27th march 2016
Easter Sunday.
Readings THIS WEEK:
1st: Acts 10.34a, 36-43 Salvation in Christ
2nd: Colossians 3.1-4 Change of Heart
Gospel:
John.20.1-18 or 20.1-9 Renewed Faith
Readings for next week: Acts.5.12-16. Rev.1.9-11a,12-13,17-19. John 20-29

The south island Robin is a small and beautiful bird. If you stand still and be silent the robin will come up close and nibble at your shoe or sometimes even land on your hand. Compared with a sparrow it's very rare but like any bird very busy. Our liturgical crew over holy week and Easter is very small, our leadership team and finance team small, in fact all our ministries groups are small but they are all busy and have been very busy. It's heartening to be able to go away for a week before palm Sunday and to return back on Palm Sunday seeing and knowing that this small crew had worked hard and gathered others to make for meaningful liturgies to have the gospel created in parts for a fuller participation and palms and suitable decoration and music. I was disappointed I could not be at Pat's farewell, but am pleased it was a flying success and others did the job, another small group working together. On Monday another small group from St Marcellin / Holy Family presenting a bigger group -20 children to be baptized,which happened last Monday and Tuesday. On Tuesday all our schools will be at the Chrism Mass with a bus load of supporters. The robin is small and busy, it's needs DOCs protection , our groups of volunteers are also small, and need protection from some who sometimes see the cup less than half empty.
Fr Brian

Happy Easter to you all

Next week’s Gospel from John is repeated each year on the Sunday after Easter. That would seem to suggest that it has a particular importance. In the first part of the gospel Jesus suddenly appears in the midst of the disciples locked away in fear and ‘breathes’ on them his spirit of peace and reconciliation.This peace and reconciliation of the Risen Christ isn’t about absence of conflict, or passive acceptance of violent behaviour or selfishness.The peace and reconciliation the gospel calls us to is the hard work of forgiving when we are too angry or disappointed to feel like forgiving, of reaching out even when we are sure we will be turned on or rebuffed, of putting aside our own feelings for the sake of the common good.The work of peace and forgiveness is what it means to be the church: to accept one another, to affirm one another, to support one another regardless of race, colour or creed as Jesus has shown us in the gospels - as Pope Francis puts it, to be the ‘face of God’s mercy in our world’. The second half of the gospel reading gives the story of Thomas.
We can see him as doubting what he is told or we can see him as actively seeking to discover for himself the truth about Christ’s continuing presence and what that meant for their lives.
Real faith is not about passively accepting a set of dogmas and rules; faith is about seeking God’s presence in every facet of our lives, about recognising signs of resurrection and new life in our midst.
Pope Francis says that to celebrate the Easter Season means ‘going beyond our own comfort zone, beyond the laziness and indifference which hold us back, going out in search of truth, beauty and love.’ JB Kendall rsj

Our Churches & People
St. Mary’s
1 Campbell St, Ph. 345 3872
*info@catholicparishwhanganui.org.nz
www.catholicparishwanganui.org.nz
Office hours: 8.30am—3pm
Holy Family
22 Tawhero St,
*holyfamily@xtra.co.nz
Office hours
St. Anne’s
47 Raine St,
*st.annes.wanganui@xtra.co.nz
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
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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
FAITHSHARING GROUP
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.

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.
‘This I Believe…’Jason Granville will be talking about his life in radio here in Wanganui, deciding to run for council and what life’s like sitting around the table. He will also talk about the decision to go into business with his best mate and howTake it Easy Tours is progressing so far.Followed by questions & supper. Wednesday 6 April, 7 – 9pm, Koha
Toi Te Huatahi Art Exhibition WeekendJoseph Huatahi Barber’s art style is eclectic and thought-provoking, ranging from contemporary to traditional with a Maori twist.Come along between 10am – 2pm each day to view the creativity and spirituality of this wonderful artist. Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 April, Koha To register please call Pam on 3455047 ext 3
or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
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 10 am.No Mainly Music on Easter Monday. Two Mondays left this term 4th and 11th April.
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Ph. Anne 344 6569.

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

Mass times:
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 Marys9.30am- Waverley

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

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

THANKS: Many thanks to those parishioners who were able to help me celebrate my retirement from the Office position at Holy Family Church. It was great to see so many at the Mass and also the number who were able to stay behind for the tea. Thanks to all who contributed to the very generous presentation and to those who did the organizing and preparation for the evening. Thanks to those who passed on their best wishes but were unable to be present. I appreciate all the support I have been given over my time in the Office and look forward to continuing worship in the Catholic Parish of Whanganui.

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. Any further enquires contact Bernie Sheridan 3438554 or 021799629
Bernie Sheridan 3438554 or 021799629

Please Diary50th Jubilee St Peter Chanel (ex) Parish Hastings. September 10th -11th 2016.Registration details will be sent in May

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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 Happy Easter to all of our community. We hope you are able to enjoy the break in the middle of the term as we approach the end of the first quarter of the year. With it being a five day weekend for most of our community it makes for a very short week at school, but not any less busy. First up is a huge congratulations to the Rowing squad who were competing at the North Island Secondary Champs last weekend. They were able to achieve 3 C Final, 1 B Final and 2 A Final appearances. This is an awesome achievement considering the size of our school. Another congratulations needs to go out to the Touch team as they were able to accomplish a third placing in the Regional Tournament last weekend as well. This week we are having a Resurrection Liturgy on Wednesday that all of our community is invited to attend. Please watch the usual information locations for more details. Also on Wednesday there is a Te Kakahu information evening for our community to have a say in how our children are learning. On Thursday we have Catch-up Photos for those students who missed the first round earlier in the term. Thursday also has a fixture for the Cricket teams against Dannevirke High. Finally, on Friday 1st there is the Senior Model United Nations over at Girls College and our usual Mass in St Joseph's Chapel at 10:45am. This week's Mass is being hosted by students from 11R. As well on Friday a small squad of 11 rowers will be travelling down to Twizel for this year's Maadi Cup. Please pray for them in their events and for their safe trip there and back.

