presented the Parish State president, Joan Quinlan, told The with a blessing from Pope John Paul II. Record The Mayor of Stirling, Councillor Tony ValleBranches work hard within their own longa, was at both celebrations, and he present- parishes to publicise and gain support ed the Parishioners with a commemorative for worthy causes and raise hundreds of plaque from the City of Stirling, to mark the occa- dollars for such things as the foreign mission. sions, Redemptoris Mater Seminary in The Mayor, a long-standing member of the Morley, Pregnancy Assistance, cancer Parish, told them that St Lawrence Church attractresearch and Bandyup Prison. ed the largest weekly worshipping community in Secretary Margaret Ker said in her the City of Stirling. - Glyruils Grainger report that "We all share this sense of pride in the continuing work of the League" and "the future of the League lies in passing on our sense of pride to younger women." Mrs Quinlan said in her report the League had had to borrow money. "Some of the money should be used for travel and training," she urged and said that members should learn how to speak in public with a microphone. A minutes secretary was also needed by the organisation. "We need strong women to represent us in this organisation," she said. Past and present clergy of St Lawrence's parish gathThe State Conference will be held at er to cut the 25th anniversary cake recently. Mercedes College on Friday, 13 October. Philip Shields will be the guest speaker and will play the organ. THE ASSOCIATION OF HEADS "We are part of this global village and Bishop Healy told the meeting: "We are OF CHURCHES IN WA grateful and appreciative of all the work the Church is multi-cultural: Australia is CHAPLAINCY COMMITTEE the second most multi-cultural country you do in the diocese. I "You have a very important role in the n the world." Sr Ng asked: "How many of you are Church and Australian society." Chairperson Barbara Bourhill, who is migrants, or have had to move from one also Vice-President, reported on her town to another? To Sr JOHN AMBULANCE AUSTRALIA "What are some of the losses you have recent five-week trip to Northern IreWA AMBULANCE SERVICE INC had to face in life? Can you think back land. This is a half-time position which would suit a theologically trained and josephite Sister Margaret Ng was guest to some of the difficulties you have had experienced person with a gift for pastoral speaker and spoke about her work with to face? care, who is happy to work in an ecumenical "For women from non-English-speakmigrant women since 1971. setting to provide support to the staff of She said she has been to the Port Hed- ing backgrounds, language is a barrier to St John Ambulance. land detention centre and to the Leeuwin communication that prevents them from Remuneration will be negotiated with the Barracks, where migrants have been full participation not only in the Church successful applicant, and will be based on but also in society. housed. current clergy stipends. New arrivals have to cope with loss in "The 10,000-strong CWL had a history For a job description and information abut of settling post-War migrants after World their relationships when they move to a how to apply, please contact War II," she said and "it is also involved new country, racism, unemployment, The Conference of Churches of WA Inc in speaking out on social justice issues." and their roles as parents or as responLevel One, 10 Pier St, Perth WA 6000 Phone 9221 1732 Email: cragwestaust@ozemail.com.au C ELEBRAT I NG Applications must be received by 5pm MANNING & ASSOCIATES on Friday 29th September 2000.

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Mrs Barbara Bourhill, above, of Attadale parish and also Vice-President of the Archdiocesan Catholic Women's' League, presents Perth Auxiliary Bishop Robert Healy with a cheque for S3,700 for St Charles Seminary. Mrs Janet Wallace, at left, is the new Archdiocesan President of the League. i r nelas. Giynni Grainger

sible members of the community. They miss their extended family to whom they could turn for help in their homeland. Even a simple thing like knowing where to purchase foods they are used to can become a source of added stress for the family, especially if they speak little English. -Migrants need about two years before they can call their adopted country home. There is a sense of grieving and sense of loss: they need to feel a sense of belonging." Sr Ng said friendly parishioners can acknowledge national days and festivals, such as Chinese or Vietnamese New Year. When people are asked to do something in their church they feel involved. Sr Ng recommended that parishioners can help new arrivals in a variety of ways: • with prayer • support a welcoming committee in the parish • be aware of national festivals • encourage migrants to be on the Parish Council • involve migrant women in fund-raising events, such as cooking • share stories, especially on Migration Sunday • speak up against racism. She said Australians might also speak more slowly - sometimes a migrant woman will not say she doesn't understand. Aussies might also explain how things are done in Australia, she said.

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State funds: bishops talk By Peter Rosengren Concern about the implications of government funding of church welfare agencies has led the Australian Catholic Bishops to devote half a day to discussing the issue at their meeting in December. Bishop William Brennan of the Wagga Diocese in southern New South Wales told The Record on Tuesday that he raised the issue with the Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference earlier this year. The bishops then decided to discuss it in depth at their December meeting. Last January, Bishop Brennan refused to allow Wagga Centacare to tender for Government employment contracts because he believed this would contribute towards putting existing Employment National staff in Wagga out of work A report released in Sydney last Monday warned that the increasing dependency of Church welfare agencies on government funding threatened their identity and their ability to help those most in need. Samuel Gregg, a moral philosopher and resident scholar at the Sydney-based Centre for Independent Studies, who wrote the report, said evidence from the US and Britain indicated this was the case. He warned that it was highly likely government funding would change agencies' culture for the

worse, leave their poor clients less well off, and diminish their explicitly religious foundations and identity at the same time. But Toby O'Connor, the executive director of Centacare Australia, the Catholic Church agency which runs job-search services for the unemployed, questioned the report's integrity. Mr O'Connor said it seemed CIS was seeking to exclude churches from any involvement in providing services to the Australian community. "I feel CIS wants to replace Churches with for-profit providers whose main aim is the bottom line - more dividends to shareholders rather than reinvest in local communities," he said. Mr O'Connor said Centacare was unhappy with the report's methodology and that the CIS had not consulted the social services agencies of the churches "before drawing such sweeping, illinformed conclusions." He said CIS's arguments about the compromise of principles could not be substantiated. He also said that Catholic Charities in the US, the largest provider of social services in that country, would not agree that using state and federal funds has compromised its advocacy work with the legislatures. Mr Gregg's report listed numerous dangers. "As the funds from state contracts begin to constitute the bulk

ily limit the ability of religious welfare organisations to help them. "The temptation for the Churches is the access that it offers to taxpayers' dollars to help them do good works. Mr Gregg said he was not arguing that Church bodies should not engage in welfare work, but that there were many potential pitfalls. Mr Gregg wrote that the more government money was accepted the harder it became to think independently about welfare matters. Mr Gregg noted that overseas it was those organisations that were most successful in helping the poor that were most unashamed Bishop William Brennan about proclaiming their doctrinal of the financial resources of and moral beliefs. church welfare groups, the culIn the US, he said, many church ture of these organisations welfare groups had "become changes - for the worse," the muzzled by contract and report said. neutered by subsidy." Instead of remaining relatively Only a fortnight ago, Archbishautonomous institutions of civil op Barry Hickey touched on the society, they could find them- problem when he addressed a selves developing into pseudo- gathering of more than 200 supstate organisations which cater to porters of the recently-estabthe state's welfare priorities rather lished archdiocesan Cross Roads than following their own spiritu- agency which helps people trying al agenda based in "caritas". to escape drug addiction. The agency focuses on spiritual "This would nullify the capacity - and even willingness - of such assistance, such as prayer and organisations to articulate the dis- counselling. Speaking at the Italian Club on tinct moral messages of their faith-commitments to those in Friday 28 July, he said a problem need." for Catholic agencies was that an This process would not help the influx of professional staff often poor. meant the agencies' spiritual "In fact, it will only unnecessar- dimension was sidelined.

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Record wins media social justice prize The Recordhas won the Australasian Catholic Press Association's 1999 award for best social justice coverage for its handling of the East Timor crisis last year. The award was presented at the association's annual conference at Broadbeach on Queensland's Gold Coast last Thursday, 10 August. The Record also gain a highly commended in the best feature section for newspapers for its coverage of outback schools in the Our Schools series on the back page. At the subsequent Australian Religious Press Association conference on Saturday, 12 August, The Record was highly commended for newspaper layout design in 1999. Broome Diocese's Kimberley Community Profile was strongly honoured in the ACPA awards, winning best column with the contributions of Benedictine Father Anscar McPhee - which are also syndicated to The Record once a month - and hest original photograph for a picture taken by Bishop Christopher Saunders. The managing editor of The Record, David Kehoe, was elected co-ordinator of the Perth chapter of ARPA. which is an ecumenical press association.

Russo is new AFO chief The new Archdiocesan Financial Administrator is Greg Russo. Archbishop Barry Hickey announced Mr Russo's appointment at a meeting of the Council of Priests last Thursday. Mr Russo will take over from retiring Financial Administrator. Jim Thomas, who held the position for eight years. Mr Russo, 40, a parishioner of Floreat-Wembley parish, has worked at the Archdiocesan Finance Office for the last 12 years, most recently as a systems and administration manager. He paid tribute to Mr Thomas

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Parishes' soccer league connects priests, youth Soccer has been taking off in a big way in some Perth Catholic parishes. Seven parishes - Armadale, Bateman, Mirrabooka, Spearwood, Thornlie, Whitfords and Willetton - the seminaries of St Charles and Redemptoris Mater, Indonesian Catholic Youth, Edwards and Murdoch and a Fathers' and Sons' team are competing for the St Thomas More Trophy in a season extending from April to November. The trophy was donated by Bateman parish. The competition is the brainchild of Fr Karol Kulczycki, of Willetton parish, and Fr Joseph Tran, of Bateman parish. Last year, Willetton and Bateman played against themselves and the idea came this year, Fr Karol told The Record. Vietnamese seminarian Dat

Vuong also went to the priests to ask them to organise it. The competition has three divisions: A - players aged 16 and over; B - players aged 13 to 16, and C - players aged eight to 12years-old. The leading team, as yet unbeaten, is St Charles Seminary, with Bateman, Mirrabooka and Willetton in second place. Fr Karol said he also plays. The teams play every Saturday when they have a practice and it depends how many come along. The competition has promoted contact between priests, seminarians and young people from parishes and has been great fun. with an excellent response, he said. It is hoped to run it on an annual basis. An Inter-Parishes Soccer Carnival will be held from 10am to 3pm

on Sunday, 22 October, for Division A and Division B players. Bring your own lunch and soft drinks will be available at the Seminary. It will also be an Open Day at the Seminary for the players and spectators to look over it. Fr Joseph said the Rector of the Seminary, Fr Tim Corcoran, supported the idea. Fr Joseph wanted to say "thank you" to their sponsors, especially the Catholic Development Fund. Application forms can be obtained from Fr Karol on 9332 5992, or Fr Joseph on 9310 1747 and must be submitted to these priests. The permission of parents is necessary for younger students. Full instructions will be sent on receipt of the application form. - Glynnis Grainger

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Aussies not free until Stolen Generation addressed: Church The national Catholic agencies for indigenous affairs and for social justice said they were "saddened and disappointed" by last Friday's Federal Court outcome in the case of Stolen Generations members, Peter Gunner and Lorna Cubilo. Mr Peter Smith. chairman of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council and Bishop William Brennan, chairman of the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council issued a joint statement on the issue. Peter Smith They called on the Federal Parliament "to explore seriously thing it can to make things right. non-judicial processes for We need to address the continacknowledging the suffering of uing effects of the injustices of the Stolen Generations and the past," they said. ensuring that adequate The Bishop and the NATSICC resources are available to do chairman said that the policy of everything possible for their forcibly removing children of healing." mixed descent from their The two said the case affects Indigenous families "was based all Australians. on a presumption that they "The findings of fact made by would be better off away from the court underline the urgent their Indigenous families and need for a more adequate and culture." more deeply humane response However, "the case of Peter to the tragedy of the Stolen Gen- Gunner and Lorna Cubilo tragerations," they said. ically demonstrates the kind of Australia "needs to do every- 'care' that so many of the stolen

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Bishops greet revised Missal instruction The Australian Catholic Bishops' Committee on Liturgy has welcomed the release of the official Latin version of the third edition of the General Instruction on the Roman Missal. It has been 25 years since the last edition was published. In a statement the committee said the latest update "is testament to the ongoing nature of the liturgical reforms of Vatican II." The current General Instruction will remain the authoritative text until the translation of third third edition for the English speaking world has been approved by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference. The translation must then be confirmed by the Vatican's Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments. The committee said "This proper process, standard for revised editions and new rituals, will take some time. Hopefully it will be connected with the release of the much anticipated revision of our English language Sacramentary, currently awaiting the necessary confirmation from Rome. Some minor amendments will be required in light of the new General Instruction." The United States Bishops' Committee for Liturgy had released an unofficial translation and a study document related to the pastoral situation facing the Church in that country, the Australian committee said. The committee said the National Liturgical Commission in Australia would make a comprehensive study of the official text, "especially of those sections that require a response from the Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference."

