Merry Christmas!

Wishing you a

Happy and Holy Christmas

and a

Fabulous New Year

Peace, Sean

The power of G

Apropos our discussion at the FaithWorx Advent program on Sunday, I just received this message from a friend that I thought to share with you.

"...  Changing gears a bit, many of you have been telling me that you haven't heard from me in a while, and it's true. This is actually my 3rd edition to an update I've been working on and have finally come to the point of sending it out. There are many stories and things to share, but to be brief, these past few months has been a time where G has led me to a place where - one: I could let go of certain things and a relationship - two: I was simultaneously removed from things and relationships - three: I am being stripped down in heart and spirit - but four: embrace a deep passion.
       G is faithful.
       Last Tues., a bro called and told me he was thinking of me. He wanted to know how he could pr for me. One of the three things I told him was, "my spirit is broke, my spirit is broken right now."
       The next day, an elder couple I met with, who didn't know too much of the details of my situation started telling me about, "a broken spirit" and what J first said on the mount, "blessed are those who are poor in spirit". While the husband was talking inside that restaurant on the top floor, I was cracked to tears, "depleted" and "deleted" are descriptive of my state, yet feeling the immense love of G, and that He's in passionate pursuit of me. That's the good news. It's like you feel like a piece of poo, but G would call you "blessed".
       This past Sunday, a good brother from the States sent me a message, actually, it's a rap song interlude, called, "Theology of Brokenness". One line in the less than 2 minute interlude says, "listen, if you want to walk in the implications of the Gpsl, you're going to have to be married to the understanding of the principle of brokenness." My heart nodded in agreement to that so deeply b/c I knew it to be true. ("Thanks for sending that to me friend.") Recently, I have been even more grateful for the foreign brothers and sisters who have been a great support to me. At the same time, it's also been mutually refreshing to one another as we journey on amidst the spiritual scars and iron bars.

-Decision Making, "Turning" & Moving Forward-

... I've decided to explore something that I believe has been planted into my heart years ago. I'll be looking into various Chrstn (Sem.) schools. I hope to find growing up through solid training in formal settings in tandem with a church where I would be able to commit myself and serve for a long while. There is a quiet assurance to begin taking serious steps of faith towards this new direction, though outward circumstances such as finances, the economy, scarce jobs, etc. may say otherwise.

-Closing Thoughts & Remember-

       I ask for you pr's regarding this new direction I'm heading ... and for this city and country to be radically transformed by the life of JC through His Spirit living inside His people. My pr for you is that whether in cold, sunny, windy, rainy, dry or humid, good, bad, happy or sad conditions that you'll be able to experience a true "white Christmas" this season, where you can rest assured in heart and spirit that all your sins have been washed away, white as snow, once and for all by the precious blood of JC. Believe.
Thanks for standing with me. "

LeatherJackets - Meeting This Week

Greetings LeatherJackets!

In case you didn't hear last week, we will have a meeting after training this week to formally say goodbye to 2008 and make arrangements for 2009. Items to be covered ...

* Membership Renewals ($120 before Christmas, $140 in the new year)

* Agree Committee for 2009. AUSSI club positions include:

- President

- Secretary

- Treasurer

- Registrar

- Race Secretary

- Top Ten Recorder

- Aerobics Recorder

- Head Coach

- Safety Officer

- Newsletter Editor

* Christmas/New Year break

* Farewell & thank Kate, who has decided to take a break from coaching!!

See you in the pool!

Sean

Fight FOCA

Swimming Monthly News

Greetings LeatherJackets!

1. Reminder of the Club Christmas Dinner THIS FRIDAY :-)

Date/Time: Friday  5 December at 7.00pm

Where: Thai banquet Restaurant, 40 Elizabeth Drive, Liverpool

Price: $30 per head

B.Y.O. Drinks

RSVP to Craig Williams on craigfive@optusnet.com.au

2. The new AUSSI Database should go live this week, so we will be able to start renewals!! The system will allow members to update their details on-line.

3. Renewals

Renew or join up new members before Christmas for the same low price of $120, or after Christmas for $140. See Tino for a receipt.

4. Attached monthly news and 2009 calendar from Masters Swimming.

See you at the Dinner or in the Pool!!

Sean

Virginia's Wedding

Naomi's 21st Birthday

Movember Week 4! Final Days ...

“A Rich Young Nation: the challenge of affluence and poverty in Australia." - Sunday 6pm

"Australia is a rich country in many ways. It has experienced spectacular economic growth and prosperity in recent years, and increasingly our international economic status has become a symbol of our national identity. Yet in Australia there are many who are wealthy but in their affluence 'lack one thing' and there are those who have been bypassed by the economic growth and prosperity and live in poverty."

