Volume 61 Number 3 - June 2015

Journal of the Diocese of Port Pirie

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EditorialI have just returned from a week in the Royal Adelaide Hospital having a ‘rubber hose up my nose’ – definitely not a pleasant experience. However, the nursing and care was second to none even though the place is in a bit of a shambles. What is happening is that they have married some technologies. The involuntary spasms [called dyskinesia] are getting a bit too much, so now, rather than having set dosage in pill form, they can now deliver it via a pump, giving a more accurate dosage and thus cutting down on the severe shakes. In the RAH, as I guess in any hospital there are two kinds of people … those with broken bodies and those with broken spirits. Many of the latter still smoke tobacco, so we would gather together right on the Hospital’s boundary, and talk and smoke. There was one outstanding character, I’ll call him Stevo; sometimes Stevo would talk with an American accent, but I ignored that. When Stevo was in a good mood he was incredibly funny. I think he had a few family issues – he volunteered that much but you don’t ask too many questions in those situations. One day when he was having a good day, he had us all laughing at his antics, I told him he was crazy; he responded, ‘yes but isn’t it good!’In some ways that’s what we do to people who are different – we drive them into the corners of life and pretend that they don’t exist. But if we are real we must acknowledge the craziness within us all.

Fr Chris Warnock

There is a lot of water under the bridge (and down the river) since Fr Chris left his Murray River home and entered the St Francis Seminary in Adelaide in the early 70's. It was a time of trying on new ideas about

study and training and Religious Sister novices joined the seminarians for parts of their studies. Over the years different skills and passions grew in us all and Fr Chris revealed his passion for books, history, writing and poetry in particular. And now turning 60 he continues living his conviction for each day as it comes with his faithful Jack Russell terrier mate, Rustas, and his passion to aim for the wooden spoon in the footy tips. And as expected he is making a good fist of it.

Anne Foale RSM

2 Editorial3 Bishop's Message4 New Chair of Caritas Australia5 Caritas Nepal Appeal6 Surrogacy and Human Dignity7 Economy Fails to Deliver8 Diocesan Assembly 20159 Where Two or Three are Gathered11 Family. What's it all About?13 Year of the Family14 10 Commandments for Parents15 The Year of Consecrated Life16 Peace Lamps17 Fr Timothy Radcliffe in Port

Pirie18 Bishop John O'Reily19 Sr Pat Hogan OLSH20 Farewell Fr Benjamin21 Individuals Making a Difference22 Port Pirie Diocesan Golf Day23 QELi Supports SA Schools24 Coober Pedy Celebrates Port Lincoln Dux25 St Mary MacKillop Pilgrimage

Youth Festival26 Diocesan Ten Pin Bowling27 Sr Carol Zinn28 Diocesan Informaton

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There  is  a  lot  of  water  under  the  bridge  (and  down  the  river)  since  Fr  Chris  left  his  Murray  River  home  and  entered  the  St  Francis  Seminary  in  Adelaide  in  the    late   70's.   It  was   a   time  of   trying   on   new   ideas   about   study   and   training   and  Religious  Sister  novices  joined  the  seminarians  for  parts  of  their  studies.    Over  the  years  different  skills  and  passions  grew   in  us  all  and  Fr  Chris   revealed  his  passion  for  books,  history,  writing  and  poetry  in  particular.      And  now  turning  60  he  continues  living  his  conviction  for  each  day  as  it  comes  with  his  faithful  terrier  mate,  Rustas,  and  his  passion  to  aim  for  the  wooden  spoon  in  the  footy  tips.      And  as  expected  he  is  making  a  good  fist  of  it.    (AF)    

Fr Chris Celebrates His 60th Year

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It is natural for us as human beings to gather. Look at Christmas, or birthdays, or important anniversaries. We feel more ourselves when we are gathered in a group which has a common spirit. To be Christian is to gather. It is in our DNA. How else could we have the Eucharist, if we did not gather. Jesus spent so much of His ministry working in the crowds among the more than two or three gathered in His name. After the resurrection His final appearance was with “more than five hundred brothers at one time”. (1Cor.15.6)Christ draws our hearts. He draws them to Himself. Some times through a word of Scripture, some times the act of kindness of a friend, some times when a moment of pain turns us to Him as there is no one else to whom to turn. He draws us within the community of the Church. We reinforce each other, we strengthen the kindness and faith and generosity of each other, because we are bolstered by our brothers and sisters.Something of all that is behind our Diocesan Assemblies. Why have they been so successful over the last nineteen years? It was a moment of grace when the original organising committee with Bishop Hurley decided to conduct a Diocesan Assembly. Every year since that first one nineteen years ago our people have gathered, from East and West, North and South. Parishioners from most parishes are there, our priests are there, our principals and many of our teachers, St Vincent de Paul, Centacare Catholic, Catholic Women’s League, BoysTown, and our Religious Sisters. From the West Coast, the Riverland, the Mid-North and beyond, usually more than two hundred people gather at the Diocesan Assembly, to celebrate our community as the diocese, to reinforce our sense of vocation as Christians, to celebrate together the Mass of Chrism, symbol of the Church.We gather, because we know He is then in the midst of us.

Pentecost Sunday was a wonderful day in the Cathedral. The red of the vestments, the altar decorations, the candles, the posters attached to the walls, even the new carpet all worked together to create a sense of warmth and light, of strength and courage. We pray that the fire of the Holy Spirit might enter the hearts and souls of the forty-two young ones assembled there for the Sacrament of Confirmation.The Cathedral was packed. There were aspects of the large gathering of parents and friends of the young ones that could remind one of the first Pentecost, or other assemblies in the early Church, such as the crowd outside the house of Cornelius.At the first Pentecost, the crowds gathered outside the house where the tongues of fire had come upon the apostles, and they were speaking in various tongues. Cornelius was a Roman Centurion and he had invited Peter to speak to them about Jesus. At the end of Peter’s sermon the Holy Spirit came down upon the whole gathered crowd, “…. even on to Gentiles”. (Acts 10.44) Both those crowds, and other crowds in the Acts of the Apostles, were mixed bags. There were the devout, and the lukewarm. It was the same in the Cathedral on Pentecost Sunday, there were the devout and the rusty, the frequent-goers, and the seldom-goers. No matter their background, all came to be present and be part of the ceremony of Confirmation. The Holy Spirit would have come upon everybody to some degree, as it did with those first crowds.“Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them”. And the people in the Cathedral were certainly there in His name; why else would they have been there? They were acknowledging a very important and sacred moment in the life of a loved younger member of their family. They chose to be present at a sacred event, one called in the name of Jesus.

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Caritas Australia CEO, Paul O’Callaghan has welcomed the appointment of a new Chair of Caritas Australia, Bishop of Port Pirie, Bishop Greg O’Kelly SJ AM DD. Bishop Greg’s Caritas appointment followed elections during the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Plenary meeting. Bishop O’Kelly has also been appointed to the Chair of the Bishops Commission for Justice, Ecology and Development. “We are delighted that Bishop Greg is taking up the leadership of Caritas Australia. He brings a wealth of experience to his role and already has substantial knowledge of the work of Caritas,” Mr O’Callaghan said. In 1994, Bishop O’Kelly was awarded the Order of

Bishop Greg O’Kelly – New Chair of Caritas AustraliaAustralia (AM) for services to education. He is a former Headmaster of Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview, one of the Sydney GPS Boarding Schools and Saint Ignatius’ College, Adelaide. Bishop Greg has also been involved with Action for World Development, Jesuit Refugee Service and he was founding Chair of UNIYA, a social justice research centre. “Bishop O’Kelly has long been an effective advocate for the Church’s work in both education and in the field of social justice. As a Bishop in a remote part of Australia and one with a significant Aboriginal population, he brings a strong grasp of the issues faced by marginalised communities. Caritas Australia works alongside such communities in over 30 countries and aims to end poverty, promote justice and uphold the dignity of those at greatest risk.”Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia and part of Caritas Internationalis, one of the world’s largest humanitarian networks.

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I am writing to seek your support for Caritas Australia’s humanitarian response to the distress and devastation caused by the recent earthquake centred in Nepal.On 25 April, a 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal between Kathmandu and Pokhara. The devastation in Kathmandu is immense, and communities across India and Bangladesh as well as on Mount Everest have also been affected. The death toll is increasing by the hour, but more than 2,500 deaths have already been reported. With extensive damage to buildings and continuing aftershocks in the region, many people are sleeping outside and require shelter and protection from the cold and rain.Caritas Australia has three staff members on the ground in Kathmandu who were working there when the earthquake struck. We were relieved to hear they are all fine, and we are very grateful for their commitment to supporting Caritas Nepal and our Caritas network with the immediate response. Caritas Nepal Director, Fr Pius Perumana SJ, has reported that his team are all safe and prioritising rescue and immediate assistance.Emergency assistance is urgently needed throughout the affected communities. At the moment, our priority is to ensure the provision of water, shelter and food to prevent further loss of life due to exposure or disease. Significant assistance will then be needed to rebuild communities and livelihoods in the long term.

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Volume 61 Number 3 - June 2015Journal of the Diocese of Port Pirie

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In early August 2014, the news of baby Gammy being abandoned by his Australian parents made headlines around the world. The plight of baby Gammy and his surrogate mother Pattharamon Janbua highlighted the exploitative nature of commercial surrogacy, and the failure of the Thai legal system to protect Thai women who engage in commercial surrogacy with foreign clients. In February this year the Thai Parliament passed a law to ban surrogacy arrangements with foreigners and same-sex couples, though subsequent provisions were made to allow children born of surrogacy contracts prior to the ban, to leave the country to be with their intended parents. Thailand has closed its doors to fertility tourism, putting an end to the multi-million dollar industry that thrived on easy access to low-income Thai women.