Archbishop urges Labor 111F conscience vote Archbishop Barry Hickey has called on ALP Federal Leader Kim Beazley to support a conscience vote for ALP MPs on Prime Minister John Howard's amendment preventing access to in vitro fertilisation for lesbian couples, homosexual couples and single women. Archbishop Hickey said in a media statement last Friday, 11 August, the issue was not just about the right to be reared by a father and a mother. There was another important, forgotten issue at stake in WE he said, the destruction and wastage of human embryos regarded as unnecessary. "This is a gross disregard of the sanctity of human life." Archbishop Hickey said.

But the federal ALP Caucus decided on Tuesday not to allow ALP members of Parliament a conscience vote on the amendment. The decision means Federal Labor politicians will be bound by party discipline to support the official ALP line on the issue if it is voted on in Parliament. The national executive of the ALP was due to consider the question of a conscience vote this week but is unlikely to overturn Mr Beazley's position. The WA Coalition for the Defence of Human Life, an alliance of 21 pro-life organisations, had also called for an ALP conscience vote. Coalition spokesman. Richard Egan, said that only about one in 30 embryos

fertilised in IVF laboratories makes it to live birth. He said the rest were discarded down the laboratory sink for so-called quality control reasons. Extending access to single women and lesbian couples would simply increase the mass destruction of human life, Mr Egan said. The ALP has allowed conscience votes on abortion and euthanasia: if it failed to apply the same principle to in vitro fertilisation, pro-life Labor supporters would be unable to support pro-life Labor MPs, he said. - Peter Rosengren

Perth lay movements to celebrate Jubilee The many lay movements and organisations in the Archdiocese of Perth will join for a Jubilee celebration on Saturday 28 October at Aquinas College under the theme of We are many but we are one in the Lord". A spokesman for the organisers, John Kinder, said many movements and organisations in the Archdiocese had joined in a Pentecost Conference to help prepare for the Great Jubilee during the last three years. "Now that we are living the Jubilee itself, the different groups plan to come together to celebrate their diversity and their unity, with the Archbishop, in the one Church." Mr Kinder told The Record. "The day promises a rich panoply of events and happenings: the Archbishop will give the keynote address, and three

guest speakers will address themes that Focolare, Schoenstatt, Catholic Charisare important for the laity in the modern matic Renewal and Communion and LibChurch." eration in Perth had been working A number of movements will give five- quietly to prepare the day. minute presentations of who they are The inspiration for the event comes there will be talks and testimonies but from the great meeting between Pope also theatrical and musical presenta- John Paul II and 300,000 people from 54 tions. different movements, in St Peter's in Mr Kinder said the highlight of the day Rome on Pentecost eve. 30 May 1998, Mr would be Mass concelebrated by Arch- Kinder said. bishop Hickey, with the homily from Fr A year later, the Pontifical Council of Michael Moore. the rector of the Neo- the Laity organised a meeting of 104 bishCatechumenate-run archdiocesan semi- ops, including Archbishop Hickey, to disnary, Redemptoris Mater in Morley. cuss the "New Movements" in the "During the day there will be static and Church. audio-visual highlights, plenty of time to Since then, celebrations have been held visit the displays and mingle with other in many countries around the world. participants and a sausage sizzle." he "The day in Perth will be our local versaid. sion of the same spirit of unity," Mr Representatives from groups including Kinder said on behalf of organisers.

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Mater Christi recognised for Lifelink efforts

Archbishop Barry Hickey presents Mater Christi students with their Lifelink award.

The high level of support for the Lifelink foundation by the students at Mater Christi Catholic Primary School in Yangebup was recognised recently with the presentation to the school community of the Archbishop's Lifelink Spirit Award. Presented by Archbishop Hickey himself, the award recognises: "the outstanding support Mater Christi provided to and for the Lifelink welfare agencies of the Archdiocese and for joining together to promote the spirit of the Catholic faith and action each and everyday - love, care, compassion, respect and dignity for all". In his address to the students, Archbishop Hickey thanked everyone for living the spirit of Lifelink" and "putting their faith into action to care for those in need". Lifelink raises funds each year for the archdiocese's welfare agencies. - Phil Bayne, Catholic Education Office

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Jesus waits for you each day Mum and proud: Peter Dwan continues with his meditations on the readings for Sunday Mass. This week the twentieth Sunday Year B liturgy reminds us that T wisdom leads us to the e Eucharist. In the first reading (Proverbs 9:16) we hear that wisdom had prepared her wine and laid her table. Ills to be remembered that Christ is the Wisdom of the Father, and he has laid the Eucharistic table for us, giving Himself in the Eucharist as our daily bread. A Redemptorist priest commented that those who fail to make the effort to receive Communion daily when they could have done so, will exclaim after their death: "What fools we were!" Our Lord has given us the Eucharist as our daily bread. St Peter Julian Eymard, who founded the Blessed Sacrament Fathers, said that it was because people didn't receive frequently that many European countries lost their Faith at the time of the Reformation. The first reading ends with the words: "Walk in the ways of perception." If we don't learn from the mistakes of people In past centuries, we shall repeat them. This idea is reiterated in the second reading (Ephesians 5:15-20) in which St

am the living bread which has come down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live for ever. And the bread that I shall give is my flesh, for the life of the world." These words provide food for thought for a lifetime of meditation. Paul says: "Be very careful about the When Jesus said "Anyone who eats sort of lives you lead, like intelligent this bread will live for ever," He was and not like senseless people." talking about eternal life, with death "This may be a wicked age but your just being the gateway to heaven. lives should redeem it." These verses The Eucharist is food for our souls. are dynamite! They show that we are to People know that if we fail to eat, we be a leaven in our society, transforming shall die, but too many Catholics fail to it from within. see the necessity of feeding our souls This is something which we can't do with frequent Communion. by ourselves. We need God's help. This is one reason why we should pray St John Bosco once said: "Do you want regularly for lax Catholics, that they few graces? Then go seldom to Jesus in may have the wisdom to see what they he Blessed Sacrament. Do you want are missing by neglecting Mass and many graces? Then go often to Him." Communion. The second reading also says: "And do Our Lord said: "The bread that I shall not be thoughtless, but recognise what give is my flesh for the life or the world." is the will of the Lord." These words remind us that Christ God's will is that we love one anoth- didn't institute the Eucharist just for our er, and this presupposes thoughtfulness. own spiritual convenience, he did so for It is so easy to be thoughtless, missing the life of the world. out on opportunities to say a kind word Our Lord wants people to be living, and to do a kind act. not just merely existing. It is by being thoughtful and charitaHe wants us to give the poor a chance ble that we can do our little bit to change to live lives befitting their human digthe materialism which is so rampant in nity. Australian society today. This will require sacrifice on our part, The Gospel (John 6:51-58) presents and we shall only obtain the strength to Our Lord as the source of life. make the necessary sacrifices if we seek It begins: "Jesus said to the crowd: 'I It from our Eucharistic Lord.

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Hour Perpetual Rosary Bouquet s a gift from WA Catholics to the Blessed Virgin Mary for Her birthday. The Bouquet will start at 6pm on ilresday, 5 September, and end at 6pm on Thursday, 7 September. The Rosary is recited continually throughout WA during this time, free of Intentions, as a gift to Our Lady for Her birthday on 8 September. Those taking part in the Bouquet can pray the Rosary privately or in groups and wherever convenient. The year 2000 is the 12th year for the Rosary Bouquet, which is supported by Archbishop Barry Hickey. A scroll has been prepared dividing the 48 hours into hourly segments, for the names of parishes, schools and individuals taking part. The scroll is necessary to ensure that the 48 hours are definitely covered by prayer, particularly the nocturnal hours. It will be taken up in procession during the Mass for Our Lady's birthday, on 8 September, at 12.10pm in St Mary's Cathedral, Perth. All Catholic Primary schools throughout WA have been invited to take part in the Bouquet. "The concept is that the whole of WA is caught up in (Our Lady's) golden chain, the Rosary," Margaret Bowen, Co-ordinator of the WA Rosary Bouquet said. "No matter what celebration is being carried out in honour of Our Lady's birthday, for this 48 hours, we are a united front of prayer. Mrs Bowen said "That Rosary said by someone housebound or in some isolated spot in WA becomes linked to all the Rosaries being said throughout WA and takes on a powerful dimension." Mrs Bowen can be contacted on phone/fax (08) 9446 1935.

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hen I was asked to take on this column it was suggested to me that I might like to write about being a mother from a Catholic perspective. At first I baulked at the idea. Although they were two subjectsIcould easily relate to,Ididn't think I was much of authority on either subject and besides,I didn't want everyone to think I was a . . . . well . . .. just a mother. Don't get me wrong.Ilove being one, it's just that these days it's not a very fashionable thing to admit to being one, never mind actuallN enjoying it. Progressive thinking would have you believe that if you're an intelligent woman, children are most likely the last thing on your agenda. It is a much more acceptable scenario that you establish a professional career until you are at least 35 and then is it only semi-fashionable to have one, maybe, two children and return to work as soon as possible. Or even better, you delay child-bearing until you are 40 when your chances of conceiving naturally are minimal and which can only be overcome through in vitro fertilisation - that way you can screen the baby for any physical problems it might have. The first scenario still leaves those of us who opt to have children before we are 30 and before any long successful career feeling a bit undervalued. The irony is that we still make up the majority of mothers out there. It is becoming a more and more common story these days that women who choose to put their plans of having a family above those of their work ambitions are regarded as having been duped by patriarchal society. It seems the sisterhood is a very exclusive group and mothers - especially younger ones - are not welcome. I know of two women who were asked quite plainly what they thought they were doing as far as their careers were concerned when they announced that they were having babies. One woman even had abortion suggested to her. Other womenIknow who have large families are told quite openly that they are irresponsible. On a more subtle level,I recognise friends of mine who are expecting children trying their hardest, like I remember myself doing, not to appear clucky because it's not an image we want to project. That is the sad status for mothers these ciii ,, despite so many years of women's liberation. But the fact of the matter is that having children is, for the majority of women who are able to bear them, a natural thing to do. I think it's time that those of us who are "unfashionable" mothers stand up to social perceptions about our failings. Of course, I don't need to tell anyone who has been there that being a mother is probably the most rewarding experience of a lifetime and that it is certainly not something we should be keeping to ourselves.

Billings movement celebrates 21 years in the West To celebrate 21 years Apostolate of the Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning in Western Australia, the Billings Family Life Group made a Pilgrimage to the Schoenstatt Shine at Armadale on Sunday 13 August. Colleagues and Associates from the South West and metropolitan area came together at the Shrine to celebrate Mass and to give thanks for the many blessings the group has enjoyed over the past years. The pilgrimage coin-

cided with the beginning of Natural Family Planning week - a nation-wide promotion. NFP makes a significant contribution in the area of fertility management. Many couples visit Billings centres, not only wishing to avoid pregnancy, but also to receive help in conceiving a child. scientifically-based The Billings Ovulation Method has a success rate of 99 per cent in avoiding pregnancy when used according to the

Mass Is celebrated for the Billings movement at Schoenstatt. guidelines and 76 per cent in method receive instruction helping couples achieve a from a qualified Billings pregnancy. teacher. For further informaIt is recommended that all tion, please contact Kath couples wishing to use the Kearns on (08) 9337 8737

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n an era where communication is instant and the wonders of technology produce ever-increasing marvels, many Catholics in Perth will be hungering for images and sounds of the World Youth Day in Rome. Thousands of WA Catholics would love to be part of a global audience with the Pope. Unfortunately for us, that privilege will belong almost exclusively to the 150 or so young pilgrims form Perth who have scrimped, saved and jumble-saled their way to Rome. And good on them. They deserve the well-earned reward for all their effort in getting there. As for us, we will have to wait for the news reports and photos to come afterwards. But World Youth Day in Rome is more than an event. In fact, its potential implications here in remote WA are, literally, huge. How do we begin to measure what good could come out of it all? The young Western Australians who have gone there come from a society which for decades now has tried to peddle the message - at every level and in every forum imaginable - that Christianity in general, and the Roman Catholic Church in particular, is the worst thing Imaginable. Young Catholics in WA and throughout Australia live in a culture fundamentally hostile to their beliefs. But awaiting those who have travelled to Rome is an experience that will be like a breath of fresh air.

