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Last updated May 15, 2024

Seminary Appeal for 2024 is still live

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May the month of Mary 2024

We will be sharing a few reflections, prayers and devotions for the Month of May on our social media pages. Last week was New Zealand Sign Language Week we asked Susan Bruce to sign the Hail Mary for us. Susan is wife of Deacon Nick Bruce and was born deaf. We give thanks for Susan and her courage to share this beautiful prayer with us. Please pray alongside Susan, offering up a Hail Mary for our deaf and hearing impaired community.

Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.

You can use this link to download if you want to use in a classroom setting

Family Life Catholic Gifts is offering 20% off Rosaries and Fatima statues this month of May to honour Our Lady.  

Come and visit us at 569 Richardson Road, Mount Roskill, Auckland or online at www.catholicgifts.co.nz.   Phone (09) 629 0820.  

All proceeds from sales support our life-saving work defending Life, Faith and Family. 
 
Thank you so much for you support.

Golden Jubilee Celebrations! (Straight from our social media post)

What a wonderful celebration of priesthood in the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Tuesday. It is always such a joyous witness to our faith when the priests gather together, a comment from one young primary school boy "I have never seen so many priests at once!'

We recognise the service and upcoming anniversaries of all our clergy. But this Mass had an extra couple of special anniversaries to celebrate. 50 years of priestly service from Monsignor Leonard Danvers and Monsignor Joe Stack. Pictured with them also celebrating this achievement were Fr Wayne Healey (Dunedin) left of Leonard; and Fr Pat Brady (Auckland) right of Joe. Also in attendance for the special occasion was Bishops Steve Lowe and Pat Dunn, with Bishop Richard presiding over the Mass.

Thank you to you, the faithful who were able to join us for Mass, we appreciate there was plenty of travelling from all directions. It was lovely to see everyone mingling and catching up afterwards too.

Our next Kete Kōrero is due out next month and will feature more pictures from celebrations held in the parishes of both priests. Along with a few more pictures from Tuesday and their life ministering to the Hamilton Diocese.

Mens Rosary Group

Calling all men to gather and pray for the conversion of New Zealand.

Meet: Steps of the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary

When: Saturday 1st of June, 12pm

Contact: Bruce 021 556 227

(These will continue to run every 1st Saturday of the Month)

The Pro-life essay is back for 2024!

Eligible to enter are secondary age students Year 10 - 13

This is a wonderful opportunity for our young people to research and gain an increased understanding of the Catholic teachings regarding the sanctity of life and then to use this knowledge to defend life and advance the cause of pro-life in society. It is hoped that our young people will acquire the knowledge of the issues so as to feel comfortable engaging in this subject matter with their friends, family etc.

We strongly encourage all those eligible and interested, to write an essay and submit an entry. The winner of the senior competition will receive $1,000 and the winner of the junior competition with receive $500. Plus there likely will be spot prizes for highly commended entrants.

Email to receive a copy of the essay questions and rules, entries close August 9 prolifeessaycompetition@gmail.com

Students can also chat to their school’s DRS or RE teacher for further information and guidance.

The organisers acknowledge the valued sponsorship support received in this project from the CDF.

“Abortion is the greatest human rights issue confronting New Zealand in our day.” NZCBC

Save the Date: An opportunity to unite, gather, have breakfast and pray for Hamilton City!

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer”  Romans 12:12

Helen Smithson, the Coordinator Current of Grace Hamilton, was asked by Bishop Richard earlier this year, to join a team of Christian pastors who are organising an annual prayer breakfast to pray for our city. The mayor and members of parliament attend. This is the first year the Catholic Church has been represented. They are very welcoming and happy to have us join with them.  This is not a fund raising event and sponsorship and grants are applied for. The cost of a table for 10 is kept at a minimum. It would be a great community initiative if each parish/ministry could purchase or share a table. Please keep the preparation of this in prayer.  Contact Helen 0272941270

The song “City of God” comes to mind. 

Could you please advertise Save the Date and pray about who you can invite. 

Wednesday 11 September 2024 7.00am

Claudelands Event Centre

Download full flyer here

The Chaplaincy team at Waikato Hospital urgently need assistance to enable the regular Sunday Chapel Service to continue. We require :

• Chapel Co-ordinator - every Sunday 8.15am - 11.00am (plus planning time)

• Chapel Helper - at least one Sunday per month, 9am - 10am

Coordinator and Chapel Helpers

Musicforliturgy.org is now a paid subscription from sacredmusic.online

If your parish/community-group/school is interested please contact kirstym@cdh.org.nz we have set up a diocesan subscription and can add you as a user.

NZCBC Facebook

15 May 2024

The National Liturgy Office has published resources including prayers, music and a homily podcast for Pentecost Sunday (this coming Sunday, 19 May); and prayers and a celebration guide for Laudato Si' Week (beginning next Sunday 19 May, through to Sunday 26 May).

