CUP OF TEA:  will be served after Mass next Sunday by the Parish Council members.

ST PIUS X HOME & SCHOOL:  will be holding a cake stall after Mass next Sunday.

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

REFLECTION PROGRAMME:  The discussion group will be starting again next Thursday July 29, 7.30-8.30pm in the school library (Children’s liturgy room). New members are welcome.  For more information or to put your name down contact Ashleigh Fromont ph 7579953. 

NZ CATHOLIC:  Headlines from the July 18-31, issue of NZ Catholic:  Head 
girl’s leadership recognised . . . Last of a special foursome  dies . . . Pope’s advisers told to stop bickering in public . . .  Priestly and religious vocations feature.. On sale now.

THE MASS IN SLOW MOTION:  The Shaun Hurley Memorial Seminars.  The fourth evening seminar is scheduled for Wed 4th August from 5.30pm to 9pm in St Joseph’s Church.  The topics are Communion and Being Sent Forth.

CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE:  committee meeting, Thurs 5th August, 4pm in the Cath Donohue Room.

DOVE:  We are praying in the Vision for Dove NP.  Come & join us at Theresa's home 127c Brooklands Rd, New Plymouth at 10am.  Thurs 29th July, Thurs 12 Aug & Mon 23 Aug.   If you want to know more, contact Theresa D’Ath    - 753 4286

ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL WAIROA JUBILEE 1911-2011:  Preliminary notice to all past pupils, staff and whanau that the school's centennial celebrations will take place Labour Weekend 21, 22, 23 October 2011.  Programme, registration and contact details to be published at later date.

WHANGANUI YOUTH MINISTRY:  The Diocese of Palmerston North invites expressions of interest for the position of Whanganui Youth Ministry Co-ordinator.  This position will be full time with a competitive employment package.  For an application/information pack, contact Kathleen Field at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it    06 350 3824 and 021 509 436.  Applications close 2 August.

NZ ROAD RETREATS:  Explore the Catholic Church’s history in NZ and join a Catholic Road Retreat throughout the North and South Islands in November 2010 or April 2011.  See the parish noticeboard for more details or contact Patricia Parsons 027 421 9064 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

GET DESIGNING:  We are looking for someone to design a unique Catholic NZ logo for a t-shirt for ALL NZ World Youth Day pilgrims to wear while travelling in Europe and attending WYD 2011.  See the notice on the board in the porch for more details.

FAITHFULNESS OF PRIESTS PODCAST:  Theologian and author Brendan Roberts conducts a down-to earth interview of Monsignor Bernard Kiely regarding his experience as a priest. Mons. Kiely shares that we are all called to be life-giving to the world and explores some of the challenges and tremendous blessings of the priesthood.  He also explores the call of celibacy and how it also relates to unmarried laity. Listen to part 1 and 2 on www.catholic.net under Catholism 101.

OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS:  will be holding a 12hr vigil of prayer and adoration every Friday from after 9.30am Mass until 9.30pm. 

ST BERNARD’S SCHOOL, BROOKLYN WELLINGTON:  (Originally St Anthony’s).  75th Jubilee.  All past pupils, teachers and friends most welcome to return on 20-22 August 2010 to celebrate! To know more try www.stbernards.school.nz; facebook; Old Friends; the school 04 389 9377; Maureen Cahill 021 272 3718.

FAITH IN ART COMPETITION:  Artists are invited to submit an original art work on the subject, “Jesus proclaims the Kingdom of God”.  Please see the notice board in the porch for more details.