AUGUSTINIAN BULLETIN BOARD - June 2004

The Miracle of the whole world believing

The Lord Christ humbled himself, so that we might know how to be humble. Though containing all things he was conceived; though giving birth to all things he was born; though giving life to all things he died; but after three days he rose again and ascended into heaven, and placed the human flesh which he had taken to himself at the Father's right hand. It's a miracle, it's wonderful that a man should have risen again in the flesh, and have ascended into heaven with his flesh; but it's a much greater miracle that the whole world should have believed something so unbelievable.

Sermon 272A

Prayers are requested for the Augustinians in Australia as we prepare for our forthcoming Mid-Chapter (11-16 July 2004) which will take place in Sydney. The Prior General of the Augustinians, Fr Robert Prevost osa will visit Australia to preside at the Mid-Chapter.

Augustinian Friends Second National Congress of Augustinian Laity - Brookvale NSW 2004 - from Friday 1 October 2004 to Sunday 3 October 2004.
Download a brochure (pdf)

MAREEBA AND DIMBULAH NEWS
The Feast of St Anthony this year is to be celebrated in Dimbulah on Sunday 13 June. Celebrations will begin with Mass at 3.00pm followed by a procession, barbecue and pesca held in the school grounds. For further information contact Julie at the Mareeba/Dimbulah Parish Office on 07 4092 1077

The St Thomas's Parish Catholic Debutante Ball is being held on Saturday 5 June at the Mareeba International Club. Twenty young ladies will be presented to Bishop James Foley and other official guests. The evening commences at 7.30pm.

Confirmation is being held on the weekend June5/6. Sixty-three youngsters will be confirmed at St Thomas's Church, Mareeba. Bishop James Foley will be the celebrant, assisted by Fr Rob Greenup O.S.A., at both the 6pm Vigil Mass on Saturday 5 June and the 10.00am Mass on Sunday 6 June. Please keep these young people in your prayers as they take this important step in their faith journey.

LECCETO COMMUNITY 2004

The Augustinians annually invite young people to come together and form a community based around the ideals and the Rule of Life established by St Augustine in the fourth / fifth century. These values are timeless in their application and are good for men and women who want to come together in mutual respect to spend time with others intent upon their God and seeking unity of heart and mind. The community caters for people in the workplace and for those who are taking time off from work for fulltime studies. Using common funds and setting time aside in busy lives for prayer, contemplation and service the community nurtures each other and challenges each one as to their ability to be there for others and for God. Please contact Fr Tony Banks osa who will guide the community in 2004. You will also be supported by the Augustinian sisters and brothers in the Brookvale area. Fr Tony is available on
Phone (02) 9938 0207 Mobile 0418 200 410
E-mail tonybanks@augustinians.org.au

Click here to view the Leccetto Flyer (pdf)

FATHER DAVID BRIMSON

The autobiography of the late Fr. David Brimson OSA, founding rector of St. Augustine's College, Brookvale, NSW was published in May 2003.

"Brim-Full Memories" tells the story of David Brimson's childhood in Brisbane, his youth during the Second World War, entry and training in the Augustinian Order and his eventful life as a priest.

Cost is $14 incl. postage in Australia.
Order from Augustinian Press, P.O. Box 679, Brookvale NSW 2100 (osaadmin@bigpond.com)

AUGUSTINIAN COMMUNITY, MAREEBA

The Augustinians have a long and rich association with the Diocese of Cairns. It began with the arrival of Fr John Hutchinson O.S.A. and his two companions at Cooktown in 1884.

Subsequently, the Augustinian presence extended to all the existing mainland parishes of the Diocese. Today, however, the Parishes of Mareeba and Dimbulah are the only parishes in the Diocese, which are still served by the Augustinians.

With this background, St Thomas's Priory, Mareeba is now offering an opportunity for single men to experience a period of simple community life in the Augustinian tradition with time for prayer, parish work, recreation and personal pursuits.

For further information contact:

Robert Greenup O.S.A.
PO Box 308,
Mareeba,
Queensland 4880

Phone: (07) 4092 1077
Fax: 07 4092 3170
Email: stthomas@ledanet.com.au

AUGUSTINIAN CENTRE FOR SPIRITUALITY PROGRAM 2004
2 Hewitt Avenue
Greystanes 2145
Enquiries 9896 6794
www.augustinians.org.au/communities/greystanes.html