17 Lay Ministers Charting New Direction by GILLIAN VINE Cross Centre Be- Course” That Was “Very Applicable to Us the Graduation of the First Group from Fore the Mass

Th e Mo n t h l y Ma g a z i n e f o r t h e Ca t h o l i c s o f t h e Du n e d i n Di o c e s e h e a b l e t SeptemberT 2008 T Issue No 136

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Election 2008 didates in Otago and Southland so In this copy of The Tablet you can that they can consider it thought- read the New Zealand Bishops’ “All citizens ought to be mind- fully. election manifesto, Mindful of the ful of their right and their We know it is our duty as Chris- Common Good – Thinking about duty to promote the common tians to vote but as Cardinal Tho- Election 2008. I would ask you all to good by using their vote.” – mas Williams put it so well some time ago; “Voting is not difficult. study it carefully and prayerfully. Pope John Paul II While it is not meant to be compre- Voting responsibly can be.” hensive, it does cover basic issues This is why I urge you to study the about the common good in our make this a just and compassion- document, pray earnestly, question country that we as Catholics need ate country for all citizens. At one sincerely and vote conscientiously to question those who seek Public level an election is about who gov- so that the values and ideals of Je- Office. erns the country; at another level sus Christ may become more and As I have said before, we need to it is a campaign for the minds and more a lived reality in our country get behind the party labels and hearts of our citizens. of Aotearoa New Zealand. look at the candidates themselves, I am taking the opportunity of In the Spirit, their voting records to date and sending a copy of the Bishops’ what they will do if elected to help statement to all the political can- ✟ Colin 17 lay ministers charting new direction By GILLIAN VINE Cross Centre be- course” that was “very applicable to us THE graduation of the first group from fore the Mass. as individuals”. the Walking New Paths (WNP) pro- The 17 people Graduates are involved in a range of gramme marks “a new era for the dio- want to maintain lay ministry, such as victim support, cese” in terms of lay ministry, Bishop the close support workplace chaplaincy and pastoral care Colin Campbell says. network they have in hospitals, as well as extensive parish Speaking at Mass in St Joseph’s Ca- developed. involvement. thedral on September 7, during which “The fellowship Those who graduated are: Amy Arm- graduands were presented with cer- has been a real blessing,” Denise Smith, strong, Colette Blockley, Stephanie tificates, Bishop Campbell said: “We are of Invercargill, said of Walking New Bowden, Sharon Cooke, Stephen Cor- blessed with 17 people from around Paths. son, Michele Cotter, Gerald Dyer, Ken the diocese who have, under the lead- A Calvary Hospital pastoral carer, she Fahey, Jane McLeod, Jocelyn Marsh, ership of Sr Teresa Hanratty and [WNP said she joined WNP “to cement my Kathy Martin-Inkster, Richard Piper, committee member] Maureen Cum- ministry and give formal acknowledg- Denise Smith, Maureen Smith, Fae mings, responded to the challenge to ment of it”. Robertson, Susan Rowley and Lorraine take the Gospel into the world. Steve Corson, of St Brigid’s Tainui Voice. “We salute you for taking up this chal- parish, described WNP as “an amazing Photographs – page 9 ➤ lenge in your part of the diocese,” the bishop said. The two-year WNP programme for In this issue… lay ministry formation is a response to New investment account �� 3 Praying the Rosary ��13 the call in Pope John Paul II’s encyclical, Our Catholic world �� 4 First Eucharists ��14 Christifedelis Laici – Christ’s Lay Faithful. Youth worker honoured �� 6 Around the diocese ��15 For graduands, the programme con- MacKillop history published �� 8 Kavanagh Day celebrated ��16 cluded with a weekend retreat at Holy The Tablet September 2008 Simple way for everyone to help your diocese

WE are all aware of how costs have risen in recent years and also have had placed before us by Bishop Colin Camp- bell (The Tablet, June 2008) the facts about the financial strain under which the Diocese of Dunedin is operating. It is tempting for ordinary people to feel that the issue is too big to deal with but there is a way to help – not by making a donation or financial sacrifice but by investing money in the Catholic De- velopment Fund (CDF). Since 1972, the CDF has provided money to help provide new facilities or to refurbish existing buildings, to enhance worship, education and other needs that are important in the mission of the Church. This diocesan fund is supported by CDF beneficiary … St Mary Star of the Sea church, in Port Chalmers, was one of the investments of many Catholic peo- the buildings in the diocese whose upgrade was made with CDF assistance.] ple, as well as parishes and groups, throughout Otago and Southland. The CDF uses those funds about by the need to upgrade our schools to the standard to provide low-cost finance for building and development demanded by the State before they could be integrated. projects that benefit the people of the diocese. Key minis- People responded willingly and over the years the number tries supported are evangelisation, youth and young adults, of investors – and therefore CDF funds – have grown, which in lay formation, outreach, priestly formation and sacramental turn has kept down the cost of maintaining not only schools programmes. but also churches and other parish facilities. In its first 25 When Bishop John P. Kavanagh established the fund – then years, the fund provided more than $9 million in loans, with called the Diocesan Development Fund – 36 years ago, he did low-cost interest charges that were estimated to have saved so because of the need to ease the financial burden brought $2.3 million had the same monies been borrowed on the open market. Term investments, general savings accounts, educational savings accounts, funeral savings accounts and the new Min- istry Support Account are all important ways you can help the Church reduce its indebtedness and move forward. The money invested in the CDF has achieved great things but with your support it could be even greater. Christ Fest 08 postponed AFTER representations from secondary and tertiary organisations, Christ Fest has been postponed until March 14-15. Christ Fest 08 was to have been held in Ranfurly on Octo- ber 25-26 as a follow-on from World Youth Day in Sydney in July. The decision to postpone the event was made to avoid any clash with examinations or exam preparation, diocesan general manager Stuart Young said.

