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Last updated May 8, 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. This week being 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.

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!

Monsignor Leonard Danvers and Monsignor Joe Stack are both celebrating 50 years of priesthood this year. The 14th of May will see the priests of the diocese come together for an annual celebration of priesthood.

This Mass will be held at the Cathedral with Bishop Richard presiding. Both Monsignors Leonard and Joe will celebrate their Jubilee at this Mass. May 14th, 12pm

All are welcome to join, there will be light refreshments on site following.

OH BROTHER! - We did share this article on our socials so you might have already seen it, but if not - click on the title to read a great article on Monsignor Joe and Leonard from the Te Awamutu news.

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

Jesus says, “Follow Me”

Bring a friend as we prepare for Pentecost

 Friday 17th May 7.00pm

St Columba’s Church, Rifle Range Road

Mass celebrated by Bishop Richard

followed by Supper and Fellowship

A small plate would be appreciated

Download full flyer here

HERE I AM LORD

Hamilton Diocese Conference for Men

Saturday May 11, 9.00 – 3.30

Matamata Catholic Church of the Holy Angels

Food provided, koha accepted

Leader: Mike Lobo

Come explore the spiritual direction in life you are called to as men & fellowship with other Catholic men looking to hold the higher ground

Bookings/enquiries: Dave Colquhoun dave.colquhoun@xtra.co.nz

ph 0278848408

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

The new Catholic cathedral in Christchurch will be built on the Barbadoes Street site of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament destroyed in the 2011 earthquake, Bishop Michael Gielen has announced. In a pastoral letter read out at Mass this weekend, Bishop Michael said the decision was reached after hearing from a range of key advisers and technical experts, as well as the responses to a survey of the wider community. Almost 85 per cent of 1604 survey respondents supported the proposal to build the new cathedral at Barbadoes St.

 Details here: https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/cathedral-christchurch/

Nominations sought for Delargey Awards 2024 –  closing date 15 May

The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference sponsors the Delargey Awards and are pleased to be seeking nominations for 2024.

The Awards recognise significant and outstanding contributions made in the field of Catholic ministry with young people in Aotearoa New Zealand. They are named in honour of Cardinal Delargey. The aims of the Awards are:

• To provide recognition for ministry workers and supporters of ministry with young people in New Zealand
• To educate the community about ministry with young people
• To raise the profile of Catholic ministry with young people in New Zealand
• To recognise the place of long-term involvement in Catholic ministry with young people

The Inaugural Award Ceremony took place in 2004 with Awards presented biannually subsequently.

The Nomination Process

To nominate a person for an NZCBC Delargey Award:

1. Complete the nomination form online: https://forms.office.com/r/qtSYrTDY6Z
2. Ask a second person to write a letter of recommendation and provide a copy via email to secretariat@nzcbc.org.nz

The nomination is not eligible without the additional letter of recommendation from a second person.
Nominations (with letters of recommendation) are due by close of day 15 May 2024.

• Full details are in the attached PDF, which includes a biography of Cardinal Delargey.

The Fifth Gospel Project

Father John O'Connor's Food For Faith forum is collecting and collating for publication stories of personal experience of God. Please share this invitation, and send an experience (up to 400 words - before the end of April) by email to john@fff.org.nz   More information on this mission is at https://foodforfaith.org.nz/2024/03/telling-the-story/

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.

BILLINGS OVULATION METHOD TRAINING SEMINAR Christchurch Saturday and Sunday 27 and 28 April

This seminar will benefit Health Professionals and Natural Health practitioners interested in women’s health and fertility, those wishing to become accredited Billings Teachers, and those using or considering using the Billings Method. The seminar will also interest those involved in pre-marriage counselling and those wishing to promote the Method within their community.

The Billings Method teaches accurate, evidence-based, scientific self-knowledge about human fertility. The “Billings Ovulation Method Natural Fertility Training Seminar” activity has been endorsed by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners and has been approved for up to 11.15 CME credits for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes. It is also supported by the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference.

For further information and to register go to: https://www.billingslife.org.nz/training-seminar

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