100 Years of 'Happiest Life'

A Monthly Magazine for the Catholics of the Dunedin Diocese he ablet FebruaryT 2008 T Issue No 129 100 years of ‘happiest life’ Thank you, Apostolic Blessing crowns nun’s centenary Bernadette

By GILLIAN VINE IN THIS first issue of The Tablet “I ALWAYS had the idea I for 2008 I offer a sincere and wanted to be a nun, to do heartfelt word of thanks to something for God,” Sister Bernadette Murphy, who has Mary Dominic RSM says. retired from her work on our The 82 years since she monthly diocesan periodical/ joined the Sisters of Mercy magazine. had been “a wonderful life”, Bernadette has done sterling she told The Tablet. work in the 19 years since she In January at McAuley took up Bishop Len’s invitation to House, in Dunedin, her undertake the work of producing home for “about 20 years”, The Tablet on a monthly basis. Sr Mary Dominic marked Bernadette, we are all very grateful her 100th birthday with for your contribution and insight two days of celebrations, and wish you all God’s blessings in including a dinner for 80 your “retirement” at Otematata. people, afternoon tea and It is my happy task to tell you a stream of visitors. that Mrs Gillian Vine has taken She also received birthday over from Bernadette in the job of greetings from Pope producing The Tablet. Gillian comes Benedict XVI, a beautifully to us with impressive credentials. printed Apostolic Blessing, Since joining the media in 1962, which now hangs in the she has had extensive writing dining room at McAuley and subediting experience with House, and telegrams from newspapers, magazines, radio the Queen and Governor- and television, working not only in General Anand Satyanand. Dunedin but in Gore, Invercargill, “They were remarkable Auckland and London. She was days, absolutely out of this Sister Mary Dominic . . . still going strong at 100. chief subeditor for the Auckland world,” Sr Mary Dominic Catholic newspaper Zealandia said. (1996-2001) and was Auckland McAuley House staff had been Southland, and at the age of five was correspondent for The Tablet “tremendous” arranging it all. sent to board at a convent school in (1989-91). “They really are wonderful to me.” Wreys Bush, near Otautau. She has received numerous The bright centenarian, who would “I remember my mother didn’t want awards including New Zealand pass for 70, has excellent health “and to part with me.” Newspaper Travel Writer of the I’ve got it here”, she said, tapping her But in those days, there was no Year (1997) and two Australasian forehead. question of a Catholic child attending a Catholic Press Association awards. The oldest of 10 children, Catherine We all wish you happy days with page 2➤ (“Kitty”) Ford was born at Aparima, in The Tablet Gillian. In the Spirit As The Tablet has a new editor, contact details have changed. All material should be directed to the editor, Gillian Vine, whose contact details are on the back page. + Colin The Tablet February 2008 Major change for schools By STUART YOUNG Diocesan general manager HAPPY New Year – 2008 is already proving to be a very busy year with many events already being planned for the year. For schools, there is a significant change occurring in the collection of attendance dues: we are moving to a centralised administration and with the exception of the Invercargill City area, all invoicing, account inquiries etc will be handled from the Pastoral Centre. We will be able to offer a wider range of payment options and a more centralised view of the attendance Stuart Young dues situation. Throughout the parishes and pastoral areas, there have been dedicated and effective people managing the dues collection for many years. The work done by these people is very much appreciated and recognised by The Apostolic Blessing proudly displayed on the wall of the schools, parishes and diocese as having been invaluable the dining room at McAuley House. over recent times. For those on parish finance or parish pastoral councils, we are planning to hold a diocesan gathering on May 17 at Holy Centenary celebrated Cross. The purpose is to share ideas, inform you of diocesan ➤from page 1 developments and to provide workshops for consultation and state school and away the little girl went as a weekday information on a range of topics that affect us all. boarder, living for her return home at weekends. We will also have Brother Pat Lynch as a keynote speaker. He “I would have died otherwise,” she said. will speak on the role of the Catholic school today, the changes After primary school, Sr Dominic went to St over the past 30 years and what the future holds and its effect Philomena’s College, in Dunedin, again as a boarder on parishes. We would like a really good turnout so please do and, in 1926, answered the call and entered the Sisters keep this date free. of Mercy as a novice. You will also notice in this edition of The Tablet that we The habit then was “a big long thing with big long have a new editor, Gillian Vine. We welcome Gillian to the sleeves … and coifs, all starched”, she said, adding role and trust she will find enjoyment and satisfaction in that the changes to less formal garments had been her role as editor. Please assist Gillian by providing her welcome. with material and also with advance warning of events. “I was a music teacher and I taught music [throughout Over time, you will see changes in The Tablet under her Otago and Southland] to no end of pupils,” she said, guidance. adding that she still missed working with youngsters. A tribute to Bernadette Murphy is elsewhere in this “One of the things I really enjoyed was music festivals issue. The length of service that Bernadette has given and getting ready for those,” she said. to The Tablet and the diocese is exceptional, and we are The boys tended to be “bits of tricks”, reluctant to take grateful to her for her commitment and dedication. part in music festivals, but once they became involved The diocesan website has been launched. It is under in singing, they became eager to attend rehearsals. development and we hope to have this completed by Looking at what her pupils had achieved was a April. ThisWilson willFraser include having Karen theWilliams Catholic Shop online. great pleasure – “I’m so proud of them” – and she was Have a look at www.cdd.org.nChristine McKenzie z . Bryon King delighted that some of them were able to attend her hundredth birthday festivities. FUNERAL DIRECTORS As well as teaching singing and piano, Sr Mary Dominic was an accomplished organist. MONUMENTAL MASONS “I love the organ. I played it in churches for Mass.” • Chapel & catering lounge Following her vocation had given her “a wonderful • Prepayment plan for life”. funeral expenses “It’s the happiest life,” she said. 199 Esk Street, Invercargill Phone 03-218 4095 Ministry of Intercession [email protected] Prayer Intentions 0800 184 095 24 hour service Let us pray that in this Lent of 2008 we are more open to the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

