Kete Korero by Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, NZ

AUGUST - OCTOBER 2011 CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF HAMILTON

IN THIS ISSUE AUGUST - OCTOBER 2011 Bishop Denis Browne

YOUNG & CATHOLIC World Youth Day

Securing the Common Good: NZCBC Statement for the NZ General Election Social Justice Week

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Gospel Process & the Synoptic Gospels

A LIFE OF SERVICE Father Dan Johns

CHILDREN'S PAGE

Solidarity Day

Cathedral Anniversary Concert

FEATURE Historic Church Collection Te Ara Wairua O Ngati Tuwharetoa

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We are happy to accept feedback to Kete Korero

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Contributors should contact the editor at least three weeks before the deadline. It is preferred that articles be submitted electronically in Word or TXT format and be no longer than 500 words.

SCHOOL NEWS St Mary's, Otorohanga St Michael's, Rotorua St Patrick's, Taumarunui John Paul College, Rotorua St John's College, Hamilton Sacred Heart College, Hamilton

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The name of our diocesan magazine, Kete Korero, means â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;baskets of talkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The name was gifted to us by the Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton, Most Rev. Max Takuira Mariu sm. The baskets are filled with the contributions from all parts of the diocese. The hope is that all will unpack the baskets, taking out much that is useful and interesting. Contribution deadlines and publication dates for 2011: Please note: deadlines will be strictly adhered to. Deadlines 2011: Issue 4: 28 October 3pm Deadline for first issue 2012 Issue 1: 31 January 2012

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PARISH NEWS St Mary, Star of the Sea, Gisborne

NZ BIshops to Visit Rome

Kete Korero is an official publication of the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton

Off to Church St Pius X Katikati News Appearances Matter Mission Sunday Upcoming courses Travel Obituary: Deacon Mike Ryan CWL Te Aroha Chanel Centre News & Book Review Dates to Remember

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Cover Photo: Grace Davison from St Pius X Parish, Katikati. For an amazing story on overcoming adversity see page 26. Photo: Anne Davison. 2. kete korero, AUGUST - OCTOBER 2011

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MESSAGE FOR KETE KORERO AUGUST - OCTOBER 2011 A very significant dialogue took place recently in the office of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments in Vatican City. Father Trevor Murray was accompanied by Father Henare Tate as they discussed with an expert of the Congregation the Maori texts that have been prepared in translation for the new Missal. The meeting was a highly successful one and the result means that we can now look forward to having Maori translations proclaimed as the Mass is celebrated in different parts of our country. This is an amazing breakthrough in a Maori language text being given approval by the Holy See. The text will be used often when Catholic Maori gather and have the opportunity to worship God in the Eucharist in their own language. This achievement has come about because of an amazing amount of work that has been done by a Maori translation group working under the direction of Father Trevor Murray as the Director of the National Liturgy Office. Most of us will have no idea of the painstaking task that has gone into preparing these texts. So we rejoice with Father Trevor and all those who have helped him in making it possible for us to have such texts approved. The introduction of the new Missal will take place in our congregations on the first Sunday of Advent (27 November). Please keep the priests in your prayers in coming months as they prepare themselves to lead their congregations in the celebration of Mass, which is the centre of our lives as Catholics. While there has been some controversy about the process through which the new texts have been granted approval, I am delighted that there has been some very good collaborative work done by the Congregation for Divine Worship, and the International Commission for English in the Liturgy working closely with liturgical experts from the United States Bishopsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Conference. I am sure that we will grow to love the new text and especially the efforts that have been made to ground liturgical prayer in quotations from scripture that permeate every part of the text of the Mass. Many of you will be aware of the fact that I have asked the Holy Father to appoint a coadjutor bishop for this Diocese of Hamilton. My request has been accepted and the process has begun in finding a suitable candidate to become a coadjutor bishop with subsequent responsibilities of being the next Bishop of Hamilton. I ask your prayers as this process unfolds that those who have been consulted will be blessed by the fullness of the Holy Spirit as they make their recommendations to the Apostolic Nuncio who acts on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI in this consultative process. I know that God will bless this Diocese with a new bishop who will pastor it well.

God bless you Yours sincerely in Christ

ď &#x2DC;Denis Browne BISHOP OF HAMILTON

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Catholic Youth Office

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WORLD YOUTH DAY 2011 Eighteen Pilgrims Thirty-three days

France, Spain & Rome

The Pope 1.5 million young people Excerpts from the WYD Blog www.catholicyouth.org.nz

“We embarked on Day 2 of the walk towards Conques inspired by the faith of our St Privat comrades – how does town of this size build a chapel such worthy of the admiration? also, how many trips down the communion aisle does it take to wear down a solid stone floor by two whole inches?” “Wow! We are so so blessed!!!!! Brigid and Caroline both MET THE POPE today, Brian and Isaac walked within a metre of him as part of the Opening Ceremony Gospel Procession, and we were all in front of the main stage! Praise Jesus, and Viva el Papa! We are all buzzing, filled with joy and amazement!” “Wow- what a day, what a week! We have just got back from the Vigil and Mass with the Holy Father, and are preparing to leave for Rome at 4am tomorrow. At the moment (10pm) everyone is at a soccer match - a WYD goodbye - so sleep is going to be very limited tonight, as it has been all week! Alex warned us to expect it to be stinking hot at World Youth Day, and not to expect to eat or sleep. We laughed, but he has been exactly right! Yesterday (Saturday) we went to Mass at 12pm (French Gregorian, in Spain!) before heading to Cuatros Vientos airfield for the vigil. We arrived about 4:30pm, it was unbelievably hot, but fortunately the Spaniards were having the time of their lives dumping water on us from the windows of their apartments as we walked past! Several fire trucks also sprayed us with water- we were so grateful, although we weren’t sure if they were doing it out of charity or simply for the fun of hearing the excited squeals when someone (Brigid!!!) got a whole bucket dumped on them. Twice. Let’s call it charity! And the next World Youth Day? Rio de Janiero, 2013! VIVA EL PAPA!!!” 4. KETE KORERO, AUGUST - OCTOBER 2011

The pilgrims at a stop along “The Way”

Brigid McLeod meeting the Pope at WYD

Auckland World Youth Day Event

For a group of us not fortunate enough to travel to Spain to meet the Pope, we went to celebrate World Youth Day at an Auckland diocesan youth gathering. The weekend started off with catechesis, where we learned about being Catholic and mingled with other Catholic youth like ourselves. We then went to the school hall where we were going to stay the night, sleeping in true pilgrim style. The rest of the day was spent getting to know the other youth, who had come from all over Auckland (causing us to be known as the famous Hamiltonians). On Sunday morning we woke at 6am for a class of Zumba, which everyone got involved in. This helped us to wake up and got us energised for the day’s events to come. Zumba was followed by breakfast, and then we embarked on a mini pilgrimage to St Patrick’s Cathedral to celebrate a lovely Mass with over 800 other young Catholics. Catechesis followed, along with a question and answer session and this brought the weekend to a close. We received a young native tree to take home with us, to symbolise the theme for this year’s World Youth Day, “Planted and built up in Jesus Christ, firm in the faith”. We found our experience to be very rewarding, as we grew in our faith from the catechesis sessions, from hearing the responses to questions that were related to our own spiritual journeys, and in meeting others who were of similar age to us, sharing a common faith and love of Jesus.

