November 2014 www.cdd.org.nz Issue No 203 South for Sesqui Celebrations
OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN SOUTHLAND
Pat Veltkamp Smith. The first Catholic church was built in Southland’s ebullient Gerry Forde was Southland welcomed back its own Clyde Street, opening in 1864, 150 years MC for the dinner, at which the guest when a congregation of 650 attended ago, following that first generous ten speaker was favoured son of the south, a Mass celebrating the sesquicenten- pound donation from gold miner, Don- NZ Deputy Prime Minister, Bill English, nial of the Catholic church in South- ald Cameron of Nokomai. whose talk on faith and family was de- land. Locals welcomed back proudly so Today the copper dome of St Mary’s livered with insight and great good hu- many Southland born, - our two belov- Basilica is an iconic landmark, not just mour. ed Bishops, Colin and Emeritus Bishop for Catholics. An ecumenical service at the Basilica, Len, Vicar General, Monsignor Paul Ma- The sesquicentennial celebration was on Saturday afternoon, was hosted by honey, and Dominican Sister Carmel a Southland affair, bringing together Fr O’Neill, who welcomed visitors and Walsh OP, now an invaluable member people from the other parishes which the city-wide choir from different de- of the faculty of Good Shepherd Col- grew from the first, which, initially, en- nominations who sang together under lege in Auckland, guiding a new gener- compassed the lot – Wakatipu to Wynd- the baton of the Basilica’s Dr Raymond ation of students for whom English may ham. White, epitomising ecumenism in ac- not be a primary language. St Mary’s Basilica parish priest, Fr tion. Nor was it the primary language for the Christopher O’Neill, headed the plan- All the venues were decorated with French Marist missionary Fathers who ning committee which organised the red, gold, pale and pink tulips given by brought the faith to the south; Fr Del- weekend, with the liturgies sorted by Fr the van Eeden family. phin Moreau SM walking from Dunedin Tony Harrison of Waikiwi. Basilica parishioner and sesquicenten- through bush and swamp to say that All up, thirteen priests concelebrated nial secretary, Wendy McArthur, is re- first Mass in 1861 in the one- roomed the Eucharist with Bishop Colin. Among searching and writing the south’s 150 Post Office in Invercargill, baptisIng sev- them Marist Father Neil Vaney of the So- year history. en babies before gathering strength to ciety of Mary, represented those early The book will include details of the head to Riverton the next day. Marist missionaries. sesqui-celebrations. The Tablet November 2014 Southland Sesquicentennial Mass, 26 Oct. 2014 Homily by Bishop Colin “Consecrate them in the truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world…” (Jn 17:17-18) In this marvellous chapter from St John, that has often been called Jesus’ Eucharistic prayer, Jesus prays to the Father for himself; then He prays for his disciples and asks the Father to ‘consecrate them in truth’ as He sends them out. Fr Ray Brown speaks about Jesus’ “commissioning of the disciples to take Jesus’ place in the world.” Our Faith is the gift we have received, to go out and share its good news with others. When Fr. J.B.Petitjean S.M. arrived in Invercargill in 1857 he had walked all the way from Dunedin. By the time of a census in 1861 there were only 126 Catholics in the whole of the province (of a total population of 18,760). One would imagine that he was the first priest to celebrate Mass there but there is testimony to the effect that the first Mass was celebrated in Invercargill on the 1st Sunday in May, 1861 by Fr. Delphin Moreau S.M. in a one roomed building that served as a post office. There were 11 families in Invercargill at the time, 7 Protestant, 5 Catholic; and all the Catholics were at Mass. After breakfast, he baptised 7 babies and then walked on to Riverton. Our reason, of course, for being here today is that in 1864- 150 years ago-on Sunday, 23 October at 10.30am, the blessing and opening of St Mary’s Church took place in Clyde St. Invercargill, as well as the creation of the parish of Southland, with its new P.P. Fr. Amatus Martin S.M. The Blessing and opening were celebrated by Bishop Viard of Wellington, assisted by the Vicar General, Monsignor J.P. O’Reilly and Fr. Martin. After the High Mass, the Sacrament of Confirmation followed, and in the evening, at 6.30pm, there were Vespers and religious instruction. The enthusiasm of Catholics at the time to build churches, schools and convents is quite remarkable. Given the difficult times in those pioneer days, their generosity of giving money and time is admirable. It was a testimony to their strong faith. With the first church in Invercargill we have a lengthy list of donors from afar afield as Wakatipu; and one of the chief collectors was a certain Donald Cameron from Nokomai, the uncle of St Mary MacKillop. His initial ten pound donation leads a formidable list of contributors. With the arrival of Bishop Patrick Moran, churches began to spring up like the proverbial mushrooms in Southland; Riverton 1876, Winton 1881 (train from Invercargill, Gore (Gordon i.e. East Gore) 1883 Wyndham 1884, Mataura 1886, Orepuki 1887 (train with 500), Wreys Bush 1889, Lumsden 1891, Waikiwi 1896, Riversdale 1896, Bluff 1897, Balfour 1904, and Otautau 1905. While we realise that sectarianism was a greater problem
