Th e Mo n t h l y Ma g a z i n e f o r t h e Ca t h o l i c s o f t h e Du n e d i n Di o c e s e h e a b l e t DecemberT 2008 T Issue No 139 The Word of God comes to us again
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, world was in global financial turmoil. As we begin Advent and the Church’s The Bishop’s Here was the secular world worried new year, I would like to share some that money, as its ultimate meaning of my impressions and highlights of and power, was in free fall and here the recent Synod in Rome that I was Advent were we looking at the Word of God as privileged to attend. The gathering on ultimate meaning and power for real the theme of “The Word of God in the Message life. Life and Mission of the Church” began There were many moving accounts with Mass with Pope Benedict on ● The plea for help from poorer from Bishops whose pastors and October 5 at the Church of St Paul. This missionary dioceses for finance and people had suffered persecution or was particularly significant as 2008-09 resources. were just emerging from oppression is the year of St Paul. ● The insistence on good preparation and travail of their Faith. One of the I was fortunate to be living nearby of the lector or reader in the Liturgy most heart-rending accounts came the assembly hall in Vatican City, a walk and good delivery of the Word of God. from Bishop Anton Justs from Latvia, of five minutes each day. The day’s ● A constant refrain for good homilies, who talked about people in the Soviet pattern was that of Office and Mass with good preparation and preached Communist occupation being arrested followed by breakfast and the first with conviction and passion. for having a Bible. He spoke about a session of the Assembly began at 9am ● The suffering of many dioceses and parish priest who was ordered to stand and went through until 12.30pm. We countries in areas where the Church on the Bible. He refused and instead resumed at 4pm and worked through is in the midst of warfare and conflict, knelt down, picked it up and kissed it. until 7pm. That pattern continued over e.g. Sudan, Mozambique, Chad, India, For this, the priest was sentenced to 10 three weeks. Myanmar, Iran, Lebanon, Vietnam and years in the mines of Siberia. At the end It was an enlightening and spiritually other areas that have just emerged of his imprisonment, he returned home enriching experience in joining with from oppression. to his parish. At his first Mass back in his the Holy Father and 244 Bishops and ● The need to help families become church when he read the Scripture, he Cardinals in sharing the riches of the more centred on the Bible. held it up and proclaimed “The Word Word of God and listening to the ● Support for catechists around the of God” and the people burst into exhortations and testimonies of others, world and assist them in their ministry. tears. Later, Bishop Peter Ingham from especially those who were suffering I made my presentation, “The Gospel Australia and myself talked to Bishop for the Gospel and its proclamation. – a letter of love to all the world” on Justs and told him how moved we were Everyone you met had a story and October 8. It created a bit of a stir but by his account. He thanked us and said this included the religious and lay was well received and appreciated. that that priest was his spiritual mentor synod members who all brought their Among other points, I made a plea that and was responsible for his vocation to own contributions to help weave this at every Mass a homily should always the priesthood. tapestry of faith. be given. It should not be an optional One comes away from such a Some of the main themes and extra. I made another intervention momentous gathering thinking insistences coming through from some days later, supporting the “How can we all do greater justice to speakers were: Filipino Bishops’ project, “That they the Word of God in our lives?” It all ● Provision of good translations of may be one”, in conjunction with the includes better proclamation of the Bibles all over the world. There are Bible Society. Its aim is to put a Bible in Word, encouraging lectio divina in our over 7000 languages in the world; so the hands of every Filipino Catholic. parishes and Bible study. far Bible translations have only gone I found it ironic that here was the over the 400 mark. Synod of the Church meeting while the Continued on page 4 ➤ The Tablet December 2008 Sharing the Gospel message of love By GILLIAN VINE “NONE of us is per- fect. If we waited to be perfect, the mes- sage of the Gospel would never have been preached,” Fr Elio Capra s d b says. Fr Capra, is a mem- ber of the system- atic theology depart- ment at the Mel- bourne College of Divinity. There he lec- tures in liturgy and sacramental theol- Fr Elio Capra … preaching the Trin- ogy, is a resource ity of love. person in liturgical and sacramental theology for dioceses in Australia and has undertaken studies on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Speaking at Holy Cross Centre last month, to people involved with RCIA – supporting those seeking baptism and full communion in the Church – he asked: “What is the message we pass on to others?” It should be one of “the Trinity of love”, he said. “What did God send Jesus to do? To tell us God loves us. In the Catholic Church, we use the Cross only as a symbol of pain but if you look in the Gospel of John, the Cross is a sign of total, complete and unconditional love,” Fr Capra said. “We are all broken messengers” but that should not prevent us from sharing the Gospel message. Fr Capra described the four elements within RCIA, beginning with instructional catechesis, the things Catholics believe. “What we celebrate is what we believe. Everything we believe comes from Scripture, is based on Scripture,” he said. Instructional catechesis was “not just learning things for the sake of learning, though. It is to help us to grow.” The second element was lectionary-based catechesis, designed to help people celebrate the Scriptures. Then came liturgical catechesis and finally mystagogical catechesis, to explain and interpret the Church’s rites and their significance. “To get to know the Church they [RCIA candidates] have to know the Gospel, live by the Gospel … and learn the Catholic Church’s beauty and also some of the flaws in the Church’s history,” Fr Capra said.
