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What’s News ― January 2020
L'Arche Hobart Beni-Abbes Community
Hello everyone,
Wow, how fast has this year flown! Is it a measure of how
busy our lives are that we reach Christmas thinking the year
has just disappeared? Although we have the same amount
of time in each year, why do we think it goes so fast? I
have been reflecting on this, and for me, being busy can
overshadow moments of deep reflection and thanks and
gratitude for my life and everything and everyone in it. I’m
not leaving this until a New years’ resolution to say that
I need to spend an extra few moments each day in quiet
reflection.
We have done so much together in 2019, and what
fantastic community events we have shared!
Everything from playing dress ups!, dancing, singing (some
have the voices of angels, while me, well yes, I need to mime
more!!), times of stillness and reflection and deep grief for
our loved ones that we have lost.
Strategically and operationally we have achieved a lot and
this is made more seamless with the skills and commitment
of both our Board of Management and all employees who are
committed to L’Arche philosophy and mission.
On that point, I take this opportunity to thank you all for how
you have contributed and participated in our community,
whether that be in paid roles or volunteer roles. Many thanks
to our core members who teach us much, and offer the gift of
friendship and unconditional acceptance of all of us.
May you have a safe and very happy Christmas and many
blessings to you and your family for 2020.
Best regards
Mary Langdon
Community Leader (CL) / CEO
Sunday 2 February – Picnic at Tolosa Park 12.00-2.30pm, Site Number 16. Bring your own picnic / barbecue lunch – our first big get together for 2020. Fun activities.
Tuesday 4 February – Solidarity Night 6-8pm, Office – come and share a simple meal with community members and discover something about L’Arche in other parts of the world. Cost: small donation for L’Arche Zimbabwe.
Wednesday 19 February – Café L’Arche, St Therese’s Hall, Moonah, 7.00-8.30 pm – an evening of music, laughter and socialising. (And maybe some interstate guests?)
Saturday 29 February – L’Arche Hobart Fundraising Sausage Sizzle, 9 am to 4 pm, Bunnings Glenorchy. Volunteers welcome indeed! Please contact John Coleman on 0401 489 728 if you can help.
Index
1. Mary’s message /events
2. Prayer Points, anniversaries, editor’s ramblings
3. Katherine’s house
4-5. Community barbecue and Christmas play
6-7. Christmas lunch and Kris Kringle
8. Greg’s house
9. January calendar
10. February calendar
L’Arche Hobart (Beni-Abbes)
Mission Statement (in conjunction with the
International Identity and Mission Statement)
At Beni-Abbes we are people with and without
disability who create homes and community.
We share our lives in real friendships, as we
cook, share meals, pray together, talk, listen,
help each other, through the good and the hard times in the
spirit of love, as a sign of hope to others.
God is revealed to us when we celebrate and
gather to pray and through relationships
that are built on faithful, open and welcoming
hearts.
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Prayer Points …
For our brothers and sisters across Australia who have been affected by the horrific bush fires. Help us all to be generous in our responses to their particular needs.
For each of us as we enter the gate of this New Year – may we be filled with energy, joy and confidence in the knowledge that we can each make a huge difference in our world, through our small and big acts of kindness and compassion.
For our L’Arche Community here in Hobart – that 2020 might see us deepen our under-standing and commitment to the wellbeing of each other. May we be a light to the world through the ways we show our love towards each other.
Help us to remember – to pray and give thanks for – all our L’Arche Communities around the world and especially those who may be struggling at this time.
We give thanks for the friendship and support of Fr Mark Hanns and keep him in our prayers as he takes up his new role.
We give thanks for all the blessings of this Christmas season – our celebrations, meals and gifts we may have received. May we hold onto this joy and thankfulness as we settle back into our normal rhythms of work and recreation.
Dear L’Arche friends,
I’ve just made a discovery. When I have a weekend in which to put together an edition of What’s News, it takes me two days. But when I have ten days, you guessed it, it takes me ten days! I seem to have been sabotaged by something called “holiday mode”.
