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Sir 35, 12-14. 16-18; 2 Tim 4, 6-8. 16-18; Lk 13, 1-9
What Do We See? Dear sisters and brothers, I am drawn by a detail in today’s gospel. It has to do with eyes, with what the main characters are seeing. It is striking that the Pharisee sees the tax collector. His eyes are roving about as he prays in the temple. By contrast, the tax collector sees nothing, certainly not the Pharisee, since we are told that the tax collector “would not even raise his eyes to heaven.” This detail raises the question of what one sees, how one sees, and reminds us of the haunting phrase spoken by the Lord in 1 Samuel 16, 7. As the sons of Jesse are presented before him, he is sure that the number one son is the Lord’s choice. But here the Lord trains and corrects Samuel’s sight: “Not as man sees does God see, because man sees the appearance, but the Lord looks into the heart.” How do we acquire such sight, eyes that see as the Lord sees? One only begins to see with God’s eyes when the heart has been humbled. Knowing our own sinfulness, our identity as loved sinners, gives us new eyes so that we look out on the world and, especially on other people, the way God does. When we see others from such a heart, we see brothers and sisters who are “like me,” in contrast with the eyes of the Pharisee, who does not see from the heart and can only observe that “I am not like the rest of humanity.” Such a humble heart is the key to everything: “Humility is the foundation of all the other virtues hence, in the soul in which this virtue does not exist there cannot be any other virtue except in mere appearance” (St. Augustine). Lord, humble our hearts. Give us your eyes! 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. PARISH PROPERTY UPDATE Holy Trinity Parish Pastoral Council and Finance Committee We again thank those who have contributed through attending the consultations and making submissions regarding the future of our parish properties. The Pastoral Council and Finance Committee follow-up from your feedback has involved collating and summarising the information, discussion and meetings. The final report to the Cardinal for 30 October is currently being prepared. An overview of the consultation and the revised recommendations that will be made to the Cardinal will be shared with parishioners during the weekend of 26-28 October. The overview and recommendations, and the summaries of the submissions, will also be available on the parish website after the announcement has been made at all Masses for those unable to attend Mass that weekend or who may wish to review them in more detail. We ask that you continue to pray for Holy Trinity Parish as we continue to move into our future, full of hope. NOVEMBER PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD: As November is the traditional month for special prayers for our loved ones, parishioners are asked to write the names and place them in the box in the Church or give them to the priest. Envelopes are available in the foyer. Because of the large number of names, we will only print anniversaries or recent. All names will be remembered in Masses offered during November. 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 St Patrick’s 3rd November 10am & St Anthony’s 10th November 10.30am MASS SCHEDULE FOR HOLY TRINITY PARISH Friday 1st November 9am St Patrick’s Church 9.30am Holy Cross Parish Centre MASS SCHEDULE FOR HOLY TRINITY PARISH Saturday 2nd November 9am Holy Cross Church 11am St Patrick’s Church Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Book Club –Sunday 27th October: Explore the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the Catholic faith through its great books! At Holy Cross Church Parish Centre, 6-7pm. Light supper will be provided. Connect with fellow passionate Catholics for like-minded discussion. For enquiries, contact 3882-840 or [email protected] St Anthony's School Rosary Evening Come and join us on Tuesday the 29th of October as we pray the rosary together. The students have been learning how to say the rosary and some have even learned it in another language. We will be sharing this with our parents and community at 5:30pm. Hope to see you there. 2 Columban Calendars to give away! Two Columban Calendars have been very kindly donated by a parishioner. If you would like one of these please contact the Parish Office [email protected] or 388 6953 Gascoigne Educational Scholarship. This scholarship is open to all ages groups who are present members of Holy Trinity Parish and are planning to study for 2020 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] download a copy from the website http://www.holytrinity.parish.nz/ or copies available from the back of each Church. Closing date: 31 October 2019 St Patrick’s Church centenary Mass is on 17th November at 10 am. Would you like to take an active role as part of the Mass? Would you like to usher people at the beginning and / or at Communion ? Would you like to read? To read a Prayer of the Faithful? To take part in the Offertory procession? To be a collector? We are planning now so if you are interested please contact Patricia O’Donnell at 934 3179 or [email protected] ASAP. St Patrick’s Church centenary Mass is on 17th November at 10 am All parishioners are welcome to come and join in celebrating the centenary of St Patrick’s Church followed by a cup of tea in the Parish Hall. Please note: the 5.30pm Vigil will be the only other Mass in the Parish St Patrick’s Church desperately needs musicians. Do you play the piano? Is your child learning to play? Would you be prepared to play one song at Mass on one Sunday or Vigil Mass on Saturday night? Help will be given before you play. please contact Patricia O’Donnell at 934 3179 or [email protected] Volunteer to weed a garden for St Patrick’s Primary School We’d love a parishioner to sort the garden down the drive next to what was the video shop. The compost bin is full, and it’d be good to have this dug into the soil. In the leadup to the St Patrick’s centenary Mass on the 17th November at 10am, we will include an interesting fact about the former Parish each week. FACT The first ordination of a priest in the parish was held on Friday 17 June 1977. Michael O’Donnell, son of Jack and Molly O’Donnell Parishioners since 1943, was ordained a Marist Priest by Cardinal Delargey. His First Mass was on Saturday morning followed by a meal in the Church Hall. Then many went to Athletic Park for the rugby test All Blacks versus Lions. The All Blacks won which added to the celebrations. 