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A SCORCHING forty degree heat did not stop more than 500 people this week making their way to St Mary’s Cathedral for Ash Wednesday Mass marking the commencement of Lent.

Celebrated by Cathedral Dean Monsignor Michael Keating on Wednesday 10 February, the 12:10pm Mass laid emphasis on ashes as symbols of penance and rec-onciliation, as well as signs of our ephemeral nature here on earth.

In his homily, Monsignor Keating began by remind-ing the congregation that the occasion was also the opportu-nity to remember former Perth Archbishop William Foley, who died on 10 February 1991.

A rchbi shop Foley,

Monsignor Keating explained, was exhumed six years ago from Karrakatta cemetery along with Archbishops Redmond Prendiville and Launcelot Goody and reinterred in the Cathedral Crypt.

“When the remains of these great men were exhumed it was a confronting sight. Yet it is a stark reminder to us, as is the day of Ash Wednesday when we say ‘you are dust and to dust you shall return’, that these great men, these great Archbishops, were reduced to practically nothing,” Monsignor Keating said.

“It is thus good for us to think, without being morbid, that we have a limited life. This is a marvellous time to think about the life that God has given us and make sure that this Lent is an opportunity for

us to do good. “Particularly in this Year

of Mercy, where we may have experienced God’s mercy in the sacrament of reconciliation and confession, we have an oppor-tunity to fast and to make sac-rifices for others. That is what Project Compassion is about. That is also why we have this time of prayer and penance,” he added.

Following the homily, the ashes were sprinkled with holy water by Monsignor Keating, who also invited the faithful who may have an ill person at home to take a very small amount of the ashes and place on their forehead.

The congregation subse-quently formed long ques to receive the ashes in the form of a cross on their forehead. The phrase “Repent and believe in

the Gospel,” or, “Remember, man, that you are dust and unto dust you shall return,” was uttered by those distribut-ing the ashes.

The ashes used come from the burning of palms blessed during last year’s Palm Sunday celebrations.

The Christian use of ashes is rooted in the Jewish custom of sprinkling ashes on the head as a sign of repentance.

The liturgy continued with the Eucharist and concluded with Monsignor Keating’s bless-ing and with singing led by the Cathedral’s Principal Cantor Carly Power.

Chants specific to this sea-son of the Church’s liturgical year were chosen for this Mass.

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More than 500 people making their way to St Mary’s Cathedral on Wednesday, 10 February, for an Ash Wednesday Mass that focused on the importance of Lent during this special Jubilee Year of Mercy. PHOTO: JAMIE O’BRIEN

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OUR LADY OF LOURDES Parish Community in Nollamara was last week-end encouraged by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe to ask themselves how they are reflecting the face of mercy to each other, to their families, to their friends, children and the wider community.

The Archbishop challenged the congregation as part of the liturgy celebrating the annual feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes, which is normally celebrated on 11 February.

Parish Priest Fr Stan Bendowski, said the occasion was an important day for all, and that he was very impressed with the spirit of unity and communion in the parish com-munity.

Parish Priest Fr Stan Bendkowski SDS, said the occasion was an important day for all, and that he was very impressed with the spirit of unity and communion of the parish community, particularly as they prepared for the feast day and the joyful atmosphere of the celebration.

Fr Bendkowski went to say that he and all parishion-ers were extremely honoured with the presence of His

Grace Archbishop Timothy Costelloe, the Regional Superior of Salvatorians Fr Karol Kulczycki SDS, former Parish Priest Fr Laurence Murphy SDS and Sisters from Sisters of Mercy Order, namely Sr Mary O’Connor, Sr Catherine O’Connor, Sr Joan Smith, Sr Janina Pascoe, Sr Joan Buckham and Centre for Liturgy Director, Sr Kerry Willison.

As part of the Mass, the Archbishop also commis-sioned the new School Board and P&F Executive, led by Principal Dan Wood, and blessed a recently completed garden to commemorate the Year of Mercy.