Auckland WYD celebrants form a large cross

Although we did not travel to Spain, we were privileged to be able to experience the togetherness and immense spirituality that World Youth Day brings out in young people.

LEAVING A LEGACY FOR THE FUTURE

Booklet Guide

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securing the common good whakamaua te tikanga pai o te katoa

A Statement for the New Zealand General Election 2011 The more we strive to secure a common good corresponding to the real needs of our neighbours, the more effectively we love them. Pope Benedict XVI, Caritas in Veritate 7 Elections are times when every adult citizen is called upon to debate the value of different political policies and decisions, and hold to account those with political power. In our society citizens may sometimes think they are passive consumers of options that are pre-made and presented to us. Are we merely considering a “shopping list” of political choices and trying to choose the options in accord with our values, or at least those that don’t offend them? Our Catholic faith calls us to a very different way of approaching political debates. We can be dynamic and active advocates for political choices such as valuing human life and human dignity; protecting the poor and vulnerable members of our society and our global family; enhancing our social relationships, whānau and communities; preserving the goods of the earth given to all human beings; and creating peaceful, reconciled communities. For us as Catholics, key values such as respect for human dignity are not subject to majority decision. Even if, for example, most New Zealanders agreed that unborn human life was not of value, that could not make that decision valid or right. We will continue to hold and proclaim the truth that we know, which has been taught to us and which has been passed to us by our spiritual forebears. Additionally, we do not “trade-off ” or sacrifice the rights and responsibilities of some vulnerable groups in society for those of others, but look for policies and political choices that uphold the dignity of every person and address the good of all. However, the Church also recognises there are many different possible political policies or options which could achieve a just and fair society. It is right and appropriate that Catholics and other New Zealanders debate and weigh up the merits of different policy choices being offered to us. For that reason, as Catholic Bishops we do not endorse any particular political party, but ask all people of goodwill to inform and use their consciences in challenging and debating the options put forward by all political parties. Politics is not a private affair. Elections are times not for considering what political choices will be “better for me”, but what political choices will be “better for us”. Do political policy options enhance our life together as a community; do they protect the vulnerable; and will they work for the common good of all? There is great richness in Catholic teaching to guide us in making these judgments. Principles we ask New Zealanders to take into account in the 2011 election include:

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end of life who need the ongoing care of family or community; and attitudes to refugees and asylum seekers. Our society is enhanced by the solidarity and compassion we feel and extend towards one another. Reconciliation, repentance and restoration: We believe that peaceful and right relationships are best achieved through a focus on reconciliation. Whether in the justice or prison systems; in our responses to historic or present day injustices against Māori as the indigenous people of our land; or in our approach to international security threats and concerns, we believe that reconciliation is always possible and we can and must strive towards it. Solidarity: We are a community consisting of connections between many different groups. We value the many different cultural and ethnic groups that contribute to the richness and diversity of our communities. We also reach out across the divide between rich and poor, both within our society and between rich and poor nations, through aid and development programmes which genuinely involve and respond to the needs of vulnerable communities. Stewardship: We hold in trust the many great gifts God has provided for all people, including future generations. These gifts include the natural environment and natural resources. They also include the social capital - our relationships of mutual trust and cooperation - built up in our many communities, networks and relationships. Common good: Outcomes from the political process must build the common good of all. Beyond the good which we strive for in our own families and immediate circumstances, we look to the good of all of us in our communities, societies and as a national and global family. During elections, we have the opportunity to practice what is our right and also our responsibility as citizens – to address the needs of all. Participation in the democratic process is important. It is vital that you vote. We ask you to give priority to these principles in assessing the party policies and candidates for election. These are criteria by which we judge all political policies, and challenges that we make to all political parties.

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Social Justice Week

on a level playing field Fair play and the common good

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Allowing ourselves to think we are self-sufficient is a way of closing in on ourselves, and closing ourselves off from God’s love which wants to flow through us to others. Sharing God’s love involves sharing the resources which God intends for all. New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, 2011

Photo: Adrian Heke Social Justice Week is set by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Conference each year as an opportunity for the whole Church to consider our Catholic social teaching on a particular social justice issue facing our society. In 2011, the theme is On a level playing field: “Fair play and the common good.” As the Rugby World Cup begins, we want to see players and teams strive to do their best. We want to enjoy the competition, knowing that it will be a fair one. We are also thinking about what fair play means for us as a community. When people compete on the sports field, we try to ensure that everyone has a fair go. We set rules, we have referees to enforce them, and we try to make sure everyone has an equal turn at playing into the wind. We call this “a level-playing field” We also use this term when we are talking about giving people a fair go in society. During the 1980-90s New Zealand had the fastest growth in inequality among countries in the OECD. While this levelled off in the past decade, those inequalities have become entrenched. Inequality is also expected to increase again as the impacts of the 2009 world economic crisis, Christchurch earthquakes, 2010 tax cuts and other policy changes affect The United Nations has described this crisis as New Zealanders. A growth in inequality ‘a human tragedy of means that many New Zealanders do not unimaginable proportions, experience our life together as being on a the worst in human history.’ level playing field. Currently over 12 million people require emergency assistance.

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Many people also use this phrase ‘on a level playing field’ and other sporting metaphors to talk about issues of fairness and equality in our society. A level playing field doesn’t mean that everyone has to be treated absolutely the same way, but it does imply that everyone is given a fair go. In Catholic terms, looking out for the good of everyone is called working for the common good. As Catholics we look out for the good of all our neighbours, not just what suits us best.

Talking About....

Gospel process and the synoptic gospels

Brother Kieran Fenn FMS

The question of how we received the written Gospel of Jesus Christ, of how from one Jesus we moved to four gospels, is basic to understanding what a gospel is. Three gospels have striking similarities, ‘seen together’ as ‘synoptic’, but fascinatingly different (Mark, Matthew, and Luke). Even in writing the three in the order I just have, I am indicating a preference for Mark as the first written gospel and its use by Matthew and Luke (what is called the ‘Two Source Theory’). Many factors influenced the telling of the Jesus story. Not only were authentic words and deeds of Jesus the ground for the Gospels, but the genius of the gospel writers came into play as the evangelists asked that crucial question “How can I apply the Jesus story to my own community with its deep-seated needs?” This question is always with us. Its answer helps explain why the Synoptics can tell the same events from Jesus’ life but give their own shaping to his words and deeds. The Gospels are not history books giving us the life of Jesus of Nazareth, what he did and said and how he died. The Gospels are interested in what happened – the topic of history – but the main purpose of the Gospels is to show that God was at work in the life of Jesus (theology). To understand the Gospels, we have to ask the right question of any text: ‘what is the God-meaning of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth? What do his teaching and actions mean for human salvation?’ Clearly, these questions are more significant than the historical question ‘what happened?’ There are times when we have to honestly say “We don’t know the answer to the historical questions” - but we can find answers with the theological question, “What does all this mean to someone who believes that God was at work in Jesus of Nazareth?” When we study some of the more famous parts of the Gospels we soon find important differences between the same events as reported by different evangelists, evidence of their own hand at work. The Sermon on the Mount, beginning at Matt 5:1, tells us that Jesus was speaking to his disciples, but at 7:28 the crowds were astonished at his teaching. His disciples and/or the crowds are told what is demanded of them if they are to follow Christ. The entire sermon takes place on a day, but in Mark and John we find no evidence of such a day. Luke offers a similar sermon but abbreviates it, has Jesus praying on the mountain, and delivering the sermon on the plain (6:17-49). Anyone hoping to find history in our 21st century understanding of the term will be puzzled. Critical for our understanding of the gospel process is the awareness that it is only after Jesus’ resurrection, with the help of the Spirit, that the meaning of Jesus’ life is grasped. An oral period of forty to sixty years intervenes between the lifetime of Jesus and the written gospels, the work of second or even third generation Christians. Their writings are based on the oral testimony of eyewitness apostles and disciples. The Gospels are then written in the light of this fuller understanding, not as recorded accounts of events as they happened. It is this process that is enshrined in article 126 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and in the document “On the Historical Truth of the Gospels” (1964).

