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HOLY TRINITY PARISH
CHILDREN’S SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME 2016 Children turning 8 during 2016 or older, who would like to receive the Sacraments of Initiation: Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Holy Communion, are eligible to enrol. Information and enrolment forms are available in the church foyers, from the School Offices or from the Holy Trinity Parish Office. All enrolment forms need to be completed before Monday 14th December, 2015 and either returned to the St Patrick’s, Holy Cross, or St Anthony’s School Offices or to the Holy Trinity Parish Office in Miramar. Any children wishing to take part in the Family Christmas Eve Mass at St Patrick’s Church please contact Clare Lundon (04) 8038363 Fr Sanele would like to thank all those who wished him a Happy Birthday including the children from St Anthony’s School. Your well wishes and blessings are very much appreciated. News and Views is out this weekend. Those who distribute at St Patrick’s Church, they are ready to be collected. At St Anthony’s and Holy Cross, there are named copies available from the back of the church. As we update the rolls, more names will be added but if there is no copy for you and you would like to receive one, or if you know of any parishioners who would are unable to attend but would like a copy delivered, please contact [email protected] Monthly Mass at Holy Cross School Hall will resume again in February 2016. Details to follow in due course. Holy Cross Happy Hour. Seniors are reminded of the next meeting in the Parish Centre on Wednesday 2nd December. This will be our Christmas lunch, so meet in the Parish Centre at 11.30am and lunch served at noon. Please bring a small plate of food to eat with tea/coffee. Thank you. Margaret 388 2840 To the children from St Anthony’s Tui Class for their annual Church clean this week. You’ve done a great job. Thank you. St Anthony's Playgroup is looking for a volunteer coordinator for two hours a week during term time starting next year to assist with the running of the playgroup. If you love meeting parents and children and making them feel welcome - this could be for you. For more information phone Lisa Halliwell on 027 2250712 or e-mail [email protected]. Our Parish website is up and running. Check it out at www.holytrinity.parish.nz and tell us what you think The Year of Mercy begins on December 8, the Patronal Feast Day of the Archdiocese. Cardinal Dew will be presiding at the Opening Mass during which the New Mercy Doors in the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Thorndon, will be thrown open. The Archdiocese will be re-dedicated to Mary. Food and refreshments are available after Mass. All are welcome. A reflection booklet "Merciful like the Father" has been produced for individual and or group use. Parishes are asked to contact Tania Halliday [email protected] 496 1719 to order copies. During the course of the year, parishes are invited to undertake a special Mercy pilgrimage. A resource pack, with suggestions, ideas and logistical check lists, will be made available in the New Year to assist parishes with planning these events. Life Teen: Alive & Dangerous session 3 "Counterfeit" The nuptial meaning of the body mirrors God’s love and communion, and reveals the extraordinary love we were created for and ultimately long for. Serve the youth: Join our core team, no age limit. It is a fantastic way to grow in your faith and serve at the same time. We will help you develop new skills and you will enjoy community. Contact Max 027 2255449 Christmas Emergency Food Appeal. St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference is organising food parcels to be delivered to over 50 most needy families in the area on Friday 18 December 2015. Parishioners are invited to donate items of food and basic essentials, or put together a hamper for a needy family. A 'flyer' will be distributed at this Sunday's Masses in Holy Cross and St Anthony's Churches with ideas for donated items to be placed in the sign-posted boxes in the Church foyers. Contacts: Trish Herzog ph 3883842, Sherry Hughes ph 976 7985, Stephanie O'Connor 3881437, Brendan Quirk ph 3889708. "Sharing Christ's love with those in need". The Sisters of St.Peter Claver are holding " A BIG CHRISTMAS GARAGE SALE" on Saturday 5th December 2015 at their Convent grounds - 1 Mersey Street, Island Bay. All are most welcome. Flat Urgently wanted: responsible pensioner seeks 1 or 2 bedroom flat with small outdoor area, keen gardener. Miramar/Broadway area. Ring Bev 388 5821. Christian meditation : A day of reflection and meditation at the Home of Compassion, Island Bay on Saturday 5th December from 10 am to 3 pm. Bring a lunch and donation to cover expenses. All welcome. enquiries; Sr Sue Cosgrove 04 3837769 Sisters of Compassion - Taize Prayer Island Bay Home Chapel on Fri 4th Dec from 7 - 8p.m. Lots of parking and it is the No. 1 bus route. All welcome. Light supper to follow.
