Seminarians Gather in Dunedin by GILLIAN VINE Bishop Campbell Said

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 FebruaryT 2010 T Issue No 151

Mass gathering … Wearing lei presented by the Dunedin Samoan Catholic community, Holy Cross Seminary staff and seminarians on the steps of St Joseph’s Cathedral with Bishop Colin Campbell and diocesan priests after the Mass for Vocations on February 9. Seminarians gather in Dunedin By GILLIAN VINE Bishop Campbell said. other single people to consider with open TWENTY-TWO seminarians and four staff Yet, in the Year of the Priest – a time hearts and minds what God was calling members of Holy Cross Seminary met when the fastest-growing “religion” in them to do. in Mosgiel on February 8 and 9, before New Zealand was no religion – there was a The Presentation of Gifts was made by beginning a hikoi, a national pilgrimage greater need than ever for the shepherds members of the Dunedin Samoan Catholic from Mosgiel to Auckland, with a Mass and pastors called for by Christ. community, who had earlier presented lei for Vocations in each of New Zealand’s “We need courage, boldness, passion to priests and seminarians. six cathedrals, as they journeyed. and commitment to bring the love of The 22 men at Holy Cross came from Bishop Colin Campbell told those who God to our fellow Kiwis … so we can be every diocese in New Zealand, with two packed St Joseph’s Cathedral on February a nation of faith under the Southern Cross students from the Dunedin diocese, 9 for the first hikoi Mass for Vocations of God,” the bishop said. Vaughan Hook and Gregory Clarke, and that it took “real courage” in today’s world He reminded the congregation that the at the Mass, Mr Clarke read 2 Timothy 1: for a young man or woman to make a national seminary had been founded 6-13. Mr Hook sang the post-Communion commitment to the priesthood or religious at Mosgiel by Bishop Verdon and that hymn, Give Thanks to the Lord, composed life. “Priesthood flies in the face of today’s today’s seminarians were following in the especially for the Year of the Priest by Fr world. It flies in the face of society’s values,” footsteps of many holy men. He urged Chris Skinner s m , of Wellington.

Oldest Mercy Sister dies aged 102 In this issue… MERCY Sr Mary Dominic died at Calvary Hospital, in Invercargill on January 29, two weeks after her 102nd birthday. She had lived at New priest welcomed �� 2 Calvary since November 2008. Retiring after 24 years �� 3 “I count myself lucky, living and working with good people, Preparing for WYD in Madrid �� 5 with the sisters who are my family and with people I have taught Diamond jubilees celebrated �� 8-9 and with their families too. It is a great life and I thank God for St Peter’s College prizes ��12-13 it, for all that happiness,” she said at her birthday celebration. Out and About ��16 Sr Mary Dominic’s obituary is on page 15. The Tablet February 2010 Priest from Sri Lanka keen to share his faith By GILLIAN VINE “In our country, parents depend on sons to care MOVING to Dunedin from the Diocese of Mannar, for them in old age,” he explained. in north-west Sri Lanka, in January has been a His father was a farmer, growing paddy rice on huge change for Fr S.J. Thevasahayampillai but his 4ha farm, and Fr Theva recalled his enjoyment it is a challenge he is meeting with faith and working with his father, who was “very proud” enthusiasm. that his son entered religious life. “I’m feeling more comfortable; it’s feeling more Asked how a priest from Sri Lanka came to serve homely,” Fr Theva, as he is known, said. in New Zealand, Fr Theva explained that, when It was difficult initially, being away from his Bishop Colin Campbell attended the Synod of homeland and family but he had been “very, Bishops in Rome late in 2008, he met the Bishop very well looked after”, not only by the people of Mannar, Rayappu Joseph, and told him of the in South Dunedin where he was living in the Fr Theva shortage of priests in New Zealand. Bishop Joseph presbytery with Fr Niusila Mariano, but by diocesan agreed to send a priest to Dunedin diocese and Fr Chancellor Fr John Harrison and Fr Mark Chamberlain. Theva responded. His initial appointment is for three years. A priest for 24 years, Fr Theva first heard the call when he “Our priests like to go out to help,” he said. was in his mid teens, saying he was inspired by a cousin who Ordained in August 1984, Fr Theva has worked in Mannar was a priest. The youngest child of five, answering his call to diocese apart from 1993-94, when he studied in Rome. His the priesthood involved a huge sacrifice by his parents (now contact with Fr Mariano has enabled him to brush up his deceased), as he was the only boy. Italian, in which Fr Mariano is fluent. “I’m not as good,” Fr Theva said, adding that Italian is his fourth language after Tamil, English and Singhalese. The Lab will get He expected Bishop Campbell would post him to another parish once he had settled in and he was happy to go you smiling again! anywhere. Very much pastorally oriented, he looks forward to sharing the love of God “in a simple way and conducting the Eucharist Contact us Direct for and other sacraments in a meaningful way”. 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2 February 2010 The Tablet Board chairman retires after 24 years By GILLIAN VINE Fund, as the CDF was He believes one of the most important JOHN FARRY, who recently originally known, was financial decisions was the 2007 retired from the diocesan established in the 1980s, appointment of Stuart Young as diocesan board of management, Mr Farry was given by general manager. Dunedin was “the last relates an old Arab Bishop Len Boyle the of the New Zealand dioceses to see the proverb: “Trust in God but task of explaining how it light and appoint a general manager. tie your camel to a date worked, so he undertook I look back and wonder why it took so palm. “a road trip to explain it long.” “Sometimes we had to the parishes”. One of Mr Farry’s unfulfilled dreams neither camel nor tree but After that experience, is the establishment of a property trust just trusted in God.” he was asked by Bishop to put the diocese on a firm financial He tells the story to Boyle to serve on the footing, something he had hoped for illustrate the financial Board of Economic when the Moreau College site was sold difficulties faced by the Administration, now the – but the money was needed elsewhere. diocese in the 24 years Board of Management, His other dream is to see the former he served on the board, John Farry established because of Dominican priory building restored. latterly as its chairman. changes to Canon Law. Despite attending some 300 meetings “One of the myths is that the Church In those days, everything was run of the board of management over is wealthy and nothing could be further from the Bishop’s House, as there were the years, Mr Farry has still found time from the truth. Sometimes we had good no diocesan offices or boardroom and for other Church projects, including reason to be concerned but Providence Mr Farry recalls his first meeting of the chairing the pre-merger committee of always provided,” Mr Farry says. BEA, in a room that was too small for the Moreau College and heading the team The sale of land surplus to requirements group. that raised money for the restoration and legacies have helped, while the “For many years, we used to meet in a and redevelopment of St Joseph’s Catholic Development Fund has also room at Abbey Lodge on a Friday. Cathedral. Launched in 1990, the appeal been important. When people invest in “Since then, there have been many raised $1.2 million and Mr Farry has the CDF, they accept a lower interest rate changes, hundreds of them, too many “very happy memories of the generosity from that available on the open market. to recall. “ of the people”. The difference between what the fund Some that stand out are the The restored building was reopened pays investors and what the CDF could integration of Catholic schools into “a in February 1999 and that same year Mr get by lending out is how it makes fair and equitable education system”, Farry was awarded a Benemerenti Medal a profit for the diocese. He remains the merging of Moreau College and for services to the Church. committed to the CDF and will continue St Paul’s to create Kavanagh College, He has served the diocese under three as chairman in the meantime. moving from the Moran Building to bishops and three Popes, pays tribute “The CDF has been of considerable make it available to commercial tenants, to a long list of priests and fellow board assistance to the diocese over the years,” the closure of Holy Cross College at members, saying: “It’s been an honour Mr Farry says. Mosgiel and the linking of parishes to and a privilege to pay a small part in the When the Diocesan Development form pastoral areas. Catholic Diocese of Dunedin.” OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY, HOLY LAND AND EUROPE TOURS

