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Perth, Thursday, March 1, 1956
Daughters Of Charity Hailed As Exemplifying Spirit Of Zeal
in the Catholic Centre, Victoria-sq., last FriMcNamara on "Courtship day night, Feb. 24.
and Engagement." After an introduction These Friday night lecfrom the chairman, Mr. tures begin at 8 p.m. Brian Low, president of the The talks on Sunday, Y.C.W., the couples heard March 11, will begin at11.30 lectures from the Rev. J. a.m. and continue throughBill out the day. The speakers Bourke a n d Mr. a well -known will be Dr. K. Worner and O'Grady, Y C W athlete. the Rev. J. Depiazzi. A cup of tea served afterwards by the N.C.G.M. helped to foster a friendly spirit among the couples. The conference will conThe dates for Holy tinue on Friday, March 2, with talks by the Rev. M. Name Retreats during
H.N. Retreats Announced
McKeon and the Rev. J. 1956 have been anDepiazzi on "like Marriage nounced as follows: that slaves so Ceremony," and "Church First: June 16 and 17. as "The zeal of the early Christians is not dead. It lives in the themselves in the galleys they might and Civil Law Regarding Second: June 23 and 24. every Daughter of Charity who spends herself and is win souls to a knowledge of Marriage." heart Third: July 21 and 22. crucified Saviour. On Friday, March 9, Mr. Fourth: July 28 and 29. that she may bring spiritual and corporal comfort to the their The zeal of the early was not dead. In J. Stewart will speak on Fifth: August 18 and 19. sick poor." With these words His Grace the Archbishop opened Christians lived in the heart of every "Economic Preparation for Sixth: August 25 and 26. Lawley Sunday last. on Mt. at the Hospice of St. Vincent Daughter of Charity who Marriage" and the Rev. J. His Grace the Archbishop the kindness and courtesy of known as the Daughters of spent herself and was spent Charity it flourished as it so that she might bring welcomed the Daughters of the Sisters of Mercy. Already there were 11 did in no other organisation. spiritual and corporal corn- CONFIRMATIONS FOR YEAR LISTED Charity to the Archdiocese. Historians, for the most fort to the sick poor. Theifo name and fame had patients and there was ac"May God bless and prospreceded them, and they commodation for only 12. part prejudiced, placed the The Sacrament of Confirmation will be But the Daughters of zeal of the early Christians per this noble apostolate with them the brought splendid traditions t h a t Charity had already acquir- amongst the causes for the which is being inaugurated conferred in the parishes of the Archdiocese in our midst today," the characterised their work in ed an 11 -acre site (with a spread of Christianity. according to the following schedule: The Daughters of Charity Archbishop said. large house) on the banks all continents, he said. had that that His Grace thanked the April 22-Bentley Park. Nov. 4-Toodyay. grasped spirit Two of the Sisters would of the Swan near Guildford visit the sick poor in their where they intended build- made patrician ladies take Department of Health for April 29 -Bedford Park. Nov. 11 -York. the May 6-Fremantle. helpfulness to homes. The others would ing their permanent hospice into their homes and nurse its Nov. 18-Redcliffe. care for the patients whom when finance was available. back to life physically ob- Daughters of Charity. He May 15-Cathedral Dec. 14-Cathedral jectionable slaves, because the thanked chairman His Grace also service, HosSocial to the admitted they (adults), 7 p.m. (adults), 7 p.m. continued, was only a mod- they saw in those slaves of the Lotteries Commission pice. (Mr. Triatt) and members June 3-Gosnells That was only a tempor- ern name for an ancient their brothers in Christ. They grasped the spirit of of his Commission for their June 10-Northam. fact as old as Chrisary arrangement, His Grace fact in making June 17-Mundaring. Recollection Day said, made available through tianity. In the Sisterhood courage that made men sell co-operation available amenities for the June 24-Cathedral.
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hospice, July 1 -Mid. Junction. Official guests included July 8-Leederville. the Hon. H. E. Graham July 15-Highgate. (rep. the Premier), Mr. H. K. Watson, M.L.C. (rep. the July 22 -Beverley. Opposition), Mr. L. J. Trait July 29 -Osborne Park. (chairman Lotteries Com- Aug. 5-Shenton Park. mission), Mr. E. P. Oldfield Aug. 12-Spearwood. (member for Maylands), Aug. 19 -South Perth. Sir Thomas Meagher and Sept. 16-Subiaco. A. Quinlan. most It was desirable that Sept. 21 -Cathedral Arrangements for St. Patrick's Day cele- the clergy and faithful alike Dr.AnD. apology was received (adults), 7 p.m. of the should seriously consider from the Hon. E. Nulsen, brations, announced by the chairman Sept. 23 -Victoria Park. and to understand Minister for Health. 30 -Carlisle. organising committee, the Rev. E. J. Power, better strive Sept. the Holy Week cereThe V. Rev. J. P. Wilkinmonies, so as to share more son, C.M., made the appeal Oct. 7 -Guildford. are: SUNDAY SATURDAY St. Patrick's fully in the fruits of the which resulted in the col- Oct. 14-Cunderdin. 8.45 p.m.: Oct. 21 -Rockingham. lection of £400. High Night Solemn 10 a.m.: concert in H i s sacred liturgy. Mass at St. Mary's Cathe- Majesty's Theatre. Direc dral in the presence of His tor, the Rev. P. McCudden. Grace the Archbishop. CeleThere was this year a brant: Very Rev. E. Sulli- splendid incentive to piety van, D.D., R.I.; deacon: the in the re -introduction of the Rev. M. McKeon; sub - old observance of Holy deacon: the Rev. P. O'Mara: Week, said His Eminence master of ceremonies: the Cardinal Gilroy, Archbishop Rev. T. Phelan. The Rev. of Sydney, in his Lenten T. Perrott, S.J., will preach Pastoral Letter.
