april 2015 1 CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN
ABLETISSUE 207 | APRIL 2015 cdd.org.nz GALLIPOLI 1915-2015
Kemal Ataturk’s epilogue (1934) in memory of the fallen soldiers of the gallipoli campaign “ Those heroes that shed their blood And lost their lives… You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore, rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies And the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side Here in this country of ours… You, the mothers, Who sent their sons from far away countries, Wipe away your tears; Your sons are now lying in our bosom And are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have Become our sons as well.” CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT 2 the tablet Easter Message, 2015
we all know, Lent has a no-nonsense that Good News with others who need approach about it – it faces us with our to hear it. For those around us who sinfulness, our need for forgiveness, are luke-warm in faith, indifferent, a healing of attitudes. Indeed, as the or non-believers, pray and look for Scripture reminds us, a metanoia, a opportunities that will help them on turning around of our life to become that road to faith and conversion. It may more and more a disciple of Jesus be only a little thing such as a friendly Christ. Looking back on our lives, we smile of acceptance, a helping hand, an can target certain times or intervals invitation to church – you may be one when in our life a meeting with the Lord link in a chain of incidents or events that caused a significant change. With such a helps bring that person to faith in our change, we then become more conscious crucified and risen Lord. As our prayer of how we can help others in need. for the Synod reminds us – and I hope In one of his Lenten addresses Pope you pray it daily: Francis put it in these words: Joyful God, You created us Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, “In each of our neighbours, to be happy. Fill us with the then, we must see a brother or joy of the Gospel. Open us to We have only recently completed our sister for whom Christ died and experience your joy, share it Lenten journey for 2015, and here we rose again. What we ourselves with others, and live life to the are now basking in the beauty and light have received, we have full as Your people of the South. of Easter as we celebrate Our Saviour’s received for them as well…” Amen Resurrection from the dead and our It is another way of saying we are May the joy and hope of Christ’s Easter Redemption. called to community, and to share in victory continue to strengthen and Lent is always a significant time. I often building up this Family of Faith. It is the encourage you all. see it as a microcosm of our whole life, significant reason why I have called for In the Spirit, i.e. that we are all on a journey that all of us to be involved in this diocesan ultimately leads to final glory and union synod – that realising how graced we colin with Jesus in eternal life. However, as are by God, we can do our bit by sharing
Diocesan Synod Update contributed by gerald scanlan
The Easter season is a natural time for us to share the joy of our faith with others, but sharing our faith in a way that feels natural and respectful takes some practice. Here are some tips to try next time the opportunity presents itself: • Be a witness through your life, so that others feel drawn to ask about the source of your joy, calmness, optimism, courage or tenacity. • When meeting others, look beyond the appearance and personality on the surface to their deeper reality and greet that person. • Bring God and church into your conversation – as a source of strength, talent or inspiration, and as a commitment and community that matters to you. • Listen for a question or concern that suggests a curiosity about God, or an openness to a conversation about spirituality, and then offer your insights into faith. Synod volunteers Do you have a particular talent that you would like to offer to the Diocesan Synod on the joy of the Gospel? Your gift might be in communications, publicity, event management, music, gathering resources or reaching out to particular communities within our Diocese. You might be willing to help organise a Synod activity in your parish or school. There is room for every gift and talent in bringing the joy of the Gospel to life in our Diocese. To offer your services, call or email Jacqui Hammer on 027 489 1162 or [email protected] or Gerald Scanlan on 021 375 292 or [email protected] april 2015 3 Mass of the Oils
Bishop Colin was particularly pleased at the participation in Invercargill, Alexandra and Dunedin where he celebrated the Mass of the Oils with priests and parishioners prior to Easter. Bishop Colin blessed three oils: the Oil of the Infirm The Sacred Oils in front of the altar in St Joseph’s Cathedral. (Oleum Infirmorum), the Oil of Catechumens (Oleum Sanctorum) and Holy Chrism (Sacrum Chrisma), which will be used throughout the year in the diocese for the administration of the sacraments, as well as in various consecrations and blessings of persons and things. Small containers of the three oils were received by representatives of parishes and taken to their parish churches.
