Mission Sunday
Is 53, 10-11; Heb 4, 14-16; Mk 10, 35-45
 
“Pope Francis has called every man and woman to be a part of mission. In his World Mission Day message, he speaks especially to the youth to take a active role in mission k however also reminds us that mission revitalises faith and that all Christians are called to mission as we are children of God.” – missonz
Jesus in the gospel of Mark Chapter 10 teaches the very important lesson, the only lesson requires is to be missionary disciples of Jesus in service, contrary to the rulers of the world. Though James and John they were cheeky and brazen, Jesus sieges the opportunity to teach them in a manner, becomes the teaching for their life. We too time and again though baptised into the discipleship of Jesus think as these two apostles did. This mission, the sense of service drilled in their heart as never to be forgotten, in fact they realised, that is the mission they are called to live by their word and deeds. God calls us to share the gifts freely received freely (cf. Mt 10,8) and as Peter did (Acts 3,6).
“Never think that you have nothing to offer, or that nobody needs you. Many people need you. Think about it! Each of you, think in your heart: many people need me” – Missionz, from ‘meeting with Young People, Maipu Shrine, 17 January 2018.’
                                                                                                                                    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.
 

“WITH THE YOUTH WE PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL”
 
Pope Francis has called every man and woman to be a part of mission. In his World Mission Day message he speaks especially  to the youth to take an active role in mission, however also reminds us that  mission revitalises faith and that all Christians are  called to mission as we are children of God.
The Pontifical Mission Societies (MISSIO) supports life-giving work in 160 countries around the world. Today you will learn one of the many stories from people and projects that have benefitted from the prayers and dedicated support of people like you. 
By supporting the MISSIO-NZ World Mission Sunday Appeal today, or by partnering with us through your monthly gift, you can be a part of mission and support those in need all around the world. Please give generously and keep missionaries and communities in your prayers.
 

Mary of Nazareth an epic film on the Mother of Christ.  Legion of Mary will host a movie /n cup of tea on
October 24 after the 9.30am Mass at Holy Cross Parish Centre.  Everyone is welcome.
 

October is the month of the Rosary.
All parishioners are invited to pray the rosary till the end of the month.
 

Morning tea for the Gillies Macindoe Research Centre. Seatoun bowling club, Thursday 25 October, at 10.00am. Dr Swee Tan will again give us an update on the research carried out since our last get together two years ago. Tickets $30.00 entry includes refreshments and prize draws.  Contact Francie Dwyer 3885281 or 0274730330 for tickets.  
 

Gascoigne Educational Scholarship 2018.  This scholarship is open to all ages groups who are present members of Holy Trinity Parish and are planning to study for 2018 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 holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz download a copy from the website  http://www.holytrinity.parish.nz/  or copies available from the back of each Church.  Closing date: 31 October 2018
 
2019 Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each.
 Calendars will be available for sale from next weekend. 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, or 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 holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz with the following details:  the amount paid, the number of calendars ordered, which Church you will collect your calendars from or if you would like to collect them from the office. Once payment has cleared, the Calendars will be left for you in the back of your chosen Church or in the office for you to collect. 

MASS SCHEDULE
FOR HOLY TRINITY PARISH
Friday 2nd November
 
7am     St Patrick’s Church
 
9.30am  St Anthony’s Church
 
9.30am  Holy Cross School Hall
 
11.30am  St Patrick’s Church
 
7pm     Holy Cross Church
Holy Cross School International Food Fair Friday 26th October 5-7.30pm. Come along for some great food and see what we have in our silent auction.

St Anthony’s School - Bazaar meeting – 7pm 29th October in the Gascoigne Room.
Storage space needed: If anyone has any space they can spare so we can store items as they come in up to the Bazaar in February, could you please contact the school. 380 6971 or office@stants.school.nz 

St Patrick’s Primary School Ethnic Food Fair 5.30 – 7.30 Friday 9th November
We are about to launch into preparations for our annual Food Fair. We’d love as to include the Holy Trinity parishioners as much as possible.
We have fair meetings at 6.30pm on Tuesday 30th October for people who are able to help us organise different aspects of the fair.
If you have any suggestions, donations or can help in any way please ring the school Ph 3873370 or email fiona.dsouza@spps.school.nz
We need people to serve on the stalls (it’s very easy as we have tickets so money handling is not necessary).
Deep Fryers – If anyone has any deep fryers we can borrow on the day please contact the school 387 3370
Hoopla Jars - We would love anyone who is able, to fill a jar with goodies.
Ideas for things to put in the jar; stickers, little toys, Lego, balloons, lollies, stationery, jewellery, fudges, - use your imagination.
Otherwise, please come along and support us by buying our delicious food and tell your friends and family they’re welcome, too.

Parish Council Meeting: Weds  7th Nov 7.30pm Holy Cross Parish Centre.
Finance Committee Meeting: Tue 13th Nov 7.30pm  Holy Cross Parish Centre.

WORLD DAY OF THE POOR:  The Archdiocese of Wellington is one of 12 Dioceses throughout the world who have been asked to lead activities for Pope Francis’s World Day of the Poor.  Details are available on the notice displayed on the parish newsletter and on the Archdiocese of Wellington website. Some highlights include:
· Archdiocesan Mass for the World Day of the Poor: St Michael’s Taita, Sun 18 Nov, 10.30am, if possible please bring a non-perishable item for the foodbank collection.
·  Better off together-He waka eke noa Gathering: Bishop Viard College, Porirua, Sat 17 Nov, 10am-5pm, speakers, workshops, liturgy led by Challenge 2000
· St Vincent de Paul free pop-up stores: Newtown, Hutt Valley, Porirua, Wairarapa and Levin, Sat 17 Nov
· Wellington JPD Commission social analysis workshop: St Joseph’s church foyer, Upper Hutt, Wed 14 Nov (please register with l.beech@wn.catholic.org.nz)

FRUITCAKES AND FESTIVE FARE FOR KAIKŌURA: North Island parishes of the Archdiocese are invited to express love and solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Kaikōura by supplying wrapped fruitcakes or other festive fare, which will be delivered to Kaikōura in time for the 2nd anniversary of the 2016 earthquake on 14 November. These can be dropped off at the Compassion Soup Kitchen (132 Tory St, Wgtn), Challenge 2000 (1 Wanaka St, Jvlle) or Catholic Centre (22-30 Hill St, Wgtn) up until midday 12 November.  They will be delivered to Kaikōura by the Society of St Vincent de Paul as part of the World Day of the Poor activities of the Archdiocese of Wellington.  For more information please contact Lisa Beech l.beech@wn.catholic.org.nz

The Oct. 21 – Nov. 3 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: NZ bishop’s voice heard at youth synod. Pope sign stolen from NZ church. Visiting US cardinal speaks of farm upbringing. Former PM argues against euthanasia bill.

Holy Hour. You are invited to a Holy Hour on Tuesday 23 October beginning at 7.30 pm in Viard House (Cathedral presbytery) to pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.  This Holy Hour will include prayers, Scripture, times of silence, singing and conclude with Benediction.  All are welcome.

The holy day of the week in the three Abrahamic traditions The Wellington Abrahamic Council of Jews, Christians and Muslims invites you to a public meeting to hear three speakers, at Temple Sinai 147 Ghuznee St, Te Aro Wednesday 24 October, 7pm.

Gift yourself a time of reflection and join Cardinal John and the Stewardship team at the annual Stewardship Retreat, to be held at Sacred Heart Church Petone, Britannia St from 9.30am-3.45pm on Saturday 27 October, 2018.  Register by emailing a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz  or phone 496 5182.

Joy Cowley Book Launch  If you are a fan of Joy Cowley’s spiritual writing, you are warmly invited to the launch of her new book, Veil Over the Light. It’s a book of huge encouragement and deep insight. The launch will be at St Joseph’s Church, Mount Victoria on 27 October at 4pm. Do come along if you have a spare couple of hours. It will be a special occasion.

Child-friendly Liturgies within the Mass Fr Patrick Bridgman will help us explore ways to make our Masses more  inclusive for children. Everyone Welcome. It is particularly relevant to members of Liturgy teams, Children’s Liturgists, Musicians, Pastoral Council members and Directors of Religious Education. Please register with Ann Williams before 30th October at a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz Where: Ss Peter & Paul Church Lower Hutt When: Sunday 4th November  2.00pm-4.00pm. Cup of tea/coffee from 1.30pm.

2nd November. The Cardinal’s Lunch provides networking opportunities for business and community leaders both active and retired to gather and connect with Church leadership and to hear from dynamic speakers, including local, national and international leaders. BOOK NOW Tickets cost $ 89 + GST Book online:  Cardinal-s-lunch-Nov.Lilregie.com
If you would like any more information or to book a table,  please e-mail event@wn.catholic.org.nz or phone Robyn 027 2018766

St Pats Old Boys Association Mix & Mingle : WWW.SPCOB.ORG.NZ  & find us on facebook. Calling all 'Town' and 'Stream' Old Boys, please attend our Mix and Mingle. To be held ; Friday 2nd November 2018, 6.00PM The Boatshed, Wellington. Cash bar, Continuous food, $60 Entry by ticket only. Go to our facebook page for details. Guest Speakers: Jamie Williams & Will Williams of the Wellington Hospitality Group.   We will also be announcing our 2018 Old Boy of the Year.

A Caring Space  We offer this breathing space for all who care for a loved one, a chance to gently explore, together with God, the way this role is changing your life, hopes, dreams...and your relationships with the one you care for and others.  Led by Gill Schaap and Veronica Parton at the Home of Compassion, Island Bay, on Saturday 3rd November; 11am – 2pm.  Cost $10. Hot drinks provided, bring your own lunch.  Any enquires and to register contact Veronica Parton 021 238 6675 or email vjpdap@gmail.com

Billings Ovulation Method™ Teacher training and upskilling Seminars 2018 Sat 3rd - Sun 4th November, Mercy Conference Centre, Thorndon, Wellington. Please contact: Alicia Reeves info@billingslife.org.nz  or phone: 0800 693 378 The Full registration fee is $350, this covers catering and educational material. A limited number of part scholarships are available for those unable to meet the full registration fee.

You are invited to a Stewardship Breakfast and talk by Cardinal John. Saturday 10th Nov. 7.15am for 7.30(start) to 9.00am.Venue: Angus Inn  5 Cornwall St. Lower Hutt. Cost $22.50. Registrations a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz  by Tues. 6th Nov. Please specify any dietary requirements.

The Family Banquet. Sat Nov 10 – 10am – 5pm. A Conference for the whole family to strengthen your faith and family. Our Lady of Fatima Church, Tawa. Speakers include Fr Leo Patalinghug and Martin Bosley. See poster on the noticeboard for details.

A Marriage Encounter Weekend offers couples an experience of loving communication they can use for the rest of their lives. It's a chance to look deeply into their relationship with each other and with God. It's a time to share feelings, hopes and dreams with each other.
The weekend provides an environment to spend time together.  A chance to focus on each other.   It's a unique approach aimed at revitalizing Marriage.
The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is 9-11 November at the Home of Compassion, Island Bay.  For more information phone  0800 362 686 or go to the website http://www.marriageencounter.org.nz         

Mass on Armistice Day at St Joseph’s, Mt Victoria. Presiders: Fr. J Wagg & Fr. F Whitaker. 11am Sun 11th November. To remember all those who lost their lives in WW1. Descendants of veterans are warmly invited and encouraged to bring any memorabilia they may have and a hand bell if you can. A cup of tea and sharing to follow. 

Prayers for healing with Fr John Rea – Thursday 15th November 7.30pm at our Lady of Fatima Church, Waikanae. Everyone welcome. Come with your prayer intentions and bring a friend!

Pa Maria Marist Spirituality Centre, Thorndon:  Non-Residential Retreat, 12 - 16 November, 9.30am - 4.00pm daily; Reflection Day, Saturday 24 November, 9.30am - 4.00pm.    For further information, please contact Fr Brian Cummings SM at  bgcummings@xtra.co.nz or 021 703 580.

Go you are sent to the peripheries of society - 1(h) in responding to needs at the peripheries priority is given to: formation in the Social Teaching of the Church

Job Vacancy - Catholic Discipleship College Do you have strong leadership qualities, a desire to live in community, and a passion for your faith? CDC provides a nine-month experience of Catholic formation for young adults, based in Pukekohe. We are looking to employ a full time, residential Household Leader for 2019. For more information please contact cameron@cdc.ac.nz

I would like to launch a question to everyone… to ask themselves: do I bend down over someone in difficulty or am I afraid of getting my hands dirty? Am I closed in on myself, on my possessions, or am I aware of those in need of help? Do I only serve myself or am I able to serve others, like Christ who came to serve even to the point of giving up his life?           Pope Francis: Address at the Jesuit Refugee Centre in Rome, 2013

​We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Noemi Roche and those whose anniversaries occur around this time.  Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Mary Greening, Judy Chote, John Rogers and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.

Wis 7, 7-11; Heb 4, 12-13; Mk 10, 7-11
Day of Prayer to Respect Life
Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy, Ps 90
There is certain realisation within me that God is God and I am just a creature. God calls me to love completely unselfish, unwavering, unconditional which I fall awfully short of. I face with challenges beyond me to be wholly generous. I feel weak and want to retain control of “my” world, family, home, selfishly guarding, as if they were mine.
If Christ were to ask me the same question he asked to the rich man in the parable today, to sell all of my possessions to follow him, I might be on a good day? It requires me turning away from my physical, intellectual, emotional and ego to wholly serve my God. The rich man wanted to so too I but the baggage I struggle to part and in love with. I do someway understand God’s unconditional love as a mother loves her child.
So dear friends, I crawl through the eye of the needle along with my friend, the camel. Despite my deep failure to love generously, the Truth is that God understands and loves me and he provides his love to me and makes me capable. I am so grateful for this that what I can least do is to strive. I can live in community, in solidarity, to the best of my ability, the gifts that God has provided. I can create a safe community life empowered by God’s love. I can work to ensure that the resource that God first entrusted to all of us “Our Common Home” Pope Francis says. It is here that we grow in respect, love for all life that exist.
My effort may fall short, only I need to do is to choose to believe in striving to fulfilling Jesus’ call.
                                                                                                                                    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.
 

