15 July 2007 The Tablet A Monthly Newsletter to the Catholics of the Dunedin Diocese T h e T a b l e t (Incorporating The Diocesan News) 19 August 2007 Issue No. 124
Caritas joins Social Justice Week Social Justice Week will be celebrated this year on 9-15 September. international Social Justice Week 2007 focuses on land, source of our being and our livelihood. Sadly at times, land is also a source of conflict and effort for South injustice. The land theme builds on last year’s environmental justice theme. Initiated by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Social Justice Week gives the Church time to reflect and act on topical Asia floods issues of justice today. Catholic humanitarian agency Caritas Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has produced a resource kit, including Aotearoa New Zealand has pledged the Social Justice Week booklet Founded on Rock: Putting into practice Catholic teaching on land and environment. The booklet $20,000 towards immediate flood relief outlines Catholic Social teaching developed in response to issues of work in devastated parts of South Asia. land use and ownership throughout the world, and gives examples Nearly 2000 people have been killed and over 30 million people from Caritas’ international and domestic work of ways people are displaced across India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan by unusually working to respond to both environmental and cultural land issues. heavy monsoon rains on top of a cyclone in late June. The international A CD ROM of educational activities for primary school students, God’s Earth our Earth, Part II – The Land/Te Whenua, has also been Caritas network is seeking to raise over $US 6 million to help those distributed to all Catholic primary schools. This resource encourages recovering from storm and flood destruction in the area. teachers to inspire young people to think, pray and act within their "For large parts of the region, this is the worst flooding they have own community in relation to land, soil and environmental justice. seen in years," says Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand Director Michael Youth resources will be available in mid-August. Smith. "Our Caritas partner agencies in South Asia have been Both the booklet and the CD ROM feature the story of how a Catholic religious order in Whanganui came to transfer title of their beach working non-stop to assess the situation and get food, water and other house to local Maori – their expression of the spirit of the Treaty of emergency needs to those who need them." Waitangi. This story is told in public for the first time. "We also welcome donations from New Zealanders, which will be Caritas Episcopal Deputy Bishop Robin Leamy, in a foreword to the channelled to those most in need through our partner agencies. In booklet, explains the title, saying: “As Catholics we are told by Jesus addition to immediate needs for food, water and shelter, agencies and to ‘build our houses on rock’, to imitate Him in our relationship with all creation and to be truly stewards of God’s creation.” governments must act swiftly to avert health crises." Caritas Bangladesh is seeking $US 2.3 million to provide emergency food, water, bedding, clothing, hygiene items and cooking sets. It is also building shelters with latrines for 2500 of the neediest families. Holy Cross Residence Progress Caritas Pakistan and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) are dealing The Bishop and his Committee are delighted that the Holy with the worst flooding and cyclone damage in Pakistan in decades. Cross Residence is now under way. Priorities are providing for clean water, shelter, medical supplies and The contract for the building has been expertise to combat water-borne illnesses. Nearly 20,000 families signed and construction will start will benefit. immediately. Four months ago the Residence Appeal was launched and the CRS is also working with Caritas India to provide immediate relief Bishop is encouraged by the response so to nearly 40,000 families across eight Indian states, including Bihar, far. Donations totalling around $163,000 one of the hardest hit. have been received from this Appeal. In CRS and Caritas Nepal are also assessing the situation in Nepal. addition to this appeal, further donations of $195,000 have been received, all of which is over and above the The biggest problem is access – roads and bridges have been washed Diocesan contribution. out, so assessment is "low tech". Bicycles, pedestrians and animals are In the next few months there will be exciting progress on site at best able to reach vulnerable people in remote villages. Holy Cross, as the first units take shape. In the next issue of theTablet People wanting to donate to Caritas' South Asia Flood relief efforts we will include pictures of the construction. can: If you have not made your contribution to the Holy Cross Residence Appeal the Committee encourages you to do so. Donations are still * Phone: 0800 22 10 22 to make credit card donations or being received at the Diocese’s Office, Private Bag 1941, Dunedin. * Donate online using a credit card at www.caritas.org.nz or This Complex for our retiring clergy needs our support. * Post donations to: Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, “They have given their lives to our community – PO Box 12-193, Thorndon, Wellington 6144. let’s give something back”.
Page The Tablet 15 July 2007 Pope Invites Young People to Sydney Benedict XVI is encouraging young people to prepare well for the World Youth Day to be held next July in Australia. The Pope concluded his general audience on July 4 with a special exhortation to young people, telling them that the youth gathering will be a spiritual renewal that will benefit all of society. "One year from now we will meet at World Youth Day in Sydney!" the Holy Father said. "I WORLD YOUTH DAY 2008 want to encourage you to prepare well for this marvelous celebration of the faith, which will be NOW LESS THAN 1 YEAR AWAY! spent in the company of your bishops, priests, religious, youth leaders and one another. World Youth Day in Sydney is now less than a year away. We now enter a crucial period in our Enter fully into the life of your parishes and preparation. Individual Registrations have now opened and it is important that everyone participate enthusiastically in diocesan events! registers as soon as possible. In this way you will be equipped spiritually to Individual Registrations experience new depths of understanding of Those intending to go to World Youth Day in Sydney next year need to go to all that we believe when we gather in Sydney www.wyd2008.org.au and register as soon as possible. The registration process will: next July. "A sense of awe and eager anticipation also A. Seek your personal details. describes how we feel as we make preparations B. Your flight information (Our principal flight will be Freedom Air SJ773 leaving to meet in Sydney." Dunedin on Monday, 14 July 2008 and returning as Flight SJ 772 on Monday, July The Pope acknowledged that for many, the 21 2008 although seats are limited). Those wanting to fly at other times or from trip to Australia will be a long journey. different locations need to approach their group leader for flight information. "Yet Australia and its people evoke images C. Your group details. We have registered 7 groups and have estimated that there will of a warm welcome and wondrous beauty, of be approximately 190 people attending. The travel company has arranged for this an ancient aboriginal history and a multitude number of seats to be set aside but needs to know via individual registrations that of vibrant cities and communities," he said. "I this is accurate as soon as possible. Our groups are as follows know that already the ecclesial and government authorities, together with numerous young Group Leader Contact Number Australians, are working very hard to ensure an exceptional experience for us all. I offer them Dunedin Samoan my heartfelt thanks." Catholic Pesamino Tili [email protected] 1236 Benedict XVI told the youth that the University Amy Armstrong [email protected] 1235 celebration is "much more than an event." He affirmed that "it is a time of deep spiritual Central Otago Fr Vaughan Leslie [email protected] 1341 renewal, the fruits of which benefit the whole of Kavanagh College Colin MacLeod [email protected] 1482 society. Young pilgrims are filled with the desire to pray, to be nourished by Word and sacrament, JCFM Gore Sr Michelle Hughey [email protected] 2024 to be transformed by the Holy Spirit, who Oamaru Jocelyn Marsh [email protected] 2090 illuminates the wonder of the human soul and shows the way to be 'the image and instrument Southland Michael MacManus [email protected] 2199 of the love which flows from Christ.' "It is this love – Christ's love – for which the Choose a group that best fits your situation. The University group is for those past world yearns. Thus you are called by so many school age based in Dunedin. Kavanagh is for those of school age even if not to 'be his witnesses.'" attending Kavanagh. Groups above are for those over 16 - 35 and group leaders/ The Pope told the youth to bring their friends helpers. Those outside of that age group must register as a separate group and who are searching for truth. acquire your own accommodation. "Some of you have friends with little real D. Choose Registration Package. For most this will be package A. The cost for this is purpose in their lives, perhaps caught up in $395 with payment being requested later in the year. a futile search for endless new experiences," Once you have registered your information will be sent to the group leader. The travel company he said. "Bring them to World Youth Day will then request a $250 deposit for travel. too! In fact, I have noticed that against the Costs tide of secularism many young people are rediscovering the satisfying quest for authentic Registration - $395 (for package A which includes all meals, accommodation, trains etc). beauty, goodness and truth. Through your Flights - $980 - $1100 (including all taxes, visas, health insurance etc). witness you help them in their search for the Fundraising Spirit of God. Be courageous in that witness! Different groups have already begun fundraising. Once individuals have registered and paid a Strive to spread Christ's guiding light, which deposit we can undertake more extensive fundraising. Already a number of generous groups gives purpose to all life, making lasting joy and and individuals have offered financial assistance. happiness possible for everyone. "My dear young people, until we meet in For any further information contact Fr Gerard on [email protected] or Katrina Sydney, may the Lord protect you all. Let us Kerr-Bell [email protected] Don’t be hesitant about registering now. Trust that funding entrust these preparations to Our Lady of the will come to help subsidise the cost. World Youth Day is an extraordinary experience; make Southern Cross, Help of Christians. With her, sure you go! let us pray: 'Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of your love.'" - Zenit