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‘Huge contribution’ made Bishop’s Diary by modest bricklayer MASS OF THE OILS By GILLIAN VINE Dunedin, where he March THERE is “nothing special” about hav- sings in the choir and th ing done for nothing all the bricklaying has served on the par- 17 – Blessed Sacrament Church, Gore, 7pm for the priests’ retirement units in the ish council. He also 18th – St John the Baptist, Alexandra, grounds of Holy Cross, at Mosgiel, Seth belongs to the Catho- 7.30pm Luyten says. lic charismatic move- 19th – St Joseph’s Cathedral, Dunedin, “You do things when God tells you ment and has spent 7.30pm to things and I wouldn’t be happy if I time in India doing didn’t,” he said. Seth Luyten mission work. FEBRUARY When his wife showed him an item He no longer works 19th – Central Otago Teachers’ Commis- about the units, Mr Luytens “knew the full time which just means taking sioning Mass, Alexandra Lord wanted me to do it. Simple.” breaks between jobs rather than doing 20th – Oamaru Teachers’ Commission- He may not see anything special in them back-to-back, which “leaves more ing Mass donating his labour at no cost to brick time for good things”. 21st – Catholic Development Fund the units but diocesan general manag- “I like working. It keeps me fit. I can’t Committee of Advice meeting er Stuart Young has a different view. see me retiring yet,” Mr Luyten said. 21st – Diocesan Board of Management “This was a huge single contribu- People have called him “a fool” for do- meeting th th tion for which the diocese is extremely ing the work at Holy Cross without pay- 25 -26 – Congregational leaders meeting, Wellington grateful,” Mr Young said. ment but Mr Luyten sees it simply as 27th – Dunedin Teachers’ Commission- Born in Holland, Mr Luyten (71) be- part of being a committed Catholic. ing Mass gan his training as a bricklayer there in “God has given me that skill to use.” 28th – Invercargill Teachers’ Commis- 1953. He began working on the units in Oc- sioning Mass Although an uncle, who lived in the tober and was finished just after Christ- 29th– Meeting with primary principals United States, wanted him to move mas. MARCH there, Mr Luyten chose to follow his “It’s only 8000 bricks a unit and I’ve 2nd – Opening of priests’ retirement brothers to New Zealand, arriving here been a brickie for more than 50 years.” units, Mosgiel th in 1960. Asked if he worked alone, Mr Luyten 6 – Meeting with secondary princi- “I’ve always loved it here and I’ve nev- said: “I’m never alone. The good Lord is pals, directors of religious studies and board chairpersons er been back to Holland,” he said. always with me.” 9th – Opening of Verdon College class- “I’ve got a lovely life here.” ➤Holy Cross priests’ retirement units room redevelopment He is a member of St Patrick’s, South feature – pages 8-9 Dunedin diocesan library closed ACCOUNTANTS TO THE DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN THE diocesan library is now closed. Its viability and use had been declining for years and the decision to close was reluctantly made late last year. The education resource section will be located within the Education ACCOUNTING, Department Offices and a small collection of significant books and MANAGEMENT, recent publications will be held in the DATA PROCESSING, conference room at the Pastoral Centre, SECRETARIAL & TAXATION diocesan general manager Stuart Young said. SERVICES Meet the digital Hannagan & Devereux diocese at CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS www.cdd.org.nz MORAN BUILDING LOWER OCTAGON PO BOX 5555 DUNEDIN FAX (03) 479-0336 PHONE (03) 477-1496

