5th Eastern Link - Province 20 Catenians of Western Australia

KU-RING-GAI CATENIAN CIRCLE 284Ku-Ring-Gai Circle CateniansSupport local employment programmeAs a result of the Global Financial Crisis in 2008 and 2009 many workers in Sydney’snorthern suburbs were confronted with retrenchment and redundancy from theiremployment. The issue was raised and discussed at Ku-Ring-Gai Circle meetings in early2009 because of the number of parishioners in the Pymble and St Ives parishes who hadlost their jobs as a result of the financial crisis. Two of Ku-Ring-Gai Circle’s brothers, JimPhelan and Atat Li-Kim-Mui, who have had many years of business and managementexperience, took the initiative to establish a sub-committee, and with another brother,Challice Moldrich, teamed up with a group of people at St Peters Anglican Church inLindfield who were embarking on a programme to conduct Retrenchment and RedundancySupport Workshops aimed at workers seeking re-employment.Since May 2009 the Retrenchment and Redundancy Support Workshops have beenconducted every two weeks at St Peters Anglican Church in Lindfield. Notices were placedin the weekly church bulletins of the Pymble and St Ives Catholic Church parishes invitingany parishioners, their friends and associates who had lost their jobs to attend the Lindfieldworkshops. Jim, Atat and Challice also regularly attended the workshops and assisted asmentors and leaders to the workshop participants. The workshops offered help, supportand encouragement to participants with such things as facing the future after losing yourjob, developing networks, targeting your job search, resume writing, job applications andpreparing for interviews.In the six months from May to November 2009, the workshops led to some very impressiveresults, with 40% of participants who attended the workshops finding employment. Duringthis period there were 14 workshops with an average of 7 participants and 9 leaders ateach workshop. Most participants attended between 1 and 9 workshops, but on averagewere at 4 of the workshops. At least 2 new participants were at each workshop.Each of the workshops run for approximately three hours, are completely confidential withonly first names used, and cover all industry sectors. Successful participants foundemployment in a variety of occupations with annual salaries ranging anywhere from$40,000 to over $200,000.The Catenian brothers who gave their time, support and assistance at the Lindfieldworkshops obtained great satisfaction and enjoyment in seeing this programme make areal difference to some people’s lives.KU-RING-GAI CATENIAN CIRCLE 2849EASTERN LINK NEWSLETTER 9 MARCH 2010

REMINDER!!!PROVINCE 21 ANNUALGOLF COMPETITIONOnFriday, 12th March, 2010Tee-Off 7.30amAtMUIRFIELD GOLF CLUBPlease Telephone:-Malcolm ClowOn 02 9639 1915 for details21 Keswick Avenue, Castle Hill 2154malcolm.clow@bigpond.comNON-PLAYING BROTHERSARE INVITED TO JOINTHE COMPETITORS FOR A BUFFET LUNCHIN THE CLUBHOUSEAFTER THE GAME IS FINISHED10EASTERN LINK NEWSLETTER 10 MARCH 2010

THETRUTHFULJONESTROPHYCARLINGFORD CIRCLEAre proud to announce that this year’sTRUTHFULJONES CONTESTWill be held onTUESDAY, 20 th JULY, 2010AtCarlingford Bowling ClubCorner Pennant Hills & Evans Roads,CARLINGFORDN.B. The Truthful Jones trophy is a Province 21 inter-Circle contest in which Circleschoose a representative to tell a short, amusing and (somewhat) believable story. TheProvince Council Officers in attendance on the night choose the winner. The trophy isdefended the next July at the dinner following the meeting of the Circle which isrepresented by the winning story-teller. Last year’s winner Carlingford Circle!11EASTERN LINK NEWSLETTER 11 MARCH 2010

CITY OF PARRAMATTACIRCLE 330ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THEO'CONNELLCUP 2010Will be held onTHURSDAY, 24th JUNE 2010At; 6.45 for 7.15 pmAtLachlan'sOld Government House, Parramatta Park(City of Parramatta's normal venue)“Applications of a formula which takes into Account thenumber of visiting Brothers from a Circle and distancedtravelled determines the winning Circle”The cost for the dinner TBARSVP Bro John Green 9630 7094Or j.d.green@bigpond.comby no later than Friday 18th June12EASTERN LINK NEWSLETTER 12 MARCH 2010

