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IDENTITYWA has this week been pre- sented with a certificate from Lotterywest as part of a successful grant application. The grant will provide much needed assistance in development of a new cor- porate base for the Archdiocesan agency which has out-grown its current site at David St, Kensington, where it has been located for some 36 years. WA State Minister for Planning and Disability Services, the Hon Donna Faragher, was joined by Lotterywest Board member, Garry Trinder, to present the cer- tificate from Lotterywest to Bishop Donald Sproxton on Tuesday, 31 May. Mrs Faragher explained that the Lotterywest grant would allow Identitywa to refurbish heritage-listed buildings in the Catholic Archdiocese-owned old St Brigid’s School in Northbridge. “The new corporate base in Northbridge is close to public transport and provides a central location with great access for the people Identitywa supports, as well as their families and carers,” she said. “The refurbishment of the heritage-list- ed property will create office space, meet- ing rooms and a fully accessible large area will be adapted to provide a state-of-the- art training facility.” People who Identitywa supports, their families and staff also attended the presen- tation hosted by Identitywa CEO, Marina Re, at Identitywa’s Kensington office. “Due to our growth over the last five years, which has also been positively impacted by the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, we have experienced a significant increase in demand for our support,” Ms Re said. “As a Catholic agency of the Archdiocese of Perth, it was proposed that we could move to a significantly larger site in Northbridge. “We are very grateful to the Archbishop for his generosity in providing us with the use of the buildings and to Lotterywest for funding, which will enable the refurbish- ment of the heritage-listed buildings to meet Identitywa’s specific needs.” Identitywa is one of Western Australia’s leading agencies supporting people with disability and their families. As one of the largest providers, it employs over 450 staff and currently assists more than 500 fami- lies across a range of services. 1 WA State Minister for Planning and Disability Services, the Hon Donna Faragher, (centre) was joined by Lotterywest Board member, Garry Trinder, (left) to present the certificate from Lotterywest to Bishop Donald Sproxton (right) on Tuesday, 31 May. PHOTO: SUPPLIED LOTTERYWEST GRANT TO SUPPORT MOVE TO NEW HOME FOR IDENTITYWA Full Text available at www.therecord.com.au www.therecord.com.au Edition #84 2 JUNE 2016

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IDENTITYWA has this week been pre-sented with a certificate from Lotterywest as part of a successful grant application.

The grant will provide much needed assistance in development of a new cor-porate base for the Archdiocesan agency which has out-grown its current site at David St, Kensington, where it has been located for some 36 years.

WA State Minister for Planning and Disability Services, the Hon Donna Faragher, was joined by Lotterywest Board member, Garry Trinder, to present the cer-tificate from Lotterywest to Bishop Donald Sproxton on Tuesday, 31 May.

Mrs Faragher explained that the Lotterywest grant would allow Identitywa to refurbish heritage-listed buildings in the Catholic Archdiocese-owned old St Brigid’s School in Northbridge.

“The new corporate base in Northbridge is close to public transport and provides a central location with great access for the people Identitywa supports, as well as their families and carers,” she said.

“The refurbishment of the heritage-list-ed property will create office space, meet-ing rooms and a fully accessible large area will be adapted to provide a state-of-the-art training facility.”

People who Identitywa supports, their families and staff also attended the presen-tation hosted by Identitywa CEO, Marina Re, at Identitywa’s Kensington office.

“Due to our growth over the last five years, which has also been positively impacted by the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, we have experienced a significant increase in demand for our support,” Ms Re said.

“As a Catholic agency of the Archdiocese of Perth, it was proposed that we could move to a significantly larger site in Northbridge.

“We are very grateful to the Archbishop for his generosity in providing us with the use of the buildings and to Lotterywest for funding, which will enable the refurbish-ment of the heritage-listed buildings to meet Identitywa’s specific needs.”

Identitywa is one of Western Australia’s leading agencies supporting people with disability and their families. As one of the largest providers, it employs over 450 staff and currently assists more than 500 fami-lies across a range of services.

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WA State Minister for Planning and Disability Services, the Hon Donna Faragher, (centre) was joined by Lotterywest Board member, Garry Trinder, (left) to present the certificate from Lotterywest to Bishop Donald Sproxton (right) on Tuesday, 31 May. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Not-for-profit organisa-tion, MercyCare, has last week unveiled its Aboriginal Pathway Strategy at a spe-cial event during National Reconciliation Week, outlin-ing progressive new plans to engage with Aboriginal com-munities.

