20th march 2016
fifth SUNDAY OF LENT.
Readings THIS WEEK:
1st: Isa.50:4-7 Christs suffering.
2nd: Phil. 2.6-11 Humility.
Gospel: Luke 22.14-23.56. The Passion.
Readings for next week: Acts. 10.34a,37-43. Cols. 3.1-4. or Cor.5.6b-8. John 20; 1-18 or 20.1-9

Good Friday Collection
This is the day we enter into Jerusalem with Jesus walking the streets he walked over 2,000 years. Today, the ancient but fragile Christian communities in Jerusalem and the Holy Land face harassment yet they remain courageous in their worship and charity. The Good Friday collection supports them and their schools, health clinics, community sports facilities, and church upkeep. Scholarships are also provided for Bethlehem University (for Christians and Muslims) the Chancellor of which is De La Salle Brother Peter Bray (FDMG old-boy) originally from Waitara, Taranaki. The greatly suffering Catholic communities of Syria, Egypt, Iraq and Iran will also be recipients of our Good Friday collection. Those of you who cannot be at Church on Good Friday can still support this appeal by placing a donation in an envelope marked Good Friday Collection in the usual Sunday collection basket. Last year our Diocese collected a very generous $20,100.50 for which we have received a thank you letter from the Holy Land Commissariat. Our prayers for peace in the region are also much appreciated. To learn about the work of the Franciscans in this region visit: www.custodia.org
Easter Sunday Collection
This collection is a traditional ‘thank you’ collection for or priests. It is divided equally among them and is used for example for holiday pocket money, books etc, and their own charitable donations. I know as you do that our Diocese is blessed with the service of our priests. They are hardworking, humble, and generous in spirit. This is a way to show your appreciation. Thank you.

MARCH 27TH, 2016: EASTER SUNDAY
Acts 10:34a, 37-43; I Corinthians 5:6b-8; John 20:1-9Next week’s account of Jesus’ resurrection gives us a great deal to reflect on. What a shock the first Easter must have been to the disciples. As the tomb was sealed after Jesus’ burial, the men never expected to see him again and the women only expected to return to finish anointing his body. They were under no illusions about the reality of his death.It was a time of absolute sorrow and despair.Resurrection was completely unexpected. Although the disciples had witnessed Jesus raising people from the dead – resuscitation with a final death still to come - nothing in their experience had prepared them for the reality of Resurrection – a life completely freed from all the limits that restrict us humans, a life completely different from anything they had ever encountered. Jesus' resurrection is obviously a matter of faith; an event only people of faith can perceive. It calls for a complete reversal of our value systems. “Clear out the old yeast,” Paul tells his Corinthian Christians in the 2nd reading, “so that you may become a fresh batch of dough…..” Jesus' resurrection not only transformed him, it also transforms us if we allow it to, if we are prepared to take a good look at Jesus’ values and make them ours.Mary of Magdala, Simon Peter and the Beloved Disciple show us how gradual transformation is. In next week’s gospel passage they seem to be looking for the body of the Jesus they knew. “They have taken the Lord from the tomb,” Mary reports, “and we don't know where they've put him.” Though all three disciples eventually come to believe in the Risen Jesus, John’s comment is that “They did not yet understand the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead.”As we come to the celebration of Easter, is it possible that some of us still don't understand the transformation that Jesus’ resurrection calls us to? Do we need to take another look at Jesus’ values? JB Kendall rsj - adapted from ‘Wellspring of Scripture’
HUI ARANGA
Maori Cultural Clubs from around the country have been gathering for the hui at Easter since the first one held at Otaki in 1946. Hui Aranga –The Gathering of the Resurrection - is a combined cultural and faith experience for all age groups involving oratory, choir, sacred solo, kapa haka, sport, prayer/karakia, the ceremonies of the Easter Triduum, kai and time together in a spirit of gratitude and catching up with Whānau.12 Catholic Clubs compete for trophies/taonga which take on a personal nature and are generally dedicated to ancestors. In a sense the ancestors live on in these cups and shields and remind the winners and clubs of the purpose of the Hui Aranga, namely to live out today the love and selflessness portrayed for us in Jesus Christ.This year, our Kaiwhaiki Club, St Peter Chanel (Hato Petera Hanera), is hosting the Hui at Whanganui Girls College from 24 – 28 March 2016. All are welcome to come to any of the events.