TWO CITY OF CAIRNS BROTHERSHELP RAISE MONEY FOR HOLY CROSSRENOVATION. . .City of Cairns Catering Officer Brother MarkEllwood & City of Cairns Registrar BrotherMark Freeman have helped the Circle’s greatfriend Fr Neil Muir to raise $600,000 towardsHoly Cross Church renovation.The two Mark’s – along with fellowcommittee members – have workedtremendously hard in organising variousfund raising events. Mark Ellwood isChairman of the Fund Raising Committee.13 th February was chosen as the date for theMass of Dedication & Consecration of theNew Altar.The ceremony was carried out by HisLordship The Bishop of Cairns The MostReverend James Foley, assisted by Rev NeilMuir, Deacon Matt Ransom, Rev MiahMcSweeney and Rev Peter Williams, Directorof the National Liturgical Commission.It was a joy to see the culmination of hardwork that went into the renovation that FrNeil and his committee has put into it.There was a strong contingent of CatenianBrothers at the ceremony with their Wivesand Families.Congratulations to everyone who helped toraise the funds to for the magnificent newlook Holy Cross.Bottom Right Picture;L to R; Bro Mark Freeman, Fr NeilJudy Collins (Fundraising Committee)Bro Mark Ellwood13EASTERN LINK NEWSLETTER 13 MARCH 2010

Editor’s Note: Tony Regan President of Pittwater Circle (312), asked Amanda Hickey - the wife of Past ProvincialPresident Alan Hickey - to address the Brothers and their Wives at dinner following the Circle’s December meeting, hereis what Amanda had to say. . .Brother President Tony I am honoured that you have asked me to speak tonight.I am sure many ladies here tonight would be much better and more entertaining however I will do myvery best and thank you for the privilege.I understand my theme is “CATENIANS THROUGH THE EYES OF A WOMEN” and what differencehas Catenians made in my life.The word “Catenians” came into my life just over 20 years ago. Alan was asked to join a group ofmen lead by Henning Harders RIP and Russell Collins (These two brothers were to become theinaugural Presidents of the Pittwater Circle) to discuss the ins and outs of such a group starting in thisarea. Well as we all know that was the beginning of the Pittwater Catenians. I remember well thenight of their inauguration which was a men only affair. However the ladies spent the evening at thehome of the lovely Jackie Collins always a charming hostess and how pleasant it was. From thebeginning I feel there was a special feeling. The common bond of our Catholic faith draws us whenopportunities like this arise into strong friendship with feelings of love and concern and interest. I hadno idea then how involved in the coming 20 years and more our life would be with the ties that bind usthrough Catenians.You men call each other Brother and I really feel that this group is very much an extension of family.As I like to tell stories I am now going to tell you two. Some of you when I jog your memories may wellremember them both. I hope to some they will be new stories.Amanda HickeyThe City of Sydney Catenians celebrated their 25 thAnniversary with dinner at Randwick Racecourse, somePittwater Catenians and their wives attended includingAlan and I, it was a special evening. The guest of honourwas Cardinal Clancy and during his address he told a tale Ihave always remembered. A Catenian friend of theCardinal received an anxious phone call from his daughterwho was travelling in England to say that she was ringingfrom a phone booth in a pub where she had taken refugeas a man was following her. The father here in Australiaasked his daughter for her exact location and told her tostay where she was and he would get help. With the aid ofhis directory the father phoned the nearest Catenian hecould find to the daughters location and very soon theEnglish Catenian came to his daughters rescue. The storyended with the daughter spending a few happy days withthe English Catenian and his family before resuming hertravels./CONT.14EASTERN LINK NEWSLETTER 14 MARCH 2010

