CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF ADELAIDE
WEEKLY E-NEWS
Information for parish and
community weekly newsletters
May 15, 2017
Reminder of upcoming events:
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Vocations Prayer Vigil
Friday, May 19, 5:45pm
St Francis Xavier Cathedral
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Marian Procession
Sunday, May 21, 1:30pm for 2pm start
Pilgrim Peace Park, South Parklands
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Fr Rob Galea Concert
Friday May 26, 2017 at 8pm
Debourg Auditorium, Sacred Heart College, Somerton Park
Notices for bulletins:
‘To the Ends of the Earth’ Spirituality Seminar with Fr Rob Galea
Come and be INSPIRED, STIMULATED AND ENCOURAGED by Fr Rob Galea, parish priest, musician,
evangeliser, youth minister!
Click here to see the flyer for details of the seminar being held on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at the Debourg
Auditorium, Sacred Heart College Senior, Somerton Park from 8am – 1pm.
Registrations are essential! No later than Wednesday, May 24 please.
The seminar will include three workshops focused on growing your faith, skills and understanding of
evangelisation and music in ministry:
 The Extraordinary Ordinary
 Under the Influence
 Music and Ministry
We encourage you to print a copy of the flyer for your Church bulletin board.
Please also invite musicians, singers and any other interested parishioners from your Church community.
Suggested bulletin notice:
Fr Rob Galea Concert and Youth Ministry Workshop
The Catholic Office for Youth and Young Adults in partnership with the Ministry Formation Office presents Fr
Rob Galea in Concert on Friday May 26 at 8pm at Sacred Heart College in the Debourg auditorium. Fr Galea is
an internationally known musician and speaker. His dynamic performances and relevant messages make him
a highly sought after presenter for young people around the world. Many would remember him from the 2015
Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Adelaide. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance at
www.trybooking.com/pkwx
Fr Rob Galea Youth Ministry Workshop: COYYA is also inviting youth ministry leaders from schools and
parishes to attend a workshop with Fr Rob Galea about the Stronger youth ministry program he developed in
Victoria. The workshop will be held on the morning of May 26. If your parish has someone interested in
attending this workshop, please contact the COYYA office [email protected] for more
information. For more information about Fr Rob Galea, visit www.frrobgalea.com
Archbishop’s Office, 39 Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA 5000
[email protected]│ (08) 8210 8210 │ www.adelaide.catholic.org.au
Creators of Peace South Australia – Fundraiser for South Sudan
To help raise these funds, we will be screening the award-winning documentary – The Baulkham Hills African
Women’s Troupe on Monday May 29 at 7.30pm at the Capri Cinema, 141 Goodwood Rd Goodwood.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=266726&bof=1
For more information please contact Bek Brown on 0432 834 769 or at [email protected]
Click here for the poster to advertise in your foyers and bulletin boards.
Feast of St Hannibal Di Francia Mass
Divine Will Holy Mass in honour of the Feast of St Hannibal Di Francia will be celebrated by Fr Roman Palma
CR on Thursday June 1 at 7.30pm at the Maronite Catholic Church, 379 Goodwood Road, Westbourne Park.
St Hannibal Di Francia was Luisa Piccarreta’s extraordinary confessor for 19 years.
Copies of the Hours of the Passion and The Virgin Mary in the Kingdom of the Divine Wil, which he
published, will be available for purchase at $26 each. Tea and coffee following Mass. All welcome!
SILENT RETREAT DAY - “From Inner Calm to Creative Compassion”
The Very Rev’d Frank Nelson; Dean of St Peter’s Cathedral will share with us aspects of Benedictine
Spirituality
Saturday June 3, 2017 from 11am - 4pm.
St Ignatius Church Hall, Queen Street, Norwood.
Suggested Donation: $15 | Bring your own lunch (not for sharing) Click here to see poster.
A Pentecost Vigil for Children
Saturday June 3, 4pm at St Peter Claver Church.
Click here to see the poster.
Marist Brothers and Mt Carmel Girls School Old Scholars Annual Reunion
Marist Brothers of Alberton and Thebarton and Mt Carmel Girls School (Sisters of St Joseph) Old Scholars
Annual Reunion Lunch at the Alberton Hotel.
When: Tuesday June 6, 2017 at 12noon
Where: Alberton Hotel, Port Road Alberton
All Old Scholars with partners and friends are invited to attend.
Bookings can be made direct to the Alberton Hotel on 8447 1069.
Further information: Contact Malcolm Allison (Alb) 8281 1361; Pat Hoy (Mt C) 8447 6463; Phil McDonald
(Theb) 8397 1239.
Lessons from the Long Paddock
The Diocese of Wilcannia- Forbes is offering an online event called: Lessons from the Long Paddock on
Tuesday June 6.
This online experience opens the conversation for many people who are curious about what the experience of
faith actually feels like in ordinary life. Through the lens of the lived experiences of specific characters from
the Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes, participants accompany others into a glimpse of some of the themes which
lie at the heart of our spiritual tradition.
Keynote speakers: Bishop Columba Macbeth Green OSPPE and Fr Frank Brennan SJ who will discuss
Australian and Outback Spirituality.
The workshops will be facilitated by Kate Englebrecht, Diocesan Director of Mission.
For more information, contact Kate on 0420 309 689
http://www.wf.catholic.org.au/ to register.
NAIDOC Week 2017
NAIDOC Week 2017 will run from July 2-9 and is an opportunity for all Australians to come together to
celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is also a
time to acknowledge our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, scholars, sportspeople, elders and
community members. For more information about NAIDOC visit - www.naidoc.org.au
Click here to see this year’s Poster.
Archbishop’s Office, 39 Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA 5000
[email protected]│ (08) 8210 8210 │ www.adelaide.catholic.org.au
4th International Conference on Receptive Ecumenism
Leaning into the Spirit – discernment, decision-making and reception
November 6-9, 2017, Canberra, Australia.
The Centre for Ecumenical Studies as part of the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture (CSU),
together with The Australian Catholic University's Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry and the Research
Centre for Public and Contextual Theology (CSU) are pleased to invite you to the 4th International Conference
on Receptive Ecumenism titled 'Leaning into the Spirit: discernment, decision-making and reception'. Click
here for flyer.
For more details or to register, visit:
http://arts-ed.csu.edu.au/centres/accc/projects/2017-conference-receptive-ecumenism
Archbishop’s Office, 39 Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA 5000
[email protected]│ (08) 8210 8210 │ www.adelaide.catholic.org.au