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The month of Mary MAY in the Year of Mercy

In his official proclamation of the 2015-2016 Year of Mercy, Pope Francis wrote, “Mary attests that the mercy of the son of God knows no bounds and extends to everyone, without exception. Let us address her in the words of the ‘Salve Regina,’ (‘Hail Holy Queen’) a prayer ever ancient and new, so that she may never tire of turning her merciful eyes toward us, and make us worthy to contemplate the face of mercy, her son Jesus.”

Linden wood carving of the famous painting by Roberto Feruzzi: ‘Madonna of the Streets’ 1897. Carvings available from the online “Crucifix Store.”

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, Hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, Poor banished children of Eve; To thee do we send up our sighs, Mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, Thine eyes of mercy toward us; And after this our exile, Show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. 2 the tablet

Presbyterian Synod of Otago and Southland celebrates its 150th Anniversary

Presbyterian pioneers to New Zealand – come in ‘ God’s good time’. That, I think, those who were your spiritual ancestors. is very sad, and goes against the desire of Jesus who prays for unity among Speaking from the Catholic tradition, his people. Someone has said that “we while we have all inherited from the can’t treat the Holy Spirit as if he was past some rocky roads regarding an impact player.” It is something that relationships between Catholic and we need to keep praying and working Protestant, there has been a noticeable for because God’s good time is NOW, change in the last 50 to 60 years – and I think it is much more critical in indeed even further back. While the our own time, for, as Professor John past saw us all stressing what divided McIntyre, Moderator of the Church us, in recent times we have all been of Scotland, declared in his welcome stressing what unites us, and it has been to the Pope in Edinburgh: “At a time an ever more and more fruitful dialogue when the forces of atheism and irreligion and exchange. Much of this has been the are so powerful, we dare not fail before ecumenical inheritance that has become such a world to acknowledge the one The Synod of Otago and a feature of theological and parish Christ whom as Christians we all seek Southland is part of the life. We have all now, for a number to serve…” And so it is imperative that Presbyterian Church of of years, been engaging in parish and we work together to help put our world Aotearoa New Zealand. regional groups across a wide range of under the reign of Jesus Christ, whom topics, and all very fruitful. We have all The geographical area of the Synod we all love and serve. engaged in church work in common corresponds closely to that of the that has worked to the benefit of the I think of the fine article in the Otago Roman Catholic Diocese of Dunedin, local community and beyond. Daily Times recently by Professor Murray in that it covers the area south of the Rae from the Theology Department of Waitaki River. It is worthwhile to recall some of these the University of Otago, and there are areas of joint concern which have been The Synod of Otago and Southland held so many moral issues, such as abortion, so beneficial. its first meeting on 16 January 1866, with euthanasia, Easter Sunday trading, and Rev. Dr. Thomas Burns as Moderator, I have always been of the mind that the environment, that we can all work and Rev. Bannerman as Clerk. when the Holy Spirit brings together on together. Especially when there is so people of different faiths, and who much ignorance and misinformation Unlike the Presbyterian Church for meet in an atmosphere of prayer and about the Christian message, the need to the rest of New Zealand, which was common concern, good things begin work together is vital. connected to the Church of Scotland, to happen. I well remember a time, the Synod of Otago and Southland I think of the rich vein of gold that in January, 1979, of a New Zealand remained connected to the Free Church Catholic/ Presbyterian dialogue has wide charismatic retreat for priests of Scotland until 1901, when it joined achieved in the theological and pastoral and ministers and their wives held at the northern region under the “union of field. The fact that the Presbyterian Massey University. In one of the prayer incorporation.” Church established the first University in groups that we were all assigned, I well the country enabled, down the line, Knox Bishop Colin represented remember a Presbyterian minister in College and Holy Cross College, Mosgiel, the Catholic community at a the group turning to me and saying, to work jointly, and so well together, to celebratory dinner in Dunedin, “If someone had said 5 years ago that prepare candidates for ministry. It was a and offered sincere best wishes I would be praying together with a bright beacon to the rest of the country. and prayers. His address follows. Catholic priest, I would have said it (Recently, in Sydney, I was talking to wasn’t on; and yet here we are praying May I first take this opportunity to Fr. Guy Hartcher, who had served as one together as brothers.” sincerely thank the Synod Committee of the moderators for the Knox-Holy for their kind invitation to be with you Incidentally, I thought this occasion was a Cross partnership, and he recalled what a this evening as you celebrate the 150th milestone for ecumenism in New Zealand. very good model of co-operation it was. anniversary of the Presbyterian Synod of He sends his best wishes to you all.) It I still think that for many of our church- Otago and Southland. It is an important was from that strong lead and impetus goers, ecumenism is regarded as an milestone in your Church’s history, of Catholic/Presbyterian dialogue that ‘optional extra’ with Church. They may presence and culture, and the spiritual we have continued today, and while we be of the opinion that while they go nourishment of so many people, that work on a smaller scale, it has been a along with it, it is meant for those who began principally in this area of Otago rewarding work for Presbyterian and are interested in ‘that sort of thing’, or and Southland from the early days of the Catholic participants. they might be of the mind that unity will may 2016 3