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BRINGING PARISH AND SCHOOL COMMUNITIES CLOSER - A Positive Change Initiative for the Holy Cross Church Family Mass. Last Sunday was the last 10am Mass to be held down at the School Hall for this year but these will resume again in February 2016. Details to follow in due course.
Any children wishing to take part in the Family Christmas Eve Mass at St Patrick’s Church please contact Clare Lundon (04) 8038363 Ignite Youth Group for Yrs 7 and 8's is on again this Sunday 22nd Nov from 4.15-5.15pm at St Patrick's Church Meeting Room followed by LifeTeen Mass at 5.30pm. See you there! St. Anthony's and Good Shepherd invite new applicants for the Ministries of the Word; Communion; to the Sick. Especially - but not only - we are looking for our younger people to come forward. Please ring Julie Marshall 3888-644; or email [email protected] Altar Linen washing Holy Cross Church – New volunteers are needed to wash the altar linen used at weekday and Sunday Masses. If we have enough, then only be 2 consecutive weeks once or twice a year. The linen is collected after 10 am Mass on a Sunday and returned the next week. Please contact Parish Office on 388 6953 or [email protected] before 23 November. ETHNIC FOOD FAIR FRIDAY 27TH NOVEMBER 5.30-7.30pm ST. PATRICK’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Cuisines from all over the world! Come along and join us at our Ethnic Food Fair and sample some of the home-made delicious delicacies, representing the rich diversity of cultures amongst our community. Holy Cross Little Angels Playgroup next get together Friday 27th November 1.45 – 3pm. Held in Rm 11 on at Holy Cross School. Please come and join us. CHRISTMAS CARDS. St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas cards are on sale now 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 Trish Herzog ph 388 3842) and St Anthony's Church (Andrew Monahan ph 021 772 350). Life Teen: Alive & Dangerous session 2 "Overfed Yet Starving" substitutes of God’s love. Life Teen Core: We are looking for people to join the our team, no age limit. It is a fantastic way to grow in your faith and serve at the same time. We will help you develop new skills and you will enjoy community. Contact Max 027 2255449 Summer Camp 2016 26th - 30th Jan: There are two spaces for boys left Contact Max 027 2255449 Flat Urgently wanted: responsible pensioner seeks 1 or 2 bedroom flat with small outdoor area, keen gardener. Miramar/Broadway area. Ring Bev 388 5821. Holy Cross. Many thanks to all the parishioners to keep knitting for the needy children and babies. Also for those who donate wool for this purpose. It is much appreciated. Margaret 388 2840 St Vincent de Paul Society Foodbank Collection Warm thanks to those Holy Trinity parishioners who responded by shopping at Pak N' Save Supermarket Kilbirnie on Saturday 14 Nov 2015 and to the SVDP members and supporters who collected the food items and cash donations there to boost our foodbank stocks at the SVDP Centre Newtown and your local Conferences. Your generous compassion will reach out to help most needy people in the Eastern Suburbs with emergency food at their difficult times over the next few months. God bless you. Holy Hour You are invited to a Holy Hour on Tues 24 Nov beginning at 7.30 pm in the Cathedral chapel to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. This Holy Hour will include prayer, Scripture, times of silence and conclude with Benediction followed by supper. Christian meditation: There will be a day of reflection and meditation at the Home of Compassion, Island Bay on Saturday 5th December from 10 am to 3 pm. Bring a lunch and donation to cover expenses. All welcome. enquiries; Sr Sue Cosgrove 04 3837769 The Sisters of St.Peter Claver are holding " A BIG CHRISTMAS GARAGE SALE" on Saturday 5th December 2015 at their Convent grounds - 1 Mersey Street, Island Bay. All are most welcome. St Mary’s Old Girls Association CHRISTMAS LUNCH 12 for 12.30 on Saturday December 5th Bay Plaza Hotel Oriental Bay $38 To Book: Online: 02 0500 0021940 00 with your name and email [email protected] Cheque: Phone Patricia 476 761 or Carole 476 7998 Kiwi Athletic Club: for college-age to adult athletes. Training on Mondays and Wednesdays 5.45pm at Newtown Stadium. For more info contact Peter J 388 6224 Divine Mercy Study and Prayer: Join with others in studying the teachings on mercy from Scripture; the Catechism of the Catholic Church; the encyclical Rich in Mercy as well as St Faustina's Diary. Venue: John Paul II Centre For Life, Porirua. To express your interest and preferred days and times, email Lynne: [email protected] News and Views – If you have any News and Views for the next issue or would like to help distribute to those in our Parish who are unable to attend Mass in either the Miramar, Seatoun or Strathmore areas, contact Kim Parish Council - Next Steps: A Reminder that all parishioners are invited to our next session with Tim Gordon, our facilitator, to determine some priority actions to achieve our Vision and live our Values
