LeatherJackets News!

Greetings LeatherJackets:

A couple of updates for you.

1. News from Daniel Atkinson in WA

"Just to let you know that kym and i have a new email address we are doing fine over here in bunbury, for those that dont know that is 2 hours south of perth and it is our new home, yes we have relocated we have no home phone just internet and mobiles, we also have a new addition to the family reily daniel atkinson-brown born on the 22 feb 2007 2.83kg or  6 pounds 4 ounces 51 cm long. we will be setting up a skype account very soon so as we can see each other and talk to each other very cheaply,

anyway thats all i have for the moment

happy easter to all and type to you soon
daniel, kym, imogen and reily"

 

2. Call for assistance as State Champ's

"Dear All,

State Long Course Meet is fast approaching.  I am on the search for some volunteer Warm Up Supervisors for the warm-up period each morning during the State meet.

Would each club please approach their swimmers and ask for a volunteer warm up supervisor for either the Saturday or Sunday warm up period. It is best if the warm up supervisor is not in the 1st event.

All that is asked of our Warm Up Supervisors is that they are on pool deck 10 minutes before warm up begins, each day and report to me that they are on duty.

Please email your volunteers names and their preferred day to me ASAP on jmoate@yahoo.com.au or safetycoord@aussimastswimnsw.org.au

I will then work out a roster. 

I appreciate your assistance and look forward to a successful meet.

Jodie Moate
NSW Safety Officer"

 

See you in the pool

FaithWorx - Bible Study - Sunday 6:30pm

I trust you all enjoyed a

HAPPY EASTER

 

FaithWorx recommences this Sunday at 6:30pm in the St John's Campbelltown Hall meeting room with Bible Study, looking at the readings for this week

 

     15/04/2007
     Bible Study
     Second Sunday of Easter
     Acts 5:12-16
     Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19
     Jn 20:19-31

 

Some links of interest:

     http://www.sacredspace.ie/livingspace/SundayArchive/C-Easter2.htm

     http://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/saints/ns_lit_doc_20000430_faustina_en.html

     http://www.usccb.org/nab/041507.shtml

 

 

We were saddened by the loss of Father Charles Kakumanu and Father Stephen O'Donnell from Lismore diocese in a car accident last week. Join us in praying for all involved in this tragic event.

     http://www.lismorediocese.org/index.php?page=News8

 

 

FaithWorx - Sabbatical

With the focus on the Easter ceremonies this week there will not be a
FaithWorx group meeting this Easter Sunday night. However we will
start again with bible study on the following Sunday 15th April.

The proposed programme for the next couple of months is outlined
below. Please let us know if you have a topic that you would like
covered or someone you would like to invite to speak to the group.

Wishing you a very holy Easter.

Sunday Adult Group

Sunday
6:30pm

St John's Parish Hall Meeting Room

You Are Welcome!

8/04/2007
Easter Sunday
(Easter Services
No Meeting Sunday night)

15/04/2007
Bible Study
Second Sunday of Easter
Acts 5:12-16
Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19
Jn 20:19-31

22/04/2007
Sacraments - What are they good for?

29/04/2007
Sacraments - Part II

6/05/2007
Bible Study
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 14:21-27
Rev 21:1-5a
Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

13/05/2007
War in Iraq

20/05/2007
Bible Study
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Acts 7:55-60
Rev 22:12-14, 16-17, 20
Jn 17:20-26

27/05/2007
Pentecost Sunday

3/06/2007
Bible Study
The Most Holy Trinity
Proverbs 8:22-31
Romans 5:1-5
John 16:12-15

10/06/2007
Christian-Muslim Dialogue

17/06/2007
Bible Study
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

The

Logo Explained

What is FaithWorx?

FaithWorx is a regular, dynamic meeting space and time during which we can participate in faith formation and development activities, and share our thoughts and experience with other people in our community. It provides an opportunity for new and existing parish members to make contact with groups and join in the life of the Parish.

The Name Explained -

FaithWorx is both a description of the activity of the group – a faith workshop – and also a statement on the effect of our belief in Jesus in our daily life – Faith Works!

The Colours Explained -

Blue represents the sky and green represents the land created for us by God and over which He gave us dominion and responsibility. The red of the cross reminds us of the blood that Jesus shed for us and the yellow halo on the cross represents the resurrection and the promise of new life.

The Symbols Explained -

The capital “F” stands for Fish and represents us as the bounty of the Catholic church as well as the earliest and oldest symbols of the Christian faithful. The capital letter “X” (chi) is an abbreviation for the title of Christ in Greek (Χριστός). The cross in the centre reminds us of Christ’s crucifixion for our sins and the reconciliation between God and His people. The highlight of the FX and the start and end of the symbol phonetically indicates the “effects” of our Christian faith for us and in our world.

Sunday Adult Group Sunday 6:30pm St John’s Parish Hall Meeting Room You Are Welcome!