The Tablet February 2008 World Youth Day update Diocesan Co-ordinator On being a pilgrim FOR the last year, Fr Gerard Aynsley Those going to WYD are (right) has been managing World Youth going as pilgrims on a jour- Day for the diocese during which time ney of faith. “Pilgrim” is not the WYD Cross and Icon visited Otago a term we use much today and Southland, preparing young peo- but it’s an important one for ple to sign up for Sydney 2008. He has us to think about as this is done a tremendous amount of work not some ordinary trip away. for the young people of this diocese. Going to WYD is different to He will be greatly missed as he now going on holiday or on an takes up further study for our diocese OE experience. It will also be in Australia. a time of personal and spiritual discovery. Fr Vaughan Leslie (below), who has been actively involved on the WYD08 diocesan committee, has now taken over responsibility as docesan co-ordinator as we move into that last Activ8 NZ Preparing for Pilgrimage few months of preparation for Sydney July 14-20. Fr Vaughan This is a programme of preparation for pilgrims from New is the administrator of the Ranfurly Parish; therefore all corre- Zealand going to WYD. The programme will begin with a spondence, donations retreat day held at Holy Cross Formation Centre on Saturday, and inquires should March 15 and will continue around the Diocese until July this now be forward to: year. Details of the retreat day will given to pilgrims by their Fr Vaughan Leslie group leaders. Sacred Heart Parish 4 Stuart Rd Ranfurly 9332 Prayers for those going to WYD Phone: (03) 444-9357 Please remember to pray for those from our diocese who Fax: (03) 444-9351 are going to WYD. Prayer is a wonderful way in which our Cell: 027-385-9615 parish communities can truly support our youth, who are [email protected] really stepping forward in faith by heading over to Sydney. Please feel free to contact Fr Vaughan no Final payment matter what the ques- Final payment for travel is due by March 11 for pilgrims. tion, as he’s only too That will come around very quickly. Payment for registration happy to help. is also not far away so pilgrims need to keep a good eye on their email inbox for latest updates and developments. World Youth Day post success MORE than 3000 packs of Christmas cards, some 15,000 postage-paid envelopes and 200 souvenir stamp sheets FUNERAL SERVICES had been sold by the end of January as part of Australia Post’s support for World Youth Day 2008 (WYD08). Professional Service with Integrity, WYD08 is a week of Catholic and cultural youth events to Understanding and Support We offer: be held in Sydney on July 15-20 and Australia Post, an of- ◆ comfortable and tranquil chapel, with adjacent ficial licensee, released the Christmas products as part of its reception lounge support. ◆ liaison with Funeral Directors throughout New “Australia Post is designing a great range of products that Zealand and overseas ◆ pre-payment of funerals will encapsulate not only the first visit by His Holiness, Pope ◆ grief recovery support Benedict XVI, to Australia but also the atmosphere and en- ◆ community education thusiasm of over 500,000 young people in Sydney for this ◆ friendly staff to discuss all options available great event,” Danny Casey, chief operating officer, World ◆ free information brochures Youth Day 2008 said. ★ ★ ★ call in or phone us at The Australia Post WYD Christmas cards featured religious ★ F ANZ 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin images, including the Icon of Our Lady – the painting hand- D (03) 455-2128 ed to the youth of the world by Pope John Paul II in 2003. Freephone 0800 858 555 Currently the Icon of Our Lady is accompanying the World A member of the Funeral Directors’ Association of New Zealand Youth Day Cross on its pilgrimage tour of Australia.

February 2008 The Tablet ‘Silly song’ the prelude to 19 years work

By GILLIAN VINE oil were burned,” Mrs Murphy recalled. LOOKING back on almost two decades as editor of The Tablet, “In 1996, New Zealand Tablet ceased publication and The Bernadette Murphy says: “Nineteen years is long enough.” Diocesan News became The Tablet because the bishop didn’t She might have carried on except that a year ago, she and want to lose the name.” her husband, Brendan, decided to build a new home at Mrs Murphy has worked from home to produce The Tablet Otematata for their retirement. and until a few months ago, there was another family member Although she had worked for Crown Print before marriage in involved. Tim (26), youngest of the Murphys’ five children, 1972, Mrs Murphy blames “a silly song”, written as a tribute to was employed by printers Rogan McIndoe, where he worked the then-editor of New Zealand Tablet, the late John Kennedy, on the pre-production stages of The Tablet. When he learned for her long involvement in Catholic publishing. he was to work with his mother, Tim told his sister that he was Mr Kennedy loved the song and when he was looking for very nervous but Mrs Murphy said it had worked well. someone to take over the children’s page of the national Looking back on 19 years, which she feels have passed very Catholic weekly paper, he asked Mrs Murphy. She agreed quickly, she said: “It’s amazing. If I hadn’t written that silly and for 13 years was Bernadette – “I refused to be Auntie song for John Kennedy, it never would have come to this.” Bernadette” – to thousands of children throughout New And, finally, how about a photograph? “I never have my Zealand. photo taken for publication,” a camera-shy Mrs Murphy said. “About five years into that, just before our youngest went to school, in the mid-80s, a circulation/subediting job came up at New Zealand Tablet and I took it.” That role was added to her children’s page responsibilities and expanded to include writing a column. “Then, when Bishop Boyle decided [in 1989] he wanted a diocesan paper as a vehicle to work towards the diocesan synod a year later, he asked me if I would be the editor,” Mrs Murphy said. “I was actually on the point of leaving New Zealand Tablet to form a company called Right Words, which offered business writing and editing services.” As Bishop Boyle was happy for her to run Right Words as well as edit The Diocesan News, Mrs Murphy did both for eight years, until she sold Right Words. The Diocesan News was inserted monthly into copies of New Zealand Tablet sold in the Dunedin Diocese. “At the beginning, it [The Diocesan News] was eight pages and it was purple to differentiate it fromNew Zealand Tablet. “I had many, many terrified nights and gallons of midnight Catholic Shop’s opportunity