The new school Board members - Shankar Louis, Donna Gow, Nadine White, Katherine Millington and Vicki Paolo, together with the P&F Executive, Joanna Wood and Ruza Foster were given a special blessing and certificate by the Archbishop.

Mr Wood explained that the occasion was a fantastic opportunity for the school, as an integral part of the parish community, to come together in worship, celebration and harmony. The feast day, said Mr Wood, has traditionally

also been an opportunity to celebrate the rich diversity and multiculturalism within the community.

“The occasion has been a true witness to the dedicated faith and positive spiritual life and strong communion of the parish community,” Mr Wood said.

Mr Wood also spoke about the new Mercy Garden, which is located inside the school grounds and has been com-missioned with the intention of being a visual statement of the values and heritage of the school.

The garden, said Mr Wood, will be a place where numer-ous school community servic-es will be held that will bring teachers, parents, students and their families together in prayer, reflection and com-memoration.

Mr Wood also said the gar-den, created in the Year of Mercy will also be a great sym-bolic space for many years to come because the school was founded through the work of the Mercy Sisters; whose tradi-tions, values and community work continue to inspire the school community in its Christian witness.

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his homily for the occasion, Archbishop Costelloe spoke about the letter from Pope Francis to inaugurate the Year of Mercy, which states, “Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s mercy”.

The Archbishop went on to speak about the Gospel reading, which told of Jesus’ call of the first apostles. The Archbishop continued by speaking about Christ’s mercy and compassion for Simon Peter, especially in relation-ship to Simon Peter’s three-fold denial of Jesus at the time of Jesus’s arrest.

“There is a sensitivity in Jesus which knows that only one thing will allow Peter to move forward – and that is if he is given a chance to turn around his three-fold betrayal. And Jesus, when after the res-urrection he asks Peter three times if he loves him, gives Peter those three opportuni-ties. This is what mercy looks like,” the Archbishop said.

The Archbishop continued by speaking about another word which can be used to help us understand what mercy looks like in practise.

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Archbishop Timothy Costelloe (centre) with Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Priest, Fr Stan Bendkowski SDS, (far right), OLOL Primary School Principal Dan Wood, (third from right), Regional Superior of Salvatorians Fr Karol Kulczycki SDS, (second from right) former Parish Priest Fr Laurence Murphy SDS (far left), with (from left) Sisters Janina Pascoe, Joan Buckham, Joan Kelleher, Noreen Cahill, Catherine O’Connor, Maura Kelleher, Joan Smith and Mary O’Connor from the Sisters of Mercy. PHOTO: MATTHEW GRAY

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GIVE GENEROUSLY this Lenten season, as if Christ himself were appealing to your charity through the mouths of the poor, said Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton on Sunday as he launched the 2016 Project Compassion Appeal at St Mary’s Cathedral.

More than 200 people attended the Mass to celebrate the launch, which was made all the more significant by the fact that this year marks 50 years since the inception of Project Compassion.

The fundraising and aware-

ness campaign runs through-out the six weeks of Lent and brings hundreds of thousands of Australians together in soli-darity with the world’s poor, to help end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity.

Last year supporters, schools and parishes around Australia raised a record-breaking $11.57 million - $1.33 million in Perth - to go towards Caritas Australia’s humanitarian and long-term development programs in more than 40 countries.

In his homily for the occasion, Bishop Sproxton spoke about the origins of

Project Compassion which he explained could be found in Vatican II pastoral constitu-tion Gaudium et spes, com-monly known as the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World which out-lined how the Church must seek to walk in solidarity with all of humanity.

“The eyes of the world were on the things that were com-ing out from the Council. One of those things was the call from the Pastoral Constitution for the dioceses all over the world, and particularly in the wealthier parts of the world, to fix their eyes on the poor,” he said.

“A beautiful passage in the document came to everyone’s attention. It ran: ‘It is as if Christ himself were appealing to the charity of his followers through the mouths of these poor people.’”

The call was noticed in Australia even before the Pastoral Constitution was published, Bishop Sproxton said.

