November 2007 
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  Editorial
It’s not quite Advent but already the Christmas marketing assault has begun.  Christmas fundraisers for good causes are looming, and even the anti commercial Christmas marketing has begun to arrive.   
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  What's On
Our Role as Global Citizens
The Catholic Community of North Sydney / Lavender Bay / Kirribilli and the Loyola Institute are joining forces to present a workshop 2- 5 pm, 17 November with Frank Brennan SJ as resource person.  Participants will explore how they might respond to the challenges of globalization, both personally and at the parish level. 
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Evangelization and Interfaith Courses at CIS
The Catholic Institute of Sydney’s missiology department is offering intensive courses on the evangelizing mission of the Church, and an introduction to Islam.  Participate for interest or for credit towards an award. 
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Bush Breakfast for Christmas Appeal
Bishop Peter Ingham will launch the St Vincent de Paul Society’s Christmas Appeal with a breakfast in the bush at Gledswood Winery, Camden, NSW at 7 am 23 November. 
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  Mission & Ministry
Colours & Symbols for Advent Wreath
In this short article, the National Liturgical Commission explains the colours used in liturgy during Advent, and how the custom of the Advent Wreath developed. 
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Celebration Donations
Opt out of the commercialization of Christmas this year by giving Caritas Australia celebration donations – your gifts will give to those who are most in need. 
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Prison Ministers Meet
The International Commission of Catholic Prison Pastoral Care recently called for a more humane treatment of prisoners in many countries, with particular emphasis on the vulnerable, such as the mentally ill, drug addicts, foreigners and elderly people. 
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Saints of the Day
This section of the Melbourne Archdiocese website helps us to keep in touch with the communion of saints by reminding us of their feast days. 
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  Feature

Disability Awareness Training
The Diocese of Wollongong is celebrating the World Day for People With Disabilities (3 December) by offering training to parish communities and diocesan personnel to ensure inclusive practices in ministry.  For more information, contact the Office of Disabilities on 02 4228 9059.

 
  Reflection

Sport & the Common Good
Archbishop Celestino Migliore* suggests that "Through sport the person develops one's creativity and talent, overcomes personal challenges, acquires a sense of belonging and solidarity, learns discipline and a sense of sacrifice. These values redound to the benefit of the greater community and help us understand the value of the common good over personal glory." 

*Archbishop Migliore is the Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations.  He gave this speech at the 62nd session of the U.N. General Assembly on sport for peace and development.

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