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A Life of Service

father dan johns

Interviewed by Peter Richardson

Father Dan Johns feels that on reflection he was always destined to be a priest. Every morning he got up very early walked about a mile and a half to the butcher for the meat and the milk, and then got home in time to go to Mass at 6.30 am. Fr. Dan takes up his story.

I grew up Lautoka on the western side of Viti Levu, the main island in Fiji. I am the youngest boy of nine children, five boys four girls. Our family were close to the religious in the parish, Marist priests and Marist sisters. The parish priest often came to our home for dinner and play crib. The church was fairly close; just across the football field. After going to St. John Bosco’s primary school where I was taught by the Marist sisters, I went to St John’s College, Cawaci, Ovalau, in 1952. In 1951 Father John Walters SM had decided I should go to secondary school. This was a great privilege as secondary schooling wasn’t easily available to many back then. The college is under the direction of the Marist fathers. Those four years were very special and also great years for learning and for development as a sportsman. During my final year in 1955 I broke the Fiji School record for 440 yards in 51 seconds. I also had a great rugby career playing in the first Fiji Secondary School XV against a Tongan school boys team. I enjoyed the attention and adulation of the spectators. One evening during my final year, while sitting by the sea, Father John Clarkin SM, the St John Bosco principal, a great friend and mentor, asked me what my plans were for the future. I told him I was thinking of being a doctor. He asked “Have you ever thought of becoming a priest?” I replied that I had thought about it, but the glory of the sporting world and the admiration from the side-line fans was a great attraction. Four of us, including Rev. Father Joseph Rasiga went to Holy Name Seminary at Riccarton, Christchurch, and studied under the Jesuits from 1956 - 58. This is where I first meet Bishop Denis Browne. I loved the accolades from success in sports and continued to take part while in the seminary. I played some good rugby in those years both at Riccarton and at Mosgiel. I was approached by clubs and others to further my rugby career. We played the top teams in Dunedin and Invercargill and beat them. I travelled down south with Father Boyle [Bishop Leonard Boyle] in 1958 to run in the Caledonian Games, a professional sports circuit which began on Boxing Day and ended on 31 January every year. Many stories have been told about those sports events and I have some very happy memories A few pounds were pocketed, which helped with minor expenses during the year. The four of us who left Fiji in 1956 were all ordained to the priesthood at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Suva on 8 July 1962, as diocesan priests. My first appointment from 1963 to 1966 was to the Parish of Our Lady of Hope, Vanuakula, about 30 miles from the capital Suva with parish priest, Fr. John Tang, a Chinese national. Vanuakula was way up in the interior with not many roads around. We travelled by foot for most of our work, sometimes for eight hours to a village and then spent a week or so there. I then served in Suva for a number of years. My next posting was to a seaside mission station at Naiserelagi. Here is where I decided to take leave of my priestly duties. I returned home for very personal duties, not because I had met someone – that came later. This undoubtedly was the most difficult period of my life. When you leave the priesthood you leave with no professional skills for the secular life. What was I going to do for a living? No one wants to hire a philosopher or a theologian. Yes, no one did, but John ‘Budsy’ Grant, a bookie and the founder of Grants Waterhouse in Fiji, gave me my first job as a driver collecting donations for charity boxes. Earning a living was the least of my problems. The biggest and the most painful was the attitude of rejection by people, especially those to whom I once ministered as a priest. It was a very difficult time. It was during this very difficult period that Father John Broadbent from the Archdiocese of Wellington (he was teaching at the seminary in Fiji at the time), came into the picture. Father John managed to get me a job as an assistant salesman with Hooker Fiji Limited, an Australian land development company. I then became the head salesman and my career as a money earner blossomed. During this period I also worked at one of Fiji’s most popular resorts,The Fijian, for three months and then went back to Hookers. After this I worked for Flick, an Australian pest control company, as assistant manager. After a few years there I left and started my own insect and pest control business. It flourished until the military coup of 1987.

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I pushed on with my business until 1993 when parliament was re-elected. I applied for and got the job of parliamentary secretary for the General Voters’ Party, which I belonged to; they had five members of parliament. I worked in the House of Parliament through the second and third coups as secretary/research officer. During this period I was also employed by the Fiji Broadcasting Commission as a part-time sports reporter. This involved covering smaller sports events around the country, Sunday coverage of world sporting events for 20 minutes, and an early morning report on the latest events on the world and local scene for 10 minutes. While doing sports with FBC I was also the radio commentator for the monthly broadcast Mass from the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Suva. Besides the broadcast Mass each month I also delivered an early morning devotional service of about five minutes for a week each month. It was during one of my business trips to Vanua Levu that I met my wife to be, Monica Martha. Monica was formerly a teacher and religious of the Sisters of Our Lady of Nazareth who had left and was teaching on the island. We renewed our friendship and married at her home parish with Fr. Mick O’Corner officiating on 17 December 1977. This of course was after I had acquired a dispensation from the Holy See to marry. Monica Martha moved to Suva the following year to teach and there we lived together until her death on 5 August 2006. Although I left the priesthood with a heavy heart and disappointment I never left my Catholic faith, nor did it dwindle. I still participated in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass every day if Mass was available throughout those 30 years. This was a source of strength and perseverance over the years. I was working in Suva and belonged to Sacred Heart Cathedral parish where my classmate Fr Joe Rasiga was the administrator. I was roped onto the parish pastoral council and eventually became chairman. After the death of my wife, Monica Martha, I gave myself a year plus to consider my situation regarding the future. I prayed constantly to my wife for her guidance. I sought all the heavenly help possible as I walked up the stairs to ask Archbishop Petero if he would accept me back to the ministerial priesthood. “Of course Dan”, he said, “but there is a proper procedure to follow. You will need to write to the Holy Father about your wish and request to be reinstated.” Within seven months the letter was received from Rome, which read ‘It’s ok with us if it’s ok with you.” This was my welcome back to the administration of the sacraments. The date was 29 July 2009 – the Feast of St Martha. Now I am working as assistant priest at the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary. I am here at the request of Bishop Denis Browne to Archbishop Mataca for a Fijian priest to care for the growing Fijian community in the Hamilton Diocese. So here I am.

