CUP OF TEA: will be served after Mass today by the Dombroski 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 9th July. 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 16th July. 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.

THE CURRENT ECONOMIC RECESSION: Catholic people have always been extraordinarily generous in supporting others in time of need and the present serious situation could provide an opportunity to go one step further. We should keep an eye on our neighbours for signs that they may need support - kitchen table contact is a good way of discovering the needs of other people. Has someone lost their job? Are there signs of unusual activity or lack of same? As a parish we are able to help. Our Care Group through Sister Mary, Trevor, Barry or Syd, phone no's on the back of this sheet, can help.

WCEC ADULT FAITH EDUCATION COURSES: At the Diocesan Centre, Palmerston North: Introduction to the Old Testament: 6 to 8 July, The Synoptic Gospels: 6 to 8 July, Spirituality for Teachers: 13 – 15 July and Introduction to Christian Morality:
16 – 18 July .

At St Patrick’s Primary School, Napier: Introduction to the New Testament:
15 – 17th July .
Please contact Tom Silverwood or Wendy Silver on 06 354 1780 for any further information.

NZ CATHOLIC: Headlines from the June 28-July 11 issue of NZ Catholic: Bishops explain swine flu measures . . . Pope: The Church needs holy priests . . . Maori Mass translation advances . . . Is Joseph the world’s fastest altar server? . . . Number of abortions dips slightly . . . Statue stolen during Mass . . . 16 graduate from Good Shepherd College . . . Year for Priests icon will travel around NZ. On sale now.

SCHOOL NEWS: At the beginning of July the Ministry of Education requires predictions of school enrolments for 2010 to enable them to allot staffing entitlements. If you have a preschooler due to begin at St Pius X during the remainder of this year or in 2010 please contact the school office as soon as possible to ensure we have their details on our records. We do have a small number of vacancies, so if you know anyone who is thinking about St Pius as a school for their children ask them to ring for an appointment to meet with me. Kind Regards, Trish Walsh, Principal

GOLDEN JUBILEE: Fr Michael Stieller and Fr Ray Stachurski will celebrate 50 years of priesthood on Sunday 26 July at Sacred Heart Church, Inglewood, with Mass at 10.30am. All friends are invited to attend.

DOVE CATHOLIC FELLOWSHIP FOR WOMEN: There will be no meeting in July.

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.

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

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.