Welcome to St Patrick’s Parish Oamaru, Kurow, Omarama, Otematata & Hampden
St Patrick’s Basilica 68 Reed Street Oamaru
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Dear Parishioners,
You may recall the song “We are Family” by Debbie Rettiner. That is what we strive to be within our parish and schools. There is room for all of us and that means you and me. We all belong to the family of Christ Jesus in word and example.
This is our Parish Booklet which gives a wonderful account of what happens within parish life. Please read it and if you are new or wish to volunteer, please fill in the coloured Parishioner Form and return it to the Parish Office.
When I came here to Oamaru I said, “It’s Our Parish and we grow together”. It takes all of us, so please involve yourself or yourselves as best you can and together we can make a difference.
Love and Blessings
Fr Wayne Healey Parish Priest Phone: 027 348 7681 Email: [email protected]
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Table of Contents
Letter from the Parish Priest 2 Table of Contents 3 Parish Contacts 4 Masses 5 Reconciliation, Prayer & Adoration 5 Parish Committees, Groups & Activities 6
1 PARISH PASTORAL CO-ORDINATING 6 COMMITTEE 2 LITURGY / MASS 7-10 3 PRAYER 10 4 EDUCATION 11 5 HOSPITALITY / WELFARE 12-13 6 SOCIAL JUSTICE 13 7 ECUMENISM AND EVANGELISATION 14 8 YOUTH 14 9 FUNDRAISING 14 10 ADMINISTRATION 15
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Parish Contacts
Parish Priest Fr Wayne Healey 434 8543 027 348 7681 Parish Elaine Hurley 434 8543 Administrator Finance Council Tony Brady (Chair) 434 2263 Works Committee Tony Mullally (Convenor) 027 498 3113 Parish Pastoral Barry Rooney (Chair) 434 8853 (H) Co-ordinating 433 1043 (W) Committee Coleen Blackmore (Sec) 434 8133 027 240 0015 Liturgy Committee Leanne Brookes (Chair) 021 161 5052 St Joseph’s School Lorraine Frances-Rees 434 8856 Yrs 1-8 (age 5-13) (Principal) (www.stjoseph.school.nz) St Kevin’s College Paul Olsen (Principal) 437 1665 Yrs 9-13 (age 13-18) (www.stkevins.school.nz) Kurow Paulette Pawson 439 5248 Hampden Leah Hyland 439 4869
For all general queries, please contact Elaine Hurley (Parish Administrator) at the Parish Office (on right of Basilica) Phone: 434 8543 (Extn 3), Txt: 022 632 6600 Email: [email protected]
Office hours Monday by appointment, Tues-Friday: 9am-2pm
Roster Co-ordinator: Judy Moffat (434 7313) Website: www.oamarubasilica.org Webmaster: Jan Law (027 363 1481) 4
Masses Location Day Time Notes Basilica Sat Vigil 5.00pm Sunday 9.30am Thurs 9.15am During School Terms (St Joseph’s School Mass) Mon-Wed, 9.15am Dean O’Reilly Lounge Fri (Funeral Masses replace these) St Kevin’s Friday 12.20 pm During School Terms College Chapel Kurow 1st & 3rd 12 noon Sacred Heart Church Sundays SH 83, Main Road Hampden 2nd & 4th 11.30 am Our Lady Star of the Sea Sundays Church, 83 Newcastle St Reconciliation, Prayer & Adoration
Event Day Time Notes Reconciliation Thursday or by After Rite 1 Appointment 9.15am Mass
Reconciliation See Bulletin See Bulletin During Lent Rite 2 & Advent Community Saturday 2-3.30pm Dean O’Reilly Rosary Lounge Rosary Wednesday After 9.15 Dean O’Reilly am Mass Lounge Adoration of Wed, Thurs, Fri 8 – 9 am Dean O’Reilly Blessed Lounge Sacrament 5
Parish Committees, Groups & Activities
These are arranged under the following headings:
1. PARISH PASTORAL CO-ORDINATING COMMITTEE (PPCC) 2. LITURGY / MASS 3. PRAYER 4. EDUCATION 5. HOSPITALITY/WELFARE 6. SOCIAL JUSTICE 7. ECUMENISM AND EVANGELISATION 8. YOUTH 9. FUNDRAISING 10.ADMINISTRATION
1. 1.PARISH PASTORAL CO-ORDINATING COMMITTEE (PPCC) Parishioners are encouraged to participate in PPCC Meetings. Meetings are attended by the Parish Priest and representatives from St Joseph’s School, St Kevin’s College and main Parish committees 2-10. Parishioners are welcome to submit comments and suggestions in writing to the Parish Office for discussion at PPCC meetings. The monthly meetings are held in the Dean O’Reilly Lounge at 7pm on the second Thursday of the month.
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2. LITURGY/MASS The Masses at Kurow and Hampden are organised by the parishioners in these communities. Please get in touch with the Parish contacts at the front of this booklet for more information about these.
