​Message from His Holiness Pope Francis
for the 104 the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2018
 
Dear brothers and sisters, today the universal Church observes the 104th “World Day of Migrants and Refugees.”  On this occasion His Holiness Pope Francis has sent his reflection for us to read and reflect and act on it. Here is the summary of what he says. If you look at his life as Pope we find grate love and compassion towards the poor and homeless, migrants and refugees. Throughout of his Pontificate, time and again he has expressed his concern for the lamentable situation of many migrants and refugees fleeing from war, persecution, natural disasters and poverty.  He invites all of us to share and express as church our care and concern for migrants, displaced people, refugees and victims of all types of inhuman activities that are taking place in our planet.  I too agree with Pope Francis that this solidarity must be concretely expressed at every stage of the migratory experience- from departure through journey to arrival and return. This is a great responsibility, which the Church intends to share with all believers and men and women of good will, who are called to respond to the challenges of contemporary migration with generosity, promptness, wisdom and foresight, each according to their own abilities.  He articulates our common responds: “to welcome, to protect, to promote and to integrate.”
Finally, Pope goes on explaining the meaning of these four articulated verbs mentioned above. You can read it on the Website www.the latest massage of Pope Francis on migrants and refugees. Let us join with His Holiness Pope Francis in this grate project of noble cause. 
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.
 

Preparation for Confirmation starts in the Parish 24th June
St Patrick’s – 1st session (24th June) will be in the Holy Cross meeting room after the 9am Mass
                        2nd & 3rd sessions at St Patrick’s meeting room – Monday 2nd & 23rd July
St Anthony’s – after 10.30am Mass 24th June and 1st July
Holy Cross – 1st session (24th June) will be in the Holy Cross meeting room after the 9am Mass
Confirmation will be 29th July at 10am St Patrick’s Church

Archdiocese of Wellington 2018 Priest Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving
This will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie Wednesday 27th June 2018 at 11am.
All are welcome to join the priests of the Archdiocese at the Mass of Thanksgiving.
Please note: This will be the only Ma
ss in the Parish on this day.

You, your family and friends are invited to Pope Night.  What is Pope Francis trying to say to us?  What is his ultimate message?  A selection of thought provoking videos where Pope Francis speaks in his own words.  Tea and coffee provided.
 

• Holy Cross Staff Room, Wednesday 27 June 7pm
• St Anthony’s Gascoigne Room, Wednesday 4 July 7pm
• St Patrick’s, Wednesday 11 July 7pm

Sunday 1st July 5pm service will be held in the Holy Cross School Hall - a warm invitation is extended to the Parish for this special event where the senior students will be leading the music for this service. Students at Holy Cross have greatly benefited from the estate of Richard Horsham this year with a new music room  and music lessons now available for Year 7/8 students. We look forward to some Holy Cross students also being baptised at this special end of term mass.

Anointing Mass at St Patrick’s Church – 11th July 11am – Due to the Cardinal celebrating a Mass for St Catherine’s College at St Patrick’s Church on the 4th July, the anointing Mass will now be on the 11th July at 11am

Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Book Club Explore the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the Catholic faith through its great books! At Holy Cross Church Parish Centre, 6-7pm, last Sunday of every month (starting Sunday June 24th). Light supper will be provided. Connect with fellow passionate Catholics for like-minded discussion. For enquiries, contact 3882-840 or htpCatholicBookClub@gmail.com

Caring and kind lady needed to provide company and assistance for an elderly lady in her family home.  Weekdays 3.30 - 6.30pm.  Help needed getting evening meal and helping her to change and ready for bed before family members take over.  This is a paid position in a comfortable home in central Miramar.  Phone or text Annie on 0274448716

Finance Committee Meeting – 19th June 7.30pm  Holy Cross Parish Centre

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

This is to inform you that the solemnity of Saint John the Baptist is being celebrated on Sunday 24th June. Please pay attention to the readings of the vigil and the Mass during the day.
This Joshua meeting is open to both men and women. Come along and hear Chris Olsen speak about the “Open Home Foundation International as the hands and feet of Jesus in Africa and beyond” at CONNOLLY HALL, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon (behind Sacred Heart Cathedral) on Thurs 21 June at 8:00pm (Cuppa available from 7:30pm) Want to know more? Ring Steve Ready 027-356-9555 or email: scjready@gmail.com

Caritas Emergency Appeal for the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh Since August, 700,000 Rohingya have fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh. Many refugees have settled in a refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar. Though the Rohingya are now safe from persecution and being supported by organisations on the ground, they are now faced with the risk of flooding from monsoon rains. Heavy rain and high-winds may destroy shelters, create landslides and pose health risks. Caritas is working with Caritas Bangladesh and others to build retainer walls, stronger shelters and to meet the needs of the Rohingya people. As Pope Francis said, “embrace all those fleeing from war and hunger, or forced by discrimination, persecution, poverty and environmental degradation to leave their homelands.” The Rohingya are an example of his message. Caritas invites you to stand in solidarity with the Rohingya by supporting our emergency appeal. Right now, each donation is doubled (up to $250,000) by the New Zealand Aid Programme. To give call 0800 22 10 22 or go online to www.caritas.org.nz/donate.

Paul, The Apostle of Christ is being shown in Wellington at The Penthouse Cinema on Sunday 01st July at 3pm. It has rave reviews but it is too faith specific to be released publically, so in New Zealand but is being shown by local initiatives. Tickets are $15 with $5 being donated to Wellington Catholic Refugee Resettlement. Tickets need to be booked in advance. Go to: https://www.penthousecinema.co.nz and click on Ticket Prices and Bookings or Phone 04 802 5086. This is the only showing in Wellington so book now or you’ll miss out. Tickets will be sold at the door but not assured. View Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4TivPaPEWU

Red Cross refugee support volunteer training. Thanks to everyone who assists with the preparation of homes for former refugees settling in the wider Wellington area. If you are interested in taking your involvement further to assist former refugee families directly, the next Red Cross refugee support volunteer training begins in July. Group interviews are on 25- 27 June, with six weeks of training beginning on 4 July.
For more information please phone the Red Cross 048050304 or see their website: https://www.redcross.org.nz/what-we-do/in-new-zealand/refugee-programmes/volunteer-help-former-refugees/

For Engaged Couples A wedding is a day. Marriage is a lifetime. Prepare for your lifetime together by attending an Engaged Encounter marriage preparation weekend. Your next opportunity to attend a weekend is 14th and 15th July. For more information phone Simon and Kate on 801 6192 or go to www.cee-wellington.co.nz 

Hospi Pyjamas for winter appeal. Please donate a pair of new flannelette pyjamas or make a monetary donation. Warm kids are healthy kids. Help Hospi keep our kids warm this winter! Wellington Hospitals Foundation is calling for brand new pyjamas for sick children both in Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital, and out in our community.
Why? Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital sees a significant increase in the number of children who are admitted to hospital over the winter months, and many of them come without a pair of pyjamas. For many Wellington families in need, the simple act of having warm pyjamas and heating their home is more than they can afford. A warm pair of pyjamas, to keep our children warm at night, can help prevent them from being admitted to hospital this winter.
How? All donated pyjamas must be brand new. Size 2-10, flannelette 2 piece pyjamas preferred. Pyjamas can be dropped off to the Receptions at: Wellington Hospital, or posted to: Wellington Hospitals Foundation, Wellington Hospital Private Bag 7902, Wellington 6242, New Zealand. To make an online donation whf.org.nz/donate and Hospi will buy a pair on your behalf!
 

Coats for the Homeless – 2018 Appeal. The Order of Malta is now running its 2018 appeal.  The coats are a good weight for Wellington’s cold and windy winter, suitable for both men and women and practical with deep pockets and Velcro fastenings.  The showerproof coats are hooded and open out well and can also double as a small blanket.  The coats will be distributed by the Compassion Centre in Tory Street and by Members of the Order of Malta. We are asking you for cash donations so we can buy the coats. We can now get two coats for $70. All donations to this appeal are tax deductible. Flyers with details on how to donate are in the church foyer.  Further information can be obtained from peterdamianwood@icloud.com or phone 021 325 884. Thank you.
 

Go, you are sent… to fellow Christians.   Outcome (9b) Parishes familiarize themselves with the “Napier Covenant” with a view to implementing it in their local area.

A Caring Space We offer this breathing space for all who care for a loved one, a chance to step away for a few hours. An opportunity to gently explore, together with God, the way this role is changing your life, hopes, dreams and perspectives and above all the relationship with the one you care for.  Led by Gill Schaap and Veronica Parton at Challenge House, 1 Wanaka St., Johnsonville on Friday 22nd June; 11am – 2pm.  Cost $10. Please register with Veronica Parton 021 238 6675 or email vjpdap@gmail.com

Red Cross refugee support volunteer training. Thanks to everyone who assists with the preparation of homes for former refugees settling in the wider Wellington area. If you are interested in taking your involvement further to assist former refugee families directly, the next Red Cross refugee support volunteer training begins in July. Group interviews are on 25- 27 June, with six weeks of training beginning on 4 July.
For more information please phone the Red Cross 048050304 or see their website: https://www.redcross.org.nz/what-we-do/in-new-zealand/refugee-programmes/volunteer-help-former-refugees/

Suzanne Aubert Birthday Commemorative Mass. The Sisters of Compassion and the Catholic Parish of Wellington South invite you to celebrate Suzanne Aubert’s birthday at the annual Mass, celebrated by Cardinal John Dew. Please join us 6pm 19th June, St Anne’s church. Email: heritagecentre@compassion.org or 282 1953.
Donate a Food item for the Soup Kitchen - At the Birthday Mass there will be a collection of food items. Groceries which are especially useful to the the Soup Kitchen include tins of lentils (not baked beans), vegetables, fruit, soup, coconut milk, fish; dried goods such as coffee (fresh and instant), lentils, split peas, pearl barley.

ICPE Mission New Zealand – Wellington South Parish Seminars. 7pm – 9pm at St Anne’s Hall, Newtown. See noticeboard for further details. 

Lifeteen Sunday 17 June 6.15pm – 8pm St Anne’s Hall, Emmett St, Newtown

Every stranger who knocks at our door is an opportunity for an encounter with Jesus Christ, who identifies with the welcomed and rejected strangers of every age. Pope Francis: Message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2018

Christian Meditation Group. Join us each Monday evening for an hour of Christian meditation in the ancient form of contemplative prayer.  All are welcome. 7pm, Chapel, Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. Ph. 04 383 7134 or 04 383 7769.

Burying a Poet: A photographic exhibition of the tangihanga of James K Baxter on display at the Suzanne Aubert Heritage Centre from 1 June. Open Mon-Sat 10am-3pm | Sun 12noon-3pm. Email: heritagecentre@compassion.org or Ph. 04 282 1953.

Greenstone Doors is holding a Post Abortion Seminar 10-11th August 9:30am-4pm each day. A two day seminar addressing the key elements and issues for post abortion recovery. If you are a health professional or encounter and support people who have had abortions, this seminar will educate you and enable you to journey with those experiencing difficulties after such an experience. $250 per person, please get in touch if need sponsorship for this. To register please phone 566 5037 or info@greenstonedoors.co.nz.

Parish Registration forms are available at the back of the churches. If any of your details change or you haven’t yet registered with the parish, please fill in a form and put in the collection basket or email to the parish office. The form is also available to download on the parish website www.holytrinity.parish.nz

​We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Norma Michael and Steve Kuzmicich  and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Michalina Bogacki, Wilfried Kerschbaumer and Thomas (Tony) Hayes.  Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially John Rogers and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.

This weekend our readings present three main topics for our reflection: The nakedness of Adam; the sin against the Holy Spirit and the question about Jesus’ family (who are my family?) Though these three points do not appear to be related; they are if we consider these readings from the viewpoint of sincerity and our faith. Adam tells God that he hid because he was naked. This really is not about nudity; but this is about being exposed before God. Adam was revealed as proud. He wanted to be like God. His desires were more important than god’s will. He was disobedient.  Adam’s nakedness was even further revealed. It is sad, but we can look into the depths of Adam’s nakedness and see our own refusal to submit to God’s will as well as our own rationalization for anything we do wrong. (not owning our own sins).
What is the Sin against the Holy Spirit? The Scribes accused Jesus’ good work as coming from the evil. So, “refusing to see the holiness of God is the sin against the Holy Spirit. The Scribes claimed to be Spiritual but they were not. If there was anything spiritual at all, they would at least have recognized some form of goodness in Jesus’ work.
At the end of our Gospel reading we find Jesus was not afraid to expose who he was. Jesus was the Son of God. It was, therefore, his primary duty to do the will of God and not that of his family. The spiritual family is more important than the biological family. That is why Jesus says that all those who do the will of God are his family. This is what we Christians are called to do. We can become his mother, brother and sister only by doing the will of his heavenly Father.
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.
 