Our Churches & People
Holy Family
22 Tawhero St, Ph 344 4076
*holyfamily@xtra.co.nz
Office hours
St. Anne’s
47 Raine St, Ph. 343 6696
*st.annes.wanganui@xtra.co.nz
St. Mary’s
1 Campbell St, Ph. 345 3872
*info@catholicparishwhanganui.org.nz
www.catholicparishwanganui.org.nz
Office hours: 8.30am—3pm
St. Patrick’s
29 Egmont St, Patea.
Ph.06 2738241
*stpatspatea@xtra.co.nz
St. Francis de Sales
cnr Wilson & Brassey Sts
Waverley
Fr. Brian Carmine
Parish Priest 027 7656266
Pa Steve Hancy 347 7275
027 2423161
Fr. Adonis Rancho (Fr. Don Don)
021 02735829
Father John Roberts
Pastoral Care of Sick, Elderly
& Bereaved (027) 634 6877
Fr. Des Levins
Retired 344 7462
Norma O’Connor
Parish Assistant
Jo Boult
Office Manager
Pat Rhodes
Holy Family Secretary
344 1160 020 40325086.
Jane O’Connell
Convener of Care & Concern team
348 9505
Ian (Bones) Smith
Acting Hospital Chaplain
344 6569.
Mary Anne Elliot & Sean Ryan
Prison Chaplain
(027) 600 0662
Gerard Lynch
Chairperson of Leadership/Finance Team
342 3811.
Kevin Foley
Chairperson of Liturgy
345 0542

Our Faithsharing Groups
WOMEN’S FAITHSHARING
Resumes Wed 6 April
MOTHER’S FAITHSHARING
Rosary and Scripture
Wed. 10.30am
St Mary’s Community Room.
All welcome.
Mother’s Combined
Parishes Prayer Group
Fridays 1—2pm
17 Lindsey Crescent.
All ages welcome.
Men’s faithsharing
Fri. 7.00am. Contact Peter
ph. 342 5812 for venue.
LEGION OF MARY
Holy Family Church
Tuesdays @ 4pm. For more info contact Paul Daws, 344 4828
LADIES GUILD GROUPS
St. Anne’s
Meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Ring Kay Wilkinson
Ph. 343 3367
Holy Family
Meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month. For further information please contact Shirley phone on 344 6365.
HOLY FAMILY CRAFT GROUP
Meet weekly on Thursdays at 9.30am. For further information phone Shirley on 344 6365
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
Holy Family Conference meet on the 2nd Monday of the month at 4.45pm.
For more information
ph: Kevin Foley on 345 0542.
Or 345 0161.
EXPLORING FAITH GROUPS: EVENING: Monday 7.30pm-9.00pm Holy Family Meeting Room
MORNING: Tuesday 11.00am-12.15pm St Mary’s Community Room
This week we will be explore: ‘Who is Jesus for me?”. Hosts: Mary Wood 344 3552, Nancie & Brian Quigley 347 8177 Jo Smillie 345 0609 (morning group) Led by Sr John Bosco Kendall rsj You are all welcome to attend. For more information ring one of the above numbers.

DVD Evening – The Dark Horse. Starring an extraordinary New Zealand cast, The Dark Horse is an inspiring true story based on the life of a charismatic, brilliant but little-known New Zealand hero and chess champion, Genesis Potini. Wednesday 16 March 6.30pm, Koha. Supper provided.
Exploring ECO- Spirituality Group Thursday 17 March, 7 – 9pm
Liturgy: Mercy – the Nature of God Sunday 20 March, 4 – 5pm, No registration necessary.
Working with Nature; sanity in the face of a huge Challenge. It is personally both rewarding and challenging to work for a healthy environment. This workshop looks at where the passion for environmental work comes from and also how to avoid burn-out as a passionate environmentalist. Thursday 24 March, 6.30 – 8.30pm, Koha with Marian van den Belt.
To register please call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au

14 Hillside Tce,
Whanganui
P (06) 345 5047 ext 3
ssjoseph@xtra.co.nz
www.ssj.org.nz

Are you feeling unwell or lonely?
You can borrow our beautiful statue of Mary to assist you in your prayer time. Contact Kathy Orsborn ph.348 0030 and she will deliver it to you.

