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See full story on page 2... 2 INSTALLATION CEREMONY Bishop Mark Edwards OMI - Homily - 22 July 2020 Bishop Mark Edwards OMI gave the following homily at the Liturgical Reception and Solemn Mass held on 22 July 2020 – Feast day of Saint Mary Magdalene.

Mary Magdalene, grief stricken, was me what I need." And Our Lord was just looking for the body of Jesus and she waiting for this strength of desire; she comes to the gardener, as she thinks, to became within perhaps 8 years a spiritual ask him for the body. giant and for her sharing of this journey The first reading puts this in the context and experience, she is a doctor of the of a lover looking for her beloved, Church. searching everywhere. Jesus promises One of my friends is praying for me that that she who seeks finds and Mary, the I have the clarity of she who was the first seeker, encounters the Risen Christ. It is to recognise the Risen Christ. I pray for me an experience of deep and tender personal and for you that we also hunger and thirst recognition. Mary knows and is known. as she did, a renewed passion for the Lord "Mary" "Rabunni". And the next line after Jesus. the text of the first reading we are given is I think of the many in our world, in our the bride holds her groom and won't let him diocese, in our families who are searching go. She wants to take him to her house, a and perhaps are mourning. The Gospel clinging that Mary echoes in the Gospel. promises a fulness. How do we share and And, as much as Mary wants to meet Jesus, preach that fulness in a way that speaks to we know in faith that he much more wants the hunger of our people for transcendence true relationship with her. Chiara Lubich and fulness? We can have courage as we must have had some similar encounter: "I worship and share our encounter because would like to bear witness to the whole the Lord has arrived before us and is hard world that Jesus forsaken has filled every at work. void, illumined all darkness, annulled every Mary Magdalene, the apostle to the pain and wiped out every sin." apostles, be with us as we navigate this Bishop Edwards preaching the homily. How do we have this personal meeting mission and cling resolutely to Christ our with our Lord which we so deeply desire? Master. With you, we pray: "My soul is Perhaps, sometimes we have to be pushed thirsting for you, O Lord my God." down onto our knees and almost forced Most Rev Mark Edwards OMI to be open to this encounter. To know our Bishop of Wagga Wagga - 22 July 2020 own need and have the hunger of Mary Magdalene that searches and will not let go. St Theresa of Avila is one of my favourite saints. For many years she was not a bad religious but not a great religious either and she wanted to be more, to be better. One day she came across a new statue of the scourging of our Lord and, moved to her depths, fell on her knees and said to our Lord "I am not leaving until you give

Sr Milada Nejman MC and Bishop Mark Edwards OMI.

TOGETHER - JULY 2020 INSTALLATION CEREMONY 3 Letter of Appointment from Pope Francis His Excellency Most Rev Adolfo Tito C. Yllana, Apostolic Nuncio, read the Letter of Appointment from Pope Francis, in both Latin and English, at the Liturgical Reception. The English translation is included below:

Francis, Bishop, Servant of the sent his Son for the forgiveness of Servants of God to Our Venerable our sins. We also live to love one Brother Mark Stuart Edwards another (cf I Jn 4, 1011), and with O.M.I., until now titular Bishop joy, according to his commandment, of Garba and Auxiliary of the rejoicing in the hope of eternity, metropolitan archdiocese of wherever and whenever we may Melbourne nominated Bishop of be. Because with God always near, Wagga Wagga, greetings and Our nothing further need concern us (cf St Apostolic Blessing. Augustine, Sermon 171, 1.3). God has loved us so much that he In reflection, guided by an attitude of

His Excellency Most Rev Adolfo Tito C. Yllana reads the Letter of Appointment from Pope Francis. faith and pastoral reason with fatherly Brother, your clear spiritual and love, we have turned Our mind to the human gifts as auxiliary Bishop, spiritual needs of the flock of Wagga together with your skill in your work, Wagga Diocese which is now vacant which have shown us your suitability after the resignation of Our Venerable to fulfil greater responsibilities. Brother Gerard Joseph Hanna as we Therefore, having received the advice discern the provision of a new Pastor of the Congregation for Bishops, by and moderator of diocesan life. virtue of the fullness of Our Apostolic The Apostolic Nuncio presents the Letter of Appointment to the Diocesan Consultors. We have considered, Venerable Office, releasing you from the bond of leadership of the Titular Church and from the office of Auxiliary, we appoint you Bishop of Wagga Wagga, giving you the appropriate rights and obligations. You are to inform the clergy and people of this ecclesial community of Our decree. We exhort them to welcome you as a loved father, a teacher to whom they will listen, a respected guardian. Venerable Brother, feed this ecclesial community with joy, speaking of the Lord God of love, as a Crow prepares food for its young who cry out because they have none (cf Job 38:41). Led by your example may the community grow and become perfect, be united, live in peace (cf 2 Cor 13:11) and learn to become great in the sight of God. Given at Rome, at St Peter’s, on the twentysixth day of May, in the year of Our Lord two thousand and twenty, the eighth of our pontificate. FRANCIS, Pope

JULY 2020 - TOGETHER 4 INSTALLATION CEREMONY Bishop Mark Edwards OMI – Sixth Bishop of Wagga Wagga The Most Reverend Mark Edwards OMI was received as the sixth Bishop of Wagga Wagga during a Liturgical Reception and Solemn Mass at St Michael’s Cathedral, Wagga Wagga on Wednesday 22 July 2020. by Matt Humphrey

The Liturgical Reception was history of the Church in Australia.” held on the Feast day of St Mary The Apostolic Nuncio to Australia, Magdalene with limited numbers His Excellency Most Reverend in attendance due to current Adolfo Tito C. Yllana, read out the COVID19 restrictions. Apostolic Letter appointing the The solemn Mass was Most Reverend Mark Edwards OMI concelebrated with the archbishops Bishop of Wagga Wagga, first in and bishops who were able to Latin, then in English. travel, priests of the diocese of Archbishop Francis Carroll, Wagga Wagga and of other religious Emeritus Archbishop of Canberra congregations. and Goulburn, and Third Bishop of Arriving at the Cathedral, Wagga Wagga, handed the Dwyer Bishop Edwards was greeted by Crozier to Bishop Mark. Bishop a traditional Wiradjuri smoking Mark was escorted to the Cathedra ceremony and was then welcomed (Bishop’s Chair) by Archbishop by the Metropolitan Archbishop, Fisher and Archbishop Prowse, the Most Reverend Anthony Fisher where he took his place as Sixth who presented him to the Apostolic Bishop of Wagga Wagga. Administrator the Most Reverend Amongst those able to attend Christopher Prowse and his Delegate the Mass were a number of Civic Reverend Father Kevin O’Reilly. Dignitaries including Deputy Prime Following a Welcome to Country Minister and Member for Riverina, by Wiradjuri Elder, Aunty Kath Michael McCormack, Member Withers, Archbishop Fisher for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr welcomed the intimate congregation PM, Mayor of Wagga Wagga, Greg declaring “Good things come Conkey OAM, and representatives to those who wait. Clearly Pope of other churches, agencies and Francis thinks Bishop Mark Edwards community groups. is a very good thing and so you’ve A virtual choir of students from waited nearly four years for him as Catholic schools across the diocese well as a COVID19 lockdown to performed “Insieme (Together)” make this, not only one of the most via video as representatives of the welcome installation ceremonies clergy, religious and laity of the but also one of the strangest in the diocese and its agencies, civic and Archbishop Francis Carroll hands the Dwyer Crozier to Bishop Mark. All photos taken by Matt Humphrey.

The liturigcal reception began with a traditional smoking ceremony. Apostolic Nuncio Adolfo Tito Yllana holding the Letter of Appointment.

TOGETHER - JULY 2020 INSTALLATION CEREMONY 5 religious leaders, welcomed the Bishop to his new role as shepherd of the people of Wagga Wagga. Bishop Edwards thanked the diocese for their patience over the years without a bishop and praised the efforts of Archbishop Prowse in overseeing the diocese. "I'm grateful to the people and clergy of the diocese who have made me so welcome and who have prayed for a bishop of the diocese," he said. "To be bishop of this diocese is a call from God through the church." After Communion, the Bishop thanked his family, friends, brother English and Wiradjuri. This is priests and all those who weren’t an appeal from St Eugene de able to attend today’s ceremony. Mazenod, founder of the Oblates The Bishop’s Coat of Arms to experience that we are features the motto ‘Learn who beloved children of God and that you are in the eyes of God’ in both He delights in us.

Top left: Archbishop Prowse, Bishop Edwards and Archbishop Fisher. Top right: Bishop Edwards holds aloft the Book of the Gospels. Left: Soil from parishes across the Diocese. Right: Students from across the Diocese came together in a virtual choir.

Archbishops and Bishops gather after Mass.

