Parish & School News
Parish Office
The parish office will reopen the first week of February. Over the holidays, the mail/emails/phone messages will be cleared from time to time.
For urgent matters, please contact Fr Richard at Fairfield or Parish Secretary at home on 829 9915.
Catholic Radio
Tune in every Sunday 8.30am – 9.00am AM 1206/FM 106.7 for Catholic Radio.
School Term
School will reopen Tuesday 7th February 2012. We wish all students and teachers a very joyful and holy Christmas and restful holidays.
Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women 2012
Theme: 'Prepare the Way of the Lord - Make Straight in the Wilderness a Highway for our God'. There will be changes in meeting venues, dates and times for the coming year. Please check newsletters for venues and dates. Thank you for your love and support this year.
Hamilton Dove Team.
Christian Meditation Group
Monday Evenings 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm at the Cathedral, In the Tabernacle Chapel - a Christian meditation group meets. We arrive in silence and depart in silence. Please feel free to join us on Monday evenings. We do not meet on public holidays but we are resuming on Monday, 13 February 2012.
Perfect Trim
Lawn mowing services, lawns and edges, section clearing, free quotes. Phone Trevor or Paula on 07 850 4312 or 02102345984 or email: TrevandPaula@xtra.co.nz (see notice Board).
Notice Board
- Walk by Faith
- Dedication Mass, St Mary’s, Gisborne
- Hamilton Community Gospel Choir Christmas Concert
- New Diocesan Website
- Spanish Mass
- Rosa Mystica Shop
- Cathedral – Christian meditation
- Catholic Chaplaincy at University
- Vocations Retreat 2011
- St George’s, Te Kuiti Centenary
- Holy Hour of Power.
Pilgrimage to Ireland
Join Bishop Denis Browne on a pilgrimage to Ireland and the International Eucharistic Congress, June 2012. See your parish noticeboard for details or contact: Patricia Parsons at info@mirpilgrimages.co.nz ph: 0274 219 064 or Bishop's Secretary Colleen Graham at colleeng@cdh.org.nz ph: (07) 856 6989.
Creighton Model Fertility Care System
This is a professional, well researched and natural approach to people and the care of their fertility. This charting system offers HOPE to people for family planning and a wide range of reproductive related disorders. Particularly helpful in diagnosing and treating infertility.
For more information contact:
- Anna: fertilitycarenz@gmail.com
- Heidi: fertilitycarekiwi@gmail.com
Haste is advised as we can only accept a limited numbers of clients.
St George’s Catholic Church – Te Kuiti
Centenary 1912 – 2012
Saturday, 10 March 2012 – Beginning with Mass at 10.00 am.
All ex-parishioners are required to register by emailing: stgeorgestkcentenary2012@farmside.co.nz or phoning: Ngaire 07 878 6938.
Vacancies for Waikato Students
Rimbrook, a residence of female undergraduate students at the University of Waikato has vacancies for 2012. Based on a Catholic vision of solidarity and service, Rimbrook provides quality accommodation and meals, as well as an environment that supports academic excellence and the pursuit of personal goals. For more info www.rimbrook.org – email: rimsc@xtra.co.nz or call Vivian Keane on 856 2396 or 022 127 9813.
Statue of Our Lady of Fatima
In our parish, we have a Statue of Our Lady of Fatima available for loan. If you wish to have her at your place, please contact Tame ph 849 3928 and he will arrange this for you.
Lovers for Life
Expressions of interest are sought through the diocese from committed married couples, to help lead the Course “Lovers for Life”. Training and ongoing support will be provided. Contact Peter Richardson at Chanel Centre 07 566 989 or peterr@cdh.org.nz
The Life of Bishop Edward Gaines
A spiral-bound and illustrated life of our first bishop, Edward Russell Gaines has been produced entitled Servant and Shepherd. It is available for purchase from David Beirne at Chanel Centre ph 856 6989 or email: archive@cdh.org.nz. The cost is $25.