MARAE TIME
at Te Rau Oriwa Marae. The Drop-in Centre is open 9-1pm Monday to Thursday.
Welcome- Meditation—come and be still, every Tuesday morning from 10am-11am. Baby sitting offered morning only.

MAINLY MUSIC.
St. Anne’s Church Raine Street. Monday at 10am.
Ph. Anne 344 6569.

CHOIR PRACTICE: for the Easter Services will be on Wednesday at 6.30pm and continue to Easter.
All welcome. For further information please ring Morag on 348 2428

Mass times:
Saturday 19 March at 5.30pm-Holy Family
Palm Sunday 20 March
9.30am- St Marys
6pm St Marys
9.30- Patea
Tuesday 22 March
11.30am St Annes
10.00am Holy Family
10.30 Jane Winstone
12.05 St Marys
Mass of the Oils
7pm The Cathedral Palmerston North- (to be at Church by 5.15pm for bus)
Wednesday 23 March
9.30 Waverley
9.00 Holy Family
12.05 St Marys
Holy Thursday 24 March
7pm at St Marys-Washing of the Feet
Good Friday -25 March
Easter pilgrimage -starts 9am St Annes,
ends All Saints Church 11am
3pm Hui Aranga at Girls College
Easter Vigil Saturday 26 March
7.30pm Holy Family
Easter Sunday 27 March
9.30am – St Marys
NO 6PM mass at St Marys
9.30am- Waverley

Liturgy: Mercy – the Nature of GodSunday 20 March, 4 – 5pm, No registration necessary.Working with Nature; sanity in the face of a huge Challenge.It is personally both rewarding and challenging to work for a healthy environment.This workshop looks at wherethe passion for environmental work comes from and also how to avoid burn-out as a passionate environmentalist.Thursday 24 March, 6.30 – 8.30pm, Koha with Marjan van den Belt.

Bus for Chrism Mass We are very short on numbers– if you are interested please add your name-otherwise this may have to be cancelled.

Easter Office Hours Close at 12pm Thursday 24 March. Open Wednesday 30 March. No Liturgy at Holy Family Easter Monday 28 March. Liturgy of the Word on Tuesday 29th March at Holy Family 9am

Please note the cut off for articles in the newsletter is midday Wednesday.

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MARIAN MOTHERS THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH
The person who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.

Our schools and young people
what’s up?

Cullinane College
Principal: Kevin Shore
DRS: Helen Dougherty
15 Peat St., Wanganui
Ph: (06) 349 0105
Email: office@cullinane.school.nz
www.cullinanecollege.school.nz
Congratulations to the Rowers who will be returning from the North Island Championships today. By all accounts at press time they were competing well and meeting expectations. This week is Holy Week and as such is a fairly short week for events at the College. On Monday we remind our community that we will be having an early dismissal as the staff will be taking on some professional development that day in the afternoon. Monday also sees Reconciliation being offered all week. Tuesday is the busiest day as it involves students being out for the WSS Triathlon and we will be taking part in a Lockdown Procedure practice. As well, that evening there is the Mass of the Oils at the Cathedral in Palmerston North at which a number of our students will be in attendance. Wednesday has a couple of our students taking part in the Nga Tawa Equestrian event. Finally, we have Holy Thursday and we will be having a Liturgy on that day that all of our community are invited to attend. Please watch school notices for more details.

ST. MARY’S SCHOOL
Principal: Jacqui Luxton
DRS: Cathy Daignault
30 London St. Wanganui
Ph:343 1227
Email: school@stmarys.ac.nz
Tēnā koutou We are in recovery mode from our recent gala. What a fantastic event. The weather was perfect, the food terrific, the items to buy extensive and the activities fun! We were so proud of our Ukelele group who performed. Stunning talent.We have made a whopping $7000!!! Thank you so much to all involved.We are part way through our Catholic Special Character Review at present and it has been great to hear how well our teachers, programmes and special character are doing. This is such a special time to review what has been happening in the past and set a clear vision for the future. It is all positive and exciting!We have many learning opportunities for the students planned for next week as we lead into Easter. Learning about Palm Sunday, Jesus washing the feet of His disciples, a re-enactment of the crucifixion and the discovery that Jesus has risen on our return to school.Ma te Atua koutou e manaaki e tiaki.May God care for and look after you all.Nga mihi nui

