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Is 7, 10-14; Rom 1, 1-17; Mat 1, 18-24
Dear sisters and brothers, during this Advent season, we find ourselves journeying into God and the mysteries of the incarnation. Whole the stories may seem familiar as we encounter them each year, may we draw new life from these ancient texts, which continue to bear seeds of faith and hope for us. The first reading begins with Isaiah’s prophesy of Emmanuel – God with us. Theprophesy comes to Ahaz, a king in the midst of threats of warfare all around him god offers a sign to confirm that His help is all that Ahaz needs. His faith was tested. God’s promise is the ultimate form of security – God dwelling in amidst people. “Let the Lord enter; he is the king of glory.” In the gospel we see the obedience of faith being modelled in Joseph. He follows the advice of the angel in dream who said to him, not to be afraid to take Mary as his wife, which he did. His fear could be rooted in consciousness of his own inadequacy to play this role in salvation history. God in his goodness, wishes to be with us and sends a message to us requesting: would you be Mary and Joseph? He wants to fulfilment his mission in you and me. Joseph acted wisely in such a crisis time in obedience to God. Can we act and move with God as we must? Let us acknowledge the call of God’s obedience and unfold His plan in us. By listening and discerning – often in silence and stillness, we are given the privilege of participating in the life of God which we are called, overcoming our fears through love that grows to displace Him Will you allow God to enter into your life and make him the king of Glory at this Christmas? Fr Ephrem Hi dear friends, Wish you one and all a very Happy & Blessed Christmas and prosperous New year 2020. I come to know from my Capuchin bros, that many of you are anxious to know about my health and well- being. Thank you for your care and concern of me. Well, thanks to Almighty God first & then all of you my dear bro.& sisters I am keeping fine here. I am much better than what I was. My throat pain is still there but it is very mild. I am able to do all my work here. We are 25 of us in here in the community. And I am again made in charge of the community here. It is very tough & challenging at times to animate such big community. Due to these tensions my diabetes becomes bad. Secondly, it very cold these here. I am fine with the cold, but I feel very sorry for my other members, particularly for the candidates who are here with me. They do not have good warm cloths. Other side you be aware my country is burning. There is lot of political unrest going on. Please continue to keep me in your prayers. I miss you all very much here. Rest is ok. May God bless and give you & His Peace, the Peace which no one can give. Fr Gregory Here is my ph.no. and address: Gregory Lakra Gyan Deep, Kainsara Post- Damkuda via Subdega Dt- Sundargarh- 770014 Odisha, India. Ph.no. 8328875089, & 7328882657. WhatsApp no.is the same. Christmas Confession Sunday 22nd December after 5pm Mass Holy Cross Church (till 6.30pm) 31st Dec 2019 St Patrick’s Church 11pm silent adoration followed by 11.30pm Mass Wishing you all a Happy and Holy Christmas and safe holidays. We wish for you much joy and love, with a new year full of God’s goodness. Frs Ephrem and Paul A big THANK YOU to all our wonderful volunteers across the Parish. We value your contributions and we couldn’t do this without you. To the Parish Council, the Finance Committee, Liturgy Committees and to all those involved in the various ministries, groups and any other way you give your time to help within our Parish, we thank you very much. 5.30pm Christmas Eve Mass roster for St Patrick’s Church Altar Servers - Hannah Beamish and Alessandra Basile Power point - Steve McCabe Musicians - Ciaran Hyland and Ian McDonald Readers - 1. Erin Beamish 2. - Ben Soli Greeters, Offertory and Prayers of the Faithful - Children's Liturgy Eucharistic Ministers - Veronica Foliaki, Antonio Vaka and Maria Madar 6pm Christmas Eve Mass roster for Holy Cross School Hall Altar Server – Lauseana Kerschbaumer Power point – Holy Cross School Musicians – Holy Cross School Readers - 1. Ioana Fitu Greeters, Offertory and Prayers of the Faithful – Holy Cross School Eucharistic Ministers – Lisa Kerschbaumer, Manu Paasi, Sally Meredith, Uinise Nysse, Ioana Fitu 11.30pm Carols followed by Midnight Mass roster for St Patrick’s Church Welcome / collectors - Musicians – St Anthony’s Music Group Readers 1 Patricia O’Donnell 2 Peter Woods Offertory Va’aua Family Ministers of The Eucharist: N Tan, F Va’aua, M Bearsley, T Manion 10am Mass Christmas Day Mass roster for St Patrick’s Church Volunteers please Please note: • This will be the last newsletter till 9th February 2020 • The Parish office will be operating reduced hours over the holiday period to the 3rd February 2020 • Please contact the Friary directly on 387-2102 for assistance during this time.
Changes to the weekend Mass rosters. There will be no rosters till the middle of February 2020.
Please note: St Anthony’s rosters for cleaning, linen and flowers will continue as normal. Thank you REAL CHRISTMAS CARDS get in quick – last few packets! St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas cards are still on sale. Religious-theme cards "Keeping Christ in Christmas", $2.50 per pack of 5 cards with envelopes. Proceeds to our local St Vincent de Paul Conference activities in the eastern suburbs. Contacts: Marie 0274 212 555 Missionary Discipleship “But how can people call for help if they don't know who to trust? And how can they know who to trust if they haven't heard of the One who can be trusted? And how can they hear if nobody tells them?” Rom 10:14 Do you have friends or family whom you ACHE to have experience God’s love? Do you feel awkward about sharing with them? Embarrassed? Feel inadequate? Don’t know how to bring it up? Don’t want to alienate them? You just wish that SOMEBODY would talk to them. Have you considered the possibility that God wants YOU to talk to them? Explore how to share your faith in a gentle, non-confrontational way with God’s help and through the Kerygma. Group will start during Lent 2020 and will continue for as long as needed. Sacrament of Reconciliation on first night. Details later. Call John on 027 232 8488 Urgently Needed Catholic Social services are working with a Kaupapa Maori Housing first provider. This organisation provides homes for our vulnerable homeless whanau. Right now they have the opportunity to house two families before Christmas. However we desperately need household goods - furniture, bedding, towels, blankets, pots, cutlery, crockery, microwave, electric jug, toaster, vacuum cleaner: If you can help with any of these items please contact Karen Holland at Catholic Social Services 04 385 8642 or reception@wn-catholicsocialservices.org.nz The next Anointing Mass will be St Patrick’s Church 11am Wednesday 5th February 2020. Christmas food boxes delivered. St. Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference says a big thank you to Holy Trinity Parish parishioners, to pupils, parents and staff of Holy Cross and St Anthony’s schools and St Patrick’s College, New World Miramar and Repco Lyall Bay, and Vinnies members. Your response to our appeal for groceries, treats and presents for our Christmas boxes delivered to those in most need, was overwhelming. Thanks again to New World Miramar who were extremely generous by donating vouchers for a range of groceries, toiletries and produce to place in the boxes. On Thursday, 19 December 2019 the Seatoun and Miramar members and friends of St. Vincent de Paul Society put together the boxes and hampers and on Friday, 20 December 2019, delivered them to 85 households for 338 people most in need of this extra help at this time of year. Thank you to the packers, drivers and their helpers who delivered all these boxes. Each and every person was a cog in the wheel of this act of kindness in the Holy Christmas spirit to our neighbours. Can you help? Do you or anyone you know have a wheelchair they no longer need? One of our parishioners is recovering from a stroke and mobility is an issue. Please contact the Parish office 388 6953 or holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz Women, Children and Families in Need! All funds raised through this year’s Cardinal’s Care Appeal will be directed to Catholic Social Services and used to support outreach, facilitation and capacity building within communities across the Archdiocese. Catholic Social Services does and will continue to make a difference in the lives of countless children, women and families in need; but, it is your support that makes this possible! Visit the Suzanne Aubert Heritage Centre and Resting Place during the Summer holidays You are invited to visit the Heritage Centre, Chapel and Resting Place of Suzanne Aubert and discover more about the life and work of Suzanne Aubert, the woman of great faith who is being considered for canonisation. Visit us at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay. We are open 10am to 3pm (Sundays 12 noon to 3pm) every day with the exception of the statutory holidays. Contact Deirdre Meskill, visitorexperiencemanager@compassion.org.nz or 04 282 1953 for more information. Family Life Catholic Gifts still have a good variety of Nativity Sets large and small to bring your focus closer to the Christ Child as we head towards Christmas. There is also a large range of gift ideas such as Statues, Rosaries, Jewellery, Books, etc We greatly appreciate your support, as sales support Gianna’s Choice Pregnancy Centre and Family Life Apostolate. We invite you to view our website – catholicgifts.co.nz - or give us a call on (09) 6290820, and we’ll be very happy to assist you. To our Auckland customers, you’re very welcome to pop in to 569 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill – we’d love to see you. We must be courageous: lay low the mountains of pride and rivalry; fill in the ravines dug by indifference and apathy; make straight the paths of our laziness and our compromises. Pope Francis: Angelus 6 December 2015 Our prayers are with those who are unwell especially John Rogers, John Cairns-Cowan and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community. We also pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Joe Begley and those whose anniversaries occur around this time. Advent is a time of grace. It tells us that it is not enough to believe in God: it is necessary to purify our faith every day. It is a matter of preparing ourselves to welcome not a fairy-tale character, but the God who challenges us, involves us and before whom a choice is imposed. The Child who lies in the manger has the face of our brothers and sisters most in need, of the poor who are a privileged part of this mystery; often they are the first to recognize God’s presence in our midst. Pope Francis: Angelus 15 December 2019 SACRED HEART SCHOOL, DUNEDIN - 125th CELEBRATIONS, 2020 All Ex-pupils and former Teachers are advised that at Labour Weekend, 23-25th October 2020, the School will celebrate the 125th anniversary of its opening in North East Valley, Dunedin. Everyone interested in attending these celebrations should email: reunion125@sacredheartdn.school.nz Phone: 03 4738362 Christmas Mass Times 2019 St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie Christmas Eve 5.30pm Childrens Mass 11.30pm Carols followed by Midnight Mass Christmas Day 10am Mass Holy Cross Church, Miramar Christmas Eve 6pm Childrens Mass at Holy Cross School Hall Christmas Day 9am Mass at Holy Cross Church St Anthony’s Church, Seatoun Christmas Day 10.30am Mass with Children
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As communicated in the Newsletter of 8 December, a new timetable of Masses has been decided on for 2020. The new Sunday Mass timetable is an interim measure for the year, following news that our Capuchin community is leaving us (Father Paul in March 2020 and Father Ephrem in October 2020). The new timetable was considered by the Parish Pastoral Council, Liturgy and Finance Committees and then confirmed by the Parish Pastoral Council at its December meeting and approved by Cardinal John. Many are feeling vulnerable during this time of change in the Parish as we await the Cardinal’s decision on the property proposal and as we contemplate our future without the Capuchin community. Let us trust in the Lord.