2020 Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each. You can either put your money or cheq (made out to Holy Trinity Parish) in an envelope with your details and pop in the collection basket, 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: your name, 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. Bernadette Hyland will also have them available for sale at St Patrick’s Church. Book Launch Invite A book of poems by St Anthony’s parishioner Michael Fitzsimons is being launched on Sunday November 3 at 4pm at the Worser Bay Lifesaving Club, 251 Marine Parade, Seatoun. The life-affirming poems, entitled Michael I Thought You Were Dead, were written in the aftermath of a cancer diagnosis. The poems are pragmatic, searching and ultimately hopeful. All poetry-lovers welcome. Join us for a FREE Seniors’ Week event to talk about the symptoms of a heart attack and stroke, so you know what to do if you see or experience them. There will be a CPR demonstration Everyone welcome – free afternoon tea provided. Come along for a chance to hear from others and ask questions. Strathmore Park Community Centre Friday 1 November 11.00am – 12.30pm Safeguarding training. extra Safeguarding workshop on Tuesday 29th October, at 60 Knights Road, Hutt Central, we will gather at 6.45pm for a cup of tea/coffee and the workshop itself will start at 7pm. It’s at the Parish Hall, Te Awakairangi Parish, Sts Peter and Paul Church. Please contact Brendy Weir ASAP if you want to attend. Tel. (04) 496 11768 or email [email protected] This training is compulsory if you are involved in any of the following ministries. Please make sure you attend one of these if you are involved in the following ministries and have not attended. - Parish Council - Children’s Liturgy - Trainer Altar Servers Roles - Extraordinary Ministers of Communion to the Sick - Sacramental Programme Leaders – Legion of Mary Go you are sent to find leaders (3) Allow others to step up while those stepping aside have a mentoring role. Solemn Vespers for the Feast of ALL SAINTS Psalms Gregorian Antiphons music by Palestrina Choir of St Mary of the Angels Directed by Robert Oliver With David Trott, Organ Followed by a short concert of seasonal music by Philips, Victoria, Tavener St Mary of the Angels Boulcott Street 7:3 0 pm Friday 1 st November FUNDRAISING CONCERT BY FR CHRIS SKINNER, SM An afternoon of songs and music on Saturday 2 November, 2:00pm, Sacred Heart Church Petone. Tickets - $25 each. Proceeds to support Pacific families to attend the Annual Oceania gathering of the Focolare Movement, 8-12 January 2020.For tickets contact: David – 04 4787962 or [email protected] Nilda – 021 2321171 or [email protected] A Caring Space Quiet Day A Caring Space is an invitation to those who care for a loved one to step away for a few hours to reflect on your role as carer and to explore with God your thoughts and feelings in this role. At Home of Compassion, Rhine St., Island Bay on Friday 15th November 11am to 2.30pm. Please contact Veronica Parton 021 238 6675 or email [email protected] for details and to register. Religious Diversity: Encountering other religions. A workshop, interactive, fun, and challenging for Jewish, Christian and Muslim young adults. Thursday 31 October 2019 4-9pm, at Wellington Islamic Centre, 7 Queen’s Drive, Kilbirnie. Limited space, tickets from Eventbrite. St Patrick’s Primary School Ethnic Food Fair 5.30 – 7.30 Friday 15th November We are about to launch into preparations for our annual Food Fair. We’d love to include the Holy Trinity parishioners as much as possible. Last year we had some wonderful parishioners who cooked for us, helped run stalls and donated Hoopla jars.
Challenge 2000 is a Youth and Community Development agency that has served young people in the Church and the wider community for over 30 years. We are holding our annual Street Day Appeal on Thursday 14th November. If you are willing and able to help in any way, please get in touch: call Anne Harlow or John Robinson on 04 477 6827 or email [email protected] National March for Life. You’re invited to love them both by attending the third annual National March for Life in Wellington on Saturday 7 December. Join Kiwis from all over NZ in a family-friendly celebration of life which also peacefully protests the practice and legality of abortion. Gather at Civic Square from 12pm for family-friendly entertainment, sausage sizzle and stalls. March to Parliament Grounds begins at 2pm. Concludes at 4pm. Learn more about this important event at a critical moment in NZ’s history: marchforlife.nz Mass for Life. You’re invited to pray for babies, mums, dads and families at a Mass for Life on Friday 6 December, 7pm at St Mary of the Angels, 17 Boulcott Street, Wellington. Cardinal Dew will be the principal celebrant. Eucharistic Adoration will follow for one hour after Mass to pray in readiness for the National March for Life. For more information please visit fli.org.nz/prolifeevents or phone Clare 021 231 7954. Driving Miss Daisy Wellington East needs drivers. We are looking for companion drivers in the Wellington East area. • You will require a p-Endorsement and a First-Aid Certificate or be willing to obtain these. • You need to be flexible with work hours and be available to work some weekends. Call Julia today to discuss Ph: (04) 384 8344 Mob: (021) 215 3014 Email: [email protected] Andrew has donated his mother’s wheelchair to Wellington East driving Miss Daisy to thank them for them for their wonderful service. The wheelchair will be loaned to those waiting for their wheelchair to arrive. Marist St Pats RFC – 50TH Jubilee – You are invited to join with past and current players, coaches, managers and supporters over Queens Birthday Weekend. Friday 29 May to Sunday 1 June 2020. To register, and for more information, check out the webpage www.msprugby.co.nz The parable teaches us that a person is just or sinful not because of their social class, but because of their way of relating to God and how they relate to their brothers and sisters… If the pharisee asked for nothing because he already had everything, the tax collector can only beg for the mercy of God. And this is beautiful: to beg for the mercy of God! Pope Francis: General Audience, 1 June 2016 Our prayers are with those who are unwell especially John Rogers, John Cairns-Cowan and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community. We also pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Victor Sheehan, Mary Greening, Gertruda Knap and Antoinette Mallia.
