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18 January 2004
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A feast of faith
Young people wanting to get the most out of their Catholic faith have two opportunities during January to meet like-minded people in a relaxed atmosphere.
The Emmanuel Community is holding its annual Summerfest; which this year is a joint effort by the communities in Australia, Europe and Asia.
The program, which runs from January 22-26 at Holy Spirit College, Bellambi (Wollongong), includes talks, music and drama, liturgy and silent prayer, sports and time to spend at the beach.
Fr Yves Le Saux, a diocesan priest from France, and Anne and Jean-Luc Moens, from Belgium, will be the guest speakers.
Fr Yves is a member of the international council of the Emmanuel Community and is in charge of the priests and seminarians of the community. He is a popular retreat master.
The Moens have seven children. Anne is a mother at home. Jean-Luc has worked for the Emmanuel Community for the last 16 years – co-ordinating parish missions and various evangelisation activities, editing its magazine, He is Alive, and acting as chairman of Fidesco, a faith-based missionary organisation operating in the third world.
He is also a co-ordinator of the International Congresses for the New Evangelisation.
“
The Summerfest is not just for people in the community, although it will be
an opportunity to experience the community’s charism,” says Carmel
Taffa, one of the organisers.
“
It will be a wonderful time to deepen one’s faith, a great opportunity
for fun as well, for sharing and friendship.”
The Emmanuel Community includes lay people, priests, consecrated brothers and sisters in more than 60 countries. Members seek to live holiness in everyday life.
The Summerfest is open to anyone aged 18–35. Cost is $160 or $135 for students.
For information and registration, email Carmel at ctaffa@usydcc.org, telephone her on 9518 6415 or visit www.emmanuelsummerfest.com
The Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community is also hosting its annual Summer School of Evangelisation at two locations during January.
The first is in Bathurst (it ends this weekend); the second, at Coorangbong on the Central Coast, runs from January 18-25.
The Summer School provides an opportunity for young people (16-35), to experience the Holy Spirit through prayer, music, drama, charismatic worship, healing Masses, talks and seminars.
Cost is $285 (or $500 for couples) and $250 for concessions. Children under 12 with their parents $5 a day.
For more information visit www.sydcc.com, email pkupton@optusnet.com.au or telephone Kath on 9624 4084 or Epay on 9674 5541.
The Disciples of Jesus Community is an approved Catholic association for the laity.