Poem for Respect for Life Sunday
Cradlings
When I asked God how I could hold my empty arms
and carry what isn’t there,
this is what he said: Rest.
Rest and let me remember you.
I loved you then and I love you now.
I made you full and whole.
I made you laughter and noise,
busy and quiet.
But most of all
I made you holy
and I named you “My Love”.
 
Rest, My Love and let your arms be filled;
I am ‘The Gentlest of Cradlings’.
Nuala
 

October is the month of the Rosary.
All parishioners are invited to pray the rosary till the end of the month.
 

Gascoigne Educational Scholarship 2018.  This scholarship is open to all ages groups who are present members of Holy Trinity Parish and are planning to study for 2018 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 holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz download a copy from the website  http://www.holytrinity.parish.nz/  or copies available from the back of each Church.  Closing date: 31 October 2018
 
2019 Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each.
 Calendars will be available for sale from next weekend. 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, or 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 holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz with the following details:  the amount paid, the number of calendars ordered, which Church you will collect your calendars from or if you would like to collect them from the office. Once payment has cleared, the Calendars will be left for you in the back of your chosen Church or in the office for you to collect. 

Anniversaries for those who have died will no longer be included in the prayers of the faithful. The only names that will be included are those who have aksed the priest for a Mass intention.
The names will still be included in the newsletter as they currently are, but as the dead are remembered in every mass during the Eucharist prayer, will no longer be included in the prayers of the faithful. 

When you ask the priest for a Mass intention, could you please remember to
write down which Church, date and Mass time you would like this offered.
Thank you.

Morning tea for the Gillies Macindoe Research Centre. Seatoun bowling club, Thursday 25 October, at 10.00am. Dr Swee Tan will again give us an update on the research carried out since our last get together two years ago. Tickets $30.00 entry includes refreshments and prize draws.  Contact Francie Dwyer 3885281 or 0274730330 for tickets.  

19th October 9am. St Anthony’s School Grandparents Mass followed by a special celebration morning tea in the new classroom block. All parishioners welcome.
Next Bazaar meeting – 7pm 29th October in the Gascoigne Room.

Holy Cross School International Food Fair Friday 26th October 5-7.30pm.
Come along for some great food and see what we have in our silent auction.

St Patrick’s Primary School Ethnic Food Fair 5.30 – 7.30 Friday 9th November
We are about to launch into preparations for our annual Food Fair. We’d love as to include the Holy Trinity parishioners as much as possible.
We have fair meetings at 6.30pm on Tuesday 16th October and Tuesday 30th October for people who are able to help us organise different aspects of the fair.
If you have any suggestions, donations or can help in any way please ring the school Ph 3873370 or email fiona.dsouza@spps.school.nz
We need people to serve on the stalls (it’s very easy as we have tickets so money handling is not necessary).
Hoopla Jars - We would love anyone who is able, to fill a jar with goodies.
Ideas for things to put in the jar; stickers, little toys, Lego, balloons, lollies, stationery, jewellery, fudges, - use your imagination.
Otherwise, please come along and support us by buying our delicious food and tell your friends and family they’re welcome, too.

Parish Council Meeting: Weds  7th Nov 7.30pm Holy Cross Parish Centre.
Finance Committee Meeting: Tue 13th Nov 7.30pm  Holy Cross Parish Centre.

Sunday 14 October is the day that Oscar Romero will be canonised, and the Gospel reading (Mark 10:17-20) talks about the kingdom of God, including what we give up for it and what we hope for.  It feels a very appropriate day to include a quote from Oscar Romero’s final homily, delivered just before he was assassinated while celebrating Mass.
God's reign is already present on our earth in mystery. When the Lord comes, it will be brought to perfection. That is the hope that inspires Christians. We know that every effort to better society, especially when injustice and sin are so ingrained, is an effort that God blesses, that God wants, that God demands of us! Archbishop Romero March 24, 1980 in the homily delivered moments before his death

Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship Wellington invites men to come along and join us on Thursday 18th of October 2018 at 7:30pm (Note: fellowship from 7:00pm for 7:30pm start) in The Loaves and Fishes Hall next to the Anglican Cathedral of St Paul, corner Hill and Molesworth streets Thorndon. Speakers: Testimonies about the recent big Catholic Men's Event in Auckland.

Christchurch Catherdral of the Blessed Sacrament Choir and Orchestra Sacred sounds. Free concert 5.30pm Saturday 20th October St Mary of the Aqngels Church. See poster at the back of the Church for details.

Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women. On Saturday 20th October we are celebrating a charismatic mass for the healing of family trees for our 26th birthday.  Fr Ron Bennett will be the main celebrant.  This meeting is open to Joshua men and friends.  All welcome who feel they would benefit.  Bring family photo or family tree.  We start 1.30pm at St Joseph's Catholic church, 42 Ellice Street, Mt Victoria, Wgtn.  Enquiries Shura 3899938.

Mission Sunday 21 October 2018 “With the youth we proclaim the gospel”. Next weekend our parish will be holding the annual Pontifical Mission Societies (MISSION-NZ) Appeal. This year we are invited to consider how we can answer Pope Francis’ call to be a part of mission especially to the many youth of today, and how we can support mission globally. Please come prepared next weekend to give generously.

The holy day of the week in the three Abrahamic traditions The Wellington Abrahamic Council of Jews, Christians and Muslims invites you to a public meeting to hear three speakers, at Temple Sinai 147 Ghuznee St, Te Aro Wednesday 24 October, 7pm.

Joy Cowley Book Launch  If you are a fan of Joy Cowley’s spiritual writing, you are warmly invited to the launch of her new book, Veil Over the Light. It’s a book of huge encouragement and deep insight. The launch will be at St Joseph’s Church, Mount Victoria on 27 October at 4pm. Do come along if you have a spare couple of hours. It will be a special occasion.

Gift yourself a time of reflection and join Cardinal John and the Stewardship team at the annual Stewardship Retreat, to be held at Sacred Heart Church Petone, Britannia St from 9.30am-3.45pm on Saturday 27 October, 2018.  Register by emailing a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz  or phone 496 5182.

Child-friendly Liturgies within the Mass Fr Patrick Bridgman will help us explore ways to make our Masses more  inclusive for children. Everyone Welcome. It is particularly relevant to members of Liturgy teams, Children’s Liturgists, Musicians, Pastoral Council members and Directors of Religious Education. Please register with Ann Williams before 30th October at a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz Where: Ss Peter & Paul Church Lower Hutt When: Sunday 4th November  2.00pm-4.00pm. Cup of tea/coffee from 1.30pm.

2nd November. The Cardinal’s Lunch provides networking opportunities for business and community leaders both active and retired to gather and connect with Church leadership and to hear from dynamic speakers, including local, national and international leaders. BOOK NOW Tickets cost $ 89 + GST Book online:  Cardinal-s-lunch-Nov.Lilregie.com
If you would like any more information or to book a table,  please e-mail event@wn.catholic.org.nz or phone Robyn 027 2018766

St Pats Old Boys Association Mix & Mingle : WWW.SPCOB.ORG.NZ  & find us on facebook. Calling all 'Town' and 'Stream' Old Boys, please attend our Mix and Mingle. To be held ; Friday 2nd November 2018, 6.00PM The Boatshed, Wellington. Cash bar, Continuous food, $60 Entry by ticket only. Go to our facebook page for details. Guest Speakers: Jamie Williams & Will Williams of the Wellington Hospitality Group.   We will also be announcing our 2018 Old Boy of the Year.

A Caring Space  We offer this breathing space for all who care for a loved one, a chance to gently explore, together with God, the way this role is changing your life, hopes, dreams...and your relationships with the one you care for and others.  Led by Gill Schaap and Veronica Parton at the Home of Compassion, Island Bay, on Saturday 3rd November; 11am – 2pm.  Cost $10. Hot drinks provided, bring your own lunch.  Any enquires and to register contact Veronica Parton 021 238 6675 or email vjpdap@gmail.com

Billings Ovulation Method™ Teacher training and upskilling Seminars 2018 Sat 3rd - Sun 4th November, Mercy Conference Centre, Thorndon, Wellington. Please contact: Alicia Reeves info@billingslife.org.nz  or phone: 0800 693 378 The Full registration fee is $350, this covers catering and educational material. A limited number of part scholarships are available for those unable to meet the full registration fee.

You are invited to a Stewardship Breakfast and talk by Cardinal John. Saturday 10th Nov. 7.15am for 7.30(start) to 9.00am.Venue: Angus Inn  5 Cornwall St. Lower Hutt. Cost $22.50. Registrations a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz  by Tues. 6th Nov. Please specify any dietary requirements.

A Marriage Encounter Weekend offers couples an experience of loving communication they can use for the rest of their lives. It's a chance to look deeply into their relationship with each other and with God. It's a time to share feelings, hopes and dreams with each other.
The weekend provides an environment to spend time together.  A chance to focus on each other.   It's a unique approach aimed at revitalizing Marriage.
The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is 9-11 November at the Home of Compassion, Island Bay.  For more information phone  0800 362 686 or go to the website http://www.marriageencounter.org.nz         

Pa Maria Marist Spirituality Centre, Thorndon:  Non-Residential Retreat, 12 - 16 November, 9.30am - 4.00pm daily; Reflection Day, Saturday 24 November, 9.30am - 4.00pm.    For further information, please contact Fr Brian Cummings SM at  bgcummings@xtra.co.nz or 021 703 580.

Go you are sent to the peripheries of society - 1(f) The people of the Archdiocese collectively deepen their understanding of the “nature of the ‘peripheries”-where, what, who and why.

Job Vacancy - Catholic Discipleship College Do you have strong leadership qualities, a desire to live in community, and a passion for your faith? CDC provides a nine-month experience of Catholic formation for young adults, based in Pukekohe. We are looking to employ a full time, residential Household Leader for 2019. For more information please contact cameron@cdc.ac.nz

​We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including  Francisco Sevilla, Jarlath Dooley, Robert Gates, Victor Sheehan and Audrey Metcalf.  Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Mary Greening, Judy Chote, John Rogers and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.

Gen 2, 18-24; Heb 2, 9-11 and Mark 10, 2-16
“Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.”
Dear sisters and brothers, at the time of Jesus most of the marriages were arranged, divorce was common despite the clear divine design espoused by Scripture. Human weakness and failure cannot out do the divine design. The Lord is consistent in inviting us to aim high and set on that journey step by step, as sea is made drop by drop of rain, we travel miles walking single step at a time.
Nobody said marriage will be a happily lived after. God lowers himself than angels and lives like one of us. The reason is simply, God loves us unconditionally. This is what make his Son Jesus lower than angels. You and me and specially those who are married, love your wife unconditionally and wife love your husband unconditionally. Do not allow your love to die. It dies when you focus on other things than your wife and husband. They take away your hearts and mind from and kills your love for one another. Let your spouse be your first priority. That is why spouses leave their parents and everyone to become one.
The purpose of Jesus coming into this world is to bring us, His children into His glory. May this Eucharist celebration create a moment of encountering Jesus Christ and help us our priority sorted out. This is a moment of Holiness for us all.
“We are inspired to act … to proclamation and to serving others with great fidelity, often at the risk of their lives and certainly at the cost of their comfort.” GE 137                                                                                                                                                                                                               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.

October is the month of the Rosary.
All parishioners are invited to pray the rosary till the end of the month.

The annual Suzanne Aubert Celebration Sunday is a day for all Catholics to celebrate and remember the spirituality and good works of this remarkable woman and to be inspired by what she achieved and to follow in her footsteps. At the age of just 25, Suzanne Aubert arrived in New Zealand from France, to answer God’s call to serve the sick, orphaned, elderly and those whom society rejected. She established New Zealand’s first soup kitchen which still serves thousands of meals a year. She was a pioneer of New Zealand’s health and welfare system and a friend to Māori throughout her life. In the 66 years she lived here, Suzanne travelled widely, visiting more than 24 towns across the country. A special pilgrimage map can be viewed on the website (www.suzanneaubert.co.nz) which has been designed to help those interested to retrace Suzanne’s footsteps in Aotearoa. Suzanne’s wairua lives on in the work of the Sisters of Compassion. Please continue to pray that the church will soon recognize Venerable Suzanne Aubert’s intercession in a miracle which enables her to be beatified.
 
This is the prayer that will be prayed during the Mass for Mother Aubert.
Today as we remember the spirituality and good works of Venerable Suzanne Aubert, let us give thanks to God for this remarkable pioneer of faith and for the work that continues today through the Sisters of Compassion. May Mother Aubert’s life, befriending Māori and working among the neglected and marginalised in society, inspire in all of us a desire to live lives of faith, courage and service, and to see Christ in everyone we meet.  Amen.

Anniversaries for those who have died will no longer be included in the prayers of the faithful. The only names that will be included are those who have aksed the priest for a Mass intention.
The names will still be included in the newsletter as they currently are, but as the dead are remembered in every mass during the Eucharist prayer, will no longer be included in the prayers of the faithful. 