Page 15 July 2007 The Tablet World Youth Day anthem premieres The World Youth Day anthem was performed for the first time publicly last month by Australian musicians Guy Sebastian and Paulini. "Receive the Power" was launched on July 1 at a free outdoor event in Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour, as the official song for next year's World Youth Day, to be held in Sydney, July 15-20, 2008. Sebastian, who wrote the song with Gary Pinto, has woven the lyrics around the event's theme chosen by Benedict XVI: "You will receive the power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses" Emma Thorn is pictured here with Mrs Campbell from Currie Court. (Acts 1:8). "'Receive the Power' is a wonderful work, a foretaste of that day next year when by the power of the Holy Spirit divisions between peoples will be set aside and 'every nation, every tribe' will come together for the World Youth Day," said Bishop Anthony Fisher, the event's co-ordinator. The song, produced in collaboration with SONY BMG Music Entertainment, is also available in an international version with verses in Italian, Spanish and French. The video, which features footage from the previous World Youth Day in Cologne, can be viewed on the event's official web site. On the same site, both the English and international versions of the song can be downloaded. - Zenit WYD Pilgrims Our Young Vinnies with their Hug Rugs before visiting the residents of Currie Court in Port Chalmers. to be hosted by St Joseph’s Primary School – Port Chalmers During the last month the region has shivered as the chill of winter sat over us! Sydneysiders It is this cold weather that inspired our St Joseph’s Young Vinnies to look for ways to help Residents of Sydney are being encouraged out in their community. Thinking of those who would be likely to find the cold the most to show hospitality and give international difficult to deal with, our team decided to help some of the more ‘senior’ folk in our community. visitors an unforgettable World Youth Day With the help of Barbara Walsh and St Vincent de Paul the Young Vinnies gathered together experience. a large number of warm fleecy blankets to package and distribute to the residents of our local retirement complex – Currie Court. Labelling them as ‘Hug Rugs’ the students visited With just one year to go until the opening the residents and provided them with the warmth of their friendship as well as the gift of a event, organizers started registration for the warming rug. It was very humbling for me to witness the compassion and concern that our HomeStay Program, which asks locals to students have for others in their community – “For such as you do unto the least of them, help house the thousands of young people you do unto me”. expected to attend World Youth Day in July, 2008. The example of Christ is much on our minds this term as we celebrate several milestones in our Sacramental Programme. We are delighted that seven of our students will be baptised "World Youth Day will bring the biggest this month. We also have students preparing for Reconciliation and Confirmation. These are ever contingent of young people to Sydney," important events in the lives of our students and St Joseph’s and we are working hard as a school said Auxiliary Bishop Anthony Fisher, and parish community to support and encourage these young people in their journey. co-ordinator of World Youth Day. "Most will be accommodated in schools and parish halls, Although cold on the outside, our school is as warm and inviting as ever. Students are but we'll need up to 50,000 to be hosted in working hard on academic goals and our values-based learning programme. As always we are homes across Sydney. on the lookout for more students to share in our unique environment – we are a small school with a big heart. If you think that might suit your family please come and visit. "Sydneysiders are a friendly and generous bunch, and we believe many will open their Tom Woodhouse – Principal hearts and their homes to young pilgrims from out of town." Inquiry Evenings for Non-Catholics - The HomeStay providers will be asked to supply sleeping spaces and breakfast for two or more Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults pilgrims. RCIA is the process designed to help non-Catholic adults, who seek a deeper relationship The July 15-20 event is expected to attract with God, to grow in the love and knowledge of God and perhaps eventually to seek to enter 500,000 youth, including 125,000 overseas into the full sacramental life of the parish. An RCIA group has now begun to meet on Thursday visitors and up to 175,000 from other parts evenings at Mornington. of Australia. If you know of anyone who would be interested in joining this group, please phone Kath - Zenit Kenrick 476 6522 or Daphne Hannagan 453 6595.
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Education for Pastoral Ministry Oamaru Skills for Working with Adult Groups Workshop by Teresa Hanratty rsm News ❏ Setting climate ❏ A facilitation process Parish Council ❏ Facilitator behaviour Nominations forms are out for elections to Parish Council and it is hoped for a good ❏ Managing specific issues/problems response so that new blood may be available This workshop is suitable for leaders of parish groups such as Parish Council and Faith to deal with parish responsibilities. Development Groups. Date Time Venue Bible Quiz The parish entered a team in the ecumenical Sat 6 October 10.00 – 4.00 Holy Cross Centre, Mosgiel bible quiz held recently by the Bible Society Sat 13 October 10.00 – 4.00 St Patrick’s Parish Centre, Invercargill and achieved 9th place- but there were only Sat 27 October 10.00 – 4.00 Parish Centre, Cromwell 12 teams in the quiz! Do other Churches Cost: $20 per person. Includes lunch. know their bible better? Registration essential. Youth Group Email: [email protected] or phone (03) 4771815 by 28 September 2007 At the moment there are about six of our youth wishing to go to Sydney next Looking ahead to 2008 year to World Youth Day. Some adults have Gospel of Matthew ~ Elaine Wainwright rsm 10 – 14 February 2008 expressed interest also. Consequently, they are busy trying to earn money to assist with Retreat Day: Kindling the Flame of Compassion the payment of their fares. They have asked ~ Joyce Rupp 8 March 2008 parishioners with any jobs they want doing to contact them. They are willing to do “Reign of God” ~ Fr John Fuellenbach July – August 2008 anything within reason – short or long term for fair payment. Young Mothers This group chose a fine, sunny day to do a day trip to Cairns Farm, Duntroon for a shared lunch. The children were taken Our Jesuits to view the Maori Rock Drawings and thoroughly enjoyed time on a farm. It was a work in poor fun day for all. Seniors Club rural villages... A seniors club has been formed to cater for the older members of the parish and to enable Despite the media reports of India’s newcomers of a certain age to meet others of growing affluence, our Jesuits work their generation. They provide entertainment and involve all in their activities, be it a sing- in a rural area of India where along or a turn on the karaoke machine. villagers still live in a past century Afternoon tea is provided and the function, which occurs on the 2nd Sunday afternoon - literacy rates are low, and village of the month in the Dean O'Reilly Lounge, health and hygiene are still very usually lasts from 2-4pm. - Dea McNulty real issues.
YES! I would like to support the Jesuit Missioners Just cut your hair first A young man comes home and says "Dad, I Cheques should be made payable to: “New Zealand Jesuits in India” Gifts over $5 are tax deductible. just got my driver's licence and I’d like to use the family car." Father replies,"O.K., son. But, I enclose $ ...... cheque enclosed or cash or debit my credit card first, you have to get good grades in school, keep your room clean, make sure the yard is neat, and cut your hair. Come back in a few Visa Master Card months and then we'll see." Several months Card Holder Name: pass and the young man comes into the house with his report card in his hand. "Dad, I got Signature: Expiry Date: great marks, on my report card. I've been keeping my room as neat as a pin, and the Mr/Mrs/Miss...... yard is always ship-shape. How about letting ...... TAB Aug ‘07 Address: me use the car?" Father replies, "That's all Tom and Carole Ryan, New Zealand Jesuits in India true, but son, you didn't cut your hair." Son (A registered Charitable Trust) PO Box 25922, St Heliers Bay, Auckland 1740 says, "But, Dad, Jesus had long hair." Father replies, "Yes, son, you're perfectly right. And New Zealand Jesuits in India...Care for the Poorest of the Poor he walked everywhere he went."
