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Saturday, 05 December 2009 04:06
CUP OF TEA:  After Mass Today.   Served by the Parish Council.

COLUMBAN CALENDARS:  now on sale, $7.

GIFTING SUNDAY:  Gifting Sunday is on Dec 20th.  Today you are invited to take a card from the tree in the porch and donate a small gift (approx $5) to be given to a parishioner who is a shut -in or rest home resident.  Relevant details are on the card.  Please return the gift with card attached on Gifting Sunday, Dec 20.  Thank you very much.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE:  will host residents of Mission Rest Home and senior parish members to the RSA for morning tea on Thursday 10th December at 10.30am.  Members assistance would be appreciated.

ROSTERS:  for December are now available.  Please check to see if there is one for your family.  Thank you

ADVENT MULTI-CULTURAL LITURGY:  will be held on Friday 11 Dec at 7pm at St Joseph’s Church.

OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS:  is holding another 24hr vigil of prayer, contemplation and adoration of the Eucharist starting on 11th Dec.  There will be a sign up sheet in the church porch for those who would like to take part.  For more information contact  Agnes 769 9630 or Moragh 758 6365

CHRISTMAS MUSIC:   Anyone who would like to help lead the singing, or play an instrument at our Christmas vigil mass on Christmas Eve, is invited to a practise next Sunday morning 13th at 9.30am in the church. We will practise again the following Sunday morning before mass. Everyone welcome!

FR NIMO’S FAGALOA CHURCH REBUILDING FUND:  Thank you all who contributed to this worthy cause. $654 was collected and will be remitted to Fr Nimo in the next few days. This is a great response to a parish less fortunate that we are. Thanks to Alena Sofeni for initiating this collection

ON-LINE ADVENT CALENDAR:  from the Redemptorists of Australia and NZ. Daily thoughts, prayer, scripture, poetry and music.  
http://www.cssr.org.au/writings/default.cfm?loadref=313
NZ CATHOLIC:  Headlines from the November 15-28th issue of NZ Catholic:  Record intake predicted for NZ seminary . . . Bishops approves instruction for new Mass . . . Crucifix row has Rome cross . . . Prelates seek action on abortion . . . Little Sisters’ work praised . . . Theology institute celebrates 20 years . . . 44 pilgrims follow Exodus journey . . . Berlin Wall events said to ignore the Church . . . NZ icon honours Hawaii icon.

THE PHILOMENA-CHRISTMAS EDITION:    Contributions for the Christmas Edition are welcome.  Photos, articles, reports and comments should be with the editor, Diane Kawana by Dec 15.  Thank you.  Ph 7534956 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

CATHOLIC PARISH TO PARISH B&B  Parishioners are required to provide homes, in your area for "Bed and Breakfast"  The accommodation is bed and continental breakfast at a charge of $30 a night for one  or $40 a night for 2 persons sharing a room. For full details, please phone Marie Anderson  03-3595541 or email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

TSB ASCOT COMMUNITY HOUSE:  is a warm, friendly venue where older adults of New Plymouth meet one day a week for companionship, entertainment, outings and social interaction.  The Tainui Village provides staff, transport and meals.  Members are transported from and to their own homes.  The service is well supported by a team of volunteers.  Open 50 weeks a year.  For more information contact Susan Walsh or Glendyr Field at Tainui Village 7536597 during business hours.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SOCIAL JUSTICE:  We are getting together on Sunday 6 Dec at 6.30pm after the 5.30pm Mass to hear Lisa Beech from Caritas speak, and have a pot-luck tea in the St Joseph’s Parish Hall.  All are welcome.

PIVOT:   is a young adults catholic group that gets together to chill out in friendship and food! We will be getting together again on Sunday 13 December at the Christmas in the Park at the Bowl of Brooklands. We welcome any young adults 18 - 30 who would like to join us. Please text or ring Ellen Hall 021 81 7792 for more information.

HIBERNIAN SOCIETY ST JOSEPH’S BRANCH:   117 New Plymouth will meet in the St Joseph’s NP Supper Room 1.00pm today Sunday 6th December. Our delegate Sr. M.L. Hall will give a report on the Society’s AGM held in Christchurch on 25th July 2009.

HEALING LIFE’S HURTS RETREAT:  3pm Sat 13 March - 9am Fri 19 March 2010.  Live-in at Forrestal Lodge, Inglewood, presented by two directors from Bethel Community Centre, Queensland. Limited places available. A blend of focus sessions, private time and accompaniment integrating spiritual and emotional healing / growth for your holistic wellbeing. Brochures are in the church foyer. Enrollments close Friday 18 December 2009. For more information, contact Sr Bernadette O’Neill, ph 756 7626.
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