july 2015  CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

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Caring Sunday 26 July “I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Matthew 25: 35 - 36  the tablet

“Praised be” – challenge and hope seen in Pope Francis’ encyclical Pope Francis gives both challenge and the environment on St Francis Day The Church in Aotearoa hope to the world in his latest encyclical 2014 (4 October). “On St Francis Day is honoured by the inclusion of insights Laudato Si’ (Praised Be), says Caritas this year we will be sharing deeper from our own Catholic Bishops. Director Julianne Hickey. “We welcome analysis of communities’ experience of Pope Francis quotes from their 2006 and accept the wero (challenge) he gives environmental issues in Oceania,” says environmental justice statement to all of us to take urgent and radical Mrs Hickey. concerning the overconsumption by action to protect our planet and its some that robs poor nations and future “The encyclical is critical of international p e op l e .” generations of what they need to survive. efforts so far in addressing climate Pope Francis addresses his letter change,” she says. “Pope Francis calls for Mrs Hickey says Caritas will continue to beyond Church boundaries to all bold solutions that look beyond national study this encyclical, and looks forward people, seeking dialogue and reminding interests or short term political cycles.” to being guided by our Bishops to us of our shared responsibility for He recognises a greater responsibility on apply it in our own context on the care safeguarding our common home, “so all the part of wealthier and more powerful of our natural and human home. She can live in dignity, especially mindful countries whose development has concludes by saying, “We welcome the of future generations and today’s poor, already benefitted from use of fossil fuels opportunity it presents to engage more ‘whose life on this earth is brief and who and natural resources. deeply on environmental concerns with cannot keep on waiting’ ”. political leaders and policy makers, our “Caritas welcome the challenge he has international and local partners, and the Mrs Hickey says Pope Francis hasn’t thrown in questioning market-based, Catholic and wider community.” flinched from acknowledging the technical solutions such as carbon immensity and urgency of responding credits, which he warns may lead to to environmental degradation faced by new forms of speculation and permit many people, especially the poorest. “We maintaining the excessive consumption are witnesses to the experience of our of many societies.” Mrs Hickey says O’NEILL partners, especially in the Pacific – people Pope Francis calls us rather to look DEVEREUX facing coastal erosion and flooding of beyond short-term fixes to more their lands, people being forced to move fundamental and integrated changes. LAWYERS from islands where their culture has This year the global community developed and flourished, and those Partners: has a significant opportunity to facing increasingly powerful weather- make a difference through our three Joe O’Neill related disasters such as cyclone Pam.” international conferences on sustainable Mike O’Neill But Mrs Hickey says Pope Francis also development, climate change and Paul O’Neill gives us hope. “He reminds us to look development finance. “This is a critical Todd Whitcombe to the real purpose of our life on earth, moment for New Zealand to look Lauren Pegg saying it is not too late, and we still have beyond our own self-interest and the ability to work together in building domestic politics, and to be a bold Staff Solicitor: our common home.” leader in seeking the global common Jared St Clair-Newman good. New Zealand needs to advocate Pope Francis highlights the lack strongly for ambitious targets to reduce of information and awareness of Client parking available greenhouse emissions.” environmental problems which affect 248 HIGH STREET the poorest and most excluded. “In Pope Francis recognises the collective P.O.BOX 909 our region we hear this first-hand wisdom and experience of the Church, DUNEDIN 9054 through listening to grassroots voices in through the voices of many Catholic Telephone 477-6801 Oceania,” says Mrs Hickey. Bishops’ Conference statements Website: www.ond.co.nz outlining the environmental challenges Caritas released a first report Small facing their regions. yet strong: Voices from Oceania on july 2015  Adult Pastoral Ministry Formation: Raising awareness and funds