They will discover hundreds of thousands of young people from every corner of the globe just like themselves who believe exactly what they believe. And standing behind those thousands are the tens of millions who couldn't make It. They will discover that the message of the Church is not as our local FM disc

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t was good to read Mr O'Connor's letter (The Record. 10 August) seeking an answer to Bishop Salvado's efforts to 'adapt Christianity to the culture' of the Aborigines. Salvado's policy of civilising and Christianising Aborigines (the subject. and title, of my MA thesis) was based on the Christian Gospel and the traditional Church teaching at the time. It was a genuine effort to teach them Christianity and to retain the best of their own culture while at the same time introducing them to the richness of Christian culture; its learning, music, art and religion. I do believe that he saw a 'ray of truth' in their culture. And I agree that his crusade should be examined in the light of modern historical studies. Let me say that I think Salvado was the greatest representative in Australian history of the idea of changing the Aboriginal people from the 'inside': that is, by seeking to change their minds and hearts through living with them - and at the same time, allowing them the freedom to keep those habits and customs that formed an integral part of their culture. This was very different from trying to change the Aborigines from the 'outside'. Sadly, by 1870, the Nyungar, or New Norcia, Aborigines were 'dying out', and Salvado saw that the tide was turning. Protection became the order of the day; but, he insisted, he represented 'much more'. Like many of those erstwhile opinions and policies, so often hostile to the Aboriginal people. Salvado, by his life and work, challenged them. He remained 'the best friend they ever had'. MayIsay that Iam pleased that my biography stimulated and provoked a scholar of the calibre of Mr O'Connor. George Russo Marmion

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Perth youth using their talents to worship Jesus: Young adults at St Patrick's Basilica, led by Nick D'Adamo and Christian Thompson, have been bringing life and energy to the parish with a monthly Young Adults' Mass. These young people, aged from 17 to 22, are innovative and just as popular with older parishioners. The group has been so popular that a second Youth Mass has just been started for young teenagers. The Young Adults' Mass is at 5pm on the last Sunday of the month and the Mass for Young Teens is at 5pm on the second Sunday of the month.

jocks and others of similar ilk would have it - hopelessly out of date. Instead, they will find the opposite: that the Church is light years in front of the transient, constantly unreliable, treacherous messages that predominate in our society. They will find the words of eternal life from Jesus, Who is God.

They will receive the bread of life - Jesus, Who is God. They will also experience the unique joy of solidarity as they listen to the refreshing ever-young words of an amazing man - Pope John Paul II. As US Cardinal Francis Stafford pointed out in a recent interview, the Pope will not try to sell them the empty ideas of worldy self-fulfilment, rewarding interpersonal relationships and absolute autonomy. "Rather," Cardinal Stafford said, "[the Pope] says, man is called to be a wayfarer in search of salvation. Like a pilgrim his search leads him outside of himself. "The Holy Father is aware that many young people live an ethic of trivialised ecstasy, especially through the influence of rock music. Yet they are still aware that a search is possible. The Pope was a good news-bearer in a flat and one-dimensional world, he said. "He carries the best of news to them. It is about a unique event in history: 'And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us'." Yes, the best of news. And so we had better get ready. Our Western Australian pilgrims, the future leaders and opinion-makers of our society, are soon to return home bringing with them news of their experience. Their friends, their families, their classmates, their fellow-workers - indeed their very society - are desperately in need of it. • The opinions expressed in this editorial, and any other Record editorial, are not necessarily those of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Perth.

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spondents in the last two editions of The strongly encouraged these same Eastern Record. In a sense it should not have been Rite Catholic churches to restore what they necessary to defend him, his record is unas- altered or dropped from their Church life. sailable; only the political correctness and Looking back over time, it becomes moral equivalence of our times would apparent that all the changes were unnecquestion the value, sincerity, and spiritual essary and have indeed impoverished a benefits of his heroic achievements in the whole section of the Church who have lost early history of Western Australia. their inheritance. It is a mystery to me why the Benedictines It is clear from Vatican II and various have not long ago promoted his cause for papal writings of this century that any sainthood in Rome. union with the Orthodox in future will be That great religious order has been suc- discouraged from any form of Latinising. cessful in raising members to sainthood, Thankfully, some of the Eastern rites, such and I believe they should promote Salva- as the Byzantine Rite of America (formerdo's cause. as the Ruthenian Byzantine) are Do we not deserve our very own West ly know Pope's encouragement serioustaking the Australian saint? ly and have restored a number of genuine I have started praying to him already. practices of their Church and abandoned Tony Evans the Latin practices they substituted in their East Fremantle place. This has also meant for the American Church that genuine Byzantine monastic he two recent articles (The Record. religious life has been rediscovered and a 3 August) on the Orthodox-Catholic few monasteries of men and women have dialogue meetings in Melbourne been established across the US to live this and the US seemed to have come up out once again. against the same old problem of the EastI do not think Latin seminarians would ern Rite Catholic issue. gain very much from visiting Eastern Rite It seems to me that all three parties to institutions and Churches, other than to these talks - the Latin and Eastern rite see how they are at present. Catholics and the Orthodox - have very litAny such visit should be followed up with tle knowledge of each others' traditions a visit to the Orthodox, so that they get an and practices, even after meeting for so exposure to the genuine traditions and spirlong. ituality of the various rites which have been The Orthodox and the Latins are not lost by many (although not all) Eastern Rite aware of just how unlike the Orthodox the Catholics. Eastern Rite Catholics have become since Paul Power their various reunions with Rome, or how Morley the various agreements - in terms of maintaining the traditions of the different Churches - did not usually last very long t was good to read the sound views on before they started to introduce alterations the bioethics debate both in the leadto almost every aspect of Eastern church ing article and in Paul Gray's column in life. Most of these changes were based on The Record of 10 August. There are wider implications regarding a Latin-rite practices of the day. A good number of these changes were misuse of words such as "discrimination" introduced out of a sense of inferiority to and "rights" which are often overlooked. all things western - an attitude that some We are so prone to accept without queshave not been able to shake off. tion terms that have their origin in a moralThat the document on the Eastern relativistic agenda as to be unaware of the Churches given by Vatican II encouraged semantic brainwashing society is subjectthese same Churches to restore genuine ed to. tradition should have alerted any one interThe word "discrimination" means an abilested in the topic that all was not as it ity to discern distinguishing features, and should have been. to use good judgement. After all, when one is being directed and Social injustice that goes by the name of encouraged to restore, something it means "discrimination" has nothing to do with the they have deviated from something, or lost faculty of discernment: it is about inequity, It entirely. a denial of equal consideration for all parMore recently, the present Pope has ties in favour of one that conforms to indi-

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vidual attitude and opinion. Justice requires that persons of different skin colour, men and women, married and single, receive equal opportunity, as to employment, eligibility for housing loans and so on. There is nothing unjust about a common sense awareness that there are real differences among these groups, not implying superiority or inferiority. In the matter of a claim of IVF for lesbians there is a lack of discernment of a distinguishing factor between procreation and equal opportunity. This factor is the existence of another party having a just claim to equal consideration, the child. Equity also requires that equal consideration be given to the different roles of motherhood and fatherhood in the light of the needs of the child. To ignore or gloss over these valid facts is to stultify the God-given gift of human reason, which has the ability to perceive genuine differences, as those between child and adult, men and women, and especially between right and wrong. In the latter case, however, there is a definite superiority - inferiority relationship, which does not warrant equal consideration. A "right" to do wrong is a contradiction both in terms and in fact. Political correctness forbids us to discriminate between good and evil, (and hence between justice and injustice), which has always been the most important lesson in childhood education, not only in Christian communities, but in society generally. Anne M. Kirkwood Attadale

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he front page article (The Record. 3 August) states: the Commission for Australian Catholic Women is intended to be an expert rather than a representative body but was attempting to make the membership as inclusive as possible. What exactly does this mean? If the Commission is not representing Catholic women how can it be inclusive? And just what will these people be expert In? Renee Leach Trigg The Record. August 17 2000 Page 7

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Doctor sounds warning on euthanasia Heep 6rn in UK by withdrawal of food and water An open letter and invitation to every Baptised Catholic person in the Archdiocese of Perth from By Glynnis Grainger

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British doctor paid a lightning visit to Perth last week to give a talk on his opposition to euthanasia by dehydration which is permitted in the United Kingdom. Retired consultant paediatrician Dr Tony Cole, 61, and his wife Elizabeth, made their first visit to Australia to speak at the Right to Life Conference in Melbourne last weekend and in other capital cities this month. Dr Cole is also medical director of the Lejeune Clinic, at the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth in London, which sees children with Downs Syndrome. He spoke on "Active Euthanasia by Withdrawal of Food and Water" at a function organised by Right to Life Australia at Shenton Park last Thesday week Dr Cole is outspokenly pro-life, and is founding chairman and spokesperson for the Medical Ethics Alliance, an inter-denominational organisation of pro-life doctors campaigning against euthanasia by omission and doctor-assisted suicide. The latest threat to elderly, disabled or unconscious patients in British hospitals is death by dehydration caused by the withdrawal of water. Food is also denied. Last year, the British Medical Association issued guidelines recommending doctors be allowed to withdraw food and water from several categories of patients with a non-treatable Illness who were yet not dying: stroke victims, those with Alzheimer's and newborn babies with multiple handicaps. Under these guidelines, relatives who objected to the patient being killed by dehydration would have to approach the courts and seek a court order to stop the doctors from killing the patient in this way. "The BMA recommended that as long as the family were in agreement, food and fluid could be withdrawn from those patients by means of a kind of informal bedside decision by two doctors," Dr Cole told The Record. "We objected to this and established an organisation of doctors (the MEA) to challenge them In the media and directly at the BMA annual representatives' meeting." Warning on euthanasia by stealth - UK physician Dr The MEA includes medical groups such as Tony Cole. Muslims, Hindus, Catholics and Protestants;

