15 July 2007 The Tablet A Monthly Newsletter to the Catholics of the Diocese T h e T a b l e t (Incorporating The Diocesan News) 15 July 2007 Issue No. 123

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L Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ for Faith and Pastoral Development” D Diocesan General Manager Welcome to the third communication of the DPC at this exciting time of our faith life. Many moving events are taking place in our As you are aware, for some time now the position for a Diocesan diocese, including the World Youth Day Cross, the Walking New Paths General Manager has been advertised on a wide basis. After a period Programme, the vibrant buzz around our Catholic Schools and the of consultation I am pleased to announce that Mr Stuart Young from development of our Diocesan Pastoral Website. the Hamilton Diocese has been appointed to the position. We would just like to clarify how the website will “Make Faith fully The role of Diocesan General Manager has been created to provide alive”. There are many ways in which people experience God and their a full range of management support services through leadership faith within the parish community. Each community has its own and management of Diocesan resources, employees and delivery of priorities, gifts and unique charisma, which the Spirit enlivens us with. organisational outcomes, particularly in respect of Diocesan strategy, By providing up-to-date interactive communication via our website finance and asset management. we hope people will have easy access to the resources, information, His previous employment background includes both IT systems guidelines and Church teaching and the evolving practice of our Catholic management and accountancy, most recently at Power Farming way of life and traditions. We wish to be solution- focused, supportive (Wholesale) Limited. Additionally, he has worked in the central and encouraging to individuals, groups, parishes and young people. government, finance and rural sectors. Ryan Priemus is developing the website around the 17 priorities Stuart and his wife Shona have three children and are members of that the people of the diocese expressed, discussed and prayed with, the Morrinsville Parish. He has been on the school Board of Trustees and which have been acknowledged by Bishop Colin. as Chairman, and worked at Parish and Diocesan level with a keen Thank you to those who have provided feedback. Please continue to interest in RCIA. give your thoughts and feedback at [email protected] or write It is anticipated that Stuart will commence employment on 6 August to Diocesan Pastoral Council Private Bag 1941, Dunedin. If you are 2007 and will initially undertake a programme of familiarisation and aware of sites or articles of interest, especially around the 17 priorities, information gathering. please send links to these to the above email address. Just to remind you of those priorities again: Catholic Prison Chaplain at Milburn • Availability of Mass & Sacraments – To be able to reasonably I am also pleased to confirm the appointment of Sister Veronica have access to Mass each Sunday Casey as Catholic Chaplain to the new Prison complex at Milburn. • Being Outward/Mission focused “Care of the Sick and those Veronica belongs to the Presentation Sisters whose foundress, Nano in Prison” Nagle, saw Prison Ministry as one of the charisms of the new religious • Care for those in the ministry – “the priest resource needs to family. be nurtured and not worked into the ground” • Ecumenism For many years, Veronica has been involved with the health sector, at • Education and Faith formation for old & young many levels. Beginning as a nurse in 1971 she has seen many areas of • Encourage vocations nursing and health administration and in 2001 became Chief Executive • Fundraising and addressing management of resources Officer, Paediatric Society of New Zealand. • Holy Spirit – Prayer Her interest in Prison Ministry goes back to 1983. • Investigate possibility of deacons or importing priests from In her novitiate work with the Presentation Congregation since overseas 2005, besides undertaking theological and pastoral studies in the • Lay Leadership/Participation – Reviewing what Ministries United States and later in Ireland, her major ministry was the presently covered by priests could be undertaken by laity Wheatfield Men’s Prison in Dublin which she visited two days a week • Maintaining communities and establishing smaller faith over a period. communities In making this appointment I consider her to be eminently suitable • Married priests – Petition Rome for the position as Catholic Chaplain at Milburn, knowing she will • Parents of young children, care for families/marriages work well with the staff, the Ecumenical Chaplain and the community • Re-Evangelising “We need to assist people in returning to the agencies. With her leadership skills she is well prepared to meet the practice of their faith” religious and spiritual needs of inmates and staff within the Milburn • Regrouping parishes. Amalgamate town parishes first institution and the community it serves. • Sharing decision-making • Youth + Education of Youth. “A number have questioned the In the Spirit effectiveness of our schools in leading young people to an + C D Campbell active participation in their faith” likewise the need to address Bishop of Dunedin the faith of young people.

