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Perpetual Profession Mariamabad Br Shahzad George Gill welcomed all to the celebration. St Mary and St Joseph church was filled to capacity as family, Brothers and others witnessed the Perpetual Profession of Br Waseem Shamoun. Fr Bashir AFSC was the Principal celebrant. Twenty-Five Brothers were present including all the Brothers from the Sector of Pakistan and also Brothers from New Zealand and Australia (Rory Higgins, Pat Lynch, Joe Bufalo and Lewis Harwood). The impressive liturgy was enhanced by the Aspirants’ music and choir in the church decorated finely for the occasion. Fr Bashir’s homily focussed on the contribution of the Brothers to education, the commitment of Br Waseem and the fact that the Brothers are prepared to qualify themselves as educators both in Pakistan and overseas. The post liturgy speeches were delivered by Br Sir Patrick Lynch, Br Waseem, his brother and Br Shahid. Thanks to Br Zohaib Gill who lead the planning committee. He also was MC for the liturgy. A Government Senator, Minister of Statistics graced the luncheon afterwards. This was the first Perpetual Profession to take place in a Brother’s home village.

Birthdays Greetings to William Harnett today, Luke Warvanuk Tuesday and Robert Schieler, Superior General on Saturday.

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Mission Assembly The District website reports. From my point of view the Mission Assembly progressed well the draft District Strategic Plan in preparation for the District Chapter. All engaged productively in the process. My thanks to Tracy Adams (Chair) and the planning committee. Thanks also to the LMS team and staff at the Provincial Office who contributed both before and during the event. I have invited the members of the LMC to attend the Chapter which gives an important link between the Mission Assembly and the Chapter.

Balgo Hills Following successful negotiations between LMS, the Diocese of Broome and Catholic Education Western Australia, Lasallian Volunteers and a Youth Minister position will be reintroduced at Luurnpa Catholic School in 2019. Bishop Saunders indicated that the Brothers are also welcome. An MOU will be signed between all the parties including the Visitor.

Novitiate Applications I have upon the advice of their formators and the District Council accepted Simon Opu and Zafar Iqbal for entry to the Novitiate in August 2018. Both will receive the religious habit in their home Sectors on a date yet to be advised.

Check Out In addition to checking the District website take a look also at the international website on www.lasalle.org

Change of Email Address Br Luke Warvanuk lukewfsc85@gmail.com

ANZAC Day 25th April is a sacred day for all Australians and New Zealanders. “Lest we forget.”

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District Chapter Prayer 2018 Kate Mason will post the laminated prayer cards to all communities. Thanks to Lewis Harwood for his work on the prayer.

Vocations Prayer Let’s keep up the prayers for Brothers and other Lasallian Vocations, not only on the 25th of each month but often!

Visitor’s Schedule

23 April Perpetual Vows Br Saddique Gill, Khushpur; 24-25 April Annual Visit Faisalabad; 26-27 April Annual Visit Khushpur; 28 April Meeting to establish Board for schools in Pakistan; 29 April Assembly Brothers, Sector Council and Vows Chapter. Best wishes and prayers for the

week ahead

David