St Joseph’s Catholic School Parish Priest Father Joe Stack Principal: Suzanne Downey Te Awamutu St. George’s Parish Ph/Fax: 07 878 8190/3 07 8716109 E: [email protected] 26 Seddon St, 3910 Resident Priest Community Newsletter Fr. Matt McAuslin Ph: 07 878 6417 Panui 19 - 23 June 2017 Together we will provide a quality all round education, developing valuable contributors to society who reflect the teachings of Jesus Christ

UPCOMING EVENTS PLEASE TAKE NOTE: REMINDER WHOLE SCHOOL MASS Sunday Mass at 9.30am at TERM 2 - 2017 POSTPONED TO St. George’s Church, JUNE Te Kuiti. 23 Feast of the Sacred Heart SUNDAY, 2 JULY 2017. 27 Mass, Piano 28 Tech JULY Sacramental Programme at Te Kuiti this week. 2 Whole School Mass 4 Parent - Teacher Interviews, No Piano 5 Parent - Teacher Interviews WHAT ARE 7 Last day for Term 2 WE UP TO? 24 First day of Term 3

MID YEAR REPORTING TO PARENTS/WHANAU ON STUDENT PROGRESS: Request for interview times are coming into the

class teachers - thank you for attending to these.

The interviews are valuable for both explaining the written report and also gives opportunity for you as parents to share your goals and understandings of your child’s learning with their teacher. Students are welcome to attend and participate in the interviews if you wish.

Here is the timeline again Monday 19th June: Interview booking slips go home. Friday 30th June: Written reports go home with the confirmed interview time in it. Tuesday 4th July: Interviews with teachers Wednesday 5th July: Interviews with teachers

I ask please that if parents/whanau cannot attend the interview days that you phone the office and inform us, so that alternative time can be made that suits you.

ST. JOSEPH’S IS THE DUTY SCHOOL FOR SOCCER THIS SATURDAY, 24TH JUNE 2017. SEE PAGE 4 INSIDE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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MRS. DOWNEY’S NOTES ... READINGS FOR SUNDAY, 25 JUNE 9 Kia Ora Koutou, Talofa, Maui, Bula, Kumusta, Talofa, Ni hao, Namaste, Guten Tag, Hello, Xin chao, Malo e lelei, Salam.

Bouquets: First Reading Jeremiah 20: 10-13 Gospel Matthew 10: 26-33 Thank you to Michael Grainger for clearing away the leaves in our grounds and around the church. I know the parishioners all appreciate having the area around the church neat and tidy too. Thanks Michael. Jeremiah said: Jesus instructed the Twelve as follows: ‘Do not be I hear so many disparaging me, afraid. For everything that is now covered will be Sir Colin Meads Statue unveiling ‘“Terror from every side!” uncovered, and everything now hidden will be made Monday was indeed a special day for the Meads family. The students that went along to Denounce him! Let us denounce him!’ clear. What I say to you in the dark, tell in the represent the school learnt much about Sir Colin and his brother Stan. These men have All those who used to be my friends daylight; what you hear in whispers, proclaim from generously supported the youth, those with disabilities and those who have been injured on watched for my downfall, the housetops. the rugby field over the years (VIP’s). We have heroes in our midst that will continue to have ‘Perhaps he will be seduced into error. ‘Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but a strong impact on our youth through their stories. Our junior classes visited the statue as a cannot kill the soul; fear him rather who can destroy group yesterday and walked through the museum together - the thing the students are Then we will master him both body and soul in hell. Can you not buy two enjoying is physically being able to compare their own foot size with Sir Colin’s! Thank you Sir and take our revenge!’ Colin and Stan. But the Lord is at my side, a mighty hero; sparrows for a penny? And yet not one falls to the my opponents will stumble, mastered, ground without your Father knowing. Why, every hair New Zealand Catholic Principals’ Conference (NZCPPA) confounded by their failure; on your head has been counted. So there is no need On Thursday and Friday. I will be away at the NZ Catholic Principals’ Conference in everlasting, unforgettable disgrace will be theirs. to be afraid; you are worth more than hundreds of Wellington. This is a conference for Catholic Principals throughout New Zealand. We have the But you, O Lord of Hosts, you who probe with justice, sparrows. opportunity to listen to a variety of speakers on Catholic school leadership. Archbishop John Dew will also address us who scrutinise the loins and heart, ‘So if anyone declares himself for me in the along with our NZCEO Mr Paul Ferris. The conference is called “Leading the way, an era of change” (Pope Francis). Mrs let me see the vengeance you will take on them, presence of men, I will declare myself for him in the Boroevich will be Principal relief for those two days. Thank you for your understanding. for I have committed my cause to you. presence of my Father in heaven. But the one who disowns me in the presence of men, I will disown in Sing to the Lord, Music Festival Revived! the presence of my Father in heaven.’ Many of us will remember the Music Festivals from the past. They have not been on our Waitomo Schools planner for a praise the Lord, few years now. This event has been revived and Beth Dalton has been engaged as the conductor. Singing in a choir is a for he has delivered the soul of the needy new experience for some, we consider the skills involved in firstly singing, then with a large group has educational value from the hands of evil men. and I ask please that you support your child if they are involved. Singing familiar songs in a different way and accepting, as with sporting games, we all need to sing from the same song book - is a challenge to students - but a lesson in The word of the Lord The Gospel of the Lord tolerance and working together. We have some fantastic voices to contribute to the wider group and I look forward to Beth visiting on Friday to work with the students.

