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The Newsletter of the Secular Franciscan Order in

Western AustraliaApril 2016

A thrice yearly publication

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood, as to understand, to be loved as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Attributed to St Francis of Assisi

Dates for your Calendar for 2016April

June

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY 29 TH 30 TH APRIL 1 ST MAY Baulkham Hills Sydney

“How Should an Order Like the OFS be Managed at all It’s Levels?”

International Guest Speaker Doug Clory ofs former Vice-Minister General

All professed OFS invited to attend

VISIT TO KALGOORLIE 5 TH JUNE Possible Professions 10am Parish Mass

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July

August

September

October

November

Provisional Fraternity Elections 2.00pmYour support and attendance most appreciated

Bed/Breakfast from $130

FORMATION SEMINAR 9 TH AND 10 TH JULY LIVE OUT 10.00am – 4.00pm Saturday and Sunday with Mass on SundayPresented by Peggy McNeil National Formator from Adelaide

Edel Quinn Centre 36 Windsor Street East PerthAll OFS and Spiritual Assistants encouraged to attendMore detailed timetable will be circulated in due time

TRANSITUS OF ST CLARE 10 TH AUGUST Ceremony 6.00pm

Edel Quinn Centre 36 Windsor Street East Perth Please bring a plate for refreshments

NATIONAL ELECTIVE CHAPTER 9 TH 10 TH 11 TH

SEPTEMBERBaulkham Hills Sydney

One Delegate from each fraternity to attend plus Regional Minister and Regional Spiritual Assistant

STIGMATA OF ST FRANCIS 17 TH SEPTEMBER Ceremony 6.30pm Venue TBA Please bring a plate for

refreshments

TRANSITUS OF ST FRANCIS 3 RD OCTOBER 6.30pm with Mass Venue TBA

Please bring a plate for refreshments

ANNUAL REGIONAL FRATERNITY RETREAT 14 TH 15 TH

16 TH OCTOBER St Catherine’s House of Hospitality

113 Tyler Street Tuart Hill Live-In/Live-Out

NON-ELECTIVE REGIONAL CHAPTER 12 TH NOVEMBER 10am – 2pm

Edel Quinn Centre 36 Windsor Street East Perth Please bring a plate for a shared lunch

NATIONAL FRATERNITY EVENTS

General Assembly29th 30th April 1st May 2016

This National General Assembly is for all Spiritual Assistants and Secular Franciscans. The topic will be "How to manage an International Order like the OFS". This was the topic that came out of

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the General Chapter held in Assisi in November 2014. We have been asked to study the document and send our answers to CIOFS

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Elective Chapter9th 10th 11th September 2016

All these events will be held at the St Josephs’ Centre for Reflective Living Baulkham Hills Sydney

Regional Minister’s Report

WHAT’S THE PASSWORD MUM?

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

Easter Greetings! Especially at this time of the Church year we can become aware that our hearts are more compassionate and forgiving. We know that something about our personal selves has changed and we are now more humble and loving than before. As Franciscans we continually strive and hope for this conversion.

My son visited me a couple of days ago to give me his old phone which means a more updated one for me. This involves a fair amount of my son’s time downloading and uploading and so on. “Mum what’s this password and that password?” I managed to supply all the information except one vital password. So the mission was not accomplished.

The Priest on Palm Sunday said “Easter is all about forgiveness”. Reading from some old notes which I found from a Retreat says that “Forgiveness is the ability to love”. Corinthians 1 Ch13 vs7-8 says “Love knows no limit to its endurance, no end to it trust, no fading of its hope: it can outlast anything. Love never fails.” All is well when we are able to love. It’s the password that gives us everything we need.

The Regional Council have now planned the Regional Events for 2016. There are a few changes…unlike previous years there are not any Reflection Days. This is due to our having a Regional Assembly and a Formation Seminar this year. I am well aware of the wonderful participation in the two pilgrimages last year and would hope that they could continue in the future. The Retreat date and venue has been changed due to the Redemptorist Retreat House now only being used for Redemptorist purposes and having to move the usual date in September which was too close to the National Elective Chapter. This also creates an additional gathering for the celebration of The Stigmata of St Francis. We ask the Lord to shine his light on us here in Western Australia as we journey through another year together.

