In All Things Love
"God wants us by every means in our power to lead others to life" (MMC 1899)
Fourth Week of Lent
Arsad, an Indonesian farmer, had no toilet in his house, so always had to walk into the forest to the open defecation area. His family was often sick and open defecation caused many neighbourhood disputes. With the support of Caritas Australia and its partner agency, Laz Harfa, Arsad took part in hygiene, sanitation and financial management training. He then funded the building of a toilet in his house and helped other community members to save money to construct their own toilet.
Now, Arsad’s family is healthier, their community no longer practices open defecation and is more harmonious. Arsad inspired his community to ‘Be More.’
Around 17 percent of Indonesia’s rural population, or 45 million people, practice open defecation – going to the toilet outdoors in fields, forests and other open spaces. (World Bank)
Watch a short film about Arsad’s story here.
“Aspire not to have more, but to be more.” Please support Project Compassion: https://lent.caritas.org.au/
Our Journey through Lent - Caritas Carnival
Have you filled your Project Compassion Box from Caritas Australia. At TWCS we will be supporting Caritas by holding a Caritas Carnival this term in Week 11. This will complete our Lenten Journey. Please make sure your boxes arrive at school over the next 2 weeks in preparation for the carnival.
7 carnival activities = at least $7 per child.
All money raised will continue to support the national and international projects of Caritas.
Milestone for Plenary Council
The first assembly of the Plenary Council will take place in October with a combination of online and face-to-face participation. It was originally planned to be held in Adelaide last October but was postponed due to COVID.
Some of the themes identified in the instrumentum laboris include renewing a Christ-centred Church that heals wounds and warms hearts; the call to co-responsibility in mission and governance; renewing and supporting the ordained ministry; promoting discipleship in parishes, families and young people; renewing the Church’s solidarity with First Australians and those on the margins of society, and promoting an integral ecology of life for all.
“In this particular time of changing norms in society and the emerging reality of post-COVID life, it is increasingly important to have as many faith communities, groups, agencies and individuals participate in this continued discernment as possible,”
“Every single person is needed for God’s mission today.”
Feast of St Joseph
The St Joseph Association of Salisbury will celebrate the 49th anniversary of the Festa di San Giuseppe on Sunday March 21. The festival will be held again be at the St Joseph Italian Community Centre, 304 Waterloo Corner Road, Paralowie.
The festival will feature performances by renowned Italian and Neapolitan musician Mira Sangregorio and her daughters Carmela, Carla and Diana and local entertainment for all ages including a children’s concert with Bluey. Italian specialty foods such as Zeppole, Trippa, Mastozzoli biscuits, pizza, pasta and gelati will be available.