Bishop Mark celebrates his first Mass as Bishop of Wagga Wagga.

The con-celebrants and altar servers process to the Cathedral. The new Bishop is welcomed by the Diocesan Consultors.

JULY 2020 - TOGETHER 6 NEWS TOGETHER Bishop Mark Edwards OMI visits IN THE DIOCESE OF WAGGA WAGGA is published monthly, eleven times per year, and is available free at parish churches, schools, Parishes across the Diocese presbyteries and religious houses throughout the Wagga Wagga In the weeks leading up to his Liturgical Reception, Bishop Mark toured the Diocese. Diocese and visited most of our parishes. The aim of the tour was to familiarise Publisher The Diocese of Wagga Wagga himself with our parishes and schools, McAlroy House 205 Tarcutta Street meet the priests and parishioners and Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 pray with them. Some photos from Editor/Designer these visits are included here. Karene Eggleton Printer The Riverina Media Group Peter Street Wagga Wagga 2650

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Visiting with teachers at Sacred Heart School in Kooringal.

Celebrating Mass with parishioners at Sacred Heart Church in Kooringal.

Meeting with parishioners at Sacred Heart Church, Kooringal.

Bishop Mark collected soil from the grounds at Bishop Mark visiting Henschke Primary School staff Our Lady of Fatima in Wagga Wagga. in Wagga.Wqgga.

Above left, above and left photos: Bishop Mark celebrated both morning Masses on July 12 at Holy Trinity in Ashmont. Bishop Mark gathers soil from the grounds at Sacred Heart Church in Kooringal.

JULY 2020 - TOGETHER 8 CLERGY DAY Clergy Day Homily

Bishop Mark Edwards OMI met with many of we write the name of the 6th Bishop of Wagga Wagga into the records. Whether the Priests of the Diocese of Wagga Wagga it be the long history of 800 years of the day before his Liturgical Reception. The Cologne Cathedral or 100 years of the Diocese of Wagga Wagga is the same clergy gathering included Praying the Office church established by Christ for His people. at St Michael’s Cathedral where Monsignor Each diocese has its challenges. Doug George gave the homily included We have our own; they are not insurmountable if we use the talents Monsignor Doug George below. God has given us and the grace of God. We need to invoke the Holy Spirit as “ Everyone should observe the Some time ago, in fact in the year always. our friend and counsellor. closest conformity with God; you of Henry Ibe’s ordination, I had It also tells of the work of architects We, as priests, need to do what we must show every consideration for the good fortune to represent the and artisans, the people who are promised at our ordination when we one another, never letting your attitude Diocese of Wagga Wagga at that continually building the Church of God. placed our hands between those of the to a neighbour be affected by your great occasion. You know that Bishop And the beauty of God’s creation in the ordaining Bishop and said in a loud, human feelings, but simply loving each Hanna was not keen on travel. Even materials from which the cathedral was clear voice: I promise to obey and other consistently in the spirit of Jesus Sydney and Melbourne were too far fashioned. respect the bishop and his successors. Christ. Allow nothing whatever to exist away for him. So he suggested that I But that façade also tells the story The experience of being without a between you that could give rise to any represent him and the Diocese at the of centuries of wear and tear. In fact bishop for so long has been trying and divisions; maintain absolute unity with Ordination. the facade was partially obscured be rewarding. What a sense of relief and your bishop and leaders as an example And as one does on the way to Nigeria, scaffolding needed for the work of gratitude all felt when the appointment to others and a lesson in the avoidance I visited the German city of Cologne. restoration. That spoke to me that the of Bishop Mark was made by the Pope. of corruption.” I was impressed by the Cathedral. Its beauty of the Church ie., its teaching The relief and joy has been expressed On behalf of all the priests I welcome imposing size set among the buildings etc., that has to be taken care of so that over and over by the faithful and they you Bishop Mark and, I at least, will of the city. Set on the skyline like a it is presented to the people of today in have received the visit of the Bishop pray for you every day. mountain that cannot be hidden The all its freshness. Elect to each of our parishes as a sign I also, on behalf of the priests thank Spires, directing our minds ,our prayer What also impressed me was a wall that he has come to be with us and be Archbishop Christopher Prowse and our whole lives to God. The flying in the crypt which contained the names there for us. for the time and wisdom given to buttresses, giving strength and support of all the Bishops of Cologne from the The faithful want to help Bishop Mark administration of the Diocese whilst we to the structure of the building (“and establishment of the Diocese in 1288. in every way and especially by asking waited on the Holy Spirit. you are that building”), the stone work There have been 94 bishops. I presume the Holy Spirit to guide his episcopate. And lastly, our thanks to Fr. Kevin of the facade which tells the story of some good and some not so good. But I want to finish with the beautiful O’Reilly for carrying the burden of the richness of our Faith with its angels men who proclaimed and lived the advice of St. Ignatius of Antioch that we running the Diocese day to day. and saints and the great mystery of Word of God, celebrated the mysteries read in the second reading of the office Welcome, Bishop Mark Edwards God coming and living amongst us and and governed in the name of God. of Readings on Monday. (Monday of OMI, to be the 6th Bishop of the sending the Holy Spirit to be with us Tomorrow, will be an historical day as 16th week of ordinary time.) Diocese of Wagga Wagga.

Monsignor Doug George delivering the Homily on Clergy Day 21st July 2020. TOGETHER - JULY 2020 VALE 9 Vale Peg (Margaret) Hanrahan Peg (Margaret) Hanrahan passed away on Anzac Day this year at age 97. She lived a life of service and dedication to others.

Peg was the eldest child of Teresa and In 1983 Peg married Kevin Hanrahan. They Steven Filliponi, farmers of North Buraja had many happy years together and she was and was involved in farm work and care able to turn her time and energy to her many of her four siblings. At the age of 20 Peg charitable organisations. She was tireless in her joined the army and trained as a dental nurse in commitment to the Red Cross, RSL Auxiliary, Melbourne. She was then sent to the island of Southern Cross Care Karinya, and the Corowa Morotai in the Pacific until the Japanese took Branch of Catholic Womens League. over and they fled to Darwin. For her service to the community Peg After the war Peg returned to Corowa and received the Citizen of the Year award and continued her nursing where she met and was later awarded the Order of Australia married Norm Scott. They were the proud Medal. Over the years she served many times parents of two daughters and three sons. Norm as President and Secretary of the Catholic passed away when the children were young Womens League Corowa Branch, Diocesan and Peg became the sole carer and provider of Committee and the Melbourne Governing the family. Body for many years. She received her Life Membership in 1991. At a Mass for the confering of Papal Awards in April 1994 Peg received the "Leonine Cross Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice". This award recognised Peg for her many years of service and dedication to the chruch through the Catholic Womens League and Pastoral Council of the Diocese of Wagga Wagga. Peg died on Anzac Day at age 97. Her long and fruitful life was one of service and dedication to others, Peg in 2014 when she received her confirmation of She will be remembered always and may the Order of Australia Medal. Photo by The Free Press she rest in peace.

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Just a month after finishing her Wagga Wagga diocese. Their ministry degree at the University of St consists of pastoral care of Filipino Thomas in Manila, and having just migrants in some parts of the diocese, turned 20 years of age, she entered and in Griffith, they are pastoral workers, the Pastorelle Sisters, an Italian assisting Fr Andrew Grace, parish priest, Congregation which her eldest sister in various apostolates in the parish such had joined earlier. She stayed there as taking communion to the sick, visiting until she had her perpetual profession. and assisting families, organizing But God had a different calling for her. perpetual adoration and family rosaries, (L to R) MACE Sisters: Sr Letty, Mother Angelita and Sr Siony during the cutting of the Anniversary Cake She was inspired to form an association and assisting in pastoral ministry in the of lay people fully devoted to Jesus hospital and aged care facilities. in the Eucharist and to Mary, Mother Mother Angelita intended to celebrate of the Church. Eager to promote her 50th anniversary in the Philippines adoration of Jesus present in the Blessed in May 2020, but because of the Sacrament and to develop the spiritual COVID 19 pandemic, all plans were life of the members, she started the cancelled. She decided to just have a Missionary Apostles of Christ in the simple celebration. Because this special Eucharist (MACE) on 15 August 1987, event only happens once in a lifetime, in Manila, Philippines. This eventually the sisters in Australia thought of giving led to the founding of the first MACE Mother Angel a bigger celebration. Religious Community in Canberra, They thought of having the festivities in ACT, on 2 February, 1990, consisting Griffith, where they have a good number of her as formator, one applicant and of lay associates. a lay associate teenager. She was A special thanksgiving Mass, then the Archdiocesan Coordinator concelebrated by the parish priest of Catechetics in the Archdiocese of and two other priests, highlighted the Canberra-Goulburn, with Most Rev. occasion. Mother Angelita renewed the Francis Carroll, as Archbishop. As the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience, FR GRACE, the main celebrant, together with the priests and MACE Sisters, their family, friends and benefactors, after the 50th Anniversary celebration in Sacred Heart Church Griffith. years passed by, and with the help of her which she has lived for the last fifty blood sister, Mother Lydia Marave, the years of her life. Prayers were offered Lavington. The event was successful brief program, and everybody was given number of religious members increased. that she may remain faithful to Christ in terms of the friendly, joyful and the chance to express his or her best Gradually, they were able to open forever. fraternal atmosphere that prevailed, and wishes and greetings to Mother Angelita. communities in the Philippines, in All the sisters in Australia came the food was a-plenty, with a combined All were unanimous in thanking God for Australia and in other countries. together to mark the memorable day, prevalence of Filipino and Italian food, the gift of Mother Angelita to the MACE The MACE Community obtained together with their close friends and and highlighted by a whole roasted pig. Community, and in saying how she has their decree of approval as a public lay associates. In spite of the visitors Thanks to the generosity of their lay always been an inspiration to them. association of Christ’s Faithful from being limited in number, there were associates, benefactors and friends from Congratulations and may God Most Rev. Gerard Hanna on 18 February guests from Sydney, Melbourne, Griffith. continue to bless Mother Angelita 2016, after ten years of presence in the Wagga Wagga, Goulburn, Albury and The agape meal was followed by a abundantly!

