18 February 2007

************************************ 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... *************************************************** - '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,â€� 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 flowersâ€�, 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.... **************************************************** 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... ************************************************* 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 ******************************************************* 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.â€� 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? ..." ****************************************************** 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... ******************************************************** WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH (Regularly updated) http://www.cathcom.org.nz/ http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/ ********************************************************* 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 ******************************************************* 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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