Science Professional Development Psalm 68(69):8-10,14,17,33-35 I NOTICE, I THINK, I WONDER. This week I would like to introduce a paper called “Library of experience” by Ally Bull. Building a ‘library of experiences’ should be the main focus of primary science education.. the article read by the teachers proposes that providing a range Second Reading Romans 5: 12-15 of activities is central to building this library, but the talk that accompanies the activities is also critical. Being clear about the purpose of the activities is also key. There are two main areas that we need to direct students’ attention.  Patterns, similarity and diversity Sin entered the world through one man, and through  Cause and effect: mechanism and prediction. sin death, and thus death has spread through the whole Ask questions like: Where have you seen something like this before? How is .... the same of different fro? Why do you human race because everyone has sinned. Sin existed in think that happens? the world long before the Law was given. There was  What might that be for? no law and so no one could be accused of the sin of ‘law breaking’, yet death reigned over all from Adam to Try these questions around everyday happenings in your home - Do they engage and build that ‘library of experience?’ Moses, even though their sin, unlike that of Adam, was not a matter of breaking a law.

Adam prefigured the One to come, but the gift itself God Bless Suzanne. considerably outweighed the fall. If it is certain that through one man’s fall so many died, it is even more certain that divine grace, coming through the one man, Jesus Christ, came to so many as an abundant free gift.

The word of the Lord

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PARISH INFORMATION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 8 WHAT IS THEOLOGY A six week evening course starting 2 August. Renewing the Church: Examines the Church’s self-understanding at the time of the Second Vatican Council and its ongoing call to renew itself. Hamilton on 30 June & 1 July, 28 - 29 July (2 Friday evenings and 2 Saturdays) Please note that our For more information Cynthia Piper: 07 856 6989 or 0800 217 411 [email protected] Whole School Mass ‘PETER’S PENCE’ COLLECTION JULY 2ND 2017 date has changed to The ‘Peter’s Pence’ collection, is an opportunity for us to financially support the charitable and humanitarian work of Pope Francis. The collection also supports the important pastoral offices which enable the Holy Father to carry out his work including the Pontifical Councils for Justice and Peace, Laity, Family and Life, and the SUNDAY 2nd JULY— promotion of Christian Unity, to name just a few. The agencies, councils, congregations, offices and 9.30am departments that form part of the Curia are vital for the universal mission of the Church and the pastoral reach of Pope Francis. Please give to this annual collection and please continue to pray for Pope Francis and his Please ‘re-note’ in intentions. your calendars and MASS IN HONOUR OF SAINT JOSEMARIA ESCRIVA, PATRON SAINT OF ORDINARY LIFE. 7:30 pm, Monday 26 June at the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 494 Grey Street, Hamilton. diaries. You are most welcome to come to WEAVING BONDS OF BELONGING: A SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK WORKSHOP As part of Social Justice Week 2017, Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is joining Hamilton Diocese’s Social Justice Mass this Sunday Office and St Vincent de Paul in facilitating a workshop to help people recognise disconnection in society and the local context, share ideas on how we can rebuild community, and discuss concrete actions we can take also. towards weaving bonds of belonging. The workshop will be held at the Gerry Sullivan Centre, Marian School, Hamilton East on Saturday 12 August, 9.00am – 2.00pm. It is free of charge, lunch is provided and it is open to all! Register your interest at http://www.caritas.org.nz/social-justice-week-2017-workshops.

