​WHAT KIND OF LIFE DO YOU HAVE AT THE MOMENT?
The Gospel today warns us about the fate of those who have too many material things in this life. Not only do they live more complicated lives, they also risk the possibility of going to the place of torment after a life of comfort in this world. There’s nothing wrong with being rich. What is wrong is when your riches bind and blind you that you no longer have joy, fulfilments and meaning. When money becomes your God then people become just tools for you to make more money; and God has no place in your heart. I agree that the bottom line for many things in this world is money, but the human spirit with us is meant to go above the bottom line.
You have riches, but do you have a life? I received a text message which says; “You make a living by what you received, but you make a life by what you give!” You may have quantity in life, but do you have quality life? Ordinary people will always have a reason trying to have more in life. Principled people on the other hand know when to stop and say no to quantity and go for quality. So, when will you stop quantifying and start qualifying for life, and for eternal life?
LORD, HELP ME TO GO FOR QUALITY, NOT QUANTITY IN LIFE. AMEN!                     Fr Mario
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.
 

Transitus of St Francis of Assisi
Monday 3rd October 7pm at St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie
Annually on the evening of Oct 3rd Franciscans everywhere ritually remember the passing of Francis
from this life to God. Come join us! For enquiries ph Joy 550 3323
Light refreshments after the liturgy in the parish meeting room. All welcome
 

Feast of St Francis of Assisi: Tuesday 4th October 2016  
10.30am Mass – Holy Cross Church
On the occasion of the feast of St Francis Assisi our Seraphic Father, the Capuchin community in Wellington invites you to a Solemn Mass to be held at Holy Cross Church at 10.30am.
Please note: THIS WILL BE THE ONLY MORNING MASS IN THE PARISH ON TUES 4TH OCTOBER  
Please bring a plate for the shared lunch in Holy Cross Hall after the festive Mass of St Francis.
Wish you all Happy Feast of St Francis of Assisi.

Mass Intentions: 
It is wonderful and our duty to offer Masses for our deceased loved ones. It is also equally important that we offer Mass of sacrifice in thanksgiving, for good health, for our families, and for variety of reasons.  Please mention which Church you would your Mass offering to be said and let the priest know you would like it to be announced or not. According to the Archdiocesan policy, the minimum for Mass offering is $10.  But even if you do not have anything to offer, just tell us and we will be more than happy to say for your intention.
 

HOLY CROSS AND ST PATRICK’S CHURCH
The Mass rosters to the end of December have been emailed out. If you are not on the emailing list, there are copies available at the back of the Church.  If you would like your roster emailed in future, please email [email protected]

Gascoigne Educational Scholarship 2016.  This scholarship is open to all ages groups who are present members of Holy Trinity Parish and are planning to study for 2017 and beyond at a tertiary level and who meet the qualifying criteria which are included in the terms and conditions. For an application form (including terms and conditions) email the parish office [email protected] or copies available from the back of each Church.  Closing date: 31 October 2016

First Holy Communion preparation dates
A reminder of dates for those children who are in the sacramental programme.
St Anthony’s Church
Sunday 16 October 11.30am  (after 10.30am mass at St Anthony's)
Sunday 30 October 11.30am  (after 10.30am mass at St Anthony's)
Sunday 6 November 11.30am  (after 10.30am mass at St Anthony's)
 
St Patrick’s Church
25 September      Meeting room 2-3pm      1st Children’s prep
9 October             Meeting room 2-3pm      2nd Children’s prep
16 October           Meeting room 2-3pm      3rd Children’s prep
30 October           Church 2-3pm                 Practice
 
Holy Cross Church – TBC
 

NO QUESTION ABOUT OUR FAITH IS A SILLY QUESTION. ALL QUESTIONS HELP US TO BUILD A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING.ALPHA IS A GREAT PLACE TO LEARN ABOUT OUR FAITH.After successful Alpha programmes at St Anthony’s and St Patrick’s earlier this year,
Alpha starts at Holy Cross at 7.30pm on Tuesday 18 October.
The programme is being run by Dave Monastra and a band of helpers. 
Please call or txt Dave on 027 4477280 to enrol.

