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Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, EVER since the earthquake struck the Christchurch and the Canterbury region over a month ago, our thoughts and prayers have been with all the people in that area of our country. I wish to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for your generosity in responding to my appeal for our Diocese to help the Christchurch Diocese in their time of need. Over $17,500 has already been received and sent to Bishop Barry Jones to assist him in the restructuring work on damaged churches, schools and other church institutions. We all realise that the Canterbury region is still suffering aftershocks and the stress and trauma that people continue to experience. Please continue to keep the people of Christchurch and Pupils of St Joseph’s Port Chalmers, one of the two schools in the diocese personally Canterbury in your thoughts and founded by Mary MacKillop, have created a Mary MacKillop cross, 2.4m high, to prayers. hang in St Mary Star of the Sea Church. Planning how to decorate the cross are In the Spirit, (from left) Felix Hill (6), Chelsea Rutherford (11), Griffin Hill (10), Brittany Bancroft (10) and Amelia Brash (7). Pupils from St Joseph’s School, Balclutha – a Josephite † Colin school founded in 1954 – also contributed to the cross project. NovemberThe Tablet 2009 OctoberThe Tablet 2010

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3 The Tablet October 2010 Light of the ‘Free’ after 13 years in jail World Radio By PAT VELTKAMP SMITH A keen sportsman, 4pm to 5 pm every Sunday on OSMUND MACNAMARA he has shared many of 1575 kHz, Toroa Radio walked out of the the interests of prison October Invercargill prison last inmates and a ‘’there month, a free man after a but for the grace of 17 – The Church in Egypt, and the 13-year stint. God’’ thought helps Synod on the Middle East. He says he is a better keep him level. 24 – Fr Paul Shannahan s m talks with man now than when he Br Os, son of the Fr Bernard Zulu from Zambia in a first went in and he feels late, legendary and Mission Sunday special interview. others left behind are much-loved city music 31 – Celebrating the lives of saints happier, too. teacher known as Mrs Margaret Clitherow and Robert I n v e r c a r g i l l - b o r n Mac, joined the Marist Southwell, whose feast day fell Marist Br Osmund (“Os”) Brothers order in 1956. this week. returned south to become “Brothers don’t really November prison chaplain after many retire. We are in the 7 – St Mary MacKillop, Purgatory, years teaching in Catholic old soldiers category,’’ and The Dream of Gerontius part I. colleges throughout New Br Osmund Macnamara he said of a visit to 14 – Dr Thomas Nash discusses the Zealand and overseas. Rolleston Prison. Biblical roots of the Mass with Al The Invercargill Prison chaplaincy was At the end of last month he left – via Kresta, plus part II of The Dream of a pre-retirement option, one he seized the Rolleston visit to former Invercargill Gerontius. with enthusiasm, grew to love and inmates – for a trip overseas, a seminar 21 – The Catholic Church and has left with a certain sadness but the on spirituality and visits to Marist houses culture, and part III of The Dream satisfaction of a job well done. in Rome, armed with a digital camera of Gerontius with Fr Jim Brand s j He sees the prison a better, happier which was part of his going-away gift. place than before. The other? A carved emblem he leaves The chaplaincy team, which includes in the chapel of the Invercargill Prison, Bruce Heather and Jeff Low, has a good along with a piece of his heart. rapport with the staff, administration “You can’t just cut off from those whose O’NEILL and inmates of the prison. Rapport is lives you have shared over the years.’’ DEVEREUX essential if any of their roles involved Br Os expects to return to the south by with the Department of Corrections are the end of the year. LAWYERS to work. His replacement in the Invercargill Partners: Looking back, Br Os says he has never prison chaplaincy team is Fr Vaughan left the prison with a heavy heart, and Leslie, parish priest of the Western Joe O’Neill sees progress in people and policies. Southland parish. Mike O’Neill Paul O’Neill Todd Whitcombe Lawrence Peeters Solicitor: Lauren Pegg Client parking available Trusted Professional 248 HIGH STREET P.O.BOX 909 DUNEDIN Award winning agent. Telephone 477-6801 6 star service. Your real estate professional.

