Fra’ Marco Luzzago has been elected The Lieutenant of the Grand Master – LOURDES DAY MASS 2020 FRA’ MARCO with a large majority Lieutenant of who will remain in office for one year LUZZAGO ELECTED the Grand Master of the Sovereign – when addressing the members of the BRINGING LOURDES TO Order of . The Council Complete Council Complete said, "the Holy Spirit has LIEUTENANT OF of State, the electoral body, met on 7 graciously turned his gaze to me. I thank GRAND MASTER and 8 November in the Magistral Villa each one of you for placing your trust in Whilst COVID-19 has resulted in the OF SOVEREIGN in Rome, one of the Order of Malta’s me and for showing by your presence here cancellation of Lourdes Day Masses around FEBRUARY 2021 two institutional seats. All phases today a great love and a great dedication the country, the mass at St Mary’s Cathedral in ORDER OF MALTA of the election were carried out in to our Order. For my part, I can only assure Sydney, held on the first Saturday in December NEWSLETTER full compliance with anti-COVID-19 you of my maximum commitment to each year, was able to go ahead but with measures. address the challenges that lie ahead of capacity restrictions. Thankfully a livestream IN THIS ISSUE - PROJECT UPDATES / UPCOMING EVENTS / LATEST NEWS us in the coming months. First of all, the There were 44 participants at the Council of the celebration meant thousands of others reform of the Constitutional Charter and the Complete of State out of the 56 entitled to across the country joined Archbishop Fisher Code carried on with such fervour by our vote. They came to Rome from Argentina, and the congregation of 150, including 35 late Fra’ Giacomo, whom at this moment I Peru, the United States, Lebanon, France, malades and 60 members and volunteers of the remember with emotion." Sweden, Austria, Germany, Holland, Order of Malta. Spain, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, One of the attendees remarked: “It was a truly happy Switzerland, Malta and Italy. occasion. Looking at so many smiling faces after slope of steep hills and is severely Fra’ Marco Luzzago succeeds Fra’ Visit orderofmalta.org.au for such a tough year really lifted my spirits. Archbishop ‘FRANCISCO’S underdeveloped compared to other Giacomo Dalla Torre del Tempio di the profile of the Lieutenant and Fisher’s offering of the Mass, his moving homily, residential towns in Seoul and is Sanguinetto, Prince and 80th Grand similar articles including: NEIGHBOURS’: his blessing of the sick and his generous and kind home to many low-wage workers. presence amongst us after Mass was greatly Master, who died on 29 April last. Archbishop Silvano Tomasi NEW PROJECT The centre, called ‘Francisco’s appreciated.” was informed of the election appointed new Special Delegate ADDRESSING Neighbours’, was inspired by the by letter. Subsequently all the Order of to the Sovereign Order of Malta Holy Father Pope Francis’ countless Malta’s Grand Priories, Subpriories and URBAN POVERTY Welcoming new Magistral remarks on serving and loving our National Associations worldwide were IN KOREA neighbours and the Order of Malta informed, together with the 110 states Chaplains Fr Josh Scott and Korea intends to assist the most with which the Sovereign Order of Malta Fr Paul Nulley Members and volunteers of marginalised households located in entertains diplomatic relations. the Order of Malta Korea are continuing their work to address the area. urban poverty in Korea. The most Whilst the premises were being ASIA PACIFIC recent initiative has commenced renovated, members and volunteers YOUTH CAMP 2021 operation in the Changsin- of the Order began to provide fruit dong and Soongin-dong areas, deliveries as part of a weekly service COMMUNITY CARE VAN REMOVING INAUGURAL both known to have poor living to those in need in the district. BARRIERS FOR ADVENT CAROL conditions and no aid or support LAUNCHES IN VICTORIA from any other organisations. The centre’s renovations finished in DISABLED YOUTH SERVICE November and the premises were TO EXPAND WORK WITH There are about 700 small-sized consecrated by H.E. Cardinal Andrew Thank you to everyone who supported To mark the end of a tumultuous year, sewing factories in Changshin- Yeom. When COVID-19 restrictions THE HOMELESS our Christmas appeal for the 2021 and the dawn of new beginnings, dong and Soongin-dong, producing allow, the centre will expand to A recording of the Sydney Youth Camp on the Gold Coast in the members, volunteers, family and goods for the clothing shops in provide cooked foods and laundry Lourdes Day Mass is available Members and volunteers of the Order members and volunteers to expand its September. We can report that, at the friends of