2 November 2014 The Tablet then than now, there were good reports of people of other denominations contributing to Catholic projects. There is a good account in the Southland Times of 30 November, 1889, about Bishop Moran at Winton. When Bishop Moran arrived in 1871 there were 7,500 Catholics in the diocese; by 1892 there were 22,000; 80 sisters, 22 priests and 37 churches. Such were the early days of the Church here in Southland. When we look at all that activity of the planting of churches, schools and convents, we see how it was nurtured by a strong faith. Faith means this personal relationship with God; being open to his word and obedient to Him. In one of the Masses of Our Lady, the preface speaks of her thus: “ She sought your will unceasingly, and obeyed it with fidelity.” Not like the Nicky Gumbel story from Sons of the South return: Bishop Len Boyle, NZ Deputy Prime Minister, Bill Alpha when he met an old elder from English and Bishop Colin Campbell. the church of Scotland and asked him, “How long have you been an elder of the Pope Francis speaks about some people requirements. If we have them, the kirk?” “43 years,” he replied. “You must coming from Church looking as if they message will get out. have seen a lot of changes in that time?” had been to a funeral. It recalls the I recall a story that Cardinal Basil “Aye, I have, and I’ve opposed every one story of the Scottish novelist, Robert Hume told years ago at a World of them!” Louis Stevenson, who said he saw some Charismatic Convention in Brighton, When we look at our pioneer brothers people going to church on Sunday and England. He said, “An aloof and and sisters of those early years, it is our they looked as if they were going to the pompous bishop once went to a parish Catholic Faith that binds us together, dentist. When they came out of church for a meeting with parishioners. There and when we think that a lot of the he knew that they had! The Pope says was a poor turnout of the locals. After building of churches has been by and we should have that sense of joy in the meeting, the bishop angrily said to large completed, what is the call of faith our lives so that others are attracted. the parish priest, “Where are the people? for us today in our 3rd millennial world? We need to ensure that we do not cut Didn’t you tell them that the bishop was I think we must again come back to our down on opportunities of sharing our coming?” “Of course not,” replied the Gospel for today, because that is the faith; e.g. when going to visit a family priest, “but somehow the news leaked blueprint that has been given us; that member, relative or friend who is no out anyway!” is the commissioning that Jesus gives longer practising their faith, don’t Our faith needs to be open, us today, and as Pope Francis says, say, “I won’t mention anything about transparent, confident and joyful. And “We are, by our Baptism, all called to church; it will only upset them.” Rather, most people - indeed all people, are be disciples; all called to be missionary pray to the Holy Spirit asking for the hungry for God. Don’t be put off by disciples,” and the call is to share that opportunity – which generally comes, people who cry down religion. Deep faith with others- that very faith that and often from the other person! Don’t down, there is that yearning for the in last week’s Mission statement Pope put conditions on the power of God; like eternal. A man may deny food exists, Francis begins by bluntly saying, ‘there the story of the two friends discussing but he will be hungry, none-the- are so many people in our world who a recent wedding. “Now, what do you less, for he is made that way. A man have not heard of Jesus.’ That is our task, think of Mabel Smith marrying that rich, may deny God exists, but he will be the one we all share in common. That sick old man?” “Well,” said her friend, “she spiritually hungry, for he is made that is the principal reason I have called for took him for better or for worse.” “No, she way. Most people are much more ready a diocesan synod next year – to look at didn’t,” said the other. “She took him for for God than we may think; or much how we can better share that message, worse, but he’s got better! nearer to God than we may imagine. (St that treasure of our faith, that we have No, let us not put conditions on Augustine; Our hearts are restless, Lord, been gifted with. the power of God; let our faith be until they rest in you.) Most people, when they look at our transparent, confident (as the reading Brothers and Sisters in Christ, as we lives, are really interested to know what from Ephesians says today) and joyful. celebrate 150 years of the Catholic Faith this relationship with Jesus Christ is like; If you are open to the Spirit of God; if in Southland, I take this opportunity of and we need to show that in our lives you have a genuine love for people, paying a special and prayerful thanks by our word, example and attitude. Our and an uncomplicated faith that God to all those people, and those who faith should light up our lives joyfully. can use for his purpose, these are the have gone before us, who were such