By GILLIAN VINE THE closure of Dunedin’s OC Books is presenting opportu- nities for the Catholic Centre Shop in the Octagon. “We’ve already had one Presbyterian church ordering Sunday School materials through us,” Catholic Centre Shop manager Jeanne-Marie Aitken said. “We can get anything for customers, regardless of de- nomination.” Set up in the mid-1970s as a joint project between the Presbyterian and Anglican churches, the Otago Christian Bookshop replaced the long-established Presbyterian Bookroom. In the 1990s, “a more modern name”, OC Books, Please phone us on 0800-500-730 was chosen, Otago Christian Bookshop Trust member Al- for your Free Consultation lan Paulin said. The Lab – helping you eat, sleep, play and smile Early last month, after looking at all options, including a Dunedin: Radio Otago House, 248 Cumberland Street. Phone 03 477 1422 “mini-Amazon” with online sales only, the trust reluctantly Invercargill: Cnr Herbert & Windsor Streets. Phone 03 217 1121 made the decision to close the shop. Email [email protected]

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Benedict XVI's message for World Communications Day can be found at the Zenit website: www.zenit. Pope sees need for ‘Info-Ethics’ org/article-21591?l=english. Teacher happy to return VATICAN CITY: The social In view of the meteoric technological defend the person and fully respect communications media, because of evolution, the media had acquired human dignity. Many people now to adventurous pupils its educational potential, has a special extraordinary potential but it risked think there is a need, in this sphere, for responsibility for promoting respect being transformed into a system aimed ‘info-ethics’, just as we have bioethics in By GILLIAN VINE for the family, the Holy Father Benedict at subjecting humanity to agendas the field of medicine and in scientific TWO years teaching in XVI says in his message for World dictated by the dominant interests of research linked to life.” Singapore was a “won- Communications Day on May 4. the day, legitimising “distorted models Seeking and presenting the truth derful” experience, Kath Pope Benedict says this year’s World of personal, family or social life”. about humanity constituted the highest Rutherford says. Communications Day sheds light on “The role that the means of social vocation of social communication. She and her husband, the important role of the media in the communication have acquired in society Utilising for this purpose the many Ian, taught at a Morris life of individuals and society. “Truly, must now be considered an integral refined and engaging techniques at Allen Study Centre, there is no area of human experience, part of the ‘anthropological’ question its disposal was a task entrusted in the where children as young especially given the vast phenomenon that is emerging as the key challenge of first place to managers and operators as three received evening of globalisation, in which the media the third millennium,” the Holy Father in the sector. “Yet it is a task which to Monsignor Vincent Walker, Diocesan Director of and after-school tuition. has not become an integral part of said. “When communication loses some degree concerns us all, because the Missions, presents a certificate to Sian Davis, St Such centres are big interpersonal relations and of social, its ethical underpinning and eludes we are all consumers and operators of Mary’s School, Gore. “The pupils of St Mary’s are to be business in Singapore, economic, political and religious society’s control, it ends up no longer social communications in this era of congratulated on their wonderful effort in raising $1000 where “the whole development,” he wrote. taking into account the centrality and globalisation,” Pope Benedict said. in 2007 for the Society of the Holy Childhood,” Msgr system for children is “The social communications media, inviolable dignity of the human person. “Let us ask the Holy Spirit to raise Walker said. The Pontifical Mission Societies awarded the so competitive” that in particular, because of its educational As a result it risks exercising a negative up courageous communicators and certificate “in recognition of valuable contributions to youngsters spend all potential, has a special responsibility influence on people’s consciences and Children Helping Children in Mission Month”. their free time studying. authentic witnesses to the truth, faithful Kath Rutherford … loved her for promoting respect for the family, choices. Parents had extremely to Christ’s mandate and enthusiastic for teaching spell in Singapore. makingJes.Jes. DecDec 2007.2007. clear Tablet Tablet its 20/11/0720/11/07 expectations 10:3410:34 AMAM and PagePage 11 “For this reason it is essential that social the message of the faith.” high expectations, rights, and presenting all its beauty.” communications should assiduously – Zenit wanting grades of 90% Year set to be bright and better in everything ,whether children had the ability or not. Light of the By GILLIAN VINE It cost $S50 ($NZ45.50) for a two-hour session and some THE year ahead is looking bright for parents had three children at the centre. Our Jesuits work in poor schools in the diocese, with rolls similar Classes were small, eight to 11 children, and while her rural villages... World Radio to last year and a stable pool of staff. husband had high-school pupils, Mrs Rutherford taught the From 4-5 pm, every Sunday “All the indications are that we’re “nursery” group, aged three to 10, which she admitted could LETTERS TO THE EDITOR blessed with stability in our rolls across be challenging. The Tablet welcomes letters for The Catholic Enquiry Centre needs publication. These should not exceed on 1575 kHz, HillsAM the diocese,” Catholic Education director Tutors worked 35 hours a week. your prayers and your donations. 