The strategy was launched during a special ceremony at the Grenville Community Centre, Tuart Hill, on Friday, 27 May.

Through the plan, MercyCare has committed to building relationships with Indigenous elders and lead-ers, increasing its Aboriginal workforce at all levels of the organisation and supporting reconciliation and healing ini-tiatives.

It aims to engage the “head, heart, hands and spirit in a reconciliation journey” to rec-ognise Aboriginal people and the contribution they make to Australian society.

Significant members from the Aboriginal communi-ty, including well-respect-ed Nyoongar man, Walter McGuire; and Pindi Pindi: National Research Centre for Aboriginal Children, Families and Community Director, Dr Cheryl Kickett-Tucker, attended the event, along with entertainment by Aboriginal ensemble, Moombaki.

One of the key initia-tives in the Strategy is a new MercyCare traineeship program for five Aboriginal school students to learn valu-able work and life skills by working at MercyCare sites as part of their Certificate II studies.

MercyCare Chief Executive Officer, Chris Hall, said staff had worked closely with a

range of stakeholders over the past 18 months.

“We are keenly aware of the aspirations for self-determi-nation that Aboriginal people have been expressing for dec-ades,” Mr Hall said.

He said MercyCare had introduced several progressive strategies to improve its con-nectedness with Aboriginal communities, both in Perth and remote WA.

These included short-term accommodation in Derby for Indigenous people, trainee-ships for Aboriginal school students and the creation of an Aboriginal human resourc-es graduate position to help attract and retain Aboriginal employees.

“As an organisation, we have worked with respected elders on real support for reconcili-ation – support that translates to tangible improvements and outcomes for the communities with which we are engaged,” Mr Hall said.

“Among the many Aboriginal projects that MercyCare is involved in is the Looking Forward pro-ject, which works to improve the responsiveness and rel-evance of mental health, drug and alcohol assistance for Aboriginal people.

“We are hopeful the suc-cesses of this program to date will result in us embarking on another phase with several other organisations.”

Mr Hall said MercyCare had also been educated on the vision of community heal-ing centres for people of the Stolen Generation. The cen-tres aim to improve well-being through visits to meaningful Indigenous sites, bush medi-cine and traditional customs to help with issues, including displacement, mental health, family violence and abuse.

“At MercyCare, we want to make meaningful contribu-tions to social, health, well-being, economic and political

empowerment outcomes for Aboriginal people,” he said.

“This strategy is about continuing our reconciliation journey of respecting and acknowledging our country’s First People, their land and their culture.

“We want to ensure we have the ongoing influence of Aboriginal people and their perspectives at all levels of our organisation.

“We all have a role to play in the different ways we each contribute to the critical jour-ney of reconciliation in this country.”

MercyCare is a leading Catholic provider of aged care, family, health and com-munity services. We employ more 700 staff and 150 volun-teers, delivering more than 40 programs and services, from over 30 locations throughout Western Australia.

MERCYCARE UNVEILS ITS ABORIGINAL PATHWAY STRATEGY

MercyCare has last week unveiled its Aboriginal Pathway Strategy at a special event during National Reconciliation Week. Michael Wright (Looking Forward Project), Jim Morrison (Healing Foundation), Dr Cheryl Kickett (Pindi Pindi), Kristina Radcliffe (MercyCare), Ken Hayward and Chris Hall (MercyCare), Walter McGuire and James Back (Reconciliation WA) and Sheryl Carmody (MercyCare). PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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YOUNG INDIGENOUS leaders and a noted mem-ber of Australia’s military and diplomatic commu-nity, the Governor General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove, have recently come together at Clontarf Aboriginal College in Waterford.

His Excellency General and Lady Cosgrove toured the college and were wel-comed by Executive Director, Dr Tim McDonald; Clontarf Foundation CEO, Ross Kelly; and Principal, Troy Hayter.

Following a Welcome to Country given by Noongar student, Drew Burton, they

were greeted by student leaders, including Head Boy, Isaac Mann, and Head Girl, Moesha McCormack, who presented them with a small gift. These students, in turn, received a Governor General’s medal and official lapel pin.

Mr Hayter said the visit had been a good opportuni-ty to showcase the college’s academic initiatives and the achievements of its students.

“It was an honour to have His Excellency visit and an opportunity to explain the college’s mission, educational program, initiatives and tran-sition pathways as a leader in Aboriginal education,” Mr Hayter said.