FaithworX is holding an evening reflection on the 2008 Social Justice Statement: "A Rich Young Nation: the challenge of affluence and poverty in Australia." led by Brother Michael.

When: Sunday November 23rd. 6pm

Where: St John's Hall, Cordeaux Street Campbelltown

 All are most welcome.

Links: 

http://www.dow.org.au/news/a-rich-young-nation-the-challenge-of-affluence-and-poverty-in-australia

FaithworX

~Mo Week 3~

~Mo Week 2~

Nov/Dec youth enoticeboard

Please click on the link below for the last youth enoticeboard of the year.

http://www.dow.org.au/wyd2008/e-noticeboard/e-noticeboard.html

Peace,

Christy Honeysett
Youth & Young Adult Coordinator
Catholic Diocese of Wollongong

**** LeatherJackets Christmas Dinner ****

Greetings LeatherJackets!

It's time to keep our clothes on (for a change!) and celebrate another super year with the LeatherJackets Christmas Dinner.

Date/Time: Friday  5 December at 7.00pm

Where: Thai banquet Restaurant, 40 Elizabeth Drive, Liverpool

Price: $30 per head

B.Y.O. Drinks

RSVP by 30 November to Craig Williams on craigfive@optusnet.com.au or at the pool

See you in the RESTAURANT!

Sean

Greetings LeatherJackets

Greetings LeatherJackets!

Congratulations to our swimmers at the State Short Course Championships. We had a very successful and enjoyable meet with all picking up medals.

Entries are due in this week for the long distance carnival to be held at Blacktown on November 22-23. See the details at http://www.ingenium.net.au/clubsite/files/2/File/Flyers/2008/Long%20Distance%20Championships%20flyer%202008.pdf

Let me know your events and times. If you can fix me up for the money this week it would be super (as I'll be away for a couple of weeks after that).

See you in the pool

Sean

Youth & Young Adult Updates - Oct 2008

ST MICHAEL'S NOWRA YOUNG ADULT GROUP welcomes everyone to their next gathering with guest speaker James Cross. James is a cancer survivor and great bloke (all the way from Darwin!). You may have heard him speak previously at WYD Catechesis in Sydney Entertainment Centre. Where: St Michael's Parish Centre, Nowra. Date: Monday 27 October. Time: 7pm - 8pm with supper.

The story of his battle with aplastic anaemia is incredible - and what is truly inspirational is hearing about his inner pilgrimage during that time with God.  James Cross' book titled 'Pilgrimage to Life' will be available to purchase on the night. Contact Christy Honeysett on youth@dow.org.au or 0439 260 200 if you would like a lift from Wollongong.

LIVING OUR FAITH IN CHRIST - VATICAN II SEMINAR (poster attached) Everyone over 18 years is welcome to an annual seminar on the relevance of the Second Vatican Council in living our faith in contemporary life. Keynote speaker Dr Bill Connell. The day includes catechesis, music and workshops. Workshops will be focused on Social Justice; Liturgy; Leadership and Service; and Family Life. Saturday 22 November 2008, Chevalier College, Bowral, 9.30am – 3.30pm. Cost: $20/$10 or by donation. Day includes morning tea and lunch. To register email jane.edwards@woll.catholic.org.au or phone 4253 0900 by Friday, 14 November 2008.

ANCHOR YOUTH FESTIVAL (poster below) Saturday 15 November 10.00am to 9.00pm Mount Carmel High School, Varroville. For ages 14 to 18 years. This event will be similar to the World Youth Day catechesis and youth festival events and includes great bands, jumping castles, gladiator challenge, prayer, dramas, sport, talks and more! Early-bird cost: $20 (before 7 Nov), Pay-on-the-day rate: $25.The night session from 7.00pm to 9.00pm is free and young adults and parents are welcome. Contact wollongong@ymt.com.au or 4284 1635 to register or download a brochure from www.youth.dow.org.au Hosted by the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong and the Youth Mission Team Australia.

STEWARDSHIP GATHERING You are invited to attend a special gathering which offers support to those living stewardship as a way of life as well as to those who may wish to come and see. Bishop Ingham has encouraged our diocese to embrace a stewardship approach to our faith. It is an opportunity to explore our giftedness together and how we live that in our Christian journey. Tuesday, 18 November PICTON: 10:30am-12:30pm, St Anthony's Parish Hall, 20 Stratford Road, Tahmoor and CORRIMAL: 7:00pm-9:30pm St Columbkille's Parish Hall, 99 Princes Highway, Corrimal. To RSVP email helen.bennett@woll.catholic.org.au or telephone Helen Bennett on 4253 0900.