It is, of course, from the strong messages we are hearing from our respective leadership figures, that we are Baptism celebrations in Nightcaps encouraged to work and pray together. contributed by sharman dykes, western southland parish council Instance this headline from a New Zealand Catholic paper: “Presbyterians share papal message” a quote from Pope There was a very special celebration at Sts Peter Francis on a Presbyterian billboard and Paul Church in Nightcaps when seven outside the Presbyterian Church. children from the local community were baptised by Fr Jacob Thevasahayampilla on 5 April 2016. In our 3rd millennial world, we need to keep praying and working together for Family, godparents, friends and all the children a faith-filled world. We dare not fail that from St Patrick’s School joined in to celebrate challenge. the baptisms of Katelyn Alexa Molloy, Ella Mary Molloy, Tyson Mark Field, Karmah Marie Field, May I now, on this special occasion, and Marley Kay Field, Malachi James Douglas Mihaere on behalf of the Catholic Church here in and Nico Patrick Oskar Mihaere. Otago and Southland, offer you all my sincere good wishes and prayers for this This was followed by a party luncheon at 150th jubilee of your Synod, and may St Patrick’s School. God bless you all as we continue to work together for the kingdom. Bishop Colin’s Golden Jubilee Recognised at St Therese of Lisieux Church, Tuatapere

On 30 April, Bishop Colin Campbell, assisted by parish priest of Western Southland, Rev Jacob Thevasahayampillai, and Father Anthony Harrison, celebrated the decommissioning mass in the church of St Therese of Lisieux, Tuatapere. At the conclusion, John Nolet surprised Bishop Colin by presenting him with a beautiful plaque from the parishioners inscribed with words from Isaiah 64: 8. This was a gift from Tuatapere parishioners in recognition of Bishop Colin’s 50 years as a priest. Reflecting on the words on the plaque, and in gratitude, Bishop Colin has since commented, “Yes, it is the people, not buildings, that matter most as Church.” 4 the tablet

More Toiletries for Refugees Kerry Davis, nurse at Mercy Hospital and mother of 3 boys at St Brigid’s School, organised toiletry collections at both places. The response was generous, and well-timed for the arrival of refugees into Dunedin.

Kerry Davis and Amy Armstrong (Right) Children from St Brigid’s School with toiletries (Far right)

Congratulations to Colin MacLeod REMEMBERING THE CHURCH IN YOUR WILL Professor Anne Tuohy, Director of The An invitation from Catholic Institute of Aotearoa New Zealand (TCI), was pleased to announce, Bishop Colin... When you leave a bequest to the Church, you give a on 20 April, the appointment of Mr Colin gift that lasts longer than your lifetime; a gift that will MacLeod to the position of Head of always be remembered. Partnerships and Director of the National A bequest to the Church may be a specific amount, or a Centre for Religious Studies (NCRS). percentage of your estate, or a particular item of value. Big or small, your bequest will be greatly appreciated. Colin has been involved in Catholic If you have an existing Will, with the help of your legal education for nearly 20 years and for advisor, you can make a simple modification to it. much of that time has been the Director of SAMPLE WORDING FOR A BEQUEST Religious Studies and Assistant Principal “...to the Roman Catholic Bishop of Dunedin for the at Kavanagh College in Dunedin. While time being, to use for the general purposes of the Kavanagh will be sad to see Colin leave, TCI diocese as he sees fit, I give and bequeath...” is absolutely delighted that Colin will be joining its Leadership team, bringing such a rich and diverse set of skills and talents to this role. Colin will join Anne Kennedy (Assistant Director NCRS) in Dunedin where he will take up his position in early July 2016. may 2016 5

