Catholic Outlook August 2015

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MADE FOR EACH OTHERYOUTH DAYWednesday 15 August, RSVP 7 AugustThe Diocese of Parramatta’s Family & Life Officeis hosting a day for youth and young adults aged16 to 35 centred on the complementarity of manand woman. Discover the beauty and mystery ofhow marriage was designed “in the beginning”.Based on six short films that unpack thedifferent dimensions of the complementaritybetween man & woman. The day will include:group discussion and sharing, Q and A, Massfor the Assumption, panel discussion.Rego at 8.30am, starts 9am, ends 4pm. Cost: $10 students, $20 non-students (incl morning tea and lunch).RSVP 7 August at www.trybooking.com/IIMF (credit card required) orfamlife@parra.catholic.org.au (cash payment at event).Inquiries: Family and Life Office (02) 8838 3440 or famlife@parra.catholic.org.auCameroon‘A weekend where realfriendships were made andfaith was fostered! Truly a#LIFTED experience.’Christian Dulawan(Blacktown)‘LIFTED made me proudto be Catholic, knowingthat there are other youngadults out there whoface struggles in theirlife but find comfort infaith, music and prayer.’Maketalena Lolesio(Mt Druitt)‘In that short amount oftime spent on retreat I feltthat all my struggles wereLIFTED and I finally got torest in the hands of God.'Sharmaine Lamusitele(Mt Druitt)A priest in the Andesannointing the sickMonaghan& GleesonFUNERAL DIRECTORSCatholic Outlook18
Spirits raised at Lifted 2015 youth retreatLifted 2015James CamdenA significant action of the DiocesanPastoral Plan, Faith in our Future, was forCatholic Youth Parramatta to provide anannual retreat for young adultsaged 18-35.Last month, after almost six monthsof consultation and preparation, wewelcomed 64 young adults to theBenedict XVI Retreat Centre in GroseVale for a weekend of prayer, formation,reflection and community building.Many ministries had shared with us thestruggle of booking venues that requirea minimum number of participants forcatering and accommodation purposes.Lifted 2015 allowed Catholic YouthParramatta to relieve this financialburden as parishes often had tomeet the shortfall when adequatenumbers weren’t achieved.The retreat was also an opportunityto pool the time, energy and wisdomof some of our best local facilitators,formators and musicians intoone weekend.The theme of the weekend encouragedparticipants to identify and re-affirmtheir source of strength in times of need.Presentations were made by Rev ChrisDe Souza, Delegate of the DiocesanAdministrator, Daniel Ang, Director ofEvangelisation for the Diocese of BrokenBay, Jesse and Briony Mowbray, long-timeyouth formators and various other youngpeople who shared about their vocationon an inspiring and robust panel.Prayer and worship was led throughoutthe weekend by tens of talentedvolunteers, particularly during a night ofReconciliation and adoration when wewere joined by a number of priests on theSaturday evening.Lifted 2016 is scheduled for 1-3 Julynext year.Parra-Matters! Working Togetherwith our PriestsLast month drew an impressive crowd of 60youth leaders to hear six priests share theiropinions, insights and stories on how bestwe can work together in our ministries.A highlight was the dialogue thattook place as questions, comments andconcerns were returned in both directionsproviding lots for everyone to take away totheir local parishes.Ultimately, the evening provided anopportunity to learn of the best youthministry practices our priests had witnessed,and been a part of, while also allowingthem to share honestly on those that hadn’tworked so well.The youth leaders of Our Lady of LourdesParish, Seven Hills, provided wonderfulhospitality, music and backgroundinformation on their local ministry.‘Encounter’ Student LeadershipProgram Commissioning MassAfter three high-energy training days,Catholic Youth Parramatta and CatholicEducation Diocese of Parramatta joined OurLady Queen of Peace Parish, Greystanes, incommissioning a group of Year 10 studentsfrom Cerdon College, Catherine McAuleyWestmead and St Pauls College, Greystanes.This group took part in a pilot programthat invited, challenged and inspiredstudents to grow in their faith, share it withtheir peers and become leading participantsin their school and parish community.Intentionally they had been reconnectedfrom their time as primary school peers atOLQP Primary School and are now beingre-engaged or further engaged into parishlife through the mentorship of key youthministry leaders.Live Jesus in our hearts, forever.James Camden – DirectorCatholic Youth Parramattajcamden@parra.catholic.org.auYear 10 students from Cerdon College, Catherine McAuley Westmead andSt Pauls College.Participants at Lifted 2015.Encounter Leadership Program.From left: Fathers Peter Strohmayer OSPPE, Wim Hoekstra, Mick O’Callaghan,Jolly Chacko MS, Peter Confeggi and Robert Riedling.Pastoral CareAccredited QualificationsPastoral Care attends in a sustained wayto the emotional and spiritual needs ofpeople through a ministry of presence,companionship and support.Nationally recognised qualifications:CHC41112 Certificate IV in Pastoral Care91561 NSW Diploma of Ageingand Pastoral CareFor further information contact:Holy Family ServicesRegistered Training OrganisationTel (02) 9678 8200email: educator@holyfamilyservices.com.auwww.holyfamilyservices.com.au91448NSWFatima Day: Thursday August 13Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady: Saturday August 15Note: HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION –devotions to Our Lady following the Solemn Mass at 11am.Fatima Family Sunday: August 16August 30: 11am Solemn Mass for Our Lady of Jasna Gora,Anniversary of the Coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Mercy at Penrose Park.The Main Celebrant for Fatima Day is: Fr Marek Dutkiewicz, osppe,Prior of the Shrine. Homily by Fr Martin Klein FSSP.Thank you!The Pauline Fathers and Brothers of Penrose Park would like to thank all our pilgrims fortheir help and support over the past years. The first section of the building project (i.e.the toilet blocks) is well underway, the work will continue in the next couple of months.We thank you for your continuing financial help and prayers to continue the building ofour Pilgrim Hall, the cost of which is very substantial. May God abundantly bless you all!Pauline Father’s MonasteryAddress: 120 Hanging Rock Road, Berrima, NSW, 2577Phone: 02 4878-9192 Fax: 02 4878-9351 Email: paulinefathers@yahoo.com.au19
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