The 2020 timetable was agreed upon to ensure one priest (Father Ephrem) has a sustainable workload for the year, to support the Church communities of the Parish through the opportunity of one Sunday Mass in each local Church, and to keep St Anthony’s available on Sunday mornings for the Aulotu community activities and Masses. The Sunday worship ministries roster will be updated to support the new timetable, and we request volunteers and those who update ministry rosters to update it from February 2020. All enquiries to holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz or phone 388 6053. Effective from 26 December 2019 Vigil Mass 5.30pm St Anthony's Morning Mass 8.30am Holy Cross Morning Mass 10.30am St Patrick's Weekday Mass Timetable – updated. Please see the end of the newsletter for the updated weekday Mass times for the parish. The changes are highlighted in bold type. Parish Midnight Mass is at St Patrick’s Church this year. If you would like to be a reader, take up the offertory, be a Eucharistic Minister Please ring Patricia 934 3179 or email triciao2285@gmail.com. ASAP Volunteers from our three churches would be wonderful! If your children would like to participate in the St Patrick’s Children's Vigil Mass on Christmas Eve at 5.30pm please let me know. Clare Lundon 021 227 8363. Memorial Mass for Kraft D’Souza 12pm Saturday 21st December at St Mary of the Angels followed by light refreshments in the Church Hall. 2.30pm depart to Makara Cemetery for the unveiling of the headstone. All Welcome Christmas Mass Times 2019 St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie Christmas Eve 5.30pm Childrens Mass 11.30pm Carols followed by Midnight Mass Christmas Day 10am Mass Holy Cross Church, Miramar Christmas Eve 6pm Childrens Mass at Holy Cross School Hall Christmas Day 9am Mass at Holy Cross Church St Anthony’s Church, Seatoun Christmas Day 10.30am Mass with Children Please note: there will be no Novena in the parish this year Christmas Confession Confession will be available at the following times in the lead up to Christmas Wednesday 18th D ecember 6.30pm – 7.30pm St Patrick’s Church Thursday 19th December 6.30pm – 7.30pm Holy Cross Church Friday 20th December 6.30pm – 7.30pm St Anthony’s Church Sunday 22nd December after 5pm Mass Holy Cross Church (till 6.30pm) Can you help? Do you or anyone you know have a wheelchair they no longer need? One of our parishioners is recovering from a stroke and mobility is an issue. Please contact the Parish office 388 6953 or holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz REAL CHRISTMAS CARDS get in quick – last few packets! St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas cards are still on sale. Religious-theme cards "Keeping Christ in Christmas", $2.50 per pack of 5 cards with envelopes. Proceeds to our local St Vincent de Paul Conference activities in the eastern suburbs. Contacts: Marie 0274 212 555 St Mary of the Angles presents Carols with the Angels 7.30pm Wednesday 18th December 2019 St Mary of the Angels. Hosted by Cynthis Morahan (from Radio NZ) Favourite Christmas Carols for us all to sing with…. Wellington Citadel Savation Army Band with St Mary of the Angles Choir and Korean Community Choir. Women, Children and Families in Need! All funds raised through this year’s Cardinal’s Care Appeal will be directed to Catholic Social Services and used to support outreach, facilitation and capacity building within communities across the Archdiocese. Catholic Social Services does and will continue to make a difference in the lives of countless children, women and families in need; but, it is your support that makes this possible! Go you are sent to communicate effectively (13) utilise IT and social media to provide access to the scriptures, ideas for liturgical activities, formation and education, online “in-touch” services for interfaith dialogue and activities. 2020 Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each – STOCK RUNNING LOW! You can either put your money or cheq (made out to Holy Trinity Parish) in an envelope with your details and pop in the collection basket, email, phone or drop into the Parish Office. Alternatively pay by internet banking to Holy Trinity Parish 02-0536-0185031-00 and use CALENDAR as the reference. Bernadette Hyland will also have them available for sale at St Patrick’s Church. Calling all Irish people, Irish community groups, people of Irish heritage or affinity with Ireland living in New Zealand. The Embassy of Ireland in Aotearoa, New Zealand, has partnered with the Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies who have designed two short surveys, that we hope, will assist in showcasing the rich Irish history we have in New Zealand, as well as the opportunities for future collaboration and connection. You can access the surveys and more information at Friends of Ireland https://friends-of-ireland-nz.multiscreensite.com/survey If have any questions about these surveys email info@friendsofireland.co.nz We must be courageous: lay low the mountains of pride and rivalry; fill in the ravines dug by indifference and apathy; make straight the paths of our laziness and our compromises. Pope Francis: Angelus 6 December 2015 Our prayers are with those who are unwell especially John Rogers, John Cairns-Cowan and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community. We also pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur around this time. Holy Trinity Parish: Wellington Eastern Suburbs Weekday Masses and Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion: 2020 (Amended) St Patrick's Monday 9am (Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion) St Patrick's Tuesday 9.30am (Mass) St Anthony’s Wednesday 9am (Mass) St Patrick’s Thursday 7pm (Mass) Holy Cross Friday 9.30am St Patrick's Saturday 11.30am - 12.30pm (Confession) Note: Monday: LOW & HC (Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion) Tuesday: Mass attended by St Patrick’s Primary School followed by Holy Hour till 11.00am. 4th Tuesday of the month, Maupuia Rest Home: Holy Mass 1.45pm Wednesday: Mass attended by St Anthony Primary School 1st Wednesday of the month, Anointing Mass 11am at St Patrick’s. 4th Wednesday of the month, Rita Angus: prayer service 2pm Thursday: Mass at 7pm (This will be the weekday evening Mass in the parish). Thursday Friends Mass during term time only (3rd Thursday of the month LOW & HC) No replacement Mass during school holidays. 3rd Thursday of the month, Rita Angus: Holy Mass 11am Friday: Mass Saturday: 11.30am – 12.30pm Confession, Holy Hour and Divine Mercy at St Patrick’s If Mass is needed at other times: LOW & HC Mt 3, 1-12
Dear sisters and brothers, last Sunday we brought our awareness of God’s imminent coming among and within us. For this, we do not need to look beyond John the Baptist who came to bear witness to Jesus. Who do you consider bear witness to you of the gospel that God loves us: - a friend, a parent, a teacher, ...? Or to whom have we borne witness? John the Baptist had the courage to be himself in the face of opposition. He was also a person who knew his own value, did not make exaggerated claims and was content with his mission. Can you recall times when you have been content to be yourself, without pretending to be more than you are? What was it like to have that freedom, even in the face of criticism from others? John was ‘the voice of one crying out in the wilderness’ – announcing confidently to those in the wilderness that they must not despair because God’s grace may come to them at any moment. Have you had the experience of being in the wilderness, feeling lost? From whom did you hear a voice that gave you hope? Have been able to give hope to other people when they were in the wilderness? “Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” -Triona Doherty. Fr Ephrem Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. As you know, there will only be one priest in the parish next year and so Mass times will change from the 26th December. The weekday Mass timetable is published at the end of this newsletter and the Weekend Mass Timetable will be made available shortly. A reminder there will be only 3 weekend Masses in the parish, a Vigil and two Sunday morning Masses Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Parish Midnight Mass is at St Patrick’s Church this year. If you would like to be a reader, take up the offertory, be a Eucharistic Minister Please ring Patricia 934 3179 or email triciao2285@gmail.com. By December 10th Volunteers from our three churches would be wonderful! If your children would like to participate in the St Patrick’s Children's Vigil Mass on Christmas Eve at 5.30pm please let me know. Clare Lundon 021 227 8363. St Anthony’s School invites you to our Official Blessing and Opening of Te Aroha Block & Thank You Celebration Wed 11th Dec, 5.30pm We invite you to join Cardinal John Dew who will bless and officially opening our renovated Junior Block Te Aroha. Part of this celebration will be thank you for your support and contribution in 2019. Thank You Please RSVP by Monday 9th December to office@stants.school.nz Christmas Mass Times 2019 St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie Christmas Eve 5.30pm Childrens Mass 11.30pm Carols followed by Midnight Mass Christmas Day 10am Mass Holy Cross Church, Miramar Christmas Eve 6pm Childrens Mass at Holy Cross School Hall Christmas Day 9am Mass at Holy Cross Church St Anthony’s Church, Seatoun Christmas Day 10.30am Mass with Children Please note: there will be no Novena in the parish this year Christmas Confession Cofession will be available at the following times in the lead up to Christmas Wednesday 18th December 6.30pm – 7.30pm St Patrick’s Church Thursday 19th December 6.30pm – 7.30pm Holy Cross Church Friday 20th December 6.30pm – 7.30pm St Anthony’s Church Sunday 22nd December after 5pm Mass Holy Cross Church (till 6.30pm) Can you help? Do you or anyone you know have a wheelchair they no longer need? One of our parishioners is recovering from a stroke and mobility is an issue. Please contact the Parish office 388 6953 or holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz Christmas Food Box Appeal 2019 - St Vincent de Paul Society, Seatoun & Miramar Conference This is week 3 of our annual three week appeal to parishioners for donated food items, toiletries, treats and gifts to be placed in or beside signposted bins in the Church foyer any time of the week when the Church is open. You might even like to make up a whole hamper. On Friday 20 December 2019 our team of drivers and helpers will deliver the boxes of food and items to over 50 households in the district. A brief note for you suggesting ideas for donating items or making up hampers is available on the pews and in the foyer. This collection is a practical way we can reach out to bring Christ’s love to the homes of our neighbours who are really struggling and for whom this extra help will alleviate their burden. Please note: Last collection day will be Sunday 15 December (Contacts: Tina Quidilla 021 159 2412; Brendan Quirk ph 388 9708) REAL CHRISTMAS CARDS St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas cards are still on sale. Religious-theme cards "Keeping Christ in Christmas", $2.50 per pack of 5 cards with envelopes. Proceeds to our local St Vincent de Paul Conference activities in the eastern suburbs. Contacts: Holy Cross Church (Julian Knap, ph 970 3905), St Anthony's Church (Andrew Monahan, ph 021 772 350), and St Patrick's Church (Frank Quirke, ph 387 4977 and Bernadette Hyland). The Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver will visit our Parish on 15th December 2019 and will offer their Echo after all Masses. There is no fixed charge or any obligation but A donation for the missions would be most welcome” Sending Love Christmas cards for people alone at Christmas. Many elderly people in rest homes do not get visitors or cards at Christmas. Please write a card for someone who might feel loney during the holidays. See details on the noticeboard Cards can be handmade or bought. FINAL COLLECTION will be FRIDAY 29 NOV 2019 drop box for cards at all libraries and community centres. contact Margaret Davis 021 655 011 davismackenzie186@gmail.com or visit www.sendingloveco.nz Women, Children and Families in Need! All funds raised through this year’s Cardinal’s Care Appeal will be directed to Catholic Social Services and used to support outreach, facilitation and capacity building within communities across the Archdiocese. Catholic Social Services does and will continue to make a difference in the lives of countless children, women and families in need; but, it is your support that makes this possible! The Bach Choir of Wellington. Saturday 14 Dec 2pm at St Mary of the Angels - Boulcott Street. A Christmas Festival in collaboration with the Wellington Brass Band and featuring Christmas music for brass, choir & brass and choir as well as audience Christmas carols. What better way for the whole family to get into the spirit of the season! Tickets $30/$25 conc from Eventfinda, Marsden Books or at the door ADVENT ONLINE. Sign up at www.foodforfaith.org.nz to receive daily email reflections every morning until Christmas. Do you or someone you know need help with presents for the kids this year? The SVDP Vinnies Welfare & Services Hub transforms into a toy shop over December. Make a booking to pick and wrap the gifts you would like for your children. We ask that people pre-book a ‘shopping slot’. Each slot allows 15 minutes to browse and choose the gifts. Access Criteria - be able to show a Community Services Card or benefit breakdown, and live within the Wellington City area (excl. Porirua & Hutt Valley), and be the parent or primary caregiver, and picking for children aged 0 - 16 years. (Vinnies contact: bookings can be made by: call 04 389 7122 or email info@vinnieswgtn.org.nz, or drop into level 1, 207 Riddiford Street Newtown) Go you are sent to build community(12) Invite all faith-based groups/communities to come together to discuss ways of linking the generations. National Treasurer The Society of St Vincent de Paul New Zealand is currently accepting applications for the role of National Treasurer. If you have a desire to join one of New Zealand's best known, trusted and respected not-for-profit organisations, please email national@svdp.org.nz for a full job description. 