Holy Hour
You are invited to a Holy Hour on Tuesday 28 September beginning at 7.30 pm in the Cathedral chapel to pray for vocations to priesthood and religious life.  This Holy Hour will include prayer, Scripture, times of silence and concluding with Benediction followed by supper.
St Anthony’s Bazaar 18 February 2017
 The bi-annual St Anthony’s School and Parish Bazaar will be held on Saturday 18 February 2017. We are looking to our wonderful community in order to find sponsors so we can make the most of this fundraising opportunity. If you are interested in participating by sponsoring a part of our unique and popular event, please contact TP Serepisos 022 081 0262 or email [email protected]   Your support or that of your business will be acknowledged and promoted as part of our Bazaar.
 We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

St Anthony’s Bazaar
We are asking for donations  for the bazaar and these can be left at the back of the church at St Anthony’s.
The things we need are:
Sugars – white, brown, and also jam making sugar if possible please.
Vinegar – white, malt, white wine, balsamic, cider
Retreat Day
Fr John Rea is offering to conduct a Retreat Day on the theme of Mercy on Saturday 1 October in the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.  The day will begin at 9.30 am with Morning Tea and the first talk begins at 10am  The day will conclude with Mass which will finish around 3.30 pm.  All are welcome to attend.  This is another chance to reflect in a retreat atmosphere on this Year of Mercy.
 

Children’s Liturgy Workshop: Teresa Wackrow from the Auckland Diocesan Liturgy Office, and Fr. Patrick Bridgman, Wellington Diocesan Liturgy Advisor are running a Children’s Liturgy formation workshop from 7.00-9.00pm on Thursday 20th October at Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church, Johnsonville.  The workshop is aimed at people alredy involved in children’s liturgy and anyone interested in becoming involved.  Teresa & Fr. Patrick promise a fun, interactive and informative evening, looking at children’s liturgy guidelines, resources and an opportunity to answer your questions. Please rsvp with your contact details, including parish and church community names to [email protected] or telephone: 496 1706 before 14th October.

KIWI ATHLETICS CLUB (est 1926) Athletes of college age to adults wanted. Headquarters at Newtown Stadium. Starting Wednesday October 5th. For information contact Peter Jack 388 6224

Engaged Encounter is a weekend experience for couples intending to be married.  Final weekend for 2016 - 26 / 27 November 2016 Registrations close 2 weeks before. Venue: Presbytery, 301 Karori Road, Karori, Wellington.
For more details go to the website at http://www.ceewellington.org.nz or phone Kate & Simon Olsen Telephone (+64 4) 801 6192, or email Simon and Kate at  [email protected]
 

Apply now - Sisters of Compassion scholarship for 1st year tertiary studies.
Closing date 14th October 2016. Download the application: www.compassion.org.nz/news/suzanne-aubert-tertiary-scholarship-grant/. For more details email: [email protected] or phone 04 282 1966.
 

We have sold out of Laudato Si
Only 22 copies left of Amoris Laetitia for $5
If you would like to a copy contact the Parish Office, phone 388 6953
 or email [email protected].

 St Vincent de Paul Book Fair— will be held at St Anne’s Hall Newtown on October 1-2.
Donations of books can be left at the Riddiford Street SVdP Centre.
 All donations gratefully received.

 
" The Sisters of St. Peter Claver are holding a " MULTICULTURAL " Mission Concert
on Saturday 8 October 2016  at 2pm to 4pm at St. Patrick's Parish Hall,  15 - 19 Rongotai  Road, Kilbirnie.
 

The Lazarus Experience - a healing weekend for separated and divorced Catholics.
When:      Friday Oct 28 (7.00pm) to Sunday Oct 30, 2016 (no later than 4.30pm) Lower Hutt
Where:     Lower Hutt
Contacts: Katrin  : (evenings): 04-9709385 or 021-02425570
                                    Eustie : (any time): 04-5509240 or 022-3878435

Marriage Encounter – 7th – 9th October, Pahiatua
Marriage Encounter are running an enrichment weekend for married couples.
 A Marriage Encounter weekend is specifically designed to equip couples with the tools to enhance
their relationship and make it even better than it was on their wedding day!
Weekend Date: 7th – 9th Oct. To be held at Masters Hall, SH2, Pahiatua.
Ph. 0800 362 686 for more information and to book a place on the weekend.
 

Parish to Parish B & B
We have over 200 homes throughout NZ and Australia offering catholics  "B and B" , a wonderful way to meet and enjoy good hospitality for $30 for one person, or $25 per person for 2 or more, per night, and includes continental breakfast. There are many areas where more hosts are needed, if you can help, I,d love to hear from you, Contact Marie Anderson, phone 03 3595 541 or email: [email protected]

St Bernards’ College Old Boys Association are calling for registrations for the annual Brother Ambrose Golf Cup.  Friday October 14th from noon at Wainuiomata Golf Club. 
Visit the Old Boys Facebook page  SBC Old Boys to access forms or call Dominic Outtrim or Vicki Foss at the College for more information on 560 9250. It is not necessary to be an Old Boy to play or enter a team.
Parents of current students and others are very welcome.

