A Monthly Newsletter to the Catholics of the Diocese T h e T a b l e t (Incorporating The Diocesan News) 21 October 2007 Issue No. 126

JUST A REMINDER WORLD MISSION DAY 21 OCTOBER 2007 Theme – “Go Proclaim the Gospel” Monsignor Vincent Walker, Diocesan Director for the Missions, calls on all parishioners to be generous in financial support for the Church in mission lands. Special envelopes are provided. Please return them in the Sunday collection basket over the next month, or return them to the central office: MISSIONZ Office, P.O. Box 12322, Molesworth Street, Wellington 6144. (See Pope’s Mission Day Message, p3) Diocesan Director for the Missions, Monsignor Vincent Walker, pins a Mission Sunday poster on the noticeboard. From the Desk of the General Manager Angel Tree Millervale to be Sold Project In 1942 Mr Robert J. Miller donated to the Diocese a property at Warrington for the use of the Catholic Youth Movement, a group to which he was particularly dedicated. 2007 An article in the Tablet in November 1942 acknowledges the gifting, and Each Christmas, our expresses the goals of the C.Y.M. which Mr Miller shared and wanted to assist. It stated that local Prison Fellowship “The C.Y.M is concerned with the whole life of its members. It aims at forming and educating Group provides gifts them integrally for their life as workers, as future parents, as apostles. To do this it must cater for the children of not merely to their religious training, but also to intellectual, moral aesthetic, and physical inmates in the culture.” Corrections Facility at Milburn and the Since this time the property has had neighbouring properties added to it, buildings replaced Prison, through the Angel and portions of the property sold off. Many in the Diocese will have happy memories of visits Tree programme. to Millervale during the ensuing years, thanks to Mr Miller’s generosity and the ongoing These children are among the unseen development by the Diocese. victims of crime. Their families can be Over time, needs and circumstances have changed, and the use of the property by Catholic marginalised by society and the children youth has dropped away, as has the Catholic Youth Movement (later the Young Christian often suffer much because of another’s Workers Movement) as an organisation. The operation of Millervale has run at a loss for many actions, through no fault of their own. years now, despite several attempts to place it on a more economic footing, which included We attempt to make this time of the the replacement of the buildings. year more cheerful than it otherwise In light of changed needs, the decision has been reluctantly taken to sell the Millervale would be, by providing them with a gift property and concentrate our effort on providing youth facilities at the Holy Cross Centre in on behalf of their parent, who is often . Proceeds from the sale will go towards creating a Youth Investment account held in unable to pay for one. We can show the the Catholic Development Fund. The income generated will be for youth activities, particularly love of the Lord Jesus in a very practical to assist with funding the employment of youth workers throughout the Diocese. Facilities at way by making a child feel special at Holy Cross will also be upgraded. Christmas time. The cost of maintaining multiple facilities is significant and no longer sustainable by the Donations by cheque may be made Diocese, which is currently challenged to meet the huge pastoral needs of a changing Diocese; to Prison Fellowship and sent to either such demands include Youth Ministry, Lay Ministry, Social Services, Rural Ministries and Sister Veronica Casey, P.O. Box 1302a, Clergy support. Green Island, Dunedin or to Brother Sixty-five years on society has changed, as has our Church and the needs of our youth. The Osmond MacNamara, Invercargill Prison, intent of Mr Miller’s gift will be upheld as the goals which he espoused and which the Catholic P.O. Box 827, Invercargill. Youth Movement stood for will continue in the present day Youth Ministry. The use of Millervale - Sr Veronica Casey will cease after Easter 2008, and the property is currently being prepared for marketing. and Br Osmond MacNamara, - Stuart Young, Diocesan General Manager Catholic Chaplains The Tablet 21 October 2007

Progress on Holy Cross Residence The contractors have been working hard at Holy Cross College during the past month. The priests’ retirement residence is now taking shape with two of the units well under way. The second block of two units has been started now, while the final two (making a total of six) are on hold due to a current shortfall in the fundraising programme. If you have not made your contribution to the Holy Cross Residence Appeal the Bishop and his Committee encourages you to do so. Donations are still being received at the Diocese’s Office, Private Bag 1941 Dunedin. This Complex for our retiring clergy needs our support. “They have given their lives to our community – let’s give something back”. Construction of the priests’ retirement residence is well under way. Pope’s Message for World Mission Day: “All the Churches for all the World” Pope Benedict XVI’s Message for 81st World Mission Day, which "Missionary commitment, then, remains ... the Church's primary this year is celebrated on Sunday October 21, has the theme: "All the service to humanity today, in order to guide and evangelize cultural, Churches for all the World." social and ethical transformations, and to offer Christ's salvation to In the Message, dated May 27, Solemnity of Pentecost, the Pope recalls modern mankind, humiliated and oppressed in so many parts of the the fact that this year marks the 50th anniversary of Servant of God world because of endemic poverty, violence, and the systematic negation Pius XII's Encyclical "Fidei donum," which "promoted and encouraged of human rights." co-operation between Churches for the mission 'ad gentes'. The Pope goes on to render thanks to God "for the abundant fruits" The theme of this year's Day, the Pope writes, "invites local Churches of "missionary co-operation in Africa and in other regions of the earth." on all continents to a joint awareness of the urgent need to relaunch He also mentions the many priests "who have dedicated their apostolic missionary activity to meet the many grave challenges of our time." energies to serving newly-created communities in poor and developing areas," among them "no small number of martyrs who, to witness of the Benedict XVI highlights how the Lord continues to call "the word and apostolic dedication, have united the sacrifice of their lives. Churches of ancient tradition which, in the past, have supplied the missions not only with material resources but also with consistent "Nor can we forget," he adds, "the many male and female religious, numbers of priests, religious and lay people, thus engendering effective and lay volunteers who ... have made prodigious efforts to spread the co-operation between Christian communities." Gospel to the ends of the earth." Faced with "the secularized culture ... the crisis of the family, the drop The Holy Father highlights how "all Christian communities are born in vocations and the progressive ageing of the clergy, these Churches missionary." Hence, "for the individual faithful it is not just a matter of run the task of closing in on themselves, of looking to the future with collaborating in evangelizing activity, but of being protagonists in and reduced hope and of lessening their missionary efforts. Yet this is jointly responsible for the mission of the Church." This "brings about precisely the moment to open trustingly to the Providence of God, the growth of communion between communities and an increase of Who never abandons His people and Who, through the power of the reciprocal aid, both in terms of personnel (priest, religious and lay Holy Spirit, guides them towards the accomplishment of His eternal volunteers) and of the means necessary to evangelize today." plan of salvation. Nonetheless, the Pope continues, it must not be forgotten that "the "The Good Shepherd also invites Churches of recent evangelization first and principal contribution we are called to make to the Church's to dedicate themselves generously to the 'missio ad gentes'," the Holy missionary activity is prayer. ... May all communities join in the choral Father adds, noting how some of these Churches, though beset by invocation to 'Our Father Who art in heaven,' that His kingdom may many local needs, still manage to send priests and religious elsewhere, come on earth! "even to the lands of ancient evangelization." Thus, the Pope continues, "I appeal particularly to children and young people, always ready "we witness a providential 'exchange of gifts' which benefits the entire for generous missionary commitment, ... to the sick and suffering, mystical Body of Christ." recognizing the value of their collaboration, so mysterious and Pope Benedict expresses the hope that "missionary cooperation may indispensable for the work of salvation, ... and to consecrated people." intensify, making full use of everyone's potentials and charism," and that Benedict XVI concludes by calling on the Virgin "to guide our "World Mission Day may contribute to making Christian communities footsteps" to "a Pentecost of love. In particular, may she make us aware and all the baptized ever more aware of the universal nature of Christ's that we are all missionaries ... called by the Lord to be His witnesses in call to propagate His kingdom unto the ends of the earth." every moment of our lives." - Vatican Information Service The Society for the Propagation of the Faith Assists 1100 Mission Dioceses in proclaiming the Gospel