WAITING IN JOYFUL HOPE - 2008 ADVENT RESOURCE GUIDE This diocesan guide offers a series of reflections and prayers based around the Sunday liturgies for Advent, year B. It includes questions for reflection and group discussion. Price $1 per copy for the complete set (excludes postage). Available by contacting Jane Edwards on 4253 0900 or jane.edwards@woll.catholic.org.au

FW: Volunteers Needed !

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From: Masters Swimming NSW <msnsw@aussimastswimnsw.org.au>
Date: 2008/10/10
Subject: FW: Volunteers Needed !
To: Masters Swimming NSW <msnsw@aussimastswimnsw.org.au>


For the attention of all clubs attending the Short Course,

Please read below and respond directly to Jodie with the name(s) of your
club members available to assist.

Regards,


Di Coxon-Ellis
Administrator, Masters Swimming NSW
Try Masters Swimming for fun, fitness and friendship.
Phone 02 8116 9716 Fax 02 8732 1606
Website www.mastersswimmingnsw.org.au

Dear Clubs,

I am hoping you can all help again. I am looking for some volunteers to
assist as Warm Up Supervisors on pool deck during the warm up period at
State Short Course in Woy Woy next weekend. On the job training provided if
required.

Warm up begins at 0900 on Saturday morning and 0830 Sunday morning.

Your assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Could you please forward your volunteers names to jmoate@yahoo.com.au  ASAP.

Thank you

Jodie Moate (Burke)
NSW Safety Coordinator

FW: Newsletter

From: Masters Swimming Australia Inc. [mailto:donotreply@mastersswimming.org.au]
Sent: Thursday, 2 October 2008 11:24 AM 

The October 2008 edition of AUSSI Masters News is now available on-line for you to read or download.

It can be accessed via the national website at: http://www.aussimasters.com.au/files/Newsletter_2008_10.pdf (if this hyperlink does not work, please copy the address and paste it into the address bar of your web browser.)

 Happy reading!

Regards

Loren Bartley

Chief Executive Officer

Masters Swimming Australia

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Fwd: Monthly News

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From: Masters Swimming NSW <msnsw@aussimastswimnsw.org.au>
Date: 2008/9/30
Subject: Monthly News

Hi All,

Please find attached the News and associated documents for September.

Please forward to your members.

Thanks you for your assistance in sending out the News.

 

Cheers,

 

 

Di Coxon-Ellis

Administrator, Masters Swimming NSW

Try Masters Swimming for fun, fitness and friendship.

Phone 02 8116 9716 Fax 02 8732 1606

Website www.mastersswimmingnsw.org.au

 

 

State Short Course Championship

Greetings Leatherjackets!

Last call for entries to the State Short Course Championships. I'll be sending the entry in tonight.

http://www.ingenium.net.au/clubsite/files/2/File/Flyers/2008/Short%20Course%20Championships%20flyer%202008.pdf

Thanks

Sean

FaithworX - Theology of the Body - CREATED AND REDEEMED: Ep 7

You are invited to join us for

Theology of the Body

CREATED AND REDEEMED: Ep 7 

by Christopher West

Theology of the Body expert Christopher West looks at the difference between Natural Family Planning and contraception, and explains why the latter is a contradiction of the marital vows.

When: Sunday 28th September 6pm
Where: St John's Hall Meeting Room, Cordeaux St, Campbelltown
Cost: Gold coin donation

FaithworX

Greetings Leatherjackets!

Greetings Leatherjackets!

A quick Spring update including a summary for those who missed the meeting a couple of weeks ago.

1. The financial year report from Tino was circulated.

2. 2009 Fees:

- New members now to end of 2009 - $150

- Existing members renewing before Christmas - $120

- Existing renewal or new members after Christmas - $130

3. Ryde Carnival: Four swimmers entered the Ryde carnival. Congratulations to all.

4. Short Course Championships at Woy Woy 18-19 October (see attached) - Entries due in the next couple of weeks. Let me know your events+times and fix me up for $$ at training.

5. Club track suits - Thanks to Steve and Chris for bringing in the samples. Check with Craig to have a look and let him know your thoughts. At this stage we will probably go for black with red trim. Cost about $80.

6. New members - If you haven't already, remember to say hi to our new members Nicholas, Sok Ry and Evan.

See you in the Pool!

Sean

Some things on this weekend ...

Hi!

Some things you or someone you know might be interested in this
weekend at St John's:

- WYD REUNION: PICS AND FLICKS - A film and photography competition
with live music, dinner and dessert
Where: McKinnon Theatre (67:107), University of Wollongong.
Date: Friday 19 September
Time: 6.00pm to 9.30pm
RSVP: Christy Honeysett, youth@dow.org.au or 0439 260 200

- If you can't make it to Wollongong, why not come to a Trivia night
in Campbelltown?

