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[Updated June 22]
Our next Salesian
Deacon is ...
“My name is Tristan O’Brien and I was born in Mel-bourne back
in 1992. I grew up near the Dandenong Ranges out in the east and
have always found myself more at home in a forest, field, or
mountain than in a concrete jungle. I have a passion for animals and
gardening and find quite a lot of joy in just being outside.
Tristan in green
I joined the Salesians in 2014 after spending time in Cambodia with
their overseas lay missionary organi-sation, the Cagliero Project. I
did my noviciate in Fiji in 2015 and made my first vows at the
beginning of 2016, so I’ve been a Salesian brother for around 2½
years now. Being the youngest in my community I often get called the
baby Salesian which is fun.
My studies have led me through Science, to Educa-tion, and now
through to Philosophy and some introductory Theology. I’ve enjoyed
my studies, and also enjoyed the many Salesian ministries I am
involved in as an alternative to study.”
Nativity of John Baptist
The Nativity of John the Baptist on June 24 comes three
months after the celebration on March 25 of the Annunciation, when
the angel Gabriel told Mary that her cousin Elizabeth was in her
sixth month of preg-nancy, and six months before the Christmas
celebration of the birth of Jesus.
John the Baptist is regarded as the precursor of Jesus Christ. A
very well-known preacher, he gave sermons about the proximity of
God's Final Judgment. He asked people to repent for their sins and
baptized those who apologized in self-preparation for the Lord to
come.
John the Baptist was a hermit and preacher among the Jews at the
time of Jesus and a relative of Jesus. He wore clothing made of
camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was
locusts and wild honey. According to the Gospels, John declared, “I
am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Make straight the way
of the Lord.'”
The day commemorates the martyrdom by the beheading of Saint John
the Bap-tist on the orders of Herod Antipas through the vengeful
request of his step-daughter Salome and her mother.
John the Baptist called Jesus the Lamb of God because Jesus is too
holy and wonderful for him to even untie his shoes. By saying he was
not worthy to untie Jesus' sandals, John put himself in the position
of the lowest slave.
Youth Night
St Christopher’s in Airport West is having a Young People’s Evening
on Friday, 22nd June between 5-9pm at St Christopher’s Church, 34
Roberts Rd, Airport West. RSVP for catering purposes by 15 June:
9338 3793 / 0433 458 637 (Christiana). This
Session is hosted by St Christopher’s Parish, facil-tated by NET
Ministries Australia.
Ooops! With Apologies!
Last week we reported that Deacon Lorenço will be ordained a priest
at St John’s this coming December. We got it wrong! Lorenço will be
going home to East Timor to be ordained as a priest next August
during the Feast of the Assumption.
Anniversary Mass
This year the 2018 Annual Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on
Sunday 29th July 2018 at St Patrick’s Cathedral with Archbishop Hart
celebrating.
The Mass will again honour the marriages of couples who will
celebrate their 25th, 40th, 50th or 60th-70th wedding anniversaries
this year. The Mass is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their
faithfulness and life-long love in the company of family and
friends.
Our Salesian Deacons
Our next Salesian Deacon is ...
I am Lourenço das Neves Soares and I come from East Timor. I was
born and raised in a very simple family of farmers and in a strong
religious environment.
My desire to be a priest started when I was in Year 12 and I met a
Salesian priest who was always playing soccer with kids. I had never
seen a priest consistently playing soccer with kids and because I am
a big soccer fan, I joined the Salesians in 2006, made my first
profession in 2008 and my final vows in 2015. I was ordained as a
Deacon in December last year at St John’s.
Now, when I look back, I realise that God called me in a very simple
and ordinary way. He used what I love and enjoy the most ... Soccer
... As a means to commu-nicate His plan for me.
In December this year I will be ordained as a priest and will return
to East Timor to live this divine call, (especially playing soccer
with young people ).
HomeStays Required
Collingwood College is looking for families or indi-viduals who can
offer accommodation to our interna-tional students. You may be
eligible to become a host if you ... can provide a caring,
supportive, safe environment to a young person; can provide a
clean, comfortable home with a private bedroom near the school; are
fluent in English or native speakers of English; provide healthy
food. If you are interested and would like more information contact
Angie Pantelidis on pantelidis.argiro.a@edumail.vic.gov.au
Our Salesian Deacons
Our first is Anthony Anusit Chanphen.
“I belong to the Salesians of
Don Bosco of the Province of Saint Paul, Thailand. I made my first
profession at Salesianum, Sampran in 2007, and my perpetual
profession was held at Don Bosco Technological College Bangkok in
2013. My family live simple lives on the land, working in the
agricultural field, under the pastoral service of the Salesian
parish of Saint Joseph Banpong, Thailand. I grew up within the
Salesian atmosphere where I perceived and received the Salesian
apostolic love, whose lives touched my heart and my spiritual
journey. This leads to the recognition of the privilege of the
Salesian presence in my village, where I experienced and gained
maturity as a human and a follower of Christ. I am now a Salesian
Deacon and doing my last year of theology studies in Melbourne. I
will be returning to Thailand at the end of the year. Please pray
for me and also my vocation. Thank you!“
Help for St Vinnies
Our parish is collecting canned soups, baked beans and canned meals
to help restock supplies at St Vinnies. They have been very busy
these past few weeks “giving alms to the poor”. A big thank you to
our parishioners in anticipation.
World Meeting of Families
Dublin, Ireland, has been chosen by Pope Francis to host the next
World Meeting of Families from 21-26 August 2018, guided by the
theme “The Gospel of the Family: Joy for the World”.
A quote from Pope John Paul II ...
“Dear families, you too should be fearless, ever ready to give
witness to the hope that is in you, since the Good Shepherd has put
that hope in your hearts through the Gospel.”
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