LENT 2010
Caritas Aotearoa NZ - http://www.caritas.org.nz
Lent: "Working together in true communion".
"The development of peoples depends, above all, on a recognition that the human race is a single family working together in true communion, not simply a group of subjects who happen to live side by side." - Pope Benedict XVI: 'Caritas in Veritate', 2009.
As we begin Lent, the reflection above reminds us of our common humanity and calling - and provides the inspiration for our Lenten theme "working together in true communion". The Lent Appeal is Caritas' main appeal of the year. Resources have been sent to schools and parishes.
Our schools' resource features the popular Lent Lifestyle Calendar and a songwriting competition. Our popular Reflection Programme is available in English, Samoan and Tongan. There is also additional scripture reflection and a Way of the Cross meditation. Find out more at http://www.caritas.org.nz
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - Feb. 28 - Mar. 13 2010
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
In the current issue ... GPs fight abortion referral guideline ... South Islander comes home for youth ministry position ... New payroll scheme is expected to help church ... 'NZ Catholic' editor to leave in April ... Volcano's nature surprises priest at Mt Erebus memorial service ... Seminarians make south-north journey ... Cardinal promotes shared catechism ... Curtain comes down at St Brides ... Small families blamed for recession .. Salesians established in west Auckland parish ... Advertising Features: International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference ... Josephite Retreat Centre
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Apologetic former head dies (photo)
The Press
http://tinyurl.com/yeckmzm
Brother Peter Burke, 64, the former head of a troubled Catholic order who tried to help support sexual abuse victims, has died.
Fears held for missing man (photo)
Manukau Courier
http://tinyurl.com/y9krzu4
Staff from a Mangere nursing home are pleading for help to find a missing resident, Siafua Faleaupu.
Muslim head boy a first (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/manukau-courier/3374505/Muslim-head-boy-a-first
Like his famous namesake Papatoetoe teenager Mohammed Ali knows how to stand out from the crowd. The 17-year-old has just been appointed head boy - or college captain - at De La Salle College.
Top sportsman dies
http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/sport/3373228/Top-sportsman-dies
One of Marlborough's finest sportsmen, Geoff Hocquard, died in Blenheim on Tuesday, after a long illness. A British Empire Medal winner for his services to woodchopping, he won several world titles during an illustrious career, where he set a total of 22 New Zealand records during the 1960s and 70s.
Atheist lobby group disappointed bus company rejects ads
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/stories/2010/02/23/1247f2a8daf6
A group promoting atheism that raised thousands of dollars to put advertisements on buses, says NZ Bus is now refusing to allow them on their vehicles.
MacKillop sisters off to Rome for canonisation (photo)
http://north-shore-times.whereilive.com.au/news/story/mackillop-sisters-off-to-rome-for-canonisation1/
The Sisters of St Joseph at North Sydney will make their own pilgrimage to Rome for the canonisation of Mary MacKillop in October. Pope Benedict XVI will conduct the ceremony, on October 17.
Focus On St Thomas More Catholic School
Bay of Plenty Times - A005 - 22 February 2010
If you're a new face at St Thomas More Catholic School, don't expect to go unnoticed. As doors swing open and students faces turn _ you're in the spotlight. Small hands flutter up in unison, and wiggling fingers, follow a Mexican wave of ``hellos''. It's this kind of welcome that founding principal Kathleen Joblin would expect of her students...
School fears land sale
Central Leader
http://tinyurl.com/y9hb7hf
Another Auckland school fears its land will be the next target in the Auckland City Council's bid to develop Monte Cecilia Park.
Residents at Liston Retirement Village are staying put for now.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10628367
Auckland City Council is buying land owned by the Auckland Catholic diocese to extend Monte Cecilia Park in Hillsborough, which could mean Monte Cecilia School and Liston Village eventually having to move.
Shifting school would cost $15m (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10627676&pnum=0
Residents of Hillsborough and parents of Monte Cecilia Catholic school are upset by the lack of consultation over plans to shift the school to make way for an extended park - a move that will cost ratepayers at least $15 million.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
http://inspirationaltv.net
** Transfigured **
Luke 9: 28-36 - a reading and discussion with John Teariki and Simon McLellan
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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs
http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
** The Primacy of Family (in the absence of a father)
** 'You have entered "power drive". Now, push seven eight seven to swing.' (giving up gaming in Lent)
** How Refreshing! (contraception and health; care of the severely disabled)
** Spot the Franciscan Missionary. (the presence of religious orders in Congo)
** Water boarding - no, not the fun kind you do on your summer holiday (a Catholic defends torture)
** What if we just said wait? (outcomes of sex education)
** The pursuit of love - God and neighbour (on meeting someone you like who shares your values and faith)
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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS
Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm
http://livingtheword.wordpress.com
Reflect - Veronica Lawson RSM
http://www.welcom.org.nz/?sid=394
Daily Reflections (right-hand column)
http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
Foreign priests and the risk of plunder
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/foreign-priests-and-risk-plunder
When their longtime pastor recently retired, the Catholics of Hill City feared they would become yet another circuit-rider parish. Instead, the Diocese of Salina was able to assign a Fidei Donum priest from Burma (Myanmar). Fr. Henry is thus a symbol of one of the most important forces cutting through American Catholicism at the retail level: Estimates are that one in six Catholic priests currently serving in the States comes from abroad, and roughly 300 new international priests arrive every year...
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Bishop Pat Dunn's diary
http://www.facebook.com/bishoppatrick
Catholic Discipleship College
http://www.facebook.com/cdcnz
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EVENTS
Catholic Youth Conference for school years 10-13
5-7 March 2010
St Thomas More Catholic Church, 17 Gloucester Road, Mt Maunganui 3116
Theme: "Set Free" (Galatians 5:1)
Conference site: http://www.catholicyouth.co.nz
Video promo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0cNWXK7_-g
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Catholic-Youth-Conference-New-Zealand/184045426370?ref=search&sid=100000701925135.747740152..1
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
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