2020 Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each – STOCK RUNNING LOW! You can either put your money or cheq (made out to Holy Trinity Parish) in an envelope with your details and pop in the collection basket, email, phone or drop into the Parish Office. Alternatively pay by internet banking to Holy Trinity Parish 02-0536-0185031-00 and use CALENDAR as the reference. When you have paid, email the office holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz with the following details: your name, the amount paid, the number of calendars ordered, which Church you will collect your calendars from or if you would like to collect them from the office. Once payment has cleared, the Calendars will be left for you in the back of your chosen Church or in the office for you to collect. Bernadette Hyland will also have them available for sale at St Patrick’s Church. We must be courageous: lay low the mountains of pride and rivalry; fill in the ravines dug by indifference and apathy; make straight the paths of our laziness and our compromises. Pope Francis: Angelus 6 December 2015 Our prayers are with those who are unwell especially John Rogers, John Cairns-Cowan and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community. We also pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur around this time. Holy Trinity Parish: Wellington Eastern Suburbs Weekday Masses and Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion: 2020 One Priest Monday 9am St Patrick's Church LOW & HC Tuesday 9am St Patrick's Church Mass Wednesday 9am St Anthony's Church Mass Thursday 7pm St Patrick's Church Mass Friday 9am Holy Cross Meeting Room Mass Saturday 11.30am – 12.30pm St Patrick's Church Cofession Note: Monday: LOW & HC (Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion) Tuesday: Mass attended by St Patrick’s Primary School followed by Holy Hour till 11.00am. 4th Tuesday of the month, Maupuia Rest Home: Holy Mass 1.45pm Wednesday: Mass attended by St Anthony Primary School 1st Wednesday of the month, Anointing Mass 11am at St Patrick’s. 4th Wednesday of the month, Rita Angus: prayer service 2pm Thursday: Mass at 7pm (This will be the weekday evening Mass in the parish). Thursday Friends Mass during term time only (3rd Thursday of the month LOW & HC) No replacement Mass during school holidays. 3rd Thursday of the month, Rita Angus: Holy Mass 11am Friday: Mass Saturday: 11.30am – 12.30pm Confession, Holy Hour and Divine Mercy at St Patrick’s If Mass is needed at other times: LOW & HC 14 November 2019 Dear priests and lay pastoral leaders Thank you for all the proposals which I have received in response to the memo I sent to you in February about parish property assets, and specifically churches and presbyteries. I am very aware that the process of preparing your proposals has not been easy, and that in some parishes it has been profoundly unsettling. You have had to deal with parishioners upset by the possibility of change, and I know this has taken a personal toll. You and the people have responded in your very different circumstances to Pope Francis’ call in Evangelii Gaudium (n 25): “I hope that all communities will devote the necessary effort to advancing along the path of a pastoral and missionary conversion which cannot leave things as they presently are…Throughout the world, let us be permanently in a state of mission.” Between now and early February I will study and reflect upon the proposals. I may seek clarification or additional information from you during this time. My approach will be pastoral, looking at the possible effects on people of the changes being proposed. I will also look carefully at how one parish’s proposals might interact with those of neighbouring parishes, and the implications the proposals have together for the whole Archdiocese. In February and March I will consult with my advisory bodies about the proposals. These bodies are the Council of Priests, the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council, Te Kahu o te Rangi, and the Board of Administration. After Easter, which is in mid-April, I hope to be in a position to advise parishes of my response to the proposals, or to ask that further steps be taken, for example, discussion at regional levels in the Archdiocese. When I consider the proposals I will not be making a decision to “approve” them. My response to a proposal will be expressed as “no objection”, “further work needed” or “opposed”. It is the parish’s decision to actually proceed with a proposal if I have no objection. Once the parish decides to proceed, its decisions are subject to the Archdiocesan norms and approval processes. While the proposals were being worked on in parishes there has been a hold on property proposals being presented to or decided by the Board of Administration. This hold continues until I have made a response to all parishes and have notified you that the hold has been lifted. This hold includes property decisions which may already be in the early stages of the Board of Administration’s processes. We have not yet come through this difficult and unsettling process, but I would like everyone to now put aside differences and concerns and focus together on the great liturgical seasons and feasts of the next few months - Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter. In doing this we have the opportunity to encounter Jesus and one another more deeply and be refreshed in our commitment to both community and mission. Please share this letter with the groups in your parishes which have been working on the property reviews, and with all parishioners if you wish. There will be a similar article in the December Welcom. With prayers and thanks for your work Yours sincerely John A Cardinal Dew Archbishop of Wellington Is 2, 1-5; Rom 13, 11-14; Mt 24, 37-44
“keep awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming” Advent is a time of heightened awareness that invites us to see ourselves as God sees us – insofar as that is possible. Both liturgy and life are pointing us towards the future coming of Messiah. Isaiah calls us to confess our sins and hope for better days ahead. Saint Paul’s message in Roman is confident and upbeat of God’s forgiveness, leading us from darkness to light. Matthew warns us against complacency, since the end is coming sooner than we expect. Advent is a season of hope, expectancy and, particularly in the last nine days, preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of the Lord. The violet c colour, music and floral decorations are marked by a moderation that reflects this time of waiting and avoids anticipating he full joy of Christmas. Specific music, such as “Maranatha, Come Lord Jesus, O Come, O Come Emmanuel” with symbols of Jesse Tree and Candles make the messiah’s coming meaningful. Let’s look forward the coming of Emmanuel with great anticipation and joy while there is time. Fr Ephrem Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. Christmas Mass Times 2019 St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie Christmas Eve 5.30pm Childrens Mass 11.30pm Carols followed by Midnight Mass Christmas Day 10am Mass Holy Cross Church, Miramar Christmas Eve 6pm Childrens Mass at Holy Cross School Hall Christmas Day 9am Mass at Holy Cross Church St Anthony’s Church, Seatoun Christmas Day 10.30am Mass with Children Holy Cross Happy Hour Christmas Lunch Seniors are reminded that we will be meeting on Wednesday December 11th, at 11am, in the parish hall at Holy Cross Church. Please bring a festive plate for lunch, and also a small gift (maximum $5) to exchange. Hope to see you all there. Can you help? Do you or anyone you know have a wheelchair they no longer need? One of our parishioners is recovering from a stroke and mobility is an issue. Please contact the Parish office 388 6953 or holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz Christmas Food Box Appeal 2019 - St Vincent de Paul Society, Seatoun & Miramar Conference This is week 2 of our annual three week appeal to parishioners for donated food items, toiletries, treats and gifts to be placed in or beside signposted bins in the Church foyer any time of the week when the Church is open. You might even like to make up a whole hamper. On Friday 20 December 2019 our team of drivers and helpers will deliver the boxes of food and items to over 50 households in the district. A brief note for you suggesting ideas for donating items or making up hampers is available on the pews and in the foyer. This collection is a practical way we can reach out to bring Christ’s love to the homes of our neighbours who are really struggling and for whom this extra help will alleviate their burden. Please note: Last collection day will be Sunday 15 December (Contacts: Tina Quidilla 021 159 2412; Brendan Quirk ph 388 9708) REAL CHRISTMAS CARDS St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas cards will be on sale soon in our Church foyers after Sunday Masses at Holy Cross, St Anthony's and St Patrick's churches, same price as last year's. Religious-theme cards "Keeping Christ in Christmas", $2.50 per pack of 5 cards with envelopes. Proceeds to our local St Vincent de Paul Conference activities in the eastern suburbs. Contacts: Holy Cross Church (Julian Knap, ph 970 3905), St Anthony's Church (Andrew Monahan, ph 021 772 350), and St Patrick's Church (Frank Quirke, ph 387 4977 and Bernadette Hyland). Wellington Compassion Soup Kitchen sponsored meal – 20th December 2019 Holy Trinity Parish is once again sponsorinig a meal for the soup kitchen on the 20th December as part of the world day of the poor. We will have 2 volunteers from the parish to help with this meal. Thank you to those who contacted the office to offer to help. Sending Love Christmas cards for people alone at Christmas. Many elderly people in rest homes do not get visitors or cards at Christmas. Please write a card for someone who might feel loney during the holidays. See details on the noticeboard Cards can be handmade or bought. FINAL COLLECTION will be FRIDAY 29 NOV 2019 drop box for cards at all libraries and community centres. contact Margaret Davis 021 655 011 davismackenzie186@gmail.com or visit www.sendingloveco.nz Parish Midnight Mass is at St Patrick’s Church this year. If you would like to be a reader, take up the offertory, be a Eucharistic Minister Please ring Patricia 434 3179 or email triciao2285@gmail.com. By December 10th Volunteers from our three churches would be wonderful! The Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver will visit our Parish on 15th December 2019 and will offer their Echo after all Masses. There is no fixed charge or any obligation but A donation for the missions would be most welcome” Women, Children and Families in Need! All funds raised through this year’s Cardinal’s Care Appeal will be directed to Catholic Social Services and used to support outreach, facilitation and capacity building within communities across the Archdiocese. Grassroots initiatives result in sustainable programmes run by, with and for the communities they serve. They are the best approach to reach and to benefit those on the peripheries of our society, those in greatest need of God’s love and our unconditional support. 2019 Care Appeal packages are being distributed throughout the Archdiocese during Advent. Every little bit counts and every gift matters. The work of Catholic Social Services does and will continue to make a difference in the lives of countless children, women and families in need; but, it is your support that makes this work possible! Please join us by making even a small gift today. If everyone gives a little, together we can make a big difference! Thank you! Home of Compassion Island Bay. Carols around the Crib Sunday 1 December 1.15pm to 3pm. Bring the children to enjoy a time setting up the crib, singing carols and joining in family friendly activities to begin the advent season. Feel free to join us for Miha at 11am and potluck lunch before the scheduled event. Enquiries ph (04) 383-7769 or spirituality@ compassion.org.nz ADVENT ONLINE. Sign up at www.foodforfaith.org.nz to receive daily email reflections every morning until Christmas. St Vincent de Paul Society. Do you or someone you know need help with presents for the kids this year? The SVDP Vinnies Welfare & Services Hub transforms into a toy shop over December. Make a booking to pick and wrap the gifts you would like for your children. How can I access the shop? We ask that people pre-book a ‘shopping slot’. Each slot allows 15 minutes to browse and choose the gifts. Access Criteria - be able to show a Community Services Card or benefit breakdown, and live within the Wellington City area (excl. Porirua & Hutt Valley), and be the parent or primary caregiver, and picking for children aged 0 - 16 years. (Vinnies contact: bookings can be made by: call 04 389 7122 or email info@vinnieswgtn.org.nz, or drop into level 1, 207 Riddiford Street Newtown) An evening of Advent Reflections with Fr James Lyons Come along to Connolly Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 3 December to reflect on 14 meditations with scritures in a new way of preparing for Christmas. Fr James Lyons will lead the Advent Reflections based on his writings – Bringing Advent to Life – Stations on the Way to Christmas which is available from Pleroma Christian Supplies. Participants will be invited to read one of the reflectios during the evening, and a handout will be available for people to take away at the end of the night. Tea and coffee will be available. Please RSVP to Frank Doherty at the Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish Office cathedral.parish@wn.catholic.org.nz by Friday 29 November. The Future is Accessible: Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Tuesday, 3 December 2019 Join us to celebrate the gift of disability in our lives and society. 12pm-1pm, including light refreshments Connolly Hall, 10 Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington 6011 Kapiti (Limited accessible parking available on the grounds of Sacred Heart Cathedral School) KEYNOTE PARTICIPANTS: Robyn Hunt ONZM, Members of the L’Arche Community and Mike Gourley An accredited New Zealand Sign Language Interpreter will be interpreting this event. Enquiries: Zachariah Duke, z.duke@tci.ac.nz Christmas A time to remember When you have lost someone dear to you, anniversaries and the times you were happiest are often the times you are at your saddest. Come and join us at our service of remembrance and gather strength from others. This Christmas let us support one another. ST ANDREW’S ON THE TERRACE FRIDAY 6th DECEMBER 2019 AT 6.30PM Everyone is welcome Mass for Life. You’re invited to pray for babies, mums, dads and families at a Mass for Life on Friday 6 December, 7pm at St Mary of the Angels, 17 Boulcott Street, Wellington. Cardinal Dew will be the principal celebrant. Eucharistic Adoration will follow for one hour after Mass to pray in readiness for the National March for Life. For more information please visit fli.org.nz/prolifeevents or phone Clare 021 231 7954. National March for Life. You’re invited to love them both by attending the third annual National March for Life in Wellington on Saturday 7 December. Join Kiwis from all over NZ in a family-friendly celebration of life which also peacefully protests the practice and legality of abortion. Gather at Civic Square from 12pm for family-friendly entertainment, sausage sizzle and stalls. March to Parliament Grounds begins at 2pm. Concludes at 4pm. Learn more about this important event at a critical moment in NZ’s history: marchforlife.nz The 2019 Rosary for Life and Faith is on Sat. 7th Dec. at 3 pm. This Pro-Life Rosary supports the March for Life in Wellington on the same day. Please try and go on the March. If you can't, please organise or join a Rosary group in your parish. For more info www.coasttocoastrosary.co.nz or ph Clare 022 1912886 Home of Compassion Island Bay Prayer of the Heart Mondays 4, 11 & 18 December 7pm - 8pm With Father Jeff Drane. Prayer of the heart series to foster a sense of mystery and joyful expectation as we approach Christmas. The mystics of our tradition pave the way to the contemplative place within. The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion. Go you are sent to accompany one another (10) More paid youth group leaders. 2020 Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each. You can either put your money or cheq (made out to Holy Trinity Parish) in an envelope with your details and pop in the collection basket, email, phone or drop into the Parish Office. Alternatively pay by internet banking to Holy Trinity Parish 02-0536-0185031-00 and use CALENDAR as the reference. When you have paid, email the office holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz with the following details: your name, the amount paid, the number of calendars ordered, which Church you will collect your calendars from or if you would like to collect them from the office. Once payment has cleared, the Calendars will be left for you in the back of your chosen Church or in the office for you to collect. Bernadette Hyland will also have them available for sale at St Patrick’s Church. In this season of Advent, we are called to expand the horizons of our hearts, to be amazed by the life which presents itself each day with newness. In order to do this, we must learn to not depend on our own certainties, on our own established strategies, because the Lord comes at a time that we do not imagine. Pope Francis: Angelus November 2016 The Dec. 1-14 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Church fronts at royal commission. Dame Kiri visits old school. People have say on Chch plan. Details awaited on Tomorrow’s Schools reset. The next issue of NZ Catholic will be published on December 15. WelCom is out this week for Sunday 1 December. Contents include:
2 Sam 5:1-5; Col. 1:12-20; Lk.23:35-43
When Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you a King?” his answer was in affirmative, but he added very clearly, “My kingdom does not belong to this world.” As he is not like the rulers of this world, he is not like the rulers of this world, living in luxury, enjoying all pomp and wealth, taking best of everything for themselves leaving their people in poverty and misery. Whereas Jesus King of Kings lived in sharp contrast to those rulers, carrying the burden of all his subjects’ sins in the form of the Cross. The solemnity of Christ the King established by Pope Pius XI in 1925 was to give Christ Highest Title of honor who established God’s kingdom here on earth. Although emperors and kings now exist mostly in history books, we still honor Christ as the King of the Universe by enthroning him in our hearts and allowing him to take control of our lives. At the time of baptism, we have made alliance with this King and promised our loyalty him. Significantly, on the top of the Cross, Pilate put up the inscription, “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews”. It was he who formerly condemned Jesus to death, but strangely, he was the first to recognize the kingship of Christ. The second to recognize it was the good thief who prayed to him, “Remember me when you come into your kingdom”. Jesus answered, “Today you shall be with me in paradise.” Yes, same Christ the king is calling all heavily laden with burn, come to me I will give you rest. The same Jesus the law giver gives us a new commandment, “Love one another as I have loved you.” It is the shepherd King Jesus who knows us his flock by name even ready to die to protect us. He loves his subjects and identifies himself with hungry, thirsty, naked, homeless etc. and taking care of their needs is doing service to Christ the King who having all authority in heaven earthly will reward us for our good deeds. Let us once again renew our allegiance and loyalty to Christ the King. Fr Paul Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. A big thank you to those who organised and everyone involved in the St Patrick’s Church Centenary Mass on the 17th November. It was a wonderful celebration enjoyed by all. Not receiving the parish newsletter by email lately? If you have an xtra email address, it seems the newsletter is being blocked as suspected spam. A solution is being worked out and should be resolved soon. In the meantime, the newsletter is available on the website http://www.holytrinity.parish.nz/ Thank you In November we Remember November is the month dedicated to the rememberance of and prayer for all the faithful departed. Let us pray the good Lord may grant them eternal bliss forever with Him. Can you help? Do you or anyone you know have a wheelchair they no longer need? One of our parishioners is recovering from a stroke and mobility is an issue. Please contact the Parish office 388 6953 or holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Book Club –Sunday 24th November: Explore the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the Catholic faith through its great books! At Holy Cross Church Parish Centre, 6-7pm. Light supper will be provided. Connect with fellow passionate Catholics for like-minded discussion. For enquiries, contact 3882-840 or htpCatholicBookClub@gmail.com Christmas Food Box Appeal 2019 - St Vincent de Paul Society, Seatoun & Miramar Conference Today we start our annual three week appeal to parishioners for donated food items, toiletries, treats and gifts to be placed in or beside signposted bins in the Church foyer any time of the week when the Church is open. You might even like to make up a whole hamper. On Friday 20 December 2019 our team of drivers and helpers will deliver the boxes of food and items to over 50 households in the district. A brief note for you suggesting ideas for donating items or making up hampers is available on the pews and in the foyer. This collection is a practical way we can reach out to bring Christ’s love to the homes of our neighbours who are really struggling and for whom this extra help will alleviate their burden. Please note: Last collection day will be Sunday 14 December (Contacts: Tina Quidilla 021 712 632; Brendan Quirk ph 388 9708) REAL CHRISTMAS CARDS St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas cards will be on sale soon in our Church foyers after Sunday Masses at Holy Cross, St Anthony's and St Patrick's churches, same price as last year's. Religious-theme cards "Keeping Christ in Christmas", $2.50 per pack of 5 cards with envelopes. Proceeds to our local St Vincent de Paul Conference activities in the eastern suburbs. Contacts: Holy Cross Church (Julian Knap, ph 970 3905), St Anthony's Church (Andrew Monahan, ph 021 772 350), and St Patrick's Church (Frank Quirke, ph 387 4977 and Bernadette Hyland). Wellington Compassion Soup Kitchen sponsored meal – 20th December 2019 Holy Trinity Parish is once again sponsorinig a meal for the soup kitchen on the 20th December as part of the world day of the poor. We have the opportunity to have 2 volunteers from the parish as helpers at this meal. You must be there at 4pm for a health and safety briefing. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the parish office 388-6953 or holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz Wellington Art Club members will be holding their annual art exhibition on the weekend 23rd and 24th November at Rita Angus Retirement Home in Kilbirnie, 10am – 4pm. You are all welcome to come along and view the wonderful diverse talents of our Club members. All art is available for purchase and we welcome enquiries for new members. Sending Love Christmas cards for people alone at Christmas. Many elderly people in rest homes do not get visitors or cards at Christmas. Please write a card for someone who might feel loney during the holidays. See details on the noticeboard Cards can be handmade or bought. FINAL COLLECTION will be FRIDAY 29 NOV 2019 drop box for cards at all libraries and community centres. contact Margaret Davis 021 655 011 davismackenzie186@gmail.com or visit www.sendingloveco.nz Home of Compassion Island Bay. Carols around the Crib Sunday 1 December 1.15pm to 3pm. Bring the children to enjoy a time setting up the crib, singing carols and joining in family friendly activities to begin the advent season. Feel free to join us for Miha at 11am and potluck lunch before the scheduled event. Enquiries ph (04) 383-7769 or spirituality@ compassion.org.nz An evening of Advent Reflections with Fr James Lyons Come along to Connolly Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 3 December to reflect on 14 meditations with scritures in a new way of preparing for Christmas. Fr James Lyons will lead the Advent Reflections based on his writings – Bringing Advent to Life – Stations on the Way to Christmas which is available from Pleroma Christian Supplies. Participants will be invited to read one of the reflectios during the evening, and a handout will be available for people to take away at the end of the night. Tea and coffee will be available. Please RSVP to Frank Doherty at the Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish Office cathedral.parish@wn.catholic.org.nz by Friday 29 November. The Future is Accessible: Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Tuesday, 3 December 2019 Join us to celebrate the gift of disability in our lives and society. 12pm-1pm, including light refreshments Connolly Hall, 10 Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington 6011 Kapiti (Limited accessible parking available on the grounds of Sacred Heart Cathedral School) KEYNOTE PARTICIPANTS: Robyn Hunt ONZM, Members of the L’Arche Community and Mike Gourley An accredited New Zealand Sign Language Interpreter will be interpreting this event. Enquiries: Zachariah Duke, z.duke@tci.ac.nz Christmas A time to remember When you have lost someone dear to you, anniversaries and the times you were happiest are often the times you are at your saddest. Come and join us at our service of remembrance and gather strength from others. This Christmas let us support one another. ST ANDREW’S ON THE TERRACE FRIDAY 6th DECEMBER 2019 AT 6.30PM Everyone is welcome Mass for Life. You’re invited to pray for babies, mums, dads and families at a Mass for Life on Friday 6 December, 7pm at St Mary of the Angels, 17 Boulcott Street, Wellington. Cardinal Dew will be the principal celebrant. Eucharistic Adoration will follow for one hour after Mass to pray in readiness for the National March for Life. For more information please visit fli.org.nz/prolifeevents or phone Clare 021 231 7954. National March for Life. You’re invited to love them both by attending the third annual National March for Life in Wellington on Saturday 7 December. Join Kiwis from all over NZ in a family-friendly celebration of life which also peacefully protests the practice and legality of abortion. Gather at Civic Square from 12pm for family-friendly entertainment, sausage sizzle and stalls. March to Parliament Grounds begins at 2pm. Concludes at 4pm. Learn more about this important event at a critical moment in NZ’s history: marchforlife.nz The 2019 Rosary for Life and Faith is on Sat. 7th Dec. at 3 pm. This Pro-Life Rosary supports the March for Life in Wellington on the same day. Please try and go on the March. If you can't, please organise or join a Rosary group in your parish. For more info www.coasttocoastrosary.co.nz or ph Clare 022 1912886 Home of Compassion Island Bay Prayer of the Heart Mondays 4, 11 & 18 December 7pm - 8pm With Father Jeff Drane. Prayer of the heart series to foster a sense of mystery and joyful expectation as we approach Christmas. The mystics of our tradition pave the way to the contemplative place within. The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion. Go you are sent to fellow Christians (9) Take every opportunity to invite to/ attend one another’s events, and share information. Wellington Night Shelter street day appeal Friday 13th December – collectors needed We're in desperate need of street collectors for our Annual Street Appeal on Friday, 13 December 2019. Christmas is a time for whānau, sharing and giving. For some, it can be a time of loneliness and sadness. The Wellington Night Shelter does all that it can to create a sense of home and community during this time. If you're able to street collect for us this year, we'd really appreciate it. fundraiser@wellingtonnightshelter.org.nz 2020 Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each. You can either put your money or cheq (made out to Holy Trinity Parish) in an envelope with your details and pop in the collection basket, email, phone or drop into the Parish Office. Alternatively pay by internet banking to Holy Trinity Parish 02-0536-0185031-00 and use CALENDAR as the reference. When you have paid, email the office holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz with the following details: your name, the amount paid, the number of calendars ordered, which Church you will collect your calendars from or if you would like to collect them from the office. Once payment has cleared, the Calendars will be left for you in the back of your chosen Church or in the office for you to collect. Bernadette Hyland will also have them available for sale at St Patrick’s Church. Our prayers are with those who are unwell especially John Rogers, John Cairns-Cowan and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community. We also pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Alison Bacon and those whose anniversaries occur around this time. Mal. 3:19-20, 2Thess. 3:7-12, Lk. 21:5-19.