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2 December 2008 The Tablet Little school going great By GILLIAN VINE “WE’RE a little school with a big heart and it’s pumping strongly,” St Joseph’s Cathedral School principal Michelle Bednarek-Burrow said at the opening and blessing of the school’s two new classrooms. The Dunedin school has been on its present site 18 years. On opening day then, some 50 children walked from the old buildings in Rattray St to Elm Row, where 27 houses and a dairy had Historic moment … Oliver McKewen (5) holds the ribbon for Logan Griffin (11) to been demolished to enable the school cut at the opening of St Joseph’s Cathedral School’s new classroom block. to be built. Bishop Colin Campbell was the parish priest and it was fitting that he was there to bless and formally open Kavanagh Dux to study medicine the new classrooms – built to accom- modate a roll which had more than tri- KAVANAGH COLLEGE Dux for 2008 paper, as well as first with excellence in pled since 1990, Ms Bednarek-Burrow is Meaghan Kelly. Her achievements history and first equal with excellence told nearly 200 parents, friends and include first with excellence in chem- in biology, excellence in chemistry, children gathered for the occasion. istry, English and statistics and model- merit in English and physics and gen- “These new classrooms are to en- ling; first equal with excellence in biol- eral diligence. John plans do an initial hance learning but they are not an end ogy, excellence in German (studied by degree in sciences at the University of in themselves,” Bishop Campbell said, correspondence) and general diligence. Otago. adding that the school was to supple- Meaghan plans to take health sciences Like John, Jordan achieved excellence ment what should happen in homes, at the University of Otago in 2009 with in stage one theology. He also was first creating a faithful Catholic community. a view to studying medicine in the with excellence in art history, first equal future. with excellence in classics, excellence in Named Proxime Accesserunt were history and German and merit in Eng-
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3 The Tablet December 2008 Light of the The Gospel – A letter of love This the full text of Bishop Colin Camp- that can assist them persevere in spite World Radio bell’s speech to the Synod of Bishops in of the difficulties of life and in spite of, From 4-5 pm, every Sunday Rome: at times, their encounters with an all Holy Father, Brothers and Sisters in too human side of the Church. Let me on 1575 kHz, Toroa Radio Christ, make use of the following example: a December Instrumentum Laboris speaks of “The young couple falls in love and then one 21 – Helen and Bernard Reinen talk letter which God sent to humanity”. says to the other, “I want you to come about their apostolates in Uganda, For anyone who attended the World home and meet my family” (which can including A Cow for Uganda. Youth Day in Sydney – and we are in- be a mixed blessing as he or she meets 25 – Christmas Day: Msgr Peter Fleet- debted to Cardinal George Pell and the others who might range in disposition wood describes the stories behind Australian Bishops for hosting such a from warmly accepting to indifferent some well–loved Christmas carols. marvellous occasion – one of the most or worse). Yet it is his or her love for the 28 – Fr John Saward talks with Marcus common questions that was asked of fiancée that can overcome such situa- Grodi about his journey home – from participants was “What was the high- tions. Anglican vicar to Catholic priest. light for you?” In seeing Church as a family of faith, January There were many but for most young we need as pastors to create the spir- people – and not so young – I venture itual conditions in which people can 4 – Rosminian Fr Tony Furlong dis- to say that the paramount highlight meet and fall in love with our God, who cusses the Magi. was the experience of God’s personal has loved them from all eternity. In this, 11 –Arthur and Teresa Beem, former love for them. We all know, as St John the gospel is our guide for on every Seventh Day Adventists, tell their tells us, that God loved us first (1 Jn page – whether it was of healing, teach- conversion story. 