Never mind. This edition is mainly looking at Christmas in our community. I didn’t expect people to do reports in the middle of Christmas / New Year preparations but a few hardy souls kindly rose to the occasion. Thank you. Above and beyond the call of duty!
In case you’ve ever wondered who takes the photos for What’s News, most are taken by assistants at the houses and by me. House assistants take photos to use for members’ Remembering Celebrating Dreaming books and presentations and many of those photos find their way into the newsletter. Thank you! I would also like to acknowledge the terrific photos of the Christmas BBQ and play which were taken by our friend “Apricot Sue” (as she is known at Garry’s house). Thank you to Sue and to all who contribute to the newsletter.
On a sad note, our good friend Fr Mark Hanns, parish priest at St Therese’s Moonah, is moving to Melbourne where he will be running the formation program for men preparing to become priests in the order of Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC). We wish him well in this new challenge, and will miss his kindness and cheerful presence, particularly around the Louis & Zelie Centre where we share office space. We look forward to getting to know his successor.
With best wishes,
Claire Manthorpe
Editor
Bits and pieces
Hannah Shackcloth 10 years - 2010
STOP PRESS: At the end of November Peter Ramsden had a huge garage sale at his place. The first lot of buyers arrived at 7:30 am despite the garage sale not starting until 8:00am. It was a successful and busy Saturday morning.
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From Tim, Rosey, Katherine and Sean’s house
The community Christmas barbecue and play went well and it was really good to see old friends again and meet new people. The households’ Christmas dinner also went well and everyone was happy with their Kris Kringle present.
Rosey is looking forward to spending time with family, especially her Dad, at Christmas. She has been taking her exercise program seriously and is rightly proud of her achievements so far.
Tim celebrated his birthday dinner in December. His sister Julie and friends
Peter Ryan and Jane McKeown also joined the party. Tim also visited his friend Felicity and received a gift from her. Thank you Felicity for your faithfulness! Some of our friends gathered for “cake and candle” for Rosey and Tim. (Rosey’s birthday featured in the last What’s News.) In a L’Arche tradition, a candle is passed around and everyone has an opportunity to wish the birthday person their best wishes.
Sean attended the Possability Christmas Party at the Hockey Centre as well as the
Speakout Christmas dinner at the Maypole Hotel and, finally, the Oakdale Christmas party. So many celebrations! He looks forward to a trip to Sydney with his sister Jane and also going to the Big Bash in January. Sean and Rosey also went to the Carols on the Hill with Jane.
Katherine really enjoyed visiting Andrew Stanton’s family especially this holiday season. She spent Christmas day with her brother Arnold and family and had a great day. She also enjoyed watching the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race.
Left and right: Rosey and Tim’s “cake and candle”.
Below: Tim’s birthday dinner.
Above: Tim receiving a gift from his sister Julie. Sean and Rosey decorating the tree, and with Jane at Carols on the Hill. Below: Tim presenting Christmas gifts of artwork to two of his long-time friends, Felicity and Peter.
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Community barbecue and Christmas play
s garden.
Singing “Grace” before lunch. We’re ready!
Cooks John and Nigel cleaning up. Thank you!
Julie and Paula serving up. Peter and Arren having a serious discussion.
Cool hat Sean!
Old friends, Brendan and Adrian. Paula and Hannah happy to be here. Mary and Greg welcoming us.
Rosey (Marilyn Monroe?), Claire M, Arbie, Arren and our new friend Jesse.
Let the show begin!
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Greg cheering the cast.
Appreciative audience, Claire M, Maree, Terry and Paula.
Claire L was the story teller. Inn keeper Leigh ushering Joseph and Mary (Peter and Jess) into the stable.
Angel Rosey delivering baby Jesus to Mary and Joseph.
Dancing angels Mary, Sylvia and Rosey.
Here come shepherds Nigel, Denis and Susi.
Wise men Adrian and Brendan. Wise men Adrian, Brendan and Sean brought gifts for the infant.
John and Garry leading the music. Fr Terry concluded with a blessing and Christmas message.