The deadline for the October issue is Wednesday, September 24. Please send all contributions to the editor, Gillian Vine, 26 Franklin St, Dalmore, Dunedin 9010; phone 021-705-708; fax 03-474-5758; email [email protected].

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Reasons to invest in the CDF New account opportunity l Because your investment in the Catho- lic Development Fund earns less interest than is offered by banks, the difference (the to support ministries sacrificial portion) is used by the Church, so you are helping the work of the Church in the Diocese of AN exciting new account option being offered by the Catholic Dunedin. Development Fund, the Ministry Support Account, pays interest l A deposit with the CDF is an ethical and to the investor, who in turn agrees to donate that interest to a charitable investment. ministry he or she has selected. l It is an investment in our Catholic commu- It works like this: You assign all interest income to your chosen nity now and for generations to come, as the CDF ministry. Your account is credited with interest earned, then deb- provides much-needed, low-cost finance to help ited for that interest. A tax receipt is issued for the interest as a parishes, schools and other diocesan organisations. donation to the ministry or parish (as long as the organisation l The CDF lends only to Catholic organisations, has charitable status for tax purposes, as all parishes in the dio- so you can be sure your investment is used in cese do). There is no limit on the donation value now able to be an ethical way which reflects the values of the claimed on tax returns. The most important feature of Ministry Catholic Church. Support Accounts is that you retain your capital while others ben- l Your money is safe: all investments are fully efit from the interest paid. Your support can make a huge differ- guaranteed by the Catholic Bishop of Dunedin. ence to the ministry you choose to support. l There are no fees or charges and personal service One reason for setting up the Ministry Support option is the is important to CDF managers. recognition that many people may want to support a particular l Savings accounts require no minimum deposit, ministry such as youth, lay formation or chaplaincy but in the past so are ideal for the investor with a small sum to have been reluctant to do this through the CDF as they felt their invest or those who want to build up their accounts money might go into general funds. Now a CDF investment can over time. be targeted to exactly what the investor wants to support. l Term investments, which can be for up to five CDF keeps the details of who made the investment confidential years, require a minimum deposit of $500. but organisations may be informed of how much to expect for l A Funeral Savings Account, in which a lump sum budgetary purposes. can be invested or the account built up over time, You maintain control so withdrawals and deposits can be made can relieve unnecessary stress on your family at a exactly as you would with other CDF accounts. difficult time. You can invest in a Ministry Support Account without specify- l The new Ministry Support Account pays ing a parish or organisation. If you choose this option, any benefit interest and the investor donates all interest to a relating to your Ministry Support Account will be added to the ministry he or she has selected. other income of CDF and subsequently used to support the work of the Church through the distributions CDF makes to the Dio- Pick up a CDF brochure in the church porch. cese of Dunedin.

Bishop’s Diary CATHOLIC DEVELOPMENT FUND Term Investments SEPTEMBER Amount 3 Months 6 Months 9 Months 12 Months 19 – 21 Alexandra Parish Confirma- $1,000 - $4,999 3.00% 3.20% 3.25% 3.50% tion and Visitation 22 – 24 Priests’ Assembly $5,000 - $9,999 4.10% 4.85% 4.90% 5.20% 25 Board of Management meeting $10,000 - $19,999 5.40% 6.00% 6.00% 6.05% OCTOBER $20,000 - $49,999 5.40% 6.00% 6.00% 6.05% 5 – 26 XII Ordinary General Assem- $50,000+ Rates available on application. bly Synod of Bishops in Rome On Call Accounts