The Regional Council has invited Peggy McNeil the National Formator to present a Formation Seminar on 9th and 10th July. This is the same Seminar which Michael and I attended last September in Sydney. I believe the programme would deepen and enrich your experience and understanding of Formation and Promotion. The invitation is for Formators Spiritual Assistants and all OFS to attend. Peggy is Canadian born and has recently retired from teaching English as a second language for 40 years. Peggy was professed in Adelaide in 1983 and has been Fraternity Minister Regional Minister of SA and is currently a member of the St Francis of Assisi Fraternity Newton in Adelaide. The cost of the Seminar is just our request to you to make a donation to help cover the hire of the venue. Please email or ring me if you have any questions.

An exciting and history making time is coming up for the Kalgoorlie Group over the long week end in June. There will possibly be more professions on Sunday 5th June at the 10am Parish Mass and the

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Election of the first Fraternity Council in the Goldfields is planned for 2pm on Sunday 5th June. The beginnings of a new Fraternity. Visitors from Perth are all very welcome. Two and a half years ago there was one professed member living in Kalgoorlie Harry Argus. There are now seven professed with five people in Initial Formation. God’s love abounds. Harry is a wonderful shepherd to his flock. Francis Chomba has left Kalgoorlie to take up residence in Queensland. Our best wishes to you Francis in your new life.

Fr Michael Brown is in fine spirits and good humour needing to use a walker all the time now. He will reach his 94th birthday this year. He is enjoying a comfortable quality of life with the intervention of marvellous modern day medicine. He is hoping to be in Perth this coming October and sends his love to everyone.

Your prayers are needed for our brothers and sisters in the Bunbury and Geraldton Groups who continue to meet and honour their commitment to serve the Order. We also pray for our non-active brothers and sisters some of whom feel quite isolated. A phone call could make their day! I have received some good promotional brochures from the National Promotions Committee. Let me know if you would like some for your parish. We as Secular Franciscans are the best promotion. Let your love shine.

May you have peace and everything good.Fraternal love

Angela McGuireRegional Minister

Greetings from Balcatta Fraternity

Happy Easter Season to you all from Balcatta Fraternity.

This year Fr Toop recommended that we spend more time looking at the Gospels at our Fraternity meetings. We are using the Lectio Divina method and are looking at the Gospel of Luke. It has been a very worthwhile addition to our Fraternity meetings and we look forward to spending more time with the Gospel this year.

Our March meeting was held at St Theresa's Church in Gwelup where we prayed the Stations of the Cross according to the method of St Francis of Assisi. Our member Sylvia assisted us with music and we took turns to read the reflections. There were a good number of visitors who joined us for the Stations as well and we shared afternoon tea in the Community Centre afterwards which was enjoyed by all.

We are pleased that Cynthia has joined us for some meetings as we missed her last year.Greetings and many blessings for the Easter Season to our isolated members. We keep you in prayer.See you at some of the Regional events.

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Geraldton News

Editor’s note: In the latest Geraldton Diocese quarterly News Magazine of April, a small section of an interesting news article below mentions the establishment of the Monsignor Hawes Museum and Heritage Centre:

Also, this year’s date and journey of the next “Camino San Francisco” pilgrimage.

Monsignor Hawes Heritage Centre Completion

“The end of March will see the completion of the construction of the Monsignor Hawes Heritage Centre (MHHC).

Incorporating a museum, café/restaurant and plaza, the MHHC was made possible through a Royalty for Regions grant of $1,541 million from the Department of Regional Development and Lands, a $651,000 grant from Lotterywest for the plaza and fit-out of the museum and a loan the diocese had taken out for approximately $1 million dollars.

None of the $2.6 million fund raised and donated towards the Cathedral conservation have been spent on the MHHC.

The western portion of the MHHC will feature a 150m2 museum dedicated to the international acclaimed priest and architect, Monsignor John Cyril Hawes ofs (1876-1956), detailing his life from childhood to adulthood in England, followed by a short time (1909-1911) in the Bahamas as an Anglican clergyman in 1910,his conversion to Catholicism and Ordination to the Priesthood in 1915, his 23 years (1915-1939) in the Diocese of Geraldton and finally his return to the Bahamas in 1940 where he lived as a hermit until his death in 1956.

