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Zeph.3:14-18; Phil.4:4-7; Lk.3:10-18
Rejoice in Hope Today is “Gaudete” Sunday because today’s Mass begins with the opening antiphon, “Gaudete in Domino semper” (“rejoice in the Lord always”). Today we light the Advent wreath’s rose candle, and the priest may wear rose vestments to express our communal joy in the coming of Jesus, as our Savior. The theme of the third Sunday of Advent is rejoicing in hope. Advent is a time for joy, not primarily because we are anticipating the anniversary of the birth of Jesus, but because God is already in our midst. Christian joy does not come from the absence of sorrow, pain or trouble, but from an awareness of the presence of Christ within our souls. In today’s first reading, the prophet Zephaniah says, "Shout for joy, O Zion! Sing joyfully, O Israel. Zephaniah made this prophetic proclamation at the height of the Jewish exile when things appeared hopeless and unbearable. St. Paul echoes the same message of joy in the second reading from Philippians: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again, rejoice... The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all…” Paul was in prison when he made this appeal for rejoicing. In the Gospel today, John the Baptist explains the secret of Christian joy as wholehearted commitment to God’s way, doing His will. A sad Christian is a contradiction in terms. According to the Baptizer, happiness comes from doing our duties faithfully, doing good to others and sharing our blessings with others. John’s call to repentance is a call to joy and restoration. Repentance means a change in the purpose and direction of our lives. Filled with joyful expectation that the Messiah was near, “what must we do”? was the question sincerely asked by the crowd, tax collectors and soldiers. John the Baptist challenged the crowd to be compassionate, practice of justice to the tax collectors and promotion of peace to the soldiers, letting their lives reflect their transformation. For us, that transformation occurs when Christ enters into our lives and we act with justice, charity and honesty, ways John suggested. Only the crowd, tax collector and soldiers who realize their sinfulness could ask what must they do. So-called righteous people like Pharisees and Scribes never asked the same question or feel the need of repentance. Whom do we liken ourselves? 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. The time of Advent and Christmas is a festive time; a time of joy, happiness, love and peace. I encourage all our children and their families to make an extra effort to participate especially in the Christmas Masses and be blessed. I wish you all Happy Holidays and the peace of Christ. Fr Ephrem Christmas Novena 15 – 23rd December - St Patrick’s Church 7pm All are welcome to come join us praying a novena for the nine days leading up to Christmas Eve. There will be a priest available for reconciliation each night during the Novena. Advent The advent wreath symobises eternal life. The wreath is made of a circle of ever green branches. Four candles stand in the circle and each one represents one of the four Sundays of advent.
Choir Practices for St Patrick's Church 11pm Carols and mass Christmas Eve. We will aim to have two practices: Monday 17th December 5.30-6.30pm Wednesday 19th December 5.30-6.30pm All welcome Thank you David Sullivan Are you a child who would like to take part in the St Patrick’s Children’s Mass on Christmas Eve?? Would you like to do a reading, read a prayer of the Faithful, carry the offertory, take part in a play? We need your help to make this Mass happen. If you volunteer, you will be given help to do your best. Please phone Clare Lundon the Mass Organiser 0212278363 or Patricia O’Donnell St Patrick’s Liturgy Chairperson 934 3179. HOLY TRINITY PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME 2019 Children in year 4 or above who have been baptised in a Catholic Church and would like to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Holy Communion, are eligible to enrol. Enrolment forms are available in the church foyers, School Offices, the Parish Office or on the website www.holytrinity.parish.nz All enrolment forms need to be completed and returned including a copy of your baptism certificate by the 15th February, 2019 to the School Offices, the Parish Office or by email holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz News and Views. This is a magazine delivered by email or to a letterbox to most parishioners on the parish roll on a monthly basis. The Pastoral Council has decided that this will now be distributed on a quarterly basis. We are seeking 3 or 4 parishioners or a family who could help with this publication. Essentially this would involve identifying any information which may be of faith-based interest to both active parishioners and those who are not regular attenders. Help with final copy is available. Please contact the office if you think you can help with this important communication. "REAL CHRISTMAS CARDS". St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas cards will be on sale soon in our Church foyers after Sunday Masses at Holy Cross, St Anthony's and St Patrick's churches, same price as last year's. Religious-theme cards "Keeping Christ in Christmas", $2.50 per pack of 5 cards with envelopes. Proceeds to our local St Vincent de Paul Conference activities in the eastern suburbs. Contacts: Holy Cross Church (Julian Knap, ph 970 3905), St Anthony's Church (Andrew Monahan, ph 021 772 350) Go you are sent to support marriage and families 11(a) The Archdiocese engages with parents, including single parents, to determine how best to support them in educating and involving their children in the faith, and acts on the outcomes. “Jesus heals today." A Healing Service will be held at St Pius X Church, Titahi Bay. on 21st December at 7.30pm Father John Rea. Come along and be healed in Jesus' Name. Blessings The Wellington Young Adults Catholic Community House - Mary's Mantle- is presenting to you the opportunity to live in community next year Living in the grand old presbytery in the peaceful suburb of Seatoun we are a community of young Catholics seeking to live out our faith in a greater way. We do this through committing to daily prayer, shared meals and community nights of fun, teachings and mass, and we encourage and support one another (as families do) to seek Christ and to grow in holiness in our jobs and lives. Our place is home to all young Catholics and therefore we also strive to offer hospitality to all who pass by! If living out your faith in community sparks your interest, consider if God may be inviting you to join us! If you are interested in finding out more (and you’re between the ages of 18 - 35) please get in touch with Chante Cooper, Damon Maclachlan, Sophie Hale, or Catherine Monastra or give Isabella a call to chat about all things ‘community!’ - on 0210539664. To all our Young Adult Catholic family, our place belongs to you too... our home is your home! If you are in Wellington, come stay with us, pray with us or share a meal! All our prayers and peace Mary's Mantle Midnight Mass at St Patrick’s Church Readers: Peter Woods, Margaret Bearsley Offetory: Va’aua Family Minsters of the Eucharist: Maria Madar, Nese Tan This Third Sunday of Advent draws our gaze towards Christmas, which is now near….The coming of the Lord must fill our hearts with joy. The prophet in whose very name — Zephaniah — is inscribed the content of this announcement, opens our hearts to trust: “God protects” his people. In a historical context of great tyranny and violence, especially by men of power, God makes it known that he will reign over his people, that he will no longer leave them at the mercy of the arrogance of their leaders, and that he will free them from all anguish. Pope Francis: Opening of the doors of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy at the Basilica of St John Lateran, December 2015 We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Ray Jarvis, Gyorgy Sule, Shirley O’Rourke, Thomas Scott, Pepe Godinet, Fr James Sorahan, Karl Cobb, Shane Rossand and Sr Joan Kelly. Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Judy Chote, John Rogers John Cairns-Cowan and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community. There will be no roster from 30th December until February 2019. Will those who normally perform the Liturgical Ministries please take turns during this period
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2nd Sunday of Advent C, Baruch 5:1-9; Phil.1:3-6,8-11; Lk.3:1-6
Prepare the Way The Advent season challenges us to prepare for God’s coming to us in the future, with power and great glory on the clouds of heaven, and for His present “coming” to us in his Word, in the Eucharist, and in the abiding presence of His Holy Spirit in our souls. Our Advent readings say very little about Jesus’ birth because what we are really anticipating is the advent of our salvation which takes root in our lives as we respond to God’s grace. Our waiting for that advent will be brought to completion when Christ comes in glory. The readings today give us an invitation to recall God's saving deeds in the history of Israel, culminating in the coming of the promised Messiah. Our remembrance of God’s saving deeds during the Advent season is meant to stir our faith, to fill us with confidence so that, as today's Epistle puts it, "the One who began a good work in us will continue to complete it" until He comes again in glory. Baruch, in the first reading, reminds us that all of us, like Israel in her exile, have been led into the captivity of sin. Hence we are in need of restoration and conversion by the Word of the Holy One. In the gospel, John reminds us that we should prepare the way for the salvation of "all flesh,” including our own, by true repentance leading to the renewal of our lives. Quoting Isaiah, John declares that he has come to prepare a royal road in our hearts for our Saviour. John’s ministry was not a myth but done in the civil and religious history of the time. At that time Jews were suffering under their political and religious authorities. In this desperate situation many sincere and pious Jews were waiting for the promised reign of God. That is why John’s preaching awakens great interest in them. John did not speak so much of geographical valleys, mountains and hills or rough and crooked paths rather the valleys of broken relationship, pride and arrogance are the mountains and hills to be levelled through fair dealing, transparent, trustworthy life and rectify our broken relationship through reconciling ourselves with God and one another. 