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THE TABLET June 2013 Issue No 187 THE MONTHLY MAGAZINE FOR THE CATHOLICS OF THE DUNEDIN DIOCESE THE TABLET June 2013 Issue No 187 ‘The Silver Kettle’ CONTRIBUTED BY CAROL MEIKLE Port Chalmers’ link with Australia’s first saint, Mary MacKillop, known as Saint Mary of the Cross, has led to the return of a treasured silver kettle to the parish church of Saint Mary Star of the Sea, Port Chalmers. The foundress of the Sisters of St Jo- gifted to the O’Halloran family. The ton - and so the silver kettle’s journey seph of the Sacred Heart, Saint Mary kettle remained in the family, even- back home to ‘the Port’ began. MacKillop, spent several months tually being handed down to Vince Carol’s family ( Bungard - Flynn) and in Port Chalmers in 1898 when her Connelly, a great-grandson, of Mi- Paula’s family (O’Halloran) had lived Sisters were invited to conduct St chael and Margaret O’Halloran. two doors apart. Their families were Joseph’s School. On arrival in Port Michael O’Halloran was actively as- neighbours at Port for 45 years. Paula Chalmers she and her fellow Jose- sociated with parish committees up and Carol have since shared many phite sisters lived in a cottage pro- until 1936 when ill health prevented precious family stories. This year, vided by Mr Michael and Mrs Marga- him continuing. On Sundays, he Vince Connelly, his wife Audrey and ret O’Halloran, until drove Father O’Reilly and later par- their son Dion travelled from Whan- their first convent ish priests, first by horse and gig and ganui to bring the O’Halloran’s pre- (a rented house) later in a motor car, to Waikouaiti cious icon, the ‘silver kettle’ back was available. and Seacliff to celebrate Mass. He home to the ‘St. Mary’s Star of the Sea’ In appreciation also provided the priest’s trans- Church, Port Chalmers. for this kind- port on longer journeys to visit On 27th April 2013, during the vigil ness, a silver the sick. Mass, the silver kettle was passed kettle was At the time of the on to the Saint Mary’s Star of the Christchurch earth- Sea parishioners by Dion Connelly, quakes, Carol Meikle great great grandson of Mr and Mrs made a call to ex-St O’Halloran. Mary’s Star of the the Vince commented to Carol Meikle af- Sea parishioner, Dianne ter Mass that he believed that the ket- Enright, who was then liv- tle was now back home where it be- ing in Rangiora. Dianne’s longed. The ‘St Mary’s Star of the Sea’ husband, Ted Enright, was Church was where Mary MacKillop an O’Halloran grandson. herself had worshipped, and where During that chance con- she had taught in the Church loft. The versation, Dianne told O’Hallorans worshipped there, too. Carol about the exist- They would have wanted the kettle ence of the silver kettle returned to the church. The occasion and subsequently contacted her of the presentation was a truly mov- niece Paula Campbell in Welling- ing and memorable one. The Tablet June 2013 Catholic Schools’ Day – A celebration of freedom and involvement BY TONY HANNING, EDITOR In the educational life of the diocese, the month of May was to those who accept such a role as his appointees, and to the a significant one. parents who make themselves available for election. The 22nd May was celebrated throughout New Zealand as On a daily basis, the Catholic schools of Otago and “Catholic Schools’ Day.” Every one of the twenty-eight schools Southland cater for the needs of about 5,000 students. To do and colleges of our diocese celebrated the event in one way this effectively requires the assistance of over 300 teaching or another. Some chose to celebrate with their local school and support staff, 28 priest chaplains, and 250 Boards of community, and others combined to share an event. The Trustees members. That is a significant number of people gathering together of over 1,000 students at a special Mass contributing daily to the life of the church in this diocese, and in Invercargill was one such shared event. to the life of their local communities. By 31st May, all schools throughout New Zealand were As we celebrate our Catholic Schools, and commence a new required to complete the election and appointment of new term for Boards of Trustees, it is timely to reflect on why the Boards of Trustees members for the next three-year term. In Church throughout the world commits to the establishment his role as a Catholic Schools’ Proprietor, Bishop Campbell has of schools, and why we as parents, parishioners, staff and just completed a round of appointment or re-appointment board members commit to such an enterprise. The simplest of 100 Proprietor Appointees to Boards. He is truly grateful and clearest answer lies in the