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Pastoral Care Workshop From 31 August to 2 September members of Walking New Paths gathered at Holy Cross Centre, Mosgiel, for a weekend workshop focusing on Pastoral Care. Mike and Maria Noonan were the presenters. They enabled the participants to consider what they believe and want to bring about in pastoral care. The workshop was based on Scripture, life Walking New Paths Participants: Mosgiel 1.9.07 Back row: Susan Rowley, Tuatapere, Mike Noonan, Dunedin (Presenter), Gerald Dyer, Invercargill, Kathy experiences, a DVD on "Belonging" featuring Martin-Inkster, Oamaru, Amy Armstrong, Dunedin, Michelle Cotter, Lake Hawea, Ken Fahey, Dunedin, Jean Vanier, and wonderful ritual and imagery, Maureen Smith, Dunedin. including foot washing. Middle row: Sharon Cooke, Dunedin, Denise Brown, Invercargill, Jocelyn Marsh, Oamaru, Teresa Hanratty rsm, Dunedin (Co-ordinator). The Need to Belong Front row: Colette Blockley, , Jane McLeod, Queenstown, Fae Robertson, Queenstown, Maria Following the viewing of a DVD on “Belonging”, Noonan, Dunedin (Presenter), Stephanie Bowden, Stirling, Steve Corson, Hawea Flat/Dunedin. Maria and Mike posed the question: If the ‘need to belong’ is deeper than the Washing of Each Education for ‘need to be loved’, what are the implications for pastoral care? Other’s Feet Pastoral Ministry Some responses from the participants: We each washed and dried the feet of the • Belonging to God needs to be the core of person next to us, then traced a cross with Looking ahead to 2008 our belonging. precious oil on the person’s feet we had just Gospel of Matthew ~ Elaine Wainwright rsm • We can’t do it alone. washed. The person who had had their feet 10 – 14 February 2008 washed responded by putting their hands on • We need to be aware of other people’s Elaine will travel round the regions and our own vulnerability. our head and silently asking for a blessing to ensure everyone has access to this upon us. • We must create space for people to be opportunity to deepen their appreciation of real – who they really are. Psalm 86 the Gospel of Matthew, the main Gospel used in the Sunday readings next year. • Belonging asks for a true acceptance of We concluded this ritual by praying an all, whatever the situation. Retreat Day: “Kindling the Flame of adaptation of psalm 86 created by Jim Cotter Compassion” ~ Joyce Rupp 8 March 2008 and Paul Payton in Out of the Silence. . . God’s Vision for the World Prayer’s Daily Round: Day retreat at Holy Cross Centre, Mosgiel, by Servite Sister Joyce Rupp, author of many To explore a vision of how God sees the world You welcome the stranger and how God wants us to see it, we reflected on books such as The Circle of Life, Praying the Beatitudes (Matthew 5: 3 – 10) and engaged You embrace the outcast Our Goodbyes, Fresh Bread, and May I have in a guided meditation on the Parable of the You bear our pain this Dance. Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 25 – 37) where we You strive with our evil “Reign of God” ~ Fr John Fuellenbach imagined ourselves being ministered to by our For you are a God crucified and risen July – August 2008 worst enemy! Persistent in faithfulness Fr John Fuellenbach, a Divine Word We deepened our exploration by naming Constant in love. priest, teaches theology and in Rome and practical ways to create communities of support. God of mystery and revelation, at the in Germany. He has also written several One group came up with some qualities and extremes of our distress and despair, when books including Church: Community for actions based on acceptance: you are the only hope left, let us hear your the Kingdom. Agape, Connection, Compassion, Energy, name again and so take courage on the Prayer, Trust – Team work! Affirmation, journey. Nurturing, Communication, Empathy. Information for Diocesan An Image of Pastoral Care Definition of Pastoral Care Database As part of the evaluation, participants In my first year in the role of the Co- We wrote our own definition of Pastoral created images about pastoral care. One ordinator of Education for Pastoral Ministry, Care: image depicting a small person and a larger I collected information in order to develop a Pastoral Care is about soul meeting soul, person says, database of people in the diocese who have creating communities where relationships “With each encounter in pastoral care, we diplomas or degrees in Theology, Scripture, enable all to thrive. It involves being open to as “pastor” learn from the weak. They are Pastoral Ministry or Spirituality. There weakness – our own and others’ – embracing broken and we are broken open, touched by are many people who have qualifications brokenness, and being there even when love the experience of Christ within them.” such as Walk by Faith, Christian Family hurts. To live a life of love I need to listen in order Teresa Hanratty rsm Life Education, University theology papers to respond to the question “Who am I?” and to be Co-ordinator of Education for Pastoral or degrees, and other certificates and able to relate to others in a life-giving way. Ministry diplomas. Continued page 5

Page  The Tablet 21 October 2007 Caritas staff visit Dunedin Diocese for Social Justice Week

