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1 Kg 19, 16. 19-21; Gal 5, 1. 13-18; Lk 9, 51-62
Dear sisters and brothers, we travel for different purposes and by different means of communication. Olden days people had no other means but to travel by foot. Today the distances have been closer to the extent that our homes have becomes offices and controlled by a button. The knowledge we learn today is pass on to the next generation and they become wiser as they improve upon them. God’s journey and all He possessed is passed on by Jesus to first to his disciples and to us all. A journey by Jesus that ultimately ends in Jerusalem with his eventual crucifixion and resurrection. Luke’s passage starts with Jesus' traveling “resolutely” to his destination. Characteristic of his life, Jesus does not take the easy way or shy away from difficulties. Rather than avoiding the route through the more contentious region of Samaria, he decides to move head on. And, as expected he was not welcomed since he was not only a Jew, he was a Jew traveling to Jerusalem. Jesus, condemn them either, as James and John ask whether they should call down fire from heaven to consume them. Jesus rebukes them and, in so doing, teaches an important lesson by demonstrating love, as opposed to vengeance, towards the Samaritans. As Jesus’ journey continues, his words to potential followers remind us not only of his love, but also that our journey with him is not an easy feat. We are asked to leave behind what is comfortable to us and to journey into the unknown with little more than our faith. A journey with Jesus involves sacrifice, risk, and a lot of tough decisions. However, if we decide to join him the ultimate reward is great. As we go through our day, I ask God for the strength to accept His invitation to come follow. Allow us to understand that the journey will not always be easy; difficult days and uncertainties lie ahead. But allow us to understand that we are not alone. Allow us to be open to the Holy Spirit as a guide that keeps us focused on our journey ahead and the importance of loving others as Jesus modelled so well for us with the Samaritans. After all, it is through his love that we gain closer proximity to the Kingdom of God, where all switches buttons are, the eternal home office. Fr Ephrem Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. From Fr Matthew. "My farewell Mass and the refreshments afterwards on the evening of 1st.June filled me with great joy, a joy mixed with sadness. I rejoiced in the presence of so many of those whom I came to know while in Kilbirnie parish - the parishioners generally, Life-Teen, which is now expanding so greatly, and the Secular Franciscans and other groups. I am most grateful for the generous contributions given to me and the love shown me and all the prayers for me. I do feel sad at the prospect of not seeing most of you again but will remember you always in my Masses and prayers. Again, thank you all very very much and, if you come to Ireland, please do look me up. Contact a Capuchin friary or email me at [email protected] ". ST VINCENT DE PAUL ANNUAL STREET APPEAL ACROSS WELLINGTON, FRIDAY 28 JUNE 2019 Your St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar group warmly invites parishioners to give an hour or two of their time as collectors for the Annual Street Day Appeal for the St Vincent de Paul Society on Friday 28 June 2019. Your Seatoun & Miramar group will collect at Cable Car Lane on Lambton Quay, and the Featherston St opposite corner, 7am-3pm. If you can assist there do please contact any one of the following SVDP members to agree a time that suits you -
Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Book Club – Sunday 30th June: Explore the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the Catholic faith through its great books! At Holy Cross Church Parish Centre, 6-7pm. Light supper will be provided. Connect with fellow passionate Catholics for like-minded discussion. For enquiries, contact 3882-840 or [email protected] Marian Mothers Group - Tuesday 02 July 2019, 7pm, St. Anthony's Meeting Room, Seatoun You are invited to a Marian Mothers Group which begins on Tuesday 02 July 2019 at 7pm in St. Anthony's Meeting Room, Seatoun. Marian Mothers is a network of women who want to come together for prayer, mutual encouragement, support and faith reflection. A group is starting in Holy Trinity parish. Please email Patricia on [email protected] if you would like any further information. Looking forward to our meeting. Mā te Atua e manaaki, God bless. Anointing Mass St Patrick’s Church 11am Wednesday 3rd July. Archdiocese of Wellington 2019 Priest Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving This will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie Thursday 4th July 2019 at 11am. All are welcome to join the priests of the Archdiocese at the Mass of Thanksgiving. PRESBYTERIAL ORDINATION ANNIVERSARIES 60 Years: Cardinal Thomas Williams, Fr Michael Stieller, Fr Denis Collins, Fr Peter Conaghan sm, _____ ________ Fr Patrick Dooley sm, Fr Tony Williams sm, Fr Graham Connolly sm 50 Years: Fr Philip Cody sm, Fr Neil Vaney sm, Fr Denis O’Hagen sm, Fr Karaitana Kingi sm 25 Years: Fr Mike Miers, Fr Patrick Bridgman, Fr Barry Scannell sm Please note: This will be the only Mass in the Parish on this day. The young Vinnies group at St Patrick’s Primary will be holding a bring and buy sale at school Thursday lunchtime 4th July. Everything will be sold for $1 - $3. Please drop off any pre-loved toys, books, games, puzzles or clothing in good condition to the school office. The money raised will go towards buying new sports equipment. People in Need? St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference welcomes parishioners to let us know confidentially if you or someone needs assistance in the Miramar/Seatoun/Strathmore area. Our group visits people who are in hardship, sickness, loneliness or housebound, in order to share God’s love and compassion and see if we can assist in any way, even as simple as having a coffee and chat (Contacts: any of our members listed in the Church foyers). Holiday Accommodation A middle aged Catholic gentleman from Key West, Florida will be visiting Wellington from Nov - Feb and is looking for accommodation in the Eastern Suburbs. You can contact him [email protected] or facebook Pedro J. Spencer Social Worker A positon has come available for a social worker at CSS located in the Wellington CBD. This role is for a qualified and experienced N.Z. registered social worker. This is a full time permanent position. The required hours for this role are Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm, which reflects the operating hours of our