The eastern portion of the MHHC (closest to the Cathedral) is a café/restaurant with a total area (kitchen, internal and alfresco dining) of approximately 190m2.

Of “streamline” design, the MHHC is respectful to the Cathedral and was architecturally designed by Dr. John Taylor, a Hawes aficionado, so as not to dominate or compete but rather complement the Cathedral.”

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Camino San Francisco

“The very successful Camino San Francisco that wound its way from Northampton to Geraldton via the Chapman Valley in May 2015 will take place again in mid-August 2016. Planning is currently underway and further information is available through the Camino San Francisco tab on the Geraldton Diocese website: www.geraldtondiocese.org.au/index.php

The most likely route this year will be from St James’ Church, Kojarena to Geraldton via Walkaway and Greenough.

This year places will be limited to 40 persons. Secure your places immediately so as not to miss out on being part of this fabulous event!”

For further information contact Fr. Robert Cross:Phone: 9921 3221Email: [email protected] Both selections reprinted with permission of the editor, Fr. Gerard Totanes ofs of the Geraldton Diocese quarterly magazine, “The Sower;” Volume 32 No.1, Autumn 2016.

 Kalgoorlie News

Easter came early this year for everyone, and sadly in the last December WAOFS Newsletter there was an oversight on my part in regards in not including an Easter greetings with the Christmas and New Year cheer. So please except my late Easter greeting and blessings.

Easter was a very special spiritual time in the Goldfields for all of the Secular Franciscan. All the liturgical celebrations during the Easter weekend that were celebrated by our four priests were well attended by the Goldfield’s parishioners and visitor alike.

The little group of Secular Franciscan in Kalgoorlie are really developing strongly in their spiritual life. During our monthly Fraternity meetings we have recently completed the study of “Franciscan Lay Spirituality,” by Fr. Norbert Pittorino o.f.m., in which we all enjoyed and received a great wealth of spiritual food. Our group is now beginning to study Pope Francis’ encyclical called “Laudato Si,’” On Care for our Common Home. Even though we have just begun studying this encyclical, everyone so far is enjoying it very much.

The five Secular Franciscans who will be ready for full profession later on during this year are going extremely well in their studies of “To Live as Francis Lived” by Leonard Foley. They all love the studies and are growing very much in their spiritual life.

May the good Lord be ever present in your lives, and may Sts. Francis and Clare be your guiding light.

Thank you for all your beautiful prayers and loving support you have given us all

Harry Argus ofs

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 Perth News - ST MARY THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION FRATERNITY

Greetings of peace to all our brothers and sisters. Our fraternity meetings generally always commence with Evening Prayer and Benediction in Our Lady of Poland Chapel thanks to our Spiritual Assistant Fr Tomasz Bujakowski ofm. We then adjourn to the Friary for the remainder of the meeting. Our full quota of members in Perth has been fifteen up until recently and attendance at meetings has been consistently good.

We were sad that Bianca Valente resigned from the Order last year….her resignation being accepted by the Fraternity Council and so losing our Council Treasurer. We are grateful for your reliability and commitment Bianca in serving the Order. We wish you everything good. Marie Jones has now been co-opted to be Treasurer….many thanks Marie.

On another sad note Antoinette Frendo has recently become a non-active member of the Fraternity due to health matters and her request has been accepted by the Fraternity Council. We will miss your peaceful presence amongst us Antoinette and wish you well for the future.

Towards the end of last year we studied The Australian Bishops letter on same sex marriage for Formation. We are currently studying Laudato Si for our Ongoing Formation.

An Inquirer Matt Davey has been attending fraternity meetings for several months and will soon complete his Inquirer Studies. Matt is a young married man with a young family and we welcome his presence amongst us.

The seven professed members in Kalgoorlie are now part of our Fraternity until their new Fraternity becomes canonically established swelling our numbers to twenty.

Marie Jones does a great job in keeping in contact with all those on our non-active list as well as Lucy Leong and Susan Bolton who do home visits.

Our Fraternity has an ongoing list of People Needing Prayers. There is great comfort in knowing someone is praying for you. It is a joy to hear the healing stories.