the South Eastern Region Dongdaemun. The town is on the services to those in need. of Malta in Victoria will now be able own service, therefore providing more time of going to print, we have raised were invited to attend our inaugural at orderofmalta.org.au to expand their activities in the region opportunities for them to work ‘hands on’ $130,000 – a fantastic result! Advent Carols Service that was held thanks to a new Community Care Van. with the homeless, outside of the Vinnies on Thursday 17th December at 7pm, food van schedule. As hosts we need to raise $250,000 for the in St Peter’s , Toorak. The Order of Malta is active in assisting accommodation, meals and activities for the homeless in Melbourne by distributing The Community Care van was purchased the 150 participants over 5 days. The Carols Service reflected the Advent Learn about activities as they happen. Follow us: Coats for the Homeless and COVID-19 thanks to a grant from the Fra’ Richard season’s growing anticipation for both the care packs. The new van will support this Divall estate. Activities at the 2021 Youth Camp include: first coming of Christ and of that Day when activity by providing safe transport for Order of Malta Community Care Vans An Outback Experience the prayer “Thy Kingdom come” is finally members and volunteers and increase the already operate in Sydney CBD and and fully answered. coats, care packs and medical supplies Visit to a theme park Parramatta, and will soon operate one in that can be transported for each outreach Victorian Government COVID-19 Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Canberra. In addition to the distribution The Christopher Cup (a croquet activity. restrictions meant St. Peter’s Church could orderofmaltaau @orderofmalta.org.au orderofmaltaaustralia of Coats for the Homeless, COVID-19 competition that is a camp tradition across the world) only accommodate a congregation of up The van will also allow the Order of Malta care packs and sun protection, a nurse to 90 people. However, in the future the to expand the geographic distribution of is also present to provide advice and Nightly discos carol service intends to welcome greater member of the Music Ministry team at her services and the frequency. Historically medical assistance. Plans for a fifth van And much more (we are trying to keep numbers. Members, candidates, volunteers the Order of Malta in Victoria have worked to commence operation in Queensland are parish, St John’s in Heidelberg. and family from across Australia also some surprises!) One of our Chaplains, the Very Rev Joe participated in special “Rosary and The Australian Association of the Order of Malta with the Vinnies food van to provide its also underway. The Service was supported by Mr Daniel Caddy AM presided over the service and Carols” Zoom on Christmas Eve. PO Box 79, Caringbah NSW 1495 outreach services. The van will enable Brace, Organist and Music Director at St. Telephone: +61 2 9331 8477 | [email protected] Dr Brianna Chesser, who is undertaking her Peter’s, Toorak. www.orderofmalta.org.au If you would like to make a year of preparation to join the Order, led the tax-deductible donation to this singing. Brianna has been a Cantor at St The carol service will become an annual Learn more about upcoming Please consider a donation to support the work of our event in the Order’s calendar. events at orderofmalta.org.au Community Care Vans. Donations can be made on page 5. project, you can do so on page 5. Patrick’s Cathedral since 2009 and a The Order of Malta (ABN 37 142 209 121) is a Public Benevolent institution and is endorsed by the Australian Tax Office as Deductible Gift Recipient. Licence : SA - CCP3236, WA - 21310 the fires last summer and have had to This service was officially launched on the theme for 2020, “Stretch forth your appreciation for the thoughtful care packs ONE YEAR ON: continue to struggle through this year 7 November 2020. Fr Michael Dyer from AUSTRALIAN ORDER OF MALTA hand to the poor” (Sir 7:32), Pope Francis and “early Christmas” sweets. with the trials of COVID. the Milton Catholic Parish and foundation concluded by reminding us that “In this In Sydney, Magistral Chaplain, Father member of the project addressed the journey of daily encounter with the poor, SUPPORT TO James McCarthy, offered Mass at his audience, referencing Pope Francis’ MEMBERS VOLUNTEERS: the Mother of God is ever at our side. Parish, St Aloysius in Cronulla. After Mass, new encyclical letter, and expressing his More than any other, she is the Mother BUSHFIRE the Order of Malta Volunteers hosted a appreciation to the Order of Malta for HONOURED of the Poor.” Given the Order of Malta’s CARING FOR PEOPLE IN BBQ next to our