Catholic Diocese of Hamilton
“… and many others who
provided for them
out of their resources”
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SEMINARY APPEAL
(Luke 8:3)
Prayer ...
The harvest is rich but the labourers are few, so ask the Lord of the harvest to
send labourers to his harvest ….
Dear Brothers and Sisters
The last seven years of my life were
invested in the formation of future
priests while I was on the staff of
Holy Cross Seminary.
Our Diocese continues this investment in the person of Fr Michael Gielen who
Bishop
Steve Lowe
has
succeeded
me as Director of Formation.
Some years ago Fr Michael, the then Vocations Director, accompanied Danny
Fraser-Jones on his journey. He started at Holy Cross Seminary in 2009 and I
now look forward to ordaining Danny to the priesthood for the Diocese of
Hamilton in August this year. Later in the year Joseph George and Stuart
Young will also be ordained to the priesthood in our Diocese. In addition to
these men we have Matt Gibson and Isaac Fransen in formation in the
seminary.
Some 2000 years ago there were a group of 12 apostles in formation with
Jesus. St Luke tells us Mary Magdalene, Joanna, the wife of Herod’s steward
Chuza, Susanna, “and many others, who provided for them out of their
resources” (Luke 8:3).
Over the years many of you from throughout the diocese have invested in our
future priests by your prayers, encouragement and financial support. Thank you
for your support that reflects the generosity of those who provided for the
apostles in their formation.
And now, once again, I am asking you to be generous in forming the future
priests of our Diocese by your on-going prayer, encouragement and financial
support. May Jesus the Good Shepherd bless you for your support of the men
he calls to be his priests in Hamilton Diocese.
Yours sincerely in Christ
 Bishop Steve
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Vocations website:
thepriesthood.org.nz
God of all nations, we are most grateful
for the first Catholic missionaries and explorers who came to
Aotearoa-New Zealand.
As strangers in a strange land they brought with them countless skills,
talents and traditions, but their greatest treasure was their faith.
May the good News of Jesus Christ, which moulded and shaped their lives,
continue to mould and shape our lives today.
Bless our diocese with men and women
who will follow in their footsteps to serve the Church
as religious brothers, sisters, priests, and deacons.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Encouragement …
Parents - teach your children to pray and to listen to God’s call to them.
Parishioners – do not be afraid to ask young men or women whether God
might be calling them to some service in his Church, especially as a priest or
religious.
Are you interested in Priesthood? – Contact Fr Joe Stack, Ph (07) 871-6109
Financial Support ...
Support the Diocese in funding our seminarians’ 6½ year formation at Holy
Cross Seminary and Good Shepherd College by contributing to this Seminary
Appeal by providing for them out of your resources.
TAX REBATE
Generally individuals can now claim back one third of their
charitable giving up to the level of their annual taxable income. Donors must
present receipts to Inland Revenue. To issue receipts we must be able to identify
donations and donors. Please provide your name and address with all donations so
we can provide you with a receipt. (Please refer www.ird.govt.nz)
Disclaimer:
The Catholic Diocese of Hamilton cannot provide advice to you on the tax
implications of donations. Please contact your tax professional for advice on your specific
situation.
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