“Let us be concerned for one another, to help one another to show love and to do good.” (Hebrews 10: 24-25)

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In his letter to the Philippians, Paul talked about doing “fruitful labor” (Philippians 1:22). If we want our work for God to be fruitful, too, we have to combine two things— our willing heart and God’s guidance. Think of this as you draw a line from each fruit to its outline. Then say the words to make a delicious combination. You may even decide to make one of these things and share it with someone else

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Puzzles for 7-10 years (left) and 5 - 7 years (right). Catholic Corner Year A: Puzzles and Activities, Reproducible for school, home and parish. Notes: This is a Chanel Centre resource.

Jesus told a parable about vineyard workers (Matthew 20:1––16a). Even though they worked different amounts of time, the owner chose to pay them all the same. This teaches that God’s ways are not like ours, but we can count on God to be generous and do what is best. Look at each number of hours that some employees worked. Fit and write them into the blank grapes. Then read the connected ones from top to bottom. They’ll spell what we should do when we don’t understand the Lord’s ways.

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

CHILDREN’S PAGE

solidarity day 2011

By Natalie Steens, Marian School

What a fantastic day! Solidarity Day on 31 March was an event to remember. First of all our prayers were answered with the most amazing weather the Lord could provide. Mass started in a great burst of song with Stand Up being our entrance song, as our theme was “stand up for others”. The atmosphere was uplifting and it felt like the Holy Spirit was truly present throughout the whole day. It was great to have visitors from other Catholic schools in the Waikato join Marian School at the Cathedral in Hamilton. These schools included St Patrick’s Te Awamutu, St Peter Chanel Te Rapa, St Joseph’s Fairfield, St Pius Melville, and a group of young men from St John’s College in Hillcrest. After Mass balloons were taken out of the Cathedral to Marian school with Father Philip and Deacon Peter at the head of the procession. There was complete silence while the procession took place in recognition of all those who have been hit by natural disasters and those who live their lives in poverty and are not as fortunate as us. The students gathered on the Marian school field and the purple balloons were released into the air as a symbol of the Holy Spirit always being there for all of us no matter what our needs are, large or small. Father Philip said grace and then rice was served to approximately 1200 people over a period of about two hours. Such a fantastic uplifting event for all those who were able to take part. It was inspiring to see the young men from St John’s College organise games for our young primary students who were in their element. A very big thank you to all those involved in organising this amazing day especially those who organised, prepared and served the rice.

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CATHEDRAL ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

Anyone who went to last year’s anniversary concert knows what a magnificent occasion it was with world class performances by Benjamin Makisi, St Joseph’s Māori Girl’s Choir, Julia Booth and Evelyne Bourton. They are all appearing again this year at the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary on 28 October. Benjamin Makisi is a world renowned lyric tenor. He completed a Masters Degree in Performance at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 2004. He won the Lockwood Aria Competition in Rotorua, and the McDonald Aria Competition in Sydney. He has sung with Dame Malvina Major, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, and the late Sir Howard Morrison. Later this year he will perform as Tenor Soloist in Carmina Burana by ORFF for the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ Choir has won universal acclaim. The students come from every corner of Aotearoa, and overseas. The beauty of the music they produce creates an aura of harmony, which is complementary to their educational discipline, accomplished within the College. Their accompaniment to Benjamin Makisi is superb, and the joy experienced by both the performers and the audience is realized. Julia Booth won the inaugural N.Z. Aria Competition supported by the Dame Malvina Major Foundation and has sung with both Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and Dame Malvina Major, including Opera in the Park at the Auckland Domain with the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra. Evelyne Bourton recently set up her own company, “Opera Unleashed” and has been a regular performer on the concert platform. She won the Hamilton Civic Choir solo artist scholarship in 2008. Evelyne sang with Dame Malvina at our Cathedral opening concert in 2008. Earlier this year Evelyne spent four months studying music in Italy at a number of world renowned music universities. The concert will feature a number of well known light classical and religious songs, and is the major fundraiser for the Cathedral’s on-going up keep. Being able to attend a concert of this quality for only $30 is a rare treat.

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HISTORIC CHURCH COLLECTION GIFTED TO NGATI TUWHARETOA In a very moving ceremony at Tapeka Marae in Waihi village artist, Val Raymond, presented Sir Tumu Te Heuheu with a unique and historic collection of watercolours depicting ten marae churches in the Tūwharetoa area.

Te Ara Wairua O Ngāti Tūwharetoa – Spiritual Pathways of Ngāti Tūwharetoa is a magnificent collection of watercolours painted by Val Raymond and gifted to the people of Ngāti Tūwharetoa. It offers an insight into the deep spiritual and cultural heritage and traditions of the rohe (area). Each artwork linking the past with today depicts in intimate detail what the artist sees as the “beauty and grace” of the buildings. The main images detail the interior beauty of the churches and highlight identifying features unique to each building. It is as if you are standing in the doorway about to enter. Under the main image is a smaller painting of the exterior of the church and another of a bird. Included in the collection is an accompanying oil painting placing the church in the surrounding landscape. Val Raymond paid tribute to the people of Tūwharetoa referring to the “rich tapestry of history and cultural heritage they have woven over the centuries in this special place Taupo Nui A Tia.” Addressing the gathering in Tapeka, on the southern shores of Lake Taupo, she told the people that their “heritage, natural and cultural has enriched” lives. The paintings became the “souls of my heart” and the church caregivers “treasures”. The idea for the Ngāti Tūwharetoa Marae Historic Church Collection came from the artist, Val Raymond. Having a sense that these historic and significant churches were being overlooked by many people, Val took her idea to Ngāti Tūwharetoa paramount chief, Tumu Te HeuHeu. There was one criteria that had to be met; the churches selected had to be linked to a marae. Between them Val and Sir Tumu came up with a list of ten churches. Val was assisted by Eleazer Bramley (Ngāti Tūwharetoa), an artist who is employed by the Taupo district Council to liaise with Ngāti Tūwharetoa. The project took three years. Accompanied by Eleazer, Val visited all the church making sketches of the buildings and the surrounding area. Val followed up by making many more visits. It seemed, she felt, “that the churches were waiting for me.” This was a journey she did not want to end. Continued on page 16-17.

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Sir Tumu and Lady Susan Te Heuheu alongside , a magnificent watercolour of Taupo Nui A Tia, which will be bequested by Mr & Mrs Walter Freitag. Walter spoke of Val Raymond’s sensitivity and her ability to capture the wairua of the subject and give it a soul.