About nine years ago, Sister Teresa Hanratty RSM was engaged by the diocese to train up Some personal stories of the lay ministers for our diocese. In that time, about value of engaging in lay ministry thirty people have graduated from her Walking formation: New Paths lay formation programme, and many Service comes naturally; ‘living radically’ for of them are engaged in active ministry in their Jesus does not. After 30 years of trying to areas. Sister Teresa has since retired and Amy live faith to the full, the Walking New Paths Armstrong has been employed to continue lay programme began and I was blessed to be formation in this diocese. accepted on that journey – and a journey it has been, and still is: providing knowledge, To symbolize the continuity of this unfolding mission, some of the understanding, companionship, and annual retreats that for a mum of 6 was also a graduates gathered at Amy and Paul’s home for a liturgy to plant a holiday! I am so appreciative for the support fern that has been with Teresa since her ministry began, (pictured of my Walking New Paths colleagues below). There will soon be a raffle around the diocese to fund yearly because it is what sustains me in my ministry retreats for on-going formation and support of the lay ministers. to school and parish. Please keep watch in your parishes to support this worthy cause. Jocelyn Marsh - Parish/ School Liaison, Engaging in our own formation and ministry as adults of our St Patrick’s Parish, Oamaru Catholic faith is paramount to our own personal development, and for the service of God’s people. It is our mission to engage maturely When I moved to Lawrence, I felt I was being with our faith, and work alongside our priests, to bring about God’s called to do something. Although I didn’t Kingdom in our diocese. know what, it did not take long for things to happen! We moved into our house on Friday Following are examples of how life-changing the training of Walking and by Monday I was being encouraged New Paths has meant to three participants. If you are interested to apply for the Walking New Paths in engaging in a lay ministry formation programme please contact programme. It was discerning my gifts, and Amy Armstrong on [email protected] or phone 03 474 5755. then being able to use these gifts, that was one of the most rewarding experiences for me. The ongoing support, encouragement and fellowship from the Walking New Paths graduates and mentors is very important to me. This journey has been, and continues to be an opportunity that I am extremely grateful to be part of. Stephanie Swann - Pastoral Minister, Lawrence

Struggling with loneliness in my ministry, encountering other like-minded adults with a passion for serving Christ, was a real turning point for me. While our ministries and struggles were diverse, our mission was the same; to serve God with our own particular gifts, meeting the needs of others. It was the guidance of Teresa, and the support and encouragement of my colleagues, that really enabled me to minister more effectively. I was supported, inspired, and energized for my own mission by sharing a common formation experience with other disciples of Christ. For this I will always be grateful. Amy Armstrong - Pastoral Leader for Fern planting liturgy. From Left to Right: Kathleen Currie, Jocelyn Marsh, Teresa Hanratty, Amy Armstrong, Anton Armstrong, Dunedin Diocese Ken Fahey, Stephanie Swann, Maureen Cummings, Maureen Smith.  the tablet

Service to the Parish REMEMBERING THE CHURCH IN YOUR WILL An invitation from Bishop Colin... When you leave a bequest to the Church, you give a gift that lasts longer than your lifetime; a gift that will always be remembered. A bequest to the Church may be a specific amount, or a percentage of your estate, or a particular item of value. Big or small, your bequest will be greatly appreciated. If you have an existing Will, with the help of your legal advisor, you can make a simple modification to it. Sample wording for a bequest “...to the Roman Catholic Bishop of Dunedin for the Alexandra Parishioner, George Beckwith, time being, to use for the general purposes of the was recognized on Sunday 7 June, for his diocese as he sees fit, I give and bequeath...” service to the parish for over 50 years. He was given a certificate and a scene of Central Otago. George has served St Gerard’s School, and the parish, on almost every committee, especially the finances. George was pleasantly surprised by the public recognition of his service. The photo shows Parish Priest, Father Pat McGettigan, thanking, and congratulating George. Caring

“ … We are all a little fragile, the elderly. Some, however, are particularly weak; many are alone, and affected by illness. Some depend on the indispensable care and attention of others. Will we take a step back for this? Will we abandon them to their fate? A society without closeness, in which gratuitousness and selfless affection – even among strangers – are disappearing, is a perverse society. The Church, faithful to the Word of God, cannot tolerate these degenerations. A Christian community in which closeness and gratuitousness are no longer considered indispensable, would lose its soul with this. Where there is no honor to the elderly, there is no future for the young.” Dignity Pope Francis, General audience, Funeral Services St. Peter’s Square, 4 March, 2015. St Thomas Aquinas students played host to 40 Calvary Hospital residents “Providing a funeral service and parishioners recently. Many of the visitors had connections with the that is special to you” Winton school as former students, or through grandchildren currently 487 8600 attending. “To care for those who once cared for Telephone: (03) us is one of the highest honours.” Email: [email protected] Tia Walker, The Inspired Caregiver: www.dignity.co.nz Finding Joy While Caring for Those 183 Middleton Road, Dunedin You Love july 2015 

Food for Critical Reflection Laudato si’ contributed by rev doctor gerard aynsley, chairman of caritas’ justice and peace committee

