Weekly Update | Friday 19th June 2020
Kia ora koutou!
This issue of Kotahitanga will be the last for a few weeks. There will also be no livestream Mass this week as our parishes can gather for worship without restrictions. Our team is taking some time to pray & prepare for some exciting new work beginning in late July, so this is more of a 'see you later' than a 'goodbye'!
Since this marks an end to a fairly unique time for our diocese and country, this week's email gathers together some of the highlights from the last three months of newsletters. We hope you've enjoyed the celebration, memories and support that this email has offered!
Don't forget to connect with us on Facebook and Instagram for updated information throughout the week, and encourage others to sign up for these updates at www.pndiocese.org.nz/newsletter.
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2:00pm Televised Sunday Mass
There is no local livestream taking place this week. If you're unable to attend Mass this weekend, we instead invite you to watch the 2:00pm televised liturgy on Shine TV: online at www.shinetv.co.nz, on Freeview 25, or Sky 201.
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United in Prayer: moving into Ordinary Time
'United in Prayer' is a prayer & refection resource that we develop every week, with variations for families, teenagers, children, and individuals. This prayer resource will continue weekly.
Download now >
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Our Diocesan Celebrations
Our country was in lockdown, but our faith was still alive! There were hundreds of small celebrations going on in homes, parishes, and other 'bubbles'. These celebrations below are some of the major celebrations that took place in our diocese.
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'The Upper Zoom' celebration
People from across our diocese gathered online to sing, pray, and celebrate our faith. Many cultures and languages joined the celebration which was broadcast live on YouTube.
Watch 'The Upper Zoom' >
Download the prayer booklet >
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Bishop Peter's Pentecost Homily
Bishop Peter Cullinane gave the homily on Pentecost Sunday. It was a special occasion that was not only our first Sunday gathered back togather but also the 40th celebration of Pentecost for our diocese.
Read his homily >
Watch online now >
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Resources for our parishes & people
We began this weekly email for two reasons: to keep our communities united while we couldn't gather physically, and to offer high quality resources to help our faith grow & develop. Below are some of our favourites!
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Parish Resources from Melbourne Archdiocese
During lockdown we shared a number of resources that had been prepared by Melbourne Archdiocese. Some of our favourites include 'Re-emerging with Purpose' and 'Mission-driven parish'!
View online >
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'This Catholic Life' podcast
This Catholic Life is a show about Ordinary Catholics having a relaxed, informal, and genuinely searching conversation about current issues, the challenges and hardships of life and what light “This Catholic Life” brings to these things.
Listen online >
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The Wild Goose
An inspiring online video series about who the Holy Spirit actually is, and how getting to know the Holy Spirit better can radically change our lives. This is essential viewing!
View online >
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Creative Ideas for Parishes
A document that our staff prepared looking at creative ways parishes can reach out during lockdown. The great thing is, a lot of these ideas can still be used now!
Download now >
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WelCom: June Edition
WelCom is the monthly newspaper for the dioceses of Palmerston North & Wellington. Stories and photos for next month's edition can be emailed to welcom@wn.catholic.org.nz.
Read it online >
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NZ Catholic
The latest edition of NZ Catholic is now available, for the weeks of June 14 - 27 2020. Featuring Catholic news from across New Zealand, and a feature article on Fr Trung's ordination.
Read it online >
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