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25.01.2022 Spring and the Seasons for Growth Program Provided by Good Grief: In the Seasons for Growth program we are reminded there are opportunities to learn new skills to help us adapt to the change and loss experienced. This spring, we are also reminded of the incredible response of many in support of those who have experienced the devastating bushfires of 2019/20.... There is an increasing demand for support to deliver training that provides a safe space for children and young people to give a voice to their experiences and learn appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes to understand and manage the changes brought about by a natural disaster. We continue to provide opportunities over the coming months for you to train in Seasons for Growth and our funded Stormbirds programs. You're invited to access more information and resources here... sosj.org.au/spring-seasons-for-growth-program #GoodGrief #SeasonsForGrowth #SistersOfSaintJoseph

24.01.2022 106th World Day of Migrants and Refugees Today (27 September) is the 106th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. The theme for 2020 is: "Forced like Jesus Christ to flee."... Sr Joan has provided a reflection for this day and wrote: "Because of what I have seen and lived, I know that the journey of refuge or migration is a dark, difficult place. Yet there is always goodness to be seen. Let me take you there..." Please continue reading here... sosj.org.au/world-day-migrants-refugees-20 #WDMR2020 #WorldDayOfMigrantsAndRefugees #SistersOfSaintJoseph

24.01.2022 Birth of Father Julian Tenison Woods On this day (15 November) in 1832, founder of the Sisters of Saint Joseph Julian Edmund Tenison Woods was born in Southwark, England. Sr Joan has written:... "As in any family the birth of a child is received with great joy and perhaps even wonder at what this child might do with his God given life... Today Julian Edmund Tenison Woods’ mission-mindedness lives on in the Sisters of Saint Joseph and the Josephite Companions. On his birthday, 15 November, we remember with gratitude the influence he had and continues to have on what he called ‘St Joseph’s Isle’ and pray that he continue to influence our lives as we ‘bring what we have’ to our ministry in his footsteps." You're invited to read Sr Joan's article here... sosj.org.au/birth-of-fr-julian-tenison-woods #JulianTenisonWoods #FrJulianTenisonWoods #SistersOfSaintJoseph

22.01.2022 10th Anniversary of the Canonisation of St Mary MacKillop A commemorative prayer booklet titled 'Encountering St Mary MacKillop in Prayer' has been created to celebrate Mary's canonisation anniversary. Provided in the link below:... Order your personal copy of 'Encountering St Mary MacKillop in Prayer' An email address has been provided for bulk orders Orders are free and within Australia only The cut-off date for ordering is Sunday 20 September Please note, the free booklet will be available to download at a later date. #TakeFreshCourage #Saint #MaryMacKillop #SaintMaryMacKillop #StMaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop #SistersOfSaintJoseph

22.01.2022 Take Fresh Courage In a series of videos leading up to the 10th Anniversary of the Canonisation of St Mary MacKillop (17 October), we are featuring people from different backgrounds who share their thoughts on how they see St Mary MacKillop today. Our second video features couple and authors, Sue and Leo Kane.... You're invited to view the video below #TakeFreshCourage #MaryMacKillop #SaintMaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop #SistersOfSaintJoseph

22.01.2022 Be a Part of History St Anthony's Family Care in Croydon NSW has, for over 60 years, been supporting the local community through the provision of a range of services focusing on the needs of children and families. After operating from a site which is close to 100 years old, their buildings were tired, required significant maintenance and were no longer fit for purpose. After many years of planning, a decision was made to construct a new fully accessible and purpose-built vil...lage. The new and expanded village would enable St Anthony’s to support a greater number of children to reach their greatest potential. You are invited to be part of history by personalising a paver which will be laid on the main pathway running through the site. The expected completion date is March 2021. Joanna Najdzion, Chief Executive Officer for St Anthony’s Family Care, said: St Anthony’s Family Care is proud to provide a new Village for children and young people, including young people living with disabilities. Purchasing a paver is a great way to be part of St Anthony’s history and to mark your support of this important project." Find out more here... sosj.org.au/be-a-part-of-history #StAnthonysFamilyCare #SistersOfSaintJoseph

