Dear sisters and brothers, let us rediscover the message of hope that will help us in spirituality grow and experience the work of God in our lives.
Message: dialogue, confession and commission
There could be time when we are defiant and strong headed, focused to do what we want to.  This creates road blocks and obstacle for our social and spiritual growth and for others. Our ego keeps us to monologue; as dialogue involves listening and that makes us vulnerable and dynamic. The moment of opening our ears to others, is the moment of change and that leads to confession. Often disciples misunderstood Jesus’ mission and message. They put Jesus on his toes at important times, like request of the mother of James and John to be at the right hand and left just after transfiguration; Peter refusing Jesus to complete his call. Instead Jesus being embarrassed of them, takes time to explain to them the message for which he is sent; they would perfectly agree with him and be ready to give their life for it.
It is a call to enter into the dialogue which we are called to with Jesus who will ready to reveal to us the eternal truth. Seek the truth and the truth will liberate you. We can let’s do it and live.                    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.

Please note: From 4th Sept onwards the 9am Monday Mass at St Patrick’s Church will be reinstated as Capuchin Friars Community Mass together with the morning prayer of the Church.

Māori Pastoral Care Collection – August 27th: This collection is taken up to support the work of the Māori Pastoral Care team of the Archdiocese. The team supports Māori Catholics in their participation in the Church as Māori, advises parishes and schools on these matters, and helps to develop bicultural awareness and practices throughout the Archdiocese. Your koha to this work is welcome. Tēnā koutou katoa.

St Vincent de Paul Memorial Mass, 7pm, Thurs 21 September 2017, Holy Trinity Parish. Parishioners in St Anthony's, Holy Cross and St Patrick's Church communities are warmly welcomed to join your St Vincent de Paul Society members from the Wellington Area and our colleges for the annual memorial Mass at 7pm, Thursday 21 September 2017, in St Anthony's Church, Seatoun.  The Mass celebrates our patron saint and prays for all Vincentians, our clients, and our supporters. Supper after.  Contact: Brendan Quirk, Seatoun & Miramar Conference, ph 388 9708.

St Anthony’s School Quiz Night Come along and have some fun and support the school at our quiz night.  Thurs, 7th Sept Gasworks, 7pm Tickets are $10 - available from the office from Monday. Teams of 8-10 people or we can put you in a team on the night. So get your friends together and come and have a drink while you think.

Legion of Mary - Reunion Tea Party - We are excited to invite all Legion of Mary Active and Auxiliary members to join us at Holy Cross Church on Saturday 9th Sept 2017, 10.30am

Evening Prayer, Adoration and Prayer for vocations every Wed 6-7pm at St.Patrick's Church.
Adoration Saturday at Holy Cross Church after 9am Mass
 

Calling on young New Zealanders to share their voice with the Vatican
Young  New Zealanders are bein g called to share their views about life, faith, and their experience of Church through  an  online  survey  published  today  by  the  New  Zealand  Catholic  Bishops.   The  Catholic  Church  is launching a nation          - wide survey for all youth. The survey is part of an inte            rnational effort by Pope Francis to better understand the lives, attitudes and concerns of young peoplearound the world, in the lead up to the Synod on "Young people, faith and vocational discernment" in Rome, October 2018.New Zealanders aged 16 – 29  years old are encouraged toanswer the survey and tell their friends about it and share  the  link  with  their  networks. closing date for responses midnight on Sunday, 27 August 2017.
The survey will be found at https://www.facebook.com/voicetovaticanNZ  and on the home page of the
New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ website: http://www.catholic.org.nz

FAB Note of opportunity to Art aspirants   Any 10-15 yr old who wants ANY art to be part of their life can participate free. 3 bursaries ($3000, $2000 & $1000) will be decided by your peers. closing date is 31 Aug.  Details www.ebis.school.nz  for more info. You do not have to attend EBIS (any yr 7 to 11 in Eastern Suburbs)-contacts on that website under ‘Franken Art Bursaries’. No entry fee, no costs to you or your parents

The Missionaries of Charity cordially invite you to celebrate the Feast Day of St Teresa of Calcutta with Holy Mass on Tuesday 5 September at 9.00am at Holy Family Parish Church, Mungavin Ave, Porirua East.  Mass will be celebrated by Cardinal John Dew.  All visiting priests are welcome to concelebrate.  Light refreshements will be shared following Mass.
The Novena to St Teresa of Calcutta will start on Sun 27 August and continue until Mon 4 September.  Copies of the Novena are available on the website  www.motherteresa.org

Social Justice Week: 10th – 16th Sept - Weaving bonds of belonging: Knowing our neighbours
“I wish to insist that love always proves more powerful. Many people… are able to weave bonds of belonging and togetherness which convert overcrowding into an experience of community in which the walls of the ego are torn down and the barriers of selfishness overcome.” – Pope Francis
Each year in September, the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference promotes Social Justice Week. During this week we apply Catholic social teaching to one particular issue of social justice in New Zealand. This year the theme for parishes is Weaving bonds of belonging: Knowing our neighbours. Pope Francis highlights that many of the social issues we face today reflect a decline in social connectedness. This Social Justice Week, we invite everyone to take up the challenge to creatively reach out and weave deeper bonds of belonging in our whānau, our parish, and our wider community.
 

Bishop’s statement on 2017 General Election  Our bishops have provided a statement which outlines principles and topics to consider when you are deciding how to vote in the upcoming election. You are encouraged to take one with you after Mass today. It is also available online at www.catholic.org.nz under ‘Bishops Statement’

This week’s reflection from the Catholic Bishops’ statement on the 2017 General Election:
Care for our common home, mother earth is a centre is a centre stage global challenge. Pope Francis’ encyclcal Laudato Si’ has become an authoritative reference point in this quest. New Zealand’s exprt-based economy has started to sow its environemtnal limits, with increased greenhouse gas emissions, diffuse freshwater pollution and threats to biodiversity. Are we, as a nation, really pulling our weight on climate change when we plan to meet our commitments in this regard by simply buying carbon credits from other countries?     