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Te Ara wairua o ngati tuwharetoa spiritual pathways of ngati tuwharetoa When accepting the gift Sir Tumu Te Heuheu spoke about this outstanding “collection of art that stands apart for its cultural and historic significance specifically relevant to Ngāti Tūwharetoa. It is my privilege to welcome to Tapeka marae this important collection of work completed by Val Raymond and gifted to the people to whom the individual portraits of the churches mean so much. “This unique collection depicts all the marae churches in the district. They symbolise not only the importance of the relationship between the two cultures of Aotearoa, but also provide a spiritual connection amongst the different denominations. Val has already gifted her earlier work, Ngā Marae O Tūwharetoa, and we are indebted to her for this. Her approach to me to capture on canvas the churches that sit next to the marae was a wonderful idea. The two structures are inexplicably linked.” With Te Ara Wairua I Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Ngā Marae O Tūwharetoa “the same attention to detail of each church portrays the spiritual connection between the artist and her subject. Her collection also serves as a cultural reference point for our people, capturing for perpetuity the beauty of these icons that I know will be valued for generations to come. I continue to stress the importance of this work in heightening the cultural awareness of the past that we often take for granted. Val in fact has awakened in all of us an interest in our proud heritage. These tangible images will remain St Werenfrid’s Catholic Church, Waihi (1895) with us for a long time to come. It is the heritage of our past that will inform the generations of the future.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Tokaanu (1898)

St Paul’s Anglican Church, Tokaanu (1909)

Te Haahi Ratana, Raetihi - modified (1950s)

“I felt that the churches were waiting for me. I didn’t want to let go”

“Included in the collection is the Ratana Church of Raetihi. It is my understanding that Ngāti Uenuku are here with us today, not only to celebrate the occasion, but also to renew our whakapapa and whanaungatanga connections through reinforcing our traditional relationships.”

Val Raymond

Sir Tumu acknowledged the close relationship between Ngāti Tūwharetoa and the Taupo District Council in working to preserve the cultural heritage of the region. He spoke of iwi responsibility to care for their taonga, and his concern that many of these treasures are located in homes or marae were conditions are less than satisfactory. “ If we want to preserve these artefacts for future generations we must consider seriously how we might do this. Support from the council provides us with an interim solution, but it is an issue that Ngāti Tūwharetoa needs to address if these tribal heirlooms are to be preserved. Recently a delegation of Tūwharetoa kaumatua and kuia traveled to the Auckland Museum to retrieve a kohatu identified as Ngā Toroirangi’s altar stone....What is being gifted today to the iwi is an important part of our history, in fact a legacy that we leave to our mokopuna. The appropriate care of these taonga is something that we should consider seriously if they are to remain a cultural reference for us.” St Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Kakahi, (1918)

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HISTORIC CHURCH COLLECTION GIFTED TO NGATI TUWHARETOA Continued from page 17

In addition to the watercolours and oil paintings, Val Raymond presented each of the church carers a montage of photographs taken of their church. Photos from left to right: Arana Taumata, carer of St Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Kakahi, with Val Raymond. Mrs Freitag, Sr Katarina Mariu rndm, who cares for St Werenfrid’s Catholic Church, Waihi, with Molly Edwards from Taumarunui. Vickey Asher, carer of St Paul’s Anglican Church, Tokaanu, with Val Raymond. Val Raymond trained at the Canterbury School of Art graduating with a Diploma of Fine arts. She then spent time as a secondary school art specialist, her first appointment being in Whakatane. In 1957 she moved to Taupo. In 1987 a decision was made to make a visual record of all Ngāti Tūwharetoa marae. This resulted in a publication, Ngā Marae o Ngāti Tūwharetoa: Drawings of Marae Around Lake Taupo, Reed: Auckland, 1992. It is hoped a book will also be published for the historic church collection, Te Ara Wairua O Ngāti Tūwharetoa – Spiritual Pathways of Ngāti Tūwharetoa. Story by Cynthia Piper

Why We Do The Things We Do Why do we have ‘ordinary’ Sundays? In between all the special festive occasions that occur in the life of a family there are many days which we might callordinary’. Filled with daily rituals - preparing meals, fronting up for work, dropping the kids at footy practice - they are an essential dimension offamily life. Our Church calendar, too, has periods called Sundays in Ordinary Time or Sundays of the Year which are numbered consecutively. In between all the ‘special occasions’ (the various Christian feasts and seasons) they are the sustaining celebrations of our life together as a faith family. From: The Story Source, Marouba, NSW:1993 18. KETE KORERO, AUGUST - OCTOBER 2011

NEWS FROM ST MARY’S SCHOOL, OTOROHANGA

By Principal, Dianne Porter

Greetings from St Mary’s Catholic School in Otorohanga - ‘the small school with a big heart’.

Our little school of 32 students from Yr 1-Yr 8 is centrally located in the heart of the Otorohanga township, otherwise known as the Kiwiana Capital of NZ. We are fortunate to have easy access to the many businesses, local schools, sports grounds, and tourist attractions including the Otorohanga Kiwi House and Waitomo Caves. There have been many changes since our last contribution to Kete Korero, written by the late Br John Prendergast over four years ago. His absence from the school, parish and wider school community is still greatly missed. Father Eamon Kennedy visits our classrooms on a regular basis and we celebrate Mass every Thursday with him and members of our parish. Brian Whitlow, the previous school principal, retired to greener pastures and is now settled into the life of teacher relieving, and spending more time with grandchildren and personal interests. School highlights over the years have been plenty. Our school building and grounds have had a complete physical make-over, with new exterior colours, modern classroom facilities, artificial playing turf, new gardens and outdoor seating. We have been truly blessed with tremendous support received from the diocese, local businesses and school family members and friends to ensure our learning environment is well resourced and reflects the special Catholic Character of our school. We thoroughly enjoy celebrating events with visiting schools and guests, such as Feast Days with our neighboring Catholic Schools, St Joseph’s in Te Kuiti and St Patrick’s in Te Awamutu. Last year our school had the pleasure of hosting the diocesan Catholic principal’s gathering with our Mayor Dale Williams. City schools visiting the Kiwi House occasionally arrange to use our school grounds as part of their stop-over break. Most are surprised how small our school is compared to their large schools. Raising funds for various organisations in need, such as Caritas and Daffodil Day, is second nature to St Mary’s. Each year we also organise a “Royal Tea Party” to raise funds for our local St John’s Ambulance service, which is situated next door to the school. Our annual Pet’s Day has grown in numbers and many students from other schools join us to show off their beloved pets of all shapes sizes and breeds, and also contribute to the fundraising efforts for the SPCA. A feature of St Mary’s is the involvement we have with the local community including social and academic opportunities throughout the year. We have a long-established relationship with the staff and residents of Beattie Home and visit them on a regular basis, enjoying playing board games, singing and general chatter with them. This year our school was able to field the first junior netball team since 1995, a real milestone for our little school. Prayers and liturgies include members of the community joining us and we often receive personal requests to offer prayers for those in need. A special treat is when we receive a visit from Bishop Denis Browne or from Sister June Hickland on her travels around the countryside, just like the founder of our school St Mary MacKillop. Take the time to call in if by chance you happen to be visiting the area. We enjoy sharing a ‘cuppa’ and a homemade treat with others. Blessings from the staff, students and families of St Mary’s Catholic School

Photos top to bottom: St Mary’s pupils dressing up for the Royal Tea Party; Students from St Joseph’s, Te Kuiti, joined us for the party; St Patrick’s Taumarunui visited us after their visit to the Otorohanga Kiwi House.

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NEWS FROM JOHN PAUL COLLEGE, ROTORUA Social Justice at John Paul College

At John Paul College Caritas, Lasallian Leaders, and our Social Justice group are working together to help the needy in our community. Our Lenten focus was raising funds for Caritas. $4000.00 was sent to Caritas. This was raised by all classes who competed for the Caritas shield. This year 7AV won the shield. They raised their money by asking their family and friends to sponsor them to plant native trees on the banks of the Utuhina Stream, adjoining the school. The plants were supplied by the Paper for Trees programme. In the first week of Term 2 the whole school had a fund-raiser. Each class had a stall, including food and sweets, face painting, and activities for students to take part in. The Lasallian student leaders held a can or gold coin sausage sizzle also. The proceeds of $179 dollars and many cans were given to the Christian Brothers at Murupara to help meet the needs of their community.