At the head table: (L-R) Father Grace, Mother Angelita and Fr Casanova 2nd Row: (L-R) Sr Letty, Sr Maybelle, Sr Siony ~ MACE Sisters with Fr Jomer, Fr Paul, Mother Angelita's Renewal of Vows received by Father Grace and is witnessed by Sr Siony, MACE Sr Cecil MACE and Frankie Marave TOGETHER - JULY 2020 CATHOLIC HEALTHCARE 11 Here to help: meet Ola Samuel The team at The Haven in Wagga Wagga would like to reassure the local community that they are available to help. If you, a neighbour or loved one are needing any support at this time, please reach out.

The Haven provides services emotional care to those in need,” “Although restrictions have designed to help seniors age well says Ola. begun to ease, there’s still a lot of including companionship visits “My vocation is Pastoral Care uncertainty. Keeping a positive or calls from volunteers, health Ministry, Aged Care and Counselling mindset at the moment is crucial. and wellness programs, home having begun my career studying My role focuses on taking time care services, retirement living, Agriculture and Rural Development. to listen and comfort others with respite care and residential aged I’m passionate about helping build compassion and empathy. Sharing a care, all here in Wagga Wagga. thriving regional communities and deep sense of gratitude regarding the Ola Samuel, Pastoral Care enjoying the many benefits of living good things around us can assist in Coordinator at The Haven, loves in Wagga Wagga including healthier shifting thoughts from anxiety to a working with residents, staff, living, loyal friendship, peace and feeling of peace, calm and hope.” families and members of the Wagga quiet. Please give Catholic Healthcare community. “We have an amazing, values- a call if we can be of any “My wife and I have been warmly driven team. Being able to care for assistance on 1800 225 474, The welcomed to the region since the spiritual and emotional needs of Haven Residential Aged Care moving here two years ago. I’m our residents and families who have Home on 02 6933 0502 or visit passionate about being able to give given so much to our community is our website - catholichealthcare. back by providing spiritual and an incredible privilege. com.au. Ola Samuel, Pastoral Care Coordinator at The Haven Celebrating 26 years of Catholic Healthcare On 21st July, Catholic Healthcare was delighted to celebrate 26 years of providing health and aged care services to residents, clients and patients.

This year’s theme for Foundation to the full’ in our Homes and within the Day is living ‘life to the full’, which lies community. Over the past few months, at the heart of our Mission. we have had to adapt the way we work Catholic Healthcare’s Managing without visitors to our Homes. We have Director, David Maher said, “We been delighted by innovative and creative celebrate the care and service we have activities added to the residents’ Lifestyle provided across the year, and we celebrate Program, and the introduction of video Harbour cruise; a night out to enjoy the strongly, with completion of new our colleagues, who have displayed so calls and other digital communication Royal Edinburgh Tattoo in Sydney and Homes in Villa Maria Brisbane; much dedication, resilience and agility to initiatives for residents to stay connected a trip to see the Swans play! Charles O’Neill Hostel Newcastle; and support the wellbeing of our clients.” to loved ones. • The first-ever art exhibition and Forbes Jemalong Retirement Living “This year has been an unusual and “Our organisation is very special, and auction of resident art was held at residences. dramatic year of responding to challenge the work we do is very important. A Gertrude Abbott and The Sister Anne • McQuoin Park retirement is also and change. shared focus on ensuring the safety and Court in Surry Hills. nearing completion, and Casula aged “The aged care Royal Commission, wellbeing of all in our care, and for each • Client satisfaction surveys in both care will open before Christmas. new aged care standards and other other, in this year of relentless challenge, Residential and Home Care continued • Two successful conferences were Government reforms have impacted right has been inspirational,” added Maher. to reach new heights, with satisfaction initiated for the sector during the year, across Catholic Healthcare. We responded Some of Catholic Healthcare’s levels above 90%. including a Hoarding and Squalor by developing and launching our Enrich highlights and achievements over the past • Catholic Healthcare was runner up Symposium at Parliament House; and Model of Care, describing ‘how we care’ year included: in the Provider of the Year category a biennial Pastoral Care Conference, for our residents and clients. • St Hedwig Village became the latest for the ACSA Awards and finalist in a with the theme Dignity in the Final “The summer came with bushfire member of the Catholic Healthcare sector award for Excellence in Urban Journey. ferocity, and we acknowledged our family, starting an exciting partnership Development for the McQuoin Park • Finally, we bid farewell to two services people who ‘shined’ during this disaster. of care in Western Sydney. Redevelopment. near and dear to Catholic Healthcare’s We were then faced with a global • 25th anniversary ‘Win A Wish’ gifts • Liz Zachulski, Residential Manager for heart – the NSW Elder Abuse Resource pandemic. We acknowledged the to residents and clients continued to St Catherine's Bathurst, was recognised service transferred back to the challenges faced with Covid-19 and the be rolled out. These included a private in the Queen's Birthday Honours List Government after seven years; and the incredible way our people responded to tour of the Archibald at the Art Gallery with an OAM. Commonwealth Respite and Carelink ensure our clients continue to ‘live life of NSW; a visit to Floriade; a Sydney • New service enhancements continued Centre in Dubbo after 21 years.

JULY 2020 - TOGETHER 12 AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED Featured projects in July • Success Story: Mass Books in the Chiluba language • Mass Offerings for 30 Rosarian Fathers • Support for the life and ministry of 63 Religious sisters in Rourkela • Support for 27 religious sisters in Oruro, in the Andes

Democratic Republic of the Congo absent here, and it is left to the Success Story: Mass Books in the Church to take care of all the needs Chiluba language of the people and provide help, to the The Chiluba (Ciluba) language is extent of its possibilities. But man spoken by around 6 million people does not live on bread alone, and for in the Kasai Region in the southeast the Church it has always been the of the Democratic Republic of the health of the human soul that is its Congo. It is one of the four national first concern. The Eucharist is the languages of this huge country in “source and summit of the life and the heart of Africa. Some years ago mission of the Church” as it says the bishops of the eight Catholic in the Vatican II document Lumen dioceses within this region recognised Gentium. Hence, for the bishops the urgent need for new editions of of the region, the republication of the liturgical books in this language these liturgical books has been a top to be gradually introduced. For one priority. thing, the books were already largely Now, thanks to the generous help worn out; for another they needed to of our benefactors, ACN was able to be extensively revised and corrected provide a subsidy of AUD $32,500 linguistically. to enable the first edition of the new Printing of liturgical books Daily Lectionary I and II in Ciluba language for the Church in the Kasayi region. Copyright: Aid to the Church in Need. The Kasai Region is a vast and Lectionary to be printed. It has been neglected region, with widespread welcomed with great joy, and the congregation to be founded in Asia. ACN has regularly supported the deep poverty. During 2016 and 2017 bishops, priests and all the Catholic It was established in 1928 by Father Institute, both in Sri Lanka and there was a series of veritable orgies faithful of the eight dioceses of the Bastiampillai Anthonipillai Thomas, in India, with a range of different of violence across the region, during Kasai Region are profoundly grateful who was born in a village near Jaffna, projects, including as in this case which several thousand people were to all our generous benefactors! Sri Lanka. The congregation also has with Mass stipends and help for the killed. Dozens of mass graves were a female branch, since 1950. formation of its novices. subsequently found there. Many Sri Lanka Today, the male branch of the As a result of the coronavirus church buildings were also attacked, Mass Offerings for 30 Rosarians has 25 monasteries, above pandemic this help is needed looted and burned down, among them Rosarian Fathers all in Sri Lanka and India. Since more than ever. In Sri Lanka too the cathedral and Bishop‘s residence The Rosarians, an Institute of this is a poor, native congregation it a lockdown has been imposed in Luebo. Consecrated Life, are the first lacks the resources of an international since the middle of March. Public The government is to all intents contemplative male religious religious family and consequently religious worship has been forbidden. Father Anil, of the monastery in Kochchikade, tells us what he and his confreres have experienced in the last few months. This is a densely populated region and among those worst affected in the country by the Covid-19 outbreak. “Within our convent we have been able to maintain our regular prayer times, Eucharistic Adoration and the celebration of Holy Mass. We have prayed and made sacrifices for the people. I have the feeling that we have been permitted to experience many blessings during this time.” He continues, “At present we have no income, but we rejoice to share what little we have with our neighbours and with the poor.” During the lockdown, the Rosarians have continued to visit the poor and, while observing the required safety precautions, brought Holy Communion those who requested it, prayed for them and also brought them 180 Missae Ordinariae + 60 Gregorian Masses for 30 priests of the Congregation of the Rosarians, Sri Lanka. Copyright Aid to the Church in Need. continued on page 13... TOGETHER - JULY 2020 AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED 13

