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Pope Francis has appointed Father Michael Dooley as the new Bishop of the Dunedin Diocese. Bishop-Elect Michael will be the seventh Bishop of Dunedin and succeeds Bishop Colin Campbell who has served in this role for almost 14 years.

The President of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Conference (NZCBC) Bishop Patrick Dunn said, “Father Michael’s affinity with the people of the Dunedin Diocese, and his long service to the region of Southland and Otago, make him the ideal successor for this role.

I congratulate Bishop-Elect Michael on his appointment and my prayers are with him as he prepares to take up leadership of the diocese.”

Born in Invercargill in 1961 to parents, Joseph Dooley and Mary Hogan, Bishop-Elect Michael was educated at Heddon Bush Primary School and Central Southland College. After completing an engineering apprenticeship as a fitter and turner, he went on to do a Bachelor of Theology degree at Otago University and a Master of Theology at Melbourne’s College of Divinity.

Father Michael Dooley was ordained on 13 December 1989. From 1995, he has served as a member of the Priests’ Council and was a Parish Priest for over 10 years in Southland and Otago. Prior to his current role as Parish priest of the Mosgiel/Green Island Pastoral Area, his other roles have included:

1990 - 1993 | Chaplain, Verdon College, Invercargill

1994 - 1995 | Chaplain, St Peter’s College, Gore

1998 - 1999 | Director, Holy Cross Formation Centre, Mosgiel

2005 - 2007 | Formator and Spiritual Director, Holy Cross Seminary, Auckland

2009 - 2017 | Chaplain, Kavanagh College, Dunedin

The Ordination of Bishop-elect Michael will be on Thursday 26th

April 2018 at 6.00pm in the Dunedin Town Hall. The Installation Mass will be at 9.30am in St Joseph’s Cathedral on Friday 27th April.

New Dunedin Bishop appointed by Pope Francis - Prayerful congratulations Bishop-Elect Michael

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In 2016, Bishop Colin Campbell appointed the then Father Michael to the role of Vicar General for the Dunedin Diocese.

Bishop Campbell remarked, “I know that the people of the Dunedin Diocese will warmly welcome the announcement that they now have a new bishop. I have had the pleasure of working with Michael and am delighted with his appointment – his pastoral roles and extensive experience in serving God as a parish leader, formator and spiritual guide have prepared him well for the position. May God bless him and guide him as he takes up this role.”

On the announcement, Bishop-Elect Michael said, “I have been blessed to serve in ministry as a priest in the Diocese of Dunedin, and I now take on this role as a bishop very aware of my need for God’s help and thankful for the support of so many wonderful people over the years and into the future.”

Bishop Campbell will continue on in the role of Administrator of the Diocese, until the Ordination and Installation of Bishop-Elect Michael.

In recognising Bishop Campbell’s role as Dunedin’s Bishop for almost 14 years, Bishop Dunn commented, "He has been a compassionate and selfless leader, very much loved by his clergy and people. I thank him for his untiring service and long-standing commitment to all those in his diocese. We bishops have also greatly appreciated his wisdom and experience at our conference meetings.”

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After three days and nights of rich foodand late talk in overheated rooms,of walks between mounds of garbageand human forms bedded down for the night under rags, I come back to my dooryard, to my own wooden step. The last red leaves fall to the groundand frost has blackened the herbs and asters that grew beside the porch. The airis still and cool, and the withered grasslies flat in the field. A nuthatch spirals down the rough trunk of the tree. At the Cloisters I indulged in pietywhile gazing at a painted lindenwood Pieta – Mary holding her pierced and dessicated son across her knees; but when a man stepped close under the tasseled awning of the hotel,asking for “a quarter for someonedown on his luck,” I quickly turned my back. Now I hear tiny bits of bark and mossbreak off under the bird's beak and claw,and fall onto already-fallen leaves.“Do you love me?” said Christ to his disciple. “Lord, you know that I love you.” “Then feed my sheep.”

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With the closure of Dunedin’s dedicated Catholic Shop ‘Full of Grace’ in December, the Society of St Vincent de Paul’s George Street shop has taken on what stock remained and is selling it on behalf of the Diocese. When the remaining stock is sold, St Vincent de Paul will continue with some selected Catholic items so the local community still has access to rosary beads, medals, crucifixes, sacramental gifts and cards.

