​We join with our Mother Church today in celebrating the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. Generally, we celebrate the day of saint’s death as his or her feast. The reason is that day marks his or her entrance into heaven. To this rule there are two notable exceptions: the birth days of Blessed Virgin Mary and of St. John the Baptist. The reason is all the others are born into this world with original sin. But these two people were free from the original sin. As we know Virgin Mary because she would be the mother of Jesus God kept her free from original sin. It is said however, John was cleansed of the original sin in the womb of his mother. This is the justification for today’s feast.
The Church celebrates the nativity of John the Baptist for two reasons: First, Because He is the frontier between the Old and New Testaments. In other words, he was the forerunner of Jesus Christ.  He grew up in the wilderness till the day of his manifestation to Israel. He lived an austere life and preached in the wilderness saying: Repent, turn away from your sins and prepare the way of the Lord. Secondly, he is the greatest among those born of women. He was born when his parents were very old. Humanly speaking it was impossible for them to have a child. We can say he was a special gift of God not only to his parents but to the whole of humanity. (Lk 1:36-37) John is not a figure that we can forget now that Jesus, the true light has appeared. John was, he is and he will be always relevant because he calls for a true preparation (repentance) which all people need to make.  
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.
 

Archdiocese of Wellington 2018 Priest Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving
This will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie Wednesday 27th June 2018 at 11am.
All are welcome to join the priests of the Archdiocese at the Mass of Thanksgiving.
PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION ANNIVERSARIES
Mons John Carde
Fr Patrick Maloney
60 years
60 years

 
 
Please note: This will be the only Mass in the Parish on this day.

Preparation for Confirmation starts in the Parish 24th June
St Patrick’s – 1st session (24th June) will be in the Holy Cross meeting room after the 9am Mass
                        2nd & 3rd sessions at St Patrick’s meeting room – Monday 2nd & 23rd July
St Anthony’s – after 10.30am Mass 24th June and 1st July
Holy Cross – 1st session (24th June) will be in the Holy Cross meeting room after the 9am Mass
Confirmation will be 29th July at 10am St Patrick’s Church

Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Book Club Explore the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the Catholic faith through its great books! At Holy Cross Church Parish Centre, 6-7pm, last Sunday of every month (starting Sunday June 24th). Light supper will be provided. Connect with fellow passionate Catholics for like-minded discussion. For enquiries, contact 3882-840 or [email protected]

Anointing Mass at St Patrick’s Church – 11th July 11am – Due to the Cardinal celebrating a Mass for St Catherine’s College at St Patrick’s Church on the 4th July, the anointing Mass will now be on the 11th July at 11am

You, your family and friends are invited to Pope Night.  What is Pope Francis trying to say to us?  What is his ultimate message?  A selection of thought provoking videos where Pope Francis speaks in his own words.  Tea and coffee provided.
 

• Holy Cross Staff Room, Wednesday 27 June 7pm
• St Anthony’s Gascoigne Room, Wednesday 4 July 7pm
• St Patrick’s, Wednesday 11 July 7pm

Police Vetting for the Parish. Thank you to those who have been in contact and completed this. The next two groups that need to be completed are children’s liturgy and communion to the sick. If you are involved in either of these ministries and have not completed a vetting form specifically for our Parish, please contact the office

Sunday 1st July 5pm service will be held in the Holy Cross School Hall – The School is looking forward to joining the 5pm Parish Mass which will be held in their hall where senior students will be leading the music for this service. Students at Holy Cross have greatly benefited from the estate of Richard Horsham this year with a new music room  and music lessons now available for Year 7/8 students. We look forward to some Holy Cross students also being baptised at this special end of term mass.

Charity knitting for babies and toddlers Many thanks to all parishioners and friends for continuing to knit jerseys, beanies, and blankets for donation to orphanages. It is very much appreciated. We have plenty of wool, and instructions for easy-to-knit garments, if any others would like to join us. Phone Margaret 3882-840.

Paul, The Apostle of Christ  -  a recently released movie with rave reviews but too faith specific to be released publicly, will be shown at the Penthouse Cinema in Brooklyn on Sunday 1st July, 3pm. Tickets are $15 with $5 being donated to Wellington Catholic Refugee Resettlement. Tickets need to be booked in advance. Please email [email protected] to book tickets. Tickets cannot be purchased directly from the Penthouse as previously advised. View the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4TivPaPEWU  

For Engaged Couples A wedding is a day. Marriage is a lifetime. Prepare for your lifetime together by attending an Engaged Encounter marriage preparation weekend. Your next opportunity to attend a weekend is 14th and 15th July. For more information phone Simon and Kate on 801 6192 or go to www.cee-wellington.co.nz 

Go, you are sent… accompany one another.   Outcome (10e) Intergenerational ministry by young people and with young people is encouraged in parishes.

Fr John Rea will conduct a Healing Service at the Cathedral on Monday 9 July beginning at 7.30 pm. This is open to all.  Please bring those who need Jesus` healing. Come and hear testimonies of those who have been healed.