Holy Cross Happy Hour – Weds 10TH October 11am in the Parish Centre. Seniors are reminded of our next happy hour. Come join us for bingo. Please bring a small plate of finger food to enjoy with our tea/coffee. All welcome

Thank you. St Vincent de Paul Feast Day Mass.  Your Seatoun & Miramar Conference of St Vincent de Paul Society is appreciative to parishioners for participating  with Wellington Vincentians in our annual Mass on Thurs 27 Sept 2018 at 7pm in St Anthony's Seatoun to celebrate and pray for the mission of St Vincent de Paul.  Special thanks to Fr Ephrem and Fr Paul, altar servers Theo and Devlin, and all those who volunteered their assistance in prayers, sacraments, music, sound, and catering.  May God bless you for what you do for those in need.

Mary of Nazareth an epic film on the Mother of Christ.  Legion of Mary will host a movie /n cup of tea on
October 24 after the 9.30am Mass at 9.30 at Holy Cross Parish Centre.  Everyone is welcome.
 


Finance Committee Meeting: Tue 9th Oct 7.30pm
 Holy Cross Parish Centre.
Parish Council Meeting: Weds  7th Nov 7.30pm
 Holy Cross Parish Centre.
 

Missionary Sisters of  St. Peter Claver are holding a “MULTCULTURL” on  Saturday 14th  October at 2pm to 4pm at St.Patrick’s Parish Hall, Kilbirnie. Admission: $5.00 Enquiries : Sisters of St. Peter Claver,  Ph 3838401.

Mary of Nazareth an epic film on the Mother of Christ.  Legion of Mary will host a movie /n cup of tea on
October 24 after the 9.30am Mass at 9.30 at Holy Cross Parish Centre.  Everyone is welcome.

2019 Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each.
 Calendars will be available for sale from next weekend. 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, or 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 holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz with the following details:  the amount paid, the number of calendars ordered, which Church you will collect your calendars from or if you would like to collect them from the office. Once payment has cleared, the Calendars will be left for you in the back of your chosen Church or in the office for you to collect. 

Gascoigne Educational Scholarship 2018.  This scholarship is open to all ages groups who are present members of Holy Trinity Parish and are planning to study for 2018 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 holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz download a copy from the website  http://www.holytrinity.parish.nz/  or copies available from the back of each Church.  Closing date: 31 October 2018
 

When you ask the priest for a Mass intention, could you please remember to
write down which Church, date and Mass time you would like this offered. Thank you.
 

Deliverers, please collect your copies from the back of the churches.
 

Mission Sunday 21 October 2018 This year’s theme is: Together with the young people, let us bring the Gospel to all (Pope Francis’ message for Mission Sunday 2018) See the back of the church for details.
 

St Pats Old Boys Association Mix & Mingle : WWW.SPCOB.ORG.NZ  & find us on facebook. Calling all 'Town' and 'Stream' Old Boys, please attend our Mix and Mingle. To be held ; Friday 2nd November 2018, 6.00PM The Boatshed, Wellington. Cash bar, Continuous food, $60 Entry by ticket only. Go to our facebook page for details. Guest Speakers: Jamie Williams & Will Williams of the Wellington Hospitality Group.   We will also be announcing our 2018 Old Boy of the Year.
 

Joy Cowley Book Launch  If you are a fan of Joy Cowley’s spiritual writing, you are warmly invited to the launch of her new book, Veil Over the Light. It’s a book of huge encouragement and deep insight. The launch will be at St Joseph’s Church, Mount Victoria on 27 October at 4pm. Do come along if you have a spare couple of hours. It will be a special occasion.
 

You are warmly invited to attend the Ecclesia Dei (Latin Mass) Society of NZ Retreat  5 Oct - 7 Oct  at The Home of Compassion, Island Bay. Bishop Basil Meeking, Emeritus Bishop of Christchurch, will lead the retreat and he will give three inspiring talks:  It is the Mass that Matters:  (1) Calvary Continued; (2) God Feeds us; (3) One Church, One Eucharist.  The Latin Mass will be offered each day with Rosary, devotions, Adoration, Reconciliation and time for meditation. Cost: Full retreat with all meals $250.00; Day attendance (no meals or accommodation)  $40.00  - other options available on request. Ph Neil Coup:589 6924, 021 896924, Jan Curran:  07 838 2646, Email: janetcurran@jtcurran.co.nz
 

Catholic Marriage Preparation course ‘Love is a Decision’ Getting married soon?  or is someone you know getting married in Summer 2018/2019? Bookings are open for the final two marriage preparation courses for 2018. The ADW Marriage Preparation Course ‘Love is a Decision’ will be run in Wellington on Oct 7 & 14 and Nov 18 & 25. Courses for 2019 start again in March.  Contact Felicity Giltrap (04) 496 1719 or marriage@wn.catholic.org.nz for more information or to book for a course.
 

Vigil Mass for the canonization of Archbishop Oscar Romero – Saturday 13 October, 5.00pm, Home of Compassion, Island Bay. Archbishop Oscar Romero was an inspiring spokesperson for a just and truly peaceful society, who continues to inspire people throughout the world. Please join us in celebrating his canonization with a Vigil Mass celebrated by Mgsr Gerard Burns.  A recent documentary about his life will be shown before Mass at 3.00pm. All welcome.
 

From the home must come the man or woman able to promote the changes needed in politics, in society, in the ways of justice: … it will be so easy once boys and girls are trained in the heart of each family to aspire not to have more but to be more, not to grab everything but to give abundantly to others. They must be educated for love. Loving is what the family is all about, and loving means giving oneself, surrendering oneself to the well-being of all and working for the common happiness. Archbishop Oscar Romero, 1979
 

Gift yourself a time of reflection and join Cardinal John and the Stewardship team at the annual Stewardship Retreat, to be held at Sacred Heart Church Petone, Britannia St from 9.30am-3.45pm on Saturday 27 October, 2018.  Register by emailing a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz  or phone 496 5182.
 

Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women. On Saturday 20th October we are celebrating a charismatic mass for the healing of family trees for our 26th birthday.  Fr Ron Bennett will be the main celebrant.  This meeting is open to Joshua men and friends.  All welcome who feel they would benefit.  Bring family photo or family tree.  We start 1.30pm at St Joseph's Catholic church, 42 Ellice Street, Mt Victoria, Wgtn.  Enquiries Shura 3899938.
 

Billings Ovulation Method™ Teacher training and upskilling Seminars 2018 Sat 3rd - Sun 4th November, Mercy Conference Centre, Thorndon, Wellington. Please contact: Alicia Reeves info@billingslife.org.nz  or phone: 0800 693 378 The Full registration fee is $350, this covers catering and educational material. A limited number of part scholarships are available for those unable to meet the full registration fee.
 

Pa Maria Marist Spirituality Centre, Thorndon:  Non-Residential Retreat, 12 - 16 November, 9.30am - 4.00pm daily; Reflection Day, Saturday 24 November, 9.30am - 4.00pm.    For further information, please contact Fr Brian Cummings SM at  bgcummings@xtra.co.nz or 021 703 580.
 

The holy day of the week in the three Abrahamic traditions The Wellington Abrahamic Council of Jews, Christians and Muslims invites you to a public meeting to hear three speakers, at Temple Sinai 147 Ghuznee St, Te Aro Wednesday 24 October, 7pm.
 

Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship Wellington invites men to come along and join us on Thursday 18th of October 2018 at 7:30pm (Note: fellowship from 7:00pm for 7:30pm start) in The Loaves and Fishes Hall next to the Anglican Cathedral of St Paul, corner Hill and Molesworth streets Thorndon. Speakers: Testimonies about the recent big Catholic Men's Event in Auckland.
 

Christchurch Catherdral of the Blessed Sacrament Choir and Orchestra Sacred sounds. Free concert 5.30pm Saturday 20th October St Mary of the Aqngels Church. See poster at the back of the Church for details.
 

Go you are sent to communicate effectively- 13(b) The Archdiocese provides on-line formation and learning opportunities.
 

October WelCom available now: Contents include:
‘Stop, Be Silent and Listen to the Poor’: World Day of the Poor, 18 November  –  Cardinal John Dew.
‘Call for a radical change in governance’ – Bishop Charles Drennan.
Archdiocese of Wellington invited to lead awareness initiatives for World Day of the Poor, 19 November 2018.
Diocesan priests gather for reflection and renewal, National Assembly of Priests, Christchurch.
Venerable Suzanne Aubert Celebration Day, 7 November 2018.
2018 Synod of Bishops in Rome on Young People  – Bishop Steve Lowe to represent NZ Bishops.
Dr Nathan Matthews, new principal for Hato Pāora College, Feilding.
Sacred Heart Cathedral – updates
World Mission Sunday – 21 October 2018, Challenge 2000’s 30 years, young missionaries in our dioceses.
‘When the Well Seems Dry’ – a reflection by Joy Cowley.
Pope Francis to canonise five new saints in October, including Blessed Pope Paul V1 and Blessed Oscar Romero.
Catholic Thinking: ‘Intercession’, Sr Elizabeth Snedden rscj, Good Shepherd College – Te Hēpara Pai.
Diocesan and Young Catholics’ news and events.

​We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including  Glynn McArthy, Norman Paton, Moira Button & Angela Panettieri.  Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Mary Greening, Judy Chote, John Rogers and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.
 

Warnings against jealousy and intolerance
The apostles want to reserve God's love and healing power to themselves as the sole owners.   We hear John complaining to Jesus that a stranger was driving out demons in Jesus’ name, and hence Jesus should condemn the man.   As unsuccessful exorcists, they are jealous of this stranger.  Jesus, however, reprimands his disciples for their jealousy and suspicion and invites them to broaden their vision and to recognize God's power wherever it is found. Like Moses in the first reading, Jesus challenges a rigid understanding of ministerial legitimacy. He wants the apostles to rejoice in the good that others do.  Jesus enunciates a principle for his disciples: "Anyone who is not against us is for us." God can and does use anyone to do His work. The Church has no monopoly on God's work, truth, love or power to heal and reconcile. The work of the Kingdom is not confined to the baptized, although it is certainly our special work. The lesson is especially valuable today. Intolerance has a long history in the Christian Church and Christians are still known for a spirit of intolerance.  Ask the average person on the street what they think is a Christian attitude, and they will use words like "judgmental," "narrow-minded," "dogmatic," "condemning," and "intolerant." 
 The road to tolerance must begin with each of us. We must be tolerant of others.  Only tolerance can overcome hatred. The church should display tolerance to a hate-filled world.  The churches are expected to present Christ to the world.  How can the church present Him when it is arrogant or intolerant?  We cannot commend the highest spiritual beauty and truth by the use of intolerant moods and bad tempers.    It is through mutual respect that we find common ground with others and discover strengths in different beliefs. Wherever we see God's work being done we should give our support and be ready to work together with such people whether they are Christians or not, believers or not.                                                                                                      Fr Paul
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.
 

HOLY TRINITY PARISH CATHOLIC BOOK CLUB -  SUNDAY 30th September
The book club meets Sunday, 30th September, at 6 pm. Any inquiries please phone Allan 3882 840, or email HTPcatholicbookclub@gmail.com  Meetings are last Sunday of every month, 6pm, in the parish centre, Holy Cross Church, Miramar. Supper provided.
 

Annointing Mass at St Patrick’s Church - 11am Wednesday 3rd October
 

Feast of St Francis of Assisi
Our Capuchin Fathers and the Lay Franciscans are celebrating the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, their founder, on the 4th of October.
There will be the Transitus of St Francis (passing away) on the 3rd of October 6.30pm at
St Patrick’s Church Kilbirnie followed by a light supper in the church meeting room.
The Solemn Holy Mass will be on Thursday 4th October 9.30am at
St Patrick’s Church Kilbirnie followed by the blessing of the animals (please bring your pets) and a cup of tea/coffee in the church meeting room.  
We welcome you all to come and celebrate with us the Feast day of our Founder.
Please note: this will be the only Mass in the Parish on Thursday 4th October

 
Thank you to those who attended and participated in the Parish Liturgy combined gathering
on the 25th September. 


Thank you to everyone who donated to the Kerela appeal.
We received $1821 which has been passed to SVdP who will administer directly to the region.

 When you ask the priest for a Mass intention, could you please remember to
write down which Church, date and Mass time you would like this offered. Thank you.

Parish Council Meeting:         Tuesday 2nd October 7.30pm St Anthony’s Gascoigne Room.
Finance Committee Meeting: Tuesday 9th October 7.30pm Holy Cross Parish Centre.
 

Missionary Sisters of  St. Peter Claver are holding a “MULTCULTURL”on  Saturday 14th  October at 2pm to 4pm at St.Patrick’s Parish Hall, Kilbirnie. Admission: $5.00 Enquiries : Sisiers of St. Peter Claver,  Ph 3838401.
 

Mary of Nazareth an epic film on the Mother of Christ.  Legion of Mary will host a movie /n cup of tea on
October 24 after the 9.30am Mass at 9.30 at Holy Cross Parish Centre.  Everyone is welcome.

Gascoigne Educational Scholarship 2018.  This scholarship is open to all ages groups who are present members of Holy Trinity Parish and are planning to study for 2018 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 holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz download a copy from the website  http://www.holytrinity.parish.nz/  or copies available from the back of each Church.  Closing date: 31 October 2018

2019 Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each.
 Calendars will be available for sale from next weekend. 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, or 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 holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz with the following details:  the amount paid, the number of calendars ordered, which Church you will collect your calendars from or if you would like to collect them from the office. Once payment has cleared, the Calendars will be left for you in the back of your chosen Church or in the office for you to collect. 