Nagle Centre Trivia Night - Supporting for Camps for Disadvantaged Youth
Where: St John's Hall, Cordeaux St, Campbelltown
Date: Friday, 19th September
Time: 7pm
Cost: $10 per person

- CYC Catholic Youth Campbelltown

Where: St John's Hall
Date: Sunday, 21 September
Time: 6pm

Peace
Sean

WYD Reunion on this Friday!

WYD REUNION: PICS AND FLICKS

A film and photography competition with live music, dinner and dessert on this Friday 19 September 6.00pm to 9.30pm at McKinnon Theatre (67:107), University of Wollongong.

All WYD08 participants are welcome! Come and enjoy a great free night with Bishop Peter, seeing the short films and photographs created by World Youth Day participants in our diocese. There are heaps of lucky door prizes that you could win - ranging from mobile phone credit, a Harley Davidson ride and a Wests Tigers Rugby League pack.

Please email, sms or phone me if you can make it on youth@dow.org.au 0439 260 200 or 4253 0809, so that we have a vague idea of numbers for catering purposes (my apologies if you have already received this message via sms).

Bring anyone you know that had an experience of World Youth Day 2008. Hope to see you there!

Christy Honeysett

Youth & Young Adult Coordinator

Catholic Diocese of Wollongong

St John's Fete - CYC Outreach!

Hi all CYC Friends!

As you probably know the St John's Fete is on Saturday (Tomorrow) and CYC has a stand to man!

If you haven't already, call Bro J on 0409 450 239 to book a time to be there, or feel free to drop in through the day and hang out. Also a great meeting point if you're going to the Fete anyway.

See you there!

Peace

Sean

NSW Open Water Swim Flyer

Greetings Leatherjackets!

 

Open Water Swim details attached for those interested ...

 

See you in the pool!

Sean

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From: Masters Swimming NSW <msnsw@aussimastswimnsw.org.au>
To: Masters Swimming NSW <msnsw@aussimastswimnsw.org.au>
Date: Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:43:11 +1000
Subject: NSW Open Water Swim Flyer

Hi All,

Please distribute to all those competitors who don't need to 'follow the black line' and love to compete in open Water Swims.

 

Please also advertise to non-Master members at your venue(s).

 

Thanks for your assistance in this.

Cheers,

Di

Di Coxon-Ellis

Administrator, Masters Swimming NSW

Try AUSSI Masters Swimming for fun, fitness and friendship.

Phone 02 8116 9716 Fax 02 8732 1606

Website www.aussimastswimnsw.org.au

 

 

WYD08 Items for sale

Dear WYD08 enthusiasts,

Post WYD, Sydney office have a few items for sale, this offer is available to parishes, schools, agencies and groups in the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong.

Below is a summary item for sale.  Attached is letters to schools and parishes, order forms and some images of sale items.  Please note that Monday 15 Sept is the cut off date for orders, any enquiries, please contact WYDSYD office using the details on the order form.

On sale NOW (order forms attached):

1. IT Items - computers, printers, faxes and more
2. Liturgical Items
3. Backpacks and or Contents
4. Food Items
5. Microwaves
6. Memorabilia

 

Soon to be available:

Relive WYD08 – Official DVDs, book & photos!

 

World Youth Day DVD Collection

With much demand, World Youth Day 2008 will be releasing a pastoral DVD collection available for sale from 15 September 2008. A commemorative book will also be available for sale in late November.

The DVD collection is not only for people wishing to relive the great event, but will be a pastoral tool for Churches, schools, youth groups and communities to help spread the word about the power of Christ's love.

 

 

The set of eight DVDs contain:

• Highlights of the Journey of the Cross & Icon through Australia
• Opening Mass celebrated by Cardinal Pell
• Papal Arrival including Boat-a-cade, official welcome at Barangaroo and Motorcade through Sydney's streets
• Stations of the Cross
• Dedication of the Altar at St Mary's Cathedral with the Holy Father
• Evening Vigil with the Holy Father
• Final Mass celebrated by the Holy Father
• Highlights package of WYD08

 

 

The DVDs can be purchased as a boxed set for $79.95 (plus postage). The Stations of the Cross and Highlights Package can be purchased individually for $24.95 (plus postage). Click here to register your interest for DVDs now!  

All registrants will be contacted when the DVDs are available to purchase.

The World Youth Day commemorative book will be a beautiful hardcover souvenir book, available towards the end of the year, in time for Christmas. Published in conjunction with The Catholic Weekly, this collector's book will serve as an official account of the event week, coupled with stunning photos and addresses from His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, His Eminence, Cardinal Pell, plus other religious leaders.

Click here to register your interest for the commemorative book now! St Pauls Publications has released a book to mark the one month anniversary of the Final Mass containing a collection of all the sermons and addresses given by Pope Benedict XVI entitled Dear Young People. It sells for $12.95 and copies can be obtained from religious book centres or direct from St Paul's Publications at www.stpauls.com.au

 

Purchase your official WYD08 souvenir photos

Don't forget you can still purchase WYD08 photos online. Click here to purchase your momentos. You might even feature in the photos!

