Sunday, March 15, 2020

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.catholic.org.nz

NZ Catholic Church restricts some Mass practices as Covid-19 coronavirus precaution
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/covid-19-coronavirus-precautions/
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops and the National Liturgy Office today received important new advice from the Ministry of Health regarding practices at Mass during this time of Covid-19 coronavirus precautions. The new advice cautions against the use of shared holy water, communion on the tongue, and shaking hands for the Sign of Peace during Mass.  Accordingly, the Bishops and the NLO have sent this notice to all parishes in New Zealand ...

Bishop Dunn says parishioners being contacted after Covid-19 diagnosis at St Mary's Papakura (14 Mar 2020 |)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/covid-19-diagnosis-at-st-marys-papakura/
The Catholic Bishop of Auckland, Bishop Patrick Dunn, says he was advised today that a parishioner at St Mary's Church in Papakura has been diagnosed with the Covid-19 coronavirus, some days after attending the 8.30am Mass last Sunday...

NZCBC on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pg/CatholicNZ/posts/

**  Papakura virus event (14 March)

** Interview with Cardinal John Dew on the effect of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on parishioners in New Zealand (13 March)

** Corona virus update: Guidance to diocese and parishes (12 March)

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LENT 2020:

The Lent Appeal on behalf of the NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference enables Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand to continue working to heal and support those overcome by poverty and justice around the world.

Each year, Caritas creates a Lenten Reflection Programme to support parishes, communities, families and individuals as they pray and spend time with the gospels during Lent. The programme's booklets are available free on the Caritas' Website: https://caritas.org.nz/lent

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

Website: http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656
Full text articles: https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2020/

In issue no. 584, March 8-21 2020: Married priest issue still up for discussion ... Planting the seeds for future church leaders ... Tips for music ministers from across the ditch ... Sue Jones: A spiritual refreshment in parish life ... Editorial: Catholic identity ... Bishop Stephen Lowe: Querida amazonia - a reflection ... Pope Francis' Lent message for 2020 ... Church agencies call for action on income, housing ... Cathedral meals help out Hamilton's needy ... Catholic Masses well attended at 22nd NZ Scout Jamboree ... Fun and faith with a medieval theme: Silverion Summer Camp 2020.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Coronavirus: Auckland Bishop says don't 'fear' going to mass as other gatherings cancelled
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/03/coronavirus-auckland-bishop-says-don-t-fear-going-to-mass-as-other-gatherings-cancelled.html
The Catholic Bishop of Auckland says churchgoers shouldn't fear going to mass despite a newly-confirmed coronavirus patient attending a service last Sunday. It took three days after the man arrived back in New Zealand for him to become unwell and then be assessed for the virus. However, before then, he attended an 8:30am service last Sunday at St Mary's church in East St, Papakura ...

Coronavirus: Churches make changes to holy communion practices
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12314855
Churches around the country are making changes to traditional worship practices - including holy communion - in light of the worldwide coronavirus outbreak. The Catholic church says it is monitoring the situation closely and will take immediate action if the Ministry of Health advises so.

Catholic Bishops' Interfaith Committee Letter On Christchurch Tragedy Anniversary
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2003/S00170/catholic-bishops-interfaith-committee-letter-on-christchurch-tragedy-anniversary.htm
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Aotearoa New Zealand, At this time in particular we feel the powerful call to be people of peace. This beautiful concept is foundational in all religions, and in our shared Abrahamic tradition it is richly expressed through words such as Salaam and Shalom. If we allow it, the call to peace crosses all divides and draws not only our thoughts and actions towards non-violence, but also our hearts and prayers towards God. It is at such times as this that as people of faith we particularly consider what it means to be people of God ...

Appointment of new bishop for Palmerston North could take some time
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/120130193/appointment-of-new-bishop-for-palmerston-north-could-take-some-time
The Archbishop of Wellington will remain the head of the Catholic Church in Palmerston North until a new bishop can be appointed.

Heritage protection granted
https://times-age.co.nz/heritage-protection-granted/
Two Wairarapa places have received special Heritage New Zealand protection. Featherston's World War I War Memorial is now a Category 1 historic place, and Riversdale Beach's St Joseph's Church is now a Category 2 historic place.

