Last Sunday, the neighbourly Samaritan exemplified the practical action of love. This Sunday, the listing Mary is an example of paying attention to the listening. I think one of the greatest sickness of modern men and women is lack of patient listening. People of this age are ready to do anything but not listening. Particularly when you speak to them about some spiritual matters. The modern mind is like a postal sorting office in the aftermath of a strike. When we sort out today's intake there is yet a massive backlog of memories, unidentified pressures, or confused plans, all clamouring for our attention.
Jesus says: yet Mary has chosen the better part. In spite of all our other things, listening is very important in our lives. Learning how to listen and how to be quiet and still dispose us for the deeper spiritual life. When Lord visits our lives, the one thing necessary in that moment is to know how to listen and receive his gifts. Fr Gregory PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL NOMINATIONS Dear Parishioners It is now nearly 14 months since the inaugural Mass for the formation of Holy Trinity parish took place and the combined members of the PPC took office. Some of these members have expressed a desire to stand down from this committee and we are seeking to recruit some replacement members. The parish pastoral council is a team of parishioners who are focused on meeting the spiritual, liturgical, pastoral and social needs of its people and are responsible for developing the “big picture” for the parish. Some areas of pastoral concern are: faith formation and spirituality; liturgy and worship; proclamation and outreach; social justice and charity; work with our parish catholic schools and young people; pastoral care for groups with special needs; parish operations and communications. Every PPC member brings his or her specific gifts and it is this variety that makes for a strong team. An ideal PPC member is a person of prayer, who likes to be adequately informed before making decisions, who is willing to listen to other views with goodwill and willing to be concerned with the full mission of the parish rather than just specific issues. Monthly meetings are of about 2 hours duration and require consistent and punctual attendance with some background work required between these meetings. We ask for your prayerful discernment in your decision to share your skills and time with your fellow parishioners to help our parish continue the mission of Jesus Christ. If you or someone you know may be willing to offer their skills to our parish then please complete a nomination form and hand it to a priest or to the parish office. A fully functional parish pastoral council is critical to the efficient operation of our parish and your skills could help this team achieve its objectives. God Bless Nomination form at the back of this newsletter. Closing date 31st July 2016 Capuchin Friars Fraternity in Wellington Fr Gregory Lakra OFMCAP – Guardian Fr Ephrem Tigga OFMCAP – Parish Priest Fr Mario Drado OFMCAP – Community Member We farewell Fr Rinardo who has been filling in for Fr Gregory while he has been away on holiday and we welcome Fr Mario who will is joining the Wellington Community. Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith and it runs all around the globe. Join the Alpha course to explore our faith, starting at St Patrick’s Church 7.30pm Tuesday 2 August. Everyone is welcome. Call or txt John 0272328488 or Kim 0222426288 to enrol. St Patrick’s College production 2016 - Grease: Showing each night at 7pm from Monday 1 August to Thursday 4 August in the St Patrick’s College Hall. Tickets: $25 for adults, $20 for students/children and are available for purchase from the College office (which is open during the school holidays) or online through the College website: www.stpats.school.nz. Please note that online bookings will incur a credit card fee. See poster at the back of the Church for more details. Urgent donation of shoes and socks to most needy school students "Mountain of Mercy" – please help The passing of the shortest day heralds our journey back to light and summer, but it also moves us into the depths of winter where the cold is most bitter. Warm, dry feet are something that most of us take from granted, but for the innocent victims of child poverty, this far too often isn’t the case” Cardinal John. Cardinal John has asked for the urgent co-operation and support of all Parishes to create a “Mountain of Mercy” by donating new or near new (in excellent condition) shoes or socks which will be distributed among our primary and secondary schools for both male and female students in most need. Over the next two weeks, a large box will be located in our Holy Trinity Parish Church foyers for donations of new or excellent condition shoes and socks for most needy students at our schools. Please polish them, tie the shoe laces together, and if the size is not clearly visible, write the size boldly on the inside of the shoes. We need shoes that will be warm and dry so they need to be in new or very good and clean condition. On Sunday 24th July between 2-3pm, members from our St Vincent de Paul Society groups will collect and deliver your donations to add to the ‘mountain’ at the Piazza at the Sacred Heart Cathedral from where they will be quickly distributed to schools. Welcome to our Parish Year of Mercy pilgrimage to Ataturk Memorial, Tarakena Bay, on Monday 8 August. This will be a pilgrimage of peace and reconciliation; of prayer for all those who died in war, and for families today who live in countries torn apart by war. We will take part in the civic ceremony at the memorial at 2.30pm. Please