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4 October 2010 The Tablet Secular Franciscan fraternity for Dunedin By DEBRA NEWBURY Entry into the order is gradual, THE Secular Franciscan Order is an involving a period of enquiry (three Order within the Catholic Church for lay months), a period of candidacy (12 people, single or married, who want to months) and then admission to life live the spirituality of St Francis of Assisi commitment/profession. This is to in their ordinary daily lives. enable those interested parties to There are approximately 15 fraternities deepen their understanding of the in New Zealand, two of which are in Franciscan vocation, which is a call to the South Island, one in Hokitika and live the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ one in Christchurch, and one is now in in the spirit of St Francis of Assisi. Dunedin. Secular Franciscans are ordinary The order was begun by St Francis of people who want to deepen their faith Assisi in response to the local people under the guidance of St Francis of who wanted to follow his way of living Assisi and by supporting one another yet wished to remain in their secular and helping others where they can. In state. The Secular Franciscans are under other words by going from Gospel to the care and guidance of the Franciscan life and life to Gospel. friars, but are self governing. Just over 25 years ago, Andrew A requirement of the order is that Newbury joined the Secular Franciscan members meet regularly in fraternity (at Order in Dunedin when Capuchin friars least once a month), where prayer, study, were living in Brockville. Now he has good works and fellowship are shared. returned to the city to begin a Fraternity PHOTO: ANDREW NEWBURY Another requirement is to pray the of the Secular Franciscan Order. St Francis of Assisi sculpture outside Prayer of the Church daily by oneself, at l For more about the SFO in Dunedin, the Basilica of St Cosmas and Damian, home, or in common with other Secular contact Andrew Newbury, phone (03) which is the Mother House of the Franciscans, if that is practical. 478-1085. Third Order Regular Friars in Rome. Bishop Colin to lead workshops on Word NEXT month, there will be an opportunity for parishioners to hear Bishop Colin Campbell speak on the Synod on the Word, which he attended in Rome. Bishop Colin contributed to the Synod a remit about the importance of a homily at every Mass. The homily helps us to make connections between our lives and the wisdom of the Scriptures. If we spend time with the Sunday Scriptures during the week we gain more from their proclamation at Mass. Sr Teresa Hanratty will lead people in an approach to reflecting on the Sunday readings. All parishioners are welcome to come and be On September 19, at St John the Baptist Church, Alexandra, enriched by Bishop Colin’s address on the Word Bishop Colin Campbell presented organist Billie Tohill (right) with and to reflect on God’s presence in their lives. a Papal Medal – held by Audrey Hoppen, also a valued, long-term The programme for the Workshop on the Word member of the parish. The organist at St John the Baptist for will have a keynote address by Bishop Colin and 50 years, Billie has served on the parish council for many years, Reflecting on the Word by Sr Teresa. formed and trained a choir that sings each Sunday at Mass and The workshops will be held on Sunday, November always has been available to play at funerals, rest-home services, 14, in the Dean O’Reilly Lounge, Oamaru; Tuesday, combined church services and other functions. She has been November 16, St Francis Xavier Parish Centre, involved with helping the children and teachers with singing at St Dunedin; Wednesday, November 17, St Patrick’s Gerard’s School, has completed the Walk by Faith programme and Parish Centre, Invercargill; and Friday, November continues to study and update herself in scripture and Church 19, Irish Martyrs Parish Centre, Cromwell. All the history. workshops will be from 7pm to 9pm.