4:19) but when opportunities hap- ing, blessing – Jesus was loving people 18 – Retrouville: help for troubled pen, when conditions are created, the and saying that this is how the Father marriages; and, from Fr Roderick result can be a personal conversion, a loves them and that we are called to Vonhagen, Secrets of the Caribbean. deep realisation of being loved and can do the same. Raniero Cantalamessa, in 25 – Focus: St Paul. become a life-changing experience. speaking of the Holy Spirit as the one February World Youth Day was a wonderful cel- who would “teach you everything” (Jn 1 – Bishop Jaan, of Honshu, on the ebration of Faith, of Church, because 14:26), says that Jesus’ promise means place of the Church in Japan. this was a real meeting for many with simply that everything Jesus does, the 8 – Topic: Lourdes. the risen Lord. Church is supposed to do. 15 – Dr Robert George talks about If people can have such a conviction of Jesus’ proclamation of the Kingdom embryonic research. God’s love for them, it is the very thing then is our guide; as chief shepherd of the People of God, we ought to be looking at Jesus’ methodology and fol- low his lead. In drawing people to the The Word of God comes to us again love of God, we need to ask ourselves “How did Jesus see it, express it, do it?” ➤ From page 1 The Gospel portrays him as using sto- in prayerful reading of the Bible and ries, parables, anecdotes and sayings to There is a need to encourage Bible- parish groups would gather weekly draw people to Himself. His imaginative based family devotions, reading the to reflect on what God is saying to us and creative “painting” of the Kingdom Scripture daily and seeking ways in our third millennial world. appealed to his listeners’ hearts and to evangelise with the Word. The I offered Mass for all of you and then would draw their minds. We need Message from the Synod said, “Every your intentions at St Peters and at then creative and imaginative ways of home should have its own Bible and the tomb of St Paul I prayed that all being open to the Spirit that will make safeguard it in a visible and dignified of us would be good witnesses to the Christ in his Word fully alive to people way, to read it and pray with it.” Gospel and like that mighty apostle of the third millennium. We at this Syn- When we think of the Filipino live the Good News in our world od need to support: Bishops who want to put a Bible in the today. ●That there be a homily at every Mass hands of every Filipino Catholic, we May all the blessings of the Advent so that participants can be fully nour- realise that most of us in New Zealand and Christmas season be with you ished. Even if it is for three minutes, a have a copy; the question might well and your loved ones and may the thought from the homily can be a way be, is it read or is it sitting on the Prince of Peace richly bless you. of “breaking open” and “digesting” the bookshelf gathering dust? The desire word of Scripture. The homily should of the 12th Synod of Bishops is that, In the Spirit never be an optional extra. inspired by the Holy Spirit, families ● Also within the liturgy, visionary and and individuals would engage daily ✟ Colin Continued on facing page ➤
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5 The Tablet December 2008 Old boy, teacher, principal says it’s time to move on By GILLIAN VINE HE was the school’s first head boy, has been its head of science and – for the past seven and a half years – its principal but now Martin Chamberlain is leaving St Peter’s College, in Gore,. In the New Year, he will become the first lay principal in the 50-year history of Francis Douglas Memorial College (FDMC), in New Plymouth. Martin Chamberlain Mr Chamberlain is taking over from Br Peter Ryan, the last of a succession of De La Salle brothers who have led Francis Douglas since it was established. The school has a roll of 790 pupils, compared with St Peter’s 380. Asked why he was leaving, Mr Chamberlain said he believed that every principal brought particular skills to the role but that there came a time when “it’s best for that person and the school to move and offer that package somewhere else”. He felt change could be invigorating to all and he hoped FDMC “will benefit from my way of doing things”. Originally from Orawia, in Western Southland, Mr Chamberlain went to St Peter’s College as a boarder in 1970, the year after the school opened. “People made huge sacrifices in building this place. It was amazing and I still reflect on it,” Mr Chamberlain said, referring to the years of work that began in 1950. There were many fundraising ventures, including the so- 08christmasPressAd 90x130.inddMeet 1 the digital diocese 07/11/2008 16:21:41 called “half crown collection” involving men standing outside at the Gore church after Mass with collection boxes and all those www.cdd.org.nz who were wage earners were expected to put in two shillings and sixpence (25c). This continued for about four years and brought in some $4000 a year. When he left St Peter’s, Mr Chamberlain went to the University of Otago, where ACCOUNTANTS TO THE he completed a bachelor of science in DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN chemistry and mathematics, then after a year at Canterbury Teachers’ College, it was back to St Peter’s as a staff member. He taught there for more than 10 years, the latter part as head of science, then spent 12 years at St Kevin’s, in Oamaru, ACCOUNTING, the last six as the college’s deputy MANAGEMENT, principal, before returning once more to Gore, this time as principal. DATA PROCESSING, Mr Chamberlain pointed out the SECRETARIAL & TAXATION school’s roll had increased 10 per cent SERVICES in recent years, going against a tide of falling rolls in Southland. Great support, especially from St Mary’s School, in Gore, was a major factor, he said. Hannagan & Devereux “Catholic people do vote to come – we CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS are the school of choice for them and in [my] seven years, only four St Mary’s MORAN BUILDING LOWER OCTAGON PO BOX 5555 DUNEDIN FAX (03) 479-0336 PHONE (03) 477-1496 pupils have not come to St Peter’s.”
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Mercy Hospital Redevelopment Bishop blesses $10m upgrade of hospital
By GILLIAN VINE “MAY the charism and mercy continue to grow here, in Dunedin,” Bishop Colin Campbell said at the opening of Mercy Hospital’s $10 million redevelopment last month. Alby Ellison delivered a mihi and karakia, then Mercy’s acting chief ex- ecutive Sr Lucia Hartstonge traced the history of the hospital, board chair- man Trevor Scott described changes over recent years and consultant or- Blessing … Bishop Colin Campbell blesses the plaque commemorating Mercy thopaedic surgeon John Matheson Hospital’s redevelopment, while chaplain Fr Mark Chamberlain watches. explained what the new facilities meant for medical pro- fessionals. Sr Denise Fox Congregation r s m , Leader of the Sisters of Mercy, then formally opened the complex and unveiled a plaque. Bishop Campbell blessed the plaque and the redeveloped building. The two-year building project upgraded wards to ensure Mercy Hospital remained at the forefront of private hospital care, Sr Denise said. “At times of sickness no matter one’s position in life, one is vulnerable and in need of the best care possible. From our earliest days here in Dunedin, we have been supported by many generous people, who have worked with us, fund- raised, and advocated for us because they share this vision of reaching out with compassion to those who are vulnerable. Mercy Hospital had always kept abreast of changes and demands, she said. Sr Denise congratulated Mercy board chairman Trevor Scott, the board, the architects and contractors, singling out former Mercy chief executive Michael Woodhouse, now a member of Parliament, and Jeff Shierlaw, “both of whom have nurtured and managed this development”. “In 1969 W. H. Naylor Ltd completed the building of a 64- bed Mercy hospital on this site for a tender of $1 million. Forty years later, Naylor Love have completed another remarkable project for us – not for $1 million,” she said. “May the personal caring approach inspired by the spirit of Mercy reach out with compassion to those who are vulner- able, and be evident to all who work here, visit here, and are patients here. “To the staff of Mercy – we are proud of you and the service you provide in the name of Mercy,” Sr Denise said.