continued from page 12... are sowing hundreds of metres of material help. “We shared with them material into protective face masks, whatever generous people had brought which they are then handing out to the and helped everyone who requested needy. But the material is not cheap, our help. And we are continuing to and they also need disinfectants and help them as much as we can.” gloves in order to prevent the spread We are proposing to pass on of the virus as far as possible. to the 30 Rosarian priests of the But since the schools are also closed congregation in Sri Lanka your kind on account of the pandemic, those Mass Offerings, to a total value of sisters who were working as teachers AUD $31,600. These Masses will be have received no pay for months celebrated for the intentions of the now. And yet their salaries are the benefactors who have given them, and principal source of income for their at the same time your offerings will be congregation. ACN is proposing to a vital contribution not only to their help with AUD $16,200. own support, but also to the works of charity to which they are devoted. Bolivia Support for 27 religious sisters in India Oruro, in the Andes Support for the life and ministry of High up in the Andes, at an altitude 63 Religious sisters in Rourkela of around 13,000 feet (4000 m) above In the diocese of Rourkela, in the sea level, lies the diocese of Oruro. north of the Indian state of Odisha Covering an area of nearly 21,000 (formerly Orissa) there are 63 sisters square miles (53,600 km²) it is larger of the congregation of the Daughters than some of the smaller European of the Cross. Normally, most of them countries, such as the Netherlands for work in the schools or parishes of example. Yet it is sparsely populated, the diocese. However, during the with just around half a million people, coronavirus pandemic they are now at least half of whom live in the town all occupied in helping those who of Oruro itself. are suffering most from the situation. The 43 parishes of the diocese, They care for the sick, the elderly and needless to say, cover vast and often handicapped and in particular they inaccessible regions. Consequently, are supporting the migrant labourers, the work of the religious sisters in The Daughters of the Cross helping migrant workers, who come back from the big cities to their who have suddenly found themselves villages during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sisters help 34 migrant workers in quarantine in ministering to the Catholic faithful is the convent school at Phalsa, providing them with sanitizers, musk, soap, toothpaste, brush with no work and nothing to live on. of the greatest importance, engaged and biscuit packets for their tea. Copyright Aid to the Church in Need. Meanwhile, India is now in fourth as they are in proclaiming the faith, highest place in the world in terms of catechesis, the youth apostolate But this selfless work of service since they receive no payment of any the number of Covid-19 infections. and spiritual accompaniment of the comes at a heavy price for the kind. And at the same time many millions people. Not only this, but at the same sisters. The cold, the rigours of the Bishop Krzysztof Bialasik cannot of the poorest people, above all the time they are often the only ones high altitude, the difficult and often speak too highly of the wonderful migrant workers and day labourers, who are helping the people in their dangerous roads and the deserted work the sisters are doing in his have lost their sole source of income. concrete, day-to-day needs. Especially landscape, and the difficult social diocese. But since his diocese is The sisters are doing all they can to in the area of healthcare and environment – all this is hard to also very poor, he has asked us for help. They write, “We cannot save the education, these religious sisters make endure. But the sisters know well that help for the support of 27 religious whole world, but at least we can help a huge contribution. And in addition their help and support are urgently sisters belonging to 9 different those people here among whom we they run soup kitchens for the poor needed. And so they continue their congregations. We have promised him live and work.” Some of the sisters and other similar establishments. work, for the sheer love of God – AUD $23,900.

Important note: The projects above are just a small sample of the project requests Aid to the Church in Need receives. Therefore when making a donation we recommend you specify your gift to "projects most in need" that way your donation will be allocated to a project that desperatley needs funding. We greatly appreciate when you specify your donation in such a way. However if you would like your donation directed to a specific project area or country, you can leave a comment in the online donation form. To avoid overfunding of individual projects, if a project has been fully funded your donation will be directed towards a similar project in that region. If you have the means and would like to "adopt a specific project" please call 1800 101 201 during business hours (AEST) and we can match you with a project that you can fully or partially fund. Bolivia. Teresianas Sisters working during coronavirus times distributing food. Copyright Aid to the Church in Need.

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TOGETHER - JULY 2020 NEWS 15 New audio prayer resource for children and families Would you like to teach your children to pray, but are not sure how to go about it? Would you like them to get to know Jesus, but don't know how to guide them? Does the busyness of life make family prayer difficult?

An exciting new audio resource live in, with Masses, schools and other called 'Time With Jesus' (TWJ) may forms of religious practice suspended, be just what you are looking for. it is more important than ever to TWJ is a collection of short five minute find new and engaging ways for our meditations that take children (and children to remain connected to Jesus adults) on an adventure through 13 and grow in their faith. TWJ can help popular New Testament bible stories to with this. This way of praying helps meet Jesus and speak with Him. children imagine Jesus with them in Children are guided to use their their daily life. imagination to climb trees, steer a boat, “When I listened to it, it made me feel ride a donkey and climb a mountain that Jesus was my friend. It made me with Jesus and much more. TWJ is feel like He loved me.” an engaging and exciting way to pray Bethany, aged 10 in which the meditations are brought “When I listened to it, it made me to life by the use of different voices, feel like I was with Him (Jesus) and I sound effects and music. would be thinking about it all the time. “Children have wonderful It made me feel like He would help me imaginations,” says Creator of TWJ whenever I needed help!” “TWJ can be listened to it anywhere, families and children’s ministries, and Cate Kensey, “so it’s easy for them to Anna, aged 8 anytime - in the car, while the kids go to make a purchase visit: imagine themselves in a bible scene “It really helped me to think of Him to sleep or as part of family prayer time www.beheldmedia.com with Jesus and hear and watch what He (Jesus) instead of someone who is up - it's a ready to use prayer resource for www.parousiamedia.com does.” there in Heaven… He is here with us families! And it's easy to have family TWJ is available on CD or mp3 “They get to learn who Jesus is and now, and we don't need to be scared to discussions after each meditation, format and is a joint production of they experience personally Jesus talk to Him. He is not like the Queen which gives you as a parent precious Beheld Media and Parousia. talking and sharing with them. They of England where we have to speak insight into the spiritual life of your For more information: encounter the love and care that Jesus in a special way either, we can just be child/ren,” said Cate Kensey. Cate Kensey – 0407 704 052 has for them.” ourselves.” For a free sample meditation, tips [email protected] Given the current uncertain time we Joseph, aged 12 on how to use the TWJ resource in Together is on Facebook Together is on Twitter VISIT US AT: www.facebook.com/togetherwagga& VISIT US AT: twitter.com/togetherwagga Advanced Ken & KenMary & MaryMorley Pty PtyLtd, TradingLtd, Trading as as AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICS 1866701w 596 Hume St, Albury For all your Auto Electrical Repairs Auto Measuring Systems • Exchange Service • Breakdown Service Baked Enamel l Exchange• Air Conditioning Service • Repairsl Breakdown & Servicing Service l Air ConditioningCongratulations l Repairs & Servicing Courtesy Car Available on your 100th anniversary We are recommended repairer for:

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We are urgently in need of volunteers to work in the Vinnies shop at Turvey Tops. If you have some spare time in your week we would love to hear from you. Please phone Kerry on 0426 113 991 or Turvey Tops shop on 6925 2335 Teenagers deliver groceries to seniors in lockdown A volunteer squad of teenagers and young adults have been delivering groceries to elderly Wagga residents stuck in lockdown. by Kenji Sato - The Daily Advertiser

