E70 Catholic Youth Parramatta (CYP): Accompanying and Equipping Young People in Western Sydney – Soul Food – Mission Enhancement Team (MET)

E72 The Faces of the Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) Program - Soul Food - Mission Enhancement Team (MET)

Anne-Marie, Maxi and Nenette share a lot in common. They’re all parents. They belong to the same Catholic parish community in Marayong. And most recently, they form part of a larger team of volunteers at Marayong who support refugees and asylum seekers transitioning to Australia. The Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) is one such program that facilitates this transition. The CRISP program is driven by Rita Hakkoum from Catholic Care Western Sydney & the Blue Mountains. Through program, Rita facilitates connections between families – between those who have fled war, violence, conflict or persecution and have crossed an international border to find safety in another country; and those who choose to volunteer their time and presence to accompany such families. In this episode of the Soul Food Podcast, we hear form Anne Marie, Maxi and Nenette as they accompany a refugee family, advocating for their medical, educational and community needs. One key part of their common experience is how mutually transformative the journey has been. In their own way, they speak of the adage that is often associated with volunteer spaces: that where people thought they were “giving” as volunteers found that they too “received” much from what they’ve shared. See the following for references and further links to such initiatives made in the podcast: * ⁠Marayong Catholic Parish⁠ [https://www.standrewsmarayong.org.au/] * ⁠The Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) Program⁠ [https://catholicoutlook.org/catholic-care-wsbm-supports-new-refugee-families-to-settle-in-australia/ ] * ⁠Catholic Care Western Sydney & Blue Mountains⁠ [https://catholiccarewsbm.org.au/ ] Check out these other Peace, Justice and Ecology episodes featured on the Soul Food Podcast: * ⁠⁠E13 Faith and hope born from a refugee camp⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/episode/41teYLJqrSXRjsgkgt4ucL?si=e1ee4beee2974a3b] * ⁠E18 A journey to knowing I am loved⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/episode/31nmRseSIYYeq4SvKz7nGM?si=3a6bd65888984878] * ⁠⁠E37 In giving we receive: the mutual exchange at the core of our humanity⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gvsokGqiUmBxGUKTSlmHC?si=78f43ff29c624013] * ⁠⁠E63 God, creation and greening the heart of the Church ⁠ ⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/episode/43uDo0E4Lyhu9OQw9BfTjE?si=059bf6d3e55845e5] * ⁠⁠E65 A contemplative walk in nature ⁠(a guided mindfulness exercise)⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dMbnYdAT5P0M12ffxUv7z?si=8f562aa998f349ed] * ⁠⁠E66 Belonging that restores faith in humanity⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EpRyoyNbfrhIy0A5bxFl2?si=80b0e0ce8ce54513] * ⁠E71 Peace, Justice and Ecology as Integral to Catholic Faith⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5NyMUaWcBrhPG5m2bJstAp?si=179e7179dbf94640   ] Podcast backstory: Over 125 people around Western Sydney & the Blue Mountains were consulted for what they wanted in a life & faith podcast. Overwhelming feedback showed interest for “people’s stories” and “everyday experiences sparking deep thought.” This is what the Mission Enhancement Team wants to deliver through the episodes on the Soul Food podcast. Come along with the team on this journey of storytelling, listening & discovery! Everyone has a story! Intermission Music Track: Fragments - AERØHEAD https://soundcloud.com/aerohead Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-fragments Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/O7PzeUTESAA

E71 Peace, Justice and Ecology as Integral to Catholic Faith – Soul Food – Mission Enhancement Team (MET)

"Your kingdom come, your will be done 'on earth' as it is in heaven," forms part of the prayer that Jesus shared with his followers when they asked him how they should pray. It is this impetus of being collaborators in God's mission - co-missionaries in bringing about God's kingdom - that Sebastian Salaske-Lentern draws great passion for, especially within his role as Peace, Justice and Ecology (PJE) Coordinator in the Diocese of Parramatta. In light of Laudato Si’ Week (16-24 May), Sebastian explores how ecological stewardship and broader themes of working for peace and justice in civic society, forms an integral part of faith for all baptised people. Rather than it being a "side hustle", Sebastian follows the example of Pope Francis in encouraging the faith-filled response of social action, which is informed by the interconnected issues of human dignity, care for creation and striving for justice. To encourage all listeners, he offers doable, practical suggestions as well as resources and events on how to integrate these principles in our daily life. This podcast was created to encourage those involved or interested in the spaces that empower all people in engaging with Laudato Si’ Week as well as various questions of peace, justice and ecology. See the following for references and further links to such initiatives made in the podcast: * Laudato Si' Week resources [https://linktr.ee/met.pje]: https://linktr.ee/met.pje * PJE Table Talk during Laudato Si’ Week 2024 [https://tinyurl.com/laudatosi-table-talk]: Monday 20 May, 6pm at Glenbrook: Find out more and register at: https://tinyurl.com/laudatosi-table-talk * Catholic Earthcare - Caritas Australia Website [Australia: https://catholicearthcare.org.au](a work of the Australian Catholic Bishop's Conference) - A program of Caritas Australia: https://catholicearthcare.org.au * God in Nature [https://godinnature.org.au]- A Jesuit resource page for ecological spirituality: https://godinnature.org.au Check out these other Peace, Justice and Ecology episodes featured on the Soul Food Podcast: * E13 Faith and hope born from a refugee camp [https://open.spotify.com/episode/41teYLJqrSXRjsgkgt4ucL?si=e1ee4beee2974a3b] * E18 A journey to knowing I am loved [https://open.spotify.com/episode/31nmRseSIYYeq4SvKz7nGM?si=3a6bd65888984878] * E37 In giving we receive: the mutual exchange at the core of our humanity [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gvsokGqiUmBxGUKTSlmHC?si=78f43ff29c624013] * E63 God, creation and greening the heart of the Church [https://open.spotify.com/episode/43uDo0E4Lyhu9OQw9BfTjE?si=059bf6d3e55845e5] * E65 A contemplative walk in nature [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dMbnYdAT5P0M12ffxUv7z?si=8f562aa998f349ed](a guided mindfulness exercise) * E66 Belonging that restores faith in humanity [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EpRyoyNbfrhIy0A5bxFl2?si=80b0e0ce8ce54513] Podcast backstory: Over 125 people around Western Sydney & the Blue Mountains were consulted for what they wanted in a life & faith podcast. Overwhelming feedback showed interest for “people’s stories” and “everyday experiences sparking deep thought.” This is what the Mission Enhancement Team wants to deliver through the episodes on the Soul Food podcast. Come along with the team on this journey of storytelling, listening & discovery! Everyone has a story!