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some were not religious groups but were groups of doctors following the Hippocratic Oath. There were no situations where life could be am writing to seek your support in money which we are trying to raise taken, Dr Cole said. preparing for the final celebrations of through Diocesan resources, corporate "It is quite rare for any medical school in the Great Jubilee of the Birth of Jesus, donations and sponsorship. Britain to administer the Hippocratic oath; this which will take place on 25 December is one area we would try to influence," he said. 2000. Jubilee for Movements Dr Cole also promotes innovative work with All through this year, and in the three Downs Syndrome research at the Lejeune Clin- years leading up to it, you have been and Organisations, ic and funds such as the Anna Fund, named preparing for this event in your parishes after a child with Downs Syndrome. Aquinas College, 28th and communities through prayer, retreats, Dr Cole's advice for parents of Downs Syn- pilgrimages, discussion groups, in union October drome children: "Parents need to have some with the Holy Father and the Church checks; (I stress) the importance of adopting a throughout the world. here will be two other significant comprehensive surveillance program - such as This will be a year to remember. public events being organised at the hearing and blood tests, etc. - before things go In this letter, I would like to share with Arc.hdiocesan level in the lead up to really wrong to detect problems early and deal you some of my own thinking and the the Christ the King celebration and Christwith them. plans that have developed so that our celmas. Turning back to euthanasia, he said "This is ebrations in the Archdiocese of Perth might On Saturday, 28th October, I invite all not a religious matter but a human matter. The be truly worthy of the 2000th Anniversary members of movements and organisations Church has given fine leadership, especially in of the coming of God into our midst in the Archdiocese to a day of joint reflecEvangelium Vitae by Pope John Paul II, but in through Jesus Christ. tion and Mass at Aquinas College. Part of fact it is a universal issue touching on the value Events such as the ones the Church has Archbishop Hickey talks to the media last year In May during filming for a video promoting the Jubilee; Servile Father Chris Ross, who is chairthe day will be used for organising the part of the person. been holding this year throughout the man of the committee organising the Subiaco celebration at the oval last April. Photos Peter Rosengren the movements and organisations will "The protection of life is still the hallmark of a world only come along once in a thousand make on the Feast of Christ the King. civilised society. years. designed to give you "the big picture" of tions to make a pilgrimage to Subiaco on "It is for the Church, especially in the teachEach of us alive today is privileged to be what is being planned and so that you can Great Jubilee Celebration that day. Blessing of the Fruits of ings of John Paul II to inspire persons in all fields able to participate. begin to set the appropriate dates aside in As you appreciate the name Subiaco has of Christ the King: and none to speak out in the defence of human Because of the very special nature of your diary. a deep echo in the Catholic history of our the Earth Family Day life. these celebrations I have decidei to Oval, 26th Subiaco State. Dr Cole said 'All the medical evidence on this address this letter to every Catholic person Concert at Sandalford The city is named after the Benedictine The Great Jubilee Day: November important matter has yet to be decided in a in the Archdiocese. Monastery at Subiaco, one of the foundacourt of law and it is obviously inappropriate to This is a time when we need to come Vineyard, 8th October ome 18 months' ago,Iindicated pub- tional places in both Catholic and Western Christmas 2000 extend this judgment to other categories of together as an entire Catholic community licly that the major public celebra- culture. or everybody, bring your family and or the secular world, the "big event" S tion in Perth in preparation for the patients including those who all would agree whatever the particular work we do, Late in the afternoon, a spectacular friends to a sundown picnic at Sanwas the arrival of the Year 2000 at are still sentient." whether we are members of Religious arrival of the Great Jubilee day would be pageant will be presented of the 2000-Year clalford Vineyard on Sunday. 8th the beginning of this year. He gave the example of David Glass, a brain- Institutes, lay members of the Church or held on the Feast of Christ the King. history of Christian culture. October. For Christians, the "main event" is still to damaged child of 14 who had a chest infection, members of the clergy For those old enough to remember, the You will see cameos of some of the great A Blessing of the Fruits of the Earth will and was put by doctors on a diamorphine drip Across the many different apostolates, come. Feast of Christ the King was celebrated in saints, portraits of the great events, and place during a Concert arranged by take It is the final arrival of the 2000th - a measure which could have killed him. parishes, schools and agencies that make Perth for many decades with a major you will be able to join the 400-voice choir the very talented singers and musicians Family members disconnected the drip to save up our community, there is a special place Anniversary of the Birth of Jesus on Christ- demonstration of public witness. in singing and praying some of the great from our Parishes. his life and the boy is still alive to this day. for everyone in these 2000th Anniversary mas Eve at the end of this year. In the days when the Catholic population hymns and prayers from our history. In the Archdiocese of Perth these cele- was much smaller than what it is today, we At the occasion a commemorative series 'Rsvo of the relatives have been given suspend- celebrations of the Catholic faith. The celebration will end with Benedicof Great Jubilee wines will be released. ed prison sentences. All Catholics need to celebrate the brations will hopefully see the largest sin- used to get 7,000 people at Aquinas College tion and a Blessing of all present. gle attendance at Mass that has ever for the procession and Benediction. Glass's uncle and aunt were sent to prison for Jubilee. Sandalford Wines will be making a genThe celebration will take place in the creating an affray in the hospital as they disI therefore invite all faithful Catholics to occurred in Western Australia on the one This year the celebration on that day will afternoon of Sunday. 26th November. erous donation based on the sales for our connected the drip. take up the call of Jesus and to go out and day. bring to a close two millennia of Liturgical It will not be a Mass, becauseIwant peo- Jubilee events. On an average Sunday in the Archdio- Celebration. The aunt, writing from prison, felt it was a welcome back the many people who, for I would like to take this opportunity to ple to go to their parishes for Mass. price worth paying and she would do it all over whatever reason, have drifted from the cese, some 80,000 people attend Mass. The following Sunday is the First Sunday It will be a true celebration of all the say thank you to the many people who This normally doubles at Christmas time of Advent - the lust Sunday of each new Catholic people in the Archdiocese. again. The sentence has since been halved on Church. have already made our Jubilee celebraThe main purpose of this letter is to pro- but this year we expect many more again Liturgical Year in the life of the Church. appeal. David Glass was brain damaged from We hope many people who have drifted tions in Perth so successful. vide each of you with an overview of the may be attending. We hope to fill Subiaco Oval. The assem- from the Church will also be in attendance, birth and is a very happy child, Dr Cole said. I ask for your continued prayers, reflecParishes need to prepare at the local level bly of so many people at Subiaco Oval will and people of other faiths will, of course, plans that will begin to unfold in the next tion, and commitment to making our celefor those many people who will wish to be few weeks for our major public celebrabe a great witness of our faith in Jesus and, be welcome. brations truly worthy of Jesus without part of this most special anniversary. we hope, a massive communication to the tions in the Archdiocese. We hope the celebration will help us see whom we would not have a Great Jubilee Christmas Eve 2000 is the time when the wider community of the cultural and spir- how important the Christian faith is for Over the next few months a lot of further information will be communicated to you principal liturgical and spiritual celebra- itual significance of the Anniversary just a our society and remember the profound to celebrate. Yours Sincerely in Christ, few weeks further down the road in time. effect it can have on our way of life. in the media, through our own newspaper, tion of the Great Jubilee will take place. Most Rev BIHickey All the other events that have been takWhat is going to happen at Subiaco Oval The Record, and in various communicaWe want the Christ the King Celebration Archbishop of Perth tions to parishes, schools and the many ing place this year, both cultural and spir- on 26th November? to be a "free" event so that as many peoFeast of the Assumption itual, have been leading up to people as posthe arrival I am encouraging as many agencies Catholic organisations and in the ple as possible can come. 15th August, 2000 sible from parishes, schools and organisaArchdiocese. This present letter is only of Christmas Eve this year. At the same lime, it obviously costs

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Youth flock to see mysterious Turin Shroud go on display T

The parishioners of St Peter's in Bedford have brought their creative powers to bear on the problem of how to design their Holy Door for the Jubilee Year. Their solution? Making use the ancient art of stained glass decoration. The door, situated at the main entrance of the Church on Wood Street, features four panels (see above) and is a combination of lead-light and handpainting by Bayswater stained glass artist Vaughn Bisschops. The design of the door originated in discussions at a Parish meeting to discuss Jubilee themes late last year. Panels of plain coloured glass of an existing door were removed and replaced with the lead-light ones. As well as the obvious Jubilee icon and the

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alpha and omega symbols, it was thought appropriate to include some symbols of the Parish Patron, St Peter. Therefore images of a fish, keys and rock were used for this panel. Something symbolic was also chosen for the multicultural nature of the community. Hence the bottom right-hand panel, the design of which is based on the parish banner, features three figures each with different coloured faces symbolising different racial and cultural backgrounds, reaching up to the Holy Spirit. The words: "Spirit filled we can learn to live as one" are taken from the song: "Proclaim a Jubilee" which was the theme song for all the Parish's meetings on Jubilee.

he Shroud of Turin, the controversial cloth bility of chemical or biological contamination. believed by many to have wrapped the Meanwhile, Church officials have not ruled out body of the crucified Christ. was unveiled future dating attempts. in northern Italy for a special two-month show"The Church is not afraid of science," said 'Ruin ing during the Holy Year. Archbishop Severino Poletto, who favours addiAbout 6,000 young people from around the tional research on the cloth. globe, on their way to World Youth Day celebraBruno Barberis, president of a shroud study tions in Rome, were on hand for the unveiling on Institute in Turin, told Vatican Radio that he 12 August at the 'Ruin cathedral. thought additional tests would be carried out on Hundreds of thousands were expected to view the shroud. the shroud before the display ends on 22 OctoBut he doubted that the question of the shroud's ber. authenticity would ever be settled. In his opinPope John Paul II, speaking from his summer ion, he said, there is already enough evidence to residence outside Rome on 13 August, said the identify the image on the shroud with that of linen was a "singular witness of Christ." Christ. -Whenever there is an opportunity to contemThe Church has not pronounced on the authenplate it, one remains deeply moved. This has ticity of the shroud, but the Pope has asked scihappened to me, too," he said, recalling his visit entists to keep an open mind as they investigate to see the shroud in 1998, during its last public its properties and origins. showing. In inaugurating the shroud display, Archbishop The 17-foot-long cloth, venerated by Christians Poletto said he had invited Russian Orthodox for centuries, bears the faint imprint of a man Patriarch Alexei II to see the linen. and the apparent signs of wound marks that corAlthough the Patriarch so far has not accepted respond to the crucifixion. the archbishop said he still hopes Kept permanently in a special case in the Turin the invitation, "miracle" that would bring the Patriarch and a for cathedral, it has been shown publicly only four in Turin. together Pope the times in the last 100 years. is not scheduled to visit the shroud Pope The Carbon-14 testing in 1988 dated the cloth to the display, but Archbishop Poletcurrent the during Middle Ages, suggesting that the image on the to said he was sure the Pontiff would come if the linen was a fake. But several experts have since questioned the Russian Patriarch were open to a meeting. - Catholic News Service reliability of the 1988 tests, pointing to the possi-

Cardinal Giovanni Saldarini blesses the Shroud of Turin before it was last put on display in Turin's cathedral on 18 April 1998.

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F eatures and Book Reviews The Record ,•

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With Mary Busher, Perth Catholic Church Archives volunteer

Excerpts from the WA Catholic Record 18 August, 1900.

Winery welcome The Record welcomed a proposal by Mr E Vanzetti for a central winery in WA. The proposal was made at a meeting of vignerons in Perth. "Mr Vanzetti's proposal in so far as it bears upon the cultivation and settlement of the lands in the Colony and the most appropriate and speediest method of bringing this about, is worthy of consideration."

Kids' ward open Lady Forrest opened a ward for children in the Perth Hospital. The room contained 16 cots, but had space for more. Presiding at the opening. Sir George Shenton referred to the liberality of the Chinese who in the past year contributed 74 pounds towards the support of the hospital.

Rabbits appear Rabbits have made their appearance at Norseman. Reporting that numbers had been killed and one caught alive, the Record noted "their tracks have been found over an area of some 50 miles and as conditions are favourable their rapid increase is feared as inevitable."

St Mary's bell St Mary's Church, Kalgoorlie, recently completed installation of a new bell. The Recordreported "the farreaching mellow sounds of this large, valuable and richly toned bell were heard for the first time last Sunday."

A companion course to The World of the Apostles. by Dr Jennifer Skerritt "In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled" Have you ever wondered who Augustus Caesar was, or why he wanted a census? Just what were the three wise men following and how much exactly is a talent? Whatever your religious beliefs. this entertaining course will help explain the knowledge you already have. It will also provide a background to a fascinating period of history and the society which shaped western civilisation. Tuesdays 730pm-9pm Aug 29, Sep 5, 12, 19, 26. Cost $95, Centrelink Card-

holders $49. UWA Extension, University of WA, Nedlands, Perth 6907 Tel. 9380 1859/9380 2433. Fax 93801066

Timelessness never fades away Schall on Chesterton (Timely Essays on Timeless Paradoxes) by James Schall SJ, Catholic University of America Press, Washington DC, USA 2000. Reviewed by George Russo

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hen I was a student, like many of my fellows, I read Chesterton, though I often found him difficult to understand; I was reading the work of genius. It is only now after reading Professor Schall's book that I can acknowledge, and appreciate, the real merits of Chesterton. This is a book of essays on the master of the literary essay himself. Strange, because Chesterton never really started out as a writer, but an artist. Nor did he attend university, but became a journalist - a career considered well down the list of respectable professions. Most of those close to him were inclined to frown on his choice, considering it below his talents. In truth, Chesterton gloried in being a journalist, and loved the life of Fleet Street; the cafes, the controversies and, above all, the camaraderie, especially in the pubs. He understood that, at best, journalists were inquiring spirits who want to know the truth about the goings-on of their world. Being a democrat, he liked to write for ordinary people and be read by them, so he chose newspapers. It was his medium for truth. Both Schall and Chesterton wrote essays 2,000 or more words on a set theme - a form of journalism that is now extinct, although it

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was then practiced by many 'men of letters'. Many of their articles are not preserved for posterity, but Chesterton's are, and Schall shows us that they "are too good to miss." Chesterton's style focused on paradox "contained the relationship of one thing to all things," and could be difficult. But, explains Schall, "his paradoxes are both timely - what

he said could be applied almost every day and timeless - (because) he constantly touched the permanent things we all seek." Indeed, Chesterton was the master of paradox, it fitted his 'philosophy of common sense.' It was a mode that "illuminated our time, and the thoughts about our times," because he understood "the reality of our times and of any time," as Schall points out. Yet, it was not Schall's intention to write a guide book on Chesterton, but, to reflect on topics that we, ourselves, ought to think about. Chesterton ranked with the best, like the ancient Greeks, Aristotle, Plato and Socrates (there is much in the book about their thought), the medieval philosopher, St Thomas Aquinas and the great Dr Johnson, whom he resembled in physical size, and the underrated modern, Hilare BeHoc. Schall also shows how Chesterton would pick a topic - one he found in the newspapers - form an opinion on and deduce a truth merely by thinking about it. He had "the capacity to draw forth first principles," from familiar themes. Whatever you do don't miss the chapter, Be!lc on Chesterton. Here's a sample: "So thoroughly did my mind jump with his, so fully did his answer meet the question my own soul was always asking, that his conclusions, the things he found and communicated, his solutions to the great riddles, his stamp of certitude, were soon part of myself." Like Chesterton, Fr Schall compulsively leads you to these answers to the right questions, answers you will find in this remarkable book.