Holy Hour You are invited to a Holy Hour on Tues 29 Aug beginning at 7.30 pm in the cathedral chapel to pray for vocations to priesthood and consecrated life.  This Holy Hour will include prayers, Scripture, times of silence and concluding with Benediction followed by supper.

St Dominic’s Catholic College Henderson are celebrating their 50th Jubilee Sept 15th -16th. Registrations are on their Facebook page: St Dominic’s College at Henderson - 50th Jubilee OR www.stdoms.ac.nz  OR contact the Principal’s PA Tina Allingham at [email protected]

“Current of Grace’ Conference “Celebrating the diverse fruits and family of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in NZ” Fri 22 – Sun 24 Sept at the Distinction Hotel and the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Palmerston North Guest presenters include Bishop Denis Browne, Fr John Rea, Diana Ingle CCRNZ Chairperson.  Ann Brereton from ICCRS will share on 2017 Vatican report Pope Francis’s exciting new plans for us all! For information and to register on-line visit www.ccrnz.org/register2017 contact Val Morrison Tel: 07 542 5537

Last Marriage Encounter Opportunity for 2017  Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend Fri 6th Oct – Sun 8th Oct being held for the first time at Silverstream Retreat, Lower Hutt. Book your place now  0800 362 686

Catholic Foundation Scholarships for study in the 2018 tertiary year now open. Application forms and conditions are available on the Foundation’s website. Completed applications together with supporting documentation by 01 Sept 2017 www.catholicfoundation.org.nz
 

EXALT MUSIC CONFERENCE 2017 EXALT  is for all musicians, lovers of music, art, dance, film and photography to meet people who share the same passions and grow in their gifts given intentionally to them by God to beused for His glory, organised by the Diocese of Christchurch. 5.00pm Fri 20 October – Sun 22 October
St Bede’s College, Main North Road, Christchurch $159 per person, group discount available.    
Please contact Jessica Bond if you require financial assistance for your registration cost. Online registration and information:www.exalt.cyt.org.nz or Jessica Bond: [email protected] (Registration closes 15 Sept)

“Current of Grace’ Conference “Celebrating the diverse fruits and family of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in New Zealand” When:  Friday 22 – Sunday 24 September 2017-06-23 Where:      Distinction Hotel and the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Palmerston North Guest presenters include Bishop Denis Browne, Fr John Rea, Diana Ingle CCRNZ Chairperson.  Ann Brereton from ICCRS will share on 2017 Vatican report Pope Francis’s exciting new plans for us all! For further information and to register on-line visit www.ccrnz.org/register2017 For further information please contact Val Morrison Tel: 07 542 5537

Wanted – Flat/room to rent: Working male, 50 plus, seeks accommodation in Kilbirnie, Lyall Bay or Hataitai area. Please call Mike (021 0472 141).

Wanted – Flat to Rent: Pensioners seeks a 1 bedroom flat to rent with small outdoor area if possible, on the flat in Miramar or Strathmore. Ring Bev 388 5821

SUNZ – Operations Manager (Part time) National Support Centre, Wellington
Please see our website www.sunz.org.nz for further information  SUNZ is looking for a part time 0.4FTE Operations Manager to oversee the operational functions of the SUNZ
organisation to ensure the best stewardship of resources is being used to achieve the goals of SUNZ. 
This role is based at the SUNZ National Resource Centre and could suit someone either wanting to supplement their current work or in semi-retirement. It could also be a contracted role.  To request a Position Results Description please email [email protected]  Apply by submitting a CV and covering letter by Monday 18th  September 2017 to [email protected]  Applicants must be New Zealand citizens eligible to work in NZ

Just a friendly reminder to keep an eye on your personal belongings. Don't leave your bag unattended and be aware of and greet those around you.  If there is someone unfamiliar or you may be concerned about, approach one of the welcomers or one of the regular Mass goers you know and make them aware. 
​

​God’s love surpasses every human desire
Dear brothers and sisters, what makes a person, person of integrity! You know every one of us try to live authentic life day in and day out.  There is always contrast struggle between two things: to do good for others on the one hand, and to remain content with oneself. To do good for others takes you out of your comfort zone, sometimes even unchartered territory. Whereas content with oneself will never walk out of one’s comfort zone and everything should revolve around.
In the gospel Jesus seems to be unmoved by the plea of the Canaanite woman but her faith reminds Jesus who he is. He exclaims, “O Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.”  Now the woman takes unprecedented step for her daughter’s health and wellbeing; Jesus, responds equally with mercy and greatly admired the faith of the woman. Human desire give way to faith in God and God in His love restores health.
When have you prayed for something for yourself, which gave way to God’s will and faith?
Has your faith ever drawn you to deeper in prayer, resilience in doing good for others?
Let God’s love find you and mould you to do His will.                                                   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.

Just a friendly reminder to keep an eye on your personal belongings. Don't leave your bag unattended and be aware of and greet those around you.  If there is someone unfamiliar or you may be concerned about, approach one of the welcomers or one of the regular Mass goers you know and make them aware. 

There will be a powhiri for Fr Paul at the 9am Mass today at Holy Cross to welcome him to our Parish.

Parish Bake Sale - Sunday 20 August after 9am Mass at Holy Cross Church
There will be a Bake Sale following 9am Mass on Sunday 20 August in the foyer of Holy Cross Church run by Year 7/8 students from Holy Cross School. Proceeds go towards the students' fundraising for the school camp later on this term. Expect cakes, cupcakes, muffins, biscuits, slices and sweets to tempt you after mass! There will also be rosary beads for sale, lovingly made by the students from recycled materials. Many thanks for your support.

 An invitation to Altar Servers and all Youth of Holy Trinity Parish
Come and celebrate the feast of the saint of altar servers St. Tarcisius at the 5pm Mass at Holy Cross on the 20th August, followed by light refreshments in the Holy Cross Parish Centre. This will be a good opportunity for the young people in the Parish to gather.

