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Today’s Gospel is a shocking one; at least it shocked the people of Christ’s time. What caused the shock was the fact that he went to stay with Zacchaeus the most hated man in the community. The public complained when they saw what was happening ; “ He has gone to stay with sinner’s house.” they said. Many are not happy even with our Pope Francis the way he is trying to bring reform in the house Catholic Church. They say he is too liberal and he is breaking the practice of the Sacraments of the church so on and so forth.
All God wants is that we give him half a chance. Zaachaeus the tax collector gave God little chance to see him and God understood what Zaachaeus wanted from Him that is forgiveness of his sins. We must learn to let God forgive us and make his home with us. Let us not do the things that make us popular, rather than what is right. We go where we feel most welcome, rather than where we are most needed. We befriend those who are kind to us, and ignore those who challenge us or those whom we don’t like. Jesus teaches us today to love saints and sinners equally. The goodness of God is greater than our evil. Fr Gregory Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. November is a special month in which we are encouraged to pray for the dead
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Please pray for our children as they prepare for First Holy Communion. First Holy Communion dates in our Parish– Holy Cross 6th November 9am St Anthony’s 13th November 10.30am & St Patrick’s 13th November 10am We congratulate Fr Matthew Clerkin’s on his Golden Julbilee. Fr Matthew will be saying his Jubilee Mass at St Patrick’ Church 10am Sunday 30th October followed by a cup of tea in the Parish Centre. We invite all the parishioners to join us as we celebrate this occasion with him. Gascoigne Educational Scholarship 2016 – CLOSING SOON!! 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 "REAL CHRISTMAS CARDS". St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas cards will be on sale from Sun 6 November after Sunday Masses at Holy Cross, St Anthony's and St Patrick's churches. Religious-theme cards "Keeping Christ in Christmas", $2.50 per pack of 5 cards with envelopes. Proceeds to our local SVdP Conference activities. Contacts for supplies are: Holy Cross Church (Julian Knapp ph 970 3905) and St Anthony's Church (Andrew Monahan, ph 021 772 350) St Catherine’s College are having a quiz night at the Realm on Sunday 6 November at 7pm. Great fun, prizes and raffles. If you would like to join in, either as an individual or with a team of 6 – 8, please get in touch with Sister Stephanie [email protected] or 388 5887. $10 entry. A curry meal can be bought during the quiz or you can come from 5 – 6.45pm to buy a meal. Mass Schedule for Holy Trinity ParishWednesday 2nd November 7am St Patrick’s Church 9am St Anthony’s Church 9.30am Holy Cross Church 11am St Patrick’s Church 5pm Holy Cross Church 7.30pm St Patrick’s Church Anointing Mass at St Patrick’s will now be 11am on the 9th November Happy Hour at Holy Cross will now be 11am on 9th November Volunteers needed We are looking for parishioners who would be available to sell Columban Calendars at the back of the Churches on three Sunday’s in November. Dates for Holy Cross 13, 20 & 27th November Dates for St Anthony’s and St Patrick’s 6, 20 & 27 November If you would be available for any of these, please contact the Parish Office 388 6953 or [email protected] 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. Alternatively pay by internet banking to Holy Trinity Parish 02-0536-0185031-00 and use calendar as the reference. When you have paid, email the office [email protected] with the following details: the amount paid, the number of calendars ordered, which Church you will collect your calendars from or if you would like to collect them from the office. Once payment has cleared, the Calendars will be left for you in the back of your chosen Church or in the office for you to collect. In this Jubilee Year of Mercy Pope Francis has named Sunday 6th November, 2016 as the day of Jubilee for Prisoners. We invite all parishioners to join in prayer for all prisoners that they come to know God’s love, mercy and forgiveness. May all of us remember the victims of crime and also those victims who became offenders. We remember also all those who are entrusted with the care of those who are incarcerated, especially our prison Chaplains and all those who minister to those in prison. St Anthony’s School Golf Day - Thursday 24 November 2016, Miramar Golf Course Interested in a fun day out?? Maybe as a Christmas work function or just a mid-week day of fun before the silly season? Consider entering yourself, or a team in the St Anthony’s School Golf Day!! Information