Page 15 July 2007 The Tablet Half-Time for the MDGs Angel Tree At the half-way stage for reaching the world’s Millennium Development Goals, the world needs to sharpen up its act if it Project 2007 wants to halve world poverty by 2015, says Caritas Aotearoa Each Christmas, our New Zealand Director Michael Smith. local Prison Fellowship All members of the United Nations pledged in 2000 to the Group provides gifts for eight goals, in areas such as poverty, hunger, education, status the children of inmates of women, health, environment and development. in the Otago Corrections “While some progress has been made towards the goals in Facility at Milburn and the most regions, no single goal is on track in all regions,” said Invercargill Prison, through the Angel Tree Mr Smith. programme. These children are among the unseen According to the United Nations mid-way report, the world victims of crime. Their families can be as a whole is on target to halve the percentage of people living marginalised by society and the children in extreme poverty, and significant progress has been made in other MDG target areas. But often suffer much because of another’s it’s a patchy half-time report, and many regions lag behind in critical areas, said Mr Smith. actions, through no fault of their own. We We need to work harder to achieve all the goals in the second half. attempt to make this time of the year more The number of extreme poor in sub-Saharan Africa is levelling off, but the world needs to cheerful than it otherwise would be, by double its efforts to meet the MDG target of halving the proportion of people living on less providing them with a gift on behalf of their than a dollar a day in the region. parent, who is often unable to pay for one. We However, some places are showing that rapid progress can be made in key areas when good, can show the love of the Lord Jesus in a very strong government combines with adequate support from the international community. practical way by making a child feel special “In Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, where Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand supports projects, at Christmas time. the abolition of primary school fees has dramatically increased enrolments in just a few years,” Donations by cheque may be made to said Mr Smith. This has come about partly through debt relief. Prison Fellowship and sent to either Sister Veronica Casey, P.O. Box 1302a, Green The spread of HIV/AIDS is also stabilising in Africa, but closer to home in Oceania, infection Island, Dunedin or to Brother Osmond rates have increased, especially in Papua New Guinea. Caritas has recently launched a special MacNamara, Invercargill Prison, P.O. Box appeal to help our Pacific neighbours in need in this critical health area. (See page 7.) 827, Invercargill. “If the MDGs are to be met, New Zealand and other countries must do more. We want to - Sr Veronica Casey and Br Osmond see our government do its part,” said Mr Smith. “We’ll be working to ensure the government MacNamara, Catholic Chaplains keeps to its commitment to provide .35% of our gross national income (GNI) in overseas aid by 2010. We also want them to set a timetable for reaching the international target of 0.7% by 2015.“ Messengers of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has joined the “Micah Challenge”, a global Christian campaign calling on governments to keep their MDG promises. The network also works to deepen Peace deliver 15 Churches’ commitment to live the Gospel of justice and mercy. A CD-Rom on the MDGs and Micah Challenge, including prayer and reflection resources, tons of toys is available from www.micahchallenge.org.nz. Members of a Spanish Catholic organization distributed 15 tons of toys to The international Caritas network also has a booklet on the MDGs: Breaking with Business needy children in the Middle East. as Usual: Achieving the Millennium Development Goals, available for downloading at www. The Messengers of Peace Association, caritas.org.nz a nongovernmental organization started by Father Ángel García, took the toys to hospitals, orphanages, schools in refugee camps, and various other parts of the CATHOLIC DEVELOPMENT FUND country, the Fides news agency reported. Father García said: "Children are the most Term Investments innocent victims of any war or conflict and they are the ones who suffer most and are Amount 3 Months 6 Months 9 Months 12 Months most forgotten. $1,000 - $4,999 3.00% 3.20% 3.25% 3.50% "Our campaign aimed at offering them a toy to help them for a moment forget the $5,000 - $9,999 4.10% 4.85% 4.90% 5.20% drama of the conflict and many personal $10,000 - $19,999 5.40% 6.00% 6.00% 6.05% tragedies." Upon his return, Father García also $20,000 - $49,999 5.40% 6.00% 6.00% 6.05% brought with him two 5-year-old children $50,000+ Rates available on application. in need of special medical care. One of the children, Ali, had both legs and part of one On Call Accounts arm amputated because of a rare disease. The other child, Ammina, has a rare case of Interest is credited annually and is calculated on a daily basis. blood circulation deficiency. Both children, accompanied by their mothers, will receive $1 - $10,000 2.50% treatment in Madrid hospitals. $10,001 - 49,999 3.00% NO FEES APPLY Over the past five years the Messengers of Peace Association has brought more $50,000+ 3.50% than 500 children from Iraq and others from Latin American countries to Spain for Other terms and rates available. medical treatment, while also distributing Enquiries: Phone 0800 321 233 toys. - Zenit
Page The Tablet 15 July 2007 St Joseph’s Primary School, Queenstown During the Winter Festival week, Ms Bernadette Lawlor and Room 7 from St Joseph’s entered the Family and Arts Variety Show. They worked incredibly hard on their item, which was ‘Recycled’. With the help of Louise Ward, Michelle McKone, Andrea Sinclair, Linda Ellis and Megan Middleton, the children collected recycling and made their extraordinary costumes. They picked this theme to highlight kerbside recycling which is due to start in Queenstown soon. The outfits were made totally from MacDonald’s chip packets, milk bottle labels, yoghurt pottles, Subway wrappers and plastic bags, to name a few. Their innovation in using other people’s rubbish earned them the prize for Best Costumes. Their presentation was inspiring and started with a Maori challenge from Maia Wainui-Dunn of Room 7, in front of a wheelie bin with an ominous lid that kept opening and letting out atmosphere, then the models hit the catwalk and strutted their stuff in their rubbish, finishing up with the boys dancing to Mission Impossible and Crazy Frog. Well done, Bernadette and Room 7 students. - Jane McLeod Room for growth Light of the World Radio A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the Sundays, 4 - 5pm, on 1575kHz, HillsAM supermarket, but couldn't find one big enough for her family. August She asked a staff member, "Do these turkeys get any bigger?" 19 - Art And Laraine Bennett talk about their book, The "No ma'am”, the boy replied, “they're dead." Temperament God Gave You, before Fr Baker introduces the Letters to the Ephesians and Colossians. 26 - TV and radio host and author Teresa Tomeo discusses her book Noise:How Our Media-Saturated Culture Dominates Lives and Dismantles Families, and Fr Baker.introduces the Second Letter to the Thessalonians. September 2 - Fr John McCloskey and Ralph McInerny introduce a classic: The Betrothed by Allessandro Manzoni before Fr Kenneth Baker concludes Inside the Bible. 9 - Stephanie Wood of nextwavelive interviews Sean Forrest, musician and author of From Happy Hour to Holy Hour and Freedom. 16 - Fr Mitch Pacwa SJ and Fr Brian Mullady OP discuss Fr Mullady's new series Healing the Spirit and his book Light of the Nations. And each week in Breaking the Bread, Dr Scott Hahn reflects on the Sunday's readings.
