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Our Cathedral the Newsletter of St Mary’S Cathedral, Perth, Western Australia Issue 6 - December 2012 Print Post Approved PP609481/000029 Special Christmas Edition Our Cathedral The Newsletter of St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth, Western Australia Issue 6 - December 2012 Print Post Approved PP609481/000029 They followed the star to bethlehem to rejoice the birth of our saviour Jesus Christ Merry Christmas A Christmas Message A Christmas Message from the Dean from the Archbishop Rev Monsignor Michael Keating Most Rev Timothy Costelloe SDB Dean, St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth Archbishop of Perth As one grows older, time seems to accelerate. It can feel as if you are on a fast moving queue to eternity. I reflect on this One of the things I love about living opposite the Cathedral is the fact that, when I am home, I can hear the Angelus thought, as this Christmas will be a special one for me. Bell ringing out each day at midday. I was Ordained as a Priest on the 22nd of December 1962. For those who are interested, I will actually celebrate 50 years The Angelus is a very beautiful, ancient Christian prayer going back in its present form perhaps as many as five of Priesthood on the Sunday before this milestone date, at the 11.00am Mass on the 16th of December. hundred years. It is based of course on the scriptures themselves, and on the story of the Annunciation to Mary which we find in Luke’s gospel. It is a prayer which celebrates and gives God thanks for the great gift of Christ, the Word made I was Ordained in Rome by Cardinal Gregory Peter Agagianian along with 32 others from many parts of the globe – not only flesh, and for the faith of Mary, through whose generous response to God’s word and the power of the Holy Spirit the Australia, but India, several African countries, Thailand, Egypt, Norway, Lebanon, Ireland, Japan, West Indies and Mexico. mystery of the Lord’s incarnation, his en-flesh-ment, took place. Many have died, some have left the priesthood, but at least eighteen are still alive. I am hoping to celebrate with some of We can pray the Angelus every day but it is particularly at Christmas time that its deepest meaning comes home to us. them in Rome this January. Please Pray for us and be happy for us. Because of Mary’s “yes” to God’s invitation to her to become the mother of the Savior, the Word, God himself became The motto of our class was, in Latin, “sacredotium, crux et martyrium, pax et gaudium” which translates as: “Priesthood, flesh and lived among us. It is this which we celebrate each Christmas. As I said in my message to launch this year’s Cross and Martyrdom, Peace and Joy.” That has been my experience, with much more peace and joy than Cross and LifeLink Christmas Appeal, this mystery reveals to us the extraordinary beauty and dignity of what it is to be human. martyrdom. On the one hand it teaches us how much we are loved and valued by God. “God loved the world so much that he gave I wish all of you a truly blessed Christmas. This year of 2012 has seen continued growth in attendances at the his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). On the other hand it Cathedral and there are signs of this community coming together more and more. Volunteering has increased for example. shows us the unheard-of potential of being human: it is able to be the bearer and the revealer of God himself. “To have This year, we also celebrate fifty years since the start of the second Vatican Council in October 1962, at which I was seen me is to have seen the Father” (John 14:9). privileged to be an official (as a Deacon). We had the Latin title of ‘’Assignator Locorum’’ – in effect, I looked after one For Christians the annual celebration of the birth of Jesus is a time for gathering with our families and friends, for section of the Bishops seated in St Peters Basilica Rome. What a change the Council brought to our Church. wrapping presents, decorating Christmas trees, singing carols and enjoying special food and drink. We share all I have attempted to be a Priest of the Council. I have been happy in the Parishes of Cottesloe, Northbridge, Mirrabooka, this with our friends and neighbours, and the people of our towns and cities, many of whom perhaps see little more in Highgate, Bateman and now at St Mary’s Cathedral. the celebrations than this. But for us Christmas is, much more importantly, a time to reflect on who we really are and who we are called to be by the One who gave us life and who invites us to share that gift of life with