From the Archdiocesan Justice Peace and Development Commission  
All guests who arrive should be received as Christ, because He will say: “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” And let due honour be shown to all. Rule of St Benedict.                                                                       Ngā mihi nui

Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each.
If you would like a calendar for next year, email, phone or drop into the Parish Office.
 

​STEWARDSHIP
The Gospel speaks today of a manager entrusted by his master to care for his property. Though focus is usually given to the enterprising way the clever manager wiggled his way out of his troubles, the parable is a reminder for us of the Christian understanding of stewardship. God is the source of everything that we have and are. In a telling line from the Gospel, we are reminded, “If you can trust a man in little things, you can also trust him in greater; while anyone who is unjust in a slight matter is also unjust in greater”
The gifts that God has given us are given not for their own sake. God expects us to be fruitful. When we come face to face with the Lord we will be asked how much we have cultivated everything that God has given us.
A dying mana told his wife, “When I die, I want you to put in my coffin all of my money. I want to bring all of them with me.” The wife took all of the man’s money, deposited it in her bank account, then issued the man a check, and put the check in the man’s coffin.
We bring nothing with us when we die. The only thing we can bring with us are the seeds of goodness we have planted in our hearts and in the hearts of others. What would you bring with you when that time comes?
 Fr Mario
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.
 

St Vincent de Paul Society Annual Feast Day Mass.  
Parishioners in our Kilbirnie, Miramar, Seatoun and Strathmore communities of Holy Trinity Parish are warmly invited to join your local St Vincent de Paul Society members and Vincentians from the Wellington Area and our colleges, for the annual Feast Day Mass in St. Anthony's Church, Seatoun, at 7pm on Thursday, 22 September 2016.   The Mass to be celebrated by Fr Ephrem honours our Patron Saint and prays for all Vincentians, our clients, and you our kind supporters.  Supper after.  Contact persons are Brendan Quirk ph 3889708, and Margaret Bearsley ph 977 2759 .

Gascoigne Educational Scholarship 2016.
This scholarship is open to all ages groups who are present members of Holy Trinity Parish and are planning to study for 2017 and beyond at a tertiary level and who meet the qualifying criteria which are included in the terms and conditions. For an application form (including terms and conditions) email the parish office [email protected] or copies available from the back of each Church.  Closing date: 31 October 2016
 

Augaipese Samoa
Nofoaga – St Patrick’s Parish Centre under the Church
Taimi – 1 – 2pm
Aso – Aso toanai mulimuli o masina tautasi
Faamolemole olo’o mana’o mia ni siufofaga mo viiga ile Ahi. Afio mai ma lala mai a’ao totou vivi’i faatasi ilenei aso Sa.
A le avanoa ‘e mafou lava ona ‘e afio mai I aso Sa lua tolou le pepese ai ile misisa.
Mo ni fa’amataloaga  atili faafeso’otai Malia Madar 388 1056 or Vaifou Leota 972 0810

First Holy Communion preparation dates
A reminder of dates for those children who are in the sacramental programme.
St Anthony’s Church
Sunday 16 October 11.30am  (after 10.30am mass at St Anthony's)
Sunday 30 October 11.30am  (after 10.30am mass at St Anthony's)
Sunday 6 November 11.30am  (after 10.30am mass at St Anthony's)
 
St Patrick’s Church
18 September      Meeting room 2-3pm      Parents session
25 September      Meeting room 2-3pm      1st Children’s prep
9 October             Meeting room 2-3pm      2nd Children’s prep
16 October           Meeting room 2-3pm      3rd Children’s prep
30 October           Church 2-3pm                 Practice
 
Holy Cross Church - TBC
 

 
St Anthony’s Bazaar 18 February 2017
 The bi-annual St Anthony’s School and Parish Bazaar will be held on Saturday 18 February 2017. We are looking to our wonderful community in order to find sponsors so we can make the most of this fundraising opportunity.
If you are interested in participating by sponsoring a part of our unique and popular event, please contact TP Serepisos 022 081 0262 or email [email protected]   Your support or that of your business will be acknowledged and promoted as part of our Bazaar.
 We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

