15th october 2017

Last year at the end of the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis wrote a document for the Universal Church called Misericordia et Misera. In it he wrote:
“It would be beneficial if every Christian community, on one Sunday of the liturgical year,
could renew its efforts to make Sacred Scriptures better known and more widely diffused.”
Over the weekend Masses of the 28 and 29 October,
each parish has been asked to read the Gospel using Lectio Divina.
This practice helps us to read, meditate and live the Word of God.
 
There are four phases:
1. Reading of God’s word;
2. Meditating on what we have heard;
3. Prayer which is when we enter in dialogue with God;
4. Contemplation where we get ready to listen to God’s voice, who speaks within us.
Finally, we think about a concrete action arising from the scripture.
You may like to sit with a scripture passage at home and follow these phases
in preparation for experiencing this at the Mass.
Please feel free to bring along a Bible in your own language on this weekend.

November Mass rosters have been emailed out, are on the website or at the back of the church.

Catholicism – journey around the world and deep into the faith All parishioners are invited to watch a ten-part documentary series by Rev Robert E Barron to be screened after the 5pm Mass continuing to the 26th November in the Parish Centre at Holy Cross Church Miramar.  The Catholic faith as you’ve never experienced it before – witness the most significant story ever told. Journey with acclaimed author, speaker and theologian Fr Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 15 countries.
 
Details for 15th October – Episode 4
Our Tainted Nature’s Solitary Boast: Mary, the Mother of God.  We travel to the ruins of Ephesus and to the great Marian Shrines of Lourdes and Guadalupe. Fr Barron explains the Church’s great reverence for Mary and her unique role in history of salvation.
 
Details for 22nd October – Episode 5
The indispensable Men: Peter, Paul, and the Missionary Adventure presents the Church’s missionary endeavour which begins with the adventures of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. From Ephesus, Corinth, Athens, and Rome and to the far reaches of the world, Father Robert Barron traces the influenced of these two great apostles and their enduring legacies in the life of the Church.

If God exists, it changes everything!  A final reminder that the Alpha faith course starts again this week.  The sessions are available again starting at 7.00pm at St Patrick's Church on Tuesday 17 October.  To enrol please call or text John Rogers 0272328488 or Kim von Lanthen 0222426288.  Feel free to bring a friend who may not be a member of the school or parish.
Find out more about what the Alpha course will be covering:
an introductory video for the course will screen after the 7.30am and 10am Masses at St Patrick’s Church on Sunday 15 October, along with tea and coffee.

MEMORIAL MASS FOR FR DES MOOSMAN
 ST PATRICK’S CHURCH SAT 28st OCTOBER 10.30AM
A memorial Mass for Fr Moosman, former parish priest at St Patrick’s in the 1990s and who is well known to many parishioners, will be held at St Patrick’s Church Saturday 28st October at 10.30am. Please join us

Gascoigne Educational Scholarship 2017.  This scholarship is open to all ages groups who are present members of Holy Trinity Parish and are planning to study for 2018 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 [email protected] download a copy from the website  http://www.holytrinity.parish.nz/  or copies available from the back of each Church.  Closing date: 31 October 2017

St.Catherine’s College Service group would like to thank parishioners for their prayers and support of this initiative.  The girls request some more service opportunities for the 2 weeks beginning Term 4, specifically for the following days and times: Tues 17 and 24 Oct (1 - 2.30pm) and Wed 18 and 25 Oct (9 - 10.15am).  As these are school days, the tasks need to be within the Kilbirnie/ Lyall Bay/ Miramar areas.  If you would like help with any tasks (eg, gardening, window-cleaning, vacuuming, etc), please contact Bridget Sullivan 388-9001 and she would be delighted to organise this.  There will be a large number of girls available, so the more requests the better - please don't hesitate... perhaps a friend or neighbour could do with some help.  Many thanks and God bless.  

TOOLS WANTED: Catholic Social Services is working with a young man from a refugee background now living in the Eastern Suburbs who has just obtained a job as a builder, but needs to supply his own tools.  We would be grateful if anyone is in a position to donate tools. There is a list of the required tools athttp://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/archdiocesan-offices/css/support-for-refugee-resettlement/ or please contact Elizabeth Burns at Catholic Social Services 04-385-8642 or [email protected]

The Sisters of St. Peter Claver are holding a " MULTICULTURAL MISSION CONCERT " on Sun 15 October at 2pm to 4pm at St. Patrick's Parish Hall, Kilbirnie: $5.00 Enquiries: Sisters of St. Peter Claver, 383 8401.

