22 April 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) 22 April 2007 Issue No. 120
Disaster in the Solomon Islands Fr Kevin Toomey OP was in his home town of Dunedin when the earthquake and subsequent tsunamis of April 2 struck, with devastating effect, the region of the Solomon Islands where he lived and worked for four years until a few months ago. Since the disaster Fr Kevin has been in regular contact with his friends there and has written the following article for Tablet, based on notes of a conversation with Bishop Bernard O’Grady, Catholic Bishop of Gizo, in Gizo, on 11 April: Today, nine days after the first jolts, I spoke again with Bishop Bernard O’Grady, the Bishop of Gizo. At 75, he is battling indifferent health, having just offered his resignation as bishop to Pope Benedict XVI. I sensed his grief for all that has happened, and his own loss and bewilderment in the face of this natural evil. Sister Dora OP and three Dominican Brothers on the wharf at Loga. That wharf no longer exists, nor do the two Last evening was the first time since April villages of Nusubaruu and Fishing Village, visible in the background. The tsunami destroyed them all. 2 that there had been a torrential downpour. Photo provided by Fr Toomey It sent some people scampering back to the ruins of their homes to sleep. But the Gilbertese village), and New Mundra. Some They will need chainsaws to seek out any majority of the people are still living away people from these villages are still missing. millable timber that may remain inland, to from the coast in the bush, scared of further As well, Nusabaruku (a Gilbertese village of rebuild their homes. This is the next and predicted major earthquakes. In fact, the two about 100 people) and Fishing Village (where most difficult aftermath phase. very strong earthquakes felt on the night after Malaitan people live), both in Gizo harbour, In the last few days there have been more the major 8.1 jolt had their epicentre much were wiped out, because they are built out major earthquakes in the NW, around the nearer to the Shortland Islands, in the North over the sea. There, 11 people have died: two Shortland Islands, reinforcing the first round West of the Solomon Islands close to PNG. adults and nine children. This is a feature of damage of quakes/tsunamis. The Dominican The damage there that night was severe, most islands: the most vulnerable, children, Sisters’ rural training centre, St Anne’s at compounded by tsunamis. form a large proportion of those who died. Nila, the only such educational facility in the The places worst affected in the NW are the The Bishop told a touching story. One of NW, has been destroyed. The parish house, Shortland Islands (including Fauro and Mono his friends and parishioners, Mrs Tokaraoi a few yards away, is falling down, but being Is), North West Choiseul, and the island of Columba Temmwea, quickly came and used by the young Filipino parish priest, Wagina, on the southern tip of Choiseul. Its gathered up as many of the children in Jerome Pelagio and a local deacon. Further north coast suffered earthquake damage but Nusabaruku Village as she could find, when around the islands at Gaomai, a large, was sheltered from the tsunamis, and so was the first earthquake and its associated tidal recently opened church is completely useless. saved some damage and loss of life. In Moli wave, five minutes after, hit the village. Then Tsunamis caused flooding and mud which and Sasamunga, on Choiseul’s south coast, in a panic, she realized that she had left her remain on much low-lying ground. the tsunamis struck hard. People have faced eight-year-old grandchild in their home built Human nature is as human nature always total loss of their home, and are still waiting out over the sea, and went back to rescue her. will be: some people are receiving more than up in the bush. No aid has come yet because Both she and the child were swept out to sea their share of help than others, e.g., some they are far away from Gizo, the transport and drowned by the second major tsunami people are using tarpaulins as wind breaks hub for the West Solomons. In Gizo itself, that struck a short time later. They were as well as temporary shelters, while others people are just beginning to trickle back from found clasped in each other’s arms. nearby lack tarpaulins to make a temporary the bush to their wrecked homes. Continuing One clear result of the disaster is the home. One local man, Cletus Peters, who uses fear stopped them. distressing effect of logging, where companies his camera in his work as the director of a Around Gizo Island, it was those villages have come and stripped land near the sea of United Nations non-government institute for facing direct south that took the full brunt their natural forests. The people do not now fishing and pearl research, had all his camera of the tsunamis’ sweep: Malakerava at the have the timber they would otherwise use to equipment stolen from beside him while he southern edge of Gizo township (including rebuild their homes, and are forced to rely helped in the distribution of aid. Fortunately the prison and the hospital), Titiana (a on very unsatisfactory makeshift structures. Continued page 2
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Disaster in Solomons Continued people are looking to help the elderly. Many are afraid that the elderly who are not easily able to move and ask for what they need, will miss out on help. They, with the children, are the poorest of the poor. Bishop Bernard talks of a young woman being sent from Noro to Gizo, a boat ride of some two hours, to have her arm X-rayed before being set in plaster. But after a week she was sent back home, without any X-ray, there being no working X-ray facilities. This is typical of some of the frustrations that people are feeling and being subjected to, because of lack of appropriate equipment or supplies. All the aid agencies have been a tremendous and immediate help. Bishop Bernard had found that Caritas Australia and its associated agencies, Catholic Relief Services (USA) and Caritas NZ had helped him especially. Adam Elliott, the Caritas Australia man based in Honiara, had organized tarpaulins and water containers immediately to be distributed to all who needed it in Gizo. Now the agencies are facing the difficulties of getting aid to outer islands, and hiring boats for that purpose. However, Bishop Bernard was wild that one aid agency had taken this opportunity to place free condom vending machines in the destroyed Gizo market place, something never before done. He felt that this was both untimely and unnecessary, and had requested that they be removed. The whole of the population of Taro Bay, the capital of Choiseul Province on a small island at the north tip of Choiseul Is, had been evacuated to higher ground on the mainland. The town itself had been swamped in a thick layer of mud. The hospital, recently renovated by RAMSI and other overseas donors, is unusable. It is the only major health facility for the people of Choiseul province, replicating exactly what happened Caritas seeking financial support in Gizo for the Western Province. Bishop Bernard asked me to thank the to assist those affected by people who had contributed money and supplies. He was aware of many gifts and tsunami in Solomon Islands overwhelmed by people’s generosity. He knows that money will never be able to put Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, the Catholic Catholic, will consider making a donation back what has been lost, but that the people agency for justice, peace and development, to assist with the immediate needs of the will try. They are naturally resilient and is seeking financial donations to assist those people as well as to help rebuild their lives.” resourceful, and full of good humour. affected by the large earthquake and tsunami Requests are going out to Catholic parishes in Western Province of the Solomon Islands. this Easter and to the media for support. Director of Caritas, Michael Smith reported: Donations will be used to fund relief and Instruction “The scale of the destruction of this disaster rehabilitation work and assistance is provided is growing by the day. It is estimated that on to people based on need regardless of their Evenings for Non- the Island of Gizo, over 900 houses have been religious affiliation. destroyed, health facilities severely damaged Donations can be made in the following ways: Catholics(RCIA) and 5,000 people affected. We are working * Call 0900 4 11 11 for an automatic $20 with our Caritas partners, including Caritas donation charge to your phone bill At the beginning of May a series of Australia and other Church agencies in the * Phone: 0800 22 10 22 to make credit instruction evenings for non-Catholics Solomon Islands to respond to the needs of card donations or interested in finding out more about those affected.” the Catholic faith will commence at Various NGO’s are involved in relief work, * Post donations to: Caritas Aotearoa Kaikorai. For further information please with different NGO’s and governments New Zealand, PO Box 12-193, phone Kath Kenrick 476 6522 or Daphne taking on different roles. At this stage, the Thorndon, Wellington 6144, Hannagan 453 6595. Caritas efforts are likely to be aimed at the New Zealand Any KOREAN non-Catholics who reconstruction of water tanks, Church health Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is a member would like to find out more about the and education infrastructure and trauma of the Caritas Internationalis Confederation Catholic faith please phone Francesca counselling. comprising 162 aid and development Shin 470 1877. Michael Smith noted that “It is hoped agencies working in over 200 countries and that Caritas supporters, Catholic and non- territories.
