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EASTERN LINK Volume 2 Issue no 29

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News from Circles and Groups

Of Province 21 & Victoria Area Council

Please send all copy to

Editor: Peter Cash

3 Greenhaven Street

Clifton Beach Qld 4879 Telephone: 40553529/0415846565

Email: [email protected]

Contents:

Pages 5/6…..….…….Provincial Director Brother George Kazs

Page 7.....................Provincial President Brother Michael Tan Pages 8/14...….......Province 21 Council Pages 15/21….…………..Miscellaneous Pages 22/29……..,……Province 21 Golf Pages 30/31…………… Little John Mug Pages 32/55...……...News from Circle’s Pages 56/57………............Area Victoria Pages 58/61.……………. Miscellaneous Pages 62/66……………….….Obituaries Pages 67/79……………..Miscellaneous Page 80…………………….. Jokes Page

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Dear Brothers.

A warm, sincere and fraternal welcome to all my fellow Catenian Brothers & their loved ones. Well done Brother George Kazs and he fellow committee members of the Committee in their efforts in putting together the material etc in explaining to our Province 21/Province 20/Victoria Area about the Restructure vote, as you will know, the result was a resounding YES. Congratulations to that Catenian stalwart Brother Brendan O’Connell on receiving the AOM, well done Brendan you certainly deserve it, also Brother Lawrence Atley of Peninsular Circle in Area Victoria who also received the AOM. Both Brothers are shining examples of what Catenians do to help other people. Well done Charlie Murton on winning the Little John Mug, your rendition of "It's the early bird that catches the flying pig" was truly amazing. Congratulations to Brother John Secker for winning the Golf Tournament organised by Malcolm Clow for Province. Also, today, (Sunday, 10th April) I was fortunate to attend the Rite of Ordination of Deaconate to Brother Mark Cavicchiolo of City of Cairns Circle. Bishop James welcomed Brother Mark and did a wonderful ceremony attended by many of his Catenian Brothers here in Cairns including President Brother Joe Vella. Please can all Circle secretaries send me items for inclusion in our next edition please. After being Editor of Eastern Link for the past eight years I have decided this will be my last year, also, as Province 21 Publicity Officer I will be standing down. I feel as though it is time for somebody with fresh idea’s to take over. I have built up some good relationships with Brothers I have never met, for example; what happened last year, I was sat in my local shopping centre having my morning ‘cuppa’ when I spotted Malcolm Clow walking through, I shouted his name, and he as so surprised that someone recognised him!!! Previous to that we had never met. Thank-you to all who send items for insertion in Eastern Link. Sincerely & Fraternally

Brother Peter Cash (Editor)

Please be advised that the contributions in the newsletter are not necessarily those of the Catenian Association. The Editor reserves the right to amend any contribution.


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FROM….

PROVINCE 21 DIRECTOR

BROTHER GEORGE KAZS

THE CATENIAN ASSOCIATION

Chairman Australian Committee Restructure Impact Report 9 April 2016

RESTRUCTURE APPROVED Brothers, you should have received formal advice from the Grand Secretary as to the results of the vote on our proposed restructure. That advice noted that voting on the Restructure proposal and associated papers closed at midnight on 31st March and that votes cast as recorded via the web portal were as follows: Total votes cast: 6,259 ‘Yes’ votes in favour of the proposal: 4,850 = 77.5% of total votes cast ‘No’ votes against the proposal: 1,409 = 22.5% of total votes cast

This means the two thirds majority in favour required by our rules for the proposal to be accepted, was achieved. Consequently, the new Constitution, Rules and Regulations are now in force and Central Council came into being after the close of voting. To remind you, the members of the Central Council are:

Peter Woodford Central Council Chairman David Rowley Central Council Vice-Chairman, GB National Council President George Kazs Australian National Council President Gerry Barton Immediate Past Australian National Council President David Brinkley Director for Development Areas Development Area Representative Member in this post from 14 May 2016 Bernard Noakes Association Secretary Kevin Rafferty Association Treasurer

It’s been a long and at times stressful process for many members. But the result means we can now move forward with confidence. There is much we can do in Australia and I look forward to those challenges. Central Council met on 7th April to recognise that Grand Council will continue to administer the assets of the Association in the best interests of the Association, and as directed by Central Council, until the Grand Council meeting scheduled for 4/5th November 2016 while the transition arrangements to implement the new structure are completed. Members will be kept informed of progress during the transition period. For us, we can expect that, consistent with the transitional constitutional documents, our Australian National Council (ANC) will come into effect on 29 July 2016 when the Central Council provides it with its mandate. Members of the ANC, when mandated on 29 July 2016 are expected to be as follows:

George Kazs Australian National President; Director Province 21 Michael Howard Australian National Secretary Gerry Barton Immediate Past Australian National President; The member in this post after 14 May 2016 Director Province 20 Stephen Williamson Provincial President Province 20 Peter Tilbrook Provincial President Province 21 Greg Lynch President Victoria Area


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Chairman Australian Committee Restructure Impact Report 9 April 2016

I will provide updates from time to time but you can rest assured that I and my colleagues on AusCom have been working hard to ensure that the transition to our ANC is managed smoothly. AusCom is currently considering the development of a strategic platform to guide its operations and its transition to the new ANC. Provincial and Area Councils have been consulted in this process. As AusCom transitions to the ANC, it is important that sound foundations be in place. An Australian strategic framework is desirable to inspire the membership and its various leadership Councils to grow and develop the Association in Australia. The features of such a strategic framework include such concepts as Vision, Mission, and Operating Principles. The platform will guide the ANC in its deliberations, priorities and actions. It is intended that members of ANC will draw on its constituent elements in their dealings with Provinces, Circles and administrative bodies so that the leadership of the Association in Australia presents clear, concise and consistent messages to Australian Catenians. There are a range of operational requirements, policies and procedures which have been identified and which will be progressed to ensure the Association’s good governance in Australia. In the short term, AusCom (and subsequently the ANC) are considering such matters as the following to facilitate the transition (not in any order):

Develop a national membership reporting protocol to allow the ANC to add value to and assist provinces and areas grow and develop the Association in Australia;

Establish an Association not for profit company limited by guarantee in Australia to provide any necessary corporate / legal / financial protections;

Develop and publish appropriate communications news features marking the creation of the new arrangements in all relevant Catholic media; including commissioning of the ANC members by a member of the ACBC at the Perth National Conference in October 2016;

Finalise any financial arrangements to facilitate the establishment of the ANC including consideration of national banking arrangements and determination of post 2016-17 capitation fees;

Negotiation of a service level agreement with the CC covering the use and payment for IT, database services and other required services as well as the establishment of relevant protocols in Australia covering the use of those services;

Development of a national web site with links to all Provinces, Areas and Circles, a secure common communications platform, and dedicated media liaison (including social media);

Development of systems and toolboxes to facilitate the sharing of information and resources among the three jurisdictions;

Establishment of a communications protocol for the ANC in its relationship with Councils, Circles and members;

Clarification of bursary and benevolence policies as they will be applied in Australia;

Development of proposals for the use of regalia by the ANC. The ANC will need to formalise its position on these and related matters when it is established. But I hope all members are assured that these governance matters are being managed expeditiously and for the good of the Association. Of course, if you have any questions or comments please let me know – [email protected]

George Kazs Chairman Australian Committee and Director Province 21

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mailto:[email protected]


From. . .

Brother Michael Tan

President Province 21

The Catenian

Association

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Dear Brother,

We are now entering the end of the beginning of national restructuring, as well as approaching the beginning of a new phase as Australian Catenians within the overarching structure of an International Association of friends founded on faith, friendship and fun! I hope that by now, you would have prayed about your vote on the restructure, and that the final vote would be a resounding “YES” to the proposal which is now before you. I would remind all circles that the vote has to be in by the end of March, 2016.

Since the last issue of Eastern Link, Provincial Council has met. Among matters discussed was the issue of assisting brothers with their roles in their circles, especially for those brothers who are new to those roles. A Provincial workshop will be held on 2 April for these brothers. Another issue is that of developing a Provincial Strategic Marketing Plan – this cannot be done in isolation, but requires collaboration and consultation between Circles and Provincial Council in order for the Plan to be both relevant and workable. Another Provincial Workshop will focus on these strategic and marketing issues – this workshop will be held on 4 June 2016. Brothers who are in any leadership role, or who are decision-makers for their circle are invited to attend this second workshop. The Little John Mug was also concluded at Manly Circle recently. There were seven contestants, including contestants from both Gold Coast Tweed and Canberra Circles. Congratulations to Charlie Murton from Ku-Ring-Gai Circle for winning the Little John Mug for 2016. We now look forward to visiting Ku-Ring-Gai Circle at their new venue in February 2017 for the next Little John Mug contest.

The calendar for Provincial competitions for 2016-2017 are now complete. The O’Connell Cup is at Parramatta on August 25th. We then move to Canberra for the Truthful Jones contest on Saturday September 24th, followed by the Provincial Mass on Sunday September 25th. I commend these Provincial events to all brothers, as the events celebrate our friendships and allows us to demonstrate the fraternal love that comes through shared table hospitality.

I was also saddened by the recent death of Br. Jack Barrett, a foundation member of the City of Parramatta Circle. Jack was a much-esteemed brother of the Circle, who with his wife June, were longstanding parishioners of St. Patrick’s Cathedral Parish. Jack was instrumental in the organising and running of the Chocolate Wheel at the annual St. Patrick’s Spring Fair, assisted by many members of the City of Parramatta Circle. Please pray for the soul of Jack, and for June and the rest of his family.

I am now coming to the end of my second term as Provincial President. For me, it has been a great time of meeting new brothers, especially in Canberra, Gold Coast Tweed and Cairns. Province 21 covers two states and a territory – so the challenge is to ensure that outlying Circles do not become isolated from the Sydney-based Circles. Another ongoing challenge is that of our declining membership, which is gradually becoming older. We need new strategies and avenues of growth if we are not to become a museum exhibit in the years ahead. The Provincial workshop on 4 June will be an important workshop in this respect. I would ask every brother to pray for the Lord to bless this workshop with the wisdom of the Holy Spirit, so that new growth may spring forth from the strategies that we develop from the Workshop.