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Christmas lunch, carols and Kris Kringle
A festive gathering of everyone from the three houses – members, assistants, and some other friends. Everyone enjoyed a slap-up dinner, followed by carols and then exchange of gifts. Let the pictures speak for themselves!
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s garden.
Louise loves attending scrapbooking
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Christmas at Hannah, Lauren, Garry and Greg’s house
We hope you and your loved ones have a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.
Best wishes for 2020, from our house to yours.
Greg made an edible nativity scene at church. Well, why not?
Carols at John Turnbull Park, Lenah Valley. David and Angie kindly invited us to their home for a meal.
Putting up the tree.
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JANUARY 2020
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Marianne Grant’s birthday
Leanne Burles’ birthday
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Judy Towart’s
birthday Andrew Stan-ton’s birthday
Deadline for February What’s News
26 27 28 29 30 31
Angie Clarke’s birthday
L’Arche Beni-Abbes Community Office: 24 Hopkins St, Moonah Phone (03) 6228 3920
Community Leader Mary Langdon [email protected]
Services Manager Paula Sullivan [email protected]
Business Manager Kat Barrington [email protected]
HR/Quality Manager Michelle Howells [email protected]
House Coordinators Deb Gregory [email protected] Kate Leitch [email protected] Mel Croft (acting) [email protected]
Quality Coordinator Ash Kaur [email protected]
Finance Officer / Payroll Bec Harding [email protected]
Community Life Coordinator John Coleman [email protected]
Board Chair, Brendan Sullivan [email protected]
What’s News Editor, Claire Manthorpe [email protected]
Nothing formal has been planned for January as many people will be enjoying their holi-days. We will send emails around to let you know of anything that crops up.
Remember the “As I Am” series of short films? Did you
ever watch all of them? If you have a bit of spare time,
they’re well worth viewing. Just google them, or go to
the L’Arche International website. Make sure you pick
the version with English language or English subtitles.
(Or French, if you prefer.)
1. Poland, Mateusz’s Story – 5,000 Broken Gifts
2. Kenya, Musa’s Story – No Lions in Paris
3. Ukraine, Bogdan’s Story – Let the Birds Loose
4. Italy, Raffaella’s Story – Take Care of You
5. Northern Ireland, Larry’s Story – Google Larry
6. Egypt, Nagat’s Story – If I Were a Colour
7. Ivory Coast, N’Da’s Story – Beyond the Wall
8. India, Bapi’s Story – We Remember
9. Japan, Sachiko’s Story – Nineteen Paper Cranes
10. Australia (Hobart), Katherine’s Story – On My Own?
11. Argentina, Marcos’ Story – First Waltz
12. Honduras, Santos and Pipe’s Story – The
Unremarkable Encounter (in three parts)
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Picnic at Tolosa Park (site 16).
12 to 2.30 pm
Solidarity 6 to 8
pm, office Board meeting
5.30 pm
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Stella Treanor’s
birthday
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Wendy Mason’s
birthday
Alex Treanor’s
birthday
Sean McKeown’s
birthday Café L’Arche, 7
to 8.30 pm, St Therese’s Hall, Moonah
Ash Kaur’s
birthday
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Cheryl Burles’
birthday
Sue Whitaker’s
birthday Deadline for
March What’s
News
Sausage Sizzle 9 am to 4 pm, fundraiser at Bunnings
Events that look like this are open to all to attend. Bring your friends! The more the merrier!
FEBRUARY 2020
If you want any information about any of the events (or about anything!) please contact us …
by phone 6228 3920
or email [email protected]
or Facebook Message – our Facebook page is L’Arche Hobart - Beni-Abbes
And for information. stories and films about L’Arche Australia and L’Arche International, visit:
www.larche.org.au/
www.larche.org/en/welcome
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L’Arche Australia National Board meeting in Hobart
Feedback to L’Arche Hobart
We welcome feedback from you, including complaints and compliments.
If you would like to offer us feedback, you can phone us on 6228 3920, email: [email protected], or post to: PO Box 132 Moonah 7009.
We can support you in this if you need any assistance.
L’Arche Australia National Council meeting in Hobart
