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1 Sam 26, 2. 7-9. 12-13. 22-23; 1 Cor15, 45-49; Lk 6, 27-38
“We are called to be light for the kingdom, to live in the freedom of the city of God!” Dear sisters and brothers, today’s gospel continues the discourse with the same seemingly paradoxical, even absurd, directives for his followers. He tells them to love their enemies and to do good to those who hate them. He asks them to bless those who curse them, to turn the other cheek to those who strike them, and to let people take what belongs to them. Be merciful and forgiving, expect nothing, and “your reward will be great” He says, “to you who hear...”. One would assume the hearing is intact for the great majority of people who were gathered, so why begin the discourse with that phrase? Perhaps Jesus is speaking to those who “get it ” whose world view had already been turned upside down. Those who were already living in the kingdom of God, the kingdom of Love, understand that Jesus is talking about receiving our identity from God, rather than from how others treat us. “Nobody is going to take advantage of me” is not an identity we receive from God. Therefore, those who live in the kingdom are willing to risk being generous, forgiving and vulnerable, as they draw from the Ultimate Abundant Source – God – the source of all generosity, forgiveness and vulnerability. They live without the protection of power, position, privilege and righteousness. “We are called to be light for the kingdom, to live in the freedom of the city of God!” is how the song goes. Letting our light shine brightly, without fear of being snuffed out, ushers us into the kingdom of God now, not later. Teilhard de Chardin says, “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” And what an adventure it is. 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. Cardinal John’s Pastoral Letter Some of you may have missed the information shared after Mass last weekend regarding Cardinal John’s Pastoral letter. We read a summary of the letter after Mass, have made an enlarged copy of the letter for viewing on the noticeboard in each of our three churches and emailed it to all on the Parish email list. If you are not on this list and would like to be, please email the parish office. In addition there will be a few printed copies available in the back of each church this weekend. The pastoral letter is also available on: www.wn.catholic.org.nz and is summarised with links on cathnews.co.nz Holy Trinity Workshop: Our Changing Parish “we all have a migration story” Come and explore the similarities and the treasures everyone’s culture brings. When Thurs. 21st March 7pm-8.45pm. Where St Patrick’s Parish Centre. Registrations by Mon.18th March with Chris Walkerdine [email protected] Annointing Mass St Patrick’s Church 11am Wednesday 13th March. Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Book Club – Sunday 24th February: 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 [email protected] Ash Wednesday Timetable for the Parish 6th March 2019 St Anthony’s Church 9.00am School and Parish Holy Cross Church 6.30am in the Parish Centre – Lenten Mass (not imposition of the ash) 9.30am at Holy Cross School Hall – School and Parish 7.30pm at St Aidan’s Anglican Church St Patrick’s Church 11am School and Parish 5.45pm Parish Those who have blessed palms from last year, can leave them in the back of the church. Thank you St Patrick’s Parish/Church Centennial In November 2019 St Patrick’s parish/church Kilbirnie will celebrate its centennial. This is a huge milestone for the catholic community now within the parish of Holy Trinity. It is important that we recognise this important event with a centennial Mass and an invitation has been sent to check on the availability of Cardinal John to participate in this Mass. A number of events need to be organised around this time and we need to establish a small committee of interested parishioners to facilitate these centennial events. If you are able to assist in any way by providing your background knowledge of names, events, photographs, or published articles or just have an interest in helping co-ordinate these centennial events then please give your name and contact details to Marianne in our parish office. This is a great opportunity for you to become involved in a fun but hugely important parish activity. Do you live in Miramar and attend the 5.30pm Vigil at St Patrick’s? Are you able to pick up an 85-year-old lady and take her to the Mass? If you can help, please give Rae a call 388 8807. Thank you. If anyone has old Columban calendars they no longer want, please leave in the foyer of the church. Thank you Looking for a trustworthy, reliable and thorough housekeeper to join a lovely family of 5 in Maupuia. We'd require about 3 hours, twice a week (but more days can be negotiated), helping out with house cleaning, laundry and ironing. Start