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What's so wrong with Vie Church aind Paul Gray writes Page 6
Pope welcomes New Year and Youth Pages 8 + 9
Capuchin preaches th the Pope Page 10
'Ile the light I f Jesus' By Peter Rosengren
All Catholics, not just clergy, have to "accept responsibility" for the mission of the Church as it enters into the third lennium since the birth of Jesus Christ, Archbishop Barry Hickey told Midnight Mass worshippers in St Mary's Githedral on New Year's Day The Church must proclaim the same message for the 2000s as it had for the previous two millennia. he said. The midnight Mass in St Mary's. the first of the 2000s. was preceded by a reflection led by the archbishop and followed by an all-night vigil of Eucharistic adoration and prayer. As he began his homily, Archbishop Hickey congratulated the large numbers who had turned out. saying that their faith impressed him deeply. Their presence meant that at least some people in Perth were
entering the New Year and the 2000s in pi-aN cr. he said. "My message tonight is simple: as we move into the two thousands the Church must present the same message as the la.st two thousand years: and that is that Jesus is the Son of God. Ile was born for us, spoke to us, died alai rose fmm the dead to show us le is the Risen Lord." Archbishop Hickey told approximately 500 people. Earlier the crowd had gathered at 10.30pm for a one-hour reflection led by the Arc.hbishop who translated recorded reflections by Pope John Paul II while images were protected on a large overhead screen in the sanctuary area of the cathedral. "The Church must offer this message of hope as it has already done in the second millennium." the Archbishop said. "That is a task we must all own." In a wide-ranging homily the it said that following Archbishop the path of holiness thmugh life is the reason Catholics receive the
But. he pointed out. that is only part of the calling of being a Catholic. "You are also called to accept responsibility for the mLssion of the ( :hurch, to be part of its proclamation of its message to the people of the world." he said. adding "You and I are called to do that." VVhile some, such as priests and bishops are specifically called by t estis to teach and preach. it belonged to every baptised and confirmed Catholic to spread the Church's mes.sage. "You." he told the congregation. "are c.harged with the mission of spreading the mission of Jesus Christ.- 'The Chtinth is sometimes said to be on the defensive in the current era. he said. but tx)inted out: -That might be true but it only highlights how important it is to proclaim the message.Some people will do it quietly. in their families. neighbourhoods. sporting associations and their community. he said: others may be more forthcoming. ill on Page 7
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Ashling Cronin, left, and Laura Moloney join a 31 December prayer "WIbefore the start of the year 20013 at St. Mary's Cathedral in Ilikeney, bilawaL Paws Photo CNSI/aiene °Sufism/in 8 and 9 - Pope speaks to the world.
Leaving principal gets big tradifional sendoff dance was performed amund the school grounds and into the quadrangle. lAnimpa C,atholic School. Balgo The women then danced with Hills. last month farewelled its the young girls and later perprincipal for 17 years, Brother formed a special wome-n's dance Leo Scollen. in honour of the occasion. ComOn the night of 11 December. munity members then told stothe c.ommunity gathered in the ries - with much laughter and school grounds to celebrate Mass some sadness - of events that had and farewell eight staff who were involved Br Leo. leaving at the end of the year. Many expressed their gratitude After four hours of preparation, for Br Leo's leadership of the painting and Singing. the Kukat- sc.hool annmunity. fmm when it la people were ready for corro- had ceased to be a State school boree dances. at the end of 1983. Families then Br Leo vvas ushered into the gave gifts to Br Leo in the forrn of paintings and tokens. The gathering and welcomed by all. The young men• and boys (pic- evening ended with a barbecue tured, left) then began dancing prepared over the previous week and a special Luumpa Dreaming by the Balgo Community By Glynnis Grainger
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