Pope Francis’ recent encyclical on the of ecosystems, but it is also concerned while also challenging some of these Care of the Environment, Laudato si’ has with a loss of beauty, a break-down of organisations to attribute the same care received wide coverage and a great deal relationships, the exploitation of human and concern to the human family. Human of acclaim. It is the 12th Papal encyclical beings. As Pope Francis states: “The beings are also part of nature, and, (formal letters on important matters human environment and the natural therefore, worthy of respect and care. of faith or morals) that falls under the environment deteriorate together.” (§48). Laudato si’ requires action! If we don’t do heading of Catholic Social Teaching. The second chapter is based on the things differently, treat the environment These are all documents that address contribution our faith makes to and each other with greater respect and social justice issues confronting our understanding the environmental crisis seek new approaches to living, then we society. So, what does Pope Francis see and in seeking resolutions. Pope Francis will destroy this home of ours. An active happening in our world today? What invites us to see what is before us with care for the environment will involve social issue seems to be most urgent? the eyes of faith, and to ensure, also, that “living our vocation to be protectors of These are the questions posed in the our faith shapes how we evaluate what God’s handiwork.” And this vocation, first chapter – ‘What is happening to our is going on and what ought to be done. Pope Francis insists, “is not an optional common home?’ “Laudato si’ mi’ signore – Praise to you or secondary aspect of our Christian It makes disturbing reading. Many my Lord” is the opening phrase of the experience.”– §217 of the environmental challenges the encyclical. If our outlook is one of praise, The final chapter is beautifully written Pope highlights are well known to us and we imagine all creation calling on and calls for an Ecological Education already: pollution, waste, environmental God in a Canticle of praise, then we will and Spirituality. The education required degradation, the scarcity of safe drinking see the world differently, judge things needs to be one of conversion, and not water, the loss of biodiversity etc, and differently and act differently. merely of acquiring new information. some of the issues he raises we may not The “light of faith” can assist us in As Pope Francis notes, “people may well have considered: the lack of sufficient reflecting upon what is going on in our have a growing ecological sensitivity, green space in cities, social disconnect world today, and can help us consider a but it has not succeeded in changing – “the silent rupture of the bonds of new way forward. Pope Francis points their harmful habits of consumption.”– integration and social cohesion”– §46 out that a purely scientific outlook will §55. There is a need, in particular, to and mental pollution (the noise and tend to look on nature “as a system overcome individualism: “When people distraction of information overload that which can be studied, understood and become self-centred and self-enclosed prevents us learning how to live wisely) controlled,” whereas a faith perspective greed increases. The emptier a person’s – §47. Pope Francis urges us to see this will see this earth as creation, and heart is, the more he or she needs to world as our home, and that description so as “understood as a gift from the buy, own and consume.”– §204 The is important. outstretched hand of the Father of all.” If formation of our spirituality will go hand This earth is a place that is shared by us we lose sight of the fact that God is our in hand with forming larger hearts and all, where we live out our lives together. Creator, and that this earth is a gift, then motivating us to care for this home Physical nature is not simply a ‘thing’ we will inevitably impose our interests of ours. to be used and exploited. Rather, there and laws on nature. Laudato si’ highlights some confronting is a “mysterious network of relations The third, fourth and fifth chapters issues but it is essentially a hope-filled between things.” That is how St Francis challenge the modes of thinking and document. The Pope has every bit of Assisi saw the environment – he acting that have contributed to creating of faith in human goodness and the delighted in the smallest of creatures, the environmental degradation we are capacity for humanity to learn to live and spoke of the world as his sister. faced with. The Holy Father has strong differently. It simply requires a new way “This sister now cries out to us,” Pope words of condemnation for an economic of seeing. “Rather than a problem to Francis tells us, “because of the harm model that requires us to constantly be solved, the world is a joyful mystery we have inflicted on her”– §2. There produce more and consume more, and he to be contemplated with gladness and is an important interconnectedness denounces an economy of exclusion. He praise.” – §12 Laudato si’ mi’ Signore – between us and all created things, and urgently calls for a new way of thinking. Praise be to you my Lord. the encyclical takes this broad view. Pope Francis also acknowledges the Yes, there is concern for polluted water, important contributions made by the the loss of species and the destruction many different ecological movements,  the tablet Celebration