“His Excellency General wanted to meet the students

and find out their stories,” he said.

“He emphasised the impor-tance of education and con-gratulated the students for their commitment to learning and being leaders.”

Mr Hayter explained that the Governor General was the ambassador of the Clontarf Foundation Program – which comprises of 68 academies across Australia supporting the education, life skills and employment of Aboriginal male students. Lady Cosgrove was supportive of the oppor-tunities the college provides for female Aboriginal students through programs such as the Girls Academy.

“I found the Governor General and Lady Cosgrove

very personable and passion-ate about Aboriginal educa-tion,” he said.

“They wanted to know more about the great opportunities available at the college for our Aboriginal students who come from all over Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

“I had the opportunity to explain the college’s mission, educational program, ini-tiatives and transition path-ways.”

Towards the end of the visit, Sir Peter and Lady Cosgrove were escorted to the school oval to watch a football game involving Clontarf students.

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CLONTARF COLLEGE WELCOMES VISIT FROM THE GOVERNOR GENERALBy Caroline Smith

Clontarf Aboriginal College Head Boy, Isaac Mann, with fellow student, Drew Blurton; His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove; his wife, Lady Cosgrove, and Head Girl, Moesha McCormack. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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ASK THE PEOPLE who visit Daydawn Advocacy Centre what makes it so special and there is one word that keeps coming up.

Trust.The Archdiocesan LifeLink

agency’s reputation among Perth’s Indigenous communi-ty is such that it has become the go-to place for people who find themselves in crisis.

Daydawn Director Mark Reidy said they met with between 15 and 20 people a day regarding a variety of problems, most commonly homelessness, evictions, fam-ily violence, criminal inju-ries compensation claims, child protection issues, Royal Commission submissions and bill assistance.

Based in the Perth CBD, the centre is primarily a place where Indigenous people can come and feel welcomed. They can also seek assistance through a variety of mecha-nisms, including access to a tenancy lawyer who can rep-resent them in court.

“Often we get the cases at the end of the line. Daydawn’s there to see if we can assist those that everyone else has given up on,” Mr Reidy said.

“We try to set people up to empower them so they can do it themselves, so that rather than just putting a band-aid on it, we can get to the deep-er issues. Then, again, some-times people come in and there’s not much you can do but hear their story.”

With only two part-time

staff, Daydawn is largely run by volunteers and, if you drop in, it’s likely the first person you see will be Betsy Buchanan.

Mrs Buchanan has been advocating for Aboriginal people on a volunteer basis since 1978, when she received a grant from the Attorney-General’s Department to start a community legal centre.

She was approached by then-Archbishop Barry Hickey when he founded Daydawn in 2007 and, together with her husband, David, has been there ever since.

”Everyone knows Betsy always has a positive outcome,” said one Daydawn visitor, who wanted to remain anonymous.

“We know we’ll get the best information; it’s like the little black book. She won’t send you running around to differ-ent places, she’ll send you to one place and to people who have solid reputations.”

Mrs Buchanan was raised in the Great Southern and said the discrimination she witnessed towards the local Noongar people there left an

indelible mark on her.After studying law at

the University of Western Australia, she set about put-ting her knowledge to good use and, in her early days of advocacy, she helped many members of the Stolen Generation who were search-ing for their families.

“People say, ‘Why would I work for nothing?’ In a way, I think it’s the least you can do.”

One example of the injus-tice Indigenous people can face today is the Housing Authority’s three-strike pol-icy, which triggers a tenant’s eviction after three com-plaints have been received from neighbours.

Mr Reidy said the policy did not take into account situa-tions caused by domestic vio-lence, when tenants could not stop perpetrators from com-ing to their home and causing a disturbance.

The policy could also disproportionately affect Indigenous people because of the importance of family in their culture, he added.

If an Indigenous family

becomes homeless, relatives will often take them in, creat-ing a crowded living situation which is likely to attract more complaints.

“You’re expected to put someone up in your house. It’s almost like they don’t consider not doing it,” Mr Reidy said.

“They will always try to assist but that can sometimes lead to more trouble. It’s a tsu-nami of homelessness that’s building.”

The Daydawn visitor previ-ously mentioned in this article had been brought to the cen-tre by this very problem, after being evicted from her home of four years.

She said she took in a cou-ple experiencing domestic violence to try and help them, but they caused $7,000 worth of damage to her Housing Authority property.