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3 The Tablet February 2010 Light of the New Zealand support for Haiti World Radio SCHOOLS in the diocese, including priests for the diocese of Port-au-Prince, St Joseph’s Oamaru, have supported whose seminaries, principal churches, 4pm to 5 pm every Sunday on – though mufti days and other fund- episcopal office, residence and cathedral 1575 kHz, Toroa Radio raising efforts – appeals for assistance were destroyed. to Haiti. Pope Benedict appealed for prayers February On January 12, an earthquake and support for the victims. 14 – Good or Evil: Who Decides: Al measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale Catholic aid agency Caritas Kresta talks to Raymond de Souza. struck the Central American country. International has provided food to 21 – Dr J Buwiecisz: Natural Law, the Its epicentre was 25 km west of Port- 113,978 people, and non-food items Line Through One’s Heart. A report au-Prince, Haiti’s capital. An estimated to more than 21,278 people. At an on the International Federation of 3 million people lived in Port-au-Prince, orphange it has supported for some Christians Against Torture. many of them in slum areas. time, the number of children being 28 – When Fr Timothy Mockaitis At least 52 aftershocks measuring cared for had doubled. heard the confession of a 4.5 or greater had been recorded by Respiratory infections, diarrhoea from condemned prisoner, he had no January 24 and on February 3, Prime waterborne diseases, malnutrition, and idea that the confession was being Minister Jean-Max Bellerive said 200,000 a lack of suitable food for young children recorded … he tells the story. people had been killed. An estimated may now be the biggest killers. 300,000 buildings – including the “The Pope’s Mission Societies/Missionz March Prime Minister’s office and home – were are seeking love, prayers and financial 7 – Charism: hospitality. The story of destroyed in the catastrophe, leaving at help to get them equipped to deal St John of God by the Prior General least 1 million people homeless. with damaged hearts and lives in this of the Hospitallers. Among the dead was the Archbishop unprecented diaster,” Missionz head 14 – Former Episcopalian and of Port-au-Prince, Joseph Serge Miot Fr Paul G Shannahan s m , of Wellington, Anglican ministers, husbands and (63), killed when the force of the said. fathers, answer questions from earthquake threw him off his balcony Donations can be sent to Missionz, PO listeners to EWTN’s The Journey at the papal nunciature. Nearby lay the Box 12-322, Wellington 6144, to help Home (Part 1). bodies of his former students, trainee people in Haiti, Fr Shannahan said.

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FEBRUARY 22 to 23 – Mixed Commission Conference, Wellington 26 – Annual forum with diocesan primary school principals MARCH 6 – Youth Commission Meeting, Dunedin 10 to 12 – Commission for Church Meeting 16 – Teachers Commissioning Mass, Oamaru 18 – Annual Forum with Diocesan Secondary School Principals. Board of Trustees Chair and Directors of Religious Studies

MISSIONZ HAITI DISASTER APPEAL The colossal loss of life, the human suffering and massive destruction in Haiti is mind boggling. Over 300 churches, plus schools, convents, parishes are wrecked. Missionz appeals to you for donations and prayerful support for Haiti Send to - Missionz Haiti Appeal; PO Box 12322. Wellington 6144. Please remember our seminarians in Or to Pontifical Mission Society (Missionz) at your prayers. National Bank – Number – 060411-0021447-00

4 February 2010 The Tablet Looking forward to WYD 2011 in Madrid By FR VAUGHAN LESLIE ITINERARY IT only seems like yesterday that WYD 08 in Mass will be celebrated daily during the pilgrimage. Sydney came to an end, and what a wonderful Day 1: Thursday, August 4, 2010 – Fly from experience it was for all those who took part. New Zealand to Italy. We are now in full swing planning for WYD Day 2: August 5 – Arrive Rome. Half day at leisure. in Madrid from August 16 o 21, 2011, and Days 3 and 4: Rome pilgrimage. Dunedin diocese is delighted to unveil our Day 5: Via Orvieto to Assisi. European pilgrimage before the big event as Day 6: Assisi pilgrimage. you will see from the draft itinerary (right). Day 7: Assisi to Lyon. WYD is traditionally for those aged 18 to 30. Day 8: Lyon pilgrimage. However, we would also like to invite those Day 9: Lyon to Lourdes. who are over this age and are physically fit to Day 10: Lourdes. consider taking part in this experience of faith Day 11: Via San Sebastian and Loyola to Burgos. with our youth. Day 12: Burgos to WYD Madrid. Registrations will open through the Harvest WORLD YOUTH DAY – MADRID (7 NIGHTS) Pilgrimage website www.wydtours.co.nz Day 13: Official Opening Mass of Welcome (click on Dunedin Diocese Pilgrimage) on Day 14: Avila pilgrimage April 1 and the cost of the whole package – Days 15 and 16: Catechesis and Youth Festival. The Pope’s arrival. Friday will focus on which includes accommodation and most the moving Way of the Cross. meals – is $9190, the deposit being $600. We Day 17: Pilgrimage Walk to WYD Vigil; Evening Vigil: need at least 30 pilgrims to keep to this price Day 18: XXVI World Youth Day. WYD Papal Mass. and if we have more the cost will be lower. Days 19 to 21: Valencia retreat. If you would like to see the full itinerary and Day 22: Leave Spain. register your interest to attend, e-mail me or Saturday, August 27: Arrive New Zealand. go to the diocesan website: www.cdd.org.nz For more information or to register interest, contact Fr Vaughan Leslie, diocesan WYD and click on “Youth”. This is a once in a lifetime co-ordinator; email [email protected] opportunity: don’t let it pass you by. …working together 2010 Please give generously so we can helP others in true helP themselves communion Pope Benedict Xvi: Caritas in Veritate, 2009

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5 The Tablet February 2010 Free courses are recommended By JANE McLEOD IF you have some time, want to find a deeper understanding of our faith and have friends you can stay with in Christchurch, consider the free courses the Christchurch diocese is offering. I have just attended a three-day block course on the traditions of prayer, taught by Eleanor Capper r s j . Those attending can pick up single papers or work towards a qualification. Papers are also taught at Roncalli College, in Timaru. All are welcome, and Marist supporters … Attending a December function were Oamaru Marist I was part of a class of 16 women from Laity members (standing, from left) Mary Cullen-Walsh, Dawn Macadie, Ian their mid-30s to mid-70s. Macadie, Pat Parker, Josie Biggs, Dorothy Fogarty, Laurette Robinson and For more information on what courses Margaret Snodgrass; (seated) Pat Walsh and Fr Cipriano Fernandes. The group are on offer, contact Charles Shaw by meets monthly for prayer and reflection and to listen to a Marist Laity CD emailing [email protected]. supplied by the Marist Centre, in Wellington. The Dunedin diocese is keen to establish these courses but some aspects are still being worked through, diocesan general manager Stuart Young says. The courses are also offered through the Wellington Catholic Education centre’s distance learning programme. See www.wcec.org.nz for details. Family Cooking on a Small Budget Southland 2010

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6 February 2010 The Tablet Farewell after 37 years at Invercargill school

