#96 - Foul

How about something a little gross? I have to admit that the inspiration for this prompt is my being in the room with a farting dog whose rump is aimed right at me, so you see what I mean by "foul." But you don't have to write about stink or other ickiness. How about foul humor? Foul play? A foul in sports? Or, you can really go for the gross. What is the foulest experience you've ever had? The foulest stench you've ever smelled? The foulest most black-hearted person you've ever known (characters in literature could work too)? Foulest job you can imagine?

Another House of God, and Gate of Heaven

On Saturday 19th January, His Lordship Bishop Bernard Fellay was at the Society of Saint Pius X’s new Church in Gateshead, near Newcastle, UK. Some of the Transalpine Redemptorists were also present, and played a large part in the ceremonies. The Ceremony was attended by many of the Society’s faithful coming from all over the UK, some from a great distance. The Church was named “The Holy Name of Jesus”. After the blessing and Pontifical High Mass, there were some refreshments, followed by Pontifical Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament.


His Lordship starts the blessing outside the new church.

Holy Mass

Many people were able to attend.

My Lord and my God!

Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

Week 5: Markets for This Week

Wednesday 30th January
CERES Organic Market

Saturday 2nd February
Bundoora Park Farmers' Market
CERES Organic Market
Central Murray Farmers' Market
Daylesford Farmers' Market
East Gippsland Farmers' Market
Growers Market on the Green
Healesville Organic Farmers' Market
Kingston Farmers' Market
Murrabit Markets
Myrtleford Community Produce Market
South Gippsland Farmers' Market
Sunraysia Farmers' Market
Tatong Farmers' Market
Veg Out St Kilda Farmers' Market

Sunday 3rd February
Creswick Market at the Mill
Gisborne Olde Time Market
Harcourt Farmers' Market
Heathmont Farmer's Market

#95 - miscellaneous

Because it is a delicious word with unlimited possibilities, the prompt this week is: miscellaneous.

Enjoy!

Protest of support for Pope Benedict XVI

We learned with sorrow that last Thursday Pope Benedict XVI was forced to cancel his visit to Rome's Sapienza University because of the prolonged protests of a minority of students and 67 of their professors. Today we join the millions of souls worldwide who protest their support and affection for the Holy Father. In particular, and from the bottom of our hearts, we thank him for the Motu Proprio of July 7 2007.

Viva Pope Benedict XVI!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zuA7xaGZTU

To hear the Vatican National Anthem

Week 4: Markets for This Week

Wednesday 23rd January
CERES Organic Market

Friday 25th January
Lake Boga Farmers Market

Saturday 26th January
Ballarat Lakeside Farmers' Market
Berwick/Casey Farmers' Market
CERES Organic Market
Churchill Island Farmers' Market
Essendon Farmers' Market
Healesville Organic Famers' Market
Hume Murray Farmers' Market
Lancefield and District Farmers' Market
Myrtleford Community Produce Market
Slow Food Farmers' Market
Traralgon Farmers' Market
Yarraville Farmers' Market

Sunday 27th January
Tyabb Farmer's Market
Yarra Valley Fresh
Yarrunga Farmers' Market

#94 - Fellow Travelers

I read this term -- "fellow travelers" -- on a blog this morning, and the writer intended it in the context of fellow bloggers she had met over the course of her own journey -- her life journey, journey of self-discovery. And I really liked that. I also like the idea of all the stories we are sure to have of fellow travelers on boats and buses and trains, in far-off lands, or even at home. I know I do, and I'm curious to hear about yours!

Week 3: Markets for This Week

Wednesday 16th January
CERES Organic Market

Saturday 19th January
Bayswater Farmers' Market
Boroondara Farmers' Market
Buninyong Farmers' Market
Carlton Gardens Farmers' Market
Central Murray Farmers' Market
CERES Organic Market
Drouin Farmers' Market
Gasworks Farmers' Market
Healesville Organic Market
Hume Murray Farmers' Market
Kilmore Highland and Produce Market
Knox Farmers' Market
Moyhu Farmers' Market
Port Fairy Farmers' Market
Sunraysia Farmers' Market
Wellington Farmers' Market

Sunday 20th January
Bulla Hill Country Market
Girgarre Farmers' Market
Inverloch Farmers' Market
Sanctuary Lakes Farmers' Market
Seaford Farmers' Market
Talbot Farmers' Market (see here for latest information)
Werribee Farmers' Market
Yarra Valley Regional Farmers' Market

Talbot Farmers' Market

With stone fruit, lots of fresh fresh local and organic vegies, fine delicacies, gluten free nibbles, flaxseed oil, chooks, pigs and stock feed, compost coming in Feb fo a bright new rainy year and plenty of seedlings and fruit trees.

DATES FOR 2008

Third Sunday every month (rain, hail, or shine) 9 am through to 1 pm.

20 jan, 17 feb, 16 mar, 20 apr, 18 may, 15 jun, 20 jul, 17 aug, 21 sep, 19 oct, 16 nov, 21 dec

Scandinavian Crescent & Camp St, Talbot (Mel Ref 620 J11) T: 03 5463 2001. Postal PO BOx 66 Talbot, Vic 3371.


TALBOT FARMERS MARKET – THE HEART OF THE GOLDFIELDS

Deservedly one of the best regarded farmers’ markets in Victoria and possibly Australia, the Talbot Farmers’ market continues to draw thousands of people to the historic Goldfields town on the third Sunday of each month.

As we move into summer and the spring plantings come into harvest, expect to see plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit for sale, direct from the soil of the producer. Luscious tomatoes, crisp beetroot, peas and beans, corn, all kinds of citrus and stonefruit – blood oranges, plums, lemons, apricots, nectarines and peaches. Fresh herbs and lettuces.