Fraternally,

Brother Michael Tan, President, Province 21


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PROVINCE 21

AUSTRALIA

PROVINCIAL COUNCIL FROM APRIL 2016

Provincial President:

Peter Tilbrook

Provincial: Vice-President: Graham Short

Provincial

Past President: Michael Tan

Provincial Secretary:

John Tweedie

Provincial Treasurer: Paul Day

Provincial Chamberlain

Media Officer: TBA

Provincial

Membership Officer: Kevin Doherty

Provincial

Publicity Officer: Peter Cash

Provincial

Supply Officer: Paul Day

Provincial

Record Officer: Tibor Puhl

Province Director:

George Kazs

NEWS FROM

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PROVINCIAL COUNCIL REPORT

Provincial Council Meeting No 117 held on Monday 1 February 2016

1. Opening: The meeting opened with prayers at 7.30 pm, Brother Provincial President Michael Tan presiding. Brothers acknowledged the traditional owners of the land where the meeting was being held – Burramattagal and remembered in their prayers our recently deceased brothers. Bro President welcomed members to the meeting. 2. Attendance: In assembly: President Michael Tan; Vice President and City of Sydney Councillor Peter Tilbrook; Immediate Past President and Secretary John Tweedie; Membership Officer Kevin Doherty; Chamberlain, Media Liaison Officer and Canberra Councillor Robin Wells; Provincial Records Officer and Hornsby Councillor Pat Moran; Provincial Councillors: Graham Short (Gold Coast Tweed), Chris Pitts (Ku Ring Gai), Phil Russo (Parramatta). Peter McDonald (Pittwater) and Noel Tobin (Warringah). Other attendances: Bro John McCarney Provincial Councillor elect for Manly attended in place of Bro Laurence Lawlor. By teleconference but not as full participants in the meeting as they were only linked by Skype to the President and Secretary and hence could not hear or be heard by others in attendance: Peter Cash (Provincial Councillor Cairns) and George Kazs (Director).

Apologies:

Bro Paul Day (Treasurer and Supply Officer); Bro Paul Despoges (Castle Hill), Bro Laurence Lawlor (Manly), Bro Alan Gorman (Mosman). 3. Confirmation of Minutes of the 116th General Meeting held on

2 November 2015

Council resolved that the minutes of meeting 116, as circulated, be confirmed and signed as a true record of proceedings.

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PROVINCIAL COUNCIL REPORT CONT.

4. Business Arising from Minutes of Meeting No 116 Council noted the paper as circulated as matters arising from the minutes and headed Filling Vacant Positions and noted that the following nominations for the various Council positions for 2016-17 had been received by the Provincial Secretary in accordance with his earlier advice: President Peter Tilbrook nominated by John Tweedie

Vice President Graham Short nominated by Michael Tan Secretary John Tweedie nominated by Michael Tan Treasurer Paul Day nominated by John Tweedie Membership Officer Kevin Doherty nominated by Peter Tilbrook Supply Officer Paul Day nominated by John Tweedie

As there was only a single nomination for these various Council positions, Council declared these brothers elected un-opposed to the nominated positions. Whilst there was no formal nomination for the role of Publicity Officer, Bro Peter Cash indicated to the President that he was willing to continue in the role for one more year. The Council resolved to appoint him to that role for the 2016/2017 year. It was noted that Bro George Kazs and Bro Pat Moran had both spoken to Bro Tibor Puhl from Area Victoria about taking on the role as Provincial Records Officer for Province 21. They indicated that Bro Tibor was willing to take on the role. The meeting resolved to request Bro Secretary to formally write to Bro Tibor and advise him that Province 21 Council would be very happy if he took on the role as PRO for the Province, and seek confirmation that he was willing to accept this nomination. Action Secretary to write to Bro Tibor Puhl and ask him to confirm he will accept nomination No nominations have been received for the roles of Chamberlain and Media Liaison Officer. Bro Michael Kenny was suggested by Bro Michael Tan as a possibility for the Media Liaison role Action Bro Michael to follow up with ‘Michael Kenny. Council noted that advice had been received by the Provincial Secretary from Circles concerning the election of the following Provincial Councillors for 2016-17:

Canberra John McWilliam (for the remainder of Bro Robin Wells’ term) Hornsby Paul Meagher

Ku Ring Gai Justin Gardiner (for the remainder of Bro Chris Pitts’ term) Manly John McCarney Parramatta Ed van Riet

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5. Reports: Membership Officer and PRO Membership Report Bro Kevin Doherty spoke to his Provincial Membership Report as circulated. He indicated that the focus was on:

Supporting the Brisbane Group

Expansion in Sydney south of the harbour.

Perhaps supporting Canberra Circle to get a Circle up and running in Queanbeyan.

Bro Kevin referred in this regard to the fact that Province had decided at meeting 115 to allocate $1000 per annum for three years towards this expansion. Bro Michael suggested that other brothers in Province who travel to Brisbane may be able to assist in the development of the Brisbane group and suggested that Bro Dean Morzone from Cairns Circle might be approached in that regard. Action Bro Peter Cash to approach Bro Dean and ascertain whether he can assist the Brisbane Group With respect to moves south of the Harbour, Bro Peter Tilbrook offered to have City of Sydney Circle facilitate a meeting between Mons Brian Rayner (PP Gymea Parish) and Kevin Doherty. Action Bro Peter to seek to facilitate meeting between Bro Kevin and Mons Rayner . Provincial Records Officer Report

Bro Pat spoke to his report circulated to Councillors. He advised that he was waiting for data for two Circles for January but confirmed that the figures currently show year to date, 18 enrolments, 3 deaths, 29 resignations and 2 forfeitures. Manly Circle has cleaned up its membership records and this resulted in 2 resignations and a forfeiture. There are now 413 in the Province. We have dropped 10% in the past 8 years Cairns is ahead on the Friar Tuck Trophy score with 4 enrolments so far this year. Bro Pat reported on his discussions with Bro Tibor Puhl in connection with him taking on the P21 PRO role. 5.3 Membership trial proposal by Bro Peter McDonald

Bro Peter spoke to the proposal he had previously put forward to Provincial Secretary and which had been circulated to Councillors. This had been the subject of discussion at a meeting he attended with Bro Michael Tan, Peter Tilbrook and Kevin Doherty. The proposal is to “look at things in a new way”. Specifically, that Pittwater Circle should carry out a trial whereby they would invite:

Lapsed Catholic men;

Divorced Catholic men; and

Non Catholic men who attend Mass with their wives,



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to attend meetings and dinners in the Circle. It would be made clear that we were not able to offer full membership to these groups under the rules as they currently stand. But the aim of the trial would be to gauge whether these groups might be interested in having a greater involvement in our Association, with a form of associate type membership. Bro Peter suggested this may be a way of bringing some men back into the faith. There was discussion about the possibility of associate membership being introduced into Australia by by-laws, assuming the Restructure vote is successful. Bro George made the point that we would not want to mislead these men into thinking that we could offer them full membership. Resolved that Pittwater Circle proceed to undertake a trial of inviting lapsed and divorced Catholic men, and non Catholics who attend Mass with their wives, to attend Pittwater Circle meetings and dinners on the basis that they be asked to pay full dinner fees after the initial meeting/dinner, however it is to be made clear that full membership is not open to them at this point in time. Action Bro Peter McDonald to take this matter back to Pittwater Circle for implementation of the trial. At this point Bro George referred to a You Tube video from the USA dealing with male spirituality. Focus is Catholic men. It deals with pressures on Catholic men in this modern day and age and indicates the importance of fellowship. Bro George will send the link. Action Bro George Kazs to send You Tube video link to Secretary for circulation.. 6. Reports: Director The report by Bro George circulated to Councillors was noted . Bro Chris Pitts indicated that he had been part of the liaison referred to on IT and Communications. He had raised some serious contractual issues that had not been considered before. It was noted that the latest cost estimate is worth $60000. Bro Secretary raised the issue of the implications of the incorrect inputting of votes through the portal., to the restructure vote. He advised the Council that he had offered assistance to any secretary having difficulty in inputting data through the portal. Bro Secretary indicated that he did not feel comfortable in making formal approaches to Circles to find out the way they voted on the restructure, as this was a matter for the Circles and their members. Bro Secretary drew attention to a favourable email from Bro Phil Harris concerning Bro George’s paper on the AusCom vision.



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7. Reports: President Brother President Michael Tan spoke to his report circulated to Councillors. He suggested that there be a formal recognition of Bro Brendan O’Connell’s OAM from Council. The Council agreed. Action Bro Secretary to draft a letter of congratulations to Bro Brendan O’Connell from Provincial Council. Bro Michael also discussed the proposal for two workshops this year, one for Circle officers and then another focussing on Circle leaders and decision makers and dealing with broader strategic and marketing issues. 8. Reports: Vice President Bro Peter Tilbrook spoke to the Church Liaison Report. With respect to the publication the Swag, it was noted that the hard copy costs $33 pa and the soft copy $25 pa. Bro Peter advised brothers that it is not possible to lend around the soft copy. Council resolved to approve purchase of both copies. Action: Bro Secretary to arrange for the purchase of both the hard copy and soft copies of the Swag. Bro Secretary advised the meeting that he had made enquiries at St Mary’s Cathedral, about its availability for the Provincial Mass on 3 July. He advised that it was not available on that day as this was the day of the special Mass for renewing matrimonial vows. A recommendation that the Provincial Mass be held in Canberra on 25 September, being the same weekend as the Truthful Jones competition, was discussed. Resolved to accept the recommendation that the Provincial Mass be held in Canberra on 25 September (being the day after the Truthful Jones competition). Bro Peter Tilbrook indicated that if any Catenians would like to participate in a Mass at the time of the Feast of St Peter and St Paul, he would be happy to arrange for this at St Patricks Church Hill. Bro Peter mentioned the need to ensure numbers for the Golf Day on 11 March. The Parramatta Diocese Gala fundraising dinner for World Youth Day was discussed. Resolved to accept the recommendation that Council pay for tickets for Bro Michael Tan and Annette to attend the dinner. 9. Reports: Secretary Bro Secretary drew attention to the correspondence report.