Sunday November 15th at 11.30am at Holy Cross Church Hall. We look forward to seeing you Fr Sanele will be celebrating his birthday next week. Please remember him in your prayers and wish him a Happy Birthday. Our Youth Pastoral Worker, Alivia Bowe, has left to take up a full time position which will enable her to complete her registration as a counsellor and we wish her every success. We thank her for all her hard work with the young people in our Parish, including youth, young adults, and with the Primary and Secondary Schools in our area. A note to all parishioners that Leona Foster is taking a well-deserved break and is on holiday until the middle of next year. Marianne will continue to run the office and will be your contact for all enquires. Contact [email protected] or 388 6953 We would like to thank Eileen Healy for her hard work and dedication editing the News and Views over the past few years and wish her all the best, and remind those who deliver, their copies of the new News and Views are ready to be collected from the back of St Patrick’s Church. St Anthony’s Children will be making their First Holy Communion on the 22nd November at the 10am Mass. Please keep them in your prayers. CHRISTMAS CARDS". St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas cards are on sale now 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 Trish Herzog ph 388 3842) and St Anthony's Church (Andrew Monahan ph 021 772 350). St. Anthony's and Good Shepherd invite new applicants for the Ministries of the Word; Communion; to the Sick. Especially - but not only - we are looking for our younger people to come forward. Please ring Julie Marshall 3888-644; or email [email protected] Altar Linen washing Holy Cross Church – New volunteers are needed to wash the altar linen used at weekday and Sunday Masses. If we have enough, then only be 2 consecutive weeks once or twice a year. The linen is collected after 10 am Mass on a Sunday and returned the next week. Please contact Parish Office on 388 6953 or [email protected] before 23 November. ETHNIC FOOD FAIR FRIDAY 27TH NOVEMBER 5.30-7.30pm ST. PATRICK’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Cuisines from all over the world! Come along and join us at our Ethnic Food Fair and sample some of the home-made delicious delicacies, representing the rich diversity of cultures amongst our community. Life Teen Our Alive & Dangerous series kicks off. Each one of us was created from love, for love, to love. We are looking for people to join the Life Teen Core for 2016, no age limit. It is a fantastic way to grow in your faith and serve at the same time. We will help you develop new skills and you will enjoy community. Contact Max 027 2255449 Catholic Social Services with Red Cross. We encourage you to attend one of these workshops to find out what’s involved and different ways your Parish could welcome refuges. There are 3 workshops being offered to learn how we can best respond to the Refugee Crisis. The first intake of Syrians will arrive in Wellington in 2016. Workshops held between 6-8pm. St Joseph’s Mt Vic : 18th Nov. RSVP 16th Nov. Holy Family School Porirua: 25th Nov. – RSVP 23rd Nov St Bernadette’s Hall, Naenae : 26th Nov RSVP 23rd Nov RSVP: 385 8642 or email [email protected] Divine Mercy Study and Prayer: Join with others in studying the teachings on mercy from Scripture; the Catechism of the Catholic Church; the encyclical Rich in Mercy as well as St Faustina's Diary. Venue: John Paul II Centre For Life, Porirua. To express your interest and preferred days and times, email Lynne: [email protected] Legion of Mary Why should I join? The Legion of Mary presents the true face of the Catholic Church. (Pope John XXII July 13th 1960) Dove Wellington invites all women to their meeting on Sat 21st Nov, between 1.15-3pm, at Connolly Hall. Come and enjoy a Eucharistic Celebration followed by fellowship, as we gather to celebrate in thanksgiving 2015, and all that has happened at Dove throughout the year. Please bring a plate. You are all most welcome. Please contact Rachel Blackaby on (04) 2332553 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 on the Altar steps, or give them to the priest. At St Patrick’s Church 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. News and Views – If you have any News and Views for the next issue or would like to help distribute to those in our Parish who are unable to attend Mass in either the Miramar, Seatoun or Strathmore areas, contact Kim 022 242 6288 or [email protected] News from the Parish Council: Vision and Values and Next Steps