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Introduction to the Gospel of Luke Presented by Father Damian Wynn-Williams Recently Father Damian Wynn-Williams presented “Introduction to the Gospel of Luke”. Seven workshops were held between 6 and 20 March for parishioners and teachers. Two hundred and eighty people attended these sessions to deepen our understanding of Luke’s account of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, and to break open the Scriptures and connect them with our daily lives. Comments from people who attended expressed much appreciation of the knowledge Father Damian shared. He gave a wonderful insight into Luke with valuable comparisons with other Gospels, and linked them to the context of their times. Father Damian literally made the Gospel of Luke come alive. The workshop was well presented with great use of PowerPoint. Father Damian covered a vast amount in a short time. It would have been good to have had a longer, more interactive session with more time for discussion and questions. One participant said the workshop was “a wonderful door opened into Luke, showing me how to study, reflect and, most important, look beyond the obvious.” Another said, “The application of the gospel principles to our lives was very good.” Others would have liked more opportunity to explore the challenge of grounding the content into our ordinary experience. A question posed by a participant was, “If Luke were writing to our communities today what would he be saying?” Many people would like opportunities to learn more on the Gospels, their meaning and interpretation. Some would appreciate a deeper study of the historical settings at the time of Fr Damian Wynn-Williams leads a workshop on the writing. Others would like to study other pieces of Scripture, both Old and New Testament. Gospel of Luke. Some would like to learn about the cycles of Readings and how to prepare and proclaim the Word in Liturgy. An Invitation … Remaining Passionate in Challenging Times to leave a legacy of Lecture by Dr Robert Wicks support to our priests Holy Cross Centre, Mosgiel, Wednesday 23 May at 7.30 pm All people, including priests, have Some people will have heard Dr Robert Wicks when he visited the Dunedin diocese twelve greater financial needs during illness, years ago. Others will have read some of his books. In Touching the Holy Robert talks about having the courage to “simply be ourselves”. He says, “I remember visiting someone who was and through the years of their old age so real, undefensive, accepting, and self-aware that during the visit I felt no stress or anxiety and retirement. at all. I could be myself; it was enough. I even had a strange sensation after I left him that I In the Dunedin diocese, the Clergy Sup- had not aged while in his presence!” (R. Wicks, Touching the Holy, Ordinariness, Self-esteem port Fund (CSF) helps to cover priests’ and Friendship, Ave Maria Press, Indiana, 1992.) medical and other expenses incurred In May Robert will offer insights into how persons can extend their warmth to others in these circumstances, and also the without losing their own inner fire in the process. He will emphasise some of the work he costs of events such as retreats and as- has published recently. semblies, which are essential for every This lecture is open to all parishioners and to the general public. Cost: $5. To register contact priest’s on-going formation. Teresa Hanratty by Friday 18 May. Email: [email protected] or phone 03) 477 1815. Teresa Hanratty rsm Co-ordinator of Education for Pastoral Ministry The CSF invites your generous assistance … By arranging a bequest to the Clergy Support Fund in your will, you can help Catholic Development Fund to ensure that our priests will never lack the care and comfort that everyone hopes to find in times of special need. Dunedin The legal phrasing for a bequest to the CSF is: The CDF Funeral Savings I bequeath to the treasurer for the time being of the Dunedin Diocese Clergy Plan offers the people of the Support Fund the sum of $...... to be Dunedin diocese a unique applied by the treasurer for the general opportunity to save for their purposes of the said Fund. By placing the money for funeral in a special account Any legacies left to the Dunedin Diocese your funeral costs in a which not only provides a Clergy Support Fund are solely for the Funeral Savings Plan you fair return on their money bishop and priests of the Diocese of Dunedin. can spare your families a but also assists the life and For further information about the great deal of stress at an mission of the Church in Clergy Support Fund and how you can emotional time. their own diocese. best assist its purpose, please contact: Father Maurice White, Flat 3, 16 Clyde P O Box 5555 Phone 477 4024 Street, Winton.
