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

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Date: 2008/7/3
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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