Order of Malta marque, making this project possible. Representing dedication to the poor and our Lady, this VICTIMS where parishioners were invited to join the Order of Malta, Dr Steve Christie wanted speaks to us directly. to “thank the committee for giving us the NEED - TOGETHER our members and volunteers to learn CONTINUES opportunity to serve those in need as in To acknowledge this special day, about our activities to assist those in doing so we serve our Lord Jesus Christ”. members and volunteers of the Order greatest need. of Malta across Australia participated in Whilst the official opening was in In the Northern Territory members and both organised activities and November, the Centre has been open volunteers packed 100 hygiene bags for “STRETCH OUT personal acts. operating since the beginning of October. the homeless in preparation for World Day The Bawley Point Rural Bushfire Service Volunteers, including members of the YOUR HAND TO With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions of the Poor and connected with St Vincent also attended, and squad commander Bob Order, are trained to listen to those in Melbourne, members and volunteers de Paul to distribute the packs to the addressed the group about his personal touched by traumatic events. The Story THE POOR” distributed COVID-19 care packs homeless who visit Ozanam House. Telling and Healing Space at 23, Wason experiences and how last summer’s fires directly to the homeless and through the Street, Milton provides a welcoming and personally affected him and his mental 4TH WORLD DAY Missionary Sisters of Charity. They also safe environment for anyone afflicted by health. He spoke passionately about how shared breakfast and warm coffee served the New Year’s Eve bushfires and other it is important to talk about your feelings OF THE POOR with homeless in the city of Melbourne traumas. and experiences and allow yourself to In November 2020, members and who were delighted to be greeted early be vulnerable. His message resonated In addition to these activities, members of volunteers of the Order of Malta Sunday with a smile. CONJOLA RESIDENTS GATHER throughout the group and encouraged the Order of Malta continue to regularly visit in Australia marked World Day of others to address the group of their feelings In Brisbane, members, candidates and bushfire victims in Batemans Bay, Moruya the Poor. TO COMMEMORATE FIRST- and where they are at in their mental volunteers shared personal care packs YEAR ANNIVERSARY and Mogo to provide friendship journey of recovery. and support. World Day of the Poor was established by and solidarity with many friends from the Pope Francis in 2017 and is celebrated On Saturday 2 January residents of “The idea of the BBQ was to reach people Emmanuel City Mission. During friendly in November each year. In announcing conversations, attendees expressed Conjolo gathered to commemorate that may not necessarily visit the Story In addition to these activities, the first-year anniversary of the Telling and Healing Space in Milton” members of the Order of Malta Congratulations to the members of devastating fires that impacted them explained Frank Testa, Bushfire Relief Co- continue to regularly visit bushfire the Australian Association who have Anna (bottom, far right) at the 2019 Asia Pacific Youth Camp on the property of Frank and Lynne ordinator for the Order of Malta. “It was a victims in Batemans Bay, Moruya and recently been honoured: Condello. magnificent opportunity for the men to sit Mogo to provide friendship Order of Malta Volunteers (OMV) is around and chat and share their stories. I VOLUNTEER PROFILE: The Condellos’ property was destroyed and support. Professor Edward Byrne, a group for volunteers and young was told by one man that ‘this is the first ANNA FROM SYDNEY: by the fires. They are currently living in a Principal of King’s College London, who members between the age of 18 time that I have really spoken about how I “Volunteering for the Order of Malta, caravan and a ‘pod’ (fitted out shipping If you would like to make a donation to was awarded a Knighthood in the Queen’s and 35 participating in the works of felt about it all”. I feel a sense of belonging, service and container) on their property while they are our Natural Disaster Fund, you can Birthday Honours. the Order. waiting to rebuild. a commitment to people in need. do so on page 5. OMV care for people in need and work Greg Crafter AO, A number of speakers told their stories both in local regions and nationally with I've made many friendships with a who was appointed by Pope Francis as a of that day one year ago. People spoke of members of the Association on existing diversified community. Many of