Page The Tablet 22 April 2007 Resurrection gives hope, says Benedict XVI in his Easter message The resurrection of Christ gives hope to a world afflicted by natural disasters, disease and violence, said Benedict XVI in his Easter message. After celebrating Easter Mass and before imparting the blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city of Rome and the world), the Pope read a message in which he said that “natural calamities and human tragedies that cause innumerable victims and enormous material destruction World Youth Day 2008 are not lacking.” On Sunday, March 25 the World Youth Day “Through the wounds of the Risen Christ we can see the evils which afflict humanity with DVD was shown at all Masses throughout the the eyes of hope,” he said from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica to the crowds gathered in diocese. The showing of the DVD left a buzz of the square below on a sunny morning. Hundreds of millions more people, in 67 countries, anticipation and enthusiasm in many of the followed the event on radio or television. parishes. Many were heard to comment that Benedict XVI said in his message that his “thoughts go to recent events in Madagascar, in they wished such an opportunity was available the Solomon Islands, in Latin America and in other regions of the world.” to them when they were younger. Some asked to “I am thinking of the scourge of hunger, of incurable diseases, of terrorism and kidnapping take the DVD home so they could watch it again of people, of the thousand faces of violence which some people attempt to justify in the or show it to younger family members. (Thank name of religion, of contempt for life, of the violation of human rights and the exploitation you to parishes for arranging for the DVD to be of persons,” he said. shown at Masses. I appreciate it involves a lot In particular, the Pope mentioned the several regions in Africa undergoing a “catastrophic” of work to set everything up.) humanitarian situation, including Darfur and surrounding nations. He also mentioned the With World Youth Day to be celebrated so scourge of violence in Kinshasa in Congo, and in Somalia and Zimbabwe, and said that near to us in 2008 (in Sydney) we are provided “peace is sorely needed” in many places in the world, including East Timor, Sri Lanka and with a unique opportunity for renewal as the Afghanistan. Church in New Zealand. For this reason World The Pope continued: “In the Middle East, besides some signs of hope in the dialogue Youth Day 2008 needs to be of concern for the between Israel and the Palestinian authority, nothing positive comes from Iraq, torn apart whole diocese. It is hoped that following the by continual slaughter as the civil population flees. screening of the DVD those who are no longer “In Lebanon the paralysis of the country’s political institutions threatens the role that the in the 16-35 age bracket may encourage younger country is called to play in the Middle East and puts its future seriously in jeopardy.” family members to attend. Some may also be in a position to provide some support for children Benedict XVI then added: “I cannot forget the difficulties faced daily by the Christian or grandchildren hoping to attend. communities and the exodus of Christians from that blessed land which is the cradle of our faith. I affectionately renew to these populations the expression of my spiritual closeness.” World Youth Day Cross He continued: “By his rising the Lord has not taken away suffering and evil from the world, In the DVD we saw the World Youth Day Cross but has vanquished them at their roots by the superabundance of his grace. and Icon of Our Lady being entrusted to the “He has countered the arrogance of evil with the supremacy of his love.” Young People of the World by Pope John Paul After reading his message, Pope Benedict wished the world a happy Easter in 62 languages II. The cross is entrusted to young people to be and imparted his blessing “urbi et orbi.” In English, he said: “May the grace and joy of the taken with them to all places in the world as a Risen Christ be with you all.” sign of God’s love for humanity and the call to - Zenit be reconciled to God. The Cross and Icon will be in our diocese from June 10-13. We are well along the way to planning a significant itinerary for the journey of the Cross and Icon. There will CATHOLIC CENTRE SHOP be more on this closer to the time. Moran Building, 8 Octagon, Dunedin 9016 Palm Sunday Telephone/Fax (03) 477-6342 Email: [email protected] Apart from the large World Youth Day gatherings – like the one planned to take place Basil Hume: The Monk Cardinal in Sydney – Palm Sunday is set aside each year as by Anthony Howard World Youth Day. I am aware that many parishes in the diocese made a special effort to involve ‘A splendid biography, an invaluable resource young people in their Palm Sunday Mass, reading and an inspirational read’ The Times and dramatising the Passion, being involved with Basil Hume’s 23 year reign as Archbishop of music or being involved with other ministries. Westminster brought about a state of harmony In most cases young people are very willing to within the Catholic Church. 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Page 22 April 2007 The Tablet Oamaru News Ecology, Justice & Religion Oamaru played host to Fr Sean McDonagh, a Columban Missionary Priest and theologian on 29 February at St Kevin’s College Auditorium. Over a hundred people of mixed ages were present to hear him talk about what is happening to our world with climate change taking place. He challenged that it is our responsibility as Christian people to look after God’s creation. It was a thought- provoking evening. Rite II Reconciliation Frs Wayne Healey, Merv McGettigan, John Harrison, Aidan Cunningham and Msgr Vince Walker visited the Oamaru parish in mid-March. This was to enable all to take part in Reconciliaton in preparation for Easter. St Joseph’s was visited first, giving all students from years 4-8 the opportunity Fr Colin Schmelz cuts his birthday cake under the scrutiny of Des Dougherty, parish council chairman who, to receive this sacrament. Then on Tuesday on behalf of the parishioners and friends who gathered for the occasion, wished Fr Colin well. it was the students of St Kevin’s College who were visited by the priests. At night Rite II News from Lawrence was celebrated for parishioners and about 130 availed themselves of this opportunity. This is Father Colin 80 Not Out a memorable occasion and it is perhaps a pity This was the wording on a poster hanging in St Patrick’s Parish Centre, Lawrence, where that more don’t take this chance to prepare parishioners gathered with Fr Tony Harrison on February 23 to celebrate Fr Colin Schmelz’ fully for Easter. 80th birthday. Fr Colin has been ‘Priest in Residence’ for the past eight years. Our parish is truly grateful Parish Picnic that Fr Colin chose to come to Lawrence to continue his priestly duties for us when it would This was held early in March at Camp Iona have been much easier to retire to a less active life. To have Sunday Mass and Masses during and was arranged by the social activities the week available to our parishioners is a luxury St Patrick’s is very thankful for. group. Students from St Kevin’s joined parishioners in a BBQ lunch followed by Fr Colin has been a part of many activities and events in the Lawrence/Tuapeka area. He other activities. has represented the parish well at ecumenical events and relates very well with Ministers from the other Churches. St Joseph’s Day A number of parishioners have joined each year to help Fr Colin celebrate his birthday with St Joseph’s Day was celebrated in fine a pot-luck tea. These nights have always been great fun, with many a laugh. style with a special school Mass at 11.30am. We thank God for allowing Fr Colin to continue administering the sacraments to us and Fr Wayne highlighted the special values of would like to think he will