A Catholic Overseas Relief Committee had been formed, which co-

ordinated the first national appeal during Lent in 1965, followed by the launch of the first Project Compassion Appeal in 1966.

“This year we are following this wonderful tradition, 50 years on…The opportunity is given to us in Lent to incorpo-rate Project Compassion once more into our journey to and with Jesus,” he added.

The theme for this year’s Project Compassion Appeal, Learning more, Creating Change, draws on a message from Pope Francis, who has said “Education is an act of hope”.

In a speech to the congre-gation, Sr Janet Palafox from Caritas Australia said the appeal would celebrate the power of learning and the ways we can provide renewed hope to those most marginal-ised.

To donate to Project Compassion, or for fundrais-ing ideas visit www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion or phone 1800 024 413.

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Auxillary Bishop Don Sproxton celebrates Mass at the launch of the 2016 Project Compassion Appeal, held at St Mary’s Cathedral. PHOTO: RACHEL CURRY

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Sr Janet Palafox from Caritas Australia thanks the Perth Catholic community for their ongoing generosity, during her address at the end of the Mass. PHOTO: RACHEL CURRY

WITH INCIDENTS of intol-erance and conflict making headlines around the world, having a year set aside to reflect on mercy and kind-ness could be beneficial to local and global communi-ties alike, says Whitford Parish Priest, Fr Joseph Tran.

Fr Tran’s parish - Our Lady of the Mission - is one of eight in WA to have a Holy Door installed for the Jubilee Year of Mercy, and he believes it has provided an impetus for parishioners to be more open to those around them.

“For me and for the com-munity I think it’s a wonder-ful opportunity in all aspects of our lives to be more wel-coming to others and not judging,” he said.

He added that Pope Francis’ decision to announce a Jubilee Year seemed a neces-sary response to much of the suffering in today’s world.

“I think he can see that there’s a great need for mercy in society, especially with what’s going on with intoler-ance of religion, conflict and terrorism,” Fr Joseph said.

The plight of refugees also reminded us to think about those in need, particularly those dislocated from their

homes, he added. The Holy Door at Whitford Parish was officially opened on the weekend of December 12 and 13 and since then it has provided a good talking point for those in the parish, according to Fr Tran.

“We had a little liturgy on December 8, and asked the people from the church to participate,” he said.

“We tied it in with the feast of Mother Mary, because she is the mother of Jesus, and she’s entrusted by Jesus with welcoming the children of God.

“After the mass and lit-urgy, there was the bless-ing of the door, and we told people what the logo meant, explaining that we all need to be more merciful, and the need to see the merciful Father in the face of Jesus.”

The Holy Door logo shows Jesus carrying a person, or lost soul on his shoulders – and the eyes of both figures merge in the picture, suggest-ing that Christ has the same eyes as man.

Reflecting on mercy and kindness could also provide support for families living

in the community, and help them feel more welcome at the church, Fr Joseph said.

“We have many young families in our parish area who might not have been to church for a long time, and it’s a good opportunity for us to do something to wel-come them, especially if their child is going to the Catholic school and they might start thinking about going to church,” he concluded.

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PANORAMAWhat’s happening around the Archdiocese

TUE, 16 FEB -8 MAR ENCOUNTERING JESUS ANEW IN THE YEAR OF MERCYTuesdays from 16 February to 8 March, 12pm-1pm; Online – live and interactive! He shoulders lambs, forgives sinners, heals outcasts, shares meals with traitors, gives peace to betrayers, raises the dead to life and provides even more to you and me. Presented by Rev. Dr Charles Waddell, this Centre for Faith Enrichment course is an opportunity to encounter Jesus anew in the Year of Mercy. Cost: $20. Further info or to register: www.cfe.org.au, cfe@perthcatholic.org.au, or 08 9241 5221.LENT IN THE YEAR OF MERCYTuesdays from 16 February to 8 March, 12pm-1pm; Online – live and interactive! He shoulders lambs, forgives sinners, heals outcasts, shares meals with traitors, gives peace to betrayers, raises the dead to life and provides even more to you and me. Presented by Rev. Dr Charles Waddell, this Centre for Faith Enrichment course is an opportunity to encounter Jesus anew in the Year of Mercy. Cost: $20. Further info or to register: www.cfe.org.au, cfe@perthcatholic.org.au, or 08 9241 5221.WEDS, 17 FEB -89 MAR PRAYER: BEING YOURSELF BEFORE GODWednesdays from 17 February to 9 March; 7pm-9pm, St Andrew’s Parish, Victorsen Parade, Clarkson. This short Centre for Faith Enrichment course, presented by Dr Margaret Scharf, OP, will explore what prayer is, the difference between saying prayers and praying, the many ways we pray as Catholics, and our daily call to deepen our unique relationship with God. Cost: $25. Further info: or to register: www.cfe.org.au, cfe@