Food for Critical Reflection What is a retreat? from a reflection by trevor miller

In its simplest form ‘Retreat’, means ‘to withdraw, pit, Jonah in the belly of the whale, John the Baptist in prison, to drawback.’ Throughout the ages, the Christian the three Marys tending the tomb, and you get the idea. tradition has understood Retreat to be an important part of spiritual formation. That is, time consciously We can see, with this understanding, that retreat is not an set aside for God, a change of focus, a deliberate act escape from reality but a very real engagement with reality and of stepping outside of normal routine by withdrawing often about facing the truth about one’s self. So, in taking a (not running away) from the noise and pressures; retreat we must bear in mind that God is at work, and that the the immediate and insistent claims of our social, inner journey stuff is not always pretty. We can also see that the domestic and workaday responsibilities in order to purpose of retreat is to dispel illusion, set aside distraction and be in a quiet place where all our senses are open and ready to listen to God. Evelyn Underhill spoke of this begin to penetrate the superficiality that deadens sensitivity to as ‘loitering with intent.’ ‘Going equipped’ would be a God. It is the opposite of a ‘spiritual ostrich’ attitude of burying more modern phrase meaning the same. your head in the sand. Retreat is all about Perspective Retreat is all about Prayer This is the greatest benefit of retreat as it gives fresh ways of Not in terms of petition or intercession, but prayer seeing; opens new possibilities, enabling ‘familiarity to no understood as developing a sacramental awareness of God longer breed contempt’. Perspective gives the ability to see a in all of life. The goal of our retreat is to be as fully present situation objectively, stepping back to gain a bigger view like as we can be to God, ourselves, and the moment – not seeing a circus parade from an upstairs window rather than elsewhere, so that in ‘keeping company with God’ we take through a hole in the fence at ground level. It is to see things as the opportunity to give quality time to re-collect, re- others do; and especially as God sees it! member, re-examine – that which is important and central. This is our principal aim in going on retreat – to stop, listen, It is a recognition of the need to be with myself for a time to reflect, pray, share so that we see with new eyes, think with new think, pray and reflect on ‘who I am, what I am, where I am’ minds, so that even though we have to go back into the very in relation to God, self, others, world. People go on retreat same situations, the same set of circumstances, the same roles, to seek God through time apart, which is why it’s important responsibilities and relationships that we left behind to come to to provide a context and framework for retreat – solitude, the place of retreat, we do so having changed inside. stillness, time for prayer and reflection, time for God, time to stop, and time to talk and share, things that are not Retreat helps us get everything back in place, not a distorted always possible in the demands of normal everyday life. view that is overblown or grotesquely out of synch (think of fairground mirrors) but a true reflection of what is. Thomas Retreat is all about Pilgrimage Merton said, ‘Where you are is where you belong, this is it’ and As followers of Jesus we are all part of an ongoing faith an acknowledgement of this gives the only platform for real journey from ‘captivity to freedom’, which takes place in the growth as it’s not the fantasy of the ‘if only’ nor the fiction of ‘landscape of the heart’. Retreat is pilgrimage because it is ‘what if’ but the fact of ‘this is me, this is where I’m at’, this is ‘the symbolic acting out of an inner journey’. We begin to where I begin the rest of my life. take stock of our lives and look for that which really counts. This often requires that we take steps to leave the pressures It is therefore strategic retreat, withdrawing in order to and demands behind for a time and ‘return to the heart’. advance. The whole purpose of prayer, pilgrimage and perspective in retreat is to bring renewed hope for the everyday Hence, retreat is a journey to the centre of the spiritual comings and goings of life as it is for us. This can happen world of our own inner life, and as such we need to beware because renewed perspective brings us to a place where true & be aware that retreat is not always a nice place to be, as priorities are reordered, a sense of direction is renewed and a it often exposes our hearts. To stop, to withdraw from the right kind of action is resolved. pace of life, allows those things we suppress to come to the surface. So, to truly open our hearts to God often means The bottom line is this – God is worthy of our time – all else that we discover what Thomas Merton called ‘the inner is a bonus. It’s not about success, achievement or anything else contradictions’ and ‘chaotic forces’ that are happening all other than being open to God, the God of surprises and those around us/within us. Retreat can bring us face to face with moments of serendipity. Above all, remember the principal the ‘in between place’ of our old comfort zones and the purpose is to seek God for himself as the ‘one thing necessary’ huge changes of a ‘nothing makes sense’ new age culture in so as to learn to ‘love him with all your heart, soul, mind an increasingly post modern world. It is not a fun place to and strength’. be. Think, for example, of Israel in the desert, Joseph in the 6 the tablet

