catholicweekly.com.au 4 3, May, 2020 NEWS FROM PAGE 1 “It’s such a great cause and I’m very happy to help where I can,” he said. “I have been knitting for over 30 years and made many, many beanies and am always happy to do what I can when there is a need.“ The Franciscan friar said he started knitting when he was 19. He needed a new jumper and his mum said ‘Why don’t you just knit your own’ so he did. Over three decades he has made thousands of beanies, scarves, mittens and jumpers which he gives to charities who support those on the streets and in need of warm clothing including St Vincent de Paul, the Cana Community and the Matthew Talbot Hostel. He has also knitted thou- sands of beanies for newborn babies for care packages given to newmums. Fr Bernie said he knits be- cause he likes being active while helping others at the same time. He has cast on students fromSt Charles primary school to get involved and established a knitting club which he says combines faith, friendship and just as importantly fun. Supporting sailors Care packages hope tomake life a little more comfortable for cooped upmariners “It’s terrific seeing the kids getting involved, knitting is such a relaxing thing to do which can benefit somany,” he said. “I am always on hand to cast on, pick-up any dropped stitches or teach anyone who wants to learn. “I must admit I am a bit of a wool-snob so encour- age the kids to use good quality wool but apart from that they are on their own.” Fr Bernie is one of many people from the Sydney Archdiocese who have an- swered the call and donat- Unique Adelaide ceremony ARCHBISHOP-designate Patrick O’Regan will be installed as the ninth Archbishop of Adelaide on the solemnity of Our Lady Help of Christians, 25 May, at 10.30am in St Francis Xavier Cathedral. Currently leading the Diocese of Sale in Victo- ria, Archbishop-desig- nate O’Regan will travel to Adelaide next month and will self-isolate for two weeks. Announcing the news, Apostolic Administrator Bishop Greg O’Kelly SJ said it was a “moment of joy and grace” for the archdiocese. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the ceremo- ny will be modified with no one else present ex- cept for himself and his attendants, Bishop O’Kel- ly added. Archbishop-designate O’Regan succeeds Arch- bishop Philip Wilson who resigned in 2018. The installation will be livestreamed through the archdiocesan website www.adelaide.catholic. org.au . In brief ing to the seafarers appeal. Known as the “angel of Sydney’s waterfront”, Sr Mary Leahy has spent the past 20 years helping those who earn a living on the seas and said she has never seen conditions so desper- ate. Trapped on what has been described as “floating prisons”, many of the world’s 1.6 million seafarers already at sea for up to ninemonths have no real sign of when they will be able to return home. “It is estimated that around 100,000 seafarers finish their contracts and fly home every month in normal times but that is not current- ly happening and they are stuck on the ships denied ac- cess to dock anywhere in the world,” she said. “They are always in dan- ger, isolated and generally forgotten by society yet carry 98% of world trade. “Covid-19 is of course ex- acerbating this reality with all the extra danger involved. It is beyond lamentable sea- farers are treated so shabbily. “Just knowing Sydney is a friendly port makes their lives that little bit more bearable. “The Care Packages might be a small thing but it’s something that lets them know they are cared for and thought of.” Donations can be left at selected parishes around Sydney or sent directly to Sr Mary Leahy at Gate B105, Penrhyn Road, Port Botany NSW 2036 HOW YOU CAN HELP at these parish donation drop off points St Andrew Malabar (8.30am-2.30pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) St Charles Borromeo Ryde / Gladesville (9-4 Monday to Friday) Our Lady Star of the Sea Miranda (8-2pm Monday to Friday) All Saints Liverpool (9-4pm Monday to Sunday) Mary Immaculate Waverly (10am-2pm Monday to Friday) UNDA scholarship assists Indigenous INDIGENOUS STUDENTS at the University of Notre Dame Sydney will now be eligible for a scholarship worth $2500 per annum for the three years covering their undergraduate study. Sydney Archbishop Antho- ny Fisher OP announced the scholarship, titled the Aunty Elsie Indigenous Support Scholarship - named after re- spectedWiradjuri Elder Aunty Elsie Heiss who has led the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry in Sydney for three decades. Aunty Heiss was awarded NAIDOC Female Elder of the Year in 2009 and in 2010 