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3 The Tablet September 2008 Light of the Dead Sea Scrolls to go online ISRAELI scientists are taking thousands of digital photographs of the Dead World Radio Sea Scrolls in preparation for putting the ancient documents available online. It is expected to take more than two years to complete the project. From 4-5 pm, every Sunday The 900 scrolls, most of them on parchment, are the oldest copies of the on 1575 kHz, HillsAM Bible and include secular text dating from the third century BC to the first century AD. They are written in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek. September Infrared technology is uncovering new text in the Dead Sea Scrolls. The first 21 – Former Jehovah’s Witness, Carlos discovery of the ancient biblical writings was made in 1947 by a Bedouin Caso-Rosendi recounts his Journey shepherd in a desert cave on the shores of the Dead Sea. Other finds fol- Home into the Catholic Church. lowed. 28 – Vatican Radio items including “We are able to see the scrolls in such detail that no one has before,” said the dramatised account of the early Simon Tanner, a digital expert from King’s College London, who is in charge Church, To the Ends of the Earth; Jes- of data collection. – Catholic News Agency uit Fr Matteo Ricci’s mission in China nearly 500 years ago; and Catholic Radio around the world, now. October Our Catholic world 5 – Defending Life. Author Dr Francis Beckwith talks to Kris and Bruce l MacGregor; Episode 11 of To the Ends POLLS show Senator Barack Obama tins were declared venerable in 1994. l of the Earth. is trailing in support among white A SHORTAGE of priests has started 12 - New Catholics talk about their Catholic voters, Republican John Mc- to hit the Ballarat diocese, in western decision to enter the Church; plus Cain attracting 50 per cent support to Victoria. Vin Dillon, assistant to Bish- the next part of To the Ends of the the Democratic presidential nominee’s op Peter Connors, said celibacy and Earth, and Fr Benedict Groeschel CFR 39 per cent. The record of Mr Obama’s commitment were contributing to answers a question from listeners. vice-presidential running mate Joe a decline in the number of men en- 19 – Saved from Extermination: stories Biden includes voting against notify- tering the priesthood. “The young of some World War 2 survivors. Epi- ing parents of minors who obtain out- generation is not as attracted to the sode 13 of the drama based on Acts of-state abortions, voting in favour of Church as in previous generations,” Mr of the Apostles and the writings of St expanding embryonic research efforts Dillon said. l Paul, and more from Fr Groeschel. and voting against a ban on cloning. AS part of a three-year makeover, l AUSTRALIAN Catholic students have the Vatican Library is to get a fire- Each Sunday, when available, there joined a multi-faith campaign to put a proof bunker for manuscripts and a will be a brief reflection on the Sunday stop to “offensive” billboards and vehi- climate-controlled room for papyrus readings in Breaking the Bread. cle advertisements. Matthew Restall, fragments. The work, which began of Melbourne, is hoping to have state last year, is expected to be completed  laws changed in Victoria and NSW to by 2010, when the library will reopen get raunchy or confronting messages to scholars. The library has 75,000  off billboards and vehicles. The uni- ancient manuscripts, about 8300  versity student has united different early printed works, more than 70,000  religions in his campaign, with lead- prints, engravings and maps, more  ers from Catholic, Baptist and Muslim than 300,000 coins and medals, and faiths signing two petitions calling for more than 1.6 million books.  each state to ban “offensive” advertise- l SYDNEY Airport says World Youth  ments. Day pilgrims helped set a daily  l IN his latest book, The Quest for arrivals record when 20,398 passen-  Shakespeare, Catholic writer Joseph gers arrived through the airport’s Pearce concludes that William Shake- international terminal on Sunday,  speare was a Catholic. July 13, many of them Catholics   l  POPE BENEDICT has approved arriving for the week-long event with the beatification of Louis and Marie Pope Benedict. More than 120,000  Zelie Guerin Martin, the parents of St international pilgrims descended on  Thérèse of Lisieux. The couple will be Sydney for WYD. Sydney Airport CEO   beatified October 19, World Mission Russell Balding said: “Sydney Airport’s  Sunday, during a Mass in the Basilica performance during World Youth Day  of St Thérèse in Lisieux, France. St was outstanding. We made sure that   Thérèse and St Francis Xavier are the visitors could arrive and depart from patron saints of the missions. The Mar- Sydney without any fuss.” – CNA/Zenit

4 September 2008 The Tablet Christian Bros Ex-pupils Association in recess By PAUL INDER AT its annual meeting earlier this year, members of the Chris- tian Brothers Ex-pupils Association decided that, because of a lack of interest, the association would go into recess and the secretary would hold the records. At the same meeting, there was discussion about the future of the Educational Trust Fund, set up at the 90th reun- ion celebrations in 1966. The main purpose of the trust fund was to provide money for the Christian Brothers to pursue educational objectives. Over the years, the fund has paid for Christian Brothers to attend courses for their academic and spiritual development. The annual meeting decided that the Educational Trust Fund account should be closed and the money be divided equally between two areas in which the Christian Brothers are still involved, the Edmund Rice Camps organisation, in Dunedin, and the Nukutere College Trust, which supports the Catholic secondary school in Avarua, in the Cook Islands. The Edmund Rice group in Dunedin has responded to the gift, saying it is deeply appreciative of the financial boost, as it will enable them to enhance their efforts in the years ahead.

Book of the month: Seek That Which Is Above

This is a lovely book from Pope Benedict XVI with his truly and insightful meditations on how our life in Christ should be as it is lived through the various seasons and feasts of the liturgical year, such as Advent, Easter, Marian Devotion. A wide variety of other spiritual and secular themes, such as joy, peace and creation, prayer, silence, vacation and rest, are included. This beautful hardcover edition includes striking full-colour illustrations of icons and other art pieces, topped off with a silk ribbon marker. This is a perfect gift or inspirational and instructive spiritual reading for oneself throughout the year. It is available from the Catholic Centre Shop, Moran Building, 8 Octagon, Dunedin 9016; phone/fax (03) 477-6342; phone/ fax (03) 477-6342; email [email protected]. Price $31.50; postage $1.70.