Three Caritas staff members visited schools and parishes in Dunedin Diocese for Social Justice Week in September, under the theme “Caring for the land, Caring for the people”. Caritas Education Coordinator Catherine Gibbs visited in Dunedin; St Peter’s College in Gore; Verdon College in Crossroads – Invercargill; St Kevin’s College in Oamaru; Holy Family school in Wanaka and St Joseph’s school in Queenstown. Join the Journey St Peter’s College in Gore devoted a day to Enviro workshops for From October 8 until November 11 the Dunedin South Pastoral Area Years 7-8 students with four specialist educators, including Catherine. is walking the path of ‘Crossroads’. This programme was developed These included an activity planting vegetables to take home (with by members of the four parishes (St Alphonsus, St Bernadette’s, St the intention of bringing back the grown vegetables to be usefully Brigid’s, and St Patrick’s) as a means of drawing us together through distributed), and another collecting about 285kg of rubbish from the sharing our stories and looking towards the future. As is indicated in streets of Gore. the sub-title of Crossroads, it is a ‘time to reflect, a ‘time to plan’. Catherine’s key message for students and teachers was about the The basic format begins with people being involved in four home interconnectedness of environmental and other social justice issues. meetings, one held every week, with the meetings focusing on: She said many students had a good understanding, for example, of the ‘Experience of Loss’, ‘A Place to Begin, ‘Conflict and Difficulty’ and role trees play in providing oxygen and preventing erosion, but few ‘Creating the Future’. At the time of writing there are 226 people had the opportunity to understand the importance trees might play signed up to 27 groups. We are most grateful to people for their in terms of people’s livelihoods and wellbeing. She would ask: “What generosity of time, venues and leadership. is the connection between trees being cut down and primary-aged There will be a Youth Mass at St Alphonsus on 3 November and a children being deprived of learning to read and write?” Social and Dance for the whole Pastoral Area on the same night. The Stories she told included that of Caritas partners such as Caritas next step is for people to participate in four formal presentations, given Nepal. Supported by Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, Caritas Nepal is by a visiting priest from Australia, during the week of November 5. replanting tree seedlings on mountain sides – rock falls caused by And then we will finish with the actual ‘Assembly’ - Holy Mass, and erosion have caused pathways to become too dangerous for children discussion on November 11. to travel to school. It is a very exciting time for our Pastoral Area. We are very conscious of the Spirit at work in what we do and ask for prayers for the success Oamaru parish embraced the environmental justice theme of last of Crossroads – in whatever form ‘success’ might come. Further details year’s Social Justice Week. This year, Lisa Beech of Caritas Aotearoa are available at www.stbrigids.org.nz/crossroads/crossroads.html New Zealand and Cathy Bolinga of Caritas Papua New Guinea were pleased to accept the parish’s invitation to spend part of Social Justice We also warmly welcome any members of the Dunedin South Pastoral Area to get involved. It’s never too late to sign up! Join the Week with them. journey. At a meeting attended by about 40 members of the parish, school - Colin MacLeod and local community, Sr Mary Horn op invited people to rethink their Organising Committee Chairperson understanding of the “dominion” given by God to human beings over the earth. Give not over thy soul to sorrow; and afflict not thyself in thy She reminded participants that the root of the word “dominion” is own counsel. the same as the Latin word for Lord or God “Dominus”. “What kind Gladness of heart is the life of man and the joyfulness of man of lordship does Christ show us? One of humility and service. That is is length of days. Ecclesiastes the dominion we are also called to bring to our care of the earth.” Lisa Beech outlined some land and environmental issues in international development work supported by Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand. She explained that for many of Caritas’ international partners, land use and land ownership issues are interlinked. “Caritas Bangladesh taught us that deforestation of the hillsides always begins with the eviction of indigenous people,” she said. Loss of land and poverty are often closely linked. FUNERAL SERVICES Cathy Bolinga of Caritas Papua New Guinea explained land Professional Service with Integrity, ownership in her own country. She said that with a population of more Understanding and Support than 5 million people and over 865 different cultural and language We offer: groups, there are many different forms of traditional land ownership, ◆ comfortable and tranquil chapel, with adjacent including both “papa graun” and “mama graun” – patrilineal and reception lounge matrilineal forms of passing on land ownership within families. ◆ liaison with Funeral Directors throughout New Cathy quoted from the Papua New Guinea Bishops, who said: “to Zealand and overseas all humanity, both present and future, God handed over the earth and ◆ pre-payment of funerals all its content as a common heritage. We can use the environment ◆ grief recovery support now but must conserve it for future use too.” ◆ community education The Oamaru parish meeting also included one of the first public ◆ friendly staff to discuss all options available screenings of Bronwyn Judge’s film “Tohu”, about the guardianship ◆ free information brochures of the Waitaki river by the Waitaha people of North Otago. ★ ★ ★ call in or phone us at Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand always appreciates hearing from other ★ F ANZ 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin parishes and schools about activities held to mark Social Justice Week. D (03) 455-2128 Please contact [email protected] with details. Freephone 0800 858 555 - Lisa Beech, Caritas A member of the Funeral Directors’ Association of New Zealand Aotearoa New Zealand

Page  21 October 2007 The Tablet Antioch Weekend On the weekend 14-16 September, 20 young people aged 13-18 attended the Gore Antioch weekend. Everybody had a great time, listening to testimonies, abseiling, raft building, going to Adoration, Reconciliation and Mass, as well as attending workshops on various topics. The weekend was organised and run by parishioners and youth of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Gore with the help of our camp chaplain, Fr Vaughan Leslie (Ranfurly Administrator). - Susie Jorgensen Ministry of Intercession

Prayer Intentions Participants at Gore’s Antioch Weekend. October – That the Holy Spirit will strengthen, encourage and guide our Diocesan Youth Council. November – For those who have died – may our bond with them strengthen our faith, hope and love.

Education for Pastoral Ministry Diocesan Database continued from p3 It was anticipated that some of these people may be interested in further education and also be suited to act as group leaders in the various regions. Already many of those who identified themselves have been involved in ongoing education as participants and leaders. Their involvement is essential as we work “O Praise the Lord All Ye Nations” towards great lay involvement in ministry Father Martin Flannery celebrated Mass with a multi-national congregation at his monthly service in in the Dunedin diocese. Glenorchy on 26 August. People from the Philippines, Czech Republic and New Zealand enjoyed the It is now time to update the database. If ceremony in the picturesque community church. you have a qualification and are willing to Photographed above, from left to right: Michael Jenner, Goretti Breitenberger, Sister Mary-Anna Baird O.P, enter it on the Diocesan Database please Yolanda Jenner, Danielle Jenner with Andre Jenner in her arms, Father Martin with Marttius Breitenberger, Nina Moore, Jaycinta Moore, Claudia Moore and Daniel Moore. contact me at [email protected] or - Jane McLeod phone (03) 474 5755.

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Page  The Tablet 21 October 2007 NZ Christian Brothers Province closes - In Memoriam The following deceased Brothers of the Oceania Province begins New Zealand Province 1959-2007 Christian Brothers were remembered in a special On Sunday, 30 September, ex-pupils of Christian Brothers’ Schools attended Mass in St Liturgy during the Mass. Joseph’s Cathedral, Dunedin to celebrate the closure of the New Zealand Christian Brothers’ Province and the beginning of the new province of Oceania on 1 October. This incorporates Redmond Bonaventure Connolly (Oamaru) the four previous provinces in Australia, Papua-New Guinea, New Zealand, Fiji, Simon Germaine Coughlan (Oamaru) and East Timor, with headquarters based in Brisbane. Nicholas Vincent Cusack (Oamaru) Brother Graeme Donaldson gave the following short history of the Christian Brothers’ Michael Angelus Frost (Dunedin) order. Bryan Eulogius Fitzgerald () In 1802 the Christian Brothers were founded in Waterford, Ireland, by Edmund Rice, a Eric Evangelist Fraser (Auckland) wealthy business man. He was a married man whose wife died in giving birth to a handicapped Anthony Eugenio Gherardi () daughter. At the age of 40 Edmund sold his business and began a teaching order of men to Francis Placidus Henery (Auckland) educate boys. He was the first layman in Europe to found a religious congregation. James Malachy Hessian (Christchurch) The Brother spread to other countries and in 1868 they came “Down Under” to Melbourne, John Bonaventure Lynch (Oamaru) then to Brisbane in 1875 and Dunedin in 1876. Other New Zealand schools were opened at St Christopher Claver Marlow (Christchurch) Kevin’s College, Oamaru (1927), St Peter’s College, Auckland (1939), and a second Dunedin Lawrence Cajetan McAllen (Rotorua) school, St Edmund’s (1949). Michael Denis McCarthy (Oamaru) In 1959 New Zealand became a Vice-Province independent of Australia. Four more openings James Ignatius McClintock (Auckland) followed: St Thomas of Canterbury, Christchurch (1961), Edmund Rice College, Rotorua Patrick Aiden McManus (Oamaru) (1963), , Henderson, Auckland (1974), and Nukutere College, Rarotonga Patrick Theodore McSweeney (1976). (Christchurch) Thomas Aquinas Monagle (Auckland) At the centenary of the Christian Brothers in Dunedin in 1976, New Zealand Brothers numbered over 70. Today there are 20 in New Zealand and the Cook Islands with four other James Alexis Morris (Dunedin) Brothers in Africa. In the 48 years of the New Zealand Province, 36 Brothers have died, six of James Patrick O’Malley (Dunedin) them after they returned to Australia. John Virgil Riley (Rotorua) After Vatican II the number of priests and religious Sisters and Brothers declined throughout Ignacy John Rubisz (Rarotonga) the first world countries, there are 180 Junior Professed Christian Brothers in the third world, John Gilbert Rodgers (Christchurch) namely Africa, India and South America. Gerard Edward Ryall (Dunedin) John Anselm Ryan In Africa, there are four novitiates. Brother Richard Walsh of Dunedin (a nephew of the late (Oamaru) Provincial, Brother P.C. Ryan) is the Pan-African leader of the Christian Brothers. Patrick Celestine Ryan (Dunedin) John Henry Shepherd (Dunedin) Our founder Brother Edmund Rice was beatified in Rome by Pope John Paul II in 1996, a Victor Antonine Sullivan (Christchurch) wonderful occasion for the Christian Brothers and ex-pupils. Lawrence Hubert Wilkes (Christchurch). Two of the leadership team in the new province of Oceania are Kiwis, the former Province leader, Brother Joe Lauren and Deputy Province leader Brother Paul Robertson. Although we have one Kiwi in training and three Papua-New Guineans, we hope and pray that others Buried in Australia will follow Blessed Edmund Rice in the new Province of Oceania. Leopold Regis Bloom Ian Robert Carroll - Br Graeme Donaldson CFC John Borgia Duffy Thomas Gerard Fitzpatrick CATHOLIC CENTRE SHOP David Garnier O’Donoghue Moran Building, 8 Octagon, Dunedin 9016 Michael Xavier Sheahan Telephone/Fax (03) 477-6342 Email: [email protected]

