This weekend we are celebrating the Palm Sunday. What is the Palm Sunday? Palm Sunday is the day we celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into the Holy City Jerusalem. The solemn entry of Jesus into the city of Jerusalem is one of the most important and significant events in His life. This event took place in the year AD 33. The setting was Jerusalem, the capital city of Israel.  But Rome had conquered Israel a century earlier and there was animosity between Jews and the Rome. Jesus had just raised Lazarus a week earlier and news of this miracle was spreading like wildfire. People were hearing about Him everywhere and wondering: would this be the man to free them from Rome. Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem on a foal a donkey. Jesus did this to fulfil what was prophesied 500 years ago by prophet Zachariah: Rejoice, rejoice people of Zion! Look, your king is coming to you! Shout for joy, you people of Jerusalem! Look, your king is coming to you! He comes Triumphant and Victorious, but humble and riding on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey.” As Jesus rod into the town, thousands of people joined Him in their excitement. St. Mathew 21:10 says, “the city was thrown into uproar.”
   It is also important to note that Jesus’ arrival was in direct contrast to another ruler. At this same moment that Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem from the East, Pontus Pilate was entering Jerusalem from the West end. The procession came from opposite direction and in opposite fashion. Pilate had thousands of military soldiers to express military power and might while Jesus entered on a lowly animal donkey to express His humility, Pilot displayed his wealth and power while Jesus entered with declaration of Peace, Pilot was feared by the crowds while Jesus was cheered the crowds. By this opposing display, Jesus purposefully contrasted His kingdom with the kingdom of the world. When Jesus comes into our lives, He wants there to be a clear contrast with between the values of His kingdom and the values of the world. Who would be our choice? Pilate or Jesus?                  
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.
 

Good Friday Holy Places Collection – This collection will be taken up on during the 3pm Solemn Commemoration of the Lords Passion at the three churches.

Holy Thursday and Easter Saturday Singing Practice
St Patrick's Church Monday 26th March 7-8pm
All Welcome

Update on St Patrick's former Presbytery Kilbirnie Many of you will have noticed that work on the former presbytery at Kilbirnie is now well underway.  The demolition team is mindful of minimising risk and inconvenience to those in the immediate area. 

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 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

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.

Easter Mass Rosters: 
please note: this is not the complete list of volunteers
 
Holy Thursday:
Eucharistic Ministers: M Paasi, R Coleman, L Foster, B Butcher, T Manion
Altar Servers: A Greening, Alex, B & G Sullivan, D Smith
Proclaimer of the Word: 1st Reader: J Samson
Washing the feet: C O’Donnell, D Hyland, B Norden, J Gardiner, P Crotty, J Knap,
 
St Patrick’s Church Good Friday 3pm Altar Servers: A Greening, Alex, B & G Sullivan, D Smith
 
Holy Saturday:
Altar Servers: A Greening, Alex, B & G Sullivan, D Smith
Proclaimer of the Word 1st OT Reader: D Williams, NT Reader: T Mackle, Third Reader: I Fitu
Eucharistic Minister: R Coleman, D Fugle, B Hyland, M Bearsley, C O’Kane
 

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


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.

St Anthony’s Church A new roster for Readers, Eucharist ministers and ministers to the sick is being drawn up for the St. Anthony’s 10.30am mass. This will begin after Easter. We hope as many as possible of those currently rostered will continue and that those on Good Shepherd Hall roster will join in with the 10.30am roster. Could all those currently rostered at both St. Anthony’s and GSH please confirm with that they are happy to continue if they have not already done so, and if anyone new would like to join please also let us know.
Please contact [email protected]

Legion of Mary, Wellington Cordially invites you to a ceremony of Consecration to Our Lady “Acies” at St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie Sunday 25th March 2pm.

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

Divine Mercy Novena and Prayers at Wellington Hospital Chapel Friday 30th March (Good Friday) – 7th April at 3pm. Contact Genevieve for information

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
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]

TOGETHER WE STAND: Wellington Closing Event - 40 Days for Life. Sunday 25th March @ 12.00 p.m. (Noon) outside Wellington Hospital, Riddiford Street. Followed by a lunch and sharing time in St Anne's Hall. It's time to celebrate all God has accomplished over these 40 days. A plate of food would be appreciated if possible but not a requirement. All 40 Days for Life participants and supporters are invited!

Divine Mercy Sunday You are all invited to join the Divine Mercy Celebration to be hled on Sunday 8th April, after the 10.30am Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Tawa. Taking place during the celebration are the Blessing of relivious articles, the Veneration of the Divine Mercy Image and the Chaplet of Divinge Mercy. Reconciliation will be available from 9.45am to the start of Mass at 10.30am. Refreshments will be served afte the service.