Dove Women's Retreat Weekend - 27 to 29 July Come and join us for a weekend to be "Refreshed - Renewed - Restored". The theme for 2018 is "Harvest" with guest speakers Wilma Conroy and Anne Claessens. Venue:  Willow Park Christian Camp, Eastern Beach, Auckland There are optional weekend registrations for residential or non-residential. To register or for further information visit our website www.dove.org.nz or phone Shona Williams 07 543 0101 email [email protected]

Prayer Rally with ICPE Mission @ St Anne’s Hall, Emmett Street, Newtown Hosted by Catholic Charismatic Renewal Wednesday 27th June 7:30pm - 9pm Speaker: Fritz Mascarenhas Theme - "Awaken" (Eph 5:14) Everyone is welcome!

Burying a Poet: A photographic exhibition of the tangihanga of James K Baxter on display at the Suzanne Aubert Heritage Centre from 1 June. Open Mon-Sat 10am-3pm | Sun 12noon-3pm. Email: [email protected] or Ph. 04 282 1953.

Christian Meditation Group. Join us each Monday evening for an hour of Christian meditation in the ancient form of contemplative prayer.  All are welcome. 7pm, Chapel, Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. Ph. 04 383 7134 or 04 383 7769.

Parish Registration forms are available at the back of the churches. If any of your details change or you haven’t yet registered with the parish, please fill in a form and put in the collection basket or email to the parish office. The form is also available to download on the parish website www.holytrinity.parish.nz

If any of your personal details have changed please remember to contact the parish office [email protected] with the changes.

ICPE Prayer Rally – Awaken Sleeper, awake! Rise from the dead, and Chirst will shine on you Eph 5:14. Speaker: Fritz Mascarenhas. Weds 27 June 7.30 – 9pm at St Anne’s Hall, Newtown.

​Message from His Holiness Pope Francis
for the 104 the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2018
 
Dear brothers and sisters, today the universal Church observes the 104th “World Day of Migrants and Refugees.”  On this occasion His Holiness Pope Francis has sent his reflection for us to read and reflect and act on it. Here is the summary of what he says. If you look at his life as Pope we find grate love and compassion towards the poor and homeless, migrants and refugees. Throughout of his Pontificate, time and again he has expressed his concern for the lamentable situation of many migrants and refugees fleeing from war, persecution, natural disasters and poverty.  He invites all of us to share and express as church our care and concern for migrants, displaced people, refugees and victims of all types of inhuman activities that are taking place in our planet.  I too agree with Pope Francis that this solidarity must be concretely expressed at every stage of the migratory experience- from departure through journey to arrival and return. This is a great responsibility, which the Church intends to share with all believers and men and women of good will, who are called to respond to the challenges of contemporary migration with generosity, promptness, wisdom and foresight, each according to their own abilities.  He articulates our common responds: “to welcome, to protect, to promote and to integrate.”
Finally, Pope goes on explaining the meaning of these four articulated verbs mentioned above. You can read it on the Website www.the latest massage of Pope Francis on migrants and refugees. Let us join with His Holiness Pope Francis in this grate project of noble cause. 
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.
 

Preparation for Confirmation starts in the Parish 24th June
St Patrick’s – 1st session (24th June) will be in the Holy Cross meeting room after the 9am Mass
                        2nd & 3rd sessions at St Patrick’s meeting room – Monday 2nd & 23rd July
St Anthony’s – after 10.30am Mass 24th June and 1st July
Holy Cross – 1st session (24th June) will be in the Holy Cross meeting room after the 9am Mass
Confirmation will be 29th July at 10am St Patrick’s Church

Archdiocese of Wellington 2018 Priest Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving
This will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie Wednesday 27th June 2018 at 11am.
All are welcome to join the priests of the Archdiocese at the Mass of Thanksgiving.
Please note: This will be the only Ma
ss in the Parish on this day.

You, your family and friends are invited to Pope Night.  What is Pope Francis trying to say to us?  What is his ultimate message?  A selection of thought provoking videos where Pope Francis speaks in his own words.  Tea and coffee provided.
 

• Holy Cross Staff Room, Wednesday 27 June 7pm
• St Anthony’s Gascoigne Room, Wednesday 4 July 7pm
• St Patrick’s, Wednesday 11 July 7pm

Sunday 1st July 5pm service will be held in the Holy Cross School Hall - a warm invitation is extended to the Parish for this special event where the senior students will be leading the music for this service. Students at Holy Cross have greatly benefited from the estate of Richard Horsham this year with a new music room  and music lessons now available for Year 7/8 students. We look forward to some Holy Cross students also being baptised at this special end of term mass.

Anointing Mass at St Patrick’s Church – 11th July 11am – Due to the Cardinal celebrating a Mass for St Catherine’s College at St Patrick’s Church on the 4th July, the anointing Mass will now be on the 11th July at 11am

Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Book Club Explore the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the Catholic faith through its great books! At Holy Cross Church Parish Centre, 6-7pm, last Sunday of every month (starting Sunday June 24th). Light supper will be provided. Connect with fellow passionate Catholics for like-minded discussion. For enquiries, contact 3882-840 or [email protected]

Caring and kind lady needed to provide company and assistance for an elderly lady in her family home.  Weekdays 3.30 - 6.30pm.  Help needed getting evening meal and helping her to change and ready for bed before family members take over.  This is a paid position in a comfortable home in central Miramar.  Phone or text Annie on 0274448716

Finance Committee Meeting – 19th June 7.30pm  Holy Cross Parish Centre

Charity knitting for babies and toddlers Many thanks to all parishioners and friends for continuing to knit jerseys, beanies, and blankets for donation to orphanages. It is very much appreciated. We have plenty of wool, and instructions for easy-to-knit garments, if any others would like to join us. Phone Margaret 3882-840.