21.01.2022 Excommunication of Mary MacKillop On 22 September 1871, Saint Mary MacKillop was excommunicated from the Church and the Sisters of Saint Joseph were evicted from their Franklin Street convent by Bishop Sheil. Reasons and background to Mary's excommunication is provided below ... About the excommunication, Mary had written a letter to Father Julian Tenison Woods which you can read here... sosj.org.au/further-reading #MaryMacKillop #SaintMaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop #SistersOfSaintJoseph

20.01.2022 Take Fresh Courage Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Saint Mary MacKillop’s Canonisation. Welcome to our second eNewsletter (bit.ly/35PRUDF)! This edition features a new video and includes an update to resources you can access.... Please share this information to interested friends or colleagues, schools and parishes, so everyone can join in! You can also keep up-to-date via our webpage here... sosj.org.au/10th-anniversary Be inspired by Mary’s vision and legacy, and join us as we celebrate and #TakeFreshCourage #10thAnniversary #Canonisation #Saint #MaryMacKillop #SaintMaryMacKillop #StMaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop #SistersOfSaintJoseph

20.01.2022 The Ones with the Least Give the Most Sr Rita Malavisi has recently done an interview with the Melbourne Catholic (Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne). As written in the Melbourne Catholic:... "This Sunday 27 September marks the 2020 World Day of Migrants and Refugees. To gain some insight into the daily realities faced by displaced people, we spoke to Sr Rita Malavisi, rsj, long-term volunteer with the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) and recent winner of the National Volunteer of the Year Award from the Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) for her fundraising efforts for the ASRC." You're invited to continue reading below #MelbourneCatholic #CatholicArchdioceseOfMelbourne #AsylumSeekerResourceCentre #FundraisingInstituteAustralia #SistersOfSaintJoseph

19.01.2022 Celebrating 140 years of Josephites in Aotearoa New Zealand The Anniversary of 140 years since the arrival of the first Josephite Sisters in Whanganui, Aotearoa New Zealand (24 April 1880) was planned to be celebrated in Whanganui on Sunday 11 October 2020. Because of uncertainty around COVID-19, the physical gathering was cancelled and instead the anniversary presentations were shared via Zoom.... You’re invited to watch two presentations for this occasions provided in the link here... sosj.org.au/140-yrs-whanganui-josephites-20 #Whanganui #Aotearoa #NewZealand #SistersOfSaintJoseph

19.01.2022 ’Think laterally’ Meet Auslan interpreter Janette Murphy rsj Featured in the Melbourne Catholic (a publication of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne) is an interview with Sister of Saint Joseph Janette Murphy.... As stated in the Melbourne Catholic: "For the last four decades, the John Pierce Centre in Prahran has been a place of welcome and hospitality for members of the local Catholic Deaf community and their families. The Centre offers a range of services and support, including the celebration of Mass every third Sunday of the month which, sadly, has been put on hold due to COVID-19. Janette Murphy rsj has long been an advocate and friend of the Deaf community, having been involved with the John Pierce Centre for over 20 years, first as a chaplain and now as a volunteer..." You're invited to continue reading here... https://bit.ly/32ws5GA #MelbourneCatholic #CatholicArchdioceseOfMelbourne #JohnPierceCentre #ministry #SistersOfSaintJoseph (Photo: Janette Murphy rsj by Melbourne Catholic)

17.01.2022 World Teachers’ Day World Teachers’ Day is held internationally on 5 October. However, in Australia it is held on the last Friday of October. Its purpose is to recognise and give thanks to teachers for the work they do in educating children. Sr Kathleen has written a reflection and wrote:... "In today’s world, a lot is expected of teachers and more than ever, teachers should be recognised as professionals who truly have the best interests of their students at heart. What can we do to make world teachers’ day more significant in the lives of teachers? How can we express our gratitude to the people we entrust our children to them for 27 hours a week? Can we train our children to be grateful students?" Let’s make World Teachers’ Day 2020 a significant day for teachers as their students say, thank-you. You're invited to read Sr Kathleen reflection here... sosj.org.au/world-teachers-day #WorldTeachersDay #teacher #education #SistersOfSaintJoseph