St Anthony’s Bazaar 18 February 2017
We are asking for donations  for the bazaar and these can be left at the back of the church at St Anthony’s.
The things we need are:
·         sugars – white, brown, and also jam making sugar if possible please.
·         Vinegar – white, malt, white wine, balsamic, cider

Healing Service with Fr John Rea to be held at the Sacred Heart Cathedral on Thursday 22 September beginning at 7.30 pm.  This is to be an ecumenical service.  Everyone is invited.  Please bring those who need Jesus` healing

Children’s Liturgy Workshop: Teresa Wackrow from the Auckland Diocesan Liturgy Office, and Fr. Patrick Bridgman, Wellington Diocesan Liturgy Advisor are running a Children’s Liturgy formation workshop from 7.00-9.00pm on Thursday 20th October at Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church, Johnsonville.  The workshop is aimed at people alredy involved in children’s liturgy and anyone interested in becoming involved.  Teresa & Fr. Patrick promise a fun, interactive and informative evening, looking at children’s liturgy guidelines, resources and an opportunity to answer your questions. Please rsvp with your contact details, including parish and church community names to [email protected] or telephone: 496 1706 before 14th October.

KIWI ATHLETICS CLUB (est 1926) Athletes of college age to adults wanted. Headquarters at Newtown Stadium. Starting Wednesday October 5th. For information contact Peter Jack 388 6224

Engaged Encounter is a weekend experience for couples intending to be married.  Final weekend for 2016 - 26 / 27 November 2016 Registrations close 2 weeks before. Venue: Presbytery, 301 Karori Road, Karori, Wellington.
For more details go to the website at http://www.ceewellington.org.nz or phone Kate & Simon Olsen Telephone (+64 4) 801 6192, or email Simon and Kate at  [email protected]

  Christian Life Community helps those seeking to deepen their spiritual lives in developing a personal relationship with Jesus. We are guided and inspired by the spirituality of St Ignatius Loyola. It is a committed way of life where faith is lived through the events of daily life. An introductory evening for those interested in Christian Life Community will be at the Home of Compassion, 7-8:30pm Thursday 8 September. For more information contact Maureen McKillop Ph. 475-5972 or [email protected]

Apply now - Sisters of Compassion scholarship for 1st year tertiary studies.
Closing date 14th October 2016. Download the application: www.compassion.org.nz/news/suzanne-aubert-tertiary-scholarship-grant/. For more details email: [email protected] or phone 04 282 1966.

Catholic Foundation’s Scholarships are now open.  Application forms, conditions, and all the details are available on the website below. Applications close 19 September 2016.
http://www.catholicfoundation.org.nz/scholarships.php

We have sold out of Laudato Si
We still have copies left of Amoris Laetitia for $5
If you would like to a copy contact the Parish Office, phone 388 6953
 or email [email protected].

Parish to Parish B & B, We have over 200 homes throughout NZ and Australia offering catholics  "B and B" , a wonderful way to meet and enjoy good hospitality for $30 for one person, or $25 per person for 2 or more, per night, and includes continental breakfast. There are many areas where more hosts are needed, if you can help, I,d love to hear from you, Contact Marie Anderson, phone 03 3595 541 or email: [email protected]

Mission Gala and Garage Sale Saturday 24th September 9am – 12pm at Paraparaumu Memorial Hall
This major event for the parish of Our Lady of Kapiti is on again. This is run as a fundraiser for the Presentation Sisters mission work in Papua-New Guinea, Chile and Peru , and is a part of our social justice commitment. See the notice at the back of the Church. 

​T.E.A.M. = Teaching Everyone About Mercy
Pope Francis has announced the Jubilee Year of Mercy from December 8,2015 to November 20, 2016, Solemnity of Christ the King. It is an invitation for us “to rediscover and make fruitful the mercy of God.”
The Gospel of today is inviting us to practice one of the many faces of mercy, that is forgiveness. Remember what Pope Francis said in The Joy of the Gospel: “God never get tired of forgiving us, we are the one who get tired of asking forgiveness from Him.” God is the Father who open his arms to welcome us.
How about us, who are those people in our life who need forgiveness or who need to be forgiven? “Be merciful like the Father!”  May this be an Inspiration for us as we journey together towards the Father’s kingdom.
Let us work and live together as a TEAM!
Let’s have C.O.F.F.E.E!  Christ Offers Forgiveness For Everyone Everywhere
 Fr Mario
Wednesday 14th September 9.30am
9.30am Morning Mass will be celebrated at Holy Cross Church by Fr Kevin.
Come and join us as we celebrate the feast day for the church.
Please note: this will be the only Mass on this day in the Parish.