Easter Blessings to all our brothers and sisters.

Angela McGuireVice Minister

REGIONAL ASSEMBLY

Twelve people gathered at the Edel Quinn Centre on 9th April for a workshop style day to discuss and answer questions in response to the twenty three page document sent out to OFS around the world from the General Chapter held in Assisi in 2014 “How Should an Order Like the OFS be Managed at all its Levels”. There was passionate pain and joy expressed in the group sharing about where we are today in the Order. In answering the questions to provide the WA response for the National Assembly the thoughts and feelings about the WA Region were also highlighted. The Regional Council will be reviewing the outcomes of this day.

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\Br James Cronly ofmCap, Michael McGuire, Noel D’Souza, Fr Troop, Helen Corry, Brian Milne & David Ward rear; Ann-Marie Langdon, Roma Wilson & Aurora Thisainayagan front.

Br James Cronly ofmCap the Regional Spiritual Assistant from Victoria was warmly welcomed to our gathering, currently holidaying in Perth as part of his twenty fifth celebration of Profession. Congratulations Br James. Fr Maurice Toop ofs celebrated Mass and joined in all the events of the day with his Franciscan Family. Thank you to all those who attended and contributed to the vitally important future of the Order.

Angela McGuireRegional Minister

Mile Stone Profession DatesEditor’s Note: The important profession dates below are only current from April to August in this newsletter. Those of us who are celebrating important profession dates this year after August will be included in the following August addition of the WAOFS Newsletter.

Name Date/Year Years

Roma Wilson 26-08-1956 60Margaret Fane 29-06-1986 30Dunstan Hartley 29-06-1986 30

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The History of the San Damiano Crucifix

An unknown Umbrian artist painted the Crucifix Icon in the 12th Century. There is strong Syrian influence, and history tells us that there had been some Syrian monks in the area.

It is painted on wood (walnut) to which cloth had been glued. It is about 190 cm high, 120 cms wide and 12 cms thick. It is more than likely it was painted for San Damiano to hang over the Altar as the Blessed Sacrament was not reserved in non-Parish Churches of those times and especially those that had been abandoned and neglected as we know San Damiano had been. In 1257 the Poor Clares left San Damiano for San Giorgio and took the Crucifix with them. They carefully kept the Cross for 700 years.

In Holy Week of 1957, it was placed on public view for the first time over the new Altar in San Giorgio's Chapel in the Basilica of St Clare of Assisi.

The Icon of the Transfigured Christ

For Eastern Christians the Icon is a representation of the living God, and by coming into its presence it becomes a personal encounter with the sacred, through the grace of the Holy Spirit. The San Damiano Icon is then a personal encounter with the transfigured Christ - God made man. The Crucifix contains the story of the death, resurrection and ascension into glory. It expresses the total and universal Paschal Mystery of Christ. It invites us all to take part in it with a lively and lived faith, just as St Francis did. Christ's saving death is shown in John's Gospel in its serene majesty, and this

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Crucifix portrays this in picture form. It is not surprising that Saint Francis was attracted to this Icon and that the inspiration for his life came from this Christ who spoke to him "Go repair my Church ... ".

The Figure of the Christ

The central figure of the icon is Christ, not only because of the relative size, but because Christ is a figure of light dominating the scene and giving light to the other figures "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. “(John 8:12). Christ stands upright, not nailed. The eyes of Jesus are open: He looks out to the world, which He has saved. He is alive, the one who is eternal. Jesus' vestment is a simple loin cloth - a symbol of both High Priest and Victim. The chest, throat and neck are very strong, Jesus gives power of re-creation to His Disciples (John 22:23). He breathed on His Disciples (John 20:22), the Greek word used recalls the moment of Creation (Gen 2:7). The shadow over the face of Jesus is increased by the fact the halo and face are tilted forward on the original Icon. The humanity of Christ veils the true glory of the Word who lives in the super illuminous darkness of the Godhead. Behind the outstretched arms of Christ is His empty tomb, shown as a black rectangle.

The Medallion and Inscription.