Surrogacy and Human Dignity

In Australia, the debate on surrogacy has taken a different turn. In an article published in the Medical Journal of Australia in 2014, fertility physician Dr. Martyn Stafford-Bell and his co-authors argued their case for the legalisation of compensated surrogacy in this country. Their survey of 112 persons who

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had undertaken commercial surrogacy overseas, mainly in India and the USA, showed higher rates of multiple pregnancies and premature births compared to Australian figures. They concluded “These adverse outcomes could be avoided if the surrogacy was undertaken in Australia. Removing some of the existing barriers to surrogacy in Australia may reduce the number of surrogacy carried out overseas.” In response to concerns that compensated surrogacy might exploit vulnerable women, Dr Stafford-Bell offered a solution, “We could come up with a fee. We’ve got excellent screening processes in Australia which would weed out women going into surrogacy as a money-making exercise.” What are we to make of Dr Stafford-Bell’s argument? First of all, let us examine the biological and legal aspects of surrogacy.

What is surrogacy?Surrogacy is a pregnancy arrangement in which a woman carries a child for another person or couple. A surrogate mother is one who becomes pregnant through Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) with the intention of handing the child to another person after birth. Full surrogacy involves the implantation of an embryo created form the egg and sperm of the intended (commissioning) parents. The egg or sperm or both can also come from donors. Partial surrogacy involves the sperm of the intended father and the egg from the surrogate; fertilization usually occurs through artificial insemination. In this case the surrogate is the genetic mother of the child. Altruistic surrogacy is the arrangement that involves no financial compensation to the mother, beyond medical and other reasonable expenses. Compensated or commercial surrogacy involves financial compensation over and above the expenses incurred by the pregnancy; i.e. profit.Is Surrogacy Legal in Australia?Currently compensated surrogacy arrangements are illegal in Australia. Australian law also prohibits partial surrogacy, which means the surrogate mother must have no genetic link to the child she carries. In 2004, the Australian Capital Territory was the first jurisdiction in Australia to allow altruistic surrogacy under its Parentage Act, 2004. Since then, most Australian jurisdictions have passed laws to specify

” In a surrogacy contract, the surrogate mother

is required to detach herself emotionally from the child that she will hand over another. This means that she has to work against the natural instinct to bond with

the child she carries in her womb.“

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Society fails its citizens where the economy does not generate sufficient employment, and when government does not adequately intervene to promote job creation and maintain basic wages and income support, the Chairman of the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council said. Work has a dignity that comes from its threefold capacity: for individual fulfillment; for building up the community and for securing the wellbeing of future generations,Issuing the annual Pastoral Letter for the feast of St Joseph the Worker (1st May), Bishop Christopher Saunders said, “Australians who have enjoyed a stable career and worked hard at their job – even if it pays just enough to cover the bills, raise the children and put a little away for retirement – will know the meaning of the dignity of work. We know there are many, however, who have not shared the benefits of over two decades of economic prosperity”.“The Government’s 2015 Intergenerational Report claims that Australia’s high standard of living has been boosted by a rapid growth in incomes due to increased

Surrogacy and Human Dignity

Economy Fails to Deliver Without Dignity of Work

the requirements for altruistic surrogacy. Some form of psychological counseling is required in most cases to help the intended parents and the surrogate to cope with the emotional demands of this pregnancy arrangements, including the possible bonding between the surrogate mother and the child.Legalising Commercial Surrogacy in AustraliaBiologically, pregnancy marks a crucial phase in motherhood, when the special bond between the mother and child which will endure beyond the pregnancy itself. From the time of the first “quickening” until childbirth the gestating mother is emotionally connected to her child, and the child to the mother. Most mothers are well attuned to the child’s emotions and activities, a fact long recognised by obstetricians. In a surrogacy contract, the surrogate mother is required to detach herself emotionally from the child that she will hand over another. This means that she has to work against the natural instinct to bond with the child she carries in her womb. The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in its instruction Donum Vitae (1987) states the reasons why surrogacy is illicit:

"Surrogate motherhood represents an objective failure to meet the obligations of maternal love, of conjugal fidelity and of responsible motherhood; it offends the dignity and the right of the child to be conceived, carried in the womb, brought into the world and brought up by the child’s own parents; it sets up, to the detriment of families, a division between the physical, psychological and moral elements which constitute those families.”In her letter to The Age on April 20, 2015, Associate Professor Bernadette Tobin is right in expressing concerns about possible harms to the child and the surrogate mother under such contracts. “In regard to commercial surrogacy, I do not share Dr Stafford-Bell’s optimism. Once financial incentive is involved – even when it is not substantial – the power disparity between the parties would predispose the surrogates to even greater risks of harm. Not to mention the likelihood that it would draw into the industry precisely those whom Dr Stafford-Bell wants to ‘weed out’, namely low income women.”

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productivity and economic growth. But low-paid workers and people forced to rely on the Newstart Allowance have fallen further and further behind. About 10% of workers and over 67% of those on the unemployment benefit have fallen below the poverty line.”“Remote communities are at risk of closure because myopic cost-benefit analysts regard them as unviable. Work-for-the-Dole and the threat that income-support could be withdrawn, seem to be the main offerings of young people facing massive unemployment. This is not what we would call a ‘person-centered’ economy,” Bishop Saunders said.In the face of a slowing economy and the prospect that already vulnerable citizens will fall further into poverty, the Pastoral Letter calls for an economic policy that promotes the dignity of work through job creation, repair of the social safety net and protection of the most vulnerable.”The Pastoral Letter can be obtained at:www.acsjc.org.au

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I enjoy the opening of the Diocesan Assembly. We gather with the warmth of chatter and coffee and the certainty of Church Office hospitality. There is the excitement of meeting friends from far away and seeing what is in store for us over the next two days. We get to hear from the Bishop and we wait for him to make us laugh and to talk of our beautiful diocese. We happily enter into theology and discernment which helps to answer our deeper, unsettled questions. We try and create some thinking time and make sense of our faithfulness as a community. There are sometimes ideas to challenge us or moments to inspire. There are speakers, stories and symbols. We listen to our hearts and offer prayer. We hear wisdom. We are nurtured by smiles and good people. The opening becomes a very important time and this year we were delighted to see the Year 10 St Mark’s student production called Matthew 18:20. It was piece that explored the Assembly Theme: “Where two or three are gathered”, and looked at the gospel writer Matthew who was suffering from writer’s block and needing a miracle from God. Five apprentice angels appear and somehow they clumsily support the gospel storywriter to find one unique

insight. What happened was a mixture of laughter and insight, sacredness and surprise as they amazingly find the insight into God’s presence from the love and efforts of the Port Pirie Diocese.The students told a story and they sang, danced and created a magic. The community entered into their comic and poignant theatrical universe and delighted at their humour, their effort, their innocence. Perhaps we understood the Gospel a little better and we were certainly given an insight into the wonderful hearts of 15 year olds. They were excellent and powerful in their interpretation of the piece. It was funny and clever and unexpected. It was a moment of young people at their best and it was a chance to understand what is sacred and important. Father Elio Capra, the key note speaker, offered a beautiful insight when he shared with us his understanding that through this performance, this ritual, this creative activity, young people make a connection with Church. The theme of the piece, the insight of St Matthew, was “When two or three are gathered in my name I am with you” (Matt 18:20). Well, there were many more than two or three gathered and it became a powerful Church moment for us all. There was a sacred presence for sure. It shouldn’t be a surprise for us to find the sacred presence of God amongst us but it is always a delight when we do. We opened the Assembly and our hearts and we applauded with joy.

Greg Hay Principal, St Mark’s Port Pirie

Diocesan Assembly 2015 Where Two or Three are Gathered …

” It was a moment of young people

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Salesian Father Elio Capra, key note speaker at the Assembly, addressed the first and central Strategic Direction from our Diocesan Pastoral Plan 2014 – 2017 – Eucharist. He inspired us, enriched us, challenged us and frequently wished us smiles and blessings. From his first presentation to his closing review and summing up Fr Elio had us laughing at one time and at other times pausing for prayer when his words touched a part deep within our experience.

Where Two or Three are Gathered… Matthew 18:20

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Following his first presentation on the Liturgy of the Word: "Don't just listen to the Gospel but go and be the voice of Christ to the world," we were invited to consider the following questions:1. How are you personally called to make the Gospel alive and active in your life?2. How can the Gospel become alive and active in your family?3. How can we make the Liturgy of the Word alive and active in our parish communities?Fr Elio’s second presentation: "Don't just receive communion but go and be the hands of Christ for the world" again stretched our imaginations and broadened our knowledge. Again, we were left with

questions for our life and mission:1. How does the Eucharist call me personally to be the hands of Christ?2. How does the Eucharist call my family to be the hands of Christ for the world?3. How does the Eucharist call my parish community to be the hands of Christ for the world?Fr Elio gifted us with food for thought, delight for the spirit and practical hints for action in living in the firm belief of Jesus’ words “Where Two or Three are Gathered … I am there among them.” Matt 18:20

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Diocesan Assembly 25th March 2015Pope Francis’ Synod on the family is something unique, because it appears that it is not so much of an oppressive response to a situation, but more of an opening up and embracing of the now, and discovering how to gather in that now in the most tender and gentle way. Not to bruise with teaching, but to love in the discovering.Has the family as we know it become a rare species or is the way it now functions simply changed?Families throughout history, if compared throughout time, would have looked and acted very differently than we do now.We can look to the Holy Family for inspiration.Our Lady was found to be pregnant, carrying the Son of God, conceived by the Holy Spirit. Joseph was the adoptive father. This meant Mary was pregnant before she was married, and even though this occurred in the most pure and miraculous way, the social impact on this young couple was harsh.Consider for a moment those of us who have lived this experience or have supported their children through their own pregnancies before marriage. Consider those families who have been through the adoption process. There was just one child in this family, in a time when most families consisted of many children.Consider for a moment how it is experienced in our culture when parents have one child.This family was a refugee family who fled for safety,

experienced homelessness, with Joseph carrying the burden of guilt of not being able to provide a stable or safe environment for his family.Consider the people and families here today who have experienced the same.They lost Jesus for three days. Three days!! The anguish. And Jesus did not let them know he was staying behind! Consider for a moment the families here whose children have gone missing, either physically or emotionally: through life choices or rejection of their parents.I often think of the Good Shepherd trying to find that lost little sheep, and the relief when it is found and reunified. The reality is that sheep struggle when they are picked up and kick and bleat to get away, even if getting away means walking back to danger. They are normally dirty and smelly and have prickles and thorns in their wool.But the Good Shepherd still gently held this little sheep, until it calmed down and stayed. It would have been easier to let it go, let it run.How many of us here have lost our children, and so wanted to rescue them from the danger they put themselves in, and when trying to hug or console or reassure them, they struggle out of our embrace and resist our attempts of love?The Holy Family was not socially acceptable, did not follow the social norms, and had a most unusual beginning and a devastating end – in the eyes of the world.