Impressive Programme For St. Patrick's Feast
Of Priests Altered Priests of the metropolitan area are notified that the monthly day of recollection at the Monastery, North Perth, will henceforth be held on the TUESDAY after Holy Name Sunday and not on the Monday as heretofore. The first one for 1956 will thus be held on Tuesday, March 13, commencing at 10 a.m. sharp.
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Archbishop Welcomes Schoenstatt Sisters At New Riverton Convent
the occasional sermon. This year saw the begin7 p.m.: A half-hour programme on 6WN with a talk ning of a restored order for liturgical celebration of the J. T. Rev. Mgr. by the Rt. McMahon, and Irish folk the mysteries of our resongs by Mr. Laurie Noonan demption. Not only the days but the and Miss Shirley Flesfader, with commentaries by Mgr. hours appointed for the sacred ceremonies would McMahon. 8 p.m.: Grand Irish Ball bring us into more vivid in the Cottesloe Civic Cen- contact with the mysteries commemorated. tre.
Mother Of S.I.C. Director Dies
Stddenly At 86 Years Of Age T re passed away, very suddenly, on Feb. 6, Mrs. Elizabeth Sellenger, nee Cornwall, at her home, 16 Grange-st., Claremont.
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Mr. W. L. Fagan, president of the parish committee, on behalf of the people of Riverton, gave a hearty welcome to the Sisters. He said Riverton was fortunate to have a school and a convent so soon. A big job had been done. He thanked those who did the hard work of getting the
Sisters and the convent. After the opening His Grace met parishioners in the grounds. Afternoon tea was served by the Sisters in the convent for the clergy. and by the ladies in the school for the people.
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"I hope the Schoenstatt Sisters will take and Wandering Mission, he said. Your Daily Missal She was the mother of Joseph's, and other personal root and flourish in Australia," said His Five more Sisters would Dur- friends and intimates.
Muriel, Imelda (Mrs. from Germany in March 4 (Violet): Third Father McNamara presid- Grace the Archbishop when he blessed and arrive ack), Jack, May (Mrs. Fry), Sund. of Lent.. May or June. He hoped the William (Brother Albertus), ed at the burial at Karra- opened a new convent for them at Riverton Schoenstatt Sisters would March 5 (Violet):' Mass proLeslie, Louie (Mrs. King). katta where the body was per. in root flourish take and October he administered Marie (Mrs. Wasley), Vera laid to rest besides her late on February 19. March 6 (Red): Sts. PerChief His Grace was assisted the Sacrament of Confirma- Australia, and that many (Mrs. Scherger) and Greta. husband, formerly petua and Felicitas. 2nd young girls would join their Inspector W. C. Sellenger. during the ceremony by the tion in the church.) prayer of Feria. Mrs. Sellenger had been Father Omasmeier thank- ranks. May her saintly soul rest Rev. J. Luemmen, S.C.A. March 7 (White): St. They were very efficient, in excellent health, in spite in peace. ed His Grace for providing Thomas Aquinas. 2nd and thorwith the efficiency The parish priest, the Rev. the arrangements that made of her 86 years until the prayer of Feria. of characteristic oughness wel, A. Omasmeier, S.C.A., stroke 5. Feb. evening of the building of the convent 8 (White): St. John The Rev. F. Mr. Jim Martin To coming the guests, said it possible, for calling the their race. They spoke Eng- March occurred. of God. 2nd prayer of Brown, S.J., from nearby St. Handle Advertising was another great day for Sisters, and for coming to lish fluently, and taught the Feria. Louis' College, attended at Mr. James Alfred Martin Riverton as a new convent bless and open the convent. children committed to their March 9 (White): St. Francare in such a manner as to the request of the Rev. J. has been appointed adver- was completed, a new school ces of Rome. 2nd prayer Father Omasmeier then win approbation from the of had been started and a new representative McNamara, about to give tising of Feria. welcomed the who Sisters officers of the Education was community of Sisters the Holy Hour. "The Record" in succession March 10 (Violet): Mass of of had come charge take Department. to coming to work in the Shirley McCrann. Miss to Feria. 2nd prayer of 40 the parish school. He was Private Requiem Mass Mr. Martin has been en- parish. The people of Riverton Holy Martyrs. St. delighted that a new Sisterat celebrated was in the advertising In welcoming the Arch- hood, the Schoenstatt Sisters were fortunate to secure the Thomas', Claremont, on Feb. gaged bishop he said it was the services of these Sisters. He * for years and field some has of Mary, had come to Riv7 by Father McNamara. The had extensive business third time within a year that erton, and he was sure that hoped that they would show altar servers were two also experience at the executive His Grace had come to they would find ready co- their appreciation by coand William grand -children, Riverton to perform a public with them in level. Easter Dues envelopes operation from the Riverton operating Andrew King. every way. Mr. Martin may be con- function. That surely was of their missionaries. Riverton an indication that Mass thanked Mr. Costello are procurable from this He the h at t is office tacted Though private His welcomed Grace; the office at £.2 per thousand. who designed and built the was attended by representa- (BA2837, BA2838) between was close to his heart. Sisters of Convent at a very reason- Stocks are immediately (Last May the Archbishop Schoenstatt tives of the 'Jesuits, Marist 9-10 a.m., from Monday to Brothers, Sisters of Sacred Friday; or out of office opened the Pallottine Mis- Mary. They were doing able cost, £4,200. He thank- available for posting dr sion Centre there, and in splendid work in Tardun ed Mr. Costello also for collection. Heart (Highgate), of St. hours at BA2791.
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