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Bro Secretary spoke to his paper dealing with the various communications opposing the Restructure and the response by the Grand Secretary elect. Resolved that Bro Secretary be instructed to write to all Circle Secretaries, forwarding a copy of the various communications, and advise that, while voting on the restructure remains the prerogative of individual members voting through their Circles, Provincial Council has reviewed these communications and remains of the firm view that the restructure will be in the interests of the Association as a whole and of the Association in Australia Action Bro Secretary write to all Circle Secretaries in terms of the resolution Bro Secretary spoke to the paper dealing with the two workshops proposed by Bro Michael Tan, namely:

a half day Circle officers training workshop proposed for 2 April; and

a full day Circle leader and decision makers workshop proposed for 4 June. Council resolved to hold both workshops as proposed, that Circles be asked to pay for both workshops as in past years and that Exco should coordinate the workshops.. Action 1 Bro Secretary to

book the St Joseph’s Centre for both 2 April and 4 June

send notice to all Circle secretaries advising of the workshops 2 Exco to prepare programme for both workshops

The draft Provincial Calendar was noted. Council requested it be updated to take account of matters discussed at the meeting. The recommendation that we accept the request for Catenian support at the Procession of the Blessed Sacrament was discussed. Resolved to accept the request on the basis that it is for the same type of support and on the same terms as in previous years, including protection of the Archdiocese insurance coverage and publicity.

Action Bro Secretary to write to Circle secretaries advising that we propose to participate and calling for volunteers. Bro Secretary then to contact the organisers confirming our participation on the same terms as before, in connection with insurance and publicity. 10. Reports: Treasurer The financial report for the quarter ended 31 December 2015, was circulated and its terms were noted. Bro Secretary raised the need for Director, MO and Bro Peter Tilbrook to advise Bro Paul of items of expenditure for the draft budget, as indicated in his notes to the financial statements.

Action Brothers to consider items for inclusion in the budget as notified by Bro Paul Day.




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11. Reports: Publicity Officer/Website Councillor’s noted Brother Peter Cash’s report. There was discussion about the need to locate a replacement for Bro Peter for next year. Bro Peter referred to the issue about Cradio raised in his Circle report. He was advised that we had previously decided not to pursue a relationship with Cradio on the basis of differences in focus eg it aimed at a much younger demographic than ours . Bro Chris Pitts spoke to his report. He indicated a need for the website to be updated. Members discussed the importance of the website for marketing the Association. Bro Chris referred to a proposed improvement in the calendar function. Circle secretaries would however need to access it and keep it up to date. Bro Chris advised that we will shortly need to pay for renewal of our domain name and the cost of hosting of our email system and website (total $255 – this lasts for two years). In addition, the technical support cost of $330pa will also fall due on 1 April . Resolved to approve payment of these costs. Bro Robin Wells raised the idea of having someone in-house do the website maintenance. He advised that Canberra Circle set up its own website and maintains it itself. Bro Michael Tan suggests we might discuss this at the second workshop on 4 June. Bro Kevin suggested that there be consideration of a national website by AusCom. Bro Chris pointed out that because we are now sending the Mailchimp newsletter direct to brother’s email addresses, this has flushed out that quite a number of email addresses (about 55) held by HO are wrong. He has asked Circle Secretaries to give corrected addresses. 12. Other Business

Council noted the Provincial Councillor reports as circulated. Bro Robin reminded Councillors that Canberra Circles 200th meeting and dinner was on 26 February. He also advised that the roles and responsibilities of officers could be found on the Canberra website.

Br Graham Short advised that Gold Coast Tweed circle had appointed a local priest as their spiritual adviser.


Friar Tuck Trophy – Update from Brother Pat Moran…

Friar Tuck Results as of 31st March 2016:

City of Cairns 4, Ku-ring-gai 4, Pittwater 3, Canberra 1, Carlingford 1, Castle Hill 1, Gold Coast Tweed 1, Manly 1.

Congratulations City of Cairns and Ku-ring-gai who are equal first.

Fraternal Regards, Brother Pat Moran


Advance Notice

The Catenian Association, 5th Australian Conference Perth, Western Australia

21-23 October 2016

This is a very important weekend for all Australian Catenian Brothers from Province 20, Province 21 and Area Victoria.

Please plan to join us if you possibly can. Overseas Catenians are also very welcome.

Friday 21: Welcome Function

Saturday 22: Morning Conference sessions for Catenians; Light Lunch Afternoon Sessions open to Catenians, their ladies and visitors

Conference dinner

Sunday 23; Conference Mass at St Mary's Cathedral followed by light lunch

All venues, costs, billeting and other accommodation options will be advertised later. For further information, please contact Steve Williamson [email protected]

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PROVINCE 21 WORKSHOP 2016 Held at the St Joseph’s Centre, Balkan Hills

Provincial Workshops in 2016 This year Provincial Council has organised to hold two workshops for Brothers within the Province. Both are being held at the St Joseph's Centre at Baulkham Hills. The first workshop was held on the afternoon of Saturday 2 April and focussed on Officer's Roles and Responsibilities. It was attended by 27 brothers representing almost all the Circles in Province 21. There was discussion of the role of Circle Councils and Benevolent Boards, followed breakout groups for Provincial Councillors, Circle Presidents and Vice-Presidents, Circle Secretaries, Circle Membership Officers and Circle Treasurers. These involved an examination of key issues for those in the various roles, facilitated by members of Exco. This was followed by reporting back and summation of key issues and summary points for each role. Bro George Kazs (Provincial Director) also gave an outline of the likely process of transition to an Australian National Council. At that stage the outcome of the restructure vote was not known. But the information has proven very relevant in view of the announcement on 8 April of the positive vote. Br. Tibor Puhl, who has agreed to take on the Provincial Records Officer role for Province 21, came up from Melbourne for the workshop. It was an excellent opportunity for brothers in Province 21 to meet him. The second workshop will be held on 4 June and will focus on more strategic issues for the Association in Province 21. The program will issue in the near future. John Tweedie Provincial Secretary


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22nd February 2016

Grand Secretary’s Newsletter 60 – Members Extract

Dear Brother, This letter includes several items for your attention along with a number of attachments which I hope will help to keep you informed about the Association. 1) Increase in price of Catena

The last increase in the price of Catena was from £1.25 to £1.50 per issue in April 2009 when the magazine contained 44 pages. Since that time, the magazine has grown in quality and in size by 36% to 60 pages. As we know, there have been significant increases in the cost of postage in 7 years. A 2nd class stamp in the UK has doubled from 27p to 54p! In addition, Catena is now also offering an on-line version at no additional cost to the membership. In these circumstances, Grand Council has approved a recommendation from the Directors of Catena to increase the price from £1.50 to £1.85 from the April 2016 issue, an increase of £4.20 for a whole year. This price will be the same for all copies around the world. The reason for holding the same price for 7 years and a 23% increase now, is that careful management of costs during the early part of the period led to surpluses, which resulted in a level of reserves in the accounts in excess of operating requirements. It was decided that these reserves needed to be reduced to more prudent levels. Therefore, in the last two years, Catena has been operating at a deliberately budgeted loss, in order to reduce these surpluses. These surpluses have now been eliminated so Catena can no longer budget to incur losses. The price increase of 35p per copy should be sufficient to ensure that Catena will trade on a sound financial basis for some years. 2) Restructure

A reminder that the Restructure proposal needs to be voted on by all Circle members in time for results to be recorded on the Portal by 31st March 2016. 3) NEW – Membership mini-leaflets

A new pocket sized mini-membership leaflet entitled “Who are the Catenians” has been designed and produced. It is the same convenient ‘wallet’ size as the blue FAQs leaflet, which it replaces, and is based on the A4 red membership leaflet. Copies are free of charge and can be ordered by contacting Head Office on 024 7622 4533.

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Grand Secretary’s Newsletter 60 – Members Extract continued…

4) Work Groups 2016/17

The following Grand Council Work Groups will operate in 2016/17:

Strategy (Chairman Declan O’Farrell)

Marketing (Chairman Phil Harris)

Membership (Chairman Stephen Lake)

International Development (Chairman David Brinkley)

Youth (Chairman Phil Brown)

Faith Matters (Chairman Tony Stevens)

Governance (Chairman George Kazs) – this is the new simpler name for Rules, Regulations, Policies & Procedures.

Head Office & Administration (Chairman Bernard Noakes) Finance (Chairman John Hogan)

5) Future Events

Conferences

13th – 15th May 2016 – Malta May 2017 – Bristol May 2018 – Telford May 2019 – Liverpool

Tours 14th – 29th August 2016 - Africa 2017 – India (dates to be decided)

Pilgrimages 3rd – 14th March 2016 - Holy Land 29th March – 3rd April 2017 – Fatima

Details of the Conference in Malta are on the Association’s website and I will keep you informed as soon as details of the other events are loaded on to the website. Yours sincerely and fraternally,


8th April 2016

Grand Secretary’s Newsletter 61

Dear Brother, Restructure Vote result Voting on the Restructure proposal closed at midnight on 31st March 2016. The votes cast as recorded via the web portal were as follows: Total votes cast: 6,259 ‘Yes’ votes in favour of the proposal: 4,850 = 77.5% of total votes cast ‘No’ votes against the proposal: 1,409 = 22.5% of total votes cast This means that the two thirds majority in favour, required by our rules for the proposal to be accepted, was achieved. Consequently the new Constitution, Rules and Regulations are now in force and Central Council came into being after the close of voting. On 7th April 2016 Central Council met and recognised that Grand Council will continue to administer the assets of the Association in the best interests of the Association, and as directed by Central Council, until the Grand Council meeting scheduled for 4/5th November 2016 while the arrangements to implement the new structure are completed. Members will be kept informed of progress during the transition period. Yours sincerely and fraternally,

Mark Allanson Grand Secretary

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PROVINCE 21

Secretary; Brother John Tweedie

Email; [email protected]

Dear Brothers Secretary,

We have again received a request for volunteers from the organisers of the Procession of the Blessed Sacrament (Corpus Christi Procession) to be held in Sydney on Sunday 29 May. We are asked to help outside St Mary’s Cathedral as in past years (ie assistance with crowd management through maintaining the barriers and not permitting access to the Cathedral – weather permitting and assuming the event is staged outside). Further details: · Date: Sunday 29 May

· Arrival time: 2:00pm

· End time: approx 5:00pm (at the conclusion of the event) · Place: St Marys Cathedral · Role: assistance with crowd management through maintaining the barriers and not

permitting access to the Cathedral. Please publicise this request in your Circles and contact Bro John Tweedie on 0407 288 957 or by email at [email protected] if Circle members are able to assist in this very worthwhile event.