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5 The Tablet September 2008 Youth worker honoured with Delargey award

THE first Delargey Award to go to someone in the Dunedin diocese has been presented to Susie Jorgenson at a Mass in Oamaru on August 24. The awards, in honour of the late Cardinal Reginald De- largey, are sponsored by the National Council for Young Catholics (NCYC), the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Con- ference agency for young Catholics. Given every second year, the Delargey Awards recognise significant and outstanding contributions made in the field of Catholic youth ministry. Mrs Jorgenson’s award is for the work she has done over the past six years with Catholic young people in the area of pastoral service. During her time in the Gore parish, her commitment and love for young people and her desire to help them love and follow Christ had been shown by organising and leading weekly youth evenings, as well as talks, games, devotions, Susie Jorgensen with Fr Wayne Healey after the Oamaru fortnightly Sunday Vigil parish youth Masses, weekly music Basilica Mass at which she was presented with the Dun- practices and five very successful Antioch camps. edin diocese’s first Delargey Award. She has also supported many young people by opening her home and family to them. This has been no easy task five children by the time she and her family left Gore for dealing with youth issues one on one. Oamaru earlier this year. “Susie became a Catholic as a young adult and this has “The loving support and encouragement of her husband, given her a particular appreciation of the spiritual needs of Neil, together with their children Samantha, Timothy, Ellie, young people and a strong desire to bring them the bene- Jonathan and Daniel are testament to the importance of fits of the faith,” Fr Vaughan Leslie, of the Dunedin Diocesan the family and the Gospel of life.,” Fr Leslie said. Ministry to Young People, said. He is delighted that one of the diocese’s youth workers “Her work with young people, in the Gore parish, was has been honoured in such a way and hopes Mrs Jorgen- made possible only by her supportive family, a family that son’s efforts will inspire many others to go out and assist grew from one child when she started this work in 2002 to the youth of the Church, our future and our joy.

DUNEDIN DIOCESAN MINISTRY TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS Thinking of Otago Catholic Tertiary Chaplaincy University Chaplaincy: top floor Union building: phone (03) 479-5348. Fr Mark Chamberlain and Amy Armstrong. Christmas … Polytech and Dunedin College of Education Chaplaincy: phone (03) 479-4921. Paul The Catholic Armstrong. Caring Foun- St Vincent de Paul — ‘Vinnies’ dation is offer- Young Vinnies is all about putting your faith into action, helping others and having lots of fun! The Society has youth and young adults conferences across New Zealand and ing Bishop’s around the world in schools, universities, colleges and parishes. Bake Christ- If you care about others, then ‘Vinnies’ is for you. Contact Barbara Walsh, Youth mas cakes. Co-ordinator, Society of St Vincent de Paul, phone (03) 477-0555, fax (03) 474-9952, Buying the cakes not only email [email protected] saves the hassle of baking but Dunedin Samoan Catholic Youth Group For details, contact Pesamino Tili, phone (03) 456-1401. also means a donation – $5 for a larger cake and $4 for a smaller CathSoc one – goes to the Catholic Caring CathSOC is the unified body of Catholic student groups on campus: Best Buddies, Bible Foundation. Study, Legion of Mary, Music Group, Sanmaru, and St Vincent de Paul. Please email [email protected] or visit our website http://cathsoc.dunedin.googlepages. There is also provision to donate com/home for more details. cakes to families in need. An order form will be printed in Dunedin Diocesan Ministry to Young People Office Project Manager Fr Vaughan Leslie, email [email protected], phone (03) 444-9357 the October issue of The Tablet.

6 September 2008 The Tablet Spirituality predominates Pope Benedict impressed MORE than 12,000 World Youth Day gain from WYD were in people responded to a survey that the same vein: most of POPE BENEDICT XVI says that he was sought to understand the spirituality of all, they said they want- impressed with the “noisy” but joyful pilgrims. ed a closer relationship pilgrims at World Youth Day. The “Pilgrims’ Progress 2008” is a with God and Jesus, Reflecting on his meetings with research project being conducted at they wanted to really young people from all over the world, Australian Catholic University, with the live what they believe, he noted the contrast with the “false es- support of World Youth Day administra- and to have a stronger capism” of their peers who indulged in tion, focusing on pilgrims who attend- sense of what it means to be Catholic. violence, alcohol and drug abuse. ed World Youth Day in Sydney in July. “The most surprising finding from the “Those young people were a sign of The project is studying the experienc- survey so far,” said Dr Mason, “was the authentic joy, sometimes noisy, but al- es of pilgrims before, during and after strength of the younger group’s spiritu- ways peaceful and positive,” he said. World Youth Day, to provide feedback ality. Nearly half of them were regular “Despite their large number, they did to those who organised the event, and church attenders, had a strong faith and not cause disorder or any damage. To to build an understanding of the spir- a firm sense of Catholic identity. They have fun they did not need to engage ituality of the pilgrims as a foundation were a lot more involved in the life of in raucous or violent acts, nor rely on for improved ministry. faith than was typical for Catholics their alcohol and drugs,” he said. In stage I of the World Youth Day re- age. What the survey told us was that “How can one not contrast them to search project (covering the period underneath the youthful exuberance, their peers who, searching for false es- leading up to WYD), interviews and a most of them had a core of solid com- capism, consume degrading experienc- large-scale survey were conducted to mitment.” – CNA/Zenit es that sometimes result in tragedy?” discover what pilgrims hoped for from WYD08, how they prepared for it, and many other aspects of their spirituality and background. There were 12,275 responses to the internet survey. Dr Mason commented that this was a very high response rate, and showed the great goodwill and co- operativeness of the pilgrims. The survey strongly confirmed the impression that the team had derived from the lengthy interviews conducted earlier: the pilgrims were not just a random collection of younger Catho- lics; they were special; they took some trouble to get to this gathering; they wanted to be there. “The majority of pilgrims expressed a strong faith,” one of the researchers, Dr Michael Mason, said. “And, of those who were not yet at that point, many seemed to be seekers, like the centu- rion in the Gospel who went looking for Jesus. When asked if he believed in Him, he replied: ‘Lord, I believe; help my unbelief’. “The survey revealed what pilgrims most wanted at WYD was a spiritual experience, and in that context, to see and listen to the Holy Father. For the vast majority of pilgrims, celebrating faith in Eucharist and prayer, learning Postponed until March 14-15, 2009 about faith and sharing faith with other young people were the experiences they looked forward to. “Their hopes for what they would