This is to inform you that the solemnity of Saint John the Baptist is being celebrated on Sunday 24th June. Please pay attention to the readings of the vigil and the Mass during the day.
This Joshua meeting is open to both men and women. Come along and hear Chris Olsen speak about the “Open Home Foundation International as the hands and feet of Jesus in Africa and beyond” at CONNOLLY HALL, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon (behind Sacred Heart Cathedral) on Thurs 21 June at 8:00pm (Cuppa available from 7:30pm) Want to know more? Ring Steve Ready 027-356-9555 or email: [email protected]

Caritas Emergency Appeal for the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh Since August, 700,000 Rohingya have fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh. Many refugees have settled in a refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar. Though the Rohingya are now safe from persecution and being supported by organisations on the ground, they are now faced with the risk of flooding from monsoon rains. Heavy rain and high-winds may destroy shelters, create landslides and pose health risks. Caritas is working with Caritas Bangladesh and others to build retainer walls, stronger shelters and to meet the needs of the Rohingya people. As Pope Francis said, “embrace all those fleeing from war and hunger, or forced by discrimination, persecution, poverty and environmental degradation to leave their homelands.” The Rohingya are an example of his message. Caritas invites you to stand in solidarity with the Rohingya by supporting our emergency appeal. Right now, each donation is doubled (up to $250,000) by the New Zealand Aid Programme. To give call 0800 22 10 22 or go online to www.caritas.org.nz/donate.

Paul, The Apostle of Christ is being shown in Wellington at The Penthouse Cinema on Sunday 01st July at 3pm. It has rave reviews but it is too faith specific to be released publically, so in New Zealand but is being shown by local initiatives. Tickets are $15 with $5 being donated to Wellington Catholic Refugee Resettlement. Tickets need to be booked in advance. Go to: https://www.penthousecinema.co.nz and click on Ticket Prices and Bookings or Phone 04 802 5086. This is the only showing in Wellington so book now or you’ll miss out. Tickets will be sold at the door but not assured. View Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4TivPaPEWU

Red Cross refugee support volunteer training. Thanks to everyone who assists with the preparation of homes for former refugees settling in the wider Wellington area. If you are interested in taking your involvement further to assist former refugee families directly, the next Red Cross refugee support volunteer training begins in July. Group interviews are on 25- 27 June, with six weeks of training beginning on 4 July.
For more information please phone the Red Cross 048050304 or see their website: https://www.redcross.org.nz/what-we-do/in-new-zealand/refugee-programmes/volunteer-help-former-refugees/

For Engaged Couples A wedding is a day. Marriage is a lifetime. Prepare for your lifetime together by attending an Engaged Encounter marriage preparation weekend. Your next opportunity to attend a weekend is 14th and 15th July. For more information phone Simon and Kate on 801 6192 or go to www.cee-wellington.co.nz 

Hospi Pyjamas for winter appeal. Please donate a pair of new flannelette pyjamas or make a monetary donation. Warm kids are healthy kids. Help Hospi keep our kids warm this winter! Wellington Hospitals Foundation is calling for brand new pyjamas for sick children both in Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital, and out in our community.
Why? Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital sees a significant increase in the number of children who are admitted to hospital over the winter months, and many of them come without a pair of pyjamas. For many Wellington families in need, the simple act of having warm pyjamas and heating their home is more than they can afford. A warm pair of pyjamas, to keep our children warm at night, can help prevent them from being admitted to hospital this winter.
How? All donated pyjamas must be brand new. Size 2-10, flannelette 2 piece pyjamas preferred. Pyjamas can be dropped off to the Receptions at: Wellington Hospital, or posted to: Wellington Hospitals Foundation, Wellington Hospital Private Bag 7902, Wellington 6242, New Zealand. To make an online donation whf.org.nz/donate and Hospi will buy a pair on your behalf!
 

Coats for the Homeless – 2018 Appeal. The Order of Malta is now running its 2018 appeal.  The coats are a good weight for Wellington’s cold and windy winter, suitable for both men and women and practical with deep pockets and Velcro fastenings.  The showerproof coats are hooded and open out well and can also double as a small blanket.  The coats will be distributed by the Compassion Centre in Tory Street and by Members of the Order of Malta. We are asking you for cash donations so we can buy the coats. We can now get two coats for $70. All donations to this appeal are tax deductible. Flyers with details on how to donate are in the church foyer.  Further information can be obtained from [email protected] or phone 021 325 884. Thank you.
 

Go, you are sent… to fellow Christians.   Outcome (9b) Parishes familiarize themselves with the “Napier Covenant” with a view to implementing it in their local area.

