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Inclement weather on July 11 changed to sunshine in the afternoon, when more than seven hundred children from schools of the Archdiocese assembled in St. Joseph's church, Subiaco.
It was the occasion of a its progress the Rosary was combined ceremony consist- said; hymns were sung in ing of a Marian Year pil- honour of Our Lady and St. grimage and the annual pro- Maria Goretti, whose banand flower -decked cession in honour of St. ners Maria Goretti, the patroness statues were carried by Children of Mary and asof youth. The Rev. R. O'Reilly or- pirants. A little girl dressed in ganised the ceremony, which The annual bridge party commenced with an act of white and surrounded by arranged by the ladies' com- faith and the Apostles' companions similarly dressmittee of St. Louis' Jesuit Creed. ed, devotionally carried the school will be held on FriIn an address, Father relic of the Saint. day, July 23 at 8 p.m. at the O'Reilly strongly advocated The prayer to St. Maria His Grace the Archbishop announced during the week that school in Claremont. daily prayer as a means of was recited, as were also Franciscan the Capuchin with completed her been guild promises. Followhave of temparrangements Parents and friends are resisting the storms ar- tation which inevitably oc- ing the hymn in honour of Fathers to take charge of the parish of Harvey in February of next asked to co-operate by the Holy Father, represenranging tables which may be cur in life. year. Through a guard of hon- tives from every school prebooked by telephoning Mrs. of sent formed a simple tabby Children formed our Mrs. WM1949, at ,,f the' The Fathers publish the Palandri The Fathers will also ot the first Order Anglo-Italian newspaper, McManus at WM1658 or Mrs. Mary and Holy Angels, the leau before Our Lady's give Missions to Italians Franciscan family. altar. During passed. procession Lemmon at F2682. residing in the South-West The Order was introduced "La Fiamma." After the recitation of the deanery. into Australia in 1879 by indulgenced Marian Year The Capuchin Franciscan Bishop Elzear Torregiani, prayer, the ceremony conFathers came to Sydney O.F.M.Cap. It was, howcluded with Benediction of from New York City in ever, formally founded in the Most Blessed Sacrament. Their special work Brisbane in 1945. 1945. Father O'Reilly expressed is to cater for the spiritual the follows Order The sincere thanks to all the needs of the Italian popu- strictest Franciscan tradiSisters who encouraged the lation. in its monastic life. children to attend, and to The Superior Regular in bons embraces life apostolic Its the schools and parishes Australia is the V. Rev. home missions, hospital visiwhich had come from far Anastase Paoletti, O.F.M. tation and foreign missions. praised Gummer Bishop to participate in the On July 6, three members of the Presen- the work of the Presentation near Cap. Father Anastase vis- In Australia it has the asceremony. ited Perth last week, and signment of assisting in the tation Order, Geraldton, celebrated their and Dominican Sisters in the was the guest of His Grace spiritual welfare of New of Geraldton, work A.; Accompanists were Mr. jubilee of Religious profession, the Diocese the Archbishop. which they had carried out V. O'Dea, and Misses. D. especially those golden The Capuchin Order was Australians, BerMother M. the face of great difficulin being jubilarians venerable E. Ford, J. Hull launched by Father Matteo of Italian descent. ties and hardships, he said. Prunster, The Capuchin Franciscan nard Myers (Rev. Mother General), Sister He congratulated the jubila- and F. Clune. da Bascio, in Camerino, Italy, as a reform within the Fathers have made founda- M. Berchmans Scott, and Sister M. Teresa rians on behalf of all, and Pupils' Concert It tions in the dioceses of SydFranciscan movement. wished them God's choicest On July 7, the pupils of forms to-day one of the ney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Cunningham. blessings, in reward for their Stella Mans College enterthree autonomous branches Adelaide and Townsville. Mother Bernard came Faith throughout the vast faithful service of 50 years. tained the jubilarians and from Cashel, Ireland, in expanse of the Diocese of Supper was then served to the children's' parents. Each 1901, while Sister Berch- Geraldton. For over 60 years included re- class was represented at the mans was from Geraldton, they had continued that the guests, who of the jubilarians, concert, and the youthful and Sister Teresa from heroic work, enduring great latives Of Priests and Nuns Bishop Says and many old identities of performers entered with zest The three hardships and trials, in Northampton. and the surround- into every item, in their enSisters were professed in order that they might en- Geraldton deavour to give pleasure to ing district, whose