Parish Newsletter † 5th February 2012

CALENDAR of EVENTS

5th Feb - FOODLINK Warkworth

Warkworth - 1st Sunday of the month - 5th Feb
Puhoi - 2nd Sunday of the month - 12th Feb

5th Feb - FAMILY FUN DAY

FREE ADMISSION – 5 February 2012. 1pm-4pm at 50 Franciscan Friary, Hillsborough Road, Mt Roskill. Celebrate life with Bishop Patrick Dunn and FLI friends of life. Live music, games, a gigantic bubble show, Old McDonald’s Farm with pony rides, and blessing of all children born and yet to be born by Bishop Pat. For info Ph Brendan Roberts on 629 4361 or email brendanr.fli@xtra.co.nz. See flyer in Church foyer.

8, 13, 29 Feb - Mercy Spirituality Centre

1. The Aramaic Lord's Prayer - a morning of reflection with VALERIE JABIR. Wed, 8 February 10-12md. $15 (inc.M/Tea).
2. Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta - with BISHOP PATRICK DUNN, Wed, 29 February, 10-12md. $15 (inc. M/Tea).
3. Christian Meditation begins Monday 13 February at 7.30pm (no charge).
4. Focusing - a tool for Insight and Reducing Stress with HEATHER ROGERS, Sat 17 March 9.30-4pm.
Mercy Spirituality Centre, 104 The Drive, Epsom

9th Feb - AN INVITATION to CWL

All ladies of the Parish are invited to an informal coffee morning on Thursday February 9th following the 9.00am Mass. We look forward to meeting you. Warkworth Catholic Women’s League.

11th Feb - Celebration of Marriage

St Valentine’s Day - Celebration of Marriage. The Catholic Marriage Preparation Team invite you to celebrate Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Wyndham St, Auckland Central, Saturday 11th February, 7.00pm (Vigil Mass). After Mass please join us for a celebratory drink and dance with live music, further information please contact Tonny Flapper ph 360-3025

17th Feb - Auckland Catholic Charismatic Renewal

Auckland Catholic Charismatic Renewal warmly invites all members and friends to join us at Mass celebrated by Bishop Pat on Friday 17th February - 7.30pm at St Joseph's Church,Takapuna. Praise & Worship from 7pm. Enquiries: Vanessa or Sheila 09 489 5613

22nd Feb - Ash Wednesday Service:

As usual we will be sharing this service with the Catholic congregation, but this year we will also be welcoming the Methodist congregation, so it will truly be an ecumenical event. Please bring your Palm crosses from last year to church for us to prepare for use on the night. Refreshments will follow in the parish lounge. February 22nd. 7.30 pm in Christ Church. Jan Olsen

24th Feb - Prayer and Bible Study Group

The Prayer Chain is always in action as usual. Contact numbers. Del 425 6056. Stella 422 7205, or Lies 425 7424. Next meeting will be on Friday 24th February 2012. New members very welcome.

3rd March - Recognising Our Spirituality

Recognising Our Spirituality and Finding our Spiritual Homeland: New and Emerging Expressions of the Charism. A workshop will provide an appreciation of Spirituality, Charism and Commitment within the context of the Josephite Spiritual Homeland. Presented by Christina Neunzerling rsj. Gennevieve Ryan rsj. Katrina Brill rsj. On Saturday 3 March 2012 at Mary MacKillop Centre, 56 Selwyn Ave, Mission Bay, Auckland. Starts 9.30am – 4.00pm. Tea and coffee will be provided. Please bring your own lunch. Registrations for this day close on Saturday February 23. Please contact Margaret O’Neill rsj. Ph 09 528 9259 email: sisters-of-st-joseph@xtra.co.nz

May -Journeys of St Paul Pilgrimage

Holy Land, Turkey, Greece and Italy. Escorted by Fr Chris Friel (03 6862013) from Timaru. Full details on the notice board.