and registration forms can be found on our website: www.stants.school.nz or grab a copy from the school office. You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy this day out but if you would like to support us in other ways please consider donating quality items that we could use for raffles, teams prizes or as auction items. Or if you have a business, maybe consider sponsoring a hole? If you can help or have any questions, please phone Sonya on 027 4805 004 or talk to the Principal, Jennifer Ioannou. Become a volunteer at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, Island Bay? Are you interested in becoming a volunteer at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion? Do you know others who would make great volunteers? We are seeking volunteers who would like to share the story of Suzanne Aubert and the Sisters of Compassion, and the charism of Compassion. Our Lady’s Home of Compassion is preparing to welcome greater numbers of visitors and pilgrims as the cause for Suzanne Aubert’s sainthood gains momentum. Volunteer roles will begin in 2017. A Compassion Volunteering information session is being held on the morning of Saturday 5 November with more sessions to follow next year. To register your interest in volunteering, contact Deirdre Hanlon, Visitor Experience Manager, at [email protected] or phone 282 1953. The Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver are holding " RARE and BEAUTIFUL " on Saturday 12th November 2016 at their Convent grounds - 1 Mersey Street, Island Bay. (Corner of Melrose Road and Melbourne Road) from 9am to 12pm. All are most welcome. Stewardship month “But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, Behold I will give half of my property to the poor. And I will now pay back four times as much I have taken” Luke 19:8 We are all called to give back to the Lord in proportion to the blessings we have received. This doesn’t mean that everyone is called to give the same amount, but that each is called to give equal sacrifice. No amount is too small or insignificant. How is God calling you? Prayer for Peace in Syria: Pope Francis will be taking part in an ecumenical prayer for peace in Syria in an event in Sweden to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. The event marks the importance of working towards reconciliation in a world torn apart by conflict. He is asking for all people to join him in praying for peace in Syria on Monday 31 October. If you would like to read more about the Syria Peace is Possible campaign and how you can support it, please click here. The prayer is as follows: “Lord or God, Father of all humanity; change the hearts of all peoples and their rulers, so that peace may be established among the nations on the foundation of justice, love and righteousness. May the Spirit of Peace descend upon the people of Syria and upon our world until all conflicts cease and peace reigns on earth. AMEN.” Archdiocesan Justice Peace and Development Commission ‘Feed the hungry’ is an ethical imperative for the universal Church. The right to food, like the right to water, has an important place within the pursuit of other rights. Pope Benedict XVI – Caritas in Veritate. Ngā mihi nui Life Teen Summer Camp Aotearoa - sold out. Waitlist now operating – see the website for more details. http://wellington.lifeteen.org.nz/ Archdiocese of Wellington – Young Church Ministries See the noticeboard at the back of the Church of all the things that have been happening in the young Church ministries in the Archdiocese or you can contact them directly: [email protected] . (04) 496 1731 or pop in for a visit at the Catholic Centre, 22-30 Hill Street, Thorndon http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/about-us/family-and-young-church
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Click here to eEvery year we celebrate the “Mission Sunday” on the penultimate Sunday (next to last) in the month of October. By our faith and baptism every baptise person is a missionary. It is the duty and responsibility of every faithful Christian today, therefore, to continue the mission of our Jesus Christ. As we acknowledge our duty and responsibility, we feel more urge to share in the responsibility of the Mission of the Church.Though we want to participate in all the activities of the Church it is simply not possible. What we can do here is that we can support the Missionary activities of the Church through our prayers and donations. Let us be generous, as usual, in supporting the missionary works of the Church though our generous donations and prayers. Whatever we give on the Mission Sunday goes to the missionary activities of the mother Church. “God loves a cheerful giver.” Fr Gregory
Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. WORLD MISSION SUNDAY We celebrate the 90th World Mission Sunday this weekend. It was first introduced by Pope Pius XI in 1926 and has commissioned the Pontifical Mission Societies in each country to help coordinate its celebration. It is a day to gratefully thank God for having us as partners in mission. God’s Mission is Our Mission. To live well our life, bringing out the best in us so that those in contact with us experience goodness. This is the first step in participating in God’s Mission. St Irenaeus expressed it well, “The glory of God is the human person fully alive”. And the prayer is not only of gratitude, but of mercy and compassion so that our finite being may be enriched by the infinite goodness of God. Our Gospel reading this weekend exemplifies this reality. Two men went to the Temple to pray, and their prayers made the difference. The Pharisee who considered himself perfect, prayed to himself and his invocation left him vain. The Tax Collector prayed to God, became conscious of his poverty, and perceived God’s mercy. Therefore, Jesus in the end said “He left justified”. One is redeemed when one can sincerely acknowledge that all goodness achieved comes from the grace of God. We are his partners in mission. A true reason to be grateful. World Mission Sunday is also a day to focus on the Mission of the Church beyond our local situations and reach out. Surely, all may feel the pinch of economic constraints these days. But as believers we treasure our capacity to give from our poverty. Our First Reading this weekend offers comfort. “The Lord is a God of justice who knows no favorite…. The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds; it does not rest till it reaches its goal…” The story of Little Maly from Cambodia in the short video prepared for this World Mission Sunday speaks of a simple heart who sees hope because of the efforts of the missionary Church. The simple presence and efforts of Sr Eulie, a missionary in Cambodia, make Little Maly smile, and dream not for herself but for her little sister. Where the story of Little Maly and of Sr Eulie are repeated millions of times, that is where the Missionary Church becomes the Witness of Mercy. Pope Francis proclaims this in his Mission Sunday Message. For 90 years now, all collections on Mission Sunday is given to the Universal Fund of the Church for its Missionary Activities especially in the young and needy dioceses around the world. Please give generously from your heart this World Mission Sunday. Fr Matthew Clerkin’s Golden Julbilee. Fr Matthew will be saying his Jubilee Mass at St Patrick’ Church 10am Sunday 30th October followed by a cup of tea in the Parish Centre. We invite all the parishioners to join us as we celebrate this occasion with him. Gascoigne Educational Scholarship 2016 – CLOSING SOON!! 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 Please pray for our children as they prepare for First Holy Communion. First Holy Communion dates in our Parish– Holy Cross 6th November 9am St Anthony’s 13th November 10.30am & St Patrick’s 13th November 10am Holy Cross School - Friday 28th October, Holy Cross School will be holding an International Food Fair 4-8pm Friday 28th October - rain or shine There will be loads of food stalls to enjoy. All stalls will be held in the school hall area. Please come along and support this wonderful event with all proceeds going towards the development of the senior play area. We are also holding a silent auction to support our International Food fair. Just follow the link, log-on and bid. There are also "buy now" prices. The link: www.32auctions.com/holycross AMENDED Mass Schedule for Holy Trinity Parish All Souls DayWednesday 2nd NovemberPlease note: some times have changed from those published in last week’s newsletter 7am St Patrick’s Church 9am St Anthony’s Church 9.30am Holy Cross Church 11am St Patrick’s Church 5pm Holy Cross Church 7.30pm St Patrick’s Church Anointing Mass at St Patrick’s will now be 11am on the 9th November Happy Hour at Holy Cross will now be 11am on 9th November Volunteers needed We are looking for parishioners who would be available to sell Columban Calendars at the back of the Churches on three Sunday’s in November. Dates for Holy Cross 13, 20 & 27th November Dates for St Anthony’s and St Patrick’s 6, 20 & 27 November If you would be available for any of these, please contact the Parish Office 388 6953 or [email protected] 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. Alternatively pay by internet banking to Holy Trinity Parish 02-0536-0185031-00 and use calendar as the reference. When you have paid, email the office [email protected] with the following details: the amount paid, the number of calendars ordered, which Church you will collect your calendars from or if you would like to collect them from the office. Once payment has cleared, the Calendars will