16.01.2022 Financial Inclusion Program Financial struggles can cause all sorts of deeper problems in our lives and it can feel impossible to ever break free. It is crucial to help people in need to stop the cycle of growing debt and take better control of their finances. For many people, the impact of COVID-19 has brought financial hardship. With widespread job losses and business shutdowns, it means less money in the pockets of people who are desperately trying to make ends meet.... Mary MacKillop Today's Financial Inclusion Program helps low income earners to move away from financial hardship towards stability and more meaningful economic participation through the delivery of no and low-interest loans in partnership with Good Shepherd Microfinance. You're invited to find out more about the Financial Inclusion Program here... sosj.org.au/financial-freedom #MaryMacKillopToday #SistersOfSaintJoseph

16.01.2022 Take Fresh Courage In our twelfth video in our 'Take Fresh Courage' video series, we feature Josephite Companion Bev. You're invited to view the video below ... #TakeFreshCourage #MaryMacKillop #SaintMaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop #SistersOfSaintJoseph

14.01.2022 Poems Provided for reflection are two poems on our founders Saint Mary MacKillop and Father Julian Tenison Woods written by Sr Mary Jo Wells. May their Josephite Charism inspire you...... Mary MacKillop: Saint for the World - sosj.org.au/saint-for-the-world Fr Julian E Tenison Woods - sosj.org.au/fr-julian-e-tenison-woods #MaryMacKillop #SaintMaryMacKillop #JulianTenisonWoods #FrJulianTenisonWoods #SistersOfSaintJoseph

13.01.2022 Advent Today (Sunday 30 November), marks the beginning of the season of Advent. As Sr Maryellen says:... "For us Christians, the anticipation of the birth of Christ in the season of Advent resembles our childhood experiences. The word, Advent, derives from the Latin adventus, which means coming. While it is a period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus at Christmas, it is also a reminder of the Second Coming of Christ... As we move into this coming Advent season, may we capture the excitement and anticipation of the child as we prepare for the birth of Jesus in our hearts and in the world around us." You're invited to view the whole reflection here... sosj.org.au/advent-2020 #Advent #Jesus #SistersOfSaintJoseph (Photo taken at the Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel at Mary MacKillop Place, North Sydney NSW)

13.01.2022 St Francis of Assisi Feast Day Today (4 October) is the feast of St Francis of Assisi (the patron saint of ecology beloved by many Christian denominations) and also concludes the Season of Creation. Additionally, Pope Francis chose Francis as his papal name in honor of St Francis of Assisi. On choosing the name Francis, Pope Francis said at the Vatican press conference on 16 March 2013:... "The man of the poor. The man of peace. The man who loved and cared for creation - and in this moment we don't have such a great relationship with the creator. The man who gives us this spirit of peace, the poor man who wanted a poor Church. Francis is also the man of peace. That is how the name came into my heart: Francis of Assisi. For me, he is the man of poverty, the man of peace, the man who loves and protects creation." Provided here is the prayer of St Francis... catholic.org.au/prayers/st-francis-prayer #StFrancisOfAssisi #PopeFrancis #SeasonOfCreation #SistersOfSaintJoseph

13.01.2022 Father Julian Tenison Woods Novena On 7 October, we commemorate the death of our founder Fr Julian Tenison Woods. Leading up to the anniversary of his death, you're invited to reflect on the writings of Fr Julian. As Sr Monica stated:... "Julian’s writings reveal much more than his capacity to see the interconnection of all created things. The gift of creation draws him into a deep union with God." You can view day one below #Novena #reflection #FrJulianTenisonWoods #JulianTenisonWoods #SistersOfSaintJoseph

13.01.2022 Death of Alexander MacKillop 1868 Today (19 December) we commemorate the death of Saint Mary MacKillop's father, Alexander MacKillop. Sr Judith Geddes has provided a reflection:... "Early this year, I stood at the graveside of Alexander MacKillop. Fresh native flowers were displayed, honouring the father of Mary MacKillop, and our group listened to the story of Alexander’s time in Hamilton. I realised that Alexander was being acknowledged for his life’s effort and his contribution to faith development in his adopted country, fathering a daughter who was to be declared Australia’s first saint. There was no sense he was a failure or unsuccessful as some may have thought. Alexander’s classic education in both Rome and Scotland enabled him to educate his children in a time and place where few children had the opportunity for schooling. Indeed, all Alexander’s children were highly literate, active and above all, each truly practised a living active faith based on Scottish Catholic tradition and heritage. Three of his children entered religious congregations..." You're invited to continue reading here... sosj.org.au/death-of-alexander-mackillop-1868 #MacKillop #MaryMacKillop #SaintMaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop #SistersOfSaintJoseph