The Ascension is portrayed within this circle of red: Christ is breaking out of the circle, holding a golden cross which is now His Royal Sceptre. His garments are gold - a symbol of royalty and victory. His red scarf is a sign of His Dominion and Kingship; exercised in love. Angels welcome Him into Heaven. IHS are the first three letters of the name of Jesus. The little bracket above indicates it is shorthand. NAZARE is the Nazarene; REX is' king' and IUDEORUM is 'of the Jews', which is reported in St John's Gospel "Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews"

The Hand of the Father

From within the semi-circle at the very top of the Icon, He whom no eye has seen reveals Himself in a benediction. This blessing is given by the right hand of God with the finger extended - the Holy Spirit. The Father gives the gift of the Holy Spirit to all because of the merits of the Christ's Passion.

The Mystical Vine

Around the Cross are various calligraphic scrolls which may signify the mystical vine "I am the vine, you are the branches... “(John 15), which also contain the words "Greater love has no one than this, that one lays down one’s life for one friends ". At the base of the cross there seems to be a section that looks like a rock - the symbol of the Church. The seashells are symbols of eternity - a mystery hidden in the vast and timeless sea of eternity is revealed.

Mary and John

As in John's Gospel, Mary and John are placed side by side. Mary's mantle is white meaning victory (Rev 3:5), purification (Rev 7:14); and good deeds (Rev 19:8). The gems on the mantle refer to the graces of the Holy Spirit.

The dark red worn under the mantic indicate intense love, while the inner dress is purple - the Ark of the Covenant (Ex 26: 1-4).

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Mary's left hand is raised to her cheek - her acceptance and love of John, and her right hand points to John while her eyes proclaim acceptance of Christ's words "Woman, behold your son... “(John 19:26). The blood drips on to John at this moment. John's mantle is rose colour indicating eternal wisdom, while his tunic is white - purity. His position is between Jesus and Mary as is fitting for the disciple loved by both of them. He looks at Mary "Son, behold your Mother", but points to Christ.

Numbers

There are 33 figures in the Icon - Two Christ figures, 1 Hand of the Father, 5 major figures, 2 smaller figures, 14 angels, 2 unknown at His hands, 1 small boy, 6 unknown at the bottom of the Cross and one rooster. There are 33 nail heads along the frame just inside the shells and seven around the halo.

The Other Major Figures:

Mary Magdalene.

Mary Magdalene is next to Christ making her very special; her hand is on her chin indicating a confided secret "He is risen ". She wears scarlet, which is a symbol of love; her mantle of blue deepens this.

Mary Clopas.

Some authorities make her the mother of James. She wears garments of an earthen colour a symbol of humility, and her light green mantle - hope. Her admiration of Jesus is indicated by the gesture of her hand.

The Centurion of Capernaum.

He holds a piece of wood in his left hand, indicating his building of the Synagogue (Luke 7: 1 - 10). The little boy beyond his shoulder is his son healed by Jesus. The three heads behind the boy show "he and his whole household believed" (John 4: 45 - 54). He has extended his thumb and two fingers, a symbol of the Trinity, while his two closed fingers symbolize the hidden mystery of the two natures of Jesus the Christ. "Truly He is the Son of God" (Mark 15:39).

The Lesser Figures:

Longinus.

The Roman soldier who pierced Jesus' side with a lance.

Stephen.

Tradition gives this name to the soldier who offered Jesus a sponge soaked in vinegar wine after Jesus cried out "I thirst" (John 19: 28 -30).

The Unknown Saints.

At the bottom of the Icon are six unknown saints whom Scholars postulate are SSTs Damian, Rufinus, Michael John the Baptist, Peter and Paul, all patrons of Churches in the Assisi area. St

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Damian was the Patron of the Church that housed the Cross and St Rufinus was the Patron Saint of Assisi. There is too much damage of that area to make a proper identification.

The Astonished Angels.

There sat two groups of angels - animatedly discussing the scene unfolded before them."For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not die but have life everlasting" (John 3:16).

The Tomb.

As mentioned before behind Christ is the open tomb; Christ is alive and standing over the tomb. The red of love overcomes the black of death. The gestures of the unknown saints at His hands indicate faith. Could these be Peter and John at the empty tomb? (John 20: 3 - 9).