By Pat VELTKAMP SMITH St Patrick’s is AFTER her 37th St Patrick’s school one of the top breakup, the Invercargill school secretary three schools Marie Anderson decided to call it a day. in Invercargill, She said the idea of leaving came to her its strong ERO when she read of Paul Ferris’ impending rating in recent retirement from the post of principal of years a fair Kavanagh College, in Dunedin. indication of its “Paul was principal at St Patrick’s, in standing. Georgetown, when I started in the office The school’s and when I read he was calling it a day staff turnover is I thought ‘Fair enough, so will I’’,’ Mrs low. St Patrick’s Anderson said. values its people She has seen the lot over those years. and keeps them. Her first school breakup was when Principal Alan her children, Robert and Karen, were at Watts, himself school. Ten years later, she joined the with close on 20 staff and for 27 years held the fort in the years in the job, Farewell to secretary … St Patrick’s school secretary Marie office, enjoying each and every day, and says the school Anderson with Bishop Colin Campbell at a function to mark helping others so to do. has always had her retirement after 27 years as secretary of the Invercargill Over those years she watched a good team. school. the progress of Catholic education, He followed the remembering the integration into the late Ross Lines – who took over from appreciation. She received the 25-year state system formalised on April 1, Mr Ferris – into the job after Mr Lines’ accolade of Catholic education two 1983, and then the implementation of untimely death. years previously. Tomorrow’s Schools in 1989, the year At the farewell function for Mrs The children at St Patrick’s will miss Mrs she became a member of the board of Anderson, Mr Watts thanked the 34 Anderson, a warm, motherly figure. trustees. people – teachers and ancillary staff The principal and staff will miss her In the mid-1990s, she took on the from librarians to cleaners – for their well-honed administrative skills, which secretaryship of the board as well as her input. People like Mrs Anderson have she plans to use still, perhaps as a role as school secretary. made the school the warm friendly volunteer at Hospice Southland. When Mrs Anderson started, St Patrick’s place it is, he said. Retirement will make life a little easier had 400 children aged from five to 13 Bishop Colin Campbell attended for Mrs Anderson and her husband, years on its roll. Transferring Year 7 and the function, organised by the board Colin, who is still busy with his work as a 8 pupils to Verdon College brought the of trustees, and presented Mrs fuel injection engineer with no thoughts roll down to 245 children. Anderson with a diocesan certificate of of retirement in mind – as yet. E-conferences in 2010 THE Broken Bay Institute, Sydney, and Lawrence Peeters the Australian Bishops Conference are sponsoring two e-conferences in 2010. Both conferences can be accessed Trusted Professional from the comfort of your own home via the internet. However, the sessions are designed for groups who gather together and discuss the content of Award winning agent. the presentations and can email their 6 star service. questions to the conference providers as the sessions are happening. Your real estate professional. Information will be sent to parishes as Call me today! it comes to hand. The e-conferences are Mary, First m: 021 992 993 Disciple, being held on Tuesday, May MREINZ a/h: 454 2585 18, and Jesus the Christ, with Gerald [email protected] Dunedin Phone 477 6838 O’Collins s j on Thursday, September Metro Realty Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 16.

7 The Tablet February 2010 Religious from Dunedin diocese Dominicans have joint celebration in Oamaru IN Oamaru on January 30, Dominicans Sr Madeleine (80) and Sr Adrienne (82) celebrated the 60th anniversaries of their religious profession. They were joined by Sr Catherine, of Mosgiel, and Sr Genevieve, of Auckland, with whom they entered the convent in 1950, and whose anniversaries are also at this time. Fr Wayne Healey and Fr Cipriano Fernandes celebrated a beautiful Mass at which Sr Madeleine and Sr Adrienne renewed their vows. Each guest – who included some 20 Dominicans – was given a service sheet as a memento. Double act … Sr Adrienne (left) and Sr The Mass was followed by a meal Festive fare … The Oamaru St Vincent Madeleine, who entered the Dominican arranged by the Catholic Women’s League. de Paul group provided the jubilee cake order on the same day in 1950, The local St Vincent de Paul group made a cut by Sr Adrienne and Sr Madeleine at celebrated their jubilee together. cake in honour of the special occasion. an after-Mass jubilee function. Life of ‘eloquent witness’ By GILLIAN VINE Music was not forgotten, as she had THE Religious life of Sr Mary Pat r s m was played the organ at St Patrick’s Basilica, one of “eloquent witness”, Bishop Colin in South Dunedin, for “many many Campbell said at a Mass in Dunedin’s years”, the bishop said. He went on to Mercy Chapel to celebrate the 60th describe Sr Mary Pat’s important role jubilee of her profession. in the Charismatic Renewal movement “We thank you for the wonderful and “the wonderful influence of Christ service you have given to the Church,” working in her in a special way”. Bishop Campbell said. “Our Religious can help keep us Sr Mary Pat, formerly Sr Mary Leonard, focussed, not just in this world, but made her final profession on February for all eternity. Our time here is our 2, 1950, and it was appropriate that apprenticeship for eternity,” Bishop her diamond jubilee was on the Day of Campbell said. Prayer for Consecrated Life, the bishop He thanked God for the “splendid said. inspiration” Sr Mary Pat had been and She trained as a teacher and worked continued to be. in Southland schools before returning Accompanied by Sr Anne Campbell, to Dunedin, where she taught music new Mercy Congregational leader, Sr at Moreau College for two years. After Mary Pat lit a candle. Holding the candle, completing a bachelor’s degree, she was she renewed her vows, committing a secondary teacher at St Philomena’s herself once again to life within the (later Moreau College) from 1958 until Mercy Congregation, a life centred on Vows renewed … Sr Mary Pat r s m 1975, when she became librarian at Christ and keeping alive the spirit of the renews the vows she first made 60 Kavanagh College. order’s founder, Catherine McAuley. years ago.

8 February 2010 The Tablet celebrate their diamond jubilees Former prison chaplain is ‘re-fired’ By GILLIAN VINE READING the order of service for Br Graeme Donaldson’s 60th jubilee Mass at St Patrick’s Basilica, some people may have thought there was a misprint when they read: “2009, re-fired, St Vincent de Paul shop, South Dunedin.” The previous year, Br Graeme had retired from 16 years of prison chaplaincy in Dunedin, so surely he meant he had been re-hired? Definitely not, he said, adding that the wording emphasised how he had been re- energised in his faith and able to continue working. Welcoming people to the Mass, Br John O’Shea, NZ Cluster Leader of the Oceania Province of Christian Brothers, described Br Graeme’s 60 years in the order as “a significant milestone”, one that reflected “a lasting connection to people and devotion to the Eucharist”. Above: Br Graeme Donaldson (seated, centre) with (standing, from left) his brother Philip, of Motueka; Bishop Colin Campbell; his youngest brother Robert Donaldson, In his homily, Bishop Colin Campbell of Dunedin; (front left) Br Graeme’s oldest brother John, of Auckland; and Keith, also spoke of Br Graeme’s long teaching career, from Auckland. first in Australia and then in New Zealand, Below: Music at the jubilee Mass was provided by (from left) Vaughan Hook, Trevor and his practical ways of applying the call Graham and Mary Fitzgibbon. of Christian Brothers founder Edmund Rice to “give to the poor in handfuls”. “In the 1990s, when his teaching career seemed to be coming to an end, he could be said to be winding down. But not Graeme: it was more a case of winding up and he jumped at the opportunity to be a prison chaplain,” the bishop said. “He is a splendid inspiration for all.” In his address, Br Graeme said the occasion was not so much about him as honouring the presence of Christian Brothers in the Diocese of Dunedin for 134 years. In 1950, he set sail for Sydney on the Looking back, Br Graeme described his Wangaloa to train as a Christian Brother life and three careers, and changes in the and it was 10 years before he returned to Church over the years, including the way New Zealand to teach at St Peter’s College, ecumenism had developed. Auckland. In 1974, after a short time at his “Now I wonder why it took so long, as old school, St Kevin’s College, Oamaru, he we’re all working for the same boss,” he joined the staff of St Paul’s High School said. (now Kavanagh College). At the conclusion of the Mass, Br Graeme A 1982 sabbatical in Rome was followed was presented with a Papal Blessing, his by another stint at St Kevin’s – “Those second, as he had received one from Pope three years were the most enjoyable and John Paul II in 2000 when he celebrated rewarding of my teaching career,” he said. his golden jubilee.

