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“It is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from sins.” 2 Machabees, Chapter 12: 46  the tablet

“It is therefore a holy and wholesome News Release from the thought to pray for the Society of St Vincent de Paul dead, that they may be Early Catholic history of Dunedin loosed from sins.” revealed 2 Machabees, Chapter 12: 46 based on an article by fr hugh duffy ph.d ireland and america Previously unknown facts about Dunedin’s Catholic history have been brought to light in a new book about Halloween means the ‘eve of all Saints.’ The old English word for Saints is the establishment and development ‘hallows’, and ‘een’ means eve. Hence, Halloween. It is a very old festival, and of the St Vincent de Paul Society in has its roots in a pagan custom in Ireland before the coming of St. Patrick, New Zealand. during which the druids (pagan priests) communicated with the souls of the dead on the eve of November 1. St. Patrick was a practical saint. He did not To mark its 150th Anniversary abolish the druidic, pagan custom altogether. Rather, he christianized the in New Zealand the Society has custom by praying for the dead as we now observe on November 2, the feast published “The Early History of the of all Souls; and by invoking the example of the Christian saints (the holy Society of St Vincent de Paul in New ones who have gone to heaven) on November 1, and the feast of all Saints. Zealand, 1867-1925”. Hence, the Christian origin of Halloween as the ‘eve of all Saints.’ The book by long time Vincentian, Over the years, the festival of Halloween as the eve of all Saints, morphed into Tim O’Sullivan, chronicles the a secular holiday. It is celebrated, increasingly, today as a secular festival by struggles of the society to put into children and adults alike; it is the subject of scary Hollywood movies; and it is practice Christian charity in order the second largest commercial feast in America. to serve the poor of colonial New Zealand. While Halloween is celebrated as a day of fun and revelry, it is still important not to lose sight of its Christian origins. For those who have lost a loved one, The first conference in Dunedin was November is a good time to remember them and to pray for them. founded in 1885. Over the years many prominent Catholic families in the The church celebrates mass on “all souls day’, November 2, to pray for the Dunedin area supported the Society. souls of the faithful departed. On November 1, the church celebrates the feast Dunedin Catholics who were involved of ‘all saints’ with a mass, to draw inspiration from the example of the saints from the beginning were from the in heaven. Callan, Horan and Fergusson families. Remembering the souls of the faithful departed, and praying for them, as the Much to the chagrin of Bishop Moran, second book of Machabees states, is a “holy and wholesome thought.” During the first Dunedin Conference was the month of November, let us not forget to say a prayer for the deceased very effectively run by women. It was members of our families and to visit their graves, if possible. We are all part not until 1907 that there was a men’s of the great family of God on earth and in heaven. This is what is meant by conference formed in the city and for the communion of saints; the communion of the faithful in this world and in a number of years it worked in the the next. That is why we should pray for our deceased family members and shadow of the Ladies' conference. friends who have gone before us. An early supporter of the society in Dunedin was poet and writer who contributed his skills to the fundraising concerts. Later, Bracken became famous as the writer of the words of New Zealand’s National Hymn, “,” set to music by John Joseph Woods. The first Conference of the Society in New Zealand was established in in 1867 by Father Chataigner SM. Copies of the book are available from the Society of St Vincent de Paul, PO Box 26-007, North Avon, Christchurch 8013, or by emailing [email protected]. november 2017 

David Haas

Internationally renowned Catholic musician, David Haas, delighted parishioners from around the diocese for one day on Wednesday, 11 October, at Holy Name Church in Dunedin. David offered an afternoon workshop on Music in the Mass, which was helpful to those who are ministers of music in our diocese. In the evening he performed a concert, charming the crowd as he played some of his best-known pieces, such as Blest Are They, We Have Been Told, We Are Called, and the local favourite, You Are Mine. He shared both amusing and touching stories between songs, explaining why he wrote them and who has inspired him over the years. At one point, in the evening session, he had many of us in tears as he recalled carrying a ladder out in the processional after a misunderstanding with his priest during Mass. It was an enriching experience for all who attended. We were very lucky to have David visit New Zealand after presenting at a conference in Perth, Australia. Many thanks to Michael Mangan (pictured with David), President of the Australian Pastoral Musicians Network, and Louise Campbell, Director of NZ National Liturgy Office, for making David’s New Zealand tour possible.  the tablet Commemoration In Candlelit Cave abridged version of an article by pat veltkamp smith