Handy argument a breath of fresh air own faith, and also for Catholics who are challenged in the workplace, school or university, yet have difficulty formulating a reply (and haven't we all thought of a really good reply two hours later). Johanna Bogle is not afraid to include connes the Church Oppress Women? by fronting questions on sensitive topics, such as Johanna Bogle, is one of a new series abortion and women priests, with clarity and of booklets issued by the Catholic fearlessness. 'i ruth Society for teaching and apologetics. The second half of the book is an active and It seems to be part of a new and much need- very positive explanation of the roles of ed 'The Church strikes Back' movement. women, and men, within the Catholic faith, The first half of the booklet adopts the tra- Illustrative of the truth and consistency of the ditional question and answer format of much Church over time. successful popular Catholic educational writThis section is very positively written, resisting. ing the inclination some similar works may It is an accessible approach for both those have to lapse into sentimentality. Catholics who may be wondering about their I would like to see something similar writDoes the Church Oppress Women? By Johanna Bogle Reviewed by Dr Jennifer Skerritt

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ten for men and boys to provide a clear and noble plan for Catholic masculinity. It is remarkably comprehensive for such a small book - in a handy packet or handbag size for those who are occasionally ambushed by the radical femmes. I particularly like the nice balance between sufficient referencing to back up important points, but not so many that the exercise becomes a textbook. It also has reasonable suggestions for further reading. This type of writing is very necessary in the modern Church where there is a desperate need for accessible adult catechesis. I think that it would also be appropriate for older teenagers, who, more than anyone, need to be able to defend their faith with confidence against pressure from their peers.

Catherine: influential, mystic woman

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iven the great saints of the 13th century were not sufficient to reform the medieval Church. At the beginning of the 14th century, Pope Clement V moved from Rome to Avignon. Successive Popes, under the Influence of the French kings, remained in Avignon and ran the Church from there. This continued until Gregory XI became Pope. Despite opposition from his relatives, the Cardinals and the French court, this Pope, on the urging of Catherine of Siena, returned the Papacy to Rome in January of 1377 Catherine was born in Siena, one of 25 children of a prosperous dyer. She was very religious, even as a child, and had a vision of Christ at the age of six. Although her parents had intended her to marry, Catherine joined the Third Order of Dominicans. The sisters of this Order in Siena took simple vows and lived at home rather than together in a convent. As a result of another vision. Catherine lived as a recluse in a single room for three years.

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.te in CA/list 2000 Perth historian Dr Jennifer Skerritt sheds some light on Catholic history to mark 2000 years of Christianity. This week: Catherine of Siena 1347-1380

• . St Catherine of Siena, one of a series of portraits of the doctors of the Church by Ann Torrini.

At the end of this time, an inner voice told her to go out into the world. She devoted herself to healing the sick and poor, and during a time of plague worked many miracles of healing. Her reputation for holiness and severe asceticism spread. Catherine was an influential adviser to two Popes - whether they wanted her advice or not. She was instrumental in returning the Papacy to Rome from Avi-

gnon under Pope Gregory XI. Originally she had travelled to Avignon to seek help in ending civil war in Florence. She realised, however, that to bring peace to Italy the Pope needed to return to Rome. After the death of Gregory XI, she advised his successor, Pope Urban VI, although he ignored her counsel. The 14th century was a time of very powerful and influential women saints - Bridget and Catherine of Sweden also counselled Popes. In the midst of all the politics and diplomacy, Catherine was also one of the greatest mystics of the West. She spent many hours in prayer and contemplation and was sometime lost in ecstasy. When she died, she left about 380 letters, 26 prayers and a work

known as the Dialog°, recording her ecstatic experiences. The 14 century was a period of great flourishing for Catholic mystics. Catherine was the most famous, but there were many others, in Italy, Holland, Germany and England. The great tradition of Catholic mysticism seems to have been forgotten by those who imagine that one must go to the East, or even dabble in pagan religions for mysticism. Women mystics had equal, if not greater recognition, to men. Both Catherine of Siena, and the 16th century mystic, Saint Teresa of Avila, were declared Doctors of the Church in 1970. Catherine of Siena died in 1380, aged only 33. Her head is displayed above the high altar in Siena Cathedral, which seems a rather peculiar honour.

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ir Alec Guinness, a convert to help or assistance," Slater told Catholic age of 15. Guinness was received into the Catholicism who died on 5 August in News Service in a telephone interview on Church himself in 1956, after being London at the age of 86, was perhaps 8 August. "He was a man of tremendous, instructed by Father Henry Clarke, parish best known to the current generation of but private, faith. priest of St Lawrence's Church, near the moviegoers for a part he almost turned "He would above all want to be remem- family's home in Petersfield. down. bered for his work in the theatre although "In some waysI was troubled at how easGuinness was initially put off by the sci- he was brilliant whether he was on stage ily everything fell into place. All was so natence fiction label on the script for Star or on film," Slater added. ural, apart from indulgences and papal Wars. "He has left so much behind by which we infallibility," he wrote. But after he read the script, he was fasci- will remember him." After his confirmation by Bishop Henry nated by the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Guinness was reluctant to discuss his King of Portsmouth later that year, Guinknight of the Jedi. faith in public, but in his 1985 memoir, ness said that he was "as happy as a fool." The part "was a rather simple outline of Blessings in Disguise, he wrote about the "There have been moments whenI have a good man who had some magical pow- events that led to what he described as his wished to tug away from Roman Catholi• ers," he told Time magazine. "reconciliation with the holy, Roman, cism," he wrote later, "but they have been "I tried to make him uncomplicated. I'm catholic and apostolic church." moments of personal dejection and acedia, cunning enough now to know that to be In 1954 he was filming in the Burgundy and soon dispensed of." simple carries a lot of weight." region of France, playing the part of Father In addition to Blessings in Disguise, GuinCommenting on the film's concept of a Brown in the film of the G.K. Chesterton ness published two books of diaries, My benevolent power in the universe, Guin- novels. Name Escapes Me: The Diary of a Retiring ness said, "I'm an alleged Christian, so to The film was released in the United States Actor (1996) and A Positively Final Appearthat extent, yes,I do believe that something as The Detective. ance (1999). like the force exists. But not as expressed All three books contain reminiscences of Having finished filming one evening, in 'Star Wars." Guinness, still dressed as a priest, decided pilgrimages to Rome and meetings with a One of Britain's most outstanding actors, to walk back to his hotel. succession of Popes. Guinness was equally at home on the stage, In 1945 he met Pius XII and said later: "I A young boy of 7 or 8 approached him on television or in films. and held his hand, calling him "Mon Pere" felt for the first time in my life that I had He starred in a series of postwar classic ("Father"). The boy, chattering away, accom- met a saint." films including Lawrence of Arabia and Dr panied Guinness all the way back to the Later, in 1958, just days before Pius' death, Zhivago. Guinness and his wife, also a convert, village. He won the best actor Oscar for his role "I reflected," Guinness wrote, "that a joined a group of plastic surgeons for a prias Colonel Nicholson in the 1957 film, The church which could inspire such confi- vate audience. Bridge on the River Kwai and in 1980 dence in a child, making its priests, even He also met John XXIII and Paul VI. received an honourary Oscar "for advanc- when unknown, so easily approachable, In 1994 he was among the pilgrims in St ing the art of screen acting through a host could not be as scheming and creepy as so Peter's Square for the Easter morning Mass of memorable and distinguished perfor- often made out. I began to shake off my celebrated by Pope John Paul II. mances." long-taught, long-absorbed prejudices." "I decided that his voice is the most beauHe was made a Commander of the British When his son Matthew, then 11, con- tiful and dignified speaking voice I have Empire in 1955 and knighted in 1959. tracted polio, Guinness said he made a ever heard," he said. Michael Slater, master of ceremonies of "negative bargain" with God - if his son Alec Guinness was born on 2 April, 1914. the Catholic Stage Guild, said Guinness recovered, he prayed, he would not stand He was illegitimate and never knew the had been "extremely supportive" of the In the way of his becoming a Catholic. Identity of his father. work of the guild, and had been its Vice Matthew did recover, and after being eduHis mother was variously described as a President for many years. cated at a Jesuit-run boarding school just "part-time barmaid" and "prostitute" in "He never turned down any request for outside London, became a Catholic at the obituaries and biographies.

Sir Alec Guinness at a London ceremony memorating his film career in 1996.

"This was another aspect of his greatness," said Michael Slater. "He came from such humble beginnings - when he started out he had just four pence in his pocket. And he achieved so much." - Catholic News Service

Glamorous actress played key role founding Family Theatre

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Television and film star Loretta Young stands with Holy Cross Father Patrick

Peyton in this 1954 photo. Young, who died on 12 August at age 87, was active with ministries founded by Father Peyton for more than 50 years.

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merican movie and TV star Loretta Young, a lifelong Catholic who died of ovarian cancer on 12 August in Los Angeles, was an essential part of Catholic-sponsored Family Theatre Productions for 53 years, said Holy Cross Father John P Phalen. Young, 87, who prayed the Rosary and attended Mass daily, starred in Family Theatre's first radio drama in 194Z hosted its three-part TV series on the mysteries of the Rosary in the late 1980s, and narrated a 1998 biographical program on its founder, the late Holy Cross Father Patrick Peyton, famous for promoting the family Rosary. Father Phalen, president of Holy Cross Family Ministries in Albany, New York, and Family Theatre

Productions in Hollywood, said in a statement: "We will be forever grateful to Loretta Young for her willingness to share her talents with filmgoers and television audiences for over 70 years." Her funeral Mass was set for 16 August at her parish, St Louis, in Cathedral City, California. The glamorous leading lady, the first actress to win both an Oscar and an Emmy, easily made the transition from big screen to small screen. Starring in nearly 100 films over four decades, Young won the bestactress Oscar in 1947 for her performance as a Swedish maid who runs for Congress in The Farmer's Daughter, and was nominated in the same category for playing a nun in the 1949 film, Come to the