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Page 15 July 2007 The Tablet Annual Long Service Awards at Mercy Hospital, Dunedin Each year we celebrate our birthday, the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, by honouring the service provided by our staff. The hospital admitted its first patient on 16 July 1936 and this year we celebrate 71 years since the first patient was admitted to our hospital with an acknowledgment of 31 members of staff who collectively have provided more than 384 years of Mercy service. Michael Woodhouse (CEO), Dianne Hayes, Jenny Fenton, Sr. Patricia Rowe (Leadership Team). CEO Michael Woodhouse welcomed staff and Sisters to the awards and reflected on the privileged position we have at Mercy Caritas HIV/AIDS Appeal for Pacific with such a loyal and dependable staff. “Anyone who needs me, and whom I can help, is my neighbour.” At a time when most managers have to place considerable focus on recruitment Pope Benedict XVI, Deus Caritas Est, 2006 and retention, here at Mercy we have staff Following in the footsteps of the Good Samaritan gospel parable and the desire to assist our who are committed to being part of the Pacific neighbours Caritas launched Pacific HIV/AIDS Appeal in July. Mercy Mission. The Sisters thanked and According to the joint United Nations programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) there is an estimated congratulated the staff with Patricia Rowe 81,000 people living HIV/AIDS in the Pacific with the highest rates, three quarters, living in (Leadership Team) placing the contribution Papua New Guinea. of those receiving awards in both a historical For many HIV/AIDS can seem like a distant problem relegated to African countries, but the and global perspective of Mercy. This reality, says Caritas CEO Michael Smith, “Is that it is a very real and serious problem affecting theme was reflected in the ceremony which countries within the Pacific.” included the use of two poems from Sr Mary “In Papua New Guinea, where there are high incidents of the disease, families and communities Wickham’s collection of Souvenirs of Spirit: suffer extraordinary loss and sadness. Husbands, wives, children – it affects everyone.” ‘Meeting’, and ‘Blessing’. All of Caritas’ work around HIV/AIDS adheres to Catholic teaching in promoting abstinence Two of the recipients were acknowledged outside marriage and faithfulness to one’s spouse. for the 25 years of service each had provided. “In Papua New Guinea, HIV/AIDS is both a cause and a reflection of poverty and this is what Jenny Fenton, staff nurse on McAuley Ward, we need to address,” says Mr Smith. commented “My years at Mercy have flown Caritas is working with local partners such as the Mercy Sisters in Goroka Diocese who have by and I have many happy memories and established the Mercy Works programme which provides skills training, assisting in human wonderful friendships”. Dianne Hayes, Team rights initiatives and establishing a drop-in centre to ensure medical and legal access is available Leader of Food Services Department said "It for those who need it. has been a wonderful experience working at Mercy. I have seen many changes over the Caritas is appealing for everyone to follow the example of the Good Samaritan to help those 25 years. I started work in the kitchen when with HIV/AIDS and to stop its alarming spread, especially in the Pacific. there were 16 Sisters who administered To support Caritas, please send your donation to: Caritas Pacific HIV/AIDS Appeal, PO Box all aspects of hospital life. Sisters Zita, 12-193, Wellington 6144. Or donate via our website www.caritas.org.nz Francesca, Chanel and Lucia were particularly supportive of me as I became part of this caring environment. Evidence of this is the long-serving employees on the present staff ACCOUNTANTS TO THE who continue to practise the values and share the Mission of the Sisters of Mercy.” DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN - Janice McDrury, Mission Co-ordinator St Patrick's Day moved to March 15 for 2008 Rome has given permission for St Patrick's Day to be celebrated two days earlier next ACCOUNTING, year. MANAGEMENT, The decision to move the Irish patron saint's feast day came about because the DATA PROCESSING, traditional March 17 festivities will clash with Monday of Holy Week, the Irish Times SECRETARIAL & TAXATION reported. SERVICES Under the Church's General Norms for the Liturgical Year and Calendar, St Patrick's feast day does not rank as high as the Monday before Easter, and therefore, will be moved. Hannagan & Devereux The last time St Patrick's Day was moved was in 1940 when it coincided with Palm C H A r t e r e D A C C o u n t A n t s Sunday, the first day of Holy Week. MORAN BUILDING LOWER OCTAGON PO BOX 5555 DUNEDIN FAX (03) 479-0336 PHONE (03) 477-1496 - Zenit
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UN peacekeepers vital to ending Darfur crisis An Invitation … Martin de Jong, Communications & International Advocacy Co-ordinator at Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, has forwarded the following August 1 media release from Caritas to leave a legacy of Internationalis welcoming the UN resolution to send peacekeepers to Darfur. support to our priests Caritas Internationalis welcomes the new UN resolution to send peacekeepers to the All people, including priests, have troubled Darfur region of Sudan. Caritas says the force of 26,000 peacekeepers will greater financial needs during illness, provide vital security to civilians and aid workers caught in the conflict there. and through the years of their old age Caritas has been working through the Darfur Advocacy Network to urge the and retirement. international community to provide better protection for the people of Darfur. In the Dunedin diocese, the Clergy Sup- The UN troops will take over from an AU force of only 7000 troops by the end of the port Fund (CSF) helps to cover priests’ year, and will have a stronger mandate. The peacekeepers come under chapter seven of medical and other expenses incurred the UN charter, which gives them the right to use force to protect civilians and assist the delivery of relief supplies. in these circumstances, and also the At least 200,000 people have died, over two and a half million forced from their homes, costs of events such as retreats and as- and four and a half million people affected in Darfur since the outbreak of fighting in semblies, which are essential for every 2003 in what is frequently described as the world's worst humanitarian disaster. priest’s on-going formation. There were hopes that the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA), signed in Abuja in May The CSF invites your 2006, would bring some peace to the region and permit the process of rehabilitation and generous assistance … recovery to start. Unfortunately, this has not happened, partly because not all factions By arranging a bequest to the Clergy were consulted in the process. The humanitarian environment has deteriorated steadily Support Fund in your will, you can help since then. to ensure that our priests will never The Caritas Confederation has been in Darfur from the outset of this crisis, working lack the care and comfort that everyone with ACT International through a network of faith-based and Sudanese aid agencies. It has been providing shelter, clean water and sanitation, as well as building health clinics hopes to find in times of special need. and schools for people living in the camps. Insecurity has hampered relief efforts and The legal phrasing for a bequest to the resulted in the deaths of some aid workers. An ACT-Caritas staff member was killed in CSF is: June. I bequeath to the treasurer for the time Caritas says the resolution is a welcome breakthrough. However, as the resolution has being of the Dunedin Diocese Clergy been stripped of the threat of sanctions against the Government of Sudan if it prevents Support Fund the sum of $...... to be the force's deployment, it remains to be seen if the force will be blocked in the future. applied by the treasurer for the general Caritas Internationalis Secretary General Lesley-Anne Knight said, "It is too early to purposes of the said Fund. tell if the UN resolution for peacekeepers in Darfur means an end to the suffering of the people there, but it sends a strong signal to all the warring parties to stop fighting Any legacies left to the Dunedin Diocese and to enter into meaningful negotiations. Clergy Support Fund are solely for the "The force should go a long way in providing protection for civilians and access and bishop and priests of the Diocese of security for humanitarian operations. If the peacekeepers can achieve these goals, then Dunedin. there is good reason for hope. For further information about the "All parties in Sudan must welcome the force. Any attempts to block the peacekeepers Clergy Support Fund and how you can from doing their jobs will be unacceptable, and must be met by an increase in efforts by best assist its purpose, please contact: the international community to bring peace to Darfur. Father Maurice White, Flat 3, 16 Clyde "Caritas and its partners in the Darfur Advocacy Network have been pressing for the Street, Winton. resolution, and it is good to see our efforts rewarded. The next big challenge is to push for all factions involved in the conflict to truly commit to reviving the peace process. The outcome of meetings that start on Friday in Arusha, Tanzania, will be a good indicator of that commitment." The meetings will lay the framework for a new round of peace negotiations meant to O’NEILL address and repair the weaknesses of the 2006 agreement. DEVEREUX Note: As part of the Caritas Internationalis confederation, Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand provided over $150,000 to the emergency response in Darfur in 2006, and a further LAWYERS $50,000 in June of this year. ★ Home Sales and Purchases Peter's Pence brings in $100 million (fixed quotes) The traditional Peter's Pence collection brought in more than $100 million last year (euro ★ Free Wills ★ Family Trusts 74.8 million). ★ Employment Matters The Peter's Pence fund collects donations from the faithful for the works of charity of the Roman Pontiff. ★ Enduring Powers of Attorney The Council of Cardinals for the Study of Organizational and Economic Questions of the ★ Court Representation Apostolic See met in the Vatican last month and released the numbers in a statement. The ★ Commercial Dealings statement says that the cardinals reviewed the "progress of Peter's Pence, made up of the collection of offers on the feast of Sts. 