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Among those at the Josephite Associates Day were (from left) chaplain Fr Merv Mc- St Peter Chanel parish members Myrtle Gettigan, Sr Jennifer Shollum, Sr Jill McLoughlan and Sr Barbara Tollich. Meier (left) and Denise Mitchell. Josephite book published By GILLIAN VINE Centre, 30 Holgate Rd, Kohimarama, AT a Josephite Associates Day held at St Auckland 1071. The cost is $40, plus $5.50 Peter Chanel church, Green Island, Diane postage. The book will also be available Strevens, of Auckland, displayed copies of from the Catholic Shop, in Dunedin. her new book, MacKillop Women. Facilitating the day of prayer and reflec- Launched in Auckland at the end of tion were Mrs Strevens, who is a member August, the book, subtitled The Sisters of of the associates’ leaders team, in Auck- St Joseph of the Sacred Heart Aotearoa New land, and Sr Jill McLoughlan r s j , from the Zealand 1883-2006, was “hot off the press”, Catholic Education office in Christchurch. Mrs Strevens said. “I’m basically doing Catholic character The launch was held the day after the support work and I’m also on the Jose- 125th anniversary of the day the first phites’ leadership team,” Sr Jill said. Sisters of St Joseph arrived in Temuka. The theme of the day was Living the Mrs Strevens felt her book would have Dream, using the three Josephite WYD plenty in it to interest people in Dunedin themes, Mary the Witness, Mary of the diocese because of the order’s strong pres- Cross and Mary the Pilgrim. ence in Central Otago and Port Chalmers. “We’re reflecting on Mary MacKillop as a Associates Day co-ordinator Trish Clark Published by David Ling Ltd, MacKillop witness and a pilgrim and how this speaks (left) with Diane Strevens, of Auckland, Women is available through bookshops to us in our own lives,” co-ordinator Trish and her book, MacKillop Women. or from the Sisters of St Joseph Province Clark, of Dunedin, said. School in the swim You can help make a difference By GILLIAN VINE A GRANT of $600 from the Community Trust of Otago is making it possible for children from St Patrick’s School, South Support our Catholic Dunedin, to have swimming lessons. “It’s an absolute godsend,” St Patrick’s acting principal Wendy Friel said. Development Fund Some of the money will be used to sub- sidise the cost of swimming lessons so parents pay less and the remainder will go to hire buses in term four to transport older children to Moana Pool three times a week for hour-long, deep-water skills classes. Don’t delay – phone 0800-321-233 today! “We couldn’t do swimming if we didn’t get the grant,” Mrs Friel said.

8 September 2008 The Tablet Graduates set off on new paths

At the Walking New Paths graduation Mass are (clockwise from top) Cathedral parish priest Fr John Harrison and Mgsr Vincent Walker with (from left) Jocelyn Marsh, Richard Piper, Kathy Martin-Inkster (obscured), Denise Smith, Maureen Smith, Susan Rowley and Lorraine Voice. Bishop Colin Campbell leads graduates from St Joseph’s Cathedral after Mass. Jane McLeod, of Queenstown, is on the right. Sr Teresa Hanratty (centre) with (from left) Lorraine Voice, Fae Robertson, Gerald Dyer, Denise Smith and Maureen Cummings, of Lawrence, who assisted Sr Teresa in running the two-year Walking New Paths programme for lay ministry. Steve Corson took his daughter, Malia Rose Corson (11 months), to his graduation from Walking New Paths.

9 The Tablet September 2008 Verdon runs 18th Religious Education Festival

THE Verdon College Religious Education Festival has been best and most interesting work is displayed in some of the run for 18 years and the quality of the work produced by contributing parishes during the weeks following the fes- Year 7 to Year 10 pupils seems to improve each year. tival to enable the Catholic community to see what junior Held to coincide with the school’s feast day, August 15, high school students are focusing on in their studies. classes are given three to four weeks to produce a project Verdon College is indebted to the local Catholic commu- from a wide variety of categories such as display, writ- nity for their support, particularly by donations of prize ten research, static image, technology, film and photo- money. Parish councils of contributing schools, the reli- montage. gious orders of the college’s founders, Bishop Colin Camp- Prizewinners (pictured) are announced at Mass on Pa- bell, the PTA and Board of Trustees, as well as St Vincent tronal Day, with all pupils awarded first places receiving de Paul and CWL are also involved. This is a true celebra- book vouchers from an Invercargill store. A display of the tion of the college’s Catholic character.

