WEEKDAY MASS: We now have Mass during the week on Wednesdays and Fridays at 9am.

ST PHILOMENA’S DISCUSSION GROUP: This Discussion Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, in the school staff room from 1.30—2.30pm. The next meeting is Thursday 28th May. For more information phone Ian McGill 753 3513

ST PHILOMENA’S PRAYER GROUP: This group has operated for some years, originally on a day when Mass was celebrated. It now seems certain we will have Wednesday Mass and in an effort to increase our Prayer Group numbers, the group will now meet on Wednesday after 9.00am Mass. Please join with us on this day.

DOMBROSKI FAMILY GROUP: Today. Lunch at Sunworld at 12.30pm.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL: Any good quality used clothing you have to spare would be most welcome at the St Vincent de Paul Opportunity Shop in the Fitzroy shopping arcade, New Plymouth. Our stocks are running low and if we are to continue to provide the services funded through the shop, your support is essential. The shop would be most grateful for any donations of summer or winter clothing. Any inquiries can be made to 75-86740.

PRINCIAL’S POSITION: The Board of Trustees of St Anne’s Positive Zone Catholic School in Wanganui invites applications from experienced, dynamic educators with faith, vision, dedication and sound educational philosophy for the position of Principal. A willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school is a condition of appointment. The person appointed will be expected to accept and recognise a responsibility to promote, maintain and preserve the special character of the School. For an information pack contact Sue Andrews This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 06 3438389.

DOVE CATHOLIC FELLOWSHIP FOR WOMEN: invites all women to join us for our meeting held on Wednesday, 20th May from 7pm-9pm in St Philomena's Catholic Church, 112 Brooklands Rd, New Plymouth. All denominations most welcome. Ph: Suzette 756 8843 or Kath 7535528 For more information about Dove go to www.dove.org.nz

MULTI-CULTURAL LITURGY SERVICE: Sunday 24th May, 11:30 -1 in St Joseph's Church Hall. All are very welcome to share prayers, songs and stories. We will also do final planning for the Multi-Cultural Liturgy  (Friday June 19th, 7 pm). Please bring some of your cultures' food to share. For more information, contact Susan at the parish office. 757 3682

FREE COUNSELLING: Anne Marie Molloy is a trainee counsellor based at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral. More information on the notice board.

YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: We are still looking for a Youth Ministry Co-ordinator for Taranaki, but before we employ someone we need to do some more ground work and better clarify what we want and most importantly, who we want to fill this vital position. In the meantime we are going to provide some opportunities for our young people from throughout Taranaki to get together. One thing which was a huge success when we were preparing for WYD 2008 was the Warehouse Stock take. We did such a good job that they’ve asked us to do it again. We need your help again to make it a success. It’s worth at least $10,000 to us and maybe as much as $13,000. We are looking for helpers, including youth, young adults and parents for the nights of the 3rd to 7th June. If you want to have a good time and you can hack a few late nights then contact Michelle 753 8553 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

NZ CATHOLIC: Headlines from the May 17-30 issue of NZ Catholic: Bishops keeping a close eye on swine flu status . . . Fiji bishop prays for democracy . . . Pope’s thoughts on Iraq while he visits Jordan . . . Sister celebrates 80 years professed . . . Ruling says ultrasound scan must be offered . . . 78 schools says no to Gardasil . . . JPII loved to laugh, says prelate . . . New saints hold lessons for today. On sale now.

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE: National Council of Women luncheon on Tues 19th May at 12pm at Hatherly Hale ($5). AGM to follow. The speaker will be Karen Eagles from the Hospital Board.

Catholic Women's League celebrate World Union of Catholic Women's Organisations (WUCWO) AT 12.05 Mass, St Joseph’s on Thurs 21st May. Prayers prepared by women of Canada. Collection and general meeting to follow. Bring your lunch.