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'THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1951
PHONE BA2837 (2 Lines)
Seventy -Seventh Year
450 Hay Street, Perth. Box R1279, G.P.O., Perth.
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Mission to Non -Catholics at W. Perth has 200 Attendance
Brilliant Catholic Pianist of 13 Years, Will Play in Perth
The Mission for those not of the Faith opened in St. Patrick's church, Havelock street, on the evening of Pentecost, May 13, with an attendance The main discourse was given by of about 200. the Rev. P. J. Tracey, S.J. May 16:' How do I know which The altar and the church were tastefully decorated by members is Christ's Church? who were of the Legion of Mary, Another feature of the Mission also active in advertising the was the answering of questions. holding of the Mission. Written queries, anonymously Typical hymns were sung in placed in a box at the church two parts by past pupils of St. door, were answered the same Patrick's school, and added to evening. This procedure brought the impressiveness of the occa- forth some very intelligent and sion. interesting matter. The Mission opened with a The Mission will conclude on description by the Rev. J. Depiazzi of the significance of the Sunday, May 20. The remaining lectures will be as follows: sacred objects in the Church. emThursday, May 17: What is Then Father Tracey barked on the first talk: "Is the Eucharist? there a God? What does it Friday, May 18: What is Conmatter to me?" On subsequent fession? evenings the following topics Saturday, May 19: Who is were discussed: Our Lady? May 14: Was Christ God? May 15: Did Christ found a Sunday, May 20: After death Church? -what?
Jarrandale Mission Ends With Procession, Formation of Italian L. of M. Praesidium On Thursday, May 10, Jarrandale was honTHE BRILLIANT 23 -YEAR -OLD pianist, Richard Farrell, who Ore oured by a mission conducted by the Rev. P.1 turned to Australia in March, is greeted by his mother and brother. Abramo, O.M.I., at the invitation of the Rev. J. Mr. Farrell will give a solo recital in Kalgoorlie on Friday, May 18, and McGillicuddy. In spite of rough roads and bush in Perth from May 19-24. tracks, the crowd turned out to early morning In his student days he was encouraged in his career by Monsignor Mass, Stations of the Cross in the afternoon, and O'Reagan, of Rose Bay, N.S.W., and by Brother O'Driscoll, superior of the Rosary and Benediction at night. Christian Brothers' High School, Highgate. in nificant Father Abramo spoke first and augurs well for English and then in Italian, and blessings on the community that many present realised the diffi- this procession was held on Penculty of sitting through a sermon tecost Sunday, the anniversary in a language not their own. date of the first apparition at May 13 was notable for the Fatima-a coincidence which many who knelt at the Com- could rarely recur. munion rail. Father Abramo collected the The closing ceremonies in- children around him and blessed cluded a procession in honour of and consecrated them and the Our Lady of Fatima. It is sig- community to Our Lady.
Benediction and Apostolic blessing concluded a very suc- Italian Catholic Action Group at Boulder cessful mission. A profusion of flowers adorned a beautifully constructed bier, carrying the Has Clergy, Mayor at First Social Evening statue of Our Lady of Fatima. The Mission concluded with The Italian Catholic Action group of Boulder the formation of an Italian Praeevening and sidium of the Legion of Mary. commenced their monthly social
School Float in Jubilee Cavalcade Depicts Catholic Education
dance on Sunday, May 6, in conjunction with the Jubilee celebrations of the Goldfields. Among those present at this function were: The Rev. J. McCarthy, Rev. T. O'Sullivan, and the Rev. J. McGrath. The Mayor and Mayoress of Boulder, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Tebhan, were also present.
Father McCarthy apologised he has shown among the Italian for the absence of Father Gal- people there. lagher, director of Catholic -AcMore than 200 people attended tion on the Goldfields, who most the function, which was held at regretfully was unable to attend the Parish hall. The communFather ity enjoyed themselves imon account of illness. Gallagher, however, is respon- mensely, and are looking forsible for continuing the sterling ward to the next function, which work of Catholic Action that the will be held June 3. Rev. P. Abramo, O.M.I., of FreEach Wednesday night, at 8 mantle, commenced when on his visit to the Goldfields last p.m., at the Parish hall, entertainment for young and old has month. The Italians of the Goldfields been organised, and is becoming are most grateful to Father extremely popular with an everAbramo for the untiring interest increasing number each week.
New Series of Library Talks on May 14 For Those Seeking Religious Certainty Anew series of talks for those not of the Faith will commence in the Central Catholic library, 36 Pier street, on Thursday, May 24. 1
THE SPECIFIC CONTRIBUTIONS OF CATHOLIC schools to education in Western Australia were depicted in a float in the Cavalcade of Jubilee through the streets of Perth on May 9. The float was prepared and decorated by the Sisters of Mercy, Victoria Square.
The talks will be given by. the Rev. J. Depiazzi and the Rev. F. Rector on Vocations At the 11 o'clock Mass in St. Questions will be E. Hope. Mary's Cathedral on Pentecost answered and attendance entails Sunday, May 13, observed no obligation of any kind. throughout the Archdiocese as The talks commence at 7.45, Seminary Sunday, the Very Rev. J. P. Wilkinson, C.M., rector of and opening topic will be: "God, St. Charles' Seminary, preached Revelation and the Gospels." on vocations.