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And yet this family is the one we idolise at Christmas and we herald and celebrate the birth of the Son with such marvellous joy, even though we know the suffering this family will endure. Why? It’s because we know that what we see is only a small part of the picture, the visible part, the public display of family. The story of this family is much more wonderful than onlookers would have us believe.You see, the true identity of this family, the core, the strength, the life blood of this family was God, and the belief in and trust in God, that no matter how bad things look or are, there is a higher purpose for this and there is always hope.Sharing the parenting of God’s son, in giving birth to Jesus must have been at the same time beautifully mystical as it was earthy, difficult and exhausting for Mary and Joseph and yet that is the hope the Holy Family gives us.We have to have our identity as family from the knowledge that we stem from Jesus.Not every family construct shares biological blood, or may match the societal and religious expectations of our time. But we share the body and blood of Jesus every time we receive the Eucharist, and isn’t that what gives us our identity as sisters, brothers, parish, diocese, family?Can we make room at Mass for all families that seek Our Lord in our society today? Can we reach out as a church with love and gentleness and welcome all

families who look to us for acceptance and inclusion?At the moment in the Church we are being called, as a family, to stand shoulder to shoulder with one another, claiming our solidarity in faith, and as with any family going through times of scandal or tragedy, we need one another. We are part of a very special time in the life of the church. Challenging, but I believe through Pope Francis’ leadership, God is creating a space for us to encounter each other in a most significant way. I pray that this Year of the Family in the Pt Pirie Diocese and Pope Francis’ Synod in Rome later this year, are blessed with an infilling of the Holy Spirit that will lead to courage instead of apprehension, openness instead of prescription, connection instead of division, and the discernment, wisdom and love to live as we really believe, that is, children of a loving, accepting and risk taking God.

Pauline Connelly, Assistant Director, Centacare Catholic Famly Services, Adelaide

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Year of the Family PrayerHeavenly Father, you bless us with the gifts of life and love so powerfully present in our midst through families.In praise of your gifts we offer you in return our commitment to love and care for one another as family – as our own family, as church family and as part of the great human family.

In whatever state of life we find ourselves, whether married or single, widowed or divorced, clergy or religious, young or elderly, we commit ourselves to the task of loving one another, bearing with one another, forgiving hurts and calling each other on to the fullness of your plan for our lives.

Father, our world is in great need of the witness of loving families. Amidst all our joys and struggles may we never give up on your extraordinary gift of family life.We ask this through Christ our Lord. AMEN

At the Diocesan Assembly, held in March, the ‘Year of the Family’ was officially launched by Bishop Greg. A planning committee has gathered resources that can be used by parishes, Catholic schools and organisations. These resources can be accessed at www.pp.catholic.org.au. From 18th – 25th September the diocese will hold a special focus week, a Family Week, when all regions, parishes, schools and organisations will be invited to design their own ways of celebrating the Family. Watch the website for further information.

 

 

 

 

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• You shall never regularly do for a child the things he or she can do for him or herself. Remember your job is to make yourself redundant.

• You shall set limits and boundaries for children and expect that they will push against them. Making life hard for parents is in many children’s job descriptions.

• You shall keep a sense of humour when dealing with children, as this will help you keep things in perspective. It may seem improbable some days but they will soon grow up and be out of your hair and be a living, breathing reflection of YOU.

Sr Angela Mahar, Diocesan Assembly 2015

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10 Commandments for ParentsHere are the wisest commandments ever

commended to parents: • You shall do as you say you will. Children know

where they stand when you are consistent and follow through.

• Expect children to help but don’t expect them to do so graciously all the time. Work comes after play in most children’s dictionaries.

• Remember that encouragement and praise will get children a lot further than criticism and punishment so be your child’s best encourager rather than his fiercest critic.

• Treat children as you want them to be. If you want responsible capable children then treat them as if they are responsible.

• You shall take everything they say with a large grain of salt. Not that children lie, but they have been known to exaggerate or see facts only from their side.

• You shall say you love each of your children at least once a day. Knowing they are loveable is the basis of self-worth.

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Diocesan Assembly 2015On Monday afternoon 23rd March, Religious Sisters of the Diocese gathered as usual for a time of reflection with Bishop Greg and Congregation Leaders. Led this year by Sr Catherine Shelton (Deputy Leader, Sisters of St. Joseph), our meditation focussed on themes proposed in the ‘Apostolic Letter of Pope Francis To All Consecrated People’. Francis invites us first to look to the past with gratitude, not as ‘an exercise in archaeology’ or to cultivate ‘mere nostalgia’. Rather, giving thanks for what has been, we are called to grasp again the ‘high ideals… the vision and values’ that led our founders to create new ways of responding to their times. We are also encouraged to live the present with passion, open anew to the ‘absolute rule’ of the Gospel, and to seek ways of serving today ‘consonant with what the Spirit asked’ of our founders. The afternoon culminated in celebration of the Eucharist, followed by a very pleasant dinner gathering hosted by Bishop Greg at the Travelway Restaurant.On Tuesday afternoon, within the whole Assembly, Sr Catherine continued her reflection on the Consecrated Life, referring to its intrinsic connection with the Family in the Mystery of the Church. This theology in fact is embedded in the order of chapters in the Vatican document (Lumen Gentium) whose 50th anniversary provides the rationale for this ‘Year’ of celebration, that is, Religious (Ch. VI) are not apart from but arising from within the People of God with their universal call to holiness. Pope Francis has affirmed this link in thanking God that the Year of Consecrated Life coincides with the Year (and Synod) of the Family: ‘both are vocations which bring enrichment and blessings for all’. In this context, Sr Catherine addressed Francis’ invitation to embrace the future with hope, in spite of present difficulties, to the entire Assembly.In a further gesture of celebrating Consecrated Life following Catherine’s talk, Religious and their

ministries were acknowledged, and representatives of the three Congregations longest established in this Diocese – Jesuits, Josephites and Good Samaritans - spoke briefly on their charism.Finally, within the Chrism Mass on Wednesday morning, the Religious present, including remembrance of those who have gone before, were acknowledged and thanked by the Bishop and the people. The Sisters responded with thanks to God and to all who have supported them, praying for continued fidelity.

Gabrielle Kelly OP, Diocesan Assembly

Celebrating The Year Of Consecrated Life

 

 

Srs  Catherine  Shelton  and  Margaret  Cleary  RSJ  

 

 

Srs  Catherine  Shelton  and  Margaret  Cleary  RSJ  

Srs Margaret Cleary, Catherine Shelton RSJ

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Calling the World to Pray for Peace in the Holy LandThe Peace Lamps are made in Taybeh, a small Christian village in the West Bank, 25 kms north east of Jerusalem. Taybeh is the very last totally Christian village remaining in the Holy Land.The making of the peace lamps is an initiative of the Olive Branch Foundation in Taybeh, providing employment for more than 20 young people, who otherwise, without hope and job prospects would not be employed, but forced to leave the village as many have done over the last 30 years. Their goal is to ‘place a Peace Lamp in every single church in the world, and to unite as many Christians and people of faith in a common prayer for peace in the Holy Land.’ Peace Lamps can now be found on the altars of St Peter's in Rome, Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, St Catherine's in Bethlehem, and thousands of churches throughout the world.At our recent Diocesan Assembly Peace Lamps were on sale and as a result there are now Peace Lamps burning in the diocese of Port Pirie. Following our Assembly, the South Australian Council of Churches (SACC) has sent a $1,000 donation to assist in the development of a Centre for the Elderly in Taybeh. Peace Lamps can be purchased from the South Australian Council of Churches, 65 Flinders Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Ph: (08) 8215 0300 Fax (08) 8215 0366 E: sacc@picknowl.com.au The SACC office is generally open Monday-Thursday 9am – 3.30pm. To arrange other times please email sacc@picknowl.com.au or ring 8215 0300.

A number of our Port Pirie Diocesan Family were privileged to be present when Fr. Timothy Radcliffe OP gave a series of inspiring addresses during his recent visit to our Diocese.Inviting a Dominican, and no less the former Master of the Dominicans throughout the world, into the local church led by Bishop Greg O’Kelly SJ, a Jesuit, with strong connections to the Vatican, was a very risky thing to do.What transpired was Port Pirie’s version of the Showdown with some banter and ‘barbs’ and some of those timeless religious order jokes flying backwards and forwards. Buoyed by the home ground advantage and proudly displaying the red, blue and yellow colours of the Pride of South Australia Bishop Greg prevailed in a tight and entertaining contest!Fr. Timothy led us on a rich journey of faith highlighting a number of the key themes and challenges confronting the Catholic Church and Parish life today. One of these was the theme of leadership.Fr. Timothy began by reinforcing a key theme that has underpinned our Diocesan strategic planning for a number of years: Every baptised person is called to exercise responsibility and leadership in the Church as priest, prophet and king.Leadership should not be cramped by any narrow definition we might attach to it. Leaders are there to do what is needed. They are to be prayerful, flexible, sometimes innovative, sometimes spontaneous, attentive listeners and always guided by the Spirit.Christian leadership, at its very essence, is a leadership of service. This stands in contrast to leadership in the world which is about control. We are to be at the service of the happening of God’s grace in the world. Grace makes all things new. Pope Francis names this leadership as missionary disciples. This is the vocation of every baptised person.Utilising the Parable of the Prodigal Son Fr. Timothy explored the father as a model of leadership. It is a Parable about the break-up of the family and about restoration. When the younger son leaves the father doesn’t make a fuss or coerce him to stay. He remains calm and composed. When the son returns the father sees him from afar. He knew he’d come back. He runs to meet him. He is restored to his original dignity as

Peace Lamps

Peace  Lamps  –  Calling  the  world  to  pray  for  peace  in  the  Holy  Land   The  Peace  Lamps  are  made  in  Taybeh,  a  small  Christian  village  in  the  West  Bank,  25  kms  north  east  of  Jerusalem.  Taybeh  is  the  very  last  totally  Christian  village  remaining  in  the  Holy  Land.  