A Caring Space We offer this breathing space for all who care for a loved one, a chance to step away for a few hours. An opportunity to gently explore, together with God, the way this role is changing your life, hopes, dreams and perspectives and above all the relationship with the one you care for.  Led by Gill Schaap and Veronica Parton at Challenge House, 1 Wanaka St., Johnsonville on Friday 22nd June; 11am – 2pm.  Cost $10. Please register with Veronica Parton 021 238 6675 or email [email protected]

Red Cross refugee support volunteer training. Thanks to everyone who assists with the preparation of homes for former refugees settling in the wider Wellington area. If you are interested in taking your involvement further to assist former refugee families directly, the next Red Cross refugee support volunteer training begins in July. Group interviews are on 25- 27 June, with six weeks of training beginning on 4 July.
For more information please phone the Red Cross 048050304 or see their website: https://www.redcross.org.nz/what-we-do/in-new-zealand/refugee-programmes/volunteer-help-former-refugees/

Suzanne Aubert Birthday Commemorative Mass. The Sisters of Compassion and the Catholic Parish of Wellington South invite you to celebrate Suzanne Aubert’s birthday at the annual Mass, celebrated by Cardinal John Dew. Please join us 6pm 19th June, St Anne’s church. Email: [email protected] or 282 1953.
Donate a Food item for the Soup Kitchen - At the Birthday Mass there will be a collection of food items. Groceries which are especially useful to the the Soup Kitchen include tins of lentils (not baked beans), vegetables, fruit, soup, coconut milk, fish; dried goods such as coffee (fresh and instant), lentils, split peas, pearl barley.

ICPE Mission New Zealand – Wellington South Parish Seminars. 7pm – 9pm at St Anne’s Hall, Newtown. See noticeboard for further details. 

Lifeteen Sunday 17 June 6.15pm – 8pm St Anne’s Hall, Emmett St, Newtown

Every stranger who knocks at our door is an opportunity for an encounter with Jesus Christ, who identifies with the welcomed and rejected strangers of every age. Pope Francis: Message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2018

Christian Meditation Group. Join us each Monday evening for an hour of Christian meditation in the ancient form of contemplative prayer.  All are welcome. 7pm, Chapel, Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. Ph. 04 383 7134 or 04 383 7769.

Burying a Poet: A photographic exhibition of the tangihanga of James K Baxter on display at the Suzanne Aubert Heritage Centre from 1 June. Open Mon-Sat 10am-3pm | Sun 12noon-3pm. Email: [email protected] or Ph. 04 282 1953.

Greenstone Doors is holding a Post Abortion Seminar 10-11th August 9:30am-4pm each day. A two day seminar addressing the key elements and issues for post abortion recovery. If you are a health professional or encounter and support people who have had abortions, this seminar will educate you and enable you to journey with those experiencing difficulties after such an experience. $250 per person, please get in touch if need sponsorship for this. To register please phone 566 5037 or [email protected].

Parish Registration forms are available at the back of the churches. If any of your details change or you haven’t yet registered with the parish, please fill in a form and put in the collection basket or email to the parish office. The form is also available to download on the parish website www.holytrinity.parish.nz

​We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Norma Michael and Steve Kuzmicich  and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Michalina Bogacki, Wilfried Kerschbaumer and Thomas (Tony) Hayes.  Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially John Rogers and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.

This weekend our readings present three main topics for our reflection: The nakedness of Adam; the sin against the Holy Spirit and the question about Jesus’ family (who are my family?) Though these three points do not appear to be related; they are if we consider these readings from the viewpoint of sincerity and our faith. Adam tells God that he hid because he was naked. This really is not about nudity; but this is about being exposed before God. Adam was revealed as proud. He wanted to be like God. His desires were more important than god’s will. He was disobedient.  Adam’s nakedness was even further revealed. It is sad, but we can look into the depths of Adam’s nakedness and see our own refusal to submit to God’s will as well as our own rationalization for anything we do wrong. (not owning our own sins).
What is the Sin against the Holy Spirit? The Scribes accused Jesus’ good work as coming from the evil. So, “refusing to see the holiness of God is the sin against the Holy Spirit. The Scribes claimed to be Spiritual but they were not. If there was anything spiritual at all, they would at least have recognized some form of goodness in Jesus’ work.
At the end of our Gospel reading we find Jesus was not afraid to expose who he was. Jesus was the Son of God. It was, therefore, his primary duty to do the will of God and not that of his family. The spiritual family is more important than the biological family. That is why Jesus says that all those who do the will of God are his family. This is what we Christians are called to do. We can become his mother, brother and sister only by doing the will of his heavenly Father.
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.
 

Archdiocese of Wellington 2018 Priest Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving
This will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie Wednesday 27th June 2018 at 11am.
All are welcome to join the priests of the Archdiocese at the Mass of Thanksgiving.
Please note: This will be the only Mass in the Parish on this day.

A reminder to all our parishioners, who are so generous of their time and resources.
St Vincent de Paul’s Street Day collection, is Friday, 15th June.
This is the major “fund raiser” for the year.
 

