11 march 2018

Dear brothers and sisters, we are half the way on our Lenten journey. I think it a suitable time for us to sit down quietly to cheque and review this faith journey of ours. We should plane out here for our next move of our faith journey. Our aim during this Lenten season is to be with the Lord in his prayer and fasting, pain and suffering and gain eternal life in Him. The Lord is inviting us during this Lent saying: “come to me all who are heavily laden and burden and I will give you rest.” We know, we are unworthy people, yet the Lord says; come as you are that is how I want you, don’t be afraid.” God the Father loved the world so much that He sent his only Son so that everyone who believes in him will have eternal life. God the Father has not sent his Son to condemn us but so that through him we might be saved. We might have sometimes forgotten his unconditional love, mercy and forgiveness. I think this is a great opportunity for us to rebuild our broken relationship with him and come back to him.
         Dear friends we are challenged to reflect on God’s immense love for us or our love for God; but this in this period of Lent we consider God’s love fist. God made us to live in the light of his love. But this original friendship with God was corrupted by sin. Our sin causes us to shy away from Christ, the light that has come to the world. During the season of Lent, we try to fight this tendency by remembering God’s great mercy and the salvation that we have received through Jesus. We do not fear confessing our sins, knowing that God forgives us and so, during Lent we seek out opportunities to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation.                                   Fr Gregory
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.
 

Candles for Holy Saturday.
Please bring your own candle to the Vigil Mass and ensure that it has a protector to prevent wax falling on your hands, clothing or the floor.

St Patrick’s Morning MassTuesday 27th March. Please note: Mass will be at 9am to give our priests time to get to the clergy prayer day at 10am.
 

ST PATRICK'S PRESBYTERY KILBIRNIE
As mentioned previously the internal work started this week on the former St Patrick’s presbytery.  As always, relevant information will be posted on the noticeboard at St Patrick’s church. 
 
PLEASE NOTE: the former presbytery property, the driveway between the Church and the area behind the Church are temporarily out of bounds until the work has been completed.
Do not park at the rear of the Church, down the driveway or block the driveway entrance.


Donation of Food for Holy Thursday  
Holy Thursday is the day appointed by the Holy Father to give gifts to the poor. So, at the offertory procession, we will take up doanted non perishable food items Please leave your donations in the basket in the porch as you enter St Patrick’s Church.
The goods will be passed to our St Vincent de Paul Parish group.

Lenten Mass – 14 Feb – 24 March 2018
There will be 6.30am Mass at Holy Cross Parish Centre from Monday – Saturday during Lent
Stations of the Cross – Thursdays during Lent
Every Thursday at 7pm at St Patrick’s Church starting on 15th Feb – 22nd March 2018
Lenten Appeal envelopes are available at the back of each Church
 
Easter Services:
Parish Lenten Reconciliation: Wednesday 28th March
St Patrick’s:               7pm         
 
Holy Thursday:         29th March  (no morning Mass at any Church)
St Patrick’s:               7pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper
 
Good Friday:           30th March 
St Patrick’s:            10am Stations of the Cross from St Patrick’s Church to All Saints, Hataitai
St Anthony’s:         10am Way of the Cross starts and finishes at St Anthony’s
Holy Cross:              2.30pm (weather permitting) Way of the Cross from Wexford Hill to Holy Cross Church
3pm Solemn Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion at all 3 churches
 
Saturday Easter Vigil: 31st March
St Patrick’s:               8.30pm Please bring your own candle to the Vigil Mass and ensure that it has a protector to prevent wax falling on your hands, clothing or the floor
Easter Sunday:          1st April
Holy Cross:               9am
St Patrick’s:               10am
St Anthony’s:          10.30am
 

St Patrick’s Church – Good Friday. Volunteers needed. I am looking for both children and adults to read a station for the “Way of the Cross” procession from St Patrick’s Church to All Saints Church on Good Friday morning at 10am.     Contact me Clare on 021 227 8363
 

Archdiocesan North Island Chrism Mass – the Mass of the oils, Tuesday 27th March 7.30pm, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Hill St, Thorndon.
 

Poppy Day Street Appeal - Volunteers needed for Kilbirnie/Rongotai - Poppy Day Street Appeal will be held on Friday 20th April, raising funds to assist military veterans and their families. If you can spare an hour, volunteers are needed for the Kilbirnie and Rongotai shopping areas, beginning at 7 am and ending at 2 pm.  If you can help, please call Glenda Ramsay, 3885 686 or 021 292 4094.
 


Publications for purchase: Tui Motu $7  NZ Catholic $4

Keys left in St Patrick's Church after the 5.30pm Mass. If found, please return to the parish office

St Mary Uniform Notice - Address Correction
Email contact details if you have any unneeded St Marys uniform items, [email protected]

A reminder to all deliverers of the news and views to collect your copies from the back of the Churches. Thank you.

Archdiocesan North Island Chrism Mass – the Mass of the oils, Tuesday 27th March 7.30pm, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Hill St, Thorndon.