Archdiocese of Wellington 2018 Priest Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving
This will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie Wednesday 27th June 2018 at 11am.
All are welcome to join the priests of the Archdiocese at the Mass of Thanksgiving.
Please note: This will be the only Mass in the Parish on this day.

A reminder to all our parishioners, who are so generous of their time and resources.
St Vincent de Paul’s Street Day collection, is Friday, 15th June.
This is the major “fund raiser” for the year.
 

Caring and kind lady needed to provide company and assistance for an elderly lady in her family home.  Weekdays 3.30 - 6.30pm.  Help needed getting evening meal and helping her to change and ready for bed before family members take over.  This is a paid position in a comfortable home in central Miramar.  Phone or text Annie on 0274448716

Prayer of the Faithful led by  Fr James Lyons.  An interactive workshop on how to write and present general intercessions for the section of the Mass known as the Prayer of the Faithful. Tuesday 12 June  at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hill St, Wgtn. Workshop 7pm - 8.30pm. EVERYONE welcome. 
 


This is to inform you that the solemnity of Saint John the Baptist is being celebrated on Sunday 24th June. Please pay attention to the readings of the vigil and the Mass during the day.

St Catherine’s College Open Night is being held on June 11th at 6.30pm – 8.00pm 14 Upper Bourke Street in Kilbirnie. Come look around our wonderful college, meet the staff and students and enjoy a light supper provided by our PTA.  Any questions, please contact us on 04 939 8988 or email us at office@stcatherinescollege.school.nz.

Day of Prayer for Refugees and Migrants 2018
The theme chosen by Pope Francis for the upcoming World Day of Migrants and Refugees is
“Welcoming, protecting, promoting, and integrating migrants and refugees.
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference marks a special Day of Prayer for Refugees and Migrants on a Sunday close to World Refugee Day (20 June). This year, the Day of Prayer falls on Sunday 17 June 2018

Finance Committee Meeting – 19th June 7.30pm 
Holy Cross Parish Centre

For Engaged Couples A wedding is a day. Marriage is a lifetime. Prepare for your lifetime together by attending an Engaged Encounter marriage preparation weekend. Your next opportunity to attend a weekend is 14th and 15th July. For more information phone Simon and Kate on 801 6192 or go to www.cee-wellington.co.nz 

On the occasion of the Feast of St Anthony’s,
the Parish wishes the community of St Anthony’s a Happy Feast Day

Hospi Pyjamas for winter appeal. Please donate a pair of new flannelette pyjamas or make a monetary donation. Warm kids are healthy kids. Help Hospi keep our kids warm this winter! Wellington Hospitals Foundation is calling for brand new pyjamas for sick children both in Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital, and out in our community.
Why? Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital sees a significant increase in the number of children who are admitted to hospital over the winter months, and many of them come without a pair of pyjamas. For many Wellington families in need, the simple act of having warm pyjamas and heating their home is more than they can afford. A warm pair of pyjamas, to keep our children warm at night, can help prevent them from being admitted to hospital this winter.
How? All donated pyjamas must be brand new. Size 2-10, flannelette 2 piece pyjamas preferred. Pyjamas can be dropped off to the Receptions at: Wellington Hospital, or posted to: Wellington Hospitals Foundation, Wellington Hospital Private Bag 7902, Wellington 6242, New Zealand. To make an online donation whf.org.nz/donate and Hospi will buy a pair on your behalf!

Coats for the Homeless – 2018 Appeal. The Order of Malta is now running its 2018 appeal.  The coats are a good weight for Wellington’s cold and windy winter, suitable for both men and women and practical with deep pockets and Velcro fastenings.  The showerproof coats are hooded and open out well and can also double as a small blanket.  The coats will be distributed by the Compassion Centre in Tory Street and by Members of the Order of Malta. We are asking you for cash donations so we can buy the coats. We can now get two coats for $70. All donations to this appeal are tax deductible. Flyers with details on how to donate are in the church foyer.  Further information can be obtained from peterdamianwood@icloud.com or phone 021 325 884. Thank you.

Vigil for the Unborn: Saturday 16th June. St Anne's Catholic Church, Emmett Street, Newtown. Starts at 10 am with Mass. Ends at 12.00 p.m. Come-Pray-Sacrifice for the Unborn and a Culture of Life in NZ. For more information contact Family Life International NZ PH: 2378343

Life in the Spirit Seminar This seminar will be conducted at the Church of Sts Peter and Paul, Lower Hutt on seven consecutive Tues evenings 5 June - 17 July except for the 4th week which will be on Mon 25 June. Do you want to encounter Jesus on a deeper level? Come and be blessed.  information on the poster on the notice board.

Go, you are sent… to care for creation.   Outcome (8a) The Archdiocese considers “care for creation” as an integral part of all its activities and decisions.

Parish Registration forms are available at the back of the churches. If any of your details change or you haven’t yet registered with the parish, please fill in a form and put in the collection basket or email to the parish office. The form is also available to download on the parish website www.holytrinity.parish.nz

This Joshua meeting is open to both men and women. Come along and hear Chris Olsen speak about the “Open Home Foundation International as the hands and feet of Jesus in Africa and beyond” at CONNOLLY HALL, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon (behind Sacred Heart Cathedral) on Thurs 21 June at 8:00pm (Cuppa available from 7:30pm) Want to know more? Ring Steve Ready 027-356-9555 or email: scjready@gmail.com

A Caring Space We offer this breathing space for all who care for a loved one, a chance to step away for a few hours. An opportunity to gently explore, together with God, the way this role is changing your life, hopes, dreams and perspectives and above all the relationship with the one you care for.  Led by Gill Schaap and Veronica Parton at Challenge House, 1 Wanaka St., Johnsonville on Friday 22nd June; 11am – 2pm.  Cost $10. Please register with Veronica Parton 021 238 6675 or email vjpdap@gmail.com

Red Cross refugee support volunteer training. Thanks to everyone who assists with the preparation of homes for former refugees settling in the wider Wellington area. If you are interested in taking your involvement further to assist former refugee families directly, the next Red Cross refugee support volunteer training begins in July. Group interviews are on 25- 27 June, with six weeks of training beginning on 4 July.
For more information please phone the Red Cross 048050304 or see their website: https://www.redcross.org.nz/what-we-do/in-new-zealand/refugee-programmes/volunteer-help-former-refugees/

Matariki Stories. Speaking of Hope. Everyone is invited to this afternoon to consider what it means in our lives for the days to become lighter and brighter. Saturday 16th June 1pm - 3.30pm. Speakers Doug Avery author of the resilient farmer and Glen Colquhoun, celebrated NZ poet. You are welcome to remain for a time of reflection in the afternoon. 5.30pm the day closes with Evening Prayer. Email: retreat@compassion.org.nz

Suzanne Aubert Birthday Commemorative Mass. The Sisters of Compassion and the Catholic Parish of Wellington South invite you to celebrate Suzanne Aubert’s birthday at the annual Mass, celebrated by Cardinal John Dew. Please join us 6pm 19th June, St Anne’s church. Email: heritagecentre@compassion.org or 282 1953.
Donate a Food item for the Soup Kitchen - At the Birthday Mass there will be a collection of food items. Groceries which are especially useful to the the Soup Kitchen include tins of lentils (not baked beans), vegetables, fruit, soup, coconut milk, fish; dried goods such as coffee (fresh and instant), lentils, split peas, pearl barley.

Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women Our meeting is Saturday 16th June at 1.15pm at Connolly Hall, Guilford Tce, Thorndon.  Speaker:  Emma Kim, Elijah House Inner Healing prayer minister on "From Hurting to healing". All women welcome.  Enquires: Shura 04 3899938

God is not afraid! He is fearless! He is always greater than our plans and schemes. Unafraid of the fringes, he himself became a fringe. So if we dare to go to the fringes, we will find him there; indeed, he is already there. Jesus is already there, in the hearts of our brothers and sisters, in their wounded flesh, in their troubles and in their profound desolation. He is already there.     Pope Francis: Gaudete et Exsultate #135

Burying a Poet: A photographic exhibition of the tangihanga of James K Baxter on display at the Suzanne Aubert Heritage Centre from 1 June. Open Mon-Sat 10am-3pm | Sun 12noon-3pm. Email: heritagecentre@compassion.orgor Ph. 04 282 1953.

Matariki Stories. Speaking of Hope. Everyone is invited to this afternoon to consider what it means in our lives for the days to become lighter and brighter. Saturday 16th June 1pm - 3.30pm. Speakers Doug Avery author of the resilient farmer and Glen Colquhoun, celebrated NZ poet. You are welcome to remain for a time of reflection in the afternoon. 5.30pm the day closes with Evening Prayer. Email: retreat@compassion.org.nz

Quiet Days with Suzanne Aubert. An invitation to spend time resting and reflecting on an aspect of the life and vision of Suzanne Aubert.  Join us on 14th June, 10am - 2pm, Chapel, Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. Simple lunch included. Registration is required. Email:retreat@compassion.org or Ph. 04 383 7769

Vigil for the Unborn: Saturday 16th June. St Anne's Catholic Church, Emmett Street, Newtown. 10 am Mass. Followed by Exposition & Rosary Procession to front of Hospital. Ends at Noon with a shared lunch. Join in this persevering prayer effort for our most vulnerable -  unborn children - and an end to the culture of death. For more information contact Family Life International NZ PH: 237 8343

The Fernie organ at St Mary of the Angels - On Friday, 15 June 2018 at 7:30 PM there will be a pre-launch at St Mary of the Angels of a book about the design and building of the Fernie organ situated in that church. It is a fascinating insight into how the organ came to be built and the thought and ingenuity which was behind its construction.  At 8pm, Chris Hainsworth, a former pupil of Maxwell Fernie and currently the titulaire at Béziers Cathedral, will give a recital of French music selected to demonstrate the versatility of the instrument. You are very welcome to attend this important event.

​We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Hannah Standish, Pat Reynolds and Brendan Murray.  Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially John Rogers, Graeme Adams and Steve Kuzmicich and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.

Last Sunday we celebrated the feat of the most Holy Trinity, we thanked and praised our Triune God.  Among the many saving deeds of the Trinitarian God that lead us to salvation, there is one which is called God’s wisdom, power and love namely: Eucharist. It was this display of God’s love that moved the Church to establish the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ.  This weekend the Catholic Church all over the World celebrates the feast of that Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. It is also commonly known as the feast of Corpus Christi. This feast is established as a memorial of God’s everlasting presence in the Church. The night before he died, as he sat at table with his disciples, he took bread and said, ‘this is my body given for you.’ Then he took the cup filled with wine and said, ‘take this is the cup of my blood and drink. Do this in memory of me.’ In this way in his love for them he left them a special way of remembering him, namely the Eucharist. Since then it is believed and still we believe with great strength, that Jesus is truly present in the form of consecrated bread and wine. When we remember him in this way, he becomes present to us.
        Here there is another aspect of reality of this feast, which we are often not aware of it. When we receive the Holy Communion, we usually say ‘Amen’ that means we are affirming the reality of the body and blood of Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. Another reality we affirm is that we, the gathered followers of Jesus Christ are the body of Christ. That is why St. Paul in his letters to the 1st Cor.12 versus 28 says; “Now you are Christ’s body and individually parts of it.” Let our prayer today be Lord strengthen the bonds that unite us with you and one another, so that we may enjoy the peace and unity of your kingdom where you live forever and ever.
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.
 

A big thank you to all those involved in our Parish celebration and Fr Ephrem’s anniversary shared lunch.  It was a wonderful celebration and we appreaciate all your hard work.

Annointing Mass at St Patrick’s Church - 11am Wednesday 6 June

Feast of St Anthony  St Anthony’s Church will be celebrating their feast day on the 10th June. All welcome  
 

Holy Cross Happy Hour Weds 6th June from 11am  in the Parish Centre. Come join us for bingo. Please bring a small plate of finger food to enjoy with our tea/coffee. All welcome

St Patrick's Update  As many of you will have noticed,  work on the former presbytery site steadily continues with groundworks well underway and the WCC permitted exit taking shape onto Childers Tce.  Progress is now a little slower than anticipated, mainly due to the very wet weather.  Hopefully next week we'll have a bit of wind and no rain!