9 The Tablet February 2010 Samoan visit special for Dunedin group A RUSH of tropical air hit us as we as was the case at the final Mass touched down at Apia airport. There was at Mulinu’u on the seventh day, no mistaking that we were in Samoa. when there was a downpour of the Though somewhat tired and jetlagged Holy Spirit upon the pilgrims in the from the nine-hour journey, excitement form of rain, which had been scarce was high. We were finally there. through the week until then. In late August last year the Dunedin Our group performed Samoan Samoan Catholic Youth Group attended and Maori songs and dances that ATS in Samoa. A mixture of young people were received positively by the attending from Dunedin were either public. returning home or had never been to In Samoa, we were hosted On the march … Members of the Dunedin Samoa. The trip followed an invitation by the villages of Vaimoso and Samoan Catholic Youth Group march through from Archbishop Alapati Lui Mataeliga, Lefaga. Their hospitality and Apia. of Samoa, when he visited Dunedin. generosity was overwhelming hundreds of cheese rolls to sell, spent Modelled on World Youth Day, the event and it was through them that we were many late nights selling sausages in the began with an opening Mass, attended able to experience our own culture Octagon, organised raffles and received by approximately 5000 pilgrims. We and language first-hand and observe many donations to help fundraise for were fortunate to play a significant the way other Catholic Samoan youth our pilgrimage to Samoa. It cannot go part and stood out in our bright yellow groups operate. Opportunities arose without mention that the wider Dunedin polo tops as we read the Prayers of the for leadership and participation in diocese supported us in achieving this Faithful. The Mass was screened live on traditional cultural practices, which goal, especially members of the Samoan Samoa’s national television network. The strengthened cultural ties and identity Catholic community, and for this we are event was attended by youth groups for many of us. extremely grateful. and individuals from all around the After observing the spiritual As attendees of this gathering, we feel world, including a big contingent from experiences that the youth of Samoa an obligation to minister to other youth New Zealand, and several groups from were provided with – for example, of this community. We ask you to pray Australia, America and the Pacific. regular catechesis, benediction and for us that we take to heart Christ’s way, ATS promised a lot for all young people adoration – it is our hope to try to truth and life. attending. This promise did not fall short increase these opportunities at home. – Contributed by Pesamino and Michelle as the Holy Spirit was definitely present, We had rolled hundreds upon Tili, and Aliesha Su’a RE/MAX Pastoral education programme unveiled IN 2010, the focus for regional liturgies. The expertise and experience Quality MREINZ, sessions for pastoral education will of those present will be an important Johnston Realty Ltd be on supporting our participation in contribution to these sessions. The Licensed Under the REAA 2008 ministries at Mass. Many people fulfil workshops will be held on May 24 in the ministry of being a member of Oamaru, May 25 in Dunedin, May 26 in the congregation. They attend Mass Alexandra and May 27 in Invercargill. Buying or Selling faithfully, join in the singing, respond Ministries at Mass – Workshops for in the to the prayers, listen to the homily and readers, leaders of children’s liturgy Clutha District receive Communion devoutly. Others etc. Bishop Colin Campbell will give engage in various liturgical ministries. an address on the Word. This will be for … All contribute to the celebration. followed by workshops. Local people ● Professional The following sessions will be offered will be invited to lead the workshops. mannerism around the regions: These sessions will be held in regions Gospel of Luke – Sessions to revisit later in the year. ● Marketing the Gospel for this liturgical year will Walking New Paths – Graduates strategies include input from Colin McLeod, DRS and current participants will each ● Confidentiality at Kavanagh College, a DVD from the have weekend retreats. At the end St Luke E-conference, and workshops. of February the graduates will focus Look no further than They will be held in Oamaru on March on opportunities and challenges in 4, Dunedin on March 8, Invercargill on ministry. In May the current participants Maria Lomas March 10 and Alexandra on March 11. will reflect on pastoral care under the Mobile: (027) 201-0588 Home: (03) 417-8883 Office: (03)477-4531 Leaders of Liturgy of the Word with leadership of Mike and Maria Noonan. ‘Totally committed to helping you’ Communion – Anne Kennedy will – Teresa Hanratty r s m , Co-ordinator of facilitate a workshop for people who lead Education for Pastoral Ministry

10 February 2010 The Tablet Around the diocese Great memories IRISH priest Fr Cathal Deery, of the Diocese of Clogher, last month left St Thérèse of Liseux, Invercargill, at the conclusion of his six-month exchange with Fr Brendan Ward. “My time here has been truly wonderful and I leave with great memories. “My stay here has been made much easier by the welcome and support I received from Bishop Colin and the priests of the Diocese of Dunedin,” Fr Deery told parishioners of St Thérèse. Farewelled … Holy Family School principal Barbara Perry (left) with board of trustees chairperson Yeverley McCarthy. Editor appointed Mrs Perry has moved to Christchurch to be principal of Our DUNEDIN-BASED Catholic magzine Tui Motu has a new editor. Lady of Victories School, in Upper Riccarton. Fr Kevin Toomey o p replaces the publication’s founding editor, Fr Michael Hill ic, who has retired after 12 years at the helm. Principal moves Wanaka principal leaves BRENT RUSSELL, principal of St Kevin’s College for eight years By PIP GOLDEN until the end of 2009, has been appointed principal of Dunstan BARBARA PERRY, foundation principal of Holy Family School, High School, in Alexandra. Before going to St Kevin’s College, Wanaka, has left after four very successful years to move to Mr Russell was principal of Verdon College, Invercargill. The the Christchurch Diocese and take the helm of Our Lady of college has begun seeking a new principal and expects the Victories School, Upper Riccarton. new head may not be able to commence in the role before Mrs Perry, who went to Holy Family from a lecturing post the beginning of term three. Jarlath Kelly is acting principal at the University of Otago, said she loved the challenge of and Karen Austin is acting deputy principal. setting up a new school. The school began with 26 pupils on day one and when she left at the end of 2009, the roll was Resignation announced GAVIN ABRAHAM, managing editor of the national newspaper 89. NZ Catholic, has resigned and will leave the publication in April Of her time in Wanaka, she said: “It has been a great after five years heading the fortnightly paper. His position is experience, lots of learning along the way and I would like being advertised this month. to thank God for being with me to lead and guide me and also especially thank my family who have supported me in CWL conference in Alexandra this journey. THE regional annual meeting of the Catholic Women’s League “There have been many joys and challenges and the will be held in Alexandra from March 19 to 21. children have been great to work with. I leave behind a very strong staff team under the leadership of acting principal Bernadette Lawlor, until a new principal is appointed by the board,” Mrs Perry said. Catholic Centre Shop “Thank you to everyone who has helped and supported me and I look forward to the new challenges of a bigger and Lent and Easter more established school,” she said. On December 17, Mrs Perry was farewelled by the children A WONDERFUL series of books that take readers on a journey and a full turnout of parents, and given many gifts to show through Lent until the second Sunday of Easter with saints Wilson Fraser Karen Williams and holy people include Lent and Easter: Wisdom from St. appreciation for all Christine her efforts.McKenzie Bryon King Ignatius of Loyola, in which Fr Connor s j offers a selection of readings from St. Ignatius, illuminated by scripture and his FUNERAL DIRECTORS own insight into Ignatian spirituality for the modern Christian. MONUMENTAL MASONS Each day has words from the saint, a scripture passage, a short • Chapel & catering lounge reflection and spiritual growth activities ($22.50). • Prepayment plan for Other titles available in this series are: Lent and Easter: funeral expenses Wisdom from Henri J M Nouwen ($21.50), Thomas Merton 199 Esk Street, Invercargill $21.50 Pope John Paul II ($21.50) and St Francis and St Clare of Phone 03-218 4095 Assisi ($22.50). [email protected] Postage and packing per book is $1.70. 0800 184 095 These books are all available from the Catholic Centre Shop, 24 hour service Moran Building, 8 Octagon, Dunedin 9016; phone/fax (03) 477-6342; or email [email protected].