The  making  of  the  peace  lamps  is  an  initiative  of  the  Olive  Branch  Foundation  in  Taybeh,  providing  employment  for  more  than  20  young  people,  who  otherwise,  without  hope  and  job  prospects  would  not  be  employed,  but  forced  to  leave  the  village  as  many  have  done  over  the  last  30  years.    

Their  goal  is  to  ‘place  a  Peace  Lamp  in  every  single  church  in  the  world,  and  to  unite  as  many  Christians  and  people  of  faith  in  a  common  prayer  for  peace  in  the  Holy  Land.’    

Peace  Lamps  can  now  be  found  on  the  altars  of  St  Peter's  in  Rome,  Santa  Maria  del  Fiore  in  Florence,  St  Catherine's  in  Bethlehem,  and  thousands  of  churches  throughout  the  world.  

At  our  recent  Diocesan  Assembly  Peace  Lamps  were  on  sale  and  as  a  result  there  are  now  Peace  Lamps  burning  in  the  diocese  of  Port  Pirie.    Following  our  Assembly,  the  South  Australian  Council  of  Churches  (SACC)  has  sent  a  $1,000  donation  to  assist  in  the  development  of  a  Centre  for  the  Elderly  in  Taybeh.        

Peace  Lamps  can  be  purchased  from  the  South  Australian  Council  of  Churches,  65  Flinders  Street,  Adelaide  SA  5000  Ph:  (08)  8215  0300  Fax  (08)  8215  0366  E:  sacc@picknowl.com.au    The  SACC  office  is  generally  open  Monday-­‐Thursday  9am  –  3.30pm.  To  arrange  other  times  please  email  sacc@picknowl.com.au  or  ring  8215  0300.          

Photo  from  Assembly  of  our  Peace  Lamp  

 

 

  Fr Timothy Radcliffe in Port Pirie

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the son of his father.Fr. Timothy emphasized that in every parable everyone has their role. We only fully understand a parable when we can identify with all the characters. The character we least identify with is where our greatest challenge lies.The first work of leadership, the first work of grace is to overcome alienation. Grace heals division and builds unity. Every baptised Christian is called to build unity in the Parish, the Diocese and the universal Church. This is the greatest challenge for leadership today. It is an invitation to look at each other as children of God, as brothers and sisters, not as problems or threats.A second challenge of leadership is to take the first steps towards vulnerability. This is one of the crosses of leadership, part of the loneliness of leadership because it exposes us to the possibility of getting hurt. It is easy for the leader to be misunderstood. But always the leader must boldly tell the truth.One of the other significant challenges all of us face as leaders is to keep calm when a crisis (flap) occurs. The victory has been won. Christ has conquered death and the breath of the Spirit lives amongst us.Leadership also requires us to have confidence in the young, to spot them and to trust them. Sometimes the present has to die. The father in the Parable allowed the son to die. Allowing some things to die requires courage and patience to discern. We need to create a space for the young to do things we can’t anticipate or understand. We have to allow them to fall on their faces and pick them up and encourage them.Leadership is a ministry of nurture. The vocation of the leader is to nurture every person entrusted to their care. We should never think of or treat any person as inferior to ourselves. The greatest betrayal of leadership is to humiliate one for whom we are responsible. We should always speak in a way that cherishes people and gives life. Never speak a word that rubbishes another human being.Fr. Timothy concluded his meditation on leadership using the analogy of a gardener. The leader is like a gardener. There are all sorts of things in the soil that could grow. Be surprised by what’s in the soil.

All sorts of things are in the soil of the Parishes of the Diocese of Port Pirie. Our challenge is to cultivate, feed and water them.Some Questions for Parish Councils and Leaders to ponder and act upon1. Is there one area where our Parish might be being called to build greater unity … to overcome alienation? What strategies might we put in place for this to happen?2. How might our Parish demonstrate its confidence in our young? Is there one thing we can do to engage with the young, affirm their goodness and support them in their faith journey?3. Is our Parish inclusive in its ministry of nurture? Is there any marginalized or forgotten group that needs to be the focus of our pastoral concern and care? What do we need to do to ensure that these people are welcomed, affirmed and supported in their spiritual and personal lives?Fr Steve Ardill

Fr  Timothy  Radcliffe  OP  

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John O’Reily was born on November 19th 1846, at Kilkenny, Ireland. In 1864 he entered All Hallows Seminary, and was duly ordained a priest in 1869 for the Diocese of Perth. He arrived in Perth in June 1870. In 1886 he was elected Bishop of the Diocese of Port Augusta, which reluctantly, he assumed. He was ordained to the episcopate in St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney in 1888, and immediately set out to visit the populated areas of the diocese. In a period of drought and severe depression, his task was to rationalise the diocesan finances, its building programs and accumulated church debt and the sale of surplus land: this he did by rigorous fund raising. It was not until the late 1890’s that he permitted limited building programs to resume. He received a lot of support from Protestants, with whom he was popular. Preoccupation with finances made him feel that he “was more of a book-keeper than a Bishop”.Before his consecration Bishop O’Reily had been the guest of the parish priest at Windsor NSW. There he became interested in the work of the Good Samaritan Sisters who ran the parochial school, a flourishing day and boarding high school, visited the sick and the needy and conducted catechism classes in the outlying centres for children attending state schools. Realising the possibilities for his new Diocese, Dr O’Reily asked the Superior General, Mother Magdalen Adamson, for a Good Samaritan foundation at Port Pirie. She agreed and the sisters arrived in January 1890. In the midst of the many difficulties that faced the sisters in

The First Bishop of Port Augusta

John  O’Reily  1864  ~  1915  First  Bishop  of  Port  Augusta    John  O’Reily  was   born   on  November   19th   1846,  at   Kilkenny,   Ireland.   In   1864   he   entered   All  Hallows   Seminary,   and   was   duly   ordained   a  priest   in   1869   for   the   Diocese   of   Perth.   He  arrived   in   Perth   in   June   1870.   In   1886   he   was  elected   Bishop   of   the   Diocese   of   Port   Augusta,  which  reluctantly,  he  assumed.  He  was  ordained  to  the  episcopate  in  St  Mary’s  Cathedral,  Sydney  in   1888,   and   immediately   set   out   to   visit   the  populated  areas  of  the  diocese.    

In  a  period  of  drought  and  severe  depression,  his  task  was  to  rationalise  the  diocesan  finances,  its  building  programs  and  accumulated  church  debt  and   the   sale   of   surplus   land:   this   he   did   by  rigorous   fund   raising.   It   was   not   until   the   late  1890’s   that   he   permitted   limited   building  programs  to  resume.  He  received  a  lot  of  support  from   Protestants,   with   whom   he   was   popular.  Preoccupation  with   finances  made  him   feel   that  he  “was  more  of  a  book-­‐keeper  than  a  Bishop”.    Before  his  consecration  Bishop  O’Reily  had  been  the   guest   of   the   parish   priest   at  Windsor   NSW.  There   he   became   interested   in   the  work   of   the  Good   Samaritan   Sisters   who   ran   the   parochial  school,   a   flourishing   day   and   boarding   high  school,   visited   the   sick   and   the   needy   and  conducted   catechism   classes   in   the   outlying  centres   for   children   attending   state   schools.  Realising  the  possibilities  for  his  new  Diocese,  Dr  O’Reily   asked   the   Superior   General,   Mother  Magdalen   Adamson,   for   a   Good   Samaritan  foundation   at   Port   Pirie.     She   agreed   and   the  sisters   arrived   in   January   1890.   In   the  midst   of  the   many   difficulties   that   faced   the   sisters   in  their   pioneering   role   in   Port   Pirie,   they   found  Bishop  O’Reily  always   ‘concerned,  generous  and  practical  in  his  propositions  and  advice.’      He   was   a   ‘hard-­‐hitter,   especially   in   the   area   of  education;   in  1889  he   issued  his  Pastoral  Letter  on   Education,   defending   the   role   of   Christian  Education   in   the   secular  world.   He   pointed   out  that   Catholics   objected   to   ‘double   taxation’   i.e.  that  Catholics,  through  taxation,  were  paying  for  state-­‐schools   as   well   as   financing   their   own  schools.    In  1895  he  was  transferred  to  the  Archdiocese  of  Adelaide,   becoming   Archbishop.   In   the   1896  Referendum  on  Education,  on  state  aid  he  played  a  minor  role,  blaming  Premier  C.  C.  Kingston’s    

reliance   on   the   United   Australia   Party   for   its  success.  In   1904   he   paid   his   ad   Limina   visit   to   Rome,  before  visiting  his  native  Kilkenny  where  he  was  made  a  freeman  of  the  city.  He  used  his  speeches  to  criticise  English  policies  on  Irish  Education.    

From  1913  he  had  a  coadjutor  Bishop  in  Robert  Spence   O.P.   Always   a   frail   man,   he   described  himself   as   being   like   ‘a   prisoner   cracking  metal  on   a   stone   heap’.   He   retired   to   Glen   Osmond  where   he   led   the   life   of   a   recluse.   Here,   the  modest,   balding,   bespectacled,   snuff-­‐taking  Archbishop,   of   careless   dress,   unkempt   beard  grew  vegetables  and  raised  Irish  Terriers.  

He   was   elected   patron   of   the   South   Australian  Branch  of  the  Australian  Journalists  Association.  He  died  on  6th  of  July  1915.  