Archdiocese of Wellington 2018 Priest Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving
This will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie Wednesday 27th June 2018 at 11am.
All are welcome to join the priests of the Archdiocese at the Mass of Thanksgiving.
Please note: This will be the only Mass in the Parish on this day.

Thank you. St Vincent de Paul Society Foodbank Collection.   Warm thanks to those Holy Trinity Parish parishioners who shopped and donated at Countdown Supermarket Kilbirnie last Saturday 26 May 2018 to boost our foodbank stocks at the SVDP Centre Newtown and Conferences around Wellington.  Your compassion will reach out to help most needy people with emergency food and toiletries at their difficult times over the next few months. God bless you (Contact: Brendan Quirk, Seatoun & Miramar Conference, ph 388 9708).

A reminder to all our parishioners, who are so generous of their time and resources.
St Vincent de Paul’s Street Day collection, is Friday, 15th June.
This is the major “fund raiser” for the year.

We congratulate the following St Catherine’s College girls for being commissioned as ministers of the Eucharist. Niamh Cartysquires, Gabrielle Barnett-Bates, Isabella Chait, Frances Holmes, Magdalena Allen, Maryanne Sola, Veronika Foliaki, Joyce Zhang, Jordyn Tuffery and also a member of staff, Mandy Page.
 

Prayer of the Faithful led by  Fr James Lyons.  An interactive workshop on how to write and present general intercessions for the section of the Mass known as the Prayer of the Faithful. Tuesday 12 June  at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hill St, Wgtn. Workshop 7pm - 8.30pm. EVERYONE welcome.  Please register by June 6th  at a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz

Hospi Pyjamas for winter appeal. Please donate a pair of new flannelette pyjamas or make a monetary donation. Warm kids are healthy kids. Help Hospi keep our kids warm this winter! Wellington Hospitals Foundation is calling for brand new pyjamas for sick children both in Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital, and out in our community.
Why? Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital sees a significant increase in the number of children who are admitted to hospital over the winter months, and many of them come without a pair of pyjamas. For many Wellington families in need, the simple act of having warm pyjamas and heating their home is more than they can afford. A warm pair of pyjamas, to keep our children warm at night, can help prevent them from being admitted to hospital this winter.
How? All donated pyjamas must be brand new. Size 2-10, flannelette 2 piece pyjamas preferred. Pyjamas can be dropped off to the Receptions at: Wellington Hospital, or posted to: Wellington Hospitals Foundation, Wellington Hospital Private Bag 7902, Wellington 6242, New Zealand. To make an online donation whf.org.nz/donate and Hospi will buy a pair on your behalf!

In the Eucharist the Lord makes us walk on his road, that of service, of sharing, of giving; and if it is shared, that little we have, that little we are, becomes riches, for the power of God — which is the power of love — comes down into our poverty to transform it.  So let us ask ourselves, in adoring Christ who is really present in the Eucharist: do I let myself be transformed by him? Do I let the Lord who gives himself to me, guide me to going out ever more from my little enclosure, in order to give, to share, to love him and others?
Pope Francis: Homily on the Feast of Corpus Christi 2013

About to get Married? Could you successfully run a marathon without preparing for it? Of course not! So too marriage. The next opportunity to prepare for your lifetime of marriage on an Engaged Encounter Marriage Preparation course is July 14th and 15th. For more information phone Kate and Simon on 801 6192 or visit our websitewww.cee-wellington.co.nz 

Parish Council Meeting – 6th June 7.30pm Holy Cross Parish Centre
Finance Committee Meeting – 12th June 7.30pm  Holy Cross Parish Centre

Coats for the Homeless – 2018 Appeal. The Order of Malta is now running its 2018 appeal.  The coats are a good weight for Wellington’s cold and windy winter, suitable for both men and women and practical with deep pockets and Velcro fastenings.  The showerproof coats are hooded and open out well and can also double as a small blanket.  The coats will be distributed by the Compassion Centre in Tory Street and by Members of the Order of Malta. We are asking you for cash donations so we can buy the coats. We can now get two coats for $70. All donations to this appeal are tax deductible. Flyers with details on how to donate are in the church foyer.  Further information can be obtained from peterdamianwood@icloud.com or phone 021 325 884. Thank you.

Vigil for the Unborn: Saturday 16th June. St Anne's Catholic Church, Emmett Street, Newtown. Starts at 10 am with Mass. Ends at 12.00 p.m. Come-Pray-Sacrifice for the Unborn and a Culture of Life in NZ. For more information contact Family Life International NZ PH: 2378343

Life in the Spirit Seminar This seminar will be conducted at the Church of Sts Peter and Paul, Lower Hutt on seven consecutive Tues evenings 5 June - 17 July except for the 4th week which will be on Mon 25 June. Do you want to encounter Jesus on a deeper level? Come and be blessed.  information on the poster on the notice board.

Fr Ephrem would like to formalise a prayer chain in our Parish. If you would like to be involved in this ministry, please contact the parish office with your contact details and Fr Ephrem will be in contact with you. This prayer chain will pray for the needs of our parish including those who are unwell and in most need of our prayers. The best way we can offer our service is in prayer, so this ministry is suited to all parishioners including those who are home bound and wondering in what ways they can be of service to our parish as this will be individuals and family groups praying in their own homes. We have many requests that come to our priests and it would be good to have a group to help with this.

Go, you are sent… to your peripheries.   Outcome (7f) Parishes and schools work closely together to: identify barriers to accessing Catholic Schools

Parish Registration forms are available at the back of the churches. If any of your details change or you haven’t yet registered with the parish, please fill in a form and put in the collection basket or email to the parish office. The form is also available to download on the parish website www.holytrinity.parish.nz

This Joshua meeting is open to both men and women. Come along and hear Chris Olsen speak about the “Open Home Foundation International as the hands and feet of Jesus in Africa and beyond” at CONNOLLY HALL, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon (behind Sacred Heart Cathedral) on Thursday 21st of June 2018 at 8:00pm (Cuppa available from 7:30pm) Want to know more? Ring Steve Ready 027-356-9555 or email: scjready@gmail.com

A Caring Space We offer this breathing space for all who care for a loved one, a chance to step away for a few hours. An opportunity to gently explore, together with God, the way this role is changing your life, hopes, dreams and perspectives and above all the relationship with the one you care for.  Led by Gill Schaap and Veronica Parton at Challenge House, 1 Wanaka St., Johnsonville on Friday 22nd June; 11am – 2pm.  Cost $10. Please register with Veronica Parton 021 238 6675 or email vjpdap@gmail.com

St Patrick’s College Art Exhibition  21st Sept 2018. Save the date - more details to follow.

The June 3 – 16 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Leaky building issues for NZ seminary. Catholic academic shortage a worry. Chaplaincy bulwark against campus cults. Harbour bridge bungy raises funds for Mercy Hospice. The next issue of NZ Catholic will be published on June 17.

Red Cross refugee support volunteer training. Thanks to everyone who assists with the preparation of homes for former refugees settling in the wider Wellington area. If you are interested in taking your involvement further to assist former refugee families directly, the next Red Cross refugee support volunteer training begins in July. Group interviews are on 25- 27 June, with six weeks of training beginning on 4 July.
For more information please phone the Red Cross 048050304 or see their website: https://www.redcross.org.nz/what-we-do/in-new-zealand/refugee-programmes/volunteer-help-former-refugees/
 

WelCom edition for June 2018 is out this week, for Sunday 3 June.  Contents include:
·         O’Shea Shield 2018 - Te Hira O’Shea 2018.
·         NZ Bishops Conference and Nathaniel Centre joint submission to Law Commission on Abortion Law review.
·         Cardinal John Dew – how ADW parishes operate.
·         Sir Br Patrick Lynch KNZM QSO – A Life in Education and New Zealand’s Integrated Schools 1976‒2016’ memoirs launched.
·         Te Rūnanga website refreshed.
·         Our Lady of Kapiti – new parish church and centre concept drawing released.
·         Prayer Day for Refugees and Migrants Sunday 17 June; World Refugee Day 20 June; and Seafarers’ Day 25 June.
·         ‘Map and Journeys’ – Joy Cowley.
·         Inculturation – Jim Davis.
·         Becoming an Easter People Together – by Dr Bernard Teo CSsR, a Catholic response to End of Life Choice Bill.
·         Stories and events from dioceses, parishes, youth and schools.
 

Matariki Stories. Speaking of Hope. Everyone is invited to this afternoon to consider what it means in our lives for the days to become lighter and brighter. Saturday 16th June 1pm - 3.30pm. Speakers Doug Avery author of the resilient farmer and Glen Colquhoun, celebrated NZ poet. You are welcome to remain for a time of reflection in the afternoon. 5.30pm the day closes with Evening Prayer. Email: retreat@compassion.org.nz
 

Suzanne Aubert Birthday Commemorative Mass. The Sisters of Compassion and the Catholic Parish of Wellington South invite you to celebrate Suzanne Aubert’s birthday at the annual Mass, celebrated by Cardinal John Dew. Please join us 6pm on 19th June, St Anne’s church, Newtown. For more details: Email: heritagecentre@compassion.org or Ph. 04 282 1953.

​We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Helen Reston, Francisco Sevilla and Catherine (Wyn) Kean and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Ricky Popple, Matthew Manion and Margot Chrustowski.  Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially John Rogers, Graeme Adams and Steve Kuzmicich and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.

We profess explicitly this Trinitarian God in our Gloria and Creed, God the Father the Creator, God the Son the Redeemer and the Holy Spirit the Sanctifier.  The Trinity is so important that we commence every sacramental activity invoking the name of Triune God and conclude the with the same name.
The first reading tells us that God is deeply involved in the world from its beginning, showing Father-like care for His people, setting an example that summons us to imitation. Moses gives the people all the reasons to be proud of how they're different from their pagan neighbors. He asserts, "We have a better God who gave us a better law and we're a better people. There's no other god like ours, nor law like ours, and no other people like us, so shape up!" In the second reading, Paul describes the role of the Holy Spirit in making us true children of God the Father and brothers and sisters of God the Son, Jesus. As a response to some who insisted that pagan converts to Christ had to practice the Jewish law, Saint Paul tries to get his audience to let themselves be saved by the grace of God, instead of trying to save themselves by their own efforts, obeying Mosaic laws. He advises them to lead life in the Spirit which is letting God take over. This reading addresses some of the relations between Spirit, Father and Son, as we experience our relationship with God. Today’s Gospel describes Jesus’ final apparition to his apostles just before his ascension into heaven, commissioning them to make disciples of all nations. He instructs them that they should baptize those who believe in the name of each person of the Holy Trinity, namely, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
The Triune God becomes our model of relationship. Just as God is God only in a Trinitarian relationship, so we can be fully human only in a relationship of three partners, namely, each one of us, God, neighbours. The solemn feast of Holy Trinity invites us to lead a life of peaceful co-existence, mutual respect, love, understanding and co-operation.  The more we live these Trinitarian values in our life the better we reflect the image and sharers of Trinitarian family.                                                                                                                                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.
 

Fr Ephrem would like to formalise a prayer chain in our Parish. If you would like to be involved in this ministry, please contact the parish office with your contact details and Fr Ephrem will be in contact with you. This prayer chain will pray for the needs of our parish including those who are unwell and in most need of our prayers. The best way we can offer our service is in prayer, so this ministry is suited to all parishioners including those who are home bound and wondering in what ways they can be of service to our parish as this will be individuals and family groups praying in their own homes. We have many requests that come to our priests and it would be good to have a group to help with this.

Grateful thank you.  St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference warmly thanks the compassionate parishioners who donated winter bedding and cash for the two large families over the last few weeks. Also, two kind parish women have started doing driving and parking practice with the mother of the refugee family towards her restricted licence.  May God bless you all for what you do for others. "In my life I want to become better and do a little good" (Blessed Frederick Ozanam).

Go, you are sent… as members of the One Body.   Outcome (6d) Opportunities are created for migrants to tell their stories.

Feast of St Anthony St Anthony’s Church will be celebrating their feast day on the 10th June. 

