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“The four arrows and the Cross thus formed symbolise diversity giving rise to communion in and through the Paschal Mystery.  Those who are diverse by nature and culture, in and through Christ finding life-giving unity”.

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Click HERE to read a fascinating story of current interest in the Church 

Catalyst Dinner 

on Friday, 23rd July, 2010

Villa Maria Parish Hall cnr Mary St and Gladesville Rd

Hunters Hill, 7pm for 7:30pm

 The Convenors of Catalyst for Renewal Inc. invite you to a night of lively conversation featuring

Fr Donald Cozzens in conversation with

Fr Michael Whelan sm

“The Church: What might be?”

Fr Donald Cozzens, currently the Writer in Residence and Adjunct Professor of Theology at John Carroll University in Cleveland. Author of several books, the latest being Faith That Dares to Speak and the award winning Freeing Celibacy. Fr Cozzens is a much sought after speaker by a wide range of Catholic organizations.

Fr Michael Whelan sm is Director of Aquinas Academy and Executive Director of

Catalyst for Renewal.

Come and join us in an animated discussion over a

DELICIOUS TWO COURSE MEAL IN A HEATED HALL

$45 PER PERSON

BYO DRINKS

 Please advise any special dietary requirements.

If you would like to come and cannot afford the $45, please call and agree a donation.

RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL - RSVP Monday 12th July.

Catalyst for Renewal Inc is a not-for-profit group seeking through conversation
 to encourage renewal in the Church and wider society

Click HERE to reach the booking form

 

Spirituality in the Pub

3 D Day

Discovery! Discernment! Development!

Come along and be refreshed, network with other SIP people,get new ideas for the future, share yourexperiences.

Saturday 31st July 2010

Theme: "Harmony through Conversation"

The Day begins at 9.30am and concludes at the end of the Celebration of the Eucharist with Fr Stephen Hackett msc at approximately 4.45pm

 Our keynote speaker is Sr Patricia Bartley rsj

14 Frances Street Randwick.

Cost   $20 or what you can afford (including morning/afternoon tea, light lunch, materials).

B & B accommodation is available at the venue.

ACCOMMODATION SHOULD BE BOOKED SEPARATELY with The Centre Ph:02 9398 2211 Fax: 02 9326 6003

 

There is wheel chair access

 

Registration

                     Name:___________________________________________________________ Community: ______________________

                Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

                Phone: ______________________________ Email: _______________________________________

         Yes, I want to be part of this event:

Payment by cheque to Catalyst for Renewal or by Master Card/Visa (cross one out)

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Send to: Catalyst for Renewal 51 Westminster Road, Gladesville. NSW, NSW 2111 by email: gay_walsh@bigpond.com

WHATS HAPPENING

This Month's SIP

SIP Manual

Community Reports

Andy Hamilton Reflection

Victorian Catalyst Dinner Report

Home Page Diary

Catalyst for Renewal seeks to organise forums for conversation about matters which are important for ongoing spiritual renewal in our individual lives, in our church and in our wider society.  We invite you to browse through the other pages on our website for information about our Spirituality in the Pub and other forums but here is a sample of some of the forums still remaining for the rest of the year:   

Tuesday 13th July: Newtown:"health and Pain Management" Dr Stephen Gibson & David

                     Lehmann-Monck both from RPA Hospital

Saturday 17th July: Catalyst Blacheath Reflection Morning: Dr TRISH MADIGAN op

"Finding Peace and Authenticity - A Pilgrim Way"

Saturday 31st July: Spirituality in the Pub 3D Day: Sr PATRICIABARKLEY:

"Maintaining Harmony"

Saturday 7th August: Catalyst Hunters Hill Reflection Morning: FR KEVIN BATES SM:

"Sond Cycles of the Sacraments"

Saturday 17th July: Catalyst Blacheath Reflection Morning: DR ROBERT TILLEY

"Spirituality of Self Perception"

Saturday 4th September: Catalyst Hunters Hill Reflection Morning: FR CHRIS GLEESON SJ:

"Ignation Spirituality"

Saturday 18th September: Catalyst Blacheath Reflection Morning: DR TIM O'HEARN

"Spirituality of Everyday Life"

Saturday 9th October: Catalyst Hunters Hill Reflection Morning: REV DR STEPHANIE DOWRICK :

"Gratitude and Forgiveness"

Saturday 16th October: Catalyst Blacheath Reflection Morning: BISHOP GEOFFREY ROBINSON

"Jesus, Human and Divine in the Gospel of Mark"

Click Reflection Days for details of times and Venue for the Catalyst Reflection Mornings

Click Catalyst Dinners for details of time venue and cost of the catalyst Dinners and to find the Registration Form
 
     

To further the conversation, we recommend the following links:

ACBC:                        http://www.acbc.catholic.org.au/bishops/ 

Catalyst for Renewal:  http://www.catalyst-for-renewal.com.au/  

Aquinas Academy:      http://www.aquinas-academy.com/

VOTF:                       http://www.voiceofthefaithful.org/

Eureka Street:           http://www.eurekastreet.com.au/

Catholica:                  http://www.catholica.com.au/index.php  

The Tablet:                http://www.thetablet.co.uk/

SIP Boston:                http://www.sipboston.org

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We believe that the path to renewal is to be found in confronting issues that are of concern to Catholics and the wider community, and that it is critical to the our future for them to be discussed honestly, openly and constructively.  Our role, as our name implies, is to be a catalyst for that discussion or, as we prefer to call it, conversation.  Hence, the focus of all of our activity is on bringing interested people together through public forums: our Dinners, Spirituality in the Pub gatherings, Bishops’ Forums, Reflection Mornings and other events.

 

Like to discuss this with someone?   Telephone 02 9990 7003.  You will reach a memory bank but a real person will call you back!  Or if you prefer you can email us at catalyst-for-renewal@tpg.com.au

 

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