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MASS TIMETABLE - Ask your children about what they

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday did. 26 June 27 June 28 June 29 June 30 June 1 July 2 July

Mass Mass Mass Mass Mass Reconciliation Mass Otorohanga Te Kuiti Te Kuiti Te Kuiti Te Kuiti 9.30 9.30am 11.45 5.30pm 9.15am 11.00am 12.15pm Te Kuiti

Stations of the Mass Cross Scripture Rosary 6.00pm Te Kuiti 11.30am 4.30pm Study Stations of the 10.15am Otorohanga Cross Holy Hour 7.00pm 6.30pm 5.00pm Otorohanga

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SPORTS NEWS FROM FATHER MATT 7

Aria Inter-School Orienteering: Gratitude is a very important virtue and practice in the life of a Christian. Being thankful to God for all his blessings to us as a community and to as individuals helps us love God in a real and sincere manner. In this life we will never The weather was looking cold and gloomy for the Aria Orienteering last Friday. Five teams of six students represented St know all that god has done for us but we do know many of these things. May we be always giving thanks. Joseph’s School. We headed out on the bus, with a lot of chatter and excitement filling the air.

As we arrived to the Aria Sports Grounds, the sun shone through the clouds and smiles beamed on the students faces. Gratitude is a Prayer by Laura DeMaria We set ourselves up ready to go and waited for the announcements to be made. 350 students listened and prepared While recently considering the many types of prayer we can use when talking to God, I recalled a conversation I had themselves ready to go. last fall with a priest. The topic was envy, and my desire to avoid it. In response, this priest recommended I pray a decade of the rosary and, before each bead, think of something for which I was grateful. The first team set off at 11.15am, each team was given their map, points to collect along the way and a card to clip their I remembered this last week as I sat in the depths of Ignatian-focused prayer. Those marks. Every minute a new team headed off to find their 10 markers according to the map. Each of our teams were well who have experienced Ignatian spirituality know that, occasionally, God will settle a prepared and confident in their orienteering skills. They had -3 4 minutes to look over the map, find the key landmarks and little bit of light and understanding into your prayer time. Out of this prayer time then get themselves ready to orientate themselves around the course. came the thought that gratitude is its own prayer.

