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MAY 11, 1950. Seventy-sixth
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OBLATE FATHER INAUGURATES CATHOLIC
"Ladies of the Lamps of
ACTION FOR ITALIANS
The inauguration of Catholic Action among Italian young men took place on Sunday afternoon last at St. Brigid's Hall, West Perth. In the evening, a social to celebrate the event was held at the Casa d' Italia. Rev. Father Abramo, 0.M.I.,. Catholic Action must be a man had organised the meeting, and who, although he has to keep Guild considering the short time since his own Italian traditions of his arrival in this State, it was strong faith and religious life, These things an excellent achievement. Also at the same time will respect the In conjunction with the world-wide celebration of Flor- in an idle life. present at the auguration was laws of the country in which he are not your the of substance ence Nightingale Sunday, the third annual General ComDr. E. Sullivan, Diocesan lives and mix with the people munion of the Catholic Nurses' Guild was held on Sunday life, for you deal in the very Rev. Director of Catholic Action. of the country he has adopted." It was a very edifying scene things of God-the great myslast at St. Mary's Cathedral. The meeting opened with The election then took place of teries and of birth, life as one hundred and thirty-two nurses approached the Altar death, the coming and Father Abramo then temporary (i.e., for three God, and prayer. Rails to receive from the hands of their Chaplain, Rev. Father the going back tofrom welcomed Dr. Sullivan, who months) officers. The followGod, divine McSweeney, the Body 'and Blood of the Greatest Healer the things all of them; and great is spoke encouragingly of the new ing 'were elected: President, Mr. world has ever known. the dignity, and great the respon- addition to the ranks of Catholic Rinaldi, B.A.: vice-president, (Mr. J. Isaia; secretary, Mr. E. The starched caps and veils, can teach a great lesson to you, sibility of the one who has been Action. Father Abramo then outlined Fasoli; treasurer, Mr. Th. D'Ormodern called to handle the very goods blue and white uniforms of the Catholic nurses, the the aim of Catholic Action sogna; sports secretary, Mr. nurses, made a vivid splash of Ladies of the Lamp, in your of God. among the Italian people. He Merizzi; counsellors, Messrs. colour in the Cathedral and in own work of Christian mercy. (Continued on Page 4, Do you ever stop to realise, in the procession from the gates of Victoria Square Convent to the your work of nursing, that it is main entrance of the Cathedral. not just a living you should be The occasional sermon was looking for; not just a profesCOMING EVENTS preached by Rev. Father Dun- sion, honoured in the eyes of the phy, C.SS.R. Taking as his text: world; not just a way of life
Faith and Charity" _Nurses'
His Grace the Archbishop "So let your light shine before opening social contacts for you; desires to draw the attenmen that they may see your but that it is on you, young or tion of all Catholics to his good works and glorify your old in your nursing years, to live express wish that there be Father who is in Heaven," your life in the light of that no alcoholic drink at any Father Dunphy said: truth. The greater the thing Catholic social function. Years ago, in Perth, there was we aim at, the greater our rescreened a silent picture, one sponsibilities; and you can gauge a, detail of which is even now your obligations in the nursing May 14th.: fresh in my mind as I speak. It profession, by the fact that as Annual General Communion was night, cold and wintry, the nurses, and always as nurses, of Catholic Women's League, in darkness intense, until in the you are engaged in the work of respective parishes. distance there came a light, leap- God Himself, Father, Son and May 15-19: ing and dancing in the hands of Holy Ghost. Startling thought! Mission for New Aust::Lhans, one who carried it, lighting up Yet startlingly true! 7.30 p.m.. St. Mary's Cathedral. ' the scene and revealing sufferNot for you the humdrum May 21st.: ing humanity in the form of sol- things of trade-selling cottons, Empire Youth Sunday Procesdiers of the Crimea. Florence silks and furs. Not for you the sion. Benediction of the Blessed Nightingale, Lady of the Lamp, monotony of a typist's chair or Sacrament and sermon at St. was at her work of nursing. A adding machine. Not for you Mary's Cathedral, 3 p.m.. folsimple scene, and yet one that the constant round of pleasure lowing Esplanade rally and march through city at 2.15 p.m. May 21st.: FATHER ABRAMO WITH THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. 2 p.m.: Afternoon for nonPOLES RECALL INDEPENDENCE Catholics at Victoria Square Polish New Australians did not forget the lost independence Convent. emphasised that it was neces- Silla, Rossi and Louvera. Then of their country on Sunday last, when they celebrated the anni- May 22nd.: sary for the Italian people to be the enrolment of the members versary of Polish Independence. The observance actually falls 10.30 a.m.: St. Mary's (the- united and to help one another took place. The meeting was on May 3rd., and is commemorated in conjunction with the Feast dral-Solemn ltinerarium and spiritually, so as to uplift the closed with a prayer, after Benediction of the Blessed Sac- social and spiritual level of the which a photo -souvenir was of Our Lady, Queen of the Polish Crown. rament for the Australian Na- Italian community in the eyes of taken. Several hundred Poles gather- out with enthusiasm. We hope Pilgrimage to Rome. The the Government and of the In the evening at 8 p.m. the ed at St. Brigid's Church, West that the day is not far distant tional "Strathaird" will sail Church in this country. inauguration of the first AssoPerth, for the 9.30 Mass on Sun- when Poland will be restored to R.M.S. from Fremantle at 4 p.m. "are