Our activities in this regard are consistent with our desire to strengthen our relationships with the clergy and parish communities. So a good positive response would be most welcome.

Responses by 9 April would be appreciated, so that we can advise the organisers.

I am copying to Provincial Councillors and to brothers who have assisted in the past. Yours fraternally,

Yours fraternally, John Tweedie Secretary Province 21


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PROVINCE 21 ANNUAL GOLF COMPETITION 2016

DIRECTOR’S CUP WINNERS…

Province 21 President Brother Michael Tan presents Director’s Cup to Brother John Secker Carlingford Circle and Runner-Up Trophy to Brother Warren Clarke also of Carlingford Circle.

Brother Malcolm Clow of Castle Hill Circle, did a marvellous job again in making sure the Golf Day was

a huge success. Thank-you Malcolm.

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PROVINCIAL GOLF COMPETITION Cont…

The Ray Weekes Memorial Trophy was won by Ku-Ring-Gai Circle Brothers; Charles Murton & Paul Rubenach

Brother John O'Grady of Carlingford Circle presented the Trophy

Provincial Golf Day 11th March 2016 at Muirfield Golf Club North Rocks



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Above; Brother Peter McDonald of Pittwater Circle receiving the “Best Individual Catenian Brother Score” from Brother Warren Clarke

Provincial Golf Day 11th March 2016

at

Muirfield Golf Club North Rocks, Sydney



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The runner up trophy was won by Brother Warren Clarke of Carlingford Circle. The Ray Weekes Memorial Trophy was won by Ku-Ring-Gai Circle Brothers; Charles Murton & Paul Rubenach.

The best individual score for a Catenian was won by Brother Peter McDonald; (Pittwater Circle).

Individual Catenian runner-up was Brother Tony Wales of City of Sydney Circle.

Visitor Individual: John Horrell - Mosman Circle. Runner Up; John Giorgiutti – Castle Hill Circle

All prizes were presented after an excellent BBQ lunch in the “fishbowl” dining room overlooking the golf course.

We had 35 starters and 38 for lunch.

All the brothers were unanimous in their praise of the organisation of the day and the meeting of Brothers from other Circles of Province 21. /Brother Malcolm

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Brothers Malcolm and John adding up the score


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COMPETITION RESULTS…

DIRECTORS TROPHY

John Secker – Carlingford – 43pts

RUNNER UP

Warren Clarke – Carlingford – 35pts

RAY WEEKS TROPHY:-

Charles Murton – 38pts & Paul Rubenach – 39pts – Ku-Ring-Gai

INDIVIDUAL CATENIAN:-

Peter MacDonald – 41pts – Pittwater

INDIVIDUAL CATENIAN RUNNER-UP:-

Tony Wales – 41pts – City of Sydney

VISITOR INDIVIDUAL:

Ken Horrell – 35pts – Mosman

Runner Up:-

John Giorgiutti – 38pts – Castle Hill

1st 9 CATENIAN – Claude Jugmans – Ku-Ring-Gai

1st 9 VISITOR – Peter Mazurak – Mosman

2nd 9 CATENIAN – Albert Pinelli – Mosman

2nd 9 VISITOR – Chris Niekerk – Ku-Ring-Gai

LONG DRIVE – Charlie Murton – Ku-Ring-Gai

N/P 18th 2nd SHOT – Ken Morton – Carlingford

NAGA TROPHY – Cyril Tumminello – Carlingford

N/P 2nd – John Secker – Carlingford

6th – Gordon Rorke – Pittwater

9th – Claude Jugmans – Ku-Ring-Gai

15th – Max Cattle – City of Sydney

Raffle Card Draw – Robert McLeod – Pittwater

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Pictures from Brothers John White & Paul Despoges, thank-you!!!

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GOLF DAY 2016

‘GO BALL GO’…

Brother Mike McEvoy from Mosman Circle


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Catenian Brother with the best score on the front nine…

Winner of the Catenian with the best score on the front nine was Claude Jugmans from Ku-Ring-Gai

Circle, congratulations Brother Claude.

BROTHER MALCOLM

FOR AGAIN

ORGANISING THIS

MOMENTOUS DATE IN

PROVINCE 21

CALENDAR…


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PROVINCE 21 ALWAYS HELPING OTHERS…

GROUP 1 7.30am. GROUP 6 8.00am.

Malcolm Clow Lou Le Compte Victor Gauci Marek Florczuk John Giorgiutti Muray Besant

Phil Davies

GROUP 2 7.36am. GROUP 7 8.06

John O’Grady John White Warren Clarke Paul Rubenach John McCarney Stim Robertson Robin Wells Peter Mazurak (Alan Gorman – Driver)

GROUP 3 7.42am. GROUP 8 8.12am.

John Secker Max Cattle Ken Morton Tony Wales Cyril Tumminello Ian Milne Rejimon Punchayil

GROUP 4 7.48am. GROUP 9 8.18AM.

Charlie Murton Gordon Rorke Rob Miller Peter McDonald Chris Van Niekerk Robert Mc Leod Claude Jugmans Kevin Doherty

GROUP 5 7.54am.

Albert Pinelli Mike McEvoy Malcolm Cross Ken Horrell

2016 PROVINCIAL GOLF DRAW

Provincial Golf Day 11th March 2016 at Muirfield Golf Club North Rocks


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LITTLE JOHN MUG 2016…

In February Province 21 held their annual speaking competition for incoming Presidents. It was hosted by Manly Circle. The topic was 'It's the early bird that catches the flying pig.' The winner was Charlie Murton from Ku-Ring-Gai Circle pictured above receiving his trophy from Province 21 President Michael Tan. Below from left; Brothers John, George, John and Charlie. /Pictures from Brothers Terry Hayes/John White


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LITTLE JOHN MUG 2016 cont…

Peter Walden – Mosman

Mike Maynard - Pittwater

"It's the early bird that catches the flying pig"!

Hosted by Manly Circle at Manly Golf Club

Michael Gigliotti - Warringah

Seamus McCarthy - GCT

Tom Kind - Canberra

Chris Vale - Hornsby

Charlie Murton – KRG

Brian Hamer – Manly – G.S.


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Castle Hill & Carlingford Circle’s

Joint Meeting 19th January 2016

As has become custom now for the past decade Carlingford & Castle Hill Circles meet at the St Joseph’s Centre for their annual January joint meeting/dinner. Departing from the norm, a guest speaker was invited, being Fr John Killiher MSC, secretary to the Provencal of the Australian Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, who spoke of his and the MSC’s mission work, in Papua New Guinea, Northern Territory and his own work whilst Administrator of Darwin Cathedral. In particular, he spoke in detail of the MSC’s “Clean Water “programme. With this programme in mind he thanked the Circles of Carlingford, Castle Hill, Hornsby and Parramatta for their very generous donation of $2000. As explained to Fr John it was raised during Past G.P., Bob Butler’s tour of Eastern Australia, instead of presenting Bob & Kathy with a gift from the aforementioned Circles at the dinner held in their honour, Kathy requested any funds be donated to a charity of the Circles

choice. /Brother Paul Despoges

From left; Brother Eric Woodhead President Castle Hill. Father John Killiner MSC, Brother Bill Carpenter President Carlingford Circle and Brother Michael Tan President Province 21


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News from City of Pittwater Circle…

WHAT A WONDERFUL PARTY WE HAD…

Pittwater Catenian Circle, held its Christmas dinner at Long Reef Golf Club on 11th December with 97 Brothers and guests present, which filled the venue. A very Christmassy spirit prevailed and Santa was very popular with all of the ladies. A great night! Below left; President Bob McLeod congratulates Bro. Merv Schloeffel on reaching his 80th birthday. Bottom right; Bro Ken Leonard (90 years) addresses the meeting. /Brother Peter


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News from Pittwater Circle…

WHAT A WONDERFUL PARTY WE HAD continued…

The Catenians Strengthening family life through friendship and faith

Above left; Brother Gavin Williamson entertains the Brothers and guests with a repeat of his runner-up presentation at the "Truthful Jones" contest held earlier at the Gold Coast. Above right; Mrs. Marie McGoldrick, wife of Brother Peter checks out if Santa's beard is real. /Brother Peter McGoldrick

MAY THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS BE PRAISED, BLESSED

ADORED AND GLORIFIED NOW AND FOREVER, AMEN

PITTWATER CIRCLE

PROVINCE 21


More News from Pittwater Circle…

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Annual Presidents Mass…

Pittwater Circle held the Annual Presidents Mass at St. joseph’s Church in the Lakes parish in March, followed by dinner at

Long Reef Golf Club. The celebrant was Fr. Rex Currie P.P. as the Circle’s Chaplain, Fr. Shiju Simon was in India on

compassionate leave.

At the dinner outgoing President Bob summed up his year as president and thanked all members of his executive team for

their good work and also expressed his gratitude to their wives/partners. Incoming President Mike Maynard entertained us

with his presentation which was runner up at the recent Little John Mug competition on the subject “The early bird catches

the flying pig."

Brother Tony Jeffries, who has recently been seriously ill, thanked the Brothers for their prayers and expressed his firm

belief in their efficacy. /Bro. Peter McGoldrick


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News from City of Sydney Circle…

DECEMBER MEETING…

We had 37 souls at our Christmas night in December. We were honoured to have three wives of our deceased brothers attend, Pat Sidgreaves, Pat Bradbury and Pat Masson. Thanks to the brothers who organised transport to the Occidental for the three Pats.

There was no official speaker for the night and the conversation flowed freely and people circulated around the tables. Bro. Pres. had organised a small gift for each of the ladies who were in attendance.

You can see from the photos that everyone was enjoying the festive season.