be left for you in the back of your chosen Church or in the office for you to collect. St Patrick’s College Parent’s Assocation proudly presents FRAMED – the art exhibition Friday 28th October 2016 6.30pm – 9.30pm Tickets $25 See flyer at the back of the Church for all the details HOLY CROSS SCHOOL THANK YOU MORNING TEA Thank you for supporting our school community during the 2016 School Year. We invite you to attend our ‘Thank You Morning Tea’ here at Holy Cross School. Date: Thursday 3rd November 2016 Place: Holy Cross School Hall Time: 10.30am – 12:00pm Please RSVP by Wednesday 26th October to: Kathee Hughes: 3887189 or [email protected] St Anthony’s School Golf Day - Thursday 24 November 2016, Miramar Golf Course Interested in a fun day out?? Maybe as a Christmas work function or just a mid-week day of fun before the silly season? Consider entering yourself, or a team in the St Anthony’s School Golf Day!! Information and registration forms can be found on our website: www.stants.school.nz or grab a copy from the school office. You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy this day out but if you would like to support us in other ways please consider donating quality items that we could use for raffles, teams prizes or as auction items. Or if you have a business, maybe consider sponsoring a hole? If you can help or have any questions, please phone Sonya on 027 4805 004 or talk to the Principal, Jennifer Ioannou. Holy Hour You are invited to a Holy Hour on Tuesday 25 October beginning at 7.30 pm in the Cathedral chapel to pray for vocations to priesthood and religious life. This Holy Hour will include prayers, Scripture, times of silence and concluding with Benediction followed by supper. All are welcome. Christian Meditation: There will be a day of reflection at the Home of Compassion, Island Bay on Saturday 29th October from 10 am to 2.30 pm. Please bring lunch and a donation to defray expenses. tea and coffee provided. All welcome Enquiries Sr. Sue Cosgrove, Home of Compassion We have sold out of Laudato Si Only 19 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]. 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 The Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver are holding " RARE and BEAUTIFUL " on Saturday 12th November 2016 at their Convent grounds - 1 Mersey Street, Island Bay. ( Corner of Melrose Road and Melbourne Road ) from 9am to 12pm. All are most welcome. Study with the Catholic Institute of Aotearoa New Zealand Seeking qualifications in Religious Education, Theology, Scripture, or Pastoral Ministry? Enrol now in a New Zealand Certificate in Christian Studies (NZCCS) or a New Zealand Diploma in Christian Studies (NZDCS). These courses are level 5 and level 6 on the national qualification framework. The 2017 Prospectus will be out soon. Visit the website for more information www.tci.ac.nz Or contact the Wellington site coordinator, Catherine Gibbs [email protected] (04) 4965184 Life Teen Summer Camp Aotearoa - sold out. Waitlist now operating – see the website for more details. http://wellington.lifeteen.org.nz/ Stewardship month “For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted” Luke 18:14 Pride and ego are often the root cause of our unhappiness. Thinking our time is so valuable, our talent much better than another’s, and our money our status symbol – all making those things ‘gods’ before God. Remember all our gifts are God-given. May our hearts be filled with gratitude for God’s abundant generosity! Archdiocese of Wellington – Young Church Ministries See the noticeboard at the back of the Church of all the things that have been happening in the young Church ministries in the Archdiocese or you can contact them directly: [email protected] . (04) 496 1731 or pop in for a visit at the Catholic Centre, 22-30 Hill Street, Thorndon http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/about-us/family-and-young-church 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. In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus teaches us about the role that perseverance plays in our spiritual life. Persistent here means pray unceasingly or persistent in prayer means to stick with it even if it is difficult. We all know that pray unceasingly is one of the hardest jobs to do. It is okay to pray for some time but to pray unceasingly is difficult. But if we want to be the followers of Jesus then that is the way. Jesus says, “If you want to be my disciple take up your cross and follow me.” Isralites win the battle at Rephidim because of the persistent prayers of Moses, Aaron and Hur. The widow wins the justice because of her perseverance in asking for the justice. Jesus himself spent lot of times in prayer, and obviously, any man or woman who does not spend time in prayer cannot be called a disciple of Jesus.