Thank you - St Anthony’s School
Thank you to the Parish for your generous support of St Anthony's School senior camp.
Even though the weather was inclement last Sunday, the bake sale was still a great success, raising over $260 for our students. We are very appreciative of your support.
Jennifer Ionone, Principal

St Anthony’s School Quiz Night Now here’s a great reason to come out and celebrate the end of winter and the start of spring!  Come along and have some fun and support the school at our quiz night.  When:  Thursday, 7th September Where: Gasworks, Miramar Time:    Start time 7pm Tickets are $10 - available from the office from Monday. Teams of 8-10 people or we can put you in a team on the night. So get your friends together and come and have a drink while you think.

Mass rosters for Sept and Oct are available at the back of the churches or have been emailed out

Legion of Mary - Reunion Tea Party - We are excited to invite all Legion of Mary Active and Auxiliary members to join us at Holy Cross Church on Saturday 9th Sept 2017, 10.30am

St Vincent de Paul Memorial Mass, 7pm, Thurs 21 September 2017, Holy Trinity Parish. Parishioners in St Anthony's, Holy Cross and St Patrick's Church communities are warmly welcomed to join your St Vincent de Paul Society members from the Wellington Area and our colleges for the annual memorial Mass at 7pm, Thursday 21 September 2017, in St Anthony's Church, Seatoun.  The Mass celebrates our patron saint and prays for all Vincentians, our clients, and our supporters. Supper after.  Contact: Brendan Quirk, Seatoun & Miramar Conference, ph 388 9708.

Calling on young New Zealanders to share their voice with the Vatican
Young  New Zealanders are bein g called to share their views about life, faith, and their experience of Church through  an  online  survey  published  today  by  the  New  Zealand  Catholic  Bishops.   The  Catholic  Church  is launching a nation          - wide survey for all youth. The survey is part of an inte            rnational effort by Pope Francis to better understand the lives, attitudes and concerns of young peoplearound the world, in the lead up to the Synod on "Young people, faith and vocational discernment" in Rome, October 2018.New Zealanders aged 16 – 29  years old are encouraged toanswer the survey and tell their friends about it and share  the  link  with  their  networks.The  survey will  go  live  on  23  July  and will  run  for  five  weeks,  with the closing date for responses midnight on Sunday, 27 August 2017.
The survey will be found at https://www.facebook.com/voicetovaticanNZ  and on the home page of the
New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ website: http://www.catholic.org.nz

Bishop’s statement on 2017 General Election  Our bishops have provided a statement which outlines principles and topics to consider when you are deciding how to vote in the upcoming election. You are encouraged to take one with you after Mass today. It is also available online at www.catholic.org.nz under ‘Bishops Statement’

This week’s reflection from the Catholic Bishops’ statement on the 2017 General Election:
We appreciate the hard work ethic of so many of our fellow citizens. We desire a tax structure that is fair to low income earners and respects the contributions of all workers to our society. In a globalised economy we recognise New Zealand has much to offer in the upholding of sound business and investent ethics.     

FAB Note of opportunity to Art aspirants   Any 10-15 yr old who wants ANY art to be part of their life can participate free. 3 bursaries ($3000, $2000 & $1000) will be decided by your peers. 2017 closing date is 31 August.  Look, or ask your guardian to look, at www.ebis.school.nz for more info.
You do not have to attend EBIS (any yr 7 to 11 in Eastern Suburbs)-contacts on that website under ‘Franken Art Bursaries’. No entry fee, no costs to you or your parents

St Catherine's College 2018 Scholarships Educating Young Women since 1950 
Apply now to [email protected] or phone 04 939 8988  Applications close 25 August 2017

Māori Pastoral Care Collection – August 27th: This collection is taken up to support the work of the Māori Pastoral Care team of the Archdiocese. The team supports Māori Catholics in their participation in the Church as Māori, advises parishes and schools on these matters, and helps to develop bicultural awareness and practices throughout the Archdiocese. Your koha to this work is welcome. Tēnā koutou katoa.

Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship Wellington Come along and join us on Thursday 17th of August 2017 at 7:30pm for fellowship and prayer in CONNOLLY HALL, Thorndon. Speaker: Sister Marie Gore on “The benefits of gathering together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal” Want to know more? Ring John Taylor (04) 389-8915 or 021-107-8538 or email: [email protected] 

Confirmation & First Holy Communion Gifts Available: Order online at catholicgifts.co.nz or visit the John Paul II Centre for Life, 6 Parumoana St., Porirua (next to Caltex carwash!) where a small selection of stock is held. Fridays Noon to 2 p.m. or by arrangement 2378343.
 

Tindall Fund Applications for 2017 are now open. The priority is to fund groups committed to social, pastoral, charitable and educational needs in our region. Applications are judged on the basis of need, resource availability and the fulfilment of set Tindall criteria. Applications due Friday, 25th August 2017.
To apply for funding, and to see the criteria for applications please go the Archiocese website http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/quicklinks/support/tindall-funding/

BROWN, Peggy Mary dolc (Sister Josephine) On 26 July 2017, peacefully at Auckland Hospital. Dearly loved and respected member of the Sisters of Compassion. Requiescat In Pace
Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion,
Island Bay, Wellington, on Thursday, 24th August  2017, at 7pm.
 

Healing Service - There is to be a Healing Service with Fr John Rea at St Bernadette`s Church 194 Naenae Rd, Naenae on Tuesday 22 Aug beginning at 7.30 pm.  All are invited. Bring especially those who need Jesus healing.

Retreat Day - Fr John Rea will conduct a Retreat Day in the Sacred Heart Cathedral chapel on Saturday 26 August on the theme of the Song of Songs.  This is open to all and will include the Mass of the day.  We will begin at 9.30 with morning tea and finish at 3.30 pm. Please bring something to share for lunch and a bible and pad.