The day after the slaughter of Passchendale, October 1917, celebrating the Mass which followed the Rosary, recalled Mary Our Lady made her final appearance to three children, saying Mass in the Chapel built for The Lady at Fatima some aged between 10 and 13, in the Catholic country parish of years ago. Mary Stuart, , there with her husband Fatima in Portugal. Her message: tell the peoples of the world David, recalled celebrating her 21st birthday at Fatima in 1961 they must pray for peace. while on an overseas tour with her sister Carol. The scene of the apparitions has been venerated over the past century and In a Parish Council discussion of how this significant is included on many religious pilgrimages in Europe. The centenary could be celebrated, Anne Horrell, secretary of congregation that came to the Fatima celebration in the cave the Western Southland parish of St Joseph’s, suggested the at Clifden included people of all faiths, some interested in the use of an ‘open’ limestone cave situated at Clifden, close to story and others in seeing the cave site. Ngarita Dixon JP, a Tuatapere. Parish priest Fr Jacob Thevasahayam and members popular Tuatapere identity for all her life, was seeing the cave of the Parish Council were supportive and enthusiastic and so for the first time and, like most, was enchanted by the flower- planning for the event took place. The result? A magical, once- decked, candle-lit setting. in-a-lifetime experience for people who came from all over to share the spiritual ambience of sharing a Rosary and then a A good idea of the multinational nature of the gathering came Mass; altar flowers in polished brass vessels which gleamed in when the Rosary responses came, as requested, in people’s the light of dozens of tea light candles in edges, ledges, nooks original tongue. As Greg Clarke, of Riverton, intoned the and crannies in the ancient cracked cave walls. prayers, responses were heard in Latin, Maori, two dialects of Indian, two of Sri Lanka and one from the Philippines. On October 14, around 70 Southlanders gathered in that Greg, a member of the Parish Council, was very instrumental remote candlelit cave in Western Southland to mark the in transporting chattels, pieces of furniture and adornments centenary of the appearance of Our Lady of Fatima, as she for the event and actively involved in the preparation and the has come to be known. The familiar story was told again, of setting up of the venue. Mary’s urging Lucia, the eldest, and the other two, to spread the word and say the Rosary, to pray for peace in the world. The cave is on the privately owned property of Invercargill Portugal was at the heart of war-torn Europe. The children’s restauranteur Mana Davis (formerly Tillermans, now Louis’) story of the vision of Mary clad in a cloak of cerulean blue, and his business partner Lucy Farr. They generously acceded holding her Rosary beads out towards them, was examined to a request from Mrs Horrell for the use of the venue. Mrs closely and eventually found believable. It was familiar enough Horrell’s husband, Nicol, helped with car parking, along with to many of those who attended the commemoration in the Rex Hibbs of Tuatapere and ferried people, where necessary, Clifden limestone cave. Fr Maurice White, of Winton, assisting up the hill after their cars were paddock parked. Western Southland parish priest Fr Jacob Thevasahayam in november 2017  Church in a Changing World contributed by amy armstrong

While God is our constant, there is no doubt that the reality of Multiculturalism, Good Liturgy, Prayer and Spirituality were all our Church in today’s world is changing. About sixteen people, highlighted as important places to focus our energy in ministry. passionate about lay ministry in our Diocese, gathered at Burns While we all love the Mass, we realized, also, that Church is Lodge at Holy Cross Centre, Mosgiel, in October, to discuss more than Mass, and had honest and robust discussions around how we might best be Christ in today’s context. We started how to reach those outside of our Sunday liturgies. It was with Avery Dulles’ 6 Models of Church, and used these as a a deeply moving experience for all participants, and we left framework for our weekend. Hospitality, Mission, Ecumenism, hopeful for the future of God’s Church, whatever it may be!

