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1 Sam 26, 2. 7-9. 12-13. 22-23; 1 Cor15, 45-49; Lk 6, 27-38
“We are called to be light for the kingdom, to live in the freedom of the city of God!” Dear sisters and brothers, today’s gospel continues the discourse with the same seemingly paradoxical, even absurd, directives for his followers. He tells them to love their enemies and to do good to those who hate them. He asks them to bless those who curse them, to turn the other cheek to those who strike them, and to let people take what belongs to them. Be merciful and forgiving, expect nothing, and “your reward will be great” He says, “to you who hear...”. One would assume the hearing is intact for the great majority of people who were gathered, so why begin the discourse with that phrase? Perhaps Jesus is speaking to those who “get it ” whose world view had already been turned upside down. Those who were already living in the kingdom of God, the kingdom of Love, understand that Jesus is talking about receiving our identity from God, rather than from how others treat us. “Nobody is going to take advantage of me” is not an identity we receive from God. Therefore, those who live in the kingdom are willing to risk being generous, forgiving and vulnerable, as they draw from the Ultimate Abundant Source – God – the source of all generosity, forgiveness and vulnerability. They live without the protection of power, position, privilege and righteousness. “We are called to be light for the kingdom, to live in the freedom of the city of God!” is how the song goes. Letting our light shine brightly, without fear of being snuffed out, ushers us into the kingdom of God now, not later. Teilhard de Chardin says, “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” And what an adventure it is. 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. Cardinal John’s Pastoral Letter Some of you may have missed the information shared after Mass last weekend regarding Cardinal John’s Pastoral letter. We read a summary of the letter after Mass, have made an enlarged copy of the letter for viewing on the noticeboard in each of our three churches and emailed it to all on the Parish email list. If you are not on this list and would like to be, please email the parish office. In addition there will be a few printed copies available in the back of each church this weekend. The pastoral letter is also available on: www.wn.catholic.org.nz and is summarised with links on cathnews.co.nz Holy Trinity Workshop: Our Changing Parish “we all have a migration story” Come and explore the similarities and the treasures everyone’s culture brings. When Thurs. 21st March 7pm-8.45pm. Where St Patrick’s Parish Centre. Registrations by Mon.18th March with Chris Walkerdine c.walkerdine@wn.catholic.org.nz Annointing Mass St Patrick’s Church 11am Wednesday 13th March. Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Book Club – Sunday 24th February: Explore the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the Catholic faith through its great books! At Holy Cross Church Parish Centre, 6-7pm. Light supper will be provided. Connect with fellow passionate Catholics for like-minded discussion. For enquiries, contact 3882-840 or htpCatholicBookClub@gmail.com Ash Wednesday Timetable for the Parish 6th March 2019 St Anthony’s Church 9.00am School and Parish Holy Cross Church 6.30am in the Parish Centre – Lenten Mass (not imposition of the ash) 9.30am at Holy Cross School Hall – School and Parish 7.30pm at St Aidan’s Anglican Church St Patrick’s Church 11am School and Parish 5.45pm Parish Those who have blessed palms from last year, can leave them in the back of the church. Thank you St Patrick’s Parish/Church Centennial In November 2019 St Patrick’s parish/church Kilbirnie will celebrate its centennial. This is a huge milestone for the catholic community now within the parish of Holy Trinity. It is important that we recognise this important event with a centennial Mass and an invitation has been sent to check on the availability of Cardinal John to participate in this Mass. A number of events need to be organised around this time and we need to establish a small committee of interested parishioners to facilitate these centennial events. If you are able to assist in any way by providing your background knowledge of names, events, photographs, or published articles or just have an interest in helping co-ordinate these centennial events then please give your name and contact details to Marianne in our parish office. This is a great opportunity for you to become involved in a fun but hugely important parish activity. Do you live in Miramar and attend the 5.30pm Vigil at St Patrick’s? Are you able to pick up an 85-year-old lady and take her to the Mass? If you can help, please give Rae a call 388 8807. Thank you. If anyone has old Columban calendars they no longer want, please leave in the foyer of the church. Thank you Looking for a trustworthy, reliable and thorough housekeeper to join a lovely family of 5 in Maupuia. We'd require about 3 hours, twice a week (but more days can be negotiated), helping out with house cleaning, laundry and ironing. Start date 4 March 2019. If interested please get in touch, we'd love to hear from you. Teresa: teresabarsali@gmail.com 021/0787519 The Wellington Young Adults Catholic Community House - Mary's Mantle- is presenting to you the opportunity to live in community. Living in the grand old former presbytery in the peaceful suburb of Seatoun we are a community of young Catholics seeking to live out our faith in a greater way. We do this through committing to daily prayer, shared meals and community nights of fun, teachings and mass, and we encourage and support one another (as families do) to seek Christ and to grow in holiness in our jobs and lives. Our place is home to all young Catholics and therefore we also strive to offer hospitality to all who pass by! If living out your faith in community sparks your interest, consider if God may be inviting you to join us! If you are interested in finding out more (and you’re between the ages of 18 - 35) please give Chante a call to chat about all things ‘community!’ - on 0278113573. To all our Young Adult Catholic family, our place belongs to you too... our home is your home! If you are in Wellington, come stay with us, pray with us or share a meal! Holy Hour You are invited to a Holy Hour on Tuesday 26 February beginning at 7.30pm in the Cathedral chapel to pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. This Holy Hour will include prayers, Scripture, singing, times of silence and conclude with Benediction followed by supper. Alpha is an opportunity to explore life, faith and God in a friendly, open and informal environment This workshop ‘Alpha in the Catholic Context’ presented by Lorraine McCarthy(from Australia) is a must for anyone; wanting to know more, wanting to encourage family or friends back into the church, wanting to help make it happen in your parish, wanting to welcome people back into the church community, involved in R.C.I.A. Feb 27 -1.30pm- 6pm and 7pm- 9.30pm at: St Joseph’s Mt. Victoria. Please register with Ann Williams a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz before Monday 25 Feb. Teaching Night @ St Anne’s Hall, Emmett Street, Newtown Hosted by Catholic Charismatic Renewal Wed 27th February at 7:30pm. Speaker: Michael Powell Theme: Inner Healing Evening includes Praise & Worship, group discussion and fellowship. Everyone is welcome! VISION DAY - Catholic Charismatic Renewal Saturday 9th March, 1pm - 4pm at St Joseph's Church, Mt Victoria. An opportunity for prayer groups and communities to come together for worship, sharing and inspirational talks. Guest speaker Diana Ingle, Chairperson of the National Service Group for Charismatic Renewal in New Zealand .All are welcome! Lenten Prayer for Life: 36 pre-born children lose their life through abortion every single day of the year in New Zealand. Women are wounded physically, psychologically and spiritually. Men regret their lost fatherhood. Families are harmed. Society suffers the consequences. Every person - born and unborn - is made in the image of God. Unique. Unrepeatable. Loved by God for all eternity. This Lent all New Zealanders are invited to pray, fast and make reparation. Participate by:
Lenten Prayer for Life: This Lent join us in prayer, fasting and reparation, especially for the 36 pre-born babies who lose their lives through abortion every day of the year in New Zealand. To find out more take a flyer or view the poster at the rear of the church. For all enquiries call 021 231 7954 or email clare.fli@xtra.co.nz Register your prayer commitment to fli.org.nz/lentenprayerforlife A Good Friday Liturgical Workshop on Thurs 14th March 14th 6.45pm-9pm at the Catholic Centre. This will be an interactive workshop, with Fr Patrick Bridgman, Archdiocesan Liturgy Advisor. Fr Patrick will help us unpack the symbolism and rituals associated with Good Friday. Everyone welcome. Please register with Ann Williams before Friday 8th March at a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz 'Stronger together for action on climate - Porirua' This series runs over three weeks each Thursday 7, 14, 21 March from 7.30 - 9pm. Venue: St Theresa’s parish hall, 210 St Andrews Rd, Plimmerton. All welcome. Each week there will be a special guest speaker followed by the opportunity for questions and reflection. There will be time for people to consider realistic action they could take in response to the challenge we all face. Contact: Catherine Gibbs cmgibbs543@gmail.com or phone the parish office 04-2331279. The Archdiocesan Commission for Ecology, Justice and Peace is seeking expressions of interest for membership of our four Committees. The time commitment is to attend six evening meetings a year (including use of teleconferencing), a formation day, and to carry out the agreed work of the Committee. The four Committees are: • Integral Ecology • Bicultural relationships • Poverty • Parish communication and engagement For more information, please email the Ecology, Justice and Peace advisor Lisa Beech 0212884388 l.beech@wn.catholic.org.nz by Friday 1 March. The Feb. 24 – Mar. 9 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Minister’s Filipino-Catholic jibe ‘hurtful’. Tomorrow’s Schools demolition opposed. Does God will a diversity of religions? Family deal proposed for southern church. Singing for Children. Young Angel Voices begins on Thursday 28th February at 4:30 for an hour, in the Choir Room, St Mary of the Angels, Boulcott Street. Boys and girls, aged 8 - 12 years old, learn great songs, to read music, and have fun with their voices, with Robert and Andrea Oliver. There's no audition, so just turn up and see if it's for your child. contact Robert: 0210 257 4375 Mercy is the very foundation of the Church’s life. All of her pastoral activity should be caught up in the tenderness she makes present to believers; nothing in her preaching and in her witness to the world can be lacking in mercy. The Church’s very credibility is seen in how she shows merciful and compassionate love. Pope Francis: Misericordiae Vultus, 2015 Hiruhārama/Jerusalem pilgrimage. A wonderful place for spiritual healing and an essential waypoint on any Pilgrim’s journey. Join us to experience the place so significant in the Suzanne Aubert story. 9-10 March, contact Christine for details on 04 383 7769 or retreat@compassion.og.nz Contemplative Prayer Series. Fr Jeff Drane will lead this five-week seminar series that is practical and helpful to our everyday living. 13, 20, 27 March and 3, 10 April. 10am sessions are repeated at 7pm except on 13 March when there will only be a 7pm session. Chapel, Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. To book please contact Ph. 04 383 7769. The Influenza Pandemic 1918 - A Temporary Exhibition. The Sisters of Compassion mark the 100th anniversary of the 1918 Influenza Pandemic. The pandemic came at the end of a devastating war and struck Wellington between November and December. Wellington had the highest death rate of the cities. The exhibition is open until 31st March 2019 at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Tue-Sat 10am-3pm; Sun 12noon-3pm. Contact heritagecentre@compassion.org.nz or (04) 282 1953 for more information. Sunday Miha (Māori Mass). All are welcome. The first Sunday of the month will be a Liturgy of the Eucharist, all other Sundays will be a Māori Mass. 11am, Chapel, Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. Ph. 04 383 7769. Finance Committee Meeting 12 March 2019 Parish Council Meeting 13 March 2019 We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Michael Taylor, Joan Dwyer, Apulu Manatua, Gerald Wynne, Teresa Czochanska, Mary Peters, Mary Martin and Poinisita Passi. Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially John Rogers, John Cairns-Cowan and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community.