St Dominic’s Catholic College at Henderson are celebrating their 50th Jubilee on September 15th and 16th. Registrations are now open on their Facebook page: St Dominic’s College at Henderson - 50th Jubilee OR on their website, www.stdoms.ac.nz OR contact the Principal’s PA Tina Allingham at [email protected]

The Missionaries of Charity cordially invite you to celebrate the Feast Day of St Teresa of Calcutta with Holy Mass on Tuesday 5 September at 9.00am at Holy Family Parish Church, Mungavin Ave, Porirua East.  Mass will be celebrated by Cardinal John Dew.  All visiting priests are welcome to concelebrate.  Light refreshements will be shared following Mass.
The Novena to St Teresa of Calcutta will start on Sun 27 August and continue until Mon 4 September.  Copies of the Novena are available on the website  www.motherteresa.org

“Current of Grace’ Conference “Celebrating the diverse fruits and family of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in New Zealand” When:  Friday 22 – Sunday 24 September 2017-06-23 at the Distinction Hotel and the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Palmerston North Guest presenters include Bishop Denis Browne, Fr John Rea, Diana Ingle CCRNZ Chairperson.  Ann Brereton from ICCRS will share on 2017 Vatican report Pope Francis’s exciting new plans for us all! For further information and to register on-line visit www.ccrnz.org/register2017 contact Val Morrison Tel: 07 542 5537

Last Marriage Encounter Opportunity for 2017
Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend Fri 6th Oct – Sun 8th Oct being held for the first time at Silverstream Retreat, Lower Hutt. Book your place now free phone 0800 362 686

 
Evening Prayer, Adoration and Prayer for vocations every Wed 6-7pm at St.Patrick's Church.
Adoration Saturday at Holy Cross Church after 9am Mass
 

Social Justice Week: 10th – 16th September  Weaving bonds of belonging: Knowing our neighbours
“I wish to insist that love always proves more powerful. Many people… are able to weave bonds of belonging and togetherness which convert overcrowding into an experience of community in which the walls of the ego are torn down and the barriers of selfishness overcome.” – Pope Francis
Each year in September, the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference promotes Social Justice Week. During this week we apply Catholic social teaching to one particular issue of social justice in New Zealand. This year the theme for parishes is Weaving bonds of belonging: Knowing our neighbours. Pope Francis highlights that many of the social issues we face today reflect a decline in social connectedness. This Social Justice Week, we invite everyone to take up the challenge to creatively reach out and weave deeper bonds of belonging in our whānau, our parish, and our wider community.
 

EXALT MUSIC CONFERENCE 2017 EXALT  is for all musicians, lovers of music, art, dance, film and photography to meet people who share the same passions and grow in their gifts given intentionally to them by God to beused for His glory, organised by the Diocese of Christchurch. 5.00pm Fri 20 October – Sun 22 October
St Bede’s College, Main North Road, Christchurch $159 per person, group discount available.    
Please contact Jessica Bond if you require financial assistance for your registration cost. Online registration and information:www.exalt.cyt.org.nz or Jessica Bond: [email protected] (Registration closes 15 Sept)

Monthly Teaching Nights @ St Anne’s Hall, Emmett Street, Newtown As a follow-up to the recent Life in the Spirit Seminar, a series of teaching nights will be offered on the 4th Wednesday of each month, starting on Wednesday 23rd August, at 7:30pm.  Theme: Building a Life of Prayer.  Speaker: Lucienne Hensel.  Evening includes Praise & Worship, group discussion and fellowship.  Everyone is welcome!

“Current of Grace’ Conference “Celebrating the diverse fruits and family of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in New Zealand” Friday 22 – Sunday 24 September at the Distinction Hotel and the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Palmerston North Guest presenters include Bishop Denis Browne, Fr John Rea, Diana Ingle CCRNZ Chairperson.  Ann Brereton from ICCRS will share on 2017 Vatican report Pope Francis’s exciting new plans for us all! For further information and to register on-line visit www.ccrnz.org/register2017 For further information please contact Val Morrison Tel: 07 542 5537
 

Wanted – Flat to Rent: Pensioners seeks a 1 bedroom flat to rent with small outdoor area if possible, on the flat in Miramar or Strathmore. Ring Bev 388 5821
 

​1 kings 19, 11-13; Rom 9, 1-5; Matt 14, 22-33
One of the results of growing older and striving to live by faith is that my views of God have changed. As a child, God was like my father in the flesh – quiet, aloof, seemingly uninterested in my day-to-day life, and quite able and willing to punish me when I needed correction. God wound up the world like an eight-day clock and, as it ran, he went off to other more interesting things, leaving the world to itself. Stereotypes and confused views of God die hard and it has taken me a lifetime to overcome this childish faith.
Living daily in the sacred writings certainly challenges our warped or one-dimensional views of the nature of God. Elijah had faced off with the false prophets and God had shown that he alone is God by sending down fire and consuming the sacrifice in front of the people. He is told that he should "Go outside and stand on the mountain before the Lord; the Lord will be passing by." God is powerful and he will again demonstrate that power. God was in a tiny whispering sound. Elijah saw God as the God of power and might. Do not look for God only in demonstrations of power. He is also in the weak, the tiny.
God gives, gives, and then gives. As the saying goes, he gives until it hurts. Everything we have comes from God and he does not give grudgingly. The spirit of Jesus who gave himself for others. He is Lord of heaven and earth.                                                                                                                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.

Just a friendly reminder to keep an eye on your personal belongings. Don't leave your bag unattended and be aware of and greet those around you.  If there is someone unfamiliar or you may be concerned about, approach one of the welcomers or one of the regular Mass goers you know and make them aware. 

Mass of Obligation – The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Tuesday 15th August
 
9.00am – St Anthony’s Church                      9.30am – St Patrick’s Church
9.30am – Holy Cross School Hall                  2.00pm – St Patrick’s Church
6pm – St Patrick’s Church

 An invitation to Altar Servers and all Youth of Holy Trinity Parish
Come and celebrate the feast of the saint of altar servers St. Tarcisius at the 5pm Mass at Holy Cross on the 20th August, followed by light refreshments in the Holy Cross Parish Centre. This will be a good opportunity for the young people in the Parish to gather. Please put the date on your calendar.
 

Update - Holy Cross Church Roof Repair
Good news! The electrician has been in and we can use all the heaters again in the Church! Thank you very much to those parishioners who lent their oil fin and convection heaters to be used while the main ones were out of action.

