In Archbishop Mark Coleridge’s Pastoral Letter to Young People 2013one of the clear messages 

that can be clearly heard is that the time for young people is now.  Our Church is full of examples of

 young men and women called by God to serve His people and His Church such as St. Antony of Egypt,

St. Benedict of Norcia, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Timothy.   In talking with young people about their call

the Archbishop says that he often hears young people  say “ I have nothing to give” “this just isn't true”

is his response.  All that we need to do is to say Yes and God will do the rest – “God always equips those

whom He calls”.  God equips us all individually for the practical mission that He has for each one of us. 

The question that is important to ask is “Will I put my faith and trust in God”? By doing this it will cost.

God doesn't ask for a little – God asks for it all - but in giving all we receive all. The Archbishop states in

the Pastoral Letter that if we are “called to say no to one kind of abundance for the sake of another, we

baulk or turn away… and always end up heavy hearted”. The YES to God is important as it enlightens the

heart. The discernment of a vocation means that we should get into the practice of always saying YES to

God.

            The first yes to God, believe it or not, often is the easiest one.  Whether you feel you’re too young

or have nothing to offer, remember that God is calling you now, and is calling you just as you are.   God will

equip you with all the skills that you need for whatever He is calling you to do all you need to do is to

listen for the call and say Yes when it comes.

The John Paul II Centre for Family and Life is promoting and participating in National Families Week 2013.   This years theme is Families Working Together: Getting the balance right.

Dr Ray Campbell from the JPII Centre for Family and Life will present a talk on Families in the 21st Century on Tuesday 21st of May at 7pm in the Jubilee Parish. 

Date:      TUESDAY 21st MAY

Time:      7pm

Venue:    St Finbarr's Primary School Hall, Betheden Terrace, Ashgrove

The evening will also include information on the work of the JPII Centre for Family and Life.

For Further Info: Call 33662188 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

National Families Week runs from May 15 through to May 21 - to find out more about other events and resources to celebrate National Families Week 2013 click here: http://www.familiesaustralia.org.au/familiesweek/

Sr Dr Mary Glowrey JMJ, an Australian nun, has taken the first step toward sainthood. She was declared a "Servant of God" on 27 March.

Mary Glowrey was born in 1887 at Birregurra in Victoria. After becoming a medical doctor, she studied further to become a specialist in obstetrics, gynaecology and ophthalmology.

In January 1920, Mary left her thriving career as an eye, ear, nose and throat specialist and, surrendering herself completely to God's will, sailed for India to become a medical missionary with the Congregation of the Society of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in Guntur where she spent the remainder of her life. In time, the small dispensary in Guntur grew into St Joseph's Hospital where Mary, for many years the lone doctor, trained local women to be pharmacists, nurses and midwives to help stem the tide of suffering.

Countless patients flocked to see the "gentle Sister Doctor" who often travelled to visit the sick and dying in outlying villages, crouching down to treat patients on the earthen floors of their small straw huts. Mary was said to radiate Christ by word and example and she never attempted anything without praying to the Holy Spirit, knowing that with such help all things are possible.

Click here to learn more about this extraordinary woman's life.

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