Father Michael Dooley recently visited the George Street Centre to bless the new shop area dedicated to Catholic faith and had a tour of the St Vincent de Paul centre where the budgeting service, foodbank and welfare services are performed.

The Society of St Vincent de Paul has been active in Dunedin since 1884 and provides peer to peer support to those who need it in the community in a number of ways, including running a foodbank, where over 2,000 food parcels are distributed each year, providing a budget advice service, material assistance, including transport, clothing, household items and firewood; offering friendship and support through home visits and advocacy, delivering free food weekly to

boarding houses and kindergartens, involving youth and young people as Young Vinnies, running a network of shops, and supporting local families under stress.

Most of the Dunedin Catholic Parishes have a St Vincent de Paul Conference, which is a group within the parish whose role is to identify and support families or individuals that are in need of assistance, fulfilling the Works of Mercy. Many of the Catholic schools in the area also have Young Vinnies groups which focus on involving and educating young people in social justice issues.

All revenue generated from the shops is given back to the local community and St Vincent de Paul Dunedin is very grateful to our Parish communities for their donations of clothing, household items, food and money that make their good work possible.

The society couldn’t function without the tremendous gift of time given by volunteers and is currently in need of shop staff so please contact Sarah on (03) 477 0555 if you’d like to join the St Vincent de Paul team.

St Vincent de Paul Shop takes over Catholic Shop StockAfter three days and nights of rich food

and late talk in overheated rooms,of walks between mounds of garbageand human forms bedded down for the night under rags, I come back to my dooryard, to my own wooden step. The last red leaves fall to the groundand frost has blackened the herbs and asters that grew beside the porch. The airis still and cool, and the withered grasslies flat in the field. A nuthatch spirals down the rough trunk of the tree. At the Cloisters I indulged in pietywhile gazing at a painted lindenwood Pieta – Mary holding her pierced and dessicated son across her knees; but when a man stepped close under the tasseled awning of the hotel,asking for “a quarter for someonedown on his luck,” I quickly turned my back. Now I hear tiny bits of bark and mossbreak off under the bird's beak and claw,and fall onto already-fallen leaves.“Do you love me?” said Christ to his disciple. “Lord, you know that I love you.” “Then feed my sheep.”

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Throughout NZ, our Catholic Secondary School Students have been speaking at Sunday Masses about this year's Caritas Lenten Appeal.

The photo shows Anthony Pereira and Kaitlyn Calvert-Shandley from Verdon College, speaking at the 6pm Vigil Mass at St. Mary's Basilica, Invercargill on the 17 February.

Anthony is this year's Marian House leader at Verdon College and Kaitlyn is Verdon's head girl.

This year, during Lent, we reflected on ‘journeying together’, as we contemplated the transformative nature of our relationships with God and with one another.

We thank everyone who has joined us in prayer, reflection, almsgiving, and fasting. By joining us in this Lenten journey, together we are able to demonstrate Christ’s love in the advocacy, humanitarian aid and development work we do locally and around the world.

In 2017, with your support, we raised just over NZ$1million which went towards life-changing programming such as: prepositioning emergency supplies in countries, like Tonga, for crisis response; supporting work that empowers women and children; programmes focused on skill development; and caring for our common home via alternative energy sources and sustainable farming practices.

For 2018, we hope to exceed our goal of NZ$1million to continue our work supporting the poor and vulnerable around the world.

Further details on the Lenten Appeal and how we look to support communities are available online at www.caritas.org.nz/lent. I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have stood with us in solidarity with poor and vulnerable communities.

Thank you for journeying with us.

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The “Sinulog” Festival is one of the ways Filipinos venerate the image of the child Jesus, which is also called “Santo Nino” (Holy Child).

This is a popular festival that is not only a religious but also a cultural event reminding Filipinos of the birth of their faith as it has been introduced to their ancestors by the Spaniards.

The word “Sinulog” is from the Filipino dialect called Cebuano and loosely translates to “a current passing through water.” This describes the dance movements. The celebration in Cebu city is an annual festive event that attracts tourists and Filipinos alike

The Filipino Catholic community, with the help of the Youth and Couples for Christ, brought this festive event to Dunedin on the 27 January 2018.

