COLUMBAN CALENDARS:  now on sale, $7.

GIFTING SUNDAY:  Gifting Sunday is on Dec 20th.  Please bring your gift to Mass next Sunday, with card attached.  Thank you very much.

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

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 20th Dec at 9.30am in the church.  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 December 13 - 19, 2009 issue of NZ Catholic: Bishops fight FPA abortion licensing . . . Church schools might add “Catholic” to their names . . . Tongan ordained for Auckland . . . Parish puts bare land to work . . . Funds raised for piano used to train opera stars . . . Editorial: Bishops must choose the right battles . . . No apology sufficient for abuse, say bishops . . . New Easter trade battle looms.  On sale now.

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.

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. Enrolments close Friday 18 December 2009. For more information, contact Sr Bernadette O’Neill, ph 756 7626.

WELLINGTON CATHOLIC EDUCATION COURSES:
RE 101 Introduction to Religious Education—block course.  26-28 Jan 2010 at the Diocesan Centre, Palmerston North.  9am to 4pm, $63.  This paper will have an outside lecturer.

TH 102 Introduction to Theology—block course.  27-29 Jan 2010 at the Diocesan Centre, Palmerston North.  9am to 4pm, $63.
Enrolments for both close 8th Jan 2010.  For is more information, enrolments etc is  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 06 354 1780 ext 833