Sunday, November 19, 2017

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 


In issue no. 528 November 19 - December 2 2017: Lectio Divina used at Wgton Masses ... NZ bishops to ask ICEL to look at 1998 translation ... Akld Catholic schools work hard to get teachers ... Making our parishes into oases of mercy ... 'Overseas Chinese Catholics meet in NZ ... Helping your child enter fully into the Church ... Reformation anniversary marked in Auckland ... Parish place for ashes of loved ones.

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FIRST WORLD DAY OF THE POOR, SUNDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2017

Let us love not with words but with deeds
The message of Pope Francis for the First World Day of the Poor

World Day of the Poor
A video produced by Caritas Aotearoa NZ and presented by Archbishop John Dew.

Inaugural world Day of the Poor
An article by Fr Kevin Head sm

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
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Cardinal says Pope Francis inspired him to get 'creative' in liturgy, lets lay people read Gospel
Cardinal John Dew of Wellington, New Zealand, recently called for churches to divert from liturgical protocol of the Gospel reading conducted by ordained clergy with a Lectio Divina reading of the day's Gospel performed by a layperson.

RELATED:
Cardinal Dew explains the background to Lectio Divina Sunday: 


Community church service remembers "annus horribilis", one year on from quake (photo)
Hundreds gathered in Kaikoura's Memorial Hall on Sunday to mark a year on from the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake. It was an occasion of prayer, song and togetherness and an opportunity for people still recovering from last year's deadly quake to come together to talk and share in last year's events.

Government must not limit child abuse inquiry to state care, victim advocates and experts say
Bill Kilgallon wants his own church – and all other faith-based institutions – to be included in the Government's inquiry into the abuse of children in state care before 1992.

Eighth Annual Saint Mother Teresa Interfaith Meeting
The Eighth Annual Saint Mother Teresa Interfaith Meeting will be held on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at 2 pm at the Catholic Church of Christ the King, 260 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill, Auckland. Ethnic Communities Minister Jenny Salesa, who is also Minister of Building and Construction will be the Guest Speaker.

Pope John Paul II makes lasting impression on New Zealand (photos)
As the plane carrying Pope John Paul II landed at Auckland Airport on November 22, 1986, an enormous crowd awaited him for a celebratory mass in Auckland Domain. Catholics and the wider community revelled in the first, and so far, only visit by a Roman bishop to Aotearoa ...

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News Of The Schools
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Campion College, Gisborne: Impact project reaches out to Vanuatu (photo)

Francis Douglas Memorial College, New Plymouth (photo)
Francis Douglas Memorial College students take project on penguins' plight to the world

Roncalli College, Timaru: Timaru high school student gives online digital exams a thumbs up (photo)

Sacred Heart Girls' College, Hamilton: Alleged school arsonists granted name suppression (photo)

St Columba's, Hamilton: Arts showcase supports families in need over Christmas (photos)

St Kevin's College, Oamaru : Long-serving educators helping generations of pupils to flower (photo)

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INSPIRATIONAL TV


Matthew 25:14-30 The parable of the three servants

A reading and reflection with Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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THE FIFTEENTH STATION PODCAST


Episode 121 — Protesting, Praying, Poverty and Poor Choices (November 15, 2017)

The Catholic and Lutheran Churches have marked 500 years since Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the door of a German cathedral, reflecting on the shared faith and expressing a desire for unity. In the new New Zealand Parliament, there's talk about a reformation of the opening prayer, removing references to God and Jesus Christ. In Rome, Pope Francis will celebrate the first World Day of the Poor with several hundred people living in poverty, while in Wellington, the Sisters of Compassion are waiting for a miracle — or two. And finally a Hollywood star reflects on his hopes that God is a movie fan, but also forgiving of poor role choices. Join Anna, Donald, James and Gavin in this month's episode of The 15th Station.

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CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin


** New book looks at intellectual history of Francis, and why he is 'pope of polarity'
A number of people close to Francis have been looking forward eagerly to a book out this week in Italy that is sure to lay to rest the myth that somehow, he lacks the philosophical and theological ballast to be pope ...

** Pope Francis sends official blessings for Museum of the Bible opening
Pope Francis sent his blessings to those gathered for the dedication ceremony of the Museum of the Bible on Friday, one of the most highly anticipated museums to open in the U.S. capital in decades ...

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS (UPDATED JANUARY 2017)

'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop of Auckland. http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz 

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. https://issuu.com/search?q=%22kete+korero%22

Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'  http://www.welcom.org.nz

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform' http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=25

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet' https://catholic-diocese.squarespace.com/back-issues

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/

NZ Catholic Education Office. School News Update  http://www.nzceo.org.nz/news/ UPDATED NOVEMBER 2017

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' http://www.columban.org.au/?MID=200510192652

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. http://www.tuimotu.org/

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Reflection Guide - http://livingtheword.org.nz

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

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EVENTS

Catholic Youth Festival 2-3 December 2017
The Aotearoa Catholic Youth Festival will take place in Auckland on the weekend of 2-3 December 2017. Hosted by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, the Festival organisers are expecting over 500 young people to attend.

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EMPLOYMENT 

Director, National Liturgy Office
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC) is seeking expressions of interest in the role of Director of the National Liturgy Office. Details on the linked page (above), in 'NZ Catholic' Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 p.20, in 'Welcom' November 2017 p.7, and from James van Schie, Executive Officer, NZCBC – jvanschie@nzcbc.org.nz  Applications close 20 November 2017.
Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme, contact: volunteers@caritas.org.nz 

Links to job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...