2012 - School of Mission - NORTH Island team - outreach report

The North Island team led by Mely made our first stop up north in Hamilton. The team of 16 were blessed with the opportunity to know Christ and make Him known in St. Columba's Parish. We conducted parish seminars and we also had the opportunity to meet the parishioners at home when we went door knocking.

As for the youths, we organised a gathering at St. Columba's over the weekend themed U-turn and God's Masterpiece. Besides that, we also conducted an outreach for the students of St. Columba's Primary School, mainly to share with them Jesus and the JOY that he gives us.

Overall, the North Island team truly had a memorable experience in Hamilton. We praise and thank God for all the wonderful people we met and who blessed us with their warm hospitality and really yummy food. Thank you Jesus!

South Island Outreach report - SOM 2012

2012 School of Mission -South Island Team-outreach Report

School of Mission - Formation Phase

Time flies! It has been 3 months since the School of Mission started, that also means that we will be ending the “Formation Phase” of the School, from next week, we begin a new phase; “Mission Phase”. This is dedicated more intensively for direct evangelization to parishes, schools, street outreach etc.

For this week, we enter into a week of better understanding ‘Evangelisation’. The School of Mission aims to empower Catholics to be more effective evangelisers in the respective countries, work places etc.

Here are some highlights of the last few weeks.

Day of recollection for Prison Ministry volunteers

Benilda, our new staff member from India

Hi, I’m Benilda Gonsalves from India, and a full-time missionary for Jesus in the ICPE Mission. During the last six years in India, I had the opportunity to journey with the youth, counseling and praying with them; helping with faith formation in the Parish; assisting at the ICPE Schools of Mission as also at the retreats conducted for schools and colleges. There were also opportunities to minister to prayer groups and other ministries beside the occasional missions abroad.

On 22nd January this year I was happy to move to the NZ Mission. I looked forward to get to know other brothers and sisters in the Mission, live in a Monastery and experience Community life with them. Acts 1:8 quotes Jesus instructing his disciples, “You will be my witnesses……to the ends of the earth.” I felt amused this was partly being fulfilled in me as I arrived in New Zealand!

From the time I arrived I have felt a special endearment for the people of NZ, even though I only know a few. The beauty of this place too is truly breathtaking. I am sure the Lord who brought me here will use me to draw many to Himself. I hope to have a very fruitful time here. Praise God.

Celebrations in the past month

Petrus and Mely celebrates their 7th wedding anniversary!

We are so blessed to be able to pray with them for their future together.

Marie and Joseph Lee's little princess, Ye Seo, celebrating her 2nd birthday.

What a blessing! 3 lovelies celebrating the same birthday! God bless you Benilda (covenanted member), Monica and Melissa (School of Mission participants).

Therese, School of Mission staff, celebrates her birthday with the community.

School of Mission 2012 - Week 1

School of Mission 2012 -Opening mass!

 

The worship team!

Wimpie Santoso -Director of ICPE New Zealand, with the opening address.

Leading the entrance procession are the participants!

Each participant makes a gesture of surrender of the next 5 months by placing a leaf at the altar with a short reflection written on them.

Praying over by Fr Peter Conaghan and supported by the community.

The entire congregation.

Participants from 8 countries.
From left to right, top row: Sylvia (Canada), Rachael (Malaysia), Irene (Malaysia), Sr Agrippiina (Uganda), Fr Peter Conaghan, Emmanuel (Malaysia), Brandon (Singapore), Daniel (Germany), PinPin (Indonesia).
Bottom row: Agnes (South Korea), Shawn (Singapore), Miriam (South Korea), Gloria (Singapore), Melissa (Indonesia), Samantha (Singapore), Veronica (South Korea), Meryshani (Indonesia), Dierdre (Ireland)

 

Wimpie, director and leader of the School of Mission welcomes the participants officially with the 'Agape meal'.

Waving hello to the ICPE Mission international directors and founders: Mario & Anna Cappello.

A very encouraging word from Mario & Anna via Skype.

House Blessing

This day, every room in St Gerard's monastery was blessed, every occupant, every nook and corner, even the toilets and all the vehicles!

More School of Mission preparation!

Even the little ones want to chip in!

Preparing the notice board!

Making sure the kitchen is well stocked!

Spiritual Preparation for the School of Mission!

All physical preparation will come to nothing if we do not focus on Jesus. Daily Eucharist, praying the Divine Office and weekly intercession.

Past Events

If you are looking for details of past events at the ICPE Mission including Schools of Mission up to December 2011, please visit our previous blog at "What's Up at St Gerard's"

From January 2012, this blog http://icpe-nz.blogspot.com will provide similar updates and we will only update this blog in the future. We will also provide updates via Facebook.

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