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      • How young people in Western Sydney are stepping forward with generosity and faith

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        This year has once again demonstrated the profound hope and witness young people bring when offering the gift of their lives so courageously and generously....
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        On Saturday 29 August, the public are offered rare access to 16 significant heritage and modern buildings across Parramatta, with St Patrick’s Cathedral one of the highlights.  ...
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        Elijah the prophet reaches the mountain of God and enters a cave. Elijah is on the run; he is afraid for his life. Then he is told to go out and “stand on the mountain before the Lord”....
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