service. Applications close at 4pm on Wednesday 3 July Non-Residential Retreat,15-19 July, 9.30am - 4.00pm daily. Pa Maria Marist Spirituality Centre, Thorndon. For further information and/or to register please contact Brian Cummings SM at 021 703 580 or [email protected] Fantastical, majestical Children's Neon Ball - Greenstone Doors Charitable Trust are hosting a special evening for children (and their parents) at the Dowse Art Museum in Laings Road Lower Hutt on Friday 19 July from 5-7pm. There will be a photo booth, facepainting, crafts, dancing, entertainment and food and drinks! Tickets are $15 for one adult and one child, $25 for a family pass. To purchase your tickets for this amazingly awesome night go to https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/childrens-neon-ball-tickets-63318987797 or purchase your tickets at the door on the night. The event on eventbrite is called 'Children's Neon Ball'. You can also purchase tickets by clicking on the event on our Facebook page 'Greenstone Doors'. Attention All Men - keep Saturday 27th July free for a 1-day Retreat: “Up from the Waters” hosted by Joshua Palmerston North and led by Fr Joe Grayland and Fr Robin Kurian at Our Lady of Lourdes, Shamrock St. Koha on the day to cover costs. Lunch and morning/afternoon tea provided. Contact John Hammond [email protected] or Steve Ready 027 356 9555 for more details. Home of Compassion Pilgrimage: Back to the Source. An evening of poetry and music with poet Chris Gallavin. Inspired by Hiruhārama-Jerusalem the show will be accompanied by a photo exhibition. Tickets $25 on Eventfinda or $30 at the door. Sat 24 Aug, 3pm. Venue: Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street (off Murray St), Island Bay. Our Lady Home of Compassion Café hours Tues – Fri 8.30am – 3pm Sat 10am – 3pm Sun 12pm – 3pm Housesitting or rental required anytime during Sept-Dec for parishioner family. Please contact 021521326 “Gratitude can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. It makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for the future.” AFS International is a voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organisation that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. The older among us might remember the organisation as the American Field Scholar programme. AFS is currently looking for a few short term host families and are hopeful that our Holy Trinity parish community might like to take up this opportunity. AFS is able to offer host families $300 per week to host a student. Students will be here for 3 weeks from 14th July till 4th August 2019. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact AFS's Hosting Coordinator Joanna Holm on 04 903 2276 or email [email protected] Discover the Old Testament Prophets Baptism calls each of us to be a prophet. So who were the prophets that Jesus knew about, what motivated them, what was their message and how did they get that message across? Are their concerns and message still relevant today? The Catholic Institute (TCI) is offering a new course in the Prophets, taught by scripture specialist Dr Laurel Lanner and starting from 8 July Enrol in the on-line course through the TCI website www.tci.ac.nz – look for the details on the home page. The Catholic Institute – where faith and reason meet. God is eternal newness. He impels us constantly to set out anew, to pass beyond what is familiar, to the fringes and beyond. He takes us to where humanity is most wounded, where men and women, beneath the appearance of a shallow conformity, continue to seek an answer to the question of life’s meaning. God is not afraid! He is fearless! He is always greater than our plans and schemes. Pope Francis: Gaudete et Exsultate #135 Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 9-24 October. A pilgrimage to Medjugorje can be life changing. Respond to God’s gift of Our Lady’s presence among us in these times and join us for an unforgettable pilgrimage to the holy valley of Medjugorje. Travel with Mir Pilgrimages who has visited the holy site over 40 times. Email: [email protected] or phone Patricia on 0274 219 064. Need a, break' Good news "Parish to Parish for B & B" has been providing Catholic hospitality for 16 years, with catholic hosts opening their homes to fellow catholics for a small charge of $35 for one person, or $30 each for 2 or more, this is per night and includes continental breakfast. To obtain a directory of the hosts throughout New Zealand and Australia contact Marie Anderson, email [email protected] or phone 03 3595 541 Christchurch. The book including postage is $15 My name is Kally Cunningham and I’m a senior travel professional at helloworld Travel Lambton Quay. In 2020 I’m taking a group, with Insight Tours, to Oberammergau to see the 42nd performance of the Passion Play. It’s an 11 day tour starting in Munich on 28 August with many inclusions and ending in Zurich. Day 7 we will be watching the Passion Play in Category 1 seats. Pricing is from $6499 twin or $7299 for a single. Airfares are additional. Details can be viewed by clicking on this link: https://helloworld.co.nz/lambtonquay/Store/31/StoreEvent/105 I can also email or post a flyer with additional details at your request. If anyone had any further questions they could ring or email me at [email protected] or 04 473 1199. See noticeboard for details. School of Ecumenism 2019 In Dunedin Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October 2019 Venue: BURNS LODGE at Holy Cross Centre 89 Church Street, Mosgiel, Dunedin Jointly organised by National Dialogue for Christian Unity Aotearoa New Zealand Centre for Ecumenical Studies, Charles Sturt University Canberra Australia * * * * * * * * * * * Journey together towards unity We are called as disciples to belong together in just and inclusive communities, in our quest for unity and on our ecumenical journey, … “Arusha Call to Discipleship” Conference on World Mission and Evangelism, Arusha Tanzania, March 2018 CREDIT TOWARDS OTHER QUALIFICATIONS This course is offered both for students seeking accreditation towards a theology/ministry degree and for others wishing to participate as audits. On the successful completion of the course requirements students who seek accreditation will receive it from Charles Sturt University. Students may then apply to their university or college for credit toward their qualification. Those wishing to attend the course as audits are welcome to join the course. Audits attend all sessions, but no assignments are required. We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including. Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Adrian Pole, John Rogers, John Cairns-Cowan and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.
