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Perth, Thursday, May 11, 1961.
PERTH
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PROCESSION
"Truly a pilgrimage of prayer and tribute to Our Lady, Queen of the May." This was the description of the Queen of the May annual procession given by Rt. Rev. Mgr. J. McMahon, parish priest of St. Columba's, South Perth. The day itself, one of beautiful sunshine, gave the "clients" of Our Lady an opportunity for devoted participation in the procession. His Lordship Bishop Rafferty, imparted the special Blessing of the Sick, as is done at Lourdes. It was a solemn moment, enriched by the prayer: "Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine'eyes of mercy towards us," words truly appropriate to the blessing of the faithful sick who attended. Rt Rev. Mgr. J. Hogan, in preaching the sermon, paid sincere tribute to Our Lady. He urged the congregation to make the May Procession the beginning of a true devotion to Mary. This devotion should be strengthened by self-sacrifice and patience with our many trials in life. This would enable us to advance the cause of Mary within our own souls and in the souls of others. Clergy present for the occasion included Rt. Rev. Monsignors O'Connor and Bourke, and V. Rev. Mgr. M. McKeon. The congregation was increased by the parish priests
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NOVENA FOR SUCCESS OF ECUMENICAL COUNCIL HOLINESS POPE JOHN XXIII HAS ISSUED AN APOSTOLIC LETTER TO THE BISHOPS OF THE WORLD CALLING FOR A NOVENA OF PRAYER PRECEDING THE FEAST OF PENTECOST (MAY 21) FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE COMING ECUMENICAL COUNCIL. HIS
In accordance with the Holy Father's wishes, His Grace the Archbishop has directed that the success of the Council be the principal intention of the Novena to the Holy Ghost which is traditionally conducted in the churches of the Archdiocese each year in preparation for the Feast of Pentecost. The Novena commences on May 13.
COMMONWEALTH
A special blessing for little Liza Crofts and parishioners from the parishes bordering South Perth, namely Como, Kensington and Manning. Rev. Fathers Moloney, Lenihan, Lynch, Dowling, P. Kelly, O'Farrell, Mullins, McGilli.
cuddy, and Walsh attended. The Child -en of Mary marched in force, making a splendid showing, and afterwards entertaining the visiting sodalities. Artistic decorations of the
altars and the shrine were the devoted work of the Sisters of St. Joseph. The flower strewers, page boys, and Holy Angels formed .a living cross within the church to the delight of all.
WHAT IS YOUTH SUNDAY AND HOW DID IT ORIGINATE? Commonwealth Sunday began in London in 1937 when 10,000 young people from all over the world met together in the Royal Albert Hall for one of the world's biggest -ever rallies. They were of all colours, creeds and traditions and they met together in a spirit of brotherhood under the guiding principle that all men everywhere should be free and equal. At this meeting held under the auspices of the then ruling monarch King George VI-it was decided that each year thereafter young people (between the ages of 14 and 25) through-
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out theCommonwealth should meet on a special day set aside each year to dedicate themselves in common loyalty to service to the Commonwealth a n d the Brotherhood of Man. That is why, simultaneous-
ly throughout 12 nationsGt. Britain. Malaya. Nyasaland - Rhodesia, Ceylon,
India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, and the more recent members Ghana, Nigeria and Sierra Leone Commonwealth Youth Sunday will be celebrated this Sunday. In Perth a special council of 40 prominent citizens has been appointed under the chairmanship of Mr. Justice Jackson to arrange the celebration for this day. The council was appointed by His Excellency the Governor Sir Charles Gairdner before he left for overseas. Sir Charles also recorded on visio-tape a special message for the youth of Western Australia to be screened on TWV Channel 7 this Saturday (May 13). All the Commonwealth countries have made plans to celebrate Commonwealth Youth Sunday. In W.A. the celebration will be held on the Esplanade at 2.30 p.m. and a feature of the afternoon will a reading of the 1961 Message to Youth prepared by Her Majesty the Queen. During t h e afternoon representatives of various nations-many of them stuwill dents in this State march before a big crowd in their colourful national costumes, and later they will form a Commonwealth Tableau on the Esplanade. The Associated Youth Committee of W.A., which is organising the details of the big day with the co-opera-
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A feature of last Sunday's procession at South Perth was the blessing of the sick.
Successful Catholic Ball The annual Catholic Ball was successfully held last Tuesday night.