100 words and the editor reserves the February Tony Hanning said. Their days off were Monday and Tuesday, with Wednesdays Their address is: 140 Austin Street, right to shorten all letters. Letter writers “While there have been some staff starting at 2pm, so they were able to take frequent short must supply their name (for publication) 17 – A selection from Vatican Radio Wellington 6011; phone (04)-385-8518; breaks and visit many Asian countries, including Thailand, and address (not for publication). Letters including the call to evangelisation changes, stability is a blessing in that Tony Hanning China, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, during their time in email [email protected]; should be emailed to [email protected] and a brief look at the Popes of the regard, too,” he said. Singapore. website www.catholicenquiry.org.nz. 20th century. School principals spoken to by The Tablet confirmed a pat- tern of stability. It had been the opportunity for travel that attracted them to Despite the media reports of India’s growing affluence, our Jesuits work in a rural 24 – Faith, Reason, and the War Against “Our roll is good. We’re starting with 96 children, about the Singapore, Mrs Rutherford said. area of India where villagers still live in a past century - literacy rates are low, and Jihadism – Raymond Arroyo’s same as last year,” Craig Ward, of St Francis Xavier School, in “We saw at ad in the paper and thought Singapore would GET IT IN THE TABLET villagevillage healthhealth andand hygienehygiene areare stillstill veryvery realreal issues.issues. SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH! interview with author George Dunedin, said. be great, so we said, ‘Let’s apply, just for fun’, so we did.” Got an event coming up in your Advertise your business or event in Weigel. parish? Share it with other readers The Tablet. Contact the editor by email at YES! II wouldwould likelike toto supportsupport thethe JesuitJesuit MissionersMissioners Tom Woodhouse of St Joseph’s School, Port Chalmers, The biggest wrench was leaving their three children (now reported a “really stable” roll to start the year. aged 27, 25 and 20) but they visited their parents in Singapore, of the The Tablet! Send reports and [email protected] Cheques should be made payable to: “New Zealand Jesuits in India” March photographs (jpeg format) to the Gifts over $5 are tax deductible. Most schools have few staff changes, although St Mary’s a high point for Mrs Rutherford. 2 – Jeff Cavins, formerly an evangelical editor at [email protected] II encloseenclose $$ ...... chequecheque enclosedenclosed oror cashcash oror debitdebit mymy creditcredit cardcard School, in Milton, has two new staff members. When they went to Singapore, she had been teaching for pastor, talks to Marcus Grodi about Year 5 and 6 teacher Melissa Ward, who joined St Mary’s 10 years at Sacred Heart School, in North Dunedin, while her rediscovering the Church. after teaching at Owaka’s Catlins Area School, said: “It’s good husband – a former plumber who had chosen to retrain – was Visa Master Card 9 – Fr Timothy Gallagher OVM discusses to be back in a Catholic school.” in his final year at teachers’ college. Card Holder Name: the discernment of spirits with Kris Mr Hanning said: “We’re looking forward to the annual She took a year’s leave from Sacred Heart and was grateful when the board gave her permission to stay in Singapore Signature: Expiry Date: and Bruce MacGregor. forums at the end of February and beginning of March with the primary and secondary principals and chairpersons of the another year...... 16 – Preparing for Holy Week with Mr/Mrs/Miss boards of trustees.” Back at Sacred Heart – “a lovely school with a lovely ...... TABTAB DecDec ‘‘0707 Archbishop Fulton Sheen Address: Commissioning Masses marked the start of each year and community feeling” – she is teaching the same age group TomTom andand CaroleCarole Ryan,Ryan, NewNew ZealandZealand JesuitsJesuits inin IndiaIndia And, on most Sundays at about 4.30, Fr as before, Year 3 and 4, starting the year with a class of 21 (A(A registeredregistered CharitableCharitable Trust)Trust) POPO BoxBox 25922,25922, StSt HeliersHeliers Bay,Bay, AucklandAuckland 17401740 were occasions “when the Catholic school communities have Clement Machado continues his EWTN the opportunity to come together”. children and looking forward to something she missed in series Moral Decisions. 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Holy Cross Priests’ Residence

Invitation to the opening The Blessing and official opening by Bishop Colin Campbell, of the priests’ retirement units will take place at Holy Cross, 89 Church St, Mosgiel on Sunday, March 2 at 2pm. Waiting the finishing touches, including landscaping the grounds, the first units at An invitation is extended Holy Cross Priests’ Residence will be opened next month. The lead contractor was to all to attend this special David Reid Homes. Subcontractors were: Reids Joinery Ltd, Holmes Painting & Dec- occasion. To assist with orating Services Ltd, Cramond & Craig, Dixon Roofing, Joinery Specialists, Mitchell catering, please RSVP to Electrical, Duncans Garage Door Centre, Davies Heat ’ n’ Cool, JB Security, Tile Cen- tre, Plumbing Services Ltd, Placemakers, Lee-Anne Flockton Design and Grahams (03) 474-5750 or email Landscaping. [email protected].

