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To unite with others to support Social Justice, Development and the Environment.

Action on behalf of justice and participation in the transformation of the world fully appear to us as a constitutive dimension of the preaching of the Gospel, or, in other words, of the Church’s mission for the redemption of the human race and its liberation from every oppressive situation”…. Justice in the World, 1971 Synod of Bishop.

Meeting dates for your diary:

Next SJ Around the Bay Meeting

Saturday 4th March, 2023, 1-3pm, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Meeting Room, Yardley St. Waitara.

To contact SJ Around the Bay:

Convenor: Phil Jones – pfjones(at)tpg.com.au, (m) 0410 712 433

Refugee advocate coordinator: Bill Aitken, phone 94891662

Up Coming Events:

Hornsby Area Residents for Reconciliation, Movie: Thursday 9 February, 6.30pm, Hornsby Library, 28-44 George Street, Hornsby, Cost: Free, Bookings: Bookings essential, ticketed event. Book online at hornsby.nsw.gov.au/library

Br. Peter Bray – Thursday, Feb 16^th 2023, What is Happening in Palestine?, 7.00 pm at the Ron Dyer Centre, 42 Ridge Street, North Sydney. If you are intending to attend the presentation, please email Brother Adrian Watson, at adrianwatson@delasalle.org.au no later than Wednesday 8 February.

Sydney Alliance – 28^th February 2023, Morely Centre, 2 Darcy Road, Westmead

Time: 5:30pm for 6:15pm-8:15pm (final times to be confirmed)

Issues: Cost-of-living, climate change, affordable and renewable energy, affordable and social housing, and fair renting reforms (including removing no-grounds eviction and climate-proofing rental properties). They are also stepping up for the significant work on the Uluru Statement alongside.

Politicians: NSW Treasurer Matt Kean (LIB), Shadow Treasurer Daniel Mookhey (ALP), & representatives of the cross-bench.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/sydney-alliance-nsw-election-assembly-february-28/tickets

School Strike 4 Climate – Friday 3rd March 12 noon – 3pm Sydney Town Hall School Strike, see https://www.schoolstrike4climate.com/upcoming-actions

Fr Frank Brennan SJ speaking on the indigenous Voice, Sunday, April 2^nd, at 1.30pm, in The Crypt of St Patrick’s Church in The Rocks
(Enter from Grosvenor Street), All welcome Admission Free. Copies of the book available.

T-Shirts available for purchase. Contact Bill Aitken, $20
ph 94891662

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On-Going Projects

Supporting Timor Leste

Supporting Refugees

1. Jesuit Refugee Services,
2. Advocacy for refugees: contact Bill Aitken, phone 94891662
3. Catholics for Refugees
4. Northern Beaches Refugee Sanctuary

Global Financial Transparency