Snippets we’ve heard: Brother Guy and Cecile Cassar had the great pleasure of having son Simon, wife Lizzie and six month son Joshua back in Australia from the UK. They had the christening of Joshua at their Mosman Church and all the relatives to a luncheon in the community hall within the complex. Guy said that he and Cecile were completely enraptured by Joshua and were most sad when they left for London on the 19th November.

Bob & Veronica O'Mara, Lorelie & Peter O'Reilly, Ron & Elaine Daly, Susan and John Crawford


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DECEMBER MEETING…

Above; Guy Cassar, Therese O'Brien, John & Faye Hope-Allen, Mark O'Brien, Cecile Cassar

Below; Pat Masson, Pat Bradbury, Pat Sidgreaves, Denise Mazzei, Gai & Tony Wales, Tony Mazzei


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DECEMBER MEETING…

Above; Terry McNamara, Frank Filocamo, Bernard & Catherine Fonti, Dot & Mike Tighe, Elizabeth & Peter

Gialouris. Below; Tom Boyce, Peter & Marie Tilbrook, Thomas & Jean Lee, Gabrielle & Ian Milne, Rosalyn Boyce



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JANUARY JOINT MEETING WITH; CITY OF PARRAMATTA CIRCLE…

On a wet Thursday night with lightning and thunder nine Brothers from the City of Sydney Circle made our way to Lachlan’s Restaurant in Old Government House at Parramatta for our combined meeting. Due to the change in the night we did not have the meeting and dinner in the marquee at the rear of the wonderful old building but in the servant’s quarters. It was a little cramped but great to be in such an historical setting.

The meeting was conducted efficiently by Parramatta President Chris Worthington and our own President John Crawford.

We had a splendid dinner and Catenian wines with much laughter and conviviality.

The guest for the night was Oscar Costello who has just completed his HSC at St Aloysius College and is the recipient of a Catenian bursary to help him do 12 months on the Thailand Myanmar border. He spoke with confidence about his commitment to the job ahead and was extremely thankful for the financial help given to him by the Association. /Brother Peter O’Reilly

Brother Parramatta President Chris Worthington and Sydney Brother President John Crawford



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Oscar Costello speaks about his Catenian scholarship and his coming trip to the Thai border

Brothers Terry McNamara, Ed Van Riet, Peter Moriarty, Vic Moran, Ron Daly & Peter Tilbrook

JANUARY JOINT MEETING WITH; CITY OF PARRAMATTA CIRCLE cont…



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REST IN PEACE MICHAEL…

SNIPPETS FROM OUR CIRCLE…

CAN YOU HELP…

We are in need of a Brother to take on the role of Provincial Councillor due to Brother Peter Tilbrook having completed his term and taking on the duty of Provincial President. The Council meets four times a year and usually at Parramatta. The brother then reports back to the Circle on decisions made and events organised.

We have lost one of our past Brothers and an inaugural member of our Circle. Michael Tynan passed to eternal life on the 1st February 2016 after a long battle with cancer. Michael joined the Catenians with his two Brothers John and Tony in 1971 but pressure of the motor business and council affairs took him away from our Association. Tony, a past president of the Circle, is living in Gloucester and is not enjoying good health. Michael started a jewellery business in Kogarah in the 1960’s and then commenced a Mazda agency in the Sutherland Shire. This has grown into a huge distributorship of Honda, Mercedes, Jeep, Suzuki, Fiat and Saab. In fact the expression “Tynan Territory” now refers to the Sutherland Shire. Michael was on the board of Calvary Hospital, Mayor of the Sutherland Shire and with his wife Annette bred prized cattle in Wagga Wagga. Michael was 80 years of age. R.I.P.

Brother Mike Tighe has applied for transfer back to his original

Circle Ku-ring-gai since he and wife Dot sold at Edgecliff and

moved northwards to Pymble. Bro. Mike has been a great member

of our Circle for many years, a regular attender and always with

ideas about membership, social events and visiting overseas

Circles. His brother is a Catenian in England and Mike has visited

his Circle whenever he was in the UK. Mike was a devotee of

“Spirituality in The Pub” and attended their talks which

unfortunately were held on the first Wednesday on the month and

clashed with our Circle meetings.

He has not been so well in the past few years but still came into the

Occidental regularly.

The Circle wishes Bro. Mike and Dot every blessing and happiness

in the future and hope that he can come and “visit” City of Sydney

whenever possible. Mike always finished his emails with “Pax”

Mike.


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News from Ku-Ring-Gai Circle…

JANUARY JOINT MEETING

WITH HORNSBY CIRCLE…

At the annual joint Circle meeting between Hornsby and Ku-Ring-Gai are from left to right Justin Gardener, President Ku-Ring-Gai, Chris Pitts Provincial Councillor and prospective member Tony Lee Below left picture; Bob Meagher, of Ku-Ring-Gai Circle was one of the pre - dinner speakers

Below middle picture; Michael Burke of Ku-Ring-Gai Circle was one of the pre-dinner speakers Below right picture; Geoff Young, President Hornsby Circle welcomed Brothers to the joint meeting


More News from Ku-Ring-Gai Circle…

Annual Mass for Vocations …

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FEBRUARY MEETING…

In February Ku-Ring-Gai Circle moved to a brand new venue at North Turramurra called The Landings. The venue is modern and well-appointed and borders onto a national park. Pictured below, left to right; Brothers Lionel Jeyaraj, Mike Tighe (City of Sydney Circle), Kevin Duffy and President Justin Gardener enjoy the evening. /Brother John White


More News from Ku-Ring-Gai Circle…

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MARCH MEETING…

Above; Visitors left to right: John Boland, Doug Hendricks, Nanette Boland, Geoff Riley, Tricia and Peter Meers. Below left;

Guest Speaker Tamara Sloper-Harding and President Justin Gardener. Below right; Visiting Catenians Robin Wells from

Canberra Circle with his wife Dorothy and Mike Tighe from City of Sydney with his wife Dorothy.

VISITOR’S TO OUR MEETING…


News from Canberra Circle 331...

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Canberra Circle 331 held its 200th meeting on Friday, 26th February 2016. The Circle was inaugurated in October 1997 and many founding members are still active members of the Circle today, and still look good despite being almost 20 years older! Canberra Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn, Christopher Prowse, Provincial President, Michael Tan, Provincial Vice-President, Peter Tilbrook and Provincial Director and Canberra Circle member, George Kazs, were present to help celebrate the occasion. Chris Pitts from Ku-Ring-Gai Circle was another visitor. Archbishop Prowse said that the Circle provided valuable social and spiritual support to members. He spoke about a typical day in the life of an archbishop. Drawing on people he had met that day, he encouraged the Circle to find ways of helping indigenous people, who are the most disadvantaged group in the Australian community, and young people. /Brother John McWilliam

Archbishop Christopher Prowse (4th from left) with current President Terry Brown and past presidents Norm Russell, Bob Wilson, George Kazs, Paul Scholtens, Robin Wells, Laurence Lawlor

Myles Hannan and John McWilliam


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OUR WEEKEND AWAY IN SYDNEY…

What a wonderful time we all had in Sydney, as you can see in the pictures, we certainly got around. Top picture; after Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral. Bottom left; sightseeing in Sydney Harbour. Bottom right; more sightseeing around Circular Quay.



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MARCH MEETING…

Above; Brothers and visitors getting ready for the meeting. Below left; Brother Stewart Homan with guest speaker Father Ken Barker, MGL Bottom right; Brothers Peter Wilkins, Treasurer Brian Fish (last meeting as Treasurer) and Paul Weiss. /Brother John McWilliam


News from Gold Coast Tweed Circle...

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Gold Coast Tweed Circle

Vocations Mass…

THE CATENIAN ASSOCIATION Gold Coast Tweed Circle 357

Meetings: 6.00 pm 2nd Thursday of month (EST)

Gold Coast Tweed Circle held its Vocations Mass on Sunday, 17th January at Sacred Heart Parish in Clear Island Waters. Each year we have it at a different church in our area, and if possible, combine it with a membership drive. Father Tim Harris, Parish Priest and Dean of South Coast Deanery, was most welcoming and helpful in allowing Brother Jay Nevin to address the congregation. (We have discovered a new spruiker). The celebrant, Father Okafor, from Nigeria, baptised a young relative during mass. Some cultural practices from Nigeria were incorporated – by baskets of fruit, bottles of water – but he drew the line at bringing in goats and cows and such as presents. The presentation of the infant in outstretched hands high over the altar was interesting also.

Our visit was well received. (We hope to see some interested men come along in the future to our venue at South Tweed Heads Sports Club). Afterwards, we adjourned to Surfers Paradise Golf Club for more coffee and cakes and some stayed for a late lunch. A most enjoyable time.

/Brother Andrew


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News from City of Cairns Circle…

JANUARY MEETING…

WELCOME NEW BROTHERS LUI & KRIS…

President Joe enrolled two new Brothers, Lui Garozzo and Kris Shotam at our January meeting. Brother Lui is on the right in the picture and Brother Kris on the left. Brother was born in Cairns and his family are well known in the area in the food industry, he is married to Pam. Kris came to live in Australia from Singapore and is in the IT Industry, he is married to Agatha and is soon departing back

there for his son’s wedding. A very warm welcome to both of you from the Brothers of our Circle.


News from City of Cairns Circle…

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FEBRUARY MEETING…

City of Cairns Circle

Strengthening family life

through friendship and faith

BROTHER PAUL & THERESA’S TIME IN CAMBODIA…

Brother Paul gave a fascinating talk and presentation on his and Theresa’s visit to Vietnam. Brother Paul was on long service leave and decided to visit Vietnam and witness for himself the teaching methods they have over there for the Catholic children. They stayed in a house which they shared with a Marist Brother who has spent time over there working on a project especially set up by the Marist Brothers. Brother Paul said that a huge problem in Vietnam is the crime rate. Brother President

Joe thanked Brother Paul and wished him good luck with his future plans to visit there.


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More News from Cairns Circle…

MARCH MEETING…

MAY THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS, BE PRAISED, BLESSED, ADORED AND GLORIFIED FOR EVER.

AMEN.

