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2018 Annual Dinner
St Patrick's Old Collegians' Association 1912-2018 Toast to The Society, The College and The Association. Ms Catherine Hall, Archivist Xavier College Good evening distinguished guests, Jesuits, Ladies and Gentlemen of St. Patrick’s College. On behalf of Xavier College I wish to extend the apologies of our Rector, Father Chris Middleton and Principal, Mr William Doherty, who cannot be with us tonight.I wish to thank Mr Murray Cullinan, SPOCA President and Mr Jim Smith, Past President for the invitation to speak to you tonight. When I mentioned to a fellow archivist that I was speaking, he jokingly suggested that I give my speech in Latin. So without further ado,.. |
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Xavier Archives St. Pats Speech-Toast 08092018.pdf
SPOCA Event Information and Booking Form
Saturday 24 November 2018 |
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SPOCA November 24 2018 Notice and Form.pdf
National Eucharistic Conference in Melbourne 1934
At the Conference some events had 100,000 people attend. About 20 special events are accounted in the volume published the following year and one of them is a St Pat's Old Collegians Dinner At the Dinner the Toast to the Papal Legate was
made by Leo Kenny (one of the SPC In the attached file the following is highlighted: Saint Patrick's Old Collegians Dinner The Legate Toasted Cardinal Macrory's Reply Tribute to the College by the Cardinal Expectations Amply Fulfilled The Toast to the Archbishop Address by Archbishop Mannix
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The National Eucharistic Convention 1934.pdf
SPOCA -SICJ Alliance
Paul Lewis - Deputy Head Master at Saint Ignatius College Geelong has summarised the ethos observed by SICJ. IGNATIAN / JESUIT SCHOOL
Spiritual Exercises
Characteristics / Vision
Instrumental (a means to the service of God and others); Studentcentred;Characterised by structure; Flexible;Eclectic;Personal
AMDG Ad Majoriem Dei Gloriam “For the great glory of God” Motto of the Jesuits
“Amare Et Servire”To Love and To Serve
IHS first three letters of Jesus name in Greek. Symbol of the official seal of the Jesuits
Magis latin for “more”. Ignatius – always striving for more.
Manresa Town in northern Spain where Ignatius had powerful spiritual experiences. |
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Ignatian-Jesuit School.pdf
Philanthropy Talk at 10 August 2018 Annual Dinner
What is Philanthropy Talk by Gavan Woinarski? Quite simply, philanthropy is the love of humankind. It involves the
giving of time, information, services and money to improve the wellbeing of
humanity and the community. Therefore, if people are described as philanthropic
it says something about their character and Values, more than their wealth. Philanthropy’s best advocate is your voice and its
most potent partner is leadership. Money is the third element. People’s
advocacy and commitment combine to form leadership; donations will follow.
People often use philanthropy and fundraising as
synonyms,; they are not. Fundraising is transactional and philanthropy is
relational. Philanthropy responds to a Vision, fundraising to a cause.Philanthropy is so often associated with money. However, giving money is
generous but not always philanthropic. The most important element is your
voice. Lending your voice shows commitment and its unwavering and resolute
consistency is part of leadership. To illustrate the importance of someone’s voice try and think about some contemporary household names that we might nominate as outstanding Australian philanthropists. I suspect recent wealthy men who have made large donations will come to mind. this may be the case but I propose a different way of thinking for your consideration. One, who must remain anonymous, has invested many millions and countless hours developing then establishing a unit at the University of Melbourne devoted to positive psychology. All undergraduates now study this unit and the expressed intent is to ensure young people learn about and appreciate the benefits of being positive. What a remarkable legacy to initiate.The benefits for mankind will be untold. There is very little public recognition for the donor but enormous pride and gratitude in achieving something unique. However, in my view it is still the voice that stands out compared to those who have pledged a lot of money. I propose for your consideration that Australia’s most successful philanthropist in the last couple of years has no money and has little capacity to make large donations. Her name is Rosie Batty. She lent her voice and her voice has promoted profound changes in our nation. Australians now talk about family violence and the need to eradicate it. As a result of her voice government policies have changed, agencies’ behaviours are changing and the allocation of resources (money) has increased. Her voice has been more powerful than a large cheque. So if the voice is such an important part of philanthropy then the highest priority for an organisation wanting to develop a culture of philanthropy is to engage people. Connect and inspire might be a suitable motto. PHILANTHROPY AT ITS BEST 32 Brunswick Street Fitzroy 3065 |
Final Info/Registration Form 50 Years Commemoration
50 Years Commemoration Saturday 24 November 2018 St Patrick’s Old Collegians’ Association invites: All Old Patricians, SPOCA members, families and friends to a commemoration, 50 YEARS after the closure of the College in 1968 Morning: ‘The Past - Saint Patrick’s College, the Cathedral, the tower, the schoolyard’ At Cathedral Place, East Melbourne Themes: ‘Semper et Ubique Fidelis’; ‘More than a School’. Afternoon: ‘The Future - from schoolyard to campus’ At Cathedral Hall, The Australian Catholic University - Saint Patrick’s Campus Themes: ‘Looking & moving forward’; ‘Patricians coming together, 50 years on’. You are welcome to attend either morning or afternoon sessions, or both. RSVP – Essential for luncheon catering purposes Luncheon fee: $20 per person - Not required for morning session RSVP (booking & payment) should be made by Sunday 11 November to: |
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SPOCA November 24 18 Notice and Form.pdf
Biography of John Drury SJ - Michael Head
 2004 SPOCA Annual Dinner Drury was a genuinely loved family man. He was a good, cheery company and was always present when the family need succour and understanding. He participated in family marriages and anniversaries, as well as funerals. Indeed, his whole life was for others, and people loved him for his generous, giving spirit.
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St Patrick's Old Collegians - Gavin mesage re dinner 10 August
Dear Patricians Gavin Wayland Please confirm your current details by returning this note, preferably by email to gbci46@gmail.com
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Geoff Fitzpatrick Queens Birthday Honors June 2017
“Old Patrician, Geoff Fitzpatrick was recognized in the Queens Birthday Honors in June 2017, with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for ‘ services to Interior Design and Industrial Design’. Geoff was invested at Government House in October 2017, by The Hon Linda Dessau AO, Governor of Victoria. Geoff currently acts in the role of Design Ambassador for the Design Institute of Australia, the national body representing professional designers in Australia since 1947.” |
50 years later and still racing
SPOCA DINNER NOTICE and BOOKING FORM 2018 Green Acres Golf Club 51 Elm Grove Kew East 3102 ref Melways 45 G1
Friday 10 August 2018 at 6.45 for 7.30pm
Dinner fee: $70 per person Drinks available at bar prices Dress: Formal (Lounge suit or equivalent) |
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Dinner18 Notice Theyre Racing.doc
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