Important update: All buildings now closed
"In the current COVID-19 emergency it is very important that we play our part as good citizens. It is our Christian duty to do everything we can to protect ourselves and others from harm" (Cardinal John)
Now that the Government has announced we are moving to Level 4, as of this afternoon all parish buildings including all halls and churches will be closed till further notice.
This includes Holy Cross and St Patrick's Churches which will no longer be available for private prayers.
We appreciate your full co-operation in this.
PRAYER AND REFLECTION at home.
At this time it is important that as well as being kind and helpful we also should remember to pray - for ourselves and for others.
In addition to maybe watching a live streamed Mass, hopefully over the next weeks many parishioners will make a special time or times to pray at home. It could be saying the rosary, reading scripture, meditating, singing or reciting prayers and more.
You might like to set up a small prayer table or make a sacred space somewhere in your home that can be a special place for you or your family when you pray. Whatever you put on or near the prayer table should be meaningful for you. Suggestions include a statue, a small holy picture or a crucifix; a bible or prayer book or prayer card. Sometimes a plant or flowers or a special object or symbol help encourage prayer and reflection. (If you are a family, most children will already be familiar with this idea from school.) But don’t make the space too cluttered.
PRAYER & REFLECTION SUGGESTIONS
Below are some resources you may find useful at this time
Spiritual Communion
Spiritual Communion is a Christian practice of desiring union with Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist when you cannot physically receive the sacrament.
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St Thomas Aquinas has defined this as
“an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament [in Communion at
Mass] and in lovingly embracing Him as if we had actually received Him.”
Take care everyone and God Bless
"In the current COVID-19 emergency it is very important that we play our part as good citizens. It is our Christian duty to do everything we can to protect ourselves and others from harm" (Cardinal John)
Now that the Government has announced we are moving to Level 4, as of this afternoon all parish buildings including all halls and churches will be closed till further notice.
This includes Holy Cross and St Patrick's Churches which will no longer be available for private prayers.
We appreciate your full co-operation in this.
PRAYER AND REFLECTION at home.
At this time it is important that as well as being kind and helpful we also should remember to pray - for ourselves and for others.
In addition to maybe watching a live streamed Mass, hopefully over the next weeks many parishioners will make a special time or times to pray at home. It could be saying the rosary, reading scripture, meditating, singing or reciting prayers and more.
You might like to set up a small prayer table or make a sacred space somewhere in your home that can be a special place for you or your family when you pray. Whatever you put on or near the prayer table should be meaningful for you. Suggestions include a statue, a small holy picture or a crucifix; a bible or prayer book or prayer card. Sometimes a plant or flowers or a special object or symbol help encourage prayer and reflection. (If you are a family, most children will already be familiar with this idea from school.) But don’t make the space too cluttered.
PRAYER & REFLECTION SUGGESTIONS
Below are some resources you may find useful at this time
Spiritual Communion
Spiritual Communion is a Christian practice of desiring union with Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist when you cannot physically receive the sacrament.
.
St Thomas Aquinas has defined this as
“an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament [in Communion at
Mass] and in lovingly embracing Him as if we had actually received Him.”
Take care everyone and God Bless
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PARISH PROPERTY UPDATE Holy Trinity Parish Pastoral Council and Finance Committee
We again thank those who have contributed through attending the consultations and making submissions regarding the future of our parish properties.
The Pastoral Council and Finance Committee follow-up from your feedback has involved collating and summarising the information, discussion and meetings. The final report to the Cardinal for 30 October is below.
We ask that you continue to pray for Holy Trinity Parish as we continue to move into our future, full of hope.
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St PATRICK'S
3 Childers Tce, Kilbirnie
MASS TIMES Sunday suspended till further notice Weekdays suspended till further notice 1st Wednesday of the month - suspended till further notice Tuesday: suspended till further notice Saturday: suspended till further notice Parish Councillors: Ray Wheelan (Chair), Margaret Bearsley School Principal: Tony Kelly-Smith 04 387 3370 www.spps.school.nz Secondary Schools: www.stcatherinescollege.school.nz www.stpats.school.nz Hall Manager: Tony Sutcliffe tonysutcliffejp@hotmail.com 027 351 6469 | |||
HOLY CROSS90 Miramar Ave, Miramar
MASS TIMES Sunday suspended till further notice Weekdays suspended till further notice Parish Councillors: Justine Samson, Pat Dunn School Principal: Celeste Hastings 04 388 7189 www.hcm.school.nz |
St ANTHONY'S & GOOD SHEPHERD66 Falkirk Ave, Seatoun
MASS TIMES Sunday Good Shepherd (80 Monorgan Rd) suspended till further notice Misisà Samoa St Anthony's Saturday night Vigil - suspended till further notice Weekdays suspended till further notice Parish Councillors: Va'a Lotovale, Patrica Lynch Acting School Principal: Denise Johnson 04 380 6971 www.stants.school.nz |
PRIESTSFrs Ephrem Tigga OFMCAP (Parish Priest)
90 Miramar Ave, Miramar Phone 04 388 6953 holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz Parish Office: 04 388 6953 |
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