Th e Mo n t h l y Ma g a z i n e f o r t h e Ca t h o l i c s o f t h e Du n e d i n Di o c e s e h e a b l e t JuneT 2010 T Issue No 155 St Peter’s retains Bishop’s Shield By GILLIAN VINE “I’m hugely impressed,” Mr Leach IN a close finish, St Peter’s College has said, before awarding first prize to retained the Bishop’s Shield, just two Alice Wilkens, of St Peter’s. points ahead of Kavanagh College. Senior debating was held on the The event, staged for the 67th Saturday morning, followed by the consecutive year, was held from May junior debates in the afternoon. In 21 to 23, and hosted by St Peter’s, the evening, after a finger-food meal, which last year wrestled the shield impromptu speeches were followed from St Kevin’s College. by junior and senior drama. The Approximately 100 students from dramatic presentations, as always, St Peter’s, Kavanagh, St Kevin’s and were popular with the audience. Each Verdon colleges took part in events team, of up to five students, had to that showcased what St Peter’s present an original production to principal John Hogue called “a portray a positive Christian message wonderful display of talent”. based on interpretation of a given “This competition has a rich theme. For the junior drama, it was tradition. It is one of the things “The mustard seed” and for senior Catholic schools do well,” Mr Hogue students, “Covenant”. said. The junior scripture competition Bishop Colin Campbell was in was held on Sunday morning and attendance throughout the weekend was followed by Mass, celebrated by and made the presentation of the Bishop Campbell. Jemma Cournane, of St Peter’s College, is Bishop’s Shield to Jemma Cournane After Mass, students took part in the handed the Bishop’s Shield by Bishop Colin representing St Peter’s. senior scripture section. The students Campbell. In a close competition, St Peter’s held The weekend begun with an official had to demonstrate not only speaking the shield it won last year. welcome by Mr Hogue and entertain- ability but also scripture knowledge. ment from the St Peter’s College choir Speaking adjudicator Edith James before the competitions began. The prepared speeches on the congratulated the four contestants, saying each had “captured Treaty of Waitangi presented the adjudicator, Graham Leach, the awe and joy of the psalms. There was some lovely sight- the challenge of “choosing from a lineup of excellence”. reading this morning.” Continued on page 8 ➤
In this issue… Father Brian O’Neill dies ON June 8, Fr Brian James Bishop’s pastoral letter ����������������������������������������������������������������� 2 (“Baldy”) O’Neill died peacefully Fr Dan Cummings leaves Winton ����������������������������������������������� 4 in Gore. Diocesan Clergy Assembly held ������������������������������������������������� 5 He was 67. Catholic Schools Day ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 Fr O’Neill, parish priest at Gore, Bishop’s Shield �����������������������������������������������������������������������������8-9 was ordained in June, 1967. Ranfurly 25th jubilee celebrated ���������������������������������������������11 An obituary of Fr O’Neill will be Obituaries: Sr Gennaro, Fr Tony Ives ����������������������������������12-13 published in the July issue of The Bugsy on stage at St Kevin’s �������������������������������������������������������15 Tablet. Out and About ������������������������������������������������������������������������������16 The Tablet June 2010 Pastoral letter on sexual abuse
Dear Brothers and Sisters in harmed; Christ, l To minimise any risk to children; RECENTLY, we have been hearing of l To ensure that those who have been more sexual abuse cases in countries accused are dealt with justly and fairly; overseas. l To ensure, as far as possible, against While these scandals are far away, the future offending. impact of them is something that we all The document that was developed, experience. Conscious that the Catholic Te Houhango Rongo – A Path to Healing, Church is a family of faith, any failing or has seen protocols that are transparent crime by one or some affects us all. and robust and the Church openly As a Church family we are sorry collaborates with civil authorities. for such appalling behaviour and This document has been reviewed especially by people whose vocational several times to ensure everything commitment ought to see standards of possible is done. trust, compassion and care of others at Without any smugness or self- the highest possible level. complacency, one feels that the Vatican One realises, too, that a number of is only now catching up on these decisions taken by Church leadership protocols. in these countries were pastorally As a Church our compassion, charity inadequate and flawed, and failed and care need to be balanced with to address properly the needs of vigilance, discernment and wisdom. Bishop Colin Campbell victims in charity and justice. It is All of us need continuing faith Let us renew and deepen our faith and certainly an occasion of deep sadness formation and openness to God’s will trust in God. for all of us. I apologise, too, for in our lives. For those of us in Church Pray for our Holy Father, Pope whatever embarrassment, shame or leadership, we rely on you for that Benedict, and that we may all in unity disappointment you have experienced constant prayer support and help for be strengthened by the Holy Spirit. in the wider community. which we are always grateful. Far from allowing these scandals to While there have been cases of abuse I am conscious of trying to assist our dampen our spirit, I pray that with of young people by priests and religious priests in their mission to you. In this confidence and enthusiasm you will in our own country, these have been Year of the Priest, there have been a continue to share and live the Good relatively few in number. In 1993, the number of occasions when we have News of Jesus Christ as St Peter reminds New Zealand Catholic Bishops issued a come together to pray and share how us: pastoral letter on sexual misconduct. we can better serve you, the people of “Be ready at all times to answer anyone In developing procedures they listed God, in the spirit of Jesus. who asks you to explain the hope you five broad objectives: I thank God for our priests and their have in you, but do it with gentleness and l To enable a speedy, decisive and daily dedication to God and you in respect” (1 Peter 3: 15-16). sensitive response to those who bring a their pastoral ministry in the Dunedin With all good wishes, Diocese. complaint; In the Spirit, l To ensure that ongoing care is Finally, Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I available to those who have been pray for all of you in these difficult times. † Colin Peter’s Pence collection JUNE 27 is Peter’s Pence Sunday, the day Catholics make Bishop’s diary offerings to financially support the Holy See and the Pope’s philanthropy. The money raised gives the Pontiff the means to provide emergency support to those in need because of JUNE war, oppression, disease and natural disasters. 22 – Mosgiel Parish Confirmation By the end of the eighth century the Anglo-Saxons began 23 – Dunedin North & North East Valley Parish sending a regular annual contribution to the Holy Father. Confirmation at Sacred Heart Church 24 – Board of Management Meeting It later spread throughout Europe and in 1871 Pope Pius IX 25 to 27 – Oamaru Parish Confirmation and gave it his approval in the encyclical letter Saepe Venerabilis. Visitation The collection is traditionally taken each year on the Sunday JULY closest to June 29, the Solemnity of St Peter and St Paul. 7 – Congregational Leaders Meeting In 2007, total donations worldwide amounted to more than $115 million.