ST. MARCELLIN SCHOOL
Principal: Maia Williams
Acting DRS: Debra Benefield
Totara St. Wanganui.
Ph: 349 0023 Email:stmarcellin@stmarcellin.school.nz
‘Brothers and Sisters in Christ, tēnā koutou.Last week St Marcellin Catholic School Year 7 and Year 8 students gathered with their peers from St Mary and St Annes for an afternoon of friendship and fun at the Aquatic Centre. I received a number of rave reviews from students, my favourite was...”I made new friends.” Ngā mihi to our Year 7 and 8 teachers for organising a wonderful event.
In this the year of Mercy, Pope Francis has asked for us to rediscover the value of silence in order to meditate on the Word that comes to us. Sister Emma has joined our team so that we can learn about the blessings of meditation, nau mai rā Sister Emma.
Happy St Patricks Day!! Whāea Maia.
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ST. ANNE’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Principal: Karl Zimmerman
DRS: Jo Gichard.
Raine St. Wanganui East
Ph: 343 8389
Email: office@stannes.school.nz
Our School PTA held a successful AGM two weeks ago. They had a very inspiring local speaker and have now a number of new members. Their focus this term is their annual Easter raffle and also a school disco. Their major aim for the year is the biannual St. Anne’s Gala Day to be held in the fourth term. This is a huge event and they have just begun the organization for this event.Our school swimming sports were held this week and it was fantastic to see the progress children have made in their swim skills. Last Friday our Junior life saving team won the ‘Wanganui Lifesaving Junior trophy’ at the Wanganui Schools lifesaving competition. Well done to all children who competed in this competition.

International Students If anyone is interested to host international students for a short or long term- please contact Lida Penn by email lpenn@cullinane.school,nz or phone 3490105.

Marriage Enrichment Weekend
Held at Josephite Centre Fri 27-29 May. $20.00

Planned giving envelopes are now ready to be collected from the church. Thank you.

HUI ARANGA Maori Cultural Clubs from around the country have been gathering for the hui at Easter since the first one held at Otaki in 1946. Hui Aranga –The Gathering of the Resurrection - is a combined cultural and faith experience for all age groups involving oratory, choir, sacred solo, kapa haka, sport, prayer/karakia, the ceremonies of the Easter Triduum, kai and time together in a spirit of gratitude and catching up with Whānau.12 Catholic Clubs compete for trophies/taonga which take on a personal nature and are generally dedicated to ancestors. In a sense the ancestors live on in these cups and shields and remind the winners and clubs of the purpose of the Hui Aranga, namely to live out today the love and selflessness portrayed for us in Jesus Christ.This year, our Kaiwhaiki Club, St Peter Chanel (Hato Petera Hanera), is hosting the Hui at Whanganui Girls College from 24 – 28 March 2016. All are welcome to come to any of the events.

Brass Cleaners for Monday 21/3 at 9.30. Feel welcome to come and join.

The Whanganui Bible Society Action Group have organized a sponsored walk to raise funds for an international effort to provide bibles for Cuba, the walk will be Sat 2nd April at 1.30pm commencing from the Equippers Church Wanganui(beside Countdown) sponsorship papers available from Church office or Kay Wilkinson 3433367 or Mike Coleman 3430031

St Marys Indoor Bowling Club Restarts on Thursday 7th April. Names in be 1.15pm.Games start 1.30pm. NEW MEMBERS VERY WELCOME. No experience required. So come along for a relaxing social afternoon. New members have up to 3 weeks to see if they enjoy the game and the company before having to join and pay a sub. Any further enquires contact Bernie Sheridan 3438554 or 021799629

SUNDAY MASS TIMES: Miha Maori RECONCILIATION:
St. Anne’s Sun. 1 Kaiwhaiki 11.00am St Mary’s Sat. 9.00—9.20am
St Mary’s 9.30am & 6.00pm Sun. 3 St Mary’s 9.30am St Mary’s Thurs & Fri 11.30am—Noon
Holy Family Sat. Vigil: 5.30pm Sun. 4 Jerusalem/Ranana 10.00am Holy Family Sat. 5.00-5.20pm