My other story concerns my son and daughter-in-law Michael and Michele and their baby Clare who wasthen under 2. Michael is in the Navy and was sent to Bath in England to do a course at the Bath University,he had to find his own accommodation for his wife and daughter so Alan got out his directory and wrote tothe President of the Bath circle, that letter went to John Mill who actually had just retired but instead ofhanding it on he took responsibility himself to answer Alan and almost by return post a large envelopecontaining all sorts of information arrived for Michael and Michele. When they arrived in Bath Michaelcontacted John to thank him, they arranged to meet and became the closest of friends. When I askedMichele again only this week about this story she was very emotional when she spoke of the wonderful timesand the friendship they experienced during their time in Bath with the Mills. John Mills in fact gave Michele ajob, she is an architect and when she worked John’s wife Zosia looked after Clare who loved Zosia. Michaelwent to a formal Catenian dinner in fact their 400th meeting during his stay which was held in The Assemblyroom a very historic building in Bath; Michael recalls how special that evening was. Alan and I did have thepleasure of meeting these lovely people they organized an evening when we met other Catenians also.I would like to mention the Manly Circle, Alan was their first president and still remains a member of thatcircle, this week we have attended a funeral of one of their members, Carl Martin a truly charming anddelightful man. St Kieran’s at Manly Vale was full of Catenians and their wives. My brother-in-law BrianHamer is a member at Manly and as I have only one sister I feel this is another special bond for Gai andmyself.Alan has also been Provincial President. During that time a group of Catenians from England visited, so wevery much became part of their group during their time in Sydney. The Grand President then was RobinOakley Smith and his wife Betty, they became special friends. Their daughter Suzy came to Sydney with herfamily and I regularly kept in touch. Robin and Betty visited during that time and we shared special timestogether, sadly Robin has since suffered a severe stroke, we spoke with Betty this week, such a lovely lady.Now to my feelings; how could they not be many and varied Catenians and their lovely wives are very muchpart of Alan’s and my life. Your concerns are our concern; your pleasures are our pleasures; your joys areour joys. Like everyone I am moved at funerals, I have already mentioned one. The strength of the sharedbond shown by Catenian men and their wives at these times is so strong words fail me. I am alwayscomfortable in the company of the Catenians, I don’t have a brother but I feel I could call on any of you menhere and you would respond as if you were a brother. I must share something with you however before Ifinish Catenian nights when Alan goes and I stay home are not my favourite nights! I would rather he was athome somehow I have managed!To conclude I see Catenians as the greatest support for each other, I see Catenians and their wives as veryspecial friends. There is enrichment in my life because I have known Catenians. I note that in a group whoregularly spend time with us at the Benedictine Abbey at Jamberoo the men are Catenians. That thought onlyoccurred to me when I was preparing for tonight. Alan and I share great times with Catenians and their wivesmostly enjoyable times sometimes sad times, recent times with Gabrielle and Henning come to mind and Iam overcome with the privilege of the times we shared I acknowledge that we share something very specialand that is that we all know God and love Him. We know that He is in our lives and He loves us than we canimagine. I am sure this is the basis of our feelings in each other’s company we are on the same pagetravelling together on the same journey. Long may we share these times?Thank-you.”Amanda Hickey15EASTERN LINK NEWSLETTER 15 MARCH 2010

News from Carlingford Circle . . .CARLINGFORD CIRCLE’S $1,000 ChequeFOR Kabongo Mission in KENYACarlingford Circle No 304 makes an annual donation of $1,000 to a charity of theCircle President's choice. The 2009 donation was made to the Patrician Brothers'Mission at Kabongo in Kenya.The Mission operates a Health Care Centre and Clinic for HIV/AIDS patients, a 430student Primary School and a Kindergarten where younger children receive fresh hotcooked food twice a day. The Mission has organised the mains electricity supply forthe Kabongo area as well as a 170 metre deep bore to provide clean drinking water forthe school and local community.(Left to Right) Circle President Brother John O'Grady presenting the cheque for $1,000 toPatrician Brother Peter Higgins with the very Reverend Father Paul Slyney EV, PP, the ParishPriest of Baulkham Hills South and Chaplain of Carlingford Circle looking on.CARLINGFORD CIRCLE 30416EASTERN LINK NEWSLETTER 16 MARCH 2010