Centre For Divine Mercy According to the Diary of St Faustina 88: Jesus told St Faustina I am King of Mercy. I desire that this image be displayed in public on the first Sunday after Easter. That Sunday is the Feast of Mercy. Through the Word Incarnate, I make known the bottomless depth of My mercy. The centre for Divine Mercy is organizing the celebration of FDMS at Sacred Heart Cathedral on 8 April 2018. (2:00 - 5:00 PM)

Inner Peace in Divine Love An Ignatian First Spiritual Exercise retreat in daily life based on a programme
developed by Australian, Michael Hanson SJ Participants meet weekly, under the guidance of trained guides, to pray and share in small groups their experience of prayer. The retreat is open to all and   will be held at the church of St Peter and Paul, 37 Dr Taylor Terrace, Johnsonville over five Thursday evenings - 12, 19, 26 April and
3 and 10 May, 7:30 - 9:30 pm To book or for further information contact Sarah Dench     04 389 1038  or  021 0814 4424       [email protected]

The Southern Stroke Club is holding its Annual Stroke Awareness Day on Friday 6th April.   We are desperately seeking,in particular, assistance at Countdown (Kilbirnie), any time between 8.30am and 6pm.
If you feel you could donate an hour (0r two) please contact Robin Boldarin at 027 209 7044 (day)  388 2647 (evening) or e-mail:  [email protected]

Come and Visit NZ’s only Museum of Bible times. Bibleworld Museum & Discovery Centre has recently moved to larger new premises and has even more to show what life was like in Bible times: heaps of scale models, lots of interactive activities, and some genuine artefacts from Bible times. Free Entry for everyone. 1141 Eruera Street, Rotorua. www.bibleworld.org.nz. A great outing for adults and children.

Pentecost Liturgical Workshop, Thursday April 19th  6.45pm-9.00pm at the Catholic Centre. This will be an interactive workshop, with Fr Patrick Bridgman, Archdiocesan Liturgy Advisor. Fr Patrick will help us unpack Pentecost seeking ways to be truly culturally inclusive within our liturgies and gatherings.
Workshops are open to all, being particularly relevant to members of Liturgy teams, Children’s Liturgists,
Parish Pastoral Leaders and Directors of Religious Education. Please register with Ann Williams before
Friday 13 th  April at  [email protected]

The March 25 – April 7 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Church tributes to Stephen Hawking. Easter Sunday Mass celebrated in Lent for broadcast. NZ bishops make submission on End of Life Choice Bill. Three in Holy Cross Seminary first year.
The next issue of NZ Catholic will be published on April 8.

​We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Noreen O’Callaghan Judy Judkins and Michael Noble and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Patricia Barriball and Henry (Bill) Walsh.  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.

I tell you solemnly, unless a wheat grain falls on the ground and dies, it remains only a single grain; but if it dies, it yields a rich harvest. Anyone who loves his life loses it; anyone who hates his life in this world will keep it for the eternal life.” This weekend we have so many themes to reflect upon. I am not going to reflect everyone. I would like to reflect upon Jn:12: 24-25. What is this amazing paradox which Jesus is teaching us here? He is basically saying three things here which are all variations of one centre truth and all at the heart of Christian faith and life. Firstly:  He is saying that only by death comes life.  We all know that any seed or grain remains single and is ineffective and unfruitful as long as it is not sown in the ground. But when it is put in the soil it dies there and then there comes up a new life and yields a rich harvest. Some months back I had put some seeds of bean and zucchini. When they died there came up new plants and they are yielding lots of beans and zucchinis which I am enjoying and sharing with others also. Similarly, we must die spiritually in order to bear good fruits. Secondly:  He is saying that only by spending life do we retain it. We who love our life are moved by two aims: By selfishness and by desire for security. Not once or twice but many times Jesus said that those who hoard their life will lose it; but those who spent their life must in the end gain it. It is therefore better to burn out than to rust out. Thirdly: He is saying that only by service comes greatness. If we remember someone with great love and respect today are the people who served others honestly. eg St.Teresa of Kolkotta. Jesus taught the world that only by death come new life; that only by spending life do we retain it; and that only by serving comes greatness                                
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.
 

Good Friday Holy Places Collection – This collection will be taken up on during the 3pm Solemn Commemoration of the Lords Passion at the three churches.


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.
 