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faith-filled people, and so loyal to their Rosminian Fathers, and other religious faith, often in difficult times of war and who through schools and hospitals, depression. Their sacrifices have borne and rest homes, have assisted from great strength of faith, and fruits of early days. We have been blessed with charity and hope for us all; to them we all the lay people, married and single, owe a great debt of gratitude. families and individuals, who have From those early pioneer priests, been models of faith in our province like Frs Petitjean and Moreau, who over those many years; for all those walked everywhere; from those early who have gone before us we give days when priests rode on horseback heartfelt thanks to God. or gig, we have been blessed with I would think that the best tribute that good pastors who have cared for the we can pay them; the best way we can people. We have been blessed with the honour their memory; is to live fully religious Sisters – Dominican, Mercy, our faith today. In our Post Vatican 11 Josephite, Presentation, Little Sisters Church, we need to make God’s name of the Poor and Calvary Sisters - with known in our world by the way we live. Religious men, the Marist Brothers and It is a world so much in need of Good
Bishop Len cuts the Sesquicentennial cake.
MC Gerry Forde capturing the memories. News. Let us all then, in gratitude to God, and in memory of all those who have gone before us, continue Christ’s mission with courage, hope and love. Let us translate our thanksgiving here to thanksliving out there so that as Jesus prayed at the Last Supper: “I pray not only for these, but for those, also, who, through their words, will believe in me. May they all be one, Father. May they be one in us, as you are in me, and I am in you, so that the world may believe it was you who sent me.” (Jn 17:20-21)
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4 November 2014 The Tablet Matters of Life and Death Saying Goodbye... The Catholic Community’s Farewell to a deceased Sister or Brother.h Contributed by Bishop Colin Campbell reading a book of Epitaphs, and one grave-stone reminded the visitor that where he had gone the reader would surely follow. He had obviously had a little too much to drink, yet life and Some wag had written underneath: “ To follow you is not my death issues were on his mind. Was it a case of in vino veritas! intent, until I know which way you went.” “It was that Funeral you had at your church a couple of days You may have noticed a growing practice whereby the obituary ago,” he blurted out to a friend. “You Catholics give people a notice states that a private committal was held some days ago. great send-off. I’d like a funeral like that.” While sometimes this may be the deceased person’s wish, such a “ Well,” replied my friend, “ if you want a funeral like that, you practice denies people the opportunity to prayerfully farewell and need to live like that.” grieve. “Oh,” he wailed, “that’s the tough part…but I’d still like a Like any important celebration, the opportunity should be there funeral like that.” for the Church family, and the wider community, to join with the Our not so sober friend had touched on an important truth of family and friends to say a ‘prayerful goodbye.’ In the Mass, as we our faith- the way we farewell a church family member. I know worship God our Father, we join with Christ our Head in His eter- a number of our people who have received plaudits about our nal offering of Himself in the power of the Holy Spirit. As a family, Requiem Masses, and the faith and assurance we have about we lift up our deceased brother or sister and hand them back to this final journey into eternity. God. In speaking of the deceased, the eulogy should centre on One of the cultural accretions around today, is that the funeral the person’s life of faith. Together, as a community of hope, we service will be a ‘celebration of the person’s life.’ While this can join our prayers, song and acclamation, and commend the is true, the main purpose of the rite is that this is the Church person into God’s safe-keeping. There is a lovely prayer we say in community’s last farewell to one of its family. The Requiem the Song of Farewell: Mass is the best possible way we can do this, as we pray that Saints of God come to his/her aid; the person will be cleansed and made ready to meet the Lord. May Christ who called you, take you to himself; In concentrating on the Easter mystery, and the hope of eternal May angels lead you to the bosom of Abraham. life in Christ, the grieving family and friends are consoled, and all attending are strengthened in their faith of the risen life. The This community practice is enhanced by our understanding of Church family comes together; natural grief mingles with eter- the Communion of Saints. That is the ultimate goal we have for nal hope of the Easter victory that Jesus Christ has won for us. our deceased member. There are constant reminders for us to Perhaps, having been brought up with this belief, we Catholics prayerfully remember them. Our observance of the person’s appear much more self-assured than our contemporary secular anniversary, the feast of the Holy Souls, and the whole month of brothers and sisters who may be rushing through life November, devoted to our dear departed, have that emphasis. unsure as to where they are going. I recall The tradition of giving a Mass offering for the deceased remains a time-honoured custom. At the end of the Requiem Mass, at the commendation of the deceased, one of the prayers speaks about meeting the person again in eternity. Perhaps we should not be saying goodbye, but rather au revoir – until we meet again.