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Holy Cross Priests’ Residence Priests’ retirement units to be opened in March THE priests’ retirement units at Holy Cross, Mosgiel, will be officially opened on March 2. “Bishop Len Boyle developed and promoted the concept that it would be good for the diocese to provide a facility that retired clergy could live in that provided a sense of community for them and provided them with suitable retirement accommodation,” diocesan general manager Stuart Young said. After consulting widely on possible options, Bishop Colin Campbell launched the appeal to fund the retirement units. By this time it had been determined that purpose-built units should be constructed on the Holy Cross Centre grounds. “A fundraising committee was formed and actively guided Electrician Craig Henderson, of Mitchell Electrical, wires a the project,” Mr Young said. “Meanwhile, Bishop Len crusad- switch in one of the units. ed for contributions. His efforts made a huge difference to the overall effort.” structed, so the contract was revised to four units. Construc- The site chosen at Holy Cross was selected to provide a good tion commenced in September 2007, and by Christmas of northerly aspect, easy access to Church St, to the Verdon Cha- that year the units had all been completed to the closed-in pel and the Holy Cross Centre. stage. This was achieved by the dedicated efforts of Seth David Reid Homes won the contract to design and build Luyten, a bricklayer who generously donated his labour at no six independent two-bedroomed units, designed for elderly cost to brick the units. lifestyles. The design, which includes garages, allowed for “Each unit will be completely fitted out with new furniture two units to form a block. The units have an open plan liv- and whiteware to ensure that the priests are as comfortable ing and kitchen area, separate bathroom and toilet, well-pro- as possible, and to provide quality facilities that will last for portioned rooms and adequate storage. Each unit also has a many years. The provision of this facility recognises the life- small tiled deck off the living area. time of service that priests have given to the diocese,” Mr “The funds raised did not allow for all six units to be con- Young said.

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The Tablet February 2008 Chance to enrich your spiritual journey ENROLMENTS close soon for this year’s Walk by Faith programme. The diocesan co-ordinator, Sr Joan Bennett op, says joining this three-year adult distance-learning course in religious studies is an opportunity to enhance your spiritual journey. The Walk by Faith course is directed by the National Centre for Religious Studies (NCRS) on behalf of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, and is conducted in association It is difficult to put into words what a life-changing experience Walk by Faith has been. The three-year journey has not only brought me closer to God but it has consolidated my life spirituality. – Christine Heywood

with New Zealand Diocesan Education Offices. It is open to all who wish to deepen their faith in and understanding of God, and of God’s presence in their lives, in the light of the person and Gospel of Jesus Christ. Year One Walk by Faith participants at their first seminar The NCRS Information Brochure explains enrolments are in March 2007 with their tutors were (back row, from taken one year at a time. A certificate will be given at the left) Debra Newbury, Michael Craig, Michael Campbell satisfactory completion of each of Years One and Two. A and Stephanie Swann (tutor); front row Sr Helen diploma will be presented at the end of Year Three, when all O’Neill (left, tutor), Veronica Bang (centre) and Martha course requirements have been fulfilled. Arrowsmith. “Hundreds of men and women from every walk of life, participants and is designed to help them reflect on their every occupation and various religious backgrounds have relationship with Jesus Christ and how to find meaning in completed and benefited from the course during the last him, at each stage of their faith lives. It covers the themes of 30 years. If you enjoy reading and learning, you will be sure the course in broad sweeps, Sr Joan explained. to appreciate this stimulating and interesting course.” the Years Two and Three take these themes to a greater depth. brochure says. Year One topics are: Year One is firmly centred in the life experience of facing page➤

Walk by Faith graduates in November were (from left) Neroli Cottam, Janine de Ruyter, Brian Laws, Christine Heywood and Maureen Haughey.