continue for some time, but we do realize that at 80 years Father St Joseph which we are called to aspire to. has earned his retirement in more ways than one, and we hope he can enjoy many more years Indeed, it was a case of “This is your life, to experience a “life of leisure”. St Joseph”. Afterwards, there was a sausage God bless you Father Colin, and thank you. sizzle and it was heartening to see the school family sharing spiritual and social St Patrick’s Day fellowship. After 6pm Mass was concelebrated by Frs Tony Harrison and Colin Schmelz, parishioners Catholic Women’s League adjourned to the Parish Centre for a pot-luck tea. This year we were joined by visitors from Oamaru CWL was the very able host for Christchurch, Timaru, Dunedin, Gore and Wellington parishes – 11 in total, boosting our the Diocesan Conference of which a separate numbers to make the night very enjoyable. report appears. It was very ably organised After a delicious meal which included refreshments, a sing-along was held with all the old and the local branch members are to be favorite Irish songs. Father Tony led us in the singing of “Kevin Barry” – well done, Father. congratulated. Andrew Blackmore told some Irish jokes which brought forth some great bursts of laughter. Leadership Morning No Irish evening is complete without those. Good one, Andrew! Fr Wayne Healey, Rosemary Burke and Once again St Patrick’s Day was celebrated as it should be, and we all look forward to the 17th of March 2008. Jocelyn Marsh led the year 8 students in - Karen Roughan a leadership study. This proved to be an amazing experience with the students reacting extremely positively. They were Priest killed in Philippines fully focused on what leadership meant and A young Indonesian priest had just vested for Mass when he was shot and killed on April devised a Treaty with goals for them to work 1 in the north Philippines. He died immediately. towards. This will be revisited in the new Society of the Divine Word Father Fransiskus Madhu, 31, was killed apparently without term to determine the outcome. motive. Faith In The Light According to a note from Father Antonio Pernia, superior-general of the Society of the Our group met on Sunday 18 March in the Divine Word, “It seems the aggressor had personal problems and was looked for by the Dean O’Reilly Lounge. Sister Madeleine took police.” us through a Lenten meditation about Mary The missionary agency MISNA reported that Father Pernia explained that four men meeting Jesus carrying his cross to Calvary. approached Father Madhu, “one of whom, armed with an M16 pistol, fired at him.” Fr Wayne popped in to say hello, much to the “The Province of Ende has been informed, as has the family of Father Fransiskus,” the delight of our members. We sang songs and listened to Irish music which was followed superior-general’s note said. “Let us pray for Father Fransiskus Madhu that the Lord may by afternoon tea. receive him into his Kingdom.” - Zenit - Dea McNulty
Page The Tablet 22 April 2007 St Mary’s goes green on St Patrick’s Day St Patrick’s Day was celebrated in high spirits at St Mary’s School, Kaikorai. On Friday 16 March the school was full of tricky leprechauns in all shades of green. One of them even managed to turn the water green in the bathrooms. We held three competitions. We had one for the best leprechaun, which was strongly contested. There was also limerick writing by families, which produced some very strange and amusing anecdotes about our community members. We had fun stretching the truth about ourselves and others to make it fit into the rhyming scheme. Children took part in a green lunch competition which tied into our Health Promoting School programme and produced some amazing results. Most green lunches were achieved through careful choice of foods and packaging but I am not sure where you buy lime green bread or green cake. The day finished with assembly led by the year 1 and 2 children in Room 3, where they presented a liturgy on St Patrick and the shamrock, and where we all tried to do the Irish jig. Our fun day raised $48 for our Caritas Appeal fund. On Monday April 2 we celebrated Solidarity Day with our traditional Soup and Rice meal. Children went without the usual morning tea and lunches packed with sandwiches, fruit, chippies and biscuits and enjoyed the simple fare of a cup of soup and rice. At morning liturgy that day we prayed for the needs of all the children around the world, especially those who do not have the plenty many of us enjoy. - Carmel Chamberlain, Principal Room 3 leprechauns : Elsie and Caitlin with Moli (obscured).
Some of the Room 3 leprechauns with their teacher, Steven Evans.
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From “Caritas Companions” newsletter: We believe in Christ’s victory over violence Bishop Owen Dolan tells the story of speaking to people in the Latin American country of El Salvador. “They were telling me of the violence they faced every day from the army and police because of the civil war in the country at that time, which caused me to say, seeking to be sympathetic: ‘What a hopeless situation’. “They responded quite strongly, telling me their story was the same as the name of their country – El Salvador means The Saviour, and their city is San Salvador – Holy Saviour. They told me: ‘Don’t think that we are without hope. The The group of CWL office-bearers photographed after the ceremony of dedication. Salvador suffered and died just as we are now, but he rose again. So we are not without hope, because we believe in Diocesan Conference of the Christ’s victory over violence. “They told me: ‘Our situation is not Catholic Women’s League hopeless, and we live in hope’. And so it The annual Diocesan Conference of the League took place in Oamaru from March 23-25 was from these people who had suffered and was hosted by the women of the Oamaru Branch. Fifty-one women from Oamaru to so much that I learned a valuable lesson Invercargill attended. The Conference opened with Mass of the Holy Spirit in the Basilica on about hope.” Friday evening and Gloria Mansfield welcomed those who attended on behalf of the parish. The Mass was celebrated by Bishop Colin, Father Martin Flannery (Diocesan Chaplain to the An Easter Church League) and Father Wayne Healey, our parish priest. We Christians have not thoroughly The Bishop set the scene for the conference with his homily on the readings from the Acts assimilated ourselves to Jesus Christ. of the Apostles and from St John. God puts his trust in us to bring his light into the world. If We divorce faith from life (we content we are open to the Spirit we can do anything. Opportunities to do God’s work are there but we ourselves with preaching the faith or must be willing to embrace these opportunities and not put obstacles in the way. People are celebrating it liturgically, but we do not hungry for God and we must be there for them. We should pray that we may be people seen put love and justice into practice). An to have the Spirit working in us and as such we can do wonders and marvels! Easter church…ought to be a church of After Mass, the official welcome to the Bishop, Fr Flannery, Jacqui Dean (MP for Otago), conversion, a fundamental turning back Tui Pasco (National President of the League), and representatives from women’s groups of to Christ – whose mirror we should be. local Churches took place. Leanne Brookes entertained with a bracket of songs. Supper in the Lounge followed. Archbishop Oscar Romero Mass was celebrated in the Lounge on Saturday morning at 7.30am by the Bishop and Fr Flannery. The business part of the Conference was held at the Kingsgate Brydone Hotel. Some of the important happenings were: * The reflection on the gifts of Gold, Frankicense and Myrrh given by Lolah McDiarmid. O’NEILL These gifts represented the gifts we have to give as we prepare for Easter. * The overview of the theme that all members of the League throughout New Zealand are DEVEREUX