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Damage, theft in churches
V andalism in metropolitan Catholic churches appeared to be on the increase last weekend with damage being done to churches at Manning and Highgate. At St. Pius X Church, ing the value of the con- mantle, have installed alarm systems to give some proManning, 19 panes of glass tents. tection. in the side windows of the building were punched in NEW FORM St. Mary's Church, Kallate on Saturday night. Such damage inflicted by goorlie, there were a succesNeighbours heard the the traditional church pests sion of incidents involving splintering of the glass and — drunkards or petty fire such as an attempt to thieves — was tolerated set fire to the fuse box, raised the alarm. scarring of the marble altar An unofficial estimate of rather stoically. More concern now, how- with lighted candles and the damage to the windows was more than $500. This ever, is felt over a new several other minor desewould be covered by normal form of vandalism which is crations. It is reported that there church insurance. not deterred by the sacredhave been no further ;ncisurroundings ness the of Two nights previously. dents since it became the Sacred Heart Church, High- which are under attack. practice to lock the church Brass and other altar gate, was broken into at all times when there was through an overhead win- furnishings have disappear- no service. dow into the priest's sac- ed on occasions and there Scarborough church lost have been one or two potentisty. its microphones but so far light Flickering was tially serious fires started has not felt forced to refrom candles. noticed in the sacristy by sorting to closing the In many instances, the Sisters in the convent church. attacks have been traced to adjacent, but by the time the priests from the presby- young children. tery had been called the However, the theft of ex• The windows of St. Pius X Church, Manning, are pictured with temporary coverings intruders had escaped. pensive audio equipment a fter Weir being smashed as weekend. suggests that those responMICROPHONE sible for recent damage and loof 0-0-0-0. 0-0 ø ø 0 'Fr The secristy was badly loss are adult and haVe ransacked and all cup- been intelligently selective • boards were opened and the in their thefts. a contents scattered, except for the safe which remained DOORS LOCKED Readers gave a new emphasis to his of The unopened. Subiaco church has suffercareer. Record have opporthe WASHINGTON (NC) — The intruders also forced ed a series of thefts of tunity of attending the The man who has workthe baptismal cabinet in the microphones and amplify- The total number of stuforthcoming Barry Mc- supply the satisfaction that ed with such artists as Bob dents studying for the church. WASHINGTON (NC )11 ing equipment. priesthood within the A — The Vatican Congre-s Guire concerts in the he sought until he met Hope and Andy Williams A quite expensive multiIt has been found neces- United Perth Concert Hall at Jesus Christ. now sings and talks about States has declnied gation for Divine Wordirectional microphone was sary to keep the front door This changed his life and Jesus. 2.2 percent in the past year. ship has stated that the* reduced prices by using stolen. of the church closed except According to the latest celebration of the Mass.s the coupon which is The two most recent in- for Sunday Mass so that a cidents raise the question of degree of surveillance can figures just released by the la whether in Latin or Ok a published on this page. Centre for Applied Re- %the vernacular, is lawful* concern being increasingly he maintained 23 Festival of Perth As part of the Festival of on those search in the Apostolate. A only according to th( felt about the safety of entering Perth the renowned Gospel Present . . . by a side door. SPECIAL the total number of stu- iirites of the Roman MisChurches. singer will give two con(The presbytery itself has dents studying for the priestTraditionally, sal promulgated in 1969. certs — on Saturday, FebOFFER Catholic suffered two intrusions in hood in the United States Churches have been left recent weeks). In its notice to all ruary 15 and Monday evenRECORD is 16,948 for the 1974-75 Open all day (and all night ing, February 17. bishops, the Vatican conThe number of metroREADE RS by some forgetful priests). politan churches which now school year. gregation said that his He is making a return The sole gain of the past The only inconvenience have to keep their ONLY! hops might continue to• visit to Australia, having doors experienced by the majority permanently locked during year was recorded by stupermit priests "who I), had a successful tour in of churches was the dents of Religious commureason of old age or in * 1973, and it is expected that con- the day is on the increase tinual nuisance attack on and this is a step taken re- nities on the theology level firmity experience seriou, : many thousands will hear whose number rose from Poor boxes, the cost of, re- luctantly difficulties" in observin:, by many priests. him sing and give testimony 1,661 to 1,671. pairing a box often exceedthe new Order of the Others, such as Freduring the visit. These declines, however, Roman A lso appearing . . . Missal to use the are in sharp contrast to the Barry McGuire has been Showcase Winner • STEVE LINDSAY 1962 edition, adapted by% more drastic decline regismovie star, pop singer, song • COME TOGETHER SINGERS ... 150 Voice Choir decrees of 1965 a writer and actor and in two tered the previous year. In • LIVING SOUNDS OF LOVE Orchestra 1967. that year the total number years he made more than "The text, in its eni i Price Normal Record Special Offer of students studying for the $500,000 in films, television priesthood declined from rety or in part, can 1,:ik and records. Adult $4.80 Adult $3.80 used only for the eel(' * 19,463 to 17,334, a loss of His Child un great . 14 hit $2.30 "Eve of Child $2.10 ibration of the MaN, 10.9 percent. made him % without a congregation.-* Destruction" Commenting on these figSATURDAY, 15th FEBRUARY world famous in the 60's ures, Benedictine Father % the Vatican said. and many of his songs, in2. 15 p.m. Adrian Fuerst, head of the t •-••••••••••* cluding ""Green, Green" Research Centre, said: have become faVourites in MONDAY, 17th FEBRUARY "While many of its can many • lands. 8.15 p.m. justifiably be pleased with ON INSIDE PAGES In the course of a varied the lessening of the decline SPECIAL — OFFER COUPON — — — 4 career. he was the in seminary enrollment, it Calendar singer in "New send me Christy Please (amount) Ticket to Minwould be a serious mistake Classified strels" the BARRY McGUIRE CONCERT at RECORD and for any of us to become Advertising 10 acclaim 'as the won wide READERS SPECIAL OFFER. lead singer complacent. Education File 11 in. tbe Broadway production "It will require continued ADULTS $3.80 (amount) 8 of "Hair", the rock musical. effort on the part of semi- Music CHILDREN $2.10 (amount) nary personnel, vocation News- In Pars But he now sings_ about 4 Please find enclosed my cheque or money order directors, major Religious Sister Jesus. Philomena for $ superiors and bishops beEarle 11 He had travelled the NAME fore we can see an increase ae "awl tiraateel *came ea caul world in search for an 12 artswer in priesthood students, a Sport CANNING HIGHWAY ADDRESS -to the cry of his (opposite Boans, Melville). goal, I feel, we must all Theatre POST ORDER FORM TO BARRY McGUIRE CONCERT OFfat 8 heart and found that nothG.P.O. BOX R 1779, PERTH 60000 Phone 391711 ;vork for." TV, Radio 4 ing, not even money, could
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