E70 Catholic Youth Parramatta (CYP): Accompanying and Equipping Young People in Western Sydney – Soul Food – Mission Enhancement Team (MET)

From LIFTED experiences, to World Youth Day and the Good Friday Walk that sees hundreds of young people engaged in a life & faith – meet Eleanor Bonwick and Sebastian Duhau, key members of Catholic Youth Parramatta (CYP) led by Qwayne Guevara – the team that drives all these initiatives and more for young people in Western Sydney. In all of CYPs offerings is the underlying aim to meet young people from Western Sydney where they are, so that they may be accompanied toward their fullest potential. Jump into the journeys of both Eleanor and Seb in this podcast, as their experience serves as both inspiration for joining CYP and motivation for the way in which they deliver youth and young adult ministry within the diocese and beyond. This podcast was created to encourage those involved in the spaces that engage and empower young people. See the following for references and further links to such initiatives made in the podcast: * 29 March –  Good Friday Walk [https://parracatholic.org/events/gfnw/⁠] * 6 April – At The Well Gathering [https://parracatholic.org/events/at-the-well-gathering/⁠] * 28 April – LIFTED Sports Day [https://parracatholic.org/events/2024-lifted-sports-day/⁠] * 2 May – Duc in Altum: Happy Hour [https://parracatholic.org/events/cyp-duc-in-altum-happy-hour-2/⁠] * More CYP, youth and young adult events [https://parracatholic.org/connect/events/?audience=youth-and-young-adults⁠] Podcast backstory: Over 125 people around Western Sydney & the Blue Mountains were consulted for what they wanted in a life & faith podcast. Overwhelming feedback showed interest for “ “everyday experiences sparking deep thought.” This is what the Mission Enhancement Team wants to deliver through the episodes on the Soul Food podcast. Come along with the team on this journey of storytelling, listening & discovery! Everyone has a story!

E69 Crepes, Christianity and CEOs – Soul Food – Mission Enhancement Team (MET)

‘What is my vocation?’ is a question that Stephen Baird often revisits. So it might come to a surprise to some that the simply act of making crepes for his family in their kitchen is for him sacred ritual that keeps him grounded and in touch with what he’s on about. In similar fashion, his experience of the Christian faith and his role as a CEO serve as reminders to keep asking the question of what is his purpose in life – and how that can best be meaningfully refreshed. This podcast was created to encourage those involved in the spaces of peace, justice and ecology. See the following for references and further links to such initiatives made in the podcast: * International Justice Mission: https://ijm.org.au/ * St Josephine Bakhita Feast Day Mass: https://parracatholic.org/events/st-josephine-bakhita-feast-day-mass/ [https://parracatholic.org/events/st-josephine-bakhita-feast-day-mass/] * Project Compassion Launch: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=793691836134546&set=a.339743858196015 [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=793691836134546&set=a.339743858196015] Podcast backstory: Over 125 people around Western Sydney & the Blue Mountains were consulted for what they wanted in a life & faith podcast. Overwhelming feedback showed interest for “people’s stories” and “everyday experiences sparking deep thought.” This is what the Mission Enhancement Team wants to deliver through the episodes on the Soul Food podcast. Come along with the team on this journey of storytelling, listening & discovery! Everyone has a story!

Welcoming 2024

Here we are. Episode one for the new year. A short one this time around, celebrating the year that’s been and looking forward to the year ahead. Looking forward to encountering you in the space! Experience these 2023 podcast highlights once again: * Sally Butler Episode [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gvsokGqiUmBxGUKTSlmHC?si=0c1d19e48903434d] * Rita Hakkoum Episode [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EpRyoyNbfrhIy0A5bxFl2?si=f05552509fd84646] * Phil Dulawan Episode [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5LSNjwCSwtASRfciiIFxXB?si=ad16a37022f64018] * Sue Martin Episode [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dMbnYdAT5P0M12ffxUv7z?si=a8220e641d8e4a82] * Christopher White Episode [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fSX6SdpzStUtm8JB43L3X?si=3e9fd5d8206e4184] Stay up to date with the Diocese of Parramatta Synod: https://parracatholic.org/synod/⁠ [https://parracatholic.org/synod/] Podcast backstory: Over 125 people around Western Sydney & the Blue Mountains were consulted for what they wanted in a life & faith podcast. Overwhelming feedback showed interest for “people’s stories” and “everyday experiences sparking deep thought.” This is what the Mission Enhancement Team wants to deliver through the episodes on the Soul Food podcast.   Come along with the team on this journey of storytelling, listening & discovery! Everyone has a story!