Page  The Tablet 15 July 2007 Water: A Precious Resource Tony Hanning awarded rare Recently a group gathered together to reflect and look at the issue of water which is our universal source and medium of life. Here, Papal Knighthood they share the results of their meeting in a letter to Tablet, sent by On the evening of 14 June, the director of Catholic Education for Father Pat McGettigan. the Dunedin diocese, Tony Hanning was ‘stunned’ to be called from his The water that I shall give will turn into a spring inside them. Jn 4:14 seat in St Joseph’s Cathedral during a Mass for the National Conference Dear Editor of Catholic Education Administrators, and presented by Bishop Colin Campbell with a citation and the insignia of the Order of Knights of St We believe water is one of our most precious resources. Our gathering Gregory the Great. discussed important questions around (water and) the right of all God’s creatures to have access to clean, drinkable water. The award of the Papal Knighthood came as a complete surprise to Tony, though not to his wife Genny and their family, who had been We believe water is an important and sacred symbol in our Catholic secretly informed of events and faith and we have a responsibility to honour this important, life-giving had, unknown to Tony, been seated gift. After learning about some of the key issues around water we each at the back of the Cathedral until made a commitment to be more responsible for our own personal use the presentation, when they came of water and to encourage others to do the same. forward to be with him. Of particular concern is human interference in our waterways for In making the presentation, the personal gain. With the prospect of over twice as many sheep farmers Bishop explained that the papal award converting to dairying in the next year south of Timaru it is worth was constituted in 1831 by Pope considering some of these salient points: Gregory XVI to honour, acknowledge A. 800 litres of water are required to make one litre of milk and promote outstanding moral B. 70% of our rivers, streams and lakes are already polluted (ref to and intellectual achievements by fish and game) lay persons, not only in Church C. $600,000 of electricity each year is consumed by a single dairy affairs but also in secular and civil farm. society. Tony Hanning’s many years Here are just a few of the reasons why we believe it is important to of involvement in the Church – most use water wisely: notably in Catholic Education, and his internationally recognized - 97% of the earth’s water is salty contribution to the wider community through the Lions Club, made - Of the 3% sufficiently free of salt to drink, most of that is tied up him a very fitting recipient of the award, Bishop Colin said. in glaciers, sheet ice or deep under ground Having been a teacher and school principal in the state system in - Only 0.0001% of the earth’s fresh water is readily available Otago and Southland for 20 years, Tony was appointed Principal of - 40% of the global population lacks access to safe, clean drinking St Mary’s School, in 1979. For most of this time he had given water freely of his time and talent to Catholic education administration, the - Polluted water is estimated to affect the health of 1.2 billion parent teacher movement and the NZEI. He was invited by Bishop people annually and contribute to the death of 15 million John Kavanagh to take on the role of Director of the Catholic Education children annually Office for the Diocese of Dunedin and was the first lay person appointed - On average you use about 2 gallons of water to brush your teeth, to the position, on 1 October 1981. and 4-6 gallons to flush the toilet. Tony has held this position for more than 25 years, and in that time Some of the ideas that we came up with to conserve water: has worked for three of the diocese’ six Bishops: Bishop John Kavanagh, Bishop Len Boyle and now Bishop Colin Campbell, and acts as the - Do something about leaky taps Bishop’s representative on various educational organizations. - Make sure that when you do your washing you fill your washing In the secular community Tony has an outstanding record as a machine and wash only once a week member of Lions; he has held many local and national offices, has served - Turn the tap off when you brush your teeth as an International Director of Lions Club International in 1998-2000, - Recycle dishwashing and cooking water by tipping it onto your representing New Zealand, Australia and Indonesia on the International garden Board, and has received several awards from Lions Club International, - Have a 2-minute shower including the Ambassador of Good Will Award, which is the highest - Water our gardens at the proper time (early in the morning or honour the association gives to its members. Tony and Genny have been in the evening). involved with Camp Quality South (a camp for child cancer patients and their families) for a number of years. In the waters of Baptism we celebrate our lives in Christ. Each day we are refreshed and our bodies are renewed with this sacred gift. Appointment to the Order of the Knights of St Gregory is an extremely Let us be truly grateful and respectful of this gift God has given us rare honour which is reserved to the Pope personally, and is restricted in our lives. to 300 people throughout the world at any time. Yours sincerely, Pat McGettigan, Zella Horrell, Dave & Maureen Nicholson, Don Lamont, Noreen McGrath, Eileen Oswald, Katie O’Connor, Jan & Telephone 473-8519 P.O. Box 8047 Howard Adams, Laurie O’Connor, Eileen Hickey, Joan Bone. 24 Hour Service Dunedin P.S. Did you know that it takes 1,500 gallons of water to produce a typical fast food lunch of a hamburger, French fries and a soft drink. 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Page  15 July 2007 The Tablet Walking New Paths Since September 2006 eighteen people have been engaged in the programme of formation for ministry, Walking New Paths. In these months they have attended an orientation weekend at Holy Cross Centre Mosgiel, studied a theology paper, engaged in some pastoral ministry supported by a mentor, attended regular spiritual direction sessions, had a weekend retreat at Marama Lodge, attended workshops which have been offered such as Advent Stories, Introduction to the Gospel of Luke, and the lecture by Dr Robert Wicks on Remaining The Arbor Day tree planting at St Joseph's School, Queenstown, organised as part Passionate in Challenging Times. of Jane McLeod’s Walking New Paths environmental awareness programme. The After six months in the programme each member of Walking New happy gardeners are Bianca Gibson and Jessie Kelly. Paths met with their mentor, some support people and myself to review what was going well for them and to explore suggestions for Walking New Paths – in ongoing growth. Some of the members have shared an insight into their experience of Walking New Paths. Queenstown and Arrowtown One participant said, “I have found Walking New Paths stimulating, When it came to looking for parish projects that would make the refreshing and challenging so far. I feel a tremendous warmth and most of their skills and talents, three Queenstown women have taken positive future for our Diocese growing within the group. I am already the Walking New Paths challenge in their stride. feeling affirmed and able to nurture ideas within my parish.” As part of the two-year programme preparing to work in pastoral Some other comments: ministry, the women have taken steps, under the guidance of Sr Teresa “'A journey of discovery' would be how I would express my Walking Hanratty RSM, to pray and reflect on their gifts and how these can be New Paths experience to date. The 'discovery' is an enriching process fully used for the parish community. of a deepening of love and faith. This is an awesome and somewhat Fae Robertson of Queenstown decided to call on her fundraising humbling privilege.” ~ Colette Blockley background to work with St Joseph’s Parish Pastoral Council on some “Walking New Paths is designed in a well rounded and practical of the practical needs of the parish, such as heating. Her previous manner that has been really beneficial to me. I have felt really experiences with the Catholic Women’s League and Victim Support supported in the holistic approach of spiritual direction, peer support, as facilitator and fundraiser, prompted Fae to offer her expertise and study, and mentoring.” ~ Amy Armstrong guidance to the Parish Council. “Walking New Paths has given me the opportunity to express the “We are looking at funding options such as preparing grant faith and commitment I have in a way that builds me up through my applications for upgrading the heating and sound systems in the church, contact with others, enriches my parish and school work, and leads including a Power Point projector,” Fae said. “This area is a lovely, giving me to a deeper understanding of our Catholic heritage through study place and if you present a good case people are very generous.” and course content. It is invaluable as ongoing training in parish While Martha Arrowsmith has helped train five people in Arrowtown ministry and I just love everything about it and the people involved.” to be Eucharistic Ministers, Jane McLeod has been working closely ~ Jocelyn Marsh with St Joseph’s Primary School to raise awareness of caring for our The members of Walking New Paths will meet to spend a weekend environment and for each other. together at the beginning of September. Their focus will be Pastoral “The gardening club has been running since the start of the year Care. Mike and Maria Noonan will be facilitating this weekend. and regularly attracts about 20 kids. We are really raising awareness of caring for our environment such as the recent Arbor Day tree planting - Teresa Hanratty rsm at school in conjunction with the Queenstown Lake District Council,” Co-ordinator of Education Jane said. for Pastoral Ministry Both Fae and Jane said that when first set the personal development challenge part of the Walking New Paths programme, they both Education for Pastoral Ministry wondered what on earth they could do. “But when you stop and think about the skills you have and the gifts Skills for Working with Adult Groups the Lord gave you, you realise there are many areas where you can share Workshops by Teresa Hanratty rsm this expertise to empower others,” said Fae. This workshop will introduce some skills for working with adult St Joseph’s parish priest, Fr Martin Flannery, said the parish was groups and provide opportunities to practise group facilitation extremely fortunate to have the three women involved in the lay techniques. formation programme, for which they had shown a huge amount of enthusiasm and initiative. Skills will include: “They have each chosen a project which has helped bring some of Setting climate A facilitation process their gifts and talents to the fore. We are extremely appreciative of their Facilitator behaviour Managing specific issues/problems efforts thus far,” he said. Saturday 6 October Holy Cross Centre, Mosgiel - Gabby Lake Saturday 13 October St Patrick’s Parish Centre, Invercargill Saturday 27 October Parish Centre, Cromwell Exposition of the Sacred Heart Each day: 10.00 am – 4.00 pm Cost: $20 per person. Includes lunch. Every Monday, 1-3 pm Registration essential: Email: [email protected] or at Sacred Heart Church phone (03) 4771815. By 28 September 2007 Teresa Hanratty rsm Dunedin Co-ordinator of Education for Pastoral Ministry