“I lost everything. It took me a lot of years to accumulate everything and now I’ve got to start again,” she said.

Mr Reidy said, in this Jubilee Year of Mercy, it was more important than ever that Daydawn continue its good work to help people get back on their feet.

“People do have addictions and problems, but there’s a reason they have those prob-lems,” he said.

“In this Year of Mercy, it’s appropriate that the Church is showing mercy and can pro-vide a beacon of hope for them and show them that everyone hasn’t given up on them.”

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Daydawn Advocacy Centre volunteer David Buchanan and Director Mark Reidy share a laugh. PHOTO: RACHEL CURRY

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PANORAMAWhat's happening around the Archdiocese

FRI, 3 JUNTAIZE EVENING FOR YOUTH - REDEMPTORIST MONASTERY, NORTH PERTHCome and gather in prayer with our young Redemptorists visiting from Asia and Africa on Friday, 3 June, 7.30pm at the Redemptorist Monastery, 190 Vincent St, North Perth. A warm, vibrant, youthful and engaging prayer evening in the Taize style. Join us for refreshments afterwards with our young Redemptorists. Further info: Fr Sam Kono CSsR 08 9328 6600.SAT, 4 JUN SOLEMN NOVENA TO ST ANTHONYIn preparation for the parish's 60th Anniversary, our many founding families of Italian heritage will be remembered as we pray a Solemn Novena to St Anthony of Padua at all parish Masses. Novena starts Saturday, 4 June (9am and 6pm) through to Sunday, 12 June (8am and 9.30am), culminating in the Solemn Mass on St Anthony's Feast Day, Monday, 13 June, 5.45pm at St Paul’s Catholic Church, 106 Rookwood St, Menora. Further info: 08 9271 5253 or [email protected], 5 JUN DIVINE MERCYAn afternoon with Jesus and Mary will be held on Sunday 5June 1.30pm at St Frances Xavier's Chu rch, Windsor Street, East Perth. The afternoon includes Exposition of Blessed Sacrament, Confession , Holy Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and prayers followed by Benediction. There will be no priest this month to give the homily or teaching. There will be a reflection on the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart of Mary. Fellowship in hall afterwards.

Further info; Julia or June Murphy 08 9457 7771.TUE, 7 JUNE BIBLE STUDY SESSIONSUsing Bible text and portions of Bible films, we will study the first part of Genesis; Creation, The Fall, Cain and Abel, and The Flood. Each session is 'stand alone', you can come to any or all the sessions running on 7, 14 and 21 June respectively, 7.30-9pm, St Paul's Catholic Church, 106 Rookwood St, Menora. Further info: 08 9271 5253 or [email protected], 8 JUNE MIRACLE PRAYERSThe next Miracle Prayers healing service will be on Wednesday, 8 June, 7.30pm at 67 Howe St, Osborne Park. Tony Pullella will be speaking about 'Overcoming Adversity'. Personal prayer for healing and other intentions. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available on the night. All welcome. Further info: Michelle 0404 0 28 298 or www.facebook.com/miracleprayersperth . YEAR OF MERCY SECOND RITE RECONCILIATION CELEBRATION - REDEMPTORIST MONASTERY, NORTH PERTH6pm, Wednesday, 8 June at Redemptorist Monastery, 190 Vincent St, North Perth. There are powerful ways to receive God’s tender mercy and this opportunity for Sacramental Reconciliation might be for you. 30 priests available and the celebration is 40 minutes total. Ample parking. The Second Rite is a community celebration and the presence of each other gives us courage and hope. The following spoken languages will be Taglog, Bahasa Indonesian, Malayalam, Tamil, Singhalese, Mandarin, Vietnamese,

