Vol 6, Issue No. 07 July 2013 http://catholicgizo.org Bishop’s Pastoral Message for the Month of August (August Theme) “United to fully give of ourselves to each other” “Communion of communities” is the true Because we have been called to share ourselves definition of Church, the body of Christ alive here Because to give ourselves to each other is part of and now our nature, the way we have been made… The nature of the church Because alone we are INSIDE THIS is communion, the incomplete, unhappy ISSUE: mission of the church is Because I cannot be communion, the message truly myself unless I Bishop’s Pastoral Front page of the church is share myself with Message communion, The building you… of kingdom of God of Because you cannot WYD (Purpose) 2 communion, peace, love, be yourself unless truth and justice needs a you share yourself people united in with me Pastoral Coordi- 3 communion with God and Because unity if the nator’s Message each other message and the Our pastoral monthly purpose of the 4 Reflections from themes for this year are kingdom Christ came the Youths about communicating, to establish dialogue, listening, Because he prayed News & Bits 5 sharing in three for us to be one dimension of our Because Christ died Christian life: In our to make us one Photo’s & the 6 relationship with God, in Because when we E4L. our relationship with become one we each other as a community and in the missionary defeat the viruses and pastoral services to our neighbor. which spoil the world: selfishness, pride, jealousy, envy, hatred, The aspect of August focuses more on the Diocese Pastoral reason why we must be one, why we should Theme for the month May He lead us to unity so that we may be HIM of August listen, to God and each other and try to be one here on earth community… “We unite to Why listen to God, why listen to each other? Why With my best wishes and blessings fully give must we be united? Is there a good reason why From your bishop who loves you with a solo heart we should be united? ourselves to made in Italy Yes there is A REASON TO BE UNITED each other” Bp Luciano Capelli, sdb Because we need each other… Gizo diocese Because we have been made for each other Page 2 Volume6, Issue7 “We promote, live and experience in our lives, the Value of DIALOGUE as a way to live Church as Community with our brothers and sisters and the nature around us.” WORLD YOUTH DAY 2013 28th of July CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF GIZO "Go and Make Disciples of All Nations" Theme for World Youth Day 2013 THE PURPOSE OF WORLD YOUTH DAY IS THREEF OLD 1. Putting Trust in the Young World Youth Day is a coming together of young adults from the four corners of the world and a strong reminder of the strength and confidence the young bring to the Church today. 2. Gathering Together World Youth Day is not simply a gathering for the young people of the world, but a time to put trust in the world's youth. A calling for the world's youth to come together as one people. 3. Meeting the International World on a Human Level It is still a marvel in this the 21st Century to exchange with others and to be a part of an interna- tional experience. International events are able to stir much hope but also many fears (increase in fundamentalism, nationalism and other new conflicts. .) The Church and Christians them- selves have a role to play in preventing the development of these fears, and in aiding each per- son in finding their way and discovering hope. Let us join with others from all over the world. http://catholicgizo.org Page 3 WE ARE CALL TO listen and reflect on the word of God. Jerome Kuibatu. Therefore, we have been invited by this month’s message to invite (Pastoral Coordinator) the Lord to strengthen us to experience Him in his Holy word. th On the 7 of July we have commemorated the feast day of Let me share with you my short reflection Blessed Peter To Rot. on our Diocesan Message for this month which reads,” WE LISTEN ATTENTIVELY Peter to Rot had given us a good and a concrete example of TO THE WORD OF GOD, THE SOURCE OF somebody who had experienced the word of God. The word of God, STRENGTH FOR OUR JOURNEY” Jesus His Beloved Son, is the source of his strength. He was test- This message has reminded us again to reflect on the word of God ed for his faith at the time of hardships and difficulties, and he and believe it. Reflecting on the word of God should strengthen us gave up his last breath for his faith because of His great love for to continue our Christian Journey. Our action is the evidence of God and for His people the church. the word of God alive in us. As lay people we are also called to walk in the footsteps of As the letter of St James 2:14 say to the early church and to us, Blessed Peter to Rot to always listen to the word of God to “My brothers, what good is it for someone to say that he has faith strengthen us to face the challenges of life. And at the end of the if his actions do not prove it?” day we might say yes, I’ve done it Lord. Therefore, faith always calls for actions of good deeds. To put into I would also like to encourage us all to take the diocesan monthly practice our Christian faith is always challenging which some- message seriously. Find a time to reflect and pray about it. The times we find it hard to overcome. But the Message of this month monthly message is there to help us in our Christian Journey to we are again reminded that only the word of God can strengthen experience the word of God alive in each one of us. us to do his holy will. We cannot do it with our own strength. We cannot listen attentively to His word with out His Grace. God bless us all! FEAST OF BLESSED PETER TO ROT PRIESTHOOD ANNIVERSARY (2007—2013) July 7th (1912 – 1945) Feast Day July 7 ―I am here because of those Your generous who did not want the growth of service as Priest is God‘s Kingdom‖ much appreciated Peter To Rot was a married layman and a native of Papua New Guinea. A Thank you and brilliant and intuitive catechist, this father of three was martyred ―for the faith‖ in a Japanese God bless you. concentration camp at the end of World War II, 2 Corinthians 9:12 at age 33. The willingness of this young man to ―witness‖ in its particular sense as a ―martyr‖ is For the rendering of this ministry a sign of commitment to the life in the Holy Spir- not only supplies the needs of the it among the indigenous people of Oceania. saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God. http://catholicgizo.org Page 4 Happening in our Parishes. WYD PENTECOST CELEBRATION REFLECTIONS FROM SEVERAL YOUTH OF ST DOMINIC (By Dominic Tamanabatu) have deep meaning in my life and touches me a lot. It helps to change my life to value more these seven gifts. I am one of the youth members in the St Dominic Parish, and I like to share my experience of the (By Concilia Ilavavine) WYD celebration on PENTECOST DAY, I really expe- rience the fruit of the spirit, joy and happiness with I am one of the youth members and very grateful me, as we participate together in the liturgy, action choruses, for the programs and activities that has been tak- leading prayer devotions, listening to different speakers about the ing place so far, especially for the Youth Encoun- spirit, which is very fruitful in my life, ter, session on storms in Life, which referred to I learn new hymns and gain my confidence as I dance the offertory problems in life. I came to identify my own personal problems and procession. as a shy person, activities on sharing in smaller groups and share in front of everyone vanished that shyness in me, and made me value the stage for being youth which initiates me to willingly par- ticipate in the youth program and activities on” PENTECOST DAY” ( By Marina Qilaruma) I felt the fruits of the Spirit Unity and love as we participated to- gether in the activities. I am one of the youth leaders in St Dominic Parish and I am very grateful this year for the perfor- mance of our youths in the Parish, since the Youth Encounter was conducted, more youths were en- (By Bridget Maduvavine) roll in the youths program, I would like to share my experience during the WYD celebration that took place on PENTECOST SUN- I am one of the students in Pirakamae secondary DAY May 19th , I really experienced the difference in which I used school form two, attending the WYD day celebra- to celebrate on this PENTECOST DAY, I felt that the Holy Spirit tions on PENTECOST DAY, and would like to share really empowers me during the Entrance procession with the sev- my experience as well. I felt very happy in partici- en gifts, the candles with the red ribbons that were brought in by pating in the activities, such as action songs, performing our several youth members singing the Holy Spirit song, whilst in pro- groups roles in serving each other such as, cooking, clean up , cession.