Kiwi Athletic Club opening and enrolment night 1st Wednesday in October 5pm Newtown Stadium. For College age to Veteran adults. Ideal for winter coders, newcomers Contact Peter Jack 388 6224 from 7PM

The annual Suzanne Aubert Celebration Sunday is a day for all Catholics to celebrate and remember the spirituality and good works of this remarkable woman and to be inspired by what she achieved and to follow in her footsteps. At the age of just 25, Suzanne Aubert arrived in New Zealand from France, to answer God’s call to serve the sick, orphaned, elderly and those whom society rejected. She established New Zealand’s first soup kitchen which still serves thousands of meals a year. She was a pioneer of New Zealand’s health and welfare system and a friend to Māori throughout her life. In the 66 years she lived here, Suzanne travelled widely, visiting more than 24 towns across the country. A special pilgrimage map can be viewed on the website (www.suzanneaubert.co.nz) which has been designed to help those interested to retrace Suzanne’s footsteps in Aotearoa. Suzanne’s wairua lives on in the work of the Sisters of Compassion. Please continue to pray that the church will soon recognize Venerable Suzanne Aubert’s intercession in a miracle which enables her to be beatified.

You are warmly invited to attend the Ecclesia Dei (Latin Mass) Society of NZ Retreat  5 Oct - 7 Oct  at The Home of Compassion, Island Bay. Bishop Basil Meeking, Emeritus Bishop of Christchurch, will lead the retreat and he will give three inspiring talks:  It is the Mass that Matters:  (1) Calvary Continued; (2) God Feeds us; (3) One Church, One Eucharist.  The Latin Mass will be offered each day with Rosary, devotions, Adoration, Reconciliation and time for meditation. Cost: Full retreat with all meals $250.00; Day attendance (no meals or accommodation)  $40.00  - other options available on request. Ph Neil Coup:589 6924, 021 896924, Jan Curran:  07 838 2646, Email: janetcurran@jtcurran.co.nz

Catholic Marriage Preparation course ‘Love is a Decision’ Getting married soon?  or is someone you know getting married in Summer 2018/2019? Bookings are open for the final two marriage preparation courses for 2018. The ADW Marriage Preparation Course ‘Love is a Decision’ will be run in Wellington on Oct 7 & 14 and Nov 18 & 25. Courses for 2019 start again in March.  Contact Felicity Giltrap (04) 496 1719 or marriage@wn.catholic.org.nz for more information or to book for a course.

Vigil Mass for canonization of Archbishop Oscar Romero (1917-1980): Archbishop Romero will be canonized on 14 Oct in Rome. Romero was noted for his defence of the poor and of human rights during times of great social conflict in El Salvador. He was assassinated while celebrating Mass on March 24, 1980. To mark the canonization, the Wellington JPD commission in conjunction Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand and local Justice and Peace groups have organized a thanksgiving Mass with Mons. Gerard Burns at the Home of Compassion chapel Island Bay, 5pm, Sat 13 Oct. A recent documentary (75 mins) about Romero will be shown at 3pm in the same venue. All welcome. Inquiries to Mgsr Gerard Burns 04-496-1737

Rosary Aotearoa is encouraging parishes and groups to gather at different locations around the country at 3pm on Sunday 7 October to pray the Rosary. For more information and to register a group and location see www.rosarynewzealand.nz.

Gift yourself a time of reflection and join Cardinal John and the Stewardship team at the annual Stewardship Retreat, to be held at Sacred Heart Church Petone, Britannia St from 9.30am-3.45pm on Saturday 27 October, 2018.  Register by emailing a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz  or phone 496 5182.

A Marriage Encounter Weekend offers couples an experience of loving communication they can use for the rest of their lives. It's a chance to look deeply into their relationship with each other and with God. It's a time to share feelings, hopes and dreams with each other. The weekend provides an environment to spend time together.  A chance to focus on each other.   It's a unique approach aimed at revitalizing Marriage.  The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is 9-11 November at the Home of Compassion, Island Bay.  For more information phone  0800 362 686 or go to the website http://www.marriageencounter.org.nz         

Pa Maria Marist Spirituality Centre, Thorndon:  Non-Residential Retreat, 12 - 16 November, 9.30am - 4.00pm daily; Reflection Day, Saturday 24 November, 9.30am - 4.00pm.    For further information, please contact Fr Brian Cummings SM at  bgcummings@xtra.co.nz or 021 703 580.

Go you are sent to build community- 12(d) Continuing to strengthen the relationship and practical cooperation between parish and schools is a priority.

​We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including  Luke Cochrane, Audrey Gavan, Gilbert Raymond, Francis Shaw, Diane Crowhurst, Kathryn Dobbs and Brian Bell.  Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Mary Greening, Judy Chote, John Rogers and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.

Christian with a humble missional discipleship
All three readings for this Sunday draw sharp, even brutal, contrast between good and bad people and how they live.  But they do have one thing in common and that is self-interest.  All humans are self-interested; it’s part of our nature, the result of being self-conscious animals. The upright man is the thorn in the flesh for godless and undergoes tests with cruelty and torture and finally meets the shameful death. The letter of James rails against jealousy and ambition and the terrible prospect that because the members of the community haven’t got what they want they are prepared to kill to get it. In spite of all this one thing is certain that God does not give up on human beings who are on the make, no matter how selfish may be. 
Since Jesus’ disciples hailed from the ordinary strata of society, quite often they demonstrated their lack of incomprehensibility of what He taught them. This led Jesus instructing them patiently, making them realize that his mission involved a total commitment to the people, resulting in suffering and death.  In spite of repeated instructions, the disciples could not get rid of themselves of the idea that Jesus was going to be a triumphant Messiah and they themselves will be granted a share of that triumph.  Jesus taught them the very essence of discipleship namely to serve the powerless, the needy and the marginalized who are in the peripheries of the society. Jesus used a child as symbol of need and helplessness and asks us to receive and welcome such in his name.  Jesus taught his disciples on servant leadership and not to compare themselves superior to one another. This message certainly challenges us to address the problem of the powerless and the needy and thus to continue the mission of Jesus.  Today Jesus invites us to the missional discipleship to bring total healing to the broken humanity. Let us offer him a mighty share of our helping hand. 
                                                                                                                                                Fr Paul
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.
 
 

Sunday 23rd September 5pm service will be held in the Holy Cross School Hall – The School is looking forward to joining the 5pm Parish Mass which will be held in their hall where senior students will be leading the music for this service.
 

HOLY TRINITY PARISH MASS - 10AM SUNDAY 30th September
AT ST PATRICK’S CHURCH
We will be celebrating Sunday Mass together at St Patrick’s Church. 
For those who are unable to be at this Mass,
there will be the 5.30pm Vigil Mass at St Patrick’s Church.
Morning tea will be in the Parish Centre so plesae bring a plate of food to share Please note: These will be the only 2 Masses in the Parish on the 30th September
 

a pair of glasses were handed in to St Anthony’s School that were found on the front lawn outside the Church. If these belong to you, please contact the school 04 380 6971 or office@stants.school.nz
 

2019 St Anthony's Biennial Bazaar The St Anthony's School/Church Bazaar has been set for early March next year - exact date TBC. This is a significant fundraiser for our school and Church. Thank you to those who came along to our last two meetings and shared fantastic ideas.  We have set our next meeting for Monday 24 September at  7pm  in the Gascoigne Room.  All welcome!
One of the most popular items that sell quickly are "Preserves and Chutneys", "Lemon/lime Curds" and jams, pickles, and relishes. We warmly welcome anyone who would like to volunteer. We are kindly asking for donations of sugar, vinegar and clean jars (no lids).  Please bring all donations to the St Anthony’s School office
 

First Parish Liturgy combined gathering – 25th September 2018 6.30pm at St Patrick’s Parish Centre
We will be having a workshopping session focusing on the vision with the Parish Liturgy Committee terms of reference. All those involved in organising liturgy in all the churches in our parish including church liturgy committees, the school DRS’s, children’s liturgy, music groups, and those interested in being involved are requested to attend. If you have any questions, please contact David Sullivan (Parish Liturgy Chair) 021 244 0445 or sullidj4@gmail.com
 

 St Vincent de Paul Memorial Mass, 7pm, Thurs 27 September 2018, Holy Trinity Parish.  Parishioners in St Anthony's, Holy Cross and St Patrick's Church communities are warmly welcomed to join your St Vincent de Paul Society members from the Wellington Area and Young Vinnies from our colleges for the annual memorial Mass at 7pm, Thursday 27 September 2018, at St Anthony's Church, Seatoun.  The Mass celebrates our patron saint and prays for all Vincentians, our clients, and our supporters. Supper after.  (Contact: David Corcoran, SVDP Seatoun & Miramar Conference, phone 04 388 4991).
 

HOLY TRINITY PARISH CATHOLIC BOOK CLUB -  next meeting SUNDAY 30th September
The book club will next meet Sunday, 30th September, at 6 pm. Any inquiries please phone Allan 3882 840, or email HTPcatholicbookclub@gmail.com  Meetings are last Sunday of every month, 6pm, in the parish centre, Holy Cross Church, Miramar. Supper provided.
 

Parish Council Meeting: Tuesday 2nd October 7.30pm St Anthony’s Gascoigne Room.
 

Annointing Mass at St Patrick’s Church - 11am Wednesday 3rd October
 

Feast of St Francis of Assisi
Our Capuchin Fathers and the Lay Franciscans are celebrating the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, their founder, on the 4th of October.
There will be the Transitus of St Francis (passing away) on the 3rd of October 6.30pm at
St Patrick’s Church Kilbirnie followed by a light supper in the church meeting room.
The Solemn Holy Mass will be on Thursday 4th October 9.30am at
St Patrick’s Church Kilbirnie followed by the blessing of the animals (please bring your pets) and a cup of tea/coffee in the church meeting room.  
We welcome you all to come and celebrate with us the Feast day of our Founder.
Please note: this will be the only Mass in the Parish on Thursday 4th October

Mary of Nazareth an epic film on the Mother of Christ.  Legion of Mary will host a movie /n cup of tea on
October 24 after the 9.30am Mass at 9.30 at Holy Cross Parish Centre.  Everyone is welcome.
 

Gascoigne Educational Scholarship 2018.  This scholarship is open to all ages groups who are present members of Holy Trinity Parish and are planning to study for 2018 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 holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz download a copy from the website  http://www.holytrinity.parish.nz/  or copies available from the back of each Church.  Closing date: 31 October 2018

2019 Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each.
 Calendars will be available for sale from next weekend. 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, or 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 holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz with the following details:  the amount paid, the number of calendars ordered, which Church you will collect your calendars from or if you would like to collect them from the office. Once payment has cleared, the Calendars will be left for you in the back of your chosen Church or in the office for you to collect. 

Holy Hour You are invited to a Holy Hour on Tuesday 25 September beginning at 7.30 pm in Viard House, Cathedral presbytery, to pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.  This Holy Hour will include prayers, Scripture, times of silence, singing and conclude with Benediction.  All are welcome.
 

Healing Service Fr John Rea will conduct a Healing Service at St Bernadette`s Church, 194 Naenae Rd, Naenae this Thursday 27 September beginning at 7.30 pm.  Bring all those who need Jesus` healing.  All are welcome.

Vinnies Book Fair  Sat 29 Sept – 8am – 4pm and Sun 30 Sept – 9am – 3pm St Anne’s Church Hall  Newtown. The bi-annual Vinnies Book Fair is back once again. All books are $2, so we know you’ll find a box full of your favourites. The proceeds from the Vinnies Book Fair go towards supporting the St Vincent de Paul Society Welfare services. From providing food parcels and advocacy to helping people move into their new homes, combating loneliness and upskilling members of our communities. We are looking for volunteers to support the book fair from Friday 28 Sep – Sunday 30 Sep. If you are interested in lending a helping hand, please contact info@vinnieswgtn.org.nz or 04 389 7122.

Kiwi Athletic Club opening and enrolment night 1st Wednesday in October 5pm Newtown Stadium. For College age to Veteran adults. Ideal for winter coders, newcomers Contact Peter Jack 388 6224 from 7PM

Rental accommodation sought for family A 3-bedroom house is sought for a family originally from Ethiopia, with two sons at St Patrick's College, Kilbirnie. Excellent New Zealand reference available.  Please contact Amanda Calder, Refugee Family Reunification Trust, acalder@xtra.co.nz, 04-4757994.

Catholic Marriage Preparation course ‘Love is a Decision’ Getting married soon?  or is someone you know getting married in Summer 2018/2019? Bookings are open for the final two marriage preparation courses for 2018. The ADW Marriage Preparation Course ‘Love is a Decision’ will be run in Wellington on Oct 7 & 14 and Nov 18 & 25. Courses for 2019 start again in March.  Contact Felicity Giltrap (04) 496 1719 or marriage@wn.catholic.org.nz for more information or to book for a course.

Go you are sent to support marriage and families 11(d) he Archdiocese provides a point of contact for those in a troubled marriage who are seeking professional help.

Vigil Mass for canonization of Archbishop Oscar Romero (1917-1980): Archbishop Romero will be canonized on 14 Oct in Rome. Romero was noted for his defence of the poor and of human rights during times of great social conflict in El Salvador. He was assassinated while celebrating Mass on March 24, 1980. To mark the canonization, the Wellington JPD commission in conjunction Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand and local Justice and Peace groups have organized a thanksgiving Mass with Mons. Gerard Burns at the Home of Compassion chapel Island Bay, 5pm, Sat 13 Oct. A recent documentary (75 mins) about Romero will be shown at 3pm in the same venue. All welcome. Inquiries to Mgsr Gerard Burns 04-496-1737

You are warmly invited to attend the Ecclesia Dei (Latin Mass) Society of NZ Retreat  Fri 5 Oct - Sun 7 Oct  at The Home of Compassion, Island Bay. Bishop Basil Meeking, Emeritus Bishop of Christchurch, will lead the retreat and he will give three inspiring talks:  It is the Mass that Matters:  (1) Calvary Continued; (2) God Feeds us; (3) One Church, One Eucharist.  The Latin Mass will be offered each day with Rosary, devotions, Adoration, Reconciliation and time for meditation. Cost: Full retreat with all meals $250.00; Day attendance (no meals or accommodation)  $40.00  - other options available on request. Ph Neil Coup:589 6924, 021 896924, Jan Curran:  07 838 2646, Email: janetcurran@jtcurran.co.nz

To see children looking us in the eye is an experience we have all had. It touches our hearts and requires us to examine our consciences…. Let us work together, then, so that we will always have the right, the courage and the joy to be able to look into the eyes of the children of our world. Pope Francis: Address to participants in the Congress on child dignity in the digital world, October 2017

Rosary Aotearoa is encouraging parishes and groups to gather at different locations around the country at 3pm on Sunday 7 October to pray the Rosary. For more information and to register a group and location see www.rosarynewzealand.nz.

