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From the Province Ministries
Solidarity and Generosity
at the Indian Bazaar
Left to right: Carolina Gottardo (Country Director, JRS Aust), Fr Brian McCoy SJ (Provincial, Aust Jesuit Province) and Helen Forde
(CEO, Jesuit Mission); Three generations of the O’Dea family at the OIU BBQ stall; Fr Tony Herbert SJ signing his book at the Bazaar.
On a beautiful autumn day in September, more than 5000 people
attended the 66th Jesuit Mission Indian Bazaar held at Saint
Ignatius’ College Riverview in Sydney. The annual community event
raises funds to support Jesuit Mission’s work helping families living
in Asia and Africa’s margins to transform their lives and build better
futures.
The day was overflowing with entertainment, stalls and attractions
– including Bazaar traditions from Jesuit community groups such as
the Old Ignatians’ Union BBQ, $5 wheel, Wine Auction, St Aloysius
College Korean BBQ and Our Lady of the Way Parish Cake Stall.
There were activities for all ages, including the popular KidsZone for
children, as well as sumo wrestling, human foosball and many other
games for the young at heart.
Anne Nesbitt, Indian Bazaar Committee Chair, commented:
“The day highlighted the collaboration of many groups of people
all working for a common cause – serving the needs of the less
fortunate and supporting our Jesuit brothers in their works. We are
all grateful to be part of an event where we are living out Ignatius’
call to be men and women for others.”
This year, for the second time, the Jesuit Old Boys (JOB) competed
for the Rugby 7s JOB Cup. They were joined this time by a
team of women from Loyola Senior High School who played a
demonstration match.
A highlight at this year’s Bazaar was Fr Tony Herbert SJ, a Saint
Ignatius' College old boy who is a Jesuit missionary working in India
with marginalised communities. At the event, Fr Herbert signed
copies of his latest book Disturbing the Dust.
Other highlights included the Champagne and Oysters stall, live
music entertainment by student bands, and the Two Wolves Bar
run by volunteers from the Cardoner Project. Over one-third of the
income from the Indian Bazaar is generated from Old Ignatian run
stalls and activities: Rides, OIU BBQ, Ham Wheel, JOB Cup, Wine
Auction, $5 wheel, Old Ignatian Wheel and drinks.
“There was a great sense of community on the day,” said Helen Forde,
Jesuit Mission CEO. “It really was a whole of Jesuit community
event – with the students, parents, parishioners and volunteers
coming together for a shared cause.
“We would like to give our heartfelt thanks to all the committee,
stallholders and volunteers who gave their energy and time in
making the day possible. Many start planning and organising for the
event months ahead, tirelessly working to make the day a success.”
The funds raised on the day support poor and vulnerable
communities through community development programs such
as education, h