friendship Geraldton in 1904 by the kindle the love of Christ the Sisters and in the hearts of the people. late Bishop Kelly. over many years, on which At the conclusion of the celebrations corn- God Alone The concert, a presentation was Rewards pleasant reminiscences were menced with the community made to the jubilarians of Mass in the convent chapel, The jubilarians had play - freely exchanged. The personnel of the the projector, for which celebrated by His Lordiship, ed an important part in orchestra was as follows:the children had worked so noble work, and only that the Most Rev. A.J. Gummer. Violins: Mrs. R. Clarke, hard. Afternoon tea was 9.30 a.m. Solemn High Almighty God could reward On July 11, the Most Rev. L. J. Goody At L. Mrs. R. Nairn, Misses then served to the adults, adequately. them It was fit Mass was celebrated in St. M. Colleran, N. Fall] while the children enjoyed a administered the Sacrament of Confirm- Francis Xavier's Cathedral. ting that all hearts should be Clune, Gummer presided, filled with joy and gladness and M. Thomas, Mr. K. party on the convent lawns. tion to an assembly of some 70 boys, girls Bishop In the evening, the jubilee and was assisted at the on that day of jubilee, and Chessan; Cello: Miss C. J. J. celebrations were brought to and adults in a crowded St. Joseph's church, throne by the V. Rev, 0. 0' _ that it should be celebrated Clune; Clarinet:Mr. Mr. F. Dunn; Cornet: a close by the screening of Connor, Adm, and the Rev. with all possible solemnity. O'Dea; Manjimup. At the conclusion of the Saxaphone: Mr. E. Kershaw; some interesting films, when E. Bryan (Morawa). need for forcibly the home assisted was Lordship His High Mass, the jubilarians Piano: Mr. V. O'Dea, A. Mus. the projector was used for Impressive Rally by the Rev. J. Fitzgerald a church that would cater (Continued next column) the first time at the college. approached the altar (Bridgetown) the Rev. S. adequately for the growing The celebrant was the where His Lordship rails, the Kelly (Pemberton) and the needs of the Manjimup Rev. F. Fitzgerald (Mt. Bishop handed each a light parish priest, the Rev. S. So- parish and release valuable Magnet), the deacon being ed taper and read the ap-space for additional class- the Rev. N. Tobin (Gerald- propriate prayers, aft er , rohart. Priest From Rev. Leo Leunig, the which he read the text of The children came from rooms, so much in apparent ton) and sub-deacon the neighbouring districts need as well. Rev. H. Kelly (Narrogin). the blessing of the Holy During the week Bishop The duties of master of ce- rather. Receive Ovation as distant as Yornup and YCW Ranks, Goody spent in Manjimup; remonies were carried out Shannon Mill. Throughout the day the Saturday, July 31, will mark a mileHis Lordship said he found he addressed a special mes- by the Rev. H. Middleton. jubilarians were the reciit propitious to comment on sage to Italian residents, Also present in the sanc- pients of numerous messages stone in the history of the Young Christian the rapid growth of Man- speaking in their native tuary were the Rt. Rev. of congratulation and many disthriving the tongue. jimup and Mgr. J. Irwin, V.G., the beautiful gifts. The Bishop Workers' Movement in the Perth Archdiotrict which surrounded it. V. Rev. Dean M. Lynch and clergy were entertained cese, for on that day the first former member "It bids fair to become a (Mullewa), the Rev. E. to luncheon at the convent. metropolis," Bishop Goody Sharry (Dongara), the Rev. In the evening a grand of the Movement will be raised to the priestsaid. Spain (Three Springs), concert was given in their hood. K. Function Cannel gave Continuing, he said it Rev. M. O'Flaherty (Cue), The executive has extendQuite a number of MoveOn Sunday, July 18, the the Rev. M. Moffatt (Leo- honour, under the direction him pleasure and satisfaction of Mr. J. O'Dea. St. Mary's to see that a stock pile of Rev. J. Bourke, C.Ss.R. will nora), the Rev. P. Fltzge- College Hall was filled to ment graduates have been ed a most cordial invitation Eastern the occasional in the to all friends of the Moveeach ordained pr of site on the were bricks raid, the Rev. J. Barden, and an enjoyable States, but the Movement ment to be present at this the new church, which sermon at the Carmelite and the Rev. J. Leummen, capacity, programme was presented Dalkeith, in of rally. chapel, The evening will inpublic especially proud here is would soon grace the town. S.C.A. (Tardun). the large and appreciative the Rev. Leo Leunig, the clude a number of musical With it went a debt of about honour of the feast of Our There was a large con- to audience. Movement's first Western items, and supper will be £17,000 and he was sure Lady of Mt. Cannel. gregation in the Cathedral, The ceremony will eon - including members of the Bishop's Felicitation Australian priest. Provided. parishioners would tackle