​We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Daphne Cooper and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including  Fr Brendan Kenny, Beverley Thurlow, Michael Kerr, Brigid Lydon, Noelene Cosgrave, Maria Garden, and Mary Dysart.  Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Mary Greening, John Rogers and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.

Who is Jesus for you/me?
Jesus’ question about who people think he is, initially sounds very familiar.  After all, we shape our identity and measure ourselves in response to people’s comments and ideas about us.  The presence of the other, the one or ones who are different, helps me to discover who I am.  But it can go badly wrong.  Look at modern celebrities and sporting champions.  They can become hypersensitive to what people and the media are thinking and saying about them.  In a way they have to be because their careers and their money depend on it.  The sad thing is that they often end up conforming so much to public and media expectations that they really have no identity of their own or they develop a completely distorted idea of their identity.    
Today’s Gospel story is about affirmation, identity and purpose of Jesus’ mission.  Jesus’ nature is now gradually revealed to the disciples.  In response to Jesus’ question, the disciples list a whole series of labels that people have applied to Jesus.  These names reveal the different expectations held about him.  Some thought of him as Elijah, some saw him more like Jeremiah.  They were trying to label Jesus based on their partial and limited experiences. Each one of us may have different idea about Jesus such as Living Bread, hidden Treasure, Great Teacher, to the sinner He is the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world etc.  But to the Christian, He is the Son of the Living God, the Savior, the Redeemer and Lord! In our lives too, we label people based on biased opinions and isolated incidents which they may be far from the truth.  Before you ask let your words pass through three gates.  Is it true?  Is it necessary?  Is it kind?  The second reading calls our attention to the fact that faith without deed is dead.  Love ought to show itself more in deed than in words.  We must proclaim Jesus and witness to him not so much through our preaching but more through our loving action.                                    Fr Paul
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 Manager—Holy Trinity Parish Wellington
Holy Trinity Catholic Parish is seeking applicants with time, energy, motivation and good communication skills to fill a newly created role of Parish Manager. A practicing Christian currently participating in a parish would be a preferred applicant.
A key role of Parish Manager is to assist the Parish Pastoral Council to review and assist with implementation of the Annual Parish Plan, objectives and priorities and to assist the Parish Priest with some administrative activities. A working knowledge of modern communication platforms and an ability to relate to parishioners and the wider community with compassion and integrity is a key requirement.  Working within a team environment to support harmonious relationships across all parish groups is an essential skill.
This is a fixed term, part-time, paid position of up to 24 hrs per week  with a finishing date of 20 December 2019
To apply for this valuable role, please send your CV and reference contacts to
Parish Priest, Holy Trinity Parish, PO Box 15-256, Miramar, Wellington 6243.
Closing date for applications is Friday 21 September  2018.

HOLY TRINITY PARISH MASS - 10AM SUNDAY 30th September
AT ST PATRICK’S CHURCH
We will be celebrating Sunday Mass together at St Patrick’s Church. 
For those who are unable to be at this Mass,
there will be the 5.30pm Vigil Mass at St Patrick’s Church.
Please note: These will be the only 2 Masses in the Parish on the 30th September

The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The feast day for Holy Cross Church will be celebrated at both the 9am & 5pm Masses.  
Parish Liturgy Committee Meeting: Tuesday 18th September 7.30pm St Patrick’s Meeting Room
Finance Committee Meeting: Wednesday 19th September 7.30pm Holy Cross Parish Centre.

Devastating floods in India have caused huge losses for already poor families.
In support of our Priests we have a collection box for monetary donation
at the back of each church. Funds will be donated to the flood victims of Kerala.
Your generosity would be appreciated.
Alternatively donate by internet banking to Holy Trinity Parish 02-0536-0185031-00
and use FLOOD as the reference
Sunday 23rd September 5pm service will be held in the Holy Cross School Hall – The School is looking forward to joining the 5pm Parish Mass which will be held in their hall where senior students will be leading the music for this service.

Mary of Nazareth
an epic film on the Mother of Christ.
Legion of Mary will host a movie /n cup of tea on October 24 after the 9.30am Mass at 9.30 at Holy Cross Parish Centre.
 Everyone is welcome.

a pair of glasses were handed in to St Anthony’s School that were found on the front lawn outside the Church. If these belong to you, please contact the school 04 380 6971 or office@stants.school.nz

2019 St Anthony's Biennial Bazaar The St Anthony's School/Church Bazaar has been set for early March next year - exact date TBC. This is a significant fundraiser for our school and Church. Thank you to those who came along to our last two meetings and shared fantastic ideas.  We have set our next meeting for Monday 24 September at  7pm  in the Gascoigne Room.  All welcome!

First Parish Liturgy combined gathering – 25th September 2018 6pm at St Patrick’s Parish Centre
We will be having a workshopping session focusing on the vision with the Parish Liturgy Committee terms of reference. All those involved in organising liturgy in all the churches in our parish including church liturgy committees, the school DRS’s, children’s liturgy, music groups, and those interested in being involved are requested to attend. If you have any questions, please contact David Sullivan (Parish Liturgy Chair) 021 244 0445 or sullidj4@gmail.com

 St Vincent de Paul Memorial Mass, 7pm, Thurs 27 September 2018, Holy Trinity Parish.  Parishioners in St Anthony's, Holy Cross and St Patrick's Church communities are warmly welcomed to join your St Vincent de Paul Society members from the Wellington Area and Young Vinnies from our colleges for the annual memorial Mass at 7pm, Thursday 27 September 2018, at St Anthony's Church, Seatoun.  The Mass celebrates our patron saint and prays for all Vincentians, our clients, and our supporters. Supper after.  (Contact: David Corcoran, SVDP Seatoun & Miramar Conference, phone 04 388 4991).

Gascoigne Educational Scholarship 2018.  This scholarship is open to all ages groups who are present members of Holy Trinity Parish and are planning to study for 2018 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 holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz download a copy from the website  http://www.holytrinity.parish.nz/  or copies available from the back of each Church.  Closing date: 31 October 2018

2019 Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each.
 Calendars will be available for sale from next weekend. 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, or 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 holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz with the following details:  the amount paid, the number of calendars ordered, which Church you will collect your calendars from or if you would like to collect them from the office. Once payment has cleared, the Calendars will be left for you in the back of your chosen Church or in the office for you to collect. 

St Patrick's College Art Exhibition, Kilbirnie, 6.30pm-9.30pm 21 September 2018 Tickets are on sale now on Eventfinda or from the College for this much-anticipated event (contact spcpa1885@outlook.com or phone 939 9070). Tickets are $25 and include light refreshments. This is a great night out to view or purchase high-quality art by more than 30 established and upcoming artists. Over 130 artworks, including ceramics and jewellery, will be available for purchase. Thank you for your support of this event which is a fundraiser for the College.

Kiwi Athletic Club opening and enrolment night 1st Wednesday in October 5pm Newtown Stadium. For College age to Veteran adults. Ideal for winter coders, newcomers Contact Peter Jack 388 6224 from 7PM

HOLY TRINITY PARISH CATHOLIC BOOK CLUB -  next meeting SUNDAY 30th September
The book club will next meet Sunday, 30th September, at 6 pm. Any inquiries please phone Allan 3882 840, or email HTPcatholicbookclub@gmail.com  Meetings are last Sunday of every month, 6pm, in the parish centre, Holy Cross Church, Miramar. Supper provided.

St Anthony’s Art & Crafts Team Bazaar 2019  Do you know someone who knits or crochets?
● We are looking for donations of knitted or crocheted items to sell alongside our amazing art and crafts next year for the St Anthony’s School Bazaar, - can you help?  ● Can you knit up some items over the summer months - wool can be provided!   ● Any of the following would be gratefully accepted: Booties, blankets, toys, cardi’s, hats, jersey’s, tea cosies or anything else!  Donations: ●      We are also looking for donations of good quality material, and cactus or succulent plants - can you help?  ● Items can be left in school office   ● If you can help us out with any of the above, have helped out before on the day and would like to again, or have an idea and would like to join the team please contact Claire St Just 0211874785 or claire.stj01@gmail.com

Vinnies Book Fair 
Saturday 29 September – 8am – 4pm and Sunday 30 September – 9am – 3pm
St Anne’s Church Hall 22 Emmett Street, Newtown.
The bi-annual Vinnies Book Fair is back once again. All books are $2, so we know you’ll find a box full of your favourites. The proceeds from the Vinnies Book Fair go towards supporting the St Vincent de Paul Society Welfare services.
From providing food parcels and advocacy to helping people move into their new homes, combating loneliness and upskilling members of our communities.
We are looking for volunteers to support the book fair from Friday 28 Sep – Sunday 30 Sep. If you are interested in lending a helping hand or would like additional information, please contact info@vinnieswgtn.org.nz or 04 389 7122.

Catholic Marriage Preparation course ‘Love is a Decision’ Getting married soon?  or is someone you know getting married in Summer 2018/2019? Bookings are open now for the final two marriage preparation courses for 2018. The ADW Marriage Preparation Course ‘Love is a Decision’ will be run in Wellington on October 7 & 14 and November 18 & 25. Courses for 2019 start again in March.  Please contact Felicity Giltrap at the Family and Young Church Office (04) 496 1719 or marriage@wn.catholic.org.nz for more information or to book for a
course.

Rental accommodation sought for family A 3-bedroom house is sought for a family originally from Ethiopia, with two sons at St Patrick's College, Kilbirnie. Excellent New Zealand reference available.  Please contact Amanda Calder, Refugee Family Reunification Trust, acalder@xtra.co.nz, 04-4757994.

Go you are sent to accompany one another 10(b) Involving young people in service to others is a priority, underpinned by formation in a “spirituality of service”.

Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship Wellington invites men to come along and join us on Thursday 20th of September 2018 at 7:30pm (Note: fellowship from 7:00pm for 7:30pm start) in The Loaves and Fishes Hall next to the Anglican Cathedral of St Paul, corner Hill and Molesworth streets Thorndon.
Speaker: Cardinal John Dew, back from the ‘World Meeting of Families’ in Ireland and about to go to Rome.

Living the Splendour of Truth’ International pro-life, pro-family conference: This amazing weekend conference will help you, your family and our entire culture rediscover the newness of the faith and its power to enlighten and transform our communities. This is also once in a lifetime opportunity to meet the daughter of St Gianna Beretta Molla – the daughter she gave her life for. Experience beautiful liturgies, pray and learn how we can live of Christ and allow Him to encounter our culture– a culture that is in desperate need of His Love and Mercy. 5-7th October. Epsom Girl’s Grammar School. Early bird rates apply only for a short time. Register now at www.fli.org.nz/prolifeconference2018 or phone 09 629 4361.
 
LIFEFEST 2018: Attention young people and youth groups! A one day hands-on event providing young people, 13 to 19 years, with important tools to build a new culture of life into the future! Amazing overseas speakers. Formation-Food-Prayer-Prizes. An October holiday day well worth the $20! Sponsorships available. Thursday 4th OCTOBER: 9 am to 9 pm . Epsom Girls' Grammar School, Auckland. ALSO: cheap accommodation available for those travelling a distance for the nights of the 3rd and 4th Oct. For more info or to book the accommodation email: clare.fli@xtra.co.nz  txt: 021 2317954 ph: 04 2378343 or Michael on 021 825 955.
 

You are warmly invited to attend the Ecclesia Dei (Latin Mass) Society of NZ Retreat  Fri 5 Oct - Sun 7 Oct  at The Home of Compassion, Island Bay. Bishop Basil Meeking, Emeritus Bishop of Christchurch, will lead the retreat and he will give three inspiring talks:  It is the Mass that Matters:  (1) Calvary Continued; (2) God Feeds us; (3) One Church, One Eucharist.  The Latin Mass will be offered each day with Rosary, devotions, Adoration, Reconciliation and time for meditation. Cost: Full retreat with all meals $250.00; Day attendance (no meals or accommodation)  $40.00  - other options available on request. Ph Neil Coup:589 6924, 021 896924, Jan Curran:  07 838 2646, Email: janetcurran@jtcurran.co.nz
 

Rosary Aotearoa is encouraging parishes and groups to gather at different locations around the country at 3pm on Sunday 7 October to pray the Rosary. For more information and to register a group and location see www.rosarynewzealand.nz.