5 The Tablet October 2010 Invercargill marks 60 years of Mercy By PAT VELTKAMP SMITH THE snowiest weekend in the south for half a century did not deter people from getting out to Invercargill’s Sacred Heart Church, Waikiwi, to celebrate 60 years of the Sisters of Mercy in the city. Invercargill had long been a Dominican domain, while Mercy sisters manned the Catholic schools of Southland’s rural heartland but in 1950 Mercy Sisters were encouraged to come to the Waikiwi parish on the outer northern edge of the city, where their charism of visiting was sought. Their 60th jubilee in Invercargill was an occasion for old friends to gather, among them Sr Mary Christine, who, with her late aunt Sr Teresita, had been The Sisters of Mercy’s celebration group included (from left) Ray Kerr, brother of the founding members of the Waikiwi the late Sr Perpetua, Sr Christine, Anne France, mother of Sr Sue France, Bishop convent. Len Boyle, former Sacred Heart school principal Roger Tippin and his wife Pat, Eventually the Sisters sold their initial organist at the jubilee Mass. home on busy North Rd, crossing over to be beside their school, the church, Thevasahayam and St Mary’s Basilica – to take the call seriously but not to take parish hall and presbytery on a spacious parish priest Fr Christopher O’Neill – had himself too seriously. She understood site. special memories of Sr Christine. the real joy a vocation should bring, Bishop Len Boyle – concelebrating She had taught him at Nightcaps and a joy Bishop Len’s faith has brought to the diamond jubilee Mass with Sacred later helped him consider his call to the countless others since. Heart priest-in-residence Fr Jacobillai priesthood. He recalled her good advice Other Mercy sisters who came south to share and revive memories with people they had visited, cared for, taught and been friends with took part Your top legal team with over 15 lawyers in the jubilee Mass – Srs Sue France and Anna Burrowes, who read the Mercy providing a full range of legal services Sisters’ roll call; Sr Mary Crowe, who read the penitential rite; Sr Rita Bonisch, whose prayers of intercession followed Sr Maria’s readings; and Sr Josie Dolan, who gave a PowerPoint presentation, The Mercy Story in Waikiwi. Music during the Mass included the Communion song Suscipe of Catherine McAuley by Elaine Deasy r s m and the Circle of Mercy by Jeanette Goglia r s m . John Farrow Megan Bartlett Teresa Chan James Lovelock (Partner) (Partner) (Partner) (Managing Partner) After Mass, 14 visiting Sisters of David Ehlers Mercy and some 40 parishioners joined (Partner) together for a shared lunch in the parish PMS 7530 Font: Dax Wide Bold Black hall. Informed • Experienced • Talented • Thorough Sr Natalie Murphy, team leader from Wellington, spoke on the charism of Mercy – “mercy given, mercy received”. The roll call of sisters who had a presence in the south over the decades brought back many memories. 79 Lower Stuart St, Dunedin • Telephone: 03 477 1078 Today two Mercy sisters hold the fort, Sr Maria Goretti at the Waikiwi convent Also at 107 Gordon Rd, Mosgiel • 03 489 5157 and Sr Frances McCann now resident in Invercargill’s Calvary complex.

6 October 2010 The Tablet Oamaru celebrates Social Justice Sunday THE vibrancy of St Patrick’s parish, Oamaru, was celebrated on Social Justice Sunday, September 19, in grand style, with a Mass that incorporated the many nationalities that make up the parish family. St Patrick’s Basilica was filled with these groups, as well as guests from other local churches, Waitaki District Council Mayor Alex Familton and Mrs Familton. Many in the congregation were in national costume and the warm and inclusive atmosphere was enhanced by parishioners wearing bright colours. The extensive use of Tongan mats in the sanctuary and on the altar added much to theme for this year, which is “Creating Inclusive and Connected Communities”. followed by a parade of flags from 14 Above: Children and young people’s The opening procession was led by nations led by the papal flag carried by contributions added to the atmosphere parish priest, Fr Wayne Healey. He was Tony Brady. of the Mass. A special choir made up of various first reading and the singing of the Our nationalities from within the parish was Father by the Filipino group with the assembled for the occasion. The leader children’s dance. Each of these added was Nicola Mountain, who was also their own ethnic flavour. responsible for the organisation of the entire liturgy. The choir, with the pianist, The entire liturgy was a wonderful Leanne Brookes, as well as guitarists, response to the call from the New and drummers, plus the excellent Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Conference choice of hymns and antiphons, created to take up the challenge of the theme a wonderful atmosphere which enabled for Social Justice Sunday this year, with everyone to join in spontaneously. an emphasis on the increasing cultural Of the special contributions to the diversity in the parish. Oamaru parish priest Fr Wayne Healey liturgy, mention must be made of the Following the celebration an is given a globe to symbolise inclusive singing by the Tongan group at the “international morning tea” was held for and connected communities. processing of the lectionary before the all in the Dean O’Reilly Lounge.

An informal musical session outside the St Patrick’s Basilica was enjoyed by Tongan parishioners.

7 The Tablet October 2010 Mary MacKillop – Extraordinary life of ‘ordinary

By GILLIAN VINE Bishop Shiel gave orders for her MARY AGNES MACKILLOP, whose reinstatement. To secure the future canonisation on October 17 of the Josephites, she went to recognises her as Australasia’s first Rome in 1873, to have the rule of saint, has been described as an the order approved by Pope Pius ordinary woman who lived an IX. extraordinary life. The Josephites came to the Born in Melbourne in 1842, her Dunedin diocese in 1897, intending family was almost always hard to set up a school at Port Chalmers. up, so she was no stranger to Their ship took them to Bluff, where privation. At 18, she moved to they were met by the Arrowtown Penola, in South Australia, to work priest, Fr Keenan, who convinced as a governess for relatives. them to go instead to Central There she met Fr Julian Tenison Otago, where they established a Woods, with whom she set up a school that was eventually closed school for underprivileged children, in 1943. then established the Sisters of St While in Arrowtown, Mary Joseph of the Sacred Heart. As the MacKillop travelled to Nokomai order grew, the Sisters travelled to visit a cousin, Donald Cameron, the countryside setting up schools and the room where she stayed and orphanages. has been restored to reflect its In 1871, Mary MacKillop was historical significance. excommunicated by Bishop Mary MacKillop honoured the Mary MacKillop in Arrowtown, by Dunedin artist Lawrence Shiel of Adelaide, promise to assist Port Chalmers, Margaret Ann Howard. Copies of the painting are supposedly for insubordination. moving there early in 1898, and available from Dunedin’s Catholic Centre Shop. Five months later, on his deathbed, the school she set up, St Joseph’s,

