3Christmas Mass Times Holy Trinity Parish
 St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie
Christmas Eve   6pm Children’s Mass 11pm Carols followed                     
by 11.30pm Mass
Christmas Day   10am Mass
Thurs 31st Dec   10pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by 11pm Mass
Holy Cross Church, Miramar
Christmas Eve    6.30pm Children’s Mass
Christmas Day   9am Mass
St Anthony’s Church, Seatoun
Christmas Eve    11.30pm Carols followed by Midnight Mass
Christmas Day    10am Mass
Thurs 31st Dec     11pm Tongan Mass

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and New Year and safe and happy holidays.
                                                                                                            Frs Ephrem, Gregory and Sanele
 
This is our last newsletter till February 7th 2016
Please note that the Parish Office will be operating reduced hours over the holiday period from 28th Dec through to February 2016.

Mass Times Holy Trinity Parish  26 Dec 2015 – 31 Jan 2016
St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie
31st Dec               10pm     Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by 11pm Mass
Weekdays            9.30am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri,
                              7pm       Weds
Weekends            8am       Saturday (Confession 11.30am – 12.30pm)
                              5.30pm Saturday Vigil
                              10am     Sunday
There will be no Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament during this holiday period. Exposition will resume Tuesday 2nd February 2016 after 9.30am Mass.

St Anthony’s Church, Seatoun
Weekdays      9am            Mon, Tues, Weds
Weekends      8.30am     Sunday (Good Shepherd Hall)
                         10am          Sunday (St Anthony’s Church)

Holy Cross Church, Miramar
Weekdays          9am       Thurs, Fri, Sat
Weekend            9am       Sunday

 Notice to all Special Ministers for Sunday Mass at Holy Cross Church
From Sunday the 27th December through until Sunday 31st January inclusive there will be one Mass only at Holy Cross Church. This will be at 9am on Sundays. The roster for special ministers at the usual 8am and 10am Masses has already been published for this holiday period so we ask that you use your discretion and fill in at the 9am Mass where appropriate and as required. Thank you.

​The Christmas roster for St Patrick’s is on the noticeboard at the back of the church.
 
Investigation into ending life (Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide) Have you had your say? Forms and examples of how to complete the submission are available at the back of the Church. To make your submission on-line go to www.holytrinity.parish.nz  Select "News & Views" from the drop down list at top LH corner.  Scroll down to the article "Medics Supporting Life".  To help with your submission you will find a page of Key Arguments at  www.nathaniel.org.nz/euthanasia   You should also consider making your views known to our local MP Annette King.  annette.king@parliament.govt.nz

​Holy Cross: New Altar Linen rosters available from the back of the Church. If you would like yours emailed to you, contact the office on holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz

St Patrick’s When receiving communion, could you please refrain from dipping your host in the wine. Thank you.

St Anthony's School is pleased to announce that Miss Davinia Penman has been appointed to be the Year 3/4 Teacher at St Anthony's, commencing Term 1 2016. Davinia has been the Year 3 teacher at St Benedict’s School in Khandallah this year. She brings with her a strong Catholic faith, passion for Music, ability in ICT, and a gentle and caring nature. We feel that Davinia will be an asset to our school. The Staff and I are looking forward to working with Davinia and I know that she is excited to be joining our Community next year. Jennifer Ioannou Principal

Gascoigne Scholarship recipients: We would like to congratulate the three recipients of our scholarship this year. They are Michael Kenna Bachelor who will be studying Creative Media Production at Massey University, Clare Sullivan who will be studying Health Science at Otago University and Kelly Feaunati who will be studying a Bachelor of Nursing Pacific at Whitireia. Kelly is from Good Shepherd and Michael and Clare are from St Patricks. We wish them well in their studies for the coming year.

St Patrick’s Hall and Parish Centre will be closed for planned maintenance from the 24th December and reopen on 1st February 2016. We would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & MIramar Conference warmly thanks our parishioners, St Anthony's and Holy Cross Schools, and New World Miramar, for your compassionate generosity in donating food, toiletries, gifts, treats and cash. Food boxes were delivered on Friday 18 December 2015 to 55 most needy families across our area in the spirit of reaching out to bring your concern and Christ's love to neighbours who are struggling.   We also wish all our helpers and supporters in the Holy Trinity Parish a peaceful Christmas. 
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Archbishop’s Christmas Appeal –If you wish to donate to this appeal by internet banking via the Parish, then you can do this at any time using your name and “Christmas Appeal” in the reference.  Holy Trinity Parish account number is 02-0536-0185031-00. Thank you in advance for helping to support Lay Pastoral Leaders, International Priests and the work of the Catholic Social Services in the Archdiocese of Wellington.