October Mass Rosters are available on the website or from the back of the Church

We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including  Alejandro Nable.  Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially John Rogers and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.​

Voice of the voiceless
The central theme of today’s readings is an invitation to become humble instruments of healing in Jesus’ hands by giving voice to the needy and the marginalized in our society.   Today’s Scripture also invites us to open our ears to hear the word of God and to loosen our tongues to convey the good news of God’s love and salvation to others.   The first reading (Is 35:4-7) reminds us that God's eyes are constantly focused on the helpless.   God especially cares for "the frightened, the blind, the deaf, the lame, the mute," and encourages the powerless to "be strong and fearless."   This is why, in today’s second reading (James 2:1-5), the apostle warns the faithful about discriminating against the poor and showing special consideration to the rich.   Today’s Gospel describes how Jesus, by healing a deaf and mute man, fulfils Isaiah’s Messianic prophecy, "the eyes of the blind shall be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped". The ailments listed by Isaiah are symbolic of interior sufferings:   blindness to the needs of neighbour, unwillingness to hear God’s voice and the inability to speak words of praise and gratitude. Through this miracle story, Mark also reminds us that no one can be a follower of the Lord without reaching out to the helpless (“preferential option for the poor”).  This is pressing invitation of the Social Justice week to extend our healing and compassionate hand to reach the needy.
God has given us sound ears to hear his word and the cry of the poor.  God has loosened our tongues so that we may profess our faith in Jesus and become the voice of the voiceless and defend their cause. The miracle has great relevance to us, because a person could have perfect hearing, and yet not hear the word of God, have perfect speech, and yet be unable to make an act of faith or speak on behalf of the voiceless.                                                                                                                          Fr Paul
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.
 

Weekday Mass Times Holy Trinity Parish 10th – 14th September
Our priests will be at the Clergy Assemby in Christchurch from the 10th – 14th September
During their absence Fr Denis Collins has kindly agreed to say weekday Masses
on the 11th, 12th & 14th
Monday 10th             9am                St Patrick’s Church  (Capuchins will celebrate before they leave)
Tuesday 11th            9.30am           St Patrick’s Church
Wednesday 12th      9.30am           Holy Cross Church
Friday 14th                9am                Holy Cross Church

Please do not park on the grass verges at St Patrick’s Church, it is damaging the kerb.
Please do not park by the fire doors or in the church entranceway. These are emergency exits and to be kept clear at all times.           Thank you       

Parish Manager—Holy Trinity Parish Wellington
Holy Trinity Catholic Parish is seeking applicants with time, energy, motivation and good communication skills to fill a newly created role of Parish Manager. A practicing Christian currently participating in a parish would be a preferred applicant.
A key role of Parish Manager is to assist the Parish Pastoral Council to review and assist with implementation of the Annual Parish Plan, objectives and priorities and to assist the Parish Priest with some administrative activities. A working knowledge of modern communication platforms and an ability to relate to parishioners and the wider community with compassion and integrity is a key requirement.  Working within a team environment to support harmonious relationships across all parish groups is an essential skill.
This is a fixed term, part-time, paid position of up to 24 hrs per week  with a finishing date of 20 December 2019
To apply for this valuable role, please send your CV and reference contacts to
Parish Priest, Holy Trinity Parish, PO Box 15-256, Miramar, Wellington 6243.
Closing date for applications is Friday 21 September  2018.


 St Vincent de Paul Memorial Mass, 7pm, Thurs 27 September 2018, Holy Trinity Parish.  Parishioners in St Anthony's, Holy Cross and St Patrick's Church communities are warmly welcomed to join your St Vincent de Paul Society members from the Wellington Area and Young Vinnies from our colleges for the annual memorial Mass at 7pm, Thursday 27 September 2018, at St Anthony's Church, Seatoun.  The Mass celebrates our patron saint and prays for all Vincentians, our clients, and our supporters. Supper after.  (Contact: David Corcoran, SVDP Seatoun & Miramar Conference, phone 04 388 4991).

Holy Cross Happy Hour Weds 12th September 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

2019 St Anthony's Biennial Bazaar  
The St Anthony's School/Church Bazaar has been set for early March next year - exact date TBC. This is a significant fundraiser for our school and Church. Thank you to those who came along to our last two meetings and shared fantastic ideas.  We have set our next meeting for Monday 24 September at  7pm  in the Gascoigne Room.  All welcome!

Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women.  Note venue change. Our meeting is on Saturday, 15 September at 1:15pm at St Joseph's Catholic Church, 42 Ellice Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington.  Our speaker is Eileen Romanos.  All women welcome.  Enquiries Shura 3899938.

Social Justice Week – 9 – 15 September As we gather after Mass, please be mindful of the different needs and strengths of each other, and that we each have a unique part to play in this parish. Look out for ways you can enable others; and for ways that you need to be enabled. Jean Vanier said: “Every child, every person needs to know that they are a source of joy; every child, every person, needs to be celebrated. Only when all of our weaknesses are accepted as part of our humanity can our negative, broken self-images be transformed.”
So, let us celebrate our individual lives and our life as a community, while always being mindful of those on the edges, who may be waiting for an invitation to belong or to participate  in ways we do not expect.

Go you are sent to fellow Christians 9(a) The Archdiocese and parishes actively promote more interaction and partnership with other churches, particularly in action on social issues and joint worship.

The month’s mind Mass of Kraft D’Souza will be held at 5.30pm on Wednesday 12th September at St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie, followed by light refreshments. All Welcome

HOLY TRINITY PARISH MASS - 10AM SUNDAY 30th September
AT ST PATRICK’S CHURCH
We will be celebrating Sunday Mass together at St Patrick’s Church. 
For those who are unable to be at this Mass,
there will be the 5.30pm Vigil Mass at St Patrick’s Church.
Please note: These will be the only 2 Masses in the Parish on the 30th September

Devastating floods in India have caused huge losses for already poor families. In support of our Priests we will have a collection box for monetary donations at the back of each church next Sunday. Funds will be donated to the flood victims of Kerala. Your generosity would be appreciated.

The Bach Choir of Wellington 3pm Saturday 15 September St Andrew’s on The Terrace
The choir’s second concert in its 50th anniversary year, and the first concert under its new Musical Director, Shawn Condon, is a concert of “two halves”. 
The first half contains two of Bach’s surviving motets,  Lobet den Herrn, all Heiden, BWV 230 and Jesu, meine Freude BWV 227. Accompanied by Douglas Mews on the organ, the choir will also be joined by Eleanor Carter, playing cello continuo.
The second half will consist of Monteverdi’s Messa a Quattro voci da cappella (Mass for Four Voices),composed when he was maestro di capella at St Mark’s in Venice.  Monteverdi held the post for 30 years, was ordained into the priesthood during that time and is now regarded as a crucial transitional figure between the Renaissance and Baroque periods of musical history.

Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship Wellington invites men to come along and join us on Thursday 20th of September 2018 at 7:30pm (Note: fellowship from 7:00pm for 7:30pm start) in The Loaves and Fishes Hall next to the Anglican Cathedral of St Paul, corner Hill and Molesworth streets Thorndon.
Speaker: Cardinal John Dew, back from the ‘World Meeting of Families’ in Ireland and about to go to Rome.

Parish Liturgy Committee Meeting: Tuesday 18th September 7.30pm St Patrick’s Meeting Room
Finance Committee Meeting: Wednesday 19th September 7.30pm Holy Cross Parish Centre.

First Parish Liturgy combined gathering – 25th September 2018 6pm at St Patrick’s Parish Centre
We will be having a workshopping session focusing on the vision with the Parish Liturgy Committee terms of reference. All those involved in organising liturgy in all the churches in our parish including church liturgy committees, the school DRS’s, children’s liturgy, music groups, and those interested in being involved are expected to attend. If you have any questions, please contact David Sullivan (Parish Liturgy Chair) 021 244 0445 or sullidj4@gmail.com

Sunday 23rd September 5pm service will be held in the Holy Cross School Hall – The School is looking forward to joining the 5pm Parish Mass which will be held in their hall where senior students will be leading the music for this service.

Kiwi Athletic Club opening and enrolment night 1st Wednesday in October 5pm Newtown Stadium. For College age to Veteran adults. Ideal for winter coders, newcomers Contact Peter Jack 388 6224 from 7PM

St Patrick's College Art Exhibition, Kilbirnie, 6.30pm-9.30pm 21 September 2018 Tickets are on sale now on Eventfinda or from the College for this much-anticipated event (contact spcpa1885@outlook.com or phone 939 9070). Tickets are $25 and include light refreshments. This is a great night out to view or purchase high-quality art by more than 30 established and upcoming artists. Over 130 artworks, including ceramics and jewellery, will be available for purchase. Thank you for your support of this event which is a fundraiser for the College.

The Sept. 9 – 22 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Cardinal Dew in Ireland. Forgiveness is essential, Francis tells families. Involving God in our significant life decisions. Catholic 1st XV’s take out premierships.

St Anthony’s Art & Crafts Team Bazaar 2019  Do you know someone who knits or crochets?
● We are looking for donations of knitted or crocheted items to sell alongside our amazing art and crafts next year for the St Anthony’s School Bazaar, - can you help?  ● Can you knit up some items over the summer months - wool can be provided!   ● Any of the following would be gratefully accepted: Booties, blankets, toys, cardi’s, hats, jersey’s, tea cosies or anything else!  Donations: ●      We are also looking for donations of good quality material, and cactus or succulent plants - can you help?  ● Items can be left in school office   ● If you can help us out with any of the above, have helped out before on the day and would like to again, or have an idea and would like to join the team please contact Claire St Just 0211874785 or claire.stj01@gmail.com

We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including  Silvera Joyce & Ray Quirke.  Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially John Rogers and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.

​The main theme of today's readings is that true religion is not in scrupulously performing certain rituals and participating in stereotyped prayers, but in loving God, recognizing His presence in our neighbours and offering them loving service.  The first reading is an attempt to reinterpret the spirit of the ancient legal traditions codified by Moses and given to the Israelites to keep them together as God’s Chosen People. Moses assures the people that their God-given Law will serve two purposes: a) it will simply let the people live because the Law helps Israel survive as a people and b) it will make the people proud of their God and religion.  The observance of the Law was considered as a sign of commitment and obedience to God, enabling them to lead lives better than their 'pagan' neighbours.  In the second reading, James reminds us that keeping the Word of God is not just keeping the letter of the law.  Rather, it is to glorify God by caring for those who are unable the care for themselves. The letter captures the spirit of traditional Jewish piety, in which love of God is to be translated into deeds of loving kindness toward the vulnerable members of the community. In today’s Gospel our attention is drawn to a debate between Jesus and the Pharisees on the subject of "Tradition." Jesus blames the scribes and the Pharisees for giving undue importance to the external observances in the name of tradition, ignoring the real spirit. He also criticizes Pharisaic observance and clarifies that it is our inner motivations and dispositions that reflect our purity or impurity.
            Let us observe the Word in spirit as psalmist says, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path”. (Ps. 119:105). Let us give priority to interior cleansing of thoughts, intentions and attitudes rather than exterior cleansing of our bodies.  
                                                                                                                                    Fr Paul
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.
 

We wish all the Dad’s in our Parish
a very happy Fathers Day
 

Weekday Mass Times Holy Trinity Parish 10th – 14th September
Our priests will be at the Clergy Assemby in Christchurch from the 10th – 14th September
During their absence Fr Denis Collins has kindly agreed to say weekday Masses
on the 11th, 12th & 14th
Monday 10th             9am                St Patrick’s Church  (Capuchins will celebrate before they leave)
Tuesday 11th            9.30am           St Patrick’s Church
Wednesday 12th      9.30am           Holy Cross Church
Friday 14th                9am                Holy Cross Church

Parish Manager—Holy Trinity Parish Wellington
Holy Trinity Catholic Parish is seeking applicants with time, energy, motivation and good communication skills to fill a newly created role of Parish Manager. A practicing Christian currently participating in a parish would be a preferred applicant.
A key role of Parish Manager is to assist the Parish Pastoral Council to review and assist with implementation of the Annual Parish Plan, objectives and priorities and to assist the Parish Priest with some administrative activities. A working knowledge of modern communication platforms and an ability to relate to parishioners and the wider community with compassion and integrity is a key requirement.  Working within a team environment to support harmonious relationships across all parish groups is an essential skill.
This is a fixed term, part-time, paid position of up to 24 hrs per week  with a finishing date of 20 December 2019
To apply for this valuable role, please send your CV and reference contacts to
Parish Priest, Holy Trinity Parish, PO Box 15-256, Miramar, Wellington 6243.
Closing date for applications is Friday 21 September  2018.


Sunday 2nd September: The Legion of Mary invite you to a talk Mary, Our Advocate, given by Father Linus Clovis, archdiocesan spiritual director of the Legion of Mary in St Lucia.  Venue: St Patrick's Church, 3 Childers Tce, Kilbirnie. Time: 2 pm All welcome.

Found in Holy Cross Church.  A ring was found after Mass a few weeks ago at Holy Cross. If this is yours please contact the parish office.

2019 St Anthony's Bazaar Meeting   We are looking forward to our biennial Bazaar in early March 2019 (exact date TBC).  We have set a meeting for Monday 3 September at  7pm  in the Gascoigne Room to start the planning and organisation of this significant fundraiser for our school and Church. All welcome! 

Pa Maria Marist Spirituality Centre.  Winter Film series:  Mondays 3 & 10 Sept OR Thursday 6 & 13 September Contact Fr Brian Cummings SM (021 703 580 or email bgcummings@xtra.co.nz)

Social Justice Week – 9 – 15 September As we gather after Mass, please be mindful of the different needs and strengths of each other, and that we each have a unique part to play in this parish. Look out for ways you can enable others; and for ways that you need to be enabled. Jean Vanier said: “Every child, every person needs to know that they are a source of joy; every child, every person, needs to be celebrated. Only when all of our weaknesses are accepted as part of our humanity can our negative, broken self-images be transformed.”
So, let us celebrate our individual lives and our life as a community, while always being mindful of those on the edges, who may be waiting for an invitation to belong or to participate  in ways we do not expect.
 
SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2018 is 9-15 September: Enabling Communities:  “Each of us has a part to play, a gift to share, a service to offer, for building up the Body of Christ in Love.” Pope Francis, 2013.  What can you do during this week, maybe get a group together in your community and use the Resources sent out by Caritas.