MISSION SUNDAY OCTOBER 24 Josephite Associates lead By DENISE MITCHELL Theme for 2010: “Give faith, hope and love” CELEBRATIONS of the canonisation of Blessed Mary MacKillop Your giving last year began in the diocese on September 25 with the screening at helped these poor Indian St Peter Chanel Church, Green Island, of Soul of the Sunburnt children in Assam to attend Country. a parish school and be The local group of Josephite Associates had set up a display loved, taught and housed in the church porch on the life of Mary MacKillop, focusing by Indian Sisters. Without on New Zealand and, in particular, the Diocese of Dunedin. Propagation of the Faith The display created a lot of interest from those present. funding they would miss Monsignor Vincent Walker and the associates’ spiritual out on basic schooling and a chance to learn advisor, Fr Merv McGettigan, as well as parish priest Fr about Jesus Christ and his Michael Dooley, and Fr Kevin Morton were among some 50 Gospel. people at the gathering. Support Mission Sunday A comprehensive documentary, the film profiles the life of this year Mary MacKillop and the dynamic and significant work that the Sisters of St Joseph continue to undertake in her name. Missionz PO Box 12322 Wellington 6144 The film starts with the setting up of the Sisters of St Joseph Email: [email protected] or Ph (04) 472-2210 of the Sacred Heart, beginning iat Penola, South Australia, a small town 388 km south-east of Adelaide. Her work expanded throughout Australia and New Zealand, and after

8 October 2010 The Tablet A SAINT FOR OUR TIME woman’ Coming up in the diocese continues in the Josephite tradition although it no longer has Balclutha: On Saturday October 16, St Joseph’s School will teaching nuns. be open from 10am until 3pm. There will also be a Mary In Port Chalmers, while their convent was being built, the MacKillop “expo” in the church at the same time. Sisters lived in a house lent by a local family, who moved into On Sunday, October 17 the 10.30 Mass will be celebrated a “shack” in the garden to accommodate them, St Joseph’s by Bishop Len Boyle., who will unveil new signage, as Blessed principal Tom Woodhouse says. The house and convent still Mary MacKillop church is renamed St Mary MacKillop. The stand. Mass will be followed by a shared lunch. Two other Josephite schools in the diocese were Holy Name, Port Chalmers: The Mary MacKillop cross, decorated by St which opened in 1932 and closed in 1969, and St Joseph’s Joseph’s School pupils, will hang above the altar in St Mary Balclutha, opened in 1954 under the principalship of Sr Star of the Sea church, where Mary MacKillop worshipped. Frances O’Connell, who had taught at Port Chalmers. Arrowtown: On Saturday, November 6, there will be walks Mary MacKillop died in Sydney on August 8, 1901. She was to significant places in Arrowtown, finishing at the Mary buried at Gore Hill cemetery but her remains were transferred MacKillop Cottage with an address by “Mary” and a school in 1914 to the Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel. session of the 1890s in front of the cottage in the church At the time of her death, those who grounds, then a “meet and greet” with a glass of wine and knew her, spoke of Mary MacKillop’s nibbles in the church grounds. holiness and the official cause for canonisation began in On Sunday, November 7, there will be a procession from the 1925. In January 1995, Pope John Paul II beatified her dur- church grounds to the Athenaeum Hall, where Mass will be ing a Mass in Sydney. This followed official recognition of a celebrated at 11am. Light lunch to follow. All are welcome but woman being miraculously cured of cancer after praying for some indication of numbers would be helpful to 12 Bracken Mary MacKillop’s’s intercession. The recognition in 2009 of a St. Arrowtown 9302, or email [email protected]. second miracle, also of a woman cured of cancer, ensured the canonisation. From October 17, Mary MacKillop will be known as St Mary of the Cross. diocesan celebrations her death on August 8, 1909, all over the world. After the showing of the film, there was time for a chat over a cuppa. Six mystery parcels were raffled, the proceeds of $80 being given to Sr Jill McLaughlin r s j to help earthquake-damaged Christchurch. The majority of Josephite Associates were taught by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, or are men and The first Josephite convent women who are moved by in Port Chalmers – used from the charism of Blessed Mary 1898 to 1906 – still stands. MacKillop, to be St Mary of the Cross following her canonisation on October 17. Anyone who would like to become a member of this movement is invited to contact Trish Clark, phone (03) 488-3630.