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10 September 2008 The Tablet Calvary Hospital’s new manager commissioned THE second com- missioning in five months of a Calvary Hospital, Invercargill, manager took place in late July, as former manager Norma Crooks had resigned because of personal commitments. Margaret Brown, Margaret Brown who replaces Mrs Crooks, has been a director of Calvary Hospital South- land Ltd, and is a registered nurse with United blessed: Fr Mark Chamberlain and Alby Ellison lead the staff in the sprin- specialised experience. kling of the water to bless the Coolock Day Surgery Unit at Mercy Hospital. About 50 patients, residents, staff Photo: Lindsay Somerville and Calvary friends joined with Bishop Colin Campbell and Fr Maurice White who con-celebrated Mass. Dedication of new unit at Mercy Hospital Fr White emphasised the catholic character of the hospital and the spirit By JANICE McDRURY through the unit as it was blessed with of Calvary Hospital, as passed on by the STAFF at Mercy Hospital, in Dune- water. early sisters of the Little Company of din, celebrated the dedication of the The completion of this unit marks Mary and continued by the board and Coolock Day Surgery Unit on July 31. an important milestone in the current subsequent management. The dedication was a staff celebration building and refurbishment at Mercy Fr White likened this legacy to a which marked the handing over of the Hospital. The project will be completed mustard seed, in that over the many unit from the architects, designers and at the end of October and the official years the charisma of Mother Mary builders, who were thanked for their opening, along with an open day for Potter had continued to increase for vision, dedication and attention to de- the public, will be held in early Novem- the benefit of Calvary Hospital and tail. ber. Southland. Alby Ellison, of the Otakou Runaka, opened the way into the unit and with hospital chaplain Fr Mark Chamberlain led the staff in dedicating the unit as a Mercy place within the Catholic hospi- ,AWRENCE 0EETERS tal. In the blessing of the Mercy Cross, Sr M. Chanel and the staff committed themselves to work in this place in 'ENUINE 0ROFESSIONAL ways that expressed Mercy values of compassion, hospitality, respect, integ- rity, excellence and justice. Fr Cham- berlain and Mr Ellison then led the staff &ORALLYOURREALESTATENEEDS CALLANYTIME Support your diocese – advertise your business or event in The Tablet. Contact the editor