WELCOME TO HELGA BIRO – CENTACARE HEAD TO OUR MEETING…

Guest Speaker Helga Biro head of Centacare in the Cairns Diocese gave a very thorough, interesting insight to the work that Centacare does!!! Centacare is a crucial element of the Diocese of Cairns, they are actively involved in many ways of helping people who are in need of the help. President Joe thanked Helga for visiting and explain the wonderful work she and Centacare do, she has been in charge for many years but will soon be taking on a much lesser role in helping other people who are

less fortunate that ourselves. Well done Helga you are a credit to our Diocese.


More News from City of Parramatta Circle…

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Catenians assisting with World Youth Day BBQ in Parramatta…

On Palm Sunday 2016, some of the brothers of the City of Parramatta Circle, assisted by Provincial Vice-President Peter

Tilbrook, and Provincial Secretary John Tweedie, provided the “man power” to cook the sausages ( and onions) for over 800

young people at the Parramatta Diocesan World Youth Day Procession and Fund Raising Rally. This is the third occasion

that the Parramatta brothers had been requested to assist with cooking the BBQ. It was a great day, and the brothers were

happy that their first customer was Emeritus Bishop Kevin Manning, retired Bishop of Parramatta! This was a great way to

engage with the young people, as well as the organisers, the priests, and the deacons of the diocese on the day.

Top & bottom pics; Catenian Brothers from various Circle’s in Province 21 helping to raise money for WYD 2016

CATENIAN BROTHERS, ALWAYS HELPING OTHERS!!!!


News from Mosman & Manly Circle’s Virgona Trivia Competition…

APRIL 2016

CONGRATULATIONS GO TO…

MANLY CIRCLE FOR WINNING

THE VIRGONA CUP

JANUARY JOINT MEETING WITH MOSMAN & MANLY CIRCLE’S…

A great evening was had at our joint January meeting with Manly Circle on Wednesday 20 January. But despite a strong showing by Mosman Circle, we lost the Trivia competition this year (and hence the shield). The winner was Bro Peter Williams. Pictured above; Brother Peter Williams from Manly Circle holds the shield, with Acting Presidents for the night Brothers Peter Walden (Mosman) and John McCarney (Manly). /John Tweedie



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A WARM WELCOME

TO

PAST GRAND PRESIDENT BROTHER JOHN RAYER

Past Grand-President Brother John Rayner with Mosman Circle secretary and Province 21 secretary Brother John Tweedie. Past Grand President John is visiting Australia and is a Brother of both Swanley Southwark Circle’s. The past Grand President was made extremely welcome by both Mosman and Manly Circle’s Brothers.



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Above from left. Brother Joe Grech, Past Grand President Brother John Rayer & Brother John McCarney

Manly Circle emerged victorious over Mosman Circle, thanks to new Manly

Brother Peter Williams. Peter excelled at the trivial questions and came out

with top score of 46 points, narrowly shading Mosman's John Tweedie.

Our UK visiting Brothers, including Past Grand President Brother John Rayer,

were in awe at the intellects displayed on the night (some Manly Brothers were

also astounded)!

Besides our visiting Mosman Brothers, others in attendance included Past

Grand President Brother John Rayer; David Keevil (Jersey Circle); Brendan

Mulcahy (Shrewsbury Circle); Cathal McAleese (Manchester Circle); and Kevin

Doherty (Pittwater Circle).

It was, as usual, a great fun night – great food, great company.

Manly Circle now holds the Trophy for the coming year and will of course seek

to retain it at the return bout (I mean joint meeting) at Mosman next January. /Brother Terry Hayes


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CITY OF MELBOURNE CIRCLE…

It is a source of great pride to Brothers of the City of Melbourne circle 292 in Australia, that a circle is about to be inaugurated in the holy land in Nazareth. It was a visit by a parish community leader from Nazareth to our circle two years ago that first began the discussion that has led to the first circle in the Holy Land.

We recently enjoyed two magical events in support of the Terra Santa Christian School located in Nazareth in the Holy Land. A wine and gourmet food evening posed as an entrée for a second evening of wonderful world music supplied by a group of visiting Zimbabwe College students. Much fun and fraternity was enjoyed by all.

In an ironic twist, the musical troupe was organized by the son of a Catenian from Zimbabwe who was assisted with employment when he was living in Melbourne by Brothers from our circle some years ago.

$5,000 was raised for the Terra Santa school which will provide important funding for capital projects. As a Christian school, they receive very limited funding from the Israeli Government.

We look forward to a continuing close association between our circle and the new circle in Nazareth. This is a

great demonstration of Catenian spirit across geographic and cultural borders.


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CITY OF MELBOURNE CIRCLE…

Above; wonderful music supplied by a group of visiting Zimbabwe College students

AREA VICTORIA

AUSTRALIA


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Brothers who are seeking employment are invited to post their details below. Replies will be passed onto the concerned Brother discreetly through the Editor. They will only be identifiable on the page

through a code number which only the Editor and the Brother concerned knows.

Prospective Employers; please contact me by telephone or email, if you would like to get in touch with any of the above Brothers/Families who are actively seeking employment. Everything will be handled in a discreet manner. A reminder of my telephone no’s:- Home: 0740553529 – Mobile: 0415846565 – Email: [email protected]

CATENIAN SEEKS… Job situation for son-in-law of Catenian Brother. He is 46 years old and resides in North Sydney. He has had been employed as Sales Manager for International software company and has a good, proven sale record at the highest level. He looking for something of a similar position. He is an Australian born citizen and is fully professional and reliable in what he does. If anyone can help, please contact me, Peter (Editor) on 0415846565 or email me at [email protected] All enquiries treated in the strictest confidence.

CATENIAN BROTHER… LOOKING FOR A NEW POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT BROTHER PETER TO INSERT YOUR DETAILS HERE, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT IT MAY BRING…

CATENIAN BROTHER SEEKS HELP FOR FRIEND… A dear friend’s daughter, formerly employed as Deputy Associate to Federal Circuit Court Judge and

a JP herself, and husband relocated to Glasgow, Scotland to enable husband to take-up post as

University Lecturer at Glasgow University. Both are in their middle thirties. If anyone can be of help

with employment for the lady in question please let me know, Peter (Editor), Eastern Link either by

phone or email. All contacts are below.




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Mary’s Rosary Chain is a Rosary Devotion to Our Blessed Mother, where people are invited and encouraged to pray one decade of (10 Hail Mary’s) each day in communion with other participants in this great powerful chain of prayer. The great benefit of praying (one decade) of the Rosary each day in union with tens of thousands of other participants around the world is the abundant fold Grace of Combined Prayers together with the Daily Prayers of the Pauline Order for the needs and intentions of the participants.

All participants are invited to enrol their Names on a list and have their Names permanently placed under the Blessed Sacrament in a Monastery of St Paul the First Hermit, “Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy”, Penrose Park, NSW or “Our Lady Help of Christians”, Marian Valley, Canungra, QLD, where the Order will pray daily for their intentions, also, Holy Mass is celebrated for all the participants every Saturday.

The Order of St Paul the First Hermit have warmly welcomed this Devotion and have given their full support and blessing for the inspiring Rosary Cards to be distributed and promoted wherever possible to encourage the people of God and especially children and youth to pray through the intercession of the Mother of God for the many urgent needs of the Holy Church and the world in general.

Further information can be obtained from:-

Mary’s Rosary Chain Inc. P.O. Box 3127, St. Mary’s South, NSW 2760 Please Telephone Jeffrey Vassallo on 0288077888/0424032200


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PROVINCE 21 WEBSITE…

Please visit at:-

http://www.thecatenianassociation.org.au/

St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Prayer…

Ever generous God,

You inspired Saint Mary MacKillop to live her life faithful to the Gospel of

Jesus Christ and constant in bringing hope and Encouragement to those who were disheartened, lonely or needy.

With confidence in your generous providence and through the intercession of Saint Mary MacKillop.

We ask that you grant our request……………….

We ask that our faith and hope be fired afresh by the Holy Spirit so that we too, like Mary MacKillop, may live with courage, trust and openness.

Ever generous God hear our prayer.

We ask this through Jesus Christ. Amen.

PLEASE VISIT;

www.thecatenians.com

For up to date information on various activities

In our Association

http://www.thecatenianassociation.org.au/


WHAT IS A CATENIAN...

The Catenian Association is an international body of proudly Catholic laymen who meet at least once a month in local units called Circles, to enjoy each other's company and thereby strengthen their family life and faith through friendship. It is open to laymen (men baptised or received into the Roman Catholic Church) from the age of 21 years. The Association has a number of objectives:

To foster deep and long lasting friendships among members and their families;

To provide benevolence of a spiritual, moral and financial nature to members and their families who find themselves in difficulty or need

To provide support to the Clergy

To advance the interests of young Catholics and assist them in the choice or pursuit of a career.

The Catenian Association is non political and is not a Catholic Action organisation, but it is an organisation for active Catholics. Many members of the Association are involved with the Church, particularly as Readers and Eucharistic Ministers. Some are governors of Catholic schools, or involved with Diocesan education committees, and others undertake roles in Parish and Diocesan finance committees or other activity. Many Catenians are involved with Catholic charities, and other similar local, national and international charities. Members are drawn from a wide range of experience. Many have a business or professional background, some are self employed, while others have a teaching, health service or other public service background. Some have no formal qualifications. The Catenians raise funds to support a wide span of charities and interests, at a local, national or International level. The Association has two charities: “The Benevolent and Children’s Fund” for its own members and their dependents, and the “Bursary Fund” which helps young Catholics aged 16 to 24 who are to take part in community-based projects at home and abroad, which have a clear benefit for others as well as for the participant. Applicants for grants from the Bursary Fund do not need to have any connection to a member of the Catenian Association. In addition, Presidents of Circles and Provinces usually raise funds for a nominated charity during their term of office. Occasionally there is an additional charity nominated by the Association. In its Centenary year in 2008, the Association raised over £250,000 for “Water for Life.”

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PROVINCE 21 Strengthening family life through friendship and faith


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OBITUARIES…

Please Pray for the Soul of

BROTHER JACK BARRETT RIP

Late of City of Parramatta Circle

Peacefully passed to eternal life on 12th February 2016

Please remember his Family in your prayers

May He rest in Peace. Amen.