As the Church year comes to an end, the Sunday readings reflect on the final days of the world, our own death and the final judgment. Today's theme is “The Day of the Lord” or the “second coming” of Jesus in glory as judge at the end of the world. Malachi in the first reading foretells this Day, giving the warning that the future, known to God alone, will bring healing and reward for the just who forearm themselves with words and works such as peace, justice, mercy and truth, and retribution for the “proud and all evil doers.” Although Paul expected to be alive at the return of Jesus, he cautions the Thessalonians in the second reading against the idleness with which some of them were anticipating the end and encourages them not to be weary of doing good. He suggests that the best preparation for the future is to devote the attention to present duties, to maintain a holy and wholesome balance between prayer and service and to develop enduring family ties and values. Today’s Gospel passage warns that the date of the end of the world is uncertain. Signs and portents will precede the end, and the faithful will be called upon to testify before kings and governors. The good news, however, is that those who persevere in faithfulness to the Lord will save their souls and enter God's eternal kingdom. The readings invite us to be keen observers of the signs of the times happening every day in the world. They also warn us to be alert and prepared to face any circumstance of the unknown future. Whatever Jesus told about his body and the temple was fulfilled. So also, he foretold about the persecution of his followers and is taking place in various parts of the world. Only the perseverance will secure our lives with his assurance of our final victory. Thus, the message of the day is: don't give up; God is always with us. Fr Paul Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. In November we Remember November is the month dedicated to the rememberance of and prayer for all the faithful departed. Let us pray the good Lord may grant them eternal bliss forever with Him. Please be aware that names recored in the book of rememberance at St Patrick’s Church are only of those whose funeral was held in Holy Trinity Parish St Patrick’s Church Parish History booklet. This is a work in progress. If you have any information please contact Trisha O’Donnell 934 3179 St Vincent de Paul Society Foodbank Collection. Warm thanks to our Holy Trinity parishioners and helpers who responded by donating to the 60 boxes of food and house items we collected at PAK'nSAVE Supermarket Kilbirnie last Saturday 9 November 2019 to boost the foodbank stocks at the SVDP Welfare Centre Newtown. Your generous compassion will reach out to help most needy people in the eastern suburbs with emergency food at their difficult times over the next few months. God bless you (Contact: Brendan Quirk, Seatoun & Miramar Conference, ph 388 9708). Sunday 17 November 2019. Pope Frances' 3rd World Day of the Poor. The hope of the poor shall not perish for ever Pope Francis calls on Christians around the world to serve people on the margins with practical assistance and to deepen our connection with people living in all forms of poverty. As a parish, we will be offering your donations to the annual Christmas Emergency Food Appeal of the Seatoun & Miramar Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society on Sunday 24 November 2019. Please bring along a non-perishable food item on Sunday 24 November 2019 such as dry pasta and rice; canned fish, canned veges and fruit; beans and chickpeas; cereal; canned and packet soup; toothpaste and toothbrushes; sanitary items; soap and deodorant. There will be a signposted box in the foyer of each of our Churches where you can leave your donation. May God bless you for what you do. REAL CHRISTMAS CARDS St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas cards will be on sale soon in our Church foyers after Sunday Masses at Holy Cross, St Anthony's and St Patrick's churches, same price as last year's. Religious-theme cards "Keeping Christ in Christmas", $2.50 per pack of 5 cards with envelopes. Proceeds to our local St Vincent de Paul Conference activities in the eastern suburbs. Contacts: Holy Cross Church (Julian Knap, ph 970 3905), St Anthony's Church (Andrew Monahan, ph 021 772 350), and St Patrick's Church (Frank Quirke, ph 387 4977 and Bernadette Hyland). St Pats Old Boys Association Mix & Mingle : WWW.SPCOB.ORG.NZ & find us on facebook. Calling all 'Town' and 'Stream' Old Boys, please attend our Mix and Mingle. To be held ; Friday 22nd November 2019, 6.00PM @ The Kanteen, NZ Post Building 7-11 Waterloo Quay, Wellington. Cash bar, Continuous food, $40 Entry by ticket only. Go to our facebook page for details. Guest Speaker: Thomas Waldrom Ex Hurricane & England International . We will also be announcing our 2019 Old Boy of the Year. Wellington Art Club members will be holding their annual art exhibition on the weekend 23rd and 24th November at Rita Angus Retirement Home in Kilbirnie, 10am – 4pm. You are all welcome to come along and view the wonderful diverse talents of our Club members. All art is available for purchase and we welcome enquiries for new members. Holy Hour You are invited to a Holy Hour on Tuesday 19 November beginning at 7.30 pm in the Cathedral chapel to pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. This Holy Hour will include prayers, Scripture, singing, times of silence and conclude with Benediction followed by supper. Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women Our meeting will be on Saturday 10th November at Connolly hall Thorndon at 1.30pm. Our speaker will be Maureen Wilmshurst on "How to journey through Advent". All women are welcome. A preparation guided by the Holy Spirit. Contact : Shura ph or text 021 0724042 Seatoun Arts & Crafts celebrates its Annual Exhibition and Sale (2019) at the Village Hall, Forres Street, Seatoun Saturday 16th November 10.00am – 4.00pm and Sunday 17th November 10.00am – 4.00pm Men, come to Joshua's last meeting before Christmas on Thursday 21st November 2019 at 7:30pm (Note: fellowship from 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start) In CONNOLLY HALL, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon (behind the closed Sacred Heart Cathedral). Not to be missed - Silvana Abela, woman of faith from St Gerard's community on "Fundamental Truth about God and me" Want to know more? Ring Steve Ready 027-356-9555 or email: joshua.wgtn@gmail.com The Future is Accessible: Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Tuesday, 3 December 2019 Join us to celebrate the gift of disability in our lives and society. 12pm-1pm, including light refreshments Connolly Hall, 10 Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington 6011 Kapiti (Limited accessible parking available on the grounds of Sacred Heart Cathedral School) KEYNOTE PARTICIPANTS: Robyn Hunt ONZM, Members of the L’Arche Community and Mike Gourley An accredited New Zealand Sign Language Interpreter will be interpreting this event. Enquiries: Zachariah Duke, z.duke@tci.ac.nz Christmas A time to remember When you have lost someone dear to you, anniversaries and the times you were happiest are often the times you are at your saddest. Come and join us at our service of remembrance and gather strength from others. This Christmas let us support one another. ST ANDREW’S ON THE TERRACE FRIDAY 6th DECEMBER 2019 AT 6.30PM Everyone is welcome Mass for Life. You’re invited to pray for babies, mums, dads and families at a Mass for Life on Friday 6 December, 7pm at St Mary of the Angels, 17 Boulcott Street, Wellington. Cardinal Dew will be the principal celebrant. Eucharistic Adoration will follow for one hour after Mass to pray in readiness for the National March for Life. For more information please visit fli.org.nz/prolifeevents or phone Clare 021 231 7954. National March for Life. You’re invited to love them both by attending the third annual National March for Life in Wellington on Saturday 7 December. Join Kiwis from all over NZ in a family-friendly celebration of life which also peacefully protests the practice and legality of abortion. Gather at Civic Square from 12pm for family-friendly entertainment, sausage sizzle and stalls. March to Parliament Grounds begins at 2pm. Concludes at 4pm. Learn more about this important event at a critical moment in NZ’s history: marchforlife.nz The 2019 Rosary for Life and Faith is on Sat. 7th Dec. at 3 pm. This Pro-Life Rosary supports the March for Life in Wellington on the same day. Please try and go on the March. If you can't, please organise or join a Rosary group in your parish. For more info www.coasttocoastrosary.co.nz or ph Clare 022 1912886 Go you are sent to care for creation(8) be aware of where things come from/how they are made, and unintended consequences of what we do(effects on poor countries) The poor are not statistics to cite when boasting of our works and projects. The poor are persons to be encountered; they are lonely, young and old, to be invited to our homes to share a meal; men women and children who look for a friendly word. The poor save us because they enable us to encounter the face of Jesus Christ. Pope Francis: Message for the Third World Day of the Poor, 17 November 2019 Wellington Night Shelter street day appeal Friday 13th December – collectors needed We're in desperate need of street collectors for our Annual Street Appeal on Friday, 13 December 2019. Christmas is a time for whānau, sharing and giving. For some, it can be a time of loneliness and sadness. The Wellington Night Shelter does all that it can to create a sense of home and community during this time. If you're able to street collect for us this year, we'd really appreciate it. You can give us a couple of hours of your day or the whole day, it's up to you. email us on fundraiser@wellingtonnightshelter.org.nz Together, let's end homelessness. 2020 Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each. You can either put your money or cheq (made out to Holy Trinity Parish) in an envelope with your details and pop in the collection basket, email, phone or drop into the Parish Office. Alternatively pay by internet banking to Holy Trinity Parish 02-0536-0185031-00 and use CALENDAR as the reference. When you have paid, email the office holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz with the following details: your name, the amount paid, the number of calendars ordered, which Church you will collect your calendars from or if you would like to collect them from the office. Once payment has cleared, the Calendars will be left for you in the back of your chosen Church or in the office for you to collect. Bernadette Hyland will also have them available for sale at St Patrick’s Church. Our prayers are with those who are unwell especially John Rogers, John Cairns-Cowan and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community. We also pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur around this time. 
2Mac. 7:1-2, 9-14; 2Thess.2:2:16-3:5; Lk. 20: 27-38.
As we near the end of the Church's liturgical year, the readings become more eschatological -- having to do with the end times. The main theme of today’s readings is the resurrected life of glory in heaven. The readings invite us to consider the true meaning of the resurrection in our lives. The first reading states the Jewish belief in martyrdom and the resurrection of the just. The intense sufferings to which good Jews were subjected brought them to the conviction that the justice of God would reward the faithful in the afterlife, and would also punish the wicked. The second reading encourages the Thessalonians who were waiting for the second coming of Christ and resurrection of the dead to trust in the fidelity of God and to open their eyes to the fact that the Lord strengthened their hearts in every good work and word. Today’s Gospel affirms the victory of God and God’s love over the power of death. Jesus speaks of God as a God of the living, who promises that the ones who will rise are God’s children. The Gospel shows us how Jesus ingeniously escaped from a doctrinal trap set for him and explained the doctrine about the resurrection of the dead supported by the Pharisees and denied by the Sadducees. Jesus also explained that heavenly life with God in glory is totally different from earthly life and that there is no marriage in heaven in the earthly sense. The basis of our Christian faith is the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. We express in the profession of our faith in creed. As pilgrims heading towards the beatific vision of God, we prepare ourselves equipped with the Word of God, Sacraments and other spiritual preparation. As believers the thought of death never scares. It is like running a race to win the unfading wreath prepared for us. Let the hope of resurrection inspire us to lead a good Christian life. As we are in the month of November let keep in our prayer all dear deceased ones. Fr Paul Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. We congratulate our children from St Anthoy’s Church as they make their First Holy Communion today Isobel Mulhern, Isabelle St. Just, Alina Meech, Abby Johnson, Anneke Handscomb, Tommy Smith, Charlotte Kempton, James Quirke-Killen St Patrick’s Church Centenary Mass 17th November at 10 am All parishioners are welcome to come and join in celebrating the centenary of St Patrick’s Church followed by a cup of tea in the Parish Hall. Please bring a plate of food to share and leave in the hall before Mass. Please note: the 5.30pm Vigil will be the only other Mass in the Parish If you can help with the morning tea in the hall, please contact Ray Whelan raywhelan@xtra.co.nz or 388-3667 Holy Cross Church 9am Mass. Children’s Liturgy is starting again at Holy Cross 9am Sunday Mass. In November we Remember November is the month dedicated to the rememberance of and prayer for all the faithful departed. Let us pray the good Lord may grant them eternal bliss forever with Him. Please be aware that names recored in the book of rememberance at St Patrick’s Church are only of those whose funeral was held in Holy Trinity Parish 1 Columban Calendar to give away! Two Columban Calendars have been very kindly donated by a parishioner – 1 left! Please contact the Parish Office holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz or 388 6953 In the leadup to the St Patrick’s centenary Mass on the 17th November at 10am, we will include an interesting fact about the former Parish each week. FACT The stained glass windows, gifted to the Parish by the Sisters of Mercy, had previously been in St Catherine’s Convent. The large window in the chapel was gifted by Mr and Mrs Famularo in memory of their 8 year old son Paul who was killed in an accident on Onepu Rd. The carved altar, the font and lectern also came from the St Catherine’s Convent. The altar and the wooden panels had been carved by Sr Mary Chanel Burton in 1916-17. She later died in the 1918 flu epidemic. Vinnies Food Bank Appeal Saturday 9 November / 11am – 6pm at Pak n Save Kilbirnie The St Vincent de Paul Society is holding their final Food Bank Appeal for 2019, collecting food to support individuals and families seeking food assistance over the coming holiday season. Vinnies provide a choice-based food bank, supporting over 2000 people each year – which is only made possible by the generous donations from our community. If you can afford to drop a few extra items in your trolley on Saturday 9 November, please look out for our Vinnies collection table. Sunday 17 November 2019. Pope Frances' 3rd World Day of the Poor. The hope of the poor shall not perish for ever Pope Francis calls on Christians around the world to serve people on the margins with practical assistance and to deepen our connection with people living in all forms of poverty. As a parish, we will be offering your donations to the annual Christmas Emergency Food Appeal of the Seatoun & Miramar Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society on Sunday 24 November 2019. Please bring along a non-perishable food item on Sunday 24 November 2019 such as dry pasta and rice; canned fish, canned veges and fruit; beans and chickpeas; cereal; canned and packet soup; toothpaste and toothbrushes; sanitary items; soap and deodorant. There will be a signposted box in the foyer of each of our Churches where you can leave your donation. May God bless you for what you do. REAL CHRISTMAS CARDS St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas cards will be on sale soon in our Church foyers after Sunday Masses at Holy Cross, St Anthony's and St Patrick's churches, same price as last year's. Religious-theme cards "Keeping Christ in Christmas", $2.50 per pack of 5 cards with envelopes. Proceeds to our local St Vincent de Paul Conference activities in the eastern suburbs. Contacts: Holy Cross Church (Julian Knap, ph 970 3905), St Anthony's Church (Andrew Monahan, ph 021 772 350), and St Patrick's Church (Frank Quirke, ph 387 4977). St Patrick’s Primary School Ethnic Food Fair 5.30 – 7.30 Friday 15th November We are about to launch into preparations for our annual Food Fair. We’d love to include the Holy Trinity parishioners as much as possible. Last year we had some wonderful parishioners who cooked for us, helped run stalls and donated Hoopla jars.