   

 

   

   

 

 

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their pioneering role in Port Pirie, they found Bishop O’Reily always ‘concerned, generous and practical in his propositions and advice.’ He was a ‘hard-hitter, especially in the area of education; in 1889 he issued his Pastoral Letter on Education, defending the role of Christian Education in the secular world. He pointed out that Catholics objected to ‘double taxation’ i.e. that Catholics, through taxation, were paying for state-schools as well as financing their own schools. In 1895 he was transferred to the Archdiocese of Adelaide, becoming Archbishop. In the 1896 Referendum on Education, on state aid he played a minor role, blaming Premier C. C. Kingston’s reliance on the United Australia Party for its success.In 1904 he paid his ad Limina visit to Rome, before visiting his native Kilkenny where he was made a freeman of the city. He used his speeches to criticise English policies on Irish Education. From 1913 he had a coadjutor Bishop in Robert Spence O.P. Always a frail man, he described himself as being like ‘a prisoner cracking metal on a stone heap’. He retired to Glen Osmond where he led the life of a recluse. Here, the modest, balding, bespectacled, snuff-taking Archbishop, of careless dress, unkempt beard grew vegetables and raised Irish Terriers.He was elected patron of the South Australian Branch of the Australian Journalists Association. He died on 6th of July 1915.

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Sr  Pat  Hogan  OLSH    

 80th  Birthday  Tribute    Birthdays   are   a   wonderful   opportunity   to   let   a  person   know   what   their   life   and   work   have  meant  to  us.  When  Sr  Pat  recently  celebrated  her  80th  birthday,  here  in  Roxby  Downs,  the  children  and  staff  of  St  Barbara’s  Parish  School  knew  that  they   couldn’t   let   the   day   go   by  without   sharing  the  celebration  with  her!  

Sr   Pat   was   honoured   with   a   beautiful   Liturgy  giving  thanks  for  the  wonderful  work  she  does  in  the   school   and   in   the   community.   The   children  sang   some   of   her   favourite   songs   and   created  comic  strip  slide  show,  highlighting  some  of   the  communities   and   lives   she   has   touched   in   her  eighty  years.  When   Bishop   Greg   O’Kelly   SJ,   Staff   from   the  Catholic  Education  Office,   friends,  Staff  and  past  members  of  our  school  community  were  offered  the   opportunity   to   contribute   to   a   suitcase   of  letters,   the   outpouring   of   responses   was  fantastic.  Letters,  pictures  and  tributes  made  up  the  suitcase  of  80  letters  presented  to  her  during  the   Liturgy.   Sr   Pat   was   deeply   grateful   for   the  tributes  and  people’s  participation   in   this  work.  A  beautiful  cake  and  morning  tea,  with  staff  and  friends  followed.  

On   Sunday,   the   people   of   Roxby   Downs   also  remembered   Sister’s   milestone.   Penny   Knott  made   a   beautiful   cake   and   the   ‘Sing   Australia  Roxby   Choir’   sang   a   few   of   Sister’s   favourite  songs.  Roxby  Downs  Area  School  also  honoured  the  many  years  Sister  has  devoted  to  the  school  with  the  P  &  F  providing  a  delicious  morning  tea.    At   a   time   when   most   people   have   long   since  retired,  Sr  Pat  continues  the  special  work  of  the  Daughters   of   Our   Lady   of   the   Sacred   Heart.  Through  her,  we  can  all  encounter  and  discover  Jesus’  love,  gentleness  and  compassion.  Thank  you,  and  Happy  Birthday,  dear  Sr  Pat!  

Kylie  Johnson  

 

   

 

   

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

   

   

   

 

Birthdays are a wonderful opportunity to let a person know what their life and work have meant to us. When Sr Pat recently celebrated her 80th birthday, here in Roxby Downs, the children and staff of St Barbara’s Parish School knew that they couldn’t let the day go by without sharing the celebration with her!Sr Pat was honoured with a beautiful Liturgy giving thanks for the wonderful work she does in the school and in the community. The children sang some of her favourite songs and created comic strip slide show, highlighting some of the communities and lives she has touched in her eighty years.When Bishop Greg O’Kelly SJ, Staff from the Catholic Education Office, friends, Staff and past members of our school community were offered the opportunity to contribute to a suitcase of letters, the outpouring of responses was fantastic. Letters, pictures and tributes made up the suitcase of 80 letters presented to her

Sr Pat Hogan OLSH 80th Birthday TributeSr  Pat  Hogan  OLSH    

 80th  Birthday  Tribute    Birthdays   are   a   wonderful   opportunity   to   let   a  person   know   what   their   life   and   work   have  meant  to  us.  When  Sr  Pat  recently  celebrated  her  80th  birthday,  here  in  Roxby  Downs,  the  children  and  staff  of  St  Barbara’s  Parish  School  knew  that  they   couldn’t   let   the   day   go   by  without   sharing  the  celebration  with  her!  

Sr   Pat   was   honoured   with   a   beautiful   Liturgy  giving  thanks  for  the  wonderful  work  she  does  in  the   school   and   in   the   community.   The   children  sang   some   of   her   favourite   songs   and   created  comic  strip  slide  show,  highlighting  some  of   the  communities   and   lives   she   has   touched   in   her  eighty  years.  When   Bishop   Greg   O’Kelly   SJ,   Staff   from   the  Catholic  Education  Office,   friends,  Staff  and  past  members  of  our  school  community  were  offered  the   opportunity   to   contribute   to   a   suitcase   of  letters,   the   outpouring   of   responses   was  fantastic.  Letters,  pictures  and  tributes  made  up  the  suitcase  of  80  letters  presented  to  her  during  the   Liturgy.   Sr   Pat   was   deeply   grateful   for   the  tributes  and  people’s  participation   in   this  work.  A  beautiful  cake  and  morning  tea,  with  staff  and  friends  followed.  

On   Sunday,   the   people   of   Roxby   Downs   also  remembered   Sister’s   milestone.   Penny   Knott  made   a   beautiful   cake   and   the   ‘Sing   Australia  Roxby   Choir’   sang   a   few   of   Sister’s   favourite  songs.  Roxby  Downs  Area  School  also  honoured  the  many  years  Sister  has  devoted  to  the  school  with  the  P  &  F  providing  a  delicious  morning  tea.    At   a   time   when   most   people   have   long   since  retired,  Sr  Pat  continues  the  special  work  of  the  Daughters   of   Our   Lady   of   the   Sacred   Heart.  Through  her,  we  can  all  encounter  and  discover  Jesus’  love,  gentleness  and  compassion.  Thank  you,  and  Happy  Birthday,  dear  Sr  Pat!  

Kylie  Johnson  

 

   

 

   

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

   

   

   

 

Sr  Pat  Hogan  OLSH    

 80th  Birthday  Tribute    Birthdays   are   a   wonderful   opportunity   to   let   a  person   know   what   their   life   and   work   have  meant  to  us.  When  Sr  Pat  recently  celebrated  her  80th  birthday,  here  in  Roxby  Downs,  the  children  and  staff  of  St  Barbara’s  Parish  School  knew  that  they   couldn’t   let   the   day   go   by  without   sharing  the  celebration  with  her!  

Sr   Pat   was   honoured   with   a   beautiful   Liturgy  giving  thanks  for  the  wonderful  work  she  does  in  the   school   and   in   the   community.   The   children  sang   some   of   her   favourite   songs   and   created  comic  strip  slide  show,  highlighting  some  of   the  communities   and   lives   she   has   touched   in   her  eighty  years.  When   Bishop   Greg   O’Kelly   SJ,   Staff   from   the  Catholic  Education  Office,   friends,  Staff  and  past  members  of  our  school  community  were  offered  the   opportunity   to   contribute   to   a   suitcase   of  letters,   the   outpouring   of   responses   was  fantastic.  Letters,  pictures  and  tributes  made  up  the  suitcase  of  80  letters  presented  to  her  during  the   Liturgy.   Sr   Pat   was   deeply   grateful   for   the  tributes  and  people’s  participation   in   this  work.  A  beautiful  cake  and  morning  tea,  with  staff  and  friends  followed.  

On   Sunday,   the   people   of   Roxby   Downs   also  remembered   Sister’s   milestone.   Penny   Knott  made   a   beautiful   cake   and   the   ‘Sing   Australia  Roxby   Choir’   sang   a   few   of   Sister’s   favourite  songs.  Roxby  Downs  Area  School  also  honoured  the  many  years  Sister  has  devoted  to  the  school  with  the  P  &  F  providing  a  delicious  morning  tea.    At   a   time   when   most   people   have   long   since  retired,  Sr  Pat  continues  the  special  work  of  the  Daughters   of   Our   Lady   of   the   Sacred   Heart.  Through  her,  we  can  all  encounter  and  discover  Jesus’  love,  gentleness  and  compassion.  Thank  you,  and  Happy  Birthday,  dear  Sr  Pat!  