Date Topic 8/04/2007 Easter Sunday (Easter Services No Meeting Sunday night) 15/04/2007 Bible Study Second Sunday of Easter Acts 5:12-16 Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 Jn 20:19-31 22/04/2007 Sacraments - What are they good for? 29/04/2007 Sacraments - Part II 6/05/2007 Bible Study Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 14:21-27 Rev 21:1-5a Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 13/05/2007 War in Iraq 20/05/2007 Bible Study Seventh Sunday of Easter Acts 7:55-60 Rev 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 Jn 17:20-26 27/05/2007 Pentecost Sunday 3/06/2007 Bible Study The Most Holy Trinity Proverbs 8:22-31 Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15 10/06/2007 Christian-Muslim Dialogue 17/06/2007 Bible Study Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Friday - (c) Sean Donovan 1988

© Sean Donovan 1988

Friday

There's a man reading a book at night,
There are others sitting on his bookshelf.
There are places he's seen and places he's been:
The journey never seems to end.

There's a woman ironing trousers in the morning:
There lie shirts and collars on the table.
There's a big wide world out on her doorstep
There just waiting to be read.

Now I wonder if you wonder too:
Does hell form a hole in heaven
Or does heaven form a hole in hell?
Take a tea break at eleven,
Knock off when you hear the bell.
Watch a show that's on at seven.
See those advertisers sell, sell, sell ...

It's a wonder that I wonder, you can tell.

There's a city far out of sight,
There on the horizon distant.
There are people on their way there:
They're all in a line now.

Tell me if you wonder too:
Does hell form a hole in heaven
Or does heaven form a hole in hell?
Like a great Indian chieftan:
"Oh how you're looking well".
Don't pass no bread unleaven
Unless you can sell, sell, sell ....

It's a wonder the I wonder, you can tell.

There's an empty can of spraypaint lying
There inside the mighty brickpit.
There are colours it has spread around:
The wall will tell the tale.

"Paint it up!".

There's a place of golden towers;
There are roads of gems and diamonds;
There are lakes of wine and honey
That sparkle in the morning sun.
Now wonder, if you will, like me:
Does hell form a hole in heaven
Or does heaven form a hole in hell?
It's an ever endless endeavour
To break that never ending spell
Cast by a magician
To make them sell, sell, sell ....

It's a wonder that I wonder, you can tell.

There's a wonder
There's a diamond
There's a ruby
There's a pearl
There's a colour
There's a tower
There's a heaven
There's a hell
There's a Chieftan
There's a woman
There's a man
There's a bell
There's a desktop
There's a journey
There's a break
There's a sell
There's a brickpit
There's a spraycan
There's a hole
There's a well

Boom, Boom, Boom!
Bang, Bang, Bang! (you're dead)
Take this cup from me (there's a wonder)
Open the door and let me (there's a diamond)
Boom, Boom, Boom! (there's a Ruby)
When I get out I'll (there's a pearl)
Bang, Bang, Bang! (there's a colour)
It's all gone red (there's a tower)
For the lost magician (there's a heaven)
Boom, Boom, Boom! (there's a hell)
Bang, Bang, Bang! (there's a chieftan)
I wanna tell you straight (there's a woman)
Not beat around the bush (there's a man)
You know what I'm trying to say (there's a spraycan)
Boom, Boom! (there's a hole)
Bang, Bang!

Here we go again.

There's a place where it all takes shape
There amongst the grass and treetops.
There are ways to get to that place -
That's what I am told.

Now I wonder if you wonder too:
Does hell form a hole in heaven
Or does heaven form a hole in hell?
Is it long till the start of never
Or are you sure you never fell?
Bring your cash with you to heaven
And be prepared to sell, sell, sell ...

Sell, sell, sell.
You can tell.
It's a wonder that you wonder.
Sell, sell, sell.
tell, tell, tell.
I can wonder, wonder can you too?
Tell, tell, tell.
You can sell.
You can sell.
You can tell.
....


 

Fr Stan Fortuna Concert and Palm Sunday Youth Mass

Fr Stan Fortuna Concert and Palm Sunday Youth Mass held at St Mary's
Cathedral Sydney this weekend!

When? Sunday 1st April at 2pm at the steps of St Mary's Cathedral Sydney.

Like to go with others from Wollongong Diocese? Meet us at the
fountain in Hyde Park at 1.30pm. Look out for 'Get with the Spirit'
navy t-shirts, with a big flame on the front- that's us!

The concert will consist of 3 awesome support acts, Psalms (Christian
Dance Group), Portico 77 (Catholic Band) and Joseph Gatehau (2006
Australian Idol Finalist) before Fr Stand Fortuna- the rapping
Franciscan priest from the Bronx takes us on a ride of music and
ministry.

There will also be food stalls from different Ethnic groups, where you
can purchase great authentic meals and a WYD Merchandise stall.

It's a FREE event therefore there will be no seating allocations.

Here's a little rundown of the day:
2pm - Start of event
Support Acts
3.10pm - Intermission
3.30pm - Concert of Fr Stan Fortuna
5.30pm - Concert ends
6.00pm - Youth Mass at the Cathedral

Also here's a link to a promotional video clip that you can watch-
www.wyd08woll.org -only 2mins long!

Call me if you need any further information!

Christy Honeysett
Youth & Young Adult Coordinator
Catholic Diocese of Wollongong
Tel: (02) 4253 0809
Fax: (02) 4253 0998
Mobile: 0439 260 200