News from Ku-Ring-GaiFebruary Guest Speaker Rossgives an insight to Studentswith special educational needs. . .FEBRUARY MEETING. . .Our guest speaker at our Februarymeeting was Ross Bowey, Principal ofthe Highlands School at Bowral. Rossgave us a very interesting insight intohis career in education. Hispresentation included how he and histeam teach troubled students who donot fit into traditional mainstreamschools.Ross Bowey, PrincipleHighlands School BowralRoss Bowey & Acting President Ric CamilleriDrawing a winner for a bottle of wineMORE NEWS FROMKU-RING-GAI...Membership Report: Brother Charlesstated that the Circle now hasmembership of 56 with prospectivemember John Huggett visiting tonight.Brother Charles and Brother Greg willvisit Chatswood Parish on 18 th Marchto talk with their Parish Council. FrCahill from Killara Parish will becontacted. Deacon Roberto Corpuzfrom Willoughby has been supportivein handing out leaflets and willdistribute them at Naremburn as well.At the Joint Meeting with Hornsby inJanuary, a total of 32 from our Circleincluding 29 Brothers, two VisitingBrothers & one prospective member.KU-RING-GAICATENIAN CIRCLE 28421EASTERN LINK NEWSLETTER 21 MARCH 2010

News from City of Sydney Circle Newsletter...SYDNEY CIRCLE BROTHER’S & WIVESRECEIVE PAPAL AWARDBrother John receiving his award fromMonsignor Brian RaynerBr John Sidgreavesand Pat have had the“Cross Pro Ecclesia etPontifice” awarded tothem on 13 th February byMonsignor Brian Rayneron behalf of ArchbishopPetero Mataca fromSuva. This award wasfounded by Pope LeoXIII in 1888 and isawarded to laypersonsand clergy who havegiven outstandingservice to the Church.Both John and Patreceived this “inrecognition of theiroutstandingcontribution to theChurch in Fiji”Pat receiving her award fromMonsignor Brian RaynerROB & VERONICA. . .Br Rob O’Mara and Veronica were also presentedwith the Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice on 13 th July2008.The prestigious award was presented to them by theArchbishop of Suva Petero Mataca at St. CatherineLaboure Church at Gymea during the World Youth Daycelebrations.Peter O’Reilly has been asking Rob to give him theinformation on this prestigious award for a long time, itfinally came from his lovely wife Veronica.The award was given to them “in recognition of theiroutstanding contribution to the Church in Fiji.”SNIPPETS FROM CITY OF SYDNEY CIRCLE. . . . . . Br Greg Smyth is in St Vincent’s PrivateHospital and was most upset to miss the luncheon at Gerringong. He & Colleen know the owners of theWinery and he rang during the lunch to demand that we have a red wine for him! Greg has baffled thedoctors for nearly three weeks but he and Colleen had some answers today (22 nd ). Greg had such awonderful “trip” on laughing gas he wants to have the container! Please remember them both in your prayersand Rosary decades!Br Peter O’Reilly attended the SCG on Monday 4 th January to receive, on behalf of the O’Reilly family, atrophy for his father Bill O’Reilly being inducted into the I.C.C. Cricket Hall of Fame. What a thrill to be on thehallowed turf and witness Victor Trumper, Bill O’Reilly, Ray Lindwall, Keith Miller and Steve Waugh (threebowlers & two batsmen!) being all inducted into the Hall of Fame. Steve and his children did a circuit of theSCG in a bright Ford Mustang convertible!22EASTERN LINK NEWSLETTER 22 MARCH 2010

