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Wings Nga Parirau

By Sian Owen / June 28, 2023
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Wings.Ngā Parirau Faith Formation Program July to October. It’s for all who want to grow in their faith. In particular, ‘Wings’ is for all who are involved with RCIA, Baptism and other Sacramental programs, Children’s Liturgy, Whanau. Address Come to the Diocesan Centre, 30 New St, Ponsonby, for three sessions: Saturdays -15th July 5th August 7th October. 10-3pm. Contact To register please contact Dianna Fouhy on [email protected], 0212612189 Hospo Light lunch will be provided. Note Certificate presented if all three sessions completed.

Laughter the Best Medicine

By Sian Owen / February 24, 2021
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A trip to see friends at their farm. The children were bored at home so we thought it would be a good idea to visit friends in the country. We travelled out of town and arrived at our destination half an hour later. Living in the country, these friends had gates to protect their livestock, so as I was in the passenger seat it was logical that I would get out and open each gate and judiciously close each one behind the car as we progressed through to the house. Not a problem you would think until we reached the …
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Fun things to do that don’t cost a lot!

By Sian Owen / January 27, 2021
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Hi everyone, It is always hard to find things to do with our children, especially when they are attached to a computer or bored. All children, young and old, love competitive games. My husband would put a coin on the dinner table when things were getting rowdy and begin a series of quiz questions. He would go around all the children and ask for an answer to the quiz question which was made age appropriate. If they didn’t manage the first round, he would give a clue and the money would get less each round. You would be astonished how …
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