SEASON OF ADVENT – COMMENCING SUNDAY 3 DECEMBER The Advent wreath is a circle of evergreens. The devotion is usually incorporated during the family meal, or night prayers. Fastened to the wreath are four candles representing the four weeks of Advent. Three of the candles are purple, reminding us of the penitential nature of the season. A rose, or pink, candle is lit for the Third Sunday of Advent, also known as Gaudete (rejoice) Sunday. It is reminding us that the end of Advent is almost here, and the birth of Christ is imminent.  the tablet

Centennial of the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima by philippa o'neill

The Dunedin branch of Family Life International was blessed on 20-21 October 2017 to host Fr Linus Clovis of the Archdiocese of Castries, Saint Lucia, where he serves as the Director of the Secretariat for Family and Life. Fr Clovis has a doctorate in Mathematics, and degrees in Theology, Canon Law and Latin Literature. The miracle of the sun took place before the three children, Lucy dos Santos and her cousins, Jacinta and Francis Marto, and a crowd of 70,000 at Fatima in Portugal on 17 October 1917, following revelations by Our Lady to the children over the preceding months. Father’s talks started with an enthusiastic group of students at Holy Name Church on Friday night where he gave a brief outline on the history of Fatima, the message Mary gave us and how we can relate this message to our spiritual life. He explained to us how important the message of Fatima was then and now, as St John Paul II stated, as the culture of death spreads around the world. The message left with us by Fr Clovis was one of hope. Mary stated that “in the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph!” Fr Clovis’ second talk was on Saturday at St Francis Xavier Parish to a large mix of people. A copy of Father Clovis’ speech notes can be obtained from Philippa O’Neill Ph 479 0294 or email [email protected]

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Food for Critical Reflection Celebrating Christmas simply - for the sake of God's creation bernadette hannagan and donna peacock, green island/mosgiel pastoral area

NOVEMBER – the month of Christmas Each year we resolve not to be caught up in advertising and promotion; the month when this frenzy, but it seems a battle to stay on the tensions start to rise as end-of-year school, calm and sensible path. As Christmas becomes recreational and work places hold their final increasingly commercial we often forget what celebrations; the month in which our thoughts it is truly about. We as Christians are called to turn to Christmas food and gifts, holiday make a stand for the simple life; Christ, born preparation and even next year’s planning, in the straw among the animals, their breath tending to clutter our minds. warming the newborn King.

Is this a special time for us to consider ‘living simply so others may simply live’?

Once, gifts were wrapped in brown paper with a cotton Christmas ribbon or Christmas paper (no foil), much of which was recycled the next year, and all of which was completely biodegradable. Do we need to look at the Pope Francis: sustainability of what we give, how much we give and what we package it in. “What would Jesus say” about our buying and sharing? “Since the market tends to We as God’s children, are invited to celebrate, be joyful and hospitable; promote extreme consumerism especially at Christmas. in an effort to sell its products, Here are a few ideas for simple, sustainable and affordable Christmas gifts: people can easily get caught • For a couple, give one gift up in a whirlwind of needless • Have a family Secret Santa buying and spending … … • Buy a plant, or a voucher for the garden (this) leads people to believe • A Caritas gift: caritasgifts.org.nz/ • Homemade: jam, chutney, lemonade in cute jars with Christmassy labels that they are free as long as • For a family: a second-hand basket turned into a hamper with home- they have the supposed freedom made produce to consume”. • Home baking: shortbread, mince pies, truffles, sweets • Treasures from your garden, small cuttings planted up with a label, herbs Laudato Si’ (#203): • Handmade book of recipes – your favourites, great for grandchildren going flatting • Photo montage – choose family photos and mount them in a frame • Make cloth shopping bags, aprons from old dresses “I ask you to ensure that • Home-made vouchers for gardening, housework, shopping, meals humanity is served by wealth • Record a CD of yourself, reading a book or short stories for children, or not ruled by it.” tell them stories: When I was a child – excellent for family overseas • Maybe gift tag reading” “Loving you and the earth this Christmas”. Pope Francis (2014) We pray that the simplicity of the Christ-child fills our hearts this Christmas.  the tablet

