CUP OF TEA: after Mass today will be served by the Morris Family Group.

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 11th June. 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 18th June. Contact Trevor Carter 752 2778.

ST PHILOMENA’S PRAYER GROUP: This group meets on a Wednesday after 9am Mass. We pray for the parish, our school and all the intentions in the petition box (which is in front of St Philomena’s statue). There is still room for more petitions.

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.

TRANSFORME—YOUNG ADULT FESTIVAL: Sacred Heart College, Glen Innes, Auckland from July 9-12th. Organised by the Marist Brothers. For more information please see the noticeboard.

SCANNER FOR SALE:  The parish has a document scanner in new condition for sale $40 ono.  If interested seen Diane, Sister, Andy, Syd or any Team or Finance member.

COPIER TO GIVE AWAY: Our copier has outlived it's usefulness for parish work, but still does good copies. It is free to any parishioner who may have a use for it. First in wins the day. See anyone listed in the scanner advt.

MULTI-CULTURAL LITURGY SERVICE: Multi-Cultural Liturgy 19th June 7:00 at St Joseph's, New Plymouth. There is still the opportunity to contribute a prayer or a song in your mother tongue for our Pastoral Area Multicultural Liturgy. Deadline 7th June. Please contact Susan Frykberg for more information. 757 3682

NZ CATHOLIC: Headlines from the May 31—June 13 issue of NZ Catholic: Bishops alter decision on kneeling . . . Swine flu restrictions lifted for NZ Masses . . . New church opened for Katikati faithful . . . Holy Land trip was pilgrimage of peace, Pope says . . . Postulator of Mother Teresa’s cause visits New Zealand . . . Letters protest end to Rite III . . . Christians tread carefully in Iran . . . Ireland’s primate apologises for widespread abuse . 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