12.01.2022 Exaltation of the Holy Cross This feast also known as the Triumph of the Cross, is commemorated on 14 September. In Sr Rita's reflection for this feast, she said:... "It is hard to find anything triumphant in these days of a global pandemic, and yet, even in the death of Jesus on the cross, there indeed is something to celebrate." To Sr Rita, the Triumph of the Cross "is also about lifting up the lowly. God lifts up the weak and lowly." The words of the entrance antiphon for the Feast of the Triumph of the Holy Cross are inviting and a prayer that we can use each and every day: "We should glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, for he is our salvation, our life and our resurrection: through him we are saved and made free." You're invited to read Sr Rita's reflection here... sosj.org.au/triumph-of-cross-feast-day #ExaltationOfTheHolyCross #TriumphOfTheCross #Cross #Jesus #SistersOfSaintJoseph (Photos: Cross located at MacKillop College Werribee, Victoria)

11.01.2022 The Meaning of Christmas Sr Kath has provided a reflection on the meaning of Christmas. "As we celebrate the Church’s New Year, we commence our journey towards Christmas confronted by the secular expressions of its significance as portrayed in our shopping centres, in the media and expressed in the decorations that don many houses in our neighbourhoods."... May the Christ-child be born again in our hearts and homes this Christmas. You're invited to view the whole reflection here... sosj.org.au/the-meaning-of-christmas-20 #Jesus #Christmas #Nativity #SistersOfSaintJoseph

11.01.2022 Take Fresh Courage In our fourteenth video in our 'Take Fresh Courage' video series, we feature Josephite Companion Anne-Marie. You're invited to view the video below ... #TakeFreshCourage #MaryMacKillop #SaintMaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop #SistersOfSaintJoseph

10.01.2022 World Kindness Day Annually on 13 November, we are reminded to focus on being kind to others, the community and all of creation. Mary MacKillop (featured below) is a great example of someone who showed kindness.... What is an act of kindness that you can achieve today? #WorldKindnessDay #MaryMacKillop #SistersOfSaintJoseph

09.01.2022 Friend and Wise Counsel - Father Joseph Tappeiner sj Today (18 December 2020) marks 200 years since the birth of Jesuit priest, Father Joseph Tappeiner sj, Director of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph between 1871-1882. Fr Joseph arrived in South Australia in 1852. He was appointed Director of the Sisters of St Joseph in August 1871 replacing Father Julian Tenison Woods who left Adelaide on 1 August 1871. Tappeiner ministered in Sevenhill till 1870 and then bec...ame the first Parish Priest of the newly established mission of Norwood, Adelaide. He died on 10 February 1882. Tappeiner was widely known and respected. You're invited to read more about Fr Joseph by reading Sr Pauline's article here... sosj.org.au/friend-and-wise-counsel #MaryMacKillop #JulianTenisonWoods #SistersOfSaintJoseph

09.01.2022 Take Fresh Courage The theme for the 10th anniversary of the canonisation of Saint Mary MacKillop is "Take Fresh Courage" a quote written by Mary MacKillop on 21 May 1877. In reference to the anniversary of Mary MacKillop's canonisation and the theme, Sr Mary stated:... "Ten years ago, we gave public recognition of God’s action in the life of Mary MacKillop, such that she could be held up as a model for all disciples of Jesus Christ. Her example reverberates around the world. Tapping into the Christian symbolism of the Cross enabled her to live into her post-stroke reality with courage, love and hope." You're invited to read about and reflect on Sr Mary's reflection here... sosj.org.au/mmk-take-fresh-courage-20 #TakeFreshCourage #MaryMacKillop #SaintMaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop #SistersOfSaintJoseph

