Sunday, February 18, 2007

18 February 2007

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CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS NZ

http://www.cathcom.org.nz/media.php

NZ Catholic bishops speak out on Easter trading bills (16 Feb 2007)
Catholic bishops explain why they are opposed to Easter Sunday trading and
have shared this explanation with the Members of Parliament regarding the
two bills, soon to come before Parliament, that seek to liberalise
restrictions on Easter Sunday trading. Their statement follows...

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- 'WEL-COM' -

The newspaper of the archdiocese of Wellington and the diocese of Palmerston
North

From the February 2007 issue at http://www.welcom.org.nz/ ...

Archbishop Dew's column: 'Nightly reflection on the day'
"Wel-com readers have heard me say in different places and in varying
circumstances that one of my favourite websites is
http://www.gratefulness.org/ . On that website there is a link entitled “Meet
the Angel of the Hour,� which is clearly based on the monastic hours of
prayer and the Prayer of the Church..."

Collaborative ministry: Petone and Eastbourne one year on
The archdiocese’s first parish led by a lay pastoral leader has made it
through the first year of life with colours flying and a sense of having
achieved all they needed to do.
Cushla Quigan was appointed to the Petone and Eastbourne parishes [part of
the Hutt Pastoral Area] in February last year amid feelings of considerable
apprehension that this was a big step into the unknown....

Synod 2006 salt and light together
When Archbishop John Dew called us together for Synod 2006 and exhorted us
to plan collaboratively, priest and people together, Salt and Light for
their communities, the Church, and the world, it seemed as if all we had to
do was believe it, and it would happen! So where are we on this journey, six
months after the promulgation of the synod document, the blueprint for our
diocese into the future? ...

More pastoral areas on stream
2007 a new year, a new beginning, and for us in the Archdiocese of
Wellington, with the announcement that three pastoral areas will be
operating in the near future, a realisation that it is not Church
organisation as we have known it for the past 50 years. Archbishop John Dew
has announced that the archdiocese’ next pastoral areas will become
operational in Newtown and Island Bay and in the Cathedral, Northland and
Karori parishes in July and Mt Victoria and Brooklyn in January 2008...

Ecology, justice and religion
Sean McDonagh, an Irish Columban missionary priest, is visiting New Zealand
in February â€" at the invitation of the Columban Mission Centre in Lower
Hutt. Though Sean describes himself as “just a missionary who is into
flowers�, this Columban has a passion for the environment that is a
challenge to us all...

Commander Archbishop
Archbishop John Dew was invested as a Commander of the Order of St John by
the Order’s Prior, His Excellency Anand Satyanand at a service in Holy
Trinity Cathedral, Auckland, on 3 December....

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Caritas urges Vote Against Easter Sunday Trading
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0702/S00239.htm
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has written to all Members of Parliament,
urging them to vote against the extension of retail hours proposed in the
two Easter Sunday trading bills returning to Parliament next week...

Catholics working on a logistical miracle
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,21238244-28737,00.html
Just under 18 months out, Anthony Fisher has been on a merry-go-round of
international visits drumming up support for Sydney's World Youth Day in
July next year. Oceania is well on board - Papua New Guinea is planning to
send 1000 representatives, and in New Zealand, Auckland alone is planning to
send 5000 of the 10,000 Kiwis who may come...

Religious Diversity Statement Sparks Debate
Press Release: Human Rights Commission
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0702/S00232.htm
Public consultation on a draft national statement on religious diversity has
attracted strong views from both religious and non-religious groups, says
Victoria University Religious Studies Professor Paul Morris...

[The following story is not available on the newspaper's free Website.It can
be read at public libraries and via the libraries' free 'Newztext' service]
Mass to go at hospital
The Press â€" News â€" 12 Feb 2007
A shortage of priests and patients has led to the cancellation of Catholic
Mass at Christchurch Hospital. The last Sunday Mass will be held on February
25...

