PARISH GROUPS EXPO Groups: descriptions and contacts Catholic Parish of Napier www.cpon.org.nz November 2016
Aglow An interdenominational Christian group of women dedicated to outreach in the community. Contact: Maryanne Macintosh, tel. 844 5996, 021 116 0604 email:m.macintoshwright@gmail.com Apostleship of the Sea An interdenominational Christian group providing practical and spiritual care to all seafarers, regardless of nationality or belief, arriving at the Port of Napier. Contact: Guus van der Linden, tel. 836 6066 Associates of Our Lady of the Missions A lay organisation based on the charism of the RNDM order. Contact: Sr. Sarah RNDM, tel. 844 6085 email:sarahgrndm@xtra.co.nz Care of Creation Group - An awareness-raising and action group, acting on and promoting Pope Francis' call for personal and community ecological conversion. Contact: Gerard van de Ven, tel. 845 2533 email:gerard.vandeven@xtra.co.nz Catholic Women's League - Open to women parishioners, the League brings a Catholic women perspective on issues of the day and is involved in charitable works. Contact: Colleen Reynolds, tel. 844 2841 email:leach@inhb.co.nz
Christian Life Community Based on Ignatian spirituality, members meet to share their faith and prayer life for mutual support and help in discerning their mission. Contact: Ruth Smithies, tel. 845 3547 email:rsmithies@clear.net.nz Christian Lovelink A community agency, run by volunteers, which helps people in need. Contact: Bob Strong, tel. 844 8982 email:stronghb@paradise.net.nz Convent Past Pupils and Friends Association A social group of women who were taught by RNDM Sisters, and friends. The group also raises fund for the overseas missions. Contact: Barbara Exeter, tel. 844 5517 Cath Halpin email:jchalpin@xtra.co.nz Christian Meditation Parishioners who meet weekly for silent meditative prayer and formation. Contact: Kathy Egan, tel. 844 4503 email:k.e.egan@xtra.co.nz Divine Mercy Prayer Group - Devotional prayer group with special emphasis on Divine Mercy. Contact: Sr. Maureen RNDM, tel. 845 1398
Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women, Hawke's Bay - Based on Catholic charismatic spirituality, this prayer, formation and mutual support group welcomes women to a personal and ongoing relationship with Jesus so as to become effective in the evangelisation of others. Contact: Gloria Stafford, tel. 875 1316 El Shaddai DWXI PPII Napier Chapter A Roman Catholic charismatic movement open to all nationalities and denominations, which meets weekly for praise and worship. Contact: Josie Macdonald, tel. 843 2784 Focolare Movement - Part of an international, primarily Catholic movement promoting unity and fellowship through social gatherings, Bible study and prayer. Contact: Sean and Theresa Bevin, tel. 844 1020 email:brendacachobevin@gmail.com Full Gospel Men's Fellowship International, interdenominational and charismatic men's group which meets monthly, sharing a testimony while having a meal. Contact: Clive Squire, tel. 835 4615 email:puketiro@kinect.co.nz Hibernian Society Friendly society for Catholics. Contact: John O'Shaughnessy, tel. 843 6868
Joshua Catholic Men's Fellowship - A prayer and formation group born out of the charismatic renewal, welcoming all men to growth and discipleship in the Lord Jesus. Contact: Rod Carson, tel. 845 4220 email:rod.carson82@gmail.com Knights of the Southern Cross - A fraternal order of Catholic men committed to promoting a Christian way of life by prayer and work for greater justice and peace, and to foster vocations to the religious life and priesthood. Contact: Gary Sloan, tel. 845 2515 Tom Silverwood email:ta.silverwood@clear.net.nz Lamb of God Catholic Fellowship Multi-locational, multicultural, ecumenical and inter-generational charismatic community. They also organise monthly Glorify Prayer meetings for prayer and praise. Contact: Andre and Karen Geelen, tel. 844 6875 Marian Movement of Priests A group praying regularly for priests and vocations to the priesthood. Contact: Joan Campbell, tel. 843 5834 Mothers' Prayer Group Meets regularly to pray for families, especially those who have asked for prayers. Contact: Margaret Greatrex, tel. 843 6343 email:margaretgreatrex@gmail.com
Passionist Family Groups - Builds community and a sense of belonging in a parish through groups of people getting to know one another better by regular social interaction and mutual support. Contact: Valda and Gavin Matthews, tel. 843 8602 Mary and Peter Arnold, tel 8444 727 Mary and Ian King, tel 844 1779 email:maryianking@xtra.co.nz Pro-Life Hawke's Bay Aims to be a peaceful presence outside the hospital and give support to those considering an abortion. Contact: Dawn Bedingfield, tel. 027 2827675 Gwen Story, tel. 844 7086 St Mary's Intercessory Prayer Group Meets weekly for intercessory prayer. Contact: Jocelyn McLean, tel. 843 2814 St Mary's Saturday Morning Men's Fellowship This group meets every Saturday morning to pray and share the Sunday Gospel. Contact: Brian Fouhy, tel. 844 8797 David Maunder email:iwil@xtra.co.nz St Patrick's Prayer Chain Members commit themselves to intercessory prayers. Contact: Kate King, tel. 842 0221
St. Thomas More Prayer Chain Members commit themselves to intercessory prayers. Contact: Joan Campbell, tel. 843 5834 St Vincent de Paul Society - An international fraternal organisation of lay people who practice Christianity by helping those in need on a 'person to person' basis. Contact: Joan Pritchard, tel. 845 3823; Kathy Egan, tel. 844 4503 email:k.e.egan@xtra.co.nz Samoan Community St Thomas More Community Cultural & Music Contact: Tui Farani, 027 407 868 Samoan Divine Mercy St Thomas More Community Prayer & Music Group Contact: Iosefo Penitito, tel 022 921 358 Mike Healy, tel 843 8961 St Mary's Saturday Morning Men's Fellowship This group meets every Saturday morning to pray and share the Sunday Gospel. Contact: Brian Fouhy, tel. 844 8797 David Maunder email:iwil@xtra.co.nz
Third Order of Mary A lay branch of the Society of Mary; members seek to draw closer to God in the spirit of Mary, through daily prayer and Scripture reflection. Contact: Terry Manning, tel. 844 2463 email:t.man.napier@gmail.com Voice for Life Members support the right to life of the unborn and elderly through prayer and advocacy. Contact: David Pryor, tel. 844 8795 Youth group Organised activities with and for the youth of the parish. Coordinated by the Parish Youth Coordinator. Contact: Chris Marwick, tel. 0211 639 620 email: cpnyouth@gmail.com