HOLY TRINITY PARISH MASS - 10AM SUNDAY 18th September
AT ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE HALL
Mark the date in your diary as we come together to celebrate Sunday Mass together
at St Patrick’s College Hall.  This will be a normal Sunday Mass for everyone to celebrate together. For those unable to be at this Mass, there will be the 5.30pm Vigil at St Patrick’s Church. We will be having morning tea afterwards at the back of the hall, so please bring a plate of food to share.
PLEASE NOTE: parking is available on the street or drive down the South side of the hall round to the back.

St Vincent de Paul Society Annual Feast Day Mass.  
Parishioners in our Kilbirnie, Miramar, Seatoun and Strathmore communities of Holy Trinity Parish are warmly invited to join your local St Vincent de Paul Society members and Vincentians from the Wellington Area and our colleges, for the annual Feast Day Mass in St. Anthony's Church, Seatoun, at 7pm on Thursday, 22 September 2016.   The Mass to be celebrated by Fr Ephrem honours our Patron Saint and prays for all Vincentians, our clients, and you our kind supporters.  Supper after.  Contact persons are Brendan Quirk ph 3889708, and Margaret Bearsley ph 977 2759 .

St Patrick’s Church Mix and Mingle Luncheon  - 15th September
11.30 – 1.30pm in the St Patrick’s Parish Centre 3rd Thurs of each month.
Couple $15 and Single $7 All age groups welcome.
Ring Andrew on 386 1233 by Tues 13th September for catering purposes

NEWS AND VIEWS DISTRIBUTORS PLEASE NOTE
The distribution of the News and Views is being updated based on the new Parish Roll.
If you could please distribute to the people that are addressed at the top of each individual copy in your envelope.
Any problems, please email [email protected].   Thank you very much

YOUTH COORDIATION TEAM
The parish is in the process of establishing a Youth Ministry and is seeking to identify a small group of volunteers to assist in both the establishment and organisation of this most important function. We are currently in the process of identifying and employing a Youth Pastoral Worker in a 20 hour paid role to lead youth activities within our Parish. The role of volunteers in the Youth Coordination Team is to set guidelines, tasks and scope to both the Youth Pastoral Worker and the members of the Youth Ministry. Responsibility for the employment function lives with the Parish Priest and the accountability is through the Parish Pastoral Council. Ideally we are looking for parishioners or other like-minded Christian members for this Youth Coordination Team. Youth is the future of our parish and if you can help or if you know of someone suitable who may be able to help the parish run a successful Youth Ministry then please contact Fr Ephrem or a member of the Parish Council for further details.   

MORNING TEA FUNDRAISER FOR DR SWEE TAN OF GILLES MCINDOE RESEARCH INSTITUE
Thank you to all those who supported morning tea for Gilles Mcindoe research institute.
The total amount raised was $2757.00

Healing Service with Fr John Rea to be held at the Sacred Heart Cathedral on Thursday 22 September beginning at 7.30 pm.  This is to be an ecumenical service.  Everyone is invited.  Please bring those who need Jesus` healing.

Children’s Liturgy Workshop: Teresa Wackrow from the Auckland Diocesan Liturgy Office, and Fr. Patrick Bridgman, Wellington Diocesan Liturgy Advisor are running a Children’s Liturgy formation workshop from 7.00-9.00pm on Thursday 20th October at Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church, Johnsonville.  The workshop is aimed at people alredy involved in children’s liturgy and anyone interested in becoming involved.  Teresa & Fr. Patrick promise a fun, interactive and informative evening, looking at children’s liturgy guidelines, resources and an opportunity to answer your questions. Please rsvp with your contact details, including parish and church community names to [email protected] or telephone: 496 1706 before 14th October.

