AUGUSTINIAN BULLETIN BOARD - April 2002
Christ rose again in what he took from us
Mortality came to all human beings from sin; in the Lord, however, it was the result of kindness and mercy, and yet it was genuine all the same, because such perfect flesh was real and genuine, and genuinely mortal, having the likeness of the flesh of sin; not the likeliness of flesh, but the likeness of the flesh of sin. After all, as I said, he hadn't taken that mortality as the deserts of sin, seeing that he had emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, and becoming obedient to the death. So what was he, and what did he have? He was divinity, which had mortality. Now that in which he died was also that in which he rose again.
Now take a look at those who say, "It was possible for Christ alone to rise again, not though for you." But you must answer and say, "Christ rose again in what he had taken from us. Take away the form of a servant, there would be nothing in which to rise again, because there would be nothing in which to die. So why, by praising my Lord, do you wish to pull down the faith, which my Lord built up in me? It's as a result, you see, of his taking the form of a servant that he died. But he rose again in the same respect as he died. So I certainly need not despair in the least about the resurrection of a servant, since it was in the form of a servant that the lord rose again."
Sermon 361, 17
In late March the following announcement was made to the parishes of Echuca and Kyabram.
Announcement regarding the future Augustinian Community in Northern Victoria
In April of 2001, the Provincial of the Augustinians in Australia, Father Patrick Fahey, osa and the Right Reverend Monsignor John Duffus, Diocesan Administrator announced that from the beginning of July, 2002, the Parishes of Echuca and Kyabram would be served by one community rather than two separate communities of Augustinians.
Having taken into account the various needs of the future community, it has been determined by the Provincial and Council that from July 1st, 2002, the Augustinian community will be located at St Augustine's Priory, Kyabram. Father David Austin, osa has been appointed Prior and Parish Priest of the two parishes.
The prayers of the members of the two parishes are requested for the Diocese of Sandhurst and the Augustinians that God will bless them with vocations to the Religious life and the Priesthood.
Congratulations to Frs John Barry osa and Peter Hayes osa on the 50th anniversary of their religious profession on 23rd April
On 19th March 1952 the Australian Province of the Augustinians was established under the patronage of Our Lady of Good Counsel. Augustinians have served in Australia since 1838 and form the 1880's the Irish Province had authority over the presence of the Order here. The establishment of the Australian Province marked a significant development in the Augustinian story in Australia. While the actual 50th anniversary occurred on 19th March, the Province will celebrate the event at the Chapter to be held later this year.
MAREEBA BUSH MASS
The Aboriginal Catholics of the Mareeba Parish extend an invitation to all to join them at their Bush Mass, which is being held on Sunday 28 April. Mass will be celebrated on the banks of the Walsh River at Springmount starting at 2.00pm.
The Bush Mass has become a much enjoyed annual event - Mass celebrated in a bush setting followed by a picnic of damper and billy tea. Everyone is most welcome.
For further details please ring the Parish office on 07 4092 1077.
AUGUSTINIAN CENTRE FOR SPIRITUALITY PROGRAM 2002
2 Hewitt Avenue, Greystanes 2145
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FIVE-WEEK COURSES (7.30-9.00; $75)
AFFIRMING THE MAN I AM: adult personal and spiritual development; the masculine spiritual character, how to foster one's own self-growth and wholeness. Insights from psychology and spirituality into the healing presence of God in one's own self.
Wednesday evenings June 26-July 24
AFFIRMING WHO I AM: adult personal and spiritual development for men and women. Learning new appreciation of one's person and life journey. Insights from psychology and spirituality into the healing presence of God in one's own self.
Thursday evenings 22 Aug-26 Sept
UNDERSTANDING JESUS: getting to know Jesus as a person; seeing one's life touched by God through Jesus. Discovering a mature Catholic approach to the Gospels. Relating everyday pain and hope to Jesus and finding friendship with him.
Thursday evenings 13 Nov-11 Dec
PRAYER DAYS (9.45-3.00; $15) Bring own lunch; refreshments provided.
DAY OF REST IN PRAYER (Wed 1 May): all need peace and assurance in the face of life's stresses, tensions and conflicts. Saint Augustine's "Our hearts are restless until they rest in You" will be the focus of the day. Experience guidance in healing, inner stillness and closeness with God.
PRAYING OUT OF OUR FEELINGS (Wed 4 Sept): to talk about prayer without feelings is to limit our soul and reduce prayer to something arid. And yet perhaps we often do! Our feelings lead us to God, and to see the God around us whom we have yet to come to love. A day focused on prayer through feelings.
ST AUGUSTINE'S FIRST MOVEMENT OF PRAYER (Tues 15 Oct): moving OUT to greet Christ in Word (scripture), relationships and our experience of creation.
ST AUGUSTINE'S SECOND MOVEMENT OF PRAYER (Tues 29 Oct): going WITHIN oneself to discover Christ as teacher of the heart. Here to be drawn away from loneliness to solitude with none but Him.
ST AUGUSTINE'S THIRD MOVEMENT OF PRAYER: (Tues 19 Nov): moving UPWARDS into communion where words are inadequate and all illusion gives way. Here to sense the wonder of a deep and gifted relationship with Christ.
"Life with Augustine" .. a course in his spirit and guidance for daily living. This excellent programme compiled by Edmond Maher is a self study adult education programme which provides a means by which participants can come to know more about Augustine, the times in which he lived, the Scriptures that taught him, the life inspired by him and its relevance to us today.
Enquiries to: "Life with Augustine" PO Box 679, Brookvale NSW 2100
On behalf of the Augustinians in Australia, Fr Patrick Fahey osa wishes all visitors to the website a happy and blessed celebration of Easter.
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