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 have had many learning opportunities for the students in the past week as we led into Easter. We found out more about Palm Sunday, Jesus washing the feet of His disciples and had a re-enactment of the crucifixion. Next week on our return to school we will see that Jesus has risen. Our Head Boy, Rico and Head Girl, Sarah attended the Mass of the Oils along with myself and Cath our DRS. This was the first visit to the Cathedral for these students and what an experience for them to witness.Our Special Character Review has completed and we have had such a positive report. They are very excited at the direction of our school and the great things that are happening here. Very exciting times.Ma te Atua koutou e manaaki e tiaki. May God care for and look after you all. Nga mihi nui

Congratulations on achievements from our school special character review at St Marys and those students who participated in swimming and athletics last week. Hope to see you all at a Holy Week Celebration. Fr Brian

Hi, I'm Annie Benefield and I am trying to raise money in order to volunteer at the Marist Mission in Ranong, Thailand in November this year. The school which is run by Fr Francis Bird SM provides education for the Burmese migrant children who are not allowed into the Thai Education system. I intend to go and teach English in the school which means work and further education will be possible for these children. If you can I would be so grateful for any donations to my givealittle page: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/annie4mission Or to the parish office if you are unable to do that.Thank you and God Bless, Annie Benefield.

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

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, tena koutou. On Monday and Tuesday we gathered with our church community to celebrate the baptism of 20 children. My sincere thanks to Fr Brian and Mrs Benefield for the preparation of our children. Nau mai ra nga tamariki ki te whanau a Te Ariki. On Tuesday our Head Boy Jansen and Head Girl Koree represented the school at the Charism Mass, we had a delightful car ride and a nourishing meal at McDonald's lol. But Bishop Charles korero about growing the church and mercy was a highlight. Wednesday morning we gathered as a school community to show our appreciation with words and gifts to matua Pat Rhodes. He mihi maioha ki a koe e te matua. Happy Easter Everyone. Whaea 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
We are coming to the end of swimming sports and are now focussed on Holy Week.
This week all children have been involved in liturgies each day in their mission groups covering aspects of this most important week of the church year. On Monday children were involved in Palm Sunday activities, on Tuesday we focussed on the service of Jesus washing his apostles feet, on Wednesday we remembered the sharing of his last meal and on Thursday we finish the week with adoration of the cross. also on Tuesday evening we had three children representing our school with other Wanganui schools at the Mass of oils.This week we also farewell Erin McCullum who will take maternity leave as she prepares for the birth of her first child. She leaves with our love and blessings. Jonathon Gichard will take on her class until she returns.We wish you all a holy and blessed Easter time with your families.

Thanks to the bus load of pilgrims who went to the Chrism Mass and the Schools that also attended.

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

Congratulations to Cherie and Tim Waite on their new baby boy– Benjamin.

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 28th March			9.00am No Services
TUESDAY 29th March		12.05pm NO MASS	10.00am Service with communion / 4.00pm Legion of Mary	St. Anne’s NO MASS / 3.30 Kowhainui
WEDNESDAY 30th Mar.		12.05pm Mass	9.00am Mass. / .	9.30am Patea
THURSDAY 31st Mar.		11.30 Reconciliation / 12.05am Mass	9.00am Mass / 9.30am Craft/Exposition / 5.30 Indian Rosary / 6.00pm Indian Mass	9.15am Nazareth Mass.
FRIDAY 1st April		11.30 Reconciliation / 12.05am Mass	9.00am Mass	10.45 Cullinane
SATURDAY 2nd April			5.30 Vigil Mass	9am Reconciliation St Annes / 9.30am Mass St Annes

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. ************************************************************************ .
INDIAN MASS: At Holy Family Church Thursday 31 March. Rosary 5.30pm-Mass 6.00pm
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY – 3rd APRIL – ST MARY’S at 2.30pmCatholic Churches around the world will celebrate this great feast of Divine Mercy on this day. This was given to us by Pope John Paul II. St Faustina tells us that Our Lord rejoices in this feast day. A plenary indulgence is given (with conditions) if we observe this feast. All very welcome. Cup of tea to follow. Father Don Don
The Annunciation-Monday April 4. Mass at St Marys at 12.00pm– no Liturgy at Holy Family that day. Anzac Day Monday 25 April– Mass at St Marys 9.00am. Combined Catholic School Mass—11th May at War Memorial Hall Reconciliation and First Eucharist programme starting Term II. Confirmation also starts then.
Sisters of St Joseph– Sesqui Centenary– 30 April and 1 May.
First Reconciliation and Eucharist-starting– more details soon

General business

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. Briggs, Sandlent families. Bill Briggs(23/3) Lorraine Robertson(11/03) Margaret Maggie James(26/03)
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;
Our condolences to Heather, Laurie and Jackie Boot (and all family) whose brother Matthew died suddenly in Christchurch on 15/3/16. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mass offerings

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.

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 at Clevelands Funeral Home 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 .