Jesus has promised salvation for everybody. This salvation will be achieved only if we are able to persevere in following him with our daily cross on our shoulders. We need Jesus Christ! Therefore, to obtain our salvation, we must persevere in our living faith. The question is, will Jesus upon His return on earth find perseverance among His people? This Sunday let us ask God to bless us with all the perseverance that we need to live our faith in Christ. Fr Gregory Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. Refugee Response Update It is truly inspirational to be able to provide you with an update on our Parish response to the recent request to provide household items and donations for the next Refugee settlement in Wellington. In just 7 days we: - collected the vast majority of items needed to set up a couple in a new home. Many items were new, all were of high quality, and carefully presented. We even collected more than we needed for some items (such as pillows) and we've stored these for next time. - gave the huge amount of $1,003.00 in cash donations. With this money we were able to purchase the few items that were missing from our donations of goods: a brand new red microwave oven, a large floor-mat, double blanket, mattress protector, clock, radio and an extra set of stainless steel pots. Remaining funds will be used for the greatest needs in the next intake, expected to be in December. Finally, we have a team of 5 volunteers who will have set up a home for a family of six in Miramar by the time you are reading this notice. We will provide a further update on that in a future newsletter to give you an appreciation of just how your generosity put to use. All that remains is to say again, sincerely - thank you. What an incredibly tangible expression of kindness you have given so willingly and quickly. Formation of Parish Council workshop will be held in the Parish Centre at Holy Cross Wednesday 19th October at 7.30pm. All new and existing Parish Council members are expected to attend. Please pray for our children as they prepare for First Holy Communion. First Holy Communion dates in our Parish– Holy Cross 6th November 9am St Anthony’s 13th November 10.30am & St Patrick’s 13th November 10am 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 St Anthony’s School invite our community to join with us to celebrate Grandparents at our school mass on Friday, October 21, 9 a.m. We hope you can come along on this special day. Mass Schedule for Holy Trinity Parish Wednesday 2nd November 7.30am St Patrick’s Church 9am St Anthony’s Church 9.30am Holy Cross Church 11am St Patrick’s Church 7.30pm St Patrick’s Church Anointing Mass at St Patrick’s will now be 11am on the 9th November Happy Hour at Holy Cross will now be 11am on 9th November Alpha is designed to engage and inspire conversation. It is based on talks around thirty minutes long. The talks explore the big issues around faith and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions from Who is Jesus? and How can we have faith? to Why and how do I pray? and How does God guide us? Join the Alpha course to explore our faith, starting at Holy Cross School 7.30pm Tuesday 18 October. Come and invite others, everyone is welcome. Call or txt Dave 027 4477280 to enrol. 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. Alternatively pay by internet banking to Holy Trinity Parish 02-0536-0185031-00 and use calendar as the reference. When you have paid, email the office [email protected] with the following details: the amount paid, the number of calendars ordered, which Church you will collect your calendars from or if you would like to collect them from the office. Once payment has cleared, the Calendars will be left for you in the back of your chosen Church or in the office for you to collect. St Patrick’s Church Mix and Mingle Luncheon 20th October 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 386 1233 by Tues 18th Octoberfor catering purposes NEXT WEEKEND OUR PARISH WILL BE CELEBRATING WORLD MISSION SUNDAY It is the day when we celebrate who we are as Christians: missionary-disciples. It is a day of prayer. It is also a day when we are invited to look beyond our local Church in New Zealand and assist through financial gift the missionary work needed in the young dioceses in many developing countries. An example of this work is the pastoral reach out of Sr Eulie and the Daughters of Charity in Cambodia. They help provide the country’s most vulnerable children with emotional and spiritual support, as well as an opportunity to break the cycle of poverty and gain a future through education. COME AND LEND YOUR SUPPORT TO THIS APPEAL, “THAT ALL MAY HAVE LIFE.” Holy Cross School - Friday 28th October, Holy Cross School will be holding an International Food Fair 4-8pm Friday 28th October - rain or shine There will be loads of food stalls to enjoy. All stalls will be held in the school hall area. Please come along and support this wonderful event with all proceeds going towards the development of the senior play area. We are also holding a silent auction to support our International Food fair. Just follow the link, log-on and bid. There are also "buy now" prices. The link: www.32auctions.com/holycross Volunteers needed We are looking for parishioners who would be available to sell Columban Calendars at the back of the Churches on three Sunday’s in November. Dates for Holy Cross 13, 20 & 27th November Dates for St Anthony’s and St Patrick’s 6, 20 & 27 November If you would be available for any of these, please contact the Parish Office 388 6953 or [email protected] We have sold out of Laudato Si Only 19 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]. 