THANK YOU:  Just to say a big thank you for your generosity in “handing over” your lovely church to our extended family, for the Kings of Ireland Family Reunion Mass last Sunday.  Attending Mass at St Philomena’s was extra special for the family and one of many highlights of the Reunion, especially as one of our cousins, Jacqueline Cox, plays such an important role in children’s Liturgy in your Parish. With renewed thanks to all of you, especially on the Pastoral committee and leadership team.  Kind Regards, Geraldine (Sullivan)—great granddaughter of Andrew and Honora King.

WORLD YOUTH DAY FUNDRAISING:  We are doing the Warehouse stock take again this year.  All the money raised by our Parish will go directly to helping get our Parish Interns to World Youth Day.  12 people are needed for 9th & 10th of June and 40 people for the 11th, 12th and 13th.  We had a great turn out last year and hope to have the same again this year.  If you can help or would like more information please contact Daniel Wells, ph 7699447.

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  

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.

NZ CATHOLIC:  Headlines from the May 23-June 5 , issue of NZ Catholic:  Bishops object to foreshore solution; Abortion nurse’s thinking revealed; Fishing banned in Galilee; Executive pay rates out of line with workers’ pay; Parish helps outreach to keep going.  On sale now.

CANONISATION OF BLESSED MARY MACKILLOP:  A special small group tour to attend the canonisation will be led by Fr Chris Friel from Timaru. The tour is organised by New Zealand's Catholic pilgrimage company, Pilgrimage Tours and will be for 18 days. The itinerary includes Assisi, Rome, Naples, historic Pompeii, Capri, Sorrento, the quaintly beautiful Amalfi coast, St Padre Pio's town, Monte St Angelo with its intriguing grotto church, Monte Cassino and reserved admission for the canonisation in the Vatican.  To find out more call Pilgrimage Tours toll free on  0800 74 54 74  or email   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

JOSEPHITE RETREAT CENTRE:   

Josephite Eco-connections Module 1, Our connecting Story –  Saturday 29 May 9.30am to 3 pm. Helping adults make the connection between ecology, spirituality and their faith.  Facilitated by the Josephite Retreat Centre Eco-education team comprising Catherine Shelton rsj, Noelene Landrigan rsj and Michael MacManus,  $30, includes comprehensive handouts.

 

Living with Differences in the Church – Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 June from 7-9pm.  Monsignor John Broadbent is facilitating two evenings around differences in the Church noting that there have always been differences within the Catholic Church and asking the question - Can we learn from the ruptures of our history, peacefully accepting our differences?  No charge.

 

Tending the Soul Monday 14 June 10 – 3pm a guided day of prayer and reflection with Catherine Woodcock rsj. No charge.

 

To register please phone Adrienne on 06 345 5047 extn 3 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Please bring lunch on full days.

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.

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 totalling $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  

DOVE FELLOWSHIP FOR WOMEN:  We are praying in the Vision for Dove NP.

Come & join us at Theresa's home 127c Brooklands Rd, New Plymouth at 10am

 Thursday, 3rd June, Monday,  14th June and  Thursday, 1st July.  If you want to know more, contact Theresa -  753 4286, Kath -  753 5528,  Mary-Rose - 758 5414

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE:  Committee meeting, Thursday 3 June, 4pm in the Cath Donahue Room.