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Message from REMEMBERING THE CHURCH IN YOUR WILL The Pope An invitation from Bishop Colin... When you leave a bequest to the Church, you give a gift that lasts longer than your lifetime; a gift that will During his homily for the Easter Vigil, Pope always be remembered. Francis said that the Resurrection of Jesus is A bequest to the Church may be a specific amount, or a a mystery we can only enter by going out of percentage of your estate, or a particular item of value. ourselves and looking for the truth. Big or small, your bequest will be greatly appreciated. If you have an existing Will, with the help of your legal “To enter into the mystery demands that we advisor, you can make a simple modification to it. not be afraid of reality: that we not be locked SAMPLE WORDING FOR A BEQUEST into ourselves, that we not flee from what “...to the Roman Catholic Bishop of Dunedin for the we fail to understand, that we not close our time being, to use for the general purposes of the eyes to problems or deny them; that we not diocese as he sees fit, I give and bequeath...” dismiss our questions,” the Pope said. In order to fully enter the mystery of Jesus´ rising from the dead, we must let go of the comfort zones, laziness and indifference that hold us back, and instead go out in search “of truth, beauty and love.” The Easter Vigil, he noted, is also a night when the disciples, caught in sadness and fear after Jesus’ death, anxiously locked themselves inside the upper room. However, the Pope noted that instead of staying with them, the women went to Jesus’ tomb and were the first to enter into the mystery of the Resurrection when they went inside and found it empty, except for “a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe.” To enter into the tomb, Francis said, “is why we are here: to enter into the Mystery which God has accomplished with his vigil of love.” “We cannot live Easter without entering into the mystery.” To enter into it fully, he said, we must also have the ability to contemplate it and listen “to the silence,” which is where God speaks to us with “a whisper.” Pope Francis said that the women who =;B=HM were Jesus’ disciples serve as an example for 8 all, because they kept vigil alongside Jesus’ :IB9F5@ÛG9FJ=79G mother, Mary. The women, Francis noted, “did not remain Dz prisoners of fear and sadness, but at the first light of dawn they went out carrying their dz ointments, their hearts anointed with love. They went forth and found the tomb open. ǣȋͲ͵ȌͶͺͺͲͲͲ And they went in.” ǣ̷Ǥ Ǥ He prayed that everyone might learn from ͳͺ͵ǡ these women how to keep watch with the Lord and with Mary, so that “we too may enter into ǤǤ Ǥ the Mystery which leads from death to life.” april 2015 5 Bushy School Report
Do you know what the buzz is for rural children in the southern part of the Dunedin Diocese at the moment? On Sunday 7 March the Gore Pastoral Area hosted the ninth children’s religious education event in the Bushy School programme. This completes three years of faith and fun-filled days which bring rural children and their families together to help build their Catholic church identity. So why is this important? Living in Parents are also able to share in learning In order for Bushy School to grow as geographically widespread areas from experiences, this time benefiting from an established part of the Diocese’s Tapanui to Te Anau and Tokanui it is interactive sessions presented by Katrina education outreach we need difficult for families to pass on their faith van de Water on ‘Jesus in the Gospel of parishioners to encourage families heritage within a parish group, something Mark’, and Robyn Bell, of Invercargill, with primary-school aged children not that many of us may have taken for who shared her pastoral ministry attending Catholic primary schools granted in times past with CCD classes. experiences through ‘Reaching Out with to take up the invitation published in Love And Compassion’. parish newsletters. The encouragement Bushy School is a lot of fun with both given by grandparents and family Scripture based lessons and craft, drama Integral to the day’s success is the friends is much appreciated. and singing experiences. This time we continued participation of senior looked at the fully human nature of students from St Peter’s College and the Contact Susan Rowley ph 03 442 1121 Jesus and how he taught love and respect wonderful hospitality of Rosmini House. or email [email protected] for through his own actions. In July we hope further information. to examine Jesus’ fully divine nature.
Zita Young (left) of Tapanui and Jackie Masajo of Balfour examine the Gospel of Mark guided by Katrina van de Water, Catholic Education Advisor to Dunedin Diocese.