date 4 March 2019. If interested please get in touch, we'd love to hear from you. Teresa: [email protected] 021/0787519 The Wellington Young Adults Catholic Community House - Mary's Mantle- is presenting to you the opportunity to live in community. Living in the grand old former presbytery in the peaceful suburb of Seatoun we are a community of young Catholics seeking to live out our faith in a greater way. We do this through committing to daily prayer, shared meals and community nights of fun, teachings and mass, and we encourage and support one another (as families do) to seek Christ and to grow in holiness in our jobs and lives. Our place is home to all young Catholics and therefore we also strive to offer hospitality to all who pass by! If living out your faith in community sparks your interest, consider if God may be inviting you to join us! If you are interested in finding out more (and you’re between the ages of 18 - 35) please give Chante a call to chat about all things ‘community!’ - on 0278113573. To all our Young Adult Catholic family, our place belongs to you too... our home is your home! If you are in Wellington, come stay with us, pray with us or share a meal! Holy Hour You are invited to a Holy Hour on Tuesday 26 February beginning at 7.30pm 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. Alpha is an opportunity to explore life, faith and God in a friendly, open and informal environment This workshop ‘Alpha in the Catholic Context’ presented by Lorraine McCarthy(from Australia) is a must for anyone; wanting to know more, wanting to encourage family or friends back into the church, wanting to help make it happen in your parish, wanting to welcome people back into the church community, involved in R.C.I.A. Feb 27 -1.30pm- 6pm and 7pm- 9.30pm at: St Joseph’s Mt. Victoria. Please register with Ann Williams [email protected] before Monday 25 Feb. Teaching Night @ St Anne’s Hall, Emmett Street, Newtown Hosted by Catholic Charismatic Renewal Wed 27th February at 7:30pm. Speaker: Michael Powell Theme: Inner Healing Evening includes Praise & Worship, group discussion and fellowship. Everyone is welcome! VISION DAY - Catholic Charismatic Renewal Saturday 9th March, 1pm - 4pm at St Joseph's Church, Mt Victoria. An opportunity for prayer groups and communities to come together for worship, sharing and inspirational talks. Guest speaker Diana Ingle, Chairperson of the National Service Group for Charismatic Renewal in New Zealand .All are welcome! Lenten Prayer for Life: 36 pre-born children lose their life through abortion every single day of the year in New Zealand. Women are wounded physically, psychologically and spiritually. Men regret their lost fatherhood. Families are harmed. Society suffers the consequences. Every person - born and unborn - is made in the image of God. Unique. Unrepeatable. Loved by God for all eternity. This Lent all New Zealanders are invited to pray, fast and make reparation. Participate by:
Lenten Prayer for Life: This Lent join us in prayer, fasting and reparation, especially for the 36 pre-born babies who lose their lives through abortion every day of the year in New Zealand. To find out more take a flyer or view the poster at the rear of the church. For all enquiries call 021 231 7954 or email [email protected] Register your prayer commitment to fli.org.nz/lentenprayerforlife A Good Friday Liturgical Workshop on Thurs 14th March 14th 6.45pm-9pm at the Catholic Centre. This will be an interactive workshop, with Fr Patrick Bridgman, Archdiocesan Liturgy Advisor. Fr Patrick will help us unpack the symbolism and rituals associated with Good Friday. Everyone welcome. Please register with Ann Williams before Friday 8th March at [email protected] 'Stronger together for action on climate - Porirua' This series runs over three weeks each Thursday 7, 14, 21 March from 7.30 - 9pm. Venue: St Theresa’s parish hall, 210 St Andrews Rd, Plimmerton. All welcome. Each week there will be a special guest speaker followed by the opportunity for questions and reflection. There will be time for people to consider realistic action they could take in response to the challenge we all face. Contact: Catherine Gibbs [email protected] or phone the parish office 04-2331279. The Archdiocesan Commission for Ecology, Justice and Peace is seeking expressions of interest for membership of our four Committees. The time commitment is to attend six evening meetings a year (including use of teleconferencing), a formation day, and to carry out the agreed work of the Committee. The four Committees are: • Integral Ecology • Bicultural relationships • Poverty • Parish communication and engagement For more information, please email the Ecology, Justice and Peace advisor Lisa Beech 0212884388 [email protected] by Friday 1 March. The Feb. 24 – Mar. 9 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Minister’s Filipino-Catholic jibe ‘hurtful’. Tomorrow’s