perthcatholic.org.au, or 08 9241 5221.THU, 18 FEBTHE RITE OF ELECTIONThe Rite of Election will be celebrated on Thursday 18 Feb 2016, 7.30pm at St Mary’s Cathedral.The Rite of Election of Catechumens and Formal Recognition of Candidates, occurs in every corner of the world during the Lenten Season.The particular joy of this solemnity is the recognition that God is indeed calling people into the life of the Church through the Sacraments of Initiation.This year 165 new members seeking full membership into the Catholic Church will be presented to Archbishop Costelloe SDB and his delegates. Further info; Karen Hart 9207 3350 or rcia.cfl@perthcatholic.org.auHOLY MASS AND HEALING: TALK BY ALAN AMESThe evening will start 7pm with Mass and healing at St Bernadette’s Catholic Church, Jugan St, Glendalough followed by talk and prayers. Alan has been speaking and praying for healing around the world since 1994 and has spoken in more than 40 countries. Alan will speak after the Holy Mass and share his unique conversion experiences. Alan has the permission and support of Archbishop Costelloe for these talks. Further info: Keith 0411 108 525THURS, 18 FEB - 3 MAR LIVING THE FAITH IN THE MODERN WORLDThursdays from 18 February to 3 March; 7pm-9pm, Sacred Heart Parish, 50 Ovens Road, Thornlie. Would you like to explore ways of creating time for connecting with God in your everyday life? Do you sometimes wonder how to live your faith with those close to you who don’t share your faith?

Have you ever felt embarrassed to be a Catholic, or found your personal beliefs to be different to those of the Church? This short Centre for Faith Enrichment course, presented by Deacon Greg Lowe, will explore these vital topics – and more! Cost: $20. Further info: or to register, www.cfe.org.au, cfe@perthcatholic.org.au, or 08 9241 5221.THU, 18 FEB - 10 MAR LENT IN THE YEAR OF MERCYThursdays from 18 February to 10 March; 10am-12pm, Newman Siena Centre, Doubleview. Presented by Mr Terry Quinn and Sr Shelley Barlow, RNDM, this short Centre for Faith Enrichment course will explore the four great passages in the Book of Isaiah known as “The Songs of the Suffering Servant”. These “songs” call both Jewish people and Christians to contemplate God’s merciful love in our lives. Christians see this merciful love poured out in the person, mission and suffering of Jesus. Cost: $30. Further info: or to register, www.cfe.org.au, cfe@perthcatholic.org.au, or call 08 9241 5221.SAT, 20 FEBCHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORDThis workshop prepares and supports those involved in presenting the Good News to children in the best way that they can come to know Jesus. Held on Saturday, 20 February, at the Centre for Liturgy, 28 Marda Way, Nollamara from 10.30am-12.30pm. Registrations essential. Further info and to register: http://liturgy.perthcatholic.org.auSAT, 20 AND TUE, 23 FEBCARITAS PROJECT COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER FROM MALAWIBe inspired by our International guest speaker Martin Mazinga