 

Kind regards,
Carla Brookes

PURCHASE Catholic Diocese of Wollongong limited edition t-shirts, beanies and scarves while stocks last. 

Visit wyd08woll.org NOW!

september Youth Enoticeboard

Please click on the link below for the monthy youth enoticeboard which lists upcoming youth and young adult events and opportunities in the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong:

http://www.dow.org.au/wyd2008/e-noticeboard/e-noticeboard.html

For all those that attended World Youth Day, make sure you keep Friday night 19 September free for our Diocesan WYD Reunion: Pics and Flicks. It will be a fantastic free night to hang out with Bishop Peter while enjoying short films and photographs created by WYD08 participants from our diocese. Dinner and dessert will be provided. All ages welcome. Click the link above for details.

Hope to see you there!

Christy Honeysett
Youth & Young Adult Coordinator
Catholic Diocese of Wollongong
www.youth.dow.org.au

Gregory Patrick Donovan 1918-2008

Gregory Patrick Donovan 1918 - 2008 - Tributes

Fwd: Monthly News for August

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From: Masters Swimming NSW <msnsw@aussimastswimnsw.org.au>
Date: 2008/8/27
Subject: Monthly News for August
To: Masters Swimming NSW <msnsw@aussimastswimnsw.org.au>

Hi all,

Please find attached the news from the NSW Branch for August.

Also attached the fee memo in a simpler form plus the provisional calendar for 2009.

 

Please forward to your club members for their information.

Thanks for you assistance in this.

Cheers,

 

 

Di Coxon-Ellis

Administrator, Masters Swimming NSW

Try AUSSI Masters Swimming for fun, fitness and friendship.

Phone 02 8116 9716 Fax 02 8732 1606

Website www.aussimastswimnsw.org.au

 

 

Ryde Carnival Entries

Hi Again -

 

I will be going to Melbourne for work on Tuesday and Wednesday so won't be able to make it to training again this week. (How hard will it be when I DO get back!).

 

I have received four entries so far for Ryde. If you are coming to Ryde carnival and haven't yet sent me your entry, please email them through before Wednesday. You can fix me up for the money when I do (finally) re-appear.

 

See you (some time) in the pool!

Sean

 

China Photo's

Ryde Carnival

Greetings Leatherjackets!

 

Ryde carnival entries are due in next week. Please see the attached flyer for details.

 

Date: Saturday 6th September - Noon start

Cost: $18 registration. $4.90 pool entry on the day.

 

Let me know what events you would like to enter and give me your money next Tuesday (i'm back).

 

See you in the pool!

Sean

 

Fwd: Monthly News

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From: Masters Swimming NSW <msnsw@aussimastswimnsw.org.au>
Date: 4 Aug 2008 00:00
Subject: Monthly News
To: Masters Swimming NSW <msnsw@aussimastswimnsw.org.au>

Hi all,

Please distribute to your members. Please note the pro-rata fees do not apply until September 1.

Clubs requested to provide a raffle prize or donation will be contacted by mail.

 

Regards,

 

 

 

Di Coxon-Ellis

Administrator, Masters Swimming NSW

Try AUSSI Masters Swimming for fun, fitness and friendship.

Phone 02 8116 9716 Fax 02 8732 1606

Website www.aussimastswimnsw.org.au

 

 

In China

Hi All -

 

Sorry for not posting any updates earlier on the China experience this trip. I also didn't bring my multi-card reader to post my pictures! So that will have to wait until I get back.

 

We have been a little pampered on this trip with top class hotels and too much food. We have also had a guide and driver all the way except for the train trips (but even then they saw us right up to the train door). In Beijing I got to go out on my own via the subway system and explore, while Peter was on the day tours. That was a bit more to my taste, I must concede. Eating a bit more simply, and with a lot less waste of food, as well.

 

We have been from Beijing to Datong, Tai Yuan, Ping Yao, Xian, Luo Luang. All very different places (but lots of Buddha's!). We have managed to get to Catholic Churches along the way, but tomorrow is looking to be a challenge for Sunday mass as the guide doesn't seem to know anyone who knows anyone Catholic. Plus, we are travelling between cities tomorrow too! I will do a bit of an internet search now to see if I can find the address.

 

Bye for the moment. Off to Zheng Zhou and the Shanghai this week.

 

Sean

 

 

 

WYD Photo's

Fwd: Inspector of Turns course

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From: Masters Swimming NSW <msnsw@aussimastswimnsw.org.au>
Date: 2008/7/16
Subject: Inspector of Turns course
To: Masters Swimming NSW <msnsw@aussimastswimnsw.org.au>

Hi All,

Please advertise this FREE course to all your members who are accredited timekeepers.