Journeys of St Paul Pilgrimage
May 2012: Holy Land, Turkey, Greece and Italy. Escorted by Fr Chris Friel (03 6862013) from Timaru. Full details on the notice board
Lighthouse C.D Review
Why a Protestant Pastor Became Catholic – Dr. Scott Hahn (No.25) What a beautiful testimony! St. Paul’s Conversion was quite dramatic and quick. Scott’s Conversion from Anti-Catholic took a number of years.
A journey of “Search and Rescue” told with passion and at times amazement!! Worth a second listen – even third!! (Reviewed by Ita Bowe)
St Vincent De Paul
St Vincent De Paul Hamilton Area Council intends running a seminar regarding the following items;
- An overview of the shops, food parcels and van food deliveries operated by the Area Council and how they link into the work of the individual SVdP
- Parish Conferences: A speaker from WINZ to give an update on current government policy and grants available. It will take about 2 hours with a Q & A session at the end.
Anyone in the Parish interested is welcome. We need about 10 people to make the session worthwhile. Anyone interested in attending, please contact Peter Minor. 839 0078.
Songwriting Contest
Parish Singers and Musicians - The National Pro-Life Songwriting Contest this Year will be held in Auckland. Join us in promoting Respect for Life - by composing your own song! Cash prizes plus tickets to 2012 "Parachute" Festival. Full information at website: http://voiceforlife.bravehost.com/index.html
Mass Stipends
Having a Mass offered by a priest for loved ones is a very Catholic tradition. You can help Missionaries by sending us your requests and we will arrange with a needy Missionary Bishop to have Masses offered by his priests for your intentions.
The customary stipend is $10.00. See our website for the wonderful story of Fr Michael Useni at www.missionz.co.nz
It is a good way to connect with Missionaries and contribute to their daily needs. Send Mass stipends to Missionz PO Box 12322, Thorndon Wellington 6144
Christian Counselling
Marriage, anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, anger management, family therapy. Counselling available face to face, by telephone or Skype.
Please contact Andrew Newbury, at Right Relationships:
- Ph 03 478 1085, (021) 173 2362 or
- Email: rightrelationships@clear.net.nz
Youth Group
The Youth of the parish regularly get together to enjoy and share in each other's company. They are responsible for Mass duties once a month. They also have fun activities from time to time e.g. pizza and movies. If you are 13 and over and wish to join this group we would love to hear from you. You can either email peter.chanel@xtra.co.nz or phone on 849 2408 of your interest to join. Come and join friends or come and make some new ones. All are welcome.
Prayer Sharing
Novena to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendour of Heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God; Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my Mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity. (Mention your request here). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands. (3 times). Amen.
Website on the Sacred Sites in the Holy Land
A new website on the sacred sites in the Holy Land has just been launched by the former editor of NZ Catholic, Pat McCarthy.
The website, www.seetheholyland.net, describes in words and photographs nearly 70 holy places in Israel, the Palestinian Territories, Jordan and Egypt. It is aimed at encouraging pilgrimages to the Holy Land, but can also provide a "virtual" pilgrimage for those who can't go.
Teachers! Teachers! Teachers!
Calling all our Catholic Teachers who work in our State Schools, we are creating a database for all our Catholic Teachers in the Diocese. Why? So you can be kept informed; know what's going on, & be included in Educational Catholic Notices & events.
Please email me at joanna.nonu@xtra.co.nz or kareno@cdh.org.nz with your name, school, & the best way to contact you.
Hope to hear from you soon. God Bless, Joanna Tui Samoa
Furniture Restoration/Home Handyman Work
If you require or know of anyone who needs furniture repaired or restored or other odd jobs done please do not hesitate to give Leonard Williams a call on 849 9019 to discuss.
St Vincent de Paul – Good Neighbour Projects
Volunteers needed at Society of St Vincent de Paul to help with our growing Good Neighbour Projects: We need people who can spare 1.5-2 hrs once a fortnight to help with food preparation (9-10.30am), delivering lunches to schools (10.30-11.30am) or to go out on our FullFill community van (5.15-7.30pm).
If you can help with any of these please phone George on 210 0061 (landline local call) or 021 232 9128.