St Anthony's School is delighted to share with the Holy Trinity Parish our outstanding Catholic Character Review. The Catholic Schools Education Services visited in May to conduct our scheduled Review and you can read about the areas of success and recommendations via our website: www.stants.school.nz  The Board and Staff are looking forward to implementing the next steps and recommendations set out by the Catholic Character Review team.

Parish Registration forms are available at the back of the churches. If any of your details change or you haven’t yet registered with the parish, please fill in a form and put in the collection basket or email to the parish office. The form is also available to download on the parish website www.holytrinity.parish.nz

Life in the Spirit Seminar This seminar will be conducted at the Church of Sts Peter and Paul, Lower Hutt on seven consecutive Tues evenings 5 June - 17 July except for the 4th week which will be on Mon 25 June. Do you want to encounter Jesus on a deeper level? Come and be blessed.  information on the poster on the notice board.

Cancer Society VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED Transport to Cancer Treatment Volunteers needed with their own car and full licence to drive people to and from treatment appointments. If you want to make a real difference in your community, become part of our wonderful Volunteer Driving team for the Cancer Society Wellington. Ph Moana Uerata Jennings 389 0050 or volunteering@cancersoc.org.nz. See noticeboard for further details.

WANTED! New or barely used, quality shoes of all shapes and sizes including children's shoes for our BIG shoe sale to be held in June (info to follow in later bulletin).  As well as raising the funds we need to purchase a new organ or keyboard this is a community service project to provide quality shoes at a huge discount to those who cannot afford to buy good shoes at full retail prices.  If you can help, please call Monica on 567 8267 or email her at devinesofwaterloo@gmail.com.  We can pick up or alternatively shoes can be dropped off in a specially marked box in the foyer of St Peter and Paul's church whenever it is open.  Thank you in advance for your support!

Burying a Poet: A photographic exhibition of the tangihanga of James K Baxter on display at the Suzanne Aubert Heritage Centre from 1 June. Open Mon-Sat 10am-3pm | Sun 12noon-3pm. Email: heritagecentre@compassion.org or Ph. 04 282 1953.

​We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Faileaso Tuilaepa, Ellen Hansen, Ricky Popple and John Richardson.  Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially John Rogers, Graeme Adams and Steve Kuzmicich and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.

​
Pentecost: Holy Spirit Gift to the Church
For Christians, Pentecost is a holiday on which we commemorate the coming of the Holy Spirit on the early followers of Jesus. Before the events of the first Pentecost, which came a few weeks after Jesus’ death and resurrection, there were followers of Jesus, but no movement that could be meaningfully called “the church.” Thus, from an historical point of view, Pentecost is the day on which the church was started. This is also true from a spiritual perspective, since the Spirit brings the church into existence and enlivens it. The Church age began at Pentecost and will conclude when Christ comes back for His own.
This day became especially significant for Christians because, on Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was poured out upon his first followers, thus empowering them for their mission and gathering them together as a Church. This day what the Prophet Joel prophesized was fulfilled, God promised to pour out his Spirit on all flesh, empowering diverse people to exercise divine power (Acts 2:16-21; Joel 2:28-32). What happened on the first Pentecost continues to happen to Christians throughout the world today, though usually not in such a dramatic fashion. The presence and power of the Spirit of God still helps Christians to confess Jesus the Lord, empowers them to serve God, bind them together as body of Christ, helps them to pray, guides them and helps them to be like Christ. Holy Spirit is the gift given to the members of the Church to build up the body of Christ, through prayer, preaching, reconciliation, and other spiritual and corporal acts of mercy. 
On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit empowered believers in Jesus to praise God in many languages that they had not learned in the ordinary manner (Acts 2:5-13). Symbolically, this miracle reinforces the multilingual, multicultural, multiracial mission of the church. Thus, Pentecost is an inclusive and it teaches us how to get along with others with their cultural and language diversity.
Pentecost invites us to consider our own participation in the fellowship, worship, and mission of the church. Pentecost is a time to ask God to fill us afresh with the Spirit so that we might join in the ministry of Christ with gusto. And it is a time to renew our commitment to fulfilling our crucial role in the ministry of God’s people in the world.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Fr Paul
 
Holy Trinity Parish Vision
We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington,
drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples.
 

HOLY TRINITY PARISH MASS - 10AM SUNDAY 27th May
AT ST PATRICK’S CHURCH
We will be celebrating Holy Trinity Sunday Mass together at St Patrick’s Church. 
For those who are unable to be at this Mass,
there will be the 5.30pm Vigil Mass at St Patrick’s Church.
There will be a shared lunch in the hall following Mass to celebrate our Parish feast day and to celebrate 25 years of religious life for Fr Ephrem.
 Please bring a plate of food to share and leave in the meeting room.
Please note: These will be the only 2 Masses in the Parish on the 27th May  

Prayer for Christian Unity
As people of the new covenant, sealed in the blood of your Son, our Lord
Jesus Christ, we turn to you, O God, for renewed strength to more faithfully
Witness the unity of your family.
We seek the healing touch of your mercy, O Loving God, glorious in your power,
that we might walk with greater trust the way of peace.
Help us to put aside the differences that do not matter, while honouring
the diversity that blesses your all-embracing love.
Move us forward, hand in hand, that your covenant of peace might be the cause of unity for your people and the whole world.
In the name of Jesus, who prayed that all might be one.              Amen.

Fr Ephrem would like to formalise a prayer chain in our Parish. If you would like to be involved in this ministry, please contact the parish office with your contact details and Fr Ephrem will be in contact with you. This prayer chain will pray for the needs of our parish including those who are unwell and in most need of our prayers. The best way we can offer our service is in prayer, so this ministry is suited to all parishioners including those who are home bound and wondering in what ways they can be of service to our parish as this will be individuals and family groups praying in their own homes. We have many requests that come to our priests and it would be good to have a group to help with this.

Pentecost Sunday (20th May) the Sunday 7pm Mass at the Cathedral is the annual Mass to welcome new Catholics to the Archdiocese. All are encouraged to accompany to the Cathedral those who were baptized or received into the Church at Easter.

Change of Venue Vinnies Foodbank Appeal.  St Vincent de Paul Society advises because of major construction work at Pak 'N Save Supermarket Kilbirnie, the six-monthly Foodbank Appeal on Saturday 26 May 2018, 11am-6pm, is kindly being hosted by COUNTDOWN SUPERMARKET KILBIRNIE.   Parishioners are warmly invited to shop on Sat 26 May at Countdown Supermarket Kilbirnie and donate food and toiletry items to the collectors from our parish in the foyer off the back carpark.  Contact is Brendan Quirk, Seatoun & Miramar Conference, ph 3889708.

A plea for warm bedding. St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference is assisting two large families in desperate need of blankets, duvet inners, sheets and pillow cases in good, clean condition, single and queen sizes.  If you can help, please contact Brendan Quirk, ph 388 9708.

Parish Registration forms are available at the back of the churches. If any of your details change or you haven’t yet registered with the parish, please fill in a form and put in the collection basket or email to the parish office. The form is also available to download on the parish website www.holytrinity.parish.nz

HOUSING SOUGHT FOR REFUGEE FAMILIES: Rental housing is needed urgently for two Wellington families: a family of eight and a family of six.  Both are in temporary living situations right now, while a number of agencies are urgently seeking permanent homes for them.  Can you help find an affordable rental home?  Please contact l.beech@wn-catholicsocialservices.org.nz if you can assist.

Go, you are sent… to deepen your bicultural relationship.   Outcome (5c) The Archdiocese captures the shared story of our history

Publications for purchase: Tui Motu $7  NZ Catholic $4
Please note: there is no longer a box for this money at the back of St Patrick’s Church. This will now have to be put into the collection basket. There will be zip lock bags next to the publications that you can put your money in and into the collection basket.

Holy Hour You are invited to a Holy Hour on Tuesday 22 May beginning at 7.30 pm in the Cathedral chapel to pray for vocations to priesthood and consecrated life.  This Holy Hour will include prayers, Scripture, times of silence, singing and conclude with Benediction followed by supper.  All are welcome.

Teaching Night @ St Anne’s Hall, Emmett Street, Newtown. Hosted by Catholic Charismatic Renewal Wed 23rd May at 7:30pm. Speakers: Rainer Hensel & Michael Powell Theme: The Gift of Discernment. Evening includes Praise & Worship, group discussion and fellowship.  Everyone is welcome!

Life in the Spirit Seminar This seminar will be conducted at the Church of Sts Peter and Paul, Lower Hutt on seven consecutive Tues evenings 5 June - 17 July except for the 4th week which will be on Mon 25 June. Do you want to encounter Jesus on a deeper level? Come and be blessed.  information on the poster on the notice board.

Cancer Society VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED Transport to Cancer Treatment Volunteers needed with their own car and full licence to drive people to and from treatment appointments. If you want to make a real difference in your community, become part of our wonderful Volunteer Driving team for the Cancer Society Wellington. CONTACT Moana Uerata Jennings on 04 389 0050 or volunteering@cancersoc.org.nz. See noticeboard for further details.

WANTED! New or barely used, quality shoes of all shapes and sizes including children's shoes for our BIG shoe sale to be held in June (info to follow in later bulletin).  As well as raising the funds we need to purchase a new organ or keyboard this is a community service project to provide quality shoes at a huge discount to those who cannot afford to buy good shoes at full retail prices.  If you can help, please call Monica on 567 8267 or email her at devinesofwaterloo@gmail.com.  We can pick up or alternatively shoes can be dropped off in a specially marked box in the foyer of St Peter and Paul's church whenever it is open.  Thank you in advance for your support!

Soup Kitchen 2018 Street Appeal. For the last 117 years thanks to the generosity and goodwill of the people, the Compassion Soup Kitchen has been able to serve a hot meal to vulnerable people in our community with no questions asked. This year we invite you to join us in helping to maintain the services we currently offer at the Soup Kitchen, and to help build and develop new projects that will give those we serve a sense of purpose and a place to call home. Look out for our amazing team of Soup Kitchen volunteers that will be stationed all around Wellington on Friday 25th May. Any donation will be greatly appreciated, as every little bit counts. Donate online at https://compassion.org.nz/support-us/donate/.

The Sisters of Compassion and the Catholic Parish of Wellington South invite you to celebrate the 183rd anniversary of Suzanne Aubert’s birthday.  Mass will be celebrated at 6pm on Tuesday 19 June 2018 at St Anne’s Church, Newtown.  Hospitality will follow in the church hall following mass.

Burying a Poet: A photographic exhibition of the tangihanga of James K Baxter on display at the Suzanne Aubert Heritage Centre from 1 June. Open Mon-Sat 10am-3pm | Sun 12noon-3pm. Email: heritagecentre@compassion.org or Ph. 04 282 1953.

The May 20 – June 2 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Private NZ screenings of Paul movie. Christians in Science tackle ultimate questions. Communion issues for inter-church couples. Call for courage at seminary Mass. The next issue of NZ Catholic will be published on June 3.

Barista Role at the Home of Compassion Our Lady’s Home of Compassion has a paid barista position available. Hospitality is an important part of this role. Hours are 10am – 3pm Wednesday to Saturday; 12pm – 3pm Sunday. We are open to splitting this to a weekday/weekend role for the right applicant. Please email islandbay@compassion.org.nz if you are interested.

The Fernie organ at St Mary of the Angels On Friday, 15 June 2018 at 7:30 PM there will be a pre-launch at St Mary of the Angels of a book about the design and building of the Fernie organ situated in that church. It is a fascinating insight into how the organ came to be built and the thought and ingenuity which was behind its construction.  At 8pm, Chris Hainsworth, a former pupil of Maxwell Fernie and currently the titulaire at Béziers Cathedral, will give a recital of French music selected to demonstrate the versatility of the instrument. You are very welcome to attend this important event.

Orpheus Choir of Wellington. Durufle Requiem The concert is at 7.30pm on Saturday 26th May at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul.  Doors open at 6.30pm and tickets (priced $30 / $15) can be obtained from Ticketek ( http://ticketek.co.nz/) or at the door. The concert's programme features the Te Deum by Dvorak and Durufle's Requiem, the latter the first NZ performance in its full orchestral version.  The concert is presented in collaboration with the New Zealand School of Music Orchestra and our acclaimed soloists are Jenny Wollerman (soprano) and James Clayton (baritone).