9 The Tablet October 2010 Challenges met by Help from Young Vinnies Central Otago pupils YOUNG Vinnies groups in Alexandra and Balclutha have THE Central Otago Year 7 and 8 BP been involved in projects to help Challenge Day was held in Alexan- people in their communities. dra in late August. Eleven teams from five schools – St Gerard’s St Vincent de Paul Society youth Alexandra, St John’s Ranfurly, Holy co-ordinator Bevan Kinraid, of Family Wanaka, St Joseph’s Queen- Dunedin, showed Year 7 and stown and Clyde – competed. The 8 pupils of St Gerard’s School, day was sponsored by the Royal Alexandra, a hug-a-rug he had Society of NZ and BP. made. The InVincibles decided they The teams were pitted against would make some for their project one another in a quest to find for the term. The hug-a-rugs will be solutions to a variety of problems. given to the elderly, the hospital Typically the challenges ask the and migrant workers. pupils to design and construct a St Joseph’s Young Vinnies device that meets specifies criteria, were commissioned at Mass at St Gerard’s Year 8 pupil Nathan Cradock works using simple materials such as Blessed Mary MacKillop Church on a hug-a-rug. newspaper, Sellotape and string. in Balclutha. The children were help of Mr Kinraid and Ella Kell, they will The aim is to foster ingenuity and involved in the Mass preparation, shared learn how the bank operates, who it teamwork while having fun. the ministries and invited the parish serves and how they can work alongside Catholic pupils shone, with the along for a sausage sizzle afterward. it to raise awareness and donations. final placings seeing Holy Family Families “purchased” sausages with cans The children are really enthusiastic first, St Gerard’s 1 second and St of food. and feel really proud to be formally Gerard’s 2 and St John’s 1 third The children’s next project is to work supported by Fr Michael Hishon and equal. with the Balclutha food bank. With the the parish. Catholic Centre Shop Mary MacKillop: A Window of Hope Page size:140mm x 205mm by Monica Cavanagh r s j Notice to CDF

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order, written by Monica Cavanagh, a member rsj Cavanagh Monica New Zealand,of the order. Monica having has written a numbervisited of short reflective pamphlets and articles several timeson the life and spirituality and of Mary setMacKillop. up ISBN 978-1-921667-88-6 Pastoral Centre, schools and religious orders

in this country. 978 1 921667 88 6 Rattray St Dunedin Monica Cavanagh rsj Mary MacKillop: A Window of Hope is an official book from the Sisters of St Joseph, Mary MacKillop’s religious order, for the general public as Private Bag 1941, Dunedin 9054 well as Catholics, written by Monica Cavanagh, a member of the order. Her life story provides us with a window into the heart of God’s love. After reading this small book, you will be Ph 03 474 1994, or 0800 321 233, inspired to believe that despite the difficult times we live in, Fax 03 4745758 “a good life” is still possible. Mary Mackillop: A Window of Hope costs $18.50 (postage Email [email protected] and packing $2) and is available from the Catholic Centre Shop, Moran Building, 8 Octagon, Dunedin 9016; phone/fax (03) 477-6342; or email [email protected].

10 October 2010 The Tablet Vision of Christmas in children’s Advent calendar THE Wonder of Christmas through the for each day of December and a little eyes of children started with a vision, activity to get them prepared for the when Wanaka’s Holy Family School celebration of Jesus’ birth. a group of children were talking and What does Christmas really mean to writing about Christmas mid-year. us? How much time as a family do we Christmas is a time of excitement and spend reading and talking about it? anticipation for every child. This full-colour children’s story book, The children had a vision of helping which has been written and illustrated other children to see the real meaning by children for children, will help you of Christmas, so 25 stories and pictures and your child to find the answers, later it all came together in a stunning It would be an ideal present for and unique result – an Advent calendar. preschool and primary school children But first the children involved learned and a beautiful gift for grandparents about professional writing, word counts and family alike. and limits. They learned about editing Copies of the A5 story book or A4 wall their stories over and over again, hung calendar are available for $20 deadlines and creating artwork to meet from Holy Family School Wanaka, email Holy Family School’s Advent calendar certain standards. [email protected] or phone book. The Advent calendar has one story (03) 443-2394.

