TasYouth | Sept 19

September Edition

Dear friends,

I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to draw your attention to a few things happening in the coming weeks including a retreat for young people, an Evangelisation Summit, a Diaconate Ordination and a movie screening.

With Father's Day last weekend, it seems appropriate that many of our articles this month are on fatherhood. One article looks at the importance of fatherhood in today's society, another highlights a similar theme presented in Disney's The Lion King. We've also included a write-up on our newest spiritual father, Fr Ben Brooks, who was ordained to the priesthood just over a month ago!

Check our the details below and please continue to forward any feedback you have regarding this newsletter.

God bless,

Tomasz

Fire Retreat
Come along for a weekend of fun, fellowship and faith! There will be activities, talks on the faith, lots of recreation and times to share and meet new friends.
Who: Ages 12+
Where: St Mary of the Cross Church, Ranelagh
When: Fri 27th (evening) - Sunday 29th (noon)
Cost: $20 (includes food) and there is also an accommodation option available
More info: Contact the Sisters of the Immaculata on 0406 372 608 or sistersoftheimmaculata@gmail.com

New Evangelisation Summit: Global Summit Day
This event brings together leaders and speakers from around the world to better equip us in effective evangelisation through inspiring talks and practical strategies. It is a free event and is open to all Catholics. The style of this event is unique in that it is a broadcast of a summit that was held earlier in the year in Canada. It is being streamed once only at hubs around the world. The event will be held at 35 Tower Rd, Hobart on Saturday 5 October from 8:30am - 4:30pm. Please email christine.wood@aohtas.org.au or visit the website to learn more about the event.

Diaconate Ordinations
The Archdiocese of Hobart is excited to be celebrating the Ordination of Steven Smith and Chathura Silva to the Order of Deacons. Everyone is invited to attend the Ordination which will take place at 11am on Saturday 21 September at the Church of the Apostles, Launceston. Refreshments will follow in the hall. Please RSVP by 16 September to michele.boucher@aohtas.org.au or call (03) 6208 6225.

Unplanned - Screening
The movie Unplanned will be screening for two nights on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 September 2019 at Village Cinemas Eastlands. Unplanned is based on the true story of Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood Director in the USA who underwent an incredible transformation after witnessing an abortion procedure. A confronting, beautiful and hopeful movie of redemption. More details can be found at the links below.

Thursday Screening

Friday Screening

Just how Important is Fatherhood? Its Destiny Defining...

Life defining. Destiny defining. This is how Robert Falzon, founder of the Australia-wide ministry menALIVE describes the importance of the relationship between a father and his children. Read the full article.

New Tassie Priest Ordained

The Archdiocese of Hobart’s newest priest, Fr Ben Brooks, was ordained to the priesthood at St Mary’s Cathedral on July 19. Read the full article.

Major milestone for young Tasmanian college

A Tasmanian Catholic college named after Australia’s first saint has celebrated its 25th anniversary. Read the full article.

Resource of the month

TOB Institute blog - A blog run by the TOB Institute which covers different aspect of the Theology of the Body, Catholicism and popular culture. This particular article is a review of The Lion King relating to masculine identity and fatherhood written by Tomasz Juszczak Read the full blog post.

Quote of the month

"We remember all mothers with gratitude and affection." - Pope Francis has always had a great love for mothers, and although this edition focuses a lot on fathers, a good father will always help us be appreciative for the gift of our mothers.