PARISH GROUPS EXPO Groups: descriptions and contacts Catholic Parish of Napier www.cpon.org.nz December 2017 Aglow – An interdenominational Christian group of women dedicated to outreach in the community. Contact: Maryanne Macintosh, tel. 844 5996, 021 116 0604 email:[email protected] Apostleship of the Sea – An interdenominational Christian group providing practical and spiritual care to all seafarers, regardless of nationality or belief, arriving at the Port of Napier. Contact: Tom Nevison, tel. 834 0854 Associates of Our Lady of the Missions – A lay organisation based on the charism of the RNDM order. Contact: Sr. Sarah RNDM, tel. 844 6085 email:[email protected] Care of Creation Group - An awareness-raising and action group, acting on and promoting Pope Francis' call for personal and community ecological conversion. Contact: Br Robert Johnsen SM, email:[email protected] Catholic Women's League - Open to women parishioners, the League brings a Catholic women perspective on issues of the day and is involved in charitable works. Contact: Colleen Reynolds, tel. 844 2841 email:[email protected] Christian Life Community – Based on Ignatian spirituality, members meet to share their faith and prayer life for mutual support and help in discerning their mission. Contact: Ruth Smithies, tel. 845 3547 email:[email protected] Christian Lovelink – A community agency, run by volunteers, which helps people in need. Contact: Bob Strong, tel. 844 8982 email:[email protected] Christian Meditation – Parishioners who meet weekly for silent meditative prayer and formation. Contact: Kathy Egan, tel. 844 4503 email:[email protected] Divine Mercy Prayer Group - Devotional prayer group with special emphasis on Divine Mercy. Meet every Monday at 1.30pm Contact: Sr. Maureen RNDM, tel. 845 1398 Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women, Hawke's Bay - Based on Catholic charismatic spirituality, this prayer, formation and mutual support group welcomes women to a personal and ongoing relationship with Jesus so as to become effective in the evangelisation of others. Contact: Gloria Stafford, tel. 875 1316 email:[email protected] El Shaddai DWXI PPII Napier Chapter – A Roman Catholic charismatic movement open to all nationalities and denominations, which meets weekly for praise and worship. Contact: Josie Macdonald, tel. 843 2784 email:[email protected] Focolare Movement - Part of an international, primarily Catholic movement promoting unity and fellowship through social gatherings, Bible study and prayer. Contact: Sean and Theresa Bevin, tel. 844 1020 email:[email protected] or email:[email protected] Full Gospel Men's Fellowship – International, interdenominational and charismatic men's group which meets monthly, sharing a testimony while having a meal. Contact: Clive Squire, tel. 835 4615 email:[email protected] or email:[email protected] Hibernian Society – Friendly society for Catholics. Contact: John O'Shaughnessy, tel. 843 6868 email:[email protected] Joshua Catholic Men's Fellowship - A prayer and formation group born out of the charismatic renewal, welcoming all men to growth and discipleship in the Lord Jesus. Contact: Rod Carson, tel. 845 4220 email:[email protected] Knights of the Southern Cross - A fraternal order of Catholic men committed to promoting a Christian way of life by prayer and work for greater justice and peace, and to foster vocations to the religious life and priesthood. Contact: Gary Sloan, tel. 845 2515 or Tom Silverwood, tel. 8434 954 email:[email protected] Lamb of God Catholic Fellowship – Multi-locational, multicultural, ecumenical and inter-generational charismatic community. They also organise monthly “Glorify Prayer” meetings for prayer and praise. Contact: Andre and Karen Geelen, tel. 844 6875 email:[email protected] Marian Movement of Priests – A group praying regularly for priests and vocations to the priesthood. Contact: Joan Campbell, tel. 843 5834 Mothers' Prayer Group – Meets regularly to pray for families, especially those who have asked for prayers. Contact: Margaret Greatrex, tel. 843 6343 email:[email protected] Passionist Family Groups - Builds community and a sense of belonging in a parish through groups of people getting to know one another better by regular social interaction and mutual support. Contact: Mary and Peter Arnold, tel 8444 727 email:[email protected] Norma Bellamy, email:[email protected] Mary and Ian King, tel. 844 1779 email:[email protected] Pro-Life Hawke's Bay – A peaceful presence outside the HB hospital, is a voice for the voiceless unborn, and offers information and help to those considering an abortion. Contact: Dawn Bedingfield, tel. 027 282 7675 Gwen Story, tel. 844 7086 email:[email protected] St Mary's Intercessory Prayer Group – Meets weekly for intercessory prayer. Contact: Jocelyn McLean, tel. 843 2814 email:[email protected] St Mary's Saturday Morning Men's Fellowship – This group meets every Saturday morning to pray and share the Sunday Gospel. Contact: Brian Fouhy, tel. 844 8797 or David Maunder email:[email protected] St Patrick's Prayer Chain – Members commit themselves to intercessory prayers. Contact: Kate King, tel. 842 0221 St. Thomas More Prayer Chain – Members commit themselves to intercessory prayers. Contact: Joan Campbell, tel. 843 5834 St Vincent de Paul Society - An international fraternal organisation of lay people who practice Christianity by helping those in need on a 'person to person' basis. Contact: Joan Pritchard, tel. 845 3823 or Kathy Egan, tel. 844 4503 email:[email protected] Samoan Community – St Thomas More Community Cultural & Music Contact: Tui Farani, tel. 027 407 868 or tel. 6511 520 Samoan Divine Mercy – St Thomas More Community Prayer & Music Group Contact: Iosefo Penitito, tel. 022 921 358 email:[email protected] or Mike Healy, tel. 843 8961 Third Order of Mary – A lay branch of the Society of Mary; members seek to draw closer to God in the spirit of Mary, through daily prayer and Scripture reflection. Contact: Terry Manning, tel. 844 2463 email:[email protected] Voice for Life – Members support the right to life of the unborn and elderly through prayer and advocacy. Contact: David Pryor, tel. 844 8795 email:[email protected] Youth group – Organised activities with and for the youth of the parish. Coordinated by the Parish Youth Coordinator. Contact: Chris Marwick, tel. 0211 639 620 email: [email protected] or Nui O’Malley, tel. 843 2590 .