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Ex 17, 8-13; 2 Tim 3, 14-4,2. Lk 18, 1-8
“Mom, can I have this? I’m starving.” “What are we having for dinner?” “When do we eat?” It’s a nightmare – the checkout aisle in a grocery store with two kids. It’s more than an hour to dinner, stuck behind someone who last shopped six weeks ago. I tune out the non-stop “petitions” for the junk food within easy reach. Whew! Glad those days are done!!!! Says a mum. If this is how God feels about our endless prayers for things that are the spiritual equivalent of junk food. Does He care if All Black wins Rugby world cup? Today’s gospel from Luke invites us to reflect on how we communicate with God. “I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done for them speedily.” Jesus invites us to freely and persistently tell God about our needs, often our only form of prayer. But if this is what Jesus wants us to do, why does it seem that our prayers go unanswered? If only praying were like ordering a pizza. You tell God what you want and He delivers it. Of course, it’s more complicated. Eileen Wirth says, “I spent 25 years teaching students that “communication” is two-way. You have to listen as well as talk and that’s true of communicating with God. Even a seeming non-response IS a response. It’s often a way of saying I heard you but I’m not doing what you ask and I have my reasons, like a mom turning out requests for chocolate in the grocery store” to her child. Students who were devastated not getting a job that they had prayed for were often elated when God seemingly sent them something better. Most of us have experienced the failures that led to later success. Today’s gospel suggests that a listening, loving God answers our petitions but not necessarily in the way we seek. There will always be mysteries about answers to prayers. Why do children die of cancer? Why are there wars or droughts? Why do people suffer despite our bombarding heaven on their behalf? There may be no good answers in human terms but we need to trust Jesus’ promise that if we ask God for help persistently, he will respond in some way. Blessed be God forever. 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. PARISH PROPERTY UPDATE Holy Trinity Parish Pastoral Council and Finance Committee We again thank those who have contributed through attending the consultations and making submissions regarding the future of our parish properties. The Pastoral Council and Finance Committee follow-up from your feedback has involved collating and summarising the information, discussion and meetings. The final report to the Cardinal for 30 October is currently being prepared. An overview of the consultation and the revised recommendations that will be made to the Cardinal will be shared with parishioners during the weekend of 26-28 October. The overview and recommendations, and the summaries of the submissions, will also be available on the parish website for those unable to attend Mass that weekend or who may wish to review them in more detail. We ask that you continue to pray for Holy Trinity Parish as we continue to move into our future, full of hope. October 2019 is an Extraordinary Month of Mission. Pope Francis has called for a celebration of missionary work and its importance to our faith. In this video we meet two New Zealanders doing incredible work teaching at a school in Ranong, Thailand; Father Frank Bird SM and Katie Fisher. https://youtu.be/rBJxO3rWFj4 To be said by all at the end of the prayers of the faithful Heavenly Father, when your only Begotten Son Jesus Christ rose from the dead, He instructed His followers to “Go and make disciples of all nations.” Your Holy Spirit has led us to understand that through our Baptism we are called and sent to share in this mission of the Church. Empower us by the gifts of the Holy Spirit to be courageous and zealous in bearing witness to the Gospel, so that the mission entrusted to the Church, which is still continuing, may find new and productive expressions that bring life and light to the world. Help us make it possible for peoples to experience the saving love and mercy of Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit,One God, forever and ever. Amen. MASS SCHEDULE FOR HOLY TRINITY PARISH Friday 1st November 9am St Patrick’s Church 9.30am Holy Cross Parish Centre MASS SCHEDULE FOR HOLY TRINITY PARISH Saturday 2nd November 9am Holy Cross Church 11am St Patrick’s Church 6 week Spirituality Awareness course starting Tuesday 22nd ?? Limited spaces available. If you are interested Contact Leona 973-3958 Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Book Club – next meeting Sunday 27th October: Explore the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the Catholic faith through its great books! At Holy Cross Church Parish Centre, 6-7pm. Light supper will be provided. Connect with fellow passionate Catholics for like-minded discussion. For enquiries, contact 3882-840 or [email protected] Please pray for our children as they prepare for First Holy Communion. First Holy Communion dates in our Parish St Patrick’s 3rd November 10am & St Anthony’s 10th November 10.30am 2 Columban Calendars to give away! Two Columban Calendars have been very kindly donated by a parishioner. If you would like one of these please contact the Parish Office [email protected] or 388 6953 Wheelchair for sale in good condition. $400 contact Andrew if interested [email protected] Gascoigne Educational Scholarship. This scholarship is open to all ages groups who are present members of Holy Trinity Parish and are planning to study for 2020 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] download a copy from the website http://www.holytrinity.parish.nz/ or copies available from the back of each Church. Closing date: 31 October 2019 St Patrick’s Church centenary Mass is on 17th November at 10 am. Would you like to take an active role as part of the Mass? Would you like to usher people at the beginning and / or at Communion ? Would you like to read? To read a Prayer of the Faithful? To take part in the Offertory procession? To be a collector? We are planning now so if you are interested please contact Patricia O’Donnell at 934 3179 or [email protected] ASAP. St Patrick’s Church centenary Mass is on 17th November at 10 am All parishioners are welcome to come and join in celebrating the centenary of St Patrick’s Church followed by a cup of tea in the Parish Hall. Please note: the 5.30pm Vigil will be the only other Mass in the Parish St Patrick’s Church desperately needs musicians. Do