Schools demolition opposed. Does God will a diversity of religions? Family deal proposed for southern church. Singing for Children. Young Angel Voices begins on Thursday 28th February at 4:30 for an hour, in the Choir Room, St Mary of the Angels, Boulcott Street. Boys and girls, aged 8 - 12 years old, learn great songs, to read music, and have fun with their voices, with Robert and Andrea Oliver. There's no audition, so just turn up and see if it's for your child. contact Robert: 0210 257 4375 Mercy is the very foundation of the Church’s life. All of her pastoral activity should be caught up in the tenderness she makes present to believers; nothing in her preaching and in her witness to the world can be lacking in mercy. The Church’s very credibility is seen in how she shows merciful and compassionate love. Pope Francis: Misericordiae Vultus, 2015 Hiruhārama/Jerusalem pilgrimage. A wonderful place for spiritual healing and an essential waypoint on any Pilgrim’s journey. Join us to experience the place so significant in the Suzanne Aubert story. 9-10 March, contact Christine for details on 04 383 7769 or [email protected] Contemplative Prayer Series. Fr Jeff Drane will lead this five-week seminar series that is practical and helpful to our everyday living. 13, 20, 27 March and 3, 10 April. 10am sessions are repeated at 7pm except on 13 March when there will only be a 7pm session. Chapel, Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. To book please contact Ph. 04 383 7769. The Influenza Pandemic 1918 - A Temporary Exhibition. The Sisters of Compassion mark the 100th anniversary of the 1918 Influenza Pandemic. The pandemic came at the end of a devastating war and struck Wellington between November and December. Wellington had the highest death rate of the cities. The exhibition is open until 31st March 2019 at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Tue-Sat 10am-3pm; Sun 12noon-3pm. Contact [email protected] or (04) 282 1953 for more information. Sunday Miha (Māori Mass). All are welcome. The first Sunday of the month will be a Liturgy of the Eucharist, all other Sundays will be a Māori Mass. 11am, Chapel, Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. Ph. 04 383 7769. Finance Committee Meeting 12 March 2019 Parish Council Meeting 13 March 2019 We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Michael Taylor, Joan Dwyer, Apulu Manatua, Gerald Wynne, Teresa Czochanska, Mary Peters, Mary Martin and Poinisita Passi. Our prayers are also 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.
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Is 6, 1-8; 1 Cor 15, 1-11; Lk 5, 1-11
Find your reason for believing Christ. Dear sisters and brothers, the disciples in the gospel story today have spent the whole night “toiling and had caught nothing." As professional fishermen, they must have been very disappointed. Peter didn’t even care what Jesus was doing on the shore. Fishing in the right places at the right time, they should have seen big results from their labours; but no! Still, now they had a tale to tell afterwards, but the story had much deeper implications for them and for others. Jesus had been preaching to the crowd and, because of their great number, they crowded him further towards the waters of the Sea of Galilee. To alleviate the situation, Jesus stepped into Simon’s boat and asked him to go out a bit from the shore. There he preached to the people from the boat in the shallow waters. Afterwards, he turned to Simon, “go out into the deep water and lower the nets for a catch”. Most often we try to please ourselves, we are just not connected with our deeper true self and look our life in shallow living. Today Jesus teaches us to go out into the deep. But time and again we resist to go into deep. Simon the pro fisherman, must have resisted the request because he had just done battle with the sea and had caught nothing. But ultimately, when he obeyed Jesus, he found himself; he was overcome by the great number of fishes that their nets were bursting. Jesus promises us saying, “do not be afraid from now on you will be catching people.” Our call into service is a call to trust in Jesus’ promise, that despite my status paralleling Simon Peter’s “I am a sinful man,” we too are invited to give in to following him more closely. And the joy of Christ is ours to take. Are you happy the you are connected with Christ? 