Holy Thursday and Easter Saturday Singing Practice
St Patrick's Church Monday 19th and 26th March 7-8pm
All Welcome
 

St Anthony’s Church A new roster for Readers, Eucharist ministers and ministers to the sick is being drawn up for the St. Anthony’s 10.30am mass. This will begin after Easter. We hope as many as possible of those currently rostered will continue and that those on Good Shepherd Hall roster will join in with the 10.30am roster. Could all those currently rostered at both St. Anthony’s and GSH please confirm with that they are happy to continue if they have not already done so, and if anyone new would like to join please also let us know.
Please contact [email protected]

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

If, at times, the flame of charity seems to die in our own hearts, know that this is never the case in the heart of God! He constantly gives us a chance to begin loving anew.   Pope Francis: Message for Lent 2018

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

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
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

Holy Hour You are invited to a Holy Hour on Tuesday 20 March 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, hymns, Scripture, times of silence and conclude with Benediction followed by supper.  All are welcome.

Teaching Night @ St Francis de Sales Hall, 173 Clyde Street, Island Bay Hosted by Catholic Charismatic Renewal Wednesday 21st March, at 7:30pm. Speaker: Fr John Rea Theme: The gift of Faith. Evening includes Praise & Worship, group discussion and fellowship. Everyone is welcome!

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]

Pentecost Liturgical Workshop, Thursday April 19th 6.45pm-9.00pm at the Catholic Centre. This will be an interactive workshop, with Fr Patrick Bridgman, Archdiocesan Liturgy Advisor. Fr Patrick will help us unpack Pentecost seeking ways to be truly culturally inclusive within our liturgies and gatherings. Workshops are open to all, being particularly relevant to members of Liturgy teams, Children’s Liturgists, Parish Pastoral Leaders and Directors of Religious Education. Please register with Ann Williams before Friday 13th April 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

Divine Mercy Sunday You are all invited to join the Divine Mercy Celebration to be hled on Sunday 8th April, after the 10.30am Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Tawa. Taking place during the celebration are the Blessing of relivious articles, the Veneration of the Divine Mercy Image and the Chaplet of Divinge Mercy. Reconciliation will be available from 9.45am to the start of Mass at 10.30am. Refreshments will be served afte the service.

Centre For Divine Mercy According to the Diary of St Faustina 88: Jesus told St Faustina I am King of Mercy. I desire that this image be displayed in public on the first Sunday after Easter. That Sunday is the Feast of Mercy. Through the Word Incarnate, I make known the bottomless depth of My mercy. The centre for Divine Mercy is organizing the celebration of FDMS at Sacred Heart Cathedral on 8 April 2018. (2:00 - 5:00 PM)

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.
 

Inner Peace in Divine Love An Ignatian First Spiritual Exercise retreat in daily life based on a programme
developed by Australian, Michael Hanson SJ Participants meet weekly, under the guidance of trained guides, to pray and share in small groups their experience of prayer. The retreat is open to all and   will be held at the church of St Peter and Paul, 37 Dr Taylor Terrace, Johnsonville over five Thursday evenings - 12, 19, 26 April and
3 and 10 May, 7:30 - 9:30 pm To book or for further information contact Sarah Dench     04 389 1038  or  021 0814 4424       [email protected]

​We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Pat Henahan and Margaret Handscomb and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Marueen Scully and Deirdre Sweeney.  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.

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

Lent: a call to cleanse our temples
We all want to enjoy pollution free environment of earth, of water and of air.  To achieve this objective we have lot of projects for systematic disposition of unwanted goods either to be recycled or treated as rubbish.  There are agencies to mind the job.  There are individual volunteers who volunteer to pick up rubbish from the roadside and other public places.  Besides, to maintain our environment clean we do not want to put plants which may emit polluted water, air or any substance that are hazardous to our health.  We prefer to import ready made goods from other countries where pollution level is quite high.  It is rightly said cleanliness is next to godliness. 
To achieve this objective we need to clean our interior temple too rather than its surroundings.  We are God’s temple a dwelling place of the Holy Spirit (1Cor 3:16, 6:19).  This temple has been tarnished by pollutions i.e. immorality, hatred, jealousy, violence, anger, ambition, division, faction, envy etc. (Gal. 5:19-21).  These are the sources of pollution to our hearts.  By offering the season of Lent the church has given us an added opportunity to empty all the rubbish into bin which Jesus is ready to carry on his own shoulder (Is. 53:4-5). As rubbish cleaner, Jesus himself offers us various powerful means to cleanse our temple (heart) such as his own powerful words which anoints and purifies, is living and effective, sharper than double edge sword, it pierces the division of the soul and spirit… judges the intentions and thoughts of heart (Heb. 4:12). If you hear God’s voice today, do not be stubborn (Heb.4:7). Sacrament of reconciliation is another but most effective means to put our rubbish (sins) into recycle bin from where Jesus is ever ready to delete forever.  Prayer is yet another powerful weapon to resist the onslaught of satanic forces which invites us to pray constantly so as not to be put to the test (Lk.22:40). The best way of keeping our temple cleansed is vigilance as proposed by St. Peter, “Be calm and vigilance because your enemy the devil is prowling round like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.  Stand up to him strong in faith” 1Pt. 5:8-9.  Let’s examine ourselves and be honest with ourselves and with God. Let’s cleanse the “temples” of our hearts.                                                                                                                                          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.
 