Christian Brothers’ Schools in New Zealand by brother graeme donaldson cfc

On 24 April 1876, the Christian Brothers of Ireland opened their first school in Rattray St. Dunedin with Irish Brother Fursey Bodkin as Principal. Fifty-one years later in 1927, a boarding school, St Kevin’s College, Redcastle, North Oamaru, began with Irish Brother Felix Magee the first Rector. In 1928 a day school for boys, St Patrick’s, opened in town with The co-educational mission school for the New Zealand Brother Norbet Moore as Principal. Province, St Joseph’s Nukutere College, was established in Raratonga in 1976 at the request of Bishop Denis Browne It was to be to the North Island that the Brothers moved for (ex St Peter’s Auckland). The first Principal was Brother Terry their fourth school, St Peter’s College, Grafton, Auckland. The McErlane from Dunedin. school opened on 6 February 1939 with Australian Brother Pius O’Driscoll as Principal. In 1982 a Mass Centre and St John’s School with Form 1 and 2 boy pupils from St Patrick’s School in town, was established on A second southern school, St Edmund’s, opened in 1949 in South the lower property of St Kevin’s College Oamaru. Brother Des Dunedin with Australian Brother Xavier Webster as Principal. Hill was the Principal. In 1959 New Zealand became a self-governing Province from Further development came in 1983 when St Kevin’s College Australia. Oamaru combined with the former Dominican schools, St Another South Island school, St Thomas of Canterbury, Patrick’s, Teschemakers and St Thomas’s Oamaru, to become a opened in Sockburn, Christchurch in 1961 with New co-educational school with Brother Joe Lauren as Rector. Zealander Brother Ignatius McClintock as Principal. In 1989, further development occurred with the forming A second North Island school, Edmund Rice College, Rotorua was of Kavanagh College, Dunedin, named after Bishop John opened following the request of Archbishop Liston for a Catholic Kavanagh, who did so much for the integration of Catholic School in the area in 1963. Brother Antonine Sullivan from Timaru Schools in New Zealand. was the first Principal and it was a Form 1 to 7 school. Kavanagh College was formed by St Paul’s High School In 1964, with the expansion of new buildings in Rattray Street combining with Moreau College. Moreau College had become Dunedin, Christian Brothers’ High School became St Paul’s High a combined Girls’ High School when St Dominic’s combined School with Dunedin Brother Malachy Hessian as Principal. with St Philomena’s in 1976 and was named after the first resident priest in Dunedin, Father Moreau. Forms 1 and 2 A second Auckland School, Liston College, opened in pupils from the primary schools became part of Kavanagh Henderson, West Auckland with Aucklander Brother Gary College, which was established as a Form 1 to Form 7 school, Wellsmore as Principal. (now Year 7 to Year 13). The junior classes used the site of Moreau College, and the senior pupils were at Rattray Street while new buildings were being constructed. The former St Edmund’s School building became St Patrick’s Primary School. Catholic Primary Schools became feeder FUNERAL DIRECTORS • MONUMENTAL MASONS schools to the new Kavanagh College. Brother Vincent Jury of Auckland was the first Principal of Kavanagh College. Reunion details below.

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS’ REUNION

In 1876, the Christian Brothers opened their first school in Dunedin. To celebrate this, ex-pupils and staff of the ten Christian Brothers’ Schools in New Zealand and Rarotonga will hold a reunion on the weekend of 8 – 10 July 2016. Craig Stoneman • Darrin Christie • Wilson Fraser Hamish MacPherson • Phil Llwellyn Registrations to G. Morris Rachael Crothers • Kerry de Garnham • Amanda Stephens email: [email protected] or Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill Br. G Donaldson, 20A Grove St. St Kilda, Phone (03) 218 4095 Fax (03) 218 7220 Dunedin 9012. Phone 03 456 5040. www.frasersfunerals.co.nz Closing date for Registrations: 16 June 2016 may 2016 7

50th Wedding Anniversary After Sunday Mass at Hampden on Sunday 24 April 2016, Father Wayne Healey presented Hilary and Pauline Vella with an Apostolic blessing on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.