The Perfection of Sound’ – the story behind the Maxwell Fernie Organ at St Mary of the Angels is the subject of a new, about to be released book and everybody is invited to the launch. Using the collected correspondence from a parish priest, an organ builder, English pipe-makers and Maxwell Fernie, the book describes in detail how a revolutionary new organ in Wellington was brought to life from a flat in Pimlico, London. The timing couldn't be better – 60 years after the Organ was completed and 20 years since Maxwell's death (and five years since the project started!). The launch will be held in the Crypt, at Saint Mary of the Angels Church in Wellington on Sunday November 10 at 2:30pm, with selected readings, a demonstration of the organ, a glass of wine and an opportunity to purchase the book. Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women Our meeting will be on Saturday 10th November at Connolly hall Thorndon at 1.30pm. Our speaker will be Maureen Wilmshurst on "How to journey through Advent". All women are welcome. A preparation guided by the Holy Spirit. Contact : Shura ph or text 021 0724042 LUNCHTIME GATHERING AT PARLIAMENT to OPPOSE THE EUTHANASIA BILL Submissions on David Seymour's euthanasia bill have been written. People from all walks of life have spoken up in record numbers and said NO. Still, a majority of MPs have been voting it through. Wednesday 13 November is when Seymour's bill is due for its third and final reading. At 12pm we will be gathering peacefully on the Parliament lawns to show MPs how many New Zealanders say NO to this bill. IT IS IMPORTANT WE TURN OUT IN NUMBERS – PLEASE SUPPORT THIS GATHERING WITH YOUR PRESENCE Please share this message with people you know! This is the last chance to let MPs know your view. WHERE: Parliament Lawn, Wellington WHEN: Wednesday 13 November, 12pm – 1.30pm Charismatic Mass To be held on Wednesday 13 November 7pm At St Theresa's Parish Plimmerton Celebrant: Fr Kevin Connors ALL WELCOME Prayer Teams & Supper to follow A Caring Space Quiet Day A Caring Space is an invitation to those who care for a loved one to step away for a few hours to reflect on your role as carer and to explore with God your thoughts and feelings in this role. At Home of Compassion, Rhine St., Island Bay on Friday 15th November 11am to 2.30pm. Please contact Veronica Parton 021 238 6675 or email vjpdap@gmail.com for details and to register. The Christian Brothers Past Pupils’ Association, Wellington, is holding its Annual Christmas Buffet Dinner on Friday, 15 November, at the Quality Angus Inn, Waterloo Rd, Lower Hutt, commencing from 6.30pm. Our guest speaker is Michael Potts and the title of his address is “From Sutherland Shire to Wellington the Long Way Round.” Those interested in attending please contact Kevin McCormack on 478-6792 or kevinmac@actrix.co.nz Vigil for the Unborn: Saturday 16th November. St Anne's Catholic Church, Emmett Street, Newtown. Starts at 10 am with Mass. Ends at 12pm. For more information contact Family Life International NZ PH: 021 231 7954 Seatoun Arts & Crafts celebrates its Annual Exhibition and Sale (2019) at the Village Hall, Forres Street, Seatoun Saturday 16th November 10.00am – 4.00pm and Sunday 17th November 10.00am – 4.00pm Men, come to Joshua's last meeting before Christmas on Thursday 21st November 2019 at 7:30pm (Note: fellowship from 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start) In CONNOLLY HALL, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon (behind the closed Sacred Heart Cathedral). Not to be missed - Silvana Abela, woman of faith from St Gerard's community on "Fundamental Truth about God and me" Want to know more? Ring Steve Ready 027-356-9555 or email: joshua.wgtn@gmail.com The Future is Accessible: Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Tuesday, 3 December 2019 Join us to celebrate the gift of disability in our lives and society. 12pm-1pm, including light refreshments Connolly Hall, 10 Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington 6011 Kapiti (Limited accessible parking available on the grounds of Sacred Heart Cathedral School) KEYNOTE PARTICIPANTS: Robyn Hunt ONZM, Members of the L’Arche Community and Mike Gourley An accredited New Zealand Sign Language Interpreter will be interpreting this event. Enquiries: Zachariah Duke, z.duke@tci.ac.nz Mass for Life. You’re invited to pray for babies, mums, dads and families at a Mass for Life on Friday 6 December, 7pm at St Mary of the Angels, 17 Boulcott Street, Wellington. Cardinal Dew will be the principal celebrant. Eucharistic Adoration will follow for one hour after Mass to pray in readiness for the National March for Life. For more information please visit fli.org.nz/prolifeevents or phone Clare 021 231 7954. National March for Life. You’re invited to love them both by attending the third annual National March for Life in Wellington on Saturday 7 December. Join Kiwis from all over NZ in a family-friendly celebration of life which also peacefully protests the practice and legality of abortion. Gather at Civic Square from 12pm for family-friendly entertainment, sausage sizzle and stalls. March to Parliament Grounds begins at 2pm. Concludes at 4pm. Learn more about this important event at a critical moment in NZ’s history: marchforlife.nz The 2019 Rosary for Life and Faith is on Sat. 7th Dec. at 3 pm. This Pro-Life Rosary supports the March for Life in Wellington on the same day. Please try and go on the March. If you can't, please organise or join a Rosary group in your parish. For more info www.coasttocoastrosary.co.nz or ph Clare 022 1912886 Homestay Family needed St Catherine's College are looking for homestay families for the international students from Japan in 2020. They are arriving late January next year and staying here for 9 or 10 weeks till late March or early April. The Homestay fee is $280 weekly. If you have a spare room and would like to host a student, please contact Megan Kim. Phone no is 021 1279 537 Email address: megan.kim@scc.school.nz St Catherine’s College Sports Coordinator We are seeking a motived person with a passion for engaging teenage girls in physical activity whilst also striving for excellence. This is a permanent position for 20 hours per week (term time only) commencing 27 January 2020. Good communication and organisation skills, IT skills and basic financial skills are important. Support of the Special Character of the College is essential. For further information and a job description please contact Chris Perry, PA to Principal on 939-8988. Please forward covering letter, addressed to Steve Bryan, Principal, including the names of two referees to Chris Perry email chris.perry@scc.school.nz Go you are sent to your own peripheries (7) Offer education and workshops to develop further understanding of Pope Francis’ teaching on pastoral care Before all else, the poor need God and his love, made visible by “the saints next door”, people who by the simplicity of their lives expressly clearly the power of Christian love. God uses any number of ways and countless means to reach people’s hearts. Pope Francis: Message for the 3rd World Day of the Poor, November 2019 2020 Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each. You can either put your money or cheq (made out to Holy Trinity Parish) in an envelope with your details and pop in the collection basket, email, phone or drop into the Parish Office. Alternatively pay by internet banking to Holy Trinity Parish 02-0536-0185031-00 and use CALENDAR as the reference. When you have paid, email the office holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz with the following details: your name, the amount paid, the number of calendars ordered, which Church you will collect your calendars from or if you would like to collect them from the office. Once payment has cleared, the Calendars will be left for you in the back of your chosen Church or in the office for you to collect. Bernadette Hyland will also have them available for sale at St Patrick’s Church. Marist St Pats RFC – 50TH Jubilee – You are invited to join with past and current players, coaches, managers and supporters over Queens Birthday Weekend. Friday 29 May to Sunday 1 June 2020. To register, and for more information, check out the webpage www.msprugby.co.nz Family Reunification We are trying to find suitable accommodation for a couple hoping to be reunited with their family, former refugee living in the Hutt Valley. This request is rather urgent as confirmation of accommodation is an immigration requirement. If you have a one bedroom flat, bed sit, tiny house or granny flat in the Hutt Valley that you could make available for rent please contact Catholic Social Services.04 385 8642 or email reception@wn-catholicsocialservices.org.nz Wis. 11:22-12:2; 2 Thess. 1:11-2:2, Lk. 19:1-10
The common theme of today’s readings is the benevolent and forgiving mercy of God for sinners and the response of repentance and conversion expected from us. The first reading reminds us that God who created the universe with His wise and loving concern waits with the same concern for sinners to repent. He “rebukes the offenders little by little,” “warns them of their sins” and reminds them to “abandon their wickedness.” The reading focuses on the love God has for all He has created, the love that overlooks sin and gives time for repentance. In the second reading St. Paul encourages the Thessalonians to persevere in their Christian faith, giving glory to God without idly waiting for the ‘second coming’ of Christ in their lifetime. Today’s Gospel presents the beautiful story of the instantaneous conversion of the tax-collector Zacchaeus. The account describes how Jesus recognized Zacchaeus for exactly what he was, a lost sinner in need of a Savior, and how God’s grace worked in Zacchaeus to lead him from idle curiosity to repentance, conversion and restitution. The episode emphasizes the fact that such a conversion can only result from a person’s fully receiving the love, acceptance and grace of a merciful Lord. Zacchaeus is model for us in many ways as he searched the Lord with humility, overcoming hurdles the crowed on his way. As a sincere seeker he found the Lord and obtained salvation. The very interaction with the Lord with repentant heart transformed him into a new creation. From the chief tax collector, he became the chief distributor of his wealth. We too can receive Jesus by seeking Him with real effort by humbling ourselves. Receive Jesus no matter how sinful we are. Receive Jesus no matter how much hated we are. Receive Jesus as He invites us by our names. Receive Jesus without delay. Receive Jesus by coming down to Him. Receive Jesus into our life, our home. Receive Jesus with repentance and restitution. Fr Paul Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. Please pray for our children as they prepare for First Holy Communion. We congratulate our children from St Patrick’s Church as they make their First Holy Communion today Luisa Basile, Ceanne Tolentino, Francis Tu’uga, Alex Reyes, Michael Bustamante, Charlie Madar-Leuluia, Jessica D’Souza, Lucas Fernando, Mavryl Gaspe First Holy Communion dates in our Parish St Anthony’s 10th November 10.30am In November we Remember November is the month dedicated to the rememberance of and prayer for all the faithful departed. Let us pray the good Lord may grant them eternal bliss forever with Him. Please be aware that names recored in the book of rememberance at St Patrick’s Church are only of those whose funeral was held in Holy Trinity Parish 1 Columban Calendar to give away! Two Columban Calendars have been very kindly donated by a parishioner – 1 left! If you would like one of these please contact the Parish Office holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz or 388 6953 St Patrick’s Church centenary Mass is on 17th November at 10 am All parishioners are welcome to come and join in celebrating the centenary of St Patrick’s Church followed by a cup of tea in the Parish Hall. Please note: the 5.30pm Vigil will be the only other Mass in the Parish In the leadup to the St Patrick’s centenary Mass on the 17th November at 10am, we will include an interesting fact about the former Parish each week. FACT In December 1989 the plans for a new church were approved and on 14th January 1990 the last Mass was said in the old church. Sunday Masses were then said in St Patrick’s College Chapel and weekday Masses were said in the presbytery. On 28th October 1990 the new church was opened and blessed by Cardinal Williams who had lived in the parish as a boy. St Patrick’s Church desperately needs musicians. Do you play the piano? Is your child learning to play? Would you be prepared to play one song at Mass on one Sunday or Vigil Mass on Saturday night? Help will be given before you play. please contact Patricia O’Donnell at 934 3179 or triciao2285@gmail.com Vinnies Food Bank Appeal Saturday 9 November / 11am – 6pm at Pak n Save Kilbirnie The St Vincent de Paul Society is holding their final Food Bank Appeal for 2019, collecting food to support individuals and families seeking food assistance over the coming holiday season. Vinnies provide a choice-based food bank, supporting over 2000 people each year – which is only made possible by the generous donations from our community. If you can afford to drop a few extra items in your trolley on Saturday 9 November, please look out for our Vinnies collection table. Sunday 17 November 2019. Pope Frances' 3rd World Day of the Poor. The hope of the poor shall not perish for ever Pope Francis calls on Christians around the world to serve people on the margins with practical assistance and to deepen our connection with people living in all forms of poverty. As a parish, we will be offering your donations on the day to the annual Christmas Emergency Food Appeal of the Seatoun & Miramar Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society. Please bring along a non-perishable food item on Sunday 24 November 2019 such as dry pasta and rice; canned fish, canned veges and fruit; beans and chickpeas; cereal; canned and packet soup; toothpaste and toothbrushes; sanitary items; soap and deodorant. There will be a signposted box in the foyer of each of our Churches where you can leave your donation. May God bless you for what you do. REAL CHRISTMAS CARDS St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas cards will be on sale soon in our Church foyers after Sunday Masses at Holy Cross, St Anthony's and St Patrick's churches, same price as last year's. Religious-theme cards "Keeping Christ in Christmas", $2.50 per pack of 5 cards with envelopes. Proceeds to our local St Vincent de Paul Conference activities in the eastern suburbs. Contacts: Holy Cross Church (Julian Knap, ph 970 3905), St Anthony's Church (Andrew Monahan, ph 021 772 350), and St Patrick's Church (Frank Quirke, ph 387 4977). Book Launch Invite A book of poems by St Anthony’s parishioner Michael Fitzsimons is being launched on Sunday November 3 at 4pm at the Worser Bay Lifesaving Club, 251 Marine Parade, Seatoun. The life-affirming poems, entitled Michael I Thought You Were Dead, were written in the aftermath of a cancer diagnosis. The poems are pragmatic, searching and ultimately hopeful. All poetry-lovers welcome. LUNCHTIME GATHERING AT PARLIAMENT to OPPOSE THE EUTHANASIA BILL Submissions on David Seymour's euthanasia bill have been written. People from all walks of life have spoken up in record numbers and said NO. Still, a majority of MPs have been voting it through. Wednesday 13 November is when Seymour's bill is due for its third and final reading. At 12pm , we will be gathering peacefully on the Parliament lawns to show MPs how many New Zealanders say NOto this bill. IT IS IMPORTANT WE TURN OUT IN NUMBERS – PLEASE SUPPORT THIS GATHERING WITH YOUR PRESENCE Save the date , book leave & organise transport. Share this message with people you know! WHERE: Parliament Lawn, Wellington WHEN: Wednesday 13 November, 12pm Charismatic Mass To be held on Wednesday 13 November 7.00pm At St Theresa's Parish Plimmerton Celebrant: Fr Kevin Connors ALL WELCOME Prayer Teams & Supper to follow A Caring Space Quiet Day A Caring Space is an invitation to those who care for a loved one to step away for a few hours to reflect on your role as carer and to explore with God your thoughts and feelings in this role. At Home of Compassion, Rhine St., Island Bay on Friday 15th November 11am to 2.30pm. Please contact Veronica Parton 021 238 6675 or email vjpdap@gmail.com for details and to register. St Patrick’s Primary School Ethnic Food Fair 5.30 – 7.30 Friday 15th November We are about to launch into preparations for our annual Food Fair. We’d love to include the Holy Trinity parishioners as much as possible. Last year we had some wonderful parishioners who cooked for us, helped run stalls and donated Hoopla jars.
