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

ST PHILOMENA’S DISCUSSION GROUPS: We have two Discussion Groups who meet in the school staff room; one meets in the afternoon and one in the evening. Afternoon Group: meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 1.30-2.30pm. The next meeting is Thurs 28th May. Contact Ian McGill 753 3513. Evening Group: meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 7.30pm-8.30pm. The next meeting is Thurs 4th June. Contact Trevor Carter 752 2778.

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.

MORRIS FAMILY GROUP: Lunch at Sunworld 12.30pm Sunday 31 May. Phone Mary or Neville 758 9577

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.

MULTI-CULTURAL LITURGY SERVICE: Join us on the 19th June, 7 pm at St Joseph’s Catholic Church as we share with each other, in our many mother tongues, our prayers and songs. Let us joyously celebrate the diversity and universality of the our church. For more information contact: Susan Frykberg 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.

MID WINTER RETREAT: With Fr John O’Connor 5:15 - 9 pm, 24th June St Joseph’s (downstairs). In our Life of Faith there is ONE true spirituality (to God through Jesus in the Holy Spirit). Yet there are as many ‘spiritualities’ as there are people. Fr John O'Connor will lead this evening session helping us to appreciate anew the communal nature of our journey and the beauty of the individual created in the image of God. We will share a simple meal of soup and bread. Child-care will be available in the Kath Donahue room For more information contact: Susan Frykberg 757 3686, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Fr John O’Connor is a Catholic priest of the Diocese of Christchurch. He is Parish Priest of Our Lady of Victories. John specializes in spiritual direction and retreat direction and leads seminars in spiritual formation.