With the help of parishioners, the Parish Council is pleased to announce the Vision for the Holy Trinity Parish 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. Also, through your involvement in the survey and on-going discussions, the Values of the Parish have been defined as: Welcoming, Prayerful, Community, Supportive/caring, Missionary, Connected The Parish Council wishes to thank you all for your help in establishing the Vision and Values for the Holy Trinity Parish. These are the sign posts to guide us as we develop our future plans. Next Steps: On Sunday November 15 you are invited to the next session with Tim Gordon, our facilitator, to determine some priority actions to achieve our Vision and live our Values. We look forward to seeing you at Holy Cross Hall, Miramar at 11.30am – Sunday 15 November. BRINGING PARISH AND SCHOOL COMMUNITIES CLOSER - A Positive Change Initiative for the Holy Cross Church Family Mass The next Mass at Holy Cross School Hall will be 10am Sunday 15th November Fr Gregory will be celebrating his birthday on Monday 9th. Please remember him in your prayers and wish him a Happy Birthday. St Anthony’s Children will be making their First Holy Communion on the 22nd November at the 10am Mass. Please keep them in your prayers. St. Anthony's and Good Shepherd invite new applicants for the Ministries of the Word; Communion; to the Sick. Especially - but not only - we are looking for our younger people to come forward. Please ring Julie Marshall 3888-644; or email [email protected] Altar Linen washing – New volunteers are needed to wash the altar linen used at weekday and Sunday Masses. You would only be required to do this for 2 consecutive weeks once or twice a year, depending on how many people are on the roster. The linen is collected after 10 am Mass on a Sunday and returned the next week. If you can help please contact, Marianne Krafft, on 388 6953 or [email protected] before 23 November. Holy Cross Mass Rosters are ready to be collected from the back of the church. 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 on the Altar steps, or give them to the priest. At St Patrick’s Church 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. Ignite Youth Group for Yrs 7 and 8's is on again this Sunday the 8th Nov from 4.15- 5.15pm at St Patrick's Church. This will be the last organised by Alivia. Ignite will continue to run every 2nd and 4th Sunday until the end of term 4 and will be led by Rain Forest. Life Teen There is no 5.30 mass this week, we will be attending the Young Church Mass at the Cathedral Sunday 7.00 pm. Next week we start out Alive and Dangerous series. Summer Camp cut off is 12th November - Max 0272255449 Euthanasia & Assisted Suicide – Information Session The Wellington South Pastoral Area is hosting an interactive session on euthanasia & assisted suicide and how to make a submission to the Health Select Committee, on Sunday 8th November at 12pm at St Joseph’s Church, Mt Victoria. It will be led by Matthew Jansen, a member of the Care Alliance and St Joseph’s community. For more information contact Steve Ready on 027 356 9555. Refugee Workshop Developing a collaborative response. We encourage you to attend this workshop to find out what’s involved and different ways your Parish could welcome refuges. To be held at St Joseph’s Church, Mt Victoria Wed 18th Nov6-8pm. Light refreshments will be served. Ph 385 8642 or [email protected] to register. Legion of Mary Why should I join? The Legion of Mary presents the true face of the Catholic Church. (Pope John XXII July 13th 1960) Holy Hour You are invited to a Holy Hour on Tuesday 17 November 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. News and Views – If you have any News and Views for the next issue or would like to help distribute to those in our Parish who are unable to attend Mass in either the Miramar, Seatoun or Strathmore areas, contact Kim 022 242 6288 or [email protected] To receive your copy of the Newsletter and News and Views electronically, email [email protected] put "newsletter" in the subject line, and you will be added to our list. Mass Times for All Souls Day at St Patrick’s Church. Mass will be celebrated at 9.30am, 11.20am & 6.30pm.