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CEO once more … Back as Mercy’s acting chief executive, Sr Lucia Hartstonge (right) with (from left) Lorraine Scott , Alby Ellison and Maggie Baker. Mr Ellison delivered the mihi and karakia at the opening and Sr Lucia spoke of Mercy Hospital’s history. Company has 40-year relationship with Mercy By ROSEMARIE PATTERSON was back to carry this out. Before any work being carried out while the hospi- NAYLOR Love has had a relationship construction started, however, Naylor tal was operational, progress was swift with Mercy Hospital for 40 years. When Love joined the design team to advise – finishing ahead of schedule – and no- the Mater Misericordiae Hospital out- on building and design issues. This en- table for its lack of problems. The Mercy grew its premises in Royal Tce, it was sured that the project was done in the Hospital can be proud of its new, state- W. H. Naylor Ltd which built the 66-bed best possible way. Despite most of the of-the-art facilities. hospital on the present site, opened in 1969. It was an enormous undertaking for the small firm, because hospitals are extremely complex and demand- ing jobs. In 1989, when the operating theatres needed to be rebuilt. Naylor Love carried out this work, refurbishing a wing and adding a floor. Although Naylor Love didn’t build the Marinoto Clinic, the company did most of its fitting out, both at the time of its construction in 1989 and 10 years later as more consultant suites were added. Since then, Naylor Love has been on the hospital site almost every year – building a servery, revamping the ad- ministration block foyer, constructing the Otago Radiology MRI suite and ex- tending the Marinoto Clinic cafeteria. When the rapidly increasing demand for elective surgery meant a major redevelopment for Mercy, Naylor Love
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Sr Teresa Hanratty checks out some of the goods at last month’s garage sale in aid of the Walking New Paths programme. Another Walking New Paths programme planned
By TERESA HANRATTY as a result of what was learned. Next (co-authored with Carroll Juliano s h c j ), EARLY in 2009 it is hoped to begin year, we hope to offer an introduction Inside Christian Community, Develop- the discernment process for a second to the Gospel of Mark. ing the Parish as a Community of Service group of people to begin Walking New Other formation opportunities for and Building Community. Br Sofield will Paths in preparation for lay ministry. 2009 will include workshops on col- be the keynote speaker at the pasto- Walking New Paths (WNP) is a pro- laborative ministry with Br Loughlan ral planners’ network conference in gramme of education and formation Sofields t . Wellington in February. This will be for pastoral ministry. Participants have A member of the Missionary Servants followed by a visit to the Dunedin the opportunity to study theology, of the Most Holy Trinity, Br Sofield con- diocese from February 22 to 24. grow spiritually and engage in pastoral ducts workshops throughout the world Sr Teresa Hanratty is the diocesan ministry over a two-year period. on topics of ministry and psychology. co-ordinator of education for pastoral A garage sale at St Bernadette’s For- His books include Collaborative Ministry ministry. bury last month gave a huge boost to WNP’s funds. Parishioners from many parts of the diocese were extremely Lawrence Peeters generous in supporting this event. It also helped raise awareness of the importance of lay ministry formation. WNP is grateful to the organisers, led Genuine Professional by Lynlea Forbes. Each year, members of the wider com- munity are offered formation sessions focussing on theology, spirituality and ministry. For all your real estate needs In February, Sr Elaine Wainwright r s m call 021 992 993 anytime visited the Dunedin diocese to present an introduction to the Gospel of Mat- thew. She spoke about the emphasis on preaching, teaching and healing in
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11 The Tablet December 2008 Pure priestly magic will delight the senses
