NEWSLETTER MMXX 3rd QUARTER THE EQUESTRIAN ORDER OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE OF JERUSALEM Lieutenancy of Victoria This Issue ….. Grand Master’s Corner Grand Master’s Corner …………………………….. 1 Your Eminence, can you share your thoughts with us on the ques- Lieutenant’s Corner ................................................ 2 tion of the presence of young people in the Order? (Jérôme, Paris) 2020 Calendar ........................................................... 2 Address by Pope Francis ...................................... 3 The Jerusalem Cross Publications .................... 3 Thank you for this question. Yes, I must say that I agree Grand Prior’s Corner .............................................. 4 with you, as I think many do, with the opportunity to re- The Great Feast of the Assumption ................ 11 flect on this important aspect of the life of our Order. In The Seal of Confession ........................................ 15 1962, on the occasion of the updating of the Constitution, What kind of world should we build? ........... 15 Pope Saint John XXIII said that the Order must have its Priest tackles the spiritual and the physical 16 Victoria reverses ban on last rites visits .......16 "vitality"; this should not be restricted to its commitments to the Holy Land, but above all Melbournians suffering sacramental life ......17 internally, both from a spiritual, organizational and participatory point of view. $3.5 million in emergency aid to Holy Land 17 The question is however: How to proceed? our deceased members ....................................... 18 The recent Synod on Young People and the subsequent Apostolic Exhortation Christus On Facebook ............................................................ 18 vivit (25.3.2019) encourage us to think seriously about the presence of young people in the Featured website - Sacred Places ................... 18 Order, to their formation and participation in the spiritual and social purposes entrusted to Pilgrimage to the Holy Lands 2020 .............. 18 Information Brochure for New Members .. 18 us by the Supreme Pontiffs. Some Internet Links …………………………….… 19 You say that in France the Lieutenancy, for about twenty years now, has been carrying EOHSJ Victorian Council …………………….…... 19 forward the experience of Écuyers et Demoiselles, which has allowed, so far, to include in Magazines and Newsletters ……………......…. 19 the Order the presence of thirty young members. This appears to be an important fruit, if it St Joseph’s intercession: Francis ………….…. 19 is true that "from the fruits" we can recognize the goodness of the initiative. Another non- Lieutenants of Australia …………………….….. 20 secondary aspect on which to reflect is the presence in the Order of many Members who, Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem Report .….. 20 once they have entered to become part of it, no longer participate: Why? This aspect also calls us all to reflect. As we know, and Pope Francis has recently reminded us, ours is not a "philanthropic" Order (16 November 2018) nor merely an honorific one. NOTE: to jump to the appropriate page listed Introducing young people who can bring the enthusiasm of their participation, I believe is in the index, press Control key (Ctrl) and then healthy, as is recovering the "distant". left mouse click on the index item. The words of the Holy Father in the Message for World Youth Day which we celebrated last April 5 are still striking: “In a culture that makes young people isolated and withdrawn into virtual worlds, let us spread Jesus’ invitation: Arise! […] Arise and become what you are! If this is our message, many young people will stop looking bored and weary, and let their faces come alive and be more beautiful than any virtual reality. If you give life, someone will be there to receive it […] And if a young person is passionate about something, or even better, about Someone, he or she will arise and start to do great things; […] and become witnesses to Jesus and devote their lives to him.” Even the Knights and Dames of the Holy Sepulchre are called to fire up passion for the beauty of the values and of the Order’s Christian witness, in all those young people who, after appropriate discernment, could enter our family. I would then be of the opinion that the various Lieutenancies - responding to requests Editor: Nick de Weger KCHS expressed in the past - inform the Grand Magisterium if they already have, or if they plan to start some experience with the participation of young people, together with their evalu- Mob 0413 239 717 ation (regarding age, denomination, attraction and formation initiatives, etc.). Perhaps, Email: [email protected] after listening to each other, we will be able to better identify the lines of common orientation, 4 Bradley Place, Warragul while respecting the freedom that each Lieuten- Vic 3820 ancy will have in carrying out its own initiatives. A small ad hoc study group could be created in the Grand Magisterium as soon as we receive responses. Fernando