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P E T I T I O N Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary (never known to fail): O Many mourn death of 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. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me here thou art my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother ‘remarkable’ sister of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my neces- THE loss of Sister Paula Brettkelly r s j would be felt deeply sity (make request). There are none that can withstand thy across Aotearoa, Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia said. power. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have Sr Paula died in Wanganui on August 31 after a 12-year bat- recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer tle with cancer. She was 64. in thy hands (three times). This prayer must be said for three days and the prayer published. (Published on behalf of R.N.R., “The diminutive, gentle and smiling nun could charm even A.B., D.O., M.G.) the most hostile opponent and, in doing so, made an enor- mous contribution to change in our communities,” Mrs Turia said. “I have always thought that the Sisters of the St Joseph NOVENA TO ST JUDE of Nazareth are among our most passionate political cham- Oh, Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich pions. Sr Paula was relentless in her pursuit of human rights, in miracles. Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor with particular emphasis on the rights and opportunities for of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to people living with HIV and Aids. you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg you to whom God has given such great power, to come to “Sr Paula was committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi, my assistance. Help me in my present, urgent petition (make and consistently upheld Treaty justice in every forum she request). In return, I promise to make your name known and could. I recall a meeting of the Wanganui City Council in which cause you to be invoked. Say 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys and 3 councillors were addressing waste solutions. Sr Paula referred Glorias. St Jude, pray for me and all who invoke your aid, humbly the councillors to the fourth article of Te Tiriti, explaining that in need of your intercession. Amen. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said on nine consecutive days. Bishop Pompallier had promoted the concept of protecting (Published on behalf of K.M.R., A.C.M., M.V.S.) the spirituality of the land – and in essence that was what recycling was all about,” Mrs Turia said. “She was a courageous battler in so many areas of her life PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT that I was not at all surprised that she grappled with the trau- O Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I matic ordeal of cancer for so long, with such characteristic can obtain my goal. You gave the divine gift to forgive and forget bravery and firmness of heart. all evil against me and in all instances of my life you are with me. “Sr Paula lived her life respecting and loving the dignity of I want to thank you for all things and confirm once again that every human: she is a remarkable inspiration to us all. Her I never want to be separated from you in spite of all material love was driven by a powerful faith: she had no tolerance for illusions. I wish to be with you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. This prayer must be said for discrimination, for injustice, for inequalities,” Mrs Turia said. three days and the prayer published (Published on behalf of “The wisdom of her advocacy, her peaceful presence and K.M.R.) her lifelong commitment to justice will remain in our hearts.” Last year, Sister Paula was awarded a Queen’s Service Medal for advocating the rights of HIV-positive people. THANKS New Zealand Aids Foundation (NZAF) executive director Most grateful thanks to St Jude, Sacred Heart, Holy Spirit and Rachael Le Mesurier described Sr Paula as “a truly remarkable Holy Mary for prayers answered. (Published on behalf of P.E.A., New Zealander”. “She worked with extraordinary humility.” M.G.) Chief Human Rights Commissioner Rosslyn Noonan said Sr Paula had campaigned for discrimination against sexual ori- entation to be included in the 1993 Human Rights Act. 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12 September 2008 The Tablet Praying the Rosary By Fr DAN CUMMINGS THERE has been a long tradition among Catholics of gathering to pray the Rosary on the evening before a funeral. It has been found to be a very suitable prayer for this occasion, perhaps because it is the nearest thing we have to “wailing”, a ritual form of which is found in most cultures to help them when they are mourning. If wailing is not used, then chanting, which is rhythmical and repetitive, often is. Most native cultures use rhythm and chanting in their grieving. The sound, the rhythm and repetition of the Rosary are as important as the meaning of the words. Mothers rock their babies and chant to them when they cry. The waves of the sea roll over and over and have a calming effect on those who wander along the shore. Keep the Rosary moving, rocking back and forth, rolling on and on, and you will find it settles you. Your mind will wander, your consciousness will lower and you will spend a special time by the body of the person you have loved, the same body you must carry with love tomorrow to be buried. How to pray the Rosary The Rosary helps us to pray by focusing on certain principal events from the life of Jesus. We meditate on them; that is, we mull over them, thank and praise God for them. There are 20 Mysteries reflected on in the Rosary but usually only five are prayed at one time. There are Joyful Mysteries, Mysteries of Light, Sorrowful Mysteries and Glorious Mysteries. The Rosary follows the pattern set out below. If you have some Rosary beads, you will find that the beads help you follow the pattern of the prayer. 1. Make the sign of the Cross and say ACCOUNTANTS TO THE the Apostles’ Creed. DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN 2. Say the Our Father. 3. Say three Hail Marys. 4. Say the Glory be to the Father (Glo- ria Patri). 5. Announce the First Mystery, then say the Our Father. ACCOUNTING, 6. Say 10 Hail Marys while meditating MANAGEMENT, on the Mystery. 7. Say the Glory be to the Father. DATA PROCESSING, 8. Say O My Jesus. Sometime when SECRETARIAL & TAXATION there has been a death, this prayer is SERVICES replaced by: “Eternal rest grant to him/ her O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him/her. May he/she rest in peace. (It may be spoken or sung.) Hannagan & Devereux 9. Announce the Second Mystery, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS then say the Our Father. Repeat steps 6, 7 and 8, and continue with the Third, MORAN BUILDING LOWER OCTAGON PO BOX 5555 DUNEDIN FAX (03) 479-0336 PHONE (03) 477-1496 Fourth and Fifth Mysteries in the same manner. Conclude with the Hail, Holy Queen. Please support our advertisers – they make The Tablet possible. When using their services, don’t forget to mention you saw their advertisement in Fr Dan Cummings is parish priest at ● The Tablet. St Thomas Aquinas, Winton.

13 The Tablet September 2008 18 candidates confirmed at Mosgiel AT St Mary’s School, Mosgiel, Bishop Colin Campbell, assisted by Fr Michael Dooley, blessed the school’s two new classrooms and refurbished library on July 1, and also visited each of the classrooms. In the evening, 18 candidates were confirmed in Bishop Verdon Chapel by Bishop Campbell. Those confirmed were Callum Boyne, Kyle Burns, Shannon Crooks, Tom Elliott, Jemma Ellwood, Wilson Fisher, Wanaka confirmation … Six children who celebrated their Confirma- Olivia Hammer, Bradley Howard, Sinead tion in Wanaka are (from left) Justin Jacobi, Elih Grace, Lem Green, Bianca Illingworth, Sean Jansen, Michael Reed, Nolet, Josephine Schaeffeur and Lilli Carron. Behind them are their instruc- Will Riddell, Matthew Swaney, Mikayla tor Michelle Cotter, parish priest Fr Michael Hishon and Bishop Colin Camp- Thorn, Luke van der Vliet, Rylee van der bell. After the celebration the children, their sponsors, families, friends and Vliet, Jorge van Leeuwen, Maddy Will fellow parishioners were treated to morning tea. – Pip Golden and Chris Trewern.

Queenstown Eucharist … St Joseph’s Queenstown’s 2008 sacramental programme concluded when 19 children received their First Eucharist at a Mass celebrated by Fr Maurice Carmody, acting parish priest. The children were Emily Boud, Ella Buchanan, Riley Chandler, Jackson Cloughley, Andrew Daly, Laura and Brigette Hoskins, Amber Hoyle, William Gloag, Samuel Kelly, Pierie McLeod, Nicole Michael, Georgia O’Malley, Alessandro Pezzu- to, Bryleigh Scannell, Harrison Short, Jessie Wilson, Jesse Wild, Dana Wild. After Mass, the children shared a special morning tea hosted by the parents of children who had previously made their First Eucharist. When Fr Carmody cut the First Eucharist cake, the children spontaneously launched into singing Happy Birthday – which it wasn’t. – Jane McLeod