2 June 2010 The Tablet Bishops’ assembly held in Sydney
ALMOST 100 bishops, “It is often when our relationships, our ministry, our health including Bishop Colin are pruned or cracked and broken open, that the Spirit of Campbell, gathered in Jesus can blow through us and heal our fractured lives. God Sydney last month for the sometimes puts us on our backs precisely to make us look up,” four-yearly assembly of Bishop Ingham said. the Federation of Catholic The general consensus from day one was that taking the Bishops Conferences of message of Christ forward was the most urgent need for the Oceania (FCBCO). Church today. At the conference, In working sessions, the bishops heard from a number of Archbishop John Dew was speakers, including Fr Richard Leonard, who spoke of the elected FCBCO president, challenging art of giving homilies. taking over from Bishop “Preaching is getting harder and harder. We are up against Peter Ingham of the New some tough opposition. Whether we like it or not the media South Wales Diocese of in all its styles and ways now informs our congregations about Wollongong. what they listen to, and how they listen,” he said. Archbishop Dew said: “I The next Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of look forward to working Oceania will be held in New Zealand in 2014. with the bishops of Archbishop John Dew Oceania, who come from four Bishops’ Conferences, and seeing how we can support each other in pastoral The Lab will get ministry and pastoral initiatives to keep the Ecclesia in Oceania you smiling again! document alive”. The bishops heard from speakers on topics such as celebrating and preaching in migrant contexts, and using new media for Contact us Direct for evangelisation. New, Full and Partial Dentures They also visited eight parishes around Sydney where they Denture Relines were welcomed by various ethnic communities and celebrated Denture Repairs & Cleaning Mass with parishioners. Archbishop Dew spoke at Holy Family Parish in Maroubra Free Consultation & Quotes on the American civil rights movement and and the action of women such as Rosa Parks in challenging racial segregation Open 24 hours, 7 days for repairs! during the 1960s. He used the stories of these women to Home visits can be arranged by appointment. illustrate ways of discerning the presence of God in our lives. Hamilton Bishop Denis Browne gave an after-dinner speech Registered Clinical Dental Technicians recalling highlights of the past 20 year of the FCBCO. Friendly and professional sta Bishop Browne referred to Cardinal Thomas Williams as the Fast, e cient turnaround and guaranteed workmanship FCBCO “founding father” and spoke about the assemblies of the federation, which have been held in Auckland, Rome, A range of prices to suit everyone’s budget Rabaul, Suva and Sydney. WINZ and insurance quotes welcome The conference, which had the theme “Walking his way, We manufacture and custom t Mouth Guards bearing his fruit, living his life” and emphasised the importance Rest Home visits (we can also name dentures) of taking the message of Christ forward, opened with a Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, celebrated by Cardinal George Pell of Sydney. PH 477 1422 PH 217 1121 Ground Floor Cnr Herbert & Retiring president of the FCBCO, Peter Ingham, set the tone FINANCE Radio Otago House AVAILABLE Windsor Streets for the theme of mission when he preached on the hope of 248 Cumberland St Invercargill Christ and of the early missionaries who had worked in the Dunedin Oceania region. The Church in Oceania received the Gospel from previous generations of Christians and from missionaries coming from overseas whose sacrifices had, by God’s grace, borne much fruit, he said. Cre8ive 4774 Cre8ive This would be enhanced further by Pope Benedict XVI’s CUTTING EDGE DENTAL TECHNOLOGY canonisation of Australian-born Blessed Mary of the Cross (MacKillop) on October 17. 0800 500 730 www.the-lab.co.nz
3 The Tablet June 2010 Light of the Winton farewells Fr Cummings World Radio By MARY WITSEY nominations, his IT was with fond family, friends and 4pm to 5 pm every Sunday on memories and sad well-wishers filled 1575 kHz, Toroa Radio hearts that parish- St Thomas Aquinas ioners of St Thomas Church, as people June Aquinas Winton fare- gathered to farewell 20 – Politics as a Moral Enterprise: Fr welled their parish the popular priest. Robert Barron concludes his series priest, Fr Dan Cum- Community on transforming our culture. (You mings, last month. spokesman Paul can find more from Fr Barron at On a sun-filled au- Menzies, of Winton, www. wordonfire.org.) tumn morning Fr said Fr Cummings 27 – Dr Geoffrey Robinson was with Cummings celebrat- was well-respected the UN in East Timor in 1999 and ed his final Mass in in the area. wrote If You Leave Us Here, We Will Winton, on Sunday, “The numbers Die. May 2, said goodbye here today reflect July to his community the love which this 4 – Sr Margaret Nacke discusses and the following community has for Interrupted Lives: Catholic Sisters week set off for a new you,” Mr Menzies Under European Communism. life in Central Otago. said. 11 – Tim Staples talks about his After 12 years of Fr Cummings’ en- Fr Dan Cummings conversion from Pentecostalism service in the Winton couragement, his and about the importance of community, from love, his reassur- sharing the faith – and of how not August 1998, Fr Cummings has semi- ance and forgiveness would all be re- to try to do so! retired to Tuapeka and Lawrence. membered by his flock. 18 – The Kobonal Haiti Mission is During his farewell celebrations, he The priest, who had also had many making a difference to life there. was fondly remembered for his ministry years of close involvement with the Jim Cavnar, president of Cross to the sick, his care of the elderly and local school, St Thomas Aquinas, International Catholic Outreach, the positive relationships forged within was honoured by the children who talks about these changes with Al his own parish and with other religious highlighted the many gifts which he Kresta. denominations in the Central Southland had given them – faith, hope, reverence, area. graciousness and a love of God. Over the years Fr Cummings has had Fr Cummings was also something of Emailing a photo to The Tablet? a long association with many local a computer expert and the children Please send it as a jpg file of families, having counselled, supported, acknowledged this and thanked him for at least 500KB (1MB or more and baptised and buried many within “helping them to worship God, using preferred) and do not embed it the parish. the latest technology”. in a document file. Hundreds of parishioners, repre- Fr Ronela Resco is Winton’s new parish sentatives from other religious de- priest.