By MICHAEL McCONNELL Gaelic/Irish Blessing (naturally), Spanish religious settings and THE Three Tenors can move aside – here come The Priests and, English hymn favourites such as Abide With Me and Be Still, My yes, there are three of them. Soul. The priests in question are Frs Eugene and Martin O’Hagan The musical talent presented is certainly striking: effortless (brothers) and Fr David Delargy, all of whom work in parishes in projection, pure tone, powerful but well-controlled dynamics Northern Ireland. Now in their 40s, they began singing together (no over-the-top histrionics here) and perfectly balanced while studying for the priesthood. With Sony BMG releasing their blending of voices. first album,The Priests, simultaneously in more than 30 countries The Priests are equally at ease singing in Latin, German, English, (for a reputed £1 million), The Priests seem set to become the Spanish or Gaelic. next musical religious phenomenon. The selection is far from “pious” or “solemn” religious music – The selection is a mix of favourites aimed at a worldwide the festive and bright Spanish Hacia Belen is compulsively foot- audience – Gounod’s Ave Maria, Franck’s Panis Angelicus, Lloyd- tapping; the Gaelic Ag Crióst an Siol has a deeply haunting Celtic Webber’s Pie Jesu, Adam’s O Holy Night – interspersed with quality enhanced by the emotional control; Elgar’s Ecce Sacerdos is inspiring in its intensity (would that we could hear it more often as the Bishop enters his Cathedral for a solemn celebration). PETITION One slight quibble: I do not think the interpretation of Be Still, May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, honoured, adored, and My Soul does justice to Sibelius – too ponderous and cloying. glorified throughout the world forever. Amen. Say six times for The tracks were recorded in Ireland and in the Choir Chapel of nine days and remember to promise publication. Your prayers will be answered, no matter how impossible it may seem to you, St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City. Full orchestral and magnificent before the 9th day. (Published on behalf of J. J. W.) choral backing is provided by the Philharmonic Academy of Rome and the singers of St Peter’s Basilica. This is an inspiring album and a celebration of Catholic spirituality, faith and love. NOVENA TO ST JUDE The Priests continue their parish duties and have stipulated Oh, Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich that a percentage of the proceeds from sales will go to charities in miracles. Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to of their choice. Recording and promotional obligations will not you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly take precedence over their priestly work. beg you to whom God has given such great power, to come to I predict we will hear more of The Priests and look forward to my assistance. Help me in my present, urgent petition (make their second album. request). In return, I promise to make your name known and The Priests – CD debut album of religious and spiritually inspired cause you to be invoked. Say 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys and 3 ● Glorias. St Jude, pray for me and all who invoke your aid, humbly songs. Released by Epic Records/Sony BMG. $29.99. in need of your intercession. Amen. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said on nine consecutive days. (Published on behalf of G. M. C., B. A. A.) 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New principal for Winton School O’NEILL By VINCE BOYLE follow-up coaching sessions. He DEVEREUX INVERCARGILL teacher Julian Ineson has was associated with the police in been appointed principal of St Thomas the development of Operation New LAWYERS School, Winton, and will take up his new Direction, a plan designed to build Partners: position in January. pupils’ self-esteem and confidence. Mr Ineson succeeds Ben Winders, who Mr Ineson is well known for his Joe O’Neill is now teaching at St Kevin’s College, expertise in public relations and media Mike O’Neill Oamaru. activities through Cycling Southland up Paul O’Neill Well known in Southland sporting to national and Oceania levels. Todd Whitcombe circles, especially for his cycling A reporter for several radio and commentaries, Mr Ineson is deputy television outlets, he was the media Solicitor: principal at Otatara school. He has a officer for the 2008 Tour of Southland, Lauren Pegg bachelor of education degree and a has coached and managed Southland diploma of teaching from Dunedin cycling teams in this country and Client parking available Teachers College. overseas, and is a member of the Cycling 248 HIGH STREET After graduating, he taught at Salford Southland executive. P.O.BOX 909 school, Invercargill, before shifting to He has coached athletes to national DUNEDIN his present school and position. He has and international levels. Telephone 477-6801 a strong belief in the goal of lifetime He is a married to another teacher, education. Sharee, and they have a