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COMING EVENTS AS WE GO TO PRESS (Check before coming, could be changed. Look inside for more info.)

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WED THU FRI SAT 20 Jul

9.30am: Mass at St Francis Xavier Church (Interpreter & PowerPoint)

10.30am-12pm: Auslan Café

21 Jul 9.30-10.30am: Challenges 11-12.30pm: Activities

(Christine & Lesley) 1-2pm: DRUMBEAT (Christine)

22 Jul 9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff) 11am-12.30pm: Scrapbooking

(Sharon) 1-2.30pm: Bible Study

23 Jul 24 Jul 25 Jul 26 Jul 10.30–12.30: Massage & Mental Health

27 Jul 9.30am: Mass at St Francis

Xavier Church (Interpreter & PowerPoint)

28 Jul 9.30-10.30am: Challenges 11-12.30pm: Activities


29 Jul 9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff) 11am-12.30pm: Activities

(Christine & Lesley) 1-2.30pm: Bible Study

30 Jul 31 Jul 1 Aug 2 Aug

3 Aug 9.30am: Mass at St Francis

Xavier Church (Interpreter & PowerPoint), followed by morning tea

4 Aug 9.30-10.30am: Challenges 11-12.30pm: Activities


5 Aug 9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff) 11am-12.30pm: Activities

(Shirley) 1-2.30pm: Bible Study

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19 Aug 9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff) 11-12.30:Scrapbooking(Sharon) 1-2.30pm: Bible Study, Music

and Singing with Mary

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1 Sep 9.30-10.30am: Challenges 11-12.30pm: Activities


2 Sep 9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff) 11am-12.30pm: Activities

(Shirley) 1-2.30pm: Bible Study

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Xavier Church (Interpreter & PowerPoint), followed by morning tea





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16 Sep 9.30-10.30am: Painting (Geoff) 11-12.30pm: Activities (C & L) 1-2.30pm: Bible Study, Music

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NO PROGRAMS AT EMMANUEL CENTRE BETWEEN 29 SEP AND 11 OCT. PROGRAMS BEGIN AGAIN MONDAY 13 OCTOBER 2014.

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WEARING SOMEONE’S SHOES CAN HELP IN A CONVERSION

Among many friends of mine there are some who upon arriving home after work or school or wherever, remove their shoes before entering the house. It is not unusual to see several pairs of shoes carefully lined up at the entrance. As a westerner, though, such behaviour certainly made me uncomfortable the first few times. That’s not how we do things! Even understanding the historical development of such a practice did little to overcome the feeling of being “out of my comfort zone.” So what would happen if I was asked to put on someone else’s shoes rather than my own? Now we would be talking BIG uncomfortable. My shoes are really

comfortable and over many years use, they have conformed to my feet. I would feel a shock to try on the shoes of someone else.

What could I learn about the other? What would I learn about myself? What would someone else learn about me?

Shoes come in different colours, styles and materials and how valid is it to try on another’s shoes knowing that I can always go back to my own?

Of course, walking a mile or kilometre in someone else’s shoes is more than just a journey in someone’s shoes. It’s about getting in touch with the person on a much deeper level than the superficial presenting images. For example, most of us don’t think twice about putting on our shoes. A friend of mine takes 25 minutes to do that task. They live alone and even with some aids getting shoes on is a mighty task.

For many people meeting someone with a disability can be quite jarring and frightening, too. Perhaps the basis for initially holding back is ignorance. We just don’t like to admit we don’t know everything. Unfortunately, for many people disability images are taken from Appellations, Telethons and fundraisers where “cute” youngsters tug at the heart and purse strings. Television, of course, allows us to keep people at a safe distance from us.

What happens, though, when we meet someone at Mass? There’s not too much space for running away. We might even squirm within until Mass is over and we can escape to the comfort of the world we know.

Yet our faith tells us that we are all part of the Body of Christ and that we need each other. Which is all very nice BUT what do I do when I meet another part of the Body of Christ who does not communicate the same way I do? They might as well be aliens from another planet. They may even look different from me!

I realise you can’t truly walk in someone else’s shoes because their experience is a culmination of their entire life. Surely you can try, but you’ll never really be able to experience how their life has been. We will never be able to experience how much weight they have carried. So is it even worth suggesting to someone else to walk in someone’s shoes, if we can never really experience it for ourselves? I mean why even try? I mean in a sense the phrase is similar to playing a demo of a video game or having a trial version of a program. You can play it or use the program for a little bit, but the experience is limited and not the entire picture.