During Social Justice Week in September these three groups are planning a “bread and butter” day. These items will be forwarded to the Rotorua FullFill van which travels around the city providing food and a hot drink to those who are hungry. We will also bring cans for the St Vincent de Paul food bank and each house will compete to build the tallest tower. Later this year senior students will prepare questions for submission to each political party asking them about their commitment to the marginalised in Aotearoa. Social Justice is alive and well at John Paul College. ‘We are united by our common humanity.’

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Mel Young and his team, including Chris Williams as inaugural Chair of the Alumni have been working hard to put together an interesting programme for the weekend, the first weekend after NZ wins the RWC. Many old photos have been found and will be available for viewing thanks to Sister Margaret –Mary Hunter RNDM. On our website is the photo of the founding pupils of the school – lots of names are missing and it would be good to have them, so log onto the website and see if you can help out. www.stjohnshamilton-jubilee.co.nz The celebrations commence on Friday afternoon with the registration desk open from mid-day. The school is open to everyone during Friday afternoon. Past “Johnnies” are invited to see how St John’s has grown and changed over the last few years. It is a chance to see the technology used in the new classrooms, Need information or services for the retired or elderly in the new Technology Block and revamped Social Science/ Science and English blocks. St Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, John’s present day pupils will be involved in a wide range of activities around the school. Papamoa, Taranaki or Horowhenua? The first day ends with a social function at the Marist Club Room – a great opportunity Here now!!! for everyone to meet up for refreshments and reunion. Visit The official Jubilee welcome to past students will be given by Bishop Denis Browne at 10 am on the Saturday morning at the college. Decade photos will be taken after the welcome. Following the Saturday lunch the inaugural meeting of the St John’s College Community Resource Directory Alumni will be held and past students are encouraged to attend to show support for Database Directory the college and all that it stands for. Now that the school is 50 years old it is also an Find all opportunity for “old boys” to network and to give back to the school that has given Information, Businesses, Services, Products For retired & elderly at Tauranga, them so much.

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sacred heart college, hamilton, celebrates sacred heart day

By Peter Tollich

Sacred Heart Day Mass was awesome with Bishop Denis Browne and Father Phillip celebrating Mass with the students, staff and friends on the college’s feast day. The organization of the Mass was aptly done by the Special Character Leader, Tessa Burmester, and Liturgy Group Leader, Lou’ana Pereira-Dinnan, supported by the Liturgy Group. The college and house leaders and their deputies processed in with the college banner to the fore. Our altar servers were Juvenal Raynel and Laura McKeown. Mrs. Allen gave her opening address centering on Euphraise Barbier and the Sisters of Our Lady of the Mission. Rachel Burnett and Lisette Reymer read the Scriptures beautifully. The Year 13 Drama Group of Lisette Reymer, Blaire White, Sophia Holloway and Frances Williamson presented a beautiful interpretative reflection on the Gospel reading. Prayers of the Faithful were read in different languages by students. The prayer being read was on the screen in English so that students could see what was being prayed for. Lia Stowers read in Maori, Renee Kabewa in Kiribati, Novy Canaveras in Tagalog, Anitta Jacob in Malayalam, Lauren Toa in Samoan and Sophia Lee read a prayer in Korean. The Pasifika group sang and danced beautifully in the Offertory procession. Bishop Denis and Father Philip had shell leis placed over their heads. The Māori group led us in saying the Our Father in Te Reo. Courtney Berry and Narika Hunter sang Lead Me to the Cross and Alice Kennedy sang Up the Mountain. The Glee Club sang Hold My Hand and provided a very creative dance procession at the end of the Mass. Bishop Denis thanked everyone for their active participation and involvement in what truly was a great celebration of all Sacred Heart Girls’ College stands for. The Bishop blessed the gathered community in Māori and the leaders processed out to the traditional and much loved O Sacred Heart. Thanks goes to all the student body present for their positive response to the Mass and thanks once again all those who had a particular part to play.

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St Mary, star of the sea, gisborne “ leaky church” Pa Yvan and the Parish Fundraising Committee

Our church building may be “leaky”, but our faith and trust in God is strong, and we are blessed with all the support we have already received. As you may know, the community of St Mary Star of the Sea in Gisborne is indeed challenged by a huge issue that also affects many family homes. Our 15 year old church building is wracked by the leaky building syndrome. Since February 2011, after the decommissioning of the church, we gather for worship in the old Campion hall, rebaptised, for the occasion, to St Philomena. The history of this old hall is rich, as it was originally a church building in Gisborne’s Emily St (St Pius). Later it was moved to Campion College and transformed into a gymnasium for the secondary school. Now that Campion has a brand new gym, the community of St Mary is lucky to be able to use the old hall for worshipping. Hence the old hall is being used again for the purpose for which it was originally built. God must smile! The diocesan authorities have worked hard to help the community deal with this issue and accept the plan that was voted for by the majority at the last parish general meeting in December 2010. Peter Egan has worked tirelessly sourcing generous finance resources, supporting our fabulous fundraising efforts to achieve the project. The parish fundraising committee also offers many opportunities to help gather the means for this project, and the need to fundraise continues. We would like to share the opportunity for people who have any connection with St Mary Star of the Sea in Gisborne to sponsor a “brick” for our sculptural wall that is on the side of the church. For $50.00 you can put up to two names on the “brick” which will be engraved in golden lettering on a piece of red marble. You can ring the office (06 867 7224 Mon-Fri 9.30am-1.30pm) or email us at stellamaris003@gmail.com to request a form to order a “brick”.We are keen to have as many participating in the building of this “brick wall with meaning”. It will have lasting meaning for the generations to come, but at the same time help us for our project. Thank you for your interest, support, prayers and we look forward to hearing from you.

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NZ bishops’ ad limina visit To rome By Cynthia Piper

Later this year the New Zealand Catholic Bishops will make their ad limina visit to Rome. Usually taking place every five years, the last visit was postponed because of the death of Pope John Paul II and the subsequent election of Pope Benedict XVI. The last five-yearly visit to the Vatican took place in 2004. In Rome each bishop will meet personally with Pope Benedict XVI and other Roman Curia officials. The Curia is the Church’s central administration. Ad limina visits have their origin in pilgrimages made by bishops of the Roman province to the tombs of St Peter and St Paul. Now it is a canonical obligation for every bishop who presides over a particular diocese. If he cannot attend then he is represented by his coadjutor, an auxiliary bishop, or a designated priest of the diocese (Code of Canon Law, can 400). In addition to presenting a detailed report on the diocese the visits are a way of strengthening the bond between the local particular church (diocese) and the universal church; collegiality and unity of the episcopal college; while giving the bishops an opportunity to discuss with Pope Benedict XVI any issues of concern in their own diocese. The ad limina report includes information on the pastoral and administrative organisation of the diocese, the general religious situation, economic state of the diocese, Sacred Liturgy, clergy, religious congregations, missions, Catholic education, lay participation in the life of the Church, ecumenism, social services, and statistics. (References: Richard P. McBrien, General editor, The HarperCollins Encyclopedia of Catholicism, Harper San Francisco:1995; Code of Canon Law, New revised English Translation, 1997, HarperCollins, London: 1983.) Bishop Denis Browne addressing His Holiness Pope John Paul II during the NZ Bishops’ 2004 ad limina visit to Rome. The NZ bishops from left to right: Bishop Peter Cullinane, Bishop Pat Dunn, Bishop Denis Browne, and Cardinal Thomas Williams.