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June 2010 The Tablet Bishop reflects on Clergy Assembly
OUR Diocesan Clergy Assembly began Institute in the United States, to come gratitude”. I am most grateful to her for with the celebration of priestly jubilees and be with us and guide our assembly. leading us and we are blessed in our on Monday, May 3. The Jubilee Mass She did so in an insightful, encouraging diocese in having such a great gift as Sr was followed by a wonderful meal and and helpful way. Susan and her expertise. the customary speeches. This year we Sr Susan helped all priests to reflect The day continued with personal honoured Fr Mark Chamberlain (silver on the importance of living a healthy prayer and then a time of shared jubilee) and Fr Brian Traynor (golden life within ministry. She mentioned prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. jubilee). the importance of ongoing spiritual Fr Tony Ives, among others, mentioned The following day saw the beginning direction, support and friendship how important this time before the of our assembly at Holy Cross, Mosgiel. among priests and renewed our sense Eucharist was. We were then saddened As you are aware, this is the Year of that priesthood is never ours but rather by his sudden death the next day as our the Priest, which ends this month. At a gift from God to simply serve and lead assembly was concluding, yet heartened the same time, we are all conscious of our people. We were assisted to notice that our brother who had served as a the negative criticism the Church has personal symptoms of over-working, priest so faithfully felt so consoled by been receiving with recent scandals stress and addictive behaviours. the prayer he had shared with us all. overseas (see Pastoral Letter on page The importance of reading, prayer, diet A regular remark of the priests 2) and how the mission of Jesus can be and regular exercise were all highlighted throughout this time was in reference compromised and forfeited. as practical steps we can all take to live to you all. It was often heard in formal The Priests Committee for Renewal and healthily and thus continue to offer gatherings, over coffee and at meals, the myself wished then to offer assistance a service of safety and dedication to sheer goodness of the people we are all and encouragement to our priests who people we are called to serve. In many privileged to serve. It was obvious that have and continue to serve so faithfully ways she acknowledged the multiple your faith inspires them all. in the spirit of Jesus. I thank God for ways priests do and are expected to I thank God for your faith, Sisters and them and their daily dedication. care. She then proceeded to respond to Brothers in Christ, and that you are all I decided a good response would be to the need to offer care for the carers. In a constantly prayed for by your priests address this at our Clergy Assembly and respectful and quiet manner she helped and myself. invited Dr Susan France r s m , who has us all, often with wonderful remarks In the Spirit, had much clinical experience at St Luke’s like, “the importance of the attitude of † Colin Celebrating excellence at St Kevin’s College
AN Excellence Assembly gold at the Maadi girl rower of the year), at St Kevin’s College Cup (from left) Sophie Caitlin Kearney, Bethany was an opportunity to Moynihan Cox (Otago Robertson and Eilee recognise achievement Cox of the Year), Robinson. as academic and sporting Georgia Tangney, Lucy Right: Patrick Fauth re- blues were presented. Fauth, Loren Haggerty, ceives his academic blue Above: The under-16 Brittany More, Johannah from St Kevin’s acting rowing eight that won Kearney (Otago school- principal Jarlath Kelly.