Mass Times and Parish Diary

		ST MARY’S	HOLY FAMILY	ST ANNE’S AND OTHERS
MONDAY 21st March			9.00am Liturgy with Communion / 5.30am Baptisms
TUESDAY 22nd March		12.05pm Mass	10.00am Mass with Rm 1 / 1.30pm Ladies Guild / 4.00pm Legion of Mary	10.30am Jane Winstone / 11.30am St. Anne’s.
WEDNESDAY 23rd Mar.		12.05pm Mass	9.00am Mass. / .	9.30am Waverley
HOLY HURSDAY 24th Mar.		7pm Mass	9.00am No Mass / 9.30am Craft/Exposition	9.15am Nazareth Mass.
GOOD FRIDAY 25th Mar		NO SERVICES	No Services	9am Easter Walk –starting at St Annes / 3pm Hui Aranga –Girls College
EASTER SATURDAY 27th Mar.		NO MASS	7.30 Easter Vigil Mass	NO MASS

CARITAS LENTEN APPEAL: : If you are sending a one off white envelope please remember to include your name and address etc. so they know who it has come from if you require a receipt. You could use a coupon from the weekly envelopes. Week 5 Prayer: God of understanding, e te Atua o te maramatanga, hear our prayer and listen to our hopes. Free us from the urge to condemn others and show us the way to mercy. We ask this through Christ Jesus, the face of the Father’s compassion and mercy. ************************************************************************
St Vincent De Paul The Holy Family St Vincent De Paul Conference would like to thank all who donated this month.We have donated 27 candles for the St Marcellin baptisms on 21 March. We welcome anyone to join our Conference. Phone Kevin on 3450542. .
INDIAN MASS: At Holy Family Church Thursday 31 March. Rosary 5.30pm-Mass 6.00pm
Easter Walk– Good Friday. This commences at St Annes Church at 9am, then to the Baptist, St James ending at All Saints, Moana St. For those who feel the walk is too hard to manage-they could wait at final destination (10.30am)
A Divine Mercy Chaplet & Novena leaflet is available in the Church porch for anyone who wishes to do the 9 day Novena between Good Friday and Divine Mercy Sunday.
First Reconciliation and Eucharist-starting– more details soon

General business

Divine Mercy Chaplet– 3 April at St Marys 2pm

Please keep in your prayers those of our parish and school community who are sick, lonely or going through hard times and need our help and comfort. Please pray for the happy repose of the souls of
RECENTLY DEPARTED: Sister Miriam Prior rsj; ANNIVERSARIES: Mick Church (06/02); John (Jack) Dykes: Charlie O’Leary (28/02); Peter Bamford (04/03); Robbie Gembitsky (05/03); Lois Mahar (6/3); Mary Church (09/03); James Palmer (09/03);Molly Alexander (10/03);Eugenia Mainit; Pat Crowley, Ireland Patrick Barry –Ireland Anne Quirke,(1133)Jacoba Veldhoen(11/3)Anthony Vathikulam (23/3)Kathleen O’Neill(26/3)Lorraine Robertson(11/03) Deceased members Summerhays family.
MASS OFFERINGS: Deceased Sisters of Home of Compassion, their family members and Benefactors both living and deceased; Pauline Kennedy; Raewyn Udy (Sickness) Frances Jones,(Sickness) Ashton Barns(Sickness) Very Special Intention;

Mass offerings

Cleveland Funeral Home present "lets talk" a seminar and open discussion of the importance of pre-planning your own or a loved ones funeral Fr Brian talking about the importance of it from a spiritual point of view. Thursday 14 April at 7pm St Marys Community Room-followed by a cup of tea.

Care and concern: To arrange home visits in the Whanganui Parish, offering friendship, prayer and Holy Communion. Contact St Mary's office 345 3872 or Jane on 348 9505.

Need extra prayer??
The Prayer Vine will pray for you, your family and/or friends who need extra prayer. Any request is prayed for. Christian names only are used, so it is confidential. Please call either Maureen ph 3455480 or Barbara ph. 3425812

DID YOU KNOW – that on Friday’s at 11.00am at St Mary’s the Rosary is recited for our priests and all of our Parishioners. Have you thought about coming along and joining in in this special prayer. All are very welcome .