Fwd: Monthly News

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From: Masters Swimming NSW <msnsw@aussimastswimnsw.org.au>
Date: 2008/5/27
Subject: Monthly News
To: Masters Swimming NSW <msnsw@aussimastswimnsw.org.au>

Hi All,

Please find attached the News for May.

Also attached is the information for members to access their results and records from the National website, thanks to gordon Whyte.

The current Calendar is attached too.

Please distribute this information to your members, electronically, by mail or on your club noticeboard.

 

AGM documents will be sent separately.

 

Thanks for your assistance.

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: AGM Agenda and documents

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From: Masters Swimming NSW <msnsw@aussimastswimnsw.org.au>
Date: 2008/5/27
Subject: AGM Agenda and documents
To: Masters Swimming NSW <msnsw@aussimastswimnsw.org.au>

Hello again,

 

The Agenda for the AGM is attached. Please read carefully so that your club can gain the benefit of having a say in the conduct of MSNSW.

The Summaries for the nominees for the Board are also attached for your reference when making a decision on who to vote for in the election of Board members.

 

Thanks again for distributing this information to your members.

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

Churches in Sichuan

Dear all,

 

Some pictures to share on the churches in Sichuan -- some of us may have viewed them before.

 

 http://www.ccccn.org/article/news/2008-05-16/1863.html

 

in communion of prayers

 

Mark

 

WYD Group Leaders Training (new dates) & Pilgrim Retreat

WYD Group/Pastoral Leader Training is now being offered through 3 separate events:

Group Leader Training is essential for parish and school WYD pilgrimage leaders and will cover: duty of care, managing the WYD week experience, leadership and ministry, and plenty of question time. They will be facilitated by Diocesan staff. If you are leading a group to WYD, please make sure you attend one of these training events:

(Please note that the Douglas Park event on 31 May has been cancelled)

Sunday 15 June, 10.00am to 4.00pm at Jamberoo Benedictine Abbey (Jamberoo Mountain Road, Jamberoo). Lunch, morning & afternoon tea are provided. RSVP by Monday 9 June.

Tuesday 24 June, 4.00pm to 7.00pm at St John the Evangelist Hall (Cordeaux Street, Campbelltown). Afternoon tea is provided. RSVP by Friday 20 June.

Thursday 26 June, 4.00pm to 7.00pm at The Venue (next to Holy Spirit College in Cawley Street, Bellambi). Afternoon tea is provided. RSVP by Friday 20 June.

WYD Pilgrim Retreat is now just one event:

The optional WYD Pilgrim Retreat will be an awesome day learning about pilgrimage, different ways of prayer, details of WYD week, hearing about people's experiences of WYD, eating great food, meeting new people, and more! (including optional bushwalking and prayers with the Benedictine nuns). This event is led by Sr Hilda Scott OSB.

Sunday 15 June 10.00am to 4.00pm at Jamberoo Benedictine Abbey, Jamberoo Mountain Road (RSVP by Monday 9 June)

All RSVP's to christy.honeysett@woll.catholic.org.au or 4253 0809.

Regards,

Christy Honeysett

Youth & Young Adult Coordinator

Catholic Diocese of Wollongong

 

FaithWorx: Spe Salvi - On Christian Hope

You are invited to a presentation of Pope Benedict XVI

 

SPE SALVI

On Christian Hope

   

"SPE SALVI facti sumus"—in hope we were saved, says Saint Paul to the Romans, and likewise to us (Rom 8:24). According to the Christian faith, "redemption"—salvation—is not simply a given. Redemption is offered to us in the sense that we have been given hope, trustworthy hope, by virtue of which we can face our present: the present, even if it is arduous, can be lived and accepted if it leads towards a goal, if we can be sure of this goal, and if this goal is great enough to justify the effort of the journey.

Now the question immediately arises: what sort of hope could ever justify the statement that, on the basis of that hope and simply because it exists, we are redeemed? And what sort of certainty is involved here?

Join us as Ray Reid explores the Papal Encyclical that seeks to answer these questions from a Christian perspective. What does the Pontiff say and how is this applicable to us in Australia.

When: Sunday, 25^th May and Sunday 8^th June, 6pm-8pm

Where: St John the Evangelist Hall, Meeting Room

Cordeaux St, Campbelltown

Cost: Gold coin donation

 

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.

 

Links: http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi_en.html

Special offers just announced - Volunteers and HomeStay

Hello everyone,

Sydney has requested that we assist them by circulating this message
throughout our networks.

Volunteer for WYD08 in Sydney

By becoming a volunteer you will help thousands of people enjoy Sydney
and the activities of WYD08 as well as help Sydney celebrate the
arrival of Pope Benedict XVI.

Special offer

Not only do you get to be part of the largest event in Australia's
history, just by volunteering you will:

· Have WYD08 registration paid for you to participate at
events you are not volunteering at, you'll also receive a special
volunteer's uniform

· On completing your commitment to work volunteer shifts, you
will receive an exclusive invitation to a special audience with Pope
Benedict XVI, where he will thank the 8000 volunteers for their work
and dedication before he leaves Australia

· Automatically go into the draw to win 2 tickets for the BridgeClimb

This offer is valid Friday 13 June, so don't miss out!

www.wyd2008.org/volunteer

HomeStay Hosts during WYD08 week (relevant to Macarthur area in
Diocese of Wollongong)

This is your chance to play an important and rewarding role in
Sydney's hosting of the world's biggest youth event.

Special offer

Not only do you get to be part of the largest event in Australia's
history by welcoming young pilgrims into your home, just by becoming a
HomeStay host you will automatically:

· Get guaranteed access to Randwick Racecourse for the Final Mass

· Go into the draw to win:

- 2 tickets for BridgeClimb

- 2 seats in the VIP area at the Opening Mass

- 2 seats in the VIP area at the Final Mass

- 2 seats on pilgrim boats in the Papal Boat-a-cade

This offer is valid Friday 13 June, so don't miss out!

We are asking Homestay Hosts to volunteer to host pilgrims from
overseas - or from outside Sydney - from 14 July to 21 July 2008.

Pilgrims will be 18 years or older. Homestay Hosts are asked to
provide bed and breakfast (cold or hot) on a complimentary basis.

To become a HomeStay Host you can apply in one of two ways.

Register online or call 1300 993 793.

We look forward to your support for this important and exciting event.

www.wyd2008.org/homestay

Kind Regards

Selina Hasham

Information and Liaison Officer

World Youth Day Sydney 2008

t. +61 2 9390 5918

m.+61 (0) 419 639 742

f. +61 2 9390 5905

www.wyd2008.org

"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and
you will be my witnesses." Acts 1:8

Leatherjackets Night Out!

Greetings Leatherjackets!

 

Finally details for our night out!

 

When: Friday, 30th May

Time: 7pm

Where: Rashay's Cafe and Restaurant, 339 Hume Highway, Liverpool

Cost: $34.95 meal

  Starters: Herb and Garlic Bread

  Entree: Selection of chicken strips, garlic butter prawns, salt & pepper squid, calamari sticks and wedges

  Mains: Barramundi - oven baked with lemon and dill sauce, salad and chips

  or        Surf & Turf - grilled scotch fillet with prawns, served in a bearnaise sauce with mash and vegetables

 

Desserts and drinks available. BYO wine ($2.50pp).

 

RSVP: Me by Tuesday 27th ($10 deposit).

 

Hope you can make it!!!

 

See you in the pool

Sean