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 PRESBYTERY KILBIRNIE
As mentioned in the previous bulletin 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.


Annointing Mass at St Patrick’s Church Wednesday 7th March 11am

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
 
Easter Sunday:          1st April
Holy Cross:               9am
St Patrick’s:               10am
St Anthony’s:          10.30am
 

We welcome back Fr Ephrem who returned this week from his holiday back home to India.
Holy Cross Happy Hour Weds 7th March from 11am  in the Parish Centre. Come join us for bingo. Please bring a small plate of finger food to enjoy with our tea/coffee. All welcome

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.

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

Anti-Euthanasia submissions - midnight 6 March. If you have not done so already, please send in your submissions to oppose David Seymour’s End of Life Choice Bill. One sentence is enough!  Closing date: midnight 6th March, but please act as soon as possible to help protect Life.https://www.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/make-a-submission/document/52SCJU_SCF_BILL_74307/end-of-life-choice-bill

St Mary's College SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP As a service to our school community, St. Mary’s PTFA have set up a second-hand uniform shop. As you may be aware new school uniforms are very expensive. We aim to assist families to meet their costs by providing access to reasonably priced second-hand garments. To do this we need donations of uniform items. We would also be happy to sell old junior maths calculators.
All proceeds of the sales will be used to fund improvements at the school.  If you have any SMC clothing in a reasonable condition, which you no longer require, we would be very keen to hear from you, and we can collect!  Please contact Marie, [email protected] if you can help us out.  Thanks.

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

NEW DUNEDIN BISHOP APPOINTED BY POPE FRANCIS Pope Francis has appointed Father Michael Dooley as the new Bishop of the Dunedin Diocese. The President of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC) Bishop Patrick Dunn said, “Father Michael’s affinity with the people of the Dunedin Diocese and his long service to the region of Southland and Otago make him the ideal successor for this role.” On the announcement, Bishop - Elect Michael said, “I have been blessed to serve in ministry as a priest in the Diocese of Dunedin and I now take on this role as a bishop very aware of my need for God’s help and thankful for the support of so many wonderful people over the years and into the future.”

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.​

Age Concern Wellington in conjunction with the Seatoun Village Hall will be hosting SAYGo classes  (Steady As You Go) This fabulous class is aimed at people 65+ with the aim of fall prevention. The classes are made up of special exercises that help the elderly improve their balance and muscle strength. If you would like to attend please call Ana Frka on 021 955 331 to register. Starts Tues Mar 6, 11am. $2 per session.

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]

24 Hours of Prayer for the Lord “With you is forgiveness,” (Psalm 130:4) This years 24 Hours of Prayer for the Lord will take place at the Church of Sts Peter and Paul, Lower Hutt from 6pm Friday 9th March until 6pm Saturday 10th March. Priests will be available during that time for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. All are invited to participate in this initiative requested by Pope Francis. He refers to this as a “moment of grace”

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.

Learning Support Volunteers – A Gift to St Patrick’s College Some of our students at St Patrick’s College need assistance sitting their NCEA exams and may need a person to read the question to them or handwrite their paper on their behalf.
Learning Support at St Patrick’s College is about giving all students a better chance of achieving equality of educational opportunities. The students we work with have a range of learning difficulties – none of which have anything to do with intelligence. NZQA enable students diagnosed with learning difficulties like Dyslexia to have assistance to sit their internal and external exams – such as needing a person to read the question for them, or a person acting as their scribe. This year we have 30 senior boys needing assistance and we rely on volunteers to help, acting as students eyes to read or hands to write.
We train our Reader/Writers and need their support during school hours in Term time. We hold a morning tea each term so volunteers can catch up with each other.If you wish to sign up to be a volunteer Reader/Writer at St Patrick’s College please email: Michelle Duffy, Head of Learning Support on: [email protected]
 

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

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]

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.

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. 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.

​We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently including Cesar Quidilla and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Apulu Manatua, Michael Taylor, Gerald Wynne, Teresa Czochanska, and Mary Martin.  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.