Jesus Today A Spirituality of Radical Freedom Bishop’s Diary by Father Albert Nolan OP October/November 2007 Father Albert Nolan is a Dominican priest from South Africa. October In his bestselling ‘Jesus Before Christianity’ 26 Catholic Development Fund he outlined the political context of Jesus’ Committee Meeting mission. Now, in this long awaited sequel, 26 Board of Management the focus is on Jesus’ spirituality and its relevance today. Beginning with the signs Meeting of the times, Nolan proceeds to describe November the elements of Jesus’ spirituality. Applying that spirituality to our daily lives, he shows 3-4 Parish Confirmation and how these lessons might promote a greater Visitation, Kaikorai, communion with God, with ourselves, with Brockville, Mornington Hardcover $32.00 Postage $1.00 other human beings, and with the universe. Parishes 10-11 Georgetown Parish OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9am-5.15pm Confirmation and Visitation SATURDAYS 10am -12.30pm 16-17 Diocesan Pastoral Council MAIL ORDERS WELCOME Meeting

Page  21 October 2007 The Tablet Mercy Day 2007 On 24 September the Mercy family throughout the world joined together in celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Mercy. It was 180 years ago that Catherine McAuley’s House of Mercy in Baggot Street, Dublin was opened and her dream to care for the poor and those in need was realised in a new way. This house has now been rededicated to the international Mercy family as a place of pilgrimage, retreat and reflection. It provides the visitor with a warm welcome and rich experience. There is an opportunity to explore the early days and history of the Sisters of Mercy in the archives and appreciate the vast expansion of Mercy around the world in the International room. Baggot Street is staffed by Sisters of Mercy and Associates from around the world, providing a flavour of the global outreach of Mercy. Sister Caitlin Conneely, an Irish sister who is the Director of Mercy International Centre, recently contributed a Mercy Day reflection to the Religious News Network. She acknowledged Catherine as a Isobel Nicholls with her son Reuben (left) and his friend Callum. woman with an extraordinary spirit of compassion and wonderful sense of humour. Yet at the same time she was a wise and astute business woman who had a passion to help the poor and needy. Today there are approximately 11,000 Sisters of Mercy engaged in many different types of work throughout the world. As there are now fewer Sisters and their ages increase there is a new revival of Mercy through lay people who engage with Sisters to continue Catherine’s vision. Caitlin Conneely feels that the miracle of this time is the extraordinary commitment and enthusiasm of lay people who give expression to the spirit of Catherine and the spirit of Mercy. This time last year I spent Mercy Day at Baggot Street in the company of some of those lay leaders of Mercy facilities throughout the Pacific. The passion for Mercy Mission through health, education, social work and community development was remarkable. Engaging with these people has provided me with a renewed appreciation of Mercy Mission globally and locally. Certainly the Mercy Day greetings shared from around the world rekindled the sense of unity. These Callum and Reuben hard at work. included a greeting from New Zealand:

Hari ra Atawhai. Mercy day greetings to all who live and Sport must not be reduced to a mere work in the name of Mercy. search for results May the wellspring of God’s gracious and compassionate When the members of the Austrian alpine ski team met with Mercy give us courage to live Catherine’s vision in new and Benedict XVI at the Vatican on October 6, he told them that “when transforming ways, wherever we are. sport is practised in the right spirit, and with respect for dignity, it Arohanui helps to promote the development of the person. “Sport,” he added, “helps man to consider his own capacities as a Nga Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa talent and his life as a gift of God. Even when sport is practised at high Sisters of Mercy New Zealand levels, it is important to maintain an inner harmony between body and spirit in order not to reduce it to a mere search for results.” As part of the Mercy family, Mercy Hospital draws from that The Pope then went on to enumerate a series of virtues “which wellspring. This day was celebrated with a special morning tea for must always characterize sporting activity: tenacity, a spirit of staff and the launching of a new community outreach initiative that sacrifice, interior and exterior discipline, ... as well as a sense of justice, encourages staff to engage in voluntary work in the community. awareness of one’s own limits and a respect for others. All virtues,” he Isobel Nicholls, a nurse from our Operating Theatre, supported by said, “for which you must train yourselves in daily life.” her son Callum and his friend Reuben, spent a day clearing rubbish - VIS from children’s playgrounds. The photo (above) taken at 10am and they were in the fourth playground to be cleared! Dr Janice McDrury Telephone 473-8519 P.O. Box 8047 Mission Co-ordinator 24 Hour Service Dunedin Bitz & Bogz McArthur & Symons Plumbing Electricians Gary McIndoe CRAFTSMAN PLUMBER • REGISTERED DRAINLAYER • Industrial & Domestic Electricians FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING BITS & BOBS • Security Systems Specialists Call 0800 Bitz n Bogz (0800 248 962) • Appliance Repairs Office: 03 476 7046 Email: [email protected] P O Box 1314, Dunedin 9054 For free quotes, expert advice and fast NEW WORK • RENOVATIONS • MAINTENANCE • REPAIRS • HOT WATER CYLINDERS efficient 24 hour service, phone 473-8519

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Leah Sefton shows some of her bowling form during the Dunedin Catholic Schools cricket t o u r n a m e n t d u r i n g September. St Joseph’s School –