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CARITAS AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

http://www.caritas.org.nz/?sid=1035

Caritas Lent Appeal 2007
Theme: Our love is to real and active (cf 1 John 3:18)

The Caritas Lent Appeal starts on Ash Wednesday, 21 February 2007, and runs
through to Palm Sunday on 1 April 2007. The Lent Appeal is the annual appeal
for Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, the Catholic agency for justice, peace and
development.

Resources for the Lent Appeal 2007 on this Website ...

- Parish Resources
- Lent Coordinator Kit
- Lenten Reflection Programme
- International Speakers for Lent
- Schools Resources

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VALENTINE'S DAY 2007 (Better late than never)

http://www.life4seekers.co.uk/lifestylevalues/St.Raphael.html

"In the run up to Saint Valentine’s Day the pressure is on to find, or at
least be seen with, “someone special.� Chocolates, cards, flowers and gifts
fill shops in the weeks preceding the big day. But what do you do if you’re
not with someone? Well, for generations of singles looking for their
soulmate, Saint Raphael (Tobit 5, 6) has proved himself to be a powerful
spiritual friend. Many have testified that prayers to him have resulted in
their finding a life-long partner. Interested? ..."

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net/

'Back to work'
Maria faces the moment all parents face. It's time to go back to work to
support her family, but she's grateful for the holiday time with her
family...

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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH (Regularly updated)

http://www.cathcom.org.nz/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC
Analysis and commentary by John R. Allen

http://ncrcafe.org/node/507

Weekly Analysis: Deep forces at work in Catholic-Jewish dialogue
Journalists are forever asserting that something "stands at a crossroads,"
and, truth to be told, often it's just a rhetorical device to lend drama to
whatever follows. Chronic overuse of the image, however, doesn't mean there
are no real crossroads, and today one can make a very good case that
Jewish/Catholic relations are fast arriving at one...


Daily News and Updates
- Opus Dei down to one top Vatican official; Benedict's ties to Communion
and Liberation deepen
- Rigali letter on genetic discrimination hints at new politics of biotech
- LMU conference focuses on Catholics and politics, both sacred and profane
- Rome rabbi applauds ADL for boycotting French cardinal
- Rome's Chief Rabbi warns of new book claiming Jews killed Christians for
blood

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EMPLOYMENT

[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies ]

[Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of
the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz/ ]

GIFT Centre Administrator,
26-28 Telford Ave., Balmoral, Auckland.
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Jan 28- Feb 10 2007 p.23, and from The
Administrator, tel: (09) 620 9524 ; e-mail: brotherg@akc.quik.co.nz
Applications close 20 February 2007


Senior Catholic Prison Chaplain
Details in 'NZ Catholic Feb 11-24 2007 p.5, and from Anne Dickinson, NZCBC
Office, PO Box 1937, Wellington. Tel.: (04) 496 1747; fax: (04) 496 1746;
e-mail: adickinson@nzcbc.org.nz Applications close 26 February 2007.
Related links:
The Catholic Church in New Zealand. Prison chaplains -
http://www.catholic.org.nz/agencies/chaplaincies.php#prison
Prison Chaplaincy Service of Aotearoa-New Zealand - http://www.pcsanz.org/


Programme Co-ordinator, Te Ngakau Waiora Mercy Spirituality Centre,
Auckland.
http://www.mercycentreauckland.org.nz/
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Feb 11-24 2007 p.23, and from Sister Rita Vessey,
tel: (09) 638 6238; e-mail: mercycentreauckland@xtra.co.nz


Habitat for Humanity, Greater Auckland. Restore operations manager; Restore
shop assistant manager; Project manager; Part-time accountant
http://www.habitatnz.co.nz/AffiliatePages/2_greaterauckland.html
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Feb 11-24 2007 p.23 and from Warren Jack, e-mail:
warren@habitatgreaterauckland.org; tel: (09) 271 3357


Family Life International. Bethlehem House Crisis Pregnancy Centre.
Caregivers (full or part-time)
http://www.pregnantandworried.org.nz/
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Jan 28- Feb 10 2007 p.23, and from Colleen, e-mail
coli.fli@xtra.co.nz; tel: (09) 279 2413 or (09) 422 2185




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