FOUND BIBLE A Catholic bible was left in the letterbox of someone living in Hobart St by mistake and it has been passed to us to see if we know or can locate who it may have been left for. If you know who this should have gone to, please contact the office [email protected] or 38886953

Wellington Council of Churches annual Sonrise Service – Mt Victoria Lookout 6.30am Easter Sunday. Hosted by Wesley wellington Methodist Parish. For more information 027 2018766 or [email protected]

Memorial Mass, Fr Pat McCullough. On Wednesday 14th March there will be a Memorial Mass for the first anniversary of Fr Pat McCullough. The Mass will be celebrated at St Michael’s Taita at 7pm.

Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women Saturday 24th March 1:15pm at Connolly Hall, Guilford Tce, Thorndon.  Speaker:  Fr John Rea on Lam 3:22-24, our theme of hope, with ministry.  All women welcome.  Contact Shura 021 072 4042, 3899938, or email:  [email protected].

40 Days for Life is under way: Please keep the prayers up for the abortion vulnerable, the abortion wounded and those promoting and providing abortions in our city. Vigil Hours outside Wellington Hospital: Tuesday to Friday 8am to 4pm; Mondays and Saturdays 8 am to Noon and Sundays 1 to 4 pm. Please come out and show your support for life. Sign up for an hour at www.fli.org.nz/40daysforlife or Txt: 0275112205

Quiet Days with Suzanne Aubert  March 8 @ 10:00 am   - 2:00 pm & April 12 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Insights from Suzanne’s life can be a means of developing our own spiritual tools and wisdom. Suzanne knew very well that life can be difficult and exhausting. Her understanding of human nature led her to offer practical and gentle advice.  Register at  [email protected].  Held at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, Island Bay, Wellington. Ph. 04      383 7134 or 04 383 7769.
Visit the Heritage Centre The Heritage Centre is open 10am-3pm Monday to Saturday and 12noon-3pm Sunday. There is no charge to visit the Heritage Centre, Chapel, Resting Place and Grounds. Barista- made coffee is available in the refreshment space which is open 10am-3pm Wednesday to Saturday and Chapel, Our Lady’s Home of Compassion,            2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. Ph. 04 383 7134 or 04 383 7769.​

Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship Wellington Come along and join us on Thursday 15th of March 2018 at 7:30pm for fellowship and prayer in CONNOLLY HALL, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon (behind Sacred Heart Cathedral). Speaker: Fr Kevin Connors, breaking open the Joshua theme for 2018: "Stay Connected to Christ"
Want to know more? Ring Steve Ready (04) 970-7715 or 027-356-9555 or email: [email protected]

Engaged Encounter - weekend experience for couples intending to be married 17 - 18 March, 14 - 15 July, 3 - 4 November. Registrations close 2 weeks prior. Karori Presbytery, Karori. More details www.cee-wellington.co.nz  or phone Kate & Simon Olsen 801 6192, or email Simon and Kate at  [email protected]

The Prison Chaplaincy Service of Aotearoa New Zealand is seeking a fulltime Office Manager. See their website  http://www.pcsanz.org/vacancies.php

Piano lesson book sponsorship – St Patrick’s School A very generous piano teacher is providing free piano lessons to a couple of our students. We would like sponsorship for the books the students require/d.
The total amount for last year and this year for the two students is $136. If any parishioner would like to cover or contribute to this cost we would be very grateful.
For the purpose of practising at home someone has loaned an electric keyboard for one student and we’d like to have one for the other student. Music Works have a special on for $199 so we’d love contributions towards the purchase of this. Please contact the school office Ph 3873370.The school bank account 12 3174 0298867 00

From the certainty that God’s grace is with us comes the strength to take courage in the present moment: the courage to carry forward what God asks of us here and now, in every area of our lives; courage to embrace the vocation which God reveals to us; courage to live out our faith without hiding or diminishing it.                                                                                Pope Francis: Message for World Youth Day 2018

February refugee intake – thanks to all who contributed! Wellington Catholic Social Services would like to thank all the groups and individuals in parishes and the community who contributed to the recent house set-up for refugees arriving in Wellington in February.  With your assistance, we were again able to set-up homes for 43 former refugees in 15 households.  Many thanks to all who contributed household and pantry items; set-up homes; and assisted with sorting, packing and transporting goods.

Calling all St Pats Town & Stream Old Boys St Pats College Old Boys Association AGM (for both Town & Stream Old Boys) I would like to invite you to attend our Annual General Meeting which will be held in the staff room of St Patrick's College Wellington, Evans Bay Parade, Wellington on Thursday 15th March 2018 at 6pm.
Mass in the Chapel will commence at 5.30pm.The AGM will be followed by refreshments and a chance for attendees to catch up with other Old Boys. George Collins- President SPCOBA  WWW.SPCOB.ORG.NZ

Pregnancy Assistance… St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington provides a free, supportive service for new and expectant mothers. Pregnancy Assistance provides material support in the way of baby clothing (0 – 6months), maternity clothing, reusable cloth nappies, bedding, bassinet loans, referral advice and simply a listening ear. Located within the Newtown hub (207 Riddiford Street), it’s open Wednesday – Friday, 10am – 2pm. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can contact Wendy on 04 389 7122 or [email protected]. If you or someone you may know could benefit from a little help through this important and beautiful stage of life, please do not hesitate to contact St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington, Pregnancy Assistance.

​We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Tia Paasi and Kevin Collett and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Sieki Halafihi, Naureen Colgate, Donald Duerr and Donald Richardson.  Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially John Rogers, Graeme Adams and Steve Kuzmicich and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community