Big Thanks Road Show The Religious of the Diocese – sisters, brothers and fathers – want to thank you all for the support you, your parents, grandparents and greats, have lavished on us over the years. We’re grateful for the schools, homes and convents you built and maintained, the hardship and highlights you shared, the family members you gave to religious life, the many women and men who have worked alongside us, the friendship, faith, love and myriad acts of kindness you’ve given us since the Dominican Sisters first arrived in the 1800s till now. We think that there is no better way of celebrating this 2015 Year of Consecrated Life than to show our Children from the Gore Pastoral Area were confirmed by Bishop Colin in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, on 26 June. Fr Fredy Permentilla assisted the appreciation of you, who in so many Bishop. Shown, also, in the photo is Mrs Paula Gray, a teacher at St Mary’s School, ways made and continue to make, our Gore, (whose daughter, Molly, is one of those confirmed.) Paula prepared the life and ministries possible. thirty-four candidates for reception of the Sacrament. So – we’re gathering – the Dominican Sisters, Christian Brothers, Sisters of Mercy, Josephite Sisters, Marist Brothers, Little Sisters of the Poor, Presentation Sisters and the Rosmini Fathers – for a Road Show around the Diocese. We’ll tell our stories in pithy presentations and then enjoy afternoon tea and conversation with you. (We’re doing the afternoon tea so there’s no need for a plate!) We’d love to catch up with as many of you as can join us at one of the venues: Oamaru at St Kevin’s College Sunday 16 August, 2.00pm Gore at St Peter’s College Saturday 22 August at 2.00pm Invercargill in St Patrick’s Parish Centre 23 August at 2.00pm Alexandra venue to be announced 20 September at 2.00pm Dunedin at Kavanagh College 18 October at 2.30pm. We encourage you to put the Big Thanks Road Show into your diaries and bring along your grandparents, children and friends. We’ll put a reminder notice into your parish newsletter closer to the date, Confirmation and First Holy Communion at St Joseph’s Cathedral on as well as RSVP contacts. Sunday 7 June 2015. Bishop Colin was assisted by Monsignor John Harrison, Parish Priest. junejuly 2015 

Bishop’s Faith and Service Council | latest update The Bishop’s Faith and Service Council continues to meet regularly with several members also currently actively involved in preparations for the Diocesan Synod.

New Members Diocesan Website During the year Jocelyn Marsh from Oamaru was co-opted The updating of the Dunedin Diocesan Website is ongoing and onto our group, and more recently Gerald Scanlan, the important. The Faith and Service Council has actively sought Diocesan General Manager, has joined us. We welcome them this. Keep us informed of changes to information posted there to the Council and are enjoying their enthusiastic contribution. please. You will find updates from our meeting minutes when you visit the site – www.cdd.org.nz Road show and Revisiting the Mass In response to the Diocesan-wide ‘Road show’ last year (when Keeping linked Council members visited areas around the regions for informal The Faith & Service Council continues to keep active lines consultation), a year-long teaching/refresher on the Mass parts of communication open with the Education Council and was implemented. Parishes have been able to take up as they Committee for Lay Formation, and more recently with the wish, and expand on, this monthly journey through the Liturgy. Board for Catholic Social Services. We look forward to your Social Justice feedback and are happy for you to contact us. This wide and important topic is kept constantly on our agenda Tui Pasco [email protected] and we are happy to continue to promote representation at the Bishop Colin Campbell [email protected] national level of Caritas/Justice & Peace Commission, with an Msgr Paul Mahoney [email protected] openness to extend further our social obligations. Fr Cipriano Fernandes [email protected] Catholic Enquiry Centre Colin MacLeod [email protected] Martha Fernandez Sardina was brought to the country by the Gerald Scanlan [email protected] Catholic Enquiry Centre and was able to speak in Dunedin and Jocelyn Marsh [email protected] Invercargill on Evangelisation. The national Enquiry Centre Stephanie Bowden [email protected] now has a Southern promoter, Denis Farrelly, to liaise with the office.  the tablet Church Music Copyright this article was printed in liturgy a publication of the "liturgy," centre, catholic diocese of auckland

At the request of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Conference, the National Liturgy Office hosted a seminar on Church Music Copyright Administration over the weekend of 5 – 7 June. This was held in Wellington and attended by representatives from each of the six dioceses, including musicians, parish administration staff, Catholic schools advisers, diocesan liturgy office staff, and the members of the National Liturgy Advisers Group.

Photo shows Ken Joblin (), Fr Tony Harrison (Dunedin), Maryann Daly and Mike Stopforth (Christchuch).