Brother Jack Barrett, a foundation brother of the City of Parramatta circle, died suddenly (but peacefully) on 12 February 2016. His funeral was held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on 19 February 2016. Emeritus Bishop Kevin Manning was the principal celebrant at Jack’s funeral mass, together with a number of priests of the Diocese. There were 230 people in attendance at the Mass, including Catenians from Castle Hill, Carlingford and the City of Parramatta Circles. Brothers Michael Lilley, Ian Goldthorpe and Michael Tan were Acolytes at the Mass, and the Brothers formed a guard of honour as the coffin left the church.

From left to right: In the foreground (acolyte) – Brother Ian Goldthorpe Brothers Chris Worthington, John Secker, Warren Clarke, Don Mees, Paul Despoges, Vic Moran, Andy Cutajar, Chris McGlinchey, Xavier Lim, Peter Moriarty, Bob Edgar, Phil Russo. At the back: Michael Tan (holding the processional cross), Emeritus

Bishop Kevin Manning, Ed Van Riet. /Brother Michael Tan


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OBITUARIES…


BROTHER THOMAS WILLIAM PECK RIP

Late of Peninsula and Waverley Circle’s

Peacefully passed to eternal life on 6th February 2016

Please remember Yvonne and Family in your prayers


In memory of Thomas William Peck Son, Father, Grandfather, Husband, Friend and true Catenian

Born 28/10/31 Died 6/2/16. Tom was the second son of Tom and Frances Peck. He was born during the depression at Inglewood in country Victoria. Tom began his schooling at a one teacher rural school, a 4-mile bike ride away, before attending St Mary’s school in Cohuna 10 miles away. He finished his schooling, as a boarder, at Assumption College Kilmore before moving to Melbourne to commence his business career. He spent 28 years with PMG/Telecom and a further 14 years with the Navy, Civil Aviation and Commonwealth Tender Board the major portion of those years in purchasing – everything from provisions for Antarctic Expeditions to printing paper for the note printing office. As one of his daughters commented – “for someone who grew up using food ration coupons, dad must have been in spending heaven spending somebody else’s money.” Tom loved sport of all types but preferred participation rather than being a spectator although he enjoyed nothing better than going to the MCC with his sons for the annual Boxing Day Cricket Test. He was a successful footballer for a long time and was a very patient and gifted coach of men in football and of tennis juniors.

He married the love of his life Yvonne in 1958 and moved to Glen Waverley in Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs where they remained for forty years raising 5 wonderful children and being totally involved in the community and especially St Leonards Church and their children’s schools. Tom was a special man – independent, self-assured, committed, a true and loyal friend and a committed Catholic. When the Catenian Association decided to form a second circle in Melbourne, Tom was an obvious choice to be invited to join as an inaugural member of Waverley. The Circle was inaugurated on 26/2/1988 by Grand President Pat Coker.

Tom was a fast learner and by May 1989 was Circle secretary, a position he held for 3 years before taking on the role of Registrar for 2 years. Both of these positions where good training for Tom’s next big step in the Catenian family – the formation of a new Circle on the Mornington Peninsula. Tom and Yvonne moved to Sorrento in the late 90’s and soon involved themselves in the life of St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Sorrento. The Parish priest used to say that whenever the Melbourne Archbishop was attending mass, he would always ask Tom to serve on the altar. Tom was the key player in rounding up the necessary minimum number of starters to complete a Circle. This was not easy as the nearest established Circle was 90 Kilometres away and the Association was not known on the Peninsula. Similarly, there was little close support from experienced Catenians. However, Tom did have the support of the Parish Priest, who agreed wholeheartedly with the ideals of the /Continued…


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God our Father,

Your power brings us to birth, Your providence guides our lives,

and by Your command we return to dust.

Lord, those who die still live in Your presence, their lives change but do not end. We pray in hope for our families,

relatives and friends, and for all the dead known to You alone.

In company with Christ, Who died and now lives,

may they rejoice in Your kingdom, where all our tears are wiped away.

Unite us together again in one family, to sing Your praise forever and ever. Amen.

BROTHER THOMAS WILLIAM PECK RIP

/Continued from previous page…

Catenians and together with some committed locals the Peninsula Circle was inaugurated by Grand President Robin Oakley Smith on the 8th October 2002. Tom was the automatic choice to be its founding President, he remained a strong presence in Circle affairs for many years. Tom remained a member of Waverley Circle whilst Peninsula was being formed and attended his last meeting there in August 2002 just a few weeks prior to the inauguration such was his commitment to his first Circle. But the long drive up and back (1.5 hours each way) was difficult to maintain. That said, Tom ‘s first visit to Waverley as Peninsula President was in January 2003 to a joint Circle meeting with the City of Melbourne. Tom’s funeral Mass was attended by Catenians from all Melbourne Circles and the Catenian guard of honour as the casket left the church was a fitting farewell to a great friend and Catenian. Written by brothers of the Peninsula and Waverley Circles with extracts from the eulogy Tom’s brother Frank delivered at Tom’s funeral Mass.

http://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=5889


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THOMAS NORMAN BRUNSKILL RIP

Formerly Brother of Mosman Circle

Peacefully passed to eternal life on 27th December 2015

Please remember Jo and Family in your prayers


Son of Tom and Nell Brunskill of Wagga Wagga. Husband of Jo, father of David, Mary Ann and Peter, father-in-law of Jane, Stuart and Sharne. Poppy to Hugh, Em, Tom, Hannah, Sarah, Henry, Abby and Max. Beloved Brother to Brian and his beautiful sister Marg Mayo. Loved by all and friend to many.

A GENTLEMAN, LIFE WELL LOVED AN LIVED… Friends and Family met to celebrate Norman’s life at St Joseph’s College Chapel, Mary Street, Hunters Hill on Monday, 4th January. Money was raised in lieu of flowers and was donated to the Leukaemia Foundation.


MICHAEL TYNAN RIP

Founding Brother & Formerly of City of Sydney Circle

Peacefully passed to eternal life on 1st February 2016



We have lost one of our past Brothers and an inaugural member of our Circle. Michael Tynan passed to eternal life on the 1st February 2016 after a long battle with cancer. Michael joined the Catenians with his two Brothers John and Tony in 1971 but pressure of the motor business and council affairs took him away from our Association. Tony, a past president of the Circle, is living in Gloucester and is not enjoying good health. Michael started a jewellery business in Kogarah in the 1960’s and then commenced a Mazda agency in the Sutherland Shire. This has grown into a huge distributorship of Honda, Mercedes, Jeep, Suzuki, Fiat and Saab. In fact the expression “Tynan Territory” now refers to the Sutherland Shire. Michael was on the board of Calvary Hospital, Mayor of the Sutherland Shire and with his wife Annette bred prized cattle in Wagga Wagga. Michael was 80 years of age. R.I.P.

/Brother Peter O’Reilly


OBITUARIES…

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PLEASE REMEMBER ALL OUR FAMILIES AND LOVED ONES

WHO HAVE LEFT US AND ARE NOW IN HEAVEN

PLEASE PRAY FOR THEM

AND THAT THE LORD GIVES THEM ETERNAL REST

AMEN


NOEL MAY RIP

Brother of Carlingford Circle

Peacefully passed to eternal life on 20th March 2016



The Eucharistic celebration for the life of Brother Noel RIP was held on 29th March 2016 at Christ the

King Church at North Rocks. Father Ian McGinnity conducted the service.

PRAYER FOR THE DEPARTED…

Immortal God, Holy Lord, Father and protector of everything Thou hast created, we raise our hearts to Thee today for those who have passed out of this mortal life. In Thy loving mercy, Father of men, be pleased to receive them into Thy Heavenly company, and forgive them the failings and faults of human frailty. Thy only Son, Christ, our Saviour, suffered cruelly that He might deliver them from the second death. By His merits may they share in the glory of His victory over sin and death. We pray for all the faithful who have died, but in particular for those dear to us - parents, relatives and friends. Nor do we forget those who did us good while on earth, who helped us by their prayers, sacrifices, and example. We pray also for any who have done us harm and stand in need of Thy special forgiveness. May the merits of Our Virgin Mother Mary, and those of all Thy Angels and Saints, speak for us and assist them now. This we ask in Christ's name. Amen.


Prayer for Peace

in the Middle east…

God of Mercy & Compassion, of Grace and reconciliation,

Pour your spirit on all your children

in the Middle East.

Jews, Muslims and Christians,

Let hatred be turned into Love, fear to Trust,

Despair to hope,

Oppression to Freedom and occupation to Liberation,

May Peace & Justice be shared by all.

Lord Hear Us!

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PROVINCE 21

Circle Catering Officers 2014/15

CAIRNS Peter Cash 07 4055 3529 [email protected]

CANBERRA Peter Green 0424 598 842 [email protected]

CARLINGFORD Stan Burgin 9871 2449 [email protected]

CASTLE HILL Paul Despoges 0418 430 464 [email protected]

GOLD COAST TWEED Andrew Denny 6674 1011 [email protected]

HORNSBY Pat Goddard 0417 295 437 [email protected]

KU RING GAI Phil Davies 0412 259 234 [email protected]

MANLY Romano DiDonato 0407 153 626 [email protected]

MOSMAN Mike McEvoy 0418 489 703 [email protected]

PITTWATER Rex Harding 9944 0886 [email protected]

PARRAMATTA Peter Murney 9683 1161 [email protected]

CITY of SYDNEY Ian Milne 0467 442 370 [email protected]

WARRINGAH John Hopkins 9982 8026 [email protected]

AREA VICTORIA

CITY OF MELBOURNE Adam Trajer 03 9584 1134 WAVERLEY George Little 03 9803 7907 MAROONDAH Paul McCulloch 03 9802 0725 PENINSULA Peter Christie 03 5985 7515

BOROONDARA Tibor Puhl 03 9890 0474

All Brothers are encouraged to visit other Circles. If the opportunity arises please

contact the appropriate Catering Officer listed














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Pope Francis approves sainthood for Mother Teresa for September 4

The pontiff's announcement will mean she is elevated to an official icon for the Catholic faith later this year

Pope Francis on Tuesday approved sainthood for Mother Teresa, the missionary nun who became a global if

controversial symbol of compassion for her care of the sick and destitute.

The pontiff set September 4 as the date for her canonisation, elevating her to an official icon for the Catholic faith.

The move comes 19 years after the death of the Albanian nun who dedicated most of her adult life to working with

the poor of Kolkata, India.