5 The Tablet June 2010 Southern summer visits spread God’s Word Joan Houck, who runs Isaiah Parish life the things Jesus taught?” Missions, divides her time between Mrs Houck then moved into high-school Gore, where her husband enjoys fishing, ministry and women’s retreats then, when she and the United States. GILLIAN VINE was in her late 40s, she was told by her spiritual spoke to her just before she left New director she needed a master’s degree to be taken more seriously. “So I did,’’ she said. Zealand after spending summer in the The Scripture says in St Peter’s Epistle, “There south. is power in the Word”, and it is this power she HAPPILY married and the mother of a young wants to see people absorb, thus formed by family, Joan Houck was happy to be “a stay-at- the Word to experience true freedom. home mom” but after eight years, she asked “God [wants us to free] the uniqueness in us herself: “Is this all there is?” but keep our flavour.’’ “I was getting hungry,” is how she expresses With her sister, Mrs Houck set up Glory it. Ministries (see http://joanhouck.com/intro. That was in 1971 and although the lifelong htm), which offers video-workbook courses, Catholic never stopped attending Mass Joan Houck and 15 years ago joined Isaiah Parish Missions, in Boulder, Colorado, where she and her which usually has a priest or deacon with a lay engineer husband, Carl, lived, she became interested in New presenter. Age philosophies. She has run four Isaiah Parish Missions in the diocese, the The problem, she eventually realised, was that “I was afraid most recent in Milton earlier this year. to yield completely to Jesus and … I didn’t know how to “It was just tremendous,” she said. appropriately trust or yield to other people.” She urges parishes to consider an Isaiah Parish Mission and Careful to emphasise that nothing she did was in conflict a Bible study course called The Great Adventure Bible Study with Catholic teaching, Mrs Houck began meeting with (www.greatadventureonline.com), which a Marian Mothers other Catholic mothers and the group – which became an group in Gore was using. ecumenical one of 70 women from nine parishes – undertook “It’s simple, it’s concise and … it’s suitable for men, women, Bible studies. They addressed the questions of their daily lives, mixed groups or high-school groups,” she said. such as, “What difference does Jesus make if the washing Above all, she said, “God wants his people to have good machine is overflowing or there’s not enough money to news and to share it with others.” balance the cheque book?” and “How can I apply to my daily That is what Joan Houck is doing. New tertiary institution proposed THE New Zealand Catholic bishops have begun a formal consultation process with Catholic education staff about the development of a proposed new Catholic tertiary education institution, under the ownership of the diocesan bishops. The institution would be created by merging parts of the Wellington Catholic Education Centre (WCEC) and parts of Auckland’s Catholic Institute of Theology (CIT). Education staff in other dioceses will also be involved. The Nathaniel Centre and the National Centre for Religious Studies (NCRS) would also be integrated into the proposed institution. The bishops would aim to foster mutually supportive and collaborative relationships between Good Shepherd College and the proposed institution, as the bachelor of theology degree offered by Good Shepherd College is an integral part of the Catholic tertiary qualifications offered by the Church in New Zealand. The proposed institution would be a registered private training establishment, providing qualifications in education and pastoral ministry approved by NZQA. No redundancies are intended as part of the merger process. A Transition Committee will assist the bishops in working through feedback received from staff contacted as part of the consultation process.
6 June 2010 The Tablet Thousands celebrate Catholic Schools Day NATIONAL Catholic Schools Day was May 19 and schools in the diocese entered into the spirit with a variety of activities, with nearly 5000 students involved. The theme of the day was “Be the Change”, national Catholic Education Office chief executive officer Br Pat Lynch said. “Catholic Schools Day 2010 gives us the opportunity to showcase who we are to our communities and to the St Joseph’s pupils ready to march through Oamaru on Catholic Schools Day. nation,” he said. In total, there are 66,000 Part of the ethos of Catholic schools to education in the Catholic tradition at students at New Zealand’s 240 Catholic is to nurture leadership skills so Verdon College. schools. students are able to make the world In Gore, St Peter’s College student a better place through creativity and council members helped St Mary’s new service to others. entrants to write prayers which were At Verdon College, Marist Brother tied to balloons then released. and past principal Br Denis Turner Other children at St Mary’s wrote was the guest speaker at a special letters to all Catholic schools in New assembly, providing a link with the Zealand, wishing them Happy Catholic founding orders and the traditions Schools Day. The schools were asked to of almost 140 years of Catholic send back statistics and photos, which education in Invercargill. He had two would be displayed with a map showing themes, “Be proud of your heritage” where each school was. and “Make the most of opportunities In Dunedin, Catholic Education to prepare yourself for the vocation director Tony Hanning joined pupils you are called to take up”. of St Patrick’s School to watch them fly As a relatively young college, kites they made to celebrate Catholic Verdon recognised the importance Schools Day, while at Sacred Heart of establishing and maintaining links School, the day was marked with a visit with its founding orders, principal to Leith House rest home to spend some Fr Wayne Healey celebrates Mass in the St Paul Olsen said. time with and entertain the residents. Kevin’s College chapel. With him are Amali The special character’s charisms In Oamaru, all the pupils of St Joseph’s Chin-Nyika (5) and St Kevin’s deputy head reflected the hard work and School assembled at a park, then boy, Tom Lord. commitment by the religious orders marched through Oamaru holding banners and helium-filled balloons. The balloons were then released as bagpipes played. A combined Mass with St Kevin’s College students was celebrated at St Kevin’s chapel. In Central Otago, Catholic Schools Day was celebrated early, to take advantage of a visit by Brisbane-based composer, musician, teacher and liturgist Michael Mangan, which included a concert in St John the Baptist Church, Alexandra. Children from St Gerard’s School Alexandra were joined for the day by pupils of St Joseph’s Queenstown, Holy Michael Mangan in concert in Alexandra. Family Wanaka and St John’s Ranfurly.
7 The Tablet June 2010 67th Bishop’s Shield
Tim Lindsay, of Verdon College, takes the Bishop’s Shield candle from Rosalie Connors at the conclusion of the competition. Below: Donna-Maree La Hood (left) and Leenne Cooper serve morning tea. The St Peter’s College team with Bishop Colin Campbell and (right) host organising team leader Rosalie Connors.