you play the piano? Is your child learning to play? Would you be prepared to play one song at Mass on one Sunday or Vigil Mass on Saturday night? Help will be given before you play. if you are interested please contact Patricia O’Donnell at 934 3179 or [email protected] Volunteer to weed a garden for St Patrick’s Primary School We’d love a parishioner to sort the garden down the drive next to what was the video shop. The compost bin is full, and it’d be good to have this dug into the soil. In the leadup to the St Patrick’s centenary Mass on the 17th November at 10am, we will include an interesting fact about the former Parish each week. FACT St Patricks Church had a small bell tower but no bell. In 1929 Fr Connolly bought the Wellington City Fire Board Bell for 35 pounds. The fire service had just converted to sirens. Fr Connolly dedicated the bell for church use and named it Margaret after his mother 2020 Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each. You can either put your money or cheq (made out to Holy Trinity Parish) in an envelope with your details and pop in the collection basket, 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: your name, 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. Bernadette Hyland will also have them available for sale at St Patrick’s Church. Safeguarding training. extra Safeguarding workshop on Tuesday 29th October, at 60 Knights Road, Hutt Central, we will gather at 6.45pm for a cup of tea/coffee and the workshop itself will start at 7pm. It’s at the Parish Hall, Te Awakairangi Parish, Sts Peter and Paul Church. Please contact Brendy Weir ASAP if you want to attend. Tel. (04) 496 11768 or email [email protected] This training is compulsory if you are involved in any of the following ministries. Please make sure you attend one of these if you are involved in the following ministries and have not attended. - Parish Council - Children’s Liturgy - Trainer Altar Servers Roles - Extraordinary Ministers of Communion to the Sick - Sacramental Programme Leaders – Legion of Mary Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver are holding a “MULTCULTURL” on Sunday 20th October 2019 at 2 pm to 4 pm at St.Patrick’s Parish Hall, 15 – 19 Rongotai Road, Kilbirnie. Admission: $5 Enquiries : 3838401. Nau mai, Haere mai. Br Matthew from the monastic community at Taize joins us for an experience of community, celebrating 30 years of Taize Prayer at the Home of Compassion. Weekend - $100 One day - $50 (includes meals) | Additional $70/night – accommodation. RSVP by 25.10.19 Our Lady’s Home of Compassion Island Bay, ph (04) 383 7769 and ask for Christine or email [email protected] Stewardship Retreat Day. Treat yourself to a quiet reflective day before the busyness of Christmas hits you. Be inspired by three young pilgrims who attended the World Youth Day in Panama. Where: St Joseph’s Church Upper Hutt. When: November 2nd Bring your lunch. Please register by October 25th with Ann Williams at [email protected] Go you are sent to develop a spirituality of service (2) Organize small group programmes which are relevant for Church seasons and for people’s lives. Join us for a FREE Seniors’ Week event to talk about the symptoms of a heart attack and stroke, so you know what to do if you see or experience them. There will be a CPR demonstration Everyone welcome – free afternoon tea provided. Come along for a chance to hear from others and ask questions. Strathmore Park Community Centre Friday 1 November 11.00am – 12.30pm FUNDRAISING CONCERT BY FR CHRIS SKINNER, SM An afternoon of songs and music on Saturday 2 November, 2:00pm, Sacred Heart Church Petone. Tickets - $25 each. Proceeds to support Pacific families to attend the Annual Oceania gathering of the Focolare Movement, 8-12 January 2020.For tickets contact: David – 04 4787962 or [email protected] Nilda – 021 2321171 or [email protected] Religious Diversity: Encountering other religions. A workshop, interactive, fun, and challenging for Jewish, Christian and Muslim young adults. Thursday 31 October 2019 4-9pm, at Wellington Islamic Centre, 7 Queen’s Drive, Kilbirnie. Limited space, tickets from Eventbrite. St Patrick’s Primary School Ethnic Food Fair 5.30 – 7.30 Friday 15th November We are about to launch into preparations for our annual Food Fair. We’d love to include the Holy Trinity parishioners as much as possible. Last year we had some wonderful parishioners who cooked for us, helped run stalls and donated Hoopla jars.
Catholic Social Services Wellington Community Facilitator This is a permanent part time position. Part time role 22.5 hours (3 days per week) We are looking for a suitably qualified person to take on and develop the role of Community Facilitator for the Archdiocese of Wellington. This role covers some key tasks:
For a copy of the role description please email [email protected] Please send a cover letter, and CV addressed to The Director at [email protected] Closing date: Friday 1st November 2019 Driving Miss Daisy Wellington East needs drivers. We are looking for companion drivers in the Wellington East area. • You will require a p-Endorsement and a First-Aid Certificate or be willing to obtain these. • You need to be flexible with work hours and be available to work some weekends. Call Julia today to discuss Ph: (04) 384 8344 Mob: (021) 215 3014 Email: [email protected] This missionary mandate touches us personally: I am a mission, always; you are a mission, always; every baptized man and woman is a mission. People in love never stand still: they are drawn out of themselves; they are attracted and attract others in turn; they give themselves to others and build relationships that are life-giving. As far as God’s love is concerned, no one is useless or insignificant. Each of us is a mission to the world, for each of us is the fruit of God’s love. Pope Francis: Message for World Mission Day 2019 The Oct. 20 – Nov. 2 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Pope accepts Bishop Drennan resignation. Kiwi Carmelite makes solemn final vows. Extraordinary Month of Mission in October. New Vicar for Maori in Auckland. The next issue of NZ Catholic will be published on November 3 Our prayers are with those who are unwell especially John Rogers, John Cairns-Cowan and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community. We also pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Zita Milne and James Andrews and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including . 2 Kings 5, 14-17; 2 Tim 2, 8-13; Lk 11-19