More from City of Sydney Circle. . .SYDNEY BROTHERS & WIVES VISITCROOKED RIVER WINERY FOR LUNCHJohn & Faye Hope-Allan, Tony & Denise MazzeiRob & Veronica O’MaraJacinta & Geoff Byrne, Pat & Mike MurphyGabrielle & Peter WallFrank & Gai Filocamo, Elizabeth & Peter Gialouris,Ann & Cyril Tomline (Oxford Circle)SYDNEYCIRCLEISCRUSHED!!!Lorelie O’Reilly, Tom & Rosalyn Boyce& Tom Junior (5)Glenys & Charles Coomer, Judeth & Douglas Wilson,Sylvia & Gerard SuttonPat & Ron Masson, Anne & Dudley O’Sullivan Susan& John CrawfordSusan & John Crawford & Joan CrawfordThe initial “out of Sydney” outing on the 21st Feb was anoutstanding success for Br Pres Douglas! 34 people satdown to a luncheon at the “Crooked River Winery” inGerringong, on the magnificent South coast of NSW,about 2.5 hours from the metropolis! We occupied threetables and had managed to coincide with a “crushing ofthe grapes’ celebration. Br Cyril Tomline (Oxford Circle)and his wife Ann were in Sydney for a family wedding andjoined us for lunch. It was also great to have Br GerardSutton and Sylvia join us and meet the newer brothers ofhis Circle.23EASTERN LINK NEWSLETTER 23 MARCH 2010

AREA MYSTERY WEEKENDAPRIL 9 / 12/2010 (NOTE REVISED DATE)THE VENUE FOR NEXT YEAR’S MYSTERY WEEK ENDIS NO LONGER A MYSTERY!THE GRANGE – YARRA VALLEY315 WARBURTON HIGHWAY - WARBURTONThe 4-star venue comprises 21 bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms and each room has itsown little balcony too! Other facilities include a games room, two lounge rooms, a large diningroom, outdoor spa and spacious picturesque surroundings with the grounds sloping down tothe river. On the other side of the river, the mountain range rises, altogether an idyllic spot.The Grange is approximately two K’s before you get to the pretty Warburton Township.The cost this year is somewhat less than last year: $326Bed and Continental breakfast for three nights- $ 701 x two course dinner for two - = $396Given the limited number of rooms, bookings will be on a first come first served basis. Toconfirm a booking, a deposit of $100 payable to “The Catenian Association” should be sent toPeninsula’s treasurer:Ted Hayes, P.O. Box 1459, Camberwell East 3126Peninsula will cover the cost of the deposit paid to The Grange. The balance of $296 willneed to be paid by 5 th March 2010. As some rooms are larger than others, it is planned that aballot be held at Peninsula’s March 12 th meeting, following the Area Golf Day.More detailed information and a draft itinerary will be provided to those members planning toattend. A recent fact finding mission identified plenty of entertaining and not too strenuousactivities in the area.This is a joint Peninsula/Waverley initiative.However, it is hoped that all Circles will be well represented.24EASTERN LINK NEWSLETTER 24 MARCH 2010

ADVANCENOTICEAustralianCatenian Conference 2010To be held inPerthWestern AustraliaConference will consist of:- Friday night – Registration and Welcome Saturday morning – Conference with Guest Speaker and other highlights Lunch – Sausage Sizzle and Beer Saturday Night – Formal Dinner Sunday Morning – Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral (recently refurbished) Lunch – BarbequeAfter the Conference, Province 20 & Perth can offer:- Golf Trip to only Monastic Town in Australia – New Norcia River Cruise South West Trip Fremantle Three Circle meetings available in that week Tour of King’s Park Botanical GardenDATE & DETAILS TO BE ADVISED25EASTERN LINK NEWSLETTER 25 MARCH 2010

THE CATENIAN ASSOCIATIONA Special Devotion . . .MARY’S ROSARY CHAINMary’s Rosary Chain is a Rosary Devotion toOur Blessed Mother, where people are invitedand encouraged to pray one decade of (10 HailMary’s) each day in communion with otherparticipants in this great powerful chain ofprayer. The great benefit of praying (onedecade) of the Rosary each day in union withtens of thousands of other participants aroundthe world is the abundant fold Grace ofCombined Prayers together with the DailyPrayers of the Pauline Order for the needs andintentions of the participants.All participants are invited to enrol theirNames on a list and have their Namespermanently placed under the BlessedSacrament in a Monastery of St Paul the FirstHermit, “Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy”,Penrose Park, NSW or “Our Lady Help ofChristians”, Marian Valley, Canungra, QLD,where the Order will pray daily for theirintentions, also, Holy Mass is celebrated for allthe participants every Saturday.The Order of St Paul the First Hermit have warmly welcomed this Devotion and have given theirfull support and blessing for the inspiring Rosary Cards to be distributed and promotedwherever possible to encourage the people of God and especially children and youth to praythrough the intercession of the Mother of God for the many urgent needs of the Holy Churchand the world in general.A Special Invitation ToCATENIAN MEMBERSTHE ROSARY GROUP, FAMILY & FRIENDSTO PARTICIPATE IN A SPECIAL‘MARY’S ROSARY CHAIN’ DEVOTIONFurther information can be obtained from:-Brother Greg Smyth (City of Sydney Circle) Telephone 0295220034 smythgc@bigpond.comMary’s Rosary Chain Inc. P.O. Box 3127, St. Mary’s South, NSW 2760 Please Telephone JeffreyVassallo on 0288077888/0424032200*Could all participants names be passed on to Brother Greg Smyth, 44 Belgrave Espl. Sylvania,NSW 2224. for inclusion in the Pauline Father’s Daily Prayers.27EASTERN LINK NEWSLETTER 27 MARCH 2010

