LITURGY
Liturgy Groups
There are three Liturgy Groups. These groups co-ordinate and organise the planning of our Sunday Masses and liturgies. The liturgy groups seek to create an atmosphere and setting that supports our weekly celebrations.
Contact: Christine Crothers on crazycc@xtra.co.nz
There are three Liturgy Groups. These groups co-ordinate and organise the planning of our Sunday Masses and liturgies. The liturgy groups seek to create an atmosphere and setting that supports our weekly celebrations.
Contact: Christine Crothers on crazycc@xtra.co.nz
Music:
Musicians and Singers are invited to join the Music Group’s practice on Saturday afternoons at 4pm in the Basilica.
A choir is convened for special occasions such as Christmas and Easter Vigils, but regular support is welcome each week.
Contact: Phil Cahill phil@flyingsunset.com
Musicians and Singers are invited to join the Music Group’s practice on Saturday afternoons at 4pm in the Basilica.
A choir is convened for special occasions such as Christmas and Easter Vigils, but regular support is welcome each week.
Contact: Phil Cahill phil@flyingsunset.com
The Youth, School, Samoan and Guitar Masses are organised by the members of each group.
The Sunday Mass requires support from all our community to run smoothly and be a life-giving experience for us all. If you are interested in helping there are many ways in which you can be involved. Listed below are a few of these with people you can contact if you are interested.
Altar Servers: Fr Gerard gerard.aynsley@gmail.com
Children’s Liturgy: Jan MacLeodjan.macleod@xtra.co.nz
Readers: Sr. Jan Ogilvy jm.ogilvy@otago.ac.nz
Eucharistic Ministers: Fr Gerard gerard.aynsley@gmail.com
Intercessory Prayer Writers: Jan MacLeodjan.macleod@xtra.co.nz
The Sunday Mass requires support from all our community to run smoothly and be a life-giving experience for us all. If you are interested in helping there are many ways in which you can be involved. Listed below are a few of these with people you can contact if you are interested.
Altar Servers: Fr Gerard gerard.aynsley@gmail.com
Children’s Liturgy: Jan MacLeodjan.macleod@xtra.co.nz
Readers: Sr. Jan Ogilvy jm.ogilvy@otago.ac.nz
Eucharistic Ministers: Fr Gerard gerard.aynsley@gmail.com
Intercessory Prayer Writers: Jan MacLeodjan.macleod@xtra.co.nz
Rosters:
Contact Lee Nicol lee.nicol2018@gmail.com
if you would like to be included on the roster for the above ministries or our other support roles:
Greeters, Collectors, Processors of Gifts, Data Projector Operators
Contact Lee Nicol lee.nicol2018@gmail.com
if you would like to be included on the roster for the above ministries or our other support roles:
Greeters, Collectors, Processors of Gifts, Data Projector Operators
Behind the scenes:
Mercy Parish is grateful for the support we have to organise things before and after Mass. If this is more your style, John Patterson is the one you want to see. You can contact John
Mercy Parish is grateful for the support we have to organise things before and after Mass. If this is more your style, John Patterson is the one you want to see. You can contact John
Flower Power:
If you have a flair for flowers arranging and would like to help with this please contact Marian Simons marian.simons1@outlook.com
If you have a flair for flowers arranging and would like to help with this please contact Marian Simons marian.simons1@outlook.com
PRAYER
Prayer Team
Pray for others by passing on a prayer need by telephone or email from one person to the next. This is a confidential service and names can be given or you can remain anonymous.
Contact Lee-Ann Henry: lee-annh@ihug.co.nz with prayer needs
Pray for others by passing on a prayer need by telephone or email from one person to the next. This is a confidential service and names can be given or you can remain anonymous.