Caring and kind lady needed to provide company and assistance for an elderly lady in her family home.  Weekdays 3.30 - 6.30pm.  Help needed getting evening meal and helping her to change and ready for bed before family members take over.  This is a paid position in a comfortable home in central Miramar.  Phone or text Annie on 0274448716

Prayer of the Faithful led by  Fr James Lyons.  An interactive workshop on how to write and present general intercessions for the section of the Mass known as the Prayer of the Faithful. Tuesday 12 June  at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hill St, Wgtn. Workshop 7pm - 8.30pm. EVERYONE welcome. 
 


This is to inform you that the solemnity of Saint John the Baptist is being celebrated on Sunday 24th June. Please pay attention to the readings of the vigil and the Mass during the day.

St Catherine’s College Open Night is being held on June 11th at 6.30pm – 8.00pm 14 Upper Bourke Street in Kilbirnie. Come look around our wonderful college, meet the staff and students and enjoy a light supper provided by our PTA.  Any questions, please contact us on 04 939 8988 or email us at [email protected].

Day of Prayer for Refugees and Migrants 2018
The theme chosen by Pope Francis for the upcoming World Day of Migrants and Refugees is
“Welcoming, protecting, promoting, and integrating migrants and refugees.
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference marks a special Day of Prayer for Refugees and Migrants on a Sunday close to World Refugee Day (20 June). This year, the Day of Prayer falls on Sunday 17 June 2018

Finance Committee Meeting – 19th June 7.30pm 
Holy Cross Parish Centre

For Engaged Couples A wedding is a day. Marriage is a lifetime. Prepare for your lifetime together by attending an Engaged Encounter marriage preparation weekend. Your next opportunity to attend a weekend is 14th and 15th July. For more information phone Simon and Kate on 801 6192 or go to www.cee-wellington.co.nz 

On the occasion of the Feast of St Anthony’s,
the Parish wishes the community of St Anthony’s a Happy Feast Day

Hospi Pyjamas for winter appeal. Please donate a pair of new flannelette pyjamas or make a monetary donation. Warm kids are healthy kids. Help Hospi keep our kids warm this winter! Wellington Hospitals Foundation is calling for brand new pyjamas for sick children both in Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital, and out in our community.
Why? Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital sees a significant increase in the number of children who are admitted to hospital over the winter months, and many of them come without a pair of pyjamas. For many Wellington families in need, the simple act of having warm pyjamas and heating their home is more than they can afford. A warm pair of pyjamas, to keep our children warm at night, can help prevent them from being admitted to hospital this winter.
How? All donated pyjamas must be brand new. Size 2-10, flannelette 2 piece pyjamas preferred. Pyjamas can be dropped off to the Receptions at: Wellington Hospital, or posted to: Wellington Hospitals Foundation, Wellington Hospital Private Bag 7902, Wellington 6242, New Zealand. To make an online donation whf.org.nz/donate and Hospi will buy a pair on your behalf!

Coats for the Homeless – 2018 Appeal. The Order of Malta is now running its 2018 appeal.  The coats are a good weight for Wellington’s cold and windy winter, suitable for both men and women and practical with deep pockets and Velcro fastenings.  The showerproof coats are hooded and open out well and can also double as a small blanket.  The coats will be distributed by the Compassion Centre in Tory Street and by Members of the Order of Malta. We are asking you for cash donations so we can buy the coats. We can now get two coats for $70. All donations to this appeal are tax deductible. Flyers with details on how to donate are in the church foyer.  Further information can be obtained from [email protected] or phone 021 325 884. Thank you.

Vigil for the Unborn: Saturday 16th June. St Anne's Catholic Church, Emmett Street, Newtown. Starts at 10 am with Mass. Ends at 12.00 p.m. Come-Pray-Sacrifice for the Unborn and a Culture of Life in NZ. For more information contact Family Life International NZ PH: 2378343

Life in the Spirit Seminar This seminar will be conducted at the Church of Sts Peter and Paul, Lower Hutt on seven consecutive Tues evenings 5 June - 17 July except for the 4th week which will be on Mon 25 June. Do you want to encounter Jesus on a deeper level? Come and be blessed.  information on the poster on the notice board.

Go, you are sent… to care for creation.   Outcome (8a) The Archdiocese considers “care for creation” as an integral part of all its activities and decisions.

Parish Registration forms are available at the back of the churches. If any of your details change or you haven’t yet registered with the parish, please fill in a form and put in the collection basket or email to the parish office. The form is also available to download on the parish website www.holytrinity.parish.nz

This Joshua meeting is open to both men and women. Come along and hear Chris Olsen speak about the “Open Home Foundation International as the hands and feet of Jesus in Africa and beyond” at CONNOLLY HALL, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon (behind Sacred Heart Cathedral) on Thurs 21 June at 8:00pm (Cuppa available from 7:30pm) Want to know more? Ring Steve Ready 027-356-9555 or email: [email protected]

A Caring Space We offer this breathing space for all who care for a loved one, a chance to step away for a few hours. An opportunity to gently explore, together with God, the way this role is changing your life, hopes, dreams and perspectives and above all the relationship with the one you care for.  Led by Gill Schaap and Veronica Parton at Challenge House, 1 Wanaka St., Johnsonville on Friday 22nd June; 11am – 2pm.  Cost $10. Please register with Veronica Parton 021 238 6675 or email [email protected]