BROKEN BAYINSTITUTEWORKING WITH THEAustralianCatholicBishopsPRESENTSTWONATIONALE-CONFERENCES18 th MayMARY THE FIRSTDICIPLE&16 th SEPTJESUS THE CHRISTWITHGERALD O’COLLINSSJFor more information contact: Virginia Ryan, Adult Faith and PastoralFormation Co-ordinator Phone: 02 9847 0556 Email: vryan@bbi.catholic.edu.au28EASTERN LINK NEWSLETTER 28 MARCH 2010

LAST MINUTE SNIPPETS . . .City of Cairns Circle. . .The Circle recently donated $1,000 to Rosie’s Kitchen.Pittwater Circle. . .A combined meeting was held with Warringah in January.The committee voted to donate $1,000.00 to the Mathew Talbot Centre.City of Sydney Circle. . .President’s Mass was held this year at St Mary’s Star of the Sea Gerringong onSunday 21 st February, and was followed by a luncheon at The Crooked RiverWinery Gerringong. See page 23.Warringah Circle. . .Speaker at our Februarymeeting was Mr John Webb,retired member of the ElectricityAuthority, who gave us afascination talk about our futureelectricity options.Please Pray for the Sick. .Please pray for Brother GregSmyth of Sydney Circle, whohas had many health problemsrecently.AnniversariesYour prayers are requested forthe repose of the souls of ourdeceased Catenian Brothersand of all our relatives andfriends, especially those whoseanniversaries occur at this time.Lots of informationis available at:-www.thecatenians.comCatena can be read onlineat the websitePlease send allCopy & Pictures to:-petercash@btinternet.comAll Brothers are encouraged to visit other Circles. If theopportunity arises please contact the appropriateCatering Officer listed below.CITY OF CAIRNS 3 rd ThuMark Ellwood 07 4055 3954CANBERRA 3rd Thu.Russell Sweeney 6291 4604CANBERRA/MOLONGLO 1st Wed.Philip O'Meara 6288 4793CARLINGFORD 3rd Tue.Stan Burgin 9871 2449CASTLE HILL 4th TuePaul Despoges 8850 0956HORNSBY 1st ThuPeter Andersen 0412 669 462KU-RING-GAI 2nd MonPhil Davies 9440 4299MANLY 3rd WedMichael van Ommen 9452 5282.MOSMAN 2nd ThuBrendan O’Connell 9449 3720PARAMATTA 4 th ThuJohn Green on 02 96307094PITTWATER 2nd WedKen Halliday 9999 4675CITY OF SYDNEY 1st WedJohn Crawford 9240 4975WARRINGAH 4th WedBill Carney on 9451 2144BRISBANE GROUP 3 rd WedDennis Muldoon 0400 571 633VICTORIAN CIRCLESCITY OF MELBOURNE 4th MonGreg Lynch 9585 8280WAVERYLEY 1st TueFrank Brown 9560 0130MAROONDAH 3rd WedDenis O’Gallagher 9833 3750PENINSULA 2nd FriDick Gorman 5988 0297BOROONDARA 4 th WedRobert Maybury 9857 934729EASTERN LINK NEWSLETTER 29 MARCH 2010