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during the Liturgy. Sr Pat was deeply grateful for the tributes and people’s participation in this work.A beautiful cake and morning tea, with staff and friends followed.On Sunday, the people of Roxby Downs also remembered Sister’s milestone. Penny Knott made a beautiful cake and the ‘Sing Australia Roxby Choir’ sang a few of Sister’s favourite songs. Roxby Downs Area School also honoured the many years Sister has devoted to the school with the P & F providing a delicious morning tea. At a time when most people have long since retired, Sr Pat continues the special work of the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. Through her, we can all encounter and discover Jesus’ love, gentleness and compassion.Thank you, and Happy Birthday, dear Sr Pat!Kylie Johnson

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In penning a few words to say farewell to our beloved Fr. Ben the letter of the alphabet ‘P’ loomed large in my ponderings. So I’d like to say a few things this morning through the prism of the letter ‘P’. Fr. Ben is firstly a priest – a person of prayer, preaching and pastoral care.He and I share the pleasurable pastime of raising poultry – though compared with me he is hopeless when it comes to breeding pullets as the noise pollution in the Presbytery backyard attests.Fr. Ben loves and has given new meaning to the term party. Since his appointment to the Parish of Booleroo Centre it has been impossible to get any pastoral work out of him. Life has been a continual procession of parties! There are three parties on the agenda today.Together with poultry and parties Fr. Ben’s other favourite pastime is golf. I wasn’t sure how you weave a ‘P’ into the word golf, until at a recent gathering of Eyre Peninsula priests Fr. Ben announced that his golf had been executed with such precision he was thinking of turning professional.One of the great poverties of his life is his AFL football team of choice – the power, spelt with a small ‘p’. Despite the protesting of the Parish Priest, the Bishop and even the Pope, Fr. Ben has stubbornly refused to embrace the ‘Pride of South Australia’. His penance for this grave and preposterous error in judgement will be immense.In the Presbytery Fr. Ben refers to the Parish staff as potatoes – a somewhat irreverent term for people of such position and propriety. I hope he has in mind the varieties the varieties of Pontiac and Golden Delight when using this prejudicial and prerogative term because I must admit when I first heard Fr. Ben use the term I thought of ‘couch potatoes’!During his time in the Parish Fr. Ben has had a special

Port Lincoln Farewells Fr. Benjaminpastoral care for pensioners. His empathy with them even extended to accompanying several of them to a local football game. He thought: ‘if I’m going to walk in their shoes I should at least be able to get into the football at the concession price.’ It was a decision that could have landed him in prison.I am grateful to Fr. Ben for his priestly friendship and pastoral help and for the fun times we’ve shared during my nearly three months in the Parish.His new appointment is as Parish Priest in Pekina and its surrounding villages. He leaves with the assurance of our prayers. We are grateful that he came to the world’s greatest Dioceses, Port Pirie and to arguably one of its finest Parishes, Port Lincoln. We pray that he finds peace, patient and prayerful parishioners in his new Parish and perhaps even a premiership! A power premiership might be a place too far to go and require more than prayers. A premiership for the ‘Pride of South Australia’ might be a more pleasurable, palatable and perpetual present for the parishioners and priests of the Port Lincoln Parish and Port Pirie Diocese.We wish our much loved pastor prayers and power (the Power of the Holy Spirit) as he leaves St. Mary of the Angels and our community of Port Lincoln.Fr Steve Ardill

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In May 2011 a public meeting was convened in the Riverland to investigate the establishment of the CORES Program (Community Response to Eliminating Suicide) within their region. This meeting was instigated by Peter Ryan, the then Port Pirie Central Council President of the St Vincent de Paul Society (SA). Although Peter Ryan was the catalyst for this initial meeting to discuss the adoption of the CORES Program for the Riverland, it was never intended that the program be one funded or managed by the Society. Instead the model proposed was to embrace the unique CORES approach; one that builds and empowers communities to take ownership of their own suicide prevention strategies.CORES is a suicide intervention program based on a community model whereby individuals develop interpersonal skills, build community networks and ultimately awareness of others who may be at risk of suicide or self- harm.Suicide is a prominent public health issue affecting many with men and women from rural communities dominating the Australian suicide statistics.The CORES Program was originally developed in Tasmania as a response to a number of suicides in a small rural community within a short time frame. These suicides raised concerns and fuelled the community’s desire to address the health needs within its region in a positive and proactive manner. A community action group was subsequently formed in 2000and CORES was created.Locals within the Riverland have long been aware of the region’s high suicide potential with farming communities facing real hardship in the wake of the tough economic climate, tight water restrictions and low prices for produce.Following the first public meeting, locals decided to establish the CORES Program within the Riverland. Two more subsequent public meetings in June and July 2011 saw the formation of a steering committee with members from Local Government, representatives

Individuals Making a Difference in their Communityfrom several religious faiths and interested members of the public. Local community member Val Fewster was asked to chair the meetings initially and has remained with and been a driving force for the program since.CORES Riverland was launched during Mental Health Week in October 2011. Fundraising initiatives were supported by donations from Local Government, which donated $15,000, the Catholic Bishop’s Port Pirie Diocesan Fund which donated $5,000, and a further

$13,000 from business, community and Church groups.During CORES first year in the Riverland, 98 community members completed a free one day training course designed to equip them with information and tools on how to improve the health, wellbeing and strength of their communities. In addition it provided them with skills to build strong social networks and referral pathways to local mental health professionals.By the end of 2013, 198 people had been trained within the Riverland and 64 interventions were recorded with CORES Australia.For the Riverland community of South Australia, CORES is seen as the first step in addressing issues of suicide and self- harm. It’s acceptance has been widespread and its benefits tangible. It is a Program other communities and regions might consider as we seek to enhance the safety and well-being of those ‘ at risk ’of suicide and self- harm in rural and Regional Australia.The CORES Riverland groups goals for 2015 are, to provide the course in three Riverland High Schools, and also at the Flinders University campus in Renmark and also for a community group. They are also hoping to be part of a Suicide Strategy for the Riverland Region.

For further information contact Val Fewster 8582 1882 - val.fewster@bigpond.com

Peter Ryan 8682 2198 - svdpl@westnet.com.au

By  the  end  of  2013,  198  people  had  been  trained  within  the  Riverland  and  64  interventions  were  recorded  with  CORES  Australia.  

For  the  Riverland  community  of  South  Australia,  CORES  is  seen  as  the  first  step  in  addressing  issues  of  suicide  and  self-­‐  harm.  It’s  acceptance  has  been  widespread  and  its  benefits  tangible.  It  is  a  Program  other  communities  and  regions  might  consider  as  we  seek  to  enhance  the  safety  and  well-­‐being  of  those  ‘  at  risk  ’of  suicide  and    self-­‐  harm  in  rural  and  Regional  Australia.  

The  CORES  Riverland    groups  goals  for  2015  are,  to  provide  the  course  in  three  Riverland  High  Schools,  and  also  at  the  Flinders  University  campus  in  Renmark  and  also  for  a  community  group.  They  are  also  hoping  to  be  part  of  a  Suicide  Strategy  for  the  Riverland  Region.    

For  further  information  contact  Val  Fewster  8582  1882    E-­‐  Mail    val.fewster@bigpond.com      

                                                                                                                   Peter  Ryan    8682  2198      E-­‐  Mail  svdpl@westnet.com.au                              

 

                                         

 

 

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On a well air conditioned Monday, the 5th of May, twelve priests were joined by twenty three Laity for the Annual Clergy Golf Day, held at the Port Augusta Golf Course. It made for some interesting stories of windswept proportions and elemental difficulties.The day started at the Clubhouse with a most hospitable welcome from various Committee members and a more than ample lunch provided by the Catholic Women’s League. Club Captain, Richard Earl outlined local rules and areas to watch and a midday hit off from on various Tee Blocks began the tussle.Showing that Parish life has not been too heavy, Fr Matthew Newman won the Catholic Church Insurance Trophy, carding a wind assisted 88, with Fr Paul Bourke not quite yapping at his heels having 92. Fr John Folkman with 33 Stableford Points won the Bishop De Campo Shield and Fr Ron Davoren had the best Nett with 75; a fitting result as he will be joining the Sydney Clergy after a midyear move. He has been a great supporter and organiser of our Priests Golf day over

Port Pirie Diocesan Golf Daythe years. A youthful Fr Bob Rice won the Bradman award! Fr Matthew Newman won the longest drive (a monster one) and Fr John Herd was Nearest to the Pin. Robert Baker with 83 was the Laity Winner and Richard Earl on 85 was his runner up. a first-timer at this event, Keith Johns, didn’t allow for any nerves, as he won the Stableford with forty one points. Dr Martin Nwabunor from Whyalla, had the game of his life and managed to win the Bradman Trophy. Terry Costello won the Long Drive and Rob Burt the Nearest to the Pin.Trophies were presented at the Parish Centre after an excellent four-course meal. Bishop Greg was a welcome guest, as were other non-golfing Priests. John Lemm from Catholic Church Insurances assisted Bishop Greg present the Trophies amid 19th Hole woes and appreciative thanks.The late Peter Butterfield, a regular golfer from Whyalla, along with KSC members, and Golf Day supporters, Ray Miller, Alan Geyer and Tony Croes, were remembered during various speeches on the night.Even with the huge winds it was another good day of fun and friendship and a new experience or the first timers. Thanks were extended to CCI the major sponsor of the event and to all who donated other prizes, the CWL and KSC for their, in kind, sponsorship, Fr Paul Bourke for his organisation of the day and especially to the Port Augusta Golf Club for its seamless hosting of the day.Fr Matthew Newman receives the CCI TrophyEnjoying a hearty meal after a difficult day

The day started at the Clubhouse with a most hospitable welcome from various Committee members and a

more than ample lunch provided by the Catholic Women’s League

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four multi-modal phases, with the first face-to-face workshop running from 23 to 24 April at Caritas College, Port Augusta, South Australia. Participants will then progress projects to support leadership initiatives at their respective schools, supported by peer coaches. Participants will again convene as a group in October to present their project progress and discuss next steps. Nichii Mardon, Principal, Caritas College, says, “A highly competent principal is a must for any school, but they cannot lead alone. Outstanding principals realise this and nurture leadership in others. ““I believe most firmly that leadership in all its forms in schools has a direct influence on student learning, teaching practice and school culture. It therefore makes great sense to prioritise the development of individual and collective teacher leadership. ““The practical nature of this program is very supportive of our rural context, and the fact it is connecting our teams with internationally acclaimed experts, including Dr Brown, Professor Emeritus Patrick Duignan and Dr Kerri McKenna, ensures direct benefits for our school community.”School leaders may be eligible to use the program as credit towards a university Masters degree. About QELi: The Queensland Education Leadership Institute (QELi) was established in 2010 and is jointly owned by the Queensland Government, Independent

and Catholic Schools sectors. This unique not-for-profit organisation reaches across all education sectors and operates nationally and internationally.