The committees, groups and activities mentioned in this section refer to liturgies and Masses in Oamaru.
a) The Liturgy Committee Co-ordinates the organisation and planning of the Basilica Masses and liturgies (eg Reconciliation) which includes the rosters for parishioner involvement in the Liturgical Ministries. Rosters are prepared 6 monthly in advance. The committee meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 5pm in the Parish Centre. Enquiries to Leanne Brookes, Chair (021 161 5052)
b) Music: Leaders/Organists/Choir/Music Groups The Liturgy Committee prepares a monthly roster and the Liturgy Committee/Leaders choose the hymns for weekend masses at the Basilica. In addition to leaders and small groups, a music group (for all), a Filipino Group and Tongan Group regularly lead the music at the Basilica. New leaders, singers, musicians and new ideas welcomed. Contact: Leanne Brookes (021 161 5052) Music Group Interest: Nicola Mountain (021 659 7572, 437 1422)
c) Greeters / Welcomers Work from a roster and arrive at least 30 minutes before Weekend Masses. Contact: Shirley Johnston (437 0479) for 5pm Mass Espie Orlowski (437 1932) for 9.30am Mass 7
d) Altar Servers The Co-ordinator arranges the roster and trains new Servers. Contact: Rosemary Burke (437 2211) e) Children’s Liturgy The children go with their leader to the Dean O’Reilly Lounge to have their own Liturgy of the Word during the 9:30 Sunday Mass. They rejoin the congregation for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Contact: Katherine Henry (027 303 5203) f) Readers Are rostered for the Saturday Vigil and Sunday Basilica Masses. Training is arranged as required. Contact: Jan Tierney (434 5516) g) Intercessory Prayer Writers Are rostered to prepare the weekly Intercessory Prayers. Contact: Elaine Hurley (022 632 6600) h) Collectors Collect the monetary offerings at weekend Masses. Collectors are rostered for the Sunday Mass. Four are needed for the Sat Mass. Contact: Olive Roundhill (437 1890) i) Processors of Gifts Are rostered for Weekend Masses Contact: Jan Tierney (434 5516) j) Eucharistic Ministers Are rostered with three Ministers for Saturday Vigil Mass and five Ministers for Sunday Mass. Training is offered to new ministers. Contact: Jan Tierney (434 5516)
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k) Distributers of Bulletins
Are rostered and distribute Weekly bulletins, Tablets and Parishioners etc. at the end of the Basilica Masses. Volunteers required. Contact: Jan Law (027 363 1481) l) Data Projector Operators
Are rostered for the Sunday Masses. Contact: Jan Law (027 363 1481) m) Sound Equipment Operators
Assist with setting up, operating and clearing up sound equipment when needed. Volunteers required. Contact: Leanne Brookes (021 161 5052) or Jan Law (027 363 1481) n) Counters Are responsible for counting the parish weekly collections after the weekend Masses. This usually takes up to thirty minutes. Offers of assistance would be appreciated. Contact: Anthea & Pat Finlay (431 7826) o) Sacristans Are rostered for a month at a time. Their role is to set up before and clear up after the weekend Masses and keep the Vestments in a condition worthy of their use. Contact: Jan Law (027 363 1481) p) Altar Society Cleans the altars, the Sacristy and Sanctuary and keeps linen, flowers etc in a condition worthy of their use. The volunteers serve two consecutive weeks every three months. Contact: Carmen Sutherland (027 342 0668)
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q) Cleaning
There is a six monthly roster for regular Basilica/Lounge cleaning. Generally you will only be required once or twice a year. Christmas Basilica Cleaning is usually carried out on a Friday in the last week of November/beginning December. Dates will be published in the Bulletin. It takes one to two hours per year. Tasks are worked around volunteers’ capabilities. Contact: Elaine Hurley (022 632 6600)
2. 3. PRAYER a) Adoration & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (see pg 5) Provides three opportunities per week for prayers and adoration.
b) Community Rosary (see pg 5) Meets for Rosary, Scripture and a cup of tea on Saturdays.
c) Prayer Chain Prays for others by passing on a prayer need by telephone from one person to the next. This is a confidential service and names can be given or you can remain anonymous. Please contact Jan Tierney (434 5516) with prayer needs.
d) Prayer Group Meets: Tuesday between 2-3 pm in the Parish Centre meeting room. Contact: Maurice Mulligan (437 0338), Fely Parker (434 9118)
e) Prayer Partners Are members of the church community who pray for those preparing for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Holy Communion. 3. Contact: Tracey Plieger (434 1146)
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4. 4. EDUCATION **Preparation for these education programs are arranged on request or as required. Please contact the Parish Office for an appointment with Fr Wayne Healey.
a) Baptism Preparation** Parents/caregivers or those being baptised meet with Parish Priest Fr Wayne Healey to discuss the details and meaning of the Sacrament of Baptism.
b) First Rite of Reconciliation**
c) First Holy Communion Preparation**
d) Confirmation Preparation**
e) Marriage Preparation**
f) RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)**
g) Catholics Returning Home** For Catholics returning to active Catholic worship who want to be updated on the Catholic Church. For people who want to find out about becoming a Catholic.