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Is 6, 1-8; 1 Cor 15, 1-11; Lk 5, 1-11
Find your reason for believing Christ. Dear sisters and brothers, the disciples in the gospel story today have spent the whole night “toiling and had caught nothing." As professional fishermen, they must have been very disappointed. Peter didn’t even care what Jesus was doing on the shore. Fishing in the right places at the right time, they should have seen big results from their labours; but no! Still, now they had a tale to tell afterwards, but the story had much deeper implications for them and for others. Jesus had been preaching to the crowd and, because of their great number, they crowded him further towards the waters of the Sea of Galilee. To alleviate the situation, Jesus stepped into Simon’s boat and asked him to go out a bit from the shore. There he preached to the people from the boat in the shallow waters. Afterwards, he turned to Simon, “go out into the deep water and lower the nets for a catch”. Most often we try to please ourselves, we are just not connected with our deeper true self and look our life in shallow living. Today Jesus teaches us to go out into the deep. But time and again we resist to go into deep. Simon the pro fisherman, must have resisted the request because he had just done battle with the sea and had caught nothing. But ultimately, when he obeyed Jesus, he found himself; he was overcome by the great number of fishes that their nets were bursting. Jesus promises us saying, “do not be afraid from now on you will be catching people.” Our call into service is a call to trust in Jesus’ promise, that despite my status paralleling Simon Peter’s “I am a sinful man,” we too are invited to give in to following him more closely. And the joy of Christ is ours to take. Are you happy the you are connected with Christ? Fr Ephrem Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. Masses in Holy Trinity Parish Monday 11 – Friday 15 February While the Caphuchins are in Auckland the timetable for the parish weekday Masses will be: Monday 11th – 9am St Patrick’s Church Tuesday 12th – 9.30am St Patrick’s Church (no Mass at St Anthony’s Church) Wednesday 13th – 9.30am Holy Cross Church (no Mass at St Anthony’s Church) Thursday 14th – 9.30am St Patrick’s Church (no Mass at St Anthony’s Church) Friday 15th – 9am St Patrick’s Church & 9.30am Holy Cross Church (timetable returns to normal) HOLY TRINITY PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME 2019 Children in year 4 or above who have been baptised in a Catholic Church and would like to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Holy Communion, are eligible to enrol. Enrolment forms are available in the church foyers, School Offices or on the website www.holytrinity.parish.nz All enrolment forms need to be completed and returned including a copy of your baptism certificate by the 15th Feb to the School Offices, email holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz Volunteer wanted St Patrick’s Primary School - Do you have some time, energy, creativity, good people skills? You could be perfect to facilitate a Young Vinnies group in our school. We are looking for a person to work with a small group of eight of our intermediate students guiding them in doing acts of service. We would like the volunteer to facilitate the group in meeting fortnightly to discuss ways they can serve those in need and to take the students out to do acts of service (perhaps four students at a time). We’d love someone who could help them think of different ways they could serve and help them approach people to set the service up eg. Gardening for the sick or elderly, looking after young children for families, sorting in a charity op shop. Please, consider taking up this role. We would be very grateful. Email Fiona.dsouza@xtra.co.nz St Anthony’s School and Parish BAZAAR Sunday 17 February – 11-2pm Our famous Farmers Market and Preserve stalls will be in operation, as well as Food Stalls (Pulled Pork, Rocket Burgers, etc), cakes/biscuits/slices, white elephant, etc. Also experience Electric Cars, bouncy castle and games, as well as the opportunity to meet and play against “PHOENIX’ football players (the real ones!). Thank you to all those people selling raffle books for the St Anthony’s Bazaar. Please return your raffle book butts and ticket sales monies to the St Anthony’s School office as soon as possible and preferably a week before the Bazaar on 17 February. This is a great fund raiser with half of the funds raised going to painting of the St Anthony’s ceiling and general parish running expenses. The other half of funds raised will be used for purchasing school equipment. St Patrick’s Church - Marist Messenger promotion Sunday 23/24 February. Kevin Head will be talking at the Masses at St Patrick’s to promote subscribing to the Marist Messenger. Yearly subscription is $50 for 11 issues and subscriptions forms will be available. The Feb. 10 – 23 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Kiwis centre stage at World Youth Day in Panama. Pastoral leader dies on Christmas Day. Seal of confession issues often misunderstood. Women deacons about ministry not power. Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver - Annual Raffle: In February and March the Sisters of St Peter Claver will be selling tickets for the Annual Raffle. This is an important activity raising a significant portion of the funds needed to support the missionary projects. Please support the raffle through the purchasing of tickets, however we also need people to assist in selling tickets in the parish (after mass) and in the community. If you can assist please contact either the Sisters or Rob McCullough (0221771007). Mission Fair: 10am to 1pm on Saturday the 16th of Feb at St Francis de Sales Church Hall and Grounds. Come and support the Sisters of St Peter Claver raise funds for Catholic Missionary work around the world. The 2019 Mission Fair has something for everyone with a variety of stalls, raffles, food and entertainment – and a great way for the community to come together. Donations of good quality items for sale at the Fair are greatly appreciated and can be delivered to the sisters at 1 Mersey St, Island Bay, Wellington or phone 383 8401 for collection. Alpha is an opportunity to explore life, faith and God in a friendly, open and informal environment This workshop ‘Alpha in the Catholic Context’ presented by Lorraine McCarthy (from Australia) is a must for anyone; wanting to know more, wanting to encourage family or friends back into the church, wanting to help make it happen in your parish, wanting to welcome people back into the church community, involved in R.C.I.A. When: February 27th Time: 7.00pm- 9.30pm Venue: St Joseph’s Mt. Victoria. Please register with Ann Williams a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz before Monday 25th February. A Good Friday Liturgical Workshop on Thurs 14th March 14th 6.45pm-9pm at the Catholic Centre. This will be an interactive workshop, with Fr Patrick Bridgman, Archdiocesan Liturgy Advisor. Fr Patrick will help us unpack the symbolism and rituals associated with Good Friday. Everyone welcome. Please register with Ann Williams before Friday 8th March at a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz Michael Mangan Workshop : This We Believe: Music for Sacraments of Initiation with Children. Songs for the preparation & celebration of Baptism, Confirmation & First Communion and Reconciliation for children. Tuesday 26th Feb 7pm-9pm Ss Peter & Pauls Church L. Hutt. Please register before Mon 18th Feb with Ann Williams a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz Entry by Koha. Joshua Wellington extends an open invitation to men and women both older and younger for Mass followed by supper (Please bring some finger food to share!) on Thursday 21st of February 2019 at 7:30pm in St Joseph’s Church, 42 Ellice Street, Mount Victoria.Celebrant: Fr Peter Ewart (Joshua Wellington Chaplain) Want to know more? Ring David Monastra on mobile 027 4477 280 or e-mail: mqscl@xtra.co.nz Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women. Our meeting is on Saturday, 16th February at 1:30pm at Connolly Hall, Guildford Tce, Thorndon. Come and make a joyful sound before the Lord, the King. All women welcome. Enquiries Shura 3899938 'Stronger together for action on climate - Porirua' This series runs over three weeks each Thursday 7, 14, 21 March from 7.30 - 9pm. Venue: St Theresa’s parish hall, 210 St Andrews Rd, Plimmerton. All welcome. Each week there will be a special guest speaker followed by the opportunity for questions and reflection. There will be time for people to consider realistic action they could take in response to the challenge we all face. Contact: Catherine Gibbs cmgibbs543@gmail.com or phone the parish office 04-2331279. ROSARY BEADS FOR SEAFARERS. There is at present a high demand for rosary beads from seafarers calling at NZ ports. Do you have any spare rosary beads you would like to donate to the Apostleship of the Sea? If possible please post to: AoSNZ National Office, PO Box 25-563, Wellington 6146. Or contact Fr Jeff Drane: jeffdrane@aos.org.nz; or Denise Shirley: denisesh@xtra.co.nz (phone 388 8448) on behalf of Fr Jeff. CELEBRATE LOVE ON ST VALENTINES DAY! Monsignor Gerard Burns on behalf of Cardinal John Dew invites you to join in a celebration of love this St Valentine’s Day, Thursday 14th February 2019, 6pm at St Joseph’s Church, 152 Brougham Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington. For further details please contact Felicity Giltrap at ADW Marriage Ministries (04) 496 1719 or email marriage@wn.catholic.org.nz Practical Actions Ideas from the 2017 Synod: Go you are sent …to the peripheries of society (1) Parishes identify and promote social justice activities which parishioners can be involved in. Are you new to the Parish? Have any of your details changed? Don’t forget to get in contact with the Parish Office and update your details. Forms are available at the back of the churches, on the website or email holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Vaea Leota, Peter Dunn, Agnes Dooley, John Butler, John O’Brien and Margaret Gilmore. Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially John Rogers, John Cairns-Cowan and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community. Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19; 1 Corinthians 12:31--13:13; Luke 4:21-30