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Gen, 14, 18-28; 1 Cor 11, 23-26; Lk 9, 11-17
Blessed are you Lord of all creation The priest at the Eucharistic liturgy begins the offering of bread and wine at the offertory with these words. We hear this prayer spoken for the first time by the king and priest of the area of Salem which became Jerusalem. Abram has returned from a victorious battle against four other oppressive kings with possessions and freed captives. Melchizedek, of course, is most grateful and takes bread and wine as symbols of life and offers a prayer to God in gratitude for Abram and for God’s saving his kingdom through Abram. It is a thanksgiving liturgy for God’s saving love. Jesus asked his disciples to provide food to the crowds from their little food they had. What did Jesus do? Blessed the Father of all creation and distributed among the hungry crowd. The crowd ate, without seeming to ask how it all happened. Were they glad it happened? Were the Apostles glad it happened? Would academic, scientific, and philosophic questions be satisfied? Would they rather have answers than food? What is precious about the Body and Blood of Jesus, is of course, they are of divinity. Also what is precious is the poverty of the human condition to give thanks to God perfectly through the gift of the Eucharistic Sacrifice. What is precious as well is the poverty of mind and spirit which opens us up to grateful receptivity, as did the crowd. I am not convinced that if we understood the Transubstantiation of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus, it would increase devotion nor the number of receivers. Knowing does not satisfy. What is hard to accept is not Christ’s Presence in the form or substance of bread and wine, but the inconvenient reality of forming me as well as you into His Body and Blood. The precious Body of Christ lives on in human fragility. Fr Ephrem Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. The Parish is very happy and grateful for all three primary schools; Holy Cross, St Anthony’s and St Patrick’s to lead the music and liturgy for our One Parish Mass at St Patrick’s College. Thank you for your enthusiasm and support. God Bless you all. Well done. Thank you to you all for making it possible to accept and celebrate through our Liturgy, the awarding of the Benemerenti Medal from Pope Francis. It is a timely acknowledgement of the deep respect we hold for all life from conception to old age, in sickness, disability, good health and friendship. Julie Marshall Refugee Appeal An enormous vote of thanks goes to our Holy Trinity parish and to all those who so quickly and generously gave to the recent refugee appeal. We have contributed to an entire house lot for a family of six - that's mum and dad, 3 teenagers (a girl aged 17 and two boys aged 16 and 14) and another boy aged 8. This is a big household for one Parish to supply. The money raised meant that 90% of the goods were brand new, purchased from Briscoes on sale (the true value of the goods before sale price was over $3200) and we also had a few targeted items donated to ensure everything that was required was supplied. Everything from a microwave and vacuum to all-new bedding, kitchen utensils, pots, crockery, cutlery, laundry needs, books and games were delivered, together with food. By the time you read this our family will have spent two nights in their new beds. While we are not allowed to know any further detail about the specific family we have supported, we do know that 8 families are being settled in Wellington this month. They come from Myanmar, Somalia, Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq and Columbia. We also have this snippet of direct feedback from CSS: “From the little stories that filter back to us, the gratitude of the former refugees is profound. The quality of the goods and the beautiful, loving way the homes have been set up really touches our refugee families. Finally they have a safe and warm home of their own”. God bless these families and everyone who has helped. ST VINCENT DE PAUL ANNUAL STREET APPEAL ACROSS WELLINGTON, FRIDAY 28 JUNE 2019 Your St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar group warmly invites parishioners to give an hour or two of their time as collectors for the Annual Street Day Appeal for the St Vincent de Paul Society on Friday 28 June 2019. Your Seatoun & Miramar group will collect at Cable Car Lane on Lambton Quay, and the Featherston St opposite corner, 7am-3pm. If you can assist there do please contact any one of the following SVDP members to agree a time that suits you -
Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Book Club – Sunday 30th June: Explore the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the Catholic faith through its great books! At Holy Cross Church Parish Centre, 6-7pm. Light supper will be provided. Connect with fellow passionate Catholics for like-minded discussion. For enquiries, contact 3882-840 or [email protected] Marian Mothers Group - Tuesday 02 July 2019, 7pm, St. Anthony's Meeting Room, Seatoun You are invited to a Marian Mothers Group which begins on Tuesday 02 July 2019 at 7pm in St. Anthony's Meeting Room, Seatoun. Marian Mothers is a network of women who want to come together for prayer, mutual encouragement, support and faith reflection. A group is starting in Holy Trinity parish. Please email Patricia on [email protected] if you would like any further information. Looking forward to our meeting. Mā te Atua e manaaki, God bless. Archdiocese of Wellington 2019 Priest Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving This will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie Thursday 4th July 2019 at 11am. All are welcome to join the priests of the Archdiocese at the Mass of Thanksgiving. PRESBYTERIAL ORDINATION ANNIVERSARIES 60 Years: Cardinal Thomas Williams, Fr Michael Stieller, Fr