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QELi’s (Queensland Education Leadership Institute) are proud to collaborate with Catholic Education SA and Catholic school leaders in the Port Pirie Diocese, South Australia to create and deliver a customised Strengthening a team of leaders program. Current and aspiring leaders from Catholic schools in Pt Lincoln, Whyalla, Pt Pirie and Roxby Downs will participate in the program.Dr Stephen Brown, QEli CEO, and program consultant and facilitator, says, “In all aspects of life the need for outstanding leadership is immutable. The evidence is clear that in high performing schools we have wonderful leaders-talented, passionate individuals who hold at the heart of their work a deep sense of moral purpose-the desire to make a difference in the lives of young people.“This program entitled ‘Strengthening a team of leaders’ acknowledges the importance of identifying, supporting and developing a diverse range of leaders. The program will provide an opportunity for individuals to self-reflect about their own leadership capabilities and to make a significant contribution to the shared direction of their current school.”The program has been specifically designed to equip leadership teams with skills and knowledge founded on up-to-the minute research, and help them identify new pathways to overcome identified challenges. The unique six-month program is structured into

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Leaders gather at Caritas College, Port Augusta

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Over the Easter weekend Coober Pedy held its annual Opal Fest, but this year marked 100 years since the first discovery of opal by young Willy Hutchinson when he was supposed to be minding the campsite for his Dad, while they went looking for water. Since that time miners have come and gone, found and lost millions, and produced some of the most beautiful opals in the world. Many miners returned for the weekend and spent the time telling stories and catching up with lost friends. It was a great weekend and once again Coober Pedy was teaming with people, food, drink, stories and fun.

Fr Brian Mathews

Coober Pedy Celebrates 100 Years

Port Lincoln Dux, Jessica de la Perrelle

Over the Easter weekend Coober Pedy held its annual Opal Fest, but this year marked 100 years since the first discovery of opal by young Willy Hutchinson when he was supposed to be minding the campsite for his Dad, while they went looking for water. Since that time miners have come and gone, found and lost millions, and produced some of the most beautiful opals in the world. Many miners returned for the weekend and spent the time telling stories and catching up with lost friends. It was a great weekend and once again Coober Pedy was teaming with people, food, drink, stories and fun. Fr Brian Mathews

Photos by courtesy Coober Pedy Regional Times.

My  name  is  Jessica  de  la  Perrelle  and  I  attended  St  Joseph’s  School  Port  Lincoln  from  2007-­‐14.  I  enjoyed  all  my  years  at  St  Josephs,  especially  my  senior  years.  Throughout  my  schooling  I  benefited  from  participating  in  the  many  extracurricular  opportunities  offered  such  as  school  musicals,  stage  bands,  the  Muroto  (Japan)  exchange  trip,  team  sailing  and  interschool  sports.  I  owe  special  thanks  to  my  teachers  over  the  years,  but  in  particular  those  in  my  final  year,  for  all  the  support  and  dedication  they  gave  to  me  and  my  peers.  In  Year  12  I  studied  Chemistry,  Physics,  Maths  Studies,  Specialist  Maths,  and  Music  (Solo  Performance  and  Musicianship).  At  the  end  of  the  year  I  received  subject  awards  for  Chemistry,  Physics,  Maths  Studies,  Music  (from  St  Joseph’s  School)  and  Specialist  Maths  (from  Open  Access  College).  I  also  received  the  Freemasons  Award  for  DUX  of  my  year,  and  achieved  a  raw  ATAR  of  99.65.  I  was  awarded  SACE  Merits  for  Physics  and  Maths  Studies.  In  my  final  year  I  also  undertook  the  position  of  Vice  Music  Captain,  which  I  found  was  an  opportunity  to  give  back  to  the  music  department.  I  am  now  studying  a  Bachelor  of  Science  (Advanced)  at  the  University  of  Adelaide,  and  living  at  St  Ann’s  College.  So  far  I  am  enjoying  life  in  Adelaide  and  at  university  and  am  looking  forward  to  the  years  to  come.    

 

Over the Easter weekend Coober Pedy held its annual Opal Fest, but this year marked 100 years since the first discovery of opal by young Willy Hutchinson when he was supposed to be minding the campsite for his Dad, while they went looking for water. Since that time miners have come and gone, found and lost millions, and produced some of the most beautiful opals in the world. Many miners returned for the weekend and spent the time telling stories and catching up with lost friends. It was a great weekend and once again Coober Pedy was teaming with people, food, drink, stories and fun. Fr Brian Mathews

Photos by courtesy Coober Pedy Regional Times.

My name is Jessica de la Perrelle and I attended St Joseph’s School Port Lincoln from 2007-14. I enjoyed all my years at St Josephs, especially my senior years. Throughout my schooling I benefited from participating in the many extracurricular opportunities offered such as school musicals, stage bands, the Muroto (Japan) exchange trip, team sailing and interschool sports. I owe special thanks to my teachers over the years, but in particular those in my final year, for all the support and dedication they gave to me and my peers.In Year 12 I studied Chemistry, Physics, Maths Studies, Specialist Maths, and Music (Solo Performance and Musicianship). At the end of the year I received subject awards for Chemistry, Physics, Maths Studies, Music (from St Joseph’s School) and Specialist Maths (from Open Access College). I also received the Freemasons Award for DUX of my year, and achieved a raw ATAR of 99.65. I was awarded SACE Merits for Physics and Maths Studies. In my final year I also undertook the position of Vice Music Captain, which I found was an opportunity to give back to the music department.I am now studying a Bachelor of Science (Advanced) at the University of Adelaide, and living at St Ann’s College. So far I am enjoying life in Adelaide and at university and am looking forward to the years to come.

Throughout my schooling I benefited from participating in the many extracurricular

opportunities offered“ ”

Photos courtesy of Coober Pedy Regional Times

Jessica, pictured here with her parents Stuart and Michelle de la Perelle

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St Mary MacKillop Pilgrimage

St  Mary  MacKillop  Pilgrimage  Easter   Monday,   2015   …   and   we   pilgrims   were  ready   to   brave   the   33   kms   from  Wilmington   to  the  Stirling  North  Cemetery,  for  the  third  year  in  a   row.   However,   this   year   went   from   a   casual  walk   to   a   battle   against   the   elements,  demonstrating  the  spirit  of  a  genuine  pilgrimage.  The   day   barely   dawned   amidst   heavy   clouds  over   the   Flinders   Ranges,   and   walking   through  Horrock’s  Pass  in  the  morning  meant  continuous  rain,  wind  and  trucks.    Soon  after  we  left  Wilmington  we  came  across  a  sheep   struggling  …   it   was   caught   in   a   fence,   so  we  paused  to  set  it  free.    Ten   walkers   attained   the   hardest   first   section  and  six  walkers  continued  on.    The   Old   Wilmington   road   was,   fortunately,   flat  and  dry  for  the  most  part  though  it  took  quite  a  while  to  get  our  hands  warm  again.  We  sat  down  to   lunch   but   soon   scattered   as   a   heavy,   but  fortunately   short,   downpour   sent   us   scurrying  for  sparse  shelter.    

As  the  breaks  were  brief  (it  was  too  cold  to  stop),  we   thought  we  might   arrive   a   bit   early,   but   the  last  few  kilometres  were  slow  and  trudging.  One  more  pilgrim  joined  us  for  the  last  section  and,  at  the  Cemetery  a  family  from  the  parish  brought  a  delicious  afternoon  tea.  All  in  all  we  experienced  some  of  the  hardships  of  St  Mary  MacKillop’s  day  and   raised   $330   to   fight   human   trafficking;   a  true   pilgrimage   with   the   rain   refreshing   God’s  creation  and  reminding  us  of  our  blessings.    

   

   

 

 

 

 

   

   

 

Australian  Catholic  Youth  Festival      The  young  people  of  Port  Pirie  are  gearing  up  for  a  unique  celebration:  the  Australian  Catholic  Youth  Festival  in  Adelaide.  Held  from  the  3-­‐5th  of  December,  it  brings  together  a  variety  of  experiences,  from  prayer,  workshops,  social  justice,  rallies,  expos  and  much  more.  There  will  be  school  age  and  young  adult  pilgrimages  travelling  from  this  diocese  to  engage  with  the  theme  'Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart,  for  they  shall  see  God'.  The  program  will  be  held  at  the  Adelaide  Convention  Centre  with  around  4,000  young  people  -­‐  year  9  to  25  years  -­‐  and  their  leaders  from  around  Australia,  as  well  as  Catholic  organisations,  priests,  religious  and  bishops.  To  find  out  more,  contact  Sr  Elizabeth  on  0448  809  134  or  youthministry@pp.catholic.org.au      

 

 

Easter Monday, 2015 and we pilgrims were ready to brave the 33 kms from Wilmington to the Stirling North Cemetery, for the third year in a row. However, this year went from a casual walk to a battle against the elements, demonstrating the spirit of a genuine pilgrimage. The day barely dawned amidst heavy clouds over the Flinders Ranges, and walking through Horrock’s Pass in the morning meant continuous rain, wind and trucks.

The young people of Port Pirie are gearing up for a unique celebration: the Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Adelaide. Held from the 3-5th of December, it brings together a variety of experiences, from prayer, workshops, social justice, rallies, expos and much more. There will be school age and young adult pilgrimages travelling from this diocese to engage with the theme 'Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God'.

Soon after we left Wilmington we came across a sheep struggling … it was caught in a fence, so we paused to set it free. Ten walkers attained the hardest first section and six walkers continued on. The Old Wilmington road was, fortunately, flat and dry for the most part though it took quite a while to get our hands warm again. We sat down to lunch but soon scattered as a heavy, but fortunately short, downpour sent us scurrying for sparse shelter. As the breaks were brief (it

was too cold to stop), we thought we might arrive a bit early, but the last few kilometres were slow and trudging. One more pilgrim joined us for the last section and, at the Cemetery a family from the parish brought a delicious afternoon tea. All in all we experienced some of the hardships of St Mary MacKillop’s day and raised $330 to fight human trafficking; a true pilgrimage with the rain refreshing God’s creation and reminding us of our blessings.