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It’s where I come to fellowship, and praise and worship the Lord, where things are put into perspective and my life restored. The Mass is carefully structured, there’s much packed into the hour. But the contents are dynamic, from which we derive much power. It you listen hard to the words, you’ll discover a paean of praise. Whether in prayer or song, your spirit is sure to be raised. To join with others in worship of Him, and sing and praise out loud for all He has done, it’s the least we can do, and I feel kinda proud, to be part of a community of believers who make a stand for Him in a world so full of trouble and woe, and propensity to sin. We need to be open to His Spirit, for it to make more sense to open our hearts to know Him more, but what a recompense! It can’t be just a “oncer” or something we must carry out, but part of a life in communion with Jesus is what it’s all about. When our gifts are brought forward, I put myself right there. Along with all I’ve brought with me, every need and care. A chance to come before Him and offer up my all, to surrender into the hands of the Lord and let Him make the call. We live the moment of that meal that Jesus made back then. The works He did, the things He said, all come to life again. It feels like one big family, as we gather round His table. To share together the nourishment of the Eucharist, we are able. The bread is broken and offered, so all may believe. And Jesus’ words repeated, “Do this in memory of Me” When I consider His life and death and see Him nailed to a tree. Out of love for us He did all that, in order to set us free. To contemplate that kind of love is something of a “buzz”. He must have really cared for us, and guess what – He still does!

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news from st pius x parish, katikati Ballet Dancer Overcomes Adversity Grace Davison from St Pius X Katikati has just achieved something that in April medical specialists thought wasn’t going to be possible. She participated in the British Ballet Organisations Concourse at Wellington’s NZ School of Dance. In April she was involved with her Dad (Ross), in a major car accident while on her way to ballet lessons. Miraculously she received no injuries other than a head injury. She is receiving six hours a week intensive rehabilitation from her ‘brain team’ at home, and it is thanks to them, her steely determination, and the prayers of the parish, that this amazing young lady recently won the British Ballet Organisation Espinosa Cup (best in the North Island) and the Premier Cup (best in both South and North Island). Grace is auditioning for the NZ School of Dance this October. She will also be auditioning for ballet schools in the UK and Australia later this year. Grace has been studying by correspondence for the last 16 months, and last year managed to complete years 10 and 11 in one academic year. She is a very determined and focused young woman, who dances from her spirit, and has a passion for ballet that outshines anything

An Amazing Race - St Pius Style The children and youth of St Puis X Katikati raced around the town of Katikati on 7 August. The Amazing Race (St Pius style) was organised by Annette Gibson and her dedicated team of helpers. We have a core group of youngsters here at St Pius, and we really wanted to get some events going for them so that they feel like they are a part of this parish. We kicked it off with an Amazing Race – clues of things to do, things to find, places to visit and photographs to be taken. The first team back got a goodie basket of treats! This was followed up by a lunch of pizza for all the hungry racers. More events are in the pipeline – probably on a monthly basis.

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appearances do matter By Jesse Jackman By the time you read this, 18 young adults from our diocese will have been on pilgrimage through France, Spain and Italy. In spite of the heat (40 deg C), we were warned to cover up- heads, shoulders, knees and toes- before going into churches. Puzzled, we asked ourselves why? God doesn’t take offense at Spanish shoulders. It’s not that the French are stuffy and with no sense of fashion. It’s not some secret Vatican conspiracy to take us back to the dark ages and make women dress in potato sacks- long potato sacks. Why then? Why does it matter what we wear to church, here or overseas? Most of us as teenagers have at some point tried to quote, “Come as you are” as justification for the short skirt or scruffy jeans- and sure, Jesus loves us in scruffy jeans just as much as in a ball dress, but perhaps we are looking at this whole modesty thing the wrong way- perhaps it isn’t actually about us, our tastes or comfort or freedom- perhaps it is about something greater, about Mass itself. While it may not always seem like it at 9am on a Sunday morning, with crying babies (God loves them too), chaos and mess, Mass isn’t entertainment, the movies or a concert, it is Heaven on earth. It is not a casual get-together, but a wedding feast and our most powerful prayer- we are standing at the foot of Jesus’ cross, before a God who so loved the world that he has given us everything, even His Body and Blood. The Mass has a value that we hardly ever recognise, but when we do, when we recognise love, we need to respond. We would never go to a wedding dressed in a t-shirt and trackies, nor show up to grandma’s dressed in a singlet and stubbies, so I dare you to try, next Sunday, to make an effort when you are working out what to wear, as we were in the scorching heat in Europe. Mass is more than just every-day; Christ is there and has been waiting for you for almost 2000 years. How will you go to meet Him?

mission sunday Pacific Catholics are receiving financial support from money’s given by you and collected up by PMS/Missionz in 2010. This month the Bishop of Vanuatu Monsignor John Bosco Barmeres sm was sent $US40,000-00 from the last Mission Sunday collection. Seminarians are being helped at Holy Name Seminary in Port Moresby with $US26,695-00 and the major seminary in Suva is receiving $US 42.085-00 along with the Seminary in Guam with $US 7,895-00. Mass stipends are in addition to these moneys. This is Church people helping Church people; New Zealand Catholics helping the Church to grow and work to becoming self-sufficient; in building-up the Faith. “Mahitahi”is the only New Zealand office to receive assistance as it sends skilled volunteers to the Pacific. This year $US 4,000-00 has been granted. From Fr P Shannahan sm Missionz Wellington. (04) 472-2210

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Traditions of prayer,the synoptic gospels & Catholic Social Teaching

Courses for those who want to know more about the Catholic faith. Attend for interest or to earn credits towards a Diploma in Religious Studies. Traditions of Prayer is an introduction to different, yet traditional, Christian

forms of prayer over the centuries. The sessions will include an introduction to the form of prayer under discussion, followed by a time in which participants are given a “taste of the particular prayer form.”

Aquinas College, Tauranga 1, 8, 15 October 2011, 9.00am—4.00pm

The SynopticGospels will present an overview of these three Gospels and examine their similarities and differences. Participants will explore how each evangelist presents the same Jesus in a different, but not contradictory manner, and may discover how these differences in presentation can deepen their faith.

St John’s College, Hamilton 11-12, 18-19 November 2011 Friday evening 5.30pm - 8.30pm Saturday 9.00am-4.00pm

It is the special vocation of the laity to advance the reign of God by acting as a leaven in the world and transforming society. Catholic Social Teaching II will explain the Church’s social teaching in some detail and focus on the permanent elements in that teaching. The course aims to give participants the knowledge and understanding necessary in order to appply with confidence the Church;s teachings to the issues of today.

St John’s College, Hamilton 25-26 November & 2-3 December 2011 Friday evening 5.30pm - 8.30pm Saturday 9.00am-4.00pm

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travel:Is a Holiday on your Bucket list?