St Anthony’s School Year 7 & 8 camp fundraising bake sale and sausage sizzle
after Mass on Sunday 13th August. 
It will be held on the deck at St Anthony's School. We are raising money for Tui Class school camp
in September. Thank you for your support of our students

Parish Bake Sale - Sunday 20 August after Mass at Holy Cross Church
There will be a Bake Sale following Mass on Sunday 20 August in the foyer of Holy Cross Church run by Year 7/8 students from Holy Cross School. Proceeds go towards the students' fundraising for the school camp later on this term. Expect cakes, cupcakes, muffins, biscuits, slices and sweets to tempt you after mass! There will also be rosary beads for sale, lovingly made by the students from recycled materials. Many thanks for your support.


News & Views Deliverers – your copies for ready to be collected from the back of the churches. Thank you

Mass rosters for Holy Cross and St Patrick’s Churches will be out next weekend.

Legion of Mary - Reunion Tea Party - We are excited to invite all Legion of Mary Active and Auxiliary members to join us at Holy Cross Church Chapel on Saturday 9th Sept 2017, 10.30am

Calling on young New Zealanders to share their voice with the Vatican
Young  New Zealanders are bein g called to share their views about life, faith, and their experience of Church through  an  online  survey  published  today  by  the  New  Zealand  Catholic  Bishops.   The  Catholic  Church  is launching a nation          - wide survey for all youth. The survey is part of an inte            rnational effort by Pope Francis to better understand the lives, attitudes and concerns of young peoplearound the world, in the lead up to the Synod on "Young people, faith and vocational discernment" in Rome, October 2018.New Zealanders aged 16 – 29  years old are encouraged toanswer the survey and tell their friends about it and share  the  link  with  their  networks.The  survey will  go  live  on  23  July  and will  run  for  five  weeks,  with the closing date for responses midnight on Sunday, 27 August 2017.
The survey will be found at https://www.facebook.com/voicetovaticanNZ  and on the home page of the
New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ website: http://www.catholic.org.nz

Bishop’s statement on 2017 General Election  Our bishops have provided a statement which outlines principles and topics to consider when you are deciding how to vote in the upcoming election. You are encouraged to take one with you after Mass today. It is also available online at www.catholic.org.nz under ‘Bishops Statement’

This week’s reflection from the Catholic Bishops’ statement on the 2017 General Election: We want Kiwi children and mokopuna to grow up n a safe society. Moves to legalise ‘soft’ drugs and other substances – which wreak havoc in particular sectors of our society – are a deeply cynical and cheap way of side-lining a comples social ill that needs to be addressed creatively and resolutely. Drugs such as ‘P’ are rife in some areas, destroying individuals and family life. This curse needs to be tackled full on.    

XLT (eXaLT) Youth Worship Night Friday 18th August @ St Anne’s Hall, 7pm to 9pm.  Cool music, Eucharistic Adoration, Sacrament of Reconciliation, fun, food and fellowship.  Come with your friends! Open to Year 9 – 13 students and young adults.

FAB Note of opportunity to Art aspirants   Any 10-15 yr old who wants ANY art to be part of their life can participate free. 3 bursaries ($3000, $2000 & $1000) will be decided by your peers. 2017 closing date is 31 August.  Look, or ask your guardian to look, at www.ebis.school.nz for more info.
You do not have to attend EBIS (any yr 7 to 11 in Eastern Suburbs)-contacts on that website under ‘Franken Art Bursaries’. No entry fee, no costs to you or your parents

ENNEAGRAM WORKSHOP… Archdiocesan Parish Leadership Vicariate are hosting a 2 day Enneagram Workshop at the Catholic Centre on 19/20 August, 9.00-4.30pm, $50.00pp.  Registrations to [email protected] before Monday 14th August.

St Catherine's College 2018 Scholarships Educating Young Women since 1950 
Apply now to [email protected] or phone 04 939 8988  Applications close 25 August 2017

Wanted – Flat to Rent: Pensioners seeks a 1 bedroom flat to rent with small outdoor area if possible, on the flat in Miramar or Strathmore. Ring Bev 388 5821

Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship Wellington Come along and join us on Thursday 17th of August 2017 at 7:30pm for fellowship and prayer in CONNOLLY HALL, Thorndon. Speaker: Sister Marie Gore on “The benefits of gathering together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal” Want to know more? Ring John Taylor (04) 389-8915 or 021-107-8538 or email: [email protected] 

Confirmation & First Holy Communion Gifts Available: Order online at catholicgifts.co.nz or visit the John Paul II Centre for Life, 6 Parumoana St., Porirua (next to Caltex carwash!) where a small selection of stock is held. Fridays Noon to 2 p.m. or by arrangement 2378343.
 

Vigil for the Unborn: Saturday 19th August. 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. Relying on God's grace, join in this persevering prayer effort for our most vulnerable - especially the unborn - and those suffering from the tragedy of abortion. For more information contact Family Life International NZ PH: 2378343
 

Tindall Fund Applications for 2017 are now open. The priority is to fund groups committed to social, pastoral, charitable and educational needs in our region. Applications are judged on the basis of need, resource availability and the fulfilment of set Tindall criteria. Applications due Friday, 25th August 2017.
To apply for funding, and to see the criteria for applications please go the Archiocese website http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/quicklinks/support/tindall-funding/

 Please come and join us at the Wellington Dove Fellowship for Women. Sat 19th August at 1.15pm.Connolly Hall, Guildford Terrace. Our speaker is Rebecca Millar who will be sharing her faith journey in which the Lord led her into the Catholic church, Catholic Charismatic Renewal and Dove Fellowship.  For further information contact Shura Price 04 3899938

2017 is the bicentenary of the founding of the Marist Brothers in France, 1817. To mark this occasion there will be a Mass held in the Cathedral on Sunday August 13, at 2.00pm, followed by afternoon tea. Former staff, students, relatives, supporters and friends of the Brothers, as well as current staff and students of schools where the Brothers have taught, are cordially invited.
 