Stable. Other memorable films Inspire and educate families. The included Laugh, Clown, Laugh series produced the famous slo(1928): Call of the Wild (1935): gan, "The family that prays togethRamona (1936): and The Bishop's er stays together." Young was born Gretchen Wife (1948). In 1953, she began an 8-year run Michaela Young in Salt Lake City on television with two series, A on 6 January, 1913. In a 1975 interLetter to Loretta and The Loretta view with then-National Catholic Young Show. News Service, she recounted her Each show began with a star own near-brush with abortion. Her 23-year-old mother, who turn by Young in a designer gown and ended with her quoting from had become a Catholic at 19, the Bible or explaining the moral already had two small girls when of the program. she discovered she was pregnant She appeared in 165 of 300 again. "She was hesitant to tell her husepisodes, and won three bestactress Ermnys. band because she knew finanIn her 1961 memoir, The Things cially they just couldn't afford IHad to Learn, written with Helen another baby," said Young. Her non-Catholic husband and Ferguson, Young said the show stressed respect for law and order, non-Catholic doctor advised an disciplined behaviour and good abortion, said Young, but the priest who had instructed her character. "Above all," she wrote, "we want offered different advice. Young said the priest told her to prove the strength, the good, mother to "dedicate the child to really, of people." In a 1971 interview with The (the Blessed Mother). . . . ask her Evangelist, newspaper of the to work it out." That's what she Albany Diocese, she said she did, the actress noted. In the Evangelist interview, enjoyed many of the TV shows she made "more than any movie Young said God's law concerning I was ever in because they went abortion was clear. "It is obvious to me that today's deeper into the character of one person. They were illustrations to pro-abortion law is another one show that a person can learn from of those age-old traps used by men to try to twist God's infinite his mistakes." In his statement, Father Phalen mind to conform to man's finite said the influential Young befrien- mind," she said. "It cannot be done." ded Father Peyton in the late 1940s Her eight-month marriage to and "helped him create Family Theatre Productions by introduc- actor Grant Withers in 1930-31 ing him to other celebrities to star was annulled. She married adverin the non-sectarian radio dramas tising executive and producer Thomas Lewis in 1940. They he was trying to produce." Over a 22-year run on the Mutu- divorced in 1969, and Lewis died al Broadcasting Network, more in 1988. In 1993, Young married than 400 Hollywood stars per- longtime friend and fashion formed in Family Theatre radio designer Jean Louis, who died in dramas designed to entertain, 1997. Between marriages in the

1930s, Young also had highly publicised affairs with two of her leading men, Clark Gable and Spencer Tracy. She had an adopted daughter, Judy Lewis, who in a 1994 book claimed that she was the biological daughter of Young and Gable from their liaison during the filming of Call of the Wild. Young had adopted her as a toddler. At the time of the allegation, Young called it "a rumour from a bygone era." Following a brief estrangement, the actress and her daughter reconciled. But her official Web site biography on 14 August contained the following description of her children: "She had two sons by Tom Lewis, Christopher and Peter, and a daughter, Judy Lewis, fathered by Clark Gable." In the summer 1999 issue of Medjugorje Magazine, Young told Mgr Francis Friedl that pilgrimages to Medjugorje in 1986 and 1994 changed her priorities. "After Medjugorje,Ibegan to put first things first," she said. "I had always been so involved in my career, with my acting and the worldly things that go with it." But after Medjugorje, she said, those things meant less and less. Young, who said she went to confession weekly, said she discovered that telling "God how to do things and what I needed" didn't work. "TodayIsimply beg him to show me his will for me, and to help me fulfil it. That works much better and much quicker." Young's charities over the years included St Anne's, a group home for pregnant, parenting teens and their children in Los Angeles. - Catholic News Service

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World Youth Day 2000

Rome: world youth capital

Continued from Page 1 Posing a rhetorical question as to why he offered young people personal reminiscences as they began their six-day jubilee, the Pope said his reflections "make it clear that the journey of faith is part of everything that happens in our lives." "Dear young people," he urged them, "do not let the time that the Lord gives you go by as though everything happened by chance. "Certainly Christ respects our freedom," he said, "but in all the joyful or bitter circumstances of life He never stops asking us to believe in Him, in His word, in the reality of the Church, in eternal life." Waving flags representing their countries, young people responded to the Pope's address with deafening cheers, chants and applause. Even after waiting hours under the August sun for the Pope's arrival - some arrived as early as 10am to secure a spot in the standing-room-only square - the crowd appeared lively late into the evening, with several people performing acrobatic feats to catch a glimpse of the pontiff. Those less patient who left the square before the Pope's arrival, frustrated at the sheer enormity of the turnout, were happily surprised at encountering the "Popemobile" as it made its way from St John Lateran to St Peter's. Several hours before the Pope's arrival, the area around the Vatican was transformed into a street party, as the square, festooned with flags from the countries of the globe, filled up with participants clad In batik prints from Oceania, feather headdresses from South America and European soccer jerseys. Umbrellas and periodic dousings with fire hoses did little to offset the sweltering August temperatures. Dozens of people were treated for heat exhaustion, some seeking comfort in the air-conditioned press hall near the basilica. Sporting a green plaid kilt, Scotsman Kevin Dow, 26, said World Youth Day 2000 had a different feel than the 1997 event, held in Paris. "For one thing," he said as he wiped his brow, "it's hot." "And it gives it a different flavour to come to the Pope's home," he said. The youthful exuberance of the crowd seemed to have a rejuvenating effect on the adults present, from Cardinals who beamed from start to finish, to the Pope's

Youth call for life in Christ to bring hope

Pilgrims waiting in St Peter's Square get showered with water as they wait for Pope John Paul II to arrive to open World Youth Day events on Tuesday, 15 August. Photo. CNS/Reuters

Marlanela Parker, 31, from St Augustine Parish in Washington kneels to pray in St Peter's Square before the start of World Youth Day on Tuesday, 15 August Photo CNS/Nancy Wtechec

usually stony-faced security agents, who flashed sporadic grins. The boisterousness of the event appeared to affect most of all the Pope. who has made young people a centrepiece of his 22year pontificate. Speaking to the Italian contingent at St John Lateran. the Pope departed t he company (Sydney) from his prepared text with a joke about his advanced age. "I'm 80 years old!" the Pope exclaimed to Italians at the basilica. To cheers of "Long live the Pope," the pontiff responded, "He's already lived 80 years, but young people always want him young - what's to be done?" Cheers at the Pope's lighthearted aside interrupted his address for several minutes, but the pontiff appeared pleased at the crowd's Sunday 27 August, show of exuberance, thanking them 2.3Opm for their "catechesis" and drawing even more applause. St Mary's Cathedral Urging them to "feel always his $22; $17; $14 (under 26); paternal closeness," he bade them Discounts on Group Bookings goodbye, saying he had to get to St Generations of composers, young and old, Peter's Square. have been inspired by aspects of Mary's Hearing cries of "stay with us!" he life. This concert has assembled some of the reiterated that he "had to go," promptbest Marian mugic ever written in the 16th ing good-natured boos from the and 20th century. The old masters are repcrowd and an enormous smile from resented by the monumental 'Virgo Pruthe Pope. dentissima' by Heinrich Isaac, precious "Until the next time!" he promised miniatures by Antoine Brurnel, passionate the crowd. religious madrigals by De Monte and a Earlier on Saturday, 12 August, the luminous motet by Guerrero. A more conPope told thousands of young jubilee temporary spiritual view is offered by the volunteers at his summer residence Polish master Andrzej Panufnik and AusIn Castel Gandolfo that "Christ needs tralians Ross Edwards and Anne Boyd. souls who know how to witness to the world the radical newness of the Bookings 9380 6996 Gospel." "I ask you to open your hearts to

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him with generosity so that after your stay in Rome you can return to your homes even more filled with an apostolic spirit, to be courageous missionaries of the new evangelisation," he said. Looking energetic and good-humoured, the 80-year-old pontiff offered a light-hearted endorsement of the Italian catering firm that will provide meals for the youths during the week. "They're making delicious meals - at least that's what they've told me." he quipped. At his Sunday Angelus blessing the next day. the Pope greeted participants as well as those who would not be attending the Church's youth celebration. "I want to express my deepest affection to every young person who joins us spiritually in the coming days, and also to those who feel distant. I say to all: God is close to you and loves you - welcome him!" he said. Around the Vatican, workers placed welcoming banners and hung the flags of nations around St Peter's Square, as the first wave of young people rolled into Rome on planes, trains and buses. A group of Italian youths took a more traditional form of transportation - their feet - walking 592km from Mantua. On Saturday, 12 August. some 300 global representatives, including those from Orthodox and Protestant Churches, began a four-day encounter known as the International Youth Forum. Welcoming the delegates, US Cardinal J. Francis Stafford, president of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, spoke about young pilgrims of the past who can serve as models for today, including St Francis of Assisi, St Catherine of Siena, St Jerome and St Therese of Lisieux The young people later broke up into groups to discuss the ways in which the Christian faith brings strength to one's life, the struggles of living out faith in personal and professional life, and how the Gospel can improve the world. Among those arriving for World Youth Day activities were thousands of youths from Third World countries, including 27 nations racked by war or civil conflict. Many were able to come to Rome because of a US$3.5 million Vatican solidarity fund, officials said at a press conference on 11 August. Several Vatican curial officials also said they would join the Pope in offering to share their own residences with visiting young people, to help relieve a massive housing crunch during the 15-20 August activities. Staying at the Pope's residence in Castel Gandolfo, just outside of Rome, were three youths each from Congo, Sri Lanka, Tahiti, Canada and Italy. Most young people were being housed in hotels, schools, religious institutes and private homes. The gathering included 750 youths from the Holy Land, including Israel, Palestinian Territories and Jordan, the largest delegation from the region to have participated in

ROME (CNS) In a message concluding the International Youth Forum in Rome, young people said living the Christian faith means bringing hope to the world's hopeless and challenging the prevailing values of society. "The very core of a life in Christ is the cry for unity and equality in a world full of diverse cultures and in need of renewal," said the message, drawn up by some 300 young representatives after their 12-15 August encounter. The text, addressed to the young people of the whole world, was to be read In the presence of Pope John Paul II at the end of World Youth Day celebrations in Rome on Sunday, 20 August. Following three days of discussions, the forum participants cited the Pope's call to young people to be "saints of the new millennium." "But what does holiness mean to us? It means being a sign of contradiction to the values of the society; it means forgiving and to reconcile; it means acting in our daily life, renewed by God's love; It means carrying hope to the ones who have no hope," the message said. It said witnessing the faith means being willing to "go against the current and to carry the burden of the cross." Faith in Christ. it said, enabled young people to effect change and be a source of inspiration to people afflicted by society's "moral ailments." The message said the faith provided the spiritual confidence needed to face any obstacle in life, even though young people recognised that "the road is not always smooth, nor has it ever been promised to be." The youths pledged to return to their parishes as active members of their local churches, committed to making them "more living, filled with young people and more adapted to the local situation."

Pope John Paul II smiles as young people from the chorus perform behind him outside Rome's St John Lateran Basilica to kick off World Youth Day celebrations on Tuesday, 15 August. Photo CNS,Reuters

such an event. "We need to show the Christians around the world that Christians must remain to live in the Holy Land because this is our land .... because Jesus was born here," Rita Yousef Sa'adeh, a 28-year-old nurse, said before leaving her West Bank city of Ramallah. But not all the youth delegations were allowed to come. A group of young people from mainland China wrote a letter to the Pope, calling for a united Church in China and expressing disappointment that they were unable to make the trip. "Unfortunately, yet again we Chinese young people from mainland China will not be able to share in your celebration with the young people of the universal Church and of the world," read the letter, which was published by the Vatican missionary news service. Fides. -This upsets and saddens us," wrote the Chinese.