National Programmes Coordinator of the Catholic Development Commission (CADECOM), Caritas Australia’s local partner in Malawi. Hear Martin talk about his work with local communities that tackles inequality at its roots at Sacred Heart Church, Thornlie on Feb. 20 from 7-9pm (Mass at 6pm). Or at UNDA, Fremantle on Feb. 23 from 6pm. RSVP is essential: perth@caritas.org.au or call 9422 7925 by Friday 12 February.TUES, 23 FEB - 8 MAR DIVE DEEPER: EXPLORING FAITHTuesdays from 23 February to 8 March; 8pm-8.30pm, Online – live and interactive! This short, user-friendly online Centre for Faith Enrichment course, presented by Rev. Dr Charles Waddell, explores questions of life, faith and meaning. You don’t have to be a “good” Catholic (or a Catholic at all!) – and you can take this course individually, or with a group of friends. Cost: $15. Further info: or register www.cfe.org.au, cfe@perthcatholic.org.au, or call 08 9241 5221.FRI, 26 FEBPRAYING OUR EXPERIENCES - GROWING AWARENESS OF GOD IN MY EVERYDAY The prayer time will be presented by the Ministry of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart, under the theme: Lent: turn away from sin and turn to God. Friday, 26 Feb, 10.30am-12noon and 6.30pm-8pm at Mary MacKillop Centre, 16 York Street, South Perth. This focused prayer time is assisted with talks on the theme, followed by personal time for prayer and contemplation. Optional sharing of our faith with others on the journey, adds to the richness of this prayer time. RSVP Essential by Wednesday 24. Further info:

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FRI, 26 - SUN, 28 FEB BENEDICTINE EXPERIENCE WEEKENDSBenedictine spirituality is more readily experienced than defined. Beginning in February, with other weekends available in April, June, August, October and December at the New Norcia Monastery Guesthouse. Beginning with Vespers at 6.30pm on Friday, concluding after lunch on Sunday, the weekend will provide the opportunity to enter fully into the monastic rhythm and balance of prayer, work, Lectio Divina, hospitality, and community life. There will be opportunities to ponder the riches of the scriptures and monastic literature, both in group discussions and personal silence and solitude, bringing from the ‘storeroom, things both new and old’. Participants are also invited to join the community for silent meals, one of many invitations to listen with the ‘ear of the heart’. Suggested donation: $250 (for those who can afford it), includes accommodation, meals and entry into the Museum and Art Gallery. Further info and bookings: Guesthouse Manager: 08 9654 8018 or guesthouse@newnorcia.wa.edu.auSUN, 28 FEBTAIZE STYLE EUCHARISTIC ADORATIONA Taize style Eucahristic Adoration for Lent will be held in the Ordinariate Parish of St Ninian & St Chad, 11 Susan St, Maylands on Sunday, 28 February at 7pm. All are welcome to come and participate in this act of Catholic devotion. Further info: 08 9422 7988.MON, 29 FEB LEADING SINGING WITHOUT ACCOMPANIMENTMany parishes have difficulty finding organists, keyboard players or guitarists to accompany and support the singing of the assembly. The Centre for Liturgy will be holding workshop on 29

Feb, at Infant Jesus Parish, 47 Wellington Rd, Morley. This workshop will consider strategies and techniques for leading the assembly in sung prayer without accompaniment and present examples of music suitable for unaccompanied singing. Cost $10 per person and registration essential. Closing date, 26 February. Registration forms; cfl@perthcatholic.org.au, or www.liturgycentre.com.au Further info: 08 9207 3350

WEDS, 2 - 16 MARTHREE EVENINGS WITH JULIAN OF NORWICHWednesdays, 8-8.30pm, Online – live and interactive! Although she lived in profoundly troubled times, Julian of Norwich professed a beautifully positive understanding of God and the human person. These sessions, presented by Dr Michelle Jones of the Centre for Faith Enrichment, will explore some of the key themes in Julian’s writings, such as the tenderness of God’s love, God’s mercy, and the motherhood of God. Cost: $15. Further info; or to register, www.cfe.org.au, cfe@perthcatholic.org.au, or 08 9241 5221.