‘Blind Bartimaeus’, Shamus Young (8) of Tapanui, is pleased to be healed; surrounded by Fabrice Frei, Flynn Reed and Nicole Kyle Masajo (7) of Balfour displays his mobile illustrating love and Masajo with Drama Assistant Emma Millard, of Gore. respect alongside Zara Lawlor of St Peter’s College, Gore. 6 the tablet
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Walking New Paths Graduates’ Retreat on the theme: Kahikatea – standing tall, together The participants (pictured right) were enthusiastic and diverse. The presenters were informative and inspiring. The time was filled with prayer, listening, discussion, ideas and encouragement. The retreat, held 6-8 March at Holy Cross Centre, was for lay people trained in Pastoral Ministry. They were brought together by their desire to support one another, and the capable organising of one of their colleagues, Amy Armstrong. Lynne Baab, a Pastoral Lecturer at Otago University, gave a very interactive address on ‘Listening for Ministry and Mission.’ She covered skills that encourage people to keep talking, guiding conversations, reflecting, empathy and roadblocks to listening, sprinkled with amusing anecdotes. Gerald Scanlan, our Diocesan General Manager, spoke of his role and vision for the Diocese, as well as seeking input from the group regarding the positions of Lay Ministry and Formation place to another, particularly across the world, but there across the regions and is inspiration and practicality in this volume that made into the future. those not having read it wish to do so. There is one in a presbytery near you. Stephanie Bowden is pictured with a For Christmas, Bishop Colin presented all his priests with a copy of Rebuilt. book called Rebuilt. This is the story of a Parish in Baltimore – ‘awakening the faithful, reaching the lost and making Church matter.’ It is not always easy to transplant the successes of one Join us in working for a world free from poverty and injustice
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Ode of Remembrance They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.
This poem, used widely in remembrance services on ANZAC Day, and other such occasions, is the fourth stanza from Laurence Binyon’s poem For the Fallen, which was first published inThe Times of London in September 1914.
At 4.20am on 25 April 1915 the ANZAC forces landed by mistake at the narrow beach, with rocky cliffs and steep gullies, in front of Ariburnu instead of the sweeping beach and headland at Kabatepe beach, one mile to the north. The signal buoy had drifted in the uncharted currents. The first 4,500 ANZAC soldiers faced great difficulty advancing through the Gallipoli 1915 steep terrain while under Turkish fire, but with a total force of 10,000 continuing to land, against a force of 2,000 Turkish soldiers, (before their reinforcements arrived) it would have appeared, at the time, impossible to halt such an invasion. Alan Moorhead, participating soldier and journalist, said, “The sudden appearance of a Turkish commander like Mustafa Kemal (later to become ‘Ataturk’ – ‘Father of the Turks’) who was brave, intelligent and had foresight, at a critical place like that was nothing but destiny for us. If Mustafa Kemal was not there, we would have seized Chunuk Bair.” After the war, Turkish General of Staff conceded that if the Allies had reinforced more rapidly on a broader front and held Chunuk Bair, then Turkey would have lost Gallipoli. War weary troops retreated from ANZAC Cove on 20 December 2015, and the remainder in the new year. The Gallipoli Campaign drew to an official end on 8 January 2016, having lasted 8 months and 14 days. Of the 489,000 soldiers from Britain, France, India, New Zealand and Australia who landed at Gallipoli, more than half (252,000) were killed, wounded or lost to disease. Turkey entered battle with 310,000 troops, building to 500,000, of which 251,309 were killed, wounded or lost to disease. 8,556 New Zealanders from a multitude of our farms, towns and villages landed on Gallipoli. 2,721 died and 4,752 were wounded. Oh, the stupidity of such slaughter, and the tragedy of war! Twelve months after the Gallipoli Gallipoli 2015 landing, communities throughout New Zealand gathered on ANZAC Day, 25 April, to remember and pray for their dead. One hundred years later, we The official symbol for the Anza continue to gather to remember and to pray. ‘Gallipoli Rose’ backed by a sprig May they rest in peace. May we live in peace. The Gallipoli Rose, or cistus salv blooms in spring and carpets the Of all that has been written by world leaders following the “Great War,” no from April to May. Taken by its statement has reflected greater sensitivity, respect, compassion and healing planted seeds as symbols of peac than that by Kemal Ataturk, which brought great comfort to New Zealand pine cone seeds. families, (particularly mothers) grieving for their lost loved ones. (refer to Wild rosemary, ancient symbol of cover page.) Peninsula. It is often pinned to lap
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Gallipoli Chaplains