The Christian Brothers Past Pupils’ Association, Wellington, is holding its Annual Christmas Buffet Dinner on Friday, 15 November, at the Quality Angus Inn, Waterloo Rd, Lower Hutt, commencing from 6.30pm. Our guest speaker is Michael Potts and the title of his address is “From Sutherland Shire to Wellington the Long Way Round.” Those interested in attending please contact Kevin McCormack on 478-6792 or kevinmac@actrix.co.nz Vigil for the Unborn: Saturday 16th November. St Anne's Catholic Church, Emmett Street, Newtown. Starts at 10 am with Mass.Ends at 12.00 p.m. For more information contact Family Life International NZ PH: 021 231 7954 Seatoun Arts & Crafts celebrates its Annual Exhibition and Sale (2019) at the Village Hall, Forres Street, Seatoun Saturday 16th November 10.00am – 4.00pm and Sunday 17th November 10.00am – 4.00pm Mass for Life. You’re invited to pray for babies, mums, dads and families at a Mass for Life on Friday 6 December, 7pm at St Mary of the Angels, 17 Boulcott Street, Wellington. Cardinal Dew will be the principal celebrant. Eucharistic Adoration will follow for one hour after Mass to pray in readiness for the National March for Life. For more information please visit fli.org.nz/prolifeevents or phone Clare 021 231 7954. National March for Life. You’re invited to love them both by attending the third annual National March for Life in Wellington on Saturday 7 December. Join Kiwis from all over NZ in a family-friendly celebration of life which also peacefully protests the practice and legality of abortion. Gather at Civic Square from 12pm for family-friendly entertainment, sausage sizzle and stalls. March to Parliament Grounds begins at 2pm. Concludes at 4pm. Learn more about this important event at a critical moment in NZ’s history: marchforlife.nz Homestay Family needed St Catherine's College are looking for homestay families for the international students from Japan in 2020. They are arriving late January next year and staying here for 9 or 10 weeks till late March or early April. The Homestay fee is $280 weekly. If you have a spare room and would like to host a student, please contact Megan Kim. Phone no is 021 1279 537 Email address: megan.kim@scc.school.nz St Catherine’s College Sports Coordinator We are seeking a motived person with a passion for engaging teenage girls in physical activity whilst also striving for excellence. This is a permanent position for 20 hours per week (term time only) commencing 27 January 2020. Good communication and organisation skills, IT skills and basic financial skills are important. Support of the Special Character of the College is essential. For further information and a job description please contact Chris Perry, PA to Principal on 939-8988. Please forward covering letter, addressed to Steve Bryan, Principal, including the names of two referees to Chris Perry email chris.perry@scc.school.nz The Future is Accessible: Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Tuesday, 3 December 2019 Join us to celebrate the gift of disability in our lives and society. 12pm-1pm, including light refreshments Connolly Hall, 10 Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington 6011 Kapiti (Limited accessible parking available on the grounds of Sacred Heart Cathedral School) KEYNOTE PARTICIPANTS: Robyn Hunt ONZM, Members of the L’Arche Community and Mike Gourley An accredited New Zealand Sign Language Interpreter will be interpreting this event. Enquiries: Zachariah Duke, z.duke@tci.ac.nz We must ask ourselves: Do we also wish to be disciples of Jesus Christ and Christian stewards of our world and our Church? Sometimes we try to correct or convert a sinner by scolding him, by pointing out his mistakes and wrongful behaviour. Jesus’ attitude toward Zacchaeus shows us another way: that of showing those who err their value, the value that God continues to see in spite of everything, despite all their mistakes. Pope Francis: Angelus 30 October 2016 2020 Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each. You can either put your money or cheq (made out to Holy Trinity Parish) in an envelope with your details and pop in the collection basket, email, phone or drop into the Parish Office. Alternatively pay by internet banking to Holy Trinity Parish 02-0536-0185031-00 and use CALENDAR as the reference. When you have paid, email the office holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz with the following details: your name, the amount paid, the number of calendars ordered, which Church you will collect your calendars from or if you would like to collect them from the office. Once payment has cleared, the Calendars will be left for you in the back of your chosen Church or in the office for you to collect. Bernadette Hyland will also have them available for sale at St Patrick’s Church. Marist St Pats RFC – 50TH Jubilee – You are invited to join with past and current players, coaches, managers and supporters over Queens Birthday Weekend. Friday 29 May to Sunday 1 June 2020. To register, and for more information, check out the webpage www.msprugby.co.nz Our prayers are with those who are unwell especially John Rogers, John Cairns-Cowan and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community. We also pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Austin Neyland and those whose anniversaries occur around this time. Sir 35, 12-14. 16-18; 2 Tim 4, 6-8. 16-18; Lk 13, 1-9
What Do We See? Dear sisters and brothers, I am drawn by a detail in today’s gospel. It has to do with eyes, with what the main characters are seeing. It is striking that the Pharisee sees the tax collector. His eyes are roving about as he prays in the temple. By contrast, the tax collector sees nothing, certainly not the Pharisee, since we are told that the tax collector “would not even raise his eyes to heaven.” This detail raises the question of what one sees, how one sees, and reminds us of the haunting phrase spoken by the Lord in 1 Samuel 16, 7. As the sons of Jesse are presented before him, he is sure that the number one son is the Lord’s choice. But here the Lord trains and corrects Samuel’s sight: “Not as man sees does God see, because man sees the appearance, but the Lord looks into the heart.” How do we acquire such sight, eyes that see as the Lord sees? One only begins to see with God’s eyes when the heart has been humbled. Knowing our own sinfulness, our identity as loved sinners, gives us new eyes so that we look out on the world and, especially on other people, the way God does. When we see others from such a heart, we see brothers and sisters who are “like me,” in contrast with the eyes of the Pharisee, who does not see from the heart and can only observe that “I am not like the rest of humanity.” Such a humble heart is the key to everything: “Humility is the foundation of all the other virtues hence, in the soul in which this virtue does not exist there cannot be any other virtue except in mere appearance” (St. Augustine). Lord, humble our hearts. Give us your eyes! Fr Ephrem Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. 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 currently being prepared. An overview of the consultation and the revised recommendations that will be made to the Cardinal will be shared with parishioners during the weekend of 26-28 October. The overview and recommendations, and the summaries of the submissions, will also be available on the parish website after the announcement has been made at all Masses for those unable to attend Mass that weekend or who may wish to review them in more detail. We ask that you continue to pray for Holy Trinity Parish as we continue to move into our future, full of hope. NOVEMBER PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD: As November is the traditional month for special prayers for our loved ones, parishioners are asked to write the names and place them in the box in the Church or give them to the priest. Envelopes are available in the foyer. Because of the large number of names, we will only print anniversaries or recent. All names will be remembered in Masses offered during November. November is a special month in which we are encouraged to pray for the dead
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Please pray for our children as they prepare for First Holy Communion. First Holy Communion dates in our Parish St Patrick’s 3rd November 10am & St Anthony’s 10th November 10.30am MASS SCHEDULE FOR HOLY TRINITY PARISH Friday 1st November 9am St Patrick’s Church 9.30am Holy Cross Parish Centre MASS SCHEDULE FOR HOLY TRINITY PARISH Saturday 2nd November 9am Holy Cross Church 11am St Patrick’s Church Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Book Club –Sunday 27th October: Explore the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the Catholic faith through its great books! At Holy Cross Church Parish Centre, 6-7pm. Light supper will be provided. Connect with fellow passionate Catholics for like-minded discussion. For enquiries, contact 3882-840 or htpCatholicBookClub@gmail.com St Anthony's School Rosary Evening Come and join us on Tuesday the 29th of October as we pray the rosary together. The students have been learning how to say the rosary and some have even learned it in another language. We will be sharing this with our parents and community at 5:30pm. Hope to see you there. 2 Columban Calendars to give away! Two Columban Calendars have been very kindly donated by a parishioner. If you would like one of these please contact the Parish Office holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz or 388 6953 Gascoigne Educational Scholarship. This scholarship is open to all ages groups who are present members of Holy Trinity Parish and are planning to study for 2020 and beyond at a tertiary level and who meet the qualifying criteria which are included in the terms and conditions. For an application form (including terms and conditions) email the parish office holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz download a copy from the website http://www.holytrinity.parish.nz/ or copies available from the back of each Church. Closing date: 31 October 2019 St Patrick’s Church centenary Mass is on 17th November at 10 am. Would you like to take an active role as part of the Mass? Would you like to usher people at the beginning and / or at Communion ? Would you like to read? To read a Prayer of the Faithful? To take part in the Offertory procession? To be a collector? We are planning now so if you are interested please contact Patricia O’Donnell at 934 3179 or triciao2285@gmail.com ASAP. St Patrick’s Church centenary Mass is on 17th November at 10 am All parishioners are welcome to come and join in celebrating the centenary of St Patrick’s Church followed by a cup of tea in the Parish Hall. Please note: the 5.30pm Vigil will be the only other Mass in the Parish St Patrick’s Church desperately needs musicians. Do you play the piano? Is your child learning to play? Would you be prepared to play one song at Mass on one Sunday or Vigil Mass on Saturday night? Help will be given before you play. please contact Patricia O’Donnell at 934 3179 or triciao2285@gmail.com Volunteer to weed a garden for St Patrick’s Primary School We’d love a parishioner to sort the garden down the drive next to what was the video shop. The compost bin is full, and it’d be good to have this dug into the soil. In the leadup to the St Patrick’s centenary Mass on the 17th November at 10am, we will include an interesting fact about the former Parish each week. FACT The first ordination of a priest in the parish was held on Friday 17 June 1977. Michael O’Donnell, son of Jack and Molly O’Donnell Parishioners since 1943, was ordained a Marist Priest by Cardinal Delargey. His First Mass was on Saturday morning followed by a meal in the Church Hall. Then many went to Athletic Park for the rugby test All Blacks versus Lions. The All Blacks won which added to the celebrations. 2020 Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each. You can either put your money or cheq (made out to Holy Trinity Parish) in an envelope with your details and pop in the collection basket, email, phone or drop into the Parish Office. Alternatively pay by internet banking to Holy Trinity Parish 02-0536-0185031-00 and use CALENDAR as the reference. When you have paid, email the office holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz with the following details: your name, the amount paid, the number of calendars ordered, which Church you will collect your calendars from or if you would like to collect them from the office. Once payment has cleared, the Calendars will be left for you in the back of your chosen Church or in the office for you to collect. Bernadette Hyland will also have them available for sale at St Patrick’s Church. Book Launch Invite A book of poems by St Anthony’s parishioner Michael Fitzsimons is being launched on Sunday November 3 at 4pm at the Worser Bay Lifesaving Club, 251 Marine Parade, Seatoun. The life-affirming poems, entitled Michael I Thought You Were Dead, were written in the aftermath of a cancer diagnosis. The poems are pragmatic, searching and ultimately hopeful. All poetry-lovers welcome. Join us for a FREE Seniors’ Week event to talk about the symptoms of a heart attack and stroke, so you know what to do if you see or experience them. There will be a CPR demonstration Everyone welcome – free afternoon tea provided. Come along for a chance to hear from others and ask questions. Strathmore Park Community Centre Friday 1 November 11.00am – 12.30pm Safeguarding training. extra Safeguarding workshop on Tuesday 29th October, at 60 Knights Road, Hutt Central, we will gather at 6.45pm for a cup of tea/coffee and the workshop itself will start at 7pm. It’s at the Parish Hall, Te Awakairangi Parish, Sts Peter and Paul Church. Please contact Brendy Weir ASAP if you want to attend. Tel. (04) 496 11768 or email b.weir@wn.catholic.org.nz This training is compulsory if you are involved in any of the following ministries. Please make sure you attend one of these if you are involved in the following ministries and have not attended. - Parish Council - Children’s Liturgy - Trainer Altar Servers Roles - Extraordinary Ministers of Communion to the Sick - Sacramental Programme Leaders – Legion of Mary Go you are sent to find leaders (3) Allow others to step up while those stepping aside have a mentoring role. Solemn Vespers for the Feast of ALL SAINTS Psalms Gregorian Antiphons music by Palestrina Choir of St Mary of the Angels Directed by Robert Oliver With David Trott, Organ Followed by a short concert of seasonal music by Philips, Victoria, Tavener St Mary of the Angels Boulcott Street 7:3 0 pm Friday 1 st November FUNDRAISING CONCERT BY FR CHRIS SKINNER, SM An afternoon of songs and music on Saturday 2 November, 2:00pm, Sacred Heart Church Petone. Tickets - $25 each. Proceeds to support Pacific families to attend the Annual Oceania gathering of the Focolare Movement, 8-12 January 2020.For tickets contact: David – 04 4787962 or david.krsticevic@gmail.com Nilda – 021 2321171 or ncampbell@xtra.co.nz A Caring Space Quiet Day A Caring Space is an invitation to those who care for a loved one to step away for a few hours to reflect on your role as carer and to explore with God your thoughts and feelings in this role. At Home of Compassion, Rhine St., Island Bay on Friday 15th November 11am to 2.30pm. Please contact Veronica Parton 021 238 6675 or email vjpdap@gmail.com for details and to register. Religious Diversity: Encountering other religions. A workshop, interactive, fun, and challenging for Jewish, Christian and Muslim young adults. Thursday 31 October 2019 4-9pm, at Wellington Islamic Centre, 7 Queen’s Drive, Kilbirnie. Limited space, tickets from Eventbrite. St Patrick’s Primary School Ethnic Food Fair 5.30 – 7.30 Friday 15th November We are about to launch into preparations for our annual Food Fair. We’d love to include the Holy Trinity parishioners as much as possible. Last year we had some wonderful parishioners who cooked for us, helped run stalls and donated Hoopla jars.