During his years in the the reduction of that in the elude with Benediction of Dominican, St. John of Among the contributors The ordination will take Blessed Sacrament and the same willing manner wherby God, Nazareth and Pallot- were the Stella Maris choir, place in St. Mary's Cathe- Movement, the Rev. Leuthe veneration of the relic nig the showed his zeal for Caof on Saturday, portion a.m. dral at 9 a considerable tine communities; Brothers the Xaverian orchestra, Miss cost had already been pro- of St. Simon Stock. and boys of St. Patrick* P. Chick, A. Mus. A, Miss July 31. V. Rev. E. Sulli- tholic Action by the enthuvided. College, and girls from Clarice Angel, Mrs. K. van, al., who was diocesan siasm and energy he gave Stella Maris College. The Smyth, Miss Marjorie Veal, chaplain during the Rev. to the Y.C.W. Need for Church He was the foundation Stella Maris Choir render- Miss Carmel Clune, Mr. V. Leunig's connection with His Lordship made spethe Movement, will assist at president of the Claremont ed Dom Moreno's Missa O'Dea, A. Mus. A. cial mention of the work branch when it was formed ordination. the a delicacy Undecima with of Bishop Gummer then ad done by the parish priest The new priest will cele- in 1946, and represented it feeling and grace of expres- dressed the gathering, and and the Sisters. "Too frehis first Mass in his on the diocesan council durThe W.A. Music Teachers' sion worthy of the great on behalf of the jubilarians, brate quently their labours are thanked Mr. O'Dea and all own parish church-St. ing his term of office. take for granted. It should Association has organised composer. at Thomas', Claremont Soon after the formation with had co-operated who not be so, and I want to a refresher course for Carrying the Torch the diocesan executive, thank them on behalf teachers and advanced stuAn eloquent sermon was him in arranging such a de - 9.30 1.a.m. on Sunday, Aug- of was appointed diocesan he was ust which concert, of the Archbishop as well dents at the Adult Educa- preached by Father P. lightful a position he glothese ceremonpropagandist, the At both of for fitting really as on my own for their self- tion Board rooms, Howard - Fitzgerald. who traced the he entered St. sacrificing labours. street during the first week history of jubilees as re- rious and happy occasion of ies the Y.C.W. members held until seminary, Guildof the be well represented, Charles' will jubilee the golden the primary school corded in the Old Testament, "1 appeal to everyone to of and in order to fittingly ford. give them the dignified sup- holidays. to the present day. He also three Presentation Sisters. Present-day members of port and co-operation they The Association would recalled another ancient His Lordship expressed celebrate such a wonderful merit and never come to particularly like to receive custom which was revived great pleasure at the reap- occasion, the Movement has the Movement may not accept their work as some- any suggestions or requests in 1948, when the sacred pearance of the Xaverian arranged a rally for that know much about his activithing that is there for the ac- from the Sisters teaching fire from Mount Olympus orchestra, which was charac- same Sunday, August 1, in ties in the early days, but ceptance, year in and year music as to what might be was carried by torch bee- terised by a fine blending of St. Thomas' hall, Clare- the members of the early after years will remember his out", His Lordship said. included in the course. rers throughout Europe, youth and experience. That mont, immediately great work for the MoveThe fact that the large These should be sent either and installed in a place of was also typical of the Pre - Benediction. During the rally, the ment. It is to these former congregation overflowed the to Mr. Edward Black, 29 honour at the Olympic sentation Order, where the church and filled the dor- Doonan-road, Claremont or Stadium in London. younger Sisters were helped Movement will make a pre- members that members exmitory did not escape the to Miss Marjorie E. Wyndformer tend a particular invitation The Presentation Sisters and encouraged by the ex- sentation to its notice of His Lordship and ham, 1 Colin-street, West had canned another torch, perience of the older Sisters, member, of whom it is just- to be present on Sunday, he said that fact brought Perth (telephone, B A9106). he said, the torch of the including the jubilarians. August 1. ly proud.
No. 2,661
(Registered at the G.P.O., Perth, for transmission by post as a Newspaper)
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Thursday, July 15, 1954
Bridge Party
Capuchin Franciscans For St. Louis Make Foundation Here
Three Geraldton Nuns Are 50 Years In Order
Don't Take Their Work For Granted
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Nuns' Hints Are Sought
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