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. Christmas Novena 15 – 23rd December - St Patrick’s Church 7pm All are welcome to come join us praying a novena for the nine days leading up to Christmas Eve. There will be a priest available for reconciliation each night during the Novena. Christmas Appeal St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference Last collection day will be Sunday 9th December On Friday 14 December 2018 our team of drivers and helpers will deliver the boxes of food and items to over 50 families in the district. If you wish to provide a gift could you please wrap it and place a note as to the age and gender the gift would suit. Contact Brendan Quirk ph 388 9708 Holy Cross Happy Hour – Seniors are reminded of the Happy Hour on Wednesday December 12, from 11 am to 1 pm in the Holy Cross parish centre. Join us for a friendly game of bingo, and bring something festive for a shared lunch. If possible, bring a gift to exchange (under $5). Hope to see you there. Margaret Are you a child who would like to take part in the St Patrick’s Children’s Mass on Christmas Eve?? Would you like to do a reading, read a prayer of the Faithful, carry the offertory, take part in a play? We need your help to make this Mass happen. If you volunteer, you will be given help to do your best. Please phone Clare Lundon the Mass Organiser 0212278363 or Patricia O’Donnell St Patrick’s Liturgy Chairperson 934 3179. HOLY TRINITY PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME 2019 Children in year 4 or above who have been baptised in a Catholic Church and would like to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Holy Communion, are eligible to enrol. Enrolment forms are available in the church foyers, School Offices, the Parish Office or on the website www.holytrinity.parish.nz All enrolment forms need to be completed and returned including a copy of your baptism certificate by the 15th February, 2019 to the School Offices, the Parish Office or by email holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz News and Views. This is a magazine delivered by email or to a letterbox to most parishioners on the parish roll on a monthly basis. The Pastoral Council has decided that this will now be distributed on a quarterly basis. We are seeking 3 or 4 parishioners or a family who could help with this publication. Essentially this would involve identifying any information which may be of faith-based interest to both active parishioners and those who are not regular attenders. Help with final copy is available. Please contact the office if you think you can help with this important communication. Finance Committee Meeting: Tuesday 11th December 7.30pm Holy Cross Parish Centre Clare and Garry Maddock are leaving New Zealand and our parish next week to be closer to their family. Clare has been part of our community for over 50 years. We thank her for all her work in the parish. "REAL CHRISTMAS CARDS". St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas cards will be on sale soon in our Church foyers after Sunday Masses at Holy Cross, St Anthony's and St Patrick's churches, same price as last year's. Religious-theme cards "Keeping Christ in Christmas", $2.50 per pack of 5 cards with envelopes. Proceeds to our local St Vincent de Paul Conference activities in the eastern suburbs. Contacts: Holy Cross Church (Julian Knap, ph 970 3905), St Anthony's Church (Andrew Monahan, ph 021 772 350 ) Bach Choir of Wellington To St Cecilia and Music 2pm Sunday 16 December St Mary of the Angels, Boulcott Street. The Bach Choir presents choral music from the 16th to 20th Centuries in honour of St Cecilia, patroness of musicians: Hymn to St. Cecilia, Benjamin Britten; Messe Solennelle de Sainte-Cécile (St Cecilia Mass), Gounod; and music by William Byrd, Handel, Johannes Jeep and Gerald Finzi. The Choir will be joined by Nicola Holt (soprano), Jamie Young (tenor), Daniel O'Connor (baritone) and Douglas Mews (organ), under the direction of Shawn Michael Condon. Tickets available from Eventfinda, choir members, and at the door on the day. Advent The advent wreath symobises eternal life. The wreath is made of a circle of ever green branches. Four candles stand in the circle and each one represents one of the four Sundays of advent.
The Wellington Young Adults Catholic Community House - Mary's Mantle- is presenting to you the opportunity to live in community next year Living in the grand old presbytery in the peaceful suburb of Seatoun we are a community of young Catholics seeking to live out our faith in a greater way. We do this through committing to daily prayer, shared meals and community nights of fun, teachings and mass, and we encourage and support one another (as families do) to seek Christ and to grow in holiness in our jobs and lives. Our place is home to all young Catholics and therefore we also strive to offer hospitality to all who pass by! If living out your faith in community sparks your interest, consider if God may be inviting you to join us! If you are interested in finding out more (and you’re between the ages of 18 - 35) please get in touch with Chante Cooper, Damon Maclachlan, Sophie Hale, or Catherine Monastra or give Isabella a call to chat about all things ‘community!’ - on 0210539664. To all our Young Adult Catholic family, our place belongs to you too... our home is your home! If you are in Wellington, come stay with us, pray with us or share a meal! All our prayers and peace Mary's Mantle The last news and views for 2018 is ready for deliverers to collect from the back of the churches. The parish manager or whoever takes over will be in contact with you next year as the format and how often it is delivered is changing. We thank Kim von Lanthen who has been the editor and thank you to all deliverers. We couldn’t do it without all your help. Go you are sent to accompany one another 10(f) The archdiocese enables groups involved with young people to collaborate with one another and with the Archdiocese. We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died especially Joseph Eduarte and Felipe Pene and those whose anniversaries occur around this time. Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Judy Chote, John Rogers John Cairns-Cowan and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community. Jer.33:14-16; 1Th. 3:12-4:2; Lk.21:25-28,34-36 - Liberation is at hand
The First Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of a new liturgical year, a new pilgrimage. Advent means ‘coming’ - the coming of Christ. In fact, we can speak of three different comings of Christ namely (a) historical, (b) every day of our lives through his Word, Eucharist, sacraments, persons and daily events, and (c) ‘the second coming of Christ’, when each one will receive his or her due reward. During advent, in fact, in the very first Sunday of Advent, we are invited to be prepared and ready for the coming of Jesus. We are exhorted to be always awake and vigilant for we do not know the hour and the time of the arrival of the Son of Man. The Gospel passage of today offers us a description of the end of the world not to frighten us, but to make us aware of the urgency of being ready and vigilant for the day of the Lord. St Paul suggests us certain ways and means to prepare ourselves for the coming of the Lord that is to enrich ourselves in our love for one another, to lead a life of holiness and to continue to make progress in the good that we do. As means of preparation, the Gospel invites us to pray because we will have the strength to escape everything that is about to happen (Lk 21:36). It encourages us to be optimistic even at the “end of the world,” because our liberation is at hand. The invisible presence of God that we experience in prayer makes us recognize our own strength. Hence, with a life of love, holiness, growth and prayer, we shall prepare ourselves to meet the Lord when he comes. The best model for our spiritual preparation during this time of waiting and active vigilance is Virgin Mary who waited for the promised Messiah with great hope. Church has given us this grace filled four weeks for our spiritual preparation to welcome the Lord in our hearts, homes and families. 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. Advent Advent is a season of hope, expectancy and, particularly in the last nine days, preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of the Lord. Colour adds beauty and with floral and lighting atmosphere waits for new life. Joyful music, carols with symbols in display doubles the joy. The wreath and candles with Jesse Tree telling the story Jesus coming into this world makes the season to look forward to. I encourage you to build a crib and light a candle in every household and pray, especially from 15th – 23rd December leading up to Christmas. St Patrick’s Church Christmas working bee – Saturday 9th December between 9 – 12pm; Parishioners are welcome to come and help us spurce up inside and outside the church in preparation for Christmas. Just turn up - many hands make light work. Christmas Appeal St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference A three week donation appeal for food items, toiletries, treats and gifts to be placed in or beside sign-posted bins in the foyer any time of the week when the Church is open. You might even like to make up a hamper. On Friday 14 December 2018 our team of drivers and helpers will deliver the boxes of food and items to over 50 families in the district. If you wish to provide a gift could you please wrap it and place a note as to the age and gender the gift would suit. A brief note for you suggesting ideas for donating items or making up hampers are available in the foyer. This collection is a practical way we can reach out to bring Christ’s love to the homes of our neighbours who are really struggling and for whom this extra help will alleviate their burden. Please note: Last collection day will be the Sunday 9th December. (Contacts: Clare Maddock, ph 388 8548; Brendan Quirk ph 388 9708) News and Views. This is a magazine delivered by email or to a letterbox to most parishioners on the parish roll on a monthly basis. The Pastoral Council has decided that this will now be distributed on a quarterly basis. We are seeking 3 or 4 parishioners or a family who could help with this publication. Essentially this would involve identifying any information which may be of faith-based interest to both active parishioners and those who are not regular attenders. Help with final copy is available. Please contact the office if you think you can help with this important communication. Are you a child who would like to take part in the St Patrick’s Children’s Mass on Christmas Eve?? Would you like to do a reading, read a prayer of the Faithful, carry the offertory, take part in a play? We need your help to make this Mass happen. If you volunteer, you will be given help to do your best. Please phone Clare Lundon the Mass Organiser 0212278363 or Patricia O’Donnell St Patrick’s Liturgy Chairperson 934 3179. Christmas Novena 15 – 23rd December - St Patrick’s Church 7pm All are welcome to come join us praying a novena for the nine days leading up to Christmas Eve. There will be a priest available for reconciliation each night during the Novena. Christmas Eve Mass at St Patrick's Church. If you are a parishioner planning to attend, would you like to be