The final step paving the way to sainthood comes 12 years after she was beatified by Pope John Paul II in a

ceremony that drew 300,000 pilgrims to Rome.

Details of the canonisation ceremony have not been released, but Vatican observers expect it to be held in Rome

as part of the Church’s Holy Year festivities.

Teresa, who was 87 when she died in 1997, was revered by Catholics and many others around the world.

She won the 1979 Nobel peace prize for her work with the poor.

But she was also a controversial and divisive figure with critics branding her a religious imperialist whose fervent

opposition to birth control and abortion ran contrary to the interests of the communities she claimed to serve.

Despite posthumously published letters revealing that she suffered crises of faith throughout her life, Teresa has

been fast-tracked to canonisation in unusually quick time, underlining her status as a modern-day icon of

Catholicism.

Teresa took the first step to sainthood in 2003 when she was beatified by Pope John Paul II following the

recognition of a claim she had posthumously inspired the 1998 healing of a critically-ill Bengali tribal woman.

Last year she was credited by Vatican experts with inspiring the 2008 recovery of a Brazilian man suffering from

multiple brain tumours, thus meeting the Church's standard requirement for sainthood of having been involved in

two certifiable miracles.

Teresa was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu to Albanian parents in 1910 in Skopje, now the capital of Macedonia.

She started her life as a nun as a teenager with a missionary order in Ireland and arrived in India in 1929.

After more than two decades of missionary and charity work, she founded her own Missionaries of Charity order

in 1950. She was granted Indian citizenship a year later.

The Pope, who regards Teresa as the incarnation of the kind of Church he wants to lead, met the by-then

internationally famous nun three years before her death, when he was still a bishop in Argentina.

He later joked that she had seemed so formidable he "would have been scared if she had been my mother

superior".

Others were much harsher in their judgment, with the likes of Australian-born feminist writer Germaine Greer and

British polemicist Christopher Hitchens accusing her of contributing to the misery of the poor with what they saw

as her dogmatic views.

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/the-pope/12057460/Mother-Teresa-to-be-made-a-saint-says-Vatican-Pope-Francis-miracles.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/5872071/Mother-Teresa.html


Pope Francis approves sainthood for Mother Teresa for September 4 Continued…

Critics have also called her evangelism overzealous and say her fervent opposition to birth control and abortion

belied the health needs of the destitute populations she served.

In her Nobel acceptance speech Teresa described terminations of pregnancies as "direct murder by the mother

herself".

Critics also raised questions about the Missionaries of Charity's finances and conditions in the order's hospices.

The late Italian film director and writer Pier Paolo Pasolini was among those who fell under her spell, in his case

when he met her during a trip to India in the early 1960s.

"She has an almost virile jaw and a gentle eye that in its gaze 'sees', he wrote, describing Teresa as a

combination of "goodness without sentimentality, someone with no expectations who is both calm and calming,

powerfully practical."

India granted her a state funeral after her death and her grave in the order's headquarters has since become a

pilgrimage site.

From the Vatican

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/india/11432266/Hindu-nationalist-denounces-Mother-Teresa-for-ulterior-motives.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/india/11432266/Hindu-nationalist-denounces-Mother-Teresa-for-ulterior-motives.html

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CAN YOU HELP US…

Dear Brothers, In 2009 Brother Deacon Tony Cunningham who works with the indigenous people in the Diocese of Darwin, Northern Australia, contacted us to ask if we could obtain Rosaries which he needed to assist with his work. With Our Lady’s help we have been more successful than we could have ever hoped and has spread to the Third World in Africa, Islands in the Pacific and Prisons in the U.K. The missions are ongoing and we will never fulfil the need. This comes as a cost with a 2k parcel requiring £13.26 postage. ($26.00). The U.K. Circles have been generous in supporting our work but more finance is needed for the many thousands of Rosaries which we still have to dispatch. Please may we ask you support our work by sending us whatever you can spare. This is Our Lady ‘s work – she is in charge – it is a great privilege for us to be working for her. Rev. Brother Tony is aware that we are making this appeal. Yours Fraternally and God Bless, Michael Blackburn Huddersfield Circle John Riley Wigan Circle. Contact details; If you have any queries please feel free to make contact using any of the following: Michael Blackburn, to (Huddersfield Circle 145 Province (3N), 164 Green Park Road, HALIFAX HX3 OSP UK Telephone (+44) 01422352559), email; [email protected], or John Riley, (Wigan Circle16 Province (1)112 Lonsadle Road, BOLTON, BL1 4PN. UK Telephone (+44) 01204 845094, email; [email protected] – All cheques and monies to be sent to Brother Michael Blackburn, please make cheques payable to Brother Michael who has an account set up for the Rosaries.

WELCOME TO THE CATENIAN ROSARY GROUP

In June 2002 a group of Catenians on an ocean cruise met every day to pray the Holy Rosary and that stimulated discussion on somehow continuing the practice as part of our everyday lives. This led to the formation of the Catenian Rosary Group in October 2002 - joining the prayers of landlubbers to those on the ocean waves! As at Sept 1st 2014 there were nearly 1200 members, all praying the Holy Rosary every day. Membership is open to Brothers, Wives, Family Members and Widows. The latter find it especially helpful as it gives them a connection with their late husband’s Circle. Obligation of membership: to pray one decade of the Holy Rosary every day i.e. one Our Father, ten Hail Mary’s and one Glory Be (there is no penalty if the decade is missed…). The petition to be for ‘Our Lady’s Intentions’ except in May when it will be for ‘The Catenian Association and Those Taking Office’. For more information, see http://www.catenianrosary.com/index.htm The Group is also involved in collecting unused sets of Rosary Beads and sending them the Aboriginals in Australia and to third world Countries in Africa. As at June 2015 over 300.000 have been sent! See website for more details.



http://www.catenianrosary.com/index.htm


10th YEAR ANNIVERSARY

SPECIAL MEETING & DINNER

To be held on

SATURDAY, 18 JUNE, 2016

AT NOVOTEL, LAKE STREET, CAIRNS

Meeting commencing at 7.00pm – Dinner commencing at 7.45

Guest Speaker…

The Honourable Justice Martin Daubney QC of the Supreme Court of Queensland

This will be a Ladies night & Dinner-Suit Event

A Special rate has been agreed with the hotel for those Brothers who are visiting from out of town and overseas.

Pre-Dinner finger food and drinks for Ladies before dinner while meeting is in process

Please contact; Brother Peter Cash 0415846565 – Email; [email protected]

Cost of meal $75pp

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CONGRATULATIONS TO;

BROTHER JOE VELLA…

Brother Joe did a ‘Wax For Wishes’ recently to raise money for the Make A Wish Foundation, he managed to raise $11,000 which is very good!!! The Great Rip-Off took place in Cairns Central shopping centre. Joe is always involved with raising money to help the less fortunate than ourselves. Brother Michael and Frances were there to support him and to hold him down of course!!! There was much laughter and frivolity – as you can imagine – whilst this was taking place. What he has done will make some children’s wishes come true. Well done Joe, you always have time to help children in their time of need. This is not the only charity President Joe is involved with, there are many more!!!

MAY THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS

BE PRAISED, BLESSED, ADORED

AND GLORIFIED FOR EVER!!!


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CONGRATULATIONS DANIEL…

There is lot’s happening in City of Cairns Brother Stephen King’s household recently. Pictured above is son Daniel, and Stephen’s wife Michelle. Daniel has just graduated from University in Tasmania as a Naval Architect and is already working in Cairns. Mum Michelle works for Catholic Education Service’s in Cairns and holds a senior position there. Brother Stephen, after spending many years in the Navy and some years working in the Middle East is now working at St Augustine’s College in Cairns.

On the next page, you will see Brother Stephen ready to give away in marriage daughter Belinda to Santino from hails from Mareeba up on the Tablelands.

It was a beautiful ceremony with the Church almost full of relatives and friends. Father Neil conducted the ceremony.

Congratulations to both Belinda and Michelle from all your friends and parishioners.

Father Neil confirmed Belinda in the 90’s when she was attending school in Cairns.


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CONGRATULATIONS BELINDA…


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CONGRATULATIONS CITY OF CAIRNS

BROTHER MARK CAVICCIHIOLO…

On Sunday 10th April, Brother Mark received the Rite of Ordination to the Order of the Deaconate at St Monica’s Cathedral.

Bishop James conducted the ceremony to an almost full Cathedral. Wife Kate was there along with their children. Many of

Mark’s fellow Catenian Brothers were present along with their wives and families.



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BROTHER MARK CAVICCIHIOLO continued…

Above; Brother Mark making his thank-you speech to all the help he has received while doing his journey, he

mentioned the Catenians. Below; Mark and Kate watch by the children cut the lovely cake donated by the Diocese.


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FINALLY. . .

Mother Teresa once said, “Keep the corners of your mouth turned up. Speak in a low, persuasive tone.

Listen; be teachable. Laugh at good stories and learn to tell them.”

It’s fun to tell jokes, however our words should always honor God. Jokes themselves are not sinful, but

in some cases, they certainly can be.

The Bible is full of references to laughter, which is the fruit of a good joke, but there is also a way to joke

that is demeaning and harmful.

As Men Of Valor we are called to “not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but

only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those

who listen” (Ephesians 4:29).

An elderly lady was well-known for her faith and for her boldness in expressing it.

She would stand on her front porch and shout “PRAISE THE LORD!”

Next door to her lived an atheist who would get so angry at her proclamations he would shout, “There

ain’t no Lord!!”

Hard times set in on the elderly lady, and she prayed for GOD to send her some assistance.

She stood on her porch and shouted “PRAISE THE LORD. GOD I NEED FOOD!! I AM HAVING A

HARD TIME. PLEASE LORD, SEND ME SOME GROCERIES!!”

The next morning the lady went out on her porch and noted a large bag of groceries and shouted,

“PRAISE THE LORD.”

The neighbor jumped from behind a bush and said, “Aha! I told you there was no Lord. I bought those

groceries, God didn’t.”

The lady started jumping up and down and clapping her hands and said, “PRAISE THE LORD. He not

only sent me groceries, but He made the devil pay for them. Praise the Lord!”

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