5 The Tablet November 2014 Father Michael’s book launch... At a function at St Peter’s College recently, Gore parishioners were given the opportunity to discover a little more about Blessed Antonio Rosmini, a totally loyal and obedient Catholic who was “born in the wrong place at the wrong time.” Author, Fr Michael Hill, a Rosminian and former principal of the College, returned to launch his book, Antonio Rosmini, Persecuted Prophet. Speaking to invited guests, Fr Michael spoke about Rosmini, the patriot, philosopher and priest, who founded the Institute of Charity in 1828. The book aims to put Rosmini’s life into context, by examining the time in which he lived. Fr Michael has also sought to evaluate Rosmini’s impact on other people, and he has included a summary of Rosmini’s philosophy. “Rosmini’s was a rough life, a difficult life,” Fr Michael told the gathering in Gore. “He lived in a divided country which was little more than ‘geographical expression’ at the time. As Author, Father Michael Hill, and Olivia Nicholson, Leader of a patriot who advocated Italian unity, he was very unpopular Special Character at St Peter’s College. for much of his life.” Arguably the most famous Italian philosopher of the books to each of them. 19th Century, Rosmini was a prolific writer, and authored Fr Michael spoke of Rosmini’s “extraordinary philosophical 100 books, some of which he wrote concurrently. Rosmini mind,” but described him as a tragic figure, a persecuted famously kept two secretaries employed at once, dictating prophet whose ideas were not always popular with political figures, or the Pope. Rosmini communicated frequently by letter, and it was very important for Fr Michael to see thousands of them, to get a sense of the man and his ideas. Interestingly, however, they contain little direct biographical information about Rosmini -- he seldom spoke of himself 24 Hour personal service in his communications, preferring to see himself as “of no account.” 03 218 2156 Rosmini believed in giving oneself wholly to the Providence of God, and Funeral services, Monumental work, never refusing a work of charity, and it was noted at the book launch that Grief Support this philosophy was also obvious in his modern biographer, who had left England and the familiar back in 1970, to drive a minibus to Gore to help out a new REMEMBERING THE CHURCH IN YOUR WILL Catholic Secondary school, which was just beginning to establish its culture. An invitation from Fr Michael eventually became the principal of St Peter’s College, and had since then held many roles in New Bishop Colin... Zealand, including spending 20 years editing Catholic journals such as Tui When you leave a bequest to the Church, you give a gift that lasts longer than your lifetime; a gift that will always be remembered. Motu. At age 80, he decided to write a A bequest to the Church may be a specific amount, or a book about Rosmini, partly because “I percentage of your estate, or a particular item of value. Big or have lived as a member of the Institute small, your bequest will be greatly appreciated. of Charity and have known many more If you have an existing Will, with the help of your legal advisor, Rosminians than Blessed Antonio you can make a simple modification to it. himself,” and partly because he was Sample wording for a bequest “...to the Roman Catholic Bishop of Dunedin for the time told that possibly no-one else would being, to use for the general purposes of the diocese as write a modern biography of the man he sees fit, I give and bequeath...” that Fr Michael believes is “a prophet for our time.”