h) Home Study Groups Work through discussion programmes. Different venues are arranged and details are advertised in the weekly bulletin. All welcome. Contact: Jan Plieger (437 0077), Lyndal Mulligan (021 121 9324)
i) Scripture Study Group Scripture study led by Sr. Mary Horn. Meets on the 4th Sunday of the month from 2 to 3:30pm in the Dean O’Reilly Lounge. Contact: Joan McMullan (434 9196)
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5. HOSPITALITY/WELFARE
Hospitality (a-j)
Groups of individuals who make themselves available to:
a) Host Visitors, speakers etc. b) Transport people to/from Mass c) Serve Sunday morning teas d) Welcome new parishioners e) Buddy Support – new families f) Contribute food for parish/school freezer g) Help with Priest’s meals for Saturday h) Help occasionally with meals on wheels i) Provide Community Support j) Help with social events
Contact: Elaine Hurley 434 8543
Welfare (k-t) k) Bereavement Support Group Visits bereaved parishioners. If you, or someone you know, needs support or help at this time please inform Elaine at the Parish Office.
l) Parish Family Groups At present there are two Parish Family Groups active in the parish: Lost’n’Found and Phoenix. These groups meet monthly in the Dean O’Reilly Lounge for a Pot Luck Sunday Lunch, activities and fellowship. All welcome. 12
m) St Vincent de Paul Vincentians address the needs of people in the wider community through personal contact providing help to alleviate suffering and promote human dignity and personal integrity. Contact: Peter & Mary Watson (434 7196)
n) Visiting the Sick and Elderly And taking them Holy Communion. New volunteers welcomed. Contact: Fr Wayne
o) Walk in the Light Group Gathers once every two months and brings together Catholic people with intellectual disabilities, their families, carers and friends. The meeting format has a relaxed structure encompassing prayer, scripture reflection, news items, songs, games and afternoon tea. A minister of Holy Communion from the group takes communion to members unable to attend Sunday Mass. Several other parishioners assist by bringing members to Mass each week. Contact: Fr Wayne
6. SOCIAL JUSTICE
a) Social Justice/Caritas Contact: Jan Plieger (437 0077)
b) Operation Christmas Child Collects boxes of Christmas Gifts which are sent via the charity Samaritan’s purse to children in developing countries. Contact: Roseanne Sheridan (434 5717)
c) Voice for Life Is a non-denominational, national association speaking up for a person’s right to life (eg. re abortion, euthanasia). Meets 2nd Monday each month. Contact: Gloria Mansfield (434 7645). 13
7. ECUMENISM AND EVANGELISATION
a) Ecumenical Events and Bible Society Please see bulletin for details. Contact: Nicola Mountain (437 1422, 021 659 757)
b) World Day of Prayer This is an annual event usually on first Friday of March.
c) Ecumenical Spring Afternoon Women’s groups from local churches meet annually.
d) Food Bank Food is collected on the second weekend of the month at the Masses or can be dropped off to Elaine at the Parish Office.
8. YOUTH
a) St Patrick’s Scout Group (Under discussion at the moment) Join now for adventure. Fun, games, and new skills. Boys and Girls 5½ and over. Contact: Graham Keep (434 8229)
b) Young Vinnies Students from St Joseph’s School involved in Fundraising activities and service in the wider community. Contact: Adrienne Spillane (434 8856)
c) Young Music Group (Not functioning currently)
9. FUNDRAISING
a) Bono Raises funds for the church heating. $1 Tickets are sold before the weekend Masses. Contact: Elaine Hurley (434 8856)
b) Parish Planned Giving Contact: Elaine Hurley (434 8856)
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10. ADMINISTRATION
a) Parish Office - In the Patrick Greaney Centre (on right of Basilica) Contact: Elaine Hurley Phone: 434 8543 (Extn 3) Txt: 022 632 6600 Email: [email protected]
Office Hours Monday by appointment, Tuesday-Friday 9am-2pm
b) Finance Council Meet the third Thursday of the month at 5pm in the Parish Centre Meeting Room. Oversees the finances of the parish including the Planned Giving. To join the Planned Giving Scheme, please contact the Parish Office or put a note in a collection basket at Mass.
c) Works and Maintenance Committee Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month in the Parish Centre Meeting Room at 7:30pm. Contact: Tony Mullally (027 498 3113)
d) Parishioner Is our monthly parish magazine Notices, reports, advertising, articles etc. to be given to Judy Moffat by the 3rd Sunday of the month. New advertisers/sponsors are always welcome. Contact: Judy Moffat Phone: 434 7313 Email: [email protected]
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NEW PARISHIONERS are asked to fill in FAMILY DETAILS on the front page of the Coloured Parishioner Form inserted in this booklet and are encouraged to BE INVOLVED!
Please indicate what you would like to BE INVOLVED in by completing the PARISHIONER FORM ********************
EXISTING PARISHIONERS Please complete the form to indicate any new interests. Please do not fill in for any interest you are already involved in. It is for new volunteers. ******************** Please return the completed PARISHIONER FORM to Elaine at the Parish Office or place in a collection basket. Please keep the 2nd copy for your records. Thank You.
Additional copies of the Parishioner Form are available from foyer of the Basilica or the Parish Office.
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