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. Masses in Holy Trinity Parish Monday 11 – Friday 15 February While the Caphuchins are in Auckland the timetable for the parish weekday Masses will be: Monday 11th – 9am St Patrick’s Church Tuesday 12th – 9.30am St Patrick’s Church (no Mass at St Anthony’s Church) Wednesday 13th – 9.30am Holy Cross Church (no Mass at St Anthony’s Church) Thursday 14th – 9.30am St Patrick’s Church (no Mass at St Anthony’s Church) Friday 15th – 9am St Patrick’s Church & 9.30am Holy Cross Church (timetable returns to normal) HOLY TRINITY PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME 2019 Children in year 4 or above who have been baptised in a Catholic Church and would like to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Holy Communion, are eligible to enrol. Enrolment forms are available in the church foyers, School Offices or on the website www.holytrinity.parish.nz All enrolment forms need to be completed and returned including a copy of your baptism certificate by the 15th Feb to the School Offices, email [email protected] Volunteer wanted St Patrick’s Primary School - Do you have some time, energy, creativity, good people skills? You could be perfect to facilitate a Young Vinnies group in our school. We are looking for a person to work with a small group of eight of our intermediate students guiding them in doing acts of service. We would like the volunteer to facilitate the group in meeting fortnightly to discuss ways they can serve those in need and to take the students out to do acts of service (perhaps four students at a time). We’d love someone who could help them think of different ways they could serve and help them approach people to set the service up eg. Gardening for the sick or elderly, looking after young children for families, sorting in a charity op shop. Please, consider taking up this role. We would be very grateful. Email [email protected] St Anthony’s School and Parish BAZAAR Sunday 17 February – 11-2pm Our famous Farmers Market and Preserve stalls will be in operation, as well as Food Stalls (Pulled Pork, Rocket Burgers, etc), cakes/biscuits/slices, white elephant, etc. Also experience Electric Cars, bouncy castle and games, as well as the opportunity to meet and play against “PHOENIX’ football players (the real ones!). Thank you to all those people selling raffle books for the St Anthony’s Bazaar. Please return your raffle book butts and ticket sales monies to the St Anthony’s School office as soon as possible and preferably a week before the Bazaar on 17 February. This is a great fund raiser with half of the funds raised going to painting of the St Anthony’s ceiling and general parish running expenses. The other half of funds raised will be used for purchasing school equipment. St Patrick’s Church - Marist Messenger promotion Sunday 23/24 February. Kevin Head will be talking at the Masses at St Patrick’s to promote subscribing to the Marist Messenger. Yearly subscription is $50 for 11 issues and subscriptions forms will be available. The Feb. 10 – 23 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Kiwis centre stage at World Youth Day in Panama. Pastoral leader dies on Christmas Day. Seal of confession issues often misunderstood. Women deacons about ministry not power. Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver - Annual Raffle: In February and March the Sisters of St Peter Claver will be selling tickets for the Annual Raffle. This is an important activity raising a significant portion of the funds needed to support the missionary projects. Please support the raffle through the purchasing of tickets, however we also need people to assist in selling tickets in the parish (after mass) and in the community. If you can assist please contact either the Sisters or Rob McCullough (0221771007). Mission Fair: 10am to 1pm on Saturday the 16th of Feb at St Francis de Sales Church Hall and Grounds. Come and support the Sisters of St Peter Claver raise funds for Catholic Missionary work around the world. The 2019 Mission Fair has something for everyone with a variety of stalls, raffles, food and entertainment – and a great way for the community to come together. Donations of good quality items for sale at the Fair are greatly appreciated and can be delivered to the sisters at 1 Mersey St, Island Bay, Wellington or phone 383 8401 for collection. Alpha is an opportunity to explore life, faith and God in a friendly, open and informal environment This workshop ‘Alpha in the Catholic Context’ presented by Lorraine McCarthy (from Australia) is a must for anyone; wanting to know more, wanting to encourage family or friends back into the church, wanting to help make it happen in your parish, wanting to welcome people back into the church community, involved in R.C.I.A. When: February 27th Time: 7.00pm- 9.30pm Venue: St Joseph’s Mt. Victoria. Please register with Ann Williams [email protected] before Monday 25th February. A Good Friday Liturgical Workshop on Thurs 14th March 14th 6.45pm-9pm at the Catholic Centre. This will be an interactive workshop, with Fr Patrick Bridgman, Archdiocesan Liturgy Advisor. Fr Patrick will help us unpack the symbolism and rituals associated with Good Friday. Everyone welcome. Please register with Ann Williams before Friday 8th March at [email protected] Michael Mangan Workshop : This We Believe: Music for Sacraments of Initiation with Children. Songs for the