Denis Collins, Fr Peter Conaghan sm, _____ ________ Fr Patrick Dooley sm, Fr Tony Williams sm, Fr Graham Connolly sm 50 Years: Fr Philip Cody sm, Fr Neil Vaney sm, Fr Denis O’Hagen sm, Fr Karaitana Kingi sm 25 Years: Fr Mike Miers, Fr Patrick Bridgman, Fr Barry Scannell sm Please note: This will be the only Mass in the Parish on this day. The young Vinnies group at St Patrick’s Primary will be holding a bring and buy sale at school Thursday lunchtime 4th July. Everything will be sold for $1 - $3. Please drop off any pre-loved toys, books, games, puzzles or clothing in good condition to the school office. The money raised will go towards buying new sports equipment. People in Need? St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference welcomes parishioners to let us know confidentially if you or someone needs assistance in the Miramar/Seatoun/Strathmore area. Our group visits people who are in hardship, sickness, loneliness or housebound, in order to share God’s love and compassion and see if we can assist in any way, even as simple as having a coffee and chat (Contacts: any of our members listed in the Church foyers). Memorial Service for Jean Vanier 2.00pm, Sunday 23 June, Bishop Viard College Jean Vanier, founder of L'Arche and Faith and Light died in France on 7 May. You are warmly invited to an Ecumenical Memorial Service for Jean, at 2.00pm today, Sunday 23 June at Bishop Viard College. In January 1993 Jean Vanier spoke to a large crowd of Wellingtonians at Viard College. We are going back there to remember, honour and pray for him. EVERYONE is very welcome! How Faith Moves Mountains - An evening of teaching and healing prayer with Br Johnson Sequiera, a lay preacher from India. Hosted by Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Wednesday 26 June @ 7:30pm at St Anne’s Hall, Emmett Street, Newtown. Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand – 50th anniversary Mass: Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is celebrating its ‘Jubilee Year’ this year, representing 50 years since national bodies were established for justice, peace and development, including the provision of Catholic volunteers overseas. Cardinal John Dew will celebrate a Mass to mark this occasion for the Wellington Archdiocese. All our welcome. Details: Thursday 27 June, 7pm at St Joseph’s Church, 152 Brougham St, Mount Victoria, Wellington. Please RSVP by 11am Thursday 20 June to [email protected] or phone 0800 22 10 22. Stewardship Breakfast with the Cardinal: Come and enjoy fellowship, hospitality and hear inspiring speakers. Venue: Connolly Hall, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wgtn. Date: Saturday 29th June 2019. Time: 7.00am-9.00am. Speakers: Cardinal John Cost: $20.00 Please deposit your money to the following bank account 02-0536-0003306-000 with Reference: Stwdship Code: B-Fast. Any questions please ring Chris (04) 496-1706 Social Worker A positon has come available for a social worker at CSS located in the Wellington CBD. This role is for a qualified and experienced N.Z. registered social worker. This is a full time permanent position. The required hours for this role are Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm, which reflects the operating hours of our service. Applications close at 4pm on Wednesday 3 July Non-Residential Retreat,15-19 July, 9.30am - 4.00pm daily. Pa Maria Marist Spirituality Centre, Thorndon. For further information and/or to register please contact Brian Cummings SM at 021 703 580 or [email protected] Fantastical, majestical Children's Neon Ball - Greenstone Doors Charitable Trust are hosting a special evening for children (and their parents) at the Dowse Art Museum in Laings Road Lower Hutt on Friday 19 July from 5-7pm. There will be a photo booth, facepainting, crafts, dancing, entertainment and food and drinks! Tickets are $15 for one adult and one child, $25 for a family pass. To purchase your tickets for this amazingly awesome night go to https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/childrens-neon-ball-tickets-63318987797 or purchase your tickets at the door on the night. The event on eventbrite is called 'Children's Neon Ball'. You can also purchase tickets by clicking on the event on our Facebook page 'Greenstone Doors'. Attention All Men - keep Saturday 27th July free for a 1-day Retreat: “Up from the Waters” hosted by Joshua Palmerston North and led by Fr Joe Grayland and Fr Robin Kurian at Our Lady of Lourdes, Shamrock St. Koha on the day to cover costs. Lunch and morning/afternoon tea provided. Contact John Hammond [email protected] or Steve Ready 027 356 9555 for more details. Home of Compassion Pilgrimage: Back to the Source. An evening of poetry and music with poet Chris Gallavin. Inspired by Hiruhārama-Jerusalem the show will be accompanied by a photo exhibition. Tickets $25 on Eventfinda or $30 at the door. Sat 24 Aug, 3pm. Venue: Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street (off Murray St), Island Bay. Our Lady Home of Compassion Café hours Tues – Fri 8.30am – 3pm Sat 10am – 3pm Sun 12pm – 3pm Housesitting or rental required anytime during Sept-Dec for parishioner family. Please contact 021521326 All we have is really a gift from God, who asks us to return a portion in the form of our time, our talent, and our treasure to support God’s work on earth. AFS International is a voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organisation that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. The older among us might remember the organisation as the American Field Scholar programme. AFS is currently looking for a few short term host families and are hopeful that our Holy Trinity parish community might like to take up this opportunity. AFS is able to offer host families $300 per week to host a student. Students will be here for 3 weeks from 14th July till 4th August 2019. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact AFS's Hosting Coordinator Joanna Holm on 04 903 2276 or email [email protected] Discover the Old Testament Prophets Baptism calls each of us to be a prophet. So who were the prophets that Jesus knew about, what motivated them, what was their message and how did they get that message across? Are their concerns and message still relevant today? The Catholic Institute (TCI) is offering a new course in the Prophets, taught by scripture specialist Dr Laurel Lanner and starting from 8 July Enrol in the on-line course through the TCI website www.tci.ac.nz – look for the details on the home page. The Catholic Institute – where faith and reason meet. In the Eucharist Jesus, as he did with the disciples at Emmaus, draws alongside us, pilgrims in history, to nourish the faith, hope and charity within us; to comfort us in trials; to sustain us in the commitment to justice and peace… In the Eucharist he offers himself as spiritual strength so as to help us put into practice his commandment — to love one another as he loved us — building communities that are welcoming and open to the needs of all, especially the most frail, poor and needy people. Pope Francis: Angelus, June 2017 Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 9-24 October. A pilgrimage to Medjugorje can be life changing. Respond to God’s gift of Our Lady’s presence among us in these times and join us for an unforgettable pilgrimage to the holy valley of Medjugorje. Travel with Mir Pilgrimages who has visited the holy site over 40 times. Email: [email protected] or phone Patricia on 0274 219 064. We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Colleen O’Donovan and Hilikai (Harry) Lefao and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Tony Hayes, Tony Sirvid, Maurice Gunn, Eithne Williams, Margaret Scott, Patrick Sweeny, Neil Kiely and Barry Kiely. Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Adrian Pole, John Rogers, John Cairns-Cowan and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community. Reflection and Prayer for CEC Sunday
There is a hidden face of God and a public face of God. Hidden – like the Cistercian monks who were martyred in Tibihirine in Algeria. Their aim was not to convert the local Muslims, yet they shone out as men of faith. We too have a Cistercian monastery in the fields of Southern Hawkes Bay, part of the hidden face of God in our land. Jesus is the public face of God. he radiated the holiness, the compassion of God and a call to conversion of life. Today the Catholic Church is challenged to preserve the hidden and the public faces of God. Without prayer and deep holiness, our message will be blown away on the breezes of the world. Without a challenge and a hope to offer our secular societies, even holiness will wither and grow old. The Catholic Enquiry Centre exists to remind Catholics that we are all called to show forth both the hidden and public faces of God. Hidden – in our prayer and personal relations with each person of the Trinity; public – in that we confront selfishness and sin but with understanding and practical routes towards creating a more just and equal society. Every Catholic is called to reflect the hidden and public faces of Christ. By your support of the CEC you can fulfil the demands of each of these missions. To be prayed together after Communion Loving and just God, you look on this world you have created with love and deep concern. So many men and women still do not know or follow you We ask for the grace to commit ourselves to the mission of the Catholic Enquiry Centre, to spread the knowledge and hope that you still offer to a wounded planet. We make this prayer through Christ our lord and brother. Amen 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. HOLY TRINITY PARISH MASS - 10AM SUNDAY 23rd June ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE HALL We will be celebrating Mass together at St Patrick’s College Hall. For those who are unable to be at this Mass, there will be the 5.30pm Vigil Mass at St Patrick’s Church. There will be a cup of tea at the back of the hall following Mass - Please bring a plate of food to share. Please note: These will be the only 2 Masses in the Parish on the 23rd June We need volunteers to help with the cup of tea after Mass. If you can help, please contact the office 388-6953 or [email protected] Celebrating 100 years since the first school building on St Catherine’s College site. High Tea 22 June 2019 from 1.00pm – 4.45pm Mercy Hall, SCC. $15. Registration required. Contact Sister Stephanie [email protected] or 0272458859 ST VINCENT DE PAUL ANNUAL STREET APPEAL ACROSS WELLINGTON, FRIDAY 28 JUNE 2019 Your St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar group warmly invites parishioners to give an hour or two of their time as collectors for the Annual Street Day Appeal for the St Vincent de Paul Society on Friday 28 June 2019. Your Seatoun & Miramar group will collect at Cable Car Lane on Lambton Quay, and the Featherston St opposite corner, 7am-3pm. If you can assist there do please contact any one of the following SVDP members to agree a time that suits you -