Cardinal Filoni Grand Master Page 1 Lieutenant’s Corner—These Testing Times Dear Knights & Dames, I hope this newsletter finds you all well. My thoughts and prayers remain with all of you as Melbourne continues to be challenged with COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreaks. The continued uncertainty about the future is challenging for everyone. In particular we need to remember our members and their families in hotspot postcodes. A friendly reminder from Treasurer Andrew Price: 2020 Annual Contributions Due Dear Knights and Dames, What a challenging year 2020 has been so far. As members of the EOHSJ and through our Faith and Charity we remain a critical source of support to the Latin Patriarchate, as it administers to the spiritual needs and welfare of Christians in the Holy Land. In 2019, thanks to your generous contributions, the Victorian Lieutenancy was able to remit AUD $55,000 to the Grand Magisterium in Rome. All these funds are used for various projects of the Latin Patriarchate in the Holy Land. This year also saw a special COVID-19 Humanitarian Support Appeal. We had a fantastic response with our Victorian members donating $11,500. 2020 will see us commit to supporting Hogar Nino Dios. A $4,000 contribution is to be made this year. Here is a link to their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hogar-Nino-Dios-Betlemme/363697863719097 To continue the support in the Holy Land we need your support, this year more than most. The vital support for our Victorian Lieutenancy is our Annual Contribution Appeal. The average Victorian contribution in 2019 was $950 p.a per member. This was slightly higher than 2018, the major driver being an increase in contributions by all members. If you have inadvertently missed your previous contribution or have any issues regarding payments, please contact me. Making Payment: (a) & (b) are the preferred options: The Grand Magisterium, as a guideline, suggests a minimum $600.00 pa. by all members. a) Bank Transfer to: National Australia Bank Account Name: EOHSJ BSB: 083-347 Account: 64-850-8659 Please email me ([email protected]) with your name and amount transferred. b) Regular Instalments (Monthly or Quarterly) Members can make their contribution by way of regular bank transfer using the direct debit system. If you wish to use this approach for 2020 please contact your bank and notify me with the details. c) By Cheque. Make payable to: Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem Mail, clearly identifying your name and the amount, to: Andrew Price KHS, EOHSJ Treasurer, PO Box 214 Monbulk Vic 3793 Fraternally in Christ Good news for pilgrims in the new diplomatic accord between Israel and the Emirates. This should mean easier access for Christian pilgrims to Israel via the several Arab airlines. At the same time it will be easier for Moslems living in Israel to make the Haj pilgrimage to Mecca. 2020 Calendar —SAVE THE DATES: Please add these dates to your diary. + Peter J Elliott Cancelled: Saturday 17 October 2020 - Chapter Meeting and Vigil - 9.30am Cancelled: Sunday 18 October 2020 - Investiture Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral - 11am and Lunch at 12.45pm at the Athenae- um Club on 87 Collins Street, Melbourne Postponed: Bishop-Elect Greg Bennet’s ordination was scheduled for at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sale on October 20 . 25 October is feast-day of Our Lady Queen of Palestine. Monday, 7 December: 6.00pm Mass and Rosary at St Peter’s Catholic Church, 581 Toorak Road, Toorak and Social at St Peter’s Parish Centre, 583 Toorak Road, Toorak Page 2 Address by Pope Francis The Jerusalem Cross Publications Newsletter N° 58 July 2020 Jerusalem Cross ordinis equestris sancti sepulchri hierosolymitani @granmagistero.oessh www.oessh.va @GM_oessh Message from the Grand Master You can have flaws, be anxious, and even be angry, but do not forget that your life is the greatest enterprise in the world. Our Order: a Central Body Only you can stop it from going bust. Many appreciate you, admire you and love you. of the Catholic Church Remember that to be happy is not to have a sky without a Dear Knights and Dames, dear storm, a road without accidents, work without fatigue, rela- friends of the Order, in this new tionships without disappointments. issue of our quarterly publication I To be happy is to find strength in forgiveness, hope in battles, am pleased to share three news security in the stage of fear, love in discord. It is not only to items with you. enjoy the smile, but also to reflect on the sadness. It is not only to celebrate the successes, but to learn lessons from the First of all, the Holy Father has failures. It is not only to feel happy with the applause, but to approved our new Constitution, be happy in anonymity. formally confirming that the Equestrian Order of the Holy Being happy is not a fatality of destiny, but an achievement Sepulchre of Jerusalem is a Cen- Cardinal Filoni is active in communications for those who can travel within themselves.