The key for St Patrick’s toilet is missing. The key for the toilet is missing from the sacristy. It is on a yellow tag and if you’ve accidently forgotten to return it, can you either put it back or give to the priest. Thank you. "REAL CHRISTMAS CARDS". St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas cards will be on sale soon in our Church foyers after Sunday Masses at Holy Cross, St Anthony's and St Patrick's churches, same price as last year's. Religious-theme cards "Keeping Christ in Christmas", $2.50 per pack of 5 cards with envelopes. Proceeds to our local St Vincent de Paul Conference activities in the eastern suburbs. Contacts: Holy Cross Church (Julian Knap, ph 970 3905), St Anthony's Church (Andrew Monahan, ph 021 772 350), and St Patrick's Church (Frank Quirke, ph 387 4977). GET IN QUICK – ALMOST SOLD OUT! only available through the office $12 each You can either put your money or cheq (made out to Holy Trinity Parish) in an envelope with your details and pop in the collection basket, 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. Charity knitting Many thanks for all the knitting you continue to do for needy children. I have just sent away 250 garments and 50 hats, which are very much appreciated. Keep up the good work. God bless you all, Margaret Wednesdays 5 and 12 December Take time out in Advent for contemplative reflection and prayer series led by Sr Sue Cosgrove. 10am sessions repeated at 7pm, Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington, ph (04) 383-7769. CHARISMATIC MASS to be held on Wednesday 5 December at 7.30pm, in St Theresa's church, St Andrew's Road, Plimmerton. Celebrant Fr Kevin Connors. ALL WELCOME. Prayer teams and Supper to follow. Any queries please phone: Anne Dodds 027 311 0551 A few copies of Fr John Rea`s latest book, "Wonders Still Abounding" will be on sale. Greenstone Doors Annual Christmas Party is being held on 5th Dec 6:30pm-8:30pm at 106 Park Road, Belmont. Join us for an evening of music, entertainment, wine, nibbles and rolling raffles. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased from eventbrite.co.nz or contact us on 566 5037. Annual Harbour City Funeral Home Christmas Rememberance Service. The National March for Life NZ has been endorsed by the Catholic Bishops of NZ: Mark your calendars and prepare to join others on Saturday 8th December to celebrate the gift of life and send a message of love and hope to our community. Be a beacon of light for Kiwi families, mothers and the unborn! Gather at 2 pm in Civic Centre, 101 Wakefield St., ready to begin to walk to Parliament grounds. marchforlifenz.org.nz or phone Michael 021 825 955 NZ Rosary Crusade and Patron Bishop Patrick Dunn invite New Zealanders on 8th December to gather together in prayer in various locations (including at the National March for Life on the lawn of Parliament) to pray the Rosary for Life and Faith. If you are not coming to the March for Life please look up www.rosarycrusade.co.nz or phone Clare D. on 022 1912 886 or 03 359 2087 to find your nearest rosary venue. If there isn't one please consider arranging one in your town, suburb, church or home. Carols in Parliament – The Council of Wellington Churches invites you to attend Carols in Parliament on Sun. 9 Dec. at 7pm. RSVP is essential (for Parliamentary Security reasons) by 1 December to e-mail cwc1449@gmail.com Bach Choir of Wellington To St Cecilia and Music 2pm Sunday 16 December St Mary of the Angels, Boulcott Street. The Bach Choir presents choral music from the 16th to 20th Centuries in honour of St Cecilia, patroness of musicians: Hymn to St. Cecilia, Benjamin Britten; Messe Solennelle de Sainte-Cécile (St Cecilia Mass), Gounod; and music by William Byrd, Handel, Johannes Jeep and Gerald Finzi. The Choir will be joined by Nicola Holt (soprano), Jamie Young (tenor), Daniel O'Connor (baritone) and Douglas Mews (organ), under the direction of Shawn Michael Condon. Tickets available from Eventfinda, choir members, and at the door on the day. CARITAS GIFTS 2018 Caritas Gifts are a perfect way to show your friends and loved ones that you are thinking of them this year, while also making an important contribution on their behalf. Every single Caritas Gift purchased, also allows us to offer vital assistance and support where it is needed most. The range of Caritas Gift options are split across four specific areas; Hope Fund - supports our development work Life Fund - sustains emergency support Peace Fund - promotes healthcare, human rights and justice Learning Fund - supports education and environmental care Each one provides vital funds, supporting a variety of Caritas programmes. All are focused towards creating positive and long-lasting changes in the lives of some of the most vulnerable communities relying upon our help. For example, if you buy the gift of an Emergency kit from the Life Fund, the money you pay goes into that fund and is used to support emergency work where it is needed most. Or by purchasing a chicken or a goat gift, you will be supporting a community, helping to provide sustainable food options. When you purchase a gift from one of these funds the money you spend supports that area of Caritas' work. Even the smallest gifts make an incredible difference to those in need, whether it is $10 or $1000. Every Caritas Gift makes for a wonderful present to give family and friends while also helping to support the dignity of our brothers and sisters, both here in Aotearoa New Zealand and across the world. Caritas gifts can be ordered now by calling us directly on 0800 22 10 22 or by visiting the Caritas website: www.caritas.org.nz/caritas-gifts place your order by Monday, 10 December to ensure that your Caritas Gift is received in time for Christmas. Go you are sent to fellow christians 9(c) The Archdiocese engages in listening to interchurch couples to draw on their experience and address their needs. “Father, may they be one in us…” (John 17:21) Just as in each of our lives we always need to begin again, to get up again, to rediscover the meaning of the goal of our lives, so also for the great human family it is always necessary to rediscover the common horizon toward which we are journeying. The horizon of hope! This is the horizon that makes for a good journey. The season of Advent, which we begin again today, restores this horizon of hope, a hope which does not disappoint for it is founded on God’s Word. A hope which does not disappoint, simply because the Lord never disappoints! Pope Francis, Angelus 1 December 2013 Oberammergau 2020 Passion Play Fr Chris Friel from Christchurch will lead this tour to Germany in June of 2020. The famous play has been performed every 10 years since 1634. The tour includes a 6 day cruise down the Danube through Austria, Germany, Slovakia and Hungary. Ph 0800 356 728 for further info. Parish Council Meeting: Wednesday 5th December 7.30pm St Patrick’s Meeting Room Finance Committee Meeting: Tuesday 11th December 7.30pm Holy Cross Parish Centre We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died especially Gordon Copeland and those whose anniversaries occur around this time. Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially 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. Dear brothers and sister, this weekend the Universal Church celebrates the Solemnity of Christ the King or King of the Universe as it is said. This feast of Christ our King brings us the end of the Liturgical year 2018. And next week we will begin our new liturgical year 2019. This feast was instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1925 in his encyclical letter “Quas Primas” The title of which was “Domini Nostri Jesu Christi Regis.” We Christians believe that Jesus Christ has dominion over all creatures by essence and by nature. Jesus the word of God is united (Consubstantially) with the Father, has all things common with Him, and therefore has necessarily Supreme and absolute over all things created. From this it follows that to Christ angels and men are subject. Christ is also King by acquired, as well as by natural right for He is the ‘Redeemer’ of the World. Another proof of his kingship is that “All power and authority in heaven and on earth has been given to him. (Mt.28:18)
We have travelled a long way since the first Sunday of Advent 2018. Christ has been with us as the invisible companion of our faith journey leading us, guiding us, protecting us and encouraging us all. I hope and believe that during this faith journey we have grown and become matured Christians. This growth in our spiritual life will help us to rejoice as we celebrate the Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, commonly referred to as the feast of Christ the King. Fr Gregory Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. Holy Trinity Parish Manager – Gerard Birss. We welcome the appointment of Gerard as the new Parish Manager this week. He will be working with our parish leadership team and the parish council to revitalise our parish and will make himself known to you over the coming weeks. Please make him feel welcome and introduce yourself when you see him. Advent Advent is a season of hope, expectancy and, particularly in the last nine days, preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of the Lord. Colour adds beauty and with floral and lighting atmosphere waits for new life. Joyful music, carols with symbols in display doubles the joy. The wreath and candles with Jesse Tree telling the story Jesus coming into this world makes the season to look forward to. I encourage you to build a crib and light a candle in every household and pray, especially from 15th – 23rd December leading up to Christmas. PREPARATION FOR CHRISTMAS. Holy Trinity Parish is planning a novena from 15 to 23 December as prayerful preparation for Christmas. It will be held at St Patrick’s at 7pm and will be a Mass followed by a cup of tea. We thank the people who have already volunteered to take a part in running these Masses. However there are still gaps to be filled
Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Book Club – Sunday 25th November: Explore the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the Catholic faith through its great books! At Holy Cross Church Parish Centre, 6-7pm. Light supper will be provided. Connect with fellow passionate Catholics for like-minded discussion. For enquiries, contact 3882-840 or htpCatholicBookClub@gmail.com Christmas Appeal St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference Today we start a three week donation appeal to you for food items, toiletries, treats and gifts to be placed in or beside sign-posted bins in the foyer any time of the week when the Church is open. You might even like to make up a hamper. On Friday 14 December 2018 our team of drivers and helpers will deliver the boxes of food and items to over 50 families in the district. If you wish to provide a gift could you please wrap it and place a note as to the age and gender the gift would suit. A brief note for you suggesting ideas for donating items or making up hampers are available in the foyer. This collection is a practical way we can reach out to bring Christ’s love to the homes of our neighbours who are really struggling and for whom this extra help will alleviate their burden. Please note: Last collection day will be the Sunday 9th December. (Contacts: Clare Maddock, ph 388 8548; Brendan Quirk ph 388 9708) Are you a child who would like to take part in the St Patrick’s Children’s Mass on Christmas Eve?? Would you like to do a reading, read a prayer of the Faithful, carry the offertory, take part in a play? We need your help to make this Mass happen. If you volunteer, you will be given help to do your best. Please phone Clare Lundon the Mass Organiser 0212278363 or Patricia O’Donnell St Patrick’s Liturgy Chairperson 934 3179. Looking for musicians for the St Patrick’s Children’s Mass on Christmas Eve at 5.30pm. We are looking for a guitar player and a piano player or keyboard player and other instrument players to make music for the children to sing Christmas carols. If you would like to make joyful music for the children, please contact Clare Lundon the Mass organiser 0212278363 or Patricia O’Donnell St Patrick’s Liturgy Chair 934 3179 for further information. The key for St Patrick’s toilet is missing. The key for the toilet is missing from the sacristy. It is on a yellow tag and if you’ve accidently forgotten to return it, can you either put it back or give to the priest. Thank you. St Anthony’s School - Tui Class will be spring cleaning the church on November 28th, 9.30 - 12.30. If you could spare, even one hour, we would love your help. Please email Denise ( denise@stants.school.nz) or simply come along. "REAL CHRISTMAS CARDS". St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas cards will be on sale soon in our Church foyers after Sunday Masses at Holy Cross, St Anthony's and St Patrick's churches, same price as last year's. Religious-theme cards "Keeping Christ in Christmas", $2.50 per pack of 5 cards with envelopes. Proceeds to our local St Vincent de Paul Conference activities in the eastern suburbs. Contacts: Holy Cross Church (Julian Knap, ph 970 3905), St Anthony's Church (Andrew Monahan, ph 021 772 350), and St Patrick's Church (Frank Quirke, ph 387 4977). 14 x blister packs of Oticon size 13 hearing aid batteries and 2 x digital battery testers to give away These have been kindly donated as they are no longer needed. If you have hearing aids and could use these or know someone who can, please contact the office. 3886 953 or holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz 1 Columban Calendars to give away! Two Columban Calendars have been very kindly donated by a parishioner and we have one left. If you would like one of these please contact the Parish Office 3886 953 or holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz LESS THAN 40 CALENDARS LEFT available through the office $12 each or from Bernadette at St Patrick’s Church 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 Anthony’s Bazaar 2019 - Sunday 17 February with a Vigil Mass the night before - Saturday 16 February at 5pm replacing the normal Sunday 10.30am Mass on the 17th. The team of St Anthony's would value your help, expertise and goods. Thanks to all those who completed the Bazaar forms last Sunday. To those who took them home, we look forward to seeing them brought back over the next week. If you missed the chance to offer your help please take one of the forms from the back of the church or email Angeline - angelineharrington.com with the offer of your help. Remember the motto of "many hands make light work!" Go you are sent as members of the One Body 6(e) Parish leadership and mission statements reflect the ethnic diversity of the community. Teaching Night @ St Anne's Hall, Newtown. Hosted by Catholic Charismatic Renewal Wednesday 28th November at 7:30pm. Speaker: Ryan Santoso Theme: How to participate in Praise & Worship. Everyone is welcome Carols in Parliament – The Council of Wellington Churches invites you to attend Carols in Parliament on Sun. 9 Dec. at 7pm. RSVP is essential (for Parliamentary Security reasons) by 1 December to e-mail cwc1449@gmail.com Home of Compassion Island Bay - Saturday 1st December Eve of Advent – family day, 10am–3pm: 11am putting up the crib, followed by carol singing; nativity art and crafts; search out nativity rocks in Christmas treasure hunt. Suzanne Aubert Heritage Centre, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington, ph (04) 282-1953. All welcome. Wednesdays 5 and 12 December Take time out in Advent for contemplative reflection and prayer series led by Sr Sue Cosgrove. 10am sessions repeated at 7pm, Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington, ph (04) 383-7769. Greenstone Doors Annual Christmas Party is being held on 5th Dec 6:30pm-8:30pm at 106 Park Road, Belmont. Join us for an evening of music, entertainment, wine, nibbles and rolling raffles. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased from eventbrite.co.nz or contact us on 566 5037. NZ Pro-Life Rosary Crusade on 8th December at 3 pm. For more information on how to join or lead a Rosary group, see www.rosarycrusade.co.nz email clarests4@gmail.com or phone 0221912886 The National March for Life NZ has been endorsed by the Catholic Bishops of NZ: Mark your calendars and prepare to join others on Saturday 8th December to celebrate the gift of life and send a message of love and hope to our community. Be a beacon of light for Kiwi families, mothers and the unborn! Gather at 2 pm in Civic Centre, 101 Wakefield St., ready to begin to walk to Parliament grounds. marchforlifenz.org.nz or phone Michael 021 825 955 NZ Rosary Crusade and Patron Bishop Patrick Dunn invite New Zealanders on 8th December to gather together in prayer in various locations (including at the National March for Life on the lawn of Parliament) to pray the Rosary for Life and Faith. If you are not coming to the March for Life please look up www.rosarycrusade.co.nz or phone Clare D. on 022 1912 886 or 03 359 2087 to find your nearest rosary venue. If there isn't one please consider arranging one in your town, suburb, church or home. CARITAS GIFTS 2018 Caritas Gifts are a perfect way to show your friends and loved ones that you are thinking of them this year, while also making an important contribution on their behalf. Every single Caritas Gift purchased, also allows us to offer vital assistance and support where it is needed most. The range of Caritas Gift options are split across four specific areas; Hope Fund - supports our development work Life Fund - sustains emergency support Peace Fund - promotes healthcare, human rights and justice Learning Fund - supports education and environmental care Each one provides vital funds, supporting a variety of Caritas programmes. All are focused towards creating positive and long-lasting changes in the lives of some of the most vulnerable communities relying upon our help. For example, if you buy the gift of an Emergency kit from the Life Fund, the money you pay goes into that fund and is used to support emergency work where it is needed most. Or by purchasing a chicken or a goat gift, you will be supporting a community, helping to provide sustainable food options. When you purchase a gift from one of these funds the money you spend supports that area of Caritas' work. Even the smallest gifts make an incredible difference to those in need, whether it is $10 or $1000. Every Caritas Gift makes for a wonderful present to give family and friends while also helping to support the dignity of our brothers and sisters, both here in Aotearoa New Zealand and across the world. Caritas gifts can be ordered now by calling us directly on 0800 22 10 22 or by visiting the Caritas website: www.caritas.org.nz/caritas-gifts place your order by Monday, 10 December to ensure that your Caritas Gift is received in time for Christmas. Parish to Parish for Bed & Breakfast Since the first book was printed 15 years ago, many hosts have suffered health problems, downsized their homes etc.as we urgently require more hosts in places all over the country, I would encourage anyone with a spare bedroom or two in their home, to come and join us. The accommodation does not have to be 5 star, just clean, comfortable and welcoming, also providing a light breakfast. The purpose of this book is aimed at providing catholic hospitality and making new friends. The hosts charge a small fee of $35 for one only person, or $30 per person for 2 or more per night. For further information please contact Marie Anderson on 03 359 5541 or email marie.ian@xtra.co.nz THANK YOU – FRUITCAKES FOR KAIKŌURA Many thanks to the parishes and groups of the North Island part of the Archdiocese of Wellington for your generosity in supplying 145 fruitcakes, which were sent as a gesture of love and solidarity to our brothers and sisters in Kaikōura for the second anniversary of the Marlborough earthquake. These were distributed by local groups in Kaikōura, and acknowledgement has been received for the love and goodwill with which they were sent. Huge thanks to the Society of St Vincent de Paul who supplied a van and driver and covered the costs of transporting the cakes to Kāikoura. Stretch out your hand to us, Lord, and take hold of us. Help us to love as you love. Teach us to leave behind all that is passing, to be a source of reassurance to those around us, and to give freely to all those in need. Amen Pope Francis: Homily for the Mass for the World Day of the Poor, 18 November 2018 We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died and those whose anniversaries occur around this time. Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially 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. “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my Words will not pass away.”