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 Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship Wellington Come along and join us on Thursday 20th of October 2016 at 7:30pm in for prayer & praise and to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Joshua in CONNOLLY HALL, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon (behind Sacred Heart Cathedral). Guest speaker: Gordon Copeland (Former politician; well-known in Catholic & ecumenical circles) Want to know more? Ring John Taylor (04) 389-8915 or 021-107-8538 or e-mail:[email protected] Study with the Catholic Institute of Aotearoa New Zealand Seeking qualifications in Religious Education, Theology, Scripture, or Pastoral Ministry? Enrol now in a New Zealand Certificate in Christian Studies (NZCCS) or a New Zealand Diploma in Christian Studies (NZDCS). These courses are level 5 and level 6 on the national qualification framework. The 2017 Prospectus will be out soon. Visit the website for more information www.tci.ac.nz Or contact the Wellington site coordinator, Catherine Gibbs [email protected] (04) 4965184 Life Teen Summer Camp Aotearoa will take place again in 2017 from Tuesday 17th – Saturday 21st January at Forest Lakes, Otaki, Kapiti Coast. Registrations are open – see the website for more details. http://wellington.lifeteen.org.nz/ St Anthony’s School Golf Day - Thursday 24 November 2016, Miramar Golf Course Interested in a fun day out?? Maybe as a Christmas work function or just a mid-week day of fun before the silly season? Consider entering yourself, or a team in the St Anthony’s School Golf Day!! Information and registration forms can be found on our website: www.stants.school.nz or grab a copy from the school office. You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy this day out but if you would like to support us in other ways please consider donating quality items that we could use for raffles, teams prizes or as auction items. Or if you have a business, maybe consider sponsoring a hole? If you can help or have any questions, please phone Sonya on 027 4805 004 or talk to the Principal, Jennifer Ioannou. Stewardship month “Be persistent, whether it is convenient or inconvenient” 2 Timothy 4:2 It is not always convenient to be a good steward, especially when all the temptations of our busy and materialstic world get in the way. Living a stewardship lifestyle may be downright uncomfortable. Remember God didn’t call us to be comfortable. God called us to be faithful and to work to bring about the Kingdom on earth. 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. 18th October 9am wherever you are 1 million children praying the rosary When a million children pray the Rosary, the world will change (St Pio of Pietrelcina) The Rosary intentions for 2016 - We will offer this prayer action for the children of Syria, innocent victims of an endless war. “Were not all ten made clean? The other nine, where are they?”
Today’s readings present the theme of ‘Gratitude’ that should come spontaneously from the heart of every individual. God has a prominent place in the life of every one of us. He has created every individual person and has given life and sustenance; it is he who continually gives his protection and care. He is our Saviour and the Redeemer. What is expected from us is gratitude to him and becoming aware how much we have been given. What is Gratitude? Gratitude is an expression of heart counting the blessing and acknowledging everything that person receives. Giving thanks or being gratitude makes people happier and more content. It strengthens relationships, it improves health and it reduces stress. Our common experience is that we often take for granted what God has done and fail to acknowledge the good he has done to us. What is needed in our life is the recognition of the good and acknowledgement of the gratitude towards God and our fellow beings. Fr Gregory Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. Refugee Families Update THANK YOU to those who last week agreed to supply various items to help set-up a home and help our next refugee families to settle in Wellington. Please leave your items in the foyer of your church today and they will collected by noon (Sunday 9th) and taken to Catholic Social Services to check and sort into house lots. THANK YOU also to those who so generously gave money last week. This money will be used to purchase any shortfall in items required. Finally, THANK YOU to our wonderful Priests, who with no prior notice, allowed us to use our sacred Masses to call for support for our refugees. Your flexibility and focus on the importance of offering ways to demonstrate christian compassion are never taken for granted. Watch this space and we will provide a full update of just how amazing your support has been following settlement of the families on the 14th October. Welcome back to Fr Sanele who returned last week from his holiday back home to Tonga 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 Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith, run over seven weeks. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation.Alpha is run all around the globe. The course is based around food, a talk and good conversation. Join the Alpha course to explore our faith, starting at Holy Cross School 7.30pm Tuesday 18 October. Come and invite others, everyone is welcome. Call or txt Dave 027 4477280 to enrol. 