11 The Tablet February 2010 St Peter’s College prize list 2009

THE St Peter’s College 2009 prize list Shaw, diligence, Eisteddfod senior girls Year 11; Gregory Baker, mathematics, diligence is: solo singing, cultural blue, Ashleigh Smith cross-country (senior boys), St Peter’s Hockey Player Dux: Anna Paterson (right), 18-year- Netball Player of the Year (Kate Leebody of the Year, Sports Trophy for Boys (O’Connor Trophy); old daughter of Karynne and Jim Cup), Principal’s Leadership Recognition, Cameron Bone, geography, diligence; Jessica Bruce, Paterson of Gore. Anna intends Captain of Sport, Excellence in Sport and English; Julie Carmichael, food and nutrition; Jessica studying law and economics at the Leadership (Saunders Family Trophy), Cooper, Duke of Edinburgh Award (bronze and University of Otago. First in classical sports blue; Holly Stevenson home silver); Theresa Dickson, St Peter’s College Hockey studies, economics, accounting economics; James Taylor, contribution Club Player of the Year (Brother Tedesco Memorial and history, Anna also successfully to St Peter’s College – Year Class of 1994 Trophy), Eisteddfod senior entertainment (Cavanagh completed a 100-level university Prize; Courtney Waller, diligence; Daniel Cup), Hostel Young Achiever; Niamh Doncaster, Duke paper in theology, received the Wards, service to rugby (ESRF Sub-Union of Edinburgh Award (silver), diligence; Ash Erickson, Toastmasters’ Trophy for excellence Trophy), Eisteddfod senior ensemble; diligence, boys’ hockey most improved player in public speaking, the Principal’s Laura Whiteley, English, computing, certificate; Allen Gregory, agriculture (Brian Redding Leadership Recognition Award for diligence; Anna Paterson, Dixon Family Prize), materials technology, diligence; Bernadette captain of culture, the Mark Febery Trophy for Dux. Hardegger, Eisteddfod senior entertainment Rose Bowl for excellence in senior YEAR 12 AWARDS (Cavanagh Cup); Tessa Hewlett, graphics, physical history, and won academic and cultural blues. Top Scholar Year 12 was education, Eisteddfod senior entertainment Special Character Award for 2009: This award is Daniel Sutton (right), who (Cavanagh Cup); David Highsted, diligence senior given to students who, according to their peers and won awards for religious swimming boys’ champion; Annelise Impelmans the staff of the college, live the values of Jesus Christ: education (David Andrews most promising girls’ rugby player; Scott McFaul, they care for others inside and outside the school, Memorial Prize), English, mathematics, science, Duke of Edinburgh Award demonstrate a concern for social justice, work at history, mathematics, (bronze); Paige McKenzie, diligence, Eisteddfod maintaining positive relationships within the school academic blue, and was senior entertainment (Cavanagh Cup); Matt McKone, community and have a positive attitude to school. most improved smallbore diligence; Jarrod Nicholson, Player of the Year Recipients were Jessica Hardegger, Megan Johnston, rifle shooter. in junior rugby under 15; Nicole Parry, religious Francessca Maslin, Thomas Osborne, Stacey Peeters Pther Year 12 awards were: education (David Andrews Memorial Prize), diligence, and Daniel Sutton. Lucy Barron, David Andrews under 16 girls’ athletics champion, Eisteddfod senior YEAR 13 AWARDS Memorial Prize for religious entertainment (Cavanagh Cup), excellence in student Angus Adams, senior A boys’ athletics champion, education, diligence, cross- choreography (Boyce Family Cup); Renee Somerville, Duke of Edinburgh Award, gold academic blue, country, senior girls’ swimming, senior girls’ champion, fabric technology; Mao Wakatsuki, music, Eisteddfod sports blue; Gavin Austin, mathematics with statistics Maurice Adair Memorial Cup for Christian Service, senior instrumental; Alice Wilkins, English, history, mathematics with calculus (Henderson Family Trophy sports blue; Jessie Black, fabrics technology; Stacey Visual Arts Religious Education - David Andrews for Mathematics), diligence, academic blue; Anthony Butler, graphics, visual arts (painting), visual arts Memorial Prize Eisteddfod Senior Dance Eisteddfod Broome, service to cricket; Sam Carran physical (photography); Jemma Cournane, Eisteddfod senior Senior Prepared Speech – Mark Febery Cup Eisteddfod education, Eisteddfod senior duet singing, service to impromptu speech, cultural blue, sports blues; Jackie senior scripture, Eisteddfod senior champion (Paul public speaking (Owen and Aileen O’Connor Trophy), Dennis, Duke of Edinburgh Award (bronze); Dane Soper Memorial Cup); Kendall Witham, religious Principal’s Leadership Recognition, Head Boy, Duke Dunlop, sports blues; Melissa Fairbairn, sports blues; education (David Andrews Memorial Prize), text and of Edinburgh Award, gold blue sport; Sarah Cormack, Ben Gardyne, economics (O’Connor Richmond prize); information management, diligence; Kane Wyatt, service to girls basketball (ESBA Trophy), sports blue; Malcolm Gibson, sports blues; Sean Hall Eisteddfod under 16 boys’ athletics champion, senior kayaking. Amanda Delahunt, home economics diligence; Felicity senior ensemble; Ryan Hanna, accounting (O’Connor YEAR 10 AWARDS Dickie, Principal’s