The Pentecost Sunday resources are here: https://www.nlo.org.nz/.../media.../pentecost-sunday-2/

The Laudato Si' Week resources are here: https://www.nlo.org.nz/.../laudato-si-week-19-26-may-2024/

13 May 2024

The online version of the popular New Zealand Catholic Directory has been upgraded with a user-friendly new layout and look and is fully up-to-date. Visit www.directory.catholic.org.nz to check it out and register to subscribe.

 It costs $25.30 (GST inclusive) for 12 months’ access for each subscriber.

 “After a review and update, the online directory is now back in full operation with updated data and a change to how names and other information are displayed, to make it more user friendly,” says Mely Lau, the Directory administrator. “Thank you, subscribers, for your patience as we have made these changes.”

 The online directory will be updated regularly as people change positions, leave or arrive at the hundreds of Catholic parishes, schools and agencies in its listings.

 The Directory is also available in a spiral-bound printed edition.

 Further details: https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/directory24-2/

12 May 2024

The landmark new Catholic bishops' teaching document Te Kahu o te Ora: A Consistent Ethic of Life has been reprinted, with paper copies available to schools, parishes, Church organisations and individuals for just $3 each.

 Te Kahu o Te Ora contains a succinct overview of eight key moral areas including creation; the beginning and end-of-life; discrimination and abuse;  poverty;  war and peace; justice and correction;  and information technology and artificial intelligence. Published by the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference last September, it is a revised and much-expanded version of a 1997 bishops' statement and reminds us that all life is a gift from God.

NZCBC President and Bishop of Auckland Bishop Stephen Lowe says the bishops want every Catholic to read Te Kahu o te Ora: “We are confident that reflecting on the document will foster hope-filled conversations that will lead to attitudinal change and positive action towards a better world in which all life is consistently treasured and protected.”

Read more about Te Kahu o te Ora and look at electronic and PDF copies of it here: https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/tekahu/

 Order printed copies of Te Kahu o te Ora by sending an email with your name, the name of your parish, school or organisation as appropriate, your postal address and the number of copies you require, to communications@nzcbc.org.nz with "Te Kahu o te Ora" in the subject line. We will invoice you with your delivered order.

Pro-Life Vigil Outside Waikato Hospital

Is anyone interested in attending a fruitful, legal and regular pro-life vigil outside Waikato Hospital?

Times and days that we meet: Wednesday’s and Alternate Friday’s
If you are interested in coming along please contact Ria Rose via email: sixroses@xtra.co.nz

St Patrick’s Taupō currently have three vacancies, please click on the below to take you through to the listings on the Gazette

Teacher / Team Leader (Special Character) - Closes May 13

Full time, Permanent

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Other senior leadership

Teacher Fixed term - suitable for beginning teachers - closes May 13

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 22/07/2024, End Date: 17/12/2024 (Provide cover until a special character recruitment process is completed)

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

ORS Teacher - closes May 13

Part time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.6

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

Principal - U1 - St Joseph’s, Matamata

Full-time, Permanent

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Principal

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Closes 12 April 2024

Vacancy reference #: 1HAfXb

The Board of St Joseph's Catholic School Matamata seek a Catholic Principal who inspires teachers and children and who is a passionate and enthusiastic curriculum leader.

The successful applicant will be a person of integrity and vision, a skilled classroom teacher with excellent communication, organisational and management skills.

A willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school is a condition of employment.

Position commences term 3 - July 22nd 2024.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Lesley Hemi (Office Admin)
PO Box 305, Matamata, 3440
office@stjmta.school.nz
(07) 888 8415

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Principal

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
View listing online or read below

Closes 12 APRIL 2024

Vacancy reference #: 1HAfnk

We are a school of 50 pupils seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and passionate teaching principal to lead us into the future. Principal release 0.5

The person will have the vision and passion to make a positive difference to our students' learning, with a focus on continuing success.

A willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the School is a condition of appointment. The appointee will be required to accept and recognize the responsibility to lead and preserve the special character of our school.

The position starts term 2 2024, or can be negotiated.

For an application pack email admin1@stpats-tmn.school.nz

Please email your application to david@stpats-tmn.school.nz.

Direct enquiries to:

Samantha Vermeulen
12 High Street, Ruapehu
admin1@stpats-tmn.school.nz
(07) 895 6933

Our first edition of Kete Kōrero was published under Bishop Denis Browne in October 2011. The name of the magazine means ‘basket of talk’ and was gifted to us by the Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton at the time, Most Rev. Max Takuira Mariu sm.

We want to ensure our magazine respects our gifted name and truly reflects those ‘baskets of talk’ from the people in our diocese. We invite you all to share your stories, please submit them to kete@cdh.org.nz. We ask you to occasionally remind your parishioners and school families in your newsletters. Our Easter edition is in foyers now with our Winter edition closed for submissions. If you want a story or article considered for our Spring article, please see the dates below.

The next closing date for content to be submitted is: 5 August 2024

Advertising and Sponsorship rate inquiries to: kirstym@cdh.org.nz

Statement of commitments to abuse survivors https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/jan10-letter