RNZ. Sunday, with Jim Mora
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/sunday/20200315
11:30 Kiwi forced to close the gates at Bethlehem University
New Zealander Brother Peter Bray is the Vice Chancellor and CEO of Bethlehem University, the only Catholic university in the Holy Land. He joined the show earlier in the year to share his fascinating story. On Thursday, he was forced to send out a notice to say the university will be closed until further notice due to the Covid-19 outbreak, with Bethlehem itself now also in lockdown.

Hamilton foodbanks face challenge as demand for help continues
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/north-island/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503932&objectid=12315714
The Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank is experiencing high levels of demand for food help at a time of year when it would normally be levelling off following the Christmas rush and "back to school" expenses, says Methodist City Action Manager Maxine Campbell. HCCFB is one of Hamilton's major providers of food parcels and food help. It is supported by Anglican Action, Catholic Family Social Services, Desert Spring Ministries, Methodist City Action, St Vincent de Paul, Te Whanau Putahi and the Pukete Neighbourhood House ...

Obituary: Josephine Hariata Takarangi-Firmin a tireless worker for health, Iwi
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/maori/news/article.cfm?c_id=252&objectid=12313402
Our mum was one of 19, born to Te Ngene Weraroa Takarangi and Wiki Kataraina (nee Blackburn). This was a time of large Catholic families and Mum's was certainly one of them. Her faith was very important to her and remained so throughout her life...

Levin is getting ready to welcome Colombian refugees
Horowhenua Chronicle
https://pressreader.com/article/281479278475746
Three or four families from Colombia will be coming to Levin this winter. They have spent years in refugee camps and have been without a place to call home for much longer. Rachel O'Connor, General manager Migration for the New Zealand Red Cross, said "we have found they are quick to make friends and get involved in their new communities. In Nelson the Colombian community put a float into the Santa Parade. Many of them are Catholics and get busy with church activities too" ...

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Reigner School, Napier: Learning to sail
Napier Courier
https://pressreader.com/article/281539408003557

St John's College, Hastings: Triathlon: Promising teen Lachie McGregor ticks all boxes
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503460&objectid=12316477

St Joseph's, Balclutha: Facilities to get makeover during meet
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/facilities-get-makeover-during-meet

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INSPIRED WORD

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW3-dG1A3neGPJ041T9vjVw  (Under: Created playlists)

John 4:5-15 Jesus and the Samaritan woman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAVal8CMoG0&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=4
A reading and commentary with Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Canon Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington..

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

http://cruxnow.com

** Churches, chaplains, nuns have unexpected role in COVID-19 crisis
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-europe/2020/03/churches-chaplains-nuns-have-unexpected-role-in-covid-19-crisis/
As of early March, Bergamo was the Italian province with the highest number of deaths related to the coronavirus and one that saw some of the earliest cases. Helping minister to those patients was Sister Anna Maria Marconi, a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Most Holy Child Mary, and a volunteer for the chaplaincy of a local hospital. Marconi told Vatican News she had to stop helping people because she was now in isolation. She lives "in a community of 100 sisters, 70 of whom are sick ...

** Coronavirus scare has bought the Vatican some time … how will they use it?
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2020/03/coronavirus-scare-has-bought-the-vatican-some-time-how-will-they-use-it/
In a nutshell, that's the situation for Pope Francis and his Vatican team today: Facing a ticking clock on several fronts, the coronavirus has bought them some time. The question is how they'll use it. Here are at least five fronts where the question is especially urgent...

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EVENTS

Hui Aranga, Wellington, 9-14 April 2020.
Further details to follow.

Takirua 2020: Shaping the Vision
InterContinental Hotel, Wellington, April 24 - 26 2020.
https://takirua2020.nz/
The combined Takirua 2020 Conference will incorporate the best elements from each of two well-established national gatherings: conferences for youth ministers and those involved in marriage ministries. Takirua 2020 will bring together a broad range of innovative ideas and practical tools to both equip and challenge those involved in contemporary Catholic pastoral ministry and marriage education in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Hospital chaplain, Wellington Hospital, Archdiocese of Wellington
https://wn-catholicsocialservices.org.nz/Hospital%20Chaplains
Details in 'NZ Catholic' February 23 - March 7, p.20, and from reception@wn-catholicsocialservices.org.nz
Applications close 20 March 2020

Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/?Keywords=catholic#results

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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New Zealand Commentaries
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Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - http://livingtheword.org.nz

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections" https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
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Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'  http://www.welcom.org.nz

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'  https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

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  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/

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

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  https://bit.ly/2EFXF82

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