Each time Vicki Coll shouted “Go St Jo’s” and off our team went. Each student navigated their way around the course, Why is Gratitude a Form of Prayer? clicking their cards at one of their 10 markers. Next thing, we see children huffing and puffing their way to hand their card When we pray to God out of pure thankfulness, we are acknowledging Him as into the finish desk. The look of relief that they had finished but then the realisation that they needed to go back out and Creator and, in that sense, we are worshiping Him. It is like St. Francis of help their teammates get back in as fast as possible. The team members helped each other out and got everyone back to Assisi’s Canticle, which opens, “Most high, all-powerful, all-good Lord, All praise is the finish line quickly! yours, all glory, all honour, all blessings.” When you thank God for His movement in your life, you are not far removed from praising him. A “thank you” to our Heavenly Father unites us to Him: human creation worshiping its CONGRATULATIONS to all students who participated, you all gave it your very best shot! Creator in loving gratitude. It is our most basic offering, the simplest way to unite your will to His including – and I am very proud to publish the results below: perhaps especially – when His will is unclear. Team Placings: Year 4 Team - 1st Place How Can I Prayerfully Practice Gratitude in My Daily Life? Libby Kearins Te-Whare, Bella Larsen, Leah Rawles, Sophie Curry, Kees Neustroski and Aidan Wano If you desire to practice gratitude in a prayerful way, begin small (and remember that God is in all things). A simple Year 5/6 B Team - 2nd Place place to start is, “God, I am grateful for my job and family.” Before moving on, sit with that feeling of thankfulness Joel Rendall, Cullen Fagan, Charli Yates, Helena Shearer, Ebony Phillips, Corban Larsen for a few moments. Consider each individual family member; think deeply on how you spend your time at work and Year 7/8 A Team - 3rd Place Robuti Beniteti, Callum Hedley, Catherine Curry, Bree Macrae, Kalani Bourke, Sam Potter notice how each moment of your day is a gift from God. Individual Overall Placings: Eventually you can move on to something more personal, acknowledging the gifts God has given you in a non- Year 4 Boys: Year 4 Girls: material sense. Have you ever thanked God for making you the way you are? “God, thank you for the gift of being Aidan Wano - 2nd Place! Libby Kearins Te-Whare - 1st Place! outgoing, because it makes it easier to make friends.” Seriously! You could substitute any number of words there: Leah Rawles - 2nd Place! thank you for making me someone who cares, always on time, has great luck with parking spots. Each and every Bella Larsen - 3rd Place! little thing that makes you you is a gift from God, and believe me, he knows those parts of you better than you do. Year 5/6 Boys: Year 5/6 Girls: He knows parts of you that you don’t even know! Cullen Fagan - 1st Place! Jayda Neustroski - 4th=Place! Eventually, as you move through praying actively in gratitude and acknowledgement for the things, people, and Year 7/8 Boys: Year 7/8 Girls: circumstances of your life, you can simply pray, “Thank you.” Thank you, God, for being in all things, for creating this Mark Pooley - 1st Place! Jessie Lim - 1st= Place! world, and for placing me in it here and now, exactly where I belong. It is amazing how quickly our blessings, large Robuti Beniteti 2nd Place! Jordyn Marriott - 4th Place! and small, add up – way more than fit in a decade of the rosary. Sam Potter 3rd= Place! There was only minutes between each of the place getters, I look forward to seeing these adventure racers feature in the What Happens When Thankfulness Becomes My Prayer? future! Well Done!! I can share from my own experience: lately everything looks different, perhaps brighter. I am noticing things I never have before, or which never caught my eye, whether that is a planter full of tiny flowers or the pattern on the pavement. This is because when you begin practicing gratitude for more things in your life, inevitably you cannot help but become full of awe for everything God has created. More than that, you gain a sense of awareness of God’s presence.

Give It a Try If you struggle with prayer, this notion of gratitude as its own form of prayer is especially applicable. Some days, the best we can do is roll out of bed and think, “Thank you, God, for letting me see another day,” and never give Him another glance. It is not beautiful or poetic, and yet how delighted God is to hear from you! It is one small, yet important step toward being with God, acknowledging His presence in your life, and asking for a little more closeness to Him. Our gratitude is enough for God, and it opens to the doors to a richer inner life.

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CURRICULUM SPORTS NEWS

STUDENTS’ WRITING NETBALL DRAW - 22 JUNE 2017 “ On Saturday, St Joseph’s Cowboys played Oto Bombers. We lost 60 –70. Siaki got 5 tries, Riki got 4 and Noah, Time Court 3 Court 4 Cruz and Blake got a try. Riki got player of the day and Oto gave Cruz a player of the day ribbon.” By Siaki - Room 4 3.40pm St. Joseph’s Magpies vs Pukenui All Stars St. Joseph’s A vs CP Diamonds

“On Saturday, I played soccer and I got to be player of the day. I did a big as kick and my boot flew off my foot. “ TAKE NOTE: FUTURE FERNS TRAINING MOVED TO SATURDAYS STARTING THIS SATURDAY, 24 By Jyak - Room 4 JUNE 2017 AT 12 - 1pm. NOTICE WENT HOME EARLIER IN THE WEEK.