Monica O’Brien, an Australian church music copyright adviser, In the meantime, schools, parishes and community groups of presented a series of engaging, hands-on learning experiences. every kind who use church music could ask themselves the Her excellent workshops focused on Identifying Knowledge following questions: Gaps, Why Copyright Matters, Copyright Administration as a Do we copy music – melody line and/or lyrics? Ministry, Copyright Fundamentals, and Implementing a Church (into service leaflets, on to O/P or data projector, on to Copyright Programme. tablet, laptop, etc.)

Participants returned to their dioceses, aware that copyright Do we have a current copyright licence/s? With which compliance is a matter of justice, as well as a legal requirement; agency/agencies? that copyright compliance ensures composers and lyricists are recognised for the work they contribute to the Church, which, Does our current licence cover our repertoire of music used in our parish/school/community? in turn, encourages and promotes creativity. Compliance also means that they can receive payment for their work. Do we report to the copyright agency annually on the This obligation is equally shared by parishes, schools and number of times each hymn, psalm, or Mass setting is used? communities (ethnic, prison, hospital chaplaincies and religious communities) at national and local level. Do we own original copies of the music used in our parish/ school/community? There is significant variation in the licences offered by (Copyright licences for church music only allow for the different church music licencing agencies in terms of melody line and text (lyrics) to be copied. No licence gives permission to copy accompaniment or full score – each copy repertoire, customer service, fee structures, systems for must be paid for.) calculating royalties, reporting methods, ease of access, etc. Research is being undertaken as a service to parishes, schools, A test of your own “Copyright IQ”, further Information and and communities, so we may develop a national strategy and useful resources for understanding copyright requirements can offer informed advice at diocesan workshops on copyright be accessed on the National Liturgy Office website: www.nlo. compliance that will take place in the near future. org.nz under the ‘Liturgical Music’ ‘Copyright’ tabs. The Catholic Church of New Zealand must be seen to act within the law, and New Zealand copyright law is very clear. We look forward to helping you on the journey ahead. july 2015  Win Fitzgerald – active centenarian

What a wonderful Mass of celebration was held in the parish a car, she walked miles during her time as Special Minister church at Mosgiel for this remarkable “young” woman, of the Eucharist taking communion to the sick, served as Win Fitzgerald, born in Riverton, 17 June 1915, baptised housekeeper for numerous priests, established a prayer group in Waikiwi, educated at Tahakopa Primary School and at over twenty years ago, and it is still going today. Win was a St Philomena’s College, helped on the family farmlet in the founding member of the Catholic Women’s League in 1951, Catlins and taught catechism to the local children before her and still acts as coordinator of catering for funerals in the father, Daniel Murphy, shifted to Milton and established a parish, a role she has carried out effectively for many years. transport business. At that point, Winnie helped her mother Parish priest, Father , said in his homily, “For run a boarding house. On 29 May 1942, she married Ted me, Win, while you are generous in your many activities Fitzgerald in St Joseph’s Cathedral, Dunedin. Win is proud for others, it is your generosity in faith and prayer which is of the fact that she was married by two priests – her cousin, most valuable. In a society that can doubt the value of prayer Father Jim Murphy, and Ted’s uncle, Father John Fitzgerald. and can lose hope in life, you bring a strong faith that is Winnie and Ted went on to have ten children. They spent appreciated by those who need it.” several happy years in Paradise near Glenorchy, then created their own piece of paradise in Church St Mosgiel, alongside Bishop Colin announced that Win is to be the recipient the church and school. Win’s involvement in the life of each of a Papal Benemerenti Medal – a fitting presentation to is legendary. Win recalls with pride that she was voted onto this special woman of faith – daily communicant, active the St Mary’s Church Council. Without the benefit of having parishioner and centenarian – Win Fitzgerald, congratulations.  the tablet Parish support for flood victims appreciated

Pat Robertson – Neighbourhood Support Coordinator at CSS, sorting Food donations . The recent floods in Dunedin have severely impacted on many people, particularly in South Dunedin. Over 1200 homes were damaged, creating disruption and hardship which will take some time to get over. Catholic Social Services, from its base in Macandrew Road, has provided practical support to local families throughout. “A call for help was put out through the parish networks and the response was quite overwhelming,” says Director Ian Donnelly. As well as volunteers joining the door-knocking response teams, we have been inundated with donations of non-perishable food, blankets, offers of accommodation and other essentials to assist affected households. It shows what a caring catholic community we have in Dunedin when you get a response like that.” “We are most grateful for the generosity of parishioners, which has directly helped many vulnerable people cope with the aftermath of the floods,” said Ian. july 2015 