Above: Bishop Colin Campbell greets Blessed Sacrament parishioners after Mass on Pentecost Sunday. Right: Acting Gore parish priest Fr Cipriano Fernandes with St Kevin’s DRS, Karen Austin. St Peter’s College From page 1 ➤ “It was a very difficult task” to choose a winner, she said, before naming Thomas Osborne, of St Peter’s College, the winner, with Kavanagh College’s Shauna Pali runner-up. In the study section on John, chapter 14, judge Sr Jan Ogilvy o p congratulated the students and the way each one answered her questions. “John’s Gospel is not easy,” she said. “First and second were so close; it was very, very close,” she said, before announcing that Shauna Pali was the winner, with Thomas Osborne runner-up, a reverse of Ms James’ placings. Following lunch, the presentation of trophies Kavanagh College’s winning senior debating team with coach John Taylor. was made, culminating in the presentation of the
8 June 2010 The Tablet contest held in Gore
2010 results Bishop’s Shield, St Peter’s College (33 points); runner-up (Marist Centennial Plate), Kavanagh College (31 points). Junior drama (Alpha Cup), theme, The Mustard Seed (Matt 13: 31 – 32): 1st Kavanagh College, 2nd St Peter’s College; senior drama (J. B. Lynch CFC Cup), theme, covenant (Jeremiah 31:31 – 34): 1st Verdon College, 2nd Kavanagh College. Junior scripture (Gerard Curran Cup), 1st Morgan Pearce, St Peter’s College; 2nd Tui Sinclair, St Kevin’s College; senior scripture (Study Above left: Breaks between sessions gave students questions, Bishop Kavanagh and visitors a chance to catch up. Cup), 1st Shauna Pali, Kavanagh Right: Maeve Ryan, of St Kevin’s, competing in College, 2nd Thomas Osborne, St senior scripture. Peter’s College; senior scripture Left: Sian Davis and Ana-Kaziah Rakimakere- (Nora Brophy Cup for psalm/sight reading) 1st Thomas Osborne, St Cooper, joint winners of the cup for most promising Peter’s College, 2nd Shauna Pali, junior dramatic performance. Kavanagh College. Below: The team from Verdon College. Next year’s Impromptu Speech (Dowling Bishop’s Shield will be hosted by the college. Cup), 1st, Jemma Cournane, St Peter’s College, 2nd, Ted Greensmith-West, Kavanagh College. Prepared speech (Hibernian Cup), 1st Alice Wilkins, St Peter’s College, 2nd Sam Murphy, Kavanagh College. Coral Paris Trophy for junior debating, St Kevin’s College team of Jibi Kunnethedam (leader), Gray Doppenberger (second speaker), Rose O’Connell and Edward Tarantaise McLeod (third speaker). O’Driscoll in a scene from Kavanagh College was runner-up. Kavanagh’s junior drama. Father Christopher Gaffey Cup for senior debating, Kavanagh College’s team of Gemma Harrison (leader), Lucy Henderson (second retains shield in close competition speaker), Sean Gamble (third speaker). St Peter’s College was Bishop’s Shield to St Peter’s. part that “having the courage to runner-up. Director of Catholic Education Tony participate is a wonderful thing. Best speaker in junior debates Hanning said: “It’s certainly a pleasure “Keep developing those talents you’ve (Dominican Cup), Charlotte Steele, Kavanagh College; Best speaker to be so well-hosted once again [a got. Keep working on them,” the bishop in senior debates (Hibernian reflection of] all the preparation that’s said. He urged the students to consider Cup), Lucy Henderson, Kavanagh gone into the venues and lots of work becoming readers for Mass and to reflect College. behind the scenes.” “One of the goals on readings, as the Scriptures continued There was a tie for most promising has been to work as a team. You have to be “God’s message for us today”. senior dramatic performance (Boyce Family Cup) between Connor achieved your goal,” he said. At the conclusion of the awards Chamberlain and Patrick Collins, A presentation was made to St Peter’s presentation, Tim Lindsay, of Verdon both from Verdon College. There DRS, Rosalie Connors, in recognition of College, was handed the candle that was also a tie for most promising junior dramatic performance the work she did leading the organising had burned throughout the weekend. (Terry Angus Cup) between Sian team. After congratulating all those who The candle will be lit again next year Davis and Ana-Kaziak Rakimakere- won or were placed in the competition, when Verdon College hosts the 68th Cooper, St Peter’s College. Bishop Campbell said to all who took Bishop’s Shield.