After Chaplain Captain J McMenamin handed me your letter. It made me feel as was killed in action in 1917, the following if I were once more in the midst of peace appreciation was published by a soldier and good old friends. I was saying that the who knew him well at Gallipoli where he front view from my dugout is lovely – not ministered to the men on the beach and on so the back. Our good boys, gallant lads, are the hills above. immediately behind, and about 100 yards away are the enemy in their trenches. They “We knew him well on the Peninsula. His are deeply entrenched, and I can go into the “dugout,” built by willing if tired men, was trench immediately in front of them with on the side of the road that led up to Quinn’s, relative safety. I have seen any amount of Courtney’s, and Pope’s Posts, through war, and would not mind, for the sake of Shrapnel Valley. It was there he preferred to the boys and for the world’s sake, if peace live so as to be handy to “his boys” – we were were declared. But, somehow, the war has a all “his boys,” no matter what denomination. strange fascination for the priest. There is so He got little sleep at night as the cemetery much good work for him to do, because he in Shrapnel Valley could only be used under is a priest. There are no confessionals here, cover of darkness, and even then the enemy, and we don’t need them. The boys simply go having the spot registered, would drop an anywhere, and in great numbers. They will occasional burst there on the off chance of stick up the priest anywhere in the trench doing damage. I often wondered if padres or in the public communication line, or on were forgiven a cuss word as they must the sea beach, covered with men – it doesn’t have felt like using one on being suddenly matter. They seek confession and absolution compelled to grovel in the dirt while in at all and sundry times. It is a glorious the middle of a burial service. Previous to consolotion for the priest to have the privilege August 1915, the padre was really ill with of doing so much good for our good fellows. dysentry, and ordered off for a change, but I have not said Mass for four weeks, owing to refused, knowing of the intended push. To my the prevalence of shrapnel fire, but we meet knowledge, he was subsequently twice sent in small numbers on Sundays and say the down to the beach with orders to embark on Rosary, etc. New Zealand has lost some of her a hospital ship – he was looking a wreck at best and bravest sons since we came here, but this time – but the conditions on the beach, we are doing good work of which, no doubt, where the casualties were overlapping each you have heard. Father McMenamin got day, kept him sticking it out so that he might influenza a week ago, and is now recruiting. help the overworked medical officers. I am I have all the New Zealand Catholics to told he arrived in New Zealand a shadow of attend, and with the work of censoring a his former self, but made a good recovery couple of thousand letters per week, I am and returned to “his boys.” For Gallipoli, in kept busy. I hope that Father Segrief will my opinion, no man was more entitled to a come here. We want another priest badly. decoration.” Father Richards is away at sea on hospital Fellow Chaplain at the Dardanelles, Rev. ships – I don’t know where but I know that Father Dores, wrote the following letter to a his hands are full. Some of our priests have friend in Wellington in 1915: had marvellous escapes, but God loves his boys too much to leave them without a priest. Anzac Day commemorations in Turkey is a “Dear _____. It is Saturday afternoon, 12th a sprig of rosemary. The enemy have been shelling our trenches a June. I was sitting on my overcoat in my little way down the hill, so I must conclude, as s salviifolius, is one of the wildflowers that dugout – a hole delved out in a hilltop, quite there maybe work for me. Write soon again. ets the slopes and hills of the Gallipoli Peninsula shell-proof, overlooking a beautiful placid by its beauty, some soldiers took home and Letters from friends are like nuggets of gold – sea. I was having my mid-day meal, which f peace and remembrance, as others took home Patrick Dore, Chaplain Forces.” consisted of a tin of kippered herrings, some dry, hard biscuits, plum-apple jam, bol of remembrance, is also found on the the editor to lapels on Anzac Day, along with the red poppy. and a mug of black tea, when the postman 10 the tablet
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand Board members are appointed by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Conference, and bring a wide range of skills and experience to various decision-making committees.
From left, names and dioceses: Maureen Kerr (Christchurch); Kevin Lampen-Smith (Wellington); Fr Albano Da Costa (Wellington); Martin Gunn (Palmerston North); Loraine Elliott (Auckland); Fr Gerard Aynsley (Dunedin); Marisha Dorrance (Christchurch); Deacon David Hotere (Hamilton); Beverley Turnbull (Palmerston North).
Humanitarian aid in Vanuatu: Emergency Relief As part of the Caritas Internationalis network, we are working with Caritas Oceania on the ground to support the Diocese of Port Vila in its disaster response efforts, following the devastation from Cyclone Pam. Caritas is helping to: provide temporary shelter to thousands of families in need; distribute food, water and other necessities to people in evacuation centres; train Diocesan Disaster Committee staff in distribution techniques; and distribute food to more than 3,000 households around the country.