Leadership Recognition, captain Richmond prize), service to Boys Basketball (ESBA Top Scholar Year 10 was Kavan Chay (10MP), who of Christian Service, sports blue; Ryan Gray, most Trophy), Eisteddfod senior ensemble; Eisteddfod won awards in English, science, music (core) and improved player in boys’ basketball (PTFA trophy), senior solo singing boys, cultural blue, sports blues; diligence, and was intermediate swimming boys’ St Mary’s/St Peter’s Soccer Player of the Year, Megan Jessica Hardegger, diligence, Joe-Jax Hohipa- champion. Hunter, biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics Kahuroa, Eisteddfod senior dance, cultural blue; 10SG: Oliver Carran, social studies, diligence, with statistics, religious education (David Andrews Zebulon Horrell, materials technology; Jack Howard, Duke of Edinburgh Award (bronze), Gold Kia Kaha Memorial Prize), most improved player in girls’ Player of the Year in First XV Rugby (Hallenstein Bros award; Brodie Carroll, materials technology (core); basketball (PTFA Trophy), service to netball (ESNA Trophy), most improved First XI Cricketer of the Year Serena Casey Eisteddfod Intermediate Solo Singing Trophy), Eisteddfod senior composition, Principal’s (ESCA Trophy); Megan Johnston, diligence, Mercy Girls; Drew Cleland David Andrews Memorial Prize Leadership Recognition – Captain Student Services, Sisters’ Cup for Social Justice; Laura Keenan, physical for Religious Education, diligence, Eisteddfod academic blue, sports blue; Bridgette Jones Senior A education, diligence, sports blues; Jarrod Lindsay, intermediate instrumental, Duke of Edinburgh Award Girls’ Athletics Champion, sports blue James Martin most improved player in First XV rugby; Lachlan Lott, (bronze); Erica Cormack, materials technology, food Nick Piper Leadership Cup Principal’s Leadership sports blues; Francessca Maslin, fabrics technology, technology, gold Kia Kaha award; Jack Doncaster, Recognition – Year Leader; Sarah McCrostie, Eisteddfod diligence, service to student well being – health English, diligence, Duke of Edinburgh Award senior duet singing, Eisteddfod senior expressive committee 2003, cultural blue, sports blues; Jeremy (bronze); Asher Fai’ai, music (core), music (option), reading, Eisteddfod senior poetry (Edith James Cup), McLeod First XI most runs for the season (Morris diligence; Jessica Jacquier-Phillips, diligence Duke of contribution to music and sport (Pene Mallon Trophy), Family Trophy); Oleta Millan, music service to choir Edinburgh Award (bronze); Jordan Knowles, diligence, excellence in dramatic performance (Barbara Fraser (Cleland Cup); Reiko Minoura, international student Eisteddfod intermediate dance, gold Kia Kaha award; Cup), Principal’s Leadership Recognition, Head Girl, contribution to St Peter’s College; Ellen O’Brien, Katie McCabe, Duke of Edinburgh Award (bronze;) cultural blue, sports blue; Donna McLean, geography, diligence; Sean O’Connor, chemistry, mathematics, Brooke McFaul, diligence, Eastern Southland Women’s diligence; Caitlin Millar, service to senior hostel physics; Thomas Osborne, computing, English, Hockey Association Junior (Brother Tedesco Memorial community (Baines Family Trophy), cultural blue; geography, service to cultural activities (Alan Black Trophy), Duke of Edinburgh Award (bronze), gold Kate Millard, most promising netball umpire (Alison Music Trophy); Stacey Peeters, physical education, Kia Kaha award; Christopher McNamee, diligence, Cormack Trophy), cultural blue; Serena Orr, graphics; contribution to netball (Murphy Williams Trophy), gold Kia Kaha award; Liam Meikle, diligence; Alice Nick Piper Leadership Cup, Principal’s Leadership sports (O’Connor Trophy), sports blues; Fallon Pullar, Millar, Duke of Edinburgh Award (bronze), gold Kia Recognition, Year 13 leader; Anna Paterson, sports blues; Leighton Terry, cultural blue; Amy Welsh, Kaha award; Keith O’Connor, science information accounting, classical studies, economics, history, sports blues; Morgan Will, foods and hospitality, management; Michael Paterson, English, diligence, excellence in public speaking (Toastmasters Trophy), sports blues; Sarah Williams, sports blues; Ashleigh Duke of Edinburgh Award (bronze); Tori Peeters, Principal’s Leadership Recognition, Captain of Culture, Wilson, religious education (David Andrews Memorial physical education, Under 15 Girls’ Athletics Mark Febery Rose Bowl for Excellence in Senior Prize), biology, diligence, Maurice Adair Memorial Champion, Intermediate Cross Country Girls, Duke History, academic blue, cultural blue; Brittany Pickett, Cup for Christian Service. of Edinburgh Award (bronze); Stephanie Taylor, media studies, religious education (David Andrews Year 11 awards health, graphics, diligence, Eisteddfod intermediate Memorial Prize), Eisteddfod senior composition, Rogan Adams, Duke of Edinburgh Award (bronze); impromptu speech, Duke of Edinburgh Award Rotary Award for personal integrity; Miriama Power, Brendan Austin, economics (O’Connor Richmond (bronze); Jacob Young, mathematics. most improved netball player (PTFA trophy); Hayley Prize), English, mathematics, science, Top Scholar 10MP: Taylor Archer, health; Amethyst Baker, gold