The newly formed Vinnies Youth Conference has been picking up food, toilet paper, and other essentials from the Micah Hub and delivering it to seniors in need. One of the volunteers is 18-year-old Jack Walsh, from Kildare Catholic College, who started delivering Kildare Catholic College students, Zachary Scoble and Jack Walsh. Picture: Emma Hillier groceries back in May when the lockdown was nearing its peak and shelves were looking bare. 17-year-old Zachary Scoble has volunteered around Youth Conference president Shannan Carey said "The feeling you get when you help someone who town in the past, and he was inspired to put up his lockdown had been especially hard on disadvantaged desperately needs it is really fulfilling," Jack said. hand again when he met some other volunteers at a families, who could often not afford to take their "Just knowing you're a valuable part of the classic Vinnies barbecue. children out even at the best of times. community makes it worthwhile." "I found myself at a barbecue Vinnies was holding "A lot of families are not going to be in a position to The HSC student has returned to school and is down near the river, and that just piqued my interest go for laser tag or a one-night camp at Borambola, so cramming to catch up for lost time, but he has still and made me want to come and see what it was like," we want to give the families a bit of a break and let found time in his packed calendar to dedicate towards Zachary said. the kids let loose," Ms Carey said. those less fortunate. The group had also been planning a buddy program, "A lot of people have been lonely and isolated "It's been pretty stressful because we've missed a lot which would involve taking disadvantaged children and haven't had contact with people, so it's good of time to study, so we've been trying to catch up and out for social events such as bowling or laser tag. to make those connections." make progress where we didn't before," Jack said. Those plans were put on hold because of the To find out more visit: "There's a lot of things to balance in the student life, coronavirus lockdown, but the team will be ready to www.facebook.com/VinniesYouthNSW but you've got to make it work." go the moment restrictions ease. JULY 2020 - TOGETHER 18 SCHOOLS IN OUR DIOCESE St Francis DeSales Regional College, Leeton

Congratulations to Bishop Mark Edwards whose Liturgical Reception saw him installed as the 6th Bishop of the Wagga Wagga Diocese. With COVID-19 attendance limitations, St Francis DeSales was represented by Mr Pat Handsaker. Jock Lander of Year 11 and Bella Fairman of Year 9, joined the choir of Diocesan students via zoom. We look forward to welcoming Bishop Mark to the College as soon as possible.

St Patrick's Primary School, St Anne's Primary, North Albury There was much fun Holbrook at St Anne's Primary On 22 July St Patricks School for the Feast of Saints were able to participate via Anne and Joachim live streaming in the Liturgical and celebrating Reception of the 6th Bishop of the Grandparent's Wagga Wagga Diocese. The K/1/2 Day! Sadly our Grandparents were students were excitedly sharing unable to join us but their observations of the symbols they were represented and icons they could identify in well by their the Church, whilst the Primary grandchildren! students watched reverently. We are looking forward to a gifted candle (which we saw on TV) to arrive at school as a token of this important day.

Kildare Catholic College, Wagga Wagga St Joseph’s Primary, Year 12 Visual Design have been working on product branding and logos. They have Narrandera achieved some outstanding results with their School beanies have arrived and they look fantastic!!! They are fabulous designs. They have also had the available from the school office for $15. If you would like one for your chance to develop their skills by engaging in child please send in the money in a clearly marked envelope or contact different mediums such as printmaking, vinyl office staff to arrange direct deposit. application and the use of the laser cutter.

TOGETHER - JULY 2020 SCHOOLS IN OUR DIOCESE 19 St Peter's Primary, Coleambally St Patrick's Primary, Griffith

Having fun with Spheros in Obstacle course fun on the Coding Club at St Patrick's playground at St Peter's Primary in Primary in Griffith. Coleambally.

Marian Catholic College, Griffith Henschke Primary, Wagga Wagga MCC student representative Julia Forner with Bishop Mark Edwards at the Bishop's Installation Ceremony in Wagga Wagga.

Miss Quinlivan and Augustine from Year 6 attended the Liturgical Ceremony for the Sixth Bishop of Wagga Wagga, The Most Reverend Mark Edwards.

JULY 2020 - TOGETHER 20 NEWS Divorce could be a thing of the past, say marriage experts A Catholic marriage counsellor and family expert believes divorce could be consigned to the history books for those couples who really want to stay together.

Derek Boylen, the Director of the children, the various stresses families Centre for Life, Marriage and Family can be under at times; whether it be in the Archdiocese of Perth, says, communication breakdown or financial “[Some Researches say] we actually problems. I’m very pleased to be know enough about marriage and involved in the new series and to be family life to end divorce for those able to assist families where I can,” Mr people that wanted it.” Boylen said. Speaking on Majellan Media’s latest For over 70 years, Majellan has podcast series, Mr Boylen discusses provided practical advice with a how self- isolation, lockdowns and Christian focus to thousands of social distancing, have added to the people, shared stories of family life, pressures many families are facing. and helped families deal with their Mr Boylen is also a lecturer for the problems. University of Notre Dame in the Tony Biviano, CEO of Majellan Discipline of Counselling. Media, said Majellan has always been Majellan Media is producing the about helping wounded families. important podcast series aimed at “At Majellan, we believe that helping families with relationship families are one of the most important issues during these difficult times. foundations of society and for over 70 The new series is part of the current years we have been helping families be Figuring out Families podcasts and the best they can be,” said Mr Biviano. covers many aspects of family life and “We are very happy to be working with offers practical advice. Derek Boylen on this new series of The series is a must for all who podcasts and hope they are a real help want to strengthen relationships. The to people with their relationships and sessions will cover key topics such family life.” as Communication, Problem Solving Figuring out Families podcast series and Relationship Repair, Love Maps, is available from most podcast services Keeping Fun and Romance Alive and and on Spotify. Go to anchor.fm/ Love Languages. figuring-out-families or Majellan Mr Boylen said he’s thrilled to be Media at: majellan.media/figuring- participating in the new series. “I know out-families/ from my own work and having eight

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Over 100 volunteer SRE Teachers generously donate their time each week to ErinEarth teach SRE in public schools in our diocese. But classes are growing opening times & we need more help. Come and relax, unwind and If you are able to help an hour or two a week please contact appreciate nature. Trevor Dal Broi 0407 537 994 ErinEarth is open Wednesdays 9am or [email protected] Training is provided. - 4pm and every Friday night during Daylight Savings from 5pm - 7pm. Parishes urgently The Garden is looking particularly good needing SRE volunteers: at the moment so come on in for a look. • Henty • Darlington Point and Colleambally ErinEarth - 1 Kildare St, Wagga Wagga ?• Berrigan and Mulwala

TOGETHER - JULY 2020 NEWS 21 Consider The Crows launched In general terms, this book is a chronicle of the six bishops who have served the Catholic Diocese of Wagga. Each chapter sums up a view of the contributions of the individual bishop to the Diocese. by Dr Nancy Blacklow Local historian and former history staff member at Charles Sturt University

In 2017, the Catholic Diocese of others generally interested in history. Wagga Wagga celebrated its centenary The book’s style gives the reader chapters – a major event in the church and the on each of the five bishops who have catalyst for a book on the history of served the Catholic Diocese of Wagga the diocese. through its first century and foreshadows This book, Consider the Crows, a second volume with a focus on the Centenary of the Catholic Diocese diocese’s 32 parishes. At the same time, A gathering of prelates and priests in Albury on August 15, 1918. Bishop-elect, J.W Dwyer, is Wagga, by Father Justin Darlow, has it includes milestones such as the building seated front right and 8 weeks later became the first bishop of the Wagga Diocese. now been published by Triple D Books, of St Michael’s Cathedral through to the Wagga Wagga, and provides a valuable founding of the Vianney College seminary. documentation of the diocese and its While it is of particular interest to the spiritual and historical leaders, plus clergy and parishioners of the diocese milestones in its growth over the past as well as students, the book’s approach Consider the Crows century. and writing style would appeal to a wider As the Emeritus Archbishop of audience. Canberra-Goulburn and Emeritus Bishop Based on extensive research and attention by Father Justin Darlow of Wagga, the Reverend Francis Carroll, to detail, Consider the Crows provides notes in the foreword it is “a long-awaited valuable historical documentation of story, providing an understanding of the the Catholic Diocese of Wagga and its church’s identity, strength and vitality.” spiritual leaders. Author, Father Justin Darlow, carried out The book can be purchased in person detailed research, drawing on summaries from your local parish or from and photographs of the parishes of the McAlroy House. For those preferring diocese to base his work on strong primary to order online or over the phone, source material. He suggests Consider the please contact Parousia Media at Crows may be of relevance to a readership [email protected] beyond the church such as students and or call +61 2 9651 0375