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NOVENA TO ST JUDE Oh, Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in ‘Belle of the ball’ was miracles. Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg you to much-loved teacher whom God has given such great power, to come to my assistance. Help me in my present, urgent petition (make request). IT was fitting that Sr Marirose Moylan In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you was farewelled in Dunedin’s Mercy OBITUARY to be invoked. Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys and three Chapel, “where for so long she Glorias. St Jude, pray for me and all who invoke your aid, humbly Sr Marirose Moylan shared in the Eucharist each day in need of your intercession. Amen. This novena has never been r s m known to fail. This novena must be said on nine consecutive and nourished her relationship with days. (Published on behalf of A.C.M., D.M.) God in prayer”, Sr Mary Crowe said in her eulogy at the Requiem Mass on September 13. DEAR HEART OF JESUS Sr Marirose died on September Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours 10, in the 64th year of her Religious and I ask you for this special one. Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, Profession. and place it within your broken heart, where your Holy Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and One of the seven children of Edward not mine. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and Catherine Moylan, she was and favours will be granted. Never known to fail. Promise to baptised Imelda and grew up on the publish many thanks for favours received. (Published on behalf family farm at Northope, near Winton. Sr Marirose Moylan r s m of A.C.M., D.M., M.F.P.) She was educated at the local primary school, then at a technical college in Invercargill before working in an office. In those days, she was often the belle of the ball at SACRED HEART OF JESUS May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, honoured, adored, and local country dances, for she loved dancing and was always light glorified throughout the world forever. Amen. Say six times for and graceful. It was said recently that if Dancing With the Stars nine days and remember to promise publication. Your prayers had existed then, she would have been a winner. will be answered, no matter how impossible it may seem to you, During those years, Imelda had been in touch with the Sisters before the ninth day. (Published on behalf of J.J.W., A.C.M., P.M., of Mercy in Winton, so it was not surprising that, when she T.L.G.) responded to God’s call, it was to join the Mercy novitiate in Dunedin. There she was formed in the ways of Religious life and prepared for her ministry of teaching. PETITION For 35 years, Sr Mary Rose – as she was then known – taught Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary (never known to fail): O in all but one of the Mercy schools in Dunedin, Central Otago most beautiful flower of Mt Carmel, fruitful vine, Splendour and Southland, loving life in the classroom and, in turn, loved of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate by her many pupils and their families. She taught, encouraged 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 and inspired her pupils, not only in the classroom but also on the of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee sports field, where she was often seen kicking a rugby ball. from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity In 1983, Sr Marirose’s life took a new turn when she retired from (make request). There are none that can withstand thy power. teaching and took on a new role as pastoral assistant in St Patrick’s O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse parish, South Dunedin. There she was in her element, joining in 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 every aspecy of parish life, her prayerfulness and compassion prayer published. (Published on behalf of P.M., A.C.M.) to the fore. Through the charismatic movement and prayer groups, she helped enrich the spiritual lives of others and was, in turn, enriched by them. Through the Legion of Mary, Sr Marirose encouraged devotion to Mary and through St Vincent de Paul she worked tirelessly to bring comfort and relief to those in need. NOVENA TO THE INFANT JESUS This was a very rewarding time in her life and she loved every O Jesus, Who have said: “Ask and you shall receive, seek and minute of it. When she gave up the role of pastoral assistant, Sr you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you.” Through Marirose was invited to look after the gardens around the South the intercession of Mary, your most Holy Mother, I knock, I Dunedin convent and the gardens around McAuley House are a seek, and I ask that my prayer be granted. (State your request.) testament to the work she did. O Jesus, Who have said: “All that you ask of My Father in My Name He will grant you.” Through the intercession of Mary, Over time, Sr Marirose’s awareness of memory loss and Your most Holy Mother, I humbly and urgently ask your reduction in independence caused her much mental and Father in your Name that my prayer be granted. (Repeat your emotional suffering. Sr Mary Pat’s devoted care of her friend request.) O Jesus, Who have said; “Heaven and earth shall pass helped extend Sr Marirose’s independent living but eventually away but my word shall not pass.” Through the intercession of more care was needed, at McAuley House, then Fulton Home Mary, your most Holy Mother, I feel confident that my prayer will be granted. (Repeat your request.) This Novena is to be and finally Ross Home. During her final years, although she was said at the same time every hour for nine consecutive hours, often not able to acknowledge the presence of the Sisters who in one day. (Published on behalf of D.M..) visited, she would have appreciated their presence, Sr Mary Crowe said.