“End of life care must acknowledge our mortality,” Pope Francis reminds physicians by elise harris cnn/ewtn news Credit: Daniel Ibanez, CNA Daniel Ibanez, Credit:

In a message to medical professionals earlier this The increase in the “therapeutic capabilities of medical “It is clear that not adopting, or else suspending, month, Pope Francis said that when it comes to end- science” have made it possible to eliminate various disproportionate measures, means avoiding of-life care, treatments should always be based on diseases, improve health and prolong a person's life, overzealous treatment; from an ethical standpoint, human dignity and with the patient's best interests he said, noting that while these are certainly positive it is completely different from euthanasia, which is in mind. developments, there is now also the danger “to extend always wrong, in that the intent of euthanasia is to end life by means that were inconceivable in the past.” life and cause death.” He also stressed that the various medical options provided must avoid the temptation either to “Surgery and other medical interventions have When it comes to concrete clinical situations, Pope euthanize a patient or to pursue disproportionate become ever more effective, but they are not Francis noted that various factors come into play treatments which do not serve the integral good of always beneficial: they can sustain, or even replace, that are not always easy to evaluate, and to determine the person. failing vital functions, but that is not the same as whether a medical intervention is proportionate or promoting health.” not, “the mechanical application of a general rule is When it comes to caring for those at the end of their not sufficient.” earthly life, “it could be said that the categorical Referencing a speech given by Venerable Pius XII imperative is to never abandon the sick,” the Pope said to anaesthesiologists and intensive care specialists “There needs to be a careful discernment of the Nov. 16. in 1957, Francis said that “there is no obligation to moral object, the attending circumstances, and the have recourse in all circumstances to every possible intentions of those involved.” The anguish of being faced with our human mortality remedy” for an illness, and that in specific cases, “it is and the difficult decisions we have to make “may Francis emphasized that when caring for any given permissible to refrain from their use.” tempt us to step back from the patient,” he said, but patient, decisions must be made in light of human cautioned that is the stage when we are most called to “Consequently, it is morally licit to decide not to adopt dignity. “In this process, the patient has the primary show love, closeness, and solidarity. therapeutic measures, or to discontinue them, when role,” he added. their use does not meet that ethical and humanistic Each person – whether they are a parent, child, “The patient, first and foremost, has the right, standard that would later be called 'due proportion sibling, doctor or nurse – must give in their own obviously in dialogue with medical professionals, in the use of remedies,'” referencing the Congregation way, he said, and even though there is not always to evaluate a proposed treatment and to judge its for the Doctrine of the Faith's 1980 Declaration a guarantee of healing or a cure, “we can and actual proportionality in his or her concrete case, on Euthanasia. must always care for the living, without ourselves and necessarily refusing it if such proportionality is shortening their life, but also without futilely resisting The key element of this criterion, according to the judged lacking. That evaluation is not easy to make their death.” CDF, is that it considers “the result that can be in today's medical context, where the doctor-patient expected, taking into account the state of the sick relationship has become increasingly fragmented and In this sense, he pointed to the importance of person and his or her physical and moral resources.” medical care involves any number of technological palliative care, “which is proving most important in and organizational aspects. our culture, as it opposes what makes death most This “makes possible a decision that is morally terrifying and unwelcome – pain and loneliness.” qualified as withdrawal of 'overzealous treatment',” Compounding this difficulty, the Pope said, is the the Pope said. “growing gap” in healthcare opportunities, which Pope Francis offered his words in a message sent to he said is due to “the combination of technical and participants in the World Medical Association's Nov. “Such a decision responsibly acknowledges the scientific capability and economic interests.” 16-17 European Meeting on End-of-Life Questions, limitations of our mortality, once it becomes clear that organized in collaboration with the Pontifical opposition to it is futile.” He quoted the Catechism What this means, then, is that sophisticated and costly Academy for Life. in saying that “here one does not will to cause death; treatments are increasingly available to “ever more one’s inability to impede it is merely accepted.” limited and privileged segments” of the population. The Pope said “greater wisdom” is needed today This then raises questions regarding sustainable when it comes to end-of-life care, “because of the “This difference of perspective restores humanity to healthcare delivery and “a systemic tendency toward temptation to insist on treatments that have powerful the accompaniment of the dying, while not attempting growing inequality in health care.” effects on the body, yet at times do not serve the to justify the suppression of the living,” he said. integral good of the person.” november 2017 