Term 3 flew by for all of us at St Joseph’s. The students in both the junior and senior rooms worked extremely hard throughout the Toby Dickson with his teacher, Kirsten Pomare. winter, and completed an ‘Inquiry Learning’ unit on packaging and the environment. This unit of work took us on a journey of discovery and understanding about the why's and wherefore's of packaging, Toby wins helicopter ride with PM what materials are used and why; and how these materials can affect Congratulations to Toby Dickson in Room 6 at St Joseph’s School, our environment. We all gained a much greater awareness of the Queenstown, who won a competition that entailed writing a letter to Helen impacts of packaging on our environment and it was pleasing to note Clark, our Prime Minister, saying in no more than 50 words what he would a reduction in the amount of plastic wrapping in the student’s lunch like to talk to her about. Toby travelled by helicopter to Dunedin with her boxes since the beginning of the term. after the opening of the Airport on 13 September. Congratulations to Ms During the final two weeks of the term we have had a "clash of Pomare and all the Year 6s for putting in the effort. the codes" with both rugby and cricket representatives visiting the school. Three of the Otago rugby team members visited us to share their experiences with our students. They talked about their heroes Toby’s winning letter: and mentors and the type of training they have to do to meet their Dear Honourable Helen Clark aspirations – an inspiring group of young men. The rugby players If I were lucky enough to fly in a helicopter with you I would talk were closely followed by a visit from Mark Bracewell, a member of the to you about global warming issues and recycling as I would like New Otago Cricket coaching team, who put the senior students through Zealand to be a healthy happy country. their paces with a skills training session. This was to prepare our senior I am from a family of five and my interests are soccer, exploring, students for the Dunedin Catholic Schools cricket tournament. We gymnastics and skiing. I would be an excellent choice because I have are very grateful to these sports people who share their experiences a great sense of humour and I always use my initiative. and knowledge with our students. Yours truly, Toby Dickson We also had a very successful school fair at the end of the term and we offer our grateful thanks to the members of the school community who helped prepare and run the fair. Thank you for helping us in so many ways. It is fantastic to be part of such a supportive environment. Position Vacant Unfortunately the end of the term also saw us bid farewell to Katrina Kerr-Bell who leaves us after almost seven years with the school. We Editor will miss Katrina enormously but wish her all the very best as she leaves to spend more time with her young family. As always with or change comes opportunity and we are pleased to announce that Irene Gibson has been appointed as our new principal’s release teacher for Editorial Committee Members term 4. Welcome Irene. And so a busy term behind us and we look forward to the final term The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dunedin requires the of the year. It has been a busy, stimulating time for us all and we have services of an individual or individuals to perform the enjoyed watching our students grow and learn. Our small school role of Editor of the Diocesan Publication “The Tablet”, provides the perfect environment to ensure that each child is treated beginning with the issue of February, 2008. as an individual and encouraged to reach his or her potential and it is pleasing to see that they are! If you are interested in discussing This publication has a print run of approximately 7000 whether our school would suit your child please do not hesitate to and is currently printed 11 times a year. come and see us. We envisage the successful applicant(s) taking a -Tom Woodhouse – Principal hands-on role in preparation and content of the Tablet. Assistance and training will be provided by the Sports Massage Publishers in providing print quality material. Established 1994 Geoff Oswald Expressions of interest in the first place should be directed to: Diploma Massage, Sports Medic, Member of NZINBM Inc Chartered Natural Therapies Practitioner General Manager • Deep Tissue Massage • Therapeutic/Trigger Points Roman Catholic Diocese of Dunedin • Occupational Overuse Syndrome • Relief of stress Stuart Young • Injury Rehabilitation Private Bag 1941 Wheelchair access and parking available Dunedin 429 North Road, , Dunedin [email protected] E: [email protected] P: 03 473 9742 F: 03 473 9721

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Catholic Youth Workers Wanted

JOIN US in a NEW VENTURE FOR YOUTH! JOIN US for WORLD YOUTH DAY IN SYDNEY 2008!

The Dunedin Catholic Diocese is seeking to employ two enthusiastic Catholics to join us in our pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Sydney in 2008 and then to return to help revitalize our local Church. We are looking for people who are willing to build positive relationships with young people and assist them in discovering their place within the Church. WORLD YOUTH DAY The position is for two years with the possibility of renewal. The position will involve extensive travel throughout the diocese and interact with young people in our secondary Raffle Now on Sale schools, tertiary institutions and parishes. The World Youth Day Raffle will be sold The positions will begin February 2008. throughout the diocese over the next couple of months. There are seven great electronic Please contact Dunedin Catholic Youth Council, Private Bag 1941, Dunedin, or email: prizes, with the proceeds of the raffle being [email protected] to receive an application pack or for further inquiries. used to help offset the cost of pilgrims Closing date for applications 9 November 2007. travelling to Sydney next year. The support of people throughout the diocese is greatly appreciated. Individual Registrations Open Those intending to go to World Youth Day in Sydney next year need to go to www. wyd2008.org.au http://www.wyd2008.org.au/ and register as soon as possible. Registration needs to be completed within the next month. If you have any questions about the process please contact Fr Gerard on gerardaynsley@ actrix.co.nz

Youth Day goers urged to prepare spiritually

The archbishop of the World Youth Day 2008 host city, Sydney, challenged youth to ensure that the organization of logistics does not get in the way of spiritual preparation. Cardinal George Pell made his appeal through the Fides news agency, saying that World Youth Day is not just a multicultural encounter, or a chance to make new friends. It is, the cardinal said, above all a moment of conversion and encounter with God, living the experience of sharing, and announcing the good news. He cautioned against getting caught up in practical preparations and organizational challenges. “The most important challenge is the spiritual preparation,” by way of prayer and sacraments, the cardinal said. “One of the blessings we will receive from World Youth Day,” the cardinal affirmed, “is that it will give us the one true God, remind us of the teaching of Christ, the only Son of God, and it will bring spiritual values onto the public scene.” - Zenit