One thing you can do is put yourself in the other person’s space. Imagine that while your brain is fully functioning, your body does not allow you to express yourself so others can understand. What would you like to see in the people around you? A pat on the head is not helpful. Acknowledgement of presence is helpful. In some South African tribes when tribespeople meet they will say, “I see You.” – a simple acknowledgement of connection.

This is not the place for a workshop on inclusion. It is, however, an invitation for you to be open to the people in your faith community. We can strive to understand one another by getting to know each other and not assuming details. You may even make new friends.

Meet the Mowbrays: The human face of the NDIS

(Abridged and edited based on article by: Natasha Boddy; Photo by: Jamila Toderas)

Laughter and chatter echos through the Mowbray family home. These are the noises of a happy family. And this is a family where having a voice is cherished. For Trish and Glenn Mowbray, communication with their four children is an important part of the secret to their happy family - where everyone gets a say in how they want to live their life.

"The whole point of our family is that every person, as an individual, gets to grow. That includes me, Glenn, but also our children and grandson in reaching their full

potential," Trish Mowbray says. "All our boys work, they all have their own superfund and their own private insurance."

As the parents of children with special needs, Mr. and Mrs. Mowbray know just how important it is for people with disability to have a say in their own lives.

After discovering they could not have children, the couple decided to offer their home to a child with a disability. First came Luke, who has Down syndrome, autism, severe hearing loss and a wicked sense of humour, followed by the family's social director Peter, who also has Down syndrome and despite having open heart surgery as a baby, is now very active. Then came Emmalee who had medical issues as a child and is now a proud mum to 18-month-old Noah. To complete the brood is Paul, who also has Down syndrome and had open heart surgery as a baby.

Mr. and Mrs. Mowbray, who have been married for 31 years, have worked hard to ensure their children live fulfilling lives and this is something they believe the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has the potential to give other Australians living with disability.

The NDIS is the new way of providing individualised support for eligible people with permanent and significant disability, their families and carers. The Mowbray family is just one of nearly 5000 families in the ACT that will participate in the NDIS trial from July 2014.

"NDIS gives people with disability control over what things they can do and how they want to interact and contribute to society whereas the old way was you're given an agency, the agency got the money and they determined what programs they could put in place and you just had to fit in with them," Mr. Mowbray said.

Mrs. Mowbray, who is her sons' primary carer, said having support in the home was vital as it not only helped her sons improve their skills towards independence, but also gave her the ability to work. Along with raising her children, Mrs. Mowbray - who is the 2014 ACT Local Hero and was awarded an Order of Australia medal in last year's Queen's Birthday Honours List - has worked as a volunteer in community organisations, and more recently as a disability projects officer.

Although Mr. and Mrs. Mowbray have been planning for their children to remain in the family home with the support they need to be able to live as independently as possible, they hope the NDIS will encourage others to plan for the future too.

"One of the biggest fears and a growing fear we've had in Australia over the past decade is having ageing parents with a child with a disability and not knowing what to do," Mr. Mowbray said. "The NDIS creates a sustainability I think. Now is the time to plan for the future."

Carers ACT commercial services manager Jean Giese said the NDIS was about giving people with disability choice and control of their lives. It’s about empowering people to be able to select supports that will enable them to be better connected in the community.

Eligible people in the trial areas (the ACT, Barkly region-NT, Lake Macquarie area-NSW, and Perth Hills area-WA) are able to begin accessing the NDIS from 1 July 2014. For more information or to check if you are able to access assistance from the National Disability Insurance Scheme, go to www.ndis.gov.au.

FOR THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN WORDS AND THE ARRANGEMENT OF LETTERS

“The Eyes” When you rearrange the letters: “THEY SEE” “The Morse Code” When you rearrange the letters “HERE COMES DOTS”

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ORDINATION OF REV. CHRISTOPHER KNAPMAN

On 21st June 2014 Barbara and Father Paul from Emmanuel Centre attended the ordination of Father Chris Knapman in Broome, WA. They were among the recipients of Father Chris’ first blessings as a priest (pictured right). Father Chris was originally from Epping, NSW and he started studying to be a priest for the Broken Bay Diocese in Sydney when he was just 20 years old. Although he enjoyed his time there, after some years he decided to volunteer in the Diocese of Broome and was sent to Kalumburu Mission as a Youth Worker and Pastoral Associate.

Despite getting sick regularly and having to return to Sydney with a foot infection, at one stage, after two and a half years as the Youth Worker, it was there that he realised he wanted to serve the people of the Kimberley for life and to bring to them the gifts of God which only a priest can give. Deacon Chris applied to Bishop Saunders to become a priest in the Diocese of Broome. After studying at St Charles Seminary, Deacon Chris was ordained a transitional Deacon in 2010 and was ordained a priest on 21st June 2014. He is now attached to the Sacred Heart Parish-Beagle Bay in the Dampier Peninsula. We congratulate Father Chris on his ordination and pray for him and his ministry with and for the people of the Kimberley.