Contact Lee-Ann Henry: lee-annh@ihug.co.nz with prayer needs
Nga Parirau Wings
Do you feel your spiritual life could do with a boost? Here’s a chance to ‘renew your strength and soar on wings’ (Isa 40:31). You will have the opportunity to reflect on your life, the life of Jesus and the journey of the Church. You will consider God and God’s presence in the world. It offers growth and renewal through individual reflection and activities, as well as the opportunity to share your questions and thoughts with others in a guided group. The focus is on personal spiritual progress not academic learning. The programme is designed to flow over three years, but participants need only commit on a year-by-year basis. The recommended time commitment would be about 1 hour a week with a group meeting of 2-3 hours every 6 weeks.
gerard.aynsley@gmail.com
Do you feel your spiritual life could do with a boost? Here’s a chance to ‘renew your strength and soar on wings’ (Isa 40:31). You will have the opportunity to reflect on your life, the life of Jesus and the journey of the Church. You will consider God and God’s presence in the world. It offers growth and renewal through individual reflection and activities, as well as the opportunity to share your questions and thoughts with others in a guided group. The focus is on personal spiritual progress not academic learning. The programme is designed to flow over three years, but participants need only commit on a year-by-year basis. The recommended time commitment would be about 1 hour a week with a group meeting of 2-3 hours every 6 weeks.
gerard.aynsley@gmail.com
Prayer Group
Meets regularly and you can contact Mary Snelling or Kathy Mayo if you wish to be involved.
Meets regularly and you can contact Mary Snelling or Kathy Mayo if you wish to be involved.
Lenten Study Groups
Work through a discussion programme set out by Caritas each year. Different venues are arranged and details are advertised in the weekly bulletin. All welcome.
Work through a discussion programme set out by Caritas each year. Different venues are arranged and details are advertised in the weekly bulletin. All welcome.
Scripture Study Group
Scripture study house groups are running continuously. If you are interested in starting one or want to join one, you can contact Sister Jan Ogilvy jm.ogilvy@otago.ac.nz or Trish Whelan johnandtrishw@slingshot.co.nz
Scripture study house groups are running continuously. If you are interested in starting one or want to join one, you can contact Sister Jan Ogilvy jm.ogilvy@otago.ac.nz or Trish Whelan johnandtrishw@slingshot.co.nz
SACRAMENTS
Baptism:
Baptisms are celebrated throughout the year and can either be during a Sunday Mass or at another time convenient for your family. Please contact one of the Parish Priests to discuss.
Baptisms are celebrated throughout the year and can either be during a Sunday Mass or at another time convenient for your family. Please contact one of the Parish Priests to discuss.
Confirmation, Reconciliation & First Holy Communion
Preparation for the Sacraments of Confirmation, Reconciliation and First Holy Communion is a shared role between the schools, families and the parish. The parish offers retreat sessions for each of these. If you would like your child to participate in any of these Sacraments please contact one of the Parish Priests. If you are not enrolled in a Catholic school you are welcome to join us and we will help you make these preparations.
Preparation for the Sacraments of Confirmation, Reconciliation and First Holy Communion is a shared role between the schools, families and the parish. The parish offers retreat sessions for each of these. If you would like your child to participate in any of these Sacraments please contact one of the Parish Priests. If you are not enrolled in a Catholic school you are welcome to join us and we will help you make these preparations.
Marriage Preparation:
We would love to spend some time helping you prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage. Please contact our Parish Priests if you would like support as you prepare for marriage.
We would love to spend some time helping you prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage. Please contact our Parish Priests if you would like support as you prepare for marriage.
Becoming Catholic with Mercy Parish:
If you are interested in becoming a Catholic and are not too sure where to begin, Jan would love to help you discover more.
Drop her a line via email: jan.macleod@xtra.co.nz
If you are interested in becoming a Catholic and are not too sure where to begin, Jan would love to help you discover more.