Page  The Tablet 15 July 2007 News from Cromwell - Upper Clutha Parish Children’s Liturgy Group celebrates birthday Bowling Competition The Cromwell - Upper Clutha, Children's Liturgy Group in Wanaka celebrated their second The parish of Cromwell - Upper Clutha held birthday with a Family Mass on 24 June. a social afternoon recently in the warmth of Usually the young ones are sent out with their leaders at the beginning of Mass each Sunday the Cromwell Bowling Club Pavilion. A to hear God's word, sing and join in activities related to the Gospel, and return for the Liturgy very cold day, but after some hot soup and of the Eucharist. But this Sunday the children all remained with the congregation, and gave savouries the afternoon’s entertainment them an insight into what happens when the children get together. This meant the adults got began with the popular quiz, which brought the opportunity to sing some songs the children sang at Children's Liturgy. many a laugh and debate over the answers. Thirty children took part in the offertory procession with each of them carrying a candle and This was followed by the annual bowling placing it in a tray at the altar to symbolise the offering of themselves as a gift to God. competition between the parishioners of Fr Michael Hishon acknowledged this offering of each child as their gift to the parish, Cromwell and Wanaka, which saw some very and highlighted to the parents the difference it makes to have such an abundance of gifts all good bowls played by the rookie bowlers. bundled together. He also explained how vital it is that this combined effort is encouraged to Those that didn’t bowl had their own fun help meet the needs within the parish family. with cards and housie. Mass was followed by a shared lunch and a delightful birthday cake. We eventually gathered for afternoon tea and the presentation of prizes and raffles. - Christine Schafer Tom Landreth (Cromwell) won the quiz, and his wife Alwyn was runner up. The Cromwell team narrowly defeated Wanaka to win the bowls trophy for 2007. It was heartening to see Fr Brian Fenton and so many parishioners come along from Wanaka to compete against Fr Michael Hishon and the Cromwell team. They all said they enjoyed the afternoon and were looking forward to next year. That’s great, and long may it continue. - Barry Kean

The organizers of the bowling competition, Betty The Liturgy Group children bring their candles forward as offerings before the altar. Corcoran and Barry Kean.

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Page  15 July 2007 The Tablet Western Southland Celebrates Community The small community of Tuatapere in Western Southland Parish was on fire with the Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday. Planning by the Parish Council over the previous two months to ‘Celebrate Our Community’ finally came to fruition when the major Sunday Mass for the parish brought parishioners from Riverton, Nightcaps and Otautau to share with Tuatapere in a most uplifting liturgy presided over by Fr Chris O’Neil. Western Southland is rather like a Pastoral Area where each part of the parish is responsible for arranging its own Sunday liturgy, so it really was a community building Fr Chris O’Neil celebrates the special Pentecost Sunday Mass in the Tuatapere Church for parishioners from exercise to have the whole parish involved in Tuatapere, Riverton, Nightcaps and Otautau. the planning, and not have one area simply host the special Mass. Both children and adults were involved – adults in the greeting, readings, offertory, prayers and Eucharistic Ministers and the children in the offertory and singing. Prior to the event children from the whole parish had gathered twice in Tuatapere for a Pentecost Education in Faith Programme, ably designed and led by Maree Vergeer and Lynne Groves. Children from the parish school, St Patrick’s, in Nightcaps were also involved in preparation with teacher Nicki Muir. Just before the Offertory the children placed ‘flames’ and symbols of the Fruit of the Spirit on a special altar cloth, and candles in a bowl of water at the altar. Parishioners commented that they felt a strong sense of community and that they were left wanting to support a similar event in another part of the parish. They felt too that the children’s involvement added a special The children place special symbols at the altar before the offertory – from left: JamesH all, Christina Grove, dimension. Lynne Grove, Kendall Miller, Jessica Millar, Matthew Hall, Ainsley Laurie. In his homily Fr Chris talked about the Holy Spirit inspiring us with the hopes and ideals of Jesus, and about the way in which the gifts of the Spirit lead us towards God. As ACCOUNTANTS TO THE we gathered to share as a wider community, as the Body of Christ, the power of the Spirit DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN was with us – inspiring us for the future and leading us towards a fuller understanding of other parts of our parish. - Susan Rowley

