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OPENING “THE HUB” AT JOHN PAUL VILLAGE

Wednesday, 16 December 2009 09:57 |

Written by Fr. Frank Freeman SDB |

ST JOHN BOSCO PARISH, ENGADINE

The Hub is the centre of village life in John Paul Village. It is the place where residents, their families and guests can come together and enjoy recreational activities or just relax.

The Hub consists of areas designed to make it central to various activities of the residents. It consists of a central hall which is used for concerts, meetings, presentation and various activities. It is also used to celebrate Mass. There is a small theatre, billiard /snooker room, an educational room, a gymnasium, a library, internet kiosk, hairdressing facilities and a bowls/dancing area. The building also houses the administration area.

Last Updated (Wednesday, 16 December 2009 10:21)

Editorial: Garden Paths

Monday, 14 December 2009 14:12 |

Written by Fr. Frank Freeman SDB |

Garden Paths

Gardens, at this time of year, are delightful places. Ablaze with a wealth of colours and greenery, they are places where people, birds and creatures meet in peace and mutual understanding. Following a path in a rambling garden can be a delight, if we take time to observe the hundred and one intermingling patterns of growth, colour, light and shade.

Last Updated (Wednesday, 16 December 2009 11:00)

American Samoa Tsunami

Wednesday, 16 December 2009 10:34 |

Written by Sr Kathleen Hanna FMA |

The Salesian Sisters run Marist-St Francis Elementary School which is situated right on the seafront, near Pago Pago Harbour.

Sr-Kathleen-Hanna On 29 September 2009, the feast of the Guardian Angel, a huge tsunami swept through parts of the Samoan Islands. The day started for us with the 6 a.m. Mass, and as we walked home from church with some of our students the cloudless blue sky and bright sunshine delighted us. Then at 6.45 a.m. the earth shook ferociously with a magnitude of 8.3 on the Richter scale. It was this earthquake that triggered the tsunami.

Last Updated (Wednesday, 16 December 2009 10:42)

Blessed Mary MacKillop

Thursday, 01 October 2009 00:00 |

Written by Salesian Bulletin |

The Glory of the Australian Church

The Sisters of St Joseph and the Josephite Family celebrate the centenary anniversary of the death of Blessed Mary MacKillop, first Australian Saint and Co-foundress. 1909 - 2009

Mary MacKillop's Story [1842 - 1909]

On 15 January 1842 Mary MacKillop was born of Scottish parents, Alexander MacKillop and Flora MacDonald, in Fitzroy, Victoria. This was less than seven years after Faulkner sailed up the Yarra, when Elizabeth Street was a deep gully and Lonsdale Street was still virgin bush. A plaque in the footpath now marks the place of her birth in Brunswick Street, Fitzroy.

Last Updated (Sunday, 20 December 2009 18:43)

The Brtherhood Cup

Tuesday, 15 December 2009 21:10 |

Written by Rev. Monthon Rojjanasutadkul SDB |

Melbourne on an overcast day Various groups of religious orders plus the Collingwood Choir and friends had taken the initiative to set up an Inter-Catholic soccer carnival, “The Brotherhood Cup”. The tournament came to birth to strengthen feelings of true friendship and fruitful sharing.

Today would be a full-day carnival hosting five teams vying for the inaugural, shiny Brotherhood Cup. Soccer is unarguably the number one sport in the world. In Melbourne in particular it has become popular amongst many teenagers in recent years, thanks to the success of the Socceroos in the World Cup.

Last Updated (Wednesday, 16 December 2009 10:22)