6 November 2014 The Tablet Bishops’ Secretaries visit Weller’s Rock – site of Bishop Pompallier’s visit in 1840... Once a year, while the New Zealand Bishops are holding one of their conferences, their secretaries gather for a meeting and their annual retreat, led this year by Bishop Len Boyle. This year’s conference was hosted by the Diocese of Dunedin at Holy Cross Centre, Mosgiel. On Tuesday 4 November, the secretaries broke from their meeting schedule to visit Otago Peninsula. Pauline Lee, Bishop Colin’s secretary, had planned an interesting programme, including a visit to Weller’s Rock, site of Bishop Pompallier’s shelter of that shed! Alternatively, they felt they could have visit to the south in 1840, where he said the first Mass in the made another use for the puncheon of rum that Joseph area in the shed of a local merchant, Mr Hoare. When a cold Weller had been preserved in when he died of consumption southerly blew in, the secretaries could have done with the in 1839, and in which he was shipped back to Sydney! Archbishop Dew returns from the Synod... As I return from the Synod on Marriage and the Family, I’m aware that the gathering, the discussion and the topics have caught the attention of the media, and that many New Zealanders have followed the discussion with hopefulness and enthusiasm. My own intervention, on behalf of the New Zealand Church, focussed on the need for Church language to be changed so that it gave people hope and encouragement; a language that speaks the truth of the gospel, but in a way that doesn’t make them simply sanctions, but draws people to God. This time, we are not asked to vote on propositions, and we need to remember that things will not change overnight. However, Pope Francis has announced a commission to look at simplifying the annulment process, and there may be other areas that will need to be looked at as well, before the Synod reconvenes next year. What has been clear is that this discussion is about people’s lives, and people are hurting, and if the Church is to be a mother that consoles, encourages, reaches out, and supports, it must listen to what is emerging from the discussion.
7 The Tablet November 2014 Kavanagh College SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION by the Editor Boyle had named the College. Malcolm the usual contingent of students in the Over Labour Weekend, Kavanagh Farry, founding Board Chair, and stand that has become dubbed as “The College Board Chair, Barbara Wilkins, other members of the original Board Zoo,” did not go unnoticed, nor did and current Principal, Tracy O’Brien, attended, also. the fact that while people in Dunedin thanked the Jubilee Organising Photos and tours followed through were gathered in the Mitre 10 stand, Committee, welcomed past and Saturday, then the convivial and relaxed Bishop Colin (with the real mitre) was present staff, board members, students atmosphere of the Dunedin Rugby celebrating Mass in Invercargill for and friends and invited them to re- Club Rooms, provided the setting for the Sesquicentennial celebrations at connect, reminisce, and celebrate their an informal function that replaced the the same time. Father Gerard Aynsley time at Kavanagh College. previously planned “school formal.” shared a thoughtful and congratulatory The weekend’s activities started on Come the dawn (or for some it may message from Bishop Colin with those the Friday evening with an official have seemed so) and the Kavanagh gathered in Dunedin. opening, and an animated get- College celebrations were expanded On Sunday afternoon, the Kavanagh together, in the College library. Twenty- to include the wider celebration of College celebrations concluded with five years has made quite a difference 150 years of Catholic education in the the installation of a bronze plaque to hair style, colour and quantity, but, city. All Dunedin Catholic schools and in the grounds of the College. This after a momentary hesitation, the years parishes took part in a wonderful Mass plaque, placed over a time capsule, were stripped away, and recognition in a wonderful setting - the Forsyth Barr commemorates the foundation of friends, teachers and colleagues Stadium. religious orders associated with from the past, led to recall of shared The fact that 3,000 Catholics replaced Kavanagh College. happenings - mostly mirthful, but occasionally tinged with sadness. Bishop Colin and Bishop Len attended the celebrations on Friday night before departing for Invercargill to participate in the Sesquicentennial of the Catholic Church in Southland. Other notable guests were the two previous principals of the College, Foundation Principal, Brother Vince Jury, and Paul Ferris, who followed him as Principal. John Kavanagh and his wife attended the celebrations, representing the extended family of Bishop John Kavanagh, after whom Bishop Len
Bishop Colin, Sr Carmel Walsh OP, and Marie Ferris.