St Mary of the Angels 7:00pm Tuesday August 15th 2017.  Second Vespers for the Feast of the Assumption. The liturgy lasts for 45 minutes and consists of Latin Gregorian antiphons, responsorial psalms and the plainsong hymn for the Second Vespers for the Feast. The setting of the Magnificat is by Palestrina. This will be followed by a short concert of liturgical music by the choir, including music by Palestrina, Schütz, Rachmaninov, Sir John Tavener, and James Macmillan.

Healing Service - There is to be a Healing Service with Fr John Rea at St Bernadette`s Church 194 Naenae Rd, Naenae on Tuesday 22 Aug beginning at 7.30 pm.  All are invited. Bring especially those who need Jesus healing.

Retreat Day - Fr John Rea will conduct a Retreat Day in the Sacred Heart Cathedral chapel on Saturday 26 August on the theme of the Song of Songs.  This is open to all and will include the Mass of the day.  We will begin at 9.30 with morning tea and finish at 3.30 pm. Please bring something to share for lunch and a bible and pad.

St Dominic’s Catholic College at Henderson are celebrating their 50th Jubilee on September 15th and 16th. Registrations are now open on their Facebook page: St Dominic’s College at Henderson - 50th Jubilee OR on their website, www.stdoms.ac.nz OR contact the Principal’s PA Tina Allingham at [email protected]

The Missionaries of Charity cordially invite you to celebrate the Feast Day of St Teresa of Calcutta with Holy Mass on Tuesday 5 September at 9.00am at Holy Family Parish Church, Mungavin Ave, Porirua East.  Mass will be celebrated by Cardinal John Dew.  All visiting priests are welcome to concelebrate.  Light refreshements will be shared following Mass.
The Novena to St Teresa of Calcutta will start on Sun 27 August and continue until Mon 4 September.  Copies of the Novena are available on the website  www.motherteresa.org

“Current of Grace’ Conference “Celebrating the diverse fruits and family of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in New Zealand” When:  Friday 22 – Sunday 24 September 2017-06-23 at the Distinction Hotel and the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Palmerston North Guest presenters include Bishop Denis Browne, Fr John Rea, Diana Ingle CCRNZ Chairperson.  Ann Brereton from ICCRS will share on 2017 Vatican report Pope Francis’s exciting new plans for us all! For further information and to register on-line visit www.ccrnz.org/register2017 contact Val Morrison Tel: 07 542 5537

Last Marriage Encounter Opportunity for 2017
Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend Fri 6th Oct – Sun 8th Oct being held for the first time at Silverstream Retreat, Lower Hutt. Book your place now free phone 0800 362 686

 
Evening Prayer, Adoration and Prayer for vocations every Wed 6-7pm at St.Patrick's Church.
Adoration Saturday at Holy Cross Church after 9am Mass
 

Social Justice Week: 10th – 16th September  Weaving bonds of belonging: Knowing our neighbours
“I wish to insist that love always proves more powerful. Many people… are able to weave bonds of belonging and togetherness which convert overcrowding into an experience of community in which the walls of the ego are torn down and the barriers of selfishness overcome.” – Pope Francis
Each year in September, the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference promotes Social Justice Week. During this week we apply Catholic social teaching to one particular issue of social justice in New Zealand. This year the theme for parishes is Weaving bonds of belonging: Knowing our neighbours. Pope Francis highlights that many of the social issues we face today reflect a decline in social connectedness. This Social Justice Week, we invite everyone to take up the challenge to creatively reach out and weave deeper bonds of belonging in our whānau, our parish, and our wider community.
 

EXALT MUSIC CONFERENCE 2017 EXALT  is for all musicians, lovers of music, art, dance, film and photography to meet people who share the same passions and grow in their gifts given intentionally to them by God to beused for His glory, organised by the Diocese of Christchurch. 5.00pm Fri 20 October – Sun 22 October
St Bede’s College, Main North Road, Christchurch $159 per person, group discount available.    
Please contact Jessica Bond if you require financial assistance for your registration cost. Online registration and information:www.exalt.cyt.org.nz or Jessica Bond: [email protected] (Registration closes 15 Sept)

Lord, help me to remember the ‘least’ among us, and help me to ponder in my heart, how to cast my vote for the good of all.  Fr James Martin, SJ

Monthly Teaching Nights @ St Anne’s Hall, Emmett Street, Newtown As a follow-up to the recent Life in the Spirit Seminar, a series of teaching nights will be offered on the 4th Wednesday of each month, starting on Wednesday 23rd August, at 7:30pm.  Theme: Building a Life of Prayer.  Speaker: Lucienne Hensel.  Evening includes Praise & Worship, group discussion and fellowship.  Everyone is welcome!

The August 13 - 26 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Ending of Life report sparks media critique. Why is there not more theology in homilies? Presbytery becomes new emergency housing. Antiquated notion of priesthood harms Church. The next issue of NZ Catholic will be published on August 27.

​Today’s feast of the transfiguration of Jesus is one of those gospel events that steps out of the ordinary as does, for example, the account of the baptism of Jesus by John.  Both involve the presence of the divine and the divinely inspired.  I think of the transfiguration as something like “Advertisement for the coming the Kingdom of God.”  The event takes place near the end of Jesus’ public ministry and seems to act as a glimpse into the very near future -- Jesus’ death and resurrection.
 
Scripture scholar, Tom Wright, invites his readers to discover a parallel between this transfiguration moment and the crucifixion of Jesus.  It can be compared schematically this way:
 
TRANSFIGURATION                                                             CRUCIFIXION
Jesus revealed in GLORY                                                      Jesus revealed in SHAME
His clothes SHINING WHITE                                                  Clothes roughly STRIPPED OFF
Jesus with MOSES & ELIJAH                                                 Jesus with TWO THIEVES
Surrounded by SHINING CLOUD                                           DARKNESS covers the land
 
Our invitation is to acknowledge the glory in the crucifixion.  Our lives are filled with experiences that we could describe as transfigurations: think of the birth of a child; honours coming from the hard work of getting an education; truly enjoying the benefits of good health. The same glory shines through both real-life situations if we but let it in, and in so doing we let Christ in at ever-deeper levels of our lives.
 
