AGM August 20. 2006

Elected members:






Brian Sullivan, Eileen Armstrong, Faye Walsh and Shirley O'Ryan

Mary MacKillop Feast Celebrations

"With a Josephite Heart"

Mary MacKillop Feast Day

"Mary's Feast Day provides all Australians with an opportunity to stop and reflect on the meaning of life. Mary MacKillop, an Australian by birth, stands out as one of our Australian heroes. Her life story embodies characteristics which are integral to the Australian identity: a sense of a fair go for everyone, her willingness to stand on the side of people who are vulnerable, her pioneering spirit and her ability to respect people from across all beliefs and cultures. Mary would look for the good in others and assist children and people to feel good about themselves. She avoided being judgmental and cynical no matter what the situation and tried always to be 'big hearted' and be 'with' the people in their struggles. Mary's innate
goodness and her down to earth approach to life, her ability to bring hope and purpose in the midst of suffering, has given Australians a freedom to be spiritual. Mary is not a Saint to be admired from afar. She is a person who truly understands the everyday life of people, their struggles and their joys. She stands as a person who reflects to the Australian people the compassionate heart of God. Amongst her great qualities are her sense of integrity and kindness, her being loyal to friends and forgiving of enemies, her pragmatism in all areas as well as her genuine holiness."
Sr Katrina Brill RSJ, Congregational Leader of the Sisters of Saint Joseph

Josephites Celebrate

Celebrating 90 years of continuous service in the Brisbane Archdiocese

JAN Meeting Sunday 25thJune 2006

Janet Hughes from Sirius Consulting facilitated a 'dreaming' workshop for the JAN Qld Inc Management Committee and Members to bring clarity for action to the group
Janet moved us through the process during the afternoon and the group reached seven clear strategies. That evening Mary Fletcher composed a new song 'With a Josephite Heart' to reflect the outcomes of a perfect day
JAN has completed the legal requirements from Office of Fair Trading after incorporation with securing insurance and setting up our financial arrangements.
JAN will be required to complete a strategic plan, developing a vision and mission statement and this workshop on 25th June'06 was the beginning of the process

Josephite Associate Action

The seven outcomes from the 'Dreaming workshop':-

-Active Membership Drive in Brisbane - North Qld. Begin membership drive with existing body of associates
-Document and collate members ministry [what you are doing] using a register/data base
-Commission and ritual a process for members ministering to others
-Apply for grant/submission for training 'Spiritual Companion/Mentor'to CLRIQ by 14th July 2006
-Provide an article about JAN Qld Inc to the Catholic Leader after the Launch
-Celebrate the Launch of JAN Qld Inc with the 'charism booklet' on Mary MacKillop's Feast Day - Tuesday 8th August 2006
-Develop Spiritual/Companioning Modules

The role of a Spiritual Companion/Mentor would be to help individuals achieve spiritual growth and to heighten awareness, mind clarity and inner peace. A Spiritual Companion/Mentor can be a personal support and individualised "cheerleader" of emotions who can help persons to find solace and hope, and enhance the daily lives of people whom they mentor.

Making History - Incorporation

Offical notification from Office of Fair Trading and the JAN Qld from 21st April 2006 is incorporated - Josephite Associate Network Qld Inc.
There is still the insurance to be finalised with the incorporation and that is in track and will be taken to the next meeting this week end.

Business venture update

Unfortunately the funeral business of Nathan's mother, Mary St George Stitts has been sold to another company The sub committee members for this business venture will continue with the business plan framework as a model for the next business opportunity One criteria for this sub committee is that all members of the Committee of Management JAN Qld will need to provide their biography and before the next meeting.
The underpinning focus for JAN Qld is the Spiritual Companion/Mentor role and the working group for this initiative will take on the primary role.

JAN Committee of Management

Elected Executive

Faye Walsh (President)
Brian Sullivan (Vice President)
Glenda Milne (Treasurer)
Shirley O'Ryan (Secretary)





Committee Members include:
Cherly Blair, John Scarrott, Suzanne Bell, Mary Fletcher, Michael Campbell and Poppy Masselos

Ex-Officio Committee Members:
Sr. Annette Arnold, Sr. Joan Finucane, Guido De Glas

Keep visiting this blog for regular updates. The Management Committee is very keen to access all those interested in embracing, sharing and promulgating the charism of Mary MacKillop. If you have skills, talents, resources, time and want to join the Josephite Associate Network ......
please contact the
President, Faye Walsh @ faysey@aapt.net.au

JAN Steering Committe and JAN Committee of Management

Welcome

This blog has been created to keep in touch with all those interested in furthering the mission of Mary MacKillop.

The Josephite Associates Network has been formed to work with the Sisters of St. Joseph to continue the good work of Mary MacKillop.