9 The Tablet June 2010 Forbury embraces cultural diversity Don’t delay your By PAT ROBERTSON ed to a well-prepared liturgy PENTECOST SUNDAY and the first reading from WYD application saw St Bernadette’s Acts had a special meaning IF you are Parish, Forbury, cel- when a number of parishion- contemplating ebrate the coming of ers greeted us in their own going to World the Holy Spirit with a languages. Youth Day Mass which illustrat- This wonderful occasion in Madrid, in ed the cultural diver- concluded with a shared August 2011, sity in the parish. morning tea when we tried there is no time The church was dec- food that came from the to waste. orated in red and gold, with multicol- countries represented by parishioners. The deadline oured tongues of fire on the windows. is August 1, 2010, for getting These were provided by the children of application packs completed. St Bernadette’s School. “It’s really vital for ongoing There was a banner with the words, planning for people to get their “Come Holy Spirit”. This was prepared application packs in,” diocesan by Marg McTear, a talented parishioner. WYD co-ordinator Fr Vaughan Red and gold flowers were used and Leslie said. the red helium balloons added the final November 1 is the date firm touch to the sanctuary. commitments must be made and It was striking payment completed by February to see the many 1. and varied na- Anyone over 18 can be part tional costumes of the pilgrimage and as the that were worn diocese needs a minimum of 30 by the congre- pilgrims, older people are urged gation – Samo- to consider going. Information an (right), Indi- and application packs can be an, Scottish (far downloaded from the website right), Irish, and www.cdd.org.nz/youth or contact Mexican, were Fr Leslie on (03) 225-8158 or (027) among them. 385-9615. The parish music group contributed music that add- O’NEILL DEVEREUX LAWYERS Lawrence Peeters Partners: Joe O’Neill Trusted Professional Mike O’Neill Paul O’Neill Todd Whitcombe Award winning agent. Solicitor: 6 star service. Lauren Pegg Your real estate professional. Client parking available Call me today! 248 HIGH STREET P.O.BOX 909 m: 021 992 993 DUNEDIN MREINZ a/h: 454 2585 Telephone 477-6801 [email protected] Dunedin Phone 477 6838 Metro Realty Ltd Licensed REAA 2008
10 June 2010 The Tablet WYD design competition FOR World Youth Day 2011, a T-shirt design competition has been launched. The search is on for a unique Catholic New Zealand logo to be printed on a T-shirt for all New Zealand pilgrims to wear while travelling in Europe and attending WYD 2011 in Madrid, in August. The challenge for designers is to produce an original logo – incorporating the words “Aotearoa New Zealand” – that will identify New Zealand pilgrims, setting them apart from other pilgrims and from New Zealanders travelling in Europe as tourists. The official WYD 2011 logo can be used in the design or added later in a position that complements the design. As well as a prize for the winning design, there will also be prizes awarded to high achieving designs. Entries close on Wednesday, September, and should be sent to the NZ Catholic Bishops’ Conference Office for Young People, National Project Co-ordinator, PO Box 1937, Wellington 6140. Posters have been sent to all parishes and full entry information can be found at http://www.catholic.org.nz.
Support for the Filipino Community
NZCU South are proud to be associated with the Filipino community in Otago and Southland. We operate an agency in tandem with the Filipino Migrant Support Workers group at 214 Great North Road Winton. Our Susan celebrates … St John’s Ranfurly principal Susan services are not restricted to migrants and anyone is able Mulholland cuts her 25th anniversary cake, decorated to become a customer with us. A representative from by Sylvie Carson to depict the classroom of 25 years NZCU South is present Mondays and Fridays 11.30 – 2.30 ago. at our Winton Agency. NZCU South also has branches throughout the South Island, including in Invercargill, Gore, Lawrence, Dunedin, 25 years are celebrated Palmerston and Oamaru. We offer a full range of banking services. We pride BALLOONS and blessings abounded in Ranfurly on May ourselves on delivering a personalized service based on 27, when St John’s School held a surprise celebration to an individual customers needs. honour Susan Mulholland’s 25 years of service to the Our vision and commitment is to “help families and school. individuals in our community become financially Mrs Mulholland, originally from Greymouth, began stronger” teaching at St John’s on May, 27 1985, the first day of Please phone 0800 86 56 36 the second term, in the standard one to three class. She became principal in 1992. or Marie Jarvis on 03 2113950 Catholic Education office director Tony Hanning and cell 021 637 633 or primary schools support consultant Anne Kennedy email: [email protected] attended on behalf of the diocese. Current pupils of the for further information. school led a liturgy, took part in a Jump Jam presentation and shared a pot-luck lunch with the gathered friends of www.nzcusouth.co.nz the school. Some of Mrs Mulholland’s former students were present, as well as past colleagues, friends, board Proud to be a Credit Union. Not a registered bank. Savings of trustees and PTA members, parents and members of in Credit Union South are secured by a first ranking Trust the Ranfurly parish. Deed over all assets of Credit Union South, subject to prior Kept a secret from the pupils as well as Mrs Mulholland, charges (currently none) and claims given priority by law. Credit Union South has a guarantee under the New it was a wonderful way to acknowledge the time, effort Zealand deposit guarantee scheme. Credit Union South and dedication with which St John’s School has been has a BB (Stable) credit rating from Standard & Poor’s. A blessed. current investment statement is available on request.
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DEAR HEART OF JESUS Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours Long service in Fiji and I ask you for this special one. Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your broken heart, where your Holy Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and Sr Mary Gennaro not mine. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication (Margaret Tither) and favours will be granted. Never known to fail. Promise to 1922-2010 publish many thanks for favours received. (Published on behalf of M.F., M.O.O. and F.O.O.) SR MARY GENNARO, who died on April 26, NOVENA TO ST JUDE lived a full life as a Oh, Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in Missionary Sister of the miracles. Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all Society of Mary for 66 who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have years. recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg you to The second of 10 whom God has given such great power, to come to my assistance. Sr Gennaro (left) with her sister Help me in my present, urgent petition (make request). children, she was born In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you in Invercargill, baptised Teresa. to be invoked. Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys and three Margaret Mary Tither and lived in Edendale. Her elder brother, Glorias. St Jude, pray for me and all who invoke your aid, humbly David, was a Redemptorist priest for 60 years, working mainly in need of your intercession. Amen. This novena has never been in the Philippines, while her sister Nell became a Dominican known to fail. This novena must be said on nine consecutive days. (Published on behalf of M.F.) Religious, Sr Mary Catherine. Sr Catherine lives in Mosgiel. The rest of her family – William, Frances, Daniel, John, Patrick, Michael and Teresa – all married. Sr Gennaro was professed in Heretaunga on February 11, PETITION 1944, and a month later she was in Fiji. Although untrained Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary (never known to fail): O at the time, she became an excellent teacher, learning as most beautiful flower of Mt Carmel, fruitful vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate she went. She later (1957-58) trained at Loreto Hall Training Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me College, Auckland., then served as head teacher at seven and show me here thou art my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of schools in Fiji and all those whom she taught testified to her God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee from ability to teach, to control and to play netball. Growing up the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity (make on a farm proved useful as Sr Gennaro had to look after the request). There are none that can withstand thy power. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee boarders’ plantations at some mission stations. In 1975, she (three times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in thy hands (three graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from the University times). This prayer must be said for three days and the prayer of the South Pacific, in Fiji. published. (Published on behalf of J.W., M.F., M.J.B..) Health issues forced her return to New Zealand in the 1980s. Her Requiem Mass on April 29 was attended by family, fellow religious and some former pupils from Fiji. THANKS Her quote: “I’ve done my best; now let me rest.” Most grateful thanks to St Jude, Sacred Heart, Holy Spirit and Holy Mary for prayers answered. (Published on behalf of M.F.)