The following is from the statement made on Friday 17 November 2017 on behalf of the Australian Catholic Bishops on an issue that is likely to come “End of life care must before our present New Zealand acknowledge our mortality,” Parliament in the near future. Pope Francis reminds physicians Statement from Most Rev Peter A Comensoli Bishops’ Delegate for Matters of Life Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill defeated in “It is clear that not adopting, or else suspending, This tendency, Francis said, “is clearly visible” on NSW Parliament disproportionate measures, means avoiding a global level, especially when comparing different overzealous treatment; from an ethical standpoint, continents. However, he noted this is also seen within it is completely different from euthanasia, which is wealthier countries, where access to healthcare “risks always wrong, in that the intent of euthanasia is to end being more dependent on individuals’ economic Last night the Legislative Council of the life and cause death.” resources than on their actual need for treatment.” NSW Parliament defeated the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill by a vote of 20-19. When it comes to concrete clinical situations, Pope In this context, as it relates to both clinical practice Francis noted that various factors come into play and medical culture in general, “the supreme This is a decision for the good of our that are not always easy to evaluate, and to determine commandment of responsible closeness must be kept common humanity. whether a medical intervention is proportionate or uppermost in mind,” he said. In a matter of conscience, all sides of the not, “the mechanical application of a general rule is Given the complexity of issues surrounding end- political divide considered the questions not sufficient.” of-life care and the moral and ethical questions that legalising euthanasia and assisted “There needs to be a careful discernment of the they raise, the Pope said democratic societies must suicide poses, and decided that this is moral object, the attending circumstances, and the address them “calmly, seriously and thoughtfully,” in not a path that the State of NSW should intentions of those involved.” a way open to finding agreeable solutions whenever venture down. possible, including on the legal level. Francis emphasized that when caring for any given While all of us are rightfully moved by patient, decisions must be made in light of human “On the one hand, there is a need to take into account personal stories of pain and suffering dignity. “In this process, the patient has the primary differing world views, ethical convictions and religious too often experienced by our beloved role,” he added. affiliations, in a climate of openness and dialogue. On at the end of their lives, none of us the other hand, the state cannot renounce its duty to should think that a deliberate act of “The patient, first and foremost, has the right, protect all those involved, defending the fundamental killing them is a genuinely human obviously in dialogue with medical professionals, equality whereby everyone is recognized under law as thing to do. The trauma of pain to evaluate a proposed treatment and to judge its a human being living with others in society.” and suffering that might emerge in actual proportionality in his or her concrete case, people as they are dying, cannot be and necessarily refusing it if such proportionality is Special attention must be paid to the vulnerable, who overcome by eliminating them. May judged lacking. That evaluation is not easy to make need help when it comes to defending their own our better impulse always be towards in today's medical context, where the doctor-patient interests, he said, noting that if this “core of values compassionate care and sacrificial relationship has become increasingly fragmented and essential to coexistence” is weakened, then “the accompaniment of those who are dying. medical care involves any number of technological possibility of agreeing on that recognition of the other and organizational aspects. which is the condition for all dialogue and the very There is a deep awareness within the life of society will also be lost.” Christian tradition – out of which Compounding this difficulty, the Pope said, is the came hospitals, hospices and palliative “growing gap” in healthcare opportunities, which Healthcare legislation must adopt this “broad facilities – of the need to accompany he said is due to “the combination of technical and vision and a comprehensive view” of what will with professional and pastoral care scientific capability and economic interests.” most effectively promote the common good in each those who are suffering. Might we all do concrete case, he said, and closed by offering his What this means, then, is that sophisticated and costly what we can to recover this precious gift prayer for the discussion. treatments are increasingly available to “ever more of accompaniment, which we can each limited and privileged segments” of the population. “I also trust that you will find the most appropriate give to those who are dying: to sit beside This then raises questions regarding sustainable ways of addressing these delicate issues with a view to them, to hold their hands, to soothe healthcare delivery and “a systemic tendency toward the good of all those whom you meet and those with their minds and bodies; to pray for growing inequality in health care.” whom you work in your demanding profession.” them; and to offer them the assurance of our abiding and healing love.  the tablet