baby daughter, Mr Ineson organised and implemen- Sophie. ted a creative thinking seminar Mr Ineson will take up his new position Support your diocese – advertise for a Venture Southland business at St Thomas School, Winton, in January your business or event in Jes. dec 2008. Tablet 11/11/08 12:42 PM Page 1 development scheme and associated 2009. The Tablet. C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Speaking on spirituality ENGLISH Benedictine Laurence Free- man o s b will speak in Dunedin on Feb- ruary 1 on “The Hunger for Depth and EducateEducate aa girl,girl, Meaning: Spirituality in a Secular Age”. and you educate a The venue is Holy Name Church, 420 Great King St, Dunedin, and the event whole village! runs from 4pm to 6pm. The cost is $10 Our Jesuits have told us that they have and all are welcome. Director of the ecumenical World Com- seen the following slogan written on the munity for Christian Meditation, Fr houses by the women of the village: Freeman is active in interfaith dialogue and has conducted peace initiatives. “Educate a boy and you educate one man, His visit to Dunedin is supported by educate a girl and you change a whole Bishop Colin Campbell. village”. It is true! A girl who has been to
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ALEXANDRA FORBURY (See Dunedin South Sat; 9am Mosgiel, 10.30am, Green Christmas: Midnight (Carols Pastoral Area) Island. 11.30pm), 9am; Sundays: 9am. GEORGETOWN, INVERCARGILL NORTH EAST VALLEY BALCLUTHA Christmas: Vigil 7pm, 9am; Sun- Christmas: Midnight, 9.30am. Christmas: Midnight (Carols from days: Vigil 6pm, 9am. Sundays: 9.30am 11.30pm), 10am; Sundays: Dec Rimu: Christmas: Vigil 10pm; OAMARU (BASILICA) 28, Jan 11, 25: 8.30am; Jan 4, 18: Sundays: 11am. Christmas: Vigil 10pm (Carols 10.30am. GORE from 9.15pm), 10am. Sundays: BLUFF Christmas: Midnight, 9.30am; Vigil 6.30pm, 10am Christmas: Vigil 6.30pm; Sundays: Sunday: Vigil 7pm, 10am. Kurow Vigil 6.30pm. GREEN ISLAND AND MOSGIEL Christmas: Vigil 7pm. Sundays: BROCKVILLE Christmas: Vigil 6pm (Children’s Dec 28, Jan 4, 18: 12 noon Christmas: 10.45am; Sundays: Mass) – Mosgiel; Midnight – Otematata – Lakes Centre 11am. Green Island; 9am – Mosgiel. Christmas: Vigil 5.30pm. CATHEDRAL Sundays: Vigil 6pm – Mosgiel 1st, OMAKAU Christmas: Midnight (Carols 3rd, 5th Sat; Green Island 2nd, 4th Christmas: Vigil 7pm. Sundays: 11.30pm), 10am; Sundays: Vigil Sat; 9am Mosgiel, 10.30am, Green Vigil 7pm 7pm, 10am. Island. PALMERSTON CROMWELL INVERCARGILL CENTRAL Christmas: 9am. Sundays: Vigil Christmas: Vigil 7.30pm, 9am; Christmas: Vigil 8pm, Midnight, 7pm Sundays: Dec 28, Jan 4,11: Vigil 10am. Sundays: 7.30am, 10am. Waikouaiti 7pm, 9am; Jan 18: 11am; Jan 25: Te Tomairangi Marae – Christ- Sundays: 9.30am (Liturgy of Word 9am. mas: Vigil 10pm; Sundays (Jan 25 and Holy Communion). WANAKA on): 10am. PORT CHALMERS Christmas: Vigil 10.30pm, 9am, INVERCARGILL NORTH Christmas: 9am. Sundays: Vigil 10.30am; Sundays: Dec 28, Jan 4, Christmas: Vigil 11pm, 9.30am. 5pm. 11: 9am, 11am; Jan 18: 9am; Jan Sundays: 9.30am, 7pm QUEENSTOWN 25: 11am. KAIKORAI Christmas: Vigil 6.30pm; Midnight DUNEDIN NORTH Christmas: Vigil 9.30am. Sundays: (Carols from 11.30pm), 10am. Christmas: Vigil 6pm (Children), Vigil 6pm. Sundays: Vigil 6.30pm, 9am. Midnight, 7.30am. Sundays: LAWRENCE Arrowtown 7.30am, 10am, 7pm. Christmas: Vigil 9.30pm. Sundays: Christmas: Midnight (Carols from DUNEDIN SOUTH PASTORAL Vigil 4.30pm 11.30pm), 10am. AREA MATAURA Sundays: December 28, January (St Alphonsus, St Bernadette’s, Christmas: 8.30am. Sundays: 4: 9am, 11am; January 11, 18: St Brigid’s, St Patrick’s) 8.30am 11am. Christmas: 5.30pm St Brigid’s, MILTON Garston Tainui, (especially for families Christmas: Vigil 10pm. Sundays: Christmas: Vigil 7pm. Sundays: with young children); Vigil 9pm Jan 4, 18: 8.30am; Dec 28, Jan 11, Jan 11: 11.15am. St Alphonsus, Waverley (preced- 25: 10.30am. Glenorchy ed by carols 8.30pm); Midnight St MORNINGTON Sundays: Dec 28, Jan 25: Bernadette’s Forbury (preceded Christmas: Vigil 9pm, 9.30am. 11.15am. by carols, 11.30pm); 9.30am St Sundays: 9.30am RANFURLY Patrick’s, South Dunedin. MOSGIEL AND GREEN ISLAND Christmas: Midnight (Carols Sundays: Vigil 6pm St Alphonsus, Christmas: Vigil 6pm (Children’s from 11:40pm), 9.30am.Sundays: Waverley; 9.30am St Bernadette’s, Mass) – Mosgiel; Midnight – 9.30am. Forbury; 11am St Patrick’s, South Green Island; 9am – Mosgiel. Hyde Dunedin; (Broad Bay – No Mass in Sundays: Vigil 6pm – Mosgiel 1st, Christmas: Vigil 7.30pm. Sundays: January). 3rd, 5th Sat; Green Island 2nd, 4th Jan 4, 11, 25: 11.30am.
