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Saturday, 06 February 2010 02:13
PARISH PICNIC:  At the Model Train Venue, on the corner of Liardet and Gilbert Sts.  FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY from 5pm onwards.  We have private use of the venue and there is no charge.  BYO picnic tea.  Kitchen and toilet facilities available.  Grandparents welcome.  Free icecream and lolly scramble.  Ph Brian 753 2402 if you need a ride.  If wet it will be postponed to the following Friday.

LENTEN DISCUSSION PROGRAMME:  These start again on Thurs 25 February.  The organiser, Ian McGill will be in the porch after Mass to take names of those who wish to attend.

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

CARITAS HAITI APPEAL:  Donations towards help for those trying to survive this tragedy can be given here at St Philomena’s.  Envelopes are on the table in the porch.  These can be returned at Mass anywhere in New Plymouth.  Receipts will be sent out in April or earlier on request.

ASH WEDNESDAY:  17 February at 7.30pm.  We will join with the Catholic & Anglican parishes of the New Plymouth area at St Joseph’s Church for the Ecumenical celebration of the distribution of ashes.

ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE:  Wellington.  The College will be celebrating their 125th Jubilee on Queen’s Birthday weekend, 4-6 June 2010.  Please visit the website for Registrations and information;  www.stpats125.org.nz or contact the Development Manager at PO Box 14022, Wellington 6022, ph 04 939 5416, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DOVE CATHOLIC FELLOWSHIP FOR WOMEN:   invites all women to join us on Saturday, 13 March at St Philomena's Catholic Church, 112 Brooklands Rd, New Plymouth.  Shared lunch at 12.30pm followed by the meeting from 1-3pm.  Dove National will be at our meeting.  All denominations most welcome.  Ph: Kath - 753 5528, Theresa - 753 4286, Mary-Rose 758 5414 for more information.

HEALING LIFE’S HURTS RETREAT:  There are still places available on this retreat,
13-19 March, live in at Forrestal Lodge, Inglewood.  A blend of focus sessions, private time and accompaniment, integrating spiritual and emotional healing/growth for your holistic wellbeing.  Contact Sr Bernadette O’Neill ph 756 7626


NZ CATHOLIC:  Headlines from the January 21 - February  13, issue of NZ Catholic: NZ sisters plan for their saint...Archbishop among dead following Haiti earthquake....
Matamata marks 100 years...New editor take over at Tui Motu...Faith sustains on pitch at school...200 get faith boosted at Catholic summer school...Pope offers environmental “third way”...Survey reveals much about NZ Caholic.  On sale now.  

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.

ADOPT-A-CELL:   the Christian answer to the ‘three strikes’ policy.  As Christians who are familiar with Jesus’ words, “I was in prison and you visited me” (Matt 25), we have three strikes of our own with which to combat the ever-increasing numbers of people being imprisoned in our country: 1) adopt a specific prison cell; 2) believe; 3) pray. Join the campaign to reform the imprisoned through the power of Jesus. For more information, contact Kilian de Lacy, Senior Catholic Prison Chaplain;  P O Box 9, Wellington 6140 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . or  phone: 04-381-3340.

OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS PRAYER VIGIL:   Our 24-hr vigil of prayer, contemplation and adoration of the Eucharist will restart at 10am on Friday 12 February through to 10am on Saturday 13 February.  We extend a warm invitation to anyone who is moved to join us again in this very special act of devotion. There is a sign-up sheet on display in our church porch, and anyone who would like to be part of our vigil is most welcome  to call in and put their name beside an available hour - but please remember that this is a solemn commitment, as we must  ensure that the vigil with The Lord is kept constantly throughout the 24 hours.  Any further information required can be obtained from Agnes 769 9630 or Moragh 758 6365.

WALK BY FAITH:   This new year you are invited to enhance your Spiritual Journey.  Walk By Faith helps you know and understand yourself and your story.  To reflect on your experience in relationship to others and God.  To hear the Church’s story (Gospel), Celebrate it (Eucharist), and Respond (Service).  Registration forms and information are available from your parish or from the Diocesan Centre
Ph: 06 354 1780, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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