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Easter ‘Urbi et Orbi’ Message of Pope Francis
Dear Brothers and Sisters, a Happy and Holy Easter! the church throughout the world echoes the angel’s message to the women: “Do not be afraid! I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised… Come, see the place where he lay.” (Mt 28:5-6)
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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE This is the culmination of the Gospel; it is the Good News affections, like the many persons, priests and laity, who in par excellence: Jesus, who was crucified, is risen! This event is various parts of the world have been kidnapped. the basis of our faith and our hope. If Christ were not raised, Comfort those who have left their own lands to migrate to Christianity would lose its very meaning; the whole mission places offering hope for a better future and the possibility of the Church would lose its impulse, for this is the point from of living their lives in dignity and, not infrequently, of freely which it first set out and continues to set out ever anew. The professing their faith. message which Christians bring to the world is this: Jesus, Love incarnate, died on the cross for our sins, but God the We ask you, Lord Jesus, to put an end to all war and every Father raised him and made him the Lord of life and death. In conflict, whether great or small, ancient or recent. Jesus, love has triumphed over hatred, mercy over sinfulness, goodness over evil, truth over falsehood, life over death. We pray in a particular way for Syria, beloved Syria, that all those suffering the effects of the conflict can receive needed That is why we tell everyone: “Come and see!” In every human humanitarian aid and that neither side will again use deadly force, situation, marked by frailty, sin and death, the Good News is especially against the defenseless civil population, but instead no mere matter of words, but a testimony to unconditional and boldly negotiate the peace long awaited and long overdue! faithful love: it is about leaving ourselves behind and encountering others, being close to those crushed by life’s troubles, sharing Jesus, Lord of glory, we ask you to comfort the victims of fratricidal with the needy, standing at the side of the sick, elderly and the acts of violence in Iraq and to sustain the hopes raised by the outcast… “Come and see!”: Love is more powerful, love gives life, resumption of negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians. love makes hope blossom in the wilderness. We beg for an end to the conflicts in the Central African With this joyful certainty in our hearts, today we turn to you, Republic, and a halt to the brutal terrorist attacks in parts of risen Lord! Nigeria and the acts of violence in South Sudan. Help us to seek you and to find you, to realize that we have a We ask that hearts be turned to reconciliation and fraternal Father and are not orphans; that we can love and adore you. concord in Venezuela. Help us to overcome the scourge of hunger, aggravated by By your resurrection, which this year we celebrate together conflicts and by the immense wastefulness for which we are with the Churches that follow the Julian calendar, we ask you often responsible. to enlighten and inspire the initiatives that promote peace in Ukraine so that all those involved, with the support of the Enable us to protect the vulnerable, especially children, women international community, will make every effort to prevent and the elderly, who are at times exploited and abandoned. violence and, in a spirit of unity and dialogue, chart a path for the country’s future. On this day, may they be able to proclaim, as Enable us to care for our brothers and sisters struck by the brothers and sisters, that Christ is risen, Khrystos voskres! Ebola epidemic in Guinea Conakry, Sierra Leone and Liberia, and to care for those suffering from so many other diseases, Lord, we pray to you for all the peoples of the earth: you who which are also spread through neglect and dire poverty. have conquered death, grant us your life, grant us your peace! Comfort all those who cannot celebrate this Easter with their loved ones because they have been unjustly torn from their Join us in working for a world free from poverty and injustice
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Remembering St Patrick’s Parish, South Dunedin pam robertson 15 february 2015 – speech delivered at the end of sunday mass