studying this year: Church - Culture - Identity. This overview was given by Kay Blackburn. * PowerPoint presentation given by Sister Jill McLoughlin, RSJ. To be Catholic, community, LAWYERS Church, and to practise justice, service and to listen to God were the main themes. * Highlights of all branches throughout the Diocese for 2006. Partners: * These included tributes to members who had died during the year, special celebrations and anniversaries, talks given at meetings, etc. Anthony B. Devereux * Reports from various groups, e.g. social concerns, missions, etc. It is to be noted that Joseph G. O’Neill the League gave almost a quarter of a million dollars to the Missions last year. i.e. $85 per member! Michael M. O’Neill * Sister Teresa Hanratty explained the course of study “Walking New Paths”. Paul S. O’Neill * The competition for the McAleese trophy, competed for between Otago and Southland, was won by Otago this year. Members attended the parish Mass at St Kevin’s on Saturday evening and a candle ceremony Client Parking Available for deceased members was held. The names of all who died during the year were read. The Conference collection is to be donated to fund World Youth Day. During the conference, 248 HIGH STREET the Parish Holy Shop was in attendance so ladies had the opportunity to buy cards, rosaries, statues etc. P.O. BOX 909 The Conference for 2008 will be run by one of the Dunedin Branches from March 28-30. DUNEDIN The Conference ended at noon on Sunday after the dedication of officers for 2007. This Conference confirmed that the League in the Diocese is alive and well and the members are, Telephone 477-6801 as always, faithful to their motto: “Faith & Service”. - Sister Madeleine
Page The Tablet 22 April 2007 Relay for Life Mercy Hospital was buzzing with activity for the six weeks leading up to the Relay for Life which was held at the end of February. Staff from all areas in the hospital worked together on various projects and while the main goal was fundraising for Cancer Research, there was also an emphasis on having fun. Our team commenced the 24-hour relay on Saturday 24 February with S. M. Chanel carrying the baton! With fundraising completed and a dollar for dollar subsidy from Charitable Outreach Funds Mary Grant and Clayton Hopewell, nurses at Mercy Hospital, recently performed their final Mary Grant and Clayton Hopewell from Mercy Hospital present a cheque to Wendy Houliston (CEO, Otago & co-ordination role by handing over a cheque Southland Division of the Cancer Society). for $11,800. The Cancer Society expressed their appreciation and noted that it was the highest Pope highlights doubt of Thomas Corporate Contribution this year. The disbelief of Thomas was a fortunate who are victims of war and terrorism, of Dr Janice McDrury event that led to the discovery of the true sickness and hunger, does not all of this put Mission Co-ordinator face of God, said Benedict XVI during our faith to the test?” Mercy Hospital. his Easter message. Speaking from the The Holy Father continued: “Paradoxically balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica the Holy the disbelief of Thomas is most valuable to Father reminded the faithful that after the us in these cases because it helps to purify all Resurrection, “Thomas remained doubtful false concepts of God and leads us to discover and perplexed.” his true face: the face of a God who, in Christ, “When Jesus came for a second time, he has taken upon himself the wounds of injured said to him: ‘Put your finger here and see my humanity. hands; and put out your hand and place it in “In fact, by his rising the Lord has not my side; do not be faithless, but believing!’ … taken away suffering and evil from the world The apostle’s response is a moving profession but has vanquished them at their roots by the of faith: ‘My Lord and my God!’ We too renew superabundance of his grace. that profession of faith of Thomas.” “He has countered the arrogance of evil The Pope said: “I have chosen these words with the supremacy of his love. He has left for my Easter greetings this year, because us the love that does not fear death, as the humanity today expects from Christians way to peace and joy.” a renewed witness to the resurrection of The Pope added: “United to him and Christ; it needs to encounter him and to know ready to offer our lives for our brothers, let him as true God and true man. … We may us become apostles of peace, messengers of all be tempted by the disbelief of Thomas. a joy that does not fear pain – the joy of the S.M. Chanel and Mercy Hospital staff ready to start Suffering, evil, injustice, death, especially Resurrection.” the Relay for Life. when it strikes the innocent such as children - Zenit
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Page 22 April 2007 The Tablet Potatoes aweigh! The members of the St Francis Passionist Family Group of Sacred Heart parish, Waikiwi, gathered recently to find out who had grown the heaviest potato crop in their annual potato competition. Fourteen group members were given two bags each plus two seed potatoes to put into their own seed mixture. It creates a lot of interest every year when those taking part bring their bags along for the official weigh-in. The potatoes are emptied out onto a table and then put on the scales for all to see. This year’s placings were: 1st Pauline and Bill Schuck, 9lb 12oz (4.42kg); 2nd equal Peter Burns and Sonny Broad, 7lb (3.175kg); 4th Tony Doorman, 6lb 5oz (2.86kg). - John (Sonny) Broad The day of the great weigh-in.
Ministry of Intercession Prayer Intentions April That the celebration of Easter strengthens us in hope to work for a world renewed in the risen Christ. (Special Prayer) We pray for the people of the Solomon Islands affected by the recent tsunami and that we assist our Pacific brothers and sisters in their needs. May As an Easter people, we pray that we may radiate Christ’s light and peace to those around us. The winners, Pauline and Bill Schuck, proudly display a sample of their winning effort.
Brothers to reorganise into one Oceania Province This article by Amy Kiley was published in the April 8 issue of NZ Catholic, and is reproduced here by kind permission of the editor. The Christian Brothers in the Pacific will establish the In New Zealand, the brothers own St Kevin’s College, Oamaru, Province of Oceania by October 1. It will incorporate former state and St Thomas of Canterbury College, Christchurch. Diocesan administrations in Australia and structures in New Zealand and schools that follow the charism of the congregation’s founder Papua New Guinea. – Edmund Rice – include Liston College and St Peter’s College New Zealand province leader Br Joe Lauren, CFC, said they were in Auckland. restructuring to better use their resources for ministry. Br Joe will Br Lauren said the reorganisation will not affect those schools’ be part of the new province’s leadership team. “It’s saying this is day-to-day operations. However, a new development arm means, what we’ve got. These are our resources. This is what we want to “There will be opportunities for staff formation in the charism of do. How can we best restructure so we can do this?” Edmund Rice that we have not been able to do in New Zealand”. He said the new structure would give more support to ministries As the Christian Brothers do not fund other ministries in New and religious life, though he called the congregation’s shrinking Zealand, Br Lauren said the impact of the change will not be great numbers a “background factor” in the decision. here. However, the shift might give a bit more funding for groups As many of the group’s ministries are in Australia, the new like the volunteer-run Edmund Rice camps and Edmund Rice province headquarters will be in Brisbane. The leader will be Br justice groups. Vincent Duggan, CFC, who has been the leader of the Papua New The Christian Brothers began in Ireland in 1802 and came to Guinea operation. New Zealand in 1876.
