The month of May was busy with both a AMPJP Council Strategic Issues Forum and Council meeting 16-17 May 2021 and a CORMSAA meeting 18 May 2021. A highlight of both was that they were face-to-face meetings where those present could speak to individuals and small groups as well to the whole assembly. Everyone was also pleased that two representatives of Mercy Ministry Companions were able to join us for the first time. As is the way both meetings involve the writing of several meeting papers and there is always substantial follow-up.
One of the major outcomes for the AMPJP Council meeting was the finalisation of the AMPJP Formation Framework for Canonical Stewards. I look forward to working with the Formation Committee and our Members that will develop activities in response to this Framework.
Our Lady Help of Christians (Patron of Australia)
Litany of Praise
| Prayer leader | All |
| For Mary, who is a sign of hope and source of unity in Christ for all Australians. | We praise you God. |
| For Mary, who is woman, wife, mother, a person for us today. | We praise you God. |
| For Mary, who, as our Patroness, shows love and care towards our land and its multicultural people. | We praise you God. |
| For Mary, who is model and bearer of the Truth and Light of the Gospel | We praise you God. |
| Trusting in God who cares for all our needs we pray together: | Our Father……… |
| May we continue to journey with Mary and all those who love God and seek truth. | Amen. |
| Loving God,
you place deep in our hearts the love of Mary, Help of Christians. Through her prayers grant wisdom to our leaders and integrity to our citizens. Under her protection may Australia be granted harmony, justice and peace. We ask this in Jesus’ name. |
Amen. |
Text from: https://www.columban.org.au/assets/files/pdfs/PrayerforMaryHelpofChristians.pdf
Image: Mary Help of Christians Artist Alan Pomeroy. From ANZAC Memorial Chapel, Duntroon ACT
New events listed on the website:
- A Safer Church for all: Safeguarding, Core to Mission 19 June 2021 (event cancelled)
- Catholic Health Australia National Conference 23-25 August 2021 (program and registration form added)
New website content:
New content on About us page:
- AMPJP Formation Framework for Canonical Stewards (posted 29 May 2021)
- AMPJP 2016-2021 information sheet (added on 11 May 2021)
Updated content on CORMSAA page:
- List of Religious Institute or MPJP schools 28 May 2021 (updated 28 May 2021)
The public news section of the AMPJP website now has the following posts:
- Fanning the Plenary flame (posted 28 May 2021)
- AMPJP Council Strategic Issues Forum and Council meeting 16-17 May 2021 (posted 27 May 2021)
- CORMSAA meeting 18 May 2021 (posted 27 May 2021)
- National Reconciliation Week (posted 20 May 2021)