AUGUSTINIAN BULLETIN BOARD - September 2004
Inwardly, where nobody can see us we are all hearers
You are hearers of the word, we its preachers, Inwardly though, where nobody can see us, we are all hearers; inwardly in the heart, in the mind, where he is teaching you, who prompts you to applaud. I, you see, am speaking outwardly, he is arousing you inwardly. So we are all hearers inwardly, and all of us, both outwardly and inwardly in the sight of God, ought to be doers.
Sermon 179, 7
The Intermediate Provincial Chapter of the Australian Province took place at Anderley Lodge, North Sydney from 11 to 16 July. The Prior General attended as President and the Province was assisted by Mr Ross Keane as Facilitator of the Mid-Chapter. Ross had worked extensively with the Provincial Council and a pre-Chapter Steering Committee over the preceding year in preparation. This had involved a special assembly, individual reflection, community and regional meetings as well as special commissions. The Mid-Chapter itself was an assembly of the Province.
A challenge for the Mid-Chapter was the awareness that with a diminution and ageing in the Province's personnel we could no longer maintain a number of ministry commitments we presently have. Together with this was the determination to continue to be a positive, enthusiastic and engaging presence in our service of the Australian church.
For the benefit of our website readers is a summary of the decisions (and/or their consequences) of the Mid-Chapter:-
In the period 2004 to 2006 the Province maintains the parish ministries in Coorparoo, Manly Vale, Mareeba, South Yarra and St Clair .
The Province confirms its withdrawal from Goodna/Springfield at the end of 2004.
The Province will withdraw from the parishes of Echuca and Kyabram. (The timing of the withdrawals from these two parishes in Northern Victoria has yet to be determined).
In the longer term (after 2006) the three parish bases that the Province commits itself to maintaining are Coorparoo, Manly Vale and St Clair.
The Province supports the exploration with a view to implementation of the development of a program of Augustinian volunteers which will include a significant social justice component.
The Province supports the establishment of a proactive coordination of justice and peace activities in the Province.
Congratulations to Senan Ward on the 40th anniversary of his religious profession (16th September)
Congratulations to Brian Fitzpatrick for two awards from Goodna Rotary for Brian's community service work.
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 NEWS
Our Lady of the Chain
Ever since 1961 the Mareeba community has set aside the first Sunday in September as the Feast of Our Lady of the Chain. This year the feast is to be celebrated on Sunday 5 September and will be held at St Thomas's Church. Mass will begin at 2.30pm followed by a procession through the streets of Mareeba.
Afterwards, on the school oval, there will be a barbecue, refreshments and entertainment culminating in a spectacular fireworks display. In the week before the feast, from Monday 30 August to Friday 3 September, Fr Maurizio Pettena C.S. will conduct an Italian mission with Mass celebrated in St Thomas's Church each evening at 7.30pm. On Saturday 4 September there will be a Mass for the elderly at 10.00am.
This annual event attracts people from throughout the Diocese and everyone is invited to share in this special event.
THE NEW DIMBULAH PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
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
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