Parish Newsletter † 7th Mar 2010

Lent is a penitential season of prayer, self denial and helping others.

The whole Church prepares for Easter with those who are to be baptised. Other celebrations in Lent (e.g. marriage) must take account of the spirit of penance: musical instruments are only used to sustain singing and floral decorations are very simple.
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. The law of fasting binds those who have completed their eighteenth year, until the beginning of their sixtieth year,; the law of abstinence binds those who have completed their fourteenth year (CCL 97, 1251-52).

Catholics are obliged to receive Holy Communion at least once a year, in Australia and New Zealand between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday.
In Lent, the Alleluia is omitted at Mass and at the Hours, even in celebration of solemnities and feasts.

Fridays in Lent - no meat

Fridays in Lent are obligatory days of complete abstinence (from meat) for all who have completed their 14th year.

FOODLINK

Warkworth - 1st Sunday of the month - 7th Mar
Puhoi - 2nd Sunday of the month - 14th Mar

Prayer / Bible Study Group

The Prayer Group will be on Friday 12th March in the Church hall. We look forward to see your happy faces and would like to welcome newcomers also. The Prayer Chain is always in action. Contact Nos. Del 425 6056. Stella 422 7205, or Rose 425 7287 All are very welcome to come and join us.

FILM FUNDRAISER - "BRIGHT STAR"

Mercy Spirituality Centre is hosting a fundraiser on 21 March at 6.00pm at Bridgeway Theatre, Northcote, for the film "Bright Star". Jane Campion, who directed "The Piano", has now made a beautiful film about the short life of John Keats, the poet. For tickets, please telephone 6386238 for tickets ($20). Come and see it with us!

Retreat and Reflection Day at Mary MacKillop Centre 56 Selwyn Ave. Mission Bay, Auckland.

‘The God quest is to contemplate darkness and light’ D. O’Murchu A reflective day to prepare for the celebration of Holy Week... discovering the wisdom of Darkness and its Promise of Light. Friday 26th of March -10.0 a.m. – 3.0 p.m. Cost $20. Bring own lunch ... tea and coffee provided. Facilitator: Lyndall Brown rsj Registrations to lyndallb@clear.net.nz or ring 04 566 4510

Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross will be this Wednesday at 5.15pm in Warkworth.

Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women

Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women invite all women to a Seminar Day; ‘Equipping Women for Prayer Ministry’ Saturday 13 March 10am-3.30pm. This training day is for women who are currently involved with Dove Prayer Ministry or would like to become involved with Dove Prayer Ministry. Registration 9.30am. Venue St Annne’s Church Hall Manurewa. Presenters Christine Kornman & Theresa Goulding. Cost $20. Bring your own lunch. Tea & coffee provided. Contact Jo 09 424 4122.

First Communion and Confirmation

Lessons in preparation for First Communion and Confirmation will be taking place in the Parish Hall on Sunday mornings, starting TODAY at 9.30am March 7th. Sr Tina and Irena Roberts.

Any adult who has missed out ...

Any adult who has missed out on being Confirmed and would like to do it this year please contact Sr Tina 425 0936 or Fr Sean 425 8545.

Sacred Heart College Open Day on Wednesday 10th March 2010

For more information email admin@sacredheart.school.nz or phone 09 529 3660 extn 800. See flier on noticeboard at back of Church.

Mahitahi
Catholic Overseas Volunteers

Volunteer Vacancies:

Carpentry/Building Instructor, Solomon Is
Don Bosco Technical Institute requires assistance with instruction of carpentry and general trades.
Term: 3 months
Qualifications: Relevant qualifications and experience in teaching practical trade skills, including carpentry, and an ability to work cross culturally.
Builder, Solomon Is
Don Bosco Technical Institute requires assistance with project managing building two new staff houses.
Term: 2-3 months
Qualifications: Relevant qualifications and experience in building, and an ability to work cross culturally.
Builder / Engineer/ Project Manager, PNG
The Diocese of Aitape, PNG requires assistance rebuilding Parish churches and community facilities, destroyed in the 1998 Tsunami.
Term: 1 year - 2 years
Qualifications: Experience in construction and building, project management, and an ability to work cross culturally.
Organisational Management Advisor, Fiji
Tutu Rural Training Centre, Taveuni, Fiji, requires an advisor in Organisational Management to establish governance structures and to document policies and procedures. The assignment may require a number of short visits periodically to assist with this process.
Term: 1-2 weeks with possible follow up 6 months later.
Qualifications: Experience in organisational management, boards of governance, developing policies and procedures, and an ability to work cross culturally.

If none of these projects suit you, but you are interested in volunteering, visit Mahitahi’s website to register your skills anyway: www.mahitahi.org

For all positions: Local community assistance is sought to cover air travel, medical and insurance costs. Accommodation and a basic local allowance is provided. For more information, or to apply visit www.mahitahi.org, or contact Mahitahi directly to speak to Christina. Applications will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Please apply immediately.

Warkworth Catholic Hall

For Warkworth Catholic Hall Bookings - Please phone 425-8950

HUMOUR

The cowboy without a horse

A cowboy rode into town and stopped at the saloon for a drink. Unfortunately, the locals always had a habit of picking on newcomers. When he finished, he found his horse had been stolen.
He comes back into the bar, handily flips his gun into the air, catches it above his head without even looking and fires a shot into the ceiling. "Who stole my horse?" he yelled with surprising forcefulness.
No one answered.
"I'm gonna have another beer and if my horse ain't back outside by the time I'm finished, I'm gonna do what I dun back in Texas and I don't want to have to do what I dun back in Texas!"
Some of the locals shifted restlessly.
He had another beer, walked outside, and his horse was back! He saddled up and started to ride out of town.
The bartender wandered out of the bar and asked, "Say partner, what happened in Texas?"
The cowboy turned back and said, "I had to walk home!"

Living Justly in Aotearoa newsletter

Will be only by email now. Please send your postal address to Kevin at PO Box 68419, Newton, Auckland 1145 for those who haven’t got access to the internet.
Otherwise Email: livingjustlyinaotearoa@gmail.com.

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REUNIONS & REGULAR NOTICES

To all past pupils and Staff of St Josephs’ School Dannevirke

We are planning our 100th Jubilee of the school. This is planned for Saturday the 20th March 2010. For more information on this event and to register your interest please contact via this e-mail address: dvkestjo100@windowslive.com or phone 06 3747910

ST JOSEPHS CONVENT ONEHUNGA - CLASS REUNION.

This is being organised for April 18th 2010, for Standards 3 and 4 in year 1951. For information and registration please contact Imelda on Phone 09 2369432 or email imelda.clifton@gmail.com

We are celebrating the arrival...

We are celebrating the arrival of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions and 125 years of Catholic education in Pukekohe 1885-2010 the weekend of 25-26 June 2010. Come and join us, meet friends, share memories and have fun. Register your interest by email pukejubilee@gmail.com or phone 027 347 3698.

Wheelchair Available ...

The Caring Group has provided a Wheelchair for the use of for any parishioner who may require it. Enquiries to Moira 425 0232 or Patsy 422 9915.

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