meet to car pool at St Anthony’s Church Seatoun at 1.30pm. A moderate level of fitness is required for the short climb up the hill, via the access road. The event will conclude with afternoon tea at Seatoun RSA at 3.00pm. For further information and registration, please contact Marianne at the parish office. Vigil for the Unborn: Saturday 30th July starting with 10 am Mass at St Anne's Catholic Church Emmett St Newtown. Followed by Adoration during Rosary Procession to front of the hospital. Ends at Noon and followed by shared lunch. All are invited to this prayer effort on behalf of our unborn brothers and sisters. Organised by FLI ph.2378343 Joshua Wellington invites men to 1. One-Day Retreat on Saturday 30 July between 8:30 to 5pm at Home of Compassion, Island Bay. Theme: “Jesus and me… our journey” Retreat Leader: Fr John Walls s.m. Bring some lunch to share. 2. Monthly meeting on Thursday 21st July at 7:30pm in Connolly Hall, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon (behind Sacred Heart Cathedral) Want to know more? Ring John Taylor (04) 389-8915 or 021-107-8538 or e-mail:[email protected] Christian Meditation - a day of reflection will be held at Anam Cara, 150 Rangiuru Road, Otaki on Saturday 23rd July 10am to 2:30 pm Bring a packed lunch and a donation to cover expenses. tea and coffee provided. All welcome. Enquiries Hugh 04 2989370 Come away to be refreshed and renewed - Dove Retreat 29 - 31 July Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women invites all women to a retreat weekend with guest speakers Phil and Jennie Ryall from Australia. Jennie a trained counsellor and spiritual companion for many women carries a strong heart for people to find breakthrough into the freedom of God's goodness. Phil and Jennie are leaders for the Disciples of Jesus Community in Australia. Theme: "Never Thirst Again" Venue: Willow Park Christian Camp, Eastern Beach Auckland First Spiritual Exercises (Inner Peace in Friendship with Jesus) This Ignatian based retreat in daily life starts Thursday 4 August and following Thursday evenings to 1 September at the Home of Compassion, Island Bay, 7-9:00pm. Commitment: Each of the five Thursday evenings plus directed daily prayer. Cost: $50 plus $25 for the guide book (for those without it). Registration: Sarah Dench, Ph 021-081-44424; [email protected] Sacred Heart Cathedral Pastoral Council Invites you to… Two Seminars for this Year of Mercy. Venue: Connolly Hall – Guildford Terrace, Thorndon. Next to the Cathedral. 1. Monday 8 August, 7-9PM Topic: Mercy an Act of Love for our Neighbour Speaker: Sr Sue Cosgrove from the Home of Compassion 2. Monday 12 September, 7-9PM Topic: Jesus is the Face of God‛s Mercy Speaker: Sr Alice Sinnott, RSM from the Sisters of Mercy Koha is gratefully appreciated. POTENTIAL PARISH PASTORAL COUNCILLORS Potential PPC members are parishioners over 16 years of age who are able to commit to working together in service for the good of the whole parish. They will take responsibility for: a) Establishing a vision for the parish b) Drawing up a pastoral plan with goals to help bring the vision about c) Developing the parish pastoral plan which is informed by the archdiocesan Synod Statements and by the Parish’s Mission Statement d) Inspiring and empowering other parishioners by drawing on gifts and talents present in all. It is essential for the PPC to work as a team, but each member brings their own particular talents. Each member ideally should: i) be active in the parish and a person of prayer, striving for personal holiness and holiness of the council. ii) Understand what it means to be Church today in Aotearoa New Zealand iii) Have the good of the whole parish in mind - not just a group or area of their particular interest iv) Be able to communicate well with parishioners and groups v) Be committed to punctuality and to attendance at all meetings, sending an apology if necessary vi) Undertake to be properly informed on issues before making decisions vii) Be able to reflect widely and have the patience to ponder deeply viii) Have the ability to listen to the needs of parishioners ix) Be able to listen respectfully to others on the PPC with full attention, being open to different points of view x) Take full part in PPC discussions xi) Investigates, considers, and proposes practical conclusions about those things which pertain to pastoral works xii) Understand and agree to the consensus decision-making process ___________________________________________________________________________ HOLY TRINITY PARISH 2016 PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL NOMINATION FORM Deadline for receipt of nomination: 31st July 2016 Nomination forms can be emailed to [email protected] given to the Priest or Parish Office Details of person being nominated: Full Name: _______________________________________________ email: ________________________________________________ Daytime phone: ___________________________Home phone:_____________________ Mob ___________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Note: If this is not a self-nomination, the person being nominated must be aware of and have agreed to their name being put forward and understand the expectations as stated above. Details of nominator: Full Name: _______________________________________________ email: ________________________________________________ Daytime phone: ___________________________Home phone:_____________________ Mob ___________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Where there are more nominations than there are positions available on the Parish Council, a formal election process will take place
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