Brother Mark Ellwood City of Cairns Circle...ODE TO THE FAITHFULLYE SONS OF ABRAHAM, MOSES AND DAVID;YE PEOPLE OF PEACE WITH CONTRITE HEART;YE DEFENDERS OF THE FAITH AND OF TRUTH;YE GUARDIANS OF THE WEAK AND IMPOVERISHED.WALK TALL AND RESOLUTE IN THE KNOWLEDGE THATGOD WILL RECOGNIZE YOU IN HIS INFINITE WISDOM;AND IN HIS ARMS YOU WILL GET YOUR JUST REWARD.SO GO BOLDLY TOWARD THE LIGHT, BE STEADFASTAND TRUE; TELL HIM WHAT YOU DID AND SAW ANDFEAR NOT FOR HE WILL BE MERCIFUL.FOR AS IT IS WRITTEN: “THY SONS WILL REJOICE INTHY MIDST AND THY PRECIOUS ONES WILL BE UNITEDWITH THEE”. (1)GO WITH THE GRACE AND PEACE OF GOD MY SON.R.M Ellwood(1) Translated Psalm from the Dead Sea Scrolls - 50 CEATTENTION ALL CATENIAN GOLFERS!!!!IRISH CATENIANOPEN GOLF & SOCIAL EVENT201031 st August – 4 th September 20103 GOLF VENUESCompetitionThe overall winner will have the best combined score for the competitions played on Thursdayand Friday. There will be individual members, ladies and visitors’ prizes for each day which willbe presented at the dinner on the final day. In the event of a player not holding a currenthandicap, the committee reserves the right to allocate oneFurther Information from: Brother John Power, 22 Ardmeen Park, Blackrock, Co DublinPhone: 00353 1 2886097. E-mail: evonpower@eircom.net30EASTERN LINK NEWSLETTER 30 MARCH 2010

LIFE’S A LAUGH. . . . . . .A Priest was asked to dinner by one of his Parishioners, who he knew wasan unkempt housekeeper.When he sat down at the table, he noticed that the dishes were the dirtiestthat he had ever seen in his life."Were these dishes ever washed?" he asked his hostess, running his fingersover the grit and grime.She replied, "They're as clean as soap and water could get them."He felt a bit apprehensive, but blessed the food anyway and started eating. Itwas really delicious and he said so, despite the dirty dishes.When dinner was over, the hostess took the dishes outside and yelled, toher dogs "Here Soap! Here Water!"Postman: Is this letter for you? The name is smudged.Man: No, it can't be for me, my name is Smith.A woman goes into an antique shop and says to the owner, "When I was inhere last week I saw a big mug with a flat head that holds a lot of beer. I'dlike to buy it.""Sorry," replied the owner, but I can't sell you that.""Why not asked the customer?""Because, that’s my husband."Traffic policeman: 'Didn't you hear me shout to you to pull over?'Motorist: 'I'm awfully sorry. I thought you said "Good morning, Chief Constable." 'Traffic policeman: 'That's all right, sir. I just wanted to warn you that the traffic'spretty bad up ahead.A man went into a pet store and said to the owner, I'd like to buy a pet that isout of the ordinary - unusual. The pet shop owner replied, well, I have oneRairy-bird left... The man said, I've never even heard of a Rairy-bird thatcertainly makes it unusual, I'll take it! So the man brought home his newRairy-bird and soon found out that it had a huge appetite! It was alwayshungry!! Finally, the Rairy-bird was so big and fat that it wouldn't fit insidethe house anymore, much less the cage! The man said to himself: I've got toget rid of this animal-I can't afford to feed it! So he rented a huge dumptruck, put the Rairy-bird into the back, and drove to the edge of a high cliff.He then dumped the Rairy-bird out of the truck and over the cliff!! Thinkingthat all his troubles were over, the man was driving home when he suddenlyheard this singing coming from the back of the dump- truck: "It's a long longway to tip-a-Rairy!!A woman woke her husband one night and said, 'There's a burglar in the kitcheneating my home-made steak and kidney pie!''Oh dear: said her husband. 'Who shall I call, police or ambulance?'31EASTERN LINK NEWSLETTER 31 MARCH 2010