PETITION May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, honoured, adored, and glorified throughout the world forever. Amen. Say six times for nine days and remember to promise publication. Your prayers will be answered, no matter how impossible it may seem to you, before the ninth day. (Published on behalf of J.J.W., J.P., T.L.G., G.M. and P.K.)
THANKS Grateful thanks for the powerful intercession and prayers answered from St Jude, the Most Sacred Heart, Holy Spirit and Our Lady. Courage is fear that has said its prayers. (Published on behalf of Anne-Marie.)
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12 June 2010 The Tablet ‘Able and conscientious’ priest dies THE oldest Catholic At the age of priest in the Diocese of OBITUARY 16 and a half, Dunedin, Fr Tony Ives, Fr Tony Ives he entered Holy died suddenly at his 1925-2010 Cross Seminary, home in Mosgiel on May Mosgiel, and was 5. He was 84. ordained at St Former parishioners and friends Joseph’s Cathedral, Dunedin, on from around the area gathered for his July 25, 1948, by Bishop Hugh Requiem Mass at St Mary’s Church, O’Neill. Mosgiel, on May 8. In his panegyric, Fr Brian Bishop Colin Campbell, described Fr Fenton, of Wanaka, said Fr Ives Ives as an “able and conscientious priest was a faithful, loyal priest who . . . to whom the will of God was central”. only ever wanted the best He was also a “generous and loyal friend’’, for his flock, and described the bishop said. his energetic approach to Born in Goole, Yorkshire, on June 13, everything he undertook, 1925, Fr Ives was a baby when his family from his work in parishes to moved to New Zealand. He was brought his hobbies, which included up in Port Chalmers, where he attended gardening and wine-making. St Joseph’s Primary School, and his His parsnip wine – mentioned secondary education was at Christian at the Mass by the bishop – was Brothers High School (now Kavanagh famous and Jane McLeod, of Bishop Colin Campbell sprinkles holy water on Fr College), in Dunedin. Queenstown later recalled being Tony Ives’ casket at the conclusion of the Requiem taught by Fr Mass at St Mary Church, Mosgiel. Ives to make what he called the 60th jubilee of his priesthood, Fr Ives “Ives Revives”, which advised others who wanted to follow his he claimed was one example to start very young. way of getting one’s “Then you’ve got to keep on breathing,” “five a day” vegies. he said with typical humour. Even in retirement, Fr “The third requirement is that Almighty Ives remained busy, God gives you the grace to carry on as a acting as chaplain on priest,” Fr Ives said. cruise ships and on After serving as a curate, at St Joseph’s pilgrimages to the Dunedin, in 1948-1949; Fr Ives went as a Holy Land. curate to Alexandra parish in 1956. Fr Tony Ives (centre) at his 60th jubilee in 2008 with Bishop When he celebrated Subsequent appointments were: par- Len Boyle and Fr Merv McGettigan. ish priest, Tuatapere, Southland, 1961; parish priest, Benmore, 1965; parish priest, Queenstown, 1973; parish priest, Georgetown, Invercargill, 1977; parish priest, Kaikorai, Dunedin, 1986; assist- ant priest, Alexandra/Omakau, 1993; as- sistant priest, Oamaru, February – July, 1994; Queenstown, July – November, 1994; assistant priest, Alexandra, (Nov- ember 1994 – April 2002); priest in re- tirement, Holy Cross Centre Mosgiel, 2002 – 2006; resident, retired priests flats, Mosgiel, 2008 – 2010. During his time at Benmore, he cele- brated the first Mass in Twizel, then – as now – part of the Christchurch diocese. Between 1999 and 2009, Fr Ives was chaplain on various cruises with Holland Bishop Colin Campbell and diocesan priests bid a final farewell as Fr Ives’ casket is America ships, and also led pilgrimages carried from St Mary’s Church, Mosgiel. from London during this period.