​We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently including Fr Brian Austin and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Margaret Walsh, Michael Lavan, Agnes Ashby, Gerard Cook, Danny Ryan, Catherine Dobbs and Sr Regina Dobbs.  Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially John Rogers, Graeme Adams and Steve Kuzmicich and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.

Acts 1:1-11; Eph. 1:17-23; Mk.16:15-20
The Ascension of the Lord
 
The Ascension, for the disciples, was one of these moments of clarity and vision.  They saw something that they had never seen before.  And they were all amazed when Jesus had been raised from the dead, because no human had done that before. The readings today describe a wondrous event witnessed by the Apostles. By His own power, the Lord is taken to Heaven. In so doing, He opens the gates of paradise swing open again.
With the ascension our Lord’s time of earthly labor ended.  He suffered much, and was greatly glorified. We shall also participate in the glory of the Ascended Lord, if only we follow the way of the cross, the way of purification, self-denial, the way of exterior and interior sufferings. Christ's work of redemption was accomplished principally by his Passion, death, Resurrection, and Glorious Ascension into Heaven.
The Fruitfulness of the Ascension – Jesus does not return to Heaven to abandon us. He is more present to us than we are to ourselves. He is with us always to the end of the age (cf Matt 28:20), today in Eucharist.  By ascending to heaven Jesus promised the Holy Spirit as our teacher and guide who makes each of us his dwelling place.  Jesus by ascending to heaven will draw all people to himself and make his disciples his co-workers in the harvest. Jesus by ascending to heaven will always make an intercession for all of us (Heb.7:25) and grant special power of prayer in his name (Jn 14:12). Jesus by ascending to heaven prepares a place for us. (Jn. 14:2ff).
The clear message from the ascending Lord is the imperative “go” with a mission to proclaim the Gospel, casting the demonic forces, healing the sick by laying the hands. Today too this imperative “go, you are sent” resounds and sends us to the peripheries of the society and our own peripheries to be instruments of good news and bring healing to the broken world.                                                                   
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.
 

Happy Mother’s Day
may your day be blessed
and filled with love, joy and laughter.
 

Fr Ephrem celebrates his 25 years of religious life Monday 14th May.
Please remember him in your prayers and we congratulate him on his anniversary.

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES NEXT WEEK -  14 – 18 MAY
 
Next week Fr’s Gregory and Paul will be away on retreat, so some 9.30am Mass times have been altered by 15 minutes next week to allow Fr Ephrem to get between Masses.
Please note the changes below.
 
Monday 14th          9am         St Patrick’s Church
Tuesday 15th         9am         St Anthony’s Church
                              9.45am    St Patrick’s Church
Wednesday 16th    9am         St Anthony’s Church
                              9.45am    Holy Cross Church
Thursday 17th        9.30am    St Patrick’s Church
                              11.30am  St Anthony’s Church
Friday 18th             9am         St Patrick’s Church
                              9.45am    Holy Cross Church
 
Thank you for your co-operation in advance.
 

HOLY TRINITY PARISH MASS - 10AM SUNDAY 27th May
AT ST PATRICK’S CHURCH
We will be celebrating Holy Trinity Sunday Mass together at St Patrick’s Church. 
For those who are unable to be at this Mass,
there will be the 5.30pm Vigil Mass at St Patrick’s Church.
There will be a shared lunch in the hall following Mass to celebrate our Parish feast day and to celebrate 25 years of religious life for Fr Ephrem.
 Please bring a plate of food to share and leave in the meeting room.
Please note: These will be the only 2 Masses in the Parish on the 27th May  

Foodbank Appeal. St Vincent de Paul Society is running its six-monthly Foodbank Appeal on Saturday 26 May 2018, 11am-6pm, at Pak 'n Save Supermarket Kilbirnie to replenish emergency food supplies at our Newtown Centre for families in most need.  Parishioners are invited to shop on 26 May 2018 at Pak 'n Save Supermarket Kilbirnie and kindly donate food and toiletery items to the collectors from our parish in the foyer.  Contact is: Brendan Quirk, Seatoun & Miramar Conference, ph 388 9708.

A plea for warm bedding. St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference is assisting two large families in desperate need of blankets, duvet inners, sheets and pillow cases in good, clean condition, single and queen sizes.  If you can help, please contact Brendan Quirk, ph 388 9708.

Police Vetting for the Parish. We are updating our police vetting records. There are a number of groups that we need to complete vetting including; children’s liturgy, sacramental programmes, Legion of Mary and communion to the sick. If you are involved in these ministries and have not yet been vetted, please contact with the Parish Office.    

Parish Registration forms are available at the back of the churches. If any of your details change or you haven’t yet registered with the parish, please fill in a form and put in the collection basket or email to the parish office. The form is also available to download on the parish website www.holytrinity.parish.nz

HOUSING SOUGHT FOR REFUGEE FAMILIES: Rental housing is needed urgently for two Wellington families: a family of eight and a family of six.  Both are in temporary living situations right now, while a number of agencies are urgently seeking permanent homes for them.  Can you help find an affordable rental home?  Please contact l.beech@wn-catholicsocialservices.org.nz if you can assist.

The Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver are holding an “ETHNIC DINNER with ENTERTAINMENT” on SATURDAY 19th MAY at 6.30pm  at  Polish  House (Dom Polski), 257 Riddiford Street, NEWTOWN (Corner of Riddiford and Rhodes Street.) Tickets are available from the Sisters OR at the entrance to the hall. Please bring your favourite Dish to share. Please, arrive a little before time as Dinner is served at 6.30 sharp. Admission $ 10,  5 to 10yrs $ 5,   under 5yrs – free Enquiries ph 383 8401
 

Wanted – Flat to Rent: Pensioner seeks a 1 bedroom flat to rent on the flat in Miramar or Strathmore. Ring Bev 388 5821

Go, you are sent… to manage your assets wisely.   Outcome (4f) The Archdiocese continues the Stewardship programme after reviewing it in the light of the Synod outcomes.

We are looking forward to our St Anthony's School Golf Day on Thursday 17 May at Miramar Golf Club. It is a great day and such a worthwhile cause raising money for new classroom furniture. Please promote this fabulous event at your workplaces and among friends and family. For more information, please visit www.stants.school.nz. For queries regarding registration or sponsorship, please contact James on 021 313 112 or Vince on 021 504 083

Publications for purchase: Tui Motu $7  NZ Catholic $4
Please note: there is no longer a box for this money at the back of St Patrick’s Church. This will now have to be put into the collection basket. There will be zip lock bags next to the publications that you can put your money in and into the collection basket.

Go, you are sent… to manage your assets wisely.   Outcome (4f) The Archdiocese continues the Stewardship programme after reviewing it in the light of the Synod outcomes.

April refugee intake – thanks to all who contributed! Wellington Catholic Social Services would like to thank everyone who contributed in April to preparing homes for 39 former refugees in 11 households, plus providing bedding to two additional family reunification households. 

When we allow ourselves to be caught up in superficial information, instant communication and virtual reality, we can waste precious time and become indifferent to the suffering flesh of our brothers and sisters. Yet even amid this whirlwind of activity, the Gospel continues to resound, offering us the promise of a different life, a healthier and happier life.                                                              Pope Francis: Gaudete et Exsultate #108, 2018

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY  13 – 20 MAY 2018
Dear Friends
 
As we gather in our parish each weekend for Mass other Christians are gathering in churches in our area for their Sunday worhsip. They are our neighbours, friends, people awe meet in the supermarket, perhaps even our relatives.
We gather separately because of events that happened centuries ago. We have moved on from wars among Christians, hostility and bitternes, to respecting one another and being able to honestly acknowledge the many things we have in common – at the heart of which is our shared belief in Jesus Chirst. We have also found many practical ways to work together for the common good of our community.
The feast of the Ascension this weekend makrs the beginning of the annyal Week of Prayer fo Chirstian Unity, which extends until Penecost Sunday next weekend. It is a time to reflect upon how we each might do some small thing for Chirstian Unity, prayer, reaching out to comeone from another Christian church, contributing to foodbanks supported jointly by churches, taking part in an ecumencal service.
Nothing is too small in the work of promoting Christian unity. We are restoring that fractured unity piece by piece, and each of us has one or more of the pieces to put in place.
John A Cardinal Dew
Archbishop of Wellington
Catholic Bishops Committee for Ecumenism

Prayer for Christian Unity
As people of the new covenant, sealed in the blood of your Son, our Lord
Jesus Christ, we turn to you, O God, for renewed strength to more faithfully
Witness the unity of your family.
We seek the healing touch of your mercy, O Loving God, glorious in your power,
that we might walk with greater trust the way of peace.
Help us to put aside the differences that do not matter, while honouring
the diversity that blesses your all-embracing love.
Move us forward, hand in hand, that your covenant of peace might be the cause of unity for your people and the whole world.
In the name of Jesus, who prayed that all might be one.              Amen.

Vigil for the Unborn: Saturday 19th May 2018. St Anne's Catholic Church, Emmett Street, Newtown. 10 am Mass. Followed by Exposition & Rosary Procession to front of Hospital. Ends at Noon with a shared lunch. Join in this persevering prayer effort for our most vulnerable -  unborn children - and those suffering from the tragedy of abortion. Five abortion workers around the world had a change of heart and left their work during the last 40 Days for Life campaign. Peaceful prayer and witness works. For more information contact Family Life International NZ PH: 237 8343

Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship Come along and join us on Thurs 17th May 7:30pm for fellowship and prayer in CONNOLLY HALL. Theme: What would you like to see happen at the monthly Joshua meetings? Want to know more? Ring Steve Ready (04) 970-7715 or 027-356-9555 or email: scjready@gmail.com

The Sisters of Compassion and the Catholic Parish of Wellington South invite you to celebrate the 183rd anniversary of Suzanne Aubert’s birthday.  Mass will be celebrated at 6pm on Tuesday 19 June 2018 at St Anne’s Church, Newtown.  Hospitality will follow in the church hall following mass.

Pentecost Sunday (20th May) the Sunday 7pm Mass at the Cathedral is the annual Mass to welcome new Catholics to the Archdiocese. All are encouraged to accompany to the Cathedral those who were baptized or received into the Church at Easter.

Life in the Spirit Seminar This seminar will be conducted at the Church of Sts Peter and Paul, Lower Hutt on seven consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning on 5 June till the 17 July except for the 4th week which will be on Monday 25 June. Do you want to encounter Jesus on a deeper level? Come and be blessed.  Further information on the poster on the notice board.

Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women Our meeting is on Saturday 19th May at 1.15pm in Connolly hall, Guilford Tce. Thorndon. Speaker:  Shura Price, President Dove Wellington - "My journey guided by the Holy Spirit".
All women welcome for fellowship, prayer ministry available.  Enquiries: Shura 04 3899938

The Christian Brothers Past Pupils’ Association, Wellington, is holding its Annual Past Pupils’ Mass on Sunday, 20 May at the 10.30am Mass in the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Hill St, Wellington.  Mass will be followed by lunch at 11.45am in Connolly Hall.  Our guest is Dave Olivier who will speak about his time as Principal of Christian Brothers College at Mount Edmund in Pretoria, South Africa.  Dave’s wife, Jenni, will also be attending.  Those interested in attending please contact Kevin McCormack on 478-6792.

Michael Mangan - Don’t Miss these Dynamic Workshops! Family Friendly Liturgies on Saturday 19th May, 2.15pm-4.30pm at Ss Peter and Paul’s Church Lower Hutt Time & The Purpose and place of music in the liturgy on Sunday 20th May, 1.45pm-4.00pm at St Theresa’s Church, Plimmerton. Michael is from overseas so a Koha would be appreciated but not compulsory. Michael Mangan, an Australian composer, teacher and music liturgist will be presenting these interactive workshops. Everyone is welcome. They will be of special interest to members of Liturgy teams, Children’s Liturgists, Musicians and Directors of Religious Education. Please register with Ann Williams by Monday 14th May, specifying which workshops you are attending at a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz

​We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently including Patrick McCarry and Margaret Hayes and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Mary McKechnie, Betty-Leah Bolton, Maria Peters, Davis & Rose Joyce and Zofia Czochanska.  Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Graeme Adams and Steve Kuzmicich and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.

Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; 1Jn. 4:7-10, Jn.15:9-17
 
God’s unconditional love
Remaining in Jesus’ love becomes unconditional only by keeping his commandments.  This becomes the source of mutual indwelling between Jesus and us.  No doubt Jesus has been restless until he revealed and shared Trinitarian love with his disciples.  That is the completion of his joy.  The emphasis is love. Love begins with the Father and flows through the Son to the disciples. The characteristics and actions of this love are multiple. It prunes, cleanses, moulds, forms, challenges, and supports.  Love commandment surely existed in Deut. 6:5 as loving God above everything.  But Jesus offers us his own model, as loving one another as he loved his disciple and us unconditionally at the level of the Cross, even laying down his life for the sake of friendship. Our friendship with Jesus is confirmed and proved by living his commandments.  No other gods except Jesus the Son of God called his disciples his friends and still calls us his followers friends. Ability to love selflessly has to be acquired from Jesus who is the source of all love. For this, we have first to share his thinking, feeling, attitude and sentiment.  Like disciple we are also called to be his chosen friends sent to bear lasting fruits in abundance.  
As long as we abide in his love and ask, seek and knock, definitely God will fulfil our heart’s desire. God’s unconditional love is revealed impartially as confirmed by Peter in the first reading and to experience the same unconditional love of God we need the openness like Cornelius in whose household Holy Spirit is given lavishly. When pagan Cornelius along with his household becomes so worthy to enjoy God’s unconditional love lavishly, don’t we, the baptized ones deserve all the more?   This unconditional love when practiced in daily life is the true yardstick that helps others recognize us as true followers of Risen Christ. Let’s dare to love, live love unconditionally, gazing upon Jesus as our model and friend.                                                            Fr Paul
Holy Trinity Parish Vision
We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington,
drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples.

HOLY TRINITY PARISH MASS - 10AM SUNDAY 27th May
AT ST PATRICK’S CHURCH
We will be celebrating Holy Trinity Sunday Mass together at St Patrick’s Church. 
For those who are unable to be at this Mass,
there will be the 5.30pm Vigil Mass at St Patrick’s Church.
There will be a shared lunch in the hall following Mass to celebrate our Parish feast day and to celebrate 25 years of religious life for Fr Ephrem.
 Please bring a plate of food to share and leave in the meeting room.
Please note: These will be the only 2 Masses in the Parish on the 27th May  

Saturday 12th May: Please note -  There will be no confession with Adoration and Exposition on this Day as the Church will be used for O’Shea Sheild competition. 
 

St Patrick’s Church Children’s Choir – For the children leading the singing at 10am Mass, parents, could you please bring your children to sit in in the area in front of the organ, so they can produce a good body of sound together, and contribute to the Mass in a beautiful way. 
 

St Patricks Update - Fencing and groundwork is progressing steadily. Thanks for your patience. We're hoping completion is not too far away!
 

Due to a funeral at Holy Cross on Wednesday, Holy Cross Happy Hour will now be Weds 9th May from 11am  in the Parish Centre. Come join us for bingo. Please bring a small plate of finger food to enjoy with our tea/coffee. All welcome
 

10am Mass Roster for St Patrick’s 20th May. St Patrick’s Primary School will be leading this Mass, so the only ministry needed for the 10am Mass are Eucharistic Ministers. If you are rostered on as a welcomer, altar server, proclaimer of the word, offertory or commentary, you will no longer be needed for this Mass as the school will be doing these. Thank you.

Police Vetting for the Parish. We are updating our police vetting records. There are a number of groups that we need to complete vetting including; children’s liturgy, sacramental programmes, legion of Mary and communion to the sick. If you are involved in these ministries and have not yet been vetted, please contact with the Parish Office.    

Parish Registration forms are available at the back of the churches. If any of your details change or you haven’t yet registered with the parish, please fill in a form and put in the collection basket or email to the parish office. The form is also available to download on the parish website www.holytrinity.parish.nz

The glass bottle Holy Oil containers are now kept safe at the Holy Cross presbytery in the Friars Prayer Room with the spare holy oil. Each church has Holy Oil in the Sacristy.

Week of prayer for Christian Unity – 13th  - 20th May. Materials are provided. Looking for liturgy groups leadership towards this in each of the local churches – St Patrick’s, Holy Cross and St Anthony’s. Contact Fr Ephrem if you are interested in running this.

Dates for St Patrick’s Sacramental Programme for Reconciliation Preparation
Sunday 6th May    2pm - 3pm               Overview for Parents and Session One for Children
Sunday 13th May   2pm - 3pm              Session Two for Children
Sunday 20th May   2pm - 3pm              Session Three for Children
Sacrament of Reconciliation at St Patrick's Church Saturday 26th May 2pm -3pm

The parish of St Patrick’s Kilbirnie was born in November 1919. From this parish grew the parishes of Holy Cross Miramar and then St Anthony’s Seatoun. It is a hugely significant milestone for this parish/church community to reach serving the catholic community for 100 years. We need to celebrate this important occasion and your parish pastoral council is asking parishioners for their thoughts on how we can best celebrate this centennial. A celebratory Mass followed by some socialising would seem to be a start but your comments and ideas would be most welcome. A small group is needed to coordinate this significant event so if you have some Ideas or can help with this event in any way, please email/contact the parish office.



HOUSING SOUGHT FOR REFUGEE FAMILIES:
Rental housing is needed urgently for two Wellington families: a family of eight and a family of six.  Both are in temporary living situations right now, while a number of agencies are urgently seeking permanent homes for them.  Can you help find an affordable rental home?  Please contact l.beech@wn-catholicsocialservices.org.nz if you can assist.

Wanted – Flat to Rent: Pensioner seeks a 1 bedroom flat to rent on the flat in Miramar or Strathmore. Ring Bev 388 5821

Events at Pā Maria Marist Spirituality Centre, 78 Hobson Street, Thorndon:  Non-Residential Guided Retreat:  “The Pilgrim” · Winter Film Series:  “Called to Be Blessed”· Spiritual Theology Courses:   “Evil, Sin and the Seven Deadly Sins” and  “Befriending the Painful Emotions”· Reflection Day (November):  “Happy are The Poor in Spirit”   For further information (dates/costs) and/or to register please contact Fr Brian Cummings SM:  phone (04) 212 4691 or  021 703 580 or email bgcummings@xtra.co.nz

XLT (eXaLT) Youth Worship Night Friday 11th May @ St Anne’s Hall, 7pm to 9pm.  Relevant Worship, Adoration, fellowship.  Come with your friends! Open to Year 9 – 13 students and young adults. 

We are looking forward to our St Anthony's School Golf Day on Thursday 17 May at Miramar Golf Club. It is a great day and such a worthwhile cause raising money for new classroom furniture. Please promote this fabulous event at your workplaces and among friends and family. For more information, please visit www.stants.school.nz. For queries regarding registration or sponsorship, please contact James on 021 313 112 or Vince on 021 504 083

Michael Mangan - Don’t Miss these Dynamic Workshops!  
Family Friendly Liturgies on Saturday 19th May, 2.15pm-4.30pm at Ss Peter and Paul’s Church Lower Hutt Time   & The Purpose and place of music in the liturgy on Sunday 20th May, 1.45pm-4.00pm at St Theresa’s Church, Plimmerton. Michael is from overseas so a Koha would be appreciated but not compulsory. Michael Mangan, an Australian composer, teacher and music liturgist will be presenting these interactive workshops. Everyone is welcome. They will be of special interest to members of Liturgy teams, Children’s Liturgists, Musicians and Directors of Religious Education. Please register with Ann Williams by Monday 14th May, specifying which workshops you are attending at a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz

Vigil for the Unborn: Saturday 19th May 2018. St Anne's Catholic Church, Emmett Street, Newtown. 10 am Mass. Followed by Exposition & Rosary Procession to front of Hospital. Ends at Noon with a shared lunch. Join in this persevering prayer effort for our most vulnerable -  unborn children - and those suffering from the tragedy of abortion. Five abortion workers around the world had a change of heart and left their work during the last 40 Days for Life campaign. Peaceful prayer and witness works. For more information contact Family Life International NZ PH: 237 8343

Mary Potter Hospice street day appeal. Friday 18 & 19 May. Just an hour or two of your time will help us to keep Hospice care free in our community. We need volunteers in Wellington to help collect during our 2018 Annual Appeal. Will you help? Learn more and sign up http://marypotter.org.nz/volunteer-for-our-street-appeal-2018/ or contact Phillip Harris – Street Appeal Coordinator 021 210 7276 or 04 381 0191 or street.appeal@marypotter.org.nz

The Heart Foundation is hosting FREE information sessions to discuss living with heart failure. Your local Clinical Nurse Specialists in heart failure will present on understanding and managing heart failure, medical treatments and how to keep well. You will have the opportunity to share your own experiences or to ask questions about your heart condition. Whānau are also encouraged to come along and share with the group. Light refreshments will be provided. Tues 8 May 5.30pm – 7pm  St Patricks Church Hall

Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship Wellington Come along and join us on Thursday 17th of May 2018 at 7:30pm for fellowship and prayer in CONNOLLY HALL, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon (behind Sacred Heart Cathedral). Theme: What would you like to see happen at the monthly Joshua meetings? Want to know more? Ring Steve Ready (04) 970-7715 or 027-356-9555 or email: scjready@gmail.com

Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women Our meeting is on Saturday 19th May at 1.15pm in Connolly hall, Guilford Tce. Thorndon. Speaker:  Shura Price, President Dove Wellington - "My journey guided by the Holy Spirit".
All women welcome for fellowship, prayer ministry available.  Enquiries: Shura 04 3899938

Publications for purchase: Tui Motu $7  NZ Catholic $4
Please note: there is no longer a box for this money at the back of St Patrick’s Church. This will now have to be put into the collection basket. There will be zip lock bags next to the publications that you can put your money in and into the collection basket.

The May 6 – 19 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Bishop Dooley ordained in Dunedin. Bishop Colin Campbell looks back on his ministry. Youth synod in Auckland. Helping young singles reclaim dating. The next issue of NZ Catholic will be published on May 20.

Go, you are sent… to find leaders.   Outcome 3(f) Formation and mentoring for leadership roles is provided at the parish level and throughout the Archdiocese.

For its major concert to celebrate its 50th year, the Bach Choir of Wellington is performing the mighty Mass in B Minor by JS Bach. The concert will be in the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart at 3pm on Sunday 13 May.
The choir will be joined by soloists Nicola Holt, Maaike Christie-Beekman, Lachlan Craig and Simon Christie, members of The Chiesa Ensemble, led by Rebecca Struthers, with Douglas Mews be playing organ continuo. Peter Walls will be directing from the podium.

The Christian Brothers Past Pupils’ Association, Wellington, is holding its Annual Past Pupils’ Mass on Sunday, 20 May at the 10.30am Mass in the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Hill St, Wellington.  Mass will be followed by lunch at 11.45am in Connolly Hall.  Our guest is Dave Olivier who will speak about his time as Principal of Christian Brothers College at Mount Edmund in Pretoria, South Africa.  Dave’s wife, Jenni, will also be attending.  Those interested in attending please contact Kevin McCormack on 478-6792.

Quiet Days with Suzanne Aubert. An invitation to spend time resting and reflecting on an aspect of the life and vision of Suzanne Aubert.  Join us on 10 May, 10am - 2pm, Chapel, Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. Simple lunch included. Registration is required. Email: retreat@compassion.org or Ph. 04 383 7769

If I encounter a person sleeping outdoors on a cold night, I can view him or her as an annoyance, an idler, an obstacle in my path, a troubling sight, a problem for politicians to sort out, or even a piece of refuse cluttering a public space. Or I can respond with faith and charity, and see in this person a human being with a dignity identical to my own, a creature infinitely loved by the Father, an image of God, a brother or sister redeemed by Jesus Christ. That is what it is to be a Christian!                            Pope Francis: Gaudete et Exsultate #98, 2018
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We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Timothy (Ted) O’Donovan, Audrey Wearne and June Avery and those whose anniversaries occur around this time.  Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Graeme Adams and Steve Kuzmicich and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.

