Dear All,
Here the spring winds are coming in...Are they winds of change, of inspiration, of danger, of fresh ideas? Life gets stale sometimes and it is great to be swept up occasionally by novelty and the gifts of the Holy Spirit! Hoping this week bring for you new horizons and possibilities. Below is an opportunity for a YCW experience in January, as well as daily meditations of Pope Francis, an article on Christian courage and a useful app.
We pray for the war and persecution of many in the world today – particularly those targetted for their religion or culture. An unfortunate fact is that there are more refugees now even than after the Second World War. May we follow Jesus in being lighthouses of peace, understanding and justice for all.
In Peace,
Sr Elizabeth Young youthministry@pp.catholic.org.au 0448 809 134
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“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Matthew 25:35-40 (NIV)
I feel that in all of the teachings we are given about God and Jesus the main one is to just be kind to one another. No matter who they are, no matter how you feel about them or what they have done to you. I think this Bible verse really sums up this teaching very well. I try to be kind to all people in my day-to-day life and live by the notion of what I do to others I do to God.
Felicia, 26, Port Augusta
Bible verse LIKE form is available on surveymonkey. Easy to fill out: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/J3S2JQQ
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For 20-30 year olds in Port Augusta. Join us for a meal and discussion at Ian's Western on Monday the 8th of September at 6:30pm. Topic: Faith and Friends. Felicia 0402 103 820, Sr Liz 0448 809 134.
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PINT WITH A PURPOSE-CHANGE
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CHANGE: Paul Ninnes talk for Pint with a Purpose on “Sex, love and pornography” (advertised last newsletter as 6 October) will be postponed.
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LAST CHANCE to register for the Australian Catholic Youth Ministry Convention in Adelaide, 3-5 October. Registrations must be in by SEPTEMBER 12.
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Calling all school leavers and young adults who aspire to make a difference!
AYCW Action Party
Jan 16 - 19 2015, Phillip Island
Over four days this summer be a part of a national community of young leaders developing new skills, in the annual AYCW Action Party.
Get inspired to See, Judge, Act in the spirit and philosophy of Joseph Cardijn, Cardinal founder of the Young Christian Workers, at Phillip Island - the home of beautiful surf beaches and the famous fairy penguins!
Location
Travel and arrive at one of the Australia's most iconic surf beach - the YCW Beach on Phillip Island.
We will be staying at the Phillip Island Discovery Camp.
Registrations* YCW Members ** Full timers: $160.00 Concession: $120.00
Early bird: $100.00
Non-YCW Members Full timers: $200.00 Concession: $160.00
Early bird: $120.00
Registrations closes Fri 5 Dec
EARLY BIRD closes Sun 5 Oct
*All flights, accommodation, food and travel to Phillip Island is covered in your registration fee.
**Personal Membership Contribution to be paid up to date.
For more information
To register and for more information, email events@ycw.org.au or call the AYCW office 03 9489 4387.
For publicity material, please email events@ycw.org.au
The Action Party is open for young people between the ages of 16 - 30 year olds, as well as mentors & chaplains. Please note that minors are to be accompanied by a guardian.
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Meditations of Pope Francis
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The Challenge of the Gospel
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Looking for a Catholic App?
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Laudate is a most comprehensive Catholic App. Available in English and 11 other languages. This app provides Daily Mass Readings, Order of Mass, Liturgy of Hours, New American Bible, Rosary and other chaplets, Stations of the Cross, Saint of the Day, Daily Examination of Conscience, various prayers and lots of other great things right at your fingertips. Voted the #1 best Catholic app and it’s free!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/laudate-1-free-catholic-app/id499428207?mt=8
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Pick up some daily inspiration: Meditations of Pope Francis during the daily Mass celebrated in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae
Article by Brad Chilcott (Adelaide pastor) about the challenge of the gospel. “I admit that I find the gospel of partnering with God for the healing of the world much, much harder than the gospel of God loves you and wants to give you a ticket to heaven.”