Today we are called to be grateful to God. In today’s Gospel, Jesus heals ten lepers, but only one returns to thank him. In the first reading when Naaman is cured of leprosy he is so grateful he wants to give a big gift. Leprosy was an incurable and isolating condition. It was a big deal. Of the ten who were healed, only one came back to thank him. And that one was a foreigner, a Samaritan. Jesus wonders why the others didn’t return. Were they not grateful? This was seriously a big deal. And why did the foreigner come back, not his own countrymen? He might have expected his own people to show their gratitude, and might have thought the stranger would not. They had all asked for healing. When he passed they cried out to him to have pity on them. They called him by name. They called him Master. They were asking specifically for a favour. But then when they received it, they did not give thanks, they just went on their way. In the French novel, Candide, Candide finds himself in El Dorado, a Utopia set apart from the rest of the world. He is curious about their life and culture and asks about their religion – if they have religion, if there are various sects and if they fight about religion. The priest tells him that of course they have religion, and they only have one, the only one possible – they thank God constantly for everything they are given. The priest seems confused that anyone could even conceive of any other religion. What else should people do but thank God constantly for everything they are given. In the Gospel verse today we are told to give thanks to God in all circumstances. In the first reading Naaman gives thanks and gifts for his cure. In the Gospel the Samaritan leper who thanks Jesus is told that his faith has saved him. Every day we enjoy the miracle of life. Every day we wake up we should thank God for everything we are given. What else should we do? In this extraordinary month of mission: be grateful to God for everything you have and you are. 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. Let us all be missionaries of healing and hope and offer the best of ourselves to the building of a better world. Together, young and old, we can, and must, save our planet, our people and all God’s creatures. NZCBC – Respect Life Sunday pastoral letter October 2019 2 Columban Calendars to give away! Two Columban Calendars have been very kindly donated by a parishioner. If you would like one of these please contact the Parish Office [email protected] or 04 388 6953 Wheelchair for sale in good condition. $400 contact Andrew if interested [email protected] St Patrick’s Church centenary Mass is on 17th November at 10 am. Would you like to take an active role as part of the Mass? Would you like to usher people at the beginning and / or at Communion ? Would you like to read? To read a Prayer of the Faithful? To take part in the Offertory procession? To be a collector? We are planning now so if you are interested please contact Patricia O’Donnell at 934 3179 or [email protected] ASAP. St Patrick’s Church desperately needs musicians. Do you play the piano? Is your child learning to play? Would you be prepared to play one song at Mass on one Sunday or Vigil Mass on Saturday night? Help will be given before you play. if you are interested please contact Patricia O’Donnell at 934 3179 or [email protected] Young Adults: Mary's Mantle (the Seatoun young adults Catholic community) is hosting Mass, celebrated by Fr. Brian Wysocki, on Thursday the 17th October at 6.30pm at St. Anthony's Church. We will provide dinner and fellowship at our home, 66a Falkirk Ave afterward. Please contact Georgia on 0226704422 if you have queries.' In the leadup to the St Patrick’s centenary Mass on the 17th November at 10am, we will include an interesting fact about the former Parish each week. FACT The St Patrick’s presbytery was built on the site chosen for the ‘proper’ church to be built. The elaborate plans for the real church had been drawn up in 1908 and the church/school that opened in 1909 was considered temporary. Why the church was not built remains a mystery. Plans were remade in the 1930s for the real church to be built and opened in 1938. These plans also died. Volunteer to weed a garden for St Patrick’s Primary School We’d love a parishioner to sort the garden down the drive next to what was the video shop. The compost bin is full and it’d be good to have this dug into the soil. 2020 Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each. You can either put your money or cheq (made out to Holy Trinity Parish) in an envelope with your details and pop in the collection basket, 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: your name, 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. Bernadette Hyland will also have them available for sale at St Patrick’s Church. Gascoigne Educational Scholarship. This scholarship is open to all ages groups who are present members of Holy Trinity Parish and are planning to study for 2020 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] download a copy from the website http://www.holytrinity.parish.nz/ or copies available from the back of each Church. Closing date: 31 October 2019 Safeguarding training. extra Safeguarding workshop on Tuesday 29th October, at 60 Knights Road, Hutt Central, we will gather at 6.45pm for a cup of tea/coffee and the workshop itself will start at 7pm. It’s at the Parish Hall, Te Awakairangi Parish, Sts Peter and Paul Church. Please contact me ASAP if you want to attend. My contact details are Brendy Weir Tel. (04) 496 11768 or email [email protected] This training is compulsory if you are involved in any of the following ministries. Please make sure you attend one of these if you are involved in the following ministries and have not attended. - Parish Council - Children’s Liturgy - Trainer Altar Servers Roles - Extraordinary Ministers of Communion to the Sick - Sacramental Programme Leaders – Legion of Mary Holy Hour You are invited to a Holy Hour on Tuesday 15 October beginning at 7.30 pm in the Cathedral chapel to pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. This Holy Hour will include prayers, Scripture, singing, times of silence and conclude with Benediction followed by supper. Joshua Wellington next men’s meeting on Thursday 17th October. Fellowship from 7:00pm for 7:30pm start. Talk & practical: Fr John Pettit on “Contemplative prayer & Christian Meditation” Want to know more? Ring Steve Ready 027-356-9555 or email: [email protected] Age & Work Workshop Experiencing difficulty finding work after 55? Maybe given up looking after many