Red Cross refugee support volunteer training. Thanks to everyone who assists with the preparation of homes for former refugees settling in the wider Wellington area. If you are interested in taking your involvement further to assist former refugee families directly, the next Red Cross refugee support volunteer training begins in July. Group interviews are on 25- 27 June, with six weeks of training beginning on 4 July.
For more information please phone the Red Cross 048050304 or see their website: https://www.redcross.org.nz/what-we-do/in-new-zealand/refugee-programmes/volunteer-help-former-refugees/

Matariki Stories. Speaking of Hope. Everyone is invited to this afternoon to consider what it means in our lives for the days to become lighter and brighter. Saturday 16th June 1pm - 3.30pm. Speakers Doug Avery author of the resilient farmer and Glen Colquhoun, celebrated NZ poet. You are welcome to remain for a time of reflection in the afternoon. 5.30pm the day closes with Evening Prayer. Email: [email protected]

Suzanne Aubert Birthday Commemorative Mass. The Sisters of Compassion and the Catholic Parish of Wellington South invite you to celebrate Suzanne Aubert’s birthday at the annual Mass, celebrated by Cardinal John Dew. Please join us 6pm 19th June, St Anne’s church. Email: [email protected] or 282 1953.
Donate a Food item for the Soup Kitchen - At the Birthday Mass there will be a collection of food items. Groceries which are especially useful to the the Soup Kitchen include tins of lentils (not baked beans), vegetables, fruit, soup, coconut milk, fish; dried goods such as coffee (fresh and instant), lentils, split peas, pearl barley.

Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women Our meeting is Saturday 16th June at 1.15pm at Connolly Hall, Guilford Tce, Thorndon.  Speaker:  Emma Kim, Elijah House Inner Healing prayer minister on "From Hurting to healing". All women welcome.  Enquires: Shura 04 3899938

God is not afraid! He is fearless! He is always greater than our plans and schemes. Unafraid of the fringes, he himself became a fringe. So if we dare to go to the fringes, we will find him there; indeed, he is already there. Jesus is already there, in the hearts of our brothers and sisters, in their wounded flesh, in their troubles and in their profound desolation. He is already there.     Pope Francis: Gaudete et Exsultate #135

Burying a Poet: A photographic exhibition of the tangihanga of James K Baxter on display at the Suzanne Aubert Heritage Centre from 1 June. Open Mon-Sat 10am-3pm | Sun 12noon-3pm. Email: [email protected]or Ph. 04 282 1953.

Matariki Stories. Speaking of Hope. Everyone is invited to this afternoon to consider what it means in our lives for the days to become lighter and brighter. Saturday 16th June 1pm - 3.30pm. Speakers Doug Avery author of the resilient farmer and Glen Colquhoun, celebrated NZ poet. You are welcome to remain for a time of reflection in the afternoon. 5.30pm the day closes with Evening Prayer. Email: [email protected]

Quiet Days with Suzanne Aubert. An invitation to spend time resting and reflecting on an aspect of the life and vision of Suzanne Aubert.  Join us on 14th June, 10am - 2pm, Chapel, Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. Simple lunch included. Registration is required. Email:[email protected] or Ph. 04 383 7769

Vigil for the Unborn: Saturday 16th June. St Anne's Catholic Church, Emmett Street, Newtown. 10 am Mass. Followed by Exposition & Rosary Procession to front of Hospital. Ends at Noon with a shared lunch. Join in this persevering prayer effort for our most vulnerable -  unborn children - and an end to the culture of death. For more information contact Family Life International NZ PH: 237 8343

The Fernie organ at St Mary of the Angels - On Friday, 15 June 2018 at 7:30 PM there will be a pre-launch at St Mary of the Angels of a book about the design and building of the Fernie organ situated in that church. It is a fascinating insight into how the organ came to be built and the thought and ingenuity which was behind its construction.  At 8pm, Chris Hainsworth, a former pupil of Maxwell Fernie and currently the titulaire at Béziers Cathedral, will give a recital of French music selected to demonstrate the versatility of the instrument. You are very welcome to attend this important event.

​We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Hannah Standish, Pat Reynolds and Brendan Murray.  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.

Last Sunday we celebrated the feat of the most Holy Trinity, we thanked and praised our Triune God.  Among the many saving deeds of the Trinitarian God that lead us to salvation, there is one which is called God’s wisdom, power and love namely: Eucharist. It was this display of God’s love that moved the Church to establish the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ.  This weekend the Catholic Church all over the World celebrates the feast of that Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. It is also commonly known as the feast of Corpus Christi. This feast is established as a memorial of God’s everlasting presence in the Church. The night before he died, as he sat at table with his disciples, he took bread and said, ‘this is my body given for you.’ Then he took the cup filled with wine and said, ‘take this is the cup of my blood and drink. Do this in memory of me.’ In this way in his love for them he left them a special way of remembering him, namely the Eucharist. Since then it is believed and still we believe with great strength, that Jesus is truly present in the form of consecrated bread and wine. When we remember him in this way, he becomes present to us.
        Here there is another aspect of reality of this feast, which we are often not aware of it. When we receive the Holy Communion, we usually say ‘Amen’ that means we are affirming the reality of the body and blood of Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. Another reality we affirm is that we, the gathered followers of Jesus Christ are the body of Christ. That is why St. Paul in his letters to the 1st Cor.12 versus 28 says; “Now you are Christ’s body and individually parts of it.” Let our prayer today be Lord strengthen the bonds that unite us with you and one another, so that we may enjoy the peace and unity of your kingdom where you live forever and ever.
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.
 