As this may be the last time we celebrate Mass here in the basilica, as the St Patrick’s Parish community, I’ve been asked to present a short reflection on St Patrick’s Parish. This site has been a centre for South Dunedin Catholics for about 140 years and our beloved church building is now 121 years old. However, it is not the buildings that make Church – it is the people of God coming together day after day, and week after week, to learn how best to serve our God by caring for one another. And so I want to pay tribute to the people who, by their involvement, have made this parish what it is today. St Patrick’s has many families with long-standing connections to the parish. Some of the people here today will have been brought to the basilica as infants to be baptised, and then have received other sacraments in this church. Many of us have followed parents, grandparents, Photo supplied aunts and uncles, or have been here A gathering of parishioners after the in company with brothers, sisters and We thank God that representatives of the Sisters of Mercy and the Christian last St Patrick’s South Dunedin Parish children to celebrate our faith with Mass that was celebrated on Sunday 15 Masses, Benediction, devotions and the Brothers, whose presence has so February 2015. The basilica is now closed old Novenas on a Saturday evening. enhanced the life of St Patrick’s, are still for about twelve months for renovations with us today as valued members of and earthquake strengthening. More recently, others have chosen this community. to come to St Patrick’s as adults and have enriched the parish by bringing In particular, today we remember with their experience and their cultural thankfulness all the many, much loved background to help us all to grow and priests who have cared for the people of learn together. Thousands of Masses St Patrick’s Parish from the first Parish have been celebrated here, and we have Priest, Father William Purton to our gathered in times of joy and grief. As present priests, Father Gerard Aynsley long as these walls stand, they will hold and Father Mervyn Hanifin who echoes of all the prayers that have been continue to give of themselves for us, offered within them. the parishioners. We owe a debt of gratitude to Today we remember with appreciation parishioners who have contributed those who have gone before us and who to the life of St Patrick’s by serving have left us the heritage of their great in ministries, as choir members, faith. We look back with gratitude, and altar servers, banner-makers, flower we go forward in joy and hope towards arrangers, or Parish Council members, our vision of what we can become. and those who have laboured in many There is sadness in saying goodbye to practical ways to ensure that the parish what has been so precious to us for all has functioned so effectively. Over these years, but there is also gladness the years, there have been numerous in that we are moving forward to a new devotional and supportive organisations future as a vibrant and united Catholic that operated here, and today the St community in Dunedin South. May Vincent de Paul Society and Catholic God continue to bless all former and Women’s League, among others, carry present members of St Patrick’s Parish. on their work. 4 the tablet
NZ Catholic Bishops support REMEMBERING THE CHURCH IN YOUR WILL three-pronged An invitation from Bishop Colin... approach to Iraq When you leave a bequest to the Church, you give a gift that lasts longer than your lifetime; a gift that will always be remembered. – training, aid A bequest to the Church may be a specific amount, or a percentage of your estate, or a particular item of value. Big or small, your bequest will be greatly appreciated. and prayer If you have an existing Will, with the help of your legal advisor, you can make a simple modification to it. SAMPLE WORDING FOR A BEQUEST feb 24, 2015 media release “...to the Roman Catholic Bishop of Dunedin for the simone olsen, communications time being, to use for the general purposes of the diocese as he sees fit, I give and bequeath...” adviser nz catholic bishops
New Zealand Catholic Bishops have welcomed the decision to send personnel to combat the Islamic State and urged Christians to pray for those in the Middle East. Cardinal John Dew said New Zealand could no longer watch from the sidelines as ISIS inflicts “immense suffering and brutality” on the Iraqi people. “Pope Francis has said that it is “licit to stop an unjust aggressor”. If by providing training to the Iraqi Army we can assist them to stop the aggressor in their land, then as a matter of promoting the common good we should provide that assistance,” Cardinal Dew said. “Substantial humanitarian support should also be part of New Zealand’s involvement in Iraq.” The Catholic Bishops include the Bishop of Auckland, Hamilton, Dunedin, Christchurch, Palmerston North and Cardinal Dew of Wellington. New Zealand’s membership of the United Nations Security Council currently gave it a unique position in global affairs, Cardinal Dew said, and 8=;B=HM could be used to advocate for further sanctions and other actions to stop the :IB9F5@ÛG9FJ=79G flow of arms to ISIS. “We urge Christians to pray unceasingly Dz for the people of the Middle East and we pray for global leaders in their efforts to dz stop those who inflict this brutality on others.” ǣȋͲ͵ȌͶͺͺͲͲͲ ǣ̷Ǥ Ǥ ͳͺ͵ǡ ǤǤ Ǥ Food for Critical Reflection Bishop Colin’s Homily on The Year of Consecrated Life delivered on 2 February - the Feast of the Presentation