Jesus words will never pass away, in spite of tribulation. What does Jesus mean that heaven and earth will pass away, but His words will not pass away? The Bible consistently warns us that this World will not last forever. This statement was in the context of end times’ prophecies and the eternal nature of Jesus’ words: “My words will never pass away.” This means that trusting Jesus is wiser that trusting anything in this world. We all of us know that to “pass away” is to disappear or to be no more. This refers to the physical heaven and earth- the material world and all it contains- but not the Spiritual or Souls of the inhabitants of those places. Scripture is very clear that people will outcast the current material universe, the current universe will be replaced by another that will never know the contamination of Sin. The Prophet Isaiah foretold the passing away of heaven and earth, too. “All the stars in the sky will be dissolved and heavens rolled up like the scroll; all starry hosts will fall like withered leaves from vine like shrivelled figs from the fig tree(Is 34:4) The Lord assures His people that even as the heaven and earth are passed away, His Salvation is secured: The heaven will vanished like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment and its inhabitants die like flies, But my Salvation will last forever, my righteousness will never fall. Knowing that heaven and earth will not pass away gives us perspective in life. This world in not our home, our real home is a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. Our aim therefore, should be to reach this new heaven and this new earth. Fr Gregory Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. Please pray for our children as they prepare for First Holy Communion. We congratulate our children from St Patrick’s Church for their First Holy Communion today: Star Va’aua Te Ariki Va’aua Karlos Namana Orna Van Eyssen Lesieli Foliaki. Sunday 18 November 2018. Pope Frances' 2nd World Day of the Poor. “let us love, not with words but with deeds” 2017 World Day of the Poor theme. Pope Francis calls on Christians around the world to serve people on the margins with practical assistance and to deepen our connection with people living in all forms of poverty. As a parish, we will be offering your donations on the day to the annual Christmas Emergency Food Appeal of the Seatoun & Miramar Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society. Please bring along a non-perishable food item on Sunday 18 November 2018 such as dry pasta and rice; canned fish, canned veges and fruit; beans and chickpeas; cereal; canned and packet soup; toothpaste and toothbrushes; sanitary items; soap and deodorant. There will be a signposted box in the foyer of each of our Churches where you can leave your donation. May God bless you for what you do. NOVEMBER PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD: As November is the traditional month for special prayers for our loved ones, parishioners are asked to write the names and place them in the box in the Church or give them to the priest. Envelopes are available in the foyer. Because of the large number of names, we will only print anniversaries or recent. All names will be remembered in Masses offered during November. Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Book Club – meeting next Sunday 25th November: Explore the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the Catholic faith through its great books! At Holy Cross Church Parish Centre, 6-7pm. Light supper will be provided. Connect with fellow passionate Catholics for like-minded discussion. For enquiries, contact 3882-840 or htpCatholicBookClub@gmail.com Are you a child who would like to take part in the St Patrick’s Children’s Mass on Christmas Eve?? Would you like to do a reading, read a prayer of the Faithful, carry the offertory, take part in a play? We need your help to make this Mass happen. If you volunteer, you will be given help to do your best. Please phone Clare Lundon the Mass Organiser 0212278363 or Patricia O’Donnell St Patrick’s Liturgy Chairperson 934 3179. Looking for musicians for the St Patrick’s Children’s Mass on Christmas Eve at 5.30pm. We are looking for a guitar player and a piano player or keyboard player and other instrument players to make music for the children to sing Christmas carols. If you would like to make joyful music for the children, please contact Clare Lundon the Mass organiser 0212278363 or Patricia O’Donnell St Patrick’s Liturgy Chair 934 3179 for further information. "REAL CHRISTMAS CARDS". St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas cards will be on sale soon in our Church foyers after Sunday Masses at Holy Cross, St Anthony's and St Patrick's churches, same price as last year's. Religious-theme cards "Keeping Christ in Christmas", $2.50 per pack of 5 cards with envelopes. Proceeds to our local St Vincent de Paul Conference activities in the eastern suburbs. Contacts: Holy Cross Church (Julian Knap, ph 970 3905), St Anthony's Church (Andrew Monahan, ph 021 772 350), and St Patrick's Church (Frank Quirke, ph 387 4977). 14 x blister packs of Oticon size 13 hearing aid batteries and 2 x digital battery testers to give away These have been kindly donated as they are no longer needed. If you have hearing aids and could use these or know someone who can, please contact the office. 3886 953 or holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz 2 Columban Calendars to give away! Two Columban Calendars have been very kindly donated by a parishioner. If you would like one of these please contact the Parish Office 3886 953 or holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz First two responses will receive the calendars. ONLY 40 CALENDARS LEFT available through the office $12 each or from Bernadette at St Patrick’s Church 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 Anthony’s Bazaar 2019 - Sunday 17 February with a Vigil Mass the night before - Saturday 16 February at 5pm replacing the normal Sunday 10.30am Mass on the 17th. The team of St Anthony's would value your help, expertise and goods. Thanks to all those who completed the Bazaar forms last Sunday. To those who took them home, we look forward to seeing them brought back over the next week. If you missed the chance to offer your help please take one of the forms from the back of the church or email Angeline - angelineharrington.com with the offer of your help. Remember the motto of "many hands make light work!" Go you are sent to deepen your bicultural relationship 5(a) The Archdiocese deepens its understanding of Te Ao Maori and embraces biculturalism as an integral part of all its activities and decisions Au Pair-style job available in Kilbirnie - We are a family of 3 (plus pets), offering accommodation PLUS some paid hours! See noticeboard for the full advertisement and all the details. Starting 22nd November Please email Laurian on lauriang@slingshot.co.nz or call 027 5847170 if you are interested in learning more about this opportunity. Holy Hour You are invited to a Holy Hour on Tuesday 20 November beginning at 7.30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at Sacred Heart Cathedral, to pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. This Holy Hour will include prayers, Scripture, a short homily, times of silence and singing and conclude with Benediction followed by supper. All are welcome. God’s answer to the poor is always a saving act that heals wounds of body and soul, restores justice and helps to live life anew in dignity. God’s answer is also a summons to those who believe in him to do likewise, within the limits of what is humanly possible. The World Day of the Poor wishes to be a small answer that the Church throughout the world gives to the poor of every kind and in every land, lest they think that their cry has gone unheard. It may well be like a drop of water in the desert of poverty, yet it can serve as a sign of sharing with those in need, and enable them to sense the active presence of a brother or a sister. Pope Francis: Message for the 2nd World Day of the Poor, 2018 The Nov. 18 – Dec. 1 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Armistice Day centenary marked by Hamilton Mass for Peace. Pro-life rosary crusade for NZ. Faith-based institutions in NZ abuse royal commission. $12.6m development to help homeless families. The next issue of NZ Catholic will be published on December 2. Home of Compassion Island Bay Saturday 1st December Eve of Advent – family day, 10am–3pm: 11am putting up the crib, followed by carol singing; nativity art and crafts; search out nativity rocks in Christmas treasure hunt. Suzanne Aubert Heritage Centre, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington, ph (04) 282-1953. All welcome. Wednesdays 5 and 12 December Take time out in Advent for contemplative reflection and prayer series led by Sr Sue Cosgrove. 10am sessions repeated at 7pm, Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington, ph (04) 383-7769. Greenstone Doors Annual Christmas Party is being held on 5th Dec 6:30pm-8:30pm at 106 Park Road, Belmont. Join us for an evening of music, entertainment, wine, nibbles and rolling raffles. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased from eventbrite.co.nz or contact us on 566 5037. Annual Harbour City Funeral Home Christmas Remembrance Service. Friday 7th December 2018 at 6.30pm Old Saint Paul's Mulgrave St, Thorndon. Everyone is welcome. National March for Life NZ 8th December: There are dangerous proposals to liberalise the abortion laws in New Zealand to remove all safeguards and to further endanger the lives of the unborn and harm their mothers and families. Parishes, groups, families and all people of goodwill are invited to March for Life Saturday 8th December. Gather at 2pm in Civic Square (101 Wakefield St) ready to walk to Parliament grounds. The spirit of the march is one of celebrating the gift of life and helping the vulnerable. We are mindful that many in our communities are suffering the effects of abortion in their families. Our message to our community is, you are not alone, there is support, there is healing, there is hope! marchforlife.nz or phone Michael on 021 825 955. NZ Rosary Crusade 8th December: Presently the Law Commission is encouraging the government to liberalise the abortion laws. Our Parliament is also currently considering legalising Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide. The time has come for New Zealanders, Catholics and non-Catholics to pray together for our nation. We must act now! On December 8th, New Zealanders will join together in prayer from various locations (including at the National March for Life on the lawn of Parliament) to pray the Rosary for Life and Faith. www.rosarycrusade.co.nz or phone Clare on 022 1912 886 or 03 359 2087 CARITAS GIFTS 2018 Caritas Gifts are a perfect way to show your friends and loved ones that you are thinking of them this year, while also making an important contribution on their behalf. Every single Caritas Gift purchased, also allows us to offer vital assistance and support where it is needed most. The range of Caritas Gift options are split across four specific areas; Hope Fund - supports our development work Life Fund - sustains emergency support Peace Fund - promotes healthcare, human rights and justice Learning Fund - supports education and environmental care Each one provides vital funds, supporting a variety of Caritas programmes. All are focused towards creating positive and long-lasting changes in the lives of some of the most vulnerable communities relying upon our help. For example, if you buy the gift of an Emergency kit from the Life Fund, the money you pay goes into that fund and is used to support emergency work where it is needed most. Or by purchasing a chicken or a goat gift, you will be supporting a community, helping to provide sustainable food options. When you purchase a gift from one of these funds the money you spend supports that area of Caritas' work. Even the smallest gifts make an incredible difference to those in need, whether it is $10 or $1000. Every Caritas Gift makes for a wonderful present to give family and friends while also helping to support the dignity of our brothers and sisters, both here in Aotearoa New Zealand and across the world. Caritas gifts can be ordered now by calling us directly on 0800 22 10 22 or by visiting the Caritas website: www.caritas.org.nz/caritas-gifts place your order by Monday, 10 December to ensure that your Caritas Gift is received in time for Christmas. We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died especially Natalie Vincent and those whose anniversaries occur around this time. Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially 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. St Francis taught the world the following prayer: “It is in giving that we receive. It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.” The centre of attraction for this weekend’s Gospel is the poor widow. She has shown us the wonderful example of Christian generosity. It is said that she gave everything for the love of God. Money, in one form or another, is a very popular topic with Jesus. He mentions wealth many times in his talks and in his reference to life and people’s values. While I have been touched by the generosity of the poor widow, I have grown to admire the other people who were putting large amount into the collection box. I think that as we have grown older and started to have a few dollars, we have learned a few things about money and ourselves.