Dear friends in Christ Jesus, today we celebrate, “Day of prayer for children”. It is fitting that we hear today two important features in the gospel. On the one hand the town’s folk are quite impressed with Jesus’ words. They know His parents and are quite excited that Jesus will make them proud and famous perhaps. On the other hand, they begin to dislike and take offence the way Jesus tries to enlighten them of their folly. Jesus begins to move to public domain and not confined to the Israelites only. He quotes two familiar stories from their scriptures. (1 Kings 17, and 2 Kings 5, 14-9) These stories provoke His listeners and they change their opinions and feelings concerning Jesus. They do not like the implications of His interpretation of the stories and so when they, like us, do not like the message, they attempt to get rid of the messenger. Jesus escapes to continue His healing, teaching, and provoking. The folks of Nazareth were blinded by their rigidity and their seeing Jesus as limited to their own expectations. Jesus became a stumbling object, because they thought they could see Who he was, but could not because of their low-vision. Jesus provokes us to admit we have low vision about most things and especially about the God of Revelation. Faith is a way of living with the admission that God offers us little glimpses and the grace to see them and trust in what is behind and beyond them. Strange enough, it is the children who see far more clearly than adult. Allow the message to confront our localised vison and penetrate darkness our heart to see God’s kingdom and change. It is up to us folks, to accept or reject: choice is ours. 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. Masses in Holy Trinity Parish on Waitangi Day 9am – St Anthony’s 9.30am – Holy Cross 11am – Annointing Mass St Patrick’s HOLY TRINITY PARISH - ST PATRICK’S CHURCH CARPARK Thank you all for your patience and understanding during various delays in getting our car park completed. The marking is done, most signage installed. This week it passed the WCC inspection and we are now able to use the space! St Patrick’s School upper playground is still available for weekend Mass time parking. Parents and Caregivers of the school will be able to use the parish carpark for pick up and drop off parking before and after school. But children must be accompanied by their parent or caregiver both to and from the carpark into and out of the school grounds. The Caphuchins will all be in Auckland from the 11th – 14th February. Weekday Mass schedule during their abesnce will be in next Sunday’s newsletter. WELCOME We welcome Tony Kelly- Smith, the new principal at St Patricks Primary School, to our Parish. Congratulations Tony and all the very best for your work with your staff, students and their families. HOLY TRINITY PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME 2019 Children in year 4 or above who have been baptised in a Catholic Church and would like to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Holy Communion, are eligible to enrol. Enrolment forms are available in the church foyers, School Offices or on the website www.holytrinity.parish.nz All enrolment forms need to be completed and returned including a copy of your baptism certificate by the 15th Feb to the School Offices, email holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz Volunteer wanted St Patrick’s Primary School - Do you have some time, energy, creativity, good people skills? You could be perfect to facilitate a Young Vinnies group in our school. We are looking for a person to work with a small group of eight of our intermediate students guiding them in doing acts of service. We would like the volunteer to facilitate the group in meeting fortnightly to discuss ways they can serve those in need and to take the students out to do acts of service (perhaps four students at a time). We’d love someone who could help them think of different ways they could serve and help them approach people to set the service up eg. Gardening for the sick or elderly, looking after young children for families, sorting in a charity op shop. Please, consider taking up this role. We would be very grateful. Email Fiona.dsouza@xtra.co.nz Thank you to all those people selling raffle books for the St Anthony’s Bazaar. Please return your raffle book butts and ticket sales monies to the St Anthony’s School office as soon as possible and preferably a week before the Bazaar on 17 February. This is a great fund raiser with half of the funds raised going to painting of the St Anthony’s ceiling and general parish running expenses. The other half of funds raised will be used for purchasing school equipment. News and Views. This is a magazine delivered by email or to a letterbox to most parishioners on the parish roll on a monthly basis. The Pastoral Council has decided that this will now be distributed on a quarterly basis. We are seeking 3 or 4 parishioners or a family who could help with this publication. Essentially this would involve identifying any information which may be of faith-based interest to both active parishioners and those who are not regular attenders. Help with final copy is available. Please contact the office if you think you can help with this important communication. Waitangi Day Mass: The annual Waitangi Day Mass will be held at St Mary of the Angels church, Boulcott St, Wellington, 9am on February 6th. The Mass features the involvement of the SMOA choir, members of Te Ngākau Tapu parish for Māori and the Māori community as well as representatives of other ethnic groupings. Hymns and prayers will be in Māori, English and Latin. Main celebrant – Cardinal John Dew accompanied by local priests including Mons. Gerard Burns, PP, Te Ngākau Tapu. This is a special time of prayer for our country, its needs and its peoples. Contact St Mary of the Angels for more information. Nau mai, haere mai! The Wellington Young Adults Catholic Community House - Mary's Mantle- is presenting to you the opportunity to live in community Living in the grand old presbytery in the peaceful suburb of Seatoun we are a community of young Catholics seeking to live out our faith in a greater way. We do this through committing to daily prayer, shared meals and community nights of fun, teachings and mass, and we encourage and support one another (as families do) to seek Christ and to grow in holiness in our jobs and lives. Our place is home to all young Catholics and therefore we also strive to offer hospitality to all who pass by! If living out your faith in community sparks your interest, consider if God may be inviting you to join us! If you are interested in finding out more (and you’re between the ages of 18 - 35) please get in touch with Chante Cooper, Damon Maclachlan, Sophie Hale, or Catherine Monastra or give Isabella a call to chat about all things ‘community!’ - on 0210539664. To all our Young Adult Catholic family, our place belongs to you too... our home is your home! If you are in Wellington, come stay with us, pray with us or share a meal! All our prayers and peace Mary's Mantle Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver - Annual Raffle: In February and March the Sisters of St Peter Claver will be selling tickets for the Annual Raffle. This is an important activity raising a significant portion of the funds needed to support the missionary projects. Please support the raffle through the purchasing of tickets, however we also need people to assist in selling tickets in the parish (after mass) and in the community. If you can assist please contact either the Sisters or Rob McCullough (0221771007). Mission Fair: 10am to 1pm on Saturday the 16th of Feb at St Francis de Sales Church Hall and Grounds. Come and support the Sisters of St Peter Claver raise funds for Catholic Missionary work around the world. The 2019 Mission Fair has something for everyone with a variety of stalls, raffles, food and entertainment – and a great way for the community to come together. Donations of good quality items for sale at the Fair are greatly appreciated and can be delivered to the sisters at 1 Mersey St, Island Bay, Wellington or phone 383 8401 for collection. A Good Friday Liturgical Workshop on Thurs 14th March 14th 6.45pm-9pm at the Catholic Centre. This will be an interactive workshop, with Fr Patrick Bridgman, Archdiocesan