On this lovely feast, St Luke presents Anna; it is the only time they are Like the story of the religious Sister Jesus now as the new light, the true mentioned, but notice their role in working in a parish, who, when out light come into the world and the new the saga of Salvation. They appear in a visiting one day, knocked on the door of a temple through which we enter into prophetic role and their lives and words home. “Is that you, angel?” called the lady the presence of the Holy Spirit. Like testify to the baby and what will come of the house, thinking it was her daughter the candles we have processed with, we about (to the surprise of Mary and returning from town. “No,” said the Sister, too are meant to reflect his light into Joseph). Their minor or cameo roles in “but I’m from the same department”. our darkened world. Pope Francis, in the history of Salvation are that they are So, if the task of bishops and priests is to that perceptive letter written for this like pieces in the human/divine jigsaw subvert people to the Kingdom of God, year of Consecrated life, states that you puzzle – but vitally important to it. then you Sisters, Brothers and Fathers religious have a special role in bringing So how does all that concern you as are ‘agent provocateurs’ for the Kingdom Christ’s light into our shadowy world of religious in what Francis says? What I that only begins in this world – by your the 3rd Millennium. He lists three aims would suggest is that each of you as a life and example you need prophetically for this year; to look at your origins, prophet need to tell your story of your to tell the world that this time here is a to live the present with passion and call, your vocation your espousal of the transitional stage, a launching pad for embrace the future with hope. charism of your congregation or order eternity; it is not the final destination..it Among many of the things Pope Francis whether it be that of Jeanne Jugan, Mary is the road to the kingdom and each one says about the year of Consecrated Life, MacKillop, Catherine McAuley, Nano of us is a vital piece in the jigsaw he states; Nagle, Anthony Rosmini, Edmund Rice, of salvation. Marcellin Champagnat or Dominic “I am counting on you ‘to wake up the Your very lifestyle needs to be a signal Guzman. world’, since the distinctive sign of the to people in the world saying ‘time is consecrated life is prophecy. This is the Those founders and foundresses need to only eternity disguised’; At the risk of priority that is needed right now.” be painted into the wider picture of their any fundamentalist overtones, your life response to Jesus and what that means needs to be a large sign that reads ‘Lost What does Francis mean by that? May I today. You are the living embodiment your way? Check with me for a road suggest a way forward on this. Recently, of their charism today and this richness map to heaven’; ‘Wake up to real life I saw a film on TV ‘Lincoln’ – Steven needs to be shared joyfully with others. in Jesus’ or something of that sort. But Spielberg’s take on the President’s last Prophetically, we need to confront our if they see you, as Pope Francis says, 100 days and his work to legislate world today because there are many working for the kingdom, helping the freedom for the African American people who are tied up, trapped in their poor, the needy the elderly, the sick people. It was noticeable that often when own little world which often is shrouded and you are doing it joyfully, then your his advisors, senators or congressmen in darkness or hopelessness, and they witness to holiness and vitality will would question him on some plan see no way ahead. create the right questions. strategy or problem, Lincoln would answer by saying, “That reminds me of I think for you religious, you are in the Pope Francis warns us against the 3-Ds. the story..” or “I remember a case that front line of prophecy in the sense that None of us should be dour, discontented concerned…” What Lincoln was doing you are, by your lives, example and or dissatisfied for he says a ‘gloomy was telling a wider story or painting a words announcing a new heaven and disciple is a disciple of gloom.’ He says picture and then would fit the person’s a new earth. There are so many people we all have our trials and tribulations query or question into it; the object of today who do not see the wider picture but ‘in all things we should be able the lesson was for the person to see the – it is all temporality-based, and knows to discover ‘perfect joy’ – because we wider picture and see their concern little or nothing of eternity; they become recognise the face of Christ. He said within – it often changed the whole trapped in a secular blind alley. They young people will find us attractive complexion of the situation. It seemed do not know who they are or where because we are happy. to me that Abe was following Jesus’ way they are going; they know nothing I pay a special tribute of thanks this of teaching – of a parable or example or of their call to greatness, the joy of evening to you all for who you are and anecdote that embraced a wider picture. knowing Jesus and that God loves them what you contribute to the life of the unconditionally. Look at the two cameo roles that we diocese. have in this Gospel of Simeon and
