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FEBRUARY 2013 The newsletter of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Melbourne, Australia. www.ccr.org.au Young Church Rise Up By LENYCE WILLASON Mark, a gifted orator with a great acting ability, shared his own struggles; how he went from thinking about committing suicide, to being married with three beautiful children, travelling the world and has recently completed his Doctorate in Ministry. He told the young people that when they live only for themselves it rarely leads to happiness. Often times many people are afraid of giving their lives to God because they think there won’t be any more fun, but the opposite is true. When we give our lives to God, he does more with it than we could ever imagine. The vision of a young church rising up in praise and worship of God came to fruition on Friday evening 18 The organising committee felt that it was important to have January 2013. The event, known as ‘One’ - one God, one good music and inspiring preaching from someone who Spirit, one Church - was the result of drawing together the has struggled with the same issues that they do. They youth from across Melbourne to discuss how to attract wanted to present Jesus in a new way, in a language that young people to contemplate the face of Jesus in a manner they understand, in a way that is relevant, but it’s the same which spoke to their culture and presented the Gospel in Jesus, it’s the same Spirit. Christianity is a challenging their language. message and a challenging way to live, and young people themselves acknowledge that they really want to be Over 400 people between the ages of 15 to 35 gathered at challenged! Central Hall in Fitzroy and were led in worship by a fusion of Melbourne’s hottest musical talent. It is a challenging The Indonesian youth and the Flame youth group in Keilor task to draw musicians from different backgrounds and provided a very warm welcome; also helping out were styles together into one twelve piece band, however Kerygma teams, Catholic Charismatic Renewal and many these young people were amazing in their unity - and they young people from around Melbourne. sounded hot! The MC for the evening was Daniel Serratore, After being led in a prayer of surrender to God every MGL, assisted beautifully by Emmy, a parishioner from St person in the Hall came and asked to be prayed for. I think Benedict’s Burwood. God must have been smiling! Mark Nimo, a well-known and respected lay evangelist The challenge now is to enable them to continue to gather. from Chicago (originally Ghana) held the audience in awe as he began his preaching with a mime that highlighted the manner in which we respond to the gift of God himself. There are people that reject his love outright or others that accept the gift but don’t bother to open it. Perhaps others have received the gift but are bound themselves and cannot open it and at times others received the gift, actually open it but then destroy it. Finally, there are those who receive the gift, open it with delight and then share it with others. Through surrender God wants us to use his gifts to reach out to the world and become the best we can be. BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT PAGE 2 • CHAIRMAN'S COLUMN PAGE 3 • SPIRITUAL WARFARE IN THE NEW EVANGELISATION PAGES 4 - 5 MY EXPERIENCE: 'HOLY SPIRIT COME' CONFERENCE 2013 PAGE 6 - 7 • CONFERENCE PHOTO GALLERY PAGES 7 • THE POOR OF MEXICO PAGE 8 - 9 MOLLY'S LETTER TO FRANCIS PAGE 9 • SPIRITUAL INSIGHTS PAGE 10 • A WORD... FROM MIRIAM PAGE 11• MARK YOUR DIARIES PAGE 12 BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT For enquiries about Catholic Charismatic Renewal, its events or prayer groups visit the: CCR CENTRE 101 Holden Street North Fitzroy VIC 3068 (Car park entry in Dean Street) Telephone: (03) 9486 6544 Fax: (03) 9486 6566 Email: [email protected] The Centre is open 10.00am - 4.00pm, Monday - Friday, except Public Holidays. Good News Good News is published quarterly, on each Renewal Day (see Page 8). Editor: Lenyce Willason Email: [email protected] Assistant Editor: Andrea Baxter Editorial Assistant: Mary Crawford Distribution: CCR Centre Team Articles, news items and other contributions should be sent to the editor at the above address. Good News is published by Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) in the Archdiocese of Melbourne, Australia, by the Co-ordinators: Allan Panozza (Acting Chairman), John Duiker, Claude Lopez, Diana Tominac, Nikki Daniele, Norma Keyt, Miriam Markis and Lenyce Willason. 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If so, contact Miriam at the CCR Centre, 9486 6544. 2 GOOD NEWS • WWW.CCR.ORG.AU CHAIRMAN’S COLUMN The New Structure for CCR Divinity (CTC Campus). She is the founder and leader of Leadership the Prayer Group in that parish, and for the ten years prior to that appointment she worked in the Archbishop’s Office On 30 November 2010, I officially retired for Evangelisation. Lenyce is well known and respected from my dual roles as Executive Director by Bishops and priests in this Archdiocese, and she has a of CCR Melbourne, and Chairman of the profound charismatic spirituality based upon solid Catholic Co-ordinators Committee. At the time of doctrine. She was largely responsible for the authorship my retirement it was considered that there was no longer and ultimate acceptance by the Church of our Guidelines any need to appoint an Executive Director as had been the for Healing Prayer. She heads up the CCR Healing Ministry situation in 1985 when I was first elected to that position. in Melbourne, and has also established Healing Groups Accordingly at the November 2010 meeting our most in other States of Australia. Lenyce remains in touch with recently appointed Co-ordinator John Duiker was elected each of them with advice and direction when necessary. In to my former position as Chairman of the Co-ordinators practical terms she possesses an excellent work ethic which Committee. In April 2012, I was approached with the was clearly demonstrated at our successful January 2013 request to return for a time as acting Chairman, and after National Conference “Come Holy Spirit.” Lenyce has also due consideration and prayer I agreed to do so until at least undertaken the task of editing the quarterly “Good News” the 2013 January Conference. John had previously asked newsletter and together with Miriam Markis has organised for permission to work his two days per week for CCR from the printing of it at the CCR Centre with consequent home, as this would also help to facilitate his studies for savings. Effective from February 2013 the new team of the Doctorate in Theology which he had undertaken. From Co-ordinators will be: April 2012 the Co-ordinators agreed that for the time being John could fulfil his two days employment per week with • Lenyce Willason - Executive Director CCR by working from his home in Narre Warren South. • John Duiker - Chairman of Co-ordinators Committee The understanding with CCR was that he would return to his normal practice of working two days per week at the • Miriam Markis - Manager of CCR Centre Centre from March 2013, at which time he will also resume • Diana Tominac - Western region his role as Chairman of the Co-ordinators Committee. • Nikki Daniele - Northern region After returning as Acting Chairman my observations • Norma Keyt - Southern region led me to the conclusion that there was a real need to reappoint an Executive Director to fill the role which • Tony Grieve (New Co-ordinator) - Eastern Region had been vacant since my retirement in 2010. At the / Deputy Director for Schools of Evangelisation, November 2012 meeting of Co-ordinators I proposed two Australia motions which were discussed and each subsequently • Ban Wee (New Co-ordinator) - Southern Region / accepted by majority vote. The first was to reappoint an Resource Reviews Executive Director.This very important task requires the • Daniel Serratore MGL - Youth Liaison person chosen to be the key manager and spokesperson for all matters which involve the efficient administration of I feel a great sense of confidence in announcing this the day to day business of CCR, and to accept ultimate restructured team of Co-ordinators, with its mix of accountability for the whole range of ministries offered by experience, new skills, deep spirituality, and a touch of Catholic Charismatic Renewal.