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Middlemarch Mossburn Mass; Jan 11, 25: Vigil 7.15pm Christmas: Vigil 9:30pm. Sundays: Christmas: 9am. Sundays: 11am. Mass; Jan 18: Vigil 7.15pm, Litur- Dec 28, Jan 18: 11.30am. Lumsden gy of the Word. RIVERSDALE Christmas: Vigil 7pm. Sundays: Riverton Christmas: Vigil 10pm. Sundays: 6pm (Liturgy of the Word). Christmas: Vigil 9.30pm Mass. Dec 28, Jan 4, 18: 9.30am. WAIKIWI Sundays: Jan 4, 18, 25: 10.30am Balfour Christmas: Vigil 10pm, 9am. Sun- Mass; Jan 11: 10.30am Liturgy of Christmas: No Mass. Sunday: Jan days: Vigil 7, 10.30am. the Word. 11, 25: 10am. Rakahauka Tuatapere ROXBURGH Christmas: 8.30am. Suns: 8.30am. Christmas: Vigil 7pm Mass. Sun- Christmas: 11am. Sundays: 11am. WAVERLEY (See Dunedin South days: Jan 4: 9.30am – Liturgy of TAINUI (See Dunedin South Pas- Pastoral Area) the Word; Jan 11, 25: 8.30am toral Area). WESTERN SOUTHLAND Mass; Jan 18: Vigil 7pm Mass. TAPANUI Nightcaps WINTON Christmas: 9.30am. Sundays: Jan Christmas: 9.30am. Sundays: Christmas: Vigil 10pm, 10am. Sun- 4, 18: Vigil 6pm. Jan 4: Vigil 7pm Mass; Jan 11: days: Vigil 7pm, 10am. Waikaka 10.30am Mass; Jan 18: 8.30am Dipton Christmas: Vigil 8pm. Sundays: Mass; Jan 25: Vigil 7pm – Liturgy Christmas: 8.30am. Sundays: Jan 11, 25: 8.30am. of the Word. 8.30am. TE ANAU Otautau WYNDHAM Christmas: 9am. Sundays: Vigil Christmas: No Service – see Night- Christmas: No Mass. Sundays: Jan 7pm, 9am. caps. Sundays: Jan 4: 8.30am 11, 25: Vigil 6pm.
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out and about … out and about … out and about … out and ab Brothers in arms Taking a break during the New Zealand Bishops’ Conference in Dunedin last month are (from left) Denis Brown (Bishop of Hamilton), Patrick Dunn (Bishop of Auckland), John Dew (Archbishop of Wellington and Metropolitan), Barry Jones (Bishop of Christchurch), Peter Cullinane (Bishop of Palmerston North), Colin Campbell (Bishop of Dunedin), Robin Leamy (Emeritus Bishop of Rarotonga and Bishop Assistant in Auckland) and Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Charles Balvo.
Wacky hair … Amelia Gar- nett (10), a Year 6 pupil at St Francis Xavier School, was one of the many chil- dren and staff at Dunedin schools who took part in a Wacky Hair Day to raise money for the Otago Community Hos- pice.
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