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PERTH, THURSDAY. APRIL 29, 1948.
Youth Movements Plan Expansion
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fr. lord's Grandfather
'PHONE B 6950 Box A35, G.P.C'
450 Hay Street, Perth.
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Perth
SEVENTY-FIFTH YEAR.
Vocational Sense in Industry
a Protestant Minister
"We can treat our work as "The carpenter, who was not something which is sacred and as a Catholic, showed me this bad When the congregation of the something which will help not piece of work and said: 'The First Reformed Dutch Church of only us but our fellow-men," man who did that job could never Nyack, N.Y., on Christmas Eve Cardinal Griffin told an audience have believed in God.' in 1859 presented a gold-plated in the Central Hall, Derby, re"Work, surely, has an added chalice to their young minster, cently. dignity since the coming of "In industry to -day we need Christ. they could hardly realise that this chalice nearly ninety years this sense of vocation of work. "At baptism man becomes a later would rest on the desk of "We also need the desire of all Christian and aa son of God, and The Conference opened on Sun- of Thelma's paper ten Grout a busy Jesuit priest in the mid- men in industry to work together the work he does is therefore day last at 10 a.m. with Dialogue Leaders with their group mem- dle west, and that he would prize as friends for the good of that the work of a Christian and of a Mass celebrated by Rev. Father bers began to form themselves this chalice affectionately. Those industry. We need a 'spirit of son of God As such it is due Hogan N C.G.M. in groups to discuss the points Nyack parishioners had inscrib- understanding and of co-opera- for reward far above anything (Cathedral Chaplain), in St. Mary's Cathe- outlined in the previous confer- ed on their Christmas gift to tion. merely natural. dral. The occasional sermon ence. Half an hour was allow- their minister the following mes"It is for this reason that the "Christ would have us realise was preached by Rev. Dr. Sulli- ed for discussions by the groups. sage: "Presented to the Rev. D. Church has alwalys encouraged that, provided what we are doing van (Diocesan Chaplain), who All then assembled in the meet- Lord, pastor of the First Re- joint boards composed of em- is not in itself sinful all our chose as his text: "I am the Good ing room to hear the Leaders of formed Dutch Church, Nyack, ployers and workmen, not only work, whatever its nature, can be Shepherd: and I know Mine, and the various groups expounding to settle disputes, but to further done for Him. Mine know Me," taken from St. the findings of their groups re"This, surely, is an improvethe welfare of all concerned in John's Gospel, chapter X., v. 11- garding the paper. the industry and to make it pos- ment on the mere natural dig16. Doctor's words proved most During these reports a Findsible for all to have a fair share nity of work, for work done by interesting and helpful to mem- ings Committee, consisting of a Christian immeasurably inin the results." . bers, as they outlined how mem- Terry Daly, Margaret Gray, and the personal value of that Emphasising that the value bf creases bers could successfully carry out Roger Ryan, was commissioned work should be assessed with re- work and helps socially by imtheir apostolate. proving the world in a very real to dram up a list of findings from lation to the personal dignity of way. At the conclusion of Mass ail the points submitted by eace man and the social value of made their way to Victoria - group leader. This list of find"This is where religion can and man's labours, His Eminence must play Square Ladies' College, which ings was in turn handed to its part in the life of Dr. pointed out that a man who the was made available for the Con- Sullivan, who read ordinary worker. them to the works not only improves himself ference meetings through the meeting. `Surely every work can be a and develops his own personalwonderful generosity of the SisThe afternoon conference was ity, but brings benefits to soci- vocation, since God has destined ters of Mercy. us to work and has determined opened ety which will help his fellowby Terry Daly (President Margaret Gray (President, that by our work and by a specimen . N.C.G.M.) welcomed everyone to of the Y.C.W.), who introduced -I think I can explain this bet- fic type of work we, as indithe Conference, and then intro- Ashley Bull (Vice -President at viduals, shall reach the fulfilter by an example duced Thelma Murray (newly- the Y.C.W.) to the meeting. Ashley gave a most interesting and "I was snatching a carpenter ment of our lives both here and appointed Secretary of the N.C.in enlightening the next world. conference on cutting out a window G.M.), who gave an excellent frame, the lower section of which had been "In other words, this very work paper entitled "The Next Stage "Youths' Social Responsibilities." The procedure following this talk embedded in bricks and mortar. on which I am engaged is the in Catholic Action." At the end was the same as in the morning. This section had been put in very instrument of my salvation very badly, with odd strips of and hence for me is a matter of Tot. highlights of the day was wood nailed together in an un- extreme importance and, indeed, tile address delivered by Rev. workmanlike fashion. of immense value." Father Kennedy, of the Melbourne Catholic Action SecretarDecember 24, 1859." The chaliat. The main points so elegantly expressed in his talk were ice is now the possession of the as follows: Firstly, his thanks to minister's grandson, the Rev. Daniel A. Lord, S.J., director of Fred Snite, the internationally all for having been asked to be the American central office of "The persecution of the first "The renowned Terra known "boiler kid," wrrote these present at this very well conduct- the Sodality of Our Lady, found- Christians was 10 times easier College has been closed Sancta for sevand edifying conference. Sec- er inspiring lines on the eve of a ed and dean of the -year -old 18 than the lot of Christians in Pal- eral weeks. As it lies near the ondly, he spoke highly of the pilgrimage to Lourdes: Summer School of