Challenge 2000 is a Youth and Community Development agency that has served young people in the Church and the wider community for over 30 years. We are holding our annual Street Day Appeal on Thursday 14th November. If you are willing and able to help in any way, please get in touch: call Anne Harlow or John Robinson on 04 477 6827 or email info@challenge2000.org.nz National March for Life. You’re invited to love them both by attending the third annual National March for Life in Wellington on Saturday 7 December. Join Kiwis from all over NZ in a family-friendly celebration of life which also peacefully protests the practice and legality of abortion. Gather at Civic Square from 12pm for family-friendly entertainment, sausage sizzle and stalls. March to Parliament Grounds begins at 2pm. Concludes at 4pm. Learn more about this important event at a critical moment in NZ’s history: marchforlife.nz Mass for Life. You’re invited to pray for babies, mums, dads and families at a Mass for Life on Friday 6 December, 7pm at St Mary of the Angels, 17 Boulcott Street, Wellington. Cardinal Dew will be the principal celebrant. Eucharistic Adoration will follow for one hour after Mass to pray in readiness for the National March for Life. For more information please visit fli.org.nz/prolifeevents or phone Clare 021 231 7954. Driving Miss Daisy Wellington East needs drivers. We are looking for companion drivers in the Wellington East area. • You will require a p-Endorsement and a First-Aid Certificate or be willing to obtain these. • You need to be flexible with work hours and be available to work some weekends. Call Julia today to discuss Ph: (04) 384 8344 Mob: (021) 215 3014 Email: wellingtoneast@drivingmissdaisy.co.nz Andrew has donated his mother’s wheelchair to Wellington East driving Miss Daisy to thank them for them for their wonderful service. The wheelchair will be loaned to those waiting for their wheelchair to arrive. Marist St Pats RFC – 50TH Jubilee – You are invited to join with past and current players, coaches, managers and supporters over Queens Birthday Weekend. Friday 29 May to Sunday 1 June 2020. To register, and for more information, check out the webpage www.msprugby.co.nz The parable teaches us that a person is just or sinful not because of their social class, but because of their way of relating to God and how they relate to their brothers and sisters… If the pharisee asked for nothing because he already had everything, the tax collector can only beg for the mercy of God. And this is beautiful: to beg for the mercy of God! Pope Francis: General Audience, 1 June 2016 Our prayers are with those who are unwell especially John Rogers, John Cairns-Cowan and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community. We also pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Victor Sheehan, Mary Greening, Gertruda Knap and Antoinette Mallia. Ex 17, 8-13; 2 Tim 3, 14-4,2. Lk 18, 1-8
“Mom, can I have this? I’m starving.” “What are we having for dinner?” “When do we eat?” It’s a nightmare – the checkout aisle in a grocery store with two kids. It’s more than an hour to dinner, stuck behind someone who last shopped six weeks ago. I tune out the non-stop “petitions” for the junk food within easy reach. Whew! Glad those days are done!!!! Says a mum. If this is how God feels about our endless prayers for things that are the spiritual equivalent of junk food. Does He care if All Black wins Rugby world cup? Today’s gospel from Luke invites us to reflect on how we communicate with God. “I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done for them speedily.” Jesus invites us to freely and persistently tell God about our needs, often our only form of prayer. But if this is what Jesus wants us to do, why does it seem that our prayers go unanswered? If only praying were like ordering a pizza. You tell God what you want and He delivers it. Of course, it’s more complicated. Eileen Wirth says, “I spent 25 years teaching students that “communication” is two-way. You have to listen as well as talk and that’s true of communicating with God. Even a seeming non-response IS a response. It’s often a way of saying I heard you but I’m not doing what you ask and I have my reasons, like a mom turning out requests for chocolate in the grocery store” to her child. Students who were devastated not getting a job that they had prayed for were often elated when God seemingly sent them something better. Most of us have experienced the failures that led to later success. Today’s gospel suggests that a listening, loving God answers our petitions but not necessarily in the way we seek. There will always be mysteries about answers to prayers. Why do children die of cancer? Why are there wars or droughts? Why do people suffer despite our bombarding heaven on their behalf? There may be no good answers in human terms but we need to trust Jesus’ promise that if we ask God for help persistently, he will respond in some way. Blessed be God forever. Fr Ephrem Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. 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 currently being prepared. An overview of the consultation and the revised recommendations that will be made to the Cardinal will be shared with parishioners during the weekend of 26-28 October. The overview and recommendations, and the summaries of the submissions, will also be available on the parish website for those unable to attend Mass that weekend or who may wish to review them in more detail. We ask that you continue to pray for Holy Trinity Parish as we continue to move into our future, full of hope. October 2019 is an Extraordinary Month of Mission. Pope Francis has called for a celebration of missionary work and its importance to our faith. In this video we meet two New Zealanders doing incredible work teaching at a school in Ranong, Thailand; Father Frank Bird SM and Katie Fisher. https://youtu.be/rBJxO3rWFj4 To be said by all at the end of the prayers of the faithful Heavenly Father, when your only Begotten Son Jesus Christ rose from the dead, He instructed His followers to “Go and make disciples of all nations.” Your Holy Spirit has led us to understand that through our Baptism we are called and sent to share in this mission of the Church. Empower us by the gifts of the Holy Spirit to be courageous and zealous in bearing witness to the Gospel, so that the mission entrusted to the Church, which is still continuing, may find new and productive expressions that bring life and light to the world. Help us make it possible for peoples to experience the saving love and mercy of Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit,One God, forever and ever. Amen. MASS SCHEDULE FOR HOLY TRINITY PARISH Friday 1st November 9am St Patrick’s Church 9.30am Holy Cross Parish Centre MASS SCHEDULE FOR HOLY TRINITY PARISH Saturday 2nd November 9am Holy Cross Church 11am St Patrick’s Church 6 week Spirituality Awareness course starting Tuesday 22nd ?? Limited spaces available. If you are interested Contact Leona 973-3958 Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Book Club – next meeting Sunday 27th October: Explore the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the Catholic faith through its great books! At Holy Cross Church Parish Centre, 6-7pm. Light supper will be provided. Connect with fellow passionate Catholics for like-minded discussion. For enquiries, contact 3882-840 or htpCatholicBookClub@gmail.com Please pray for our children as they prepare for First Holy Communion. First Holy Communion dates in our Parish St Patrick’s 3rd November 10am & St Anthony’s 10th November 10.30am 2 Columban Calendars to give away! Two Columban Calendars have been very kindly donated by a parishioner. If you would like one of these please contact the Parish Office holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz or 388 6953 Wheelchair for sale in good condition. $400 contact Andrew if interested agreening@xtra.co.nz Gascoigne Educational Scholarship. This scholarship is open to all ages groups who are present members of Holy Trinity Parish and are planning to study for 2020 and beyond at a tertiary level and who meet the qualifying criteria which are included in the terms and conditions. For an application form (including terms and conditions) email the parish office holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz download a copy from the website http://www.holytrinity.parish.nz/ or copies available from the back of each Church. Closing date: 31 October 2019 St Patrick’s Church centenary Mass is on 17th November at 10 am. Would you like to take an active role as part of the Mass? Would you like to usher people at the beginning and / or at Communion ? Would you like to read? To read a Prayer of the Faithful? To take part in the Offertory procession? To be a collector? We are planning now so if you are interested please contact Patricia O’Donnell at 934 3179 or triciao2285@gmail.com ASAP. St Patrick’s Church centenary Mass is on 17th November at 10 am All parishioners are welcome to come and join in celebrating the centenary of St Patrick’s Church followed by a cup of tea in the Parish Hall. Please note: the 5.30pm Vigil will be the only other Mass in the Parish St Patrick’s Church desperately needs musicians. Do you play the piano? Is your child learning to play? Would you be prepared to play one song at Mass on one Sunday or Vigil Mass on Saturday night? Help will be given before you play. if you are interested please contact Patricia O’Donnell at 934 3179 or triciao2285@gmail.com Volunteer to weed a garden for St Patrick’s Primary School We’d love a parishioner to sort the garden down the drive next to what was the video shop. The compost bin is full, and it’d be good to have this dug into the soil. In the leadup to the St Patrick’s centenary Mass on the 17th November at 10am, we will include an interesting fact about the former Parish each week. FACT St Patricks Church had a small bell tower but no bell. In 1929 Fr Connolly bought the Wellington City Fire Board Bell for 35 pounds. The fire service had just converted to sirens. Fr Connolly dedicated the bell for church use and named it Margaret after his mother 2020 Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each. You can either put your money or cheq (made out to Holy Trinity Parish) in an envelope with your details and pop in the collection basket, email, phone or drop into the Parish Office. Alternatively pay by internet banking to Holy Trinity Parish 02-0536-0185031-00 and use CALENDAR as the reference. When you have paid, email the office holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz with the following details: your name, the amount paid, the number of calendars ordered, which Church you will collect your calendars from or if you would like to collect them from the office. Once payment has cleared, the Calendars will be left for you in the back of your chosen Church or in the office for you to collect. Bernadette Hyland will also have them available for sale at St Patrick’s Church. Safeguarding training. extra Safeguarding workshop on Tuesday 29th October, at 60 Knights Road, Hutt Central, we will gather at 6.45pm for a cup of tea/coffee and the workshop itself will start at 7pm. It’s at the Parish Hall, Te Awakairangi Parish, Sts Peter and Paul Church. Please contact Brendy Weir ASAP if you want to attend. Tel. (04) 496 11768 or email b.weir@wn.catholic.org.nz This training is compulsory if you are involved in any of the following ministries. Please make sure you attend one of these if you are involved in the following ministries and have not attended. - Parish Council - Children’s Liturgy - Trainer Altar Servers Roles - Extraordinary Ministers of Communion to the Sick - Sacramental Programme Leaders – Legion of Mary Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver are holding a “MULTCULTURL” on Sunday 20th October 2019 at 2 pm to 4 pm at St.Patrick’s Parish Hall, 15 – 19 Rongotai Road, Kilbirnie. Admission: $5 Enquiries : 3838401. Nau mai, Haere mai. Br Matthew from the monastic community at Taize joins us for an experience of community, celebrating 30 years of Taize Prayer at the Home of Compassion. Weekend - $100 One day - $50 (includes meals) | Additional $70/night – accommodation. RSVP by 25.10.19 Our Lady’s Home of Compassion Island Bay, ph (04) 383 7769 and ask for Christine or email spirituality@compassion.org.nz Stewardship Retreat Day. Treat yourself to a quiet reflective day before the busyness of Christmas hits you. Be inspired by three young pilgrims who attended the World Youth Day in Panama. Where: St Joseph’s Church Upper Hutt. When: November 2nd Bring your lunch. Please register by October 25th with Ann Williams at a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz Go you are sent to develop a spirituality of service (2) Organize small group programmes which are relevant for Church seasons and for people’s lives. Join us for a FREE Seniors’ Week event to talk about the symptoms of a heart attack and stroke, so you know what to do if you see or experience them. There will be a CPR demonstration Everyone welcome – free afternoon tea provided. Come along for a chance to hear from others and ask questions. Strathmore Park Community Centre Friday 1 November 11.00am – 12.30pm FUNDRAISING CONCERT BY FR CHRIS SKINNER, SM An afternoon of songs and music on Saturday 2 November, 2:00pm, Sacred Heart Church Petone. Tickets - $25 each. Proceeds to support Pacific families to attend the Annual Oceania gathering of the Focolare Movement, 8-12 January 2020.For tickets contact: David – 04 4787962 or david.krsticevic@gmail.com Nilda – 021 2321171 or ncampbell@xtra.co.nz Religious Diversity: Encountering other religions. A workshop, interactive, fun, and challenging for Jewish, Christian and Muslim young adults. Thursday 31 October 2019 4-9pm, at Wellington Islamic Centre, 7 Queen’s Drive, Kilbirnie. Limited space, tickets from Eventbrite. St Patrick’s Primary School Ethnic Food Fair 5.30 – 7.30 Friday 15th November We are about to launch into preparations for our annual Food Fair. We’d love to include the Holy Trinity parishioners as much as possible. Last year we had some wonderful parishioners who cooked for us, helped run stalls and donated Hoopla jars.
Catholic Social Services Wellington Community Facilitator This is a permanent part time position. Part time role 22.5 hours (3 days per week) We are looking for a suitably qualified person to take on and develop the role of Community Facilitator for the Archdiocese of Wellington. This role covers some key tasks:
For a copy of the role description please email reception@wn-catholicsocialservices.org.nz Please send a cover letter, and CV addressed to The Director at reception@wn-catholicsocialservices.org.nz Closing date: Friday 1st November 2019 Driving Miss Daisy Wellington East needs drivers. We are looking for companion drivers in the Wellington East area. • You will require a p-Endorsement and a First-Aid Certificate or be willing to obtain these. • You need to be flexible with work hours and be available to work some weekends. Call Julia today to discuss Ph: (04) 384 8344 Mob: (021) 215 3014 Email: wellingtoneast@drivingmissdaisy.co.nz This missionary mandate touches us personally: I am a mission, always; you are a mission, always; every baptized man and woman is a mission. People in love never stand still: they are drawn out of themselves; they are attracted and attract others in turn; they give themselves to others and build relationships that are life-giving. As far as God’s love is concerned, no one is useless or insignificant. Each of us is a mission to the world, for each of us is the fruit of God’s love. Pope Francis: Message for World Mission Day 2019 The Oct. 20 – Nov. 2 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Pope accepts Bishop Drennan resignation. Kiwi Carmelite makes solemn final vows. Extraordinary Month of Mission in October. New Vicar for Maori in Auckland. The next issue of NZ Catholic will be published on November 3 Our prayers are with those who are unwell especially John Rogers, John Cairns-Cowan and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community. We also pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Zita Milne and James Andrews and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including . |
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