Every person dreams of a life filled with opportunities, hope and the possibility of a new beginning.

Strength, hope and prayer are needed now more than ever, to help us cope and be connected with one another as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to keep us isolated from each other. Our special issue ‘Carmel Contact’ newsletter is filled with prayer, pastoral and practical support to keep you and those you love safe.

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This issue of our newsletter, Carmel Contact, comes with some good news in this moment of crisis for us all. With what is happening around us it is easy to lose sight of the fact that we are on our journey to Easter - a journey into God's heart. As well as inviting you into a moment of prayer for your loved ones and all who are sick at this time, we share with you our ongoing work for people in Timor-Leste and Australia. Around the country our friends and supporters of many different ages are helping to continue to provide education and support.

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This issue of Carmel Contact is filled with stories about the difference our donors make to the lives of people in Timor-Leste. You can read about safeguarding children in our Schools in Zumalai, Br Anacleto’s personal story, Fr Agusto reflects on 20 years of Timor-Leste’s independence, celebrating our loyal donors, the first retreat for our Scholarship Students, the new teaching resources you provided to our schools, how to order your Carmelite Christmas Cards, and much more.

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This issue of Carmel Contact is filled with uplifting and heart-warming stories of people who bring the hope of a new life to those in need. The children in Zumalai very much appreciated the messages of greetings and support our donors sent last Christmas. There is news about the Youth Engagement Program in Zumalai, our new Carmelite novices and candidates, Fr Laurie Timms' memories of his Novitiate in 1966, our Donors' Mass and High Tea and an invitation to share in our Easter Vigil Mass, and much more.

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Welcome to the latest issue of our newsletter.

The Carmelites continue to grow
It takes a whole community to make a difference
New Church for the people of Zumalai
Deepening our ties with Timor-Leste

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Welcome to the latest issue of our newsletter.

The Gift of New Life - the difference is you!
Serving outback & Indigenous communities in FNQ
Coming together for Timor-Leste
A Gift of a Lifetime

CC No 106 April 2018

Welcome to the latest issue of our newsletter.

Prayer & the gift of new life
Old age is a vocation
The gift of education for children in Timor-Leste
Thank you for giving life
Our young Carmelites bring new life

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Welcome to the latest issue of our newsletter, Carmel Contact. In this issue

In the care of a loving mother - John Abrahams
A strong, vibrant & united Province - Fr Paul Cahill, Prior Provincial
Mary our model - a 9 day novena of prayer
Supporting our East Timorese through the gift of education
A bag full of Rosaries - a 93 year old brings joy to East Timor

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In this issue we commemorate the lives of 3 Carmelites who have died this year: Fr Noel Kierce, Fr Frank Shortis and Fr Jim De Laurier.

We also share the stories of 2 young Carmelites, Br Agedo Bento and Br Martinho Da Cruz Lemos, and their work with homeless people and refugees.

Many people around Australia support the work of the Carmelites. You can read more about what's happening in our parishes at Coorparoo QLD, Wentworthville NSW and Port Melbourne/Middle Park, VIC, and at Whitefriars College, Donvale VIC.

With Christmas fast approaching, don't forget to order your special Carmelite Christmas Cards & Gifts. All proceeds help our work in both Australia and East Timor.

CC No 100 October 2015

Welcome to this special issue celebrating the 70th anniversary of our annual Mothers' Mass.

First celebrated in 1945 this mass has been offered for all mothers (living and deceased) every year since. Join us at 10.30am on 19 July at the National Shrine, Middle Park for this year's special anniversary Mass.

Also in this issue we celebrate the life of Fr Noel Kierce who died recently and Fr Pat Harney who is still 'going strong' at 94 years of age!

You can also join us in our annual Novena of Prayer for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel using the prayers in this issue. These 9 days of prayer are offered for all the members of our Carmelite Family in Australia and Timor Leste.

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