Diocesan Finances Part 2: The Way Ahead

Last month, I presented a snapshot of enhancing the special character of our • Reducing the number of cars the the Diocesan financial results for 2014. I schools and maintaining a range of Diocese owns, and the cost of outlined some of the challenges we face assets and operations, including the ownership; as a church in matching income with Catholic Development Fund, Holy Cross • Adjusting interest rates on CDF expenses and ensuring our assets (mostly Centre, Moran Building, the Catholic investments to improve our return; buildings) fit how we wish to operate as Shop, the Priory and the Tablet. This • Increasing the Diocesan levy on a church and, as much as possible, pay part of the Diocesan operations has run parishes, agreed between the Bishop their way. While it is vital to remember at a loss for many years. and the Council of Priests. that making money is not our purpose, it As you would expect, my immediate is a necessary means to the end. There are also gains to be had from focus is on turning around the long- national church initiatives such as a This month, I want to explain our running deficit in the diocesan joint insurance scheme, which has financial circumstances in more detail management area. This will require a recently taken effect and which will also and describe some of the initiatives series of smaller initiatives rather than benefit parishes. planned or underway to improve our one or two dramatic ones. Initiatives prospects as a Diocese. planned or underway include: Longer-term, I am working with the Board of Administration on a plan for It is helpful to think of the Diocese • Promoting the Holy Cross Centre dealing with the cumulative non-school as three distinct but related areas of more vigorously as an accommodation debt that the Diocese has built up. This activity: parishes, schools and diocesan and conference venue, and making it will require some innovative thinking management. more energy efficient; and, probably, bold action. I’m open to There are 36 parishes in the Diocese, • Making the Catholic shop profitable, good ideas – please share them with me some clustered into pastoral areas. through a combination of marketing at [email protected] and retail practices; In 2014, 22 recorded deficits and the Gerald Scanlan remainder a surplus. The average deficit • Presenting the Priory for commercial Diocesan General Manager was $8,800 and the average surplus redevelopment sympathetic to its was $13,800. As a result, the Diocese heritage; broke even across all parishes. Parish • Ensuring the Moran Building is fully expenses include parish upkeep, living tenanted; and ministry costs for their priest(s) and a contribution to the costs of diocesan management. Many parishes have savings invested in the CDF, which they tend to call on for significant Catholic Centre Shop property expenses. Few parishes have independent sources of income, such as rental property. There are opportunities Honest to for improvement across the diocese in parish budgeting and in regularly Goodness inviting parishioners to review their by Joy Cowley planned giving contributions. “Honest to Goodness” is The Bishop is the proprietor of 24 primary a series of new reflections and three secondary schools. Schools on familiar church liturgy, receive most of their income from the written to encourage government, including money provided people to pause, reflect to the Proprietor for major school and then create their own maintenance. Parents pay attendance dues for children attending our schools. These responses. They are truly dues pay for interest on the debt incurred helpful and will assist in providing, modernising or rebuilding many to “pray the Mass” our schools (currently around $13m), plus and draw closer to God.” insurance costs. Generally speaking, our diocesan schools are in good shape and Price: $20.90 enrolments are stable. + P/P $2.10 ‘Diocesan management’ refers to activities and responsibilities that are not specific to a parish or a school. They include the employment of diocesan The Catholic Centre Shop staff, our commitments to the wider Moran Building, 8 Octagon, Dunedin 9016. church in New Zealand, recruiting and training priests for ordination, Ph/fax (03) 477 6342 or email [email protected]  the tablet

Obituary

Fr Kevin Morton R.I.P.

After battling illness courageously for some years, Fr Kevin died on Monday 8 June 2015 at Holy Name Presbytery, North Dunedin, where he was being looked after by Fr Mark Chamberlain, and the seminarians. Father Kevin was a first day pupil of St Peter Chanel School, Green Island, in 1955. He went on to St Edmund’s School, South Dunedin, and St Paul’s High School Dunedin before entering Holy Name Seminary, Christchurch and Holy Cross College, Mosgiel to undertake studies for the priesthood. He was ordained on 7 June 1974 by Bishop at St Joseph’s Cathedral, Dunedin. His clergy appointments included: Assistant Priest: St Joseph’s Cathedral, Dunedin | Parish Priest: Riversdale Parish, Milton/Lawrence Parish and Forbury Parish | On loan to Auckland Diocese, where he served a term as Parish Priest of Avondale. As well as parish responsibilities, Father Kevin served as Chaplain to Māori and Pasifika, and to St Paul’s High School, Dunedin. Throughout his life, he maintained an enthusiastic interest in rugby, at both club and metropolitan level. Father Kevin was, also, a trustee and secretary for In latter years, due to ill health, he was no longer in active ministry. He the Nano Nagle Trust, reflecting his early interest in, returned to Green Island to live, which enabled him to give great care and and support of, the work of the Presentation Sisters. support to his parents, Dave and Jean, when their health was failing. Both pre-deceased him. May he rest in peace.