others. I thank everyone who has been part of our community at the Cathedral. As at my Ordination, I rejoice in the multicultural mix of this community. Perhaps in 2013, we can experience even more of the richness of the cultural diversity of our people? As we contemplate the tiny child lying in the manger we recall that he grew to manhood and gave his life, every day, as I would love to see multicultural Masses and Celebrations. It would be wonderful if people from various countries would a gift for the life of others. We recall that he reached out in compassion to those who were suffering; that he reached volunteer to try and make that a reality. out with healing to those who were broken; that he reached out with forgiveness to those who were in despair; that he reached out with love to those who were open to him and to those who were not; and that, in the end, he gave his life The word “Catholic” means universal and we truly experience at the Cathedral the ‘universality’ of our Church. for us. Happy Christmas to all. May you travel safely this Christmas. Please welcome people who come to worship with us and Perhaps most importantly of all, we recall that he did all this because he knew that this was what his Father was asking truly rejoice in the birthday of Jesus our Saviour. of him. “Truly I say to you, the Son can do nothing of his own accord, but only what he sees the Father doing; for whatever the Father does, that the Son does likewise” (John 5:19). God bless you all, Christmas Eve Christmas Day This is the incredible message of Christmas: that God gives himself to us, fully and completely, and asks us, in Monday, 24 December 2012 Tuesday, 25th December 2012 following his Son, to give ourselves to him and to others, fully and completely. Christmas Day Masses Christmas proclaims what, deep down, we have always known: that the truest meaning of our lives, and the deepest 6.00pm Children’s Mass 8.00am fulfillment in our lives, is to be found in that attitude of mind and heart which leads us to reach out to others with Children are asked to bring compassion, with healing, with forgiveness and with love. Monsignor Michael Keating 9.30am Dean, St Mary’s Cathedral a gift of non-perishable food for the 11.00am The tiny child lying in the manger teaches us that this is what God is like. Because we are made in the image of God it needy and dress-up as angels, shepherds is also what we are like – when we are truly being the people God created us to be. or other biblical figures. 5.00pm I wish you all a very happy and Holy Christmas. 9.00pm Vigil Mass Other Churches in the Cathedral For people wanting to celebrate a night Parish: Mass, but find Midnight Mass a little late. St Catherine’s, Bedford Avenue, Subiaco 12.00am Midnight Mass Tuesday 8.30am Mass Preceded by Lessons and Carols +Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB St Francis Xavier, Windsor Street, Perth 10.30pm – 11.30pm. Archbishop of Perth Tuesday 9.30am Mass 3 A Warm Welcome from the Dean Rev Monsignor Michael Keating Dean and Administrator St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth Monsignor Keating, joined by Archbishop Costelloe, introduces our magnificent Cathedral to visiting US Army Marines and Father Keith J Schuley - April 2012 It is a privilege for me as Dean to welcome you to this lovely Cathedral. Built in various stages since 1865, it is a beautiful building dedicated to Our Lady. It is only three years since it was reopened on 8 December, 2009, the Feast Contents The Dean’s Diary of the Immaculate Conception. Forthcoming activities and events at St Mary’s Cathedral. OCTOBER Since then our congregation at the weekend has continued to expand and visitors come all the time from all parts of A Christmas Message from the Dean Pg 2 Sun 7th - 11am Mass - Catenian Mass Western Australia, Australia and the world. Fri 12th - 7.30pm Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community Mass A Christmas Message from the Archbishop Pg 3 Unique almost to our Cathedral are the meeting rooms, music room and Parish Centre under the Cathedral. More Sun 21st - 11am Cathedral Confirmation importantly still we have a Crypt under the main altar where six of our previous Bishops and Archbishops are interred. Sun 21st - 7.15pm Cathedral Candlelit Litanies A Warm Welcome from the Dean Pg 5 It is open after every weekend Mass. Also going down the ramp towards the toilets, you will see the Memorial Wall Thurs 25th - 6.30pm Mater-Dei College Graduation where the main donors to the Cathedral renovations are recognised.
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