Volunteer needed as minute taker for the Parish Council Monthly  Meetings
Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each Month in the Holy Cross Parish Centre at 7.30pm. If you would like more information or to register your interest please contact Fr Ephrem 387 2012
or the Chairperson, Barry Brook 388 8099

KIWI ATHLETICS CLUB (est 1926) Athletes of college age to adults wanted. Headquarters at Newtown Stadium. Starting Wednesday October 5th. For information contact Peter Jack 388 6224

Engaged Encounter is a weekend experience for couples intending to be married.  Final weekend for 2016 - 26 / 27 November 2016 Registrations close 2 weeks before. Venue: Presbytery, 301 Karori Road, Karori, Wellington.
For more details go to the website at http://www.ceewellington.org.nz or phone Kate & Simon Olsen Telephone (+64 4) 801 6192, or email Simon and Kate at  [email protected]

  Christian Life Community helps those seeking to deepen their spiritual lives in developing a personal relationship with Jesus. We are guided and inspired by the spirituality of St Ignatius Loyola. It is a committed way of life where faith is lived through the events of daily life. An introductory evening for those interested in Christian Life Community will be at the Home of Compassion, 7-8:30pm Thursday 8 September. For more information contact Maureen McKillop Ph. 475-5972 or [email protected]

Dove Wellington invites all women to our meeting from 1.15pm to 3pm 17th Sept at Connolly Hall, Guildford Terrace, This meeting, we are blessed to have Anna Watson, National President of Dove New Zealand as our guest speaker.   This will be a wonderful opportunity to get to know her, hear of her walk of faith.  This is going to be a fantastic meeting, and we encourage all women to come and be nourished.  Please contact Rachel Blackaby for any queries on (04) 233 2553.

Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship Wellington
Come along and join us on Thursday 15th of September 2016 at 7:30pm for prayer, praise and social time in CONNOLLY HALL, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon (behind Sacred Heart Cathedral).
Speaker: John Taylor (Joshua Leader)
Want to know more? Ring John Taylor (04) 389-8915 or 021-107-8538 or e-mail:[email protected]

2016 ADW Young Catholic Leader programme will again be held at Forest Lakes Camp Otaki and will run between Saturday Dec 10 – Wedsnesday Dec 14.
The cost is $180 per student (incl GST) which includes accommodation, meals sessions, required materials and session manual. Registrations close Friday 18th November 2016. And is for students who are currently Year 12 but will be entering Year 13 in 2017. If you are interested in attending contact the Parish Office holytrinity.wgtn @xtra.co.nz for a registration form.

Catholic Foundation’s Scholarships are now open.  Application forms, conditions, and all the details are available on the website below. Applications close 19 September 2016.
http://www.catholicfoundation.org.nz/scholarships.php

Available for purchase from the Parish Office 
Amoris Laetitia and Laudato Si
We have copies of each of these available in the office for $5 each.
If you would like to a copy of either or both of these, either pop in to the Parish Office, phone 388 6953 or email [email protected].

Parish to Parish B & B, We have over 200 homes throughout NZ and Australia offering catholics  "B and B" , a wonderful way to meet and enjoy good hospitality for $30 for one person, or $25 per person for 2 or more, per night, and includes continental breakfast. There are many areas where more hosts are needed, if you can help, I,d love to hear from you, Contact Marie Anderson, phone 03 3595 541 or email: [email protected]

Archdiocesan Justice Peace and Development Commission for your parish bulletin. Life must be welcomed as it is. To welcome people we do not need moral, social or any other kind of filter. Fr Carlos Olivero (Fr Charly), priest of the villas miserias, Buenos Aires.                          Ngā mihi nui

Mission Gala and Garage Sale Saturday 24th September 9am – 12pm at Paraparaumu Memorial Hall
This major event for the parish of Our Lady of Kapiti is on again. This is run as a fundraiser for the Presentation Sisters mission work in Papua-New Guinea, Chile and Peru , and is a part of our social justice commitment. See the notice at the back of the Church.  

What is Self-denial?
The Gospel of today is one of the so many hard teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. “If anyone comes to me without turning his back… indeed on his very self, he cannot be my follower.” This invitation of the Lord has been misinterpreted often. Denying ourselves? We are created in the very image of God, why do we need to deny this very self?
I would like to quote what Fr. Cantalamessa, a Capuchin papal preacher in Vatican, said about Christian self-denial. He explained that “self-denial is not a denial of who we are but who we have become.” It means we are originally good and beautiful. Human nature is good. But with the misuse of our freedom, we have become bad and ugly. So self-denial is not self-hate, but rather going back to the original beauty, an invitation to go back to the purity of our origin.
Unrepented sins and accumulated evil deeds and desires can cover the beauty of who we are. Through God’s graces and blessings let us help each other to scrape off the layers of mud, dirt and ugliness that sins and misdeeds have covered us. Let our innate beauty shine forth.
LORD, LET ME LOVE EVERYTHING THAT DIRECTS ME TO WHO YOU WANT ME TO BE. AMEN.
 Fr Mario
​
Wednesday 7th September 9.30am
There will be NO MORNING MASS at Holy Cross on this day.
There will still be Mass at St Anthony’s at 9am and St Patrick’s at 9.30am.