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Page 15 July 2007 The Tablet Noeline De Courcy Bishop’s Diary R.I.P. August/September 2007 Noeline De Courcy, who died on 10 August July 2007, was a valued member of the 23 Dunedin North Pastoral Area parish family of St Brigid’s, Tainui, for Confirmation many years. She and her husband Tony, 24-26 North Invercargill Confirmation who predeceased her, worked tirelessly and Visitation for the parish, epitomizing true parish September commitment. 1-2 Cathedral Parish Confirmation and For many, their first introduction to St Visitation Brigid’s was a friendly visit from Noeline, 3 Graduation Mass Otago University who not only had an excellent brain but was College of Education very practical, baking and preparing meals for 7 Queenstown Parish Confirmation the sick of the parish, providing transport and only being able to detect wherever a helping hand 10 Holy Cross Seminary Meeting was needed. She was renowned for her artistic 12 Alexandra Confirmation floral arrangements at St Brigid’s, and for her 13 Roxburgh Confirmation willingness to undertake all ministries. 15-16 Forbury Parish Confirmation and Noeline organized a ‘do it yourself’ Planned Visitation Giving in 1976 to save the parish the cost of Noeline De Courcy photographed at her new home 21 Board of Management Meeting hiring professional organizers and undertook in Darfield in April, 1999. this monumental task with professionalism and skill. Noeline was among those who Holy Family School – Wanaka Library Opening organized the pilgrimage to Christchurch The Holy Family School in Wanaka had its official library opening on Thursday 26 July on in 1986 when Pope John Paul II visited and a beautiful Wanaka morning. The children were in fancy dress costumes depicting a character was chosen to meet him, although with her from their favourite story book, and all the children and parents had made a huge effort and usual dislike of fuss she accepted this great looked wonderful. honour with humility. The format for the day included the children selecting two books from the library, a grand Noeline was the anchor of Anderson’s parade with lots of prizes for various costumes, in-class work around books, for example book Bay Catholic Women’s League and truly reviews, advertisements, listening to a local author and making posters of their favourite book, exemplified its motto, “Faith and Service”. followed by a shared lunch in the sun. She was Diocesan CWL Archivist and spent As in all projects of this nature the community plays a huge part in voluntary hours and numerous hours preserving League records, donations. The library is well stocked with a fabulous array of new books, thanks to donations a mammoth task but undertaken with her from the Lions, Friends of Holy Family School and Peter and the Nolet family. Maxine Ramsay, usual calm efficiency, and being awarded the advisor from the National Library in Dunedin, who attended the opening commented that Life Membership of CWL was a well-deserved it was the first time in Otago that she had seen a school library full of brand new books, and honour. Her History of the League in Otago how wonderful it was. Holy Family school is the first brand new school to open in the Otago and Southland was a ‘best seller’, as was area in the last 25 years. her History of Catholic Pioneer Women of Special thanks for all their hours of work also went to the following people who helped make New Zealand. It was fitting that Tui Pasco, this new library a reality: Barbara Hansen, Kim Jongsma, Glynis Corson, Margaret O’Brien National CWL President, attended Noeline’s and Julie Mulholland, Margie Carron. Memorial Mass at her beloved St Brigid’s and paid tribute to her loyal service to CWL. The Holy Family School would also like to acknowledge the assistance of the Wanaka Masonic Lodge, which donated funds to assist with purchasing cataloguing software for the All who knew her will have their favourite library computer programme. memory; she was a devoted wife, a proud mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mrs Perry, the Principal, thanked the children, staff, Board of Trustees and Holy Family a marvellous homemaker – her baking and School community for their continued support. meals were famous. Her son John, in his - Pip Golden eulogy, remarked, “Mum’s language of love was food”, an appropriate comment. She had a great sense of style, always remained cool under pressure, was non-judgemental, diplomatic, and could calm ‘troubled waters’ when necessary. Noeline was a woman of deep faith. There was a real sense of loss within both the parish and Anderson’s Bay CWL when she moved to Darfield to be closer to family, but she retained links with her many Dunedin friends with phone calls and newsy letters. Friends received letters on the day of her death. Noeline won’t be forgotten. May she rest in peace. - Margaret MacCormick Please support our advertisers. They help to make this paper possible. The children in the grand parade dressed in all their finery.
Page The Tablet 15 July 2007 Pope’s answers priests’ questions Benedict XVI held a question-and-answer session on July 24 with 400 priests of the dioceses of Belluno-Feltre and Treviso, in the Love the human and the divine Church of St. Justina Martyr in Auronzo di Cadore, near Lorenzago Benedict XVI says the beauty of Christianity is in relishing both the di Cadore, where he spent his vacation, which ended on July 27. human and the divine. Published below are Zenit’s reports on the Pope’s answers to some One of the priests asked the Holy Father about enjoying human things, of the topics raised by the priests. such as recreation. "I liked playing soccer more than going to Eucharistic adoration," the priest said, explaining that his superiors in the seminary Families proclaim the Gospel scolded him for this. Catholic families that are nourished and penetrated by faith are "Doesn't bringing man close to God, and God to man, happen in our particularly beautiful proclamations of the Gospel today, the Pope humanity, even for us priests?" he asked the Pope. said. "I would be against choosing whether to play soccer or to study sacred "Christianity is not a complicated package of many dogmas, so that Scripture or canon law. Let us do both," Benedict XVI responded. "We no can know them all; it is not something exclusively for academicians, cannot always live in high meditation; maybe a saint at the highest levels who can study these things, but rather it is something simple: God of his earthly existence can do that, but normally we live with our feet on is, and God is near in Jesus Christ," the Holy Father said. "Bringing the ground and our eyes fixed on heaven. God to others implies above all, on one hand, love, and on the other, "Both are given to us by the Lord and therefore loving human things, hope and faith. loving the beauty of this earth, is not just very human, but also very "Therefore the dimension of everyday life, the best witness for Christ, Christian and quite Catholic." and the best proclamation is always the life of true Christians." The Pope said that a "healthy and truly Catholic pastoral care" includes The Pontiff particularly praised the example of Catholic families. living in what he called the "et-et," Latin for "and-and." "If we see families nourished by faith, how they live in joy, how He explained that this should prompt us "to live humanity and the they live suffering in a deep and underlying joy, how they help others, humanism of mankind, all the gifts that the Lord has given us, which we loving God and their neighbour, this seems to me to be the most have developed and, at the same time, not to forget God, because in the beautiful proclamation today," he said. "For me, the most comforting end the great light comes from God and only from him comes the light proclamation is always that of seeing Catholic families and Catholic that gives joy to the realities of the things that exist." individuals who are penetrated by faith: The presence of God shines "Therefore," the Holy Father said, "I would like to work for this great forth in them." Catholic synthesis, for this 'et-et'; to be truly man -- that everyone according to their own gifts and their own charism loves the earth and Evolution does not exclude a Creator the beautiful things the Lord has given us, but to also be grateful for the Benedict XVI says youth will find meaning in their lives if they light of God that shines on the earth, that gives splendour and beauty acknowledge the existence of their Creator. And, he affirms, the theory to everything else." of evolution does not require denying God. "Let us live in this Catholicity joyously. This would be my answer," The Holy Father spoke about young people's search for meaning, Benedict XVI concluded, prompting applause from the priests present. acknowledging that many youth act as if they do not need God, "even thinking that without God, we would be freer and the world would Man must learn to hear the truth be broader. But