“On Sunday I played Rep soccer in Rotorua. Our team is mixed with Hamilton, Oto South and some players who FOOTBALL - PODS AND 11TH GRADE didn’t get into Reps teams. We had two games. Our first game was against another mixed team with All Pods and 11th grade draws and field plans, rules etc. please go to the website at www.sporty/nkcjf and Thames and Waikato players. We tied 1 all. Our second game was against the red Team and we lost 1—0. My click on the link, or go www.waibopfootball.co.nz and select fixtures, then the North favourite part of the game was when the goalie kicked the ball down and I booted it up and then Charlotte competition. For general information, cancellations etc., keep an eye on the website kicked it into the net.” By Abby Pooley - Room 5 or like the Facebook Page @NKCJF to get notifications. Coaches of 11th and 13th grade please remember to return your score cards to the kiosk after your game. If “On Saturday, 17 June, the St. Joseph’s under 11 soccer team played against Piopio in our first game and you haven't already, please register your child online through the link on our in our second game. We won against Piopio, 2—1 and lost against Taumarunui, 1—2. After these website. REMINDER: The duty list is at the kiosk. two games I played for a combined under 11 / 13 King Country Rep team against a mixed Piopio/Taumarunui under 13 team. We won 7—1 and I scored 2 of the 7 goals. My favourite part of the game was playing soccer and learning new skills.” By Michael Senger - Room 5 ST. JOSEPH’S IS THE DUTY SCHOOL THIS SATURDAY, 24TH JUNE 2017. PLEASE BE AT CENTENNIAL PARK TO HELP SET UP AND PUT ALL THE EQUIPMENT AWAY AT THE END OF THE DAY.

“Last Thursday the St. Joseph’s Bulldogs hockey team played Piopio White. Our WE THANK YOU IN ATTICIPATION goal was to stick like glue to our partner and to pass then follow. Lewis got one goal and I was the player of the day.” By Elijah - Room 4

“Last Thursday I played for the Future Ferns. We were trying to get the ball off the other team. I was the player RUGBY DRAW - 24 JUNE 2017 of the day.” By Charlotte W - Room 4 U7 Rippa 9.00am SJR Cowboys vs Piopio Crusaders Rugby Park, Te Kuiti Field 4 SCHOOL NOTICES - PLEASE TAKE NOTE U9 Tackle 9.45am SJR Broncos vs Piopio Corvettes Piopio Domain

Whole School Disco: Fundraiser for the St Joseph’s rugby teams jerseys U11 10.45am Wild Pigs vs Taumarunui Central P/beaters Taumarunui Domain Field 2 When? Friday 30th June 2017 (Next Friday) U11 10.45am Waiteti Blue vs Piopio Tornadoes Piopio Domain

Time? 5.30pm - 7pm (parents to drop off and pick up children at the basement door.) HOCKEY DRAW Where? School basement 22 June 3.40pm SJ Bulldogs vs Piopio Orange (Perrett) Upper 1 Theme? Rugby - come dressed in your favourite team colours! Prizes for best dressed boy and girl for every year level. 22 June 3.40pm SJ Pitbulls vs Rangitoto Rascals Upper 2 What? GOLD COIN donation on arrival and pre-schoolers are welcome if they are supervised at 4.20pm SJ Terriers vs Fun Round—No Scores all times by their parent. Food will be for sale, as well as treats! Another notice will be sent out 4.20pm SJ 7/8 Team vs Fun Round—No Scores next week with more details and prices. Please come along and support our rugby jersey fundraiser and have some end of term 2 fun!

RUGBY FUNDRAISER First Aid kits can be purchased with the proceed going towards St Joseph’s rugby teams. They retail for $60.00 but can be purchased for $39.95. Each large carry kit contains 77 items including a FREE digital thermometer, an instant ice pack and 2 thermal blankets. Follows OSH and consumer regulations. For each kit sold $12.00 NOTE FROM MRS. OB - NEWS ABOUT PIANO LESSONS will go to towards fundraising efforts. For more information please contact Keryn Salmond. There will be NO piano lessons for the Month of July 2017. This means no piano lessons in the last week of Term 2 and no piano lessons in the first week of Term 3. Thank you

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