 

Date:    Saturday August 2, 2008

Time:    11am

Venue: Engadine Pool, Anzac Avenue, Engadine

 

The Course coordinator is Beryl Stenhouse so please contact Beryl if you are interested in attending, on 9523 2361 or email bistenhouse@yahoo.com

Beryl will email or post you the Candidates notes including the relevant rules to read in advance and you need to participate in the discussions and the complete the worksheet.

 

The Course Presenter will be Sue Johnstone. These courses are limited to six candidates so get in quickly to secure your spot!

 

This course is being conducted prior to the invitational Long Distance meet so if you wish to participate in the meet also, please mention this to Beryl.

 

Thanks for disseminating this information.

 

 Cheers,

 

Di Coxon-Ellis

Administrator, Masters Swimming NSW

Try AUSSI Masters Swimming for fun, fitness and friendship.

Phone 02 8116 9716 Fax 02 8732 1606

Website www.aussimastswimnsw.org.au

 

 

Call for Warm Up Supervisors for State Relay Meet

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From: Masters Swimming NSW <msnsw@aussimastswimnsw.org.au>
Date: 2008/7/14
Subject: FW: Call for Warm Up Supervisors for State Relay Meet
To: Masters Swimming NSW <msnsw@aussimastswimnsw.org.au>


Hi All,
Please forward this request below from the NSW Safety Coordinator to your
members. Even if you are not swimming at the event we would welcome your
assistance with 'WUSing' Please reply to Jodie on jmoate@yahoo.com.au by
return.

Di Coxon-Ellis
Administrator, Masters Swimming NSW
Try AUSSI Masters Swimming for fun, fitness and friendship.
Phone 02 8116 9716 Fax 02 8732 1606
Website www.aussimastswimnsw.org.au



-----Original Message-----
From: Jodie Moate [mailto:jmoate@yahoo.com.au]


Dear Clubs,

As the State Relay meet fast approaches (next Sunday 20th July), I am
looking for volunteer Warm Up Supervisors for the warm up period from 830am
- 930am on Sunday morning.

If you have interested Club members who would like to assist on the pool
deck during that time, please let me know via email ASAP.

On the job training is provided, if you have club members who havent warm up
supervised previously.

Thank you

Jodie Moate
NSW Safety Coordinator

Funeral Details for Gregory Patrick Donovan

The Requiem Mass
For

Gregory Patrick Donovan

Will be held
11am Wednesday 16th July 2008

At
Saints Peter and Paul
Catholic Church
Manning Street, Kiama

Greg Donovan - Rest in Peace

Hi:

 

Thank you all for your prayers and kind thoughts over the past day.

 

Unfortunately, following the procedures at the RPA Hospital yesterday evening, Dad continued to deteriorate through the night and his other organs began to fail into the morning. Despite his fighting spirit, his heart was too badly damaged to pump sufficient blood through his body.

 

He passed away about an hour ago (about mid-day) after the priest administered Last Rights with all his children present. Dad will be sorely missed by all of us. Dad has gone to join his wife Zelda, our mother, who left us last year.

 

We expect that the funeral will be at St Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiama next week. I will let you know the details as soon as we find out.

 

Peace

Sean

 

Dad in Hospital

Hi:

 

Just to let you know some news, Dad was taken to Bankstown Hospital yesterday suffering a major heart attack. The doctors at Bankstown initially stabilised his condition, but he then deteriorated further and it was decided to move him to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney as Bankstown did not have the facilities required. The doctor was not confident that he would survive the transport.

 

He was flown by helicopter to RPA where the cardio surgeons managed to open one of the blocked arteries. The remaining arteries they were unable to do anything with. As at 11pm last night Dad was on life support in the intensive care unit at RPA. The doctors at that time were not sure whether the procedures had been successful or whether the heart muscle had been too badly damaged.

 

Today they will see whether the heart is able to perform without life support assistance. In the worst case we will know today, however even in the best case it may be some weeks before it is clear what the result may be.

 

I will let you know more as events unfold. Please keep us in your prayers.

 

Sean

 

Faith & Life Update - Catholic Diocese of Wollongong - July 08

 

Catholic Diocese of Wollongong - Faith & Life Update - July 2008

 

Dear friend in faith,

 

Upcoming News and Events

Our World Youth Day website is your primary source of news for what is happening in our region for World Youth Day. In particular, I encourage your attendance on our Living Justly Day (11 July) and at the Everything Aussie Day (12 July). Flyers for both events are attached.

 

Click here for a complete listing of both upcoming events and Bishop Peter's recent articles.

 

The current issue of our diocesan newsletter, Journey, may be found here.

