Sunday, May 31, 2009
Social Justice Thought For The Week
Thursday, May 28, 2009
DOW Youth eNews May 2009
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Social Justice Thought For The Week
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Alpha Continues This Sunday
This week: Why Did Jesus Die? How Can I Be Sure of My Faith?
Friday, May 22, 2009
Cardinal George Pell's Media Release on 21 May 2009
Statement on the report of the Commission into Child Abuse in Ireland
By + Cardinal George Pell
Archbishop of Sydney
21 May 2009
I have only read the Executive Summary (and a few other sections) of the Irish report of the Commission into Child Abuse which deals mainly with physical cruelty, sexual abuse, neglect and emotional abuse in institutions for children from 1936 -1970 perpetrated by priests, brothers and nuns.
It is grim reading. Sexual and physical abuses are crimes. I was deeply moved by the brutality and cruelty suffered by the children. The only way forward is to acknowledge the wrongs that have been, to institute just procedures to process the complaints (where this has not been done), to offer help to healing and compensation. Sincere apologies have to be offered.
Please God this will be the beginning of the end of a sad and shameful period in the Catholic Church in Ireland. The Irish Church leadership is facing up to the past and they now face the difficult task of working towards the future.
The report will be examined thoroughly by us for any links to clergy or members of religious orders in Australia, and whatever needs to be done in the Sydney Archdiocese, and indeed more widely in Australia, will be done to bring justice to victims.
Ireland is not Australia. In 1996 Catholic bishops and religious orders in Australia established the Towards Healing protocol to investigate allegations of sexual abuse in the Church, and to provide support, pastoral care and justice to victims. This work continues.
The Catholic Church in Australia will continue to accept its responsibilities toward victims of sexual abuse, and I encourage anyone who may have been abused by a Catholic priest or a member of a religious order to contact the police or the Towards Healing contact line (1300 369 977).
To view archived Addresses, Homilies, Media Releases and Sunday Telegraph Columns of Cardinal George Pell, please visit www.sydney.catholic.org.au
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
BEGINNING THEOLOGY INFORMATION SESSIONS
previous theological background. Find out more at information sessions held on
Thursday, 21 May 2009 at Albion Park, St Paul's Parish meeting room, 10.30am – 12.30pm
and Campbelltown, St John the Evangelist Parish hall, 7.30pm – 9.00pm.
Contact Jane Edwards on 4253 0900.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Social Justice Thought For The Week
Thursday, May 14, 2009
FAITH & LIFE EVENTS - REMINDER
Dear Friend in Faith
I offer a reminder of some of the special events coming up in our diocese over the next couple of months.
I hope you may be able to attend some of these offerings.
Please RSVP as it assists with catering and set up.
We also depend on you to communicate these offerings to others in your own network.
Thank you for your support.
Peace
Richard McMahon
Director of Parish Services, Office of the Bishop
Catholic Diocese of Wollongong
Thursday, 21 May
BEGINNING THEOLOGY INFORMATION SESSIONS
Do you want to study your faith at a deeper level? This certificate level course requires no
previous theological background. Find out more at information sessions held on
Thursday, 21 May 2009 at Albion Park, St Paul's Parish meeting room, 10.30am – 12.30pm
and Campbelltown, St John the Evangelist Parish hall, 7.30pm – 9.00pm.
Contact Jane Edwards on 4253 0900.
Saturday, 23 May
Justice, Peace, Ecology and Faith Gathering
"To act justly, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8
What are the issues affecting our diocese and wider world in the areas of justice, peace and ecology? How are we called to respond in faith as individuals and communities? What support is available? Gather with our Diocesan Justice, Ecology and Peace Council to share our wisdom and consider the way forward. 3 Bond Street, Bellambi, 23 May, 10.00am – 12.30pm with morning tea.
RSVP to Jane Edwards on 4253 0900 or jane.edwards@woll.catholic.org.au
Saturday, 6 June
BIBLICAL SPIRITUALITY, LIVING A LIFE OF FAITH TODAY
Presented by international guest speaker Barbara Bowe rscj, Professor of Biblical Studies, Boston College. Saturday, 6 June 2009, St Mary Star of the Sea College Library, Wollongong. 10.00am – 3.00pm. Gold coin donation. Please bring own lunch. RSVP jane.edwards@woll.catholic.org.au or 4253 0900.
Tuesday, 30 June
YEAR OF ST PAUL NATIONAL E-CONFERENCE
The Man, his mission and message today presented by Brendan Byrne SJ, Michelle Connolly RSJ and Richard Leonard SJ. 10.00am – 4.00pm.
TWO VENUES: Catholic Church Offices, 86-88 Market St, Wollongong
RSVP jane.edwards@woll.catholic.org.au OR
Magdalene Catholic High School (Library), Smeaton Grange Road, Narellan
RSVP jane.mcdonald@ceowoll.catholic.edu.au . Please bring your own lunch.
Gold coin donation.
Thursday 2 & Friday 3 July
STEWARDSHIP – TWO DAY CONFERENCE
Stewardship continues to inspire people across Australia in their life of faith.