When we have little or nothing, giving away everything means nothing. But when we began to accumulate something, all of a sudden, we become possessive. The nothingness becomes something very precious. Things like retirement and security starts bothering me. Now that I have become something, I should become be generous and share what I have with those who have nothing. But what is happening here is that the more I am getting, the more I want to hang on to it because I may need it for a rainy day. Having gone through the hurricanes and tornados of life and come out of them successfully, why should I ever think the Lord will not take care of me on the rainy day? It is said in the first reading that the widow who shared her nothingness with Elijah, her meal never got exhausted. Maybe it is a good time to ask ourselves a basic question: “Does our increased prosperity help the poor as much as it should?” Are we as generous as we were when we had nothing? It is in giving that we receive. Fr Gregory Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. Please pray for our children as they prepare for First Holy Communion. We congratulate our children from Holy Cross for their First Holy Communion today: Rhian Dane Patena, Isabelle Hunt, Faris Khayyat and Maria Pato. First Holy Communion dates in our Parish - St Patrick’s 18th November 10am NOVEMBER PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD: As November is the traditional month for special prayers for our loved ones, parishioners are asked to write the names and place them in the box in the Church or give them to the priest. Envelopes are available in the foyer. Because of the large number of names, we will only print anniversaries or recent. All names will be remembered in Masses offered during November. A health and safety reminder to those attending Mass at St Patrick’s Church Please do not park on the grass, in front of the emergency exits, garage or in the porch area in the front of the church. These areas are to be kept clear at all times for safety reasons and we would appreciate your co-operation. If you see someone parking in these areas, please remind them to park elsewhere and if you are approached and asked to move, please do not take offence and become abusive but moved as you are asked. Thank you. Fr Gregory celebrated his birthday on the 9th November Please remember him in your prayers We congratulate Andrew Greening on receiving the Pride of Workmanship Award 2018 from the Rotary Club of Wellington South. Andrew was nominated by the Home of Compassion in Island Bay and received the award on Wednesday 7th November. Well done. 2 Columban Calendars to give away! Two Columban Calendars have been very kindly donated by a parishioner. If you would like one of these please contact the Parish Office 3886 953. First two responses will receive the calendars. Holy Cross Happy Hour – Weds 14TH November 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 2019 Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each or from Bernadette at St Patrick’s Church. 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. First Holy Communion at St Patrick’s Church 18th November 10am Parishioners are welcome to come and join in our celebration in the Parish Centre after Mass. Please bring a plate of food to share and leave in the Centre. Thank you Are you a child who would like to take part in the Children’s Mass on Christmas Eve?? Would you like to do a reading, read a prayer of the Faithful, carry the offertory, take part in a play? We need your help to make this Mass happen. If you volunteer, you will be given help to do your best. Please phone Clare Lundon the Mass Organiser 0212278363 or Patricia O’Donnell Liturgy Chairperson 934 3179. Looking for musicians for the Children’s Mass on Christmas Eve at 5.30pm. We are looking for a guitar player and a piano player or keyboard player and other instrument players to make music for the children to sing Christmas carols. If you would like to make joyful music for the children, please contact Clare Lundon the Mass organiser 0212278363 or Patricia O’Donnell Liturgy Chair 934 3179 for further information. Finance Committee Meeting: Tue 13th Nov 7.30pm Holy Cross Parish Centre. Mass rosters Holy Cross and St Patrick’s for December have either been emailed out to you or are at the back of the Church. Next rosters will be available in February. "REAL CHRISTMAS CARDS". St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas cards will be on sale soon in our Church foyers after Sunday Masses at Holy Cross, St Anthony's and St Patrick's churches, same price as last year's. Religious-theme cards "Keeping Christ in Christmas", $2.50 per pack of 5 cards with envelopes. Proceeds to our local St Vincent de Paul Conference activities in the eastern suburbs. Contacts: Holy Cross Church (Julian Knap, ph 970 3905), St Anthony's Church (Andrew Monahan, ph 021 772 350), and St Patrick's Church (Frank Quirke, ph 387 4977). Sunday 18 November 2018. Pope Frances' 2nd World Day of the Poor. “let us love, not with words but with deeds” 2017 World Day of the Poor theme. Pope Francis calls on Christians around the world to serve people on the margins with practical assistance and to deepen our connection with people living in all forms of poverty. As a parish, we will be offering your donations on the day to the annual Christmas Emergency Food Appeal of the Seatoun & Miramar Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society. Please bring along a non-perishable food item on Sunday 18 November 2018 such as dry pasta and rice; canned fish, canned veges and fruit; beans and chickpeas; cereal; canned and packet soup; toothpaste and toothbrushes; sanitary items; soap and deodorant. There will be a signposted box in the foyer of each of our Churches where you can leave your donation. May God bless you for what you do. St Vincent de Paul Society “Vinnies” is also hosting a Free Shop and Lunch on Saturday 17 Nov at the old Caltex space on Riddiford Street, Newtown, as a vibrant outdoor shop and community (food court style) lunch. Vinnies is encouraging the most vulnerable people in the community to come along and access the free clothing and food. Parishioners of Holy Trinity Parish and people of many other groups in Wellington are warmly invited to also come along to prepare food and serve the lunch, under the message – Better off Together / He Waka Eke Noa. This is another practical way that parishioners of Holy Trinity Parish can put their faith into action with St Vincent de Paul to serve those in need at the Free Shop and Lunch, Kilbirnie. Please just turn up to help or contact the following if you need further information:- Millie Lambess,. Ph 04-389-7122 | 021 029 18575 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 St Anthony’s School - The date for the Bazaar has been set - Sunday 17 February with a Vigil Mass the night before - Saturday 16 February at 5pm replacing the normal Sunday 10.30am Mass on the 17th. 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 We are kindly asking for donations – tinned plums and chopped tomatoes and baking ingredients (flour, sugar, condensed milk, cocoa, block chocolate and chocolate chips, coconut, butter, etc). Please drop off in St Anthony’s church foyer. We are also asking if anyone could help us bake cakes, slices and biscuits to sell at the cake stall. Drop off of cakes at school office or church from Friday 15th Feb. is much appreciated. If you would like to receive some of the donated ingredients or a couple of cake boxes, please leave your details on sign in sheet at St Anthony’s Church foyer or contact Simone Meech: 9775021 or 021992424 or ollie-simone@outlook.com Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship Wellington invites men to come along and join us on Thursday 15th of November 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. Topic: "Becoming a New Man" Want to know more? Ring Steve Ready 027-356-9555 or email: joshua.wgtn@gmail.com Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women. Our meeting is on Saturday 17th November at 1.30pm, St Joseph's church 42 Ellice St, Mt Victoria Wgtn. Our speaker will be Sarah Pinto on "In my Father's eyes". Is 43:4 'you are precious in my eyes and honoured and I love you'. Enquiries Shura 3899938 HELP US TO HELP THOSE ON THE PERIPHERIES The World Day of the Poor is Saturday 17th November 2018. The Archdiocese calls for each of us to make a serious examination of our conscience, to see if we are truly capable of hearing the cry of the poor. Here is an opportunity to challenge yourself and help those that are in poverty. How? o Donate your time or money o Email your friends/business colleagues/family pleading with them to support our work o Pray for the poor and the struggling and those who journey with them. Please help: Call Megan Ratuki on 04 477 6827 or email info@challenge2000.org.nz www.challenge2000.org.nz Go you are sent to manage your assets wisely - 4(b) The review and decisions are the result of a prayerful discernment process based on the following principles; 1) people are the Church’s primary asset. Seatoun Arts & Crafts celebrates its Annual Exhibition and Sale at the Village Hall, Forres Street, Seatoun this year on: Saturday 17th November 10am – 4pm and Sunday 18th November 10am – 4pm The poor evangelize us and help us each day to discover the beauty of the Gospel. Let us not squander this grace-filled opportunity. On this day, may all of us feel that we are in debt to the poor, because, in hands outstretched to one another, a salvific encounter can take place to strengthen our faith, inspire our charity and enable our hope to advance securely on our path towards the Lord who is to come. Pope Francis, Message for the 2nd World Day of the Poor, 2018 Au Pair-style job available in Kilbirnie - We are a family of 3 (plus pets), offering accommodation PLUS some paid hours! See noticeboard for the full advertisement and all the details. Starting 22nd November Please email Laurian on lauriang@slingshot.co.nz or call 027 5847170 if you are interested in learning more about this opportunity. ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON - POSTION OPEN YOUNG CHURCH MINISTRY COORDINATOR 20-30 HOURS PER WEEK (NEGOTIABLE) We are looking to employ a dedicated person to join a passionate, creative and qualified pastoral ministry team working to support and grow ministry with young people in the Archdiocese of Wellington. For more information about the role and to apply head to seek.co.nz and search for 'Young Church' or contact i.mccafferty@wn.catholic.org.nz Applications close 15th November 2018. We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died and those whose anniversaries occur around this time. Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially 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. Love of God and love of neighbour are inseparable. One cannot meaningfully exist without the other. To love God without loving the neighbour is hypocrisy. St. John says, “Those who say ‘I love God’ and hate their brothers and sisters are liars; for those who do not love their brothers and sisters whom they have seen, cannot love God whom they have not seen. The commandment we have from him is this: those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also. (1 Jn 4: 20-21) On the other hand if one says that he loves his neighbour and not God, he runs the risk of making man absolute; for him eventually man will become the measure of everything.