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On the first weekend of April, 23 participants from around the diocese gathered at Burns Lodge to focus on bringing mercy and hospitality into our schools and parishes. The retreat was offered by the Walking New Paths trained lay ministers and opened up to all in our diocese. We used the framework of the Year of Mercy to cover some of the issues highlighted at our diocesan leadership gathering last October. Some of the things people asked for were more focus on prayer, social justice and youth, so sessions were offered on these topics. Many agreed that the best part of the retreat was the cohesion and unity among the group, seemingly effortlessly, from the first night. Without knowing one another, the deep sense of prayer and common mission came through, creating a connection that held strong throughout the weekend. There is a lot of good happening all around our diocese. Coming together from the north, south, east, west, rural and urban, we all had a hunger to know God more intimately and have clearer discernment of God’s call within us. We shared stories and challenges and all came away feeling more connected to those in the wider diocese. Refreshed with prayer, we also felt re-energised to carry out our Gospel call of justice and mercy, and with new ideas on how to reach out to our youth and young families. A special thanks to all those who offered us sessions to deepen our understanding of God’s mercy and hospitality. Everyone appreciated the time and space to get away from it all and hear God’s call more intimately. Being such a success, we will be offering more opportunities like this in the near future, so keep your eyes, ears and hearts open for your next opportunity. may 2016 9 y Retreat 10 the tablet

Pope Francis’ document “Amoris Laetitia” - the Joy of Love

“The Joy of Love experienced by families is also the joy of the Church. As the Synod Fathers noted, for all the many signs of crisis in the institution of marriage, the desire to marry and form a family remains vibrant, especially among young people, and this is an inspiration to the Church.” Pope Francis

These opening words from the Exhortation convey something of the vision of the Pope for both Church and family. Following are some selected paragraphs on various aspects covered. Ideal Christian Marriage Divorce and Remarriage ‘partner’ with whom everything in life “Christian marriage, as a reflection of the “This is not the ideal which the is shared. He or she is a companion on union between Christ and his Church, is Gospel proposes for marriage and the life’s journey; one with whom to face fully realized in the union between a man family. The Synod Fathers stated that the life difficulties and enjoy its pleasures. and a woman who give themselves to discernment of pastors must always take This satisfaction is part of the affection each other in a free, faithful and exclusive place ‘by adequately distinguishing,’ with proper to conjugal love. There is no love, who belong to each other until an approach which ‘carefully discerns guarantee that we will feel the same way death and are open to the transmission situations.’ We know that no ‘easy all through life. Yet if a couple can come of life, and are consecrated by the recipes’ exist. I am in agreement with up with a shared and lasting life project, sacrament, which grants them the grace the many Synod Fathers who observed they can love one another and live as to become a domestic church and a that ‘the baptized who are divorced and one until death do them part, enjoying leaven of new life for society. Some forms civilly remarried need to be more fully an enriching intimacy…. In the course of union radically contradict this ideal, integrated into Christian communities in of every marriage physical appearances while others realise it in at least a partial the variety of ways possible, while change, but this hardly means that love and analogous way. The Synod Fathers avoiding any occasion of scandal. The and attraction need fade. We love the stated that the Church does not disregard logic of integration is the key to their other person for who they are, not the constructive elements in those pastoral care, a care which would allow simply for their body.” situations which do not yet, or no longer, them not only to realize that they belong A Pastor’s Role correspond to her teaching on marriage.” to the Church as the body of Christ, “A pastor cannot feel that it is enough Same-sex Unions but also to know that they can have simply to apply moral laws to a joyful and fruitful experience in it. those living in ‘irregular’ situations, “During the Synod, we discussed the They are baptized; they are brothers and situation of families whose members as if they were stones to throw at sisters; the Holy Spirit pours into their people’s lives…. It is possible that in include persons who experience same- hearts gifts and talents for the good sex attraction; a situation not easy an objective situation of sin – which of all… Such persons need to feel not may not be subjectively culpable, or either for parents or for children. We as excommunicated members of the would like before all else to reaffirm fully such – a person can be living in Church, but instead as living members, God’s grace, can love and can also grow that every person, regardless of sexual able to live and grow in the Church and orientation, ought to be respected in in the life of grace and charity, while experience her as a mother who welcomes receiving the Church’s help to this end. his or her dignity and treated with them always, who takes care of them with consideration, while ‘every sign of Discernment must help to find possible affection and encourages them along the ways of responding to God and growing unjust discrimination’ is to be carefully path of life and the Gospel.’” avoided, particularly any form of in the midst of limits. By thinking aggression and violence…. In discussing Life-long Love that everything is black and white, we the dignity and mission of the family, “Longer life spans now mean that sometimes close off the way of grace the Synod Fathers observed that, ‘as for close and exclusive relationships must and of growth, and discourage paths of proposals to place unions between last for four, five or even six decades; sanctification which give glory to God.”… homosexual persons on the same level consequently, the initial decision has “I want to remind priests that the as marriage, there are absolutely no to be frequently renewed. While one of confessional must not be a torture grounds for considering homosexual the spouses may no longer experience chamber, but rather an encounter with unions to be in any way similar or even an intense sexual desire for the other, he the Lord’s mercy.” …”I would also point remotely analogous to God’s plan for or she may still experience the pleasure out that the Eucharist is not a prize for marriage and family.’” of mutual belonging and the knowledge the perfect, but a powerful medicine that neither of them is alone but has a and nourishment for the weak.” may 2016 11

