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Friday, 07 May 2010 07:17
ROTARY READING:  At St Pius we have a weekly reading programme run by Rotary.  We have volunteers who come on a Tuesday morning for an hour to listen to the children read on a one to one basis.  (You have the same three children each week).  The organiser of this programme at Rotary needs another volunteer for our school. We already have some parishioners from St Philomena's involved as volunteers.  If you are interested please give me a ring and I will let you know what is involved.  You can be old or young, male or female....we'd love to see you.  You can contact Trish Walsh, Principal, St Pius X, Ph: 7534257 or email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS:  will be holding a 12hr vigil of prayer and adoration every Friday from after 9.30am Mass until 10pm.  On the first Friday of each month the vigil will be for 24hrs.

ENROLMENTS:  We are now in the process of forward planning for 2011.  If you have a child starting school next year please give me a ring so I can make an appointment to meet with you and show you around our school.  Please let anyone you know who is thinking of St Pius as a school for their child to contact me as soon as possible.  Knowing early does help with our planning.  Thank you.  
Trish Walsh Ph: 7534257   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

WRITING COMPETITION:  The topic for the 2010 religious writing competition organised by the Knights of the Southern Cross is This year we have been thinking about our priests.  What do you consider to be the three most important duties of a parish priest?  Outline three ways that you can assist your parish priest to fulfil his vocation.
The competition is free to enter, has prizes totaling $1200 and closes on 23 July 2010. Competition details are on the parish notice board or can be obtained by from the Archdiocesan website http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/?sid=172 or by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP—NOVENA:  a nine week Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, at St Joseph’s Church, Thursdays of May and June at 5.30pm.

CONFIRMATION PREPARATION:  Our Diocese invites all Baptised Catholics to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation if they are Year 11 or above.  Please encourage your children, grandchildren, godsons and goddaughters to consider opening their hearts to God in the most important faith celebration.  Preparation for Confirmation for the North Taranaki Pastoral Area begins on Sunday 9 May.  Registration forms are available in the church porch.

THE SHAUN HURLEY MEMORIAL SEMINARS:  The Mass in Slow Motion.
The WHOLE community is invited to join Bishop Peter and a team from the Diocese to pray, reflect and deepen our love of the Mass.  Bishop Peter will be with us in North Taranaki on May 19th, June 9th & 30th and Aug 4th.  You are invited to come to each of these evenings, which will be from 5.30-9pm.  A time of prayer, input, reflection and a shared finger food tea (please bring a plate).  The evenings will be at St Joseph’s New Plymouth.  This is important and BIG:  please make every effort to join in the great series of reflections as we focus on the centre of our faith, the Mass, and how we can fully and actively participate.  So the first date is May 19th—put it in your diary!!

NZ CATHOLIC:  Headlines from the May 9-22, issue of NZ Catholic:  Holy Father reflects on Shroud of Turin's message . . . New Plymouth hairdressers raise money for a good cause . . . Science and religion go together . . . German Church confronted Nazis, research shows . . .  NZ law thwarts lives it should protect. On sale now.  

JOSEPHITE RETREAT CENTRE:  Opportunities for men and women alike to take some time apart from their everyday lives to ponder and explore the deep questions of our time.  In the nature of a good harvest the month of May  is burgeoning with events to feed the mind and satisfy the soul:
Saturday 15 May 10am – 3pm – The Eyes Have it! Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder a creative journey through photographs with Yvonne Munro rsj.  The workshop is $20, please bring own lunch
Josephite Eco-connections Module 1, Our connecting Story –helping adults make the connection between ecology, spirituality and their faith is on three consecutive Thursday evenings 13,20,27 May from 7-9pm.  It is then  repeated on Saturday 29 May 9.30am to  3 pm.
 
ST PHILONENA’S COLLEGE DUNEDIN:  Seeking 1960 Form Three Class (50 years ago) for a Class Reunion 4/5 September 2010.  Please contact Dianne Casey, ph 03 4763360,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or Gail Barclay  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE WELLINGTON:   The College will be celebrating its 125th Jubilee Queen’s Birthday weekend 4-6th June 2010.  Please visit the Jubilee website for Registrations and information  www.stpats125.org.nz or contact the Development Manager at P O Box 14022, Wellington 6022, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ,  ph 04 939 5416. All Old Boys, past parents/staff and all friends are most welcome to register.

ST BEDE’S COLLEGE:  Centennial Celebration May 2011.  To register and for more information go to www.stbedes.school.nz/community/centennial
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