bedrock principle of Catholic social teaching enunciated in last month’s article on Father William Byron’s work: 1. The Principle of Human Dignity: “Every human being is created in the image of God and redeemed by Jesus Christ, and therefore is invaluable and worthy of respect as a member of the human family.” Our acceptance of that principle leads us to a philosophy of education that cannot be developed effectively except in a school which shares that philosophy with us and has the freedom to implement programmes that support it. In a Catholic school, education may be defined as “all that which brings one to the fullness of his or her humanity.” Where do we find humanity in its fullness? We find it in the person of Christ. Therefore, the measure of all that we offer and do in a Catholic School is the person of Christ, supported by His teachings and that of the Church. This is where our schools differ from neighbouring schools. We are exercising the freedom that we enjoy to teach to a philosophy that matches our belief in what it is to be human. We are fortunate that as New Zealanders our right to do so is recognised and supported by the provisions of the Private Schools Conditional Integration Act 1975. By integrating our Catholic schools into the State system, the Bishops and other Proprietors entered into a binding partnership with the Crown. When Integration negotiations were due to commence in 1973, the Catholic negotiators had before them six guiding principles. In summary, these sought to ensure that the Church would retain control over what was taught, by whom and to whom, and that it would continue to own the necessary buildings and facilities. It sought the right to expand according to need, and to have the financial means to service debts on property. In return, all operational costs were to be met by the State, including salaries and future maintenance. These six principles set the boundaries of Proprietor interest, and responsibilities today, as in the past. 2 June 2013 The Tablet As Boards commence another term of governance of our schools, they may be We stand before you, Holy Spirit, conscious of our sinfulness, guided in their work by this prayer used but aware that we gather in your name. on many occasions by the late Bishop Kavanagh as he led the Integration Come to us, remain with us, and enlighten our hearts. Give us light and negotiations. It is the prayer that was strength to know your will, to make it our own, and to live it in our lives. said before every session of the Second Vatican Council: Guide us by your wisdom, support us by your power, for you are God, sharing the glory of Father and Son. You desire justice for all: enable us to uphold the rights of others; do not allow us to be misled by ignorance or corrupted by fear or favour. Unite us to yourself in the bond of love and keep us faithful to all that is true. As we gather in your name may we temper justice with love, so that all our decisions may be pleasing to you, and earn the reward promised to good and faithful servants. You live and reign with the Father and the Son, one God, VERDON COLLEGE forever and ever. Amen Catholic Schools’ Day Effort Nigh on 1,000 primary and second- ary students from seven schools in the Invercargill area attended a Catholic Schools’ Day Mass. Mass was celebrat- ed by the priests of all of the Invercar- gill parishes at the Invercargill Working From Gore... Men’s Club. Verdon College school lead- ers took a lead role in the Mass. Over BY OLIVIA NEAME 100 Year 7 students from Verdon Col- For Catholic Schools Day lege attended the Mass, while the rest in Gore, St Peter’s College of its students attended a special liturgy and St Mary’s Primary and assembly back at the College. School marked the day It has been a significant number of with a range of exciting years since all of the Catholic schools celebrations. The day be- have got together for a Mass and gan with a whole school liturgy at St the special nature of the gathering Peter’s organised by Year 13 students. ...and Oamaru was clear to all that attended. Jarlath A highlight of the liturgy was video of Kelly, Principal of Verdon College students from around the school say- BY CATHERINE TAYLOR commented, “The Mass provided a ing why they felt fortunate to attend St Last Wednesday staff and students from special opportunity for students to gain Peter’s. This was followed by four bub- St Joseph’s School joined St Kevin’s Col- an understanding that they are part of bly St Mary’s pupils who shared a pres- lege to celebrate Catholic Schools’ Day something much bigger than just our entation about their school.
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