Marian Mothers Group - Tuesday 02 July 2019, 7pm, St. Anthony's Meeting Room, Seatoun You are invited to a Marian Mothers Group which begins on Tuesday 02 July 2019 at 7pm in St. Anthony's Meeting Room, Seatoun. Marian Mothers is a network of women who want to come together for prayer, mutual encouragement, support and faith reflection. A group is starting in Holy Trinity parish. Please email Patricia on [email protected] if you would like any further information. Looking forward to our meeting. Mā te Atua e manaaki, God bless. Archdiocese of Wellington 2019 Priest Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving This will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie Thursday 4th July 2019 at 11am. All are welcome to join the priests of the Archdiocese at the Mass of Thanksgiving. PRESBYTERIAL ORDINATION ANNIVERSARIES 60 Years: Cardinal Thomas Williams, Fr Michael Stieller, Fr Denis Collins, Fr Peter Conaghan sm, _____ ________ Fr Patrick Dooley sm, Fr Tony Williams sm, Fr Graham Connolly sm 50 Years: Fr Philip Cody sm, Fr Neil Vaney sm, Fr Denis O’Hagen sm, Fr Karaitana Kingi sm 25 Years: Fr Mike Miers, Fr Patrick Bridgman, Fr Barry Scannell sm Please note: This will be the only Mass in the Parish on this day. The young Vinnies group at St Patrick’s Primary will be holding a bring and buy sale at school Thursday lunchtime 4th July. Everything will be sold for $1 - $3. Please drop off any pre-loved toys, books, games, puzzles or clothing in good condition to the school office. The money raised will go towards buying new sports equipment. People in Need? St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference welcomes parishioners to let us know confidentially if you or someone needs assistance in the Miramar/Seatoun/Strathmore area. Our group visits people who are in hardship, sickness, loneliness or housebound, in order to share God’s love and compassion and see if we can assist in any way, even as simple as having a coffee and chat (Contacts: any of our members listed in the Church foyers). Trinity Sunday is a powerful reminder of mission. It helps us remember that Jesus emptied himself. He stepped out of the timeless total joy of the inner intimacy of God to share with us the struggles, doubts and tragedies of our lives. He died like us, shamefully and painfully as some of us do. Our mission as Catholics is to share that remarkable story with others. But our world has changed. The pace and anxiety of modern life, the lure of living through the virtual world of media and social communications hasmade the message of the gospel very distant and seemingly irrelevant for so many among whom we live. CEC strives to touch a new generation by reaching out through our Catholic Discovery Facebook pages. Trinity Sunday and Mission Today Yet nothing reaches out and touches so deeply as personal witness and example. You who read this are now Jesus’ disciples here in New Zealand. CEC wants to help you by providing reflections, prayers, and videos to help spread this message. Our older supporters are diminishing. We need your support. So pray for us, tell others about us and donate to keep our work going. Please open your hearts to our work this Trinity Sunday. Look us up on www.catholicenquiry.nz and on our Catholic Discovery Facebook page. Pray about becoming a sponsor and supporter and keep Christ’s work alive. Neil Vaney SM, pastoral director CEC Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand – 50th anniversary Mass: Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is celebrating its ‘Jubilee Year’ this year, representing 50 years since national bodies were established for justice, peace and development, including the provision of Catholic volunteers overseas. Cardinal John Dew will celebrate a Mass to mark this occasion for the Wellington Archdiocese. All our welcome. Details: Thursday 27 June, 7pm at St Joseph’s Church, 152 Brougham St, Mount Victoria, Wellington. Please RSVP by 11am Thursday 20 June to [email protected] or phone 0800 22 10 22. Stewardship Breakfast with the Cardinal: Come and enjoy fellowship, hospitality and hear inspiring speakers. Venue: Connolly Hall, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wgtn. Date: Saturday 29th June 2019. Time: 7.00am-9.00am. Speakers: Cardinal John Cost: $20.00 Please deposit your money to the following bank account 02-0536-0003306-000 with Reference: Stwdship Code: B-Fast. Any questions please ring Chris (04) 496-1706 Rā Whānau Suzanne Aubert. 19 June, 6pm. The Sisters of Compassion and the Catholic Parish of Wellington South invite everyone to celebrate Suzanne Aubert's Birthday Mass celebrated by Cardinal John Dew. St Anne's Church, Newtown. For more details email [email protected] or ph (04) 282-1953. Donate a food item for the Soup Kitchen at the Birthday Mass. At the Birthday Mass we will take up a collection of food items. It you would like to contribute, groceries which are especially useful to the Soup Kitchen include tins of lentils (but 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 Come help us celebrate the work of the Holy Spirit in Dove and in our lives for the last 35 years in NZ, Connolly hall 10am-3.30pm Sat 22 June. Our speaker is a lay preacher from India with a ministry of healing and deliverance through the Word, Johnson Sequiera. Ph Shura 021 072 4042 Housesitting or rental required anytime during Sept-Dec for parishioner family. Please contact 021521326 Non-Residential Retreat,15-19 July, 9.30am - 4.00pm daily. Pa Maria Marist Spirituality Centre, Thorndon. For further information and/or to register please contact Brian Cummings SM at 021 703 580 or [email protected] Fantastical, majestical Children's Neon Ball - Greenstone Doors Charitable Trust are hosting a special evening for children (and their parents) at the Dowse Art Museum in Laings Road Lower Hutt on Friday 19 July from 5-7pm. There will be a photo booth, facepainting, crafts, dancing, entertainment and food and drinks! Tickets are $15 for one adult and one child, $25 for a family pass. To purchase your tickets for this amazingly awesome night go to https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/childrens-neon-ball-tickets-63318987797 or purchase your tickets at the door on the night. The event on eventbrite is called 'Children's Neon Ball'. You can also purchase tickets by clicking on the event on our Facebook page 'Greenstone Doors'. Attention All Men - keep Saturday 27th July free for a 1-day Retreat: “Up from the Waters” hosted by Joshua Palmerston North and led by Fr Joe Grayland and Fr Robin Kurian at Our Lady of Lourdes, Shamrock St. Koha on the day to cover