BAPTISM OF BABY XAVIER SEAN CHEVRON

Congratulations Dean and Emma Chevron on the baptism of their son Xavier Sean on 15th June 2014. Emma (pictured left holding baby Xavier) is an Auslan teacher/ Pastoral Assistant at Emmanuel Centre. Celebrant was Father Paul Pitzen (pictured below anointing with chrism oil baby Xavier who’s held in his father’s arms). Godparents are Kiefer and Laurah Hevron, Marcus Sweet, and Pia Musto.

Where: St. Francis Xavier’s Church, 23 Windsor Street, Perth

When: Every Sunday morning 9.30am Morning Tea: 1st Sunday on every month we share a

morning tea social gathering after Mass at Emmanuel Centre. Welcome to bring a small plate to share.

Catholic Mass with Sign Language Interpreter and Powerpoint

MASSAGE AND MENTAL HEALTH

Touch is so important to our human experience yet there is a lot of fear and confusion about it.

When infants and children are not touched, held, nurtured, they become weak, withdrawn and susceptible to illness. Touch is even more important in today’s western society because in our everyday lives we do not often come in contact with physical touch. We have email, facebook and other social media but less of the physical touching.

Come along to Emmanuel Centre and meet Mr. Peter Golding who has been involved in massage for many years. Peter has a Nationally recognised Diploma of Remedial massage and has practiced for the last eight years in both paid and voluntary positions. He is also a Registered Provider with Health funds.

Date/ Time: Saturday July 26th 10.30am – 12.30pm.

Location: Emmanuel Centre, 25 Windsor St, Perth.

Please bring a plate of finger food to share.

The Secret to STRESS Management A young lady confidently walked around the room while reading and explaining stress management to an audience with a raised glass of water, and everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question: 'half empty or half full?' She fooled them all. "How heavy is this glass of water?" she inquired with a smile. Answers called out ranged from 80 g to 2 kg. She replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance. In each case it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes." She continued, "And that's the way it is with stress. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won't be able to carry on." "As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden – holding stress longer and better each time practiced. “So, as early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don't carry them through the evening and into the night. Pick them up tomorrow.

“Whatever burdens you're carrying now, let them down for a moment. Relax, pick them up later, after you've rested. Life is short. Enjoy it and the now 'supposed' stress that you've conquered!"

Remember, STRESS is something we do to ourselves! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Did you hear the story about the person who called her neighbour and said “Please come over here and help me? I have a killer jigsaw puzzle and I can’t figure out how to get started”. The neighbour asked, “What is it supposed to be when it’s finished? The person said “According to the picture on the box, it’s a rooster.”

The neighbour studies the pieces for a moment and says, ”No matter what we do, we’re not going to be able to assemble these pieces into anything resembling a rooster”. Let’s relax. Let’s have a nice cup of tea,

and then “Let’s put all the Corn Flakes back in the box.”

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COURSE

Are you interested in mental health and would like the opportunity to gain more skills in this area? Emmanuel Centre has scholarships available for you to attend the Mental Health First Aid course held over two Saturdays in September (6th and 27th Sep 2014, 9am-4pm).

This course teaches adults how to assist other adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental health problem. Participants will learn the signs and symptoms of these mental health problems, where and how to get help and what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective. The first aid is given until appropriate professional treatment is received or until the crisis resolves. For more information about the course, go to www.mhfa.com.au.

Upon completion of this course, you’d be expected to contribute your skills in the mental health area, preferably in a parish capacity. And you’d become a part of the Catholic Mental Health Network, which meet once every six weeks.

Still interested? To be considered for this scholarship, complete the form below and return it to Emmanuel Centre (Attn: Barbara Harris) by post (25 Windsor Street, Perth WA 6000); fax (08) 9227 9720; or email [email protected] before Saturday, 16th August 2014.

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

What is your current involvement in the mental health area (if any)?

Why are you interested in the Mental Health First Aid course?

How are you going to utilise the new skills from this course to contribute to the mental health area?

REMEMEMBER APPLICATIONS MUST BE IN BY SATURDAY 16TH AUGUST 2014

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BEING JESUS WITH SKIN ON

In our last edition of Emmanuel News a banner was inserted with the words

“We have to be Jesus with Skin on” This resulted in a flurry of emails and telephone calls saying” What do you mean tell us more! We thank

Grant for sharing this story.