13 The Tablet June 2010 Around the diocese Strong end to Year of Priest THE Year of the Priest has ended on a strong note in Australia, Kavanagh’s All White with the ordination of six men – the most since 1983 – in Andy Boyens, an ex-pupil of Kavanagh College, who now Sydney earlier this month. Sydney has 63 seminarians. In lives in the United States, is a member of the All Whites squad 2000, the city was facing a chronic shortage of priests, with playing in the World Cup in South Africa. just 17 in training. “Confronted by a postmodern world lacking in beliefs and Millervale sold values, many young people are seeking something solid and The sale of Millervale has been completed. The Warrington I would like to think they find it in the Catholic faith,” said property was a youth camp for many years. the rector of Sydney’s Good Shepherd seminary, Fr Anthony Percy. “I also think Pope John Paul II and World Youth Days $20,000 raised inspired this generation,” he said. St Joseph’s School, Queenstown, has raised approximately The increased number of seminarians is described by the $20,000 from its book fair and raffles. rector of Melbourne’s Corpus Christi seminary, Fr Brendan Community Trust grants Lane, as a “miracle” . IN the Community Trust of Otago’s May grants, Catholic Social Six priests will be ordained in Melbourne this year, where Services received a $30,000 grant and St Patrick’s Lawrence 50 seminarians are training for Victoria and Tasmania. $3000. Brisbane, which built a new seminary for 16 students in 2008, is doubling it to accommodate 32 by the end of this year. Verdon spells it out Wagga Wagga’s seminary has 20 and Perth has more than 40 REPRESENTING Verdon in the Southspell competitions held in two seminaries. recently at James Hargest College were: Emma Morton, Andrew Miles, Imelda Wilkes, Jacob Thompson, Claude Burke, Kate Nally, Emalee Johnstone, Harrison Roderique, Olivia Thornbury, Amelia Koroaidi, Maggie Harrington and Catholic Centre Shop Madison Brown. Saints: Lives and Illuminations Priest dies By Ruth Sanderson LONG-SERVING priest, academic and missionary of St Columban’s Missionary Society, Fr Cyril Thomas Hally, died in FOR the first time, all the saints Melbourne on May 18. He was 90. Born in Temuka, Fr Hally’s featured in Ruth Sanderson’s two primary and secondary schooling was in Oamaru. In 1939, earlier works, Saints and More he left New Zealand to go to the St Columban Missionary Saints, are brought together into Society seminary in Essendon, Melbourne, and was ordained a lovely small-format, hardcover on July 2, 1945. He was chaplain to Asian students in Lower edition. With words and pictures, Hutt, then was sent to Rome in 1948 to study Canon Law and this book introduces 74 saints in 1961 he again was appointed to Lower Hutt. In 1963, he and two Blesseds. Sanderson’s left New Zealand and did not return to live in this country. art is inspired by Renaissance art, icons, illuminated manuscripts, Board of Remembrance old engravings and woodcuts. A PLACE of remembrance has been established in the foyer An introduction detailing the of St Therese of Lisieux Church, Invercargill, with funeral process of becoming a saint, a pamphlets of parishioners who have died recently. This is a listing of additional resources and time-honoured practice of the Christian Church; in the Old a glossary offers readers a deeper insight into the historical Testament it is recorded that it is a good and holy thought to and religious context of the saints’ lives. This book will pray for those who have died (2 Maccabees 12:44-45), so we instruct and inspire readers of all ages. Saints is a perfect gift keep our deceased not just in our hearts, but in our prayers. for confirmation. Saints is priced at $34.50 (postage and packing $2) and is Travel survey for parents available from the Catholic Centre Shop, Moran Building, 8 WANAKA’S Holy Family School and its board are working Octagon, Dunedin 9016; phone/fax (03) 477-6342; or email together to develop a school travel plan that increases safe [email protected]. travel choices for families and the school. A travel survey has been undertaken to find out how children get to school and ADVERTISING CHARGES what might encourage more walking, biking, carpooling and Prayers and petitions in The Tablet are $10, use of the school bus. including GST, for one prayer or petition and Mouthguard offer $5 for each additional insertion in the same TABLET advertiser The Lab has made a generous offer to issue. Other small advertisements are also $10. students from Verdon College – custom-made coloured Send to Gillian Vine, Editor, The Tablet, 26 Franklin St, mouthguards for half price – now $60. Mouthguards are Dalmore, Dunedin 9010; email [email protected] compulsory for students playing rugby and hockey.
14 June 2010 The Tablet St Kevin’s stars recreate Prohibition era
Set in 1920s New York, Bugsy Above: Jibi Kunnethedam (seated) as Fat Sam with his gang (from left) Albert Malone tells the story of a world Hailes (Snake Eyes) Kurt Weildraayer (Angelo) Jaln Rodger (Ritzy) Ryan Algar of splurge-gun-toting gangsters, (Knuckles) and Seymour Te Aho (Louis). show girls and dreamers, as Dandy Dan and Fat Sam do battle for control over the city of New York. St Kevin’s College staged Bugsy Malone from May 12 to 14. The fast-paced musical – directed by Margie Newton – was enjoyed by the cast and appreciative Oamaru audiences. Bridget Moffat as Blowsey Brown.
Taylor Hendricks-Newton took the title role in Bugsy Malone, while Louis was played by Seymour Te Aho (below).
Caroline Maxwell (above) as Tallulah and Maeve Ryan as Lena Morelli.
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Pupils of St Gerard’s School, Alexandra, get a feel for what it is like to be homeless with only cardboard boxes for shelter. Above: On April 25, First Holy Communion was celebrated at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Gore, by more than 30 children.
Below: St Patrick’s St Vincent de Paul Conference, Oamaru, recently held a special meeting at the home of Mary and Peter WatsonFirst. After Communionthe meeting, –Fr 25Wayneth April Healey 2010 (far right)at the celebrated MassChurch and of anointed the Blessed the members Sacrament, (standing, Gore from left) Edna Johnston, Kate Houlihan, Sr Nola Gleason o p , Brian Jones, Suzanne Rapson, Jeanette Verheyen, Colleen Pali; (front) Peter Watson and Jocelyn Marsh.
Children and teachers at St Brigid’s School, Tainui, dressed as characters from their favourite books as part of the school’s Book Fair week activities. Grandparents and Kavanagh College students visited the school to read stories to all the children. Visit the World’s Most Sacred Sites.
From beautiful natural places to holy objects and shrines, the world is home to a rich spiritual heritage. As agents for Harvest Pilgrimages, we can arrange journeys to explore these sacred sites. Contact us for more details. For Westpac Chopper Wacky Hair Day, children from Sacred Heart School, Invercargill, appeared with outrageous styles and raised $252 for their efforts.
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