costs. Lunch and morning/afternoon tea provided. Contact John Hammond [email protected] or Steve Ready 027 356 9555 for more details. Stewardship is an understanding of a total way of life; a conversion of mind and heart, of living out one’s baptismal call. Part time Adminsitrative Assistant National Liturgy Offce. See noticeboard at the back of the church for details. Applications close Friday 21 June. AFS International is a voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organisation that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. The older among us might remember the organisation as the American Field Scholar programme. AFS is currently looking for a few short term host families and are hopeful that our Holy Trinity parish community might like to take up this opportunity. AFS is able to offer host families $300 per week to host a student. Students will be here for 3 weeks from 14th July till 4th August 2019. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact AFS's Hosting Coordinator Joanna Holm on 04 903 2276 or email [email protected] Let us ask ourselves what steps we are taking to ensure that faith governs the whole of our existence. We are not Christian “part-time”, only at certain moments, in certain circumstances, in certain decisions; no one can be Christian in this way, we are Christian all the time! Totally! May Christ’s truth, which the Holy Spirit teaches us and gives to us, always and totally affect our daily life. Pope Francis: General Audience, 15 May 2013 The June 16 – 29 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Christchurch parish restructure proposed. Refurbished James Liston Hostel re-opens. Cardinal Dew speaks to priests on abuse summit. Catholic reaction to the Budget. The next issue of NZ Catholic will be published on June 30. Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 9-24 October. A pilgrimage to Medjugorje can be life changing. Respond to God’s gift of Our Lady’s presence among us in these times and join us for an unforgettable pilgrimage to the holy valley of Medjugorje. Travel with Mir Pilgrimages who has visited the holy site over 40 times. Email: [email protected] or phone Patricia on 0274 219 064. We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Michalina Bogacki. Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially John Rogers, John Cairns-Cowan and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community. Holy Trinity Confirmation - 9th June at 10am St Patrick’s Church
Please continue to pray for our children as they prepare to receive the sacrament of Confirmation We ask that parishioners bring a plate of food to share for the cup of tea after Confirmation in St Patrick’s Church Hall HOLY TRINITY PARISH MASS - 10AM SUNDAY 23rd June ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE HALL We will be celebrating Mass together at St Patrick’s College Hall. For those who are unable to be at this Mass, there will be the 5.30pm Vigil Mass at St Patrick’s Church. There will be a cup of tea at the back of the hall following Mass Please bring a plate of food to share. Please note: These will be the only 2 Masses in the Parish on the 23rd June Please help our new refugee family of 7 We are very pleased to say we have a refugee family expected to arrive in their new home on 21 June. Holy Trinity Parish has committed to raising $1500 so that we can help ready their home with the essentials required. Can you help with a donation? At the moment, strict privacy rules are in place – we do know there are 7 in the family, but their names, ages, their religion or where they have come from we don’t know. We know that their journey to New Zealand will have been arduous and long, and they will have spent some months living institutionally in Auckland. Quite likely, the house they are to move into will be the first they will have slept in, alone and as a family, for years – something most of us have always taken for granted. $1500 is what we need to make the house a warm and welcoming home - and your donation, whatever the amount, will help buy the essentials and fill the cupboards. But this is not simply about providing goods for a home - it is, in fact, defining NZ as a place where refugees can come to us and belong. Many have not been able to keep up the commitment, but Holy Trinity has been there since the beginning and continues to respond to each call for help. Refugees rely on it once again. This giving is also about the mission which Pope Francis and Cardinal John have given to us – to reach out to the peripheries, to be missionary, to embrace the disadvantaged as sisters and brothers. This appeal will continue for 4 weeks. We ask you to do what you can to welcome this family into their new home. As usual, every little helps, no matter how small your donation. You can make a donation directly to our bank account: Holy Trinity 02-0536-0185031-00 REF: REFUGEE or you can use one of the envelopes marked “Refugees” at the back of the church, and place in the collection basket, or else into the box marked “Refugees” at the back of the church. St Catherine’s College Open Evening Monday 10th June 6.30pm – 8pm St Mary's College Open Day. Thursday June 13th 9am. Celebrating 100 years since the first school building on St Catherine’s College site. High Tea 22 June 2019 from 1.00pm – 4.45pm Mercy Hall, SCC. $15. Registration required. Contact Sister Stephanie [email protected] or 0272458859 Archdiocese of Wellington 2019 Priest Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving This will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie Thursday 4th July 2019 at 11am. All are welcome to join the priests of the Archdiocese at the Mass of Thanksgiving. PRESBYTERIAL ORDINATION ANNIVERSARIES 60 Years: Cardinal Thomas Williams, Fr Michael Stieller, Fr Denis Collins, Fr Peter Conaghan sm, _____ ________ Fr Patrick Dooley sm, Fr Tony Williams sm, Fr