All Souls Day Mass St Anthony’s will be celebrated at 9am in the Church with the School Community. 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 on the Altar steps, or give them to the priest. At St Patrick’s Church Lists are available in the foyer. (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. St Patrick’s Church - Anointing of the sick will be during 9.30am Mass on Wednesday 4th November. St Anthony’s Church There will be the Sacrament of anointing for anyone who wishes to receive it at the Thursday Seniors' Mass on 5th November. Holy Cross Miramar – seniors are reminded of our next meeting to be held in the Parish Centre on Wednesday 4th November at 11am. BRINGING PARISH AND SCHOOL COMMUNITIES CLOSER A Positive Change Initiative for the Holy Cross Church Family Mass The next Parish Mass to be held at Holy Cross School will be on the 15th November at 10am followed by a cup of tea. Holy Cross Mass Rosters are ready to be collected from the back of the church. Parents attending Mass at St Patrick’s Church, please note the glass from the crying room is not safety glass, so please could your children refrain from banging or playing against the glass. St. Anthony’s Preschool Playgroup: Come and join us…we meet every Wednesday during term time from 1pm until 2.55pm in the Gascoigne Room, St Anthony’s Church. Bring your preschooler/s along for a play! We often enjoy art & craft activities plus trips to the school library and class visits to St Anthony’s Kiwi class for our four year olds. We would love to meet you! Life Teen is on this Sunday, YCM have changed the date on us sorry. We will have a social night. There will be no Life Teen next week. Summer Camp: time to enrol is running out for more info contact Max 0272255449 St Catherine's College is looking for Homestay families for 2016. We have two girls who will stay with us for the whole year through out until mid Nov and early Dec from late Jan in 2016. We also have 6 more students who need homes from 23/24 Jan until 2 April in 2016. Please contact Megan should you be interested in having one of them. The remuneration next year is $250 weekly and you don't require unlimited WIFI at home, just reasonable amount of computer access at home. Flat urgently wanted: responsible pensioner seeks 1 or 2 bedroom flat with small outdoor area, keen gardener. Miramar/Broadway area. Ring Bev 388 5821. Flat wanted: Mature couple wanting to rent granny flat or similar in the Eastern Suburbs. Please contact Carol 232 4248 Vespers for the Feast of All Saints 7:30pm Sun 1st Nov at St Joseph’s Mt Victoria. Join us for an hour of peaceful contemplation: Psalms chanted with their Gregorian Antiphons; Magnificat in the second tone by Palestrina; the liturgy is followed by a short concert by the Choir of St Mary of the Angels Advent in Icons – Sat 28th Nov. reflecting on the Advent Sunday Gospels through the medium of Russian icons. Anam Cara 150 Rangiuru Rd, Otaki. $20 - 9.30am registration with presentation by Gerard Whiteford sm 10 – 4pm. Bring your lunch. Refreshments will be provided. Contact Shona (06) 364 7544 or [email protected] The Sisters of Compassion are offering Taize Prayer at the Island Bay Home of Compassion Chapel on Friday 6th November. The evening prayer is from 7.00 - 8.00 p.m. There is plenty of parking and it is the No. 1 bus route. Euthanasia & Assisted Suicide – Information Session The Wellington South Pastoral Area is hosting an interactive session on euthanasia & assisted suicide and how to make a submission to the Health Select Committee, on Sunday 8th November at 12:00pm at St Joseph’s Church, Ellice Street, Mt Victoria. It will be led by Matthew Jansen, a member of the Care Alliance and St Joseph’s community. For more information contact Steve Ready on 027 356 9555. Holy Hour You are invited to a Holy Hour on Tuesday 18 November 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. Refugee Workshop Does your Parish want to respond to the invitation to welcome refugees to Aotearoa New Zealand? Come and find out about what’s involved and the different ways the Parish could welcome refugees. Weds 18th Nov 6 – 8pm at St Joseph’s Church. Light refreshments will be served. To register, contact Catholic Social Services 385 8642 or [email protected] Charismatic Mass Tuesday, 10th November 2015, 7.30pm at St Bernadette’s Church, 194 Naenae Road, Naenae. Celebrant: Fr Kevin Connors. All welcome. Young Angel Voices is open to all children, boys and girls, between the ages of 8 and 12. The children learn to read music and to sing in parts, as well as the basics of voice production. We will be preparing for several performances this term, including our annual Carol Festival - Carols with the Angels, in December. |
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