Jesus was asked, “Which is the greatest commandment? Jesus answered the Scribes with opening words of the ‘Shema’. And the ‘Shema’ means the daily prayers of the pious Jews. It contains the greatest commandment of the Law, that is, love of God and the love of a neighbour. The first commandment states two things: a) The Lord our God Is One. According to the Scripture there is only one God who is the Creator and Father of us all. In Is 44:6 this is what we read “Israel’s King and Redeemer, the Lord almighty: I am the first and I am the last: apart from me there is no God.” b) Love the Lord your God absolutely: God demand the complete love of man. Quoting the Shema prayer Jesus says, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your Heart, and with all your soul, and with all your minds, and with all your might.” In other words God should be loved unconditionally and absolutely, from the four aspects of human person. God is the measure of all things. The second great law is to love the neighbour as oneself. This law is taken from the book of Leviticus (19:18) For a Jew, a neighbour was always a fellow Jew and not the Gentiles. But for Jesus a neighbour is any human being in need. Love of God necessarily flows down to the love of the neighbour. In short one of the greatest truths is that there are really only two commandments. First is to love God, and second is to love our neighbour. They are not meant to be separated. But we often do separate them. We like to think that we are on good term with God, yet how many of us can say that we are on good terms with all our neighbours. Fr Gregory Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. Please pray for our children as they prepare for First Holy Communion. We congratulate our children from St Anthony’s for their First Holy Communion today: Jamie Taylor, Marimatina Peni, Nadia Monahan, Selma Smith, Codie Tawhiri, Lachlan Handscomb, Liliana Natoli, Sebastian Campion, Hugo Campion, Nikolas Nunns, Isabella Flood, Nina Atkinson-Milin, Shaun Pink, Maria Fascione, Darragh Williams First Holy Communion dates in our Parish Holy Cross 11th November 9am & St Patrick’s 18th November 10am November is a special month in which we are encouraged to pray for the dead
Three conditions are required for the gaining of the indulgence:
NOVEMBER PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD: As November is the traditional month for special prayers for our loved ones, parishioners are asked to write the names and place them in the box in the Church or give them to the priest. Envelopes are available in the foyer. Because of the large number of names, we will only print anniversaries or recent. All names will be remembered in Masses offered during November. Annointing Mass St Patrick’s Church 11am Wednesday 7th November. 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. Our parish will be observing a minute’s silence at 11am during Mass on this Sunday. Holy Cross Happy Hour – Weds 14TH November 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 2019 Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each or from Bernadette at St Patrick’s Church. 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. Thank you for your support for the morning tea held last month for the Gillies Macindoe Research Centre. $3,500 was raised from this event. MISSIO-NZ accepts Mass Intentions to pray for the living and the deceased. The custom of requesting a priest to offer Mass for a specific intention, even when one cannot be present at Mass, is a longstanding tradition in the Church. Together with the Mass Intention Request, the faithful generally make an offering, called a stipend, to the priest in order to apply the Mass to a specific intention, such as an anniversary or a birthday or for a deceased beloved one. By making this offering the faithful, by parting with something that is their own, associate themselves more intimately with Christ. The offering of a stipend is also a means whereby Catholics may contribute to the upkeep of the clergy. Many priests in Africa and Asia depend entirely on Mass stipends for their income. Many Dioceses do not have any priest-funds for their clergy. A Mass Stipend of $10.00 is suggested. Please help them by sending your Mass intentions to MISSIO-NZ and our office will pass them on to a priest in a mission territory overseas. Our office sends these Mass Intentions to the National Director of MISSIO (Pontifical Mission Societies) of the country who in turn distributes it to priests who need most the help. Parish Council Meeting: Weds 7th Nov 7.30pm Holy Cross Parish Centre. Finance Committee Meeting: Tue 13th Nov 7.30pm Holy Cross Parish Centre. St Patrick’s Primary School Ethnic Food Fair 5.30 – 7.30 Friday 9th November We were thrilled with the involvement of Holy Trinity parishioners last year. We had people helping, donating and coming to support us by buying the delicious food. If you would like to help we need;
Saturday 10 November 2018 Vinnies food bank appeal Pak n Save Kilbirnie 11am – 6pm Vinnies provides food and support to over 2000 Wellingtonians each year. This is made possible from the food donated by our wider Wellington community. Our Food Bank is currently short of non-perishable items, such as: - coffee, tea and/ or milo - breakfast cereals - tinned veges and/ or fruit - chickpeas and/ or legumes - 2-minute noodles - peanut butter - toothpaste & toothbrushes - female hygiene items - soap & deodorant - laundry powder If you can afford to drop a few extra items in your trolley on Saturday 10 November, please look out for our Vinnies collection table. Sunday 18 November 2018. Pope Frances' 2nd World Day of the Poor. “let us love, not with words but with deeds” 2017 World Day of the Poor theme. Pope Francis calls on Christians around the world to serve people on the margins with practical assistance and to deepen our connection with people living in all forms of poverty. As a parish, we will be offering your donations on the day to the annual Christmas Emergency Food Appeal of the Seatoun & Miramar Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society. Please bring along a non-perishable food item on Sunday 18 November 2018 such as dry pasta and rice; canned fish, canned veges and fruit; beans and chickpeas; cereal; canned and packet soup; toothpaste and toothbrushes; sanitary items; soap and deodorant. There will be a signposted box in the foyer of each of our Churches where you can leave your donation. May God bless you for what you do. St Vincent de Paul Society “Vinnies” is also hosting a Free Shop and Lunch on Saturday 17 Nov at the old Caltex space on Riddiford Street, Newtown, as a vibrant outdoor shop and community (food court style) lunch. Vinnies is encouraging the most vulnerable people in the community to come along and access the free clothing and food. Parishioners of Holy Trinity Parish and people of many other groups in Wellington are warmly invited to also come along to prepare food and serve the lunch, under the message – Better off Together / He Waka Eke Noa. This is another practical way that parishioners of Holy Trinity Parish can put their faith into action with St Vincent de Paul to serve those in need at the Free Shop and Lunch, Kilbirnie. Please just turn up to help or contact the following if you need further information:- Millie Lambess,. Ph 04-389-7122 | 021 029 18575 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 St Anthony’s School - The date for the Bazaar has been set - Sunday 17 February with a Vigil Mass the night before - Saturday 16 February at 5pm replacing the normal Sunday 10.30am Mass on the 17th. 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 We are kindly asking for donations – tinned plums and chopped tomatoes and baking ingredients (flour, sugar, condensed milk, cocoa, block chocolate and chocolate chips, coconut, butter, etc). Please drop off in St Anthony’s church foyer.We are also asking if anyone could help us bake cakes, slices and biscuits to sell at the cake stall. Drop off of cakes at school office or church from Friday 15th Feb. is much appreciated. If you would like to receive some of the donated ingredients or a couple of cake boxes, please leave your details on sign in sheet at St Anthony’s Church foyer or contact Simone Meech: 9775021 or 021992424 or ollie-simone@outlook.com Supporting released prisoners and homeless people – Cana Communities talk Come and have a conversation with Julie Sneddon CEO of Cana Communities, NSW and Sr Anne Jordan pbvm, Spiritual Director These two people belong to a group called Cana, NSW and are members of a volunteer group that support people on the peripheries in a special way in particular the homeless and released prisoners. Tuesday 6th November: 7.30 to 9pm: St Thomas Moore, 30 Worcester Street, Wilton. Hosted by Otari JPD group in conjunction with the Archdiocesan Justice, Peace and Development Commission. Breakfast with the 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. Cash Please. 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. 