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They are principally focused promote good hygiene practice at home. on raising health awareness, This exceptional support is empowering distributing hygiene products and communities to manage their well-being delivering WASH programs. and uphold their dignity when access In Pursat province, local villagers and to health resources is traditionally very committees have collectively distributed limited. banners and posters, and circulated Caritas Australia and its partners have critical information to communities on resourced health centres, commune COVID-19 by loudspeaker. Targeted officers and schools with a range of and timely education measures about medical supplies including face masks, COVID-19 transmission and prevention gloves, soap, hand washing facilities Proud family posted with COVID-19 prevention of transmission banner in Siem Reap province Credit: Srer Khmer/Caritas Australia is helping stop the spread of the and water tanks. Approximately 8,000 infectious disease and negative impacts community people have been supplied of Caritas Internationalis, one of the To donate to Caritas please visit on livelihoods of the poorest, most soap for hand washing and 600 with world’s largest humanitarian networks, www.caritas.org.au/donate vulnerable and marginalised people. access to hand washing facilities. with 169 agencies operating in over Thank you for supporting Caritas. Preferential care for vulnerable Caritas Australia is the international 200 countries and territories. Caritas Your compassion is needed now women, children, the elderly and people aid and development organisation of Australia stands with communities, more than ever. It only takes a with disabilities has been provided to the Catholic Church and a member before, during and after emergencies. second to make a difference.

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TOGETHER - JULY 2020 NEWS 23 COVID-19 Diocesan Effective Vinnies Winter Protocols Friday 24 July 2020 1. Covid-Safe Business b. Sacred Host to be offered only, All Parishes must comply with not the Precious Blood. Appeal success at the NSW Government requirement c. No touching at the sign of peace. to complete a Covid-Safe Plan and d. No offertory procession. register as a Covid-Safe Business. e. No congregational singing. 2. Maximum Attendance f. No collection plates are to be Places of worship are limited to 100 used, but money/envelopes placed Mater Dei Catholic people, subject to the one person per at collection points. four square metre rule (excluding 6. Communion to Sick and Elderly clergy and liturgical ministers). Persons 3. Hygiene practices Normal pastoral practice continues including Communion to sick College in Wagga a. Sanitisation of hands before entering the church, hall, prayer persons in hospitals, aged care room, etc. homes and private homes. In the last 2 weeks of June, the Mater Dei community responded so generously to the b. Wiping down of pews and 7. Anointing of the Sick call for support of the Vinnies Winter Appeal. The College SRC and Student Leaders were common areas at conclusion of Normal Pastoral Practice continues. visiting Homegroups each day to pick up donations from staff, students and families.They Mass or gathering. a. Anointing of the sick in hospitals, are proud to report that collections have been amazing and recently they took the opportunity c. Priest and Extraordinary Ministers aged care homes and private of Holy Communion to purify homes if permitted to enter. to gather their leaders with the many donations for a photo. All donations were then delivered hands with sanitiser before and b. If the person has COVID-19, to the Peter St Vinnies store in Wagga Wagga. Well done MDCC!!! after offering Holy Communion. please consult the Bishop’s d. Limit the use of communal books. Office. Ensure they are cleansed between 8. First Penance & First Holy use. Communion 4. Register of people upon Normal Pastoral Practice continues, entering the church, hall, prayer respecting liturgical and pastoral room, etc. protocols. a. Name, phone number and/or 9. Confirmation email to be recorded The sacrament of Confirmation b. To be kept in a safe place in the Diocese of Wagga Wagga (respecting privacy laws) for at is to be delayed until term 4. If all least 28 days. is clear at that time, Parish Priests c. Funeral directors to keep will have delegated authority for attendance register for funerals. Confirmations for this year. 5. Eucharist a. Holy Communion in the hand Most Rev Mark Edwards OMI only. Bishop of Wagga Wagga