St Vincent de Paul – Fresh Veges for Foodbank
In response to the Bishop’s call and an increase in families turning to the Hamilton Foodbank in times of recession, St Vincent de Paul has initiated a community vegetable garden on a half-acre plot at Horsham Downs so that fresh veges will be available for the Food bank and the regular Friday meal for those in need.
A local parishioner has provided the land for a $1 annual rental and the Catholic Care Foundation has donated $2,000 to provide seedlings and fertiliser. A special works group has been set up to manage and support the project this includes John Smulders, president of the Society and our own parishioner, Tame Broughton. For more on this please see the notice board – keep up the good work!
Jesus said to St Faustina
“Say unceasingly the Chaplet that I have taught you. Whoever will recite it will receive great mercy at the hour of death . . . I desire to grant unimaginable graces to those souls who trust in My mercy.”
“Through the chaplet you will obtain everything, if what you ask for is compatible to my will.
Come follow me
Have you ever considered the vocation to Priesthood? If you are a single Catholic male, 16 years and over, we invite you to a meal titled “Come follow me”. The meal will have an informal setting with an opportunity to learn what the priesthood offers and just what is entailed in becoming a priest. If you are interested in attending this meal, please contact your local priest who will have further details.
St Vincent de Paul
Electrician required
St Vincent de Paul, Frankton, would appreciate the services of a registered electrician to certify electrical goods safe for sale. No repairs required. For more information please telephone Terry or Kaye 847 4044.
Handymen required
St Vincent de Paul, Frankton, would appreciate the talents of two handymen to repair various items and help out in our workshop area – one day per week. Please telephone Terry 847 4044.
Volunteers needed
Once a fortnight. Loaves and Fishes:
- Food Prep 9am-10:30am.
- We need 6 people. 2 for Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
FullFill
- Community Van 5.30-7.30pm
- We need people for Mondays, Tuesdays and Friday.
- If you can help please contact George on 210 0061 (local call) or 021 232 9128.
And a big thank you to all those who are already involved.
FullFill Evening Van Project
People to go out on the van between 5:15 and 7:30pm just once a fortnight
St Vincent de Paul Shop
St Vincent de Paul shop in Frankton needs volunteers for its new furniture shop. If you are able to help please contact the shop: (84774044).
Meetings
Our meetings are now on the first Tues of the month at 1:00 pm in the church —if you are interested, come and see us!
Contact Person
Most important of all, if you know of people in the parish who need help of any kind or just a visit, please contact Peter, at 839 0078
Rosa Mystica
The Catholic Shop, Hamilton, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary is open after every Mass on the First Sunday of the month and on Thursdays and Fridays 9-4 pm. Ph 07 846 6486 or email rosamysticacatholicshop@catholic.org
Parish to Parish “B & B” Book
The Parish to Parish "B & B" Book – is available with 190 homes in NZ and Australia for Catholics to enjoy hospitality for $30 each or $40 for two (including continental breakfast). To order your copy, send a cheque of $14 to Marie Anderson, 2 Brent Place, Christchurch 8053. Ph (03) 3595 541. em marie.ian@xtra.co.nz
The life and work of Reginald John Delargey, Cardinal
By Nicholas Reid
When Reginald John, Cardinal Delargey, died in 1979, he had been Bishop of Auckland in his own right for only four years, and metropolitan for only four-and-a-half. Yet he embodied the changing spirit of the Catholic Church in New Zealand more than any other churchman of his age.
Order forms available in the church foyer.
Clothing Alterations
Alterations? See Adrina. A stitch in time saves nine. Ph (07) 8499 019
Handyman Work
Are you in need of someone to fix things? Or do you need something made e.g., wood restoration? Leonard Williams can undertake to do this work for you. He is honest and reliable and charges reasonable rates. For quotes or advice please contact Leonard 07 849 9019.
Christian Books
Where will I find new and second hand Christian Books?
Waikato Christian Books where else! 103 Tawa St, Melville, Hamilton.
Non-profit organisation run by volunteers.