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Pride of place for the most improbable setting for a new Prince of the Church has to go to the Pacific nation of Tonga, composed of 176 islands and just 100,000 people, only 15,000 of them Catholic. Soane Patita Paini Mafi, is the country’s fourth-ever Catholic bishop and now its first cardinal. Lifting up a cardinal from such a locale is clearly a way for Pope Francis to emphasize the root meaning of Catholic: “universal.” Set at age 53 to become the world’s youngest cardinal, Mafi seems a Pope Francis sort of cleric: unpretentious, non- political, and refreshingly ordinary. He’s the kind of person, for instance, who freely admits his one regret at being named to high Church honours is that it might mean less time to clean out his family’s small pig sty back home. Yet Mafi also knows why the recognition matters. Bishop Soane Patita Paini Mafi met Pope Francis at the Synod of Bishops in last October. Photo courtesy of Conferentia “This means the world to us,” Mafi said of the way Tongans Episcopalis Pacifici. reacted to the pope’s January 5 announcement. When he gets back, he said, the country plans to let the good times roll “There was true friendliness andplenty of free discussion,” Tonga-style. Mafi said, “but there was also something deeper. I sensed the “Many pigs will be killed!” he laughed, while adding, “I’ll try to Spirit, the Holy Spirit, working through that openness. save as many as I can!” “I’m still new and learning,” he said, “but I hope that spirit will Mafi sat down for an interview with Crux at the Rome continue in this next synod.” headquarters of the Marist Fathers, the religious order that Mafi, who studied at Loyola University in Maryland during originally carried the faith to Tonga and which, prior to Mafi, the late 1990s, acknowledged that at age 53, he’s likely to be a had always supplied its bishops. cardinal for at least a quarter-century. Potentially, he could play He said he learned he’d been named a cardinal from his a part in the election of two or three popes. brother Peter, who lives in San Francisco where he works as a He said the enormity of the responsibility hasn’t yet sunk in. choirmaster at a Catholic parish. The brother called at 4 a.m. “I’m still in this immediate sense of shock,” he said. Tonga time, Mafi said, getting him out of bed with the news. He broke out his laptop and went on the Vatican website to In any event, he said, becoming a cardinal hasn’t yet been quite make sure it was for real. as traumatic as being named a bishop back in 2007, when he was sworn to strict secrecy for a month, having to withhold the He said tens of thousands of Tongans from all walks of life news even from his mother. have sent notes of congratulations and best wishes, including the country’s king, Tupou VI, and his wife Queen Nanasipau’u, During that time, he said, his mom could sense something was who planned to be at the consistory ceremony. weighing on him, but didn’t pry. Finally the day came for the announcement, Mafi said, and he went by his mother’s house Mafi said he’s met Francis only once in his life, for a fleeting to break the news. He was dressed in his formal priestly attire moment during last autumn’s Synod of Bishops, and then only in order to make the customary courtesy call on the king later to explain to the pontiff where Tonga is located. in the day. “That’s far, far away!” was the only thing the pope said, Mafi Mafi said he was so overcome with emotion he couldn’t speak, recalled. so he just stood there crying. His mom assumed the worst. Despite coming from a small place, Mafi is no naïf. He’s “It’s okay, son,” he remembers her consoling him. “If you’ve actually taken part in two Vatican Synods of Bishops: a 2012 decided to leave the priesthood, I won’t be upset!” summit on the New Evangelization, and last year’s session on issues related to the family. He’ll likely take part again when Of course, far from leaving the priesthood, he was actually the Synod of Bishops meets in October. moving up the clerical ladder. Once his mom realized that, she dispensed some advice Mafi says he hasn’t forgotten: “Be “I liked the spirit of openness,” he said of last autumn’s synod, humble,” she told him, “and give God the praise and glory.” saying his earlier experience in 2012 had seemed “tighter” and “more controlled.” 8 the tablet
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In a ceremony held in St Peter’s Basilica, Rome, on 14 February, 2015, Cardinal John Dew, Archbishop of Wellington, and current President of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Conference was the fourth of twenty new cardinals appointed from fourteen countries around the world to kneel before Pope Francis as he placed the Cardinal’s gold ring on his finger, and a red biretta on his head, and declared him a Cardinal.