A big thank you to all those involved in our Parish celebration and Fr Ephrem’s anniversary shared lunch.  It was a wonderful celebration and we appreaciate all your hard work.

Annointing Mass at St Patrick’s Church - 11am Wednesday 6 June

Feast of St Anthony  St Anthony’s Church will be celebrating their feast day on the 10th June. All welcome  
 

Holy Cross Happy Hour Weds 6th June 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 Update  As many of you will have noticed,  work on the former presbytery site steadily continues with groundworks well underway and the WCC permitted exit taking shape onto Childers Tce.  Progress is now a little slower than anticipated, mainly due to the very wet weather.  Hopefully next week we'll have a bit of wind and no rain!

Archdiocese of Wellington 2018 Priest Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving
This will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie Wednesday 27th June 2018 at 11am.
All are welcome to join the priests of the Archdiocese at the Mass of Thanksgiving.
Please note: This will be the only Mass in the Parish on this day.

Thank you. St Vincent de Paul Society Foodbank Collection.   Warm thanks to those Holy Trinity Parish parishioners who shopped and donated at Countdown Supermarket Kilbirnie last Saturday 26 May 2018 to boost our foodbank stocks at the SVDP Centre Newtown and Conferences around Wellington.  Your compassion will reach out to help most needy people with emergency food and toiletries at their difficult times over the next few months. God bless you (Contact: Brendan Quirk, Seatoun & Miramar Conference, ph 388 9708).

A reminder to all our parishioners, who are so generous of their time and resources.
St Vincent de Paul’s Street Day collection, is Friday, 15th June.
This is the major “fund raiser” for the year.

We congratulate the following St Catherine’s College girls for being commissioned as ministers of the Eucharist. Niamh Cartysquires, Gabrielle Barnett-Bates, Isabella Chait, Frances Holmes, Magdalena Allen, Maryanne Sola, Veronika Foliaki, Joyce Zhang, Jordyn Tuffery and also a member of staff, Mandy Page.
 

Prayer of the Faithful led by  Fr James Lyons.  An interactive workshop on how to write and present general intercessions for the section of the Mass known as the Prayer of the Faithful. Tuesday 12 June  at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hill St, Wgtn. Workshop 7pm - 8.30pm. EVERYONE welcome.  Please register by June 6th  at [email protected]

Hospi Pyjamas for winter appeal. Please donate a pair of new flannelette pyjamas or make a monetary donation. Warm kids are healthy kids. Help Hospi keep our kids warm this winter! Wellington Hospitals Foundation is calling for brand new pyjamas for sick children both in Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital, and out in our community.
Why? Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital sees a significant increase in the number of children who are admitted to hospital over the winter months, and many of them come without a pair of pyjamas. For many Wellington families in need, the simple act of having warm pyjamas and heating their home is more than they can afford. A warm pair of pyjamas, to keep our children warm at night, can help prevent them from being admitted to hospital this winter.
How? All donated pyjamas must be brand new. Size 2-10, flannelette 2 piece pyjamas preferred. Pyjamas can be dropped off to the Receptions at: Wellington Hospital, or posted to: Wellington Hospitals Foundation, Wellington Hospital Private Bag 7902, Wellington 6242, New Zealand. To make an online donation whf.org.nz/donate and Hospi will buy a pair on your behalf!

In the Eucharist the Lord makes us walk on his road, that of service, of sharing, of giving; and if it is shared, that little we have, that little we are, becomes riches, for the power of God — which is the power of love — comes down into our poverty to transform it.  So let us ask ourselves, in adoring Christ who is really present in the Eucharist: do I let myself be transformed by him? Do I let the Lord who gives himself to me, guide me to going out ever more from my little enclosure, in order to give, to share, to love him and others?
Pope Francis: Homily on the Feast of Corpus Christi 2013

About to get Married? Could you successfully run a marathon without preparing for it? Of course not! So too marriage. The next opportunity to prepare for your lifetime of marriage on an Engaged Encounter Marriage Preparation course is July 14th and 15th. For more information phone Kate and Simon on 801 6192 or visit our websitewww.cee-wellington.co.nz 

Parish Council Meeting – 6th June 7.30pm Holy Cross Parish Centre
Finance Committee Meeting – 12th June 7.30pm  Holy Cross Parish Centre

Coats for the Homeless – 2018 Appeal. The Order of Malta is now running its 2018 appeal.  The coats are a good weight for Wellington’s cold and windy winter, suitable for both men and women and practical with deep pockets and Velcro fastenings.  The showerproof coats are hooded and open out well and can also double as a small blanket.  The coats will be distributed by the Compassion Centre in Tory Street and by Members of the Order of Malta. We are asking you for cash donations so we can buy the coats. We can now get two coats for $70. All donations to this appeal are tax deductible. Flyers with details on how to donate are in the church foyer.  Further information can be obtained from [email protected] or phone 021 325 884. Thank you.

