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Confraternity of the Knights of St.Peter & St.Paul part 4
Knights of St.Peter & St.Paul part 4
USPA NEWS -
SUNDAY 29TH. JUNE 2003
FEAST OF ST. PETER AND PAUL
HELD AT ST. BERNADETTE´S COMMUNITY CENTRE
IN COOKE AVE. NORTH SUNSHINE.
The High Mass was officiated by His Grace Bishop Mark Coleridge, assisted by Fr. Ray Bugeja. The feast was well attended considering the wet weather.
FEAST OF ST. PETER AND PAUL
HELD AT ST. BERNADETTE´S COMMUNITY CENTRE
IN COOKE AVE. NORTH SUNSHINE.
The High Mass was officiated by His Grace Bishop Mark Coleridge, assisted by Fr. Ray Bugeja. The feast was well attended considering the wet weather.
The church was richly decorated with damask and light fittings. The side altar was well decorated with large candle holders. A new chair was made for the bishop and a velvet canopy above the main altar completed the decorations.
After the homily the new candidates were invested into the Order. They were Rita Saliba from the Maltese community, Lyilyana Goja and Lucy Fiamengo from the Croatian community and Hans Roleff from the German community.
The procession with the statue didn´t take place as it was raining. The bishop Mark Coleridge made a comment after the celebration that he liked the decorations in the church.
After the homily the new candidates were invested into the Order. They were Rita Saliba from the Maltese community, Lyilyana Goja and Lucy Fiamengo from the Croatian community and Hans Roleff from the German community.
The procession with the statue didn´t take place as it was raining. The bishop Mark Coleridge made a comment after the celebration that he liked the decorations in the church.
PRIORY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
The priory of WA nominated Colin Caputo from the Italian community for his work in the parish of St. Joseph in Bassendean, as its new member for 2003. The celebration was held on Sunday 29 June.
SUNDAY 4TH. JULY 2004
FEAST OF ST. PETER AND PAUL
ST. BERNADETTE´S COMMUNITY CENTRE
IN COOKE AVE. NORTH SUNSHINE.
A Pontifical Mass was officiated by His Excellency Denis Hart Archbishop of Melbourne. This was the first time in the history of the Order of St. Peter and Paul, that the Archbishop of Melbourne officiated in the celebrations. This year we celebrated the 200 anniversary from the blessing of the Nadur basilica dedicated to St. Peter and Paul on the island of Gozo.
The priory of WA nominated Colin Caputo from the Italian community for his work in the parish of St. Joseph in Bassendean, as its new member for 2003. The celebration was held on Sunday 29 June.
SUNDAY 4TH. JULY 2004
FEAST OF ST. PETER AND PAUL
ST. BERNADETTE´S COMMUNITY CENTRE
IN COOKE AVE. NORTH SUNSHINE.
A Pontifical Mass was officiated by His Excellency Denis Hart Archbishop of Melbourne. This was the first time in the history of the Order of St. Peter and Paul, that the Archbishop of Melbourne officiated in the celebrations. This year we celebrated the 200 anniversary from the blessing of the Nadur basilica dedicated to St. Peter and Paul on the island of Gozo.
The Archbishop made a mention of the occasion during the panegyric. The Archbishop was assisted by Fr. Sam Buttigieg and Fr. Tran
After the communion prayer the Archbishop officiated in the investiture of the new candidates into the Order. The new members were Vinko Mlikota from the Croatian Community, George Aquilina the folk singer from the Maltese community, Ian Gawler Australian and Zoltan Tuz from the Hungarian community.
The weather was sunny and cool and the procession was held around the church.
PRIORY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
The priory of Western Australia held its celebration on Tuesday 29 June. Prior Reno Aquilina was elevated to the title of Consul of the Order.
After the communion prayer the Archbishop officiated in the investiture of the new candidates into the Order. The new members were Vinko Mlikota from the Croatian Community, George Aquilina the folk singer from the Maltese community, Ian Gawler Australian and Zoltan Tuz from the Hungarian community.
The weather was sunny and cool and the procession was held around the church.
PRIORY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
The priory of Western Australia held its celebration on Tuesday 29 June. Prior Reno Aquilina was elevated to the title of Consul of the Order.
The Priory in WA admitted Nick Deluca of the Italian community as its new Member.
NEW PRIORY OF NSW & ACT
Reno Aquilina also nominated and ordained Alfred Flask as a Member for the Australian Capital Territory in Canberra.
Chev. Alfred Flask - Prior for Canberra.
Sam Mifsud of Blactown in Sydney was admitted to the Order for his commitment in the Maltese community in NSW.
DEATH OF MEMBERS
The year 2004 took away 3 members of the Order and the dear wife of our Deputy Grand Prior. Peter Paul Camilleri from our priory of Nadur in Malta, Sam Vella of our priory in Melbourne and Reno Aquilina the prior and Consul of WA. All left this life to be united with God in heaven.
NEW PRIORY OF NSW & ACT
Reno Aquilina also nominated and ordained Alfred Flask as a Member for the Australian Capital Territory in Canberra.
Chev. Alfred Flask - Prior for Canberra.
Sam Mifsud of Blactown in Sydney was admitted to the Order for his commitment in the Maltese community in NSW.
DEATH OF MEMBERS
The year 2004 took away 3 members of the Order and the dear wife of our Deputy Grand Prior. Peter Paul Camilleri from our priory of Nadur in Malta, Sam Vella of our priory in Melbourne and Reno Aquilina the prior and Consul of WA. All left this life to be united with God in heaven.
The wife of Deputy Grand Prior Georgina Verkic also joined almighty God in heaven. May they all rest in peace under the protection of St. Peter and Paul.
The first snag in our history.
NO ACTIVITIES IN 2005 AND 2006
In 2005 and 2006 no activities were held as the process to become an independent body from the organisers of the feast began.
Six members rebelled against the decision and continued to take part with the organisers of the feast, the Australian Nadur Association.
These members were removed from the registry of the Order of St. Peter and St. Paul.
The first snag in our history.
NO ACTIVITIES IN 2005 AND 2006
In 2005 and 2006 no activities were held as the process to become an independent body from the organisers of the feast began.
Six members rebelled against the decision and continued to take part with the organisers of the feast, the Australian Nadur Association.
These members were removed from the registry of the Order of St. Peter and St. Paul.
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