these Knight of the Order of St Gregory the Great. their terror and how decisions made in the projects, creating their own projects as friendships were formed whilst I blink of an eye saved their lives. Others told well as involvement in activities to share attended the 2019 Asia Pacific Camp I WANT TO HELP Richard Haddock AM (above) Name stories of neighbours who made wrong and develop their Catholic faith. in Hong Kong. The camp for me was was honoured by Pope Francis for his You can make a donation by completing this form and decisions and paid for it with their lives. life changing in so many ways, from contributions to the Church. Richard forming friendships with people from returning it in the reply paid envelope provided. Address Representatives of the local branch of the was promoted to Knight Commander Asia Pacific countries to being able to To give young Australians Red Cross were there too and told of their of the Order of Saint Gregory the Great. learn and take life lessons away from my  I am happy for the Order to allocate my donation State Postcode Telephone the opportunity to care experiences at the community civic centre Archbishop Fisher invested him in a experiences at the camp. to where the need is greatest; or for others and assist the and member of the Order of Malta, Frank VISIT OUR WEBSITE small ceremony in the Chapter Hall at I would like to support: Please find enclosed a Cheque/ Money Order organising of activities true This has allowed me to see the Testa, who has been leading our bushfire $ STORY TELLING AND HEALING FOR MORE NEWS: Saint Mary’s. Community Care Vans (payable to ‘The Order of Malta’) for or; recovery activities, was also present. to the traditions of the Order. challenges and the joys in life that SPACE OPENS TO ASSIST orderofmalta.org.au perhaps I may not have otherwise Dr Tracey Rowland (above) Expand current and future Coats for the Homeless Please debit my credit card the amount of $ Snacks and drinks were shared and BUSHFIRE VICTIMS encountered. This has been the case VIDEO: The Order of Malta’s has won the prestigious Ratzinger Prize, works of the Order everyone toasted the new year. especially whilst volunteering in a Natural Disaster Fund 'Rising from the Ashes’ is a community most significant moments often referred to as the “Nobel Prize of To creative an environment number of events such as the World Day 2021 Asia Pacific Youth Camp Frequency Once only Card Type Visa of 2020 theology”. Dr Rowland, who is a professor group based in Milton, NSW. Its aim for Christian fellowship for of the Poor Mass which was held at St MEN’S BBQ IN MILTON at the University of Notre Dame Australia, Monthly MasterCard is to support and help the community The First Baby of Christmas young members Aloysius Cronulla, participating in the REMEMBER, GIFTS OF $2 AND OVER is the first Australian and only the third GIVES BUSHFIRE SURVIVORS after the challenges of fire, floods in Bethlehem 2020 annual Lourdes Day Mass at St Mary’s ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. and COVID-19. The Story Telling and woman to receive the award. To identify and nurture future AN OPPORTUNITY TO TALK NER Advent Mass and Cathedral and being asked to be a co- Healing Space aims to bring together Candidates for the Order Send me information about leaving the Order a bequest AND HEAL Dinner 2020 leader for the NSW and ACT Order of Credit Card Number those who have been impacted to Paul Zammit OAM Please remove me from your mailing list. Order of Malta Thailand Malta Volunteers. In December, members of the Order of share their stories and help them heal. who was awarded the Medal of the Order of Donations will be allocated to projects as requested by Vehicle to serve the Elderly Expiry Date Cardholder name Malta visited the South Coast to host a The Centre offers free workshops to Australia for service to the parliaments of Above all, I have had the opportunity the donor. However if the needs of a project have already and the Sick Visit orderofmalta.org.au BBQ for bushfire survivors. Despite the create inspiration, hope and resilience, Australia and New South Wales, and to the to help those in need which is a true been met, we will allocate funds to another Order of Malta Signature X 40-degree heat, 28 guests attended and to encourage people to explore Malteser International bids community. to learn more about becoming encounter which I have always wished to charitable activity.

the BBQ at Mick Ryan Park in Milton, their stories in a creative space. farewell to Secretary General an Order of Malta Volunteer experience in my faith life.” many of whom had lost their homes in Ingo Radtke ✁

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