preparation & celebration of Baptism, Confirmation & First Communion and Reconciliation for children. Tuesday 26th Feb 7pm-9pm Ss Peter & Pauls Church L. Hutt. Please register before Mon 18th Feb with Ann Williams [email protected] Entry by Koha. Joshua Wellington extends an open invitation to men and women both older and younger for Mass followed by supper (Please bring some finger food to share!) on Thursday 21st of February 2019 at 7:30pm in St Joseph’s Church, 42 Ellice Street, Mount Victoria.Celebrant: Fr Peter Ewart (Joshua Wellington Chaplain) Want to know more? Ring David Monastra on mobile 027 4477 280 or e-mail: [email protected] Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women. Our meeting is on Saturday, 16th February at 1:30pm at Connolly Hall, Guildford Tce, Thorndon. Come and make a joyful sound before the Lord, the King. All women welcome. Enquiries Shura 3899938 'Stronger together for action on climate - Porirua' This series runs over three weeks each Thursday 7, 14, 21 March from 7.30 - 9pm. Venue: St Theresa’s parish hall, 210 St Andrews Rd, Plimmerton. All welcome. Each week there will be a special guest speaker followed by the opportunity for questions and reflection. There will be time for people to consider realistic action they could take in response to the challenge we all face. Contact: Catherine Gibbs [email protected] or phone the parish office 04-2331279. ROSARY BEADS FOR SEAFARERS. There is at present a high demand for rosary beads from seafarers calling at NZ ports. Do you have any spare rosary beads you would like to donate to the Apostleship of the Sea? If possible please post to: AoSNZ National Office, PO Box 25-563, Wellington 6146. Or contact Fr Jeff Drane: [email protected]; or Denise Shirley: [email protected] (phone 388 8448) on behalf of Fr Jeff. CELEBRATE LOVE ON ST VALENTINES DAY! Monsignor Gerard Burns on behalf of Cardinal John Dew invites you to join in a celebration of love this St Valentine’s Day, Thursday 14th February 2019, 6pm at St Joseph’s Church, 152 Brougham Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington. For further details please contact Felicity Giltrap at ADW Marriage Ministries (04) 496 1719 or email [email protected] Practical Actions Ideas from the 2017 Synod: Go you are sent …to the peripheries of society (1) Parishes identify and promote social justice activities which parishioners can be involved in. Are you new to the Parish? Have any of your details changed? Don’t forget to get in contact with the Parish Office and update your details. Forms are available at the back of the churches, on the website or email [email protected] We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Vaea Leota, Peter Dunn, Agnes Dooley, John Butler, John O’Brien and Margaret Gilmore. Our prayers are also 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. Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19; 1 Corinthians 12:31--13:13; Luke 4:21-30
Dear friends in Christ Jesus, today we celebrate, “Day of prayer for children”. It is fitting that we hear today two important features in the gospel. On the one hand the town’s folk are quite impressed with Jesus’ words. They know His parents and are quite excited that Jesus will make them proud and famous perhaps. On the other hand, they begin to dislike and take offence the way Jesus tries to enlighten them of their folly. Jesus begins to move to public domain and not confined to the Israelites only. He quotes two familiar stories from their scriptures. (1 Kings 17, and 2 Kings 5, 14-9) These stories provoke His listeners and they change their opinions and feelings concerning Jesus. They do not like the implications of His interpretation of the stories and so when they, like us, do not like the message, they attempt to get rid of the messenger. Jesus escapes to continue His healing, teaching, and provoking. The folks of Nazareth were blinded by their rigidity and their seeing Jesus as limited to their own expectations. Jesus became a stumbling object, because they thought they could see Who he was, but could not because of their low-vision. Jesus provokes us to admit we have low vision about most things and especially about the God of Revelation. Faith is a way of living with the admission that God offers us little glimpses and the grace to see them and trust in what is behind and beyond them. Strange enough, it is the children who see far more clearly than adult. Allow the message to confront our localised vison and penetrate darkness our heart to see God’s kingdom and change. It is up to us folks, to accept or reject: choice is ours. 