Acts 4: 8-12; 1 Jn 3: 1-2; and Jn 10: 11-18
Dear brothers and sisters, today we celebrate the Good Shepherd Sunday, and it is also called Vocation Sunday. In today’s First Reading from Acts, Peter draws attention of the assembled leaders and the elders not on himself, but that it was done in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazorean.
What do we do when someone singles us out and praises us for a job well done? Do we deflect the honour and recognition to our mentors, to our teammates at work?  Now the question is: Do we take all the credit for ourselves, or give praise and glory to our Lord and Saviour?  The best course of action is the latter one, to not to let pride come between us and God. We need to humble ourselves and give praise and glory to God. Besides being right, it helps reinforce his constant presence in our lives and that his guiding hand is always on our shoulder, and that the good we are trying to do each and every day in this world is not for our personal gain, but for the greater glory of his kingdom. 
Truth is told, Jesus has the power to lay down his life for you and me and the whole of creation and take it up again. we may just be the stones that were rejected by the builders; but, by our unselfish actions we can become the cornerstones of God’s Church here on earth.
Blessed be God forever.                                                                                                        Fr Ephrem
Holy Trinity Parish Vision
We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington,
drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples.

 ANZAC DAY SERVICE 25th April    ST PATRICK’S CHURCH 11AM
Followed by a cup of coffee and biscuits in the meeting room. On the day, bring a photo of your military family members to place under the altar during Mass. A Collection will be taken up for the RSA. PLEASE NOTE: This will be the only Mass in the Parish on this day

The Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver Raffle tickets will be available for sale after the 9am and 5pm Masses at Holy Cross Church 22nd April. Please bring some money and support the Sisters.  

St Vincent de Paul, Seatoun & Miramar Conference invites a lady driver from our parish to give a few hours over the next few weeks to help the mother in a local hard-working refugee family practice her parking skills for her Restricted Licence.  She has passed her Learner Licence, and will use their small family car.  Lady driver preferred as the mother is muslim.  Will greatly empower the mother to assist her kids and engage outside the house. Please contact Brendan Quirk, SVDP, ph 388 9708.

Planned Giving Receipts and new envelopes are available from this weekend at the back of the churches.  To collect from another Church, please contact the office.

Day of Prayer for Vocations: Sunday 22 April The 4th Sunday of Easter is a special Day of Prayer for Vocations. Please pray for our seminarians Jovanie and Alfred and those discerning the call to priesthood. Could someone you know become tomorrow's priest? Pray for this person. Invite him to consider priesthood. Affirm his gifts and qualities. Encourage him to be open to the possibility of priesthood. 
Pope Francis: "Today the Lord continues to call others to follow him. We should not wait to be perfect in order to respond with our generous “yes”, nor be fearful of our limitations and sins, but instead open our hearts to the voice of the Lord.  To listen to that voice, to discern our personal mission in the Church and the world, and at last to live it in the today that God gives us."  Fr David Dowling, Vocations Director - email: frdavidd@gmail.com

Events at Pā Maria Marist Spirituality Centre, 78 Hobson Street, Thorndon:  Non-Residential Guided Retreat:  “The Pilgrim” · Winter Film Series:  “Called to Be Blessed”· Spiritual Theology Courses:   “Evil, Sin and the Seven Deadly Sins” and  “Befriending the Painful Emotions”· Reflection Day (November):  “Happy are The Poor in Spirit”   For further information (dates/costs) and/or to register please contact Fr Brian Cummings SM:  phone (04) 212 4691 or  021 703 580 or email bgcummings@xtra.co.nz

Living in Colour: An 8-week programme which offers gentle support and help to women hurting after an abortion experience. Even if the abortion happened years ago there are benefits from taking this journey with others who understand the burden. Starts in early May Txt or call Lurene to register your interest or for more information on 022 193 0546. (sponsored by Family Life International NZ)

Wanted – Flat to Rent: Pensioner seeks a 1 bedroom flat to rent on the flat in Miramar or Strathmore. Ring Bev 388 5821

Mary Potter Hospice street day appeal. Friday 18 & 19 May. Just an hour or two of your time will help us to keep Hospice care free in our community. We need volunteers in Wellington to help collect during our 2018 Annual Appeal. Will you help? Learn more and sign up http://marypotter.org.nz/volunteer-for-our-street-appeal-2018/ or contact Phillip Harris – Street Appeal Coordinator 021 210 7276 or 04 381 0191 or street.appeal@marypotter.org.nz

The Heart Foundation is hosting FREE information sessions to discuss living with heart failure. Your local Clinical Nurse Specialists in heart failure will present on understanding and managing heart failure, medical treatments and how to keep well. You will have the opportunity to share your own experiences or to ask questions about your heart condition. Whānau are also encouraged to come along and share with the group. Light refreshments will be provided. Tues 8 May 5.30pm – 7pm  St Patricks Church Hall

Publications for purchase: Tui Motu $7  NZ Catholic $4

Go, you are sent…to the peripheries of society.   Outcome 1(k) Parishes are encouraged to develop a project approach to service and justice needs.

We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently including Tony Jack and Trish Coleman and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Naureen Colgate, Deirdre Sweeney and Mary Dykes.  Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Graeme Adams and Steve Kuzmicich and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.

Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; 1 John 2:1-5a; Luke 24:35-48
Peter, in our First Reading for this Eucharistic Liturgy, is employing a Jewish historical form; reviewing the events of the past and moving through the present into the future. The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob has “glorified his servant Jesus”.   Peter then hits his listeners over the head with the cold hard facts that they were responsible for the death of that very servant, Jesus.
The famous two disciples who had been traumatized by the death of Jesus and so were returning to the safety of Emmaus here are pictured as relating the experience of being spun around by their meeting with Jesus, Who had broken bread with them. Their hearts were on fire during this intimate liturgy and so back they come to relate their homiletic story.  Jesus shows up and shows off by convincing His congregation that He is really present to them in His humanity and divinity. Then, as results with any good homily, the minds of the little congregation were opened with understanding.
Every encounter that Jesus had with persons after the Resurrection was a “mission-meeting”. Jesus did not tell His little show-and-tell congregation to relax, talk things over and then see what’s going to turn up next. As with any experience of intimacy, with God or with other humans, there will be implications.  Intimacy invites us into mystery, into adventure, into deeper experiences of life. 
Jesus invites His intimate friends to go out and be intimate within all nations.                     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.
 
 ANZAC DAY SERVICE 25th April    ST PATRICK’S CHURCH 11AM
Followed by a cup of coffee and biscuits in the meeting room.
On the day, bring a photo of your military family members to place under the altar during Mass.
A Collection will be taken up for the RSA.
PLEASE NOTE: This will be the only Mass in the Parish on this day

The Capuchins will be away in Auckland on Monday 16th April.
If you need the services of a priest on that day, contact Wellington South Parish 934 0049
Please note: 9am Monday Mass at St Patrick’s Church as usual

St Vincent de Paul, Seatoun & Miramar Conference invites a lady driver from our parish to give a few hours over the next few weeks to help the mother in a local hard-working refugee family practice her parking skills for her Restricted Licence.  She has passed her Learner Licence, and will use their small family car.  Lady driver preferred as the mother is muslim.  Will greatly empower the mother to assist her kids and engage outside the house. Please contact Brendan Quirk, SVDP, ph 388 9708.

Vinnies-Wellington invites you… Annual Book-Fair (22-23 April) will be hosted at St Anne’s church hall, Emmett Street, Newtown on Saturday 8am-4pm and Sunday 9am-3pm. It is a book hunt worth attending with lots of good reads. All proceeds go towards the Vinnies welfare services.

Publications for purchase: Tui Motu $7  NZ Catholic $4

The Heart Foundation is hosting FREE information sessions across the Wellington region to discuss living with heart failure. Your local Clinical Nurse Specialists in heart failure will present on understanding and managing heart failure, medical treatments and how to keep well. You will have the opportunity to share your own experiences or to ask questions about your heart condition. Whānau are also encouraged to come along and share with the group. Light refreshments will be provided. Tues 8 May 5.30pm – 7pm  St Patricks Church Hall

The Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver Raffle tickets will be available for sale after the 9am and 5pm Masses at Holy Cross Church next Sunday 22nd April. Please bring some money and support the Sisters.  

A reminder to all deliverers of the news and views to collect your copies from the back of the Churches. Thank you.

Day of Prayer for Vocations: Sunday 22 April The 4th Sunday of Easter is a special Day of Prayer for Vocations. Please pray for our seminarians Jovanie and Alfred and those discerning the call to priesthood. Could someone you know become tomorrow's priest? Pray for this person. Invite him to consider priesthood. Affirm his gifts and qualities. Encourage him to be open to the possibility of priesthood. 
Pope Francis: "Today the Lord continues to call others to follow him. We should not wait to be perfect in order to respond with our generous “yes”, nor be fearful of our limitations and sins, but instead open our hearts to the voice of the Lord.  To listen to that voice, to discern our personal mission in the Church and the world, and at last to live it in the today that God gives us."  Fr David Dowling, Vocations Director - email: frdavidd@gmail.com
 

Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship Wellington Come along and join us on Thursday 19th of April 2018 at 7:30pm for fellowship and prayer in CONNOLLY HALL, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon (behind Sacred Heart Cathedral). Speaker: Fr Peter Ewart, Joshua chaplain. Sequel to "Stay Connected to Christ" entitled "The Holy Spirit working in my life more than I realise" Want to know more? Ring Steve Ready (04) 970-7715 or 027-356-9555 or email: scjready@gmail.com

Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women Meeting on Saturday 21st April 1:15pm at Connolly Hall, Guilford Tce, Thorndon.  Speaker:  Sr Marie Gore on Holy Spirit with baptism in the Holy Spirit. All women welcome. Contact Shura 021 072 4042, email:  shuraprice@hotmail.com. www.org.nz

Wanted – Flat to Rent: Pensioner seeks a 1 bedroom flat to rent on the flat in Miramar or Strathmore. Ring Bev 388 5821

Living in Colour: An 8-week programme which offers gentle support and help to women hurting after an abortion experience. Even if the abortion happened years ago there are benefits from taking this journey with others who understand the burden. The next programme starts in early May and will run from 11 am to 1 pm. Txt or call Lurene to register your interest or for more information on 022 193 0546. (sponsored by Family Life International NZ)

Many of us learnt of William Wilberforce who led to the abolition of slavery in the 19th Century.    However  Slavery today involves approximately 45 million people around the world.    It even affects New Zealand and last year the first  successful prosecution was held. What can we do? On April 26  2018  Dr. Rebecca Miller and Peter Devoy from the Ministry of Immigration will speak at St. Anne’s Hall, Emmett St.,  Newtown at 7.30pm.  Gold coin donation.

Teaching Night @ St Anne’s Hall, Emmett Street, Newtown Hosted by Catholic Charismatic Renewal
Wednesday 18th April, at 7:30pm.   Speaker: Fr John Rea Theme: The gift of miracles. Evening includes Praise & Worship, group discussion and fellowship.   Everyone is welcome!

Pentecost Liturgical Workshop, Thursday April 19th  6.45pm-9.00pm at the Catholic Centre. This will be an interactive workshop, with Fr Patrick Bridgman, Archdiocesan Liturgy Advisor. Fr Patrick will help us unpack Pentecost seeking ways to be truly culturally inclusive within our liturgies and gatherings.
Workshops are open to all, being particularly relevant to members of Liturgy teams, Children’s Liturgists,
Parish Pastoral Leaders and Directors of Religious Education. Please register with Ann Williams before
Friday 13 th  April at  a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz

Work with Caritas: “Caritas has three vacancies currently being advertised.  They are the full time Communications, Marketing & Fundraising Advisor, part time Communications & Marketing Assistant and a short term contract role of Social Justice Week Advocate. If you’re interested in joining the Caritas team and contributing to the Church’s work in social justice. Please email catharinavossen@micahpartners.co.nz   or visit http://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/work-us for further details.”