re- ceived an honorary doctorate from Notre Dame in recogni- tion of her decades of service to the Church promoting rec- onciliation between Indig- enous and non-Indigenous Australians. Archbishop Fisher noted the work of Aunty Heiss in- cluding World Youth Day in 2008 as well as representing Indigenous Australian Catho- lics at the Synod of Oceania in Rome in 1998. Most of all, Archbishop Fisher praised her work for leading Indigenous education programs to which her schol- arship namesake fittingly re- flects. “Elsie knows first-hand the ¾ ¾ David Ryan power of education to trans- form lives, having led Aborig- inal education programs in schools over many years and I’m sure this scholarship pro- gram will also help transform countless lives, opening up valuable career opportuni- ties for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students,” he said. Aunty Heiss was created a Dame Commander of St Gregory the Great in 2018. The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Notre Dame Australia, Professor Francis Campbell, said the university was proud to support the new scholarship program. Aunty Heiss said she was deeply honoured to have the new scholarship named after her. “I can see this scholarship having a great, long term impact since it will open up great opportunities for our young Indigenous students,” she said. Up to four scholarships will be awarded each year at UNDA Sydney for Indige- nous students studying full time. The Aunty Elsie Scholar- ship commences in July 2020 and will benefit up to 12 stu- dents by 2022. Aunty Elsie with Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP at the presentation of a papal award to Elsie in 2018. PHOTO: GIOVANNI PORTELLI • Full time, 38 hours per week • Pennant Hills based The Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay, under the leadership of Bishop Anthony Randazzo, serves the People of God in the northern regions of the city of Sydney, the North Shore, Peninsula and NSW Central Coast. Home to more than 223,000 Catholics, and covering an area of 2,763 square kilometres, the Diocese comprises 26 Parishes, 36 Primary Schools, 8 Secondary Schools, 4 Early Learning Centres, and 5 Family Centres. We are seeking a Director, Office for Evangelisation (Evangelisation Director) to support the Bishop to achieve his pastoral priorities. As the Evangelisation Director, you will provide strategic direction and lead the Office for Evangelisation to meet present and future opportunities for Christian mission. The Office for Evangelisation works across the areas of Pastoral Planning, Sacramental Life, Liturgy and RCIA, Life, Marriage and Family; Catholic Life, Mission, and Faith Formation; Catholic Youth and Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. The Office for Evangelisation works closely with the parishes of the Diocese and provides significant support as they carry out the mission of the Catholic Church. Key Selection Criteria Applicants are required to provide a written statement which addresses each of the selection criteria listed below. Suitability for the position will be assessed against the following criteria: • A personal commitment to Catholic teachings, faith, ethos, values and mission of the Catholic Church; • Tertiary qualifications in theology and in particular Catholic theology or a related discipline; • A thorough understanding of the Catholic Church, its mission and its unique challenges and opportunities; • Proven experience in planning and implementation of evangelising practices in Diocesan and Parish contexts; • A strong understanding of current issues in the Church in Australia and abroad in relation to evangelisation, Parish life and ministry, and outreach to the unengaged; • A proven ability to provide leadership in a large, complex and diverse organisation; • An ability to work with, distill and explain pastoral research and statistics; • Experience working in close collaboration with Parishes and agencies of the Catholic Church; • Previous responsibility for an evangelisation function and demonstrated success in evangelisation outcomes; • Ability to sustain effective, positive and influential relationships across a broad range of stakeholders. 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[email protected] The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia; hold a current unrestricted drivers licence; and will be required to undertake a pre-employment National Police History Check. You can view this job at www.catholicjobsonline.com.au Applications close: Sunday, 24 May 2020 DIRECTOR, OFFICE FOR EVANGELISATION Pennant Hills, NSW