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Birthday On June 2, Josie Howard, a member of one of our oldest Catholic families, celebrated her 90th birthday at the Dean O'Reilly Lounge. Fr Wayne proposed a toast to Josie before grace was said and those present enjoyed a tasty pot luck lunch. Josie's 93 year old brother, Fred spoke with love and affection of all the help she had given him both on the farm and during his later period of ill health. Entertainment followed with a poem composed by Josie Biggs, and the Oamaru’s young people carry the cross from the Basilica. three Howard brothers – Fred, Arthur and Kevin – sang "Danny Boy", to the delight of those present. After Kevin had sung Happy Birthday Josie thanked all, saying that "without friends and family there would be no party." Catholic Women's League The League has donated $200 towards parishioner Susan Quigley's expenses to attend the "Special Olympics" in China later this year. Susan's sport is swimming. Youth Mass This month the Youth Mass was held in conjunction with the 10am Mass. This gave parishioners the opportunity to join the youth in their liturgy and experience their vibrant music. Confirmation was celebrated inO amaru by Bishop Colin on Sunday 17 June. Thirty-seven young parishioners World Youth Day received the Sacrament. Cross & Icon The visit of the World Youth Day Cross CATHOLIC CENTRE SHOP and Icon of Mary to our parish was a momentous occasion. Preparation for this Moran Building, 8 Octagon, Dunedin 9016 event was an all-night prayer vigil by youth Telephone/Fax (03) 477-6342 Email: [email protected] and those parishioners who wished to join in. Mass was celebrated at 5am to welcome Mary the arrival in Oamaru and at 8.30am to Written and illustrated welcome the cross and icon into the church. Year 8 students of St Joseph’s School carried by Brian Wildsmith the cross through the school grounds and At last a children’s book about Mary is down the main street partway to St Kevin's, now available. where St Kevin's students then received it. A This is the story of Mary, the mother of Guard of Honour lined the entrance to the Jesus: her childhood, the birth of Jesus, Chapel where a liturgy took place. The cross the tragedy of the cross, the joy of the then travelled to the Waitaki Bridge where it resurrection, and finally her Assumption was ceremoniously handed over to Roncalli into Heaven. College students from Timaru. As usual the artist’s illustrations are Confirmation beautifully presented and are loved by adults and children alike. Thirty-five candidates were presented to Brian Wildsmith has written and illustrated Bishop Colin Campbell for the Sacrament of many other children’s books which we Confirmation. It was a joyous occasion and Price $27.00 Postage $1.00 candidates from St Joseph’s and St Kevin's currently have in stock. were supported by family, sponsors and prayer partners. After Confirmation they OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9am-5.15pm enjoyed a finger food lunch. SATURDAYS 10am -12.30pm - Dea McNulty MAIL ORDERS WELCOME

Page  15 July 2007 The Tablet Regional Assistance Mission Solomon Islands (RAMSI) welcomes Padre’s visit The current rotation of troops in the Solomon Islands is nearing the halfway point of its deployment. Father Tony Harrison, in his capacity as Chaplain in the New Zealand Army, spent two weeks with the contingent in May. Leaving behind temperatures which sometimes reached a maximum of 10 degrees to be faced with temperatures some 20 degrees warmer with humidity as well was quite a change. The troops were well established in their work. Shortly after their arrival, some spent some time on Gizo assisting in the recovery after the earthquake and tsunami, but now all are doing the work that they trained for. TF Chaplain Fr Tony Harrison with local village children. Generally, the people welcome the presence of RAMSI (Regional Assistance Mission Solomon Islands). While the multi-national police and military presence is in place the people are able to get on with their lives. Fr Tony went with the Civil Military Liaison group to some villages Bishop’s Diary outside of Honiara and were welcomed very warmly by all members of the population. July/August 2007 Much work needs to be done on the infrastructure. The roads in the main are tracks, as one patrol discovered following heavy rain. Inside Honiara the roads are sometimes not much July better. The heavy rains, of course, make road repairs and maintenance difficult. Along the 20 Board of Management Meeting coast bridges and culverts are being built or replaced but each heavy rain washes much of 25 NZCPCIS & APIS Meetings, the work away. Wellington There is a great amount of general rubbish and discarded car bodies lying around. The local August town council is making an effort to tidy Honiara. Again, the villages are quite different, being 3-5 Visitation and Confirmation, very tidy and clean. Green Island and Mosgiel Parishes While TV sets and stereos are being sold in Honiara, outside of the capital there is no 11-12 Visitation, Dunedin North electricity. In many respects village life has not changed, but the people are happy and they Pastoral Area are pleased to see elements of RAMSI either stopping or passing by. 17 Committee of Advice of the Catholic Usually chaplains have been with the troops for most of, if not the whole duration of, Development Fund Meeting deployments. Father Tony’s going for short periods is a new concept in the use of chaplains on Board of Management Meeting deployments. As part of his mission he will tour with Janine Burton, the Deployment Services 17-18 Diocesan Pastoral Council Meeting Officer from Linton Army Camp, on the mid-tour brief to families and next of kin. He will 19 Confirmation, Gore Parish return to be with through troops in July before they return to New Zealand. Baby gifts and pikelets at Catholic Social Services

Sister Rita Bonisch demonstrates how to make On 29 May, children from St Joseph’s Cathedral School Young Vinnies Year 6 class visited Dunedin Catholic Social pikelets at the Catholic Social Services “ABC Club”, Services and brought lovely cuddle rugs for new mothers and babies attending the Birth Support Group. This was during the group cooking session. Sr Rita is our very organized by St Vinnies Youth Co-ordinator, Barbara Walsh. The students were accompanied by teacher Coral popular volunteer who comes along every group day Sheppard. The photo shows Rebecca Harvey and her son Tyler Kerr who is being held by young Vinnie Laura and assists Jill Wright (the group co-ordinator) with Napper, watched by the class, many of whom are holding their cuddle rugs which they presented to the group. the group meetings by helping with the children.