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. Alternatively pay by internet banking to Holy Trinity Parish 02-0536-0185031-00 and use calendar as the reference. When you have paid, email the office [email protected] with the following details: the amount paid, the number of calendars ordered, which Church you will collect your calendars from or if you would like to collect them from the office. Once payment has cleared, the Calendars will be left for you in the back of your chosen Church or in the office for you to collect. St Patrick’s Church Mix and Mingle Luncheon 20th October 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 386 1233 by Tues 18th Octoberfor catering purposes You are invited to join St Vinnies in Seatoun/Miramar or in Kilbirnie: The St Vinnies groups meet once a month to decide how to help people in need, and who to visit, in our community. If you want to join the Seatoun & Miramar Conference, or for more information, contact Brendan Quirk on Ph 3889708 or [email protected] (next meeting Monday 10 October).If you want to join the Kilbirnie Conference, or for more information, contact Margaret Bearsley on 021 344 356 or [email protected] (next meeting Thursday 13 October). NEWS AND VIEWS DISTRIBUTORS – copies are ready to be collected from the back of the churches for distribution. 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. Stewardship month “Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?” Luke 17:18 Most of us live very easy lives. We have food, shelter, clothing, friends, a car, a job. Have you ever noticed that it’s often the people with the fewest possesions who are the most grateful for their lot? Shouldn’t it be the other way around? Take time each day to give thanks to God for all that has been given to you. 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. 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 19 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]. Do you have questions about where you are going? What you are doing now or next year? Where God is calling you out? SEEK 2016 aims to give Young Adults an opportunity to explore these questions. To SEEK the wisdom of those who are living out their particular vocation. TO SEEK the support of others grappling with the same questions. To SEEK an encounter on the wilderness, in each other and in the Sacraments. And to SEEK God in the quiet, still moments of your heart. The afternoon includes a short hike in Otari-Wilton bush with space for conversation, afternoon tea and some time of reflection and concludes with Mass. Held at St. Thomas More Church, Wilton. 1-5pm. Saturday 15th October. Please R.S.V.P to [email protected] by 11/10/2016 Dove Wellington invites all women to our meeting from 1.15pm to 3pm on Saturday 15 October at Connolly Hall, Guildford Terrace, Wellington. This meeting, we are blessed to have Diana Ingle, Chairperson of New Zealand Catholic Charismatic Renewal, as our guest speaker. The theme for this meeting is ‘Open the Eyes of my Heart’. This meeting will be a wonderful opportunity for us to reflect on our lives, how God lovingly sees us and how we in turn see God. We look forward to seeing you there. Contact Rachel Blackaby for any queries on (04) 233 2553. 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 Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship Wellington Come along and join us on Thursday 20th of October 2016 at 7:30pm in for prayer & praise and to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Joshua in CONNOLLY HALL, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon (behind Sacred Heart Cathedral). Guest speaker: Gordon Copeland (Former politician; well-known in Catholic & ecumenical circles) Want to know more? Ring John Taylor (04) 389-8915 or 021-107-8538 or e-mail:[email protected] Study with the Catholic Institute of Aotearoa New Zealand Seeking qualifications in Religious Education, Theology, Scripture, or Pastoral Ministry? Enrol now in a New Zealand Certificate in Christian Studies (NZCCS) or a New Zealand Diploma in Christian Studies (NZDCS). These courses are level 5 and level 6 on the national qualification framework. The 2017 Prospectus will be out soon. Visit the website for more information www.tci.ac.nz Or contact the Wellington site coordinator, Catherine Gibbs [email protected] (04) 4965184 Life Teen Summer Camp Aotearoa will take place again in 2017 from Tuesday 17th – Saturday 21st January at Forest Lakes, Otaki, Kapiti Coast. Registrations are open – see the website for more details. http://wellington.lifeteen.org.nz/ Volunteer Coordinator – volunteer role Prison Chaplaincy Service of Aotearoa New Zealand - Bringing the Hope that transforms lives Are you interested in supporting us achieve our goal of bringing hope to prisoner’s lives? Do you enjoy working within a team, but also happy working independently? Are you ready for a new challenge helping us to implement our new volunteer database and recruitment process? If you’ve said yes to the above – then we have the volunteering position for you! The Prison Chaplaincy Service of Aotearoa New Zealand (PCSANZ) provides religious and spiritual support services to all New Zealand prisons through contracts with the Department of Corrections and Serco. We have a newly created and exciting Volunteer Coordinator position covering each of our prisons. The position involves working with our chaplains to update and maintain our volunteer database, as well as coordinating the recruitment, training, recognition and exiting of faith-based volunteers at the prison. The position is a volunteer role involving between 2-10 hours per week, depending on size of prison and volunteer pool. To be successful in this position, you must:
Closing date for applications: 10 October 2016 Please send your CV and covering letter by email to: [email protected] or phone: 021 593 000 for more information. The month of October is also known as the Month of the Holy Rosary. October 7th is the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary and the month of October is traditionally the month of the Holy rosary. Since the prayer of the Rosary come from such excellent sources – from our Lord himself, from inspired Scriptures, and from the Church, it is not surprising that the Rosary is so dear to our blessed Mother and so powerful with heaven.