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St Michael’s Church Thursday - 10.15am Weekday Masses Thursday - 9:30am (Assumption Villa) Mass timesLinton Street Collingullie acrossSaturday - 9.00am Mondayour - Friday - 7.00am, 5.30pmDiocese Friday - 9:15am and 5:30pm Wagga Wagga - Cathedral 2nd Sunday - 9:30am (Christmas Day & Marrar Confessions Sacrament of Penance Easter Sunday) Saturday Vigil - 6.00pm Friday - 4.30pm to 5.30pm Friday - 4:45-5:15pm St Michael’s Cathedral Confessions Confessions Saturday - 11.30am to 12.30pm Saturday - 5:30-5:50pm Church Street, Wagga Wagga Sacrament of Penance 1st Saturday - 5.30pm Marian Catholic College Chapel Eucharistic Adoration Monday - Friday 7:00am, 12:45pm Saturdays - 11:00am-12:00noon Allawah Village 185 Wakaden Street Griffith St Joseph’s Church Leeton Weekend Masses Prior to weekend Masses or by request First Thursday of each month. Sunday - 9.00am Friday - 4:30pm Saturday - 12:15pm Mass at 9.15am Saturday Vigil - 6:00pm Sunday - 8:00am, 10:00am and 5:30pm Holbrook Lockhart Confessions Albury Corowa Monday - Thursday 12:30pm - 12:40pm Our Lady of Sorrows St Mary’s Church Friday 12:00-12:40pm & 6:30pm-6:45pm St Patrick’s St Mary’s Star of the Sea 125 Albury Street, Holbrook 55 Ferrier St, Lockhart Saturday 11:00am-12:00noon & 515 Smollett St, Albury Saturday Vigil - 6:00pm 1st & 3rd Sunday - Saturday Vigil 6.30pm Weekend Masses 4:30pm-5:30pm Weekend Mass Times Sunday - 9:00am 2nd Sunday - 8.00 am 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday (Vigil) - 6:00pm Rosary times Saturday - 9:30am Weekday Masses 4th & 5th Sunday - 10.00am 2nd & 4th Sunday - 8:00am Monday to Thursday 12:25pm and Vigil (Saturday) - 5:00pm Refer to Parish Bulletin available in the Weekday Masses Weekday Masses Saturday 11:55am (before Mass) Sunday - 8.00am, 10.00am, and 5:30pm Church or on the parish website Phone parish for details Tuesday - 9:00am & Friday - 10:00am Carmelite Monastery Latin Mass - Sunday 12 noon Confessions/ Reconciliation Confessions Confessions Up to 5 mins before Mass. 10 Morshead Street, Wagga Wagga Weekday Mass Times Saturday - 11:00am-12:00, 5:30-6:00pm Before Mass on weekends Urangeline St Terence’s Church Monday - Friday - 7:30am Monday to Friday - 7:00am St Pius X, Coreen, St Francis De Sales Church of the Currently no Masses. Saturday - 8:00am Tuesday & Thursday - 9:30am Urana Road. Pioneers Sunday - 9:30am Latin Mass Mondays - 7pm in the 1st, 3rd Sunday - 10:45am Mass Hume Highway, Bowna St Mary’s Chapel Adoration Chapel 2nd Sunday - 11:30am Mulwala Vianney College, 17 Durack Circuit First Friday - 5:30pm St Brigid’s Sunday - 9:00am Rosary before Mass Culcairn Havelock Street, Mulwala Mt Erin Chapel Saturday - 9.10am and 4.30pm St Patrick’s Culcairn Howlong Weekend Masses Kildare Catholic College Sunday - 7.40am and 9.40am 1st, 4th Sunday - 8:00am 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday - 8:00am Edmondson Street, Wagga Wagga 2nd, 3rd Sunday - 10:00am St Brigid’s 2nd, 4th Sunday - 6:00pm Saturday Vigil Sunday - 10:00am (Extraordinary Form) 5th Sunday - Vigil Mass 6:30pm (Saturday) Hovell St, Howlong Weekday Masses Albury - North Albury Henty Church of the Good Shepherd Refer to parish notices Wagga Wagga 2nd, 4th Saturday Vigil - 6:30pm Queen Street, Walbundrie St Joseph’s Sacred Heart Mate Street, North Albury 1st Sunday - 10:00am Weekend Mass Times Barooga - Kooringal Saturday Vigil - 6.00 pm 3rd, 5th Sunday - 8:00am Howlong Weekend Masses Sunday - 9.30 am Walla Walla Saturday Vigil - 6:00pm 1st, 3rd, 5th Sunday - 10:00am Sacred Heart Weekday Masses 1st & 4th Sunday - 6:00pm (Sunday) Walbundrie 2nd, 4th Sunday - 8:30am Lake Albert Road, Kooringal Tuesday to Friday 9.30am or as printed in Weekday Masses Sunday - 9:00am Weekday Masses Refer to parish notices Weekend Masses weekly newsletter Vary according to needs and are Masses Before weekend Masses Saturday Vigil - 5:30pm Confessions First Tuesday of month – Mercy Place announced in the Sunday bulletin Howlong Sunday - 9:00am and 5:30pm 11.00am – Includes sacrament of anointing Confessions 1st & 3rd Tuesdays - Oolong Nursing Children’s Liturgy during 9:00am Mass Confessisons Before each weekend Mass Home 10:00 am Narrandera Weekday Masses Saturday - 5.15 - 5.45 pm Saturday 9.00 am - Howlong Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 7:00am For other Masses during the week, see Narrandera Tuesday and Thursday - 5:45pm Darlington Point the parish website. St Mel’s Church, Audley Street Saturday - 9:30am Reconciliation Saturday Vigil - 6.00pm Confessions Albury - Lavington Oliver Plunkett Howlong Sunday - 9:30am Saturday - 10:00am - 10:30am Hay Road, Darlington Point Weekday Masses Holy Spirit Saturdays 9:30am (after 9:00am Mass) 1st, 3rd, 5th Sunday - 8.30am Tuesday - 5:30pm Saturday Vigil - 6.00pm 5:30pm - 5:55pm 2nd, 4th Sunday - 6:00pm (Saturday Vigil) Wednesday, Thursday - 7:30am Sunday - 8.00am, 10.00am Walbundrie Wagga Wagga Weekday Masses Friday - 5:30pm St Mary’s Jindera - 9.00am Sundays 8:30am - 8:55am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, (subject to changes announced in the - South Wagga Weekday Masses Friday - 8.30am - Darlington Point Sunday bulletin) Monday - Friday - 7.00am Our Lady of Fatima St Peter’s Jerilderie Confessions Saturday - 9.15am Bourke Street, Wagga Wagga Cnr of Currawong Crescent and Friday - 4:30-5:20pm; Confessions Weekend Masses Kingfisher Avenue, Coleambally St Joseph’s Saturday - 9.30-10:00am Saturday - 8.15am, 5.00pm Saturday Vigil - 5:00pm 1st, 3rd, 5th Sunday - 10.30am Coreen Street, Jerilderie and 5:00-5:45 pm St Mary’s Jindera - Sunday 8.30am Sunday - 8:30am, 10:30am & 5:30pm 2nd, 4th Sunday - 8.00am 1st, 3rd, 5th Saturday Vigil - 6:00pm Grong Grong (Syro-Malabar Rite) Weekday Masses 2nd, 4th Sunday - 10:30am 1st, 3rd, 5th Sunday - 8.00am St Patrick’s Uranquinty Thursday - 8.00am Coleambally Weekday Masses Galore Sunday - 8:30am Albury - Thurgoona Holy Hour - Friday 5.00pm - 6.00pm at Are announced in the Sunday bulletin St Kevin’s Church Weekday Masses - Our Lady of Darlington Point 2nd & 4th Sunday - 8:00am Fatima Immaculate Heart of Mary Confessions Junee Wednesday - 10:00am Weekend Masses 15 minutes before 10.00 am Mass on Saturday Vigil - 6.00pm Thursday - 11:00am (Ethel Forrest Centre) Sunday or by request St Joseph’s Tarcutta Friday - 5:45pm Sunday - 9.30am, 5.30pm 21 Kitchener Street, Junee Anointing Mass Weekday Masses Finley Saturday Vigil - 6:00pm St Francis Xavier Marian Foyer, Henschke Hall Monday - 8.00am Sunday - 9:30am Sydney Street, Tarcutta 4th Tuesday of the month - 10:30am Tuesday - 10.00am Sunday - 8:30am St Mary’s Weekday Masses Weekday Masses - Calvary Hospital Wednesday - 8.00am Ladysmith 1 Denison Street Finley Monday - 9:00am Monday-Friday - 8:00am (except public Thursday - 7.00pm (Mass Novena and Saturday Vigil - 6:00pm Sunday - 10.15am Tuesday - 7:00am holidays) Benediction) Confessions Weekday Masses Wednesday - 9:00am Aged Care Facility Masses Friday - 8.00am Before all Masses Are announced in the Sunday bulletin Thursday - 7:00am Forrest Centre Confessions Confessions Friday - 9:00am Every Thursday - 11:00am Prior to Masses Saturday - 10.30 - 11.00am Confessions The Rock Nan Roberts Nursing Home Saturday - 5.30pm-6.00pm Saturday - 10:30-11:00am; - The Haven Sunday - 5.00pm-5.30pm 6:00-6:15pm or by appointment Thursday - 7.00pm following Novena St Mary’s 3rd Tuesday of the month - 10:30am Ganmain Illabo and Junee Reefs Mass of the Immaculate Heart of Mary 102 Urana Street The Rock RSL Rememberance Village Alternate Sundays - 8:00am Weekend Masses 2nd Tuesday of the month - 10:30am St. Brendan’s Ganmain Sunday - 8:00am (Extraordinary Form) Confessions Weekend Mass Times Khancoban Sunday - 10:00am Saturday - 10:30-11:30am Berrigan 6:00pm (Saturday Vigil); 10:00am Weekday Masses Weekday Masses St Columba’s Church of St Joseph the Worker Monday - 7:00am Monday to Friday: Tuesday - 6:00pm Wagga Wagga 4 Corcoran Street, Berrigan December-February 7:30am (Tues., Sunday - 9.00 am 1st, 3rd, 5th Sunday - 6:00pm Saturday Weekday Masses Wednesday - 7:00am (Extraordinary Form) - West Wagga Thurs.) & 5:30pm (Mon., Wed., Fri.) Thursday - 7:00am Vigil March-November 5:30pm 9.00 am 2nd, 4th Sunday - 10:30am Confessions Confessions Holy Trinity Church Sat.: 8:00am (usually in the convent Up to 5 minutes before Mass. Bardia Street Ashmont Savernake except 1st Sat. in the church). Prior to Sunday Mass Monday-Saturday - 7:00am 1st Sunday - 5:00pm Confessions Friday - 10:15am Weekday Masses are announced in the 30 min. before every Mass each day & Leeton Tocumwal Sunday - 9:00am and 5:30pm Sunday bulletin 5:00pm-6:00pm Sat. Loreto Home of Compassion Confessions before Saturday Vigil Masses St. Patrick’s Matong St Joseph’s Leeton St Peter’s Sunday - 10:30am Sunday - 8:00am Wade Avenue, Leeton Charlotte Street, Tocumwal Monday - 5:45pm Confessions 30 min before Sunday Mass Saturday Vigil - 6:00pm Saturday Vigil - 5.30pm Tuesday - 10:30am Coolamon Sunday - 10:00am (First Sunday of the Sunday - 8.30am Thursday - Eucharistic Adoration - 5:15pm Griffith month is Italian) Weekday Masses Thursday - 5:45pm St Michael’s St Patrick’s Yanco Thursday - 9.30am Our Lady of the Blessed Eucharist Confessions Sunday - 9.00am Sacred Heart Sunday - 8:00am Church Half an hour before weekend Masses Confessions Warrambool Street, Griffith Tuesday - 9:00am Benedict Avenue San Isidore Saturday - 4.45 - 5.15pm Saturday Vigil - 6.00pm Weekday Masses in Leeton Vigil Saturday - 6:00pm Masses Saturday - 8.00am Monday - 9:00am Wednesday - Eucharistic Adoration - 5:15pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday - 7.30am, 9.00am, (Italian), Tuesday (Yanco) - 9:00am Wednesday - 5:45pm continued on page 25... Friday - 7.30am 10.30am, 6.00pm Wednesday - 9:00am TOGETHER - JULY 2020 MASS TIMES 25 Tumbarumba Yenda - Yoogali - Hanwood Please pray for those priests whose All Saints’ Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii anniversary of death occurs in July: 40 Murray Street, Tumbarumba 17 Edon Street, Yoogali Saturday 9.15am Sunday - 9:30am Saturday Vigil - 6.00pm St Anthony’s - Hanwood 3 July 1991 Fr Owen Cosgriff Sunday - 9.00am Saturday Vigil - 5.00pm 5 July 1963 Mgr William John O’Neill Weekday Masses Sunday - 8.00am Monday - Friday - 5.30pm St Therese’s - Yenda 14 July 1880 Fr Michael McAlroy Confessions Saturday Vigil - 6:30pm Friday 4.30pm - 5.15pm Weekday Masses 14 July 1964 Fr Arthur Hugh Percy Saturday - 8.00am - 9.00am Tuesday - 5:30pm - Yoogali And 30 mins before weekend Holy Masses Wednesday - 8.00am - Hanwood 16 July 1900 Fr William Bermingham Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Tooma Thursday - 5.00pm - Yenda 17 July 1930 Fr Francis O’Looney 4th Sunday - 7.30am Friday - 9:30am - Yoogali Exposition and Benediction of the Confessions 20 July 1979 Mgr Brian Boru Gallagher Blessed Sacrament Yenda - Thursday, before Mass Friday - 4.30pm & Saturday - 8.00am Yoogali - Sunday, before Mass 21 July 1900 Fr Patrick Dunne Hanwood - Saturday - 4:30pm Urana Or by arrangement with the priest. 22 July 1998 Fr Albert Morgan Stanley 24 July 1932 Fr Daniel Griffin St Fiacre’s Church 5 End St, Urana Please note that Mass times 24 July 2006 Fr John Francis McGee Weekend Masses were true and correct at the 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday - 8:00am 31 July 2000 Fr Peter Quinn 2nd & 4th Saturday (Vigil) - 6:00pm time of printing. For further Weekday Masses clarification, please check parish Thursday - 12:30pm These faithful servants, Lord, put their Confessions Up to 5 mins before Mass. bulletins and noticeboards closer wholehearted trust in you - Grant that they Oaklands to the date. 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday - 10:00am may live in your love.