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30 September he took a turn for the worse, priest, God and the Church were the central Father Cyril and died peacefully on Monday morning, 1 focus for him and guided and dictated his life October.” and actions.” Cartwright Msgr Walker said that the Mass Readings Bishop Colin said that Fr Cyril was and the Gospel spoke of Fr Cartwright. From highly regarded and esteemed by all of his R.I.P. the Book of Job: ‘I know that my Redeemer brother priests and the people of God that lives, in my flesh I shall see God whom I will we was called to serve. “He carried out his see on my side’; and from St Paul, reflecting priestly duties reverently, punctiliously and Fr Cyril Cartwright, described at his Vigil on his life as it came to an end: I have fought prayerfully. There was never any argument Requiem Mass by Msgr Vincent Walker as the good fight, I have finished the race, I have as to what came first in his life as a priest: “a doyen among us for many years”, died in kept the faith. From now on there is reserved his Mass, celebrating the Sacraments, Office, Dunedin on 1 October 2007, aged 89. for me the crown of my righteousness prayer, visitation of his people – there were In accordance with Fr Cartwright’s wish, which the Lord will give me, and not only all well ordered and in all the parishes of the a Vigil Requiem Mass was held in Dunedin, to me but also to all who have longed for his dioceses that he served. followed by a Requiem Mass and his burial in appearing.’ “These, as well as his other commitments, Oamaru the next day, Thursday, 4 October. “In the short Gospel passage, we hear Jesus he pursued with that dedicated zeal, for The Vigil Mass was celebrated by Msgr Walker, speaking to his Father at the Last Supper a example as Chaplain to the Catholic and the Mass in Oamaru by Bishop Colin few hours before his death, by which he would Women’s League, his full support of NFP Campbell. win eternal life for all of us: ‘I glorified you on and undertaking of the CFLE programme, In his homily at the Vigil Mass Msgr Walker earth by finishing the work you gave me to do. and his total commitment to human life and outlined the details of Fr Cartwright’s priestly So now, Father, glorify me in your presence moral issues connected to it. ministry and shared his impressions and with the glory that I had in your presence “We can all remember Cyril as a man memories of this much-liked and highly before the world existed.’ who was never unprepared; he was a great respected priest. note-taker and everything was undertaken For five years following his ordination with that meticulous precision, whether in 1942, he relieved in the diocese and it was starting his beloved Citroen car, his elsewhere, and in 1947 was appointed meticulous logging of kms down to the last as curate to Lawrence parish, where he few metres, and the pattern of his day. Who remained for three years. Msgr Walker will ever forget ringing him at Palmerston remembered him as “a tall priest with a large and the answer phone giving a precise mop of black hair, who drove a smart, black, account of his movements for the day: at 10 eye-catcher Citroen, the first of many more. am will be here, at 10.15 there and at 10.30 He mixed well with young people and was somewhere else, and at 11 am back home a keen tennis player, on the court at every before being somewhere else. opportunity.” “I used to admire transport in Germany In 1950, much to the delight of his parents with its schedules done with Teutonic he was assigned as curate to his home thoroughness i.e. if the train was meant to town, Oamaru, and was later appointed leave at 8.15 it left at 8.15, but one could Administrator of the parish. In 1966 he say they met their match in Cyril’s superb moved to Port Chalmers and in 1968 to scheduling of his day. Palmerston. As chaplain to Cherry Farm “Cyril carried out his responsibilities as a Hospital, he made a name for himself among Fr Cyril as a faithful priest strove to bring member of the diocesan car committee with a the senior staff for his availability, diligence people to eternal life and in the words of Jesus fervour and crusader skill. In the carless days and attention to the patients. In 1979 he himself, ‘… to know God and Jesus Christ of the early 70’s we recall Cyril’s ‘feverinos’ moved to Tainui and became Diocesan whom He had sent.’” at the Priests’ Council, exhorting us to use chaplain to the Catholic Women’s League, On behalf of Bishop Colin and the priests the car only when necessary, with a constant, again gaining a reputation as an outstanding, of Dunedin, Msgr Walker thanked Fr recurring theme: “Is your journey really supportive chaplain. Bishop Kavanagh made Cartwright’s housekeeper, Eileen Casey, necessary?” Today he would be regarded as an him one of his Diocesan Consultors. In 1984 “who so lovingly cared for Fr Cyril for 18 ecological prophet and one warning us about he became parish priest of St Patrick’s parish, years, and was always prepared to do more the consequences of our carbon footprints; and in 1987 he took up his than required”. He also thanked the Sisters of however, it was the very prophet who made last appointment: that of parish priest at Mercy McAuley Community who did so much a pilgrimage in France to the factory home St Francis Xavier parish, Mornington. He for Fr Cyril during his later years, the Little of the Citroen where he was welcomed with retired in 1990. Sisters of the Poor who were so generous in A1 treatment. He took considerable umbrage Msgr Walker described Fr Cartwright their loving care in the last two months of when Fr Maurice O’Brien jokingly put a ‘For as “a faithful and dedicated priest, deeply Fr Cyril’s life, and his family and friends who Sale’ sign on his beloved Citroen!” committed to the Church’s magisterium. “He supported him. The Bishop offered his deep and prayerful was a keen student. Recently when I visited Bishop Colin, at the Requiem Mass the sympathy to Fr Cartwright’s family members him at home I found him studying one Book following day, also spoke of the meaning of and friends, his housekeeper Eileen Casey, of the Old Testament. Whenever we priests the day’s gospel in relation to Fr Cartwright: the Sisters of Mercy, the Little Sisters, his gathered for a conference or a lecture, Fr “… It was Jesus’ singlemindedness for the fellow priests and all his parishioners and Cyril was always there with pen and paper to will of the Father and his obedience to the those he served. take copious notes. He loved to be with fellow Father that will end sacrificially for Jesus but In conclusion, Bishop Colin said: “And priests and was able to do so until the last few in Resurrection and gifting of the spirit will may you, Cyril, go forward now and may the months, when his health deteriorated and he open the pathway of salvation for all of us. words of St Paul that we heard today, ‘I have was admitted to hospital. “It was this singlemindedness and obedience fought the good fight, I have finished the “… Finally assessed as being unable to live to God’s will that we see in Jesus’ offering of race, and I have kept the Faith’ that were so independently, he entered the Little Sisters’ self that we find a key to the life of Cyril inspirational to you in your life see you win Hospital wing and immediately was happy Cartwright and his 66 years of priesthood in the crown of righteousness as Jesus our Lord and contented there. He had a fall last week the service of God in this diocese. and Saviour comes forward to welcome you and broke a bone in his arm, and this shock “Cyril was a man whose priorities were into his kingdom, and may you enjoy his light obviously affected his health. On Sunday very clear and transparent. As a dedicated and life, his peace and joy forever and ever.”