To watch the dance, check out:

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Sinulog Festival celebrated in Mercy Parish

Images: Michael Mendoza 2018

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On Sunday, 10 December, 2017, the Sacred Heart Parish Altar Servers had a get together at the local swimming pool, followed by a party. They then came along to the 5.00pm Parish Mass in Ranfurly where they received a certificate in recognition of their service to the parish over the year. Claire Mulholland, the DRS of St John’s Primary School, who organised the party and certificates, said that nearly half of the school of 60 children are on the Altar Serving Roster. Because of the numbers, the parish has started rostering four at a time – one to be the Cross bearer and one to ring the large church bell at the Consecration (the favourite job). Mrs Mullholland says the school is very keen to continue encouraging the children to serve in this way as it helps the children recognise that they belong to the parish and can contribute. Each Monday at the school Prayer Assembly the altar servers from the evening before are acknowledged.

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Food for Critical ReflectionLent – preparation for the great season of EasterLent began Wednesday, 1 March and will conclude Thursday, 13 April.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Lent is a new beginning, a path leading to the certain goal of Easter, Christ’s victory over death. This season urgently calls us to conversion. Christians are asked to return to God “with all their hearts” (Joel 2:12), to refuse to settle for mediocrity and to grow in friendship with the Lord. Jesus is the faithful friend who never abandons us. Even when we sin, he patiently awaits our return; by that patient expectation, he shows us his readiness to forgive.

Lent is a favourable season for deepening our spiritual life through the means of sanctification offered us by the Church: fasting, prayer and almsgiving. At the basis of everything is the word of God, which during this season we are invited to hear and ponder more deeply. I would now like to consider the parable of the rich man and Lazarus (cf. Lk 16:19-31). Let us find inspiration in this meaningful story, for it provides a key to understanding what we need to do in order to attain true happiness and eternal life. It exhorts us to sincere conversion.

1. The other person is a giftThe parable begins by presenting its two main characters. The poor man is described in greater detail: he is wretched and lacks the strength even to stand. Lying before the door of the rich man, he fed on the crumbs falling from his table. His body is full of sores and dogs come to lick his wounds (cf. vv. 20-21). The picture is one of great misery; it portrays a man disgraced and pitiful.

The scene is even more dramatic if we consider that the poor man is called Lazarus: a name full of promise, which literally means God helps. This character is not anonymous. His features are clearly delineated and he appears as an individual with his own story. While

practically invisible to the rich man, we see and know him as someone familiar. He becomes a face, and as such, a gift, a priceless treasure, a human being whom God loves and cares for, despite his concrete condition as an outcast (cf. Homily, 8 January 2016).

Lazarus teaches us that other persons are a gift. A right relationship with people consists in gratefully recognizing their value. Even the poor person at the door of the rich is not a nuisance, but a summons to conversion and to change. The parable first invites us to open the doors of our heart to others because each person is a gift, whether it be our neighbour or an anonymous pauper. Lent is a favourable season for opening the doors to all those in need and recognizing in them the face of Christ. Each of us meets people like this every day. Each life that we encounter is a gift deserving acceptance, respect and love. The word of God helps us to open our eyes to welcome and love life, especially when it is weak and vulnerable. But in order to do this, we have to take seriously what the Gospel tells us about the rich man.

2. Sin blinds usThe parable is unsparing in its description of the contradictions associated with the rich man (cf. v. 19). Unlike poor Lazarus, he does not have a name; he is simply called “a rich man”. His opulence was seen in his extravagant and expensive robes. Purple cloth was even more precious than silver and gold, and was thus reserved to divinities (cf. Jer 10:9) and kings (cf. Jg 8:26), while fine linen gave one an almost sacred character. The man was clearly ostentatious about his wealth, and in the habit of displaying it daily: “He feasted sumptuously every day” (v. 19). In him we can catch a dramatic glimpse of the corruption of sin, which

progresses in three successive stages: love of money, vanity and pride (cf. Homily, 20 September 2013).

The Apostle Paul tells us that “the love of money is the root of all evils” (1 Tim 6:10). It is the main cause of corruption and a source of envy, strife and suspicion. Money can come to dominate us, even to the point of becoming a tyrannical idol (cf. Evangelii Gaudium, 55). Instead of being an instrument at our service for doing good and showing solidarity towards others, money can chain us and the entire world to a selfish logic that leaves no room for love and hinders peace.