Inner Peace in Divine Love An Ignatian First Spiritual Exercise retreat in daily life based on a programme
developed by Australian, Michael Hanson SJ Participants meet weekly, under the guidance of trained guides, to pray and share in small groups their experience of prayer. The retreat is open to all and           will be held at St Peter and Paul Church, Johnsonville over five Thursday evenings - 12, 19, 26 April and 3 and 10 May, 7:30 - 9:30 pm To book or for information contact Sarah Dench     04 389 1038  or  021 0814 4424  sarahdench@yahoo.com

 Mary Potter Hospice street day appeal. Friday 18 & 19 May. Just an hour or two of your time will help us to keep Hospice care free in our community. We need volunteers in Wellington to help collect during our 2018 Annual Appeal. Will you help? Learn more and sign up http://marypotter.org.nz/volunteer-for-our-street-appeal-2018/ or contact Phillip Harris – Street Appeal Coordinator 021 210 7276 or 04 381 0191 or street.appeal@marypotter.org.nz Phone:

Events at Pā Maria Marist Spirituality Centre, 78 Hobson Street, Thorndon:  Non-Residential Guided Retreat:  “The Pilgrim” · Winter Film Series:  “Called to Be Blessed”· Spiritual Theology Courses:   “Evil, Sin and the Seven Deadly Sins” and  “Befriending the Painful Emotions”· Reflection Day (November):  “Happy are The Poor in Spirit”   For further information (dates/costs) and/or to register please contact Fr Brian Cummings SM:  phone (04) 212 4691 or  021 703 580 or email bgcummings@xtra.co.nz

Miramar Christian School, Wellington
Seeking a Y6–8 certificated teacher - Permanent, FTTE up to 0.8MU plus 0.5MU for SENCO role. English, The Arts, Te Reo Māori, Health and Physical Education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology
We are seeking a dynamic, future-focused teacher, who is able to inspire learners. The successful applicant will have a proven record of successful teaching at Y6–8 across all curriculum areas. The ability to form positive relationships with children, parents and teachers is essential. Confidence in the use of digital learning tools would be an advantage, along with a strong moral purpose and a sense of humour. You will also lead the mathematics programme across the school and assume the SENCO role. You will need to be a committed Christian and embrace the school's Christian values. Contact the school regarding an application form and detailed job description. Application Closes 27 Apr 2018 – Vacancy Ref #: 1H9i1x
Please send your CV and direct enquiries to: Kevin Boyce, Principal, 41 Camperdown Rd, Miramar, Wellington 6022 email principal@christian.school.nz (021) 293 5390

Open your heart, open your home. Change the world one life at a time. We at Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children, are looking for people in the greater Wellington area who love children and young people and don’t ever give up. That’s it. We can help with the rest! If you have a room (or two!) and can provide a safe, loving home
then you can make a difference. We need people from all walks of life to care for children and teenagers. This is your opportunity to create positive outcomes for our tamariki in a practical way. There are many types of care from temporary and respite right through to permanent and we’ll support you in which ever role you choose. Let the children come. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12009598
Ring me to know more! Doug Fauchelle Caregiver Social Work Supervisor Wellington 04-917-1140

If we dare go to the fringes, we will find him there; indeed, he is already there.  Jesus is already there, in the hearts of our brothers and sisters, in their wounded flesh, in their troubles and their profound desolation.  He is already there.    Pope Francis: Gaudete et Exsultate #135, 2018

We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Molly O’Donnell and Mary Dykes.  Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Graeme Adams and Steve Kuzmicich and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.

Acts 4: 32-35; 1 Jn 5: 1-6; John 20: 19-31
Dear brothers and sister, today we celebrate the second Sunday of Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday. It is rightly so as Jesus imparts his peace to his disciples. On this day those who go to confession and receive Holy Communion are forgiven and receive indulgence for their souls. It’s a great celebration of God’s Mercy.
The greatest ever one can expect is the peace of mind and heart, especially when one is fearful and frightened. 429 X we find peace in the bible. Today the Risen Christ appears to the apostles gathered in a room; a room of fear, a room of vulnerability, a room of guilt of deserting Jesus and distressed, a room of desolate and abandonment. They did not know the next move but going with the emotions.  At these hard times of their life, Jesus comes to them saying, “peace be with you”. He restores them by forgiving and calming their fears and anxieties and imparts on them peace.
Jesus restores the apostles to himself. The same Risen Christ is with us, wishes to restore us with the same message as to the apostles comes to us in our most vulnerable time and gives us His peace. We need to put off our pretentions and be not afraid to see the Risen Christ in his glory and take home with us to live with Him.
May the Mercy of God be upon us.                                                                                        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.
 


Annointing Mass at St Patrick’s Church
11am Wednesday 11thApril

 ANZAC DAY SERVICE 25th April    ST PATRICK’S CHURCH 11AM
Followed by a cup of coffee and biscuits in the meeting room.
On the day, bring a photo of loved ones to place under the altar during Mass.
 
PLEASE NOTE: This will be the only Mass in the Parish on this day

The Capuchins will be away in Auckland on Monday 16th April.
If you need the services of a priest on that day, contact Wellington South Parish 934 0049
Please note: 9am Monday Mass at St Patrick’s Church as usual

Helping students in need. St Vincent de Paul Society, Seatoun & Miramar Conference, warmly extends a big thank you to those kind parishioners who have donated funds to enable us to distribute $3,000 last month to five schools in our local area, for allocation to students in real need of help with uniform items, shoes, and learning activities.  Your thoughtfulness has enabled around $19,300 to be distributed to support the needs of over 200 students in the last five years.  May God bless you for your compassion.   Contact Brendan Quirk, SVDP, ph 388 9708.

Finance Meeting – Tuesday 10th April 7.30pm Holy Cross Parish Centre
Parish Council Meeting – Wednesday 11th April 7.30pm Holy Cross Parish Centre

St Vincent de Paul, Seatoun & Miramar Conference invites a lady driver from our parish to give a few hours over the next few weeks to help the mother in a local hard-working refugee family practice her parking skills for her Restricted Licence.  She has passed her Learner Licence, and will use their small family car.  Lady driver preferred as the mother is muslim.  Will greatly empower the mother to assist her kids and engage outside the house. Please contact Brendan Quirk, SVDP, ph 388 9708.

Update: Your new sets of envelopes and reciepts will be available before the end of May. There has been a delay in the delivery of the envelopes but your current set runs till Sunday 27th May. When these arrive, you will receive both your new set and your reciept.  If any of your details have changed, if you would like to change to automatic payment or if you would like to join planned giving for our parish, please contact the office 388 6953 or holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz 

Vinnies-Wellington invites you… Annual Book-Fair (22-23 April) will be hosted at St Anne’s church hall, Emmett Street, Newtown on Saturday 8am-4pm and Sunday 9am-3pm. It is a book hunt worth attending with lots of good reads. All proceeds go towards the Vinnies welfare services.

St Patrick’s Altar Servers. Could all parents of altar servers please make sure if your contact details need to be updated, you let the office know either by email holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz or 388 6953

Publications for purchase: Tui Motu $7  NZ Catholic $4

Day of Prayer for Vocations: Sunday 22 April
The 4th Sunday of Easter is a special Day of Prayer for Vocations. Please pray for our seminarians Jovanie and Alfred and those discerning the call to priesthood. Could someone you know become tomorrow's priest? Pray for this person. Invite him to consider priesthood. Affirm his gifts and qualities. Encourage him to be open to the possibility of priesthood. 
Pope Francis: "Today the Lord continues to call others to follow him. We should not wait to be perfect in order to respond with our generous “yes”, nor be fearful of our limitations and sins, but instead open our hearts to the voice of the Lord.  To listen to that voice, to discern our personal mission in the Church and the world, and at last to live it in the today that God gives us." 
Fr David Dowling, Vocations Director - email: frdavidd@gmail.com
 

Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship Wellington Come along and join us on Thursday 19th of April 2018 at 7:30pm for fellowship and prayer in CONNOLLY HALL, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon (behind Sacred Heart Cathedral). Speaker: Fr Peter Ewart, Joshua chaplain. Sequel to "Stay Connected to Christ" entitled "The Holy Spirit working in my life more than I realise" Want to know more? Ring Steve Ready (04) 970-7715 or 027-356-9555 or email: scjready@gmail.com

Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women Meeting on Saturday 21st April 1:15pm at Connolly Hall, Guilford Tce, Thorndon.  Speaker:  Sr Marie Gore on Holy Spirit with baptism in the Holy Spirit. All women welcome. Contact Shura 021 072 4042, email:  shuraprice@hotmail.com. www.org.nz

Living in Colour: An 8-week programme which offers gentle support and help to women hurting after an abortion experience. Even if the abortion happened years ago there are benefits from taking this journey with others who understand the burden. The next programme starts in early May and will run from 11 am to 1 pm. Txt or call Lurene to register your interest or for more information on 022 193 0546. (sponsored by Family Life International NZ)

Many of us learnt of William Wilberforce who led to the abolition of slavery in the 19th Century.    However  Slavery today involves approximately 45 million people around the world.    It even affects New Zealand and last year the first  successful prosecution was held. What can we do? On April 26  2018  Dr. Rebecca Miller and Peter Devoy from the Ministry of Immigration will speak at St. Anne’s Hall, Emmett St.,  Newtown at 7.30pm.  Gold coin donation.

Pentecost Liturgical Workshop, Thursday April 19th  6.45pm-9.00pm at the Catholic Centre. This will be an interactive workshop, with Fr Patrick Bridgman, Archdiocesan Liturgy Advisor. Fr Patrick will help us unpack Pentecost seeking ways to be truly culturally inclusive within our liturgies and gatherings.
Workshops are open to all, being particularly relevant to members of Liturgy teams, Children’s Liturgists,
Parish Pastoral Leaders and Directors of Religious Education. Please register with Ann Williams before
Friday 13 th  April at  a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz

‘Spirituality of Service’ discussions in April and May. Wednesday 7pm 11 April. Sisters of Compassion on “Mary and Martha”Action demands prayer. Compassion demands action. Suzanne Aubert said, “We have the share of Martha, but let us seize also on the share of Mary. God will not only not be displeased with it, but He will help us. We must mix together these two parts as we knead water and flour when we make bread.
This discussion series focuses on our baptismal call to embrace a ‘spirituality of service’.  An ideal opportunity for people of all ages and stages of their faith to unpack the gift of the Easter mysteries and to consider the influence this might have in their life.
Dates:  Wednesdays at 7pm-8.15pm on  11, 18 and 25 April (ANZAC day) and 2, 9 and  16 May in the Chapel, Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. Ph. 04 383 7769.

XLT (eXaLT) Youth Worship Night Friday 13th April @ St Anne’s Hall, 7pm to 9pm.  Relevant Worship,  adoration, fellowship. Come with your friends! Open to Year 9 – 13 students and young adults.

Inner Peace in Divine Love An Ignatian First Spiritual Exercise retreat in daily life based on a programme
developed by Australian, Michael Hanson SJ Participants meet weekly, under the guidance of trained guides, to pray and share in small groups their experience of prayer. The retreat is open to all and   will be held at St Peter and Paul Church, Johnsonville over five Thursday evenings - 12, 19, 26 April and 3 and 10 May, 7:30 - 9:30 pm To book or for information contact Sarah Dench     04 389 1038  or  021 0814 4424  sarahdench@yahoo.com

The April 8 – 21 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Include Church in abuse inquiry say bishops. Birds ousted as new roof tops Dunedin priory. Young adults want Church to take them seriously. Imitate St Padre Pio’s life says Pope. The next issue of NZ Catholic will be published on April 22.

 Mary Potter Hospice street day appeal. Friday 18 & 19 May. Just an hour or two of your time will help us to keep Hospice care free in our community. We need volunteers in Wellington to help collect during our 2018 Annual Appeal. Will you help? Learn more and sign up http://marypotter.org.nz/volunteer-for-our-street-appeal-2018/ or contact Phillip Harris – Street Appeal Coordinator 021 210 7276 or 04 381 0191 or street.appeal@marypotter.org.nz Phone:

Miramar Christian School, Wellington
Seeking a Y6–8 certificated teacher - Permanent, FTTE up to 0.8MU plus 0.5MU for SENCO role. English, The Arts, Te Reo Māori, Health and Physical Education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology
We are seeking a dynamic, future-focused teacher, who is able to inspire learners. The successful applicant will have a proven record of successful teaching at Y6–8 across all curriculum areas. The ability to form positive relationships with children, parents and teachers is essential. Confidence in the use of digital learning tools would be an advantage, along with a strong moral purpose and a sense of humour. You will also lead the mathematics programme across the school and assume the SENCO role. You will need to be a committed Christian and embrace the school's Christian values. Contact the school regarding an application form and detailed job description. Application Closes 27 Apr 2018 – Vacancy Ref #: 1H9i1x
Please send your CV and direct enquiries to: Kevin Boyce, Principal, 41 Camperdown Rd, Miramar, Wellington 6022 email principal@christian.school.nz (021) 293 5390

​We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Robert (Bob) Metcalf and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Maria Arlukiewicz, Leonard Maxim, Bernard Corkery, Peter Hopkins, Patrick Connolly and Daphne Hatchwell.  Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Graeme Adams and Steve Kuzmicich and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.