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. Masses in Holy Trinity Parish on Waitangi Day 9am – St Anthony’s 9.30am – Holy Cross 11am – Annointing Mass St Patrick’s HOLY TRINITY PARISH - ST PATRICK’S CHURCH CARPARK Thank you all for your patience and understanding during various delays in getting our car park completed. The marking is done, most signage installed. This week it passed the WCC inspection and we are now able to use the space! St Patrick’s School upper playground is still available for weekend Mass time parking. Parents and Caregivers of the school will be able to use the parish carpark for pick up and drop off parking before and after school. But children must be accompanied by their parent or caregiver both to and from the carpark into and out of the school grounds. The Caphuchins will all be in Auckland from the 11th – 14th February. Weekday Mass schedule during their abesnce will be in next Sunday’s newsletter. WELCOME We welcome Tony Kelly- Smith, the new principal at St Patricks Primary School, to our Parish. Congratulations Tony and all the very best for your work with your staff, students and their families. HOLY TRINITY PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME 2019 Children in year 4 or above who have been baptised in a Catholic Church and would like to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Holy Communion, are eligible to enrol. Enrolment forms are available in the church foyers, School Offices or on the website www.holytrinity.parish.nz All enrolment forms need to be completed and returned including a copy of your baptism certificate by the 15th Feb to the School Offices, email [email protected] Volunteer wanted St Patrick’s Primary School - Do you have some time, energy, creativity, good people skills? You could be perfect to facilitate a Young Vinnies group in our school. We are looking for a person to work with a small group of eight of our intermediate students guiding them in doing acts of service. We would like the volunteer to facilitate the group in meeting fortnightly to discuss ways they can serve those in need and to take the students out to do acts of service (perhaps four students at a time). We’d love someone who could help them think of different ways they could serve and help them approach people to set the service up eg. Gardening for the sick or elderly, looking after young children for families, sorting in a charity op shop. Please, consider taking up this role. We would be very grateful. Email [email protected] Thank you to all those people selling raffle books for the St Anthony’s Bazaar. Please return your raffle book butts and ticket sales monies to the St Anthony’s School office as soon as possible and preferably a week before the Bazaar on 17 February. This is a great fund raiser with half of the funds raised going to painting of the St Anthony’s ceiling and general parish running expenses. The other half of funds raised will be used for purchasing school equipment. News and Views. This is a magazine delivered by email or to a letterbox to most parishioners on the parish roll on a monthly basis. The Pastoral Council has decided that this will now be distributed on a quarterly basis. We are seeking 3 or 4 parishioners or a family who could help with this publication. Essentially this would involve identifying any information which may be of faith-based interest to both active parishioners and those who are not regular attenders. Help with final copy is available. Please contact the office if you think you can help with this important communication. Waitangi Day Mass: The annual Waitangi Day Mass will be held at St Mary of the Angels church, Boulcott St, Wellington, 9am on February 6th. The Mass features the involvement of the SMOA choir, members of Te Ngākau Tapu parish for Māori and the Māori community as well as representatives of other ethnic groupings. Hymns and prayers will be in Māori, English and Latin. Main celebrant – Cardinal John Dew accompanied by local priests including Mons. Gerard Burns, PP, Te Ngākau Tapu. This is a special time of prayer for our country, its needs and its peoples. Contact St Mary of the Angels for more information. Nau mai, haere mai! The Wellington Young Adults Catholic Community House - Mary's Mantle- is presenting to you the opportunity to live in community Living in the grand old presbytery in the peaceful suburb of Seatoun we are a community of young Catholics seeking to live out our faith in a greater way. We do this through committing to daily prayer, shared meals and community nights of fun, teachings and mass, and we encourage and support one another (as families do) to seek Christ and to grow in holiness in our jobs and lives. Our place is home to all young Catholics and therefore we also strive to offer hospitality to all who pass by! If living out your faith in community sparks your interest, consider if God may be inviting you to join us! If you are interested in finding out more (and you’re between the ages of 18 - 35) please get in touch with Chante Cooper, Damon Maclachlan, Sophie Hale, or Catherine Monastra or give Isabella a call to chat about all things ‘community!’ - on 0210539664. To all our Young Adult Catholic family, our place belongs to you too... our home is your home! If you are in Wellington, come stay with us, pray with us or share a meal! All our prayers and peace Mary's Mantle Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver - Annual Raffle: In February and March the Sisters of St Peter Claver will be selling tickets for the Annual Raffle. This is an important activity raising a significant portion of the funds needed to support the missionary projects. Please support the raffle through the purchasing of tickets, however we also need people to assist in selling tickets in the parish (after mass) and in the community. If you can assist please contact either the Sisters or Rob McCullough (0221771007). Mission Fair: 10am to 1pm on Saturday the 16th of Feb at St Francis de Sales Church Hall and Grounds. Come and support the Sisters of St Peter Claver raise funds for Catholic Missionary work around the world. The 2019 Mission Fair has something for everyone with a variety of stalls, raffles, food and entertainment – and a great way for the community to come together. Donations of good quality items for sale at the Fair are greatly appreciated and can be delivered to the sisters at 1 Mersey St, Island Bay, Wellington or phone 383 8401 for collection. A Good Friday Liturgical Workshop on Thurs 14th March 14th 6.45pm-9pm at the Catholic Centre. This will be an interactive workshop, with Fr Patrick Bridgman, Archdiocesan Liturgy Advisor. Fr Patrick will help us unpack the symbolism and rituals associated with Good Friday. Everyone welcome. Please register with Ann Williams before Friday 8th March at [email protected] Michael Mangan Workshop : This We Believe: Music for Sacraments of Initiation with Children. Songs for the preparation & celebration of Baptism, Confirmation & First Communion and Reconciliation for children. Tuesday 26th Feb 7pm-9pm Ss Peter & Pauls Church L. Hutt. Please register before Mon 18th Feb with Ann Williams [email protected] Entry by Koha. Joshua Wellington extends an open invitation to men and women both older and younger for Mass followed by supper (Please bring some finger food to share!) on Thursday 21st of February 2019 at 7:30pm in St Joseph’s Church, 42 Ellice Street, Mount Victoria.Celebrant: Fr Peter Ewart (Joshua Wellington Chaplain) Want to know more? Ring David Monastra on mobile 027 4477 280 or e-mail: [email protected] Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women. Our meeting is on Saturday, 16th February at 1:30pm at Connolly Hall, Guildford Tce, Thorndon. Come and make a joyful sound before the Lord, the King. All women welcome. Enquiries Shura 3899938 ROSARY BEADS FOR SEAFARERS. There is at present a high demand for rosary beads from seafarers calling at NZ ports. Do you have any spare rosary beads you would like to donate to the Apostleship of the Sea? If possible please post to: AoSNZ National Office, PO Box 25-563, Wellington 6146. Or contact Fr Jeff Drane: [email protected]; or Denise Shirley: [email protected] (phone 388 8448) on behalf of Fr Jeff. NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE OFFICER Applications are invited for the position of Executive Officer for the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference. The Conference is the assembly of the Catholic Bishops of New Zealand who carry out together functions best done collectively rather than individually by dioceses. The Executive Officer reports to the General Secretary of the Conference and works with the President and other bishops on various aspects of the Conference’s work. The key tasks of the Executive Office include • Support for the meetings of Conference and its Finance Committee, and actioning their decisions • Responsibility for the smooth operation of the Secretariat • Relationships with agencies, dioceses and external bodies • Management of the Conference’s finances and records • Liaison with ad hoc national advisory groups • Liaison with the Conference Communications Advisor The position is Wellington- based. The successful applicant will have a sound understanding of the Church, managerial experience, and excellent writing skills. CV and covering letter should be sent by 22 Feb to Cardinal John Dew, PO Box 1937, Wellington [email protected] The job description is available by emailing [email protected] CELEBRATE LOVE ON ST VALENTINES DAY! Monsignor Gerard Burns on behalf of Cardinal John Dew invites you to join in a celebration of love this St Valentine’s Day, Thursday 14th February 2019, 6pm at St Joseph’s Church, 152 Brougham Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington. For further details please contact Felicity Giltrap at ADW Marriage Ministries (04) 496 1719 or email [email protected] Welcom - Greetings and Happy New Year to All, The first issue for WelCom 2019 is out this week for Sunday 3 February. Contents include:
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