DOVE NOTICE for all women. Please come and celebrate with us our 25th anniversary of Dove Women's Fellowship Wellington at our meeting to be held on Saturday 21st October at 1.15pm. Connolly Hall, Guildford Terrace. We begin our new Current of Grace season with guest speaker Sandra Kinney. For further information contact Shura Price 04 3899938

Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship Wellington Come along and join us on Thursday 19th of October 2017 at 7:30pm for fellowship and prayer in CONNOLLY HALL, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon (behind Sacred Heart Cathedral). Speaker: Michael Powell on “New season of Current of Grace” Want to know more? Ring John Taylor (04) 389-8915 or 021-107-8538 or email: [email protected]

100 YEARS OF FATIMA Talk on Mary, Fatima and the Rosary Saturday, 21 October 2017 Speaker: Maximilian Fuhrer Venue: Our Lady of Fatima Church, Tawa Time:    4 -6 p.m. Contact [email protected]
 

Make your own Rosary - As a Family, For a sick friend, For World Peace, If you're anxious or worried, For someone special. Come join us in making your own Rosary and hear about the history, traditions that make this time honoured devotion such a Christocentric prayer. All proceeds go to the propagation of the most Holy Rosary  and  devotion  to  the Immaculate Heart of Mary. We encourage  the  making  of  a  Family Rosary together. $20 Saturday 21st October 1pm at St. Annes Church Hall Newtown 06 364 0344 Phone: Chris Walker (06) 3640344

Wellington City Council’s Seniors’ Week 16 – 22 October You are invited to a Seniors’ Week Morning tea Bring your knitting or crocheting if you like! Venue :Seatoun Village Hall, 22 Forres Street, Seatoun
Date:  19 October 2017 Time:  10.00 – 12.00 pm RSVP to Ana on 021 955 331 or [email protected]

Engaged Encounter is a weekend experience for couples intending to be married.  The next weekend is 11-12 November. Registrations close 2 weeks before. Venue: Presbytery, 301 Karori Road. For more details go to the website at http://www.ceewellington.org.nz Kate & Simon Olsen 801 6192 or  [email protected]

2018 Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each.
 Calendars will be available for sale from next weekend. 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, or 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 [email protected] with the following details:  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. 

History of NZ Catholic Charismatic Renewal: “The New Day that Dawned” – a history of Catholic Charismatic Renewal in New Zealand has been compiled to commemorate the 50th anniversary Jubilee and is now available for purchase.  $20 per copy plus $6.50 p&p.  Contact "ccrnz.org" or Margaret Paton email [email protected] or phone (09).298.4409

St Gerard’s Monastry Open Day – Mt Victoria Saturday   Oct   28th 10am – 4pm.   Do   take   this opportunity   to   come   and   visit   this   iconic   landmark   on   Mount   Victoria, overseeing Wellington Harbour. You’ll get a chance to satisfy your taste buds  with  an array of international cuisine on sale; be part of a guided tour around this Category 1A historic site. Have fun time for kids & the young at heart with face painting and games. Bring your family and friends to have a memorable day (10am – 4pm).

St Patrick’s Primary School Ethnic Food Fair 5.30 – 7.30 Friday 17th November
We are about to launch into preparations for our annual Food Fair. We’d love as much help as possible and to include the Holy Trinity parishioners in any way possible. We have fair meetings at 6.30pm on Tuesday 17th October and Tuesday 7thNovember for people who are able to help us organise different aspects of the fair. If you have any suggestions or can help in any way please email [email protected] On the night we’re always short of people to man the stalls (it’s very easy as we have tickets so money handling is not necessary). Otherwise, please come along and support us by buying our delicious food and tell your friends and family they’re welcome, too.

100 YEARS OF FATIMA Talk on Mary, Fatima and the Rosary Saturday, 21 October 2017 Speaker: Maximilian Fuhrer Venue: Our Lady of Fatima Church, Tawa Time:    4 -6 p.m. Contact [email protected]

Expressions of interest - Director, National Liturgy Office
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC) is seeking applications for Director of the National Liturgy Office. This is a unique, part-time role supporting liturgical practice within the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand which:
•           promotes sound and appropriate liturgical practice within the bicultural environment of Aotearoa New                                 Zealand
•           provides advice and recommendations to NZCBC on liturgical matters
•           ensures effective liaison with international liturgical bodies, including the Holy See
•           liaises with dioceses throughout New Zealand on all aspects of liturgical practice.
In addition to a background in liturgical studies/ministry, the successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills, strong administrative and managerial experience.  Familiarity with liturgical practice in New Zealand would be an advantage.  The role is 30 hours a week (negotiable) and while currently based in Auckland there is flexibility on location of the role.
For enquiries or a job description contact James van Schie, Executive Officer, NZCBC – [email protected]  - including a current CV and an outline of your motivation for the role. 
Final date for acceptance of applications is Monday, 20 November 2017
 

Volunteers needed for Street Appeal Can you Help?
Parkinson’s New Zealand are needing volunteers to collect at the Wellington Railway Station (early morning), Wellington Airport and in the Wellington CBD (anytime) at their Annual Street appeal on Friday 3rdNovember 2017.
If you can help please call Nicola on 04 801 8850 or email [email protected]
 
​We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently including Leo Buchanan and those whose anniversaries occur at this time including Angela Panettieri, Jarlath Dooley, Franz Forstner, Victor Sheehan, Audrey Metcalf and Robert Gates.  Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Graeme Adams and Steve Kuzmicich and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.