The parable then shows that the rich man’s greed makes him vain. His personality finds expression in appearances, in showing others what he can do. But his appearance masks an interior emptiness. His life is a prisoner to outward appearances, to the most superficial and fleeting aspects of existence (cf. ibid., 62).

The lowest rung of this moral degradation is pride. The rich man dresses like a king and acts like a god, forgetting that he is merely mortal. For those corrupted by love of riches, nothing exists beyond their own ego. Those around them do not come into their line of sight. The result of attachment to money is a sort of blindness. The rich man does not see the poor man who is starving, hurting, lying at his door.

Looking at this character, we can understand why the Gospel so bluntly condemns the love of money: “No one can be the slave of two masters: he will either hate the first and love the second, or be attached to the first and despise the second. You cannot be the slave both of God and of money” (Mt 6:24).

Here is Pope Francis’ full Lenten message:

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3. The Word is a giftThe Gospel of the rich man and Lazarus helps us to make a good preparation for the approach of Easter. The liturgy of Ash Wednesday invites us to an experience quite similar to that of the rich man. When the priest imposes the ashes on our heads, he repeats the words: “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return”. As it turned out, the rich man and the poor man both died, and the greater part of the parable takes place in the afterlife. The two characters suddenly discover that “we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it” (1 Tim 6:7).

We too see what happens in the afterlife. There the rich man speaks at length with Abraham, whom he calls “father” (Lk 16:24.27), as a sign that he belongs to God’s people. This detail makes his life appear all the more contradictory, for until this moment there had been no mention of his relation to God. In fact, there was no place for God in his life. His only god was himself.

The rich man recognizes Lazarus only amid the torments of the afterlife. He wants the poor man to alleviate his suffering with a drop of water. What he asks of Lazarus is similar to what he could have done but never did. Abraham tells him: “During your life you had your fill of good things, just as Lazarus had his fill of bad. Now he is being comforted here while you are in agony” (v. 25). In the afterlife, a kind of fairness is restored and life’s evils are balanced by good.

The parable goes on to offer a message for all Christians. The rich man asks Abraham to send Lazarus to warn his brothers, who are still alive. But Abraham answers: “They have Moses and the prophets, let them listen to them” (v. 29). Countering the rich man’s objections, he adds: “If they will not listen either to Moses or to the prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone should rise from the dead” (v. 31).

The rich man’s real problem thus comes to the fore. At the root of all his ills was the failure to heed God’s word. As a result, he no longer loved God and grew to despise his neighbour. The word of God is alive and powerful, capable of converting hearts and leading them back to God. When we close our heart to the gift of God’s word, we end up closing our heart to the gift of our brothers and sisters.

Dear friends, Lent is the favourable season for renewing our encounter with Christ, living in his word, in the sacraments and in our neighbour. The Lord, who overcame the deceptions of the Tempter during the forty days in the desert, shows us the path we must take. May the Holy Spirit lead us on a true journey of conversion, so that we can rediscover the gift of God’s word, be purified of the sin that blinds us, and serve Christ present in our brothers and sisters in need. I encourage all the faithful to express this spiritual renewal also by sharing in the Lenten Campaigns promoted by many Church organizations in different parts of the world, and thus to favour the culture of encounter in our one human family. Let us pray for one another so that, by sharing in the victory of Christ, we may open our doors to the weak and poor. Then we will be able to experience and share to the full the joy of Easter.

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Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

Valedictories are usually the province of College students and politicians. This has been the order of the day lately with our erstwhile former Prime Minister Bill English stepping down as well as others retiring from politics. We don’t really talk in terms of valedictories in ‘church-speak’ but the inspired choice of Father Michael Dooley by Pope Francis on 22 February (the Feast of the Chair of St Peter) as your next bishop means that I can now step down after nearly 14 years at the helm. Since July 2004, I have been proud to lead you in this wonderful diocese of Otago and Southland, following in the footsteps of that good Shepherd, Bishop Len.

I can still clearly recall that evening in May 2004, at Holy Cross Seminary in Auckland, when the Apostolic Nuncio rang just before the evening tea and asked me to be Bishop Len’s successor for the Dunedin Diocese. It came out of the blue and I requested a little time for thought and prayer. This was readily granted; the next day seeing the hand of the Holy Spirit in all this, I phoned in with my fiat (yes) to the request.