12 October 2010 The Tablet Hotelier dies aged 101 Around the diocese OBITUARY Iris O’Connell Games medal FORMER Verdon College student Jessica Hamill won a silver ON September 14, Iris medal in the shot put at the Commonwealth Games in Dehli. O’Connell (née Marshall) Jessica, who has mild cerebral palsy, used a special throwing died peacefully in frame for her event. Dunedin. She was 101. New post A former Queenstown AFTER more than 23 years hotelier, she was the at St Peter’s College, deputy eldest in a Southland principal Lindy Cavanagh- family of five. Her Monaghan has left to take mother, Flora, died from up the principalship of influenza in 1918, days Blue Mountain College, in after giving birth to her Iris O’Connell, with her daughter Tapanui. youngest child, who was Maria Noonan, just after Mrs named Flora after her O’Connell celebrated her 100th Record-breaker mother. At the age of 10, birthday. Mrs Noonan indicates the VERDON COLLEGE student Iris took over running painting that reminded her mother Liam Cullen (right) broke of the household, while of her old home. three Southland swimming continuing to ride her and the hotel was sold in the records – two in the same race – at the Wharenui Winter horse to school at Orawia, 1980s. It was demolished Olympics. Competing in the 100m Breaststroke Liam broke near Tuatapere. but the name remains in the 50m 10/11 year record with his split time of 38.38 and Later, while working in an O’Connell’s shopping centre. then continued on to break the 100m record for 10/11 boys Invercargill hotel, she met Mr O’Connell died in 1995 in a time of 1.26.65. Jim O’Connell, a painter. The and shortly before her 100th couple married in 1928 and birthday, Mrs O’Connell Old MacDonald a winner had seven children. In 1937, moved to Sacred Heart A FLOAT depicting Old MacDonald and his farm, entered by they moved to Queenstown Home, in Brockville. A keen St Gerard’s primary school, took first prize at the Alexandra to run the Beach House, later gardener, she missed her Blossom festival. O’Connells Hotel. Queenstown garden and In the 1960s, Mrs O’Connell the view of the mountains, Three nuns die served on the Queenstown although a painting in her THREE elderly Religious Sisters died last month. On September Borough Council. She and her Dunedin room reminded her 3, Sr Roseline l s p died in Dunedin, aged 90 and in the 62nd husband retired in the 1970s of them. year of her Religious Profession. Sr Chanel r s g (Monica Frances Lynch), formerly of Queenstown, died in Auckland on September 10, aged101. The same day, Sr Marirose r s m (Imelda Moylan) died in Dunedin in the 64th year of her Buy a book and help the Religious Profession. Sr Marirose’s obituary is on page 12. Dunedin Catholic Caring Wartime chaplain Foundation ACCIDENTALLY omitted from the list of Catholic chaplains to the forces in last month’s Tablet was chaplain Fr Jim Murphy. Early Churches in and Around Dunedin sells for $25 and features six Dunedin Catholic churches, Grant made THE Lion Foundation has made a grant of $1000 to St Joseph’s including St Joseph’s Cathedral. The book also has photographs School, Oamaru, to help buy new Year 7 and 8 netball of Catholic church buildings – uniforms. some now deconsecrated – in Port Chalmers, Lawrence, Milton, Hyde, Fr Hoare leaves Middlemarch, Outram, Palmerston, FATHER Douglas Hoare, who has been in residence in Port Macraes Flat and Waitati. There is a Chalmers, has returned to Australia to live in Longridge. photograph and short item on each featured church. Part-time courses Early Churches in and Around Dunedin is available from GOOD SHEPHERD COLLEGE, in Auckland, is offering papers Pauline Lee, c/o Bishop’s Office, Private Bag 1943, for people with a degree who desire to study part-time on- Dunedin 9054. Cheques should be made out to Catholic line courses. Enquiries to Fr Merv Duffy at [email protected]. Diocese of Dunedin. See the website www.gsc.ac.nz

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Watched by parish priest Fr Michael Hishon, pupils of St Last term, St Joseph’s School, Oamaru, linked up with the Joseph’s School, Balclutha, use the Makaton sign for “Here I North Otago Rugby Union to offer a reading programme with Am Lord” during a Mass at which the school’s Young Vinnies a difference for boys. Representative rugby players (above) group was commissioned. visited the school weekly and read with and to the boys. The result has been a huge surge of enthusiasm in reading by some previously reluctant readers. The Lab will get you smiling again! Contact us Direct for New, Full and Partial Dentures Denture Relines Denture Repairs & Cleaning