8 November 2014 The Tablet Kavanagh College and Catholic Education Jubilee Mass – Forsyth Barr Stadium Homily by Father Gerard Aynsley, Vicar for Education My years as Chaplain of Kavanagh College, working alongside Sister Helen O’Neill, were not only very happy years, but also a very formative time for me as a priest. As Chaplains, we are present in the school with a very unique vantage point. The academic, sporting and cultural endeavours of the school are not our concerns. Rather, we are a step back from all those things, and what we get to see are friendships being formed, or, more importantly, the forming of community. Earlier this year, the Bishops of New Zealand produced a document on the Catholic Education of School Age Children in which they express, with great clarity, what they hope from our What we first experience, when we the love of God is not real. And it works Catholic schools. There is a word, a go to school, is an encounter with the other way, also. If the bonds that phrase, a theme that recurs throughout other people – some whom we quickly are forged in our lives with others are the document. The Bishops insist that form friendships with; some who disconnected from an encounter with the Catholic school is a place that are different from me; some who are God, then our relationships will always facilitates ‘an encounter with the Living difficult to like. But the encounter with fall short, or be limited, or, at worst, God.’ The word ‘encounter’ is such others does something very important descend into a form of hedonism. an important one, and it is repeated – there is an opening up of our lives Today, our Mass reminds us that our again and again in the document. The (and hearts and minds), an opening up parishes and schools, and Kavanagh readings today remind us that our to something larger than ourselves. College, are primarily places of encountering God – our love for God In the first reading, Moses is reminded encounter – we encounter one another, – runs parallel with our encountering that if his relationship with God does and, in the midst of that, an encounter other people, and our learning to love not coincide with a concern for others – with God is formed. them. in particular the poor and weak – then 8=;B=HM :IB9F5@ÛG9FJ=79G Dz dz
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9 The Tablet November 2014 Nano Nagle Trust – High Tea with the Bishops of New Zealand The organising team of Sister Veronica, Shona, Judy, Wendy Well done. Well done, Nano Nagle Trust. The Catholic and Sandra were delighted with the response received from education of some young child will be made secure because people near and far who bought tickets for this wonderful, of your initiative, and the support received. exhilarating and thoroughly enjoyable fundraiser for the Trust. The purpose of the Nano NagleTrust is to provide assistance to families when Catholic education is almost out of reach for their children because of serious financial hardship. This is a New Zealand wide Trust which is determined to grow in strength and ensure that every child is able to enjoy the encounter with Christ that is at the heart of Catholic schooling. The Bishops of New Zealand were arriving at Holy Cross Centre, Mosgiel, on 2 November for their Conference. The warmth of their welcome was more than matched by their friendly willingness to enter into the spirit of the “High Tea,” and mix and mingle with the large number of participants from a wide range of parishes. What an array of beautiful fine china and gleaming silver Bishop Charles Drennan selects a raffle number “….and the adorned the tables! The organisers are to be congratulated winner is…” for their industry and fine choice. Don’t forget though, the old nail polish trick that meant that within an hour afterwards, every fine piece had found its owner and was heading home to the quiet security of its own little china cabinet or cupboard, thoroughly satisfied with its Sunday outing.
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10 November 2014 The Tablet Revisiting the Mass… A SSeriesi off DDiocesani RReflectionsfl ti on WWhat Happens During the Mass Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Quite some time ago, our diocesan Faith and Service Council took to the road around Otago and Southland to introduce ourselves. In one of the presentations, we asked people to list areas where we could assist them in parishes. One of these was the Liturgy, and, because of the recent changes, a fairly obvious one. Given the history of the Mass, and some of the language difficulties, the Faith and Service Council has assembled a programme to be used periodically in parishes. It is primarily a programme of explaining the different parts of the Mass, and I would ask that parishes and individuals enter into the spirit of this opportunity to support one another in a shared journey off looking anew at our central Sacrament. I look forward to hearing of the particular preparation and creativity of parishes and liturgy groups, and encourage you in the task of making this truly engaging and evangelising. I pray that ‘Revisiting the Mass’ will help deepen your understanding of the Liturgy, and, so, come to deepen your faith in Christ’s Passover mystery. In the Spirit, +Colin
Revisiting the Mass – Part 1 (30 Nov – 1st Sunday of Advent) Focus: Entering the Church; Introductory Rite Gospel: Be Alert Possible Gospel link: As we begin reflecting on the promise of Christ entering the world, let us reflect on our own entrance at His Mass.