It has been a busy time since, with much re-organising and restructuring in the diocese. Like all vocations there have been the highs and the lows, the challenges and the highlights. Through it all I have been buoyed up by your support and prayer; all of you, priests, religious and lay people. For this I am deeply grateful and will continue to pray for you all.

It occurred to me that Fr. Michael’s appointment has come at a special time in the Lenten season. As a family of Faith, I have often compared our lives to that of a journey from Lent to Easter. Our pilgrimage of Faith in life leads us to the glory of Easter. Bishop-elect Michael’s ordination to the episcopacy will take place on the feast of St. Mark, 26 April, at the Dunedin Town Hall. It is fitting that it falls within the Easter cycle that speaks of peace, hope and joy. As Fr. Michael takes over as the Bishop of the Dunedin Diocese, I know you will lovingly support and encourage him by your prayer and commitment.

May the light of the risen Christ grow ever stronger in your minds and hearts this Easter season.

In the Spirit,= colin

From Ashes to Easter

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The Spirit of Love

There was beautiful music led by Couples for Christ and Holy Name Parish evening choir, a touching anointing of the hands, and delicious fellowship over champagne and nibbles, which made for a special celebration. Fr. Michael Dooley presided, reminding us that true love requires not only romance but

also courage, as St. Valentine's martyrdom exemplified. It was a fitting feast to end ordinary time, before entering the more penitential season of Lent. "And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13

The Spirit of Love was present as couples, singles, religious, and children all gathered on the eve of St. Valentine's Day in St. Joseph's Cathedral.

contributed by amy armstrong

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Alexandra Holy Thursday: 7:00pmGood Friday: 3:00pmEaster Sunday: 9.00am

BalcluthaHoly Thursday: 7:30pmGood Friday: 3:00pmHoly Saturday: 8:00pm Easter VigilEaster Sunday: 10:30am

Brockville (see Hills Pastoral Area)

Cathedral Holy Thursday: 7:00pmGood Friday: 3:00pmHoly Saturday: 8:00pm Easter VigilEaster Sunday: 10:00am

CromwellHoly Thursday: 7:30pmGood Friday: 3:00pmHoly Saturday: 7:30pm Easter VigilEaster Sunday: 11:00am

Wanaka Holy Thursday: 7:30pmGood Friday: 3:00pmHoly Saturday: 7.30pm Easter VigilEaster Sunday: 9:00am

Dunedin North (see Dunedin North Pastoral Area

Dunedin North Pastoral AreaHoly Thursday: 7:00pm (at Sacred Heart, North East Valley)

Otago and Southland Catholic Holy Week/Easter Ceremony Times 2018

Good Friday: 3:00pm (at Holy Name, Dunedin North)Holy Saturday: 7:00pm Easter Vigil (at Sacred Heart, North East Valley)Easter Sunday: 9:30am (at Sacred Heart, North East Valley) 7:30am, 10:00am, 7:00pm (Holy Name, Dunedin North)

Dunedin South (Mercy Parish) – St Patrick’s Basilica, Macandrew Road Holy Thursday: 7:00pmGood Friday: 3:00pmHoly Saturday: 8:00pm Easter VigilEaster Sunday: 10.00am

Samoan (St Paul’s, Corstorphine)Holy Saturday 8:00pm Easter Vigil - Samoan

Georgetown - InvercargillHoly Thursday: (See Invercargill Central or Invercargill North)Good Friday: (See Invercargill Central or Invercargill North)Holy Saturday: (See Invercargill Central or Invercargill North)Easter Sunday: 9:00am

Rimu Easter Sunday: 11:00am

GoreHoly Thursday: 7:00pmGood Friday: 3:00pm

Holy Saturday: 8:00pm Easter VigilEaster Sunday: 8:30am, 10:00am

BalfourEaster Sunday: 10:30am

Tapanui (No Mass)

Waikaka(No Mass)

Green Island and MosgielHoly Thursday: 7:30pm (at Green Island)Good Friday: 3:00pm (at Mosgiel)Holy Saturday: 7:30pm Easter Vigil (at Mosgiel)Easter Sunday: 9:00am (at Mosgiel) 10:30am (at Green Island)