Sept - Holy Land pilgrimage

Enquiries are invited for a Holy Land pilgrimage in September 2012, led by Pat McCarthy, former editor of NZ Catholic, and with Bishop Colin Campbell of Dunedin as chaplain.
The 16-day pilgrimage will visit the holy places in Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jerusalem and around the Sea of Galilee. For a free brochure, ring Pat on (09) 480-4463 or email him on contact@seetheholyland.net.
You can also see the holy places on Pat’s website, www.seetheholyland.net

19th – 21st October - St. Mary’s Kaikorai in Dunedin

St. Mary’s Kaikorai in Dunedin is planning a reunion to celebrate 100 years since the Church was opened and the School established to be held at Labour Weekend – 19th – 21st October 2012. If you would be interested in attending please register your name in one of the following ways by email to St.MarysKaikorai@xtra.co.nzby Fax to 03 487 7851 by mail to The Secretary St Mary’s Reunion Committee 36 Middleton Kew Dunedin 9012 Please pass this message to anyone you know who was associated with St Mary’s Parish or School so we can reach as many as possible.

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OTHER BITS and PIECES

Prayer for the Cause of Suzanne Aubert

During the bishops’ ad limina visit in Rome in December they met with the Congregation for the Causes of Saints to discuss the cause for canonisation of Suzanne Aubert. The bishops and the Sisters of Compassion encourage you to take a copy of the Prayer for the Cause of Suzanne Aubert with you after Mass. It is also available online at www.catholic.org.nz under ‘Story’.

Interest invited for two diocesan Justice & Peace Commission committees

The Environment/Sustainability Committee would welcome additional members, especially with expertise in the impacts of mining, oil exploration and other development. Also a new Peace and International Justice Committee is just being formed. Prospective members please send an expression of interest to marybetz@cda.org.nz. See www.catholicjusticeauckland.org.nz for more information on the committees and on the work of the Commission.

Scholarship for Medical Students

If you will be a 4th or 5th year Medical Student in 2012, attended a Catholic Secondary School in the Auckland Diocese, were born in New Zealand and are a practicing Catholic you may be eligible for the Walter Darby Scholarship. For more information contact Linda McQuade, Vicar for Education Catholic Diocese of Auckland ph 3603057 or email lindm@cda.org.nz

Leader of Adult Faith Formation - Catholic Diocese of Auckland

We are seeking a person to provide leadership, inspiration and direction in faith formation to enable adult Catholics to deepen their knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the richness of their faith. This is a full time position, which includes some weekend and evening work. For the job description and person specification. Apply to Leader Parish & Pastoral Services Group. Private Bag 47904, Ponsonby, Auck 1144. Ph 360.3004; email patl@cda.org.nz. Applications close on February 15th, 2012

Bibles available at the Parish online shop

We have stocks of several varieties of bibles available from our online shop (at www.holyname.org.nz/shop.html)

FIRST FRIDAY EVERY MONTH will be a MASS of the ANOINTING at 11.00am

The next anointing Mass will take place on this coming Friday 3rd February.

Welcome to Meditation 8.30am – 9.30am Fridays

Friday mornings Meditation 8.30am – 9.30am at the Anglican Hall — Welcome all

Holy Hour for Adoration of Our Lord

Holy Hour for Adoration of Our Lord at the Church every Friday between 6.30pm and 7.30pm
Confessions in Warkworth after 9.00am Mass on Saturday mornings.

Parish Online Catholic Shop & Fundraising

Our Parish Online Shop is NOW OPEN.
We have a range of Bibles in stock (children's, women's, etc...) plus
Puhoi Church Restoration Fundraising items:

History of Puhoi Booklets are $20.00 each.
Standing & hanging crosses in various sizes.
Miniature Roadside shrines.
Teapot stands,
Lapel and neck crosses, etc
All wooden items are made of the old timber that was taken out of the Puhoi Church.

If you have access to a computer they are pictured on the Parish website, otherwise contact Berny at 422 0716 or Jenny 0272 110 316. Click here to browse www.holyname.org.nz/shop.html.
Please send this link to your friends and any other catholics you know.
They make great gifts

FR Sean O’Connor - new email & contact details

If anyone would like to contact Fr Sean this is his address:
Padres de San Columbano, Casilla 550, Iquique, CHILE.
seanoconnor.oconnor@gmail.com

HUMOUR

Payday

A man left for work one Friday afternoon. But it was payday, so instead of going home, he stayed out the entire weekend partying with the boys and spending his entire pay cheque.

When he finally appeared at home on Sunday night, he was confronted by his angry wife and was barraged for nearly two hours with a tirade befitting his actions. Finally his wife stopped the nagging and said to him, "How would you like it if you didn't see me for two or three days?" He replied, "That would be fine with me."

Monday went by and he didn't see his wife. Tuesday and Wednesday came and went with the same results. But on Thursday, the swelling went down just enough whereby he could just see her a little out of the corner of his left eye.