Liturgy Advisor. Fr Patrick will help us unpack the symbolism and rituals associated with Good Friday. Everyone welcome. Please register with Ann Williams before Friday 8th March at a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz Michael Mangan Workshop : This We Believe: Music for Sacraments of Initiation with Children. Songs for the preparation & celebration of Baptism, Confirmation & First Communion and Reconciliation for children. Tuesday 26th Feb 7pm-9pm Ss Peter & Pauls Church L. Hutt. Please register before Mon 18th Feb with Ann Williams a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz Entry by Koha. Joshua Wellington extends an open invitation to men and women both older and younger for Mass followed by supper (Please bring some finger food to share!) on Thursday 21st of February 2019 at 7:30pm in St Joseph’s Church, 42 Ellice Street, Mount Victoria.Celebrant: Fr Peter Ewart (Joshua Wellington Chaplain) Want to know more? Ring David Monastra on mobile 027 4477 280 or e-mail: mqscl@xtra.co.nz Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women. Our meeting is on Saturday, 16th February at 1:30pm at Connolly Hall, Guildford Tce, Thorndon. Come and make a joyful sound before the Lord, the King. All women welcome. Enquiries Shura 3899938 ROSARY BEADS FOR SEAFARERS. There is at present a high demand for rosary beads from seafarers calling at NZ ports. Do you have any spare rosary beads you would like to donate to the Apostleship of the Sea? If possible please post to: AoSNZ National Office, PO Box 25-563, Wellington 6146. Or contact Fr Jeff Drane: jeffdrane@aos.org.nz; or Denise Shirley: denisesh@xtra.co.nz (phone 388 8448) on behalf of Fr Jeff. NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE OFFICER Applications are invited for the position of Executive Officer for the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference. The Conference is the assembly of the Catholic Bishops of New Zealand who carry out together functions best done collectively rather than individually by dioceses. The Executive Officer reports to the General Secretary of the Conference and works with the President and other bishops on various aspects of the Conference’s work. The key tasks of the Executive Office include • Support for the meetings of Conference and its Finance Committee, and actioning their decisions • Responsibility for the smooth operation of the Secretariat • Relationships with agencies, dioceses and external bodies • Management of the Conference’s finances and records • Liaison with ad hoc national advisory groups • Liaison with the Conference Communications Advisor The position is Wellington- based. The successful applicant will have a sound understanding of the Church, managerial experience, and excellent writing skills. CV and covering letter should be sent by 22 Feb to Cardinal John Dew, PO Box 1937, Wellington j.dew@wn.catholic.org.nz The job description is available by emailing t.halliday@wn.catholic.org.nz CELEBRATE LOVE ON ST VALENTINES DAY! Monsignor Gerard Burns on behalf of Cardinal John Dew invites you to join in a celebration of love this St Valentine’s Day, Thursday 14th February 2019, 6pm at St Joseph’s Church, 152 Brougham Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington. For further details please contact Felicity Giltrap at ADW Marriage Ministries (04) 496 1719 or email marriage@wn.catholic.org.nz Welcom - Greetings and Happy New Year to All, The first issue for WelCom 2019 is out this week for Sunday 3 February. Contents include:
Nehemiah 8:2-6. 8-10 1 Corinthians 12:12-30 Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21
The day of relaxation and leisure is over, it is time for action. Dear sisters and brothers, God is gracious and kind to bring us this day. I take great pleasure to welcome you back to journey together the year 2019 joyfully. We acknowledge that the Lord is our light and our help, and so we come into his presence with gratitude, and confident hope in this year. Our life’s journey takes us to untrodden path and brings us to the life experience that make us better person in God. Sometime our journey seems to be a lonely one and tediously hopeless. But when we realise God’s assurance, we bounce back and steady the wavering will and put our trust in the Lord. He becomes our light in the darkness to show us the way to the Father. You and me coordinate to enhance human life and nurture each other by our God given graces and blessing. We are called to encourage, support one another to build a society in the fear of the Lord. This orders our life, enhances our joy and happiness reigns in our heart. May the gift God given us, find expression in our life. Bless us to grow in gratitude and peace, and May 2019 be a blessed year for our parish. 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. Free piano available. Please contact Fiona at St Patrick’s Primary School for details Volunteer wanted St Patrick’s Primary School - Do you have some time, energy, creativity, good people skills? You could be perfect to facilitate a Young Vinnies group in our school. We are looking for a person to work with a small group of eight of our intermediate students guiding them in doing acts of service. We would like the volunteer to facilitate the group in meeting fortnightly to discuss ways they can serve those in need and to take the students out to do acts of service (perhaps four students at a time). We’d love someone who could help them think of different ways they could serve and help them approach people to set the service up eg. Gardening for the sick or elderly, looking after young children for families, sorting in a charity op shop. Please, consider taking up this role. We would be very grateful. Email Fiona.dsouza@xtra.co.nz HOLY TRINITY PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME 2019 Children in year 4 or above who have been baptised in a Catholic Church and would like to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Holy Communion, are eligible to enrol. Enrolment forms are available in the church foyers, School Offices or on the website www.holytrinity.parish.nz All enrolment forms need to be completed and returned including a copy of your baptism certificate by the 15th Feb to the School Offices, email holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz Annual Raffle: In February and March the Sisters of St Peter Claver will be selling tickets for the Annual Raffle. This is an important activity raising a significant portion of the funds needed to support the missionary projects. Please support the raffle through the purchasing of tickets, however we also need people to assist in selling tickets in the parish (after mass) and in the community. If you can assist please contact either the Sisters or Rob McCullough (0221771007). Mission Fair: On 16th of Feb (10am to 1pm) at the St Francis de Sales church hall and grounds the Sisters will be holding their Mission Fair. There will be a variety of stalls, raffles, food and entertainment – come along and support the missionary work of the sisters and have fun at the same time. Donations of good quality items for sale in the Mission Fair are greatly appreciated and can be delivered to the Sisters at 1 Mersey Street, Island Bay. A Good Friday Liturgical Workshop on Thurs 14th March 14th 6.45pm-9pm at the Catholic Centre. This will be an interactive workshop, with Fr Patrick Bridgman, Archdiocesan Liturgy Advisor. Fr Patrick will help us unpack the symbolism and rituals associated with Good Friday. Everyone welcome. Please register with Ann Williams before Friday 8th March at a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz Michael Mangan Workshop : This We Believe: Music for Sacraments of Initiation with Children. Songs for the preparation & celebration of Baptism, Confirmation & First Communion and Reconciliation for children. Tuesday 26th Feb 7pm-9pm Ss Peter & Pauls Church L. Hutt. Please register before Mon 26th Feb with Ann Williams a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz Entry by Koha. NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE OFFICER Applications are invited for the position of Executive Officer for the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference. The Conference is the assembly of the Catholic Bishops of New Zealand who carry out together functions best done collectively rather than individually by dioceses. The Executive Officer reports to the General Secretary of the Conference and works with the President and other bishops on various aspects of the Conference’s work. The key tasks of the Executive Office include • Support for the meetings of Conference and its Finance Committee, and actioning their decisions • Responsibility for the smooth operation of the Secretariat • Relationships with agencies, dioceses and external bodies • Management of the Conference’s finances and records • Liaison with ad hoc national advisory groups • Liaison with the Conference Communications Advisor The position is Wellington- based. The successful applicant will have a sound understanding of the Church, managerial experience, and excellent writing skills. CV and covering letter should be sent by 22 Feb to Cardinal John Dew, PO Box 1937, Wellington j.dew@wn.catholic.org.nz The job description is available by emailing t.halliday@wn.catholic.org.nz ST VALENTINE’S DAY MASS: Thurs 14th Feb 6pm at St Joseph’s Church, Mt Victoria. All welcome to a celebration of love. Also, we are looking for couples who are celebrating a significant anniversary. If you, or if you know someone celebrating 25, 30, 40 or 50+ years married, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Felicity Giltrap at the Catholic Centre (04) 496 1719 or mail f.giltrap@wn.catholic.org.nz We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died and Judy Chote who died recently and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including John O’Brien, Margaret Gilmore, Agnes Dooley, Lynne Yagusch, Malia Lavea, Thomas Grealish, Thomas Blewman, Paul Rossiter, Jozef Wielgolawski and Graham Williams. Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially John Rogers, John Cairns-Cowan and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community. Micah 5:1-4; Heb.10:5-10; Lk. 1:39-45