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An Invitation … Oamaru News to leave a legacy of support to our priests All people, including priests, have greater First Communion St Joseph’s School financial needs during illness, and through Sunday 9 September saw 29 children One of the teachers at St Joseph's, Mel the years of their old age and retirement. from the parish make their First Holy Sloane, has been an arthritis sufferer since Communion. It was a joyous occasion with the age of two and because she wanted to give In the Dunedin diocese, the Clergy Support youth of the parish contributing to the liturgy something back to the community for the Fund (CSF) helps to cover priests’ medical and the church decorated appropriately. help she has been given, she has undertaken and other expenses incurred in these Father Wayne had the children surround the to teach her class about disabilities. circumstances, and also the costs of events altar to distribute Holy Communion to them, They have done a study on arthritis and such as retreats and assemblies, which and after having their photo taken they went researched information on the internet. are essential for every priest’s on-going to the hall for a luncheon. From this online research the children discovered Andrew McNeur's "Walking It Off" formation. "Mothers’ Prayers" challenge and they asked Mel if they could The CSF invites your Eileen and David Romanos from the ICPE become involved and show their support. generous assistance … team in Wellington were invited to speak in When Andrew came to Oamaru they met the parish about a group called "Mothers’ him and walked some distance with him. By arranging a bequest to the Clergy Prayers". Eileen told us the story of two Support Fund in your will, you can help to English women who in desperation began ensure that our priests will never lack the praying for their children for the negative World Youth Day care and comfort that everyone hopes to circumstances happening in their lives, and find in times of special need. how the answers to their prayers began the Fundraising "Mothers’ Prayers "group. Over the years The youth of the parish are running a The legal phrasing for a bequest to the and many answered prayers, this group holiday programme in the Lounge for which CSF is: has multiplied throughout the world and they charge a donation. They have had a cake Eileen and David are encouraging people stall and are in the process of putting together I bequeath to the treasurer for the time to set up their own groups to pray for their a book of tried and true recipes. being of the Dunedin Diocese Clergy children and grandchildren in the light of Support Fund the sum of $...... to be the difficult circumstances our children and Parish Mission applied by the treasurer for the general grandchildren face in today's society. purposes of the said Fund. Planning is well ahead for the coming Seniors Group Parish Mission to be run by Rainer Hensel Any legacies left to the Dunedin Diocese This is becoming a hit with older and his tam of eight. The mission will run Clergy Support Fund are solely for the parishioners and the programmes they from 7 -14 October. bishop and priests of the Diocese of have are really enjoyed by all present. They The theme for the Mission is "Come as Dunedin. range from piano solos, duets, musical you are". For further information about the Clergy numbers, sketches and demonstrations of a. to renew your faith Support Fund and how you can best assist Tai Chi. Those present were even invited b. to connect with the parish community to join in. These meetings take place on its purpose, please contact: Father Maurice c. to touch base with the Church of today the 2nd Sunday of the month in the Dean White, Flat 3, 16 Clyde Street, Winton. O"Reilly Lounge and afternoon tea follows - Dea McNulty the entertainment. Social Justice Week CATHOLIC DEVELOPMENT FUND This was marked by having two Caritas workers present in the parish, Lisa Beech and Term Investments a worker from Papua New Guinea. 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Kavanagh College Winter Sports Results As the winter sports season draws to a close, Kavanagh College is grateful to the huge number of students, staff, parents, volunteers and supporters who ensured a successful and enjoyable winter season for our many teams. Several prizegivings have already been held to acknowledge, thank and show our appreciation to those who were prepared to give their time, encouragement and expertise to enhance sporting opportunities for the students of Kavanagh College. We were very pleased with our final placings at the various Tournaments held recently. Most notable were: the U15 Boys Rugby Team, who made it to the semi-finals in Timaru out of 20 teams, and the U15 Girls Basketball Team who were third out of twelve very strong South Island teams. The future of sport at the College looks very promising, judging by high calibre of students coming through in the Intermediate Department. We are thrilled with the achievement of Kavanagh College Year Seven Rugby team who won the Sassenachs Trophy, with six (out of six) convincing wins. Under the guidance of coaches John Thorn and Paddy Bleach, this promising team beat , Macandrew, Tahuna and Balmacewen Intermediates, plus Taieri and John McGlashan Colleges. Maori and Pacific Island Festival Bringing Scripture Alive As is becoming a tradition, once again, the In September more than 200 teachers and parishioners who lead Children’s Liturgy attended Kavanagh College groups performed superbly drama workshops led by Mary Bayliss and Von Cassidy. at the Maori and Pacific Island Festival held Mary and Von are Religious Education Advisers in the Auckland Diocese. The workshop in Dunedin recently. Both Kapahaka and Bringing Scripture Alive was based on the work of Rina Wintour of Brisbane. The aim of Pacifica vibes demonstrated a high level of the workshops was to explore through drama ways of bringing Scripture stories alive with skill, enthusiasm and commitment, and are children. grateful for the support of their mentors, especially Manu and Marelda, plus staff The photographs show people in Wanaka (top photo) and Oamaru (bottom photo) members Paula Stewart and Shirley Jackson. dramatising Scripture stories in groups. Everyone who attended greatly enjoyed themselves The Kapahaka group now looks forward to and many hidden talents were discovered. taking part in the regional competition, to Anne Kennedy be held in Invercargill mid-October. Religious Education Consultant, Dunedin Diocese Eisteddfod This annual competition is a showcase of the huge range of cultural talent on offer in the school and is a positive way to end a very busy third term. Entries varied from ballet and speed tap dancing, to classical musicians and rock bands. The KTVN team did a superb job in putting together the technical side of each performance in a very tight time frame, and our parents were treated to a wonderful evening showcase of talented performers.

The Catholic Enquiry Centre needs your prayers and your donations. Their address is: 140 Austin Street, Wellington. Class Act recipients Sam Buchan and Rachel Stephens photographed with their parents.

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Caritas and Social Justice During the week 9-15 September we observed Social Justice Week which is coordinated every year by Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand. The focus this year is on environmental justice. This week we were pleased to receive a brief visit from Catherine Gibbs, the Caritas coordinator based in Wellington. She met with some of our students and spoke to them Verdon College Year 7/8 students moving to the new building. about the work that Caritas does. Among many activities, Caritas assists communities who are adversely affected by climate change, deforestation and other environmental situations that are often out of their control. We are keen to develop our links with Caritas since it is a major international Catholic relief agency. Our school community makes regular donations to Caritas from fund- raising activities during Lent and from mufti days such as the one on September 25. We also intend to explore ways to engage more actively in supporting the work of Caritas and local Catholic agencies such as the St Vincent de Paul Society. Respect In terms of our commitment to social justice, we have been emphasizing the importance of RESPECT. This virtue flows from three of our V8 charisms: Powhiri for Danielle Cavey. • Presence – being there for everyone • Family Spirit – building relationships Danielle Cavey – National Writing Award • In the Way of Mary – being loyal, Danielle Cavey, a year 13 student, was short listed in the Pikihuia Awards for Maori Writers generous. in the ‘Best Short Story (in English or Maori) by a Secondary School Student’ category. The It is vitally important that all these award ceremony took place on Saturday, 15 September at Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington. wonderful words we write and speak should Danielle was awarded 1st place for her short story ‘Lullaby’. This is an outstanding achievement be put into action. As Jesus often reminds us considering that this is a national competition and of the 10 finalists Danielle was the only in the Gospels, it is not those who cry “Lord, one from the South Island. Danielle’s mother, Toni, attended the occasion with her. On her Lord…” who will enter the Kingdom – but return, Danielle was welcomed back to Verdon College, (accompanied by her family) with a those who do what is right and what God powhiri on Monday morning. wants. We can never have too much respect for each other. Year 13 Retreat ACCOUNTANTS TO THE On Tuesday 18 September this year’s Year 13 DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN class went on retreat. The purpose of the day was to encourage them to take stock of their strengths and abilities as individuals and as a group, and to choose to make a commitment to living a gospel-centred life that will make a difference to the world. The group who attended participated wholeheartedly in the day’s work, prayers and activities. They ACCOUNTING, showed an encouraging appreciation of the MANAGEMENT, needs of our world and of a desire to find ways to make a difference. DATA PROCESSING, Blessing of our SECRETARIAL & TAXATION new site and building SERVICES Early on Thursday morning 27 September we gathered to bless the new site and our new building. The purpose of the service was to Hannagan & Devereux ask God to bless and protect this addition to our school so that it may be a safe place for C H A r t e r e D A C C o u n t A n t s our teachers and students and a place where gospel-centred learning. MORAN BUILDING LOWER OCTAGON PO BOX 5555 DUNEDIN FAX (03) 479-0336 PHONE (03) 477-1496

