February 2021 Newsletter
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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 Malta. The Council Complete Council Complete said, "the Holy Spirit has AUSTRALIA 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.” Pope Francis 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 Catholic Church, 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 medical assistance. Plans for a fifth van member of the Music Ministry team at her services and the frequency. Historically 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.