after a while, in our new generations, we see what The task of the Church is to develop the human person's God-given happens when God disappears." ability to listen to the voice of truth, says Benedict XVI. He explained: "The major problem is that if God is not there and A priest asked the Holy Father about dealing with widespread the Creator of my life is not there, in reality life is a simple part of misconceptions about good and evil, saying that these moral concepts evolution, nothing more, it does not have meaning in itself. But I are confused with merely feeling good or feeling bad. must try to give meaning to this life." The Pontiff responded that a "world without God becomes a world The Pontiff said that today in Germany, and also in the United of arbitrariness and egoism. But where there is God, there is light and States, there is a "fervent debate between so-called creationism and hope. Our life has a meaning that we cannot give it, but which precedes evolutionism, presented as if one of these alternatives excluded the us, and guides us." other: Whoever believes in the Creator cannot think about evolution He recommended a path of "patient education," guiding people along and whoever affirms evolution must exclude God." the paths that "even a secularized conscience today can easily find." And However, Benedict XVI called this apparent conflict an absurdity. from there, the Pope said, "let us try to guide people toward more profound "Because on one hand," he explained, "there is a great deal of voices, the true voice of the conscience, which can be heard in the great scientific proof in favour of evolution, which appears as a reality that tradition of prayer, the moral life of the Church." we must see and that enriches our knowledge of life and of being Benedict XVI acknowledged that today morality and religion "are almost as such. But the doctrine of evolution does not answer everything replaced by reason," and "the only criterion of morality and religion is the and does not answer the great philosophical question: Where does subject, the subjective conscience." everything come from? And how does everything take a path that "In the end, only the subject, and his feelings, his experiences and the ultimately leads to the person? other criteria he has found, are deciding factors," the Pope said. "In this "It seems to me that it is very important that reason opens up even way, however, the subject becomes an isolated reality, and the parameters more, that it sees this information, but that it also sees that this change day after day." information is not enough to explain all of reality. It is not enough." But, he explained: "In the Christian tradition 'conscience' means 'with- The Pope urged a broader understanding of reason and the knowledge.' That is to say us, our being is open, it can listen to the voice recognition of its vastness: "Our reason is not something irrational of being itself, the voice of God. at heart, a product of irrationality. And reason precedes everything, "The voice, therefore, of great values is written in our being. And the creative reason, and we are truly the reflection of this reason. majesty of man is found in the fact that he is not closed within himself; he "We are planned and wanted and, therefore, there is an idea that is not reduced to material things; he is not able to be measured. Instead precedes me, a meaning that precedes me, which I must discover, he has an interior openness to essential things, the possibility to listen. follow and which, in the end, gives meaning to my life." "In the depth of our being we can listen not only to the needs of the This vision, the Holy Father continued, is necessary to understand moment, not only to material things, but to the voice of the Creator the meaning of suffering as well. himself, and in this way we recognize what is good and what is evil." "I would say that it is important to help youth discover God," "Naturally," Benedict XVI affirmed, "this ability to listen must be he concluded, "discover true love that becomes great through learned and developed. This is our task in the Church – to develop this renunciation, and therefore to help them discover the interior high ability given by God to man to listen to the voice of the truth, the goodness of suffering, that renders me freer and greater." voice of values."
Page 10 15 July 2007 The Tablet Andersons Bay CWL celebrates 40th anniversary Andersons Bay Branch of the Catholic Women’s League celebrated their 40th anniversary on 18 June, 2007. Past and present members and other local branch members attended, as well as special guests National President Tui Pasco, Diocesan President Stephanie Swann, Social Concerns Officer Deirdre Jolly and the regional representative for Central Otago, Audrey Hoppen. A banner especially made for the occasion and festive red balloons signifying a ruby anniversary decorated St Alphonsus Church, Waverley. Father Damian Wynn-Williams celebrated Mass and in his homily spoke of the value of CWL. Following Mass a shared lunch was enjoyed, and then entertainment was provided by members of Andersons Bay, resplendent in fur coats, hats, gloves, pearls and diamond brooches, singing popular tunes adapted Catholic Women’s League members at the Mass celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Anderson’s Bay to highlight the many activities of CWL. Branch. Pauline Diack was the musical accompanist. The entertainment concluded with a sing- Mission Shop, Invercargill a-long. The three Invercargill Branches of the Catholic Women’s League raise money for Mission Branch President Kathleen O’Kane made Stations in the Pacific by running the Mission Shop, a second-hand clothing and household and iced the anniversary cake, which was goods outlet situated behind the Basilica. The Mission Stations are in Fiji, Tonga and the cut by Doreen Aitcheson, an original branch Cook Islands. member. It was a special day in the life of The shop is staffed by volunteers, both League members and non-League members. Andersons Bay Branch. - Margaret MacCormick Three times a year the Mission Stations are sent a Bank Draft to help them continue their work and at Christmas ex-Invercargill Religious working in the Pacific also receive a monetary gift. This is only possible by the continuing donation of goods suitable for sale. Vatican City State The Mission Shop also stocks a comprehensive range of religious items including rosary goes online beads, statues, prayer books and medals. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 12.30 p.m. to 3.30.p.m. Pilgrims and tourists can now visit the Vatican virtually, by way of Vatican City - Joan Keene, Secretary Mission Shop State's new Internet site. Administration Group The new site is designed to complement the already-existing Vatican Web page. Peter Dunne’s vote disappoints Right to Life NZ A communiqué announcing the launching Right To Life New Zealand is disappointed that the leader of United Future voted on 15 June of the new site explained that the initiative to support the appointment of Dr Rosemary Fenwicke to the Abortion Supervisory Committee arose in response to the "ever more numerous [ASC], said Right to Life spokesperson Mr Ken Orr, in a press release dated 17 July. pilgrims and tourists in the Vatican and the The Hon Peter Dunne’s vote is highly significant as United Future is promoted as the party continuous requests for information that that upholds the family as the foundation of a sound society, Mr Orr said. arrive to the state offices by way of traditional channels." The Minister of Justice moved that Dr R. Fenwicke and Patricia Allen be appointed as members of the Committee and that Professor Linda Holloway be appointed chairman. The new site is available in five languages Mr Copeland moved that Dr Ate Moala, a highly respected Tongan medical practitioner be – English, Spanish, Italian, French, German appointed in preference to Dr Fenwicke. The Hon Peter Dunne voted against this amendment – and will soon launch its Portuguese and subsequently voted to support the Minister’s motion. version. It includes five sections: "State and Dr Rosemary Fenwicke is an abortion certifying consultant and an operating surgeon Government," "Services," "Other institutions," employed at the Level J abortion facility at the Wellington Hospital. Right to Life believes "Monuments" and "Shop." that her appointment creates an intolerable conflict of interest, asking how Dr Fenwicke, as a The site features other elements, including certifying consultant appointed by the ASC, can be a member of the Committee that appoints a Web cam, which offers a real-time look at St and supervises her. Peter's Square, the tomb of Pope John Paul Right to Life sought an explanation from the Hon Peter Dunne as to why he voted the way II and other Vatican sites, and photo galleries he did. He replied, “The presumption that Parliament has always operated on when making that include a tour of the Vatican Gardens, appointments to the ASC is that one of the three appointees will be neutral, one is likely to Castel Gandolfo and a display of actual and be ‘pro-choice, and one is likely to be pro-life’. In this instance Dr Fenwicke was seen as the historical papal automobiles. ‘pro-choice’ nominee, while as I understand it Dr Moala was a ‘pro-life’ nominee, therefore "In the future," the communiqué continued, to replace Dr Fenwicke with Dr Moala would have been to upset the accepted balance of the the site will also offer "the possibility to buy Committee. I did not think this was warranted....” Vatican seals" and "articles and reprints from Right to Life believes that there is no such convention and is unaware of a Labour-led the Vatican Museums." government ever nominating a person acceptable to the pro-life movement to the Committee, - Zenit Mr Orr said.