Page The Tablet 22 April 2007 Fr Chris Skinner SM gives musical retreat in Queenstown and Arrowtown It was my dream to have Father Chris come to our parish. Having first met him at the ‘Horizons’ Weekend in Dunedin in the late 1980’s, I have kept up with his music. Fr Chris preached and sang at our weekend Masses on the weekend of March 17-18. The song ‘All are Welcome here’, yet to be recorded, was superbly sung, despite saying that his voice was not 100%! It was a very appropriate song following the Prodigal Fr Chris Skinner singing ‘Awesome God’ while the children of St Joseph’s School do the hand actions. Son Gospel. Approximately 100 people attended the concert held in St Joseph’s Church on the Sunday evening. Each of his own songs was written in honour of someone who had inspired him in some way. Over the next two days, Fr Chris helped us to celebrate our St Joseph’s Parish Feast Day and the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. As an opportunity for prayer and reflection he led two sessions in Arrowtown in which his songs were listened to and reflected upon in the light of our own experiences. His time with us officially concluded with a sing-a-long with our school children. Everyone enjoyed and appreciated this wonderful experience. Fr Martin Flannery
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St Paul’s High School Class of ’67. Also attending the reunion but absent from the photo were Fergus More and Ray Baker. Photo by Chris Sullivan The return of … St Paul’s High School Class of ’67 Vatican expresses In the first week of February 1967 a large group of innocent male adolescents were abandoned by their parents on the steps of the then St Paul’s High School. A strange coincidence you might say. gratitude for Peter’s That group was ill-prepared for the horrors that lay within but stuck to the task manfully over the next five or so years to eventually emerge and go on to make their impact on the world. Pence offering Forty years later 34 survivors of that class gathered, accompanied by wives and partners, to reminisce Bishop Colin has received a letter from and reflect on those school days and their subsequent lives. the Vatican Secretary of State, on behalf The reunion, which took place over the weekend of 16-18 March, was an informal affair, beginning of Pope Benedict XVI, acknowledging the on the Friday evening with drinks and a conversazione at Speights Ale House. On the Saturday some offering of $7,654.65 which was forwarded played golf, while others took a walk along the beach together, finishing up with a cup of coffee at the to the Apostolic Nunciature as Peter’s St Clair Esplanade; another group met at the Railway Station and, as they had done so many times Pence from the Diocese of Dunedin for the in their youth, walked up the steep Rattray St hill to the site of their former school, which is now year 2006. Kavanagh College. On the Saturday night the group – 61 in all - enjoyed dinner at Plato Restaurant, and on Sunday morning attended the Kavanagh College Mass. After the Mass, former St Paul’s and The Secretary wrote: Kavanagh College teacher, Michael McConnell, gave them a guided tour of the college, where they were “His Holiness wishes me to thank you for able to see the extent of the changes that had taken place since their own schooldays at St Paul’s. this contribution to his apostolic ministry. Those who attended came from as far afield as Paris, Minnesota and Australia, and several from the He is aware that the collection involved North Island, and, to a man, are pledged to return for more of the same in 2017. Interestingly, some effort and that your people were motivated booked their accommodation for the Friday and Saturday nights in the Rattray Street building which by faith in Jesus Christ and union with the was once the home of their former teachers, the Christian Brothers. Then known as the Brothers’ See of Peter. house, it is now a boutique hotel named, appropriately, “The Brothers”. “Invoking upon you and the clergy, The gathering was an occasion for humour and camaraderie which reflected the strong bonds that religious and laity of the Diocese grace grow no matter the circumstances. Most attendees imagined that, with a school uniform, they could and peace in our Lord Jesus Christ, the slip back unnoticed into the school ranks; however the accompanying photo gives the lie to that! Holy Father cordially imparts his Apostolic - Paul Menzies Blessing.”
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Page 11 The Tablet 22 April 2007 St Kevin’s College Scripture Reading One of the highlights of Term One is the Annual Scripture Reading Competition. All students read the passage of scripture in their Religious Education classes and the teacher selects the class finalists to take part in the Year Level Competition. The tradition is very much part of our Dominican charism and Sister Madeleine was the adjudicator. Our congratulations to the following The senior students who took part in the Relay for Life. students who were successfully placed in the Y9 and 10 Scripture Reading Competition. Y9 1st Molly Roborgh 2nd Kezia Prestidge 3rd Dylan Ward-Smith Y10 1st Anna Eade 2nd Oliver Hailes 3rd Tom Lord & Patrick Fauth Ross Graham. Community Service Over the past month, approximately 200 students have been involved in service to the community. The annual World Vision 40 Hour Famine was held at the college and involved in excess of 150 students. The Edmund Rice Singers travelled to Dunedin on 19 March to sing at the Dunedin Hospital and Little Sisters of the Poor. And on 11 March, a group of senior girls took part in the ‘Relay for Life’ in Timaru raising money Anna Eade and Molly Roborgh. Lydia Roborgh. for the Cancer Society. Public Speaking Success ACCOUNTANTS TO THE Our congratulations to Ross Graham DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN (Yr13) who has just been awarded the Speech New Zealand Lorimer Marshall Scholarship. This award is presented to the top South Island Public Speaking Senior Candidate, based on the 2006 examination results. Year 12 student, Lydia Roborgh was placed 3rd in the annual Otago Anniversay Day Secondary School Speech Contest promoted ACCOUNTING, by the Otago Regional Council. This year’s MANAGEMENT, topic was on ‘Climate change’. DATA PROCESSING, Academic Success SECRETARIAL & TAXATION The NCEA statistics for 2006 were recently SERVICES published in a media release and once again, the senior students at St Kevin’s performed very well when compared to national results. Hannagan & Devereux SKC National Decile NCEA LEVEL 1 77.8% 59.3% 64.8 C H A R T e r e D A C C O U NTANTS 2 74.4% 63.3% 68.1 MORAN BUILDING LOWER OCTAGON PO BOX 5555 DUNEDIN FAX (03) 479-0336 PHONE (03) 477-1496 3 81.7% 51.6% 55.9