It was estimated that 700 dancers were on the floor and a large crowd of onlookers to watch the presentation of debutantes. The 38 debutantes were presented to the Most Rev. J. Rafferty. The Embassy Ballroom was well decorated with large baskets of flowers in a variety of colours, streamers and balloons. Two floral arches were the predominant features. The work of decorating the ballroom was carried out by voluntary helpers of the Y.C.W. Girls' Movement under the capable direction of Miss Pauline Knight. His Lordship, accompanied by the Rev. P. O'Mara of St Mary's Cathedral, was welcomed by the Rev. F. Walsh, representing Rev. J. O'Brien, Chaplain to the
YOUTH
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This Sunday, May 14, will be Commonwealth Youth Sunday throughout the world. In W.A., 20,000 teenagers will celebrate the big day.
Youth Movements for the Archdiocese. The State Executive were presented to His Lordship and they stood beside him as he received the debutantes. They were Misses Roseanne Broderick (president), Pat Thomson (vice-
president), Pam Watson (secretary) and Mr. Don Allen (president Y.C.W. Boys). NOVEL ENTRANCE When the time came for the presentation of debutantes, the ballroom lights were darkened and each debutante was spotlighted as she came through an archway of flowers and walked along the carpet to be pre-
sented to His Lordship. This effect highlighted the presentation of each debutante to His Lordship, making a really big personal moment for each girl. The 38 debutantes to be presented were: Misses Pamela Bell. Barbara Duke, Margaret Chalmers, Gabrielle Bertocchi, Margaret Findlay, Frances Rahill, Margaret Everett, Heather Watson, Margaret Doherty, Maureen Hearne, Mary Stubberfield, Carol Meadows, Jacqueline Syme, Noreen Donnelly, Diane McEwan, Viola Parlonga, Ellen Stidwell, Maria Ellery, Beryl Hobbs, Judith McIntosh, Anne Taylor, Margaret Furlong, Gail
Baugley, Ann Burke, Gail Perry, Gillian Rollins, Janice Hayes, Gabrielle Tracey,
Judith Jaworsky, Maureen Bryan, Patricia McCormack, Patricia Pusey, Maureen Antonovich, Ellen Flanagan, J. Guelfi, Patricia Flanagan, Pauline Iles and Adriane Hughes. The secretary of the Girls' Movement, Miss Pam Watson, said that the ball this year was one of the most successful of those which had been organised by the movement. She was complimentary to most those who had put so much hard work into the organising and running of the function and paid special tribute to Mr. J. Paranthoine who trained the debutantes. There will be a Return Debutante Dance in the Y.A.L. ballroom on Saturday, May 20.
Photographs and dress stylings will appear in next week's issue.
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tion of State and independent schools, youth bodies and sporting clubs, has secured representatives from all countries except Sierra Leone which gained its
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independence last monthand Nigeria. Two young Ghana -born schoolteachers from Narrogin are among those who will march for their country. Last year they were present at the celebrations in Ghana. The clergy of all churches have been asked to refer to Commonwealth Youth Sunday during their morning services and have been provided with a "Common universal prayer" for the day. A panel of teenagers has been selected to give addresses on the Esplanade. The W.A. Education Department has been giving special tutorinls at most schools and will be well represented. Many country towns will be holding their own individual celebrations. Members of the Y.C.W. and others marching in the parade are asked to assemble in Victoria Square near the Cathedral at 1.45 p.m. They will move to the Esplanade at 2.05 p.m. If it is raining, participants are asked to go straight to the Capitol Theatre, which has been booked for such a contingency. An announcement will be made on the National station at 12 noon on Sunday if the weather is doubtful giving latest information on the arrangements.
REQUIEM FOR THOMAS WHITELY
THE DEATH of Thomas occurred at the Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor, Glendalough on May 3, after a long illness. Requiem Mass was celebrated in the Sisters' Chapel by the Rev. Fr. Robert, O.D.C. Those present included James, Lou and Patrick Whitely (brothers) Mrs. (sister) a n d McCafferty Kevin Whitely (nephew) and a large number of friends. Thomas Whitely was a member of a very old and highly respected West Australian family. The funeral took place in the KarraRev. Fr. katta cemetery. Leech assisted by V. Rev. Fr. O'Callaghan, officiated at the graveside. The pall -bearers were: M. Clarke, L. Edwards, T. H. McDonald, S. A. Beeson, H. C. Elsner, J. Kinsella, T. Taylor and T. Cullity. May his soul rest in peace. A. Whitely