Caritas Social Justice Week – 11 – 17th September 2016
As part of Social Justice Week, there will be a cup of coffee at the back of Holy Cross Church after 9am Mass on the 11th September.

Wednesday 14th September 9.30am
9.30am Morning Mass will be celebrated at Holy Cross Church by Fr Kevin.
Come and join us as we celebrate the feast day for the church.
Please note: this will be the only Mass on this day in the Parish.

HOLY TRINITY PARISH MASS - 10AM SUNDAY 18th September
AT ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE HALL
Mark the date in your diary as we come together to celebrate Sunday Mass together
at St Patrick’s College Hall.  This will be a normal Sunday Mass for everyone to celebrate together. For those unable to be at this Mass, there will be the 5.30pm Vigil at St Patrick’s Church. We will be having morning tea afterwards at the back of the hall, so please bring a plate of food to share.
PLEASE NOTE: parking is available. Drive down the side of the hall round to the back.

Holy Cross Happy Hour – Weds 7th September 11am in the Parish Centre.
Seniors are reminded of our next meeting. Come join us for bingo. Please bring a small plate of finger food to enjoy with our tea/coffee.    All welcome.

YOUTH COORDIATION TEAM
The parish is in the process of establishing a Youth Ministry and is seeking to identify a small group of volunteers to assist in both the establishment and organisation of this most important function. We are currently in the process of identifying and employing a Youth Pastoral Worker in a 20 hour paid role to lead youth activities within our Parish. The role of volunteers in the Youth Coordination Team is to set guidelines, tasks and scope to both the Youth Pastoral Worker and the members of the Youth Ministry. Responsibility for the employment function lives with the Parish Priest and the accountability is through the Parish Pastoral Council.
Ideally we are looking for parishioners or other like-minded Christian members for this Youth Coordination Team. Youth is the future of our parish and if you can help or if you know of someone suitable who may be able to help the parish run a successful Youth Ministry then please contact Fr Ephrem or a member of the Parish Council for further details.

St Vincent de Paul Society Annual Feast Day Mass.  
Parishioners in our Kilbirnie, Miramar, Seatoun and Strathmore communities of Holy Trinity Parish are warmly invited to join your local St Vincent de Paul Society members and Vincentians from the Wellington Area and our colleges, for the annual Feast Day Mass in St. Anthony's Church, Seatoun, at 7pm on Thursday, 22 September 2016.   The Mass to be celebrated by Fr Ephrem honours our Patron Saint and prays for all Vincentians, our clients, and you our kind supporters.  Supper after.  Contact persons are Brendan Quirk ph 3889708, and Margaret Bearsley ph 977 2759 .

  Ministry and Service Volunteers Mass – 11 September
Cardinal John warmly invites volunteers in ministry and service around the Archdiocese to join him for a special celebration of Sunday Mass. Light lunch to follow. 10.30am Sunday 11th September 2016 - Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.

MORNING TEA FUNDRAISER FOR DR SWEE TAN OF GILLES MCINDOE RESEARCH INSTITUE
On Tuesday 6th September at 10am there will be a morning tea the Seatoun Bowling Club, Dundas St, Seatoun. Dr Tan and his researchers at the institute have achieved remarkable success in advancing knowledge relating to strawberry birthmarks and other tumours. Dr Tan will give a short presentation prior to morning tea being served.  $30 per ticket (includes lucky prize draws)
Tickets available from Francie Dwyer 388 5281

NEWS AND VIEWS DISTRIBUTORS PLEASE NOTE
The distribution of the News and Views is being updated based on the new Parish Roll.
If you could please distribute to the people that are addressed at the top of each individual copy in your envelope.
Any problems, please email [email protected].   Thank you very much

Thanksgiving Mass for the Canonisation of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta,
9am, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington Saturday 10 September.
Veneration of the relic of Blessed Teresa will follow the Mass. 
Following this all are welcome to stay for light refreshments in Connolly Hall.  Mass will be celebrated by Cardinal John Dew.  All are welcome to attend. 
For more information, please contact Sr Stephanius (04) 235 5373.