Service in Action The readings prepare us for the upcoming feast of Christmas by bringing together the major themes of the first three Sundays of Advent, namely, promise, repentance, transformation and joy. They remind us that the mystery of the Incarnation comes to ordinary people living ordinary lives, who have the openness to do God’s will and the willingness to respond to God’s call. Today’s readings suggest that we should not celebrate Christmas as just an occasion for nice feelings. Instead, commemorating Jesus' birth should inspire us to carry out God's word as Mary and Jesus did, in perfect obedience to His will, and thus to become true disciples. In the first reading, the prophet Micah insists that God chooses what is humanly insignificant and unpromising to bring about His own loving purposes. Micah gives assurance to the Jews that God is faithful to His promises, and that from the unimportant village of Bethlehem He will give them the long-expected ruler. The second reading, from the Letter to the Hebrews, reminds us that it is the person of Jesus Christ, Who has offered the perfect sacrifice of obedience that liberates us from sin. The reading portrays the Son of God as accepting a human body, the true Christmas theme. By His willingness or eagerness to do God’s will, Christ offered Himself in the place of all the other ritual sacrifices offered as the means of sanctification. This reading reminds us that God, like any loving parent, wants us to do His will. In the Gospel, Luke tells us how two seemingly insignificant women met to celebrate the kindness and fidelity of God. It shows us how sensitive Mary was to the needs of Elizabeth, her older cousin, who had miraculously become pregnant in her old age. For Luke, discipleship consists in listening to God's word and then carrying it out, and Mary does both, to become the most perfect disciple. What is our disposition after participating in the series of Christmas Novena homilies and other spiritual preparations? Have we decorated well the cribs in our hearts? If we have done so abundance of blessings, joy and certainly the worthy share of the bread from Bethlehem is well assured. 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. Wishing you all a Happy and Holy Christmas and safe holidays. We wish for you much joy and love, with a new year full of God’s goodness. Frs Ephrem, Gregory and Paul Christmas Novena 22 – 23rd December - St Patrick’s Church 7pm All are welcome to come join us for the final of the novena. There will be a priest available for reconciliation each night during the Novena. Thank you to all who have helped prepare, used their talents in various ways and also those who have given their time by attending this Christmas Novena, Advent The advent wreath symobises eternal life. The wreath is made of a circle of ever green branches. Four candles stand in the circle and each one represents one of the four Sundays of advent. • 1st – The 1st Sunday of Advent symbolises Faith with the “Prophet’s Candle” reminding us that Jesus is coming. • 2nd – The 2nd Sunday of Advent symbolises Faith with the “Bethlehem Candle” reminding us of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. • 3rd - The 3rd Sunday of Advent symoblises Joy with the “Shepherd’s Candle” reminding us of the Joy the world experienced at the coming birth of Jesus. • 4th – The 4th Sunday of Advent symbolises Peace wth the “Angel’s Candle” reminding us of the message of the angels: “Peace on earth, Good Will Toward Men” to all the parishioners who have given so freely of their time and talents, this includes members of committees, counters, altar servers, all church ministries and all those attending our churches. We make up the Body of Christ and each of you is important. I wish you all Happy Holidays and the peace of Christ. Fr Ephrem If you are coming to the Mass for Children on Christmas Eve at St Patrick’s Church and you have some little people that might want to dress as angels or stars they will be most welcome to be part of our service St Patricks Carpark We are very sorry that completion and sign off for the carpark has been delayed. This is due to a situation beyond our control; but be assured that the Finance Committee has been vigilant in trying to get the work completed. We also do not want to be liable for damage that may be caused if we were to regularly use the space prior to sign off. A diagram of the park, with an indication of parking spaces and the system for entering and exiting is on the noticeboard at the back of the Church. Signage etc on the site will be added in January. Thank you for your patience and understanding. HOLY TRINITY PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME 2019 Children in year 4 or above who have been baptised in a Catholic Church and would like to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Holy Communion, are eligible to enrol. Enrolment forms are available in the church foyers, School Offices, the Parish Office or on the website www.holytrinity.parish.nz All enrolment forms need to be completed and returned including a copy of your baptism certificate by the 15th February, 2019 to the School Offices, the Parish Office or by email holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz News and Views. This is a magazine delivered by email or to a letterbox to most parishioners on the parish roll on a monthly basis. The Pastoral Council has decided that this will now be distributed on a quarterly basis. We are seeking 3 or 4 parishioners or a family who could help with this publication. Essentially this would involve identifying any information which may be of faith-based interest to both active parishioners and those who are not regular attenders. Help with final copy is available. Please contact the office if you think you can help with this important communication. UPDATE for the progress on parish poperty decisions will be advised in the new year. St. Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference says a big thank you to Holy Trinity Parish parishioners, to pupils, parents and staff of Holy Cross and St Anthony’s schools and St Patrick’s College Young Vinnies, New World Miramar and Repco Lyall Bay, and SVDP members. Your response to our appeal for groceries, treats and presents for our Christmas boxes delivered to those in most need, was overwhelming. Thanks again to New World Miramar who were extremely generous by donating vouchers for a range of groceries, toiletries and produce to place in the boxes. On Friday, 14 December 2018 the Seatoun and Miramar members and friends of St. Vincent de Paul Society put together the boxes and hampers and delivered them to over 60 households for 230 people most in need of this extra help at this time of year. Thank you to the 25 sorters, drivers and their helpers who delivered all these boxes. Each and every person was a cog in the wheel of this act of kindness in the Holy Christmas spirit to our neighbours. May God bless you for what you did. Best Christmas wishes, Once Mary has received the message of the angel and said “yes” to the call to become the Mother of the Saviour, she sets out in haste to visit her cousin Elizabeth, who was in the sixth month of her pregnancy. Mary is very young; what she was told is a great gift, but it also entails great challenges… Yet Mary does not shut herself up at home or let herself be paralyzed by fear or pride. Mary is not the type that, to be comfortable, needs a good sofa where she can feel safe and sound. She is no couch potato! If her elderly cousin needs a hand, she does not hesitate, but immediately sets off. Pope Francis: Message for World Youth Day 2017 FROM 26th DECEMBER TILL 28th JANUARY THERE WILL BE ONLY ONE WEEKDAY MASS IN THE PARISH – CHECK THE MASS TIMETABLE ATTACHED FOR TIME AND CHURCH. (DON’T THROW THE TIMETABLE AWAY) The Dec. 23 – Jan. 26 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Papal medal awarded in recognition of decades in Maori mission. Wellington has new pro-cathedral. First Baptism at Otago Corrections Facility. Pope’s year in review. The next issue of NZ Catholic will be published on January 27. Christian Broadcasting Service: For a total 29 hours we will broadcast on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, reaching more than 250,000 ordinary New Zealanders with the true Christmas story. It's an amazing God -given opportunity to share the love and hope of Jesus, at a time of the year when people's hearts and minds are just that little bit more open to hearing the Good News. The are still only 60% of the way to reach their budget. You can make a huge difference making sure the Newstalk ZB, Radio Sport and RadioLIVE audiences hear the Christmas by donating direct to CBA bank account 12 3110 0014706 00 (enter your phone number in the Ref field to receive a tax receipt) or Phone 0900 80 222 to donate $20 from your phone account or visit cba.org.nz/give to donate by credit card. The Wellington Young Adults Catholic Community House - Mary's Mantle- is presenting to you the opportunity to live in community next year Living in the grand old presbytery in the peaceful suburb of Seatoun we are a community of young Catholics seeking to live out our faith in a greater way. We do this through committing to daily prayer, shared meals and community nights of fun, teachings and mass, and we encourage and support one another (as families do) to seek Christ and to grow in holiness in our jobs and lives. Our place is home to all young Catholics and therefore we also strive to offer hospitality to all who pass by! If living out your faith in community sparks your interest, consider if God may be inviting you to join us! If you are interested in finding out more (and you’re between the ages of 18 - 35) please get in touch with Chante Cooper, Damon Maclachlan, Sophie Hale, or Catherine Monastra or give Isabella a call to chat about all things ‘community!’ - on 0210539664. To all our Young Adult Catholic family, our place belongs to you too... our home is your home! If you are in Wellington, come stay with us, pray with us or share a meal! All our prayers and peace Mary's Mantle Challenge 2000 Marist Gap and Internship Year 2019: Aged 18- 24? Finished School or University and not sure what path to take? We have the perfect opportunity for you! The Marist Challenge Gap year programme, starting mid February enables you to make a difference, serve others and learn about youth work and different career paths while getting paid! The programme offers many opportunities to grow professionally, personally and spiritually and to gain a wide range of employment and life skills and experience. The applications are still open for 2019, if you are interested or want more information go to https://www.challenge2000.org.nz/ or contact Anna on 0278421280 or Kitty on 021491459. ST VALENTINE’S DAY MASS: Thursday 14th February 2019 at 6pm at St Joseph’s Church, Mt Victoria. All welcome to a celebration of love. Also, we are looking for couples who are celebrating a significant anniversary. If you, or if you know someone celebrating 25, 30, 40 or 50+ years married, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Felicity Giltrap at the Catholic Centre (04) 496 1719 or mail f.giltrap@wn.catholic.org.nz House for rent urgently needed: former refugee family of 9 urgently need accommodation. If you can assist or know of any accommodation about to becoming available in the Wellington area, please contact Catholic Social Services at reception@wn.catholic.org.nz 2nd Sunday of Advent C, Baruch 5:1-9; Phil.1:3-6,8-11; Lk.3:1-6
Prepare the Way The Advent season challenges us to prepare for God’s coming to us in the future, with power and great glory on the clouds of heaven, and for His present “coming” to us in his Word, in the Eucharist, and in the abiding presence of His Holy Spirit in our souls. Our Advent readings say very little about Jesus’ birth because what we are really anticipating is the advent of our salvation which takes root in our lives as we respond to God’s grace. Our waiting for that advent will be brought to completion when Christ comes in glory. The readings today give us an invitation to recall God's saving deeds in the history of Israel, culminating in the coming of the promised Messiah. Our remembrance of God’s saving deeds during the Advent season is meant to stir our faith, to fill us with confidence so that, as today's Epistle puts it, "the One who began a good work in us will continue to complete it" until He comes again in glory. Baruch, in the first reading, reminds us that all of us, like Israel in her exile, have been led into the captivity of sin. Hence we are in need of restoration and conversion by the Word of the Holy One. In the gospel, John reminds us that we should prepare the way for the salvation of "all flesh,” including our own, by true repentance leading to the renewal of our lives. Quoting Isaiah, John declares that he has come to prepare a royal road in our hearts for our Saviour. John’s ministry was not a myth but done in the civil and religious history of the time. At that time Jews were suffering under their political and religious authorities. In this desperate situation many sincere and pious Jews were waiting for the promised reign of God. That is why John’s preaching awakens great interest in them. John did not speak so much of geographical valleys, mountains and hills or rough and crooked paths rather the valleys of broken relationship, pride and arrogance are the mountains and hills to be levelled through fair dealing, transparent, trustworthy life and rectify our broken relationship through reconciling ourselves with God and one another. Fr Paul Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. Christmas Novena 15 – 23rd December - St Patrick’s Church 7pm All are welcome to come join us praying a novena for the nine days leading up to Christmas Eve. There will be a priest available for reconciliation each night during the Novena. Christmas Appeal St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference Last collection day will be Sunday 9th December On Friday 14 December 2018 our team of drivers and helpers will deliver the boxes of food and items to over 50 families in the district. If you wish to provide a gift could you please wrap it and place a note as to the age and gender the gift would suit. Contact Brendan Quirk ph 388 9708 Holy Cross Happy Hour – Seniors are reminded of the Happy Hour on Wednesday December 12, from 11 am to 1 pm in the Holy Cross parish centre. Join us for a friendly game of bingo, and bring something festive for a shared lunch. If possible, bring a gift to exchange (under $5). Hope to see you there. Margaret Are you a child who would like to take part in the St Patrick’s Children’s Mass on Christmas Eve?? Would you like to do a reading, read a prayer of the Faithful, carry the offertory, take part in a play? We need your help to make this Mass happen. If you volunteer, you will be given help to do your best. Please phone Clare Lundon the Mass Organiser 0212278363 or Patricia O’Donnell St Patrick’s Liturgy Chairperson 934 3179. HOLY TRINITY PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME 2019 Children in year 4 or above who have been baptised in a Catholic Church and would like to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Holy Communion, are eligible to enrol. Enrolment forms are available in the church foyers, School Offices, the Parish Office or on the website www.holytrinity.parish.nz All enrolment forms need to be completed and returned including a copy of your baptism certificate by the 15th February, 2019 to the School Offices, the Parish Office or by email holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz News and Views. This is a magazine delivered by email or to a letterbox to most parishioners on the parish roll on a monthly basis. The Pastoral Council has decided that this will now be distributed on a quarterly basis. We are seeking 3 or 4 parishioners or a family who could help with this publication. Essentially this would involve identifying any information which may be of faith-based interest to both active parishioners and those who are not regular attenders. Help with final copy is available. Please contact the office if you think you can help with this important communication. Finance Committee Meeting: Tuesday 11th December 7.30pm Holy Cross Parish Centre Clare and Garry Maddock are leaving New Zealand and our parish next week to be closer to their family. Clare has been part of our community for over 50 years. We thank her for all her work in the parish. "REAL CHRISTMAS CARDS". St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas cards will be on sale soon in our Church foyers after Sunday Masses at Holy Cross, St Anthony's and St Patrick's churches, same price as last year's. Religious-theme cards "Keeping Christ in Christmas", $2.50 per pack of 5 cards with envelopes. Proceeds to our local St Vincent de Paul Conference activities in the eastern suburbs. Contacts: Holy Cross Church (Julian Knap, ph 970 3905), St Anthony's Church (Andrew Monahan, ph 021 772 350 ) Bach Choir of Wellington To St Cecilia and Music 2pm Sunday 16 December St Mary of the Angels, Boulcott Street. The Bach Choir presents choral music from the 16th to 20th Centuries in honour of St Cecilia, patroness of musicians: Hymn to St. Cecilia, Benjamin Britten; Messe Solennelle de Sainte-Cécile (St Cecilia Mass), Gounod; and music by William Byrd, Handel, Johannes Jeep and Gerald Finzi. The Choir will be joined by Nicola Holt (soprano), Jamie Young (tenor), Daniel O'Connor (baritone) and Douglas Mews (organ), under the direction of Shawn Michael Condon. Tickets available from Eventfinda, choir members, and at the door on the day. Advent The advent wreath symobises eternal life. The wreath is made of a circle of ever green branches. Four candles stand in the circle and each one represents one of the four Sundays of advent.