Pope Francis, in his address to the new Cardinals, said “The The ceremony included the new Cardinals declaring their cardinalate is certainly an honour, but it is not honorific. fidelity and obedience to the Holy Father and his successors. This we already know from its name – “cardinal” – from the After the consistory, Cardinal John said he felt the support, word “cardo”, a hinge. As such it is not a kind of accessory, a wishes and prayers of people from New Zealand and around decoration, like an honorary title. Rather, it is a pivot, a point of the world. “The support has been strong and tangible,” he said. support and movement essential for the life of the community. “I was really conscious of this feeling as I walked into St Peter’s You are “hinges” and are “incardinated” in the Church of Rome, Basilica for the ceremony. I knew that many faithful were which “presides over the entire assembly of charity”…” praying for me, which was a wonderful feeling,” he said. The Holy Father went on to say to the new Cardinals, who On Sunday night, in St Paul’s Basilica Outside the Walls, now become advisers to the Pope, that “The greater our Cardinal John celebrated his first Mass as a Cardinal with his responsibility in serving the Church, the more our hearts must family (including his two sisters), friends and supporters who expand according to the measure of the heart of Christ.” had travelled to Rome to witness the event. Cardinal John It was a moment watched with great joy and hope by dedicated this Mass to the people of Aotearoa New Zealand, Catholics throughout New Zealand via a live feed from for the Catholic Church in New Zealand and all those who sent the Vatican’s website. messages of support and those praying for him back home.
Biography Motto and Coat of Arms • Born in Waipawa, Central Hawkes Bay, New Zealand – 5 May 1948. • Educated at St Joseph’s Primary school, Waipukurau; St Joseph’s (now Chanel) College, Masterton; Holy Name Seminary, Christchurch (Philosophy); Holy Cross College, Mosgiel (Theology). • Ordained Priest at Waipukurau, New Zealand by Cardinal Reginald Delargey in May 1976. • Appointments held as priest of the Archdicoese of Wellington: St Joseph’s Parish, Upper Hutt 1976 – 1979; Diocese of Rarotonga, Rarotonga 1980 – 1982; Archdiocesan Youth Ministry 1983 – 1987; Cook Islands Māori Community 1983 – 1987; Holy Cross College, Mosgiel 1988 – 1991; Study in Spirituality, Institute of St Anselm, Kent, UK 1991 – 1992; St Anne’s Parish, Newtown 1993 – 1995. • Ordained as Auxiliary Bishop for the Wellington Archdiocese and Titular Bishop of Privata 31 May 1995. • Appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Wellington 24 May 2004. • Succeeded Cardinal Williams as Archbishop of Wellington 21 March 2005. Currently: • President, New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Conference (NZCBC). • Conference Representative on National Committee for Professional Standards and NZCBC Finance Committee. When appointed Auxiliary Bishop in 1995, • Moderator of the Tribunal of the Catholic Church in Archbishop John chose as his motto “Peace New Zealand. through Integrity” which is from the prophet • Bishop of the New Zealand Military Ordinariate. Baruch (5:4). This scripture quote appears on his • Past-President, Federation of Catholic Bishops’ Conferences current Coat of Arms with the traditional colours of Oceania and symbols of a Cardinal, the Metropolitian Cross, • Announced as Cardinal-designate by Pope Francis on 4 a shepherd’s staff (pastoral staff) and the symbols January 2015. for ALPHA and OMEGA imposed over an open • Elevated to Cardinal at the consistory 14 February 2015. book of the scriptures. Appointed Cardinal-priest of Sant’Ippolito Church, Rome. february 2015 11 College Head students 2015
St Kevin’s College, Oamaru, Principal, Paul Olsen flanked by Head Girl Imelda Wilkes, and Head Boy Thomas Kennelly of Head Girl, Sydney Telfer, and Head Boy, Brady Kingan. Verdon College, Invercargill.
Kavanagh College, Dunedin, Deputy Head Girl Madeline Homan, St Peter’s College, Gore, Head Boy, Slade O’Connor, and Head Deputy Head Boy Aaron Fahey, Tracy O’Brien Principal, Oscar Girl, Nicole Reed pictured with Principal, Kate Nicholson in front Paul Head Boy, and Sarangi Sabu Head Girl. of the College Chapel.
BISHOP’S EDUCATION FORUM - 5 March 2015 At the invitation of Bishop Colin, about 60 Principals, Directors of Religious Studies and Boards of Trustees representatives from the Catholic schools and colleges of Otago and Southland met for a full day of presentations and discussion at Holy Cross Conference Centre, Mosgiel. Presenters included Bishop Colin, Chris Duthie-Jung, Director of National Centre for Religious Studies, Julie Anderson, Ministry of Education Director of Education for Otago/Southland, Susan Apathy, Deputy CEO of the N Z Catholic Education Office, and Anne Tuohy, Director of The Catholic Institute. A mixture of plenary and sector group sessions made for an interactive and worthwhile day. 12 the tablet
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Pastoral Leader - Formation, Outreach and Growth I would like to hear from suitably skilled people interested in a new part-time pastoral leadership role for the Diocese.