Hills Pastoral Area (Brockville, Mornington and Kaikorai)Holy Thursday: 7:30pm (at Kaikorai)Good Friday: 3:00pm (at Brockville)Holy Saturday: 8:00pm Easter Vigil (at Mornington)Easter Sunday: 9:30am (at Kaikorai); 11:00am (at Brockville)

Invercargill Central Holy Thursday: 7:30pmGood Friday: 3:00pmHoly Saturday: 8:00pm Easter VigilEaster Sunday: 10:00am

Bluff Good Friday: 3:00pmEaster Sunday: 8:30am

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HOLY PLACES COLLECTION Please give generously – the need is great.

Christians living where Christ walked, taught, lived and died, live in a land of war, death and destruction. The Holy Land Collection is a pontifical collection that supports the Holy Land for the welfare of its Christian

brethren and of the local communities. Funds for this collection not only support the holy places, but also pastoral, charitable, educational and social

works throughout the Holy Land.

Good Friday CollectionMASS OF THE OILS Monday 26 March 7.00pm Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Gore

Tuesday 27 March 7.00pmChurch of the Irish Martyrs, Cromwell

Wednesday 28 March 7.00pmSt Joseph’s Cathedral, Dunedin

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Invercargill North Holy Thursday: 7:30pmGood Friday: 3:00pmHoly Saturday: 8:00pm Easter VigilEaster Sunday: 9:30am, 7:00pm

Kaikorai (see Hills Pastoral Area)

Lawrence Good Friday: 3:00pmEaster Sunday: 11:00am

Milton Easter Sunday: 9:00am

Mornington (see Hills Pastoral Area)

Mosgiel (see Green Island)

North East Valley (see Dunedin North Pastoral Area)

OamaruHoly Thursday: 7:00pmGood Friday: 3:00pmHoly Saturday: 8:00pm Easter VigilEaster Sunday: 9.30am

Kurow Easter Vigil: 6:00pm

Omakau Holy Saturday: 6pm Easter Vigil

PalmerstonGood Friday: 9.00am (at Waikouaiti)Easter Sunday: 12:00pm (at Palmerston)

Port Chalmers (see Dunedin North Pastoral Area)

Queenstown Holy Thursday: 7:30pmGood Friday: 3:00pmHoly Saturday: 8:00pm Easter VigilEaster Sunday: 9:00am

Arrowtown Holy Thursday: 7:30pmGood Friday: 3:00pmHoly Saturday: 7:30pm Easter VigilEaster Sunday: 11.00am

Garston Easter Sunday: 11.15am

Ranfurly Easter Sunday: 9:30am

Roxburgh Easter Sunday: 11:00am

Te Anau Good Friday: 7:00pmHoly Saturday: 7:00pm Easter Vigil

MossburnEaster Sunday: 9:00am

LumsdenEaster Sunday: 7:00pm

Waikiwi Holy Thursday: (See Invercargill Central or Invercargill North)Good Friday: (See Invercargill Central or Invercargill North)Holy Saturday: (See Invercargill Central or Invercargill North)Easter Sunday: 10:30am

Rakahouka Easter Sunday: 8:30am

Western SouthlandHoly Thursday: 7:30pm OtautauGood Friday: 3:00pm OtautauHoly Saturday: 7:00pm (Easter Vigil) OtautauEaster Sunday: 9:00am Riverton 11:00 NightcapsWinton Holy Thursday: 7:00pmGood Friday: 1:00pm Easter Sunday: 10:30amDiptonHoly Saturday: 5:00pm Easter Vigil

When you leave a bequest to the Church, you give a gift that lasts longer than your lifetime; a gift that will always be remembered.A bequest to the Church may be a specific amount, or a percentage of your estate, or a particular item of value. Big or small, your bequest will be greatly appreciated. If you have an existing Will, with the help of your legal advisor, you can make a simple modification to it.

SAMPLE WORDING FOR A BEQUEST“...to the Roman Catholic Bishop of Dunedin for the time being, to use for the general purposes of the diocese as he sees fit, I give and bequeath...”