Lord, help me to live into the reality of Christ’s life, death and resurrection in my own history.  Let me be more deeply aware of Jesus’ presence to me and to live into as well as out of that glorious inviting presence that you are to me.                                                                                                                                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.

Congratulations to our children in the Parish who celebrate Confirmation today at St Patrick’s 10am Mass with Cardinal John Dew.
 
Chimereuchem Elyana Kelechi, Chiemesia Diona Kelechi, Chidumnoro Kismet Kelechi, Sean Thomas Evans, Rociana Ropati, Lupe Ropati, Joshua Alexander Angelo, Laura Joan Blair, Anastasia Graham
Lauseana Kerschbaumer, Andry Bourke, Liaiina Lefale, Xanthe Rose Matilda Dickie, Adam Burns, Benjamin Finefeuiaki, Mounga Finefeuiaki, Liaiina Leafale, Zerlinde Tutuila, Sulia Tutuila, Tyla Walmsley,
Billy Proudfoot, Liam Balogh, Cassara Balogh, Dannielle Trangmar, Joseph Thurston, Coco Giera, Luca Giera, Riley Smith, Sophia Meech, Chloe Blades, James, Pink, Maggie Taylor, Shyla Prasad, Ricco Raymond,
Keira Delaney, Liam Delaney, Roman Harrington, Ella Hansen, Elijah Higgins, Aaron Mathew, Beatrice Noriega, Aryan Prasad, Angela Robert, Gerard Sera Jose (Red), Maria Sullivan, Gerard Sera Jose  Franz Tanel, Francis Tanel, Fatrick Tanel. 

Just a friendly reminder to keep an eye on your personal belongs. Don't leave your bag unattended and be aware of and greet those around you.  If there is someone unfamiliar or you may be concerned about, approach one of the welcomers or one of the regular Mass goers you know and make them aware. 

Mass of Obligation – The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Tuesday 15th August
 
 9am – St Anthony’s Church                        9.30am – St Patrick’s Church
9.30am – Holy Cross School Hall                     6pm – St Patrick’s Church

Holy Cross School Miramar – Year 1 – 8
Open Morning Tuesday 8th August 9 – 11am
Information Evening Tuesday 8th August 6 – 7pm
All enquiries welcome 388-7189 [email protected] or visit our website www.hcm.school.nz

St Catherine’s College Open Evening Tuesday 8 August 5.45pm – 7pm at the college in Upper Bourke St, Kilbirnie. Places available in all Year Levels in 2018.  Scholarships available for first year students. College Office: 04-939-8988

 An invitation to all Altar Servers of Holy Trinity Parish
Come and celebrate the feast of our patron saint of altar servers St. Tarcisius at the 5pm Mass at Holy Cross on the 20th August, followed by light refreshments in the Parish Centre. This will be a good opportunity for all the altar servers from the Parish to meet each other. Please put the date on your calendar.

St Anthony’s School Year 7 & 8 camp fundraising bake sale and sausage sizzle
after Mass on Sunday 13th August. 
It will be held on the deck at St Anthony's School. We are raising money for Tui Class school camp
in September. Thank you for your support of our students

Parish Bake Sale - Sunday 20 August after Mass at Holy Cross Church
There will be a Bake Sale following Mass on Sunday 20 August in the foyer of Holy Cross Church run by Year 7/8 students from Holy Cross School. Proceeds go towards the students' fundraising for the school camp later on this term. Expect cakes, cupcakes, muffins, biscuits, slices and sweets to tempt you after mass! There will also be rosary beads for sale, lovingly made by the students from recycled materials. Many thanks for your support.

Legion of Mary - Reunion Tea Party - We are excited to invite all Legion of Mary Active and Auxiliary members to join us at Holy Cross Church Chapel on Saturday 9th Sept 2017, 10.30am

Calling on young New Zealanders to share their voice with the Vatican
Young  New Zealanders are bein g called to share their views about life, faith, and their experience of Church through  an  online  survey  published  today  by  the  New  Zealand  Catholic  Bishops.   The  Catholic  Church  is launching a nation          - wide survey for all youth. The survey is part of an inte            rnational effort by Pope Francis to better understand the lives, attitudes and concerns of young peoplearound the world, in the lead up to the Synod on "Young people, faith and vocational discernment" in Rome, October 2018.New Zealanders aged 16 – 29  years old are encouraged toanswer the survey and tell their friends about it and share  the  link  with  their  networks.The  survey will  go  live  on  23  July  and will  run  for  five  weeks,  with the closing date for responses midnight on Sunday, 27 August 2017.
The survey will be found at https://www.facebook.com/voicetovaticanNZ  and on the home page of the
New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ website: http://www.catholic.org.nz

Reminder: Housing Forum hosted by Cardinal John Dew and Bishop Justin Duckworth – Wednesday 9 August, Anglican Cathedral 6-8pm (light food from 5.45pm) all welcome

Bishop’s statement on 2017 General Election  Our bishops have provided a statement which outlines principles and topics to consider when you are deciding how to vote in the upcoming election. You are encouraged to take one with you after Mass today. It is also available online at www.catholic.org.nz under ‘Bishops Statement’

This week’s reflection from the Catholic Bishops’ statement on the 2017 General Election: We envisage a nation that stives to welcome and appreciate migrants as an integral part of our nation. We share the angst that migrant families experience when changes in policy deem them no longer wanted due to perceived shifts in the labour needs of our economy.   

FAB Note of opportunity to Art aspirants 
Any 10-15 yr old who wants ANY art to be part of their life can participate free. 3 bursaries ($3000, $2000 & $1000) will be decided by your peers. 2017 closing date is 31 August.
Look, or ask your guardian to look, at www.ebis.school.nz for more info.
You do not have to attend EBIS (any yr 7 to 11 in Eastern Suburbs)-contacts on that website under ‘Franken Art Bursaries’. No entry fee, no costs to you or your parents

St Catherine's College 2018 Scholarships Educating Young Women since 1950 
Apply now to [email protected] or phone 04 939 8988  Applications close 25 August 2017

Archdiocesan Parish Leadership Vicariate are hosting a 2-day Enneagram Workshop at the Catholic Centre on 19/20 August, 9.00-4.30pm, $50.00pp. 
Registrations to [email protected] before Wednesday 7th August.