knockbacks? Working but keen to reduce your hours? Working less hours than needed to pay your bills? Thinking about best time to stop paid work? Interactive workshop to share with other older people issues & strategies to address these questions Friday 18th October 2019, 10am -12noon, Kilbirnie Lyall Bay Community Centre, Bay Road Workshop facilitator Roger Tweedy who has a long involvement in ageing workforce issues & is a thought leader around ‘work futures’. Roger is also a supporter of a new service - www.seniorsatwork.nz Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women Our next meeting is on Saturday 19th October 1.30pm at Connolly hall Thorndon. Our speaker will be Lucienne Hensel on "According to Your Word". Come for prayer, praise, fellowship and wisdom. All women welcome. Contact Shura 021 072 4042 Vigil for the Unborn: Saturday 19th October. St Anne's Catholic Church, Emmett Street, Newtown. Starts at 10 am with Mass.Ends at 12.00 p.m. For more information contact Family Life International NZ PH: 021 231 7954 Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver are holding a “MULTCULTURL” on Sunday 20th October 2019 at 2 pm to 4 pm at St.Patrick’s Parish Hall, 15 – 19 Rongotai Road, Kilbirnie. Admission: $5.00 Enquiries : Sisiers of St. Peter Claver, Telephone 3838401. Liturgy of the Word with Communion” with Fr Patrick Bridgman, Archdiocesan Liturgy Advisor. This interactive workshop is on 7-9pm,Thurs. 24th Oct. at Ss Peter & Pauls Church, Knights Rd. Lower Hutt. Everyone welcome. Please register with Ann Williams before Fri. 18th Oct. at [email protected] Stewardship Retreat Day. Treat yourself to a quiet reflective day before the busyness of Christmas hits you. Be inspired by three young pilgrims who attended the World Youth Day in Panama. Where: St Joseph’s Church Upper Hutt. When: November 2nd Bring your lunch. Please register by October 25th with Ann Williams at [email protected] Go you are sent to deepen your bicultural relationship (5)Enable Māori to help parishioners with Te Reo so that it is appreciated in the parish. Join us for a FREE Seniors’ Week event to talk about the symptoms of a heart attack and stroke, so you know what to do if you see or experience them. There will be a CPR demonstration Everyone welcome – free afternoon tea provided. Come along for a chance to hear from others and ask questions. Kilbirnie-Lyall Bay Community Centre Wednesday 16 October 1.30pm – 3.00pm Strathmore Park Community Centre Friday 1 November 11.00am – 12.30pm FUNDRAISING CONCERT BY FR CHRIS SKINNER, SM An afternoon of songs and music on Saturday 2 November, 2:00pm, Sacred Heart Church Petone. Tickets - $25 each. Proceeds to support Pacific families to attend the Annual Oceania gathering of the Focolare Movement, 8-12 January 2020.For tickets contact: David – 04 4787962 or [email protected] Nilda – 021 2321171 or [email protected] UnPlanned the movie is screening in cinemas now! UnPlanned is the inspiring true story of one woman’s journey of transformation. Abby Johnson was the youngest Planned Parenthood clinic directors in America and a vehement supporter of a woman’s right to choose. Until the day she saw something that changed everything. UnPlanned is the most important movie you’ll ever see on the most controversial issue of our time - abortion. No matter which side of the fence you’re on, no one will leave this film unmoved by Abby’s journey. To find a screening near you visit fli.org.nz How many times do we say “Thank you” to those who help us, to those close to us, to those who accompany us through life? Often we take everything for granted! This also happens with God. It is easy to approach the Lord to ask for something, but to return and give thanks... That is why Jesus so emphasizes the failure of the nine ungrateful lepers: “Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they?” Pope Francis, Homily at the Marian Jubilee, October 2016 Religious Diversity: Encountering other religions. A workshop, interactive, fun, and challenging for Jewish, Christian and Muslim young adults. Thursday 31 October 2019 4-9pm, at Wellington Islamic Centre, 7 Queen’s Drive, Kilbirnie. Limited space, tickets from Eventbrite. Caritas seeks accountant in its National office Caritas is seeking applications for the role of accountant in its National office. Based in Wellington, this role takes responsibility for the day to day management of the accounting and finance functions at Caritas, including monthly and annual reporting, budgeting, forecasting, taxation compliance, payroll and oversight of the work of the Finance Assistant. This is a rewarding role in an organisation addressing poverty, advocating for environmental justice, partnering with indigenous peoples, responding to crises and connecting with communities. For a copy of the job description visit caritas.org.nz or contact Catharina Vossen at Caritas on phone (021) 884 749. To apply, please email your resume and covering letter to: [email protected] by 23 October 2019. Catholic Social Services Wellington Community Facilitator This is a permanent part time position. Part time role 22.5 hours (3 days per week) We are looking for a suitably qualified person to take on and develop the role of Community Facilitator for the Archdiocese of Wellington. This role covers some key tasks:
This role requires a specialist qualification ora Lay Pastoral qualification. Knowledge and understanding of Catholic Social Teaching. Strong interpersonal and administrative skills. For a copy of the role description please email [email protected] Please send a cover letter, and CV addressed to The Director at [email protected] Closing date: Friday 1st November 2019 Driving Miss Daisy Wellington East needs drivers. We are looking for companion drivers in the Wellington East area. • You will require a p-Endorsement and a First-Aid Certificate or be willing to obtain these. • You need to be flexible with work hours and be available to work some weekends. Call Julia today to discuss Ph: (04) 384 8344 Mob: (021) 215 3014 Email: [email protected] Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4; 2 Timothy 1:6-8,13-14; Luke 17:5-10
