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Guest Speaker, Ms Sally-Anne Hurley: Macarthur Social Justice Network Saturday 10th June 2017 at 2.30pm.
Confirmation of Special Event! This Saturday Afternoon. Please pass this Invitation on to anyone you think would be interested. Our next Meeting of the Macarthur Social Justice Network is to be held on this Saturday 10th June 2017 at 2.30pm. The Venue for this Meeting will be the St Thomas More Parish Hall, 43 Acacia Avenue, Ruse 2560.
· For this Meeting, we have been fortunate to arrange a very special Guest Speaker, Ms Sally-Anne Hurley who will speak to members and guests about the current “Caritas Community Climate Petition”.
Sally-Anne Hurley works in the role of Digital Communications Specialist at Caritas Australia, as part of the Advocacy and Communications team.
The Climate Petition's aim is to ask our Federal Government to review Australia's current climate change policies in order to make positive change for climate justice here in Australia and in poor communities around the world. It will provide further back-up to Pope Francis' encyclical “Laudato Si” and give Christians a voice on this issue. The petition is to be lodged to the Federal Parliament at the end of June.
This is Australia’s largest multi-electorate petition on climate justice. Caritas calls on the Australian Government to: · Reduce our emissions, · Transition to renewables, · Support vulnerable communities.
If you want to learn more about this most important issue, you are warmly welcomed to join this very special occasion.
Please invite your friends and anyone interested in this very important issue.
· Date & Time: Saturday 10thJune 2017 at 2.30pm to 4.00pm · Venue: St Thomas More Parish Hall, 43 Acacia Avenue, Ruse 2560 · Subscription: Note Donation |
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: “Prison Ministry” - Guest Speaker, Mr Barry Dalton, Saturday 6th May 2017 at 10.00am.
Date Saver: Very Special Event!
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Our next Meeting of the Macarthur Social Justice Network is to be held on Saturday 6th May 2017 at 10.00am. The Venue for this Meeting will be the Parish Hall, St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 35 Cordeaux Street, Campbelltown 2560.
· For this Meeting, we have been very fortunate to arrange a very special Guest Speaker, Mr Barry Dalton who will speak to members and guests about “Prison Ministry”.
The role of Barry and his wife Fay involves visiting inmates and corresponding with prisoners. Especially important is his role in assisting ex-offenders after their release and to walk with them in their difficult journey back into society. Barry and his wife Fay also coordinate volunteers in providing emotional support including, where possible, tea and biscuits to those in holding cells at the Downing Centre in Sydney. The presence of a “friend” for those in holding cells helps them through the difficult trial process. This important issue is very relevant to Macarthur and the Campbelltown Courts.
Please invite your friends and anyone interested in this very important issue.
· Date & Time: Saturday 6th May 2017 at 10.00am to 11.00am · Venue: Parish Hall, St John the Evangelist Parish Catholic Church, 35 Cordeaux Street, Campbelltown 2560 · Subscription: Note Donation
RSVP: Members and Guests for seating and refreshments by next Wednesday, 3rd May to: Secretary, Macarthur Social Justice Network secretary@msjn.org Mobile: 0411 268 440 email: secretary@msjn.org (Volunteers most welcome to provide welcoming, hospitality, tea/coffee/bickies? Thanks) |
Affordable Housing Assembly with Planning Minister Anthony Roberts next Thursday night, 4th may 2017 from 6.30pm to 8.15pm.
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Eamonn Keane - Right to Life - Euthanasia
MUST SEE!  Eamonn Keane Right to Life - Euthanasia Saturday 11th March 10am-11am followed by morning tea St John the Evangelist Parish 35 Cordeaux Street Campbelltown Presented by Macarthur Social Justice Network and St John’s Social Justice Group RSVP Peter to secretary@msjn.org Cost: Note Donation |
Macarthur Social Justice Network Christmas gathering to be held on Saturday, 10th December 2016 between 2:30pm and 4:30pm.
We would like to invite you to attend our Macarthur Social Justice Network Christmas gathering to be held on: Saturday, 10th December 2016 between 2:30pm and 4:30pm at St Thomas More Parish Hall, 43 Acacia Avenue, Ruse
Gold Coin Donation
This Meeting will start with our Annual General Meeting including the election of office bearers followed by our Christmas celebration.
Please come and celebrate the Christmas Season with your Macarthur Social Justice Network friends. This will also be our chance to support the St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas Appeal. We hope you can join our Christmas celebration on Saturday afternoon 10th December 2016 and we would be grateful if you could bring a plate. Looking forward to sharing Christmas blessings and cheer with you.
· RSVP: for seating and refreshments to: Secretary, Macarthur Social Justice Network Mobile: 0411 268 440 email: secretary@msjn.org Also, please check out our Macarthur Social Justice Network Website for information and news updates at: www.msjn.org
Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month at 2:30pm however there will be no meeting in January 2017 because of the holiday season. |
JPIC December Newsletter
During this Advent Season as we turn our hearts and minds to reflect on the gift of peace that our Lord Jesus brings, we might also take time to reflect on what is troubling or disturbing us in today's chaotic world events. Do we succumb to the all too prevalent climate of fear? Or do we commit ourselves in faith to wait in joyful hope? The example of Carmelite Blessed Titus Brandsma encourages us to 'Be not Afraid'; to live a life of faith, hope and love. Your Carmelite Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Team, Paul, Peter, Agedo and Gabrielle The future belongs to those who give the next generation reason for hope.’ Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, SJ |
A Place at the Table - Social justice in an ageing society
2016-2017 Social Justice Sunday Statement A Place at the Table Social justice in an ageing society The Catholic Bishops of Australia have issue a major statement on the ageing of Australian society. The 2016–2017 Social Justice Statement, A Place at the Table: Social justice in an ageing society, celebrates the ageing of the population and the significant contributions older people make to the life of the community. Increasing numbers of older people enjoy good health and an active life for many years. The ageing demographic has rightly been described as ‘the great success story of human development’. But significant challenges remain. While workers are being encouraged to work beyond retirement, older people in poverty are likely to carry that hardship into retirement without proper assistance. In an ageing population, vulnerable groups confront the risks of ageism, social isolation and elder abuse. Archbishop Denis J. Hart, President, Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, noted "Where governments are encouraging older people to extend their working lives, we must ensure the benefits are shared equitably and that the needs of people enduring poverty are addressed." "We are also concerned for those experiencing declining heath and approaching the end of their lives. The most vulnerable must be protected from isolation, ageism, abuse and any circumstance in which they may feel, or be made to feel, a burden on their families or society. This Social Justice Statement calls for communities of mercy and love, ministering to the vulnerable, building bonds between generations and ensuring everyone has a place at the table." Archbishop Hart said. The Bishops challenge a ‘throw-away’ culture that casts older people as being burdensome or even dispensable. They call for communities that foster solidarity among the generations and ensure older people have a place in the heart of community life. The Statement and associated resources can be downloaded at: www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au.  |
Being Merciful: Practical Steps in Today's World
How do we 'BE' merciful in our parishes and neighbourhoods? Feeding the hungry, sheltering the traveller, visiting the sick, to forgive, provide comfort and prayer. These workshops, led by Deacon Peter Presdee (1/9) and Mr Sean Donovan (3/9 & 8/9) will focus upon the Corporal & Spiritual Works of Mercy and how we can lead lives of practical mercy with all whom we meet. Registration essential to Helen Bennett on 4222 2403 or helen.bennett@dow.org.au THURSDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2016 SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2016 THURSDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2016 See slidedeck and handouts here |
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