O When we come to Mass, we bring our whole selves. O Liturgical colours focus us on the Church’s annual (Not just trying to be holy in the building.) cycle, and the significance of the particular day. O As we enter, the font at the door reminds us of our O The opening song physically unites us together baptism, and making the sign of the cross reminds us in a common focus, and is chosen because of its of the triune God in whom we believe. appropriateness for the readings of the day (as are all songs). O The Crucifix by the altar focuses us on Christ’s saving action - conquering of death and the promise of love O The introductory rite draws us together, and brings and everlasting life made to us. to mind our existence as community. O Candles remind us of Jesus as the light of the world.
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The 500 Club By Bridget Ryan The topic of the senior prepared speech at this year’s Bishop’s Shield was the Centenary of the Outbreak of the Great War. During her speech, Emily Welch of St Peter’s College, Gore, asked what it was that the Catholic Church in New Zealand was doing to commemorate this event. Inspired by this, Tony Hanning, editor of the Tablet, “reflected on the fact that of the advance group of about 1300 New Zealand recruits in 1914, 500 were young Catholics.” The challenge was then put to young people of the diocese to remember these young men by attending the Mass on the first Sunday of every month beginning on All Souls Day, Sunday 2 November 2014 and ending on Armistice Day 2018. On All Souls Day, a group of about 25 students from St Peter’s College attended Mass at the Blessed Sacrament Church to support Emily and the 500 Club. We acknowledge their commitment and wish all the members of the 500 Club well. (Editor’s note: Thank you, and congratulations, students of St Peter’s College. You continue to inspire by taking up the challenge of The 500 Club. The next opportunity for young people in other parts of the diocese to organise themselves into a local Club, and attend Mass in commemoration of service and peace, will be on Sunday, 7 December.) St Kevin’s College, Oamaru - Class J Fraser & Sons Ltd of 2014 after Graduation Mass. FUNERAL DIRECTORS & MONUMENTAL MASONS Caring, compassionate service ʁ Chapel & catering ʁ Prepayment plan for lounge funeral expenses
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12 November 2014 The Tablet Celebrating Maori achievement and leadership...
The Mana Pounamu Young Achievers’ Awards 2014 were held at the University of Otago recently. Twenty-three Otago secondary schools were represented in a night of celebration of young Maori inspirational role modelling and high achievement. Worthy recipients from Otago Catholic Colleges were: Moewai Marsh, Awhina Meikle, (Kavanagh College) and Merekite Wahitapu, and Gypsy-Mae Harrison (St Kevin’s College.)
Catholic Centre Shop GARDENING WITH SOUL This is a feature length documentary following a 1st Communion year in the garden with 90-year-old Sister Loyola Galvin of Wellington. Sister Loyola’s optimism is infectious and is fed eevery day by her love of ggardening. Themes of faith, aging and compassion sit alongside the practicalities of community life, issues within the Catholic Church and the importance of good compost in this intimate, funny and moving portrait of a woman approaching the These 17 children: Harrison Abernethy, Hailey Anderton, end of her life. Georgia Baines, Ella-Rose Crooks, Rhys Farr, Sophie Galliven, Holli Hayward, Jack Lindsay, Heath Middleton, Elliot Miller, Price: $30.50 + P/P: $2.10 Isaac Miller, Johanna O’Neill, Noah Tucker, Caleb Tulloch, John Warman, and Cameron McCormick, made their First TheThe CatholicCatholi Centre Shop Communion on Sunday 14th September at St Mary’s Parish Moran Building, 8 Octagon, Dunedin 9016. Church, Mosgiel, seen here with Fr Michael Dooley and DRS Ph/fax (03) 477-6342 or email [email protected] Mary Dillon.
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Bishop Len Boyle’s announcement of the name of the new secondary College for Dunedin – KAVANAGH COLLEGE. Among the papers that surfaced while checking some records held by the Catholic Education Office, the editor found these two, worth sharing with a wider audience. In 1986, Bishop Len chose the anniversary of Bishop Kavanagh’s ordination as a Bishop, (30 November,) to make his announcement that the new College would be called Kavanagh College. A few days earlier, he wrote to the Kavanagh family to give them advance notice of the announcement. A copy of that letter, and the announcement of Reorganisation of Catholic Schooling in Dunedin, makes for interesting reading at this time of celebration of the opening of Kavanagh College in 1989.
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