Dear sisters and brothers, in today's Gospel we hear Jesus teach about faith and service to God. The context is a continuing dialogue between Jesus and his followers about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. Jesus has just finished an instruction on sin and forgiveness. There are two related teachings that Jesus offers to his disciples when they cry out for an increase in faith. The first is the familiar reminder that faith, even just a little, will enable the followers of Jesus to do wondrous things. But this uplifting and inspiring teaching is quickly followed by the second teaching, a caution about knowing one's place in God's plans. The disciples of Jesus are to understand themselves as servants to God and his plans. Even when God works wonders through us, with our mustard seed-sized faith, we must not seek praise. Our participation in God's plans is God's grace to us—nothing more, nothing less. When we are graced enough to cooperate with God, the work we do is nothing more than our obligation to God as faithful stewards. And yet, our faith enables us to believe that what we have offered in service to God, as his servants, can be made to produce a hundredfold. It is amazing thing to see God working through us. It takes minimum time to spend in the rest home to listen the lonely and elderly people. It is ordinary and so simple to just sit and talk with someone for a few minutes the. But there is grace in our spiritual and worldly immaturity. We can still recognise that God is at work. And once you get a taste of God working through you to bring joy to others, you are hooked. There is no better feeling in the world. You have made his or her day. You have given them hope of better tomorrow in the Lord. The extraordinary month of mission calls to the awareness of our responsibility to continue the mission entrusted by Christ to his disciples to make centre of our lives. Through you and me the Church carries out the mission by virtue of our baptism. The missionary activity therefor, is not tied to the generosity of a few who are “sent” but, all the Church of God is in a state of mission. That is why, Paul’s reminder to Timothy of God’s gifts to make use of the salvation of many. Will you go and visit someone today, who might be just lonely and waiting to be visited. 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. 3 of our 4 new Parish Council members; Margaret Bearsley, Chrissy Saw and Patricia Lynch, will be commissioned by Fr Ephrem at the 5.30pm Vigil Mass on the 5th October. Blessing to be said by all when new members have been commissioned We pray to God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit to bless this Parish Pastoral Council May God the Father deepen your faith. May God the Son enthuse you with hope. May God the Holy Spirit fill your hearts with love. Amen. 2 Columban Calendars to give away! Two Columban Calendars have been very kindly donated by a parishioner. If you would like one of these please contact the Parish Office [email protected] or 04 388 6953 Holy Cross Happy Hour Weds 9th October from 11am in the Parish Centre. Come join us for bingo. Please bring a small plate of finger food to enjoy with our tea/coffee. All welcome St Patrick’s Church centenary Mass is on 17th November at 10 am. Would you like to take an active role as part of the Mass? Would you like to usher people at the beginning and / or at Communion ? Would you like to read? To read a Prayer of the Faithful? To take part in the Offertory procession? To be a collector? We are planning now so if you are interested please contact Patricia O’Donnell at 934 3179 or [email protected] by 8th October. Does anyone do calligraphy? I have 9 certificates to prepare for First Holy Communion children and need someone to do the lettering as my printing is awful If you can help please email [email protected] St Patrick’s Church desperately needs musicians. Do you play the piano? Is your child learning to play? Would you be prepared to play one song at Mass on one Sunday or Vigil Mass on Saturday night? Help will be given before you play. if you are interested please contact Patricia O’Donnell at 934 3179 or [email protected] In the leadup to the St Patrick’s centenary Mass on the 17th November at 10am, we will include an interesting fact about the former Parish each week. FACT The first proper presbytery was bought from Mr David O’Donnell in February 1920. It was at 13 Naughton Tce and the land is now the netball courts at St Catherine’s College. Volunteer to weed a garden for St Patrick’s Primary School We’d love a parishioner to sort the garden down the drive next to what was the video shop. The compost bin is full and it’d be good to have this dug into the soil. “Room wanted – 60 year-old male seeks a room in Lyall Bay/Kilbirnie (Eastern suburbs). Please call Mike on 021 0472 141. Thank you.” 2020 Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each. You can either put your money or cheq (made out to Holy Trinity Parish) in an envelope with your details and pop in the collection basket, 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: your name, 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. Bernadette Hyland will also have them available for sale at St Patrick’s Church. Gascoigne Educational Scholarship. This scholarship is open to all ages groups who are present members of Holy Trinity Parish and are planning to study for 2020 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] download a copy from the website http://www.holytrinity.parish.nz/ or copies available from the back of each Church. Closing date: 31 October 2019 Venerable Suzanne Aubert: A missionary who made NZ her home At the beginning of the extraordinary month of Mission called by Pope Francis, we remember one of the great missionaries who came to New Zealand 150 years ago. Venerable Suzanne Aubert was just 25 when she responded to Christ’s call to leave her native country of France and travel to New Zealand. Her mission was to answer God’s call to bring the love of Christ to all people in Aotearoa New Zealand. She had a particular calling to serve Māori, and she became known to the tangata whenua as Meri Hohepa. She established the first soup kitchen in New Zealand still serving thousands of meals a year, homes for abandoned children and the severely disabled and a hospital to care for the sick and dying. Suzanne died here in Aotearoa New Zealand 94 years ago this week. For 66 years of her life she sought to reflect the compassionate face of Jesus to all she encountered. Venerable Suzanne has already reached the second of four steps on her journey to sainthood. The findings of an inquiry held earlier this year to investigate an alleged miracle through her intercession are currently being examined in Rome. If Rome accepts that the miracle occurred through Suzanne’s intercession, she can be beatified, and thus universally acclaimed as a true and humble follower of Jesus, inspiring us on our