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MACKILLOP CELEBRATIONS The Dunedin Diocese celebrations of Mary MacKillop’s canonisation will be held in Arrowtown on November 6-7. Programme – Saturday 6th: Afternoon, historic walks to significant places in Arrowtown finishing at the Mary MacKillop Cottage with an address by “Mary”. A school session of the 1890s in front of the cottage in the church grounds. Meet and Greet ( approx 4-6pm ) with glass of wine and nibbles in the church grounds. Sunday 7th: Procession from the church grounds to the Athenaeum Hall. Mass in the hall at 11am. Light lunch to follow in the hall. All are welcome but some indication of numbers would be helpful to 12 Bracken St. Arrowtown 9302 .or email [email protected].

RELATIONSHIP SKILLS “Wherever people are involved the potential for great relationships is unlimited” – Andrew Newbury A catalyst to building great relationships is understanding relational needs, motivational differences and gender behaviour. These relationship Tulips mark 59 years of MS skills can be taught in relationship skill sessions via Skype, telephone or face to face. To arrange a session, ON October 5, Sr Mary de Lourdes (above) celebrated her contact Andrew Newbury at Right Relationships, 89th birthday at a special lunch in Dunedin and an even phone (03) 478-1085, mobile (021) 173-2362, or email more special bunch of tulips. [email protected]. The meal, at the Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society centre, was also a farewell, as Sr de Lourdes had decided she could no longer attend the society’s weekly games day. 100TH JUBILEE REUNION The occasion was marked with laughter and a few tears, St Joseph’s School and Parish Upper Hutt and a member presented Sr de Lourdes with a bouquet 100th Jubilee Reunion Queen’s Birthday Weekend of five yellow tulips and nine red ones to symbolise 59, June 3-5, 2011. Contact the parish office by email the number of years the former teacher has had multiple [email protected], phone (04) 528-2028, at sclerosis (MS). She is believed to be the oldest person in PO Box 40-225, Upper Hutt 5019, or download a New Zealand living with MS. registration form at www.stjosephsuh.com. “Her stories, jokes, common sense, compassion and genuine interest in all people have endeared her to all who have had the privilege of meeting her, and have earned CLASS REUNION her the [title] of Matriarch at the society,” development co- WERE you in the Form 3 class of 1951 at St Catherine’s ordinator Liz Carroll-Lowe said. College, Tyne St, Invercargill? We are planning a class Sr de Lourdes’ decision to stop attending the games days reunion next year, on April 29-30 and May 1, 2011, after 40 years was dictated by health issues, as she now (the week after Easter), to celebrate the class’ 60th found it difficult to get in and out of vehicles. jubilee. For details or to register your interest, please She would be greatly missed at the society, Ms Carroll- contact Pat Tippen, 728 North Rd, Invercargill 9810, Lowe said. phone (03) 215-9971, email [email protected]; or Fay Forde, 63 Jenkin St, Invercargill 9812, phone (03) The Tablet is published by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dunedin, 216-8366. 300 Rattray St, Dunedin 9020; phone (03)-474-1994.

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Dr Norman MacLean with (from left) Paula Middleton (Voice for Life president), Catherine Gillies and Cushla Hesson after Dr MacLean was made a life member of the organisation at the Voice for Life conference in Invercargill last month. The honour recognised his services to gynaecological and maternity services to Southland over the past 40 years, and his support of pro-life work. Dr MacLean is a part-time senior lecturer in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology attached to the Otago Medical School.

At the Catholic Women’s League national conference in Invercargill in July, the international secretary for CWL asked for someone to make a banner for her to take to the international congress of WUCWO in the Holy Land. All member nations had been asked to bring a banner that most depicted Mary in their country. After some discussion and a suggestion from Bishop Barry Jones, of Christchurch, it was decided to depict Mary as the Maori Madonna. Joan Keene, a member of the St Patrick’s CWL branch in Invercargill was asked to make a banner and she readily agreed. At Mass on August 29, Fr Martin Flannery, parish priest of St Patrick’s and diocesan CWL chaplain, blessed the banner.

Above: In August, Verdon College’s Year 7 and 8 speech competition was held. All students who competed had prepared well and had speeches of a very high standard. The eventual winners were Tapani Maka (left), of Year 7, and Andrew Miles at Year 8. Right: On September 19, at the 9am Mass at St John the Baptist Church, Alexandra, four children were confirmed by Bishop Colin Campbell. They were Noah Irving, Caleb Middendorf, Gabrielle Saladino and Ella Flannery, and are seen with Bishop Colin after the Mass.