‘It goes over there on the table near the window.’ I did as I was told and put the lamp on the table right next to ‘Lucky’, the one-eyed, one-legged, deeply loved teddy bear.

The lamp, about eight centimetres high, had a heavy, sand-filled bottom to keep it stable, a bowl for holding kerosene, a knob for adjusting the flame and a round wick sticking up in the middle. Its undulating, yellow, velvet soft glow turned the room into a magic cave.

A cave in which the five-year old giving the orders was snuggled up in the warmth of her bed, protected by the light from her lamp.

She held her arms wide. ‘Mummy said to give you a big hug and a kiss before I go to sleep.’

It doesn’t come much better than to be given a big hug and a kiss by a sleepy beauty in the golden glow of Aladdin’s cave. By the time I reached the door and turned to say goodnight, Lucky and she were sound asleep.

It’s always been a mystery to me how the sudden absence of light wakes kids, but that’s what happened. A tiny gust of wayward wind found its way through the partly open window and blew out the light, plunging the room into darkness.

It took about five seconds to reach her and further five to realise I’d left the matches downstairs. Reassuring her she would be safe, alone in the dark room while I went down to get the matches, proved to be so difficult I was forced to call in some theological big guns. I held her hand and told her she would be OK because, as her mum always said, Jesus was there and he would look after her while I was away.

Sometimes talking theology doesn’t solve all life’s problems. Within three seconds she’d made the suggestion I send Jesus down for matches, which would then leave me free to stay with her, because I had ‘skin on’.

I was right out of answers, so we sat in the dark and talked about what Jesus would do if he was there with skin on.

We somehow avoided him levitating the matches upstairs and agreed he would wrap her in her dressing gown, help her put on her bunny slippers, make sure she collected Lucky, take her hand and together they would go and get those matches. So we did.

Back in the bed inside the magic cave, she wondered whether Jesus would like a HUGE hug and kiss before he went down to watch television.

Being Jesus with skin on to those around us is an awesome responsibility, but it sure has its moments.

By: Grant Adams

(from: Western Impact, July 2001)

Welcome to my World When I welcome you to my world, I open myself to you. I reveal how I am and what I am. I invite you to people my world to give it added colour, companionship and life. I share with you my experiences my faith, myself. We explore this new found world of relationships, of meaning, of purpose. I welcome you with a smile, with openness and warmth, with sincerity and love.

My world will unfold to you like a flower to the sun. For you see God has welcomed me into His world, joined me with other members of His family, I am accepted by Him and them, I belong in that world of friendship and fellowship because of the wonder, the beauty, the sheer delight of that exciting world. You are welcome in my world.

Hearing loss is not something we can easily see in people as there are no outward signs. Therefore we often do not realise how common this disability is. There are currently one in six Australians who have a hearing impairment of some kind, and this number is increasing because our society is getting more exposure to noise and also because of the ageing of the population. As many as three in every four people over the age of 70 are affected by hearing loss. So how do we know if we or our loved ones have hearing loss? Do you turn the TV or music up so loud that others complain? Do you frequently need to ask others to repeat themselves, either on the phone or face to face? Do you feel highly uncomfortable in noisy situations such as restaurants? These are some of the signs of hearing loss. And if someone we know in our parish or organisation do show these signs, we sometimes do things which are not helpful in the long run. Perhaps we avoid talking to them to save them the embarrassment of having to repeatedly ask what we say. We might assume what they need or think as it’s too hard to ask how they like their coffee. We say, ‘I’ll tell you later’ when they ask what the joke is. Or we speak for them when someone is talking to them or asking a question. These kindly meant gestures only serve to isolate the hearing impaired person even further from social participation, and at the same time reduce their dignity when we treat them like children who do not understand what’s going on. The best way to communicate with someone with hearing loss, or with anyone for that matter, is to be prepared to listen. Allow people to finish talking without interruption; talk to them directly rather than their accompanying friends/ family; ask questions to check understanding; avoid distractions, and show empathy. Where necessary, repeat important points for example by spelling out names or numbers (2-3-7 A-B-L-E Street, 7-1-5-P-M) or by writing them down. If you know someone is lip-reading, you could make it easy for them by facing them when you speak, staying in a well-lit area, using non-verbal messages (like body language and gestures) or contextual clues (like showing the item you’re talking about), and keeping conversation in a logical order. Be aware that lip-reading takes concentration and can be tiring/ frustrating as many words look alike on the lips and some sounds cannot be seen at all when spoken. If you yourself are affected by hearing loss, you could also consider seeking professional help and getting a hearing device. A hearing device will not “cure” or restore your hearing to normal. However, it can help you communicate better. As hearing and quality of life are closely linked, this would also mean that you’d be able to enjoy life more. Eligible adults could get Australian Government Services Voucher that allow them to obtain government-subsidised hearing services, including appropriate hearing aids. If you are not eligible for these vouchers or would like to choose a more advanced hearing aid, you would have to contribute towards the cost of the device. This year, the week starting Sunday, 24th August is designated Hearing Awareness Week. During this week, there are opportunities to check your hearing for free and to find out ways to protect your hearing. For more information, go to www.hearingawarenessweek.org.au.