The Xavier Notes music group has been playing now for seven years… Well done… by mary fitzgibbons

The group members shown in the photo with Mary Fitzgibbons are (left to right) Rancel Noquilla( Group Leader) Aaryan Alexander, Melanie Noquilla, John Pupualii, Levi Tainui, Matilda Garnett(Group Organist).

The Xavier Notes Music Group was set up in 2010 to play The group practises on the Saturday prior to the third Sunday, for congregational singing at the 9.30am Mass at St Francis with an extra practice on the Friday for newer members. Xavier’s parish church, Mornington. The group now has six Over the years three different families have made their homes members, some of whom play both guitar and organ. available for these practices and in fact the commitment of the families involved with this group has been the key to its Over the seven years that the group has been in existence, we success. have had sixteen different children involved. Some stay for just a short time, but most stay for at least three or four years - Every two years, at the parish Mass, the group members are three of our present members have played for six years and one presented with a certificate which lists their part in the group member, Aaryan Alexander, is a founding member and so has e.g. Group Leader, 1st guitarist, trainee organist etc – the played with the group for seven years. certificate is a handy item to include in a C.V. Over the years we have been blessed with four talented group Three of our-long time members are to take part now from members who eventually became our group leaders – Tom time to time in a new initiative as solo musicians. They Sullivan who led the group for the first eighteen months, Jack accompany the congregational singing on a Sunday when our Brosnahan who led for four years, Adithi Alexander who led regular, faithful organist is not available. for eighteen months and our present leader, Rancel Noquella.

Dux

Congratulations to Holly Malcolm, Dux of St Kevin’s College, Oamaru, 2017. Having served conscientiously and well as Head Girl, Holly’s achievement as Dux is due recognition of her outstanding ability and quiet determination. Photo (supplied by the school) shows Holly receiving the award and being congratulated by the Principal, Paul Olsen. november 2017  Christmas is for the children? by mike tonks, director catholic social services

What is the best gift we can give to our kids? Is it a whole bunch of presents and more food than they actually need? Or is it a childhood secure in the knowledge that they are treasured and set within a well bordered and safe adventure park that stimulates confidence and inspires the imagination? Unfortunately, many kids will never get this chance as their parents face issues of poverty, relationship stress, and their own personal struggles which crowds out the creativity every parent wants to give to their kids. At Catholic Social Services, we make a difference. Motivated by the love of Christ and faithful practice, we offer Parenting Courses and Parent Coaching, Relationship and Personal Counselling, and a qualified Social Work team who support parents find practical options to deal with life’s stressors and re-engage with living life well.