It offers a down to earth way of responding to God in our everyday life.
The two day conference at Campbelltown Catholic Club offers two streams,
one to those starting the stewardship journey, the other for those who are already
living stewardship as a way of life. This national event draws upon the international
experience of Leisa Anslinger, as well as experienced presenters from our Australian context.
Cost $250.00 excluding accommodation.
Contact Helen Bennett on 4253 0934 for more information.
Saturday, 4 July
FORMING GENEROUS HEARTS – IN THE SPIRIT OF VATICAN II
Presented by international guest speaker, Leisa Anslinger who will explore principles of parish life that lead to living discipleship and stewardship and look at effective pastoral practices that contribute to forming generous hearts in individuals and the community of faith. This day continues our seminars in the spirit of the Second Vatican Council. All welcome at Chevalier College, Bowral, 10.00am – 3.00pm. $30.00/$15.00 or by donation. Morning tea and lunch included.
RSVP ESSENTIAL – contact Jane Edwards on 4253 0900 or email jane.edwards@woll.catholic.org.au
Catholic Diocese of Wollongong
Marian Centre, 86-88 Market Street, Wollongong
PO Box 1239, Wollongong NSW 2500
http://www.dow.org.au
Tel: +61 2 4253 0900
Email: info@dow.org.au
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Social Justice Thought For The Week
Saturday, May 9, 2009
The Cardinal Newman Society Update - Video Message from Fr. Corapi
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Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Who is Jesus
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Parish Bulletin 3 May 2009
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH CAMPBELLTOWN
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
PARISH TIMETABLE THIS WEEK
MONDAY 9:30 am Mass
TUESDAY 9:30 am Mass
WEDNESDAY 9:30 am Mass
THURSDAY 9:30 pm Mass
FRIDAY 8:30am Mass
SATURDAY 8:00am Mass
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 11:30am – 12:30pm 5:00pm – 5:30pm
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
VIGIL Saturday 6:00pm
SUNDAY Masses at 7:30am; 9:00am, 10:30am & 5pm
CHILDREN’S LITURGY 9.00 am Mass 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays
PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH SUNDAY
TUESDAY ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Please note there will be NO Adoration THIS Tuesday 5 May. Adoration will resume on Tuesday 12 May at 1pm.
CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE monthly meeting THIS Wednesday 6 May at 7:30pm in the Parish Hall. ALL WELCOME
PARISH HISTORY: A history of St. John the Evangelist Church is being compiled and we need your help. If you have any memorabilia that relates to the Church you can leave photos, newspaper clippings, pamphlets or other interesting things at the Presbytery, where a copy will be made and the original returned. For details contact Anthony Edwards on 4626 2413.
CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE will be holding their Annual Mothers Day Raffle THIS WEEKEND at all Masses.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2009 – A Parent Night for those children who received their First Reconciliation last year and will be receiving their First
Holy Communion this year will be held on Tuesday 12 May at 7:30pm in the Church. This will be the ONLY meeting held for this purpose and at least one
Parent MUST be present.
CALLING ALL YOUNG ADULTS: The CYC is a group of 16 to 25 year old Catholics who share friendship and grow together. You are urged to
join this exciting group. We meet TONIGHT (Sunday) at 6pm in the Parish Hall. Enquiries to Erin Byrnes 0431 238 119.
PLEASE PRAY FOR: FRANK XUEREB; JOHN PUTHENEKEL; who died recently and for JOAN MORTIMER; MARIAN DUNN; KYMM CLARKE; SAMUEL & SADIE MIR; NORMAN MIR whose anniversaries occur at this time.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: We welcome and pray for CHARLES ALBERT BUTLER; COOPER JAMES GILBANG; JACOB PRAVIN KEDARI; DANIEL JAMES SANCHEZ-YOUNG; who were baptized in our Parish recently.
FaithWorX is continuing the short Alpha course Sunday 10 Mayl at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. This is a thought provoking look at how Christ is relevant today. Nibbles are served from 6pm.
SOCIAL JUSTICE THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Now the strongest bond of true friendship is charity, and the exercise of good charity is the practice of good works.” Blessed Frederic Ozanam,Principal Co-Founder of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
PARISH TRIVIA NIGHT, organised by the Parish Council, on the Eve of Pentecost, 30 May, 7pm – 10:30pm in the Hall. There will be music, fun and game, food, tea, coffee. All ages welcome. Please fill in your details on form in Church Porch. For catering purposes and more information please contact Del Edwards (02) 4626 2413.
JOIN OUR PARISH WEBSITE TEAM: We need people with the skills to increase our Website profile. Ring the Presbytery – 4625 8044.
PATRICIAN BROTHERS’ COLLEGE, FAIRFIELD: Old Boys’ Reunion, Friday 29 May at 7pm at Fairfield R.S.L. Ring Bob (4655 9028) or Leah (9728 4488)
Social Justice Thought For The Week
Blessed Frederic Ozanam, Principal Co-Founder of the St Vincent de Paul Society