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...it implies there is a God, says Guy Crouchback. If so, why does an atheist like Richard Dawkins believe in one and not the other?
PARISH S'IOMES: parishes@therecord.com.au SCHCIOL STORIES : cathschTT1ools@therecord.com.au (NarE: send ONLY hi-resolution photos) "Be indefatigable in your purpose and with undaunted spirit resist iniquity and try to conquer evil with good, having before your eyes the reward of those who combat for Christ." -BISHOP MATTHEW' GIBNEY 1874
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Pentecostal churches target Catholics But Pentecostal churches need to
understand Catholics really are Christians, ting Vatican aide tells The Record BY ANTHONY BARICH
Little Sisters of the Poor from Glendalough greet well-wishers before the Mass of Thanksgiving for the canonisation of their foundress, St Jeanne Jugan, whose Order has a special charism of looking after the aged and frail. PHOTO ANTHONY BARICH
St Jeanne Jugan's girls Known all over Perth and Kalgoorlie, a beloved congregation of women finally get to see their foundress canonised
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Blessed Jeanne Jugan is depicted with an elderly man and woman in this icon by George Pinecross. PHOTO: CNS/COURTESY OF THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
ewly canonised St Jeanne Jugan provides a powerful message to politicians responsible for legislation regarding the value of vulnerable elderly people, the local Mother Superior of the Little Sisters of the Poor said at the Order's foundress' canonisation Mass. "Newly canonised saints always have a message for present day society and St Jeanne's message is certainly about the dignity of human life, especially that final stage of the journey towards eternity," said Mother Elizabeth Anne Lee LSP, Superior of the Perth congregation of the Order whose special charism it is to give palliative care, compassion and comfort to the elderly and infirm. "May she be a light and coI ,rt to the elderly, to those who care for them and to those responsible for legislation regarding the value of their lives." The Order was introduced to Australia by Archbishop James
Goold OSA in 1884 and the first WA community was established at Adelaide Terrace, Perth from Sydney in 1920. The liturgy, celebrated by Archbishop Barry Hickey and 26 priests and Religious at Infant Jesus Church, Morley on October 31, was prepared by the Little Sisters and had a special focus on the dignity of the human person at all stages of life. The theme was reflected in t I- readings, the Gospel of the Beatitudes read by the Little Sisters' Glendalough chaplain Fr Eugene McGrath, and the Prayers of Intercession, which said: "For the elderly of the whole world, that through the intercession of St Jeanne Jugan they may have their rights respected, their dignity upheld and receive the love and care that they deserve." Another Intercession prayed: "For our politicians, that they may be convinced of the innate dignity of every human person and protect the lives of the vulnerable." The Mass, celebrated in a packed church, included Dominicans, Benedictine monks frIII New Norcia, Carmelites, Please turn to Page 2
DIALOGUE is essential to understanding why the rapidly growing Pentecostal movement is targeting Catholics to recruit as part of the `Pentecostalisation of Christianity", says the Vatican aide in charge of dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Pentecostal movement. Colombian Monsignor Juan Usma Gomez, in Australia for the October 30-November 1 National Conference of Diocesan Ecumenical and Interfaith Commissions in Brisbane, told The Record on October 30 that overcoming "misunderstandings, prejudices and antagonism" is the first step towards unity. Mgr Gomez, who has overseen Catho Pentecostal dialogue in the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity since 1996, added that Catholic charismatics could hold the key to dialogue with Pentecostalism, which, with an estimated 600 lion members worldwide, is the second-largest Christian group in the world behind Catholicism. Pentecostal churches and the non-Catholic char• ismatic movement are the fastest-growing churches in the Christian world. "(Catholic charismatics) have a role to play also • in the relations between Catholics and Pentecostals; that would be good to include them in these relations," said the Monsignor, in his visit to Australia. "Analysts speak about 'the Pentecostalisation of Christianity', so we need to address What happens when a Christian church is Please turn to Vista 4
Principal withdraws vote endorsement BY ROBFRT HIINI Parish Reporter CATHOLIC Education Office Director Ron Dullard intervened after the Principal of Sacred Heart College in Sorrento endorsed sitting Joondalup mayoral candidate Troy Pickard in a communication to parents in September. Mr Dullard spoke to Sacred Heart Principal Ian Elders, who issued a subsequent letter on September 18, admitting the endorsement was a mistake, particularly as he was "not a ratepayer of the City of Joondalup". In the letter, Mr Elders urged parents to give "due consideration" to Mr Pickard's fellow candidates Councillors Bruce Corr and Russell Poliwka. On his election website, Mr Corr said he had earlier complained to Mr Dullard, declaring the Principal's actions to be "highly inappropriate and unfair to Russell Poliwka and myself." Please turn to Vista 4
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