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 Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship Wellington invites men to come along and join us on Thursday 15th of November 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. Topic: "Becoming a New Man" Want to know more? Ring Steve Ready 027-356-9555 or email: joshua.wgtn@gmail.com Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women. Our meeting is on Saturday 17th November at 1.30pm, St Joseph's church 42 Ellice St, Mt Victoria Wgtn. Our speaker will be Sarah Pinto on "In my Father's eyes". Is 43:4 'you are precious in my eyes and honoured and I love you'. Enquiries Shura 3899938 We are excited to announce that we have a position vacant in our Family and Young Church Ministries team for the Archdiocese of Wellington. The role is for a Young Church Ministry Coordinator (20-30 hours per week negotiable). More information available - https://www.seek.co.nz/job/37463803?type=standard When we find ways of drawing near to the poor, we know that the primacy belongs to God, who opens our eyes and hearts to conversion. The poor do not need self-promoters, but a love that knows how to remain hidden and not think about all the good it has been able to do. At the centre must always be the Lord and the poor. Pope Francis, Message for the 2nd World Day of the Poor, November 2018 Go you are sent to find leaders - 3(b) understanding of leadership roles is broadened beyond those traditionally found in parishes, and appropriate formation is provided. Seatoun Arts & Crafts celebrates its Annual Exhibition and Sale at the Village Hall, Forres Street, Seatoun this year on: Saturday 17th November 10am – 4pm and Sunday 18th November 10am – 4pm The Nov. 4 – 17 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Bishops not backing off abuse inquiry position. Youth synod report touches many bases. Abortion both a health and a justice issue. Vatican star man returning to NZ. We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Mary Greening and Domingo Kabiling and those whose anniversaries occur around this time. Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially 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. Jer 31, 7-9; Heb 5, 1-6; Mk 10, 46-52
Dear brothers and sisters, it is spring time, the flowers, new shoots from the trees proclaiming the glory of God and giving us hope that the good days are ahead. Readings too bring us message of vibrant hope of seeing Christ and encountering him. As Jesus and the huge crow following him began to leave Jericho, Bartimaeus, a blind man, sat by the side of the road begging. In a moment that would change his life, by calling “Son of David, have pity on me.” The crowd was probably uncomfortable by the loudness of the blind beggar’s request, seeing him as an embarrassment and a distraction. They tried to hush him. But Bartimaeus, who now had hope burning in his heart, would not be silenced. “Son of David!” he yelled again loudly. “Have pity on me!” Jesus asked disciples to call Bartimaeus over to him. And rest of them is a history. I pause as I face my own daily blindness and wonder if I really want to ask Jesus to see. Do I want to be healed? I see families in division, government policies that hurt the poor, refugees that beg an unwilling world for help and people betrayed by their own church. If I see all this clearly, then what will I have to do? If I see where I can make a difference, what new challenges does that put in my life? Jesus standing in front of me, loving me and asking, “What do you want me to do for you?” And then I know that I want Jesus to give me sight and take my hand and lead me. I have the words now: “Lord, I want to see.” 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. November is a special month in which we are encouraged to pray for the dead
Three conditions are required for the gaining of the indulgence:
NOVEMBER PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD: As November is the traditional month for special prayers for our loved ones, parishioners are asked to write the names and place them in the box in the Church or give them to the priest. Envelopes are available in the foyer. Because of the large number of names, we will only print anniversaries or recent. All names will be remembered in Masses offered during November. St Patrick’s Church Carpark Many of you will have noticed that work has started again on the carpark area. Thank you for your patience in allowing this to be completed properly and safely before we start to use it. It shouldn’t be too much longer now !! Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Book Club – meeting this Sunday 28th October: Explore the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the Catholic faith through its great books! At Holy Cross Church Parish Centre, 6-7pm. Light supper will be provided. Connect with fellow passionate Catholics for like-minded discussion. For enquiries, contact 3882-840 or htpCatholicBookClub@gmail.com 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 or from Bernadette at St Patrick’s Church. 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 Thursday 1st November 9am Holy Cross Parish Centre 9.30am St Patrick’s Church 11.30am St Anthony’s Church MASS SCHEDULE FOR HOLY TRINITY PARISH Friday 2nd November 7am St Patrick’s Church 9am St Anthony’s Church 9.30am Holy Cross School Hall 11am St Patrick’s Church 7pm Holy Cross Church MISSIO-NZ accepts Mass Intentions to pray for the living and the deceased. The custom of requesting a priest to offer Mass for a specific intention, even when one cannot be present at Mass, is a longstanding tradition in the Church. Together with the Mass Intention Request, the faithful generally make an offering, called a stipend, to the priest in order to apply the Mass to a specific intention, such as an anniversary or a birthday or for a deceased beloved one. By making this offering the faithful, by parting with something that is their own, associate themselves more intimately with Christ. The offering of a stipend is also a means whereby Catholics may contribute to the upkeep of the clergy. Many priests in Africa and Asia depend entirely on Mass stipends for their income. Many Dioceses do not have any priest-funds for their clergy. A Mass Stipend of $10.00 is suggested. Please help them by sending your Mass intentions to MISSIO-NZ and our office will pass them on to a priest in a mission territory overseas. Our office sends these Mass Intentions to the National Director of MISSIO (Pontifical Mission Societies) of the country who in turn distributes it to priests who need most the help. Parish Council Meeting: Weds 7th Nov 7.30pm Holy Cross Parish Centre. Finance Committee Meeting: Tue 13th Nov 7.30pm Holy Cross Parish Centre. Annointing Mass St Patrick’s Church 11am Wednesday 7th November. Crutches – There have been crutches left at the back of St Patrick’s Church for a couple of months. If you know anything about these or who they may belong to, please contact with the parish office holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz or 388 6953 St Anthony’s School - Bazaar meeting – 7pm 29th October in the Gascoigne Room. The date for the Bazaar has been set - Sunday 17 February with a Vigil Mass the night before - Saturday 16 February at 5pm replacing the normal Sunday 10.30am Mass. 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 were thrilled with the involvement of Holy Trinity parishioners last year. We had people helping, donating and coming to support us by buying the delicious food. If you would like to help we need;
Sunday 18 November 2018. Pope Frances' 2nd World Day of the Poor. “let us love, not with words but with deeds” 2017 World Day of the Poor theme. Pope Francis calls on Christians around the world to serve people on the margins with practical assistance and to deepen our connection with people living in all forms of poverty. As a parish, we will be offering your donations on the day to the annual Christmas Emergency Food Appeal of the Seatoun & Miramar Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society. Please bring along a non-perishable food item on Sunday 18 November 2018 such as dry pasta and rice; canned fish, canned veges and fruit; beans and chickpeas; cereal; canned and packet soup; toothpaste and toothbrushes; sanitary items; soap and deodorant. There will be a signposted box in the foyer of each of our Churches where you can leave your donation. May God bless you for what you do. 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 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 Nov. 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 $89 + GST Book: Cardinal-s-lunch-Nov.Lilregie.com more information or to book, please e-mail event@wn.catholic.org.nz or Robyn 027 2018766 St Pats Old Boys Association Mix & Mingle : WWW.SPCOB.ORG.NZ Calling all 'Town' and 'Stream' Old Boys, please attend our Mix and Mingle. To be held ; Friday 2nd Nov, 6PM 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. Supporting released prisoners and homeless people – Cana Communities talk Come and have a conversation with Julie Sneddon CEO of Cana Communities, NSW and Sr Anne Jordan pbvm, Spiritual Director These two people belong to a group called Cana, NSW and are members of a volunteer group that support people on the peripheries in a special way in particular the homeless and released prisoners. Tuesday 6th November: 7.30 to 9pm: St Thomas Moore, 30 Worcester Street, Wilton. Hosted by Otari JPD group in conjunction with the Archdiocesan Justice, Peace and Development Commission. Breakfast with the 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. Cash Please. 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. 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. We are excited to announce that we have a position vacant in our Family and Young Church Ministries team for the Archdiocese of Wellington. The role is for a Young Church Ministry Coordinator (20-30 hours per week negotiable). More information available - https://www.seek.co.nz/job/37463803?type=standard We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently 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. 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. |
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