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REMEMBERING THE CHURCH IN YOUR WILL

Good Friday Vigil7.00pm | 30 March 2018Holy Name Church420 Great King Street Dunedin North

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In our troubled world it is a great sign of hope to know that there is a strong demand for children to be educated in a Catholic school: however, some families find that the cost is a barrier to their children being able to fulfil their dream.

The Presentation Sisters and friends of Nano Nagle saw this was going to become a growing problem and in 2009 set up the Nano Nagle Charitable Trust, (NNCT). From small beginnings the NNCT has grown significantly in the last two years. In the 2016-2017 financial year 97 children in Otago, Southland, Wellington and Palmerston North, received financial help, mainly for Attendance Dues. (School fees) Just 35 were assisted in the previous year.

We expect the growth to continue and are pleased that fellow Catholics are also concerned and willing to help. NNCT has recently formed a support group of four in Wellington to assist us.

HOPE is such a necessary part of life. Where better to get this hope than through a Christian education, where the ultimate hope is in God.

Because NNCT’s sole purpose is to support needy families struggling to pay for their children’s education costs, it seems to have hit a nerve with donors. It is also well supported by an energetic fund-raising committee.

How do families receive help?A request must come from a third party such as (but not limited to) Parish Priest, School Principal or staff member, Catholic Social Services etc. The third party should, in the first instance email, nanonagletrust@gmail.com or contact Joe Nicolle 027 533 5442.

How can I help this worthy cause?A donation to this worthy cause can be posted to Nano Nagle Charitable Trust, 86 Church Street, Mosgiel 9024 or payments may be deposited directly to: Westpac Bank 03 1736 0513225 00.

Remember to ask for a tax receipt so you can gain a tax deduction.

Nearly one hundred children helped! mike bunt, trustee, nano nagle charitable trust

Children from St Peter Chanel School, Green Island, posting a letter to the Pope.

Easter – then soon we will be on the roadto Emmaus: May the intended users of the End of Life Choice Bill, find the will to pray in the words of the two disciples of Jesus:

“Staywithus,becauseitisalmosteveningandthedayisnownearlyover.”

“This is a wonderful prayer. At the darkest moments, when it is almost night and hope seems to have gone, they ask the stranger to stay. In our darkest moments when it is almost night, when hope seems to have gone, this, too, is a prayer we can offer. ‘StaywithmeLord,staywithme,forthedayisendingandsoonitwillbenight’.It is a prayer of resurrection hope; A prayer to keep going despite how we may feel or how we feel about God. Resurrection hope is hanging on in there, and our hope is dependent on what God has done, and not on what we have done or how we may feel. The invitation of the disciples opens up the opportunity to encounter Jesus, and, in the midst of the meal, the guest becomes the host. He takes the bread, blesses it, breaks it and gives it to them. At once, they know who he is and then he is gone.” (Canon Treasurer Sarah Mullally, Salisbury Cathedral) This is the moment of encounter that

He allows each one of us to relive in every Mass.

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Jannette Casey and Julie Moylan received their citations from Bishop Colin Campbell, on behalf of Pope Francis, at a special mass at St Thomas Aquinas Church in Winton recently.

About one hundred people attended the Mass, including family, friends and community members, with people coming from as far away as Australia.

Jannette Casey is retiring as parish secretary after 40 years of service, while Julie Moylan, who will continue as leader of music and church organist, has been in the role for over 40 years.  

In presenting the papal blessings Bishop Colin recognised the valuable contribution both women had made to parish life in Central Southland over many decades.

“We are very grateful for what you have both given for the good of this parish – you are very special people and that’s why

I believe it’s a vocation to do this work. It’s lovely to be here on this special occasion and it is with heartfelt gratitude that I present these papal commendations.”

Parishioner Bernadine Shand said, “Jannette Casey has worked as parish secretary in a professional, discreet, kind and caring way providing over four decades of service to the parish.

Julie Moylan was instrumental in keeping music alive and well in the church and making herself available in times of need. 

How fortunate we are to have these people in our parish who give so much.”

Both women said they were humbled and honoured to receive their papal blessings, which had come as a surprise and a delight. They expressed gratitude for the support they had received from others and for the enjoyment of being involved over the years.

Papal Blessings Recognise the Work of Two Winton Womenarticle and photo by mary witsey

Bishop Colin Campbell celebrates with Winton women, Jannette Casey and Julie Moylan, who have received commendations from Pope Francis.

