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from
Greg & Elenor Dawson, Terrey Hills, 1977
After
a series of adult education lectures held at the Passionist Centre St
Ives, in 1975, it was proposed that these groups might continue in
some other form. We recall that we felt we had only scratched the
surface of each and every topic and a few of us thought we would like
to continue meeting on a regular basis at each others homes. Eleven
couples continued to meet once a month with Fr Peter McGrath or
another member of the Passionist community to lead the way. Our
children became an important part of this group, as we all shared at
least two weekends away at Lawson. Lots of kids! From
this original group which probably lasted 18 months to 2 years, a
reassessment took place. At this time, two couples from our group
decided to form a new group. Later on, three couples joined our group. Ten
couples now form the basis of our "Family Group" which meets
once a month for discussion or a film. Golf days, picnic days, family
Masses, and BBQs provide the important ingredient of these groups -
support and friendship. Greg
and Elenor have now re-located back to their home state of WA.
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