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Courtney Kelly, David Andrews Memorial Prize for religious education, social studies, health, diligence, Eisteddfod junior dance first equal, Eisteddfod junior duet singing; Lucy McDonough, dance/drama; Hayley Nicholson, English, science, food and fabric technology, information management, diligence, junior cross-country girls; Kayla Pullar, visual arts, diligence; Aaron Ruru, music, Year 7 & 8 cricketer of the year (Ritchie Family Trophy); Austin Smith, physical education; May Terry, diligence, Eisteddfod Special awards … Special character awards went to six students, including (from left) junior duet singing. Francessca Maslin, Jessica Hardegger, Megan Johnston, Tom Osborne and Stacey Peeters. 7DB: Eliza Adams, diligence; James Adams, English, social studies, dance/drama, French, diligence, Eisteddfod junior expressive reading, Kia Kaha award; James Gardyne, physical education, arts, diligence; Morgan Pearce, English, science, Eisteddfod junior impromptu speech; Erika Burdon, Duke of Edinburgh Award (bronze); Angus Garrity, social studies, diligence, Eisteddfod Intermediate diligence; Ciara Doncaster, diligence, Eisteddfod under 15 boys’ athletics champion, Eisteddfod expressive reading, Eisteddfod intermediate poetry, junior dance (Kelly School of Dance Cup); Devin intermediate ensemble; Robert Gregory, Eisteddfod Eisteddfod intermediate prepared speech, Eisteddfod Kubala, material technology, diligence; Charmaine intermediate solo singing boys, Duke of Edinburgh intermediate scripture, Eisteddfod intermediate Leishman, information management, food and Award (bronze), gold Kia Kaha award; Sapphire champion (Bristow Family Trophy); Theo Van Zuylen, fabric technology, music, visual arts, diligence; John Hunia, Eisteddfod intermediate composition (Cleland mathematics; Shontelle Witham, food and fabric MacKenzie, Eisteddfod solo singing boys; Renee Cup); Sam Keyse, Eisteddfod intermediate ensemble; technology, dance/drama, diligence, gold Kia Kaha Moyles, diligence; Slade O’Connor, science, diligence; Duke Kim, St Mary’s/St Peter’s most improved soccer award. Bradley Pearce, diligence, under 12 boys’ athletics player; Tommy Kubala, most improved player in YEAR 8 AWARDS champion, junior cross country boys; Henry Sullivan, under 15 rugby, Eisteddfod intermediate ensemble; Top scholar Year 8 was Calum Irwin (8AW), who won physical education, diligence; Samantha Terry, Brooke Mair, diligence; Emma Martin, David Andrews the David Andrews prize for religious education and diligence. Memorial Prize for religious education, diligence, awards for English, mathematics, science, health, 7BT: Emily-Jayne Calvo, diligence, Eisteddfod gold Kia Kaha award; Joseph McCrostie, intermediate information management, diligence, was Young junior dance (Kelly School of Dance Cup); Kirby cross-country boys; Kendall Millar, Duke of Edinburgh Achiever of the Year (7th Form Award – Year 13 Cleland, David Andrews Memorial Prize for religious Award (bronze); Nicholas O’Connell, gold Kia Kaha Class of 1996) and a member of winning Southland education, dance/drama, information management, award; Raiana O’Connor, materials technology Mathematics Association team. materials technology, mathematics, music, physical (core), diligence, gold Kia Kaha award; Daniel Pearce, 8AW: Henry Barron, diligence; Mitchell Bone, dili- education, social studies, visual arts, under 12 girls’ Eisteddfod intermediate ensemble; Joshua Sutton, gence; Argus Chay, diligence; Mallory Cooper, food athletics champion; Celia Dickie, Eisteddfod Junior mathematics, social studies, visual arts, diligence, and fabric technology, dance/drama, diligence, Ei- dance (Kelly School of Dance Cup); Christine Gulliver, Duke of Edinburgh Award (bronze), gold Kia Kaha steddfod junior entertainment; Rotary Young Achiev- Eisteddfod junior dance (Kelly School of Dance Cup); award; Essie Van Zuylen, diligence, Eisteddfod er, member of winning Southland Mathematics As- Chelsea Harding, English, diligence, Eisteddfod junior intermediate composition (Cleland Cup), Eisteddfod sociation team; Sian Davis, Junior swimming girls’ dance (Kelly School of Dance Cup); Michaela Kelly, senior composition. champion; Jefferson Highsted, under 13 boys’ athlet- diligence; Maggie McPhail, health, food and fabric YEAR 9 AWARDS ics champion; Kristian Highsted, music, member of technology, diligence, Eisteddfod junior dance (Kelly Top Scholar Year 9 was Laura Irwin (9PS), who won winning Southland Mathematics Association team; School of Dance Cup); Jacob Phillips, science; Kirsten the David Andrews Memorial Prize for religious James Martin, diligence, under 13 boys’ athletics Roughan, diligence; Eisteddfod junior dance (Kelly education, awards for mathematics, science, social champion; Amy McCabe, diligence, Eisteddfod junior School of Dance Cup). studies, health information, management, graphics, entertainment; Rebekah Meikle, Eisteddfod junior visual arts and a gold Kia Kaha award. solo singing girls, most promising vocal performance 9TT: Toby Adams, science, under 14 boys’ athletics (Crawford Cup); Tegan Murrell, diligence; Jonathan champion; Holly Archer, visual arts, under 13 girls’ Sutton, mathematics, science, social studies, visual athletics champion; Corbin Ashby, mathematics, arts, French, diligence, Rotary Young Achiever, mem- O’NEILL information management, diligence; Stuart Ewing, ber of winning Southland Mathematics Association food and fabric technology; Vanessa Harvey, dance/ team; Angus Swale, physical education, junior swim- DEVEREUX drama, diligence; Jane O’Brien, diligence, Spirit of ming boys’ champion; Sam Young, player of the year St Peter’s Cup (Year 13 Class of 2000 prize), gold Kia in 7 & 8 rugby red team (Cormack Family Trophy). Kaha award; Bianca Parry, Eisteddfod intermediate 8AP: Tracey Brinsdon, diligence; India Henry, English, LAWYERS duet, gold Kia Kaha award; Harry Peeters, physical social studies, physical education, health, food and education, diligence; Natasha Roughan, David fabric technology, visual arts, diligence; Bridget Andrews Memorial Prize for religious education, Hurrell, information management, diligence; Luke English, social studies, health, diligence; Stuart Smith, Knowles, dance/drama; Sarah Martin, mathematics, ★ Home Sales and Purchases diligence; George Terry, gold Kia Kaha award; Scott science, diligence; Devon Millan, diligence, Eisteddfod Welsh, junior kayaking, gold Kia Kaha award. intermediate duet; Olivia Nicholson, David Andrews (fixed quotes) 9PS: Danialah Bourke, diligence, gold Kia Kaha award; Memorial Prize for religious education, materials ★ Free Wills ★ Family Trusts Hunter Calder, English, diligence; Sam Howard, technology, music, diligence; Mai Uchino, Eisteddfod physical education; Blair Illing, service to hostel junior Instrumental (Modern School of Music Trophy); ★ Enduring Powers of Attorney junior community (Baines Family Trophy); Laura Jarrod Withers, diligence. ★ McVicar, food and fabric technology, diligence; Laura Court Representation Pope, dance/drama, intermediate swimming girls’ YEAR 7 AWARDS ★ Commercial Dealings champion; Phoebe Pullar, diligence, gold Kia Kaha Top scholar, Year 7 was Alice Perniskie (7DB), award; Trent Withers, gold Kia Kaha award. who won the David Andrews Memorial Prize for 9MV: Shayna-Leigh Allison, diligence, gold Kia Kaha religious education and awards for mathematics, Client Parking Available award; Daniel Bastiaansen, physical education, health, diligence, Eisteddfod junior composition, diligence; Rachel Cormack, information management, the Eisteddfod junior entertainment, Eisteddfod 248 HIGH STREET diligence, gold Kia Kaha award; Emma Heads, gold junior poetry, Eisteddfod junior prepared speech, P.O. BOX 909 Kia Kaha award; Laura Hewitson, diligence, under 14 Eisteddfod junior scripture and was Eisteddfod junior DUNEDIN girls’ athletics champion; Anthony Kubala, diligence; champion (Tattersfield Family Trophy. 7EM: Kaitlin Chittock, diligence; Arna Devcich, Telephone 477-6801 Chelsea Marlow, David Andrews Memorial Prize for Fax 479-0201 religious education, diligence; Logan McSoriley, diligence; Daniel Hall, mathematics; Ben Holland, player of the year in under 14 rugby; Eden Millan, materials technology, player of the year in year health, diligence; Michael Neil, graphics, visual 7 & 8 rugby blue team (Cormack Family Trophy);

