Parish & School News
Giving Envelopes
Please remember to take your quarterly giving envelopes from the church foyer.
Volunteers/Helpers' Sheet
Please give thought to the Volunteer/Helpers sheet given out tonight. If there is anything at all, large or small, you may be able to help with we would love to hear from you. Please either take the form away and fill out or fill in now and return in the suggestion box in the church foyer.
Pine Cones
Hot burning 50 kg bags for sale. $10 a bag, $15 for 2 or $20 for 3. Local delivery available. Ph 838 3985
Hamilton Dove Catholic Women’s Fellowship
“Redeemed Through the Power of Worship.”
Date: Thursday 5 August.
Time: 7.30 – 9.30pm.
Venue: St Joseph’s Parish Centre, Clarkin Road, Fairfield, Hamilton.
Speaker: Helen Funnell (DOVE National President).
Bring a friend, bring your Bibles, come and enjoy. For transport or further enquiries contact Wilma ph 829 8616.
“For Such a Time as This”
All women are invited to the DOVE Catholic Fellowship for women AUCKLAND RETREAT at Carey Park, Henderson, Auckland on 10th – 12th September 2010.
Speaker: Terry Modica (Good News Ministries, USA).
This will be a life-changing weekend. Early bird special registration by 31st July 2010. Contact Shirley Cole ph 07 853 6626.
Respect Life
Bishop Denis invites those working interested in Respect for Life to meet with him to discuss ways that we can work together and promote a culture of life in our society. Bishop Denis will share his vision with us at St Mary Immaculate Parish, 114 Elizabeth St, Tauranga on Wednesday 25th August at 5.30pm. Following the meeting Holy Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Denis at 7pm.
Healing Mass and Prayer
Thursday 29th July at St Columba’s Catholic Church, Rifle Range Road, Frankton at 7pm by Fr Alex Kapiarumala. Christians, non-christians and all denominations – all are welcome! For further information please contact St Columba’s Parish on (07) 847 5688.
Contemplative Prayer
Another day of Contemplative Prayer – Saturday 4 September 10 – 3pm at the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Hamilton. Please mark this date in your diary.
Courses Starting Soon
Adult Education (9 – 11 August), Diocesan Marriage Preparation – Lovers for Life – due to start week of 15 August; Catholic Marriage Encounter Weekend (3 – 5 September). Please see notice board.
Latin Mass
Latin Mass – at the Convent Chapel, Clyde St, Hamilton on Monday 26 July at 7pm. No August mass.
Notice Board
- Diocesan Prayer Intentions
- Latin Mass
- Respect Life
- World Youth Day 2011
- 75th Jubilee, St Bernard’s School, Wellington
- Courses
- Parish B&B Book
- Richard Fransen testimony
- Respect Life
- Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
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.
NET Ministries Work
Hi Richard Fransen here, for the last ten months I have been in Canada serving with NET Ministries, this was an amazing experience for me, thank you all for supporting me financially and prayerfully. NET Ministries challenges young people to love Christ and embrace the life of the Church. I was moved so much by this experience and I feel as though God is calling me to more, so now I’m heading to serve with NET Ministries of Ireland.
I would like to ask once again, for your prayers and support. NET requires me to raise NZ$8000 so I really do need your support. If you are able to support me financially then payments can be made via bank transfer into account No. 01 0321 0153833 01, or you can post cheques to 160 Marshmeadow Rd, RD4 Hamilton. Thank you and God Bless.
Gas Direct
Hamilton wide service. Swap an empty 9kg gas bottle for a full one, especially for the elderly – delivered, fitted and tested all for $35. Same day delivery if order placed before 9.30am. All you have to do is call Patrick (07) 850 4486 and leave your name and address.
NZ Catholic
NZ Catholic on sale in the foyer $3 per copy.
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.
MIR Pilgrimages 2010
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land & Rome – led by Bishop Denis Browne –
- departing late September.
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje & Rome –
- departing late August.
See flyer on parish notice board.
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
World Youth Day 15-21 August 2011 Madrid, Spain
Are you or a group of you interested in going to WYD? Have you started making arrangements?
Get in touch with the diocese, let us know your plans and/or get info on the diocesan pilgrimage and accommodation option.
We would love to hear from you!
Jamie Cox: jamiec@cdh.org.nz
Or 021 228 4521 or 07 856 6989
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 5pm 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.