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JULY 2020 - TOGETHER 26 NEWS Successful teen faith group discussion St Joseph's Family Catechetical School held another successful Faith holiday event this time at their home due to COVID 19 restrictions.

After a Faith and Fun event at Holy on such topics is really valuable for all. Trinity Parish in January (see March Thank you to all the parents who 2020 edition of Together) Matthew entrusted their dear children to our and Rose Greenrod held a teenager care. For further information call faith discussion group based on the 0438 871 523 questions: Why God, Why Jesus and Why Catholic? It was a big task handling such subjects with young people coming back and asking, Why the Bible? But that would be another question, for another occasion! The teenagers were really engaged and while hesitant at the start, got into the group discussion by the end. The youth were also amazed when Sr. Milada of the Missionary Sisters of Charity (MC) shared why she believed in God. Sister also suggested that next time, she will explore her calling to be a religious. So with a Bible in one hand and the Catechism of the Catholic Church in the other we discussed the beauty of the world and how there needs to be the most beautiful One whom we call God, the discussion continued. One of the teenagers also knew the bible verse where it says Peter (as Pope) is head of the Catholic Church on earth. For any Catholic teenager, this is a most worthy bible verse to remember. (See Matt 16:18) For the future Matthew and Rose would be open to holding more discussion groups with teenagers. These are the years when many youths question their faith. So having an open and frank discussion WORDS OF THE HOLY FATHER SAIGON restaurant What is the attitude that the Lord asks us to have, so that the kingdom of God may grow and be bread for everyone and shelter for all?. Specialises in Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine The answer is clear: “docility”. In fact, the kingdom of God grows, with docility to the strength of the Holy Spirit. The flour • Open 6 days - lunch & dinner ceases to be flour and becomes bread, because it is docile to the strength of the yeast; and again: the yeast is left to mix with • BYO the flour. And even though flour does not have sentiments, we know that in allowing it to be “knead”, there is “some pain”, as • Banquets and group bookings there is later when you allow it to cook. The same dynamic is • Takeaway and business lunch menu found, regarding the kingdom of God, which grows in this way, and then eventually becomes food for everyone. (Santa Marta, 25 October 2016) [P] 6921 2212 89-91 Morgan St, Wagga Wagga

TOGETHER - JULY 2020 CATHOLIC MISSION 27 A second chance at Jeevanie Some come from broken families, others are orphaned. The girls at the Jeevanie boarding house in Colombo have one thing in common; they have no option to return home, and the Jeevanie family has become their own.

The support of our Children’s the beginning, we take every step Mission Partners ensures the girls to develop in them Christian values continue to live in a safe, happy and through their experience in the home, educational environment. parish and school.’ There are 35 children living at the A sound formal education for each Jeevanie home in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s of the girls at the home, who are aged capital city of 750,000 people. They between eight and 18 years, is the The girls at Jeevanie take part in a wide range of cultural activities to complement their studies. have come from all over the country, priority for the sisters. ‘The children all from untenable family situations or are provided with all the facilities to get of them are very interested in sports, conscientious student who loves music abandonment. ‘Many of the children a formal education,’ Sr Shathini says. so we provide the opportunities to help and sports. ‘She wants to study well and come from broken families,’ says Sister ‘Nineteen of the girls are attending our them develop their skills.’ become a teacher,’ Sr Shathini reports. Shathini Fernando F.M.M, who runs the private school, run by the sisters, while Achini Fernando is one of the girls ‘She will have a very bright future if she home. ‘For some, their mothers have others attend a nearby government living at Jeevanie. Aged 16, Achini has continues to study well. As a teacher, she had to go overseas to earn any money.’ school. been at the home since she was a very will serve many more children like her. I The Jeevanie home welcomes these ‘We also provide private tuition for young girl, as her parents are no longer hope she will have a happy life.’ children with the aim of fulfilling their the girls in important subjects such around to care for her. ‘Her grandmother The care, love and support provided rights to shelter, education, and food, as mathematics, English, Sinhala (the is the only one who took care of Achini by the sisters has had a life-changing and doing so with loving care. ‘Our predominant language in Sri Lanka), and her sister, but she is very old and influence on Achini and the other girls at primary aim is to give a sound Christian history, science and music,’ Sr Shathini frail, and unable to these days,’ says Sr Jeevanie. Catholic Mission’s Children’s formation to all our children who are says. ‘The children are also trained in Shathini. Mission Partners program covers under our care,’ says Sr Shathini. ‘From dance and computer studies, and many Achini is a quiet girl, but a essentials such as daily meals for the girls, clothing, medication, education costs and supplies, and other important ongoing costs associated with their accommodation. The girls are very happy and grateful for your support, and Sr Shathini says their future is looking bright. ‘These girls are very clever, and they will serve the society with their gifts and talents.’ For more information and to support the appeal, visit catholicmission.org.au or contact our local Diocesan Director, Jane Plum: Telephone 02 6937 0013 Mobile 0400 445 605 Email [email protected]

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JULY 2020 - TOGETHER 28 FAREWELL Unexpected privilege and blessing When Fr Wilfred 'Plunky' Plunkett passed away peacefully on the 7th June 2020, Presentation Sister Carmel Clancy was with him and she shares this reflection on being with him in his final days. by Sister Carmel Clancy

A month ago who would have overnight. The contrast in Wilf's imagined that I would be sitting attention to them during the space alone alongside Fr Wilf Plunkett of a week was overwhelming for when he breathed his last them. On their first visit he was breath and went to his God so able to instruct them as to what he peacefully. wanted from Settlers and in came When Wilf arrived at the Forrest the two prize paintings to be hung in Centre less than a month ago, I his room. They did remarkably well invited him to have lunch and getting his treasures. On the second dinner in the dining room and he visit Wilf was immobile in bed with was out like a flash. Soon he was no response to the hand rubs or face asking where I was at breakfast time strokes. however I didn't forfeit my breakfast Wilf's nephew, Joan's son from in bed as easily as that. It was Mossvale, came to visit and that obvious Wilf wasn't well and eating helped greatly. On Saturday, after a meals was a torture ... he soldiered further visit to Settlers, Patricia and on. Jane packed Wilf's treasures and said After bouts of serious pain, he had their good byes and left me to sit a night in the Base and came home with Wilf whom they called Bede. with a bowl of satin roses given to There was no knowing that it would have similar favourites. I then just thought Wilf had died. Just as they him by the nurses ... they gave him be just over 24 hours before the final continued to moisten his lips, stroke were rushing in to see, Fr Kevin much comfort. Gradually Wilf went call. his brow and pray God take him and O'Reilly arrived so we prayed for downhill but kept up with his SBS I was a bit slow off the mark on he did just that at 4:45pm with no Wilf, had a talk and then Fr Kevin programs on rail travel with Michael Sunday morning however I was fuss, just two puffs and he slipped left to notify the clergy. I had my Portillo. pleased to find Wilf was still with away peacefully into the embrace of tea and went to bed grateful that His sister, Patricia, aged 86, and her us. After lunch I just sat with him his God. I had had the privilege of being daughter Jane, came from Canberra and prayed all the underlined verses After a couple of minutes I went with such a beautiful priest at twice in the last fortnight and stayed in my bible thinking we would out and informed the staff that I such a sacred time.

Fr Plunkett's funeral was held on 19th June 2020. Due to Covid restrictions a funeral cortege was created to ensure all those that wanted to attend could in a very unique way.

Right: The cortege went down a lined Baylis Street to the sound of bag pipes and the St Michael's Cathedral bells ringing. Above: Fr Plunkett took his final journey down Plunkett Drive with students from Mater Dei Primary and Mater Dei College lining the road. Below: Fr Paddy conducted the Requiem Mass at Sacred Heart Church.

Residents and staff from Settlers Village formed a guard of honour. TOGETHER - JULY 2020