TEXT PAM TO 833 TO DONATE $3 A family near Port Vila receiving a much-needed tarpaulin (for temporary shelter) TO CARITAS’ WORK IN VANUATU from Caritas. april 2015 11
Sacred Heart School – “Living in Solidarity” contributed by leanne botting
“Living in Solidarity” was evident at Sacred Heart School, North Dunedin, on the night of Friday 27 March as Ruma Toroa’s year 5 and 6 students took part in Caritas Challenge 2015. The students completed the “live it” component of the challenge by sleeping “rough” for the night in cardboard boxes. They also “sang for their supper” by busking to raise money for those less fortunate in the Philippines and Vanuatu as they “Build Back Better” following devastating natural disasters. The students gained a deeper appreciation for the plight of others by walking a distance to collect water and only eating rice for tea and breakfast. Eating their rice in silence for five minutes also served as a powerful contemplative prayer for those less fortunate. The experience was made more wonderful by the tremendous support of the Sacred Heart parents and community as they all joined together to support their children. Even the previous year’s classmates who had all moved on to new schools called in to show their support and ended up staying the night. What a wonderful community to be part of! We are extremely grateful to our Director of Religious Studies Pesamino-Solomona Tili for his encouragement and guidance in providing this experience for our children. View podcast: http://www.dunedintv.co.nz/content/school- pupils-sleep-rough-cyclone-pam-victims Caritas Challenge 2015 – Preparations begin!
St Peter’s College – “Survive a Slum” contributed by ciara doncaster
Recently, a group of 21 Year 13 students and two teachers came back to school to build a slum and stay the night. We were doing this as a challenge to ourselves and the comfort of our daily lives. We built the slum out of wooden pallets, newspaper, cardboard, tarpaulins and lots and lots of duct tape! Most of our time at school was spent building the slum, taping the tarpaulins together and trying to hang them from the balcony above. We cooked a simple meal of rice and lentils on small gas cookers and tried not to think of the luxuries of home while we ate. Then commenced a game of ‘spotlight’ where we took advantage of having the school to ourselves. This distracted us for a while until we came back to our slum and realised that we would be sleeping on a thin layer of cardboard for the night. We got into our sleeping bags, tried to get comfortable, and resigned ourselves to the fact that it was going to be a long night ahead and that we still had school the next day! As one of the organisers of this event, I would like to say a huge thank you to the team of students who put so much effort into organising this and helping us succeed. Also, to the other students who committed to sleeping in the slum, your support of this was amazing and I am hugely grateful. Finally to Mr Terry and Mrs Robertson, who also chose to slum it for the night, your unwavering support of our organising skills and ability to complete the task was much appreciated. To all future students, hopefully you carry on this tradition when you are in Year 13 as it is a lot of fun mixed with some hardship. Students happy that their slum life is over. 12 the tablet
St Theresa’s Catholic Women’s League, North Invercargill contributed by marie casey, president
Visiting the Punjab. St Theresa’s Catholic Women’s League, North Invercargill, is living the Synod prayer by sharing the joy of the Gospel with others. We were fortunate to get a lottery grant, so we planned a bus trip around part of Northern Southland. Blessed with a lovely day, we all enjoyed the beauty of our countryside, passing through Winton, Dipton, Lumsden and on to Five Rivers. Mr Ewan Muir, who was brought up in the area, gave us a most interesting history of Five Rivers and how it got its name. The original name was Punjab, an Indian word meaning five rivers. After a lovely lunch, we proceeded on to Mossburn, noted for having the first factory in New Zealand for processing wild deer meat. A special treat was to see through the St Joan of Arc Church, built in 1924 and opened on 21 November by the Reverend J Whyte, Bishop of Dunedin. We were impressed by how the interior is so well cared for and maintained. Mass is still celebrated there. Thanks to Moira Anderson for opening the church for us. We returned home to Invercargill by another route, having had a most enjoyable day together. In December, we had a happy event with Life Membership of our Branch being conferred by Tui Pasco, Diocesan representative, on a long serving member, Marie Reynolds. Marie has had her share of life’s difficulties, but has been a joyful person willing to share her faith with others. On 1 March she celebrated her 90th birthday. After Mass,Father Vince Smith presented Marie with a framed certificate of a Papal Blessing from Pope Francis. This was another joyful occasion shared by many. april 2015 13
Special recognition by the Education Review Office Wellbeing for Children’s Success at St Francis Xavier School, Mornington
