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Saturday, 13 February 2010 09:23
2010-02-13PARISH PICNIC:  Postponed to next FRIDAY 19 FEBRUARY at the Model Train Venue, on the corner of Liardet and Gilbert Sts 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.  

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.

CARITAS LENT APPEAL:  During Lent, Caritas, the Catholic agency for justice, peace and development– invites you to participate in the Caritas Lent Appeal.  It is time for us to pray, fast and share with others who are not as fortunate a ourselves.  Caritas is an official agency of the NZ Catholic Bishop’s Conference, established by the Bishops as a Catholic response to poverty and injustice in the World.  Caritas addresses the causes of poverty, advocates against injustice and responds to disasters.  A Lenten pack is attached to your newsletter—it includes an envelope for each week in Lent.  This year Caritas has issued and envelope for One Total Lent Donation for anyone who prefers to make one donation.  The administration staff at Caritas will process and receipt the donation at the time it is received.

NZ CATHOLIC:  Headlines from the February  13-27, issue of NZ Catholic:  War rages over Auckland school relocation . . . New school a gift for Elodie . . . RSMs QSMs honour 21 years of service . . . Reject sin and seek unity at Lent . . . Discipleship college off to good start . . . Virginity: A gift or a commodity? . . . Be the light of the world (wide web) . . . Pope spells out views on truth and dissent.  On sale now.  

FUNDING GRANTS:  The Diocese of Palmerston North, in conjunction with the Catholic Charities Foundation of Palmerston North, the Tindall Foundation and Catholic Social Services, seek applications for funding for qualifying grants to organisations within the Diocese.  Application forms and criteria for funding are available from the Parish Office.  Applications must reach the Diocesan Office by 31 March 2010.

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.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE:  General meeting in the supper room on Thurs 18 February after 12.05 Mass at St Joseph’s.  Bring your lunch.

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

WELLINGTON TERTIARY CHAPLAINCY OPEN DAY:  Are you working towards a Degree, Diploma, Certificate, Masters, PhD in Wellington? The Archdiocesan Tertiary Chaplaincy welcomes you to its Chaplaincy Orientation Day on  Monday 22nd February from 10.30 – 12pm at 4 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn. This includes introductions to the Chaplaincy, tour of Kelburn Campus and a light meal. Please RSVP to 04 472 3325 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   for catering purposes. if you can’t make the day itself, our lounge and kitchen are open every day for you to visit.

VALENTINES DAY GIFT:  Flowers are romantic but how much better would be a gift to your spouse of your time and undivided attention.  Why not book yourselves on our next marriage enrichment retreat (14-16 May) where you will get to spend some quality time together away from the distractions of everyday life in a beautiful countryside setting. Here's a once in a lifetime chance to deepen that love affair with that most important person in your life. It's a time to listen, to talk and to reflect on your journey together now and in the future. Bookings and enquiries can be made by calling Francie or Neil on 0800 362 686.
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