10 February 2008 The Tablet with Walk by Faith Date Claimer! ➤from facing page Through the guided reading reflec- Our religious situation in daily tion necessary to complete the 2008 life; various assignments, [the course] “Growing our The gift of God in creation; has opened my mind to prayer, the The human condition; Scriptures and the teachings of the Church” Jesus, Messiah – God’s self-gift; Church. Conferences The Church – missioned people – Brian Laws of God; The Believer – one called to and parish churches throughout the witness. diocese. Enrolment forms are available 19-21 April The course involves personal from your parish priest, or else they can Sacred Heart College study and reading designed to be obtained direct from the diocesan stimulate reflection on how one’s co-ordinator: Auckland life experience relates to the study Sister Joan Bennett op themes, especially through Scripture 9 Ritchie St, Arrowtown 9302 and the teaching of the Church. Phone: (03) 409-8202 26-28 April Participants study at home, but are Fax: (03) 409-8203 Holy Cross supported throughout by tutors. Email: [email protected] (please Conference Centre There are six small group tutorials note change of this address.) Mosgiel during the year, plus two seminars “You are warmly invited to apply which must be attended, Images of for a Year One enrolment form and God and Jesus the Christ. more detailed information as to the This month, advertising material requirements and benefits of the will be available in all schools course,” Sr Joan said. Enrolments for Walk by Faith 2008 close on February 25. Prayer of Intercession The uniqueness of everyone for the taking part and their experience of God was fabulous. The three Conferences years flew by and I will miss very much the people from around the Almighty Father, diocese who completed the course we seek help in the planning with me. and running of our Conferences. – Janine de Ruyter By virtue of the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of your beloved Son Jesus Christ, and our Patron, we pray that the Holy Spirit will fall powerfully to facilitate every aspect of the Conferences. Come Oh Holy Spirit, focus our minds, lead and guide us in this endeavour and may our Conferences achieve your holy will. Father, we make our prayer in the name of your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Some of the participants at work during the Walk by Faith seminar Amen. “Symbol, Ritual, Sacrament”, held at Marama Lodge, Lawrence, in 2007.

11 The Tablet February 2008 Reflecting on the spirituality of the earth By KATIE O’CONNOR “TAKE off your shoes, the place where you are standing is holy ground” – Ex- odus 3:5. This invitation to Moses was the same invitation we accepted as we began our reflective weekend on the “Sacredness of the Earth” and the “Creation Story” at Moyvane, near Riversdale, in December. “Founded on Rock” became the inspiration for a social justice retreat as we reflected on issues affecting the earth. The 14 people who gathered each took responsibility to lead reflections on topics based on the Sr Noreen McGrath (right) on Caritas programme “Founded on Rock”. the Cosmic Walk. We reflected on our sacred earth, land and identity, our Christian responsibility towards the earth and awareness that the soil is a living organism. We attempted to discover dependency on one living earth was flowers are our sisters; the deer, the a spirituality that was both firmly reinforced through hearing again horse, the great eagle, these are our centred in Christ but also solidly and again the prophetic words of brothers. The rocky crests, the juices based on the earth that surrounds. Chief Seattle (the leader of the Native in the meadows, the body heat of a We were drawn more deeply into American Suquamish people who pony, and man – all belong to the the mystery of the unfolding story of summed up the sacredness of land same family. creation through participation in the in his response to the United States “If we sell you our land…teach “Cosmic Walk” as we made the journey government when asked to sell tribal your children what we have taught from the dawn of creation to where lands in 1854). our children, that the earth is our we stand on holy ground today. “How can you buy or sell the sky, mother. Whatever befalls the earth Our understanding and awareness the warmth of the land? The idea is befalls the sons of the earth. If men that we are all part of the web of life strange to us. We are part of the Earth and a profound sense of our common and it is part of us. The perfumed facing page➤ CATHOLIC DEVELOPMENT FUND O’NEILL Term Investments DEVEREUX Amount 3 Months 6 Months 9 Months 12 Months LAWYERS $1,000 - $4,999 3.00% 3.20% 3.25% 3.50% $5,000 - $9,999 4.10% 4.85% 4.90% 5.20% Partners: $10,000 - $19,999 5.40% 6.00% 6.00% 6.05% Joe O’Neill Mike O’Neill $20,000 - $49,999 5.40% 6.00% 6.00% 6.05% Paul O’Neill $50,000+ Rates available on application. Todd Whitcombe On Call Accounts Solicitors: Lauren Pegg Interest is credited annually and is calculated on a daily basis. Client Parking Available $1 - $10,000 2.50% $10,001 - 49,999 3.00% NO FEES APPLY 248 HIGH STREET P.O. BOX 909 $50,000+ 3.50% DUNEDIN Telephone 477-6801 Other terms and rates available. Enquiries: Phone 0800 321 233

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➤from facing page spit upon the ground, they spit upon themselves. “This we know. The Earth does not belong to man; man belongs to the Earth. This we know. All things are connected like the blood which unites one family. All things are connected. “Whatever befalls the Earth befalls the sons of the Earth. Man did not weave the web of life; he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself.”