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Kavanagh College
“The Boyfriend” The term started off on a high note with this immensely popular musical based on the French Riviera in the Roaring 1920’s. Over 100 students were involved and we were thrilled to see some emerging stars, particularly Kylie Price, Jeremy Beck and James Tarbotton, who complemented our already-strong line up of superb actors, singers, dancers and musicians. Special mention must also be made of the people “behind the scenes” who did a superb job in making this show the success it was. Congratulations to all involved. Smokefree Rockquest Competition Continuing our musical theme, Kavanagh College students again had success at regional level in this competition. Congratulations to The Senior A Netball team with Columba College at the Southern Skies Netball Daniel Shea and Brendan McHattie, of the “Incarnate” rock group, who Tournament in Brisbane. gained second place this year. This means that they will now produce a video to be forwarded for consideration for the national finals. Kavanagh versus St Kevin’s Sports Interchange This annual event, hosted by St Kevin’s, was held in lovely, warm conditions which made it extremely pleasant for the 180 Kavanagh students involved. We were thrilled to win both the 1st XV (24-12) and U15 Rugby (27-10), as well as the Boys Soccer (3-0) plus most of our basketball games. St Kevin’s continues to dominate the netball and hockey, with the overall result being 8 wins to 6 in St Kevin’s favour. Thanks to all the coaches, managers and supporters. Southern Skies Netball Tournament in Brisbane Our Senior A Netball team, along with several other netball teams from Dunedin, took part in the Southern Skies Tournament in Chloe Bray surrounded by admirers in “The Boyfriend”. Brisbane during the last school holidays. The girls played 12 games over four days, all outside in glorious weather, with the most revered success being the resounding win over rival Dunedin school, Bayfield. Exposition of the Sacred Heart The girls improved each game, no doubt spurred on by loudly singing Every Monday, 1-3 pm at Sacred Heart Church the Kavanagh College song before each game! Coaches Geraldine Hermens and Philippa Pringle were very happy with the final placing North East Valley Dunedin of 8th out of 23 teams. As well as lots of netball, the group managed to enjoy some shopping, a trip to Dreamworld and visiting the local markets. Many thanks go to our many sponsors and families who made this trip achievable. Staff member will be missed We are extremely sorry to be losing a long serving member of the Intermediate department. As well as being a popular teacher, Mark Bracewell has been inspirational in his abilities as a coach and mentor for our students on the sportsfield, most notably cricket and rugby. Many Kavanagh College students have gone on to play at national level in their respective sports, often thanks to Mark’s input and level Wilson Fraser Karen Williams of commitment. We wish him every success in his new role with Christine McKenzie Bryon King Otago cricket. FUNERAL DIRECTORS Bitz & Bogz MONUMENTAL MASONS Plumbing • Chapel & catering lounge Gary McIndoe • Prepayment plan for funeral expenses CRAFTSMAN PLUMBER • REGISTERED DRAINLAYER FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING BITS & BOBS 199 Esk Street, Invercargill Call 0800 Bitz n Bogz (0800 248 962) Phone 03-218 4095 Office: 03 476 7046 Email: [email protected] [email protected] P O Box 1314, Dunedin 9054 NEW WORK • RENOVATIONS • MAINTENANCE 0800 184 095 • REPAIRS • HOT WATER CYLINDERS 24 hour service
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Verdon College
Welcome to our new Principal On Monday, 16 July we welcomed Mr Paul Olsen and his family with a Powhiri. Mr Olsen comes to us from St Kevin’s in Oamaru where he was the Deputy Principal. Student Achievement Congratulations to Megan and Nina Gooding, both in Year 10 who, after auditioning have been selected to join the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Brass Band. A fantastic achievement! Tim Lindsay and Patrick Wilkes, both in Year 10, have been selected for the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Orchestra. Mrs Hera Pearson (front) leads the powhiri with a karanga. Behind her are Verdon’s National Brass Band Competition new principal Paul Olsen with his wife Sandra, son Christopher and daughter In the first week of the holidays the National Brass Band Competition Kerryn (in Verdon uniform). At the far right is Ms Cherie Downs Hakopa. occurred in Auckland. Nina and Megan Gooding were representing the Ascot Park Hotel Auxilary Brass Band and competed in the solo and duet events. Nina, on the Euphonium, gained first place in her solo and Megan, on the cornet, gained sixth place. Lauren Irvine, Year 13, was a part of the Brass Quartet, on the tenor horn, and a solo. The Quartet consisted of three other members – Henry Wilson, Ben Cuff and Ross Yortestene from Hargest College. They gained second place. They are all members of the Ascot Park Hotel A Grade Brass Band. They have spent months preparing for this competition, a test piece, a hymn and a piece of their choice. They were placed third in the street march. First XV Australian Tour Verdon College 1st XV have just returned from an outstanding rugby tour in Queensland, Australia. The 1st XV won both the Sunshine Coast Tackle Tens tournament in the under 18 division, which was played in Colundra as well as winning the prestigious "Canterbury" Director of Religious Studies Robert Tait (left) greets the new principal. Gold Coast rugby carnival in the under 18 Blue division. The team excelled both on and off the field with their extraordinary rugby performances and the exceptional behaviour of all the team members. They represented themselves and their school with pride and were a pleasure to be involved with. There were many highlights on this tour and the improvement of the players’ rugby development was very satisfying for the coaching and management staff. The players not only had to contend with the heat but also both tournaments were played under the new IRB experimental law variations, which made all the teams adapt to a more open running style of rugby. With the playing fields extremely hard and in great order the new laws suited the Verdon ethos of moving the ball and some superior rugby was played in both the 10‘s and the 15 aside game. The team also met ex Marist pupil and IRB referee Paddy O'Brien and 1999 Australian World Cup winning coach Rod McQueen, who also Verdon’s First XV enjoying Queensland’s mid-winter sunshine on the beach at addressed the management about the new laws. Burleigh Heads, with Surfers Paradise in the background.