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Catholic websites get a refresh Time to start planning The New Zealand Catholic Bishops' Conference and National Liturgy to attend websites have had a refresh. It is anticipated the revised sites the triennial convention will make it easier for users to navigate and search for specific topics pertaining to the Catholic Church, such as the latest bishops’ Schools are asked to consider the statements, announcements, and liturgy-related items, up-to- Convention in their 2018 budget planning. date liturgical calendars, the New Zealand Aotearoa Ordo and other Registration will open early 2018 and publications. our early-bird registration rate is President of the New Zealand $487 per delegate excl. GST. Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Patrick Dunn said of the sites, “These refreshed portals are fantastic resources, which form part of our mission to better reach new audiences and stay connected with our current users. They will continue to grow in use with valuable social media links, regularly updated liturgy and news articles, and links to key Catholic agencies and partners.” The sites can be found at: https://www.catholic.org.nz/

International Rosary – 20th Year A different and special way of offering the Rosary in many languages on the first Tuesday of every month (except January) St Peter Chanel Church | Green Island | Dunedin At present, the countries represented are: Germany, India, Holland, Italy, Korea, Lebanon, Poland, Philippines, Samoa, France, Chile, United Kingdon, NZ Māori and New Zealand. People representing other countries are welcome to join in. 210 people have attended this year, already. For more information, please contact: Eileen Rogers – 455 6066 Toni Verstraate – 488 2995 Or at the presbytery 488 2577 november 2017 

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SACRED HEART OF JESUS May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, honoured, adored Tickets now on sale for and glorified throughout the world now and forever. Amen. (Say six times for nine days and promise publication.) Aotearoa Catholic (Published on behalf of M.M.O.)

Youth Festival DEAR HEART OF JESUS Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours, St Mary’s College, Auckland and I ask you for this special one. Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, 2-3 December 2017 and place it within your broken heart, where your Holy Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour Almost a month on from its launch date, and not mine. Say this prayer for three days, and promise its registration for the Aotearoa Catholic Youth publication. (Grateful thanks for prayers answered: M.W.) Festival continues unabated. The festival will take place in St Mary’s College at St Mary’s Bay in Auckland during the first weekend NOVENA TO ST JUDE in December, after months of planning and Oh, Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich coordination by youth organisations from in miracles; Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor throughout New Zealand. of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To The festival will consist of a wide range of you I have recourse from the depth of my heart, and humbly activities, including workshops, a cultural beg you to whom God has given such great power to come showcase and interactive experiences to my assistance. Help me in my present, urgent petition throughout. Highlights include a Festival (make request). In return, I promise to make your name Mass on the Saturday night and the known and cause you to be invoked. Say three Our Fathers, chance to participate in music and prayer three Hail Marys and three Glorias. St Jude pray for me and led by international guest, Matt Maher. all who invoke your aid, humbly in need of your intercession. Hosted by the New Zealand Catholic Amen. This novena must be said on nine consecutive days. Bishops' Conference, the festival is aimed (Published on behalf of M.R.P.) at those aged between 15 and 29 years of age, with organisers expecting upwards of PRAYERS FOR THE HAPPY REPOSE OF THE 500 young people to attend. RECENTLY DECEASED, AND FOR THE COMFORT On Sunday 3 December, following the OF THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS festival there will be a public concert by Matt Maher for the Christian community May the souls of the following, and the souls of all the faithful of Auckland at the Victory Convention departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen Centre, Freemans Bay, Auckland. The ARTHUR, Anna concert will have limited seating capacity. BOON, Anne Festival participants will receive premier VIP tickets to the concert as part of their CAMERON, Bruce festival registration fee. COUGHLAN,Tom Matt Maher is an internationally acclaimed CUMISKEY, Rev. Fr. Pat Christian songwriter and worship leader. DRUMMOND, Margaret Born in Canada, Matt now lives in Nashville GARR, Phillip in the United States. Matt is excited about HALL, Christine the opportunity to be with us here in HANNING, Mary C. New Zealand, both learning from us, and sharing with us his music and leadership. HEIJEN Rev.Fr. John AA Tickets can be bought separately for the IVES, Br Vincent CFC concert and the purchase of ten or more JUSTINA, Sr Mary RSM tickets before 15 September receive a 10% McCALLUM, John discount. McCONNELL, Michael www.mattmaherconcert.nz/ McINERNEY, Ella The festival will run from Saturday 2 MUASIKA, Aloisio December to Sunday 3 December 2017. O’BRIEN, Adele For further details and to register please O’NEILL Sr Helen RSM visit www.catholicyouthfestival.nz RYAN, Barrie Media enquiries: Amanda Gregan SCRAGG, Elizabeth 021 611 052  the tablet