Graham Connolly sm 50 Years: Fr Philip Cody sm, Fr Neil Vaney sm, Fr Denis O’Hagen sm, Fr Karaitana Kingi sm 25 Years: Fr Mike Miers, Fr Patrick Bridgman, Fr Barry Scannell sm Please note: This will be the only Mass in the Parish on this day. People in Need? St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference welcomes parishioners to let us know confidentially if you or someone needs assistance in the Miramar/Seatoun/Strathmore area. Our group visits people who are in hardship, sickness, loneliness or housebound, in order to share God’s love and compassion and see if we can assist in any way, even as simple as having a coffee and chat (Contacts: any of our members listed in the Church foyers). Catholic Social Services – part time experienced counsellor position available. See noticeboard for details. Applications close 4pm Friday 7th June Pentecost Celebration @ St Joseph's Church, Mt Victoria Hosted by Catholic Charismatic Renewal - Sunday 9th June An invite to all members of prayer groups, communities and ministries to gather together for a celebration of the Holy Spirit. Includes Praise & Worship, testimonies and talk by guest speaker Bishop Colin Campbell (Dunedin). 1pm to 4pm on Sunday 9th June. All are welcome! Vigil for the Unborn: Saturday 15th June. St Anne's Catholic Church, Emmett Street, Newtown. 10 am Mass. Followed by Exposition & Rosary Procession to pray outside of the Hospital. Ends at Noon with a shared lunch. Join in this persevering prayer effort for mothers and their precious unborn to be spared from abortion. For more information contact Family Life International NZ PH: 021 231 7954 Stewardship Breakfast with the Cardinal: Come and enjoy fellowship, hospitality and hear inspiring speakers. Venue: Connolly Hall, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wgtn. Date: Saturday 29th June 2019. Time: 7.00am-9.00am. Speakers: Cardinal John & ? Cost: $20.00 Please deposit your money to the following bank account 02-0536-0003306-000 with Reference: Stwdship Code: B-Fast. Any questions please ring Chris (04) 496-1706 Compassion Soup Kitchen Street Appeal - Street Collectors Needed! Our Annual Street Appeal will be on Friday 14 June 2019 around the Wellington region. We are looking for volunteers! If you can help with being a Street Collector for one to two hours on Friday 14 June, please sign up at soupkitchen.org.nz/streetappeal or call (04) 385 9299. Come and help our biggest fundraiser of the year and increase the awareness of the services we provide to the community. Be a part of the Compassion story! Rā Whānau Suzanne Aubert. 19 June, 6pm. The Sisters of Compassion and the Catholic Parish of Wellington South invite everyone to celebrate Suzanne Aubert's Birthday Mass celebrated by Cardinal John Dew. St Anne's Church, Newtown. For more details email [email protected] or ph (04) 282-1953. Donate a food item for the Soup Kitchen at the Birthday Mass. At the Birthday Mass we will take up a collection of food items. It you would like to contribute, groceries which are especially useful to the Soup Kitchen include tins of lentils (but not baked beans), vegetables, fruit, soup, coconut milk, fish; dried goods such as coffee (fresh and instant), lentils, split peas, pearl barley. Attention All Men - keep Saturday 27th July free for a 1-day Retreat: “Up from the Waters” hosted by Joshua Palmerston North and led by Fr Joe Grayland and Fr Robin Kurian at Our Lady of Lourdes, Shamrock St. Koha on the day to cover costs. Lunch and morning/afternoon tea provided. Contact John Hammond [email protected] or Steve Ready 027 356 9555 for more details. If a family uses the internet to be more connected, to then meet at table and look into each other’s eyes, then it is a resource. If a Church community coordinates its activity through the network, and then celebrates the Eucharist together, then it is a resource. If the internet becomes an opportunity to share stories and experiences of beauty or suffering that are physically distant from us, in order to pray together and together seek out the good to rediscover what unites us, then it is a resource…. This is the network we want, a network created not to entrap, but to liberate, to protect a communion of people who are free. The Church herself is a network woven together by Eucharistic communion, where unity is based not on “likes”, but on the truth, on the “Amen”, by which each one clings to the Body of Christ, and welcomes others. Pope Francis: Message for World Communications Day, 2/6/19 Studying Theology at the University of Otago The Theology Programme at the University of Otago offers many opportunities for the study of Theology, Church History, Ministry, Biblical Studies, and Pastoral Theology, both on-campus and to many students across Aotearoa New Zealand through its successful distance study programme. We are committed to serving Christian communities throughout the country. Semester 2 starts on July 8th and new enrolments are due by June 25th. For details of papers go : https://www.otago.ac.nz/theology/study/papers/ or see the attached poster. To enrol go to https://www.otago.ac.nz/study/enrolment/ Go you ae sent to communicate effectively (13) Let people know what’s happening and what’s available, making things visible via newsletters, social media & websites. Parish Council Meeting – Wednesday 5th June 7.30pm Holy Cross Parish Centre Finance Committee Meeting – Tuesday 11th June 7.30pm Holy Cross Parish Centre We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Pat Peoples and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Catherine Dobbs, Sr Regina Dobbs, Nellie Hansen, Ricky Popple, Margot Chrustowski and Matthew Manion. Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially John Rogers, John Cairns-Cowan and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community. |
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