The Rooster

Firstly, the inclusion of the rooster recalls the denial of Peter who wept bitterly. Secondly, the rooster proclaims the new dawn of the Risen Christ 1 the true light (1 John 2:8). "But for you who revere my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in its wings" (Malachi 4:2 or 3:20 depending on your translation).

The Shape of the Cross.

The shape of the Cross has changed to enable the artist to include all who participated in the drama of the Passion. Note that the arms of the cross lift to Christ's right indicating that the Good Thief (traditionally called Dismas) went to Heaven; while the left hand dips - the other thief did not.

Eight Hundredth Anniversary of the Death of Pope Innocent III

Editor’s Note: Pope Innocent III is a very important figure in the history of the Franciscan Order. He gave Francis his first blessing and permission for him to begin his Religious Order. This was after Francis had visited the Pope to ask for permission to establish his Order. In doing so, the Pope recognised Francis as the person he saw in a previous dream he had of a little man holding up the corner of St John Lateran Church in Rome that was on the verge of collapsing.

There is much written about this Pope. From the information below on the life of Pope Innocent III by Richard P. McBrien, I will only give a brief account of the important points of what has been compiled.

Pope Innocent III, (c1161-1216); pope from 22nd February 1198 to 16th July 1216

“Innocent III was one of the most powerful popes in the entire history of the Church, and his pontificate is considered the summit of the medieval papacy……”

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“Born Lotario di Segni, he was made a cardinal-deacon of SS. Sergio and Bacco in 1190 at the age of twenty nine by his uncle, Pope Clement III; and in 1198, on the day of Pope Celestine III’s death, he was unanimously elected pope (probably on the second ballot) at the age of thirty seven. He was ordained a priest on 21st February and consecrated and crowned as Bishop of Rome on the next day by the Bishops of Ostia, Albano and Porto……”

“Sympathetic to increase calls for the practice of evangelical poverty in the Church, he authorised the first Franciscans to preach on the road. He fought hard against heresy, especially Albigensianism in Southern France, and commissioned Dominic Gusman (d 1211), better known today as St Dominic, the founder of the Dominicans, to dispute publicly with the heretics……..”

With courtesy from “Lives of the Popes” by Richard P. McBrien

Editor’s Note: In the near future months or years, the eight hundredth anniversary of the death of the first Franciscans (religious or secular) will be celebrated. Have we any record of who these saintly people are?

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Favourite Prayers

The editors will continue this section if readers who have a favourite prayer would like to send it with reasons for inclusion in future editions.

Give us, Lord, the determination, which no unworthy affection can sap;

give us the strength, which no affliction can undermine;

give us the integrity, which nothing unworthy of you can destroy.

Pour upon us your Holy Spirit so that we may receive understanding to know You,

persistence to seek you, wisdom to find you,

faithfulness in the end to embrace you; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

St Thomas Aquinas

Regional Council of Western AustraliaRegional Minister Angela McGuire 08 9275 5658

Vice Minister Michael McGuire 08 9275 5658

Secretary David Ward 04 0006 1106

Treasurer Noel D’Souza 08 9457 4817

Formator Michael McGuire 08 9275 5658

Promotions Consultant Vacant

Meeting Times: Fraternities and Groups in W.A

BALCATTA - EVERY 3RD SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 3.00pm

BUNBURY - EVERY 3RD SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 1.30pm

GERALDTON - EVERY 2ND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 9.30am

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KALGOORLIE – EVERY 1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 2pm

PERTH - EVERY 4th SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 2.30 pm

Contacts

Balcatta - Anne-Marie Langdon 08 9207 3691Bunbury - Rev Richard Scallan 04 1933 6389Geraldton - Colleen Shanks 08 9921 3315Kalgoorlie – Irene Antoniak 08 9021 6773Perth - John Barich 04 3891 2682

Editor’s NoteGreetings and blessings to all our Franciscan Brothers and Sisters in the spirit of Saints Francis and Clare.

Please send information for the August Newsletter to either of the editors our e-mail addresses: [email protected] (Frank) and [email protected] (Harry).

Additional Note: In an effort to provide something for all our readers the editors may or may not

have included one or more errors to satisfy those who look for them.

God blessHarry Argus OFS

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