Shona (Zimbabwe), Japanese, and Thai. Further info: Fr Sam 08 9328 6600. Everyone welcome.WEDS, 8 - 22 JUN EXPLORING THE MASS7-9pm, Holy Family Parish Hall, 45 Thelma St, Como. The Centre for Liturgy and the Centre for Faith Enrichment invite you to deepen your understanding of the Mass, the source and summit of our Christian life. Presented by Sr Kerry Willison RSM, this short course will offer an overview of the history of the Mass, explore why we do what we do during the Mass, and reflect on how the Mass can shape the way we live our daily lives. No cost. Only 50 places are available. Further info or to register: www.cfe.org.au, [email protected], or 08 9241 5221.WED, 8 JUNESOUTH PERTH PARISH RESTORATION COMPLETIONSouth Perth Parish has now completed the external restoration of its iconic St Columba's Church. Restorations included re-tiling the roof, restoration of the tower and treatment of the external walls. To celebration completion of these works, Archbishop Costelloe will visit the parish on Thursday, 9 June - the feast day of St Columba and celebrate Mass at 6pm followed by a reception in the Fr Brennan ANZAC Centenary Building. We invite and welcome anyone who has a connection with St Columba's to attend. Acknowledgement will be made of all those who donated furnishings of the church and leadlight windows in 1936 (the year of the commencement of the church). Further info: Please RSVP to [email protected]. A

commemorative booklet will also be available.SAT, 11 JUN NOVENA TO ST ANTHONYSt Anthony’s Parish, 15 Dundebar Rd, Wanneroo will be praying the Novena to St Anthony from Saturday, 11 June to Sunday, 19 June respectively. There will be daily morning and evening Masses. For details of Mass times, visit: www.saintanthony.org.au or 08 9405 1110.SAT, 11 - SUN, 12 JUN VOCATIONS REFLECTION WEEKEND DAYS – SALVATORIAN FATHERSVocation Reflection Days are designed to help young men decide what direction their future will take. In Christian life, there are three vocations: marriage, single life and priesthood/religious life. The Salvatorian Fathers will hold Reflection Weekend Days to help young men (18-35 years) find their way in life by deepening their faith, learning more about the Salvatorian Order and developing new friendships with other young men. The reflection weekend starts 2.10pm, Saturday, 11 June, finishing 1pm, Sunday, 12 June, other weekends available in September and November at Salvatorian Community House, 2 Caledonia Ave, Currambine. There will be time for prayer, spiritual development and social activities. Further info or to register: [email protected] or 08 9304 2904, 0488 111 574, Fr Greg Skulski SDS.FRI, 17 - SUN, 19 JUN CAN THE EUCHARIST AND LIFE MEET?Is the Eucharist something we celebrate just on Sunday or does it hold some meaning for our daily lives? The weekend

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will explore the deeper meaning of the Eucharistic celebration, drawing on its ritual actions, liturgical symbols, prayer texts and commentary to help participants in the liturgy name and reflect on the meaning that the Eucharist has for daily life. Presented by Jill O’Brien SGS. The text for the weekend is: Mystagogy of the Eucharist, by Gilbert Ostdiek OFM, available at www.amazon.com or through the Benedictine Institute for $20. Recommended cost: $300. Further info: Dr Carmel Posa SGS, 08 9654 8371, [email protected]; Jill O’Brien, [email protected], 17 - SAT, 25 JUN ADVANCED STUDY OF THE ENNEAGRAMIf you enjoyed the Introduction to the Enneagram or if you have participated in another introductory Enneagram course, this follow-up program will deepen your self-awareness. The course includes input on how each personality type develops in early childhood and adolescence. It explores the particular stages of development pertinent to each Enneagram type and the necessary skills for successful personal transformation. Fullness of Life Centre, 37 Hampden Rd, Nedlands. Fridays, 17 and 24 June, 7-9pm; Saturdays, 18 and 25 June, 10am-4pm. Presenters: Celia Joyce MPS and Stephen Truscott SM, PhD. Cost: $180. Further info or to register: w w w. f u l l n e s s o f l i f e . o r g /workshopsSUN, 19 JUN ST ANTHONY’S DAY - MASS AND PROCESSIONSt Anthony of Padua Parish, 15 Dundebar Rd, Wanneroo will be celebrating the Feast of St Anthony of Padua on Sunday, 19 June. A special Mass will be celebrated at 11am followed by food and family entertainment in the primary school ground. There will be a procession at 2pm followed by Benediction and preaching at 2.30pm. All are welcome. Further info: 08 9405 1110.