own journey or hikoi of faith. Prayer for the beatification of Suzanne Aubert Lord Jesus Christ, you taught us that as often as we show compassion to the least of your brothers and sisters, we show it to you. Hear our prayers that Venerable Suzanne Aubert, who loved the Māori people and devoted her life to the poor, the sick and the underprivileged, and whom the Church has declared to be one of your true and humble followers, may soon be recognised as a saint. Amen. He Īnoi mō te Hātotanga o te Kahurangi nei a Meri Hōhepa E te Ariki e Hēhu Karaiti, nāu mātou i whakaako mēnā ka puaki atu mātou i te pūaroha mō te iti, arā, ngā tēina, ngā tuākana, ngā tuāhine me ngā tungāne, kātahi ka whakaatu mātou i te pūaroha ki ā koe. Whakarongo mai ki ā mātou īnoinga ki a Meri Hōhepa te Wahine Kahurangi nāna i te aroha te iwi Māori. Nāna i awhi ngā tāngata pōhara, ngā tūroro, me ngā tāngata rawakore. Meatia tēna, kua karanga rawa atu te Hāhi i tētahi tāngata o āu pononga tapu, o āu tāngata māhaki hoki. Ā te wā tonu, mā te katoa e mōhio mai tōna Hātotanga. Āmene. Safeguarding training. For those who weren’t able to make the training session in May on Safeguarding there are 2 more sessions at the Catholic Centre (Level 1, room 2) • Tuesday 8 October 12pm • Wednesday 9 October 7pm This training is compulsory if you are involved in any of the following ministries. Please make sure you attend one of these if you are involved in the following ministries and have not attended. - Parish Council - Children’s Liturgy - Trainer Altar Servers Roles - Extraordinary Ministers of Communion to the Sick - Sacramental Programme Leaders – Legion of Mary If you are not able to travel into town, you are welcome to join the meeting by ZOOM Conference from your computer at the above time and date. To do this they need to send Brendy your email address and parish you belong to and you will be sent the login details. Contact Brendy Weir Safeguarding Adviser, Archdiocese of Wellington (04) 496 1768 or 021 1958 307 [email protected] extra Safeguarding workshop on Tuesday 29th October, at 60 Knights Road, Hutt Central, we will gather at 6.45pm for a cup of tea/coffee and the workshop itself will start at 7pm. It’s at the Parish Hall, Te Awakairangi Parish, Sts Peter and Paul Church. Please contact me ASAP if you want to attend. My contact details are Brendy Weir Tel. (04) 496 11768 or email [email protected] Thank you to our community for supporting the Vinnies Book Fair. With your support we were able to raise nearly $5000 over the weekend. This money will be going towards the welfare and support services that Vinnies provides to the community through the Newtown hub and Parish conferences. Special thank you to the dedicated volunteers who turned up to set-up, run and pack-down the fair. We wouldn’t be able to do it without you all. Missed the Book Fair? We’ll be back again at the end of April 2020! What would Jesus do? Mission for a Fractured World. Did Jesus really mean “love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you”? Presented by Sr Laurie Brink OP, Professor of New Testament Studies at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. 15 Oct, 7-8.30pm at St Bernadette’s School Hall, Lower Hutt. Please register by 9 Oct with Ann Williams on [email protected]. koha would be appreciated. Joshua Wellington showing movie “A Case for Christ” on Thursday 10th October at CONNOLLY HALL, Thorndon Be there at 7:00pm for a 7:15pm start. Supper provided. Koha taken up. Open to everybody. next men’s meeting on Thursday 17th October at the same venue. Fellowship from 7:00pm for 7:30pm start. Talk & practical: Fr John Pettit on “Contemplative prayer & Christian Meditation” Want to know more? Ring Steve Ready 027-356-9555 or email: [email protected] Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women Our next meeting is on Saturday 19th October 1.30pm at Connolly hall Thorndon. Our speaker will be Lucienne Hensel on "According to Your Word". Come for prayer, praise, fellowship and wisdom. All women welcome. Contact Shura 021 072 4042 The final workshop for 2019 is on “ Liturgy of the Word with Communion” with Fr Patrick Bridgman, Archdiocesan Liturgy Advisor. 7-9pm,Thursday 24th October at Ss Peter and Pauls Church, Knights Rd. Lower Hutt. Everyone welcome. Please register with Ann Williams before Friday 18th October at [email protected] Join us for a FREE Seniors’ Week event to talk about the symptoms of a heart attack and stroke, so you know what to do if you see or experience them. There will be a CPR demonstration Everyone welcome – free afternoon tea provided. Come along for a chance to hear from others and ask questions. Kilbirnie-Lyall Bay Community Centre Wednesday 16 October 1.30pm – 3.00pm Strathmore Park Community Centre Friday 1 November 11.00am – 12.30pm ”Each one of you has received a special grace, so like good stewards responsible for all these varied graces of God, put it at the service of others.” (1 Peter 4:10) This is a season for undertaking prophetic actions. Many young people all over the world are making their voices heard and calling for courageous decisions… The young remind us that the earth is not a possession to be squandered, but an inheritance to be handed down. They remind us that hope for tomorrow is not a noble sentiment, but a task calling for concrete actions here and now. We owe them real answers, not empty words, actions not illusions. Pope Francis: Message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, 1 Sep 2019 Age & Work Workshop Experiencing difficulty finding work after 55? Maybe given up looking after many knockbacks? Working but keen to reduce your hours? Working less hours than needed to pay your bills? Thinking about best time to stop paid work? Interactive workshop to share with other older people issues & strategies to address these questions Friday 18th October 2019, 10am -12noon, Kilbirnie Lyall Bay Community Centre, Bay Road Workshop facilitator Roger Tweedy who has a long involvement in ageing workforce issues & is a thought leader around ‘work futures’. Roger is also a supporter of a new service - www.seniorsatwork.nz Our prayers are with those who are unwell especially John Rogers, John Cairns-Cowan and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community. We also pray for the members of our Parish families who have died and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Vicentyna (Vicky) Sobierajska-Watkins, Norman Paton, Moira Button, Danziel Kalolo-Apolinario and Glynn McArthy. |
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