But this market is so much more, as lovely as the fresh fruit and veges are – and they are truly delicious. Your Christmas dinners can be filled entirely from the enormous range of food you can indulge yourself and your family and friends in. Rich, fruit-filled puddings from the award-winning Pud. Wicked cakes and pastries from Tea with Alice and Maria Gulyas. Rich roasts from Beckworth View Highland Cattle. Ostrich sausages, creamy cheeses. Olive oils from the producers voted the best in Victoria by The Age newspaper’s Epicure Good Food Guide. Pasta, pasta sauces, ravioli, pierogi, spaghetti, fettuccine – all the fabulous flavours that can be imagined. Juicy dried fruit, crunchy almonds and assorted nuts. We could go on and on – but it’s much better to come along and see for yourself.

And the market is so much more than food. Seedlings of innumerable plants and vegetables. Fruit trees. Wheat grain, chaff and straw. In December the organically certified linseed oils and flaxes of Stoney Creek Oils will be at the Market for the first time. Livestock: the famous Chook Fanciers, with their unparalleled choice of birds and their extensive knowledge of all things poultry. Quail. Black pigs. Worms and worm wee. There are soaps and creams, lavender products – and native grasses and trees.

Then there’s the town itself. Talbot has a Town Hall market on the same day, perfect for finding that last minute, out-of-the-ordinary gift. Visit the new Corridor Gallery at the rear of the Crescent Community Centre for artworks, or drop into the fabulous Fanny’s Flat for the best in vintage and new clothing and accessories. Amble your way to Talbot Railway Station for railway memorabilia, drought tolerant plants and art. Slightly Bent Books on the corner of Camp Street and Scandinavian Crescent is full of literary wonders – and next door Shed 47 houses a gallery of large paintings whilst a few steps down is a treasure trove of collectables.

Eating out on the day is no worry. The Court House Hotel/motel does terrific roast on Market Day. The Quince Farm Café is renowned for coffee, cakes and unfailingly sunny attitude. And the latest addition to our food family, Big Fig Café. You need to taste the food there to believe how fine it is.

The Talbot Farmers Market is held on the third Sunday of each month – rain, hail or shine, 9am to 2pm, in Scandinavian Crescent and Camp Street, Talbot. (Mel Ref 620 J11)

Most of this article above was published in the Central Goldfields Visitor Guide December 2007.

#93 - "The Date"

You can either write about an actual date (blind or otherwise) or about a particular date or a due date or a deadline or the best day of your life or the day that changed your life (or if you feel cheeky you could write about the date that is a food.)

Feast of St John Neumann, C.SS.R.

Saint John Neumann, C.SS.R.
4th Bishop of Philadelphia

Born March 28th, 1811
Ordained priest June 1836
Professed the first Redemptorist of the USA 1842
Consecrated 4th bishop of Philadelphia March 28th, 1852
Died January 5th, 1860

Shepherd of Philadelphia – Pope Pius XII on the 150th Anniversary of the Diocese:

“Among the shepherds of the flock in Philadelphia the figure of Venerable John Neumann is pre-eminent. It was mainly through his prodigious efforts that a Catholic school system came into being and that parochial schools began to rise across the land. His holy life, his childlike gentleness, his hard labour and his tremendous foresight is still fresh and green among you. The tree planted and watered by Bishop Neumann now gives you its fruit.”

SAINT JOHN NEUMANN, PRAY FOR US!

Week 2: Markets for This Week

Saturday 12th January
Bendigo Farmers' Market
Cardinia Ranges Farmers' Market
Central Geelong Farmers' Market
CERES Organic Market
Collingwood Farmers' Market
East Doncaster Farmers' Market
Kyneton Farmers' Market
Manningham Community Produce Market
Metung Farmers' Market
Mornington Farmers' Market
Myrtleford Community Produce Market
Shepparton Farmers' Market

Sunday 13th January
Aireys Inlet Community Market
Avenel Farmers' Market
Caroling Springs Market
Heathmont Farmers' Market
Kangaroo Ground Highland Farmers' Market
Whitehorse Farmers' Market

Closer to the Holy Priesthood

Christmas Eve, 2007 was a great day for our little Congregation as two of our students received the last two minor orders in Holy Cross Seminary, Australia. Rev. Br. Yousef Marie, C.SS.R and Rev. Br. Jean Marie, C.SS.R. both received the minor orders of Exorcist and Acolyte at the hands of his Lordship Bishop Bernard Fellay. God willing they will be both ordained as Deacons in December 2008.

With his right hand placed on the book of exorcisms, Rev. Br. Jean Marie, C.SS.R is ordained to the order of Exorcist.

Rev. Br. Yousef Marie, C.SS.R. is ordained an acolyte as he places his thumb and index finger on the candlestick and candle.

Some of the seminarians who received the tonsure and minor orders at the front entrance to the seminary.

His Lordship Bishop Fellay along with Rev. Br. Yousef Marie, C.SS.R. (left) and Rev. Br. Jean Marie, C.SS.R (right) in front of the statue of the Most Holy Redeemer.

#92 - "New" or "New Year"

You can choose either to write about the word "new" and new things, or about the new year, and what you think/hope/dream/fear it holds for you. Resolutions? You can put those in too if you like!

Week 1: Markets for This Week

Saturday 5th January
Bundoora Park Farmers' Market
Central Murray Farmers' Market
Daylesford Farmers' Market
East Gippsland Farmers' Market
Growers Market on the Green
Healesville Organic Market
Kingston Farmers' Market
Murrabit Markets
South Gippsland Farmers' Market
Sunraysia Farmers' Market
Tatong Farmers' Market
Veg Out St Kilda Farmers' Market

Sunday 6th January
Creswick Market at the Mill
Gisborne Olde Time Market
Harcourt Farmers' Market
Heathmont Farmers' Market