TAIZÉ MEDITATIVE PRAYER – THE SACRED HEARTYou are invited to join the South Perth Taizé praying community, on 19 June, St Joseph’s Chapel, 16 York St, South Perth, 7-8pm (Chapel doors open 6.30pm). Bring a small torch and invite a friend. Further info: Sr Maree Riddler RSJ, 0414 683 926 or [email protected] CAFÉAuslan Café is a free social setting for anybody who would like to practise Auslan in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. A Deaf Auslan teacher runs the class regularly once a month, so do turn up and pick up new signs to learn! The next class will be on 19 June, 10.30-12.30pm, 25 Windsor St, Perth with other classes available 17 July and 21 August. Sometimes there are deaf visitors to have conversations with. Morning tea provided before class begins. Further info: Please RSVP if you want to stay for a provided light lunch on 08 9328 8113.WED, 22 JUN 2016 MARY WARD LECTURE - BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH: CONVERSATIONS ON FAITH, ECOLOGY AND JUSTICEJoin us in celebrating the first anniversary of Laudato Si. John XXIII College; Loreto School, Nedlands; Catholic Education WA & Caritas Australia invites you to the 2016 Mary Ward Justice Lecture - Between Heaven and Earth: Conversation on Faith, Ecology and Justice with keynote speaker Cardinal Oscar Andres Rodriguez Maradiaga SDB, Wednesday June 22, 4pm at Roncalli Hall, John XXIII College. Cardinal Rodriguez Maradiaga was the 11th President of Caritas Internationalis, a staunch defender of human rights and a powerful voice in the global fight against poverty. Cardinal Maradiaga will address how Laudato Si encourages us all to take action in our personal life, family, school and wider communities in order to confront climate change and end poverty. Bookings www.trybooking.com/200400

FRI, 24 - SUN, 26 JUN BENEDICTINE EXPERIENCE WEEKENDBenedictine Spirituality is more readily experienced than defined. 24-26 June; other weekends available in August, October and December at the New Norcia Monastery Guesthouse. Beginning with Vespers at 6.30pm on Friday, concluding after lunch on Sunday, the weekend will provide the opportunity to enter fully into the monastic rhythm and balance of prayer, work, Lectio Divina, hospitality and community life. There will be opportunities to ponder the riches of the scriptures and monastic literature, both in group discussions and personal silence and solitude, bringing from the ‘storeroom, things both new and old’. Suggested donation: $250 (for those who can afford it), includes accommodation, meals and entry into the Museum and Art Gallery. Further info and bookings: Guesthouse Manager, 08 9654 8018 or [email protected], 25 - SUN, 26 JUNMONSTER BOOK SALE 2016Peter Noster Parish, Myaree will be having a Monster Book Sale on 25-26 June, from 9am-4pm both days at the School Parish Hall. Entrance via Evershed St, Mayree. If you wish to donate any books, please contact Margaret on 08 9330 3848 or [email protected]. No encyclopaedias or text books.SUN, 26 JUNCOMMUNITY SINGING – ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL MUSIC PROGRAMSt Mary’s Cathedral Music Program will be presenting Community Singing on Sunday 26 June, 2-4pm at St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth. It will be an afternoon of fun, singing and fundraising for all ages and all levels of singers. Cost $15. Concession $12. Register at the Cathedral Piety Stall or [email protected].

TUE, JUN 28 TALK – COPING WITH CHANGEEmmanuel Centre and St Bernadette’s Parish, Glendalough warmly invite you to a mental health talk titled Coping with Change. The session will cover how change can affect individuals and how individuals can learn to manage emotional wellbeing and proactively build resilience. Participants will learn strategies to proactively reduce personal stress and develop an individual plan to support themselves through times of change.Tuesday, 28 June, 7-9pm, St Bernadette Parish, 49 Jugan St, Glendalough. Presenter: Tasha Broomhall from Blooming Minds Cost free. Further info: Angela Spina [email protected] or Barbara Harris [email protected], 29 JUN CATHOLIC WORSHIP BOOK II - ARCHDIOCESE OF PERTH LAUNCHArchbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB cordially invites you to the Archdiocese of Perth’s launch of the much anticipated Catholic Worship Book II - published by Morning Star Publishing. Wednesday, 29 June, 5.30pm at St Michael the Archangel Chapel, Catholic Education Office, 50 Ruislip St, Leederville. Refreshments later. RSVP by Monday, 20 June. Further info: 08 9207 3350 Geraldine Schivardi or [email protected]. SUBSCRIBE TO THE eRECORDLocal news from across our parishes, agencies, schools and organisations can be delivered weekly directly to your inbox via The eRecord. It contains the latest news, events and photos from the Archdiocese. Parishes receive a PDF copy of the e-newsletter to print off and distribute for those who don’t have or don’t use email. Subscribe to the e-newsletter by sending details to [email protected]. Further info: Jamie O’Brien 08 9220 5900.