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The annual 1st XV clash between St Kevin’s and Waitaki Boys’ High School and netball game against Waitaki Girls’ High School was once again a marvellous occasion on the last day of term two, and despite the inclement weather, the spectators were treated to two very close games. The Senior A Netball had a much closer game than expected against a very spirited and committed opposition. The final score of 18-15 in favour of St Kevin’s was a reflection of the skill and tenacity demonstrated by the Victorious Captains Jane Watson and Tom Waters. top Otago Secondary School netball team. The Senior B side reinforced the strength of netball in the college with a convincing 41-18 victory. The 1st XV game this year was the opportunity to retain the Leo O’Malley trophy for a third consecutive year, a feat that has only occurred once previously from 1988-1990. And this year’s team did not disappoint, winning 11-6 through determined defence and playing smart rugby to suit the conditions. A particularly pleasing feature of the day is the stunning sense of community and school spirit that is engendered and this year was no exception, with parents and ex-students joining the school in support of the team. Supporters prepare to march to Centennial Park. Benedict XVI changes Ministry of Intercession Prayer Intentions Papal election rule August - Let us pray for all those Benedict XVI recently re-established that a in Chaplaincy work throughout the two-thirds majority will always be required for diocese. the election of a Pope. The Holy Father decreed the norm in a June 11 "motu proprio" written September - With our Social Justice in Latin. It was published by L'Osservatore Week this month, we pray that we Romano and became effective immediately. may be good stewards of the land and Pope John Paul II's 1996 apostolic environment. constitution "Universi Dominici Gregis" had allowed for the possibility that cardinal- Robbie Smith. electors, after having held 33 or 34 ballots with no positive results, could move to an Rugby Representation absolute majority vote. They could also decide Deputy Head Boy and member of the 1st to proceed either with a runoff between the XV, Robbie Smith has been selected in the two candidates who had received the greatest South Island Secondary School Boys’ rugby number of votes or to maintain an open team for 2007. Robbie played at half-back for ballot. the South Island team that had two narrow Benedict XVI's "motu proprio" explains that losses to the Northern A & B sides. after the publication of the 1996 constitution, John Paul II received requests to return to Theology Papers the traditional norm, that is, that a two-thirds Congratulations to St Kevin’s tutor, Mr majority always be required. The new norm Tony Mullally and the following students states that if the cardinal-electors are at an who passed their University Theology impasse after 33 or 34 ballots, runoff ballots Examination: between the two leading candidates will be Jack Burton, Bridget Carson, Jana de held. A two-thirds majority is needed in that Buyzer, Eve Duckworth, Ross Graham, election. Shannon Greaney, Siobhan McNab, Genevieve The "motu proprio" further establishes that Molyneux, Pru Molyneux, Adam Mullally, the two candidates themselves cannot vote, and Ellie Perniskie, Alice Simmers, Hanna removes the possibility of continuing with an Talaska, Anna Townsend, Tom Waters, open ballot. Chelsea Wilson and Levi Wilson-Brown. - Zenit
Page 14 15 July 2007 The Tablet St Peter’s College School Feast Day Our patronal day – the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul began with a short educational assembly where students were reminded of the many aspects of St Peter that we incorporate into school life. These included: the identity of Peter as the first pope; the name of our school being connected to St Peter’s in Cardiff that was the home parish of Father Lance Hurdidge, our first Headmaster; and the naming of our school magazine – the Rock. We were privileged also to hear a repeat of Brianne Lindsay’s Bishop’s Shield speech that summarised our college’s vibrant history so well. In a more tangible way of celebrating our sense of community, the students were Danialah Bourke, Waiwhakaata Clark and Bianca Parry take their turn to lay hands on the relocated rock. then asked to process from the hall and lay their hands on our relocated rock. This impressive boulder was donated by the 7th South Island Vinnie Camp form of 1998 and had sat somewhat isolated On a clear, sunny, minus-5-degree frosty morning in the July school holiday, 75 Vinnies on the perimeter of the Robertson Street and Vincentians from all over Christchurch and Dunedin Dioceses headed to mid-Canterbury carpark since that time. During the week it to Vinnie Camp. was relocated into one of our planter boxes With the pipes defrosting and the ground outside slowly turning to mud, camp started, in front of the school where its bronze plaque covering all aspects of the work of the Society. The Vinnies learnt many different skills, making with the inscription, “You are Peter and on Hug Rugs, learning dances, singing, how to bake in a classroom and leadership skills. Skills this rock I will build my Church – Matthew to use when helping the less fortunate in their communities, particularly the lonely in rest 16:18” will serve as a more vicinal reminder homes. They also spent time building friendships with each other. Many of them were there of our heritage. Students were encouraged to as the only representative from their conference and by the end of camp they had made 75 remember the day and to repeat the gesture new friends. of touching the rock when they return to visit Camp finished with a closing Mass celebrated by Bishop Barry Jones and everyone headed their old school in years to come. back to their Vinnie Conference, to share what they had learnt in order meet the needs of people suffering. School House Crests - Cecelia Carshalton, Sharing the same template as the school’s Canterbury Vinnie Co-ordinator crest, house crests have recently been manufactured for display in the school. Their intention is to give a greater sense of CATHOLIC CENTRE SHOP identity by depicting the details of the person Moran Building, 8 Octagon, Dunedin 9016 chosen as house patron. Our patrons are: Telephone/Fax (03) 477-6342 Email: [email protected] Pompallier (who brought the Catholic faith to New Zealand), McAuley (who founded the Sisters of Mercy – partner founding order Morning Light CD of the College), Rosmini (who founded the by St. Louis Jesuits Rosminian order – the other partner order) and Finlay (the priest who inspired the Morning Light presents songs of hope, fundraising for the College). The shields created for liturgy and personal prayer. make impressive viewing at the entrance to Fathers Roc O’Connor S.J., John Foley the school building. S.J., Bob Dufford S.J. and Dan Schutte who were known as the St. Louis Jesuits from 1972-1985 have written all new music for this jubilee collection, and present it here in their first recording together in twenty years.
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Novena to St Clair Important. Ask for specific things. Pray the Hail Our Amazing Brain Novena to St Jude Mary for 9 consecutive days. Keep a candle lit Oh, Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, while you pray. Pray even though you do not I cdnuolt blveiee that I cluod aulaclty great in virtue and rich in miracles. feel like it. Ask for two things which appear nigh uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The impossible, but for which you desperately want a Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful solution. Leave the candle to burn up completely phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan intercessor of all who invoke your on the last day and publish this message. mnid. Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch special patronage in time of need, to you P.E.R., W.F.H., D.V.S., A.U.G. at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t I have recourse from the depth of my mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a heart and humbly beg you to whom God Prayer to the Holy Spirit wrod are, the only iprmoatnt tihng has given such great power, to come to O Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in my assistance. Help me in my present, light all roads so that I can obtain my goal. the rghit pclae. The rset can be a urgent petition (make request). In return, You gave the divine gift to forgive and forget taotl mses and you can still raed it I promise to make your name known and all evil against me and in all instances of my wouthit a porbelm. This is bcuseae cause you to be invoked. life you are with me. I want to thank you the huamn mnid deos not raed Say 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys and 3 for all things and confirm once again that I ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod Glorias. St Jude, pray for me and all who never want to be separated from you in spite as a wlohe. Amzanig huh? Yaeh invoke your aid, humbly in need of your of all material illusions. I wish to be with and I awlyas thuohgt slpeling was intercession. Amen. you in eternal glory. Thank you for your ipmorantt. This novena has never been known to mercy towards me and mine. (This prayer fail. This novena must be said on nine Now, I’ll bet that got your consecutive days. must be said for three days and the prayer attention! published). (Published in this issue on behalf (Published in this issue on behalf of: of P.E.R., A.U.G.) - Snet in by a Tlbaet redaer P.E.R., W.F.H.)
P E T I T I O N DUNEDIN DIOCESAN MINISTRY TO Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary (never known to fail): O most beautiful flower of Mt Carmel, fruitful vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me here thou art my Mother. O Holy Mary, C/- Diocesan Youth Co-ordinator, Katrina Kerr-Bell, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee from Phone (03) 456-3060, Mobile (025) 8177 66 [email protected] the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand thy power. O Mary, conceived without Otago Catholic Tertiary Chaplaincy sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I University Chaplaincy - top floor Union building: 479-5348, place this prayer in thy hands (three times). This prayer must be said Fr Mark Chamberlain, Amy Armstrong. for three days and the prayer published. (Published on behalf of P.E.R., Polytech and Dunedin College of Education Chaplaincy: M.P., M.S., A.U.G., W.F.H.) 479-6094, Amy Armstrong, Pesamino Tili. St Vincent de Paul — ‘Vinnies’ May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, honoured, adored, Young Vinnies is all about putting your faith into action, helping and glorified throughout the world forever. Amen. Say six times for others and having lots of fun! The Society has Youth and Young Adults nine days and remember to promise publication. Your prayers will be Conferences all across New Zealand and around the world in schools, answered, no matter how impossible it may seem to you, before the universities, colleges and parishes. 9th day. (Published in this issue of behalf of P.P., P.E.R., A.L., W.F.W., If you care about others, then ‘Vinnies’ is for you. Contact Barbara M.M., P.E., S.J., C.J., D.N., E.M., M.S., M.G., A.U.G., J.M.R.) Walsh, Youth Co-ordinator, Society of St Vincent de Paul, phone (03) 477-0555, fax (03) 474-9952, e-mail [email protected] Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is given Dunedin Samoan Catholic Youth Group in good faith and has been derived from sources believed to be For details, contact Pesamino Tili, phone 453-0463. reliable and accurate. CathSoc Neither the Roman Catholic Bishop nor any person involved in the CathSOC is the unified body of Catholic student groups on campus: preparation accept any form of liability whatsoever for its contents. Best Buddies, Bible Study, Legion of Mary, Music Group, Sanmaru, and St Vincent de Paul. Please email [email protected] The deadline for the September issue is 29 August. or visit our website http://cathsoc.dunedin.googlepages.com/home for more details. Please address editorial contributions and correspondence to: Bernadette Murphy, 26 Connell St, Waverley, Dunedin. Phone 03 454 4150; fax 03 454 4154; email [email protected]
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