NANO NAGLE TRUST BUSY WITH REQUESTS FOR FUNDS contributed by mike bunt

At Nano Nagle Charitable Trust’s (NNCT) recent board meeting, approval was given for $11,560 to be distributed to various primary and secondary school children to assist, mainly, with Attendance Dues (School Fees). Catholic schools from all around New Zealand are able to apply for help for needy families who for various reasons are struggling to meet the costs of Catholic education. Set up in 2009, NNCT began from small beginnings and the amount requested to assist eligible students continues to grow each year. In 2014, $2877 was given in support, two years on and the Trust has already approved $11,560, an increase of 400%. Veronica Casey, the Trust’s chairperson, is expecting more requests to come in for 2016. The Trust is reliant on donations and on the wonderful efforts of a dedicated Fund- raising committee. We have applied for grants from other Trusts and Foundations. However, in each situation, we were advised we did not meet their criteria. Blessings have also come by generous donations, mainly by Catholic parishioners, and the NNCT has been able to increase its help to families each year. Because it has a specific target, to assist children who are unable to attend a Catholic School because of financial hardship, donors have given, knowing exactly where their funds are going to be distributed. As a registered Charitable Trust, donations are tax deductible. Costs vary from region to region. Dunedin’s attendance dues for 2015 and 2016 were $420 for primary and $830 for secondary schools. School uniforms are over $300 for primary and $1,000 for secondary schools. To assist in this continued good work, and to partner with us, donations can be posted to Nano Nagle Charitable Trust, 86 Church Street Mosgiel 9024 or deposited directly into Westpac Bank 03 1736 0513225 00. Contact details are 03 489 8120, 03 488 2866 or email [email protected]

I Forgive You – Love We Can Hear, Ask For and Give This book teaches children ages 4 – 7 a balanced, Christian view of forgiveness. Simply structured sentences and scenarios paired O’NEILL with whimsical illustrations show children the power of three simple words: I Forgive You. Children are encouraged to forgive as God DEVEREUX does. A note For Grown-Ups explains that this resource sparks conversation with children about when to forgive in a healthy way. LAWYERS