St Patrick’s Church is looking for people for ALL roster duties for the 5.30pm Vigil Mass and the 7.30am Mass, this is an opportunity to share your talents with our parish community.  Please contact Tricia O’Donnell 934 3179 or Leona Foster 973 3958 from the Liturgy Committee if you are interested.

Annointing Mass at St Patrick’s Church - 11am Wednesday 5th September
 

Holy Cross Happy Hour Weds 12th September 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
 

Go you are sent to your own peripheries 7(f) Parishes and schools work closely together to reach those on the peripheries in the Catholic community.

Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women.  Note venue change. Our meeting is on Saturday, 15 September at 1:15pm at St Joseph's Catholic Church, 42 Ellice Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington.  Our speaker is Eileen Romanos.  All women welcome.  Enquiries Shura 3899938.

The Bach Choir of Wellington 3pm Saturday 15 September St Andrew’s on The Terrace
The choir’s second concert in its 50th anniversary year, and the first concert under its new Musical Director, Shawn Condon, is a concert of “two halves”. 
The first half contains two of Bach’s surviving motets,  Lobet den Herrn, all Heiden, BWV 230 and Jesu, meine Freude BWV 227. Accompanied by Douglas Mews on the organ, the choir will also be joined by Eleanor Carter, playing cello continuo.
The second half will consist of Monteverdi’s Messa a Quattro voci da cappella (Mass for Four Voices),composed when he was maestro di capella at St Mark’s in Venice.  Monteverdi held the post for 30 years, was ordained into the priesthood during that time and is now regarded as a crucial transitional figure between the Renaissance and Baroque periods of musical history.

‘Living the Splendour of Truth’ International pro-life, pro-family conference: This amazing weekend conference will help you, your family and our entire culture rediscover the newness of the faith and its power to enlighten and transform our communities. This is also once in a lifetime opportunity to meet the daughter of St Gianna Beretta Molla – the daughter she gave her life for. Experience beautiful liturgies, pray and learn how we can live of Christ and allow Him to encounter our culture– a culture that is in desperate need of His Love and Mercy. 5-7th October. Epsom Girl’s Grammar School. Early bird rates apply only for a short time. Register now at www.fli.org.nz/prolifeconference2018 or phone 09 629 4361.
 

LIFEFEST 2018: Attention young people and youth groups! A one day hands-on event providing young people, 13 to 19 years, with important tools to build a new culture of life into the future! Amazing overseas speakers. Formation-Food-Prayer-Prizes. An October holiday day well worth the $20! Sponsorships available. Thursday 4th OCTOBER: 9 am to 9 pm . Epsom Girls' Grammar School, Auckland. ALSO:cheap accommodation available for those travelling a distance for the nights of the 3rd and 4th Oct. For more info or to book the accommodation email:clare.fli@xtra.co.nz  txt: 021 2317954 ph: 04 2378343 or Michael on 021 825 955.

NZ Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship and menALIVE have organised MAX18NZ which will be held over the weekend of September 28 – 30 at Kings College Auckland. The event is intended to reach out to the broad cross-section of ordinary men in our parishes. Its purpose is to encourage them to encounter Jesus in their lives, to grown in their faith and become better husbands, fathers, friends and workmates. The calibre of speakers from both New Zealand and Australia is impressive and the event promises to be very enriching for those men who can attend. Any men who find themselves unable to attend the event because of cost can be subsidized. To attend consider registering for MAX18NZ. All details are available on the event website www.max18nz.info or by phoning Jim Gribble on 027 249 5378.

Rosary Aotearoa is encouraging parishes and groups to gather at different locations around the country at 3pm on Sunday 7 October to pray the Rosary. For more information and to register a group and location see www.rosarynewzealand.nz.

You are warmly invited to attend the Ecclesia Dei (Latin Mass) Society of NZ Retreat  Fri 5 Oct - Sun 7 Oct  at The Home of Compassion, Island Bay. Bishop Basil Meeking, Emeritus Bishop of Christchurch, will lead the retreat and he will give three inspiring talks:  It is the Mass that Matters:  (1) Calvary Continued; (2) God Feeds us; (3) One Church, One Eucharist.  The Latin Mass will be offered each day with Rosary, devotions, Adoration, Reconciliation and time for meditation. Cost: Full retreat with all meals $250.00; Day attendance (no meals or accommodation)  $40.00  - other options available on request. Ph Neil Coup:589 6924, 021 896924, Jan Curran:  07 838 2646, Email: janetcurran@jtcurran.co.nz

Bishop Viard College Jubilee  Registrations are now open Labour Weekend 2018
A weekend of celebration is planned for October 19-21 and all past pupils, staff and friends of the College are invited to register now to avoid disappointment for some events. Programme information and registration are available following this link -  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-JTyJksNlwbb2LY5K13JIVENlmsDs-Vwniyj-4FXDXqMbTA/viewform  or email us viard50th@gmail.com or phone Phil (04)237 9902 or mobile 027 786 5542. You can also like our Bishop Viard College 50th Jubilee Facebook page for Jubilee year news and maybe make contact with old friends https://www.facebook.com/BVCJubilee/  Truth is light-Pass it on!

Parish Council Meeting: Wednesday 5th September 7.30pm Gascoigne Room, St Anthony’s.
Finance Committee Meeting: Wednesday 19th September 7.30pm Holy Cross Parish Centre.

September NauMai – WelCom. This edition celebrates and supports Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori – Te Reo Māori Language Week, 10–16 Mahuru (September) 2018: Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori.
Contents include:

• Papal Letter to ‘the People of God’, Pope Francis’ letter to all Catholics about sexual abuse and coverups in the Church.
• A response to the Papal Letter’, from Monsignor Gerard Burns, Vicar General, Archdiocese of Wellington.
• Cardinal John Dew’s column and a message from the World Families Meeting in Ireland.
• Bishops Charles Drennan – missionaries.
• News and stories to celebrate Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori – Te Reo Māori Language Week.
• Social Justice Week 2018.
• ‘Euthanasia is not part of the medical care’, Dr John Kleinsman. ‘Respect and honesty crucial in Euthanasia Debate’, Fr James Lyons.
• Joy Cowley – ‘The Inn and the Stable’.
• Catholic Thinking: ‘What Do You Mean? The Four Marks of the Church, Lyn Smith, The Catholic Institute.
• News and events.
• Young Catholics’ news

​We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including  Barbara Ah Mu, Nola Foley and Thomas Tervoot.  Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially John Rogers and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.

Jos 24, 1-2a. 15-17. 18; Eph 5, 21-32; John 6, 60-69
As parents we might be hearing a lot like this, “I can’t, Mom, it’s too haaarrd,” kids would wail when a parent asked them to do something challenging.  It was probably in the same voice and complaint I used with my mother when I was a child.  And in today’s gospel, the disciples, probably in the same timeless whine, tell Jesus his message is just too much. “This saying is hard; who can accept it?”
To really follow the teachings of Jesus completely challenges every moment of our lives.  To rely on Jesus means I let go of the tight grip on my own life and allow Jesus to help me live my life, even in unpopular decisions.  I can only do that if I feel the full support and nurturing of Jesus in my life. In fact, Francis notes, Jesus “forces us to make a clear choice: either to be with him or separated from him-- and He says to the Twelve: “Do you also want to leave?” The often-timid Peter, in a moment of grace and clarity, seems to ask almost with wonder, “To whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”
Peter proclaims that Jesus has the words of eternal life.  Words not only for our lives today in every detail but for an eternal life beyond what we know. Today we can ask ourselves who Jesus is for me and how I want to encounter him. 
How can I feed on his words and actions and how can I make them a living part of each day?
                                                                                                                                                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 Manager—Holy Trinity Parish Wellington
Holy Trinity Catholic Parish is seeking applicants with time, energy, motivation and good communication skills to fill a newly created role of Parish Manager. A practicing Christian currently participating in a parish would be a preferred applicant.
A key role of Parish Manager is to assist the Parish Pastoral Council to review and assist with implementation of the Annual Parish Plan, objectives and priorities and to assist the Parish Priest with some administrative activities. A working knowledge of modern communication platforms and an ability to relate to parishioners and the wider community with compassion and integrity is a key requirement.  Working within a team environment to support harmonious relationships across all parish groups is an essential skill.
This is a fixed term, part-time, paid position of up to 24 hrs per week
with a finishing date of 20 December 2019
To apply for this valuable role, please send your CV and reference contacts to
Parish Priest, Holy Trinity Parish, PO Box 15-256, Miramar, Wellington 6243.
Closing date for applications is Friday 21 September  2018.


St Anthony’s Sunday 26th August an additional Mass will be celebrated at 4.30pm at St Anthony’s. The school would be delighted if those parishioners who wished to fulfil their Sunday obligation, would join the children and their families for this celebration.

HOLY TRINITY PARISH CATHOLIC BOOK CLUB - THIS SUNDAY 26th August
The book club meets this Sunday, 26th August, at 6 pm. Any inquiries please phone Allan 3882 840, or emailHTPcatholicbookclub@gmail.com. Meetings are last Sunday of every month, 6pm, in the parish centre, Holy Cross Church, Miramar. Supper provided.

The Māori Pastoral Care Appeal (Online, planned giving and envelopes):
Saturday, 25 August (Vigil Mass) and Sunday, 26 August 2018. Your prayerful and financial support contributes to work in Māori communities, parishes, schools and groups in the archdiocese. Kia ora tātou katoa, n gā manaakitanga. Thank you all and blessings.
 

Found in Holy Cross Church.  A ring was found after Mass a few weeks ago at Holy Cross. If this is yours please contact either one of the priests or the parish office.

Sunday 2nd September: The Legion of Mary invite you to a talk Mary, Our Advocate, given by Father Linus Clovis, archdiocesan spiritual director of the Legion of Mary in St Lucia.  Venue: St Patrick's Church, 3 Childers Tce, Kilbirnie. Time: 2 pm All welcome.

2019 St Anthony's Bazaar Meeting   We are looking forward to our biennial Bazaar in early March 2019 (exact date TBC).  We have set a meeting for Monday 3 September at  7pm  in the Gascoigne Room to start the planning and organisation of this significant fundraiser for our school and Church. All welcome! 

St Patrick’s Church is looking for people for ALL roster duties for the 5.30pm Vigil Mass and the 7.30am Mass, this is an opportunity to share your talents with our parish community.  Please contact Tricia O’Donnell 934 3179 or Leona Foster 973 3958 from the Liturgy Committee if you are interested.

An Afternoon of Sacred Songs and Broadway Tunes
On 19 August, from 2pm - 4pm, Joe Moorman will be singing at a concert at St. Patrick’s Church, Wainuiomata, to help them raise money for a church hall they’re building.  The first half will be Sacred music, and the second half will be Broadway showtunes.  Anyone wanting tickets or detailed information can call Alan at 564-6904.

Teaching Night @ St Francis de Sales Hall, Island Bay. Hosted by Catholic Charismatic Renewal Wednesday 29th August at 7:30pm.  Speaker: Michael Powell  Theme: Interpretation of Tongues Evening includes Praise & Worship, group discussion and fellowship.  Everyone is welcome

Pa Maria Marist Spirituality Centre.  Winter Film series:  Mondays 27 August and 3 & 10 Sept OR Thursday 30 August and 6 & 13 September Contact Fr Brian Cummings SM (021 703 580 or email bgcummings@xtra.co.nz)

Go you are sent as members of One Body 6(f) Parish liturgies and activities involve and reflect

Parishioner home help, St Patrick's Church community. The St Vincent de Paul Society seeks two parish women in the St Patrick's Church community Kilbirnie area to volunteer a few hours over a few weeks to gently and patiently help a Catholic woman get on top of the clutter in her house.  This would be a compassionate service reaching out to someone on the peripheries of our community (Contact: Brendan Quirk, Seatoun & Miramar Conference, SVDP, ph 04 388 9708). 

Charity knitting for babies and toddlers Many thanks to all parishioners and friends for continuing to knit jerseys, beanies, and blankets for donation to orphanages. It is very much appreciated. We have plenty of wool, and instructions for easy-to-knit garments, if any others would like to join us. Phone Margaret 3882-840.

The Chelsea Day Care Trust in Lyall Bay, for those with memory loss/Dementia.  Chelsea Trust is a NON PROFIT organisation, open every day from 9am – 4pm. They are always looking for volunteer drivers to assist with picking up members and/or maybe take out for 30 minute drive. Also volunteers for the odd cooking of lunch or just general assistance at the Club. For more information contact Angela Gittings, Care Manager, 3877207.

Social Justice Week – 9 – 15 September As we gather after Mass, please be mindful of the different needs and strengths of each other, and that we each have a unique part to play in this parish. Look out for ways you can enable others; and for ways that you need to be enabled. Jean Vanier said: “Every child, every person needs to know that they are a source of joy; every child, every person, needs to be celebrated. Only when all of our weaknesses are accepted as part of our humanity can our negative, broken self-images be transformed.”
So, let us celebrate our individual lives and our life as a community, while always being mindful of those on the edges, who may be waiting for an invitation to belong or to participate  in ways we do not expect.
 
SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2018 is 9-15 September: Enabling Communities:  “Each of us has a part to play, a gift to share, a service to offer, for building up the Body of Christ in Love.” Pope Francis, 2013.  What can you do during this week, maybe get a group together in your community and use the Resources sent out by Caritas.

The Bach Choir of Wellington 3pm Saturday 15 September St Andrew’s on The Terrace
The choir’s second concert in its 50th anniversary year, and the first concert under its new Musical Director, Shawn Condon, is a concert of “two halves”. 
The first half contains two of Bach’s surviving motets,  Lobet den Herrn, all Heiden, BWV 230 and Jesu, meine Freude BWV 227. Accompanied by Douglas Mews on the organ, the choir will also be joined by Eleanor Carter, playing cello continuo.
The second half will consist of Monteverdi’s Messa a Quattro voci da cappella (Mass for Four Voices),composed when he was maestro di capella at St Mark’s in Venice.  Monteverdi held the post for 30 years, was ordained into the priesthood during that time and is now regarded as a crucial transitional figure between the Renaissance and Baroque periods of musical history.