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A Life of Service

Rev Deacon Mike Ryan 1926-2011 Mike Ryan was born in 1926, raised in Petone and educated at Petone Convent, St Patrick’s College, and served an apprenticeship in the building trade. He then spent most of his working life in farming as a shepherd, a farm supervisor with the Department of Maori Affairs, as a farm advisor, a sheep stud farm manager, and farm ownership. He married in 1954 and was lovingly supported by his wife Helen who passed away in 1997. He had eight children, 34 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Finally, having lived through the joys and traumas of raising eight children he declared himself to be semi-retired in 1984. It was at this time that he became quite intensely involved in various Church activities. He always had a deep faith, having spent some time in the seminary when younger. His commitment to marriage with Helen and the children became an education and preparation for the profound contribution he would make during his life of semi-retirement. As the establishment of the Hamilton Diocese progressed Mike became deeply involved in setting up the Diocesan Family Commission and also took on the task of Director of Catholic Social services in 1987. He was involved in Marriage Guidance and Family Court Counselling. About the same time he was encouraged by Bishop Edward Gaines and Fr Gerry Fitzgerald to look into the permanent diaconate. In November 1989, the Hamilton Diocesan News reported that at the Diocesan Synod, Bishop Gaines had declared, ‘The setting up of the married diaconate in New Zealand can now go ahead’. Bishop Edward Gaines noted that he already had several people in mind for the diaconate. Mike Ryan, now living in Rotorua, was one of these and eventually he became the first permanent deacon in New Zealand. Deacon Mike, as he was generally known, was ordained on 8 December 1990. Soon after his Installation as the new Bishop of Hamilton, Bishop Denis appointed Mike as Director of the Diocesan Diaconate Office. When he retired in 2010 at 84 years of age Deacon Mike had welcomed 15 men into the Permanent Diaconate of the Hamilton Diocese. He retired as Director in 2010 aged 84. Deacon Mike worked on the diocesan diaconate website, wrote an expanded 2nd edition of “Why do Catholics” along with the History of the Diaconate in New Zealand. Life gave Mike the sort of training and experiences that made him the ideal person to develop the early foundation blocks needed for the future stability and growth of the fledgling diocese. Perhaps being a shepherd was especially significant. He could be gruff and forceful when necessary. On the other hand, like a shepherd he could be gentle and understanding. His role in developing the ‘Lovers for Life’ marriage preparation programme with the Commission for the Family has left an extremely valuable asset for the people of the Hamilton Diocese. Deacon Mike will be warmly remembered by the deacons who have followed in his footsteps and who were fortunate to have his guidance and wisdom to help them tread that path. His was a life given to God through his family and all those he served. May he rest in Peace. Deacon Mike’s brother deacons gather at his graveside during the funeral on 3 September 2011. Deacon Mike was the first of what has bcome a integral part of the Hamilton Diocese - the Permanent Diaconate.

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CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE TE AROHA

The C.W.L. hosted a “Soup and Apple Crumble Luncheon” in St Joseph’s Catholic Hall on 8 August. This has been an annual event for the past 17 years. It was attended by 130 people including representatives from our sister Leagues in Hamilton, Cambridge, Waihi, Paeroa, Morrinsville and Matamata. We have members from the local Christian Churches Women’s Institutes, Rural Women and the Red Cross; visitors who have been before, plus our own parishioners. Sr Joy Danvers RSM, the Catholic chaplain at Waikeria Prison, was the guest speaker. Sr Joy once taught in Te Aroha at St Joseph’s School. She first told us about the history of the prison, and then about the work she has to do. She asked us all to pray that this work that she and others do will continue, and will be a help and comfort to many.

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chanel centre news

Pam Rastrick, Catholic Integrated Schools Office – Attendance Dues Officer

Recently the diocesan staff held a pot luck dinner and Charity Auction, proceeds of which went to the Starship Foundation. All participants brought along goods for auction on the night. This included homegrown produce, crafts, or simply any goods and services that would be appreciated by another. Our own auctioneer Greg Barry and his helper Paul Shannon encouraged the staff to spend up!. All goods were sold and a fun evening was shared by all. More recently Paul and Pam Rastrick combined other business matters in Auckland with a trip to Starship where they met Mandy, one of the foundation staff. They presented her with the proceeds of the evening, $1315.00, and a couple of dozen brand new T-shirts for use by children and families in the hospital. Pam and Paul were given a guided tour of Starship and told about the many facets of its operation. They have just completed the rebuild and refurbishment of Level 7, the children’s cancer unit. The newness, brightness and colour of this level are truly amazing and this is the result of donations such as ours. The aim is to complete each level of the hospital as funds allow. Did you know that last year Starship provided healthcare to 150,000 children from New Zealand and around the Pacific, including children from the Waikato. What better cause for our donation Paul Shannon and Pam Rastrick (right) with Mandy from the Starship Hospital. and help ! To quote them : “Giving really is the best medicine.”

book review: Bishop Peter J. Cullinane, Openings to Renewal, ATF, Adelaide:2011. Reviewed by David Beirne Bishop Peter, in these carefully crafted letters, illuminates the path the Church has taken since the Second Vatican Council. In the very first letter he establishes the mind set that follows: “These letters are for those who still believe renewal is worth making sacrifices for”. Just as it may appear to the reader that he is about to chastise the current restorative movement and liturgical changes, he reminds us that radical renewal is all about conversion, contemplation and compassion. Throughout the letters that follow he stresses that respectful dialogue and transparency guided by the Holy Spirit are essential to growth. Each letter examines the teaching of the Church in relation to particular circumstances, ranging through liturgical renewal, inculturation, pastoral care, marriage, abuse, and more. Letters (No. 18,19 and 20) will have a special significance to many members of the laity, especially women, who continue to suffer from inequality. Some ministers and laity will find special empathy with the last two paragraphs of Letter 15. Through these topics he analyses the influence of the Second Vatican Council and gently suggests that the direction of the Church is “about being radically faithful to the Gospel, no matter what it costs the Church.” In the Forward to the book Cardinal Williams states that, “Renewal enlivened by hope and joy strikes out in new directions, explores pastoral approaches, confronts with new initiatives the problems emerging in a rapidly changing world. Renewal is impeded when it is mistaken for novelty. It is hampered by less than willing acceptance of the dictum Ecclesia simper reformanda. It is rendered impotent when maintenance is preferred to mission”. This book is an absolute must read for all who have any relationship with the Church. 30. KETE KORERO, AUGUST - OCTOBER 2011

DATES TO REMEMBER MEET THE CANDIDATES Pre-election forums Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS (Gathering space) St John’s College, Hamilton Hamilton 11-12, 18-19 November 2011 Friday evening 5.30pm - 8.30pm Saturday 5 November 2pm

traditions of prayer Aquinas College, Tauranga 1, 8, 15 October 2011, 9.00am—4.00pm

Saturday 9.00am-4.00pm

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING II St John’s College, Hamilton 25-26 November & 2-3 December 2011 Friday evening 5.30pm - 8.30pm Saturday 9.00am-4.00pm

St Thomas More Parish Centre Mount Maunganui Sunday 6 November 2.30pm Organised by the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton Social Justice Commission

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