Wanted – Flat to Rent: Pensioners seeks a 1 bedroom flat to rent with small outdoor area if possible, on the flat in Miramar or Strathmore. Ring Bev 388 5821
 

eConference Coming Soon Gospel leadership in times of chaos: the hope of Pope Francis
Join a challenging eConference streamed live free over the internet. Group participation will be facilitated by the Parish Leadership Ministry team and The Catholic Institute, Wellington. Thursday 10 August 12 noon - 4.30pm (NZ time) at the Catholic Centre, 22-30 Hill St, Thorndon, Wellington or at Our Lady of Fatima Church Foyer, Parata Street, Waikanae.  Registration attendance for the Wellington venue to Ann Williams [email protected]   For more information: www.bbi.catholic.edu.au/short-courses/eConference-2017

Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship Wellington Come along and join us on Thursday 17th of August 2017 at 7:30pm for fellowship and prayer in CONNOLLY HALL, Thorndon. Speaker: Sister Marie Gore on “The benefits of gathering together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal” Want to know more? Ring John Taylor (04) 389-8915 or 021-107-8538 or email: [email protected] 

Saturday 12‒Sunday 13 August - Retreat: ‘Coming Home To Who We Are’, storytelling, deep listening, silent prayer and meditation, personal reflection, ritual, rest, silence and refreshment. Facilitators Joy Cowley and Pip Nicholls. Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. To register email  [email protected] or ph (04) 383-7769.

Confirmation & First Holy Communion Gifts Available: Order online at catholicgifts.co.nz or visit the John Paul II Centre for Life, 6 Parumoana St., Porirua (next to Caltex carwash!) where a small selection of stock is held. Fridays Noon to 2 p.m. or by arrangement 2378343.

Vigil for the Unborn: Saturday 19th August. 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. Relying on God's grace, join in this persevering prayer effort for our most vulnerable - especially the unborn - and those suffering from the tragedy of abortion. For more information contact Family Life International NZ PH: 2378343

Tindall Fund Applications for 2017 are now open. The priority is to fund groups committed to social, pastoral, charitable and educational needs in our region. Applications are judged on the basis of need, resource availability and the fulfilment of set Tindall criteria. Applications due Friday, 25th August 2017.
To apply for funding, and to see the criteria for applications please go the Archiocese website http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/quicklinks/support/tindall-funding/

 Please come and join us at the Wellington Dove Fellowship for Women. Sat 19th August at 1.15pm.Connolly Hall, Guildford Terrace. Our speaker is Rebecca Millar who will be sharing her faith journey in which the Lord led her into the Catholic church, Catholic Charismatic Renewal and Dove Fellowship.  For further information contact Shura Price 04 3899938

2017 is the bicentenary of the founding of the Marist Brothers in France, 1817. To mark this occasion there will be a Mass held in the Cathedral on Sunday August 13, at 2.00pm, followed by afternoon tea. Former staff, students, relatives, supporters and friends of the Brothers, as well as current staff and students of schools where the Brothers have taught, are cordially invited.

Healing Service - There is to be a Healing Service with Fr John Rea at St Bernadette`s Church 194 Naenae Rd, Naenae on Tuesday 22 Aug beginning at 7.30 pm.  All are invited. Bring especially those who need Jesus healing.

Retreat Day - Fr John Rea will conduct a Retreat Day in the Sacred Heart Cathedral chapel on Saturday 26 August on the theme of the Song of Songs.  This is open to all and will include the Mass of the day.  We will begin at 9.30 with morning tea and finish at 3.30 pm. Please bring something to share for lunch and a bible and pad.

St Dominic’s Catholic College at Henderson are celebrating their 50th Jubilee on September 15th and 16th. Registrations are now open on their Facebook page: St Dominic’s College at Henderson - 50th Jubilee OR on their website, www.stdoms.ac.nz OR contact the Principal’s PA Tina Allingham at [email protected]

The Missionaries of Charity cordially invite you to celebrate the Feast Day of St Teresa of Calcutta with Holy Mass on Tuesday 5 September at 9.00am at Holy Family Parish Church, Mungavin Ave, Porirua East.  Mass will be celebrated by Cardinal John Dew.  All visiting priests are welcome to concelebrate.  Light refreshements will be shared following Mass.
The Novena to St Teresa of Calcutta will start on Sun 27 August and continue until Mon 4 September.  Copies of the Novena are available on the website  www.motherteresa.org
 

We all need to go apart, to ascend the mountain in a space of silence, to find ourselves and better perceive the voice of the Lord. This we do in prayer. But we cannot stay there! Encounter with God in prayer inspires us anew to “descend the mountain” and return to the plain where we meet many brothers and sisters weighed down by fatigue, sickness, injustice, ignorance, poverty both material and spiritual. To these brothers and sisters in difficulty, we are called to bear the fruit of that experience with God, by sharing the grace we have received.       Pope Francis, 2014

“Current of Grace’ Conference “Celebrating the diverse fruits and family of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in New Zealand” When:  Friday 22 – Sunday 24 September 2017-06-23 at the Distinction Hotel and the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Palmerston North Guest presenters include Bishop Denis Browne, Fr John Rea, Diana Ingle CCRNZ Chairperson.  Ann Brereton from ICCRS will share on 2017 Vatican report Pope Francis’s exciting new plans for us all! For further information and to register on-line visit www.ccrnz.org/register2017 contact Val Morrison Tel: 07 542 5537

Last Marriage Encounter Opportunity for 2017
Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend Fri 6th Oct – Sun 8th Oct being held for the first time at Silverstream Retreat, Lower Hutt. Book your place now free phone 0800 362 686

 
Adoration every Saturday at Holy Cross Church after 9am Mass