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Questions of religion, politics rise again in US society up to the 7 November election, many Americans will experience WASHINGTON (CNS) - The a "teachable moment" about choice of Senator Joseph Lieber- Judaism itself. Rabbi Barry Freundel of Kesher man, an Orthodox Jew, as the Democratic vice-presidential Israel, the Washington synagogue nominee raises an echo of ques- which Lieberman attends, said on tions about religion from more a PBS news program on 9 August that the Orthodox branch of than 40 years back. In 1960 US Senator John E Judaism - followed by about 7 per Kennedy, a Catholic who eventu- cent of the 5 million US Jews ally won the presidency, had to gives its adherents "a real strucrespond to questions about his ture to one's life - that everything Catholicism as an election issue. that you do from when you get up After Senator Lieberman's selec- in the morning till when you go to tion, Cardinal Adam Maida called bed at night is structured." Orthodox Jews observe strict his picking a "teachable moment' on the question of a candidate's dietary laws, are not supposed to religious affiliation." travel or work from sundown Fri"In my mind, it comes down to day to sundown Saturday, and this: a political leader should be worship with men and women chosen according to his perfor- segregated in different sections of mance and his principles, not the synagogue. simply party affiliation, mere selfIn all, there are more than 600 interest or, most certainly, the laws governing daily life outlined Church to which he belongs," the in the Hebrew Scriptures. Liebercardinal said. In the days leading man has said exceptions can be By Nancy Frazier O'Brien

Abortion faces 'massive lawsuits' women, found those who had chosen abortion to be at 140 per WASHINGTON (CNS) - A can- cent increased risk?" Brind asked cer researcher, a lawyer and the at the press conference. "How many of you know that leader of a post-abortion ministry warned the abortion industry it the only study yet published may face a barrage of lawsuits for which was specifically commisnot informing women about a sioned by the NCI reported a sigpossible link between induced nificant 50 per cent increased risk abortion and increased risk of of breast cancer overall?" Brind was referring to research breast cancer. conducted by Seattle epidemioloThe three spoke on 9 August at gist Janet Daling and her cola press conference at the US National Press Club sponsored by leagues. Daling said the study suggested "that women age 45 the American Life League. In announcing the press confer- and or younger who have had ence, the league said, "If you think induced abortions have a relative risk of 1.5 (50 per cent increased you've seen major litigation risk) for breast cancer compared against big tobacco, just wait until to women who had been pregthe dam breaks against the abornant but never had an induced tion industry" abortion." Joel Brind, an endocrinologist But Daling said the risk factor who since 1981 has been studying was small and needs further the connection between induced study. abortion and breast cancer, said In January 1995 researchers at national health agencies are "cov- the Harvard School of Public ering up this connection." Health concluded that based on Many in the medical communi- studies they analysed, "abortion ty have disputed that an abortion- does not appreciably increase or breast cancer link exists, but decrease a woman's risk for Brind says he now has 34 studies breast cancer." However, the showing a connection - and most researchers said they were not of the studies were funded by the insisting there was no link but National Cancer Institute, or NCI. said it needed further study. He said that as the "gatekeepers John Kindley, a lawyer for a of public knowledge of health woman suing a North Dakota clinhazards of every description," the ic, said the Red River Women's cancer institute, the National Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota, is Institutes of Health and the US being sued for "not only failing to Department of Health and warn women about the abortionHuman Services "have for many breast cancer link" but also for years now, both passively and saying in a brochure that there is actively, helped to perpetuate the no evidence of such a link myth of 'safe abortion.Theresa Burke, founder of the "How many of you are aware Rachel's Vineyard Ministries divithat the first study - an NCI study sion of the American Life League, - which looked at the effect of said that "women have been led induced abortion on the risk of to believe abortion is a safety net breast cancer in American when it's a safety hazard." By Lou Panarale

US Vice President Al Gore, Democratic presidential candidate, and his running mate, Senator Joseph Lieberman, wave to supporters in Nashville, Tennessee, on 8 August. Pnoro CAS, R rers

made to the Sabbath law when necessary to save a life. That exception would not apply,

Lieberman has said, to campaigning for the Vice Presidency on the Sabbath between now and

November. He also has ruled out any campaigning between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, the high holy days of Judaism, from 30 September to 9 October this year. Lieberman himself has had no qualms about raising the issue of religion. Speaking to the press immediately after he was announced as Vice President Al Gore's choice as running mate, Lieberman said, "My faith is part of me. It's been at the centre of who I've been all my life. Without God, I wouldn't be here. That's where it all begins." Later as he stood with Gore in Nashville, Tennessee, he opened his talk with these words: "I ask you to allow me to let the spirit move me, as it does, to remember the words from Chronicles, which are ... to give thanks to God and declare his name and make his acts known to the people."

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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (CNS) - A prominent priest once known as a close associate of former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide signed a petition denouncing the "totalitarian shift" of the pro-Aristide Lavalas government. Holy Ghost Father William Smarth was one of the 193 highprofile intellectuals who signed the petition, which compares the current situation in Haiti to the one that existed during the period of de facto military rule. The petition, whose signatories include other former pillars of the Lavalas movement, including Jean Casimir, the Aristide government's ambassador to the US, calls on the Haitian population to block the road to totalitarian rule and denounces the alleged misuse of public resources by the Lavalas government. The intellectuals also criticise

for the Advancement of Haiti, which terrorised Haiti during the military regimes. Aristide, a laicised priest, rose to fame in the mid-1980s with his fiery sermons criticising the totalitarian Duvalier family regime. His homilies won the support of Haiti's impoverished minority, and he became Haiti's first democratically elected president in 1990.

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the "insecurity, impunity and disregard for human life which characterise daily life." They compare thugs who profess allegiance to Aristide, who have staged a number of violent demonstrations in recent months. to the paramilitaries of the Front

Father Smarth was once a strong supporter of Aristide's Lavalas movement. Haiti's most recent elections were judged unacceptable by the international community after an Organisation of American States observer mission said the count method used was unfair. At least US $500 million in international aid and loans is currently frozen: aid programs are also threatened.

Anne Frank display welcomes pilgrims By John Norton V1'I1CAN CITY (CNS) - The Vatican prepared to welcome more than a million Catholic young people for World Youth Day in mid-August with a free exhibit honouring Anne Frank, a 15-yearold Jew who died in a Nazi concentration camp. The photographic exhibit, "Anne Frank: A Story for Today," opened on 11 August in the new atrium of the Vatican Museums and was scheduled to run until 10 September. Organised by the Anne Frank Foundation of Amsterdam, the travelling display had already visited 700 cities in 40 countries. Vatican officials said Anne Frank's life, detailed in the pages of her famous Diary of her family's years hiding from the Nazis, continued to bear a powerful witness for today's young people. Speaking at the exhibit's inau-

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Anne Frank fled to the Netherlands with her family to escape the Nazis. After living more than two years in hiding in Amsterdam, the family was discovered by police and shipped off to concentration camps, where Anne died of typhoid fever in 1945.

PLO briefs Vatican on Camp David VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Following the failed Israeli-Palestinian summit at Camp David, a top Palestinian official briefed the Vatican's foreign minister on Middle East peace negotiations. Nabil Shaath, the Palestinian Authority's minister of international cooperation, met on 9 August with Archbishop JeanLouis Tauran, secretary for relations with states, a Vatican statement said. "Archbishop Tau-

ran confirmed the Holy See's support for the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people," the Vatican said. "In addition, he reaffirmed the importance that the Apostolic See places on the holy sites of the three great religions in the Holy Land, of which the international community should guarantee in every circumstance the unique and sacred character," it said. In February. Vatican and Pales-

tine Liberation Organisation officials signed an accord calling for an international statute to guarantee Jerusalem's holy sites. Israel has rejected the idea. During his meeting with Archbishop Tauran, Shaath gave his side's evaluation of the failed meeting in July between Palestinian President Yasser Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, hosted by US President Bill Clinton at Camp David.

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Chinese Catholics protest at ordinations By John Norton VAIICAN CITY (CNS) - Chinese Catholics protested the ordination of four priests without Vatican approval in early August, highlighting a growing dissatisfaction among the faithful toward church leaders who defy Rome, said Fides, the Vatican's missionary news agency. Four priests - three for the Diocese of Beijing and one for the Diocese of Nanjing - were ordained on 6 August in an early morning Mum at Beijing's "official" Nantang cathedral. The ordaining bishops were Beijing's Bishop Michael Fu Tieshan and Nanjing's Bishop IJu Yuanrem president of the governmentapproved Bishops' Conference of the Catholic Church in China. which is not recognised by the Vatican. During the service's entrance procession, "part of the faithful abandoned the church" in protest, said Fides in a 7 August report. Out of a usual Mass attendance of 1,500 parishioners, only 700 turned out for the ordination, the news agency said. In another sign of protest, 14 priests declined an invitation to concelebrate the Mass, Fides said. Even the priests ordained during the liturgy had shown a desire to distance themselves from the appearance of government control. originally asking that the service be held at Beitang Cathedral, Beijing's main cathedral before the rise of Communism, Fides said. 'The priests and faithful of Beijing's Catholic Church show growing impatience with the 'patriotic' Bishop Michael Fu Tieshan, who in their eyes finds himself in an unclear position of communion with the Holy See," said the news agency Chinese Catholics split in 1957 over the setting up of the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association, which rejects papal authority and elects bishops without Vatican

More civilians killed in Ambon VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Pope John Paul II appealed for an end to Christian-Muslim violence in Indonesia. His call came as he condemned separate terrorist acts in Russia and Spain. During his 9 August audience, the Pope also asked prayers for an end to the violence. Hundreds have been killed and thousands have been forced from their homes in the Moluccas. In the fighting between Christians and Muslims, dozens of churches and mosques have been burned. "We want to send thoughts of intense spiritual closeness to those suffering from the death of their loved ones, the loss of the goods necessary for existence and the destruction of their places of worship," he said. Many inhabitants had been forced to flee the islands, "where

they have a right to live in dignity and security," he said. Pope John Paul prayed that order would be established in the Moluccas, that "the harmony of former days be found again soon, and that Christians and Muslims succeed at coexisting in peace." Another 29 Indonesian civilians were killed in violence in the week from 30 July-5 August in the Protestant Christian town of Waai, said the news agency for the Vatican's Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples. Fides said the town had already been severely targeted and semi destroyed in a previous attack on 6 July. At least 20 were shot dead while the others died of lack of food, water, or medical care. Ambon Crisis Centre said it fears the number will increase due to the bad physical conditions of a number of people. On 2

August, the village was attacked by Muslims while Christians were in church. The villagers fled to the nearby hills.Before the clashes in the Moluccas, more than 6,000 people lived in Waai. About 4,000 have taken refuge in the nearby villages of Waitatiru, Passo and Lateri, which are relatively safe. More than 500 have left Ambon altogether, and more than 2000 are dispersed in the surrounding hills and mountains. John Bremer, 45 a local Waai farmer, met Fides at the Rimba Raya refugee camp at Passo about 15 km north-east of Ambon. He said that most of the casualities were shot dead with bullets from machine guns, owned supposedly only by the military. 'The soldiers, through wearing uniforms, also wore the white head-band of the jihad warriors," he said.

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approval. An underground Church in China professes loyalty to the Pope. Fides said that in January Bishop Fu participated in the ordination of five bishops without Vatican approval, an act the Vatican later referred to as "a painful wound to Church communion and a serious violation of [Church law]." Elsewhere, in a letter to Pope John Paul II and World Youth Day 2000 participants, Chinese young people from the Patriotic Church appealed for a united Catholic Church. said Fides. "We do not want and cannot accept that fact that there could be another Catholic Church in China," Fides quoted the letter as saying. "Its existence can only provoke contempt on the part of the Chinese people toward the Catholic Church and Christians. It would be a sign of our unfaithfulness, betrayal and disloyalty," it said. An 11 August Fides report reprinted the letter, written by a group of young, northern Chinese priests and lay people from the government-sanctioned Church and aimed at World Youth Day 2000 attendees.

WASHINGTON (CNS) - A bishop from Indonesia's Molucca Islands called Christian-Muslim violence in the region a "tragedy of humanity" but said it is politically, not religiously, motivated. Bishop Petrus Mandagi of Ambon also said he believes the International community has a responsibility to stop the violence, which has claimed thousands of lives since January, 1999. The bishop, who visited the US in early August to urge US and UN officials to pressure the Indonesian government to end the violence, said he saw three potential elements behind the conflict. Under one scenario, Bishop Mandagi said, former Indonesian President Suharto and his cronies have targeted the Moluccas to create instability so they do not get tried for war crimes from their 32 years in power. The bishop also

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said the military - especially the army - had real power for 32 years when Suharto was in power. "Now they lost their power," he said. Under a second scenario, the

Filipinos pray to Mary for peace in Mindanao conflict MANILA, Philippines (CNS) Cardinal Jaime Sin of Manila led prayers in the capital during a national vigil for peace in Mindanao, the southern Philippines, where violence continued and refugees waited. Dioceses across the country held prayer vigils on 5 August as part of the Act of Consecration to Mary for Mindanao Peace. The day was designated by Archbishop Orlando Quevedo of Cotabato, president of the Philippine bishops' conference, reported UCA News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand. Cardinal Sin said at the Manila

Cathedral, "I firmly believe that peace is still possible, but. . . . it needs to be implored from God as His gift." Peace needs to be built day by day with God's help through "works of justice and love," not through military conquest, he said. The Cardinal appealed to Filipinos never to grow tired of pursuing the "difficult and often discouraging" path to peace. Along these lines he warned against the "misguided notion that uses religion as an issue and scapegoat" and "ideologies that betray nationalism and civility."

give them the right medicine," she said. Na said her only wish is to see the youth become good, healthy citizens with a strong spiritual life so that they can serve the country. Pierre Nguyen 'Dung Phat, a student from Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, told UCA News that even before using the restaurant as a regular meeting site, the students had already been meeting every Sunday to help each other with studies and to share their joys and sorrows. "Our common concern is to meet together regularly and support each other while living out our faith in the secular environment of today's universities," the fourth-year student added. Marie

Pham Thi Kim Ngoan, another fourth-year student, said, "I feel more comfortable eating together with the other students, as I often feel lost in other restaurants whereIwould have no one to talk to." The native of Ben llre province also said that the students get fish, meat and vegetables for every meal and can be sure of their quality. Hoang Van Quyen, one of five non-Christian students who are regular clients, told UCA News: "I felt a bit reluctant at first to share meals with my Catholic classmates. But to my surprise I found that they are open, sincere and very friendly."