 

Help required to welcome our international pilgrims

Help is still needed to ensure our international pilgrims are welcomed and looked after at our diocesan gatherings (Wollongong, Nowra, Varroville). Our need is particularly for Friday, 11 July (Welcoming, serving, group leading: Living Justly Day - day and evening) and Saturday, 12 July (Lifting/moving: 3.30pm � 5.30pm; 8.30pm � 10.30pm; Sunday morning). If you can help in any of the above areas, even for an hour, please contact Jane Edwards on 4253 0899 or jane.edwards@woll.catholic.org.au. Please share this call for help through your networks. Of course, whether or not you can help, I encourage you to participate and invite others. Both Friday and Saturday will be memorable days!

 

Youth News

As the World Youth Day excitement mounts, we might also be asking what will be happening for pilgrims and other inspired young people after the event? I attach a "pics and flicks" poster which you may wish to put up on a community notice board or give to a young person that you know. Other initiatives can be found in our current issue of Journey or on our new youth and young adult website.

Support is at hand � Parish Services Team

Bishop Peter is keen that our parishes receive strong support. The demands on priests and parishioners is increasing as more people seek to share in their Baptismal mission. Our parish services team is available to assist parish initiatives and link you to parishes who may have been through similar initiatives or put you in touch with appropriate resources. When requested, we can offer formation in areas such as prayer groups, stewardship, sacramental preparation, pastoral planning, pastoral councils, liturgy, RCIA, youth groups, evangelisation approaches and adult faith teams. Our members include Eileen Brown sgs (liturgy), Christy Honeysett (youth), Daniel Hopper (WYD), Frances Van Leerdam (IT, Finance and Administration), Libbey Byrne rsc, Kim Mannix and myself.

 

Where to for you - post WYD?

There are some great initiatives happening post WYD, but what are your hopes and dreams? how have you been inspired and what may you be looking for on the road ahead? Please share your thoughts and we may be able assist and to connect you with others.

Network of Adult Faith Formation

A number of those receiving this email are associated with a network of adult faith formation. Network members and others interested in adult faith formation will be interested to know we are continuing negotiations with Brisbane Archdiocese to secure the use of the Beginning Theology for our diocese. This offers small groups an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of faith with a mentor over a number of sessions. I will keep you informed and would be delighted if you would like to be part of a pilot group.

 

Reconnect, Rewired and Pastoral Letter

You may have read or picked up the recent pastoral letter from the Australian Bishops. This is of particular to interest to us, as it seeks to address the question of how we share the Good News with others. I would be delighted to hear of your own insights and experiences in this area. World Youth Day is a terrific time to engage in conversations about our faith. If you are interested in running a Reconnect Program or something similar, we can also offer support.

 

Faith & Life Guide

World Youth Day offers a spotlight onto the Catholic world. Therefore, it is timely that our six-monthly Faith & Life guide has been produced. Available here. Features include:

□       Mass times and parish and school contact details;

□       monthly faith and life events which can be reproduced and enlarged for display on noticeboards;

□       a directory of diocesan agencies, works, councils, faith groups and services.

 

I suggest that local communities approach hotels, clubs and other businesses to ask if a copy can be placed on display. Visitors to these venues sometimes seek Mass times and other information. Of course, this is also a great opportunity to evangelise!

Hard copies available upon request. (Parishioners please check with your parish priest first to avoid duplication).

 

Please let us know what is happening in your local area

Our Parish Services Team is happy to support any local initiatives you may be planning or to connect you with others who may have explored a similar pathway. Remember that the diocesan website www.dow.org.au is another good resource and can be used to post details of upcoming events.

 

May Christ remain our inspiration and our way.

 

Peace

Richard McMahon

Director of Parish Services

02 4253 0976

Timekeepers Course

Hi All,

Very late notice but if you have a spare couple of hours on this Sunday 6.7.08 there will be a Timekeepers course conducted at Terry Hills Swim Centre, Myoora Road Terry Hills. The course Presenter is Jane Noake and you can contact Jane on jnoake@ozemail.com,au or phone 0412 388 506.

Jane will also cover the Roles and Responsibilities of Master Officials.

These courses are free and available for all members, non-member spouses, friends etc.

If you wish to attend, please contact Jane as soon as possible as course numbers are limited – so don't miss out!

Regards,

Di Coxon-Ellis

Administrator, Masters Swimming NSW

Try AUSSI Masters Swimming for fun, fitness and friendship.

Phone 02 8116 9716 Fax 02 8732 1606

Website www.aussimastswimnsw.org.au

Fwd: AUSSI Monthly News

Attached FYI

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Masters Swimming NSW <msnsw@aussimastswimnsw.org.au>
Date: 2008/7/3
Subject: Monthly News
To: Masters Swimming NSW <msnsw@aussimastswimnsw.org.au>

Hi all,

Please forward to all your members for their information.