Children’s wellbeing is central to their success as confident, lifelong learners. Education Review Office personnel recently visited St Francis Xavier School to follow up on the good impression they had of the School’s effort to promote Wellbeing for Children’s Success. St Francis Xavier School is one of fourteen New Zealand schools which Review Officers have selected to visit in an effort to gather good vignettes which can highlight aspects of how Wellbeing is promoted. These will be published later in the year. Wellbeing is a concept that covers a range of diverse outcomes. In schools, it’s about young people playing an active role in their own learning and in developing healthy lifestyles. Tea-towels and dressing gowns were in great demand on Holy Thursday! St Francis Xavier School strives to build a safe and caring school climate where pupils are happy and confident risk takers who learn well. The Special Catholic character that is an integral part of their school culture is a very good facilitator of Wellbeing. The values they adhere to, the charism that they model, and the teachings of love, kindness, caring and sharing as taught by Jesus are all part of the supportive learning culture at St Francis Xavier School. It is a culture of guiding the children as a ‘whole’, addressing physical, emotional, academic, social and spiritual needs. Pupils are very proud of their St Francis Xavier School. This shows in the large numbers who participate in school sports and cultural teams. Pupils have a great sense of belonging and connection with the school. The School is on a journey, a journey about not being complacent, and always about identifying ways to keep improving so that the Wellbeing for Pupil’s Success is paramount. St Francis Xavier School concluded the school term with a moving Passion play that involved all pupils. 14 the tablet
Prayers & Petitions ANZAC Day Prayer
PRAYER TO THE BLESSED father james lyons VIRGIN MARY O most beautiful flower of Mt Carmel, fruitful vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God of tenderness and mercy, God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. We call your Name on this day of remembering O Star of the Sea, help me and show me here thou art my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, the ones who gave their lives Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my in defence of their homeland. necessity (make request). There are none that can We honour the heroism and courage, withstand thy power. the love and devotion of our fallen, O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I and those at home who carried the loneliness of loss. place this prayer in thy hands (three times). This They remain beacons of hope, and reminders prayer must be said for three days and the prayer published. (Published on behalf of C.S.) of the horror, waste and futility of war. SACRED HEART OF JESUS In today’s uncertainty, hear our cries for peace May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, and justice. Turn our thoughts away from bitterness honoured, adored and glorified throughout the and towards forgiveness. world forever. Amen. (Say six times for nine days and promise publication.) (Published on behalf of Help us to enter the sufferings of others, to feel M.O.O., J.M.R., J.J.W.) their pain, to taste their sorrow. Draw us close DEAR HEART OF JESUS to the frightened and troubled, that we may be Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for instruments of your peace and healing. many favours, and I ask you for this special one. Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your May our care for one another build a strong community, broken heart, where your Holy Father sees it. Then in where the wounds of war truly heal, where those His merciful eyes it will become Your favour and not mine. Say this prayer for three days, and promise its who come from other lands quickly feel at home, publication. (Published on behalf of J. McA.) where respect and tolerance are the values we treasure. NOVENA TO ST JUDE God of tenderness and mercy, hear our prayers. Oh, Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich 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 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 three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys and three Glorias. St Jude pray for me and all who invoke your aid, humbly in need of your intercession. Amen. This novena must be said on nine consecutive days. (Published on behalf of C.S. and P.M.)
PRAYERS FOR RECENTLY DECEASED, AND THEIR FAMILIES May the souls of the following, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen BARDWELL, Lance – Dunedin BOYLE, Alan, (Mick) – Dunedin BOYLE, Nora – Southland HISHON,Tina – Southland McFELIN, Alan – Green Island MEAD, Maureen J (Bunty) – Port Chalmers A Turkish soldier carrying a wounded enemy officer back to his line. april 2015 15
Bishop’s Diary What’s on
CAPELLA SINGERS PRESENT THE ARMED MAN by Karl Jenkins A powerful and compelling account of the descent into, and terrible consequences of, war. Sunday 26 April, 4pm, First Church, Invercargill. Admission by door sales only. Adults $18, Senior Citizens $15, Students $12, School children free.
ST PATRICK’S INVERCARGILL CWL is holding an open meeting on Monday, 20 April 2015, 7pm, St Patrick’s Church Community Room, Rimu Street. An informative evening about the support groups, and how to access them when people are at risk of suicide. A pathway to the people who can help. (Anne McRandle 216 6943)
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19-23 New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Conference in Palmerston North 29 Faith and Service Council Meeting 30 Board of Administration Meeting
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