Page 12 22 April 2007 The Tablet Verdon College Bluff Marae Visit All Year 9 students at Verdon had the good fortune to attend Te Rau Aroha Marae in Bluff on 20-22 March. The primary focus of the trip was to increase cultural awareness and to enable the students to get in touch with their place as Southlanders. Other outside activities included exploring the Bluff environs, the museum, the harbour, Green Point and Motopohue with all the associated history. Students were vocal in their enthusiasm Verdon Year 9 students at Te Rau Aroha Marae. for the trip: The Marae trip was different to any camp I have ever been on. The meeting house was amazingly colourful and full of stories. The artwork was amazing, and the people’s hospitality was great. It was kind of strange that both classes had to sleep in the same room, but nevertheless it wasn’t a bad night’s sleep. Well, apart from Hr Hartley continuously snoring! Becky Leishout We spent most of our time in the Marae buildings that provided a visually stimulating and modern house to live in. We learnt about the ancestors and their children, we played games, did quizzes and created art from the inspiration that surrounded us. We ate like kings, then went to bed late and slept on mattresses in one big room with the old ladies, Year 13 students provide a sausage sizzle to raise funds for Caritas. Tupuna looking down on us with care. Some of us discovered that these ancestral figures are actually our own. Caritas A group of eight Year 13 students have been working together to raise awareness for Caritas, the Catholic Aid Agency. A number of organized activities through the Lenten period included a sausage sizzle, selling ice creams, a bucket race and living in a slum overnight at the end of Term One. The slum was a graphic reminder to the students of what poor conditions are really like. Student Achievement Tom Scully (Year 13) was named in New Zealand U19 Track Cycling Team to compete at the Junior World Champs in Mexico in August this year. At the recent National Track Cycling Performers in Verdon’s Festival of Shakespeare entry. Champs held at the Invercargill Velodrome, Tom won the bronze medal in the U19 8km University of Otago Secondary scratch race and was a member of the team which set the New Zealand record in the 4000m Sheilah Winn Festival School Athletics teams pursuit. Tom’s results at the Nationals Well done to Ryan Jones (Year 10) who has earned him a spot in the two-day training camp of Shakespeare broken long standing records in both the U14 following the nationals where they selected the Verdon’s entry into this annual competition, Boys 3000m and the U14 Boys 1500m at the cyclists to represent New Zealand. Tom is one a selection of scenes from “Macbeth”, Southland Athletics; he went on to better of four Southlanders to be named in the team. won the technical award of the evening. his performance at the Otago Southland We wish Tom well for his training leading up Called to a stark stage by the beating of Athletics in the U14 Boys 300m and coming to the Junior World Champs. a drum, the actors gave a polished and third in the 1500m. Douglas Sekone-Fraser (Yr11) has been slick performance. Notable for their eerily selected to compete at the U16-U18 Australian convincing performances were the three Also well done to Kendall McMinn (Yr 11), Age Group Weight-lifting Championships in witches. Well done to the whole cast who who was placed first in the U15 Girls’ long Sydney. performed with distinction. jump in the Otago Southland competition.
Page 13 The Tablet 22 April 2007 Kavanagh College Academic Blues for 2006 Ex-Kavanagh College teacher, Dr Sue France, was this year’s guest speaker at our Academic Blues Award evening. As well as celebrating their academic excellence, Dr France left the students with a strong message: to Respect our own gifts, to Serve our community and world, to work for Justice and to be seekers of the Truth in order to make a difference. Congratulations to our Top Scholars for 2006: Yr 13 Kate Turner, Yr 12 Mark Murray and Yr 11 John Kavanagh College First XI. Back row (from left): Mark Bracewell (coach), Nick Eathorne, Daniel Willemsen, Tumua Ioane, Sam Buchan, Holmes. Louis Tili, Nick Coughlan. Front row: Matt Lobb, Nick Beard, Daryl Caldwell, Sean O’Callaghan, Michael Bracewell, Paul Denton. Caritas Solidarity Day Kavanagh College observed National Caritas Solidarity Day on Friday March 30. Led by DRS Colin McLeod, along with our Head/Service Prefects (who camped overnight on the school grounds in “slum” conditions) we marked the occasion by holding a ‘no-label’ mufti day. The idea was to live in hardship for a short time and for students to have a small personal experience of what it feels like to be hungry. Students were encouraged to fast for the day and to bring a dollar donation in order to receive a slice of bread for their lunch from the ‘Survive a Slum’ students. Easter This year, we shared the story of the Easter triduum. With this liturgy, we wove together aspects of our Social Justice projects as our response to following Christ. Caritas Solidarity Day. The girls are, from left: Emma Penman (Deputy Head girl), Sarah O’Connell and Miriam Noonan (Service Prefects). Gillette Cup Cricket Success Athletic Sports Results Kavanagh College created history last month when it became The annual College Athletic Sports Day was held in early March in the first Catholic co-ed school to ever qualify for the finals of the cool, blustery conditions. Along with excellent levels of participation, Gillette Cup, the National secondary schools boys’ cricket knockout a number of outstanding performances were seen. The standard of competition. Eight schools contest the finals, to be held in Palmerston sprinting was especially good and it was also great to see a number of North in December. It is only the third time a co-ed school has made very promising junior athletes performing strongly. the finals since the Gillette Cup started in 1990. It is the first time a South Island co-ed school has made it. Only one other Catholic The following students broke records in their events. Alex Gorrie School – St Patrick’s Silverstream – has ever been to the finals. The (Int Boys) 1500m - 4:36.72 minutes; Sarah Cutler (Jun Girls) Otago –Southland zone has been dominated by OBHS. Kavanagh met 1500m - 5:45.16 minutes; Samara Gallaher (U15 Girls) Shot Put OBHS in this year’s zone final, and after scoring 205 (Nick Eathorne - 9.76 metres (broken for the 3rd consecutive year); Gabrielle Tili 49, Michael Bracewell 34), Kavanagh bowled tightly and fielded (U12 Girls) Shot Put - 6.25 metres. Finally, congratulations to magnificently to clinch an exciting 14-run win. Tumua Ioane and the following students who are the Athletic Sports Champions and Matt Lobb were the principal wicket-takers. Earlier, Kavanagh had Runners Up for 2007. beaten John McGlashan by 110 runs, and Kings HS by 20 runs in an Junior: equally exciting semi-final. Kavanagh fields just three cricket teams, Boys: Champion, Isaak Caldwell-Hakopa; Joint Runner Up, Hayden and its First XI has a mix of age groups, including three 15 year olds. Whitcombe, Sam Bremer It does, however, have a number of Otago age group representatives Girls: Joint Champion, Sarah Cutler, Tessa Sutton and, unusually for a school of this size, boasts two New Zealand under Intermediate: 19 training squad members – left arm spinner and middle order Boys: Champion, Guy Woodhouse; Runner Up, Alex Gorrie batsman, Nick Beard, and wicketkeeper/batsman Michael Bracewell. Girls: Champion, Caroline Crowley; Runner Up, Samara Gallaher Bracewell, Beard and Ioane were members of the Otago under 17 team which won the New Zealand under 17 title for the first time ever Senior: this season. The team is coached by Mark Bracewell and managed by Boys: Champion, Michael Bracewell; Runner Up, Zach Lowe Dave Eathorne. Girls: Champion, Gabe Clydesdale–Huch; Runner Up, Clair Pilcher.