Parish provides affordable meals for Viet students

NI-IA TRANG, Vietnam (CNS) - some 1.3 million dong (US $92) a Two Catholic-run restaurants in month to subsidise "the low-cost central Vietnam are venues for but nutritious meals," she added. youth to minister to each other as The first of the two restaurants well as eat nutritious and inex- in the coastal city of Nha Trang, pensive meals. 280 miles northeast of Ho Chi "These two inexpensive restau- Minh City, opened in 1998. rants serve as a meeting place for Agatha Nguyen Thi Tinh, one of Catholic students who live away the cooks, told UCA News that "to from home to share common con- keep students in good physical cerns and attend to each other's health" she tries to choose the needs," Marie Tran Thi Na, the freshest and best food, even restaurants' manager, told UCA though the students pay only News, an Asian Church news 2,500 dong (US$0.18) each for a agency based in Thailand. meal. The 56-year-old member of the "I care for them as if they were cathedral parish in Nha Trang my family members," said the Diocese said her clientele come Catholic woman, a former cook in from poor families in various Ngoc Thanh parish, adding that provinces. she varies the menu. Local benefactors contribute Just like a pharmacist, I also The Record. August 17 2000 Page 14

military is angry and creating pockets of instability throughout Indonesia so that people will need its protection. Bishop Mandagi said. He added that he also believed the instability might be created by Islamic fundamentalists trying to create a Muslim state. Now, under the rule of Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid, would be a good time to create an Islamic state "because our government is still weak." Bishop Mandagi said that in the conflict. Muslims have been primarily pitted against Protestants. Although he said he does not consider the conflict religious in nature, several times he referred to it as a "tragedy of humanity" "I witnessed people killed," he said. "I have to speak out." Catholics cannot be the aggressors, he said, "But we have to defend ourselves."

Suspicion of murder RANCH!. India (UCAN) Police in eastern India have arrested a tribal Catholic for the murder of a Jesuit priest. but Church people suspect it is part of a coverup. Police in Bihar state's Ranchi town presented Bilay Toppo before media on 31 July saying that he and two other tribal Christians killed Jesuit Fr Remis Kerketta in a robbery. Fr Kerketta, 47, was found dead with a bullet wound in his head on 12 July on a highway near Ranch', 1,160 kilometres south-east of New Delhi. Senior Police Superintendent Gupteshwar Pandey told media that police are TMa step away from solving the murder case" after the arrest of Toppo. Toppo told reporters at the prodding of police officers that he and the others planned the robbery after receiving information the priest was carrying 70,000 rupees (US$1,528). Jesuit and local Church officials, however, are suspicious. Fr Emmanuel Horo, secretary to the head of the Ranchi Jesuit province, told UCA News the unprovoked nature of the shooting raises doubts, and the Church does not believe the threesome are the real culprits. "Someone else has used them," he added.

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Archcliocesan Panorama NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF GOOD HEALTH VAILANKANNI Wed 30 Aug - Fri 8 Sept at Holy Trinity Church. 8 Burnett St. Embleton. Preacher: Fr Paul Carey SSC. Daily Mass at 8.30am. followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 7pm Rosary. Homily and Benediction. Inquiries: Santina Bova 9272 4180 or George Jacob 9272 1379. ALL NIGHT VIGILS A n invitation to 9 consecutive Vigils to make reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Girrawheen (cnr Patrick Crt/Girrawheen Ave). Each Vigil begins at 9pm with Holy Mass and concludes with Benediction at 6.30am followed by Holy Mass.The first Vigil is on Fri 1 Sept. All are welcome. Refreshments provided. BUSINESS PERSONS' MASS Will be celebrated at All Saints Chapel, Allendale Square, Perth on Fri 25 August at 7am followed by a Breakfast Meeting at the Alpha Café. Wesley Arcade. Cost of Breakfast S8.50. The Guest Speaker will be Maree McGuckin of St Joseph's Publications. Inquiries: 9384 0809. OUR LADY MARIA SANTISSIMA DEL TINDARI The feast will be held at St Patrick's Basilica, Adelaide St, Fremantle during the second week of September. The Triduum will be celebrated by Fr Christopher Ross OSM from Thur 7 Sept to Sat 9 Sept at 7.45pm. Concelebrated Mass on Sun 10 Sept at 9.45am. Principal Celebrant: Archbishop Hickey. Procession starts from St Patrick's Basilica at 2pm. Info: 9335 1185 or 9337 3338. LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR The Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community is holding a Life in the Spirit Seminar, starting on Wed 23 August at St Francis of Assisi Parish Centre, Lillian Rd, Maida Vale starting at 8pm. The Seminar runs for eight weeks. Information: Roy & Kathleen Smith 9454 7514. ACOLYTES, SENIOR ALTAR SERVERS AND SPECIAL MINISTERS ON-GOING FORMATION Formation Program 2000 presented by Fr Vincent Glynn. Active Acolytes, Senior Altar Servers and Special Ministers will be expected to attend one of the formation workshops. Wed 23 August, 7.30 - 9.30pm, St Luke's Parish Centre, Duffy Terrace, Woodvale; Thur 31 August 7.30 - 9.30pm, St Jerome's Parish Church, 24 Troode Street, Munster (Spearwood). For inquiries please contact Archdiocesan Liturgy Office, Phone: 9221 1548; Fax: 9221 3694; E-mail: litrcia@nw.com.au ALAN AMES IN REDCLIFFE Alan will be speaking of his conversion experiences at St Maria Goretti Catholic Church. 64 Morrison Rd, Redcliffe, after 7pm Mass on Fri 1 Sept.Talk and Healing Prayers follow. All welcome. Inq. Loretta 9444 4409 or George 9275 6608."

BULLSBROOK PILGRIMAGE Sun August 27 at the Shrine of the Virgin of the Revelation. 36 Chittering Rd. Bullsbrook. There wil l be Holy Rosary. homily. Benediction and blessing of the sick. Reconciliation at 11.30am. followed by Midday Mass. Parish groups making a Jubilee Year pilgrimage are very welcome to join. Ring 9277 5378 for bus bookings from Perth, Highgate and Midland. Info: SACRI 9447 3292. BOUNDARIES - A FORMULA FOR SELF-CARE Presenter: Ean James (Clinical Psychologist). For couples. and parents may bring their child. 7.30-9.30pm.Wed 23 August. Multi-purpose room, John XXIII College. S5 (donation pensioners) Inquiries: Murray Graham 9383 0444. RESOURCE CENTRE FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Continuing study of the gospel of St John relating to relationship principles (with God and others) at Stella Mans Seafarers' Club. 12 Queen Victoria St. at the Resource Centre for Personal Development prayer meeting, every Thursday at 11am, also Scripture meditation for personal awareness at 10am. All welcome, donation only. Inquiries: Eva 9418 1439. mobile 0409 405 585. CENACLE GROUPS The Shrine of the Virgin of the Revelation, Bullsbrook is to be the venue for Mass/Cenacle on Tues 29 August (5th Tuesday) commencing with Mass at 11am. BYO Picnic lunch. Please join us. ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL SOUTHERN CROSS 100-YEAR CELEBRATION The school celebrates 100 years with a reunion f or past and present staff, students, families. friends and the Sisters of St Joseph on Sat 9 Sept to Sun 10 Sept. Celebrations begin on Saturday with an Open Day at the school and a community bush dance featuring The Mucky Duck Bush Band on Saturday night at the Community Hall. For details contact St Joseph's on 08 9049 1046 or E-mail: admin@stjoessx.wa.edu.au PARISH AND SCHOOL FETE. BENTLEY Santa Clara parish of Bentley will hold its annual Parish and School Fete on Sat 9 Sept. The parish hopes businesses may be able to donate prize contributions for the Chocolate Wheel or raffles. Contact Fr Augustine Heron on 9458 2944. at 10 Pollock St. Bentley. PRAYER NIGHT AT INNALOO Conducted by Fr Paul Baczynski at St Dominic's Church. 19 Phillips Grove, on Mon 21 August from 7-9pm. This prayer evening is for healing and also for those and their families affected by addictions. Program: Mass at 7pm. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Benediction and healing prayers. All are welcome.

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From Sushi to panning for gold - 'hands on' helps young minds grow M

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cial day at Kearnan College. Blessed Mary MacKillop was the founder of the Josephites, the religious order that founded the school in April, 1923. Each year the school celebrates the day with Mass and a chocolate frog - Mary MacKillop was known to give 'boiled lollies' to the children she visited in the orphanages and schools. Kearnan College is located in Manjimup, the gateway to the "tall timber" country. It is unique, in that it caters for Kindergarten to Year 12 on the same campus. It is also serviced by 17 district, and two town, buses each day. As well as sharing a daily bus trip, the library, canteen facilities

and some of the playing areas are shared by students, and this could be one reason why there is such a strong feeling of 'family' within the school. The college Mass, held at the end of Term 2 to celebrate and give thanks for the achievements of the term, had a theme of 'Family' and all students sat in their family groups. Parents who were able to attend sat with their children and made the occasion a truly memorable one. Over the years there has been huge community support for the college so that today there are some third- and fourth-generation students in the college. Families have established a tradition of education at Kearnan and so the history of the college

Kindergarten kids learning the 'hands on' way as they visit the bakery.

And as all good students know, proof of the pudding is in the eating. . . .

is one of constant building. improving, extending and renovating. Recently, intense planning has gone into facilitating the implementation of the curriculum framework document, which has been mandated for all schools in WA. Primary and secondary teachers have worked together in teams to prepare a meaningful plan for the college which reflects and meets the students' needs. The Kearnan College Agricultural Wing is one of the ways the school meets these special needs. Not only is it available to secondary students for agricultural studies - it is available for use by primary teachers for the integration of rural studies within their programmes. This of course, is supplemented by the availability of local farms, vineyards and dams for 'hands on' information and experiences. The philosophy of enabling children's learning through the 'hands on' approach and participation in the planning of learning experiences is one that is strongly favoured in the primary school. The Year Six class has regularly participated in the Ribbons of Blue Project, run throughout the district to monitor water levels in dams and rivers. The students monitored Rose's farm dam towards the end of Term One and completed a second monitoring at the end of Term 'IWo. They have also participated in Ribbons of Blue classroom activities, where lemon juice, coke, and bi-carb soda were used as comparison readings in experiments to explain acid measurement. During Term Two, the primary school came out together to celebrate WA week. Once again the emphasis was on "doing." Students were able to take part in various activities including gold-panning, damper preparation, games of the early days (both indoor and outdoor) and charcoal sketching. At the end of the day, there were some very happy and 'rich' gold panners. Another example of student involvement in meaningful educational activities was the "Taste

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Pupils from Years 2-4 enjoying a break in the school yard.

of Japan" restaurant operating in the Year Four classroom. The College is fortunate to have a Japanese exchange teacher resident for the second semester and the Year Four students took advantage of this opportunity to learn about Japanese culture. Students, parents and teachers were invited to attend the authentic Japanese restaurant and were served at 'authentic' restaurant tables by waiters with menus. Orders were taken, bills prepared and food served complete with chopsticks. The students had been involved In the whole experience - deciding on the menu, the costs, the food preparation, setting up the restaurant and the service. The

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learning that took place was fantastic - and so was the food. The Kearnan College partnership of students, teachers and parents is one that ensures a sound educational experience for all. The college acknowledges and thanks parents for their involvement and encourages them to maintain close contact so that all can work together. The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes the family as "the community in which, from childhood, one can learn moral values, begin to honour God and make good use of freedom. Family life is an initiation into the life of society." Kearnan College strives to enhance this work of family through the family of the college and the Church and to prepare the "whole student" for a meaningful life within our society.

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