Drop her a line via email: jan.macleod@xtra.co.nz
HOSPITALITY/PASTORAL CARE
Hospitality Team:
Claire Soal: clairesoal@xnet.co.nz Jan Genobe: jangenobe@gmail.com and Lee-Ann Henry: lee-annh@ihug.co.nz and Kerry Sinclair: kerryjoan@gmail.com
Mercy Parish has a hospitality team who want to make you feel welcome and part of our community. They can help with transport to and from Mass, and makes sure you can spend time catching up after Mass with a cuppa. Contact one of the team if you would like to be of service in this area.
Claire Soal: clairesoal@xnet.co.nz Jan Genobe: jangenobe@gmail.com and Lee-Ann Henry: lee-annh@ihug.co.nz and Kerry Sinclair: kerryjoan@gmail.com
Mercy Parish has a hospitality team who want to make you feel welcome and part of our community. They can help with transport to and from Mass, and makes sure you can spend time catching up after Mass with a cuppa. Contact one of the team if you would like to be of service in this area.
Passionist Family Groups
We have 6 Family Groups in our Pastoral Area. These 'extended families' meet each month for a social gathering. Over time each of these groups have been vital in building up the community spirit in our parishes. In an understated way they provide care and support for members of the community. New members are always welcome. If you would like to belong to a Passionist Family Group please contact Jan and Colin MacLeod: jan.macleod@xtra.co.nz
We have 6 Family Groups in our Pastoral Area. These 'extended families' meet each month for a social gathering. Over time each of these groups have been vital in building up the community spirit in our parishes. In an understated way they provide care and support for members of the community. New members are always welcome. If you would like to belong to a Passionist Family Group please contact Jan and Colin MacLeod: jan.macleod@xtra.co.nz
New to our Community
If you know of any new families in the area, or have come here recently yourself, let Fr Gerard gerard.aynsley@gmail.com know and we would love to put you in touch with someone who can help you settle in.
If you know of any new families in the area, or have come here recently yourself, let Fr Gerard gerard.aynsley@gmail.com know and we would love to put you in touch with someone who can help you settle in.
Community Connections
Mercy Parish wants to make sure that our community is connected and supported and we would like to hear from you if you can offer support by dropping in to have a cuppa with someone who has recently experienced a bereavement, is elderly, unwell or house bound, let us know so that we can help support you in this vital service.
Mercy Parish wants to make sure that our community is connected and supported and we would like to hear from you if you can offer support by dropping in to have a cuppa with someone who has recently experienced a bereavement, is elderly, unwell or house bound, let us know so that we can help support you in this vital service.
We would like to welcome members of the community to a ‘Mums’ and Dads’ group’ where people can drop in with pre-schoolers and share a coffee and a chat. If this is something you would like to be involved with let us know.
Reconnecting
If you know of someone who has drifted away from their faith community and would like a visit from one of our Mercy Parishioners, please let Fr Gerard know as we have a team that regularly visits people who may want to reconnect.
If you know of someone who has drifted away from their faith community and would like a visit from one of our Mercy Parishioners, please let Fr Gerard know as we have a team that regularly visits people who may want to reconnect.
YOUTH
Ignite Group meets every second Friday during the term.
We aim to nurture the Christian faith of our youth, by helping them build positive relationships with each other and Christ.
Contact Jo Bell jobell47@hotmail.com
or Tim O'Farrell timessi77@gmail.com
We aim to nurture the Christian faith of our youth, by helping them build positive relationships with each other and Christ.
Contact Jo Bell jobell47@hotmail.com
or Tim O'Farrell timessi77@gmail.com
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Many people in our parish generously help those in the wider community by living out their faith. This is what being church is all about. If you want to be involved in a group as ‘the hands and feet of Jesus’ there are a few options below that may interest you or be of service to you.