The focus of the role will be on forming Catholics for lay ministry, assisting parishes with outreach and growth and improving collaboration and teamwork across the Diocese.
The Pastoral Leader will be responsible for the current Diocesan lay formation programme, Walking New Paths, and for on-going development of previous participants in the programme.
The Pastoral Leader will be responsible, also, for assisting parishes to engage in the 2015 Synod on the Joy of the Gospel and build on its success.
To be successful in the role, you will need a high level of personal maturity and faith development, and existing experience and qualifications in pastoral ministry. You will also be able to demonstrate considerable energy, initiative and tenacity, strong leadership and communications skills and the ability to harness others’ talents and strengths.
The role is being offered on the basis of 25 hours per week.
To express your interest in this opportunity, call or email Gerald Scanlan, General Manager of the Diocese, on (03) 474 5753 or [email protected]
Please respond by Friday 27 March 2015. february 2015 13 Guided Tour of St Mary’s Basilica
A guided tour of St Mary’s Basilica is one of over Then 30 events in Southland during March to celebrate Southland Heritage Month. Opened in May 1905 and described as one of the most beautiful churches in Australasia, the Basilica is visible from almost anywhere in Invercargill. Deputy Prime Minister Bill English said recently that as children, coming to town to Mass at the Basilica was like visiting “the 8th wonder of the world!” Now a category 1 Historic Place the Basilica has an interesting history which along with its special features will be explained by Fr Chris O’Neill and parishioner Wendy McArthur, along with fellow parishioner David Woodford-Robinson who made the Stations of the Cross. Organist, Dr Raymond White, will give a brief organ recital and there will be a photo display of the building throughout the years, the state funeral of Sir Joseph Now Ward, and other significant occasions. For the fit, a walk up the spiral staircase to the choir gallery gives a different perspective to the building and the acoustics but unfortunately tour participants will not be able to experience one of the best views of Invercargill as health and safety requirements will not allow public access to the dome! The tour is onSunday 22 March at 2pm and entry is by gold coin donation. Afternoon tea will follow the tour. Enquiries to Wendy McArthur, email: [email protected]
Time of Joy for the Diocese contributed by gerald scanlan
Late last year, Bishop Colin launched a synod on the theme of the Joy of the Gospel. While the word synod generally refers to a specific meeting or process for making decisions, its core meaning is to find a way together. This synod is an invitation to Catholics in the Diocese to discover and share ways of bringing to life the joy of the Gospel. The synod is a call to re-discover the spirit of joy that descended on the first Christian community at Pentecost, and which impelled them to share their joy with others. So what’s happening? In good Catholic fashion, there is an organising group, chaired by Bishop Colin. The group is working on five areas of focus: ~ Getting the message out ~ Working with parishes ~ Working with schools and young people ~ Expressing joy through liturgy ~ Events and outreach to the wider community There will be a gradual ramp-up of activity throughout the year, as the spirit of joy takes hold. Next month we will call for volunteers to help organise parish activities and community outreach. Meantime, please pray the Synod prayer, look for moments of joy in each day, and capture images of joy that we can display on the diocesan website. 14 the tablet
Eulogy for Prayers & Petitions Laura Dowling (Sister Colette RSM) PRAYER TO THE BLESSED contributed by the sisters VIRGIN MARY of mercy, and her nephew, O most beautiful flower of Mt Carmel, fruitful gerard simmons. vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist Laura was born in Naseby, the me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me here thou art my Mother. O daughter of Tom and Bridget Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven Dowling of “Awareo”, Hyde. Being and Earth, I humbly beseech thee from the the 3rd youngest of ten, Laura was bottom of my heart to succour me in my grounded from her very beginnings necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand thy power. in the closeness of family, in knowing how to work hard, in love of the outdoors, in caring for others, and the importance of having O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us God in her life. She attended Hyde School and then went to St who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in thy hands (three Philomena’s College, Dunedin, as a boarder. She returned to Hyde times). This prayer must be said for three to work in the Post Office and on the farm. She was selected to days and the prayer published. (Published on work in the Wellington General Post Office during the war. On behalf of P.M.) her return from Wellington she entered the Sisters of Mercy. Her attitude to life could be summed up as ‘family, faith, friends and SACRED HEART OF JESUS fun,’ all of which were reflected in her approach to any Mercy May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, ministry in which she was engaged. honoured, adored and glorified throughout After her profession in 1947, Colette began her teaching career, and the world forever. Amen. (Say six times taught at various Mercy schools in Otago and Southland, as well as for nine days and promise publication.) (M.O.O.; J.J.W.; J.M.R.) at St Philomena’s, where she passed on her skills with the sewing machine to the girls. NOVENA TO ST JUDE Having been a boarder herself, she was very well aware not only of what the girls might be plotting and planning, but also of how Oh, Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great it felt at times being away from home and family. As a teacher, in virtue and rich in miracles. Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all Colette was known to be ‘firm but fair’. She was conscientious, and who invoke your special patronage in time thorough, and wanted the best of the children she taught. of need. To you I have recourse from the In the 1980s, Colette moved from classroom teaching to working depth of my heart, and humbly beg you to whom God has given such great power in the wider community – first as a Religious Education Adviser in to come to my assistance. Help me in my the Central Otago Area, then as Parish Assistant in Mosgiel for ten present, urgent petition (make request). years. She epitomised the saying: Grow where you are planted.’ In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say Colette had a great capacity to be present to people. She was a three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys and careful listener. She has been described by those who knew her as a three Glorias. St Jude pray for me and ‘woman of integrity.’ all who invoke your aid, humbly in need of your intercession. Amen. This novena Colette was also given roles of responsibility within the Mercy must be said on nine consecutive days. Community. In 1981, together with Sr Pauline Gallagher, she (Published on behalf of C.S.) represented the Sisters at the Trocaire International Mercy meeting in Dublin, to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of the PRAYERS FOR RECENTLY Mercy Congregation. This visit to Ireland was very special for her, DECEASED, AND THEIR FAMILIES as was the journey home by way of Lourdes and the Holy Land. From 1991 to 1994 she was on the Dunedin leadership team. May the souls of the following, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through Colette was noted for her expansive hospitality. Whenever anyone the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen called, no matter what she was doing, nor how inconvenient the MCMULLAN, Patricia Mary – Oamaru timing, they would be greeted with a warm smile and immediately offered a cup of tea. That warm smile continued to be her greeting MCGETTIGAN, Robert – Alexandra for those who called to visit when she was at the Little Sisters. Colette loved any art and craft work. She had the responsibility for making the banner representing New Zealand Sisters at the Trocaire gathering. Colette’s Motto was ‘In him, with him and through him’, and in her 93 years of life, and 67 years of Mercy commitment, she certainly endeavoured to live that on a daily basis. february 2015 15
Bishop’s Diary What’s on
Caritas Challenge Caritas Challenge 2015 is coming up on 27-28 March. This year the focus is on the Philippines and how to Build Back Better following natural disasters which have caused widespread destruction there. Registration for the Caritas Challenge is open now. What is the Caritas Challenge? The Caritas Challenge is an annual event aimed at schools and youth groups to build solidarity with those living in poverty or injustice. It offers hands-on experiences that are fun and informative, while raising funds. During the Challenge youth are encouraged to undertake an activity for 24 hours that brings them closer to the living conditions of those less fortunate.
There are four themes: Move It | Live It | Sweat It | Stop It
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MARCH 24 Synod Meeting 30 Mass of the Oils, St Mary’s Basilica, Invercargill 31 Mass of the Oils, St John the Baptist Church, Alexandra Photo: Adrian Heke Adrian Photo:
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Deadline for the April issue is Monday 30 March 2015. 16 the tablet For whom the bell tolls - From Naseby Church to St John’s School
St John’s School in Ranfurly is the proud recipient of the old Naseby Catholic Church bell. The Naseby church was called The Church of the Sacred Heart and was decommissioned on 8 March 2009 by Fr Vaughan Leslie. The Naseby parish decided they wanted to gift the bell to St John’s School, to be used, and it was with great joy, that Fr Gerard Aynsley dedicated and blessed the bell with the help of the two youngest students – 5 year olds – Fred Dowling and Chloe McAuley. Fr Gerard said that as they would get to hear the bell ringing for a longer period of their schooling than any of the other students there, that they should have the honour of spreading the holy water, which they did with great enthusiasm! St John’s School principal, Mrs Susan Mulholland, was very appreciative of the thoughtful planning of the Naseby parish, and would like to thank those parishioners for their generosity to the school.