Volunteer needed as minute taker
for the Parish Council Monthly  Meetings
Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each Month in the Holy Cross Parish Centre at 7.30pm. If you would like more information or to register your interest please contact Fr Ephrem 387 2012
or the Chairperson, Barry Brook 388 8099

Caritas Social Justice Week – 11 – 17th September 2016
We all have a migration story: Fostering a Culture of Encounter
At a time when the number of international migrants is growing faster than the world’s population (according to the UN), the theme of migration for the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ annual Social Justice Week is very pertinent. “We are also encouraging people to think about how we can all be more open to one another by listening to how we came to live in Aotearoa New Zealand. These might be very recent journeys or over generations. It helps us to know the story of our nation.” (Bishop of Auckland, Patrick Dunn)

Engaged Encounter is a weekend experience for couples intending to be married.  Final weekend for 2016 - 26 / 27 November 2016 Registrations close 2 weeks before. Venue: Presbytery, 301 Karori Road, Karori, Wellington.
For more details go to the website at http://www.ceewellington.org.nz or phone Kate & Simon Olsen Telephone (+64 4) 801 6192, or email Simon and Kate at  [email protected]

  Christian Life Community helps those seeking to deepen their spiritual lives in developing a personal relationship with Jesus. We are guided and inspired by the spirituality of St Ignatius Loyola. It is a committed way of life where faith is lived through the events of daily life. An introductory evening for those interested in Christian Life Community will be at the Home of Compassion, 7-8:30pm Thursday 8 September. For more information contact Maureen McKillop Ph. 475-5972 or [email protected]

Dove Wellington invites all women to our meeting from 1.15pm to 3pm on Saturday 17 September at Connolly Hall, Guildford Terrace, Wellington.  This meeting, we are blessed to have Anna Watson, National President of Dove New Zealand as our guest speaker.   This will be a wonderful opportunity to get to know her, hear of her walk of faith.  This is going to be a fantastic meeting, and we encourage all women to come and be nourished.  We look forward to seeing you there.   Please contact Rachel Blackaby for any queries on (04) 233 2553.

Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship Wellington
Come along and join us on Thursday 15th of September 2016 at 7:30pm for prayer, praise and social time in CONNOLLY HALL, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon (behind Sacred Heart Cathedral).
Speaker: John Taylor (Joshua Leader)
Want to know more? Ring John Taylor (04) 389-8915 or 021-107-8538 or e-mail:[email protected]

Wellington Father’s Breakfast –
Encouragement for Dad’s
Mon 5th September 7 – 8.30am Shed 6, Queen’s Wharf
You can book tickets or a table of 10 online at  http://www.theparentingplace.com/fathers-breakfast/
We place great value on the role fathers play in family and relish the opportunity we have to remind them of how important they are in the lives of their little people.
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand and The Catholic Institute seminar
Unfair treatment of migrant workers – what can we do?”
Catholic Centre lecture room, Catholic Centre, 22-30 Hill St, Wellington Thursday, 8 September, 5.30pm 
The seminar will include the launch of a Caritas report on migrant worker experiences in the Archdiocese of Wellington by Cathy Bi. There will also be a panel of speakers, including Dennis Maga, Danae Anderson, Mark Richards and Anne Tuohy.For more information, please email to [email protected]

2016 ADW Young Catholic Leader programme will again be held at Forest Lakes Camp Otaki and will run between Saturday Dec 10 – Wedsnesday Dec 14.
The cost is $180 per student (incl GST) which includes accommodation, meals sessions, required materials and session manual. Registrations close Friday 18th November 2016. And is for students who are currently Year 12 but will be entering Year 13 in 2017. If you are interested in attending contact the Parish Office holytrinity.wgtn @xtra.co.nz for a registration form.

Catholic Foundation’s Scholarships are now open.
Application forms, conditions, and all the details are available on the website below.
Applications close 19 September 2016.
http://www.catholicfoundation.org.nz/scholarships.php

Available for purchase from the Parish Office 
Amoris Laetitia and Laudato Si
We have copies of each of these available in the office for $5 each.
If you would like to a copy of either or both of these, either pop in to the Parish Office, phone 388 6953 or email [email protected].
 
The September 4 – September 17 issue of NZ Catholic is out now.  Some headlines are:
Kiwi-Aussie bishop ordained in Sydney.
Jesuit calls on NZ to dump missal translation.
Kiwi mercy missionary on wheels.
Plan for nationwide Aussie synod.
The next issue of NZ Catholic will be published on September 18.