Touch the earth with gentleness, touch the earth with love Touch her with a future by the way we live today God has given us the power to create the world anew If we touch the earth together me and you – Cathy Sherman csj

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NOVENA TO ST JUDE Oh, Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich Widower became a in miracles. Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg you to whom God has given such great power, to come to much-loved priest my assistance. Help me in my present, urgent petition (make request). In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys and FR Colin Joseph Schmelz 3 Glorias. St Jude, pray for me and all who invoke your aid, died on December 27, humbly in need of your intercession. Amen. This novena has 2007 at the age of 80 in never been known to fail. This novena must be said on nine consecutive days. (Published on behalf of: C.S. and G.A.) Balclutha. A widower with four children, Fr Schmelz entered the priesthood when he PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT retired as a foreman at Port O Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I Chalmers wharf. Ordained can obtain my goal. You gave the divine gift to forgive and forget in 1987, he served in Mos- 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 giel, Dunedin North, Bluff, never want to be separated from you in spite of all material illu- Green Island and Lawrence sions. I wish to be with you in eternal glory. Thank you for your and, while at Holy Name, mercy towards me and mine. This prayer must be said for three days and the prayer published (Published on behalf C.S.) was also a Dunedin Hospi- tal chaplain. At the Requiem Mass in Fr Colin Schmelz with the St Patrick’s Basilica, South coffee mug given to him on PETITION Dunedin, Fr Schmelz’ four his 80th birthday. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, honoured, adored, and children expressed their glorified throughout the world forever. Amen. Say six times for nine days and remember to promise publication. Your prayers deep gratitude to their father for his guidance and love, and will be answered, no matter how impossible it may seem to you, how he did all he could to keep them together as a family before the 9th day. (Published on behalf of G.A. and C.S.) after the death of his wife and their mother, Angela, in 1968. Before that, he somehow juggled at least three full-time jobs – caring for Angela, looking after four children and being foreman at Port Chalmers. P E T I T I O N When he was to start his studies for the priesthood, he was Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary (never known to fail): O rather anxious about telling his workmates, and was stunned most beautiful flower of Mt Carmel, fruitful vine, Splendour when they congratulated him and presented him with a of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me beautiful Bible. Other memories recalled at the Mass were of and show me here thou art my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother “steak night” on Saturdays; the hut with the steering wheel; of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee conducting the weddings of Maureen and Brenda, and bap- from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand thy power. tising eight of his grandchildren. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse “Others in the community will remember Colin as one of to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in thy several Schmelzes who were formidable cyclists in the ‘50s hands (three times). This prayer must be said for three days and ’60s, and how he later became a good public speaker as a and the prayer published. (Published on behalf of K.A.W., W.C., G.A., D.O., M.J.B., C.S., J.P., M.B. and A.C.M.) member of Toastmasters,” Fr David Hercus said in his homily. “I count myself very fortunate to have the special bond with Colin of being ordained with him. We have always kept our ordination anniversary and met for Mass and a meal together, the last few years at the Wild Walnut (Lawrence). Telephone 473-8519 P.O. Box 8047 “Colin always was a man of faith, but probably his involve- 24 Hour Service Dunedin ment – starting mid-1970s – with the Charismatic Renewal gave it that radiant dimension. 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14 February 2008 The Tablet Waikouaiti celebrates By GILLIAN VINE – rung before the service. ST ANNE’S marked the 25th St Anne’s previous church, anniversary of the building consecrated in 1868, was of its Waikouaiti church on destroyed by fire in 1982. February 3. About 100 people, Fr John Mullen, parish including present and priest when the new church former parishioners, and was built, celebrated the representatives of the Commemorative Mass. Anglican and Presbyterian A signboard with St Anne’s Churches, attended the history was blessed and the Mass, which was followed bell – a gift from Bishop by a pot-luck lunch at Sidey Patrick Moran in 1877 Lodge, Waikouaiti.

Ring out the bell … Stu Buchanan (above) helps his grandson Jayden Turnock (6) ring the bell. Fr John Mullen (top left) conducted the Mass and caught up with old friends, including parish council chairman Tony McKewen (lower left) before a shared lunch.

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15 The Tablet February 2008 Priestly journey under way By GILLIAN VINE energy, as well as his commitment, led to FR VINCE SMITH was about to begin “a new his acceptance for training. journey as a priest”, Bishop Colin Campbell He thanked those who had supported said at the Mass of Ordination. and encouraged him, throughout his two- Held in St Joseph’s Cathedral on February year training. 1, it was a “wonderful” occasion, the bishop “I really feel part of the brotherhood of Bishop Colin Campbell with told the almost 200 people present. Dunedin diocesan priests,” he added. Fr Vince Smith. A widower, whose wife, Brenda, died in 1998, Fr Smith (76) had been general manager of The Southland Times until his retirement in 1996. His life experiences would stand him in good stead in his new role as a parish priest in Invercargill, Bishop Campbell said. “Your experience and vision can be a positive force in the priesthood,” he said. Fr Smith told the congregation that when he approached the bishop about entering the priesthood, he was older than most retired priests but his good health and

Left: Fr Vince Smith with his grandchildren (from left) Blake Lisk (5), Rhain Lisk (6), Nicola Smith (10) and Chelsea Smith (6). Above: The scene in St Joseph’s Cathedral as Fr Smith was ordained.

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