08.01.2022 Take Fresh Courage In our thirteenth video in our 'Take Fresh Courage' video series, we feature Sr Jane Maisey. You're invited to view the video below ... #TakeFreshCourage #MaryMacKillop #SaintMaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop #SistersOfSaintJoseph

06.01.2022 A Day in the Life: Mary MacKillop Today This month, Jane Woolford (CEO of Mary MacKillop Today) has written about the works of Mary MacKillop Today. Jane wrote:... "In our work at Mary MacKillop Today we have been blessed with an ongoing commitment from supporters who still have the means to give generously (in the times of COVID-19). They recognise that these are the most important times to maintain programs and staff and partnerships formed and developed over years so that we may carry on necessary works now as well as bounce back on the other side... Daily we are reaching our program partners in Peru, Fiji and Papua New Guinea, to our staff in rural New South Wales and Timor-Leste to ensure we adapt and find innovative ways to continue to serve those most vulnerable and in need." You're invited to read more about Mary MacKillop Today here... sosj.org.au/a-day-in-the-life-mmk-today #MaryMacKillopToday #MaryMacKillop #SistersOfSaintJoseph

04.01.2022 Founders Friday: Father Julian Tenison Woods Julian Tenison Woods: A Life Chapters 24th, 25th and 26th... We continue our series using the book 'Julian Tenison Woods: A Life' written by Saint Mary MacKillop. View the latest feature below #MaryMacKillop #JulianTenisonWoods #SistersOfSaintJoseph

04.01.2022 Take Fresh Courage Have you ever wondered how others see St Mary MacKillop today? Leading up to the 10th Anniversary of the Canonisation of St Mary MacKillop (17 October), people from different backgrounds share their thoughts in a series of short and inspiring videos answering two questions:... 1. What does Mary mean to you today? 2. How does Mary give you courage? You're invited to view the first video featuring Primary School Students below #TakeFreshCourage #MaryMacKillop #SaintMaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop #SistersOfSaintJoseph

03.01.2022 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Today (25 November) is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and 2020 marks the thirtieth year of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign, which ends on 10 December with Human Rights Day. Slavery represents the most common form of violence against women and children.... Pope Francis reminds us, it is not possible to remain indifferent before the knowledge that human beings are bought and sold like goods! In 2015 Sr Margaret Ng, together with members of St Joseph’s Enfield Parish, New South Wales established PATH - Parish Against Trafficking of Humans to raise awareness of slavery locally, nationally and internationally. You're invited to read more here... sosj.org.au/intl-day-elimination-violence-against-women-20 #InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen #PATH #SistersOfSaintJoseph

02.01.2022 A Day in the Life: Rural Ministry This month we feature Sr Lynette Freestone. Sr Lynette's ministry is in Cloncurry, "the friendly heart of the great North West" of Queensland.... About her rural ministry in Cloncurry, Sr Lynette said: "...in my nearly eighteen years of ministry here, many days have been unpredictably different crises, floods, tragedies, stresses, joys but most days, I guess, predictable regarding things to do, places to go, people to see. But all days I find interesting and rewarding as a humble Sister of Saint Joseph in rural Queensland." You're invited to read more about Sr Lynette's ministry here... sosj.org.au/day-in-life-rural-ministry #ADayInTheLife #ministry #ReligiousLife #IAmJosephite #SistersOfSaintJoseph (Sign in front of the Convent: "Cloncurry Josephite community was the last foundation of Mary MacKillop")

02.01.2022 Founders Friday: Saint Mary MacKillop In the Footsteps of Mary MacKillop For the past twenty-five years, the Sisters of Saint Joseph have invited people to participate in the ‘Australian National Pilgrimage: In the Footsteps of Mary MacKillop.’... Unfortunately they have not been able to offer this opportunity of journeying with Mary in 2020. Mary reminds us that ‘We are but travellers here.’ You are invited to read and reflect on the following article ‘St Mary MacKillop The Pilgrim’, written by Mary Cresp rsj here... sosj.org.au/footsteps-mary-mackillop-20 #FoundersFriday #MaryMacKillop #SaintMaryMacKillop #StMaryOfTheCrossMacKillop #SistersOfSaintJoseph (Photo: Statue of Mary MacKillop by Louis Laumen. Located at St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne VIC)