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On 24 April a good-sized crowd of present and former parishioners gathered to mark the end of over forty years of worship at St Alphonsus Church in Waverley on the Otago Peninsula. Bishop Colin Campbell and five priests with strong ties to the The decommissioning ceremony was a wonderful opportunity parish concelebrated Mass on this significant occasion. Since for people to reconnect and to recollect significant events Easter, parishioners from the four contributing churches of and people over the lifetime of the parish. The bishop gave the Dunedin South Pastoral Area have combined for regular an historical overview of the parish, and parish council worship at the refurbished St Patrick’s Basilica. As a result, the chairperson, John Curran, spoke of the various priests who church centre has become surplus to requirements. had served the parish over time. These included the founding Redemptorists and the long-serving Rosminians, before In his homily, Bishop Colin acknowledged the sadness many diocesan clergy became permanently involved from 1993. would be feeling on the occasion of the decommissioning of Special mention was made of the Sisters of Mercy who lived St Alphonsus Church. He commented that he would rather and worked in the neighbourhood for many decades and be opening than closing a church. However, as reflected in the provided outstanding outreach to children and families in need. Scripture readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, such events should be seen positively in the context of our journey as a Of particular note are the ecumenical links that had been pilgrim church. forged over the years with the neighbouring parishes of St Nicholas and St Philip’s. Their clergy and many parishioners And indeed, while there is regret at the closure of a church that joined us for the afternoon, and we look forward to has been at the heart of parish life for over four decades, the St maintaining our connections. Alphonsus congregation has been generally very positive about the enhanced opportunities for Christian action and interaction The formal ceremony concluded with an extended period of in an expanded parish. Many continue to be actively involved fellowship over generously-catered refreshments. Friendship in various ministries, and maintain a key role on foundation and hospitality have been hallmarks of St Alphonsus parish, committees for the new parish. St Alphonsus parishioners have and these traditions are likely to continue in our new always been proactive in service to their community. worshipping community.

Cloaks at St Theresa’s North Invercargill The students of Room 2 (Y2/3) at St Theresa’s School, Invercargill, proudly presented their recently created Korowai (cloaks) to the school. Each Korowai, designed by the children, depicted different elements relating to each of the four Whanau groups of which the children are a part. St Mary (blue) St Vincent de Paul (red) St Therese (green) St Dominic (black and white). Parents worked with the students to cut, weave and attach the pieces to create the four cloaks. Photo shows Father Vince Smith blessing the St Dominic Korowai (cloak) and some of the children who designed and created it. may 2016 13

College Principals Prayers & Petitions welcome new scholarships PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Paul Olsen (St Kevin’s), Tracy O’Brien (Kavanagh), O most beautiful flower of Mt Carmel, fruitful vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of Kate Nicholson (St Peter’s) and Jarlath Kelly God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. (Verdon) have welcomed a new scholarship O Star of the Sea, help me and show me here thou offered by the Eamon Cleary Charitable Trust to art my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen the Diocese of Dunedin. of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity The Eamon Cleary Southern Scholarships will be (make request). There are none that can withstand offered annually at year 9 and 10 to assist families thy power. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us attending Catholic secondary schools in the who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I Diocese with the various costs of participating in place this prayer in thy hands (three times). This prayer must be said for three days and the prayer published. Catholic secondary education. The scholarships, (Published on behalf of A.M., A.P.C., & B.V.) for up to two years, are particularly aimed at SACRED HEART OF JESUS assisting families with two or more children in Catholic schools, and who make a positive May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, honoured, contribution to the life of the College, parish or adored and glorified throughout the world community. Valued at $250 per scholarship per forever. Amen. (Say six times for nine days and promise publication.) (Published on behalf of B.V. , year, the Eamon Cleary Southern Scholarships J.J.W.,M.O.O.and M.F.) will assist forty families across the Diocese each DEAR HEART OF JESUS year make the choice for Catholic education for their children. Each College will be in touch with Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many the families selected to receive the inaugural favours, and I ask you for this special one.Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your broken heart, Eamon Cleary Southern Scholarships. where your Holy Father sees it. Then in His merciful The scholarships reflect the commitment that eyes it will become Your favour and not mine. Say Eamon Cleary had to Catholic education and his this prayer for three days, and promise its publication. (Publ. on behalf of A.P.C. & M.R.P.) desire to provide opportunities for young people in his adopted home of New Zealand. Eamon was NOVENA TO ST JUDE a highly successful Irish businessman who moved Oh, Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue to New Zealand and eventually found his place in and rich in miracles; Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, Central Otago. He also endowed the Chair in Irish faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special Studies at Otago University. patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart, and humbly beg you to The Diocese and its secondary school leaders are whom God has given such great power to come to very grateful to the Trustees for seeking out this my assistance. Help me in my present, urgent petition (make request). In return, I promise to make your name opportunity to support Catholic families and known and cause you to be invoked. Say three Our Catholic education in the South in a very practical Fathers, three Hail Marys and three Glorias. St Jude and valuable way. pray for me and all who invoke your aid, humbly in need of your intercession. Amen. This novena must be said on nine consecutive days. (Publ. on behalf of G & J, W.S. and B.V.) PRAYERS FOR THE HAPPY REPOSE OF THE RECENTLY DECEASED, AND THE COMFORT OF THEIR FAMILIES May the souls of the following, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen BEARD, Patricia (Pat) Dunedin (burial Geraldine) BROWN, Joan nee, McGettigan, Alexandra BUCHANAN, Lenore, late of Waikouaiti HAYES, Sarah (Sadie) Kurow/Twizel HEALEY, John, Oamaru KELLIHER, Thomas (Tom), Alexandra McALEEVY, Kevin, Dunedin QUIGLEY, Ian, Timaru RICHARDSON, Francis (Frank), Greymouth ROBERTSON, Mary (Molly), Invercargill Eamon Cleary died at his stud farm in Kentucky, TURFUS, Denise, nee’ McMurtrie, Mosgiel/Taieri Mouth USA, in September 2012 after a six-month battle Van MONTFORT (Bednarek) Natalia (Nina), Dunedin with cancer. He was aged 52. 14 the tablet