Australian Catholic

Youth FestivalThe program will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre with around 4,000 young people - year 9 to 25 years - and their leaders from around Australia, as well as Catholic organisations, priests, religious and bishops. To find out more, contact Sr Elizabeth on 0448 809 134 or youthministry@pp.catholic.org.au

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Port Pirie Diocese Ten Pin Bowling

 

 

On Wednesday 22nd April, 2015, altar servers, musicians, readers and projectionists from both Whyalla and Port Augusta, competed in a friendly competition of Ten Pin Bowling. Representing Whyalla were Hayden and Paula Campbell, Lucy Bray, Daniella and Denzel Moore, Jordie Arbuckle, Bill and Hazel Redford and Kym Jenkins and apologies from Brendan Lay, Graciela Crisostomo, Amber Clapp, Grace Smallacombe, Sequoia Munday, Olivia Clark and Kyla Smith. From Port Augusta we had Steve, Therese and Tom Royals, Marianne and Lara Beltrame, Mae, Qunyh and Tony Nguyen, Yen Luu, Marwayne Nasayao and Fr Paul Crotty.Following an enjoyable round of Ten Pin Bowling, in which I personally don’t believe Lucy Bray came second with a score of 94, Jordie Arbuckle was declared the young bowling champion with a score of 99. In declaring Jordie the winner, Fr Paul presented her with a Cadbury (Fair Trade) chocolate bar. Overall, the Whyalla team was declared the winning team, and a trophy, “The Port Pirie Diocesan Cup”, was presented to the team captain, Hayden Campbell. A highlight for me was not just winning the trophy but meeting new people who share a similar passion for serving, playing music or reading at church. I am looking forward to next year’s competition with Port Augusta and also representatives from Port Lincoln, Port Pirie and other parts of the Diocese. Several members of the Whyalla group joined the Port Augusta team for lunch at the Westland’s Food court and later met with them at the Whyalla foreshore.

Kym Jenkins - Whyalla

The Whyalla team

RCIA in SABiennial Conference 2015

forArchdiocese of Adelaide

andDiocese of Port Pirie

23 – 25 October 2015n

Conversion to ChristGuest Speakers

Bishop Paul Bird CSsRSharon Brewer ALPHA Team

For Enquiries Lyn Howland (08) 8152 7806 worship@ow.adelaide.catholic.org.au

FeaturesTour of Port Germein Gorge and Blesing’s Garden and Cellar Door, BangorConference DinnerTransport by a/c coach from Adelaide and return

ort’15Bishop Gallagher Centre, Port Pirie SA

PPirieSt Mark’s College, 455 The Terrace

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US Congregational Leader to visit Eyre Peninsula

 

For many years Sr Carol Zinn has wished to visit Australia and explore our vast land. Happily for Sr. Carol this desire is about to become a reality as she embarks upon a speaking itinerary across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. Sr. Carol will be speaking in Whyalla and Port Lincoln as a guest of the John Wallis Foundation, which was established in 2010 by The Missionary Sisters of Service who have worked for many years in South Australia – in the northern and Western regions, up to Coober Pedy and as far as Uluru. Sr Carol Zinn belongs to the Sisters of St. Joseph and heads up the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) in the US representing more than 15,000 sisters and thousands of associates serving in 57 countries.Sr Carol is a passionate social justice advocate with great experience in supporting communities towards environmental sustainability through local leadership. Sr Carol has worked in grassroots-based international movements as consultant and facilitator. In particular, she worked on the United Religions Initiative and the Earth Charter. She works with multi-sector and multi-issue groups in helping people deepen their understanding of the relationship between global realities and local efforts.Her experience ‘around the table’ and ‘in the field’ has led Sr Carol to view poverty as the most serious environmental issue on the planet. "The environment is suffering mostly because of poverty, and that poverty is created because of the big mismatch between those of us who have and most of our brothers and sisters who do not have," she said. "One-fifth of the world's population uses four-fifths of the world's resources. The other four-fifths of our brothers and sisters are fighting each other over the remaining one-fifth of the world's resources." Sr. Carol is passionate and inspirational on how each of us can understand and play our part in countering this reality.

Sr Carol, like many across the planet is looking forward to Pope Francis’s much-anticipated encyclical on the environment. In April this year Sr. Carol met with Pope Francis in Rome, along with the other leaders of LCWR, which she described as an ‘unbelievable experience’ because of Francis' ability to connect with those with whom he is meeting. Comparing their sit-down with the pope to images of him making connections with the crowds in St. Peter's Square, she said: ‘It's real.’ On Sunday June 14th Sr Carol will speak at the Performing Arts Centre of St. Joseph’s School, 10 - 14 Mortlock Tce, Port Lincoln at 3.30 pm. Sr Carol will address the topic “Keeping hope alive in an increasingly divided, violent and unequal world”. On Monday June 15th Sr. Carol will give two addresses at the Catholic Parish of Whyalla in the Parish Hall, Cnr Nicolson Ave and Wilsdon St, Whyalla. The first session will be at 4.00pm and then at 7.00pm. In Whyalla Sr. Carol will speak on “Environmental Sustainability and Justice” in particular focusing on the questions “How do we sustain our planet and ourselves? How do we work together across the planet inspiring hope, to tackle poverty and care for resources? For more information please contact Liz McAloon, Executive Officer, The John Wallis Foundation. 03 9873 5520 or johnwallisfoundation@gmail.com

Sr Carol Zinn

Our Lady of the River Parish Berri Fr Paul Bourke PPPhone 8582 1894Fax 8582 4291Email olor@bigpond.comSunday Mass 9.00am & 6.00pmBarmera Fr John Stuart-JamesPhone 8588 2452Sunday Mass 11.00 amWaikerie 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday 9.00am 2nd & 4th Sunday 11.00amBlanchetown 2nd Sunday 4.00pmMorgan 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th Saturday [Vigil] 6.00pm 3rd Sunday 11.00amLoxton Phone 8584 7572Fax 8584 6330Email kunambi@hotmail.com 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays 11.00am 2nd & 4th Sunday 9.00amRenmark Fr Medard KunambiPhone 8586 6239Fax 8586 6259Email thereseren@bigpond.comSunday Mass [Vigil] 6.30 pm & 9.00am

Booleroo Centre Fr Benjamin MkuchuPhone/Fax 8667 2020Email booleroocentre@bigpond.comSunday Mass 8.30am 5th Sunday 10.00amLaura 1st Sunday 10.00amPekina 2nd Sunday 10.00amWirrabara 3rd Sunday 10.00amOrroroo 4th Sunday 10.00am

Burra Phone 8842 2942Fax 8892 3010

Cleve, Cowell, Kimba Fr Adrian Head PPPhone for Mass Times 8628 2189Email agh1112@bigpond

Coober Pedy Fr Brian Mathews PPPhone 8672 5011Fax 8672 5v887Email inlandmission@bigpond.comSunday Mass [Vigil] 6.30pm 10.00am

Parish Contacts and Mass Times Around the DioceseCummins Fr Kevin Matthews PPPhone 8676 2194Mob 0428 282 189Email cumminsparish1@bigpond.com kev.mat@bigpond.com Cummins 1st & 4th Sundays 8.00am 2nd Sunday 10.30am 3rd & 5th Sunday [Vigil] 6.00pm Winter [Vigil] 7.00pm SummerTumby Bay 1st & 4th Sunday 10.30am 2nd Sunday 8.00am 3rd & 5th Sunday 5.00pmElliston 1st, 2nd & 4th Sunday 5.00pm 3rd & 5th 10.30amLock 3rd & 5th Sundays 8.00am

Gladstone Mgr Arthur HackettPhone 8662 2427Email ajbhackett@bigpond.com 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday 9.30amGeorgetown 2nd & 4th Sunday 9.30am

Jamestown Fr Leon Quinn PP Phone 8664 1056Email stjacobi@bigpond.comSunday Mass [Vigil] 7.00pm & 9.00am

Kadina Fr Adrian Noonan PPPhone 8821 3943Email sacheart@internode.on.netKadina 10.30amMoonta 8.30amWallaroo [Vigil] 7.00pm

Peterborough Fr Leon Quinn PPPhone 8664 1056Sunday Mass 11.00am

Pt Augusta Fr Paul Crotty Fr Khalid Marogi Fr Jimmy Pantin Phone 8642 2847Fax 8641 2187Email allsaintspt.a@bigpond.comSunday Mass [Vigil] 6.30pm 10.30amWilmington 8.30am

Pt Lincoln Fr Steve Ardill PP Phone 8682 3725Email smoa@bigpond.comSunday Mass [Vigil] 6.00pm 9.00amCoffin Bay 1st Sunday 6.00pm Fr Benjamin Mkuchu

Pt Pirie Mgr Paul Quirk VG Phone 8632 3977Fax 8632 5007 Email cathedralpirie@bigpond.comSunday Mass Cathedral [Vigil] 6.00pm 10.30amSolomontown 5.00pmCrystal Brook 8.30am

Quorn Fr Jimmy Pantin PPPhone 8648 6185Email flinderscath04@yahoo.com.auSunday Mass [Vigil] 6.30 pm 2nd & 4th Sunday 8.30 amCarrieton Saturday 6.00pm (Winter) Saturday 6.30pm (Summer)Hawker Sunday 10.30 am Leigh Creek 1st Sunday 5.00 pm

Roxby Downs Fr John Folkman PPPhone 8671 0925Office 8671 2307Fax 8671 2308 Roxby Downs [Vigil] 6.00pm 8.00amWoomera (by arrangement by Parish Priest) 2nd, 4th & 5th 11.30amAndamooka 1st & 3rd Sunday 11.00am

Snowtown Mgr Ray Pope PPPhone/Fax 8865 2264

Streaky Bay Fr Matthew NewmanEmail fr.matthewnewman@gmail.comSunday Mass 11.00am 5th Sunday 5.00pmCeduna [Vigil] Saturday 6.00pmChandada 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday 9.00amMinnipa 2nd Sunday 9.00amWirrula 3rd Sunday 5.00pmWudinna 2nd & 4th Sunday 11.00am 5th Sunday 6.00pm

Whyalla Fr Jim Monaghan PPPhone 8645 8023Fax 8645 5412Email jgmon7@hotmail.com Email whysaint@internode.on.netSt Teresa’s [Vigil] 7.00pm 8.30amOur Lady’s 10.30am & 5.30pm

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