THU, 3 - SAT, 5 MAR BR MATTHEW - ECUMENICAL WORSHIPBr Matthew from Taize will be in Perth from 3-5 March and is scheduled as follows: 4 Mar, High School Students event, 9.30am-11am, Sacred Heart School, Sorento. Contact; Chris Kan, kan@sacredheart.wa.edu.au. 4 Mar, 6.30pm, Rooftop Youth Service by Candlelight, St George’s Anglican Grammar School, Perth. Target group 18-35 year olds, returned pilgrims and Taize Worship Coordinators. Contact: Peter Hotchkin: peter@hotchkin.com.au. 5 Mar, 11am-5pm, Day Retreat, Mt Pleasant Uniting Church. Contact Rev Trevor Waters; trevor.waters@mp.unitingchurch.org.au or Rev David Lord; dlord@stgeorges.wa.edu.au. 5 Mar, 7pm Prayer Service, Mt Pleasant Uniting Church; Contact Rev Chris

Bedding; rector.darlington@live.com.au. Further info: Rev David Lord, dlord@stgeorges.wa.edu.au or Amanda Sturrock, amanda.sturrock@outlook.comTHU, 3 AND 10 MAR MORAL ISSUES WORKSHOPS ON MARRIAGE; DIVORCE; RE-MARRIAGE AND ANNULMENT; SEXUALITYTwo evenings: Thursday, 3 and 10 March, 7-9.30pm. Facilitator: Rev Dr Joe Parkinson STL PhD, Director of LJ Goody Bioethics Centre, 39 Jugan St, Glendalough. The two evenings provide opportunities for personal faith formation as it explores moral issues and current Church teaching. All Catholics would benefit from attending this course. The moral issues presented are of particular interest to those involved in the ministry of RCIA. Cost: $20. Registrations essential. Further info or to register: Centre for Liturgy 08 9207 3350; rcia.cfl@perthcatholic.org.au.FRI, 4 MAR ANNUAL ECUMENICAL WORLD DAY OF PRAYERThis year’s service has been prepared by the women of Cuba under the theme; Jesus said to them “Receive children, Receive Me”. The project of the Bible Society in Cuba, we are supporting with this year’s programs ‘Building Healthy Relationships’ within the family. The Cuban Bible Commission sees the need to educate parents and children in a culture of non-violence in order to curb the growing rate of violence in their country. The prayer service will be held at over 95 venues in Western Australia and the city service will be held at The Perth City Lutheran Church, 16 Aberdeen St, Perth at 11am. District service venues and times will be available on our website; www.worlddayofprayeraustralia.org. Further info; Susette Bakker; wa@worlddayofprayeraustralia.org

SAT, 12 MAR BREAKFAST IN THE GARDENSave the date for the 2016

“Breakfast in the Garden”. Come and join in the fun, meet old friends and make new ones on Saturday, 12 March at 8am. To be held at the Garden Venue, Mary MacKillop Centre, 16 York St, South Perth (St Joseph’s Convent). Cost; $15. All proceeds go to the Mary MacKillop Foundation. BYO chairs, tables, blankets, umbrellas, sunscreen and smiles. Further info and to RSVP by 9 March: Laurie Mayne 08 9271 5649, ljmayne@optusnet.com.au; or John McCormack 08 9383 2615, johnmccormack@westnet.com.au.

SUN, 20 MAR PALM SUNDAY WALK FOR JUSTICE FOR REFUGEESWe look forward to walking together in solidarity through the streets of Perth as a show of support for refugees and asylum-seekers in this Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy starting at 1pm on Palm Sunday. This is also in support of the current Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ACBC) Social Justice Statement: “For those who’ve come across the seas – Justice for refugees and asylum-seekers”. Specific details will be available soon. To order more ACBC resources on the Statement, www.socia l jus t ice .cathol ic .org .au. More details will also be on the Justice, Ecology and Development Office website as soon as it becomes available: www.jedo.perthcatholic.org.au Further info: Carol Mitchell, jedo@perthcatholic.org.au

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