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NOVENA TO THE INFANT JESUS O Jesus, Who have said: “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you.” Through the intercession of Mary, your most Holy Mother, I knock, I seek, and I ask that my prayer be granted. (State your request.) O Jesus, Who have said: “All that you ask of My Father in My Name He will grant you.” Through the intercession of Mary, Your most Holy Mother, I humbly and urgently ask your Father in your Name that my prayer be granted. (Repeat your request.) O Jesus, Who have said; “Heaven and earth shall pass away but my word shall not pass.” Through the intercession of Mary, your most Holy Mother, I feel confident that my prayer will be granted. (Repeat your request.) This Novena is to be said at the same time every hour for nine consecutive hours, in one day. (Published on behalf of A.R.)

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Centuries of service … Members of the Sacred Heart Waikiwi O Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I branch of the Catholic Women’s League, whose contributions can obtain my goal. You gave the divine gift to forgive and forget over many years were recognised at a special function. all evil against me and in all instances of my life you are with me. I want to thank you for all things and confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy Invercargill CWL members’ towards me and mine. This prayer must be said for three days and the prayer published. (Published on behalf of A.R.) long service recognised A VERY special event for the members of Sacred Heart Waikiwi Branch of Catholic Women’s League was held on November PETITION Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary (never known to fail): O 28 when members gathered in the presbytery lounge to most beautiful flower of Mt Carmel, fruitful vine, Splendour honour members for their contribution and dedication to the of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate work of the CWL over the past 50 years. Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me The involvement of those who received long-service badges and show me here thou art my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother on the day added up to an astounding 775 years working as of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity members of the league and 11 receiving their 50-year badges (make request). There are none that can withstand thy power. on the same day may well be a CWL record. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse Parish priest Fr Vince Smith congratulated those present for to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in thy hands the tremendous impact they had made in missionary, social (three times). This prayer must be said for three days and the and charitable work within the Church and the community prayer published. (Published on behalf of C.E.S., A.R., D.S., M.C.M.H., M.S., R.J.C., J.W.A., B.F.V., J.T.L.) over such a long period of time and, assisted by president Joy McCabe and secretary Jo Rabbitt, presented the following badges: NOVENA TO ST JUDE 50 years: Daphne Christie, Jo Rabbitt, Margaret Morris, Rena Oh, Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich Calvert, Kath Scott, Maureen Rohan, Ruth Creedy, Kit Baldwin, in miracles. Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor Jean Boyle, Marita Moynihan, Pat Chamberlain. of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to 40 years: Ethel McCoy, Joy McCabe, Val O’Brien, Mary you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly Casper. beg you to whom God has given such great power, to come to my assistance. Help me in my present, urgent petition (make 25 years: Pat Tippen. request). In return, I promise to make your name known and 10 years: Noeline Doorman, Gaynor O’Sullivan, Kath cause you to be invoked. Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys McDonald, Marilyn McNatty. and three Glorias. St Jude, pray for me and all who invoke your Many tales of long-ago meetings were told during the aid, humbly in need of your intercession. Amen. This novena afternoon, with memories of wearing fur coats and felt hats, has never been known to fail. This novena must be said on nine consecutive days. andmembers juggling time between children’s needs in (Published on behalf of C.E.S, A.R., J.W.A., B.F.V.) order to attend meetings! In the best tradition of the CWL, the afternoon concluded with a sumptous afternoon tea, and a vote of thanks given to PETITION Fr Smith and Fr Bryan Traynor for their hospitality. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, honoured, adored, and glorified throughout the world forever. Amen. Say six times for nine days and remember to promise publication. Your prayers THANKS will be answered, no matter how impossible it may seem to you, Most grateful thanks to St Jude, Sacred Heart, Holy Spirit and before the ninth day. (Published on behalf of M.S., P.M.,J.J.W., A.R., Holy Mary for prayers answered. (Published on behalf of B.F.V., D.S., P.J.M., C.E.S., M.C.M.H., J.W.A., B.F.V.) J.T.L.)

14 February 2010 The Tablet Eight decades of ‘happiest life’ ends SISTER MARY DOMINIC r s m , who died in Invercargill on January 29, two weeks OBITUARY after her 102nd birthday, always wanted Mary Dominic r s m to be a nun. However, she never imagined 1908-2010 that she would give almost 81 years service as a Sister of Mercy, believed to regularly playing at Mass wherever she be a record for a New Zealand religious. lived. “All of us have been blessed by knowing In 1987, Sr Dominic retired to McAuley Sr Dominic,” Bishop Colin Campbell said House, in South Dunedin, where she at her Requiem Mass in Dunedin’s Mercy remained an active member of the Chapel on February 3, concelebrated by Mercy community, always smiling, Fr Damian Wynn-Williams, Fr Michael always willing to run errands for others Hill and Fr Merv McGettigan. and filled with what Bishop Campbell “Her life was centred on God and she called “the radiant gladness of the translated ‘thanksgiving’ into ‘thanks- Christian life”. When McAuley House closed in November 2008, Sr Dominic living’,” Bishop Campbell said. Sr Mary Dominic r s m moved to Calvary, in Invercargill. “Today we bid a final farewell in the 1908, and given the name Catherine, Eucharist she loved so much,” Sr Helen Devoted to her family, she remained although her family called her Kitty. O’Neill said. active and involved, even attending a At the age of five, she was sent as a wedding less than a week before she Kind and gentle, “Dom”, as she was weekly boarder to a convent school in died. affectionately known, had a great sense Wreys Bush, near Otautau, living for her of humour and always enjoyed life to At a celebration for her 102nd birthday return home at weekends. After primary the full, while remaining grounded in on January 14, she attended Mass in the school, Kitty Ford went to St Philomena’s her faith, as shown in her daily recital of Calvary chapel, a birthday lunch and a College, in Dunedin, again as a boarder, the vows she made nearly 81 years ago, get-together with other Sisters of Mercy then on February 2, 1926, she entered said Sr Maria Goretti Howley. in Waikiwi. When guests left, calling “See the Sisters of Mercy’s Dunedin convent as you next year”, she responded, “God The Gospel reading by Fr Hill of the a novice. She made her final profession willing.” Beatitudes (Matthew 5: 2-10) described on February 2, 1929, and began a 58- “the bliss of being a Christian” and this It was not to be and she died just four year career teaching music at schools was the key to Sr Dominic’s life, Bishop days before she was to celebrate 81 throughout Otago and Southland. Campbell said in his homily. years as a Sister of Mercy. Following her The achievements of her pupils were vocation had given her “a wonderful “Meeting her made it easier to believe to give her great pleasure and many she life”, she said when she turned 100. “It’s in a loving God,” he said. had taught kept in touch with her for the happiest life,” she said. The oldest of the 10 children of Miles the rest of her life. Sr Mary Dominic is survived by one and Elizabeth Ford, Sr Dominic was born As well as teaching singing and piano, Sr sister, Theresa Dobbie, of Winton, and at Aparima, in Southland, on January 14, Dominic was an accomplished organist, many nephews and nieces. Walking through Ireland MANY New Zealanders have a connection with Ireland. With this in On loving others mind, Tipperary-born Rachel Ryan, A candidate for ordination presented himself before the examining who lives in Nelson, has designed 10- commission and the bishop. He had good credentials, including the best day guided walking tours in the West of Ireland. Walkers experience an in- marks on all theological subjects. He answered the usual question well. depth introduction into rural, heartland The pastor of his church also confirmed that he was involved in all of its Ireland. “They get ‘under the skin’ of activities. what it is to be Irish,” says Rachel. The godly bishop then asked him some questions which were put to Local walking guides regale walkers ordinands in the first centuries: “Is despite welcome to you as profit? Do with the rich history and stories. you love foreign people as much as your relatives? Do you accept with Tours for 2010 include: Walk the the same joy sickness or health, liberty or prison, beatings or caresses, West June 16-25 (€2200 excluding opposition or applause?” airfares); Connemara’s Calling, July 3-12 The candidate answered, “No.” (€2000 excluding airfares). For further “Then go and study some more,” said the bishop. information see the website www. walkthewestofireland.com or contact – From Reaching Towards the Heights Rachel on (03) 545-1071; email rachel@ by Richard Wurmbrand (Advt) walkthewestofireland.com.

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Welcome … Glen Dyson, of Roxburgh, received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist and was welcomed into the Church by Fr Pat Mc Gettigan, watched by Mrs Dyson’s husband, Rod.

Help for food bank … By wearing mufti in December and paying for the privilege with food and/or money, pupils of St Mary’s School, Mosgiel, contributed $128, plus five cartons Confirmed … Three children received the Sacrament of of non-perishable goods for the town’s food bank, run by Holy Communion and Confirmation in Wanaka recently, the Taieri Christian Care. With some of the items are (back) beautiful ceremony followed by a celebratory luncheon for Keala Huisman (12) and James McNeilly (12); (centre, from the children, families and parish family. With Bishop Colin left) Charlotte Hay, Katie Duncan (11), Ashleigh Hammer Campbell are (left) Michelle Cotter, Fr Paul Mahoney and the (12) and Ethan Hippolite (12); (front, from left) Abby-Rose three who were confirmed (from left) Renz Narvadez, Mila Evans (11), Bailey Kennedy (12) and Joshua Choie (11). Arnerick and Arienne Gealogo.

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