The Rosary is Christocentric setting forth the entire life of Jesus Christ, passion, death, resurrection and glory. Of course, the Rosary honours and contemplates Mary too, and rightly so, for the reason that the Liturgical year does likewise: “Because of the mission she received from God, her life is more closely linked with the mysteries of Jesus Christ, and there is no one who has followed in the footsteps of the Incarnate Word more closely and with more merits than she. (Mediator Dei). The Rosary stands revealed as a dynamic teacher and nurture of Christian faith, morality, and Spiritual perfection, fostering in various ways faith, hope, charity and other virtues and meditating special graces, all to the end that we may become more like unto Christ. To sum up, the rosary is a prayer highly recommended by the Blessed Mother herself as well as popes and saints. The goal of the rosary is the greater love for God and union with Him. Fr Gregory Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. 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. Wishing you all a 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. Mother Aubert’s Anniversary of Death When Suzanne Aubert died in 1926 her funeral was the largest ever given to a New Zealand woman. Humble yet determined she had made an extraordinary impact on society, and thousands – from the upper echelons to the very poor - lined the streets of Wellington to pay their respects as her body was drawn through the city. For 66 years of her life in our land she had brought hope and courage to all especially to the needy. Today Suzanne continues to inspire us by her writings and example. Many of the social challenges and injustices Suzanne faced are still with us now. This anniversary prompts us therefore to ponder deeply our response to the social, health and educational needs of Māori, Pākehā and indeed all those who today call New Zealand home. Suzanne Aubert founded the Sisters of Compassion in 1883 and still today the Sisters continue her pattern of service founded on faith, love and compassion. Please pray today for the Sisters and may our nation be blessed through further vocations to the Sisters of Our Lady of Compassion. 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 Holy Cross Happy Hour – Weds 5th October 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. 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. Memorial Mass for Fr Lou Leuthard:Fr Lou, priest of the Archdiocese of Welliington, died on the 29th August, 2016 in New Plymouth. A memorial Mass (month’s mind) will be held for him on October 4th in the church of St Pius X, Te Pene Avenue, Titahi Bay at 4pm. Fr Lou served in various parishes of the Archdiocese, mainly in the South Island, but was the first parish priest when Titahi Bay was made a parish and helped build the church there. All welcome. 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]. " 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. You are invited to join St Vinnies in Seatoun/Miramar or in Kilbirnie: The St Vinnies groups meet once a month to decide how to help people in need, and who to visit, in our community. If you want to join the Seatoun & Miramar Conference, or for more information, contact Brendan Quirk on Ph 3889708 or [email protected] (next meeting Monday 10 October).If you want to join the Kilbirnie Conference, or for more information, contact Margaret Bearsley on 021 344 356 or [email protected] (next meeting Thursday 13 October). Dove Wellington invites all women to our meeting from 1.15pm to 3pm on Saturday 15 October at Connolly Hall, Guildford Terrace, Wellington. This meeting, we are blessed to have Diana Ingle, Chairperson of New Zealand Catholic Charismatic Renewal, as our guest speaker. The theme for this meeting is ‘Open the Eyes of my Heart’. This meeting will be a wonderful opportunity for us to reflect on our lives, how God lovingly sees us and how we in turn see God. We look forward to seeing you there. Contact Rachel Blackaby for any queries on (04) 233 2553. 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. 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. 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. Volunteer Coordinator – volunteer role Prison Chaplaincy Service of Aotearoa New Zealand - Bringing the Hope that transforms lives Are you interested in supporting us achieve our goal of bringing hope to prisoner’s lives? Do you enjoy working within a team, but also happy working independently? Are you ready for a new challenge helping us to implement our new volunteer database and recruitment process? If you’ve said yes to the above – then we have the volunteering position for you! The Prison Chaplaincy Service of Aotearoa New Zealand (PCSANZ) provides religious and spiritual support services to all New Zealand prisons through contracts with the Department of Corrections and Serco. We have a newly created and exciting Volunteer Coordinator position covering each of our prisons. The position involves working with our chaplains to update and maintain our volunteer database, as well as coordinating the recruitment, training, recognition and exiting of faith-based volunteers at the prison. The position is a volunteer role involving between 2-10 hours per week, depending on size of prison and volunteer pool. To be successful in this position, you must:
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