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Welcome to the seventh edition of “We Have a Story”, the quarterly newsletter of the National Network for Disability and Spirituality. Articles Some articles are accompanied by images. Please refer to the Printable Version (PDF) for the full version of the document. Articles Down Syndrome Day ‘When the going gets tough, the Tough get going!’ Bishop Peter Elliott’s visit to the Down Syndrome Family fun day 16 March 2008 Read Catherine Kennedy’s full article at http://www.acbc.catholic.org.au/documents/200803161551.pdf Pilgrims from Perth “The candle is burning down! We will be going to Sydney soon,” says Amanda excitedly. “I can’t wait!” This is the overall feeling of all in the group, one of excitement and a little apprehension. Read Alan Wedd’s full article at http://www.acbc.catholic.org.au/documents/20080603356.pdf This Celebration The primary school which my children attend has a tradition of staging an annual Easter pageant. This year will be my son Sean’s final pageant as next year he will be moving on to the new adventure of high school. What a delight then that he was chosen for the very important role of the risen Jesus in the story of the Easter folktale “The Three Trees”. Read Lisa Bridle’s full article at http://www.acbc.catholic.org.au/documents/200803201998.pdf Our Lady of Mercy Parish Girrawheen I first met Mike Hurn who is coordinator of the Personal Advocacy Group when I took over the parish. He in turn introduced me to the members of our parish who support the Disabled Friends of the group. They have met at the Parish Centre every Tuesday at 6.30pm. Once a month they attend our Saturday Vigil Mass and bring up the gifts. I also celebrate a very beautiful and meaningful rite of Reconciliation every two or three months. I found these gatherings exceptionally uplifting and healing for all concerned. Read Fr Anthony Vallis’ full article at http://www.acbc.catholic.org.au/documents/200806031267.pdf The Myth of the Perfect Child Our theme for this Respect Life Sunday is the Myth of the Perfect Child and is also on prenatal screening. The Church in Melbourne wants to raise awareness of the pressures placed on parents to terminate and to offer the community an alternative view of the dignity of all human life. We want to reveal the reality of modern medical eugenics while at the same time giving the Catholic community reasons to hope and new ways of standing in solidarity against this “choice.” To promote and facilitate this day, the Respect Life Office has published resource materials for parishes and secondary schools within the Archdiocese. We hope that these resources will be timely and will help both educate and inform Catholics and other people of good will, given that the State Government is currently considering decriminalising abortion. Access the resource at http://www.acbc.catholic.org.au/documents/20080501944.pdf Beneath the Bottlebrush Spirit of Advocacy newsletter shares this story. Special acknowledgement and thanks to Sue Baile and Daniel Garlett for providing the article and permission to share this story. Read the full article at http://www.acbc.catholic.org.au/documents/20061203576.pdf Major Events World Youth Day – Sydney 15 to 20 July 2008 International Day of People with Disability – 3 December 2008 Subscription The main purpose of this newsletter is to provide resources, stories, assistance, advice and up to date information on how we, as Church, can promote and encourage the full participation of people with disability and their families. The newsletter is a direct response to the consultation undertaken for ‘I Have a Story’. http://www.acbc.catholic.org.au/bc/famlife/2004090711.htm For the audio version of the articles, click on “Printable Version” to download the portable document format. Save the file to your computer, open the file, go to the View button and click on the ‘read out loud’ button for the audio version. “We Have a Story” is published quarterly. Our next edition will be the spring edition in September 2008. Please direct articles, stories and any comments to the Disability Projects Officer at mailto:disability@catholic.org.au. To subscribe to this newsletter, complete the mailing list at http://www.acbc.catholic.org.au/org/disability/subscribe.html. Alternatively, send an email to mailto:nndsnews@catholic.org.au with the word “Subscribe” in the subject. To unsubscribe from this newsletter, simply send an email to mailto:nndsnews@catholic.org.au with the word “Remove” in the subject. Contact Details For enquiries, please contact: Patricia M Mowbray (Mrs) | |