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Photographed at the Academic Blues Assembly are – Back Row from left: Rachel Riddle, Hannah Gardyne, Paula MacKenzie, Emily Paterson, Joshua Bone, Sarah Millard, Bridget Chamberlain, Brianne Lindsay, Sarah O’Brien. Front Row: Anna Broome, Kate Perniskie, Ruth Low (Year 9 to 11 Learning Tutor), Martin Chamberlain, Kate Leebody (Year 12 and 13 Learning Tutor), Adele Hunter, Anna McLeod. Absent: Ben Adams. Bridget Jones’ record high jump.
Pope urged Iran to St Peter’s release 15 Britons The Vatican revealed that Benedict XVI College sent a written appeal to the supreme leader of Iran seeking the release of the 15 British military personnel held captive in the Our annual Academic Blues assembly nation. Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, celebrated the achievements of 14 students. the director of the Vatican press office, The only lamentable feature is the lack of confirmed that the Holy Father sent a letter boys but they are doing comparatively well, to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in which he as you will read below. manifested his confidence “in men of good We now have final results from NZQA that will to find a solution to this crisis.” allow us to compare ourselves with others The Vatican gave no further details on in various ways. Our comparison with the content of the letter. According to the single sex schools makes for interesting London-based newspaper Guardian, the reading: letter was delivered hours before the release on Thursday of the marines and sailors, who St Peter’s College girls: all NZ girls: all NZ had been held in Iran since March 23. girls’ only schools - Zenit Y11 earning Level 1: 79%: 65.2%: 77.8% Rebecca Gibson’s record sprint. Y12 earning Level 2: 94%: 69.1%: 81.2% Y13 earning Level 3: 95%: 58.7%: 71.9% St Peter’s College boys: all NZ boys: all NZ boys’ only schools Y11 earning Level 1: 83%: 55.5%: 64.6% Y12 earning Level 2: 71%: 58.9%: 65.5% Y13 earning Level 3: 71%: 45.6%: 51.6% Mark Devereux The Southland Secondary Schools Athletics were held ,recently in Invercargill where four Southland records were broken, Colin Strang Financial Services Ltd two of them by St Peter’s students. 30 London St Bridgette Jones won the U15 Girls High Dunedin Jump with a jump of 1.58 metres and PO Box 5047 Rebecca Gibson won the Senior Girls 400m sprint in 59.82 seconds. Phone: 03 477 5622 Mobile: 027 245 1617 Email: [email protected] The Catholic Enquiry Centre needs your prayers and your donations. Mark Devereux has been a financial adviser for over 15 years Their address is and is able to provide common sense and practical advice on 140 Austin Street, Wellington. your investments, superannuation and insurance needs.
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Novena to St Clair Important. Ask for specific things. Pray the Hail YOUTH OFFICE Novena to St Jude Mary for 9 consecutive days. Keep a candle lit while you pray. Pray even though you do not POSITION Oh, Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great feel like it. Ask for two things which appear nigh A part-time (22 ½ hours) fixed in virtue and rich in miracles. Near kinsman impossible, but for which you desperately want a of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all solution. Leave the candle to burn up completely term position (20 months) is who invoke your special patronage in time on the last day and publish this message. available for an energetic person with of need, to you I have recourse from the A.C.M., M.H. administrative and current experience depth of my heart and humbly beg you to and involvement in Youth Ministry. whom God has given such great power, Prayer to the Holy Spirit For further information and a Job to come to my assistance. Help me in my present, urgent petition (make request). In O Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, Description, please contact Lorraine return, I promise to make your name known light all roads so that I can obtain my goal. McArthur, Archdiocesan Pastoral Services, P.O. Box 1937, Wellington, and cause you to be invoked. You gave the divine gift to forgive and forget Say 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys and 3 all evil against me and in all instances of my or Phone (04) 1706, or email Glorias. life you are with me. I want to thank you [email protected] St Jude, pray for me and all who for all things and confirm once again that I invoke your aid, humbly in need of your never want to be separated from you in spite intercession. Amen. of all material illusions. I wish to be with This novena has never been known to you in eternal glory. Thank you for your Please support our advertisers. fail. This novena must be said on nine mercy towards me and mine. (This prayer They help to make this consecutive days. must be said for three days and the prayer (Published in this issue on behalf of: published). (Published in this issue on behalf paper possible. A.C.M., M.H.) of A.C.M., T.L.G.)
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.R., Polytech and Dunedin College of Education Chaplaincy: S.M.G., A.C.M., K.R.) 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 Conferences all across New Zealand and around the world in schools, be answered, no matter how impossible it may seem to you, before universities, colleges and parishes. the 9th day. (Published in this issue of behalf of P.R., A.C.M., J.J.W., If you care about others, then ‘Vinnies’ is for you. Contact Barbara D.N., A.L., S.J., C.J., P.E., M.M., E.M., P.A.B., M.H., B.J.N.) 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 in Dunedin Samoan Catholic Youth Group good faith and has been derived from sources believed to be reli- For details, contact Pesamino Tili, phone 453-0463. able and accurate. Neither the Roman Catholic Bishop nor any person involved in the CathSoc preparation accept any form of liability whatsoever for its contents. CathSOC is the unified body of the Catholic Student groups: FOCUS, Sanmaru, Young Ruths, Young Samuels, Pro-L and the Living Waters The deadline for the May issue is May 2. Prayer Group. Please email [email protected] for more details, or pick up a newsletter after 7pm Sunday Mass at Holy Name. 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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