Diocesan Synod Update contributed by gerald scanlan

Have you signed-up yet? Today is the second sign-up Sunday for the four-week diocesan programme – Called by Christ. Written by Colin MacLeod of Kavanagh College, the programme explores four aspects of the joy of the Gospel: encounter, grace, healing and hope. The programme is fully self-contained, with prayers, scripture, excerpts from Pope Francis’ letter on the Joy of the Gospel and questions for discussion. Called by Christ is a small group reflection and discussion programme. It will work in homes, staffrooms, parish centres – anywhere that Catholics or others associated with parish and school feel comfortable gathering to share their faith and their questions, and to deepen their sense of belonging to a faith community. It does not require any preparation – just a place to gather and the desire to experience the joy of the Gospel more fully and share it more confidently. Groups will run across the Diocese from mid-August. Our target is to have 1,000 participants – decide today to be one of them. For any questions or to sign-up direct, contact Amy Armstrong at [email protected] or (03) 474 5755. july 2015 

Prayers & Petitions

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY O most beautiful flower of Mt Carmel, fruitful vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. In partnership with the Tindall Foundation, the O Star of the Sea, help me and show me here thou Diocese of Dunedin invites applications for grants art my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen that will support families and social services of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee from within the Diocese. the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can Applications relating to the following are withstand thy power. particularly welcome: O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have • Young children recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in thy hands (three times). This prayer must • Youth development be said for three days and the prayer published. • Literacy, numeracy and budgeting skills (Published on behalf of A.P.C, M.E.H., D.C.H.) • Māori SACRED HEART OF JESUS • Migrants and refugees May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, honoured, adored and glorified throughout the • Rural communities world forever. Amen. (Say six times for nine days and promise publication.) (Published on behalf of A.P.C., J.M.R.,M.E.H.,M.O.O.) Grants are available up to a maximum of $7,000. DEAR HEART OF JESUS Applications close Friday 14 August 2015. Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for To inquire or apply, contact Pauline Lee many favours, and I ask you for this special one. (03) 474 5750 or [email protected] Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your broken heart, where your Holy Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour and not mine. Say this prayer for three days, and promise its publication. (Published on behalf of A.P.C., M.E.H.) NOVENA TO ST JUDE Oh, Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles; Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart, and humbly beg you BUILDING COMPLIANCE to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present, urgent SOLUTIONS petition (make request). In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Our Dunedin Building Compliance Team has a wealth of knowledge and experience in Building Compliance, Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys and three and is dedicated to providing excellent Building Glorias. St Jude pray for me and all who invoke your Compliance services across Otago and Southland. Our aid, humbly in need of your intercession. Amen. Building Compliance services are wide ranging and This novena must be said on nine consecutive days. can be tailored to meet your needs. (Published on behalf of M.E.H. BUILDING WARRANT OF FITNESS: FIRE EVACUATIONS: • Annual IQP Inspections • Fire Evacuation MOST GRATEFUL THANKS to the Holy Spirit, St • Owners Inspections Schemes Jude, Blessed Virgin Mary and the Sacred Heart • Contractor Liaison • Trial Evacuations of Jesus for prayers answered. Published on behalf • Council Liaison • Fire Warden Training of C.L. Thanks to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for • Online Client Record • NZFS Liaison favours granted. T.L.G. Portal • Portfolio Management PRAYERS FOR RECENTLY DECEASED, SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT: AND THEIR FAMILIES • Technical Advice • Remedial Works May the souls of the following, and the souls of all • Independent Audits Management the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT OUR DUNEDIN BUILDING COMPLIANCE TECHNICAL GOODALL, Joy, Invercargill ADMINISTRATOR: KAVANAGH, Johanna Mary (Joan), Hawera Kirstin Thompson KAVANAGH, Mary Frances (Sister Maria), Melbourne t. 03 471 5518 KENNEDY, Brother Albert (John), FMS, Auckland m. 021 244 6302 MORTON, Rev. Father Kevin, Dunedin e. [email protected] WARD, Patricia, Invercargill. www.opus.co.nz  the tablet