Papal commendations have recognized the work of two Winton women in what is believed to be a first in Central Southland for many decades.

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NOVENA TO ST JUDEOh, Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles; Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart, and humbly beg you to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present, urgent petition (make request). In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys and three Glorias. St Jude pray for me and all who invoke your aid, humbly in need of your intercession. Amen. This novena must be said on nine consecutive days. (Publ. on behalf of P.M. and L.M.H.)

PRAYERS FOR THE HAPPY REPOSE OF THE RECENTLY DECEASED, AND THE COMFORT OF THEIR FAMILIESMay the souls of the following, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

CREED, Robin

GRAHAM, Susan

HARDIMAN, Ted

KENNEDY, Thursa

McATAMNEY, Moire

McCOY, Edward

MOYLAN, Helen

OSTEN, Lynne

RUSHTON, Beverley

TARLETON, Chris

van der VELDEN, Maria

WATSON, Lucy

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St Kevin’s College Top Six Leaders 2018

Molly Kay (Deputy Head Girl Special Character), Rebecca Whittet (Head Girl), Georgia Oakes (Deputy Head Girl), Logan Docherty (Deputy Head Boy) Back row: Joel Pickles (Head Boy), Eli Winders (Deputy Head Boy Special Character).

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Our programmes include:• Access to no-interest loans and debt-reduction loans, in partnership

with Nga Tangata Trust and local Budget Advisors.

• Access to small grants to help improve financial outcomes of people in need, in partnership with local agencies including Catholic Social Services and St Vincent de Paul.

• Access to information on financial literacy and other financial help available in Dunedin.

What we doEach member of the Trust has a turn carrying a phone with an 0800 number that is funded by St Vincent de Paul. The number of calls has steadily increased and we are assisting more and more people. Each phone call received on our 0800 is followed up with visits and taking the time to listen to the person and work out with them options going forward. At present one of the trust members is accompanied on the visit by a Community Worker from Catholic Social Services. Because of the increase in calls to our 0800 number in 2018, the SFADT is seeking to assist in the funding of the CSS Community Worker. After 5 years there has only been a handful of loans provided. Instead, in most instances, we have been able to find alternatives and we have discovered that we are able to provide support in other ways. Here are two recent examples.

Story 1A young man who had a number of debts with lending agencies approached St Francis, via Catholic Social Services, requesting financial assistance. The Community Worker at Catholic Social Services, along with assistance from a St Francis Committee member, and in conjunction with the Budget Advisor at St Vincent de Paul, was able to process through a Nga Tangata debt-relief ‘No Interest Loan’. Ongoing support will be provided to the client to assist the client in managing finances and further developing budgeting skills. Story 2A young tertiary student approached St Francis, via Catholic Social Services, requesting financial assistance. Following a meeting with the client at St Vincent de Paul, it became apparent that a loan could not be processed. Instead, the Community Worker worked through this with the client, using an alternative strategy which involved helping with advocacy and support at WINZ. This led to the debt being settled just before Christmas 2017. The Community Worker will be maintaining support for this client, and also providing appropriate support further down the track with mental health issues. This, again, validates the work that grows out of the financial assistance, that is about more than the money - it is about helping people to build independent, socially integrated lives with dignity.

St Francis of Assisi Dunedin Trust - 5 years on and looking ahead

In 2013, a group of Dunedin Parishioners established the St Francis of Assisi Dunedin Trust with the intention of providing alternatives to high-interest loans. We adopted the icon of Jesus and his companion as a way of expressing our intention to walk alongside people in a spirit of friendship and to seek with them better solutions.

Looking ahead. Can you help?

Thus far, we have had minimal fundraising. We received a start-up grant from the Tindall Foundation, contributions from Trusty Products and a few private donations.

To help fund a Community Worker to assist us in this ministry we are seeking funding of $10,000.00. A portion of a bequest made to the Mercy parish late in 2017 will go towards this goal. Also, the proceeds from the second Annual Parish Golf Tournament held on 11 March will go to the St Francis Trust this year. Any other donations are gratefully received and are tax-deductable. These can be posted to:

St Francis Trust 24 Forbury Rd Dunedin 9012 or deposits can be made into our AccountSt Francis of Assisi Dunedin Trust 060901 0663602 00

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