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Heading back to Europe New DRS sports awards A N N E T T E ST GERARD’S Primary School, Alexan- By GILLIAN VINE K O R N E T dra, has a new Director of Religious NEXT week, Maine Mareko-Johnson (right), Ka- Studies, Angela Moeke. She takes up and Patricia Broad will be recognised vanagh Col- her position at the beginning of term at a function for outstanding Otago lege librar- 1, 2009. coaches. ian for eight Maine is a Year 13 Kavanagh College years, has re- Revised curriculum pupil, who coaches basketball for the turned to the HOLY Family School principal Barbara school. She is one of three finalists in Netherlands Perry has run a successful professional the student category of the Wattie’s with her hus- development day at St Gerard’s, Alex- Volunteer Coach of the Year 2008, or- band, Werner. andra, for Central Otago teachers. The ganised by Sport Otago and funded by “It has been a workshop was to promote the revised Sparc. really difficult decision as we love New curriculum. Mrs Broad, St Bernadette’s Gymnastics Zealand,” she said. The couple. who Club coach, is one of three finalists in have lived in New Zealand for 28 years, Mercy Centre sold the lifetime award category. will live in the southern city of Eind- With almost 250 nominations received THE former Mercy Centre in Mitchell hoven, close to their only child, Nicole, in the three categories – student, gen- Ave, Maryhill, Dunedin has been sold a university lecturer, who is expecting eral and lifetime – Sport Otago opera- and the 19-year-old rest-home is be- her first child next month. tions manager Duane Donovan is well ing redeveloped by the new owner, pleased, especially as nominations are McGlynn Homes, as a 12-bed facility School expo in mall up on last year. offering rehabilitation and respite care ON September 24, in the Spencer Mall, He says the event is a special way to for people under 65 who have physical Wanaka, the children and staff of the recognise the huge contribution volun- disabilities. It is expected to reopen late Holy Family School will be hosting an teer coaches make to sport. this month. information and technology communi- Otago winners from the three cat- cations (ICT) expo showing their exper- RCIA in Mosgiel egories will be announced at a dinner tise using the new interactive white- in Dunedin on September 25, then the boards featuring in every classroom. AN RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation Year three coaches will be assessed by a na- of Adults) meeting was held in Mosgiel tional judging panel which will choose WYD audio-visual on September 4. For more details, con- Otago’s overall winner. That person will tact Sr Noreen, phone 489-7054 or (03) OAMARU’s World Youth Day pilgrims go to the national awards in Auckland 417-4003 or Fr Michael, phone 488- arrived back tired but filled with enthu- in November, at which a winner in each 2577 or (021) 151-7189. siasm. They have put together an audio- category will be named and from that visual record of their pilgrimage as well WYD on DVD group, the Supreme Coach of the Year as a static display. The audio-visual, announced. shown at Mass and to the seniors group, DVDs of the six main events at World Each national category winner gets was well received. Youth Day in Sydney are available on $3000 to spend on equipment or eight disks at a cost of $5 each. For coaching development and the overall Resignation details or to order, contact Myriam Tape winner gets a further $2000. Ministries, 10 Park Ave, Northcote, Auck- Photograph – page 16 ➤ MICHAEL WOODHOUSE, chief execu- land 1310, phone/fax (09) 418-3428, or tive of Mercy Hospital, Dunedin for email [email protected]. seven years, has resigned to stand for International speaker Parliament. He was educated at St Pauls FR ELIO CAPRA, a Salesian priest who High School (now Kavanagh College), Fair coming up lectures at Melbourne’s Catholic Theo- Otago University and the University of INVERCARGILL’S Sacred Heart School logical College, will be in Dunedin on New South Wales. is holding a fair on Sunday, November November 7 and 8 to talk on the Rite 9. The school is asking for donations of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Mission fund-raising of prizes for the chocolate wheel and process. A resource person in liturgical MOSGIEL Catholic Women’s League silent auction, and helpers to collect and sacramental theology for Catholic will hold its annual mission fundraiser items. For details, contact Liza Adams, Education Offices and dioceses around on Saturday, September 27 (6pm Vigil phone (03) 215-9995 or Lynley Stevens Australia, Fr Capra has written numer- Mass) and on Sunday, September 28 (03) 215-7275. Trash and treasure for ous articles on RCIA. For more informa- (9am Mass). There will be Christmas the white elephant stall at the fair is tion, contact Kath Kenrick, phone (03) cards, a sales table and raffles. also wanted. 476-6522.

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Marking Kavanagh Day … Bishop Colin Campbell and Fr Michael Doo- ley led worship at the celebration of Kavanagh Day, held on the Feast of the Assumption, August 15. Above: Lip synch winners McAuley House, who fought off a strong challenge from Rice House in one of the day’s events.

Mmm, delicious … Helen Reynolds takes a sausage from Kavanagh College pupil Tom Gallaher while his mother, Marelda Gallaher, makes sure the promotional sign can be Contender for Volunteer Coach of the Year, Kavanagh Col- seen. Tom and other Year 10 pupils were fund-raising for lege’s Ambrose House captain Maine Mareko-Johnson (left) their basketball team to travel to a tournament in Nelson. leads her team in the tug-o-war on Kavanagh Day.

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