I am having problems with my email service so I will send the other documents separately.

Apologies for the lateness and thanks for your assistance in circulating the news.

 

Cheers,

Di

 

Di Coxon-Ellis

Administrator, Masters Swimming NSW

Try AUSSI Masters Swimming for fun, fitness and friendship.

Phone 02 8116 9716 Fax 02 8732 1606

Website www.aussimastswimnsw.org.au

 

 

FREE courses for officials

Hi All,

A course for Timekeepers and the Roles and Responsibilities for Officials will be held in the ACT.

Details as follows:

Date :   28^th July, 2008.

Time:    7:30pm

Venue:  Town Centre Vikings Club Tuggeranong

Contact: Gillian Laughton gillian.laughton@actjpa.org.au

 

 Gillian will send the notes for reading prior to the course.

These courses are open to all members and non-members – spouses, friends etc so spread the word. Limited places so get in early!

 

Cheers,

Di

 

Di Coxon-Ellis

Administrator, Masters Swimming NSW

Try AUSSI Masters Swimming for fun, fitness and friendship.

Phone 02 8116 9716 Fax 02 8732 1606

Website www.aussimastswimnsw.org.au

Fwd: Splash on the web

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Masters Swimming NSW <msnsw@aussimastswimnsw.org.au>
Date: 2008/6/20
Subject: Splash on the web
To: Masters Swimming NSW <msnsw@aussimastswimnsw.org.au>

Hi All,

Please advise all your members that the NSW newsletter 'Splash' can be downloaded from the home page of the NSW website.

Due to the database difficulties, we still cannot send a notification to the members who have 'ticked the box' so we need you to pass on this message.

 

Hard copies will be mailed to those who were on the database at the end of 2007. if you require copies for new members, pleas pick them up at Trinity meet or send me an email with the number for your club.

 

Thanks again for your patience and assistance in disseminating this information.

 

Cheers,

 

 

Di Coxon-Ellis

Administrator, Masters Swimming NSW

Try AUSSI Masters Swimming for fun, fitness and friendship.

Phone 02 8116 9716 Fax 02 8732 1606

Website www.aussimastswimnsw.org.au

 

Trinity Meet

Hi All,

An important message from the Meet Director of TRINITY CARNIVAL

  

On the day of our carnival there will be a big wedding in the chapel and consequently the school has asked that we enter the school/swimming pool via  the Victoria Street entrance and they have asked that all the people coming to the carnival  park in the Victoria Street school car park. 

 

The area around the chapel will be off bounds to all and we have arranged for the area around the am phi theater at the front of the main basketball court attached to the pool to be our coffee, tea and soup area.  There is plenty of room and seating .

 

Thanks for your support and look forward to seeing you all at Trinity.   

 

John Kulhan

Trinity AUSSI

 

Please pass on to all your members who are attending.

 

Di Coxon-Ellis

Administrator, Masters Swimming NSW

Try AUSSI Masters Swimming for fun, fitness and friendship.

Phone 02 8116 9716 Fax 02 8732 1606

Website www.aussimastswimnsw.org.au

 

 

FaithWorx - Sunday 6:30pm - The Need for Personal Hope

 

Join us as Ray Reid explores

 
The Need for Personal Hope

        When: Sunday, 22nd June 6:30pm-8pm

Where: St John the Evangelist Hall, Meeting Room

Cordeaux St, Campbelltown

Cost: Gold coin donation

 

 

This presentation, The Need for Personal Hope, is a reprise of the talk that Ray gave at the Catholic Adult Education Centre at Lidcombe in February 2008.

 

The talk is on hope from a psychological perspective (including spiritual aspects). Ray will look at our fundamental and intrinsic hopes for being happy and fulfilled, linking these hopes with our need to love and be loved. The talk also covers aspects of false hope and its origin.

 

 

About the Presenter:

Campbelltown parishioner Ray Reid is a counselor with qualifications in social work, psychology and philosophy. He has strong interest in theology and spirituality. He has worked in Centacare agencies for nearly 30 years. His thesis for his Master's degree in social work was on the psychology of hope, and his understanding of the importance of hope has underpinned all his counseling work.

WYD Week Campbelltown Facts

Mega Swim

Greeting Leatherjackets!

 

SOPAC club are inviting any willing swimmers to join them in the 24hour mega swim at Homebush to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis Soiecity of NSW.

Team to join is listed as SOPAC on the mega swim website.  To join in, register as a team member on-line. The entry includes T-shirt.
    Join the team here:  http://register.megaswim.com/?SOPAC
    Info on the mega swim: http://www.aquaticcentre.com.au/News61/default.aspx

See you in the pool!

Sean