100 Years Ago Death of Father O’Donnell of Queenstown from the columns of the new zealand tablet 10 may 1917

The news of the death of Father John O’Donnell, Queenstown church at Hampden. When Queenstown parish fell vacant by on 3 May, though not unexpected, will come as a shock to the promotion of Dean Burke to Invercargill, Father O’Donnell his many friends, and wide sympathy will be extended to was appointed to succeed him. The same energy and self- his brother. Dean O’Donnell, of Ashburton, who was with sacrifice that had characterised him in his previous spheres him to the last. Scarcely has the grave closed over Monsignor of duty were again exercised, and as a result the beautiful O’Leary between whom and Father O’Donnell there existed Gothic stone church at Queenstown that looks down upon a warm friendship – when again the diocese of Dunedin is Lake Wakatipu and commands the admiration of all who visit bereft by the hand of death of one of its most zealous and the Cold Lakes District, was erected and cleared of debt. The devoted priests. Born in 1852 in Glencoe, County Limerick, church at Arrowtown, now a solid and neat structure, was after studying classics at Mount Melleray and theology at All restored by him. Whilst at Cardrona and at Garston, churches Hallows, he was ordained at the latter college in 1889. Twenty- were erected that supply all present needs and reflect credit eight years have passed since the late pastor of Queenstown upon the pastor’s care and thoughtfulness. Whilst thus making arrived in New Zealand with a band of young missionaries ample provision for the material requirements of the people enlisted by the late Bishop Moran, who accompanied them committed to his care, he attended faithfully to the more on their voyage out. Father O’Donnell’s first mission was important work of sanctifying them by the edification of his in Milton, where for some four years he proved himself an saintly life. His familiar figure will long be missed from the earnest, vigorous, and pious assistant pastor. On his promotion roads and by-paths of his mountain district. In all seasons, he to the charge of Palmerston South he soon won the esteem was at his post, frequently taking in three centres on a Sunday of all by his devotion to duty and enthusiastic zeal for the – Queenstown, Arrowtown, and Cardrona. The privations organisation of that scattered parish. Having cleared the debt endured on a journey to Martin’s Bay some sixteen years or so off the presbytery, he set about the building of a neat and ago, when trying to reach the most distant portion of his very substantial church at Hyde, and subsequently erected a pretty scattered flock, brought on a malady from which he was never afterwards entirely free, and which eventually terminated his life. He worked with such ceaseless earnestness as to set an example that will tax the most energetic to follow and maintain. Filled as he was with the most lively faith, he never could do enough for the glory of God and the sanctification of his flock. Endowed with all priestly virtues, particularly with an abiding spirit of prayer, he led a truly supernatural life, the memory of which will be an incentive to the rising generation of priests to emulate. His was no ordinary vocation, for it came to him when he had already reached his manhood, and entailed a heroic sacrifice of his comfortable position in life; and like St. Ignatius Loyola he became again a boy amongst boys in his determined and successful efforts to master the intricacies of sacred knowledge. When this reaches the eyes of Tablet readers his remains will be lying in the quaint cemetery nestling beneath the shadow of Ben Lomond beside those of Father John Ryan, another former Milton curate. They loved each other in life, and in death they will be united.