​Mass Times Holy Trinity Parish
26 Dec 2015 – 31 Jan 2016
St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie
31st Dec 10pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by 11pm Mass
Weekdays 9.30am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri,
7pm Weds
Weekends 8am Saturday (Confession 11.30am – 12.30pm)
5.30pm Saturday Vigil
10am Sunday
There will be no Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament during this holiday period. Exposition will resume Tuesday 2nd February 2016 after 9.30am Mass.
Holy Cross Church, Miramar
Weekdays 9am Thurs, Fri, Sat
Weekend 9am Sunday
St Anthony’s Church, Seatoun
Weekdays 9am Mon, Tues, Weds
Weekends 8.30am Sunday (Good Shepherd Hall)
10am Sunday (St Anthony’s Church)
CHRISTMAS HOPE Catholic Social Services are urgently looking for temporary accommodation for a small family for a couple of months. If you could bring Christmas Hope to this family, please phone Josephine on 385 8642.
Investigation into ending life (Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide) If you wish to make your submission on-line there is a link on our Parish website (under construction) www.holytrinity.parish.nz Select "News & Views" from the drop down list at top LH corner. Go to December 2015 and scroll down to "Medics Supporting Life" The link is at the bottom of this paragraph. To help with your submission you will find a page of Key Arguments at www.nathaniel.org.nz/euthanasia You should also consider making your views known to our local MP Annette King. annette.king@parliament.govt.nz
Any children wishing to take part in the Family Christmas Eve Mass at St Patrick’s Church please contact Clare Lundon (04) 8038363
St Patrick’s Church choir practice in preparation for the Christmas Eve (11.30pm) Mass will be held in the Church Wed 16th Dec, 7-8pm.
Volunteers for Christmas Masses and Church clean – St Patrick’s Church Volunteers needed on the 19th December for cleaning the outside of the Church ready for Christmas and sheets are up at the back of the Church for Christmas Masses. Please put your name down if you are available. Thank you.
St Patrick’s Parish Centre will be closed for planned maintenance from the 24th December and reopen on 1st February 2016. We would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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.
Christmas Emergency Food Appeal. SVdP Seatoun & Miramar Conference is organising food parcels to be delivered to over 50 most needy families in the area on Friday 18 December. Parishioners are invited to donate items of food and basic essentials, or put together a hamper for a needy family. 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".
Archbishop’s Christmas Appeal – Envelopes for the appeal donations will be available from 20th December. If you wish to donate to this appeal by internet banking via the Parish, then you can do this at any time using your name and "Christmas Appeal" in the reference. Holy Trinity Parish account number is 02-0536-0185031- 00. Thank you in advance for helping to support Lay Pastoral Leaders, International Priests and the work of the Catholic Social Services in the Archdiocese of Wellington.
Family Life Catholic Gifts: OPEN Saturday 19th December: 10 am to 1 pm.
St Anthony's Playgroup volunteer coordinator needed two hours a week during term time to run the playgroup. If you love meeting parents and children - this could be for you. Contact Lisa Halliwell 027 2250712 or lisa@paratu.net.

​Investigation into ending life (Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide)
This is an important issue and we will be making a short presentation about this at next Sunday's Masses as well as information with next week’s newsletter. We urge you to write your submission to the Health Select Committee and will provide an opportunity after Mass next Sunday for you to do so. For more information go to: www.nathaniel.org.nz/euthanasia or to make an online submission http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz/pb/sc/make-submission/0SCHE_SCF_51DBHOH_PET63268_1/petition-of-hon-maryan-street-and-8974-others
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
Christmas Mass Times Holy Trinity Parish
St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie
Christmas Eve 6pm Children’s Mass
11pm Carols followed by 11.30pm Mass
Christmas Day 10am Mass
Holy Cross Church, Miramar
Christmas Eve 6.30pm Children’s Mass
Christmas Day 9am Mass
St Anthony’s Church, Seatoun
Christmas Eve 11.30pm Carols followed by Midnight Mass
Christmas Day 10am
Volunteers for Christmas Masses and Church clean – St Patrick’s Church Volunteers needed on the 19th December for cleaning the Church inside and out ready for Christmas and sheets are up at the back of the Church for Christmas Masses. Please put your name down if you are available. Thank you.
Mass Life Teen, Ignite, Life 10:10 presents End of 2015 Big Day Out. See notice at back of Churches for details. This will be the last Ignite session for the year. Meet at St Patrick’s Church at 1.30pm rain or shine!! Contact Rain for more info 021 256 0608
Life Teen: DANGEROUS - A LIFE NIGHT ON OUR CALL TO HOLINESS When we live in the love of God and reject worldly substitutes and counterfeits of love, we begin our journey of becoming holy.
Serve the youth: Join the Life Teen 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
Archbishop’s Christmas Appeal – Envelopes for the appeal donations will be available from 20th December. If you wish to donate to this appeal by internet banking via the Parish, then you can do this at any time using your name and "Christmas Appeal" in the reference. The Holy Trinity Parish account number is 02-0536-0185031-00. Thank you in advance for helping to support Lay Pastoral Leaders, International Priests and the work of the Catholic Social Services in the Archdiocese of Wellington.
Christmas Emergency Food Appeal. SVdP Seatoun & Miramar Conference is organising food parcels to be delivered to over 50 most needy families in the area on Friday 18 December. Parishioners are invited to donate items of food and basic essentials, or put together a hamper for a needy family. 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".
St Anthony's Playgroup volunteer coordinator needed two hours a week during term time to run the playgroup. If you love meeting parents and children - this could be for you. Contact Lisa Halliwell 027 2250712 or lisa@paratu.net.
Christmas Celebration Mass Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship invites you and your friends and family to the End of Year Mass on Thurs 17th Dec at 7:30pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral, followed by refreshments. Fr Peter Ewart S.M. Ring John Taylor 04 389 8915, 021 107 8538 or jnjtaylor@paradise.net.nz
Family Life Catholic Gifts: OPEN for two Saturdays before Christmas - 12th & 19th Dec: 10 -1pm and Fri 12-2pm. All Christmas stock heavily reduced. Rosaries, crucifixes, crosses, plaques and sacramental gifts. John Paul II Centre for Life. 6 Parumoana St, Porirua (rear of Cross and Co Accountants) Ph. 237 8343
Traditional Latin Mass will be offered on 13 December and Christmas Day (25 December) San Antonio Church, 78 Oroua St., Eastbourne, at