Italians," he said, "The ciation of Italian Catholic Acday last. Mass was celebrated her proud independence and a 25th.: known to be Catholics, and tion was- celebrated with a big by Rev. Father Dzieciol, Chap- great Catholic nation will once May New series ci actalks to nonthey have to act therefore party given by the members of lain to the Migration Camp at .again take its place in the sun. Catholics commences at Central cording to their belief.... The the Association in the Casa Following Mass, a Cunderdin. Catholic Library at 7.45 p.m., young man belonging to Catho- d'Italia, West Perth. The hall Polish library was opened in St. and subsequently each Thursday lic Action must be like a light to was decorated beautifully, the Brigid's Hall. at that hour. MISSION be a man of prin- flag of the Association and the FOR must NEW others, At 6 p.m. the Poles gathered May 29th.: ciple and of strict and severe portrait of the Pope dominating again in St. Joseph's Hall, SuCatholic Ball. Embassy Ball- moral conduct. His ideal must the scene. Drinks and cakes biaco, where a concert was givAUSTRALIANS room. Presentation of debu- be to have Christ reign in him- were served by the members, en. Rev. Father Stinson then tantes to the Archbishop at 8.45 self first, and then make Him while the Italian orchestra of addressed the new Australians A Mission for New Ausp.m. The man of the Club dispensed some beautireign in others. on behalf of the Archbishop, and tralians will be preached ful Italian music. in the name of Monsignor Kenin St. Mary's Cathedral During the function, Father nedy invited them to Devotions from May 15-19, at 7.30 Abramo addressed those present. in St. Joseph's Church. p.m. each evening. The EMPIRE YOUTH SUNDAY. He explained the reason d'etre Following Devotions, they reexercises will be given by On Sunday, Mcy 21st.. an Empire Youth Sunday Celebra- of the Association amnog the turned to the Hall, where naRev. Father Dzieciol in the tion, of organised at request by the National Fitness Council, the Italian people, and the various tional dancing and other tradiPolish language. His Excellency the Governor. will be held. This is allied to simi- activities that the Association tional observances were carried lar celebrations in the various States of the Commonwealth and had in mind to undertake. Activities concerning the moral and in other countries of the British Commonwealth. This celebration is largely religious in character, and consists religious welfare of the Italian POPE THANKS SCHOOL CHILDREN of a general assembly of youth on the Esplanade and individual community in Australia, activities for helping the new immiCopy of a letter addressed to the Pupils of the Victoria services in city churches. grants, activities regarding Square Schools, in acknowledgment of an offering sent sport (soccer. football, games, last November towards the Holy Father's Fund for the I NSTRUCTIONS picnics, and dramatic society), Starving Children of Europe. SEMINARY SUNDAY activities of culture (art, sciSegreteria Di State. Di Sua Santita. 2 p.m.: Assembly on Esplanade. ence, monthly magazine and 2.15 p.m.: King's Message and Seminary Sunday will be Vatican City, April 7, 1950. library), activities for propaGovernor's address, followDear Students, observed throughout the ganda (at present through "The ed by march past and reAt the gracious direction of the Holy Father, I acknowSunday Archdiocese on Record" and the Italian paper, assembly in Church groups ledge receipt of the offering of fifty-two pounds ten shillinps, next. May 14th. "The Flame"). and march to various churIn all parochial churches which you so kindly forwarded to him recently through the After having invoked the ches. an appropriate Instruction blessing of God, the protection good offices of the Apostolic Delegate. on the of Semsignificance of the Holy Father, and of His His Holiness is deeply sensible of the spirit of filial rev3 p.m.: St. Mary's Cathedral. inary Sunday and the subGrace the Archbishop, and wisherence and regard which animated you in placing this genRecitation of the Rosary. ject of vocations to the Reing the new Association every erous donation at his ciisposql for the relief of war victims. Occasional Sermon. ligious life will be given. success, Father Abramo conThe Supreme Pontiff appreciates this offering all the more, Benediction of the Blessed At the conclusion of the included by making an appeal to Sacrament, in the presence as he realises the many personal sacrifices which you struction, the special prayyoung Italian boys to join the of His Grace the Archbishop made to enable him to come to the assistance of those of his er, which has been approvSociety, to be strong Catholics beloved children who are still suffering the doleful conseed by His Grace the Archand loyal citizens of the new The N.C.G.M. and Y.C.W. are quences of the recent war. bishop for use on Seminary As a token of his paternal country they had adopted. participating as Youth organisagratitude and benevolence, the Holy Father cordially imSunday each year, will be The President, Mr. F. Rinoldi, recited. parts to you and to your devoted parents and teachers his said a few words, stressing the in this tions celebration. The Permission is need of unity among the Itaspecial Apostolic Blessing. granted for National Fitness Council is inExposition of the Blessed lians, so that Christ might reign With sentiments of religious devotion, I remain, viting all youth to take part, and Sacrament throughout the Then the among their people. Faithfully yours in Christ, Soccer ,team, "The Azzurri," was Catholic youth are requested to day in the chapels and oraJ. B. MONTINI, Subst. tories of Religious Houses presented to Father Abramo, The Students, assemble and march with the and Institutions. and the function continued with Convent of Mercy, Victoria Square, Perth, W.A. respective Movements.
dancing.