The Wellington Young Adults Catholic Community House - Mary's Mantle- is presenting to you the opportunity to live in community next year Living in the grand old presbytery in the peaceful suburb of Seatoun we are a community of young Catholics seeking to live out our faith in a greater way. We do this through committing to daily prayer, shared meals and community nights of fun, teachings and mass, and we encourage and support one another (as families do) to seek Christ and to grow in holiness in our jobs and lives. Our place is home to all young Catholics and therefore we also strive to offer hospitality to all who pass by! If living out your faith in community sparks your interest, consider if God may be inviting you to join us! If you are interested in finding out more (and you’re between the ages of 18 - 35) please get in touch with Chante Cooper, Damon Maclachlan, Sophie Hale, or Catherine Monastra or give Isabella a call to chat about all things ‘community!’ - on 0210539664. To all our Young Adult Catholic family, our place belongs to you too... our home is your home! If you are in Wellington, come stay with us, pray with us or share a meal! All our prayers and peace Mary's Mantle The last news and views for 2018 is ready for deliverers to collect from the back of the churches. The parish manager or whoever takes over will be in contact with you next year as the format and how often it is delivered is changing. We thank Kim von Lanthen who has been the editor and thank you to all deliverers. We couldn’t do it without all your help. Go you are sent to accompany one another 10(f) The archdiocese enables groups involved with young people to collaborate with one another and with the Archdiocese. We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died especially Joseph Eduarte and Felipe Pene and those whose anniversaries occur around this time. Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Judy Chote, John Rogers John Cairns-Cowan and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community. Jer.33:14-16; 1Th. 3:12-4:2; Lk.21:25-28,34-36 - Liberation is at hand
The First Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of a new liturgical year, a new pilgrimage. Advent means ‘coming’ - the coming of Christ. In fact, we can speak of three different comings of Christ namely (a) historical, (b) every day of our lives through his Word, Eucharist, sacraments, persons and daily events, and (c) ‘the second coming of Christ’, when each one will receive his or her due reward. During advent, in fact, in the very first Sunday of Advent, we are invited to be prepared and ready for the coming of Jesus. We are exhorted to be always awake and vigilant for we do not know the hour and the time of the arrival of the Son of Man. The Gospel passage of today offers us a description of the end of the world not to frighten us, but to make us aware of the urgency of being ready and vigilant for the day of the Lord. St Paul suggests us certain ways and means to prepare ourselves for the coming of the Lord that is to enrich ourselves in our love for one another, to lead a life of holiness and to continue to make progress in the good that we do. As means of preparation, the Gospel invites us to pray because we will have the strength to escape everything that is about to happen (Lk 21:36). It encourages us to be optimistic even at the “end of the world,” because our liberation is at hand. The invisible presence of God that we experience in prayer makes us recognize our own strength. Hence, with a life of love, holiness, growth and prayer, we shall prepare ourselves to meet the Lord when he comes. The best model for our spiritual preparation during this time of waiting and active vigilance is Virgin Mary who waited for the promised Messiah with great hope. Church has given us this grace filled four weeks for our spiritual preparation to welcome the Lord in our hearts, homes and families. Fr Paul Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. Advent Advent is a season of hope, expectancy and, particularly in the last nine days, preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of the Lord. Colour adds beauty and with floral and lighting atmosphere waits for new life. Joyful music, carols with symbols in display doubles the joy. The wreath and candles with Jesse Tree telling the story Jesus coming into this world makes the season to look forward to. I encourage you to build a crib and light a candle in every household and pray, especially from 15th – 23rd December leading up to Christmas. St Patrick’s Church Christmas working bee – Saturday 9th December between 9 – 12pm; Parishioners are welcome to come and help us spurce up inside and outside the church in preparation for Christmas. Just turn up - many hands make light work. Christmas Appeal St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference A three week donation appeal for food items, toiletries, treats and gifts to be placed in or beside sign-posted bins in the foyer any time of the week when the Church is open. You might even like to make up a hamper. On Friday 14 December 2018 our team of drivers and helpers will deliver the boxes of food and items to over 50 families in the district. If you wish to provide a gift could you please wrap it and place a note as to the age and gender the gift would suit. A brief note for you suggesting ideas for donating items or making up hampers are available in the foyer. This collection is a practical way we can reach out to bring Christ’s love to the homes of our neighbours who are really struggling and for whom this extra help will alleviate their burden. Please note: Last collection day will be the Sunday 9th December. (Contacts: Clare Maddock, ph 388 8548; Brendan Quirk ph 388 9708) News and Views. This is a magazine delivered by email or to a letterbox to most parishioners on the parish roll on a monthly basis. The Pastoral Council has decided that this will now be distributed on a quarterly basis. We are seeking 3 or 4 parishioners or a family who could help with this publication. Essentially this would involve identifying any information which may be of faith-based interest to both active parishioners and those who are not regular attenders. Help with final copy is available. Please contact the office if you think you can help with this important communication. Are you a child who would like to take part in the St Patrick’s Children’s Mass on Christmas Eve?? Would you like to do a reading, read a prayer of the Faithful, carry the offertory, take part in a play? We need your help to make this Mass happen. If you volunteer, you will be given help to do your best. Please phone Clare Lundon the Mass Organiser 0212278363 or Patricia O’Donnell St Patrick’s Liturgy Chairperson 934 3179. Christmas Novena 15 – 23rd December - St Patrick’s Church 7pm All are welcome to come join us praying a novena for the nine days leading up to Christmas Eve. There will be a priest available for reconciliation each night during the Novena. Christmas Eve Mass at St Patrick's Church. If you are a parishioner planning to attend, would you like to be
The key for St Patrick’s toilet is missing. The key for the toilet is missing from the sacristy. It is on a yellow tag and if you’ve accidently forgotten to return it, can you either put it back or give to the priest. Thank you. "REAL CHRISTMAS CARDS". St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas cards will be on sale soon in our Church foyers after Sunday Masses at Holy Cross, St Anthony's and St Patrick's churches, same price as last year's. Religious-theme cards "Keeping Christ in Christmas", $2.50 per pack of 5 cards with envelopes. Proceeds to our local St Vincent de Paul Conference activities in the eastern suburbs. Contacts: Holy Cross Church (Julian Knap, ph 970 3905), St Anthony's Church (Andrew Monahan, ph 021 772 350), and St Patrick's Church (Frank Quirke, ph 387 4977). GET IN QUICK – ALMOST SOLD OUT! only available through the office $12 each You can either put your money or cheq (made out to Holy Trinity Parish) in an envelope with your details and pop in the collection basket, or email, phone or drop into the Parish Office. Alternatively pay by internet banking to Holy Trinity Parish 02-0536-0185031-00 and use CALENDAR as the reference. When you have paid, email the office holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz with the following details: the amount paid, the number of calendars ordered, which Church you will collect your calendars from or if you would like to collect them from the office. Once payment has cleared, the Calendars will be left for you in the back of your chosen Church or in the office for you to collect. Charity knitting Many thanks for all the knitting you continue to do for needy children. I have just sent away 250 garments and 50 hats, which are very much appreciated. Keep up the good work. God bless you all, Margaret Wednesdays 5 and 12 December Take time out in Advent for contemplative reflection and prayer series led by Sr Sue Cosgrove. 10am sessions repeated at 7pm, Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington, ph (04) 383-7769. CHARISMATIC MASS to be held on Wednesday 5 December at 7.30pm, in St Theresa's church, St Andrew's Road, Plimmerton. Celebrant Fr Kevin Connors. ALL WELCOME. Prayer teams and Supper to follow. Any queries please phone: Anne Dodds 027 311 0551 A few copies of Fr John Rea`s latest book, "Wonders Still Abounding" will be on sale. Greenstone Doors Annual Christmas Party is being held on 5th Dec 6:30pm-8:30pm at 106 Park Road, Belmont. Join us for an evening of music, entertainment, wine, nibbles and rolling raffles. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased from eventbrite.co.nz or contact us on 566 5037. Annual Harbour City Funeral Home Christmas Rememberance Service. The National March for Life NZ has been endorsed by the Catholic Bishops of NZ: Mark your calendars and prepare to join others on Saturday 8th December to celebrate the gift of life and send a message of love and hope to our community. Be a beacon of light for Kiwi families, mothers and the unborn! Gather at 2 pm in Civic Centre, 101 Wakefield St., ready to begin to walk to Parliament grounds. marchforlifenz.org.nz or phone Michael 021 825 955 NZ Rosary Crusade and Patron Bishop Patrick Dunn invite New Zealanders on 8th December to gather together in prayer in various locations (including at the National March for Life on the lawn of Parliament) to pray the Rosary for Life and Faith. If you are not coming to the March for Life please look up www.rosarycrusade.co.nz or phone Clare D. on 022 1912 886 or 03 359 2087 to find your nearest rosary venue. If there isn't one please consider arranging one in your town, suburb, church or home. Carols in Parliament – The Council of Wellington Churches invites you to attend Carols in Parliament on Sun. 9 Dec. at 7pm. RSVP is essential (for Parliamentary Security reasons) by 1 December to e-mail cwc1449@gmail.com Bach Choir of Wellington To St Cecilia and Music 2pm Sunday 16 December St Mary of the Angels, Boulcott Street. The Bach Choir presents choral music from the 16th to 20th Centuries in honour of St Cecilia, patroness of musicians: Hymn to St. Cecilia, Benjamin Britten; Messe Solennelle de Sainte-Cécile (St Cecilia Mass), Gounod; and music by William Byrd, Handel, Johannes Jeep and Gerald Finzi. The Choir will be joined by Nicola Holt (soprano), Jamie Young (tenor), Daniel O'Connor (baritone) and Douglas Mews (organ), under the direction of Shawn Michael Condon. Tickets available from Eventfinda, choir members, and at the door on the day. CARITAS GIFTS 2018 Caritas Gifts are a perfect way to show your friends and loved ones that you are thinking of them this year, while also making an important contribution on their behalf. Every single Caritas Gift purchased, also allows us to offer vital assistance and support where it is needed most. The range of Caritas Gift options are split across four specific areas; Hope