Bishop’s Diary What’s on

It is with delight we announce Joy Cowley is coming to Dunedin for an open session with us on Gratitude. The session will run from 1-3:30pm on Sunday, September 6th at Holy Cross Centre in Mosgiel. She will be here all weekend running a retreat for Walking New Paths graduates and has generously agreed to do an Gratitude additional session for us all. This is a with An open ecumenical session with Joy Joy Cowley good opportunity to engage in a Synod Sunday, September 6 th 1:00pm activity to spread the Joy of the Gospel. Holy Cross Centre, -­‐3:30pm Mosgiel

Cost: $10 A time to gather for refreshment, The session is open ecumenically encouragement, & prayer to anyone interested in spiritual Please Register with Amy Armstrong [email protected] refreshment. Cost $10. Register with

(03) 474-­‐5755/0272376319 Amy Armstrong at [email protected] or 474 5755. Thank you.

= colin d campbell bishop of dunedin Silver Jubilee of Ordination JULY The 25th jubilee of ordination of St Mary’s Basilica parish priest, Fr Chris O’Neill, will 28 Dunedin Diocese Congregational be celebrated by the parish with a lunch on Sunday 13 September. The two course Leaders meeting buffet style lunch will be held in a function room at the Invercargill Working Mens’ Club in Esk St and is open to anyone who wishes to share in the occasion and enjoy AUGUST an afternoon of good food and good company. Cost is $30 per person. Registration is 2 Queenstown Parish essential and registration forms will be available in Southland parishes or via email. Confirmation Any enquiries regarding the lunch, registration, or sending a message of good wishes 7-9 Bishop’s Shield can be sent to Wendy McArthur 258 Conon St Invercargill 9812 or Competition, Email: [email protected] Invercargill 10 Catechetical Studies Graduation Mass, University of Otago The Tablet is published by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dunedin 12-17 New Caledonia 300 Rattray Street | Dunedin 21- 23 Invercargill Central Please address all mail to: Parish Confirmation and Visitation The Editor: Tony Hanning | The Tablet Private Bag 1941 | Dunedin 9054 Other contact details Phone (03) 474 5756 | Mobile 021 270 5999

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Deadline for the August issue is Monday 3 August 2015. july 2015  Caring Sunday: Love, in action “We must restore hope to young people, help the old, be open to the future, spread love. Be poor among the poor. We need to include the excluded and preach peace.” Pope Francis

Eight years ago I established the Catholic Caring Foundation with the goal of building a fund to support the work of Catholic Social Services and other caring groups in the diocese. Through these groups our church is present in the gritty reality of people’s lives: meeting basic needs, upholding human dignity and witnessing to the joy of the Gospel. With your very generous support, the total fund has reached just over $900,000 – within reach of the initial target of $1,000,000. With a big push this year, I’m hoping that we can hit the target and start distributing the earnings from the fund to those groups in our diocese which meet the many needs in our communities with love, and action. I asked Ian Donnelly, Director of Catholic Social Services, Catholic Social Services is also active in for some insights into the difference they make in the the community in practical ways, such lives of the people they touch. Here are a few quotes as its foodbank service and the annual from CSS clients: Christmas community dinner it hosts, in partnership with the South Dunedin “The CSS social worker’s advice and advocacy pastoral area. enabled us to see light at the end of the tunnel where before there was only a brick wall .” The community is also well served by the St Vincent de Paul Society, which “The social worker helped me and my family to learn has a strong presence in Southland new parenting strategies and general life coping and Otago, meeting essential needs for skills. This has assisted in a happier and healthier food, clothing and household goods, family and environment.” and linking with other services, such as budget advice and support for “A brilliant counselling service! It helped me cope those with mental health needs. I am with several issues that were tormenting and delighted that our schools support traumatising me. My counsellor was excellent and initiatives such as Young Vinnies and provided me with hope and coping skills” the Caritas Challenge, which help form social conscience and the habit of caring “Through your ‘Game On’ course for Dads, I have got for others. a better insight of what to expect being a father and how to execute my new communications skills and In the Spirit better my family’s future.” = colin  the tablet I would like to support the Caring Foundation by making a donation:

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