In November 2009, the 24th Pontifical Council for Health Care workers under the guidance of Pope Benedict XVI had an international conference focusing on the needs of people who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing within the Church. Twelve recommendations www.emmanuelcentre.com.au/media/xxiv_international _conference_(3) .doc “in order to achieve the full integration of deaf people into the life of the Church.” Of the twelve, some relate to aims such as providing “accessible” information on national websites that

assist our Christian growth. No 6 and 9 state ”That in the planning of parish and diocesan pastoral care special attention should be paid to deaf people and their families. … To meet the needs of deaf people who do not know sign language and those who have become deaf … it is recommended to pastors of souls that places of liturgy be equipped with video screens.

A powerpoint presentation of what is happening can allow Hard of hearing people the same opportunity to ”hear”, if all the speaking/hymn parts of the Mass are included on the overhead…People who have English as a second language are able to use the text provided to learn English and join with the congregation. (Taken from Hard of Hearing a Booklet about how to provide access for people who are Hard of Hearing). This booklet is available from Emmanuel Centre free of charge. Ring 9328 8113 or email [email protected]

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GET INVOLVED

Auslan Café

Free Auslan classes followed by lunch Where: Emmanuel Centre, 25 Windsor St, Perth When: 3rd Sunday of every month (20th July, 17th August, 21st September) from 10.30am to 12 noon More info: Contact Emma or Barbara [email protected]

Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) is the official agency supporting youth ministry in the Archdiocese of Perth. They aim to connect young people aged 13-30 with faith based groups and movements to assist them in developing their spiritual life. Check their website for events such as youth groups, rallies, and more. For special needs youth, feel free to contact the CYM office to connect with a youth group that can facilitate the appropriate support.

Director: Anita Parker Catholic Pastoral Centre, 40A Mary Street, Highgate WA 6003 Tel: +61 (08) 9422 7912 Fax: +61 (08) 9328 2833 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cym.com.au www.facebook.com/CatholicYouthMinistryPerth Twitter: @cymperth Phone: 9422 7912

God's Boxes I have in my hands two boxes, Which God gave me to hold. He said, 'Put all your sorrows in the black box,

And all your joys in the gold.' I heeded His words, and in the two boxes, Both my joys and sorrows I stored, But though the gold became heavier each day, The black was as light as before. With curiosity, I opened the black box,

I wanted to find out why, And I saw, in the base of the box, a hole, Which my sorrows had fallen out by. I showed the hole to God, and mused, 'I wonder where my sorrows could be!' He smiled a gentle smile and said, 'My child, they're all here with me..' I asked God, why He gave me the boxes, Why the gold and the black with the hole? 'My child, the gold is for you to count your blessings, The black is for you to let go'

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1. WHY: Why do men's clothes have buttons on the right while women's clothes have buttons on the left? BECAUSE: When buttons were invented, they were

very expensive and worn primarily by the rich. As most people are right-handed, it is easier to push buttons on the right through holes on the left. Wealthy women were dressed by maids, dressmakers put the buttons on the maid's right! And that's where women's buttons have remained since. 2. WHY: Why do ships and aircraft use 'mayday' as their call for help? BECAUSE: This comes from the French word m'aidez - meaning 'help me' - and is pronounced, approximately, 'mayday.'

3. WHY Why are zero scores in tennis called 'love'? BECAUSE: In France, where tennis became popular, the round zero on the scoreboard looked like an egg and was called 'l'oeuf,' which is French for 'the egg.' When tennis was introduced in the US, Americans, mispronounced it 'love.' 4. WHY: Why do X's at the end of a letter signify kisses? BECAUSE: In the Middle Ages, when many people were unable to read or write, documents were often signed using an X. Kissing the X represented an oath to fulfill obligations specified in the document. The X and the kiss eventually became synonymous. 5. WHY: Why are many coin collection jar banks shaped like pigs? BECAUSE: Long ago, dishes and cookware in Europe were made of dense orange clay called 'pygg'. When people saved coins in jars made of this clay, the jars became known as 'pygg banks.' When an English potter misunderstood the word, he made a container that resembled a pig. And it caught on.

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