Fund - supports our development work Life Fund - sustains emergency support Peace Fund - promotes healthcare, human rights and justice Learning Fund - supports education and environmental care Each one provides vital funds, supporting a variety of Caritas programmes. All are focused towards creating positive and long-lasting changes in the lives of some of the most vulnerable communities relying upon our help. For example, if you buy the gift of an Emergency kit from the Life Fund, the money you pay goes into that fund and is used to support emergency work where it is needed most. Or by purchasing a chicken or a goat gift, you will be supporting a community, helping to provide sustainable food options. When you purchase a gift from one of these funds the money you spend supports that area of Caritas' work. Even the smallest gifts make an incredible difference to those in need, whether it is $10 or $1000. Every Caritas Gift makes for a wonderful present to give family and friends while also helping to support the dignity of our brothers and sisters, both here in Aotearoa New Zealand and across the world. Caritas gifts can be ordered now by calling us directly on 0800 22 10 22 or by visiting the Caritas website: www.caritas.org.nz/caritas-gifts place your order by Monday, 10 December to ensure that your Caritas Gift is received in time for Christmas. Go you are sent to fellow christians 9(c) The Archdiocese engages in listening to interchurch couples to draw on their experience and address their needs. “Father, may they be one in us…” (John 17:21) Just as in each of our lives we always need to begin again, to get up again, to rediscover the meaning of the goal of our lives, so also for the great human family it is always necessary to rediscover the common horizon toward which we are journeying. The horizon of hope! This is the horizon that makes for a good journey. The season of Advent, which we begin again today, restores this horizon of hope, a hope which does not disappoint for it is founded on God’s Word. A hope which does not disappoint, simply because the Lord never disappoints! Pope Francis, Angelus 1 December 2013 Oberammergau 2020 Passion Play Fr Chris Friel from Christchurch will lead this tour to Germany in June of 2020. The famous play has been performed every 10 years since 1634. The tour includes a 6 day cruise down the Danube through Austria, Germany, Slovakia and Hungary. Ph 0800 356 728 for further info. Parish Council Meeting: Wednesday 5th December 7.30pm St Patrick’s Meeting Room Finance Committee Meeting: Tuesday 11th December 7.30pm Holy Cross Parish Centre We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died especially Gordon Copeland and those whose anniversaries occur around this time. Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Judy Chote, John Rogers and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community. Dear brothers and sister, this weekend the Universal Church celebrates the Solemnity of Christ the King or King of the Universe as it is said. This feast of Christ our King brings us the end of the Liturgical year 2018. And next week we will begin our new liturgical year 2019. This feast was instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1925 in his encyclical letter “Quas Primas” The title of which was “Domini Nostri Jesu Christi Regis.” We Christians believe that Jesus Christ has dominion over all creatures by essence and by nature. Jesus the word of God is united (Consubstantially) with the Father, has all things common with Him, and therefore has necessarily Supreme and absolute over all things created. From this it follows that to Christ angels and men are subject. Christ is also King by acquired, as well as by natural right for He is the ‘Redeemer’ of the World. Another proof of his kingship is that “All power and authority in heaven and on earth has been given to him. (Mt.28:18)
We have travelled a long way since the first Sunday of Advent 2018. Christ has been with us as the invisible companion of our faith journey leading us, guiding us, protecting us and encouraging us all. I hope and believe that during this faith journey we have grown and become matured Christians. This growth in our spiritual life will help us to rejoice as we celebrate the Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, commonly referred to as the feast of Christ the King. Fr Gregory Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. Holy Trinity Parish Manager – Gerard Birss. We welcome the appointment of Gerard as the new Parish Manager this week. He will be working with our parish leadership team and the parish council to revitalise our parish and will make himself known to you over the coming weeks. Please make him feel welcome and introduce yourself when you see him. Advent Advent is a season of hope, expectancy and, particularly in the last nine days, preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of the Lord. Colour adds beauty and with floral and lighting atmosphere waits for new life. Joyful music, carols with symbols in display doubles the joy. The wreath and candles with Jesse Tree telling the story Jesus coming into this world makes the season to look forward to. I encourage you to build a crib and light a candle in every household and pray, especially from 15th – 23rd December leading up to Christmas. PREPARATION FOR CHRISTMAS. Holy Trinity Parish is planning a novena from 15 to 23 December as prayerful preparation for Christmas. It will be held at St Patrick’s at 7pm and will be a Mass followed by a cup of tea. We thank the people who have already volunteered to take a part in running these Masses. However there are still gaps to be filled
Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Book Club – Sunday 25th November: Explore the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the Catholic faith through its great books! At Holy Cross Church Parish Centre, 6-7pm. Light supper will be provided. Connect with fellow passionate Catholics for like-minded discussion. For enquiries, contact 3882-840 or htpCatholicBookClub@gmail.com Christmas Appeal St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference Today we start a three week donation appeal to you for food items, toiletries, treats and gifts to be placed in or beside sign-posted bins in the foyer any time of the week when the Church is open. You might even like to make up a hamper. On Friday 14 December 2018 our team of drivers and helpers will deliver the boxes of food and items to over 50 families in the district. If you wish to provide a gift could you please wrap it and place a note as to the age and gender the gift would suit. A brief note for you suggesting ideas for donating items or making up hampers are available in the foyer. This collection is a practical way we can reach out to bring Christ’s love to the homes of our neighbours who are really struggling and for whom this extra help will alleviate their burden. Please note: Last collection day will be the Sunday 9th December. (Contacts: Clare Maddock, ph 388 8548; Brendan Quirk ph 388 9708) Are you a child who would like to take part in the St Patrick’s Children’s Mass on Christmas Eve?? Would you like to do a reading, read a prayer of the Faithful, carry the offertory, take part in a play? We need your help to make this Mass happen. If you volunteer, you will be given help to do your best. Please phone Clare Lundon the Mass Organiser 0212278363 or Patricia O’Donnell St Patrick’s Liturgy Chairperson 934 3179. Looking for musicians for the St Patrick’s Children’s Mass on Christmas Eve at 5.30pm. We are looking for a guitar player and a piano player or keyboard player and other instrument players to make music for the children to sing Christmas carols. If you would like to make joyful music for the children, please contact Clare Lundon the Mass organiser 0212278363 or Patricia O’Donnell St Patrick’s Liturgy Chair 934 3179 for further information. The key for St Patrick’s toilet is missing. The key for the toilet is missing from the sacristy. It is on a yellow tag and if you’ve accidently forgotten to return it, can you either put it back or give to the priest. Thank you. St Anthony’s School - Tui Class will be spring cleaning the church on November 28th, 9.30 - 12.30. If you could spare, even one hour, we would love your help. Please email Denise ( denise@stants.school.nz) or simply come along. "REAL CHRISTMAS CARDS". St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas cards will be on sale soon in our Church foyers after Sunday Masses at Holy Cross, St Anthony's and St Patrick's churches, same price as last year's. Religious-theme cards "Keeping Christ in Christmas", $2.50 per pack of 5 cards with envelopes. Proceeds to our local St Vincent de Paul Conference activities in the eastern suburbs. Contacts: Holy Cross Church (Julian Knap, ph 970 3905), St Anthony's Church (Andrew Monahan, ph 021 772 350), and St Patrick's Church (Frank Quirke, ph 387 4977). 14 x blister packs of Oticon size 13 hearing aid batteries and 2 x digital battery testers to give away These have been kindly donated as they are no longer needed. If you have hearing aids and could use these or know someone who can, please contact the office. 3886 953 or holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz 1 Columban Calendars to give away! Two Columban Calendars have been very kindly donated by a parishioner and we have one left. If you would like one of these please contact the Parish Office 3886 953 or holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz LESS THAN 40 CALENDARS LEFT available through the office $12 each or from Bernadette at St Patrick’s Church You can either put your money or cheq (made out to Holy Trinity Parish) in an envelope with your details and pop in the collection basket, or email, phone or drop into the Parish Office. Alternatively pay by internet banking to Holy Trinity Parish 02-0536-0185031-00 and use CALENDAR as the reference. When you have paid, email the office holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz with the following details: the amount paid, the number of calendars ordered, which Church you will collect your calendars from or if you would like to collect them from the office. Once payment has cleared, the Calendars will be left for you in the back of your chosen Church or in the office for you to collect. St Anthony’s Bazaar 2019 - Sunday 17 February with a Vigil Mass the night before - Saturday 16 February at 5pm replacing the normal Sunday 10.30am Mass on the 17th. The team of St Anthony's would value your help, expertise and goods. Thanks to all those who completed the Bazaar forms last Sunday. To those who took them home, we look forward to seeing them brought back over the next week. If you missed the chance to offer your help please take one of the forms from the back of the church or email Angeline - angelineharrington.com with the offer of your help. Remember the motto of "many hands make light work!" Go you are sent as members of the One Body 6(e) Parish leadership and mission statements reflect the ethnic diversity of the community. Teaching Night @ St Anne's Hall, Newtown. Hosted by Catholic Charismatic Renewal Wednesday 28th November at 7:30pm. Speaker: Ryan Santoso Theme: How to participate in Praise & Worship. Everyone is welcome Carols in Parliament – The Council of Wellington Churches invites you to attend Carols in Parliament on Sun. 9 Dec. at 7pm. RSVP is essential (for Parliamentary Security reasons) by 1 December to e-mail cwc1449@gmail.com Home of Compassion Island Bay - Saturday 1st December Eve of Advent – family day, 10am–3pm: 11am putting up the crib, followed by carol singing; nativity art and crafts; search out nativity rocks in Christmas treasure hunt. Suzanne Aubert Heritage Centre, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington, ph (04) 282-1953. All welcome. Wednesdays 5 and 12 December Take time out in Advent for contemplative reflection and prayer series led by Sr Sue Cosgrove. 10