Bishop’s Diary What’s on



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  x Learn about how God shows mercy to the world x Think about how people become saints x Hear about some well-known saints ✝ colin d campbell bishop of dunedin x Have fun with craft, singing, drama and games x Parent sessions too

MAY Who….. Rural Families with Children at Primary School, Yrs 1-8 15 RCIA candidates Mass Time….. 9:30am – 3:30pm 16 Catholic Schools Day Where…. Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 16 Ardwick St, Gore (note change of venue this time) 19 Bishop’s Forum for Cost…. Koha of $5 from each family appreciated; food provided Principals, DRSs and Registration….. Contact Susan Rowley, Co-ordinator: Board Chairpersons Email: [email protected] Phone: 03 442 1121 19 Education Council Meeting Registrations close Friday 13 May Information Required: 26 – 2 June Directing Charismatic x names and number of adults, Retreats in Rockdale, x number of children, their names, ages, school year (and Parish if this is your first Wollongong, registration) Parramatta and x your contact details if changed or first registration ie postal address, email address Canberra, Australia and phone number JUNE

11-12 Oamaru Parish Confirmation and Visitation 75th Jubilee 1-3 July | 2016 St John’s College, Hastings is celebrating their 75th Jubilee. This will include a Social Evening at school on Friday night, premier sport and the Jubilee Dinner on Saturday, followed by Mass with Bishop Charles Drennan at 10am on Sunday morning. Old Boys are asked to register by phoning Kath Clews after 30 March at (06) 878 6853. may 2016 15

Congratulations to This Year’s Priest Jubilarians

Bishop Colin and the priests of the diocese gathered in Mosgiel at the start of May for their annual Mass and meal together to celebrate the special anniversaries of ordination to priesthood that occur during the year. Although some anniversaries will not be until near the end of the year, prayerful congratulations are extended to: MONSIGNOR VINCENT WALKER | 60 years BISHOP COLIN CAMPBELL and FATHER BRIAN DOCHERTY | 50 years FATHER PETER NORRIS | 40 years For all the service you have given: Thank You. For all the years to come: Prayerful Best Wishes.

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Bishop Boyle Trophy won by St Peter’s College, Gore

After two days of excellent competition against Roncalli, together, celebrate together at Mass, and be reacquainted with St Kevin’s, Kavanagh and Verdon Colleges, St Peter’s College those whom they have met on the sports field in previous years. became the overall winners of the Bishop Boyle Trophy. Since “As the smallest school of the five, we were very pleased to 2013, this annual senior sports’ tournament, played among compete so successfully. However, for me, the most pleasing the five Catholic secondary schools south of Christchurch, aspect was the positive and respectful attitude of our students. is an excellent pre-season opportunity for football, hockey, Thank you to all the students involved for representing their basketball, netball and rugby players to come together in schools so well during the tournament,” said Kate Nicholson, preparation for the season ahead. More importantly, it is an Principal of St Peter’s College. opportunity for the more than 400 participants to spend time