Catholic estine Acto -day," a priest the of Rehavia Jewish quarter and Taliwork that had been done by the "You may wonder how I feel Catholic Country Youth in the tion, prolific religious writer, lec- Oriental Rite says in a letter to beh and Mamillah Arab quarters, it is between the two lines of tire about this venture personally. various country districts. Father turer and theatrical author and friends in Berne, Switzerland. "In fact we are in constant aid that he had received un- producer. "The Greek Catholic Arehb:sThe first Rev. D. Lord, remoe danger of death, not necessarily hop Hakin of Haifa has opened qualified support and co-operation from the Sisters and Bro- ed in time and in creed from the for the sake of Christ, but be- his home in Haifa to the Red thers in his endeavours to form present Rev. Dr. Lord, served pas- cause of the awful confusion. -Red Crescent for the sick "Many families are seeking re- Cross Young Christian Students groups torates in other New York churand wounded, because there is eo fuge in monasteries and conches, in particularly Herkimer, in the Colleges and Convents in more room in the hospitals for Bridgeport and Jordanville, as vents and many Christian schools the wounded. the West. are closed because of the danger well as in the Hyde disPark Finally Father impressed upon to children from the rifle .:e of ing"Among the killed are the leadfamilies cf Abousmembers the importance of al- trict of Chicago. He died sud- the contesting parties. Othert, suan Catholic denly following Sunday service and Lorenzo, and the Vice ways keeping in mind the fact have left the country. at his church in Herkimer CounConsul of that they are members of a great ty, New "Twice within the week I have "Even Spain. York, some time after funerals of victims National Movement, a Movement administered general absolution are not the respected, so that the hacked by the Hierarchy of Aus- the turn of the century. to the all in Catholics my vicinmourners are under constant fire Interest in this pre -Civil War ity, as we were in such tralia. danger ot The meeting resumed with an Christmas gift has been revived being killed by the explosions from one or both sides." since the publication by "The Another message says that Open Forum conducted by the Queen's Work," St. Louis, Mo., that rocked our houses. chairman. "This goes on day and night mortar bombs fell in the grounds of Father Lord's autobiographiof the Notre Dame monaste,y of Terry Daly concluded the cal pamphlet, "My Grandfather and we cannot even leave our the Assumptionist Fathers in the afternoon's conference by thank- was a Minister," on the cover of homes to buy provisions. Old City. Others fell near the ing the Cathedral Branches of which is a photograph of the "Thousand Pieces." Latin Patriarchate offices, the the Y.C.W. and N.C.G.M. and all chalice. The pamphlet is a tri"The number of killed and tnoce who had attended the Con- bute from a grandson, who holds wounded far surpasses the num- Christian Brothers' school and St. Saviour's Franciscan monasference. He particularly thank- his forbear in deep respect and bers given in the reports. tery. ed Dr. Sullivan, the Master of affection, and who tells why in "The Partition plan has split Later two bombs exploded the School, for his help and guid- this little booklet. Palestine into a thousand pieces. against a section of the convent Will I petition God for physical ance throughout the whole Conof the Franciscan Missionaries of Terry also thanked improvement, and be sorely dis- ference. Egypt occupied by a British miliappointed if such is not granted? Father Kennedy for his address ST. tary court. The answer is no. I will make to the meeting. The meeting building was damaged, but ANNUAL BALL their good work: Mr. and Mrs. L. theTheadjoining an earnest plea to Him and to was asked to carry with acclamachapel was spared. the Blessed Mother to help me, tion their thanks to the Sisters Rev. Dom Eugene, 0.S B., and Martin, Mr. Dowley, Mrs. Reed, No Sisters were killed, due to knowing that He can cure me it of Mercy, who had so kindly let the Catholics of Bindoun, wish to Mr. Kevin Smith, and Mr. and the removal of a powerful bomb He should desire, but if it is not us use the grounds and buildings shank all who helped to make Mrs. A. Poole. Kevin also helpa telephone warning in His will, and He surely knows during the day. their ball a success and for their ed the orchestra by playing his following Hebrew. saxophone. best, then it is not mine. I The day concluded with Bene- large attendance. Espeeially do shall be just as happy, just as diction of the Blessed Sacrament they thank Brother Keaney, MatThe supper cloth was won by The Blessed Sacrament was recontented, and just as thankful and a Badge Taking Ceremony or ron and boys of Bindoon for tak- Mrs. Warring, of Lower Chitter- moved. The convent was the centre of as I have ever been. He has al- the Cathedral N.C.G.M. Twenty- ing the responsibility of cutting ing. Other trophies were won ways been good to me, and what- frve members in all received bad- the sandwiches. by Miss 0. Stevens and Mr. J. a two-hour battle between Jews and Arab guards. ever way He sees fit that I ves from their Diocesan ChapDonations were received from McGrath. should spend the remainder of lain, Dr. Sullivan. The Bene- the Good Shepherd Convent, Mrs. We are now working hard to The convent itself was attackmy life on earth, it will not only diction was given by Father L. Rumble and friends. run a bazaar, as we still need ed and bombs placed against it. be 'satisfactory, but pleasing to Hogan, who was assisted by The secretary would like to funds for general church txpenThere were no casualties me. ." Fathers Depiazzi and Byrne. thank the following people for ses. among the nuns.
SUCCESSFUL CONFERENCE AT VICTORIA SQUARE. A special feature of the organisation of our Catholic Youth Movements in W.A. is the holding of combined Conferences in the various parishes for the deeper study of the basic principles ot Catholic Action and as means of effecting closer co-operation between the various branches
"Boiler Kid's" Resignation
Christians Suffer in Palestine
BENEDICT'S, BINDOON
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