‘Living the Splendour of Truth’ International pro-life, pro-family conference: This amazing weekend conference will help you, your family and our entire culture rediscover the newness of the faith and its power to enlighten and transform our communities. This is also once in a lifetime opportunity to meet the daughter of St Gianna Beretta Molla – the daughter she gave her life for. Experience beautiful liturgies, pray and learn how we can live of Christ and allow Him to encounter our culture– a culture that is in desperate need of His Love and Mercy. 5-7th October. Epsom Girl’s Grammar School. Early bird rates apply only for a short time. Register now at www.fli.org.nz/prolifeconference2018 or phone 09 629 4361.
 

LIFEFEST 2018: Attention young people and youth groups! A one day hands-on event providing young people, 13 to 19 years, with important tools to build a new culture of life into the future! Amazing overseas speakers. Formation-Food-Prayer-Prizes. An October holiday day well worth the $20! Sponsorships available. Thursday 4th OCTOBER: 9 am to 9 pm . Epsom Girls' Grammar School, Auckland. ALSO:cheap accommodation available for those travelling a distance for the nights of the 3rd and 4th Oct. For more info or to book the accommodation email:clare.fli@xtra.co.nz  txt: 021 2317954 ph: 04 2378343 or Michael on 021 825 955.

The Catholic Foundation Scholarships close on 31 August 2018. Catholic Foundation Scholarships are available to Catholic students residing in the Wellington Archdiocese who are in their final year of secondary education. If you are a student attending a State or Private secondary school or The Correspondence School or are home-schooled and are interested in this scholarship contact Father Ephrem or the Parish Secretary for details.

Holy Hour You are invited to a Holy Hour on Tuesday 28 August beginning at 7.30 pm in the Lecture Room of the Catholic Centre to pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.  This Holy Hour will include prayers, Scripture, times of silence, singing and conclude with Benediction followed by supper.  All are welcome.

NZ Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship and menALIVE have organised MAX18NZ which will be held over the weekend of September 28 – 30 at Kings College Auckland. The event is intended to reach out to the broad cross-section of ordinary men in our parishes. Its purpose is to encourage them to encounter Jesus in their lives, to grown in their faith and become better husbands, fathers, friends and workmates. The calibre of speakers from both New Zealand and Australia is impressive and the event promises to be very enriching for those men who can attend. Any men who find themselves unable to attend the event because of cost can be subsidized. To attend consider registering for MAX18NZ. All details are available on the event website www.max18nz.info or by phoning Jim Gribble on 027 249 5378.

In the family, three words need to be used… ‘Please’, ‘Thank you’, ‘Sorry’. Three essential words! In our families when we are not overbearing and ask: ‘May I?’; in our families when we are not selfish and can say: ‘Thank you!’; and in our families when someone realizes that he or she did something wrong and is able to say ‘Sorry!’, our family experiences peace and joy. Let us not be stingy about using these words, but keep repeating them, day after day.  Pope Francis: Amoris Laetitia #133

Rosary Aotearoa is encouraging parishes and groups to gather at different locations around the country at 3pm on Sunday 7 October to pray the Rosary. For more information and to register a group and location see www.rosarynewzealand.nz.

The Aug. 26 – Sept. 8 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: NZ bishops to meet Pope. Celebrity chef priest coming to NZ. New qualification on leadership and Catholic culture. Naming the next generation of Catholics.  The next issue of NZ Catholic will be published on September 9.

You are warmly invited to attend the Ecclesia Dei (Latin Mass) Society of NZ Retreat  Fri 5 Oct - Sun 7 Oct  at The Home of Compassion, Island Bay. Bishop Basil Meeking, Emeritus Bishop of Christchurch, will lead the retreat and he will give three inspiring talks:  It is the Mass that Matters:  (1) Calvary Continued; (2) God Feeds us; (3) One Church, One Eucharist.  The Latin Mass will be offered each day with Rosary, devotions, Adoration, Reconciliation and time for meditation. Cost: Full retreat with all meals $250.00; Day attendance (no meals or accommodation)  $40.00  - other options available on request. Ph Neil Coup:589 6924, 021 896924, Jan Curran:  07 838 2646, Email: janetcurran@jtcurran.co.nz

Bishop Viard College Jubilee  Registrations are now open Labour Weekend 2018
A weekend of celebration is planned for October 19-21 and all past pupils, staff and friends of the College are invited to register now to avoid disappointment for some events. Programme information and registration are available following this link -  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-JTyJksNlwbb2LY5K13JIVENlmsDs-Vwniyj-4FXDXqMbTA/viewform  or email us viard50th@gmail.com or phone Phil (04)237 9902 or mobile 027 786 5542. You can also like our Bishop Viard College 50th Jubilee Facebook page for Jubilee year news and maybe make contact with old friends https://www.facebook.com/BVCJubilee/  Truth is light-Pass it on!

Parish Council Meeting: Wednesday 5th September 7.30pm Holy Cross Parish Centre.

​We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including  Helen Kiely, Patrick Rosson, and J Tullet.  Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially John Rogers and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.

Dear sisters and brothers,
the wine and food are the wise sayings, the spirit of the relationship with God which will result in deeper understanding and liveliness, drawing us to drink more deeply. Where our feeble senses fail to convince our hungry minds. He sets the table and invites the simple to dine. This will produce a resistance to the wince of selfishness and its effects in foolish living.  The cup Jesus offers renders a peaceful interior which brings life to the full.
The listers see, him just as human so, claiming to be coming down from heaven is blasphemy.  And now Jesus offers his flesh and blood and promises eternal life. The people could not understand his teaching and so hold on to their sense perception, hence the murmur, the discord and descension.
With Jesus, everything is an invitation to “come and see.” The murmurers have followed Jesus across the lake after seeing the miraculous distribution. He is urging them into the sacred desert of belief where their ancestors grew deeper in their trust of the One God. They keep tripping over their “feeble senses” and their limited abilities to eat.
Let us feast at the Lord’s table and overcome our weakness of senses and grow into Christ.                                                                                                                                                                  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.
 

St. Tarcisius  -  Feast Day for the Patron Saint of Altar Servers.
At all Masses on the weekend of 18-19 August we will pray for all our Altar Servers and we acknowledge the gift they bring to our parish. We invite new Altar Servers to be part of this important ministry, the    requirement is to have completed the Sacrament of Initiation (Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Holy Communion).

The Māori Pastoral Care Appeal (Online, planned giving and envelopes):
Saturday, 25 August (Vigil Mass) and Sunday, 26 August 2018. Your prayerful and financial support contributes to work in Māori communities, parishes, schools and groups in the archdiocese. Kia ora tātou katoa, n gā manaakitanga. Thank you all and blessings.
 

Mary our Advocate – Come and hear renouwned speaker authority on Marian Devotion Fr Linus Clovis speak on how Mary our advocate. Sunday 2 September 2pmat St Patrick’s Church 2pm.

St Patrick’s Church is looking for people for ALL roster duties for the 5.30pm Vigil Mass and the 7.30am Mass, this is an opportunity to share your talents with our parish community.  Please contact Tricia O’Donnell 934 3179 or Leona Foster 973 3958 from the Liturgy Committee if you are interested.


On Sunday 26th August an additional Mass will be celebrated at 4.30pm at St Anthony’s. The school would be delighted if those parishioners who wished to fulfil their Sunday obligation, would join the children and their families for this celebration.
 

An Afternoon of Sacred Songs and Broadway Tunes
On 19 August, from 2pm - 4pm, Joe Moorman will be singing at a concert at St. Patrick’s Church, Wainuiomata, to help them raise money for a church hall they’re building.  The first half will be Sacred music, and the second half will be Broadway showtunes.  Anyone wanting tickets or detailed information can call Alan at 564-6904.

Teaching Night @ St Francis de Sales Hall, Island Bay. Hosted by Catholic Charismatic Renewal Wednesday 29th August at 7:30pm.  Speaker: Michael Powell  Theme: Interpretation of Tongues Evening includes Praise & Worship, group discussion and fellowship.  Everyone is welcome
 

Pa Maria Marist Spirituality Centre.  Winter Film series:  Mondays 13, 20, 27 August and 3 & 10 September  OR Thursdays 16, 23, 30 August and 6 & 13 September Contact Fr Brian Cummings SM (021 703 580 or email bgcummings@xtra.co.nz)

Go you are sent to deepen your bicultural relationship 5(h) Parishes engage with Māori to further develop biculturalism in liturgy.

Parishioner home help, St Patrick's Church community. The St Vincent de Paul Society seeks two parish women in the St Patrick's Church community Kilbirnie area to volunteer a few hours over a few weeks to gently and patiently help a Catholic woman get on top of the clutter in her house.  This would be a compassionate service reaching out to someone on the peripheries of our community (Contact: Brendan Quirk, Seatoun & Miramar Conference, SVDP, ph 04 388 9708). 

Charity knitting for babies and toddlers Many thanks to all parishioners and friends for continuing to knit jerseys, beanies, and blankets for donation to orphanages. It is very much appreciated. We have plenty of wool, and instructions for easy-to-knit garments, if any others would like to join us. Phone Margaret 3882-840.

The Chelsea Day Care Trust in Lyall Bay, for those with memory loss/Dementia.  Chelsea Trust is a NON PROFIT organisation, open every day from 9am – 4pm. They are always looking for volunteer drivers to assist with picking up members and/or maybe take out for 30 minute drive. Also volunteers for the odd cooking of lunch or just general assistance at the Club. For more information contact Angela Gittings, Care Manager, 3877207.

‘Living the Splendour of Truth’ International pro-life, pro-family conference: This amazing weekend conference will help you, your family and our entire culture rediscover the newness of the faith and its power to enlighten and transform our communities. This is also once in a lifetime opportunity to meet the daughter of St Gianna Beretta Molla – the daughter she gave her life for. Experience beautiful liturgies, pray and learn how we can live of Christ and allow Him to encounter our culture– a culture that is in desperate need of His Love and Mercy. 5-7th October. Epsom Girl’s Grammar School. Early bird rates apply only for a short time. Register now at www.fli.org.nz/prolifeconference2018 or phone 09 629 4361.
 

LIFEFEST 2018: Attention young people and youth groups! A one day hands-on event providing young people, 13 to 19 years, with important tools to build a new culture of life into the future! Amazing overseas speakers. Formation-Food-Prayer-Prizes. An October holiday day well worth the $20! Sponsorships available. Thursday 4th OCTOBER: 9 am to 9 pm . Epsom Girls' Grammar School, Auckland. ALSO:cheap accommodation available for those travelling a distance for the nights of the 3rd and 4th Oct. For more info or to book the accommodation email:clare.fli@xtra.co.nz  txt: 021 2317954 ph: 04 2378343 or Michael on 021 825 955.

Society of Mary Priests and Brothers: Communities of men committed to lives of prayer and service, disciples of Jesus inspired by the example of His mother Mary, sharing the mission of the Church locally and internationally. If you know someone who might consider life as a Marist priest or brother there is an information and prayer weekend 24-26 August. Information at www.maristseminary.org.nz or facebook.com/marists. Email Fr Pat Breeze SM at vocations@smnz.org.nz

The Catholic Foundation Scholarships close on 31 August 2018. Catholic Foundation Scholarships are available to Catholic students residing in the Wellington Archdiocese who are in their final year of secondary education. If you are a student attending a State or Private secondary school or The Correspondence School or are home-schooled and are interested in this scholarship contact Father Ephrem or the Parish Secretary for details.

SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2018 is 9-15 September: Enabling Communities:  “Each of us has a part to play, a gift to share, a service to offer, for building up the Body of Christ in Love.” Pope Francis, 2013.  What can you do during this week, maybe get a group together in your community and use the Resources sent out by Caritas.

Bishop Viard College Jubilee  Registrations are now open Labour Weekend 2018
A weekend of celebration is planned for October 19-21 and all past pupils, staff and friends of the College are invited to register now to avoid disappointment for some events. Programme information and registration are available following this link -  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-JTyJksNlwbb2LY5K13JIVENlmsDs-Vwniyj-4FXDXqMbTA/viewform  or email us viard50th@gmail.com or phone Phil (04)237 9902 or mobile 027 786 5542. You can also like our Bishop Viard College 50th Jubilee Facebook page for Jubilee year news and maybe make contact with old friends https://www.facebook.com/BVCJubilee/  Truth is light-Pass it on!

NZ Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship and menALIVE have organised MAX18NZ which will be held over the weekend of September 28 – 30 at Kings College Auckland. The event is intended to reach out to the broad cross-section of ordinary men in our parishes. Its purpose is to encourage them to encounter Jesus in their lives, to grown in their faith and become better husbands, fathers, friends and workmates. The calibre of speakers from both New Zealand and Australia is impressive and the event promises to be very enriching for those men who can attend. Any men who find themselves unable to attend the event because of cost can be subsidized. To attend consider registering for MAX18NZ. All details are available on the event website www.max18nz.info or by phoning Jim Gribble on 027 249 5378.

Rosary Aotearoa is encouraging parishes and groups to gather at different locations around the country at 3pm on Sunday 7 October to pray the Rosary. For more information and to register a group and location see www.rosarynewzealand.nz.

​We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including  Betty Curry, Rob Spiller, David Henderson, Man.Sefo Alofosio, Mary Jarvis, Ilona Sule, Patricia Beattie, John McParland and Woo Low.  Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially John Rogers and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.