Vigil for the Unborn: Saturday 16th June. St Anne's Catholic Church, Emmett Street, Newtown. Starts at 10 am with Mass. Ends at 12.00 p.m. Come-Pray-Sacrifice for the Unborn and a Culture of Life in NZ. For more information contact Family Life International NZ PH: 2378343

Life in the Spirit Seminar This seminar will be conducted at the Church of Sts Peter and Paul, Lower Hutt on seven consecutive Tues evenings 5 June - 17 July except for the 4th week which will be on Mon 25 June. Do you want to encounter Jesus on a deeper level? Come and be blessed.  information on the poster on the notice board.

Fr Ephrem would like to formalise a prayer chain in our Parish. If you would like to be involved in this ministry, please contact the parish office with your contact details and Fr Ephrem will be in contact with you. This prayer chain will pray for the needs of our parish including those who are unwell and in most need of our prayers. The best way we can offer our service is in prayer, so this ministry is suited to all parishioners including those who are home bound and wondering in what ways they can be of service to our parish as this will be individuals and family groups praying in their own homes. We have many requests that come to our priests and it would be good to have a group to help with this.

Go, you are sent… to your peripheries.   Outcome (7f) Parishes and schools work closely together to: identify barriers to accessing Catholic Schools

Parish Registration forms are available at the back of the churches. If any of your details change or you haven’t yet registered with the parish, please fill in a form and put in the collection basket or email to the parish office. The form is also available to download on the parish website www.holytrinity.parish.nz

This Joshua meeting is open to both men and women. Come along and hear Chris Olsen speak about the “Open Home Foundation International as the hands and feet of Jesus in Africa and beyond” at CONNOLLY HALL, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon (behind Sacred Heart Cathedral) on Thursday 21st of June 2018 at 8:00pm (Cuppa available from 7:30pm) Want to know more? Ring Steve Ready 027-356-9555 or email: [email protected]

A Caring Space We offer this breathing space for all who care for a loved one, a chance to step away for a few hours. An opportunity to gently explore, together with God, the way this role is changing your life, hopes, dreams and perspectives and above all the relationship with the one you care for.  Led by Gill Schaap and Veronica Parton at Challenge House, 1 Wanaka St., Johnsonville on Friday 22nd June; 11am – 2pm.  Cost $10. Please register with Veronica Parton 021 238 6675 or email [email protected]

St Patrick’s College Art Exhibition  21st Sept 2018. Save the date - more details to follow.

The June 3 – 16 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Leaky building issues for NZ seminary. Catholic academic shortage a worry. Chaplaincy bulwark against campus cults. Harbour bridge bungy raises funds for Mercy Hospice. The next issue of NZ Catholic will be published on June 17.

Red Cross refugee support volunteer training. Thanks to everyone who assists with the preparation of homes for former refugees settling in the wider Wellington area. If you are interested in taking your involvement further to assist former refugee families directly, the next Red Cross refugee support volunteer training begins in July. Group interviews are on 25- 27 June, with six weeks of training beginning on 4 July.
For more information please phone the Red Cross 048050304 or see their website: https://www.redcross.org.nz/what-we-do/in-new-zealand/refugee-programmes/volunteer-help-former-refugees/
 

WelCom edition for June 2018 is out this week, for Sunday 3 June.  Contents include:
·         O’Shea Shield 2018 - Te Hira O’Shea 2018.
·         NZ Bishops Conference and Nathaniel Centre joint submission to Law Commission on Abortion Law review.
·         Cardinal John Dew – how ADW parishes operate.
·         Sir Br Patrick Lynch KNZM QSO – A Life in Education and New Zealand’s Integrated Schools 1976‒2016’ memoirs launched.
·         Te Rūnanga website refreshed.
·         Our Lady of Kapiti – new parish church and centre concept drawing released.
·         Prayer Day for Refugees and Migrants Sunday 17 June; World Refugee Day 20 June; and Seafarers’ Day 25 June.
·         ‘Map and Journeys’ – Joy Cowley.
·         Inculturation – Jim Davis.
·         Becoming an Easter People Together – by Dr Bernard Teo CSsR, a Catholic response to End of Life Choice Bill.
·         Stories and events from dioceses, parishes, youth and schools.
 

Matariki Stories. Speaking of Hope. Everyone is invited to this afternoon to consider what it means in our lives for the days to become lighter and brighter. Saturday 16th June 1pm - 3.30pm. Speakers Doug Avery author of the resilient farmer and Glen Colquhoun, celebrated NZ poet. You are welcome to remain for a time of reflection in the afternoon. 5.30pm the day closes with Evening Prayer. Email: [email protected]
 

Suzanne Aubert Birthday Commemorative Mass. The Sisters of Compassion and the Catholic Parish of Wellington South invite you to celebrate Suzanne Aubert’s birthday at the annual Mass, celebrated by Cardinal John Dew. Please join us 6pm on 19th June, St Anne’s church, Newtown. For more details: Email: [email protected] or Ph. 04 282 1953.

​We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Helen Reston, Francisco Sevilla and Catherine (Wyn) Kean and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Ricky Popple, Matthew Manion and Margot Chrustowski.  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.