St Vincent de Paul
Vincentians address the needs of people in the wider community through personal contact providing help to alleviate suffering and promote human dignity and personal integrity. If you are interested in joining an existing chapter, or helping out at one of the shops, please contact Lynlea email: mercy.parish@xtra.co.nz
Vincentians address the needs of people in the wider community through personal contact providing help to alleviate suffering and promote human dignity and personal integrity. If you are interested in joining an existing chapter, or helping out at one of the shops, please contact Lynlea email: mercy.parish@xtra.co.nz
Young Vinnies
Young Vinnies is for school-aged children and currently runs out of both St Brigid’s and St Bernadette’s Schools during school hours. With the help of the teachers we organise ways to help meet the needs of people in our community. If you are interested in joining, contact Mark Currie, our Area Co-ordinator on 03 477 0555 svdpyouthdunedin@gmail.com
Young Vinnies is for school-aged children and currently runs out of both St Brigid’s and St Bernadette’s Schools during school hours. With the help of the teachers we organise ways to help meet the needs of people in our community. If you are interested in joining, contact Mark Currie, our Area Co-ordinator on 03 477 0555 svdpyouthdunedin@gmail.com
Refugee Support
Churches Welcome Refugees is a non-denominational group that has been set up to help support the resettlement of refugees in our local community. They can be contacted via FaceBook at Dunedin Churches Welcome Refugees or through Amy Krebsbach Armstrong amya@cdd.org.nz . You can also contact Lynne Toomey at lynne.toomey@gmail.com
Churches Welcome Refugees is a non-denominational group that has been set up to help support the resettlement of refugees in our local community. They can be contacted via FaceBook at Dunedin Churches Welcome Refugees or through Amy Krebsbach Armstrong amya@cdd.org.nz . You can also contact Lynne Toomey at lynne.toomey@gmail.com
Dunedin Justice Peace Group
We are members of the Dunedin wide Justice and Peace group who meet monthly to reflect and act on various Social Justice topics.
Contact Lynne Toomey at lynne.toomey@gmail.com
We are members of the Dunedin wide Justice and Peace group who meet monthly to reflect and act on various Social Justice topics.
Contact Lynne Toomey at lynne.toomey@gmail.com
St Francis of Assisi Dunedin Trust
The St Francis of Assisi Dunedin Trust was formed in 2013 by a group of Dunedin Catholics. Our aim is to provide small interest-free loans through Nga Tangata Microfinancing, and other support to enable people to become more financially independent. We meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm, in the Bart Winters Room. Freephone 0800 086 177 or email stfrancisfund@dspa.org.nz
The St Francis of Assisi Dunedin Trust was formed in 2013 by a group of Dunedin Catholics. Our aim is to provide small interest-free loans through Nga Tangata Microfinancing, and other support to enable people to become more financially independent. We meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm, in the Bart Winters Room. Freephone 0800 086 177 or email stfrancisfund@dspa.org.nz
Catholic Social Services – Working together to live life well.
How you can help:
Community Lunch Mondays: In the kitchen on the day or by providing baking prior. Community Garden: Help support the team to make this grow; with time in the garden or donations of plants.
Community Parenting Courses: Toolbox Facilitators are trained in presenting the Parenting Place material and see families change.
Birth Support Group and ABC – volunteers required to help with setting up and packing down.
Contact Paul at CSS for more details 455-3838 paul@cathsocialservices.org.nz
How you can help:
Community Lunch Mondays: In the kitchen on the day or by providing baking prior. Community Garden: Help support the team to make this grow; with time in the garden or donations of plants.
Community Parenting Courses: Toolbox Facilitators are trained in presenting the Parenting Place material and see families change.
Birth Support Group and ABC – volunteers required to help with setting up and packing down.
Contact Paul at CSS for more details 455-3838 paul@cathsocialservices.org.nz
Community Vegetable garden
If you would like to help out in our newly established vegetable garden or if you know a bit about vegetable growing and are happy to share your knowledge then Lynne Toomey lynne.toomey@gmail.com would love to hear from you.
If you would like to help out in our newly established vegetable garden or if you know a bit about vegetable growing and are happy to share your knowledge then Lynne Toomey lynne.toomey@gmail.com would love to hear from you.