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Class Act 2007 The annual Class Act awards were presented on 13 September by the Prime Minister, Helen Clark, in Dunedin. This year’s recipients were Adam Mullally and Jane Adam Mullally and Jane Watson with Prime Minister, Helen Clark. Watson. Both students are strong all-rounders as well as senior leaders at the college. Adam is Head Boy, has played in the 1st XV for three years and is an accomplished public- speaker. Jane is a Sports House Captain, a member of the Edmund Rice Singers and was selected in the New Zealand Secondary Schools talent development netball squad. House Drama The Annual House Drama Festival was held on 5 September, the theme being ‘Monty Python’. The four plays directed by the The Ski team members proudly display their medal. cultural house captains were of a very good standard and the audience was treated to a very entertaining evening. For the record, Treacy was judged the winner, directed by Ross Graham and Maria Boot. The Best Actors Awards went to Tom Waters and Chloe Ward-Smith while Joshua Rye and Ben Waters were judged the most promising actors. Skiing Success The St Kevin’s Ski Team achieved a first for the college by winning a bronze medal in the mixed teams section of the South Island Secondary Schools event held at Cardrona recently. The team consisted of Grace Mahon, Max & Jorja Ovenden and Mathew Clark. Queenstown Confirmations. On September 8 at St. Joseph’s Church in Queenstown at the Vigil Mass, Bishop Colin confirmed 22 children. Back row, from left: Sophie Lake (altar server), Bishop Colin, Taren McLeod (altar server), Fr Martin Flannery. Middle group: Ella Buchanan, Riley Chandler, Jesse Wilson, William Gloag, Charlotte Cossens, Benjamin Michael, Nicole Michael, Georgia O’Malley, Isabella Norton, Jessie Wild, Dana Wild, O’NEILL Amber Hoyle, Bryleigh Scannell,Emily Boud, Samuel Kelly, Brigette Hoskin, Laura Hoskin. Front row: Jackson Cloughley, Andrew Daly, Harrison Short, Pierie McLeod, Alessandro Pezzuto. DEVEREUX - Jane McLeod LAWYERS Partners: Joe O’Neill Mike O’Neill Paul O’Neill Todd Whitcombe Solicitors: Quentin Stratford Lauren Pegg Client Parking Available Fr Gerard Aynsley is pictured with the children who made their First Eucharist at St Mary’s Mosgiel, on 248 HIGH STREET Sunday September 16th. P.O. BOX 909 The First Communicants (not named in the order of the photograph) were: Taylor Anderson, Emma Anderton, Zachary Barford, James Beard, Alysha Beattie, Tayla Bell, Shyla Cooper, DUNEDIN Charlotte Cotter, Cameron Dyer, Natascha Gray, William Gray, Guy Guilford, Nicholas Guilford,Emilia Telephone 477-6801 Halls, Michael Hanrahan, Thomas Hay, Javaan Hill, Leon Hoogenraad, Elizabeth Kagaisuru, Sarah-Jessica Keable, Tayla Masson, Will McAllister, Karen McNeilly, Quintin Petre, Mikaela Preston, Mark Robertson, Brooke Rolleston, Jackson Sutherland-Ward, Joshua Warhurst.

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Grease performers Kate Perniskie (Sandy) and Dylan Hanna (Danny) are all Class Act Award recipients Kate Perniskie and Luke Hastie are pictured with smiles following their reconciliation. the Prime Minister. St Peter’s College Mission-On Student Health Promotion Event We were flattered to be chosen as one of only five secondary schools in the country to be made a positive example of by the Ministry of Education. They wanted to recognise our good work in the area of healthy food provision. Apart from other initiatives, their recognition was due to the work of staff member Bronwyn Smith and our student Health Committee in providing a sandwich sub-day each term, and using the proceeds to purchase free fruit for students. The Event treated our school to an extravaganza of: free give-aways, dancers, a mural painter, celebrity chef and a food stacking competition. There were several guests from supporting health agencies in attendance, including MP Lesley Soper. During the ceremony we were also awarded a Silver Heartbeat Award from the Heart Foundation. In addition we are proud of the work of Hostel Manager Jon McDowall in revamping our canteen and stocking it with healthier foods. Year 12 Leadership Day Recently our Year 12 students took part in a day designed to explore their leadership potential – specifically exploring the skill of leading themselves effectively, so as to “lead a good life”. They were told that only if that occurs first, will they be effective at giving an authentic lead to others. The day consisted of a large range of activities, including a communal lunch. We began with the reading where Jesus washed his disciples’ feet at the Last Supper and concluded with students carrying out this act for each other. The intended lesson was that true Christian leadership is servant orientated rather than power based. The students are to be commended on their whole-hearted participation in the day’s activities. Class Act We are once again indebted to the for the annual opportunity they give us to recognise two of our student achievers. Please phone us on 0800-500-730 This year we selected Kate Perniskie for her distinction in public for your Free Consultation speaking and Luke Hastie for his contribution to cultural events. The Lab – helping you eat, sleep, play and smile Grease Dunedin: Radio Otago House, 248 Cumberland Street. Phone 03 477 1422 The name of this musical is always a draw card and our rendition Invercargill: Cnr Herbert & Windsor Streets. Phone 03 217 1121 did not disappoint. A large cast entertained with colour, song, witty Email [email protected] lines and dance.

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Novena to St Clair The Lamb of God Catholic Novena to St Jude Important. Ask for specific things. Pray the Hail Fellowship Dunedin presents: Mary for 9 consecutive days. Keep a candle lit Oh, Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great while you pray. Pray even though you do not feel like it. Ask for two things which appear nigh in virtue and rich in miracles. Near kinsman impossible, but for which you desperately want a Prayers for Healing of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all solution. Leave the candle to burn up completely who invoke your special patronage in time on the last day and publish this message. With Fr John Rea of need, to you I have recourse from the M.M., G.C., P.C., K.W., A.C.M. depth of my heart and humbly beg you to Wednesday 21 November 7.30 pm whom God has given such great power, Prayer to the Holy Spirit St Peter Chanel Church to come to my assistance. Help me in my O Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, 242b Main South Road, present, urgent petition (make request). In return, I promise to make your name light all roads so that I can obtain my goal. Green Island Dunedin You gave the divine gift to forgive and forget known and cause you to be invoked. all evil against me and in all instances of my Say 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys and 3 An offering will be taken towards the costs life you are with me. I want to thank you Glorias. St Jude, pray for me and all who of facilitating these meetings throughout for all things and confirm once again that I invoke your aid, humbly in need of your New Zealand. We ask your generous support never want to be separated from you in spite intercession. Amen. that we might meet costs and then be able to of all material illusions. I wish to be with you This novena has never been known to gift Fr John Rea, and the Marist Fathers. in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy fail. This novena must be said on nine towards me and mine. This prayer must be consecutive days. said for three days and the prayer published For information contact Dunedin (Published in this issue on behalf of: M.M., (Published in this issue on behalf S.C.L.P., 473 9309 P.C., G.C., A.C.M., D.M., M.F., R. & J.) M.F., I.O., G.C., M.M., M.F., P.C., A.C.M.)

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 (027) 322 7556, [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 T.M.C., Polytech and Dunedin College of Education Chaplaincy: I.O., M.M., A.C.M., G.C., B.J.R., L.G., M..B.R., K.D.R., P.C.) 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 I.O., K.D.R., M.M., If you care about others, then ‘Vinnies’ is for you. Contact Barbara G.C., D.R.S., P.C., A.C.M., J.B., L.G., K.W.) Walsh, Youth Co-ordinator, Society of St Vincent de Paul, phone (03) 477-0555, fax (03) 474-9952, e-mail [email protected] Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is given Dunedin Samoan Catholic Youth Group in good faith and has been derived from sources believed to be For details, contact Pesamino Tili, phone 453-0463. reliable and accurate. CathSoc Neither the Roman Catholic Bishop nor any person involved in the CathSOC is the unified body of Catholic student groups on campus: preparation accept any form of liability whatsoever for its contents. Best Buddies, Bible Study, Legion of Mary, Music Group, Sanmaru, and St Vincent de Paul. Please email [email protected] The deadline for the November issue is 31 October. or visit our website http://cathsoc.dunedin.googlepages.com/home for more details. Please address editorial contributions and correspondence to: Bernadette Murphy, 26 Connell St, Waverley, Dunedin. Phone 03 454 4150; fax 03 454 4154; email [email protected]

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