Page  The Tablet 15 July 2007 Dunedin Diocese Welcomes the World Youth Day Cross This feature describing the travels of the World Youth Day Cross and Icon throughout our diocese last month was written by Fr Gerard Aynsley, and incorporates reports from the four secondary schools and from St Joseph’s School in Oamaru. On Sunday, June 10 the World Youth Day Cross and Icon began a Journey throughout the country to inspire young and old on the pilgrimage towards World Youth Day 2008. The impressive Journey of the Cross and Icon, travelling in a jumbo-sized Mercedes van lent to the National WYD Committee by DaimlerChrysler NZ, caught the attention of all as it made its way to the first stop on the New Zealand journey, . Aramoana is located at the entrance to the and so was an appropriate place to begin the Dunedin journey. As the site of one of New Zealand’s most painful tragedies it also gave a poignant reminder of the Cross’s power to heal and bring hope. Fr Mark Chamberlain, the local parish priest, led a gathering of members of the Aramoana Community and the local Catholic parishes in a reflective prayer – acknowledging the painful past of Aramoana as well as the suffering experienced by people in different ways in our community. From Aramoana the Cross was taken to Holy Name Parish in Dunedin North where different groups came together in prayer throughout the afternoon. The Galilee Group, the local Catholic group for those with intellectual disabilities gathered for a time of prayer and veneration. It was moving to witness the reverence with which members of the Galilee group venerated the Cross. Later a small group of children gathered around the Cross to celebrate their First Reconciliation. At 7.00pm the Holy Name Church was filled with students and young people – many having to stand around the side aisles – for Mass celebrated by Bishop Colin Campbell. Following the Mass a large crowd processed through the streets of Dunedin to the Octagon where the Catholic Samoan youth group (assisted by members of the Tongan and Tokelau communities) welcomed the Cross with a traditional Fire dance. It was an event that drew a large crowd of onlookers before the procession continued up Stuart Street to the Cathedral. The Cathedral Choir welcomed the Cross and Icon and began the first part of the all-night vigil. Day two of the Cross and Icon's journey in Dunedin Diocese was again full and eventful. The all-night vigil in the Cathedral was concluded with a Mass at 8 a.m. Following the Mass senior students from neighboring Kavanagh College carried the Cross through the school grounds where it was loaded once more into the van.

Kavanagh: Students from Kavanagh College took an active part in the activities - Mass at Holy Name and the Cathedral, the Samoan fire dance in the Octagon, a visit to the Little Sisters of the Poor hospital and a memorial service, together with students from John McGlashan, St Hilda’s and Columba College, at the Rongo Monument in Anderson’s Bay. Three pupils from Kavanagh, James Cessford, Linnea Helm and Christopher Millar-Coote joined Mr Hook, Fr Gerard Aynsley, Fr Vaughan Leslie and Dave Mullin (The Journey of NZ Manager) in visiting the Dunedin prison. We are now on the way to preparing ourselves for World Youth Day 2008.

A two hour journey followed to Central Otago where the travelling contingent of students from Kavanagh College and Otago University gathered with Alexandra locals in the Pine Forest just out of town. There we prayed for the district's young people and remembered the many young people whose lives have been cut short in recent car accidents. Another hour-and-a-half in the van and we arrived in Queenstown to a starry night and a warm reception in St Joseph's Church, where young people of many different nationalities gathered for quiet prayer and Mass. Two comments from children present sum up well something of the power this Cross and Icon have: “Queenstown's beauty blends in with the beauty of the cross.” – Danielle. “I made my First Eucharist yesterday and the cross coming today makes me feel very blessed.” – Sophie Lake

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St Peter’s: On Tuesday 12 June, in its first stages of travelling around New Zealand, the Cross came to Gore. Students from St Peter’s carried the Cross from the Catholic Church to school where it was welcomed in by a karanga from Alannah Robinson, Nicole de Groot and Miriama Power and a mihi by Renata McStay. The Cross was kept in the chapel where students could view it along with an icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary with child. The journey of the Cross is the beginning of our pilgrimage to World Youth Day in 2008. - Beth Hishon, Captain of Christian Service

Before the morning ended the Cross and Icon went to the Church of the Blessed Sacrament for a liturgy with the parish and St Mary’s School.

Verdon: By one o’clock the cross and icon had reached Invercargill. Verdon College was the first stop. After a lunchtime liturgy, six students from Verdon joined the pilgrimage. It created a stir at the school. Interviews were carried out for the local Cue TV station. At two o’clock, the Cross and Icon, back on the road, went to the Southland Hospice. A newly-made path was trodden, blessed and prayed over during our time there. About 40 people attended this service and everyone was made welcome by the Hospice staff. The Hospice donated towels and blankets to be used on the Cross' journey as it reached Bluff wharf to be taken into Foveaux Strait. A service was held before sailing on the Mana. St Patrick’s and St Teresa’s pupils were present. The trip out to sea saw the 16 pilgrims, skipper Bob Hawkless and his wife Chris stop near Women’s Island for a touching moment as we remembered those who lost their lives on the Kotuku last year. Soon we reached Stewart Island, Rakiura, land of the Glowing Skies as the sun set. We said prayers there with the locals before heading back to Bluff. Some were a little sick on the way back. In Bluff, a Mass was held at St Mary, Star of the Sea. Parish Priest, Father David Johnston was principal celebrant joined by priests from the Invercargill pastoral area. About 50 were present for this. The last step of the journey of the WYD Cross and Icon took place at Invercargill Prison. We were welcomed and taken inside to the meeting room. Chaplain Geoff Lowe welcomed us and thanked us for bringing symbols of hope into a place where people have broken lives and broken families. Our day in the south concluded about 10.00 pm as the Cross and Icon made its way on to Oamaru. All who took place can recall a full-on day, full of prayer, meaning and blessing. It has been great.

St Joseph’s, Oamaru: All the Year 8 students of St. Joseph's School attended the welcome Mass on Wednesday 13 June. They formed a Guard of Honour with white ribbons representing Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud, as the Cross was carried into the church. After the Mass they processed out, carrying the Cross and carried it part of the way to St Kevin’s College, along Thames Highway. We went out by bus, and the Cross was handed over to the St Kevin’s students who were piped as they carried it up to the chapel where a liturgy was held, linking schools, community and diocese together. A very moving and memorable morning indeed.

St Kevin’s: On Wednesday 13 June we were part of the parish celebrations in having the World Youth Day Cross and Icon in Oamaru. Some of our students attended the all-night Prayer Vigil held at the Basilica and our student leaders attended the 8.30am Parish Mass. St Joseph’s and the Parish Youth Group handed over the WYD Cross and Icon to our Yr13 students at the gateway. All students formed a Guard of Honour as Mr Olsen and Michael Vincent piped the procession to the Chapel. Our liturgy was centred on the theme of white ribbons, symbolising both the international links of World Youth Day and those with Aotearoa. Following the liturgy the Yr13 students processed out to Redcastle Road with the Cross and Icon. Our student leaders then travelled out to the Waitaki River where they handed the Cross and Icon over to students from Roncalli College.

The journey of the WYD Cross and Icon had a significant impact as they journeyed through our diocese. In many ways it took us by surprise. They were clearly symbols of faith that meant something to the young people who participated. The Cross and Icon’s bulkiness and weight meant there was considerable strength required to carry them, just as real inner strength is required if we are to take up the challenge of the gospel of Jesus and truly live our faith. We intentionally took the Cross and Icon to places of note throughout the diocese and not only to schools and churches. This helped, I believe, to reinforce for those who took part that our faith is real and is something to be lived in the world. Now, our attention turns to World Youth Day in Sydney next year. Already seven groups have registered, representing an estimated 200 people from our diocese wanting to attend. We will all need to work hard to make sure as many people as possible do attend next year.

Page  The Tablet 15 July 2007 Wintery Weather at Mercy Hospital A wintery blast has swept up the South Island and left in its wake snow and hail. While Central Otago was the main recipient of the recent storm, there was enough in Dunedin to blanket the city down to sea level! The snow creates wonderful winter vistas, which we all enjoy, and there are cameras clicking to capture the magic. However, the advent of snow at Mercy Hospital causes us to once again face the challenges it brings. Most of the services required by the hospital continue with minimal disruption because service vehicles utilize the thawing that occurs during the middle of the day. But one ongoing issue that needs to be addressed is enabling staff to get to and from work at times dictated Mercy Hospital in the snow. by their various shifts. While some staff are able to walk from their homes, and others have creative solutions such as staying with family and friends who live closer to the hospital, we still have staff who cannot manage to negotiate the snow-bound or slippery roads. We are greatly indebted to the Land Rover Owners Club who support our work by providing transport for staff. This means a 6am wake-up call to collect people for morning shift and an 11pm evening run! Without their generosity it would be extremely difficult to keep the hospital running smoothly. - Janice McDrury Mission Co-ordinator Sacred Heart School Participates in Local The Leisure group photographed outside the Ranfurly Church after Mass. Hui Ako Leisure Group visits Ranfurly Sacred Heart North East Valley children On 30 April, 34 members of the St Bernadette’s Leisure Group set out by bus for recently joined with a number of schools in the Ranfurly via Palmerston, to celebrate Mass with Father Vaughan Leslie. Dunedin North area to share their classroom This trip coincided with the first anniversary of the death of Sister Moya McKeown, skills and celebrate their achievements in Te who started the Leisure Group in May 1992. We were joined at Mass by some local Reo and Tikanga Maori. The junior children parishioners. Before the dismissal, a presentation was made firstly to Father Vaughan acted out the Rangi and Papa creation and then to Sister Christine, a donation for the Dunedin Galilee Group on behalf of all story, and demonstrated their skills with the members of the Leisure Group. Poi while the older children demonstrated After Mass we had lunch in the parish hall, and some of the six Sisters of Mercy who their skills with Mihi and exhibited their accompanied us spoke to the children at the adjoining St John’s School. Father Vaughan visual artworks by modelling cloaks they then invited us to inspect the old convent (now his Presbytery) before proceeding to the had made. township for a leisurely walk around the Art Deco district. At 3 pm, with a final blessing Paul Richardson from Father Vaughan, we returned home via Middlemarch. The trip was so successful we are thinking of making an away Mass outing a yearly event in our calendar. You are most welcome to join us at any of our monthly social events. - Mary Glass

Saskeia Gallagher, Emma Ramsay, Jerusilla Sundar, Sophie Rendall, Codie-Lee Costello and Rebekah Years one and two children were the youngest participants at the Hui and performed a well prepared drama Barton introduce themselves through mihi. depicting the creation story of Rangi and Papa.

Page 10 15 July 2007 The Tablet World Youth Day Cross comes to the Little Sisters On 11 June the World Youth Day Cross and the Icon of our Blessed Mother arrived in the special van at 9.30am with 12 students from Kavanagh College. After the cross was assembled the students and some Little Sisters carried the Cross into the Chapel followed by our Chaplain, Fr Hercus and Fr Vaughan Lesley and some Little Sisters, singing ‘Christ be our Light’. Fr Kevin Toomey O.P. incensed the Cross and the Icon. It was placed on a woven mat and when it went into the stand it made a large bang that went straight to the heart, and one could sense that the same would have happened when Jesus was crucified and how painful it would have been. Mass was celebrated and it was so appropriate that it was the Feast of St Barnabas. Fr Toomey O.P. gave a little word on the Youth Cross and explained the special places of suffering and joy that it went to while here in Kavanagh College students bring the Cross to the Little Sisters. Dunedin. Following the Mass our residents, AJJ members and staff members venerated the Cross in the Chapel. The students, staff and some Sisters then processed to the Jubilee Lounge where many of the infirm residents were gathered, while we sang ‘When I Survey the Wondrous Cross’ and ‘Lift High the Cross’. Then it was back to the van and farewelled with ‘How Great thou Art’, finishing a wonderful hour to remember.

P E T I T I O N - Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary (never known to fail): O most beautiful flower of Mt Carmel, fruitful vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother 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, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee from 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 sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in thy hands (three times). This prayer must be said for three days and the prayer published. (Published on behalf of R.F., I.O.) Jubilarians Sr Marie Hélène (left) and Sr Hélène. Sr Marie Hélène and Sr Hélène celebrate 70th Jubilee of Religious Profession Catherine (Sr Marie Hélène) was born on 14 July 1912 to Thomas Marie Hélène has taken an interest in the residents, talking to them and Isabella Browne; she was their third child. Teresa (Sr Hélène de and assisting them with their meals, until her health no longer allowed la Sainte Face) was born on 28 March 1917, the fifth child. The other her to be so active. Sr Marie Hélène thanks God for her vocation and siblings were Mary, Vincent and Bill. The family was brought up in a has had a wonderful life caring for the elderly in a family spirit, and strong Catholic faith and family life. now loves to spend time in the Chapel with the Lord. Their father owned a shop in with the family living upstairs Teresa was a very lively child and attended primary school at Sacred in the shop. Then he worked as a carpenter to support his loving Heart, North East Valley and St Dominic’s for her secondary education. family while their mother was at home attending to the family’s On leaving school Teresa became apprenticed to Mr Saltzman, a tailor, needs. Catherine attended Sacred Heart School, North East Valley until she entered the Little Sisters of the Poor on 1 March 1935 at for her primary schooling, then St Philomena’s for her secondary Anderson’s Bay. It was on 3 October that Sr Hélène de la Sainte schooling. Face went to Sydney as a postulant and entered the Novitiate on 21 On leaving school Catherine worked for Wrens as a secretary for November 1935. She was professed on 8 December 1937 and sent to some years, then at Seacliff Hospital, nursing. It was on visiting some help in the homes of Auckland, Melbourne and Adelaide before leaving of her school friends at the Little Sisters of the Poor that Catherine for France in 1939. On 5 December 1940 Sr Hélène, along with 133 became interested and entered at Anderson’s Bay on 7 December Little Sisters who were British subjects, were taken to the Prisoner 1934. After spending some months in Dunedin Sr Marie Hélène of War camp in Besçanson. They were fortunate to have a priest say went to Sydney Novitiate to commence her religious training and daily Mass but conditions were very primitive. The Australian and was professed on June 23, 1937. As a Professed sister she worked New Zealand prisoners were liberated after six weeks. in the homes in Perth and Sydney before returning to the Sydney Sr Hélène then served in many homes in France for 43 years. On Novitiate to make her final vows, as it was impossible to go to France returning to the Province of Oceania in 1982, Sr Hélène devoted during the war. herself in our homes of Drummoyne, Perth and Melbourne. She is Once finally professed, Sr Marie Hélène set sail for France where she very thoughtful towards the residents, seeing to their many needs and spent many years in the homes in France, Algeria, and England before reading to them. Her presence is always a comfort, especially to those coming back in 1986 to the Province of Oceania, where she spent some who are nearing the end of their earthly life. years in Hastings before coming to Dunedin in 1994. Over this time Sr – From the Little Sisters of the Poor

Page 11 The Tablet 15 July 2007 Kavanagh College Social Justice Projects We are really thrilled with the level of commitment by our teachers and students in reflecting one of our core values, “Service”. 8Van and 8BRE gathered bedding and clothes for the Dunedin Men’s Refuge. They contacted Frances Sullivan who co-ordinated drop-off times and arranged for the students to assist with sorting the donated goods. Inundated with support, the students were really pleased Students from Kavanagh College and other Dunedin Colleges with the Youth Day Cross at Anderson's Bay to directly help others within the Dunedin inlet. (See Kavanagh’s report, page 8.) community. Classes 10MA and 10WA combined forces to find out more and learn about the plight of the people of Gizo in the Solomon Islands, after the earthquake and tsunami struck their island village on 2 April 2007. Fr Kevin Toomey (OP), who lived and worked in Gizo for four years, came and spoke to our classes about the community of people he knew personally. He also provided us with an image of how this devastating disaster will have both short term and long term impacts within this community. The students realized that they had the ability to support the rebuilding of this island community. Raising awareness of the issue was important to the class so students undertook a presentation at junior assembly, a mufti day was held and all students made a gold coin donation. A hamper raffle is also 8Van and 8BRE students with the bedding and clothes they collected for the Dunedin Men’s Refuge. being run, and donation jars were placed at the canteen to encourage students to contribute. Novena to St Clair The money raised, in excess of $800, will be Important. Ask for specific things. Pray the Hail The Catholic Enquiry forwarded to the Gizo community by Father Mary for 9 consecutive days. Keep a candle lit Centre needs your prayers Kevin. The students have enjoyed the privilege while you pray. Pray even though you do not feel like it. Ask for two things which appear nigh and your donations. of working for this cause as their social justice impossible, but for which you desperately want a project and have been wonderful, caring and solution. Leave the candle to burn up completely Their address is supportive in their work on this project. on the last day and publish this message. 140 Austin Street, Wellington. R.M.F. Villa Maria College - Christchurch, New Zealand Catholic Development Fund 90th Anniversary Celebrations Dunedin 23 & 24 February 2008 The Villa Maria College 90th The CDF Funeral Savings Anniversary Celebrations Organising Committee wishes to inform all past Plan offers the people of the students and staff of Villa Maria College Dunedin diocese a unique of the upcoming 90th Anniversary opportunity to save for their celebrations to be held on the College site. The event will commence with a By placing the money for funeral in a special account champagne brunch on Saturday morning your funeral costs in a which not only provides a followed by group photos and tours of the College. An evening Gala dinner Funeral Savings Plan you fair return on their money and entertainment on Saturday will be can spare your families a but also assists the life and followed by Mass on Sunday morning and great deal of stress at an mission of the Church in concluding with lunch. To register your interest in receiving further information, emotional time. their own diocese. please email [email protected]. Or see www.villa.school.nz P O Box 5555 Phone 477 4024

Page 12 15 July 2007 The Tablet St Kevin’s College St Kevin’s Feast Day Our celebrations for the Feast Day of St Kevin began with the whole school having an early lunch in the dining room. After a short break we moved over to the Chapel for the liturgy. Our Head Boy, Adam Mullally, welcomed the school and introduced the Glendalough theme, alluding to the water feature. Helen Mulheron accompanied the school as they sang the hymn “Come To The St Kevin’s students formed a Guard of Honour for the WYD Cross as Mr Olsen and Michael Vincent piped the procession Water” and the school song. Ellie Perniskie, to the Chapel. (See St Kevin’s report, page 9.) Siobhan McNab and Alice Simmers read prayers and poems from a book on the Spirituality of Glendalough that Mrs Austin had bought while visiting the monastic site in January. Mr Russell then addressed the school, giving a talk about the life of St Kevin, using a power-point presentation of photographs taken during a visit to Glendalough while on his sabbatical last year. Big Sing Congratulations to the Redcastle Harmony Group along with director, Suzanne Russell, for their highly polished performance at Knox Church recently as part of the Otago Regional Big Sing Contest. Sixteen choirs from around the region produced an excellent evening of entertainment. Lunch & House Quiz in the Dining Room. St Joseph’s Primary School – During the last month we have entertained and been entertained! We very much enjoyed preparing for the Catholic Schools Music Festival and practising the nine songs our senior children sang during the mass choir. Every school sang their hearts out on the night and we were as proud of our students as every other teacher and parent was of their own. It was a great occasion made even more special by the launch of the St Joseph’s America’s Cup item with our very own boat – STJ 07. In keeping with the theme we sang Six Months in a Leaky Boat (not ours!) and Loyal. Our budget didn’t quite stretch to a Coutts or Butterworth skipper but the 16 students all The America’s Cup comes to Port Chalmers. performed as one great crew. Well done team! And of course we sent our best wishes to the to life in England at the end of the year. As always with change comes opportunity and we real Kiwi challengers! are delighted to announce that Corinne Rutherford is our new permanent junior room We also sent our very best wishes to our teacher. Corrine has had a significant association with our school over the last 7 years and two fantastic Term 2 relieving teachers, we are thrilled that she will now be joining us in a teaching role – we know that our school Paul Lailey and Amelia Whiting. We were community will be very well served by Corrine’s commitment to, and enthusiasm for, our very fortunate to have Paul and Amelia as school and our students. part of our school community during Term We are in great heart and keen to share our special approach to helping students realise their 2 and we wish them the very best for their potential with more families. If you want to find out more about what makes St Joseph’s so future careers – Amelia in her new position special you are welcome to drop by and see us or call our school office anytime. at Outram School and Paul with his return Tom Woodhouse – Principal

Page 13 The Tablet 15 July 2007 The Big Sing – Verdon Southland Regional Final College Verdon College was well represented at the annual Big Sing Southland Regional Choral Contest at First Church on Thursday 14 June. The aim of the regional contests is to find the best 20 choirs from around New Zealand to take part in the National Finale in August. Choirs from Verdon College, James Hargest College, St Peter’s College and Southland Girls’ High School took part in the local festival. The Verdon Singers and Panache each presented their well-prepared songs to a large and enthusiastic audience. Panache was successful in securing a locally awarded trophy for the best performance of a modern song. Unfortunately no Southland choir was offered a place in the National Finale. 25 years of memories… Verdon College 25th Jubilee Reunion Remember your school days at Verdon College? The WYD Cross in the grounds of Verdon College. (See Verdon’s report, page 9.) Now it’s time to share 25 years worth of reminiscences. Meet up with your old classmates and join in the fun and events planned for Labour Weekend 2007. With sporting events, a jubilee dinner, and plenty of opportunities to socialise, it will be a great way to celebrate 25 years of Verdon College. 19th - 21st October 2007 Register now for the Verdon College 25th Jubilee Reunion by visiting http://www.verdoncollege.school.nz/ reunion2007.asp and we’ll see you in Invercargill at Labour Weekend.

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Eisteddfod The last few weeks have been hectic with eisteddfod preparation superimposed onto everyday activity. House groups have been rehearsing under the patient and earnest guidance of Captains of Culture and others have been working with teachers, coaches, or on their own, to polish up items. Perhaps the most notable characteristic of our eisteddfod is its level of participation. In many other schools, students are categorised as academic, sporting or cultural. Peer pressure and the sheer size of many schools limit opportunity. St Peter’s, however, has seen its students build a tradition of the acceptability of being involved widely in many activities. The positive affirmation from students during auditions when one of their peers, normally renowned as a sports person, has the courage to perform out of their comfort zone, is heartening. Good traditions in a school are precious and need to be safeguarded. Workday proceeds Dressed for the cold procession through the streets of Gore, St Peter’s students All decisions have now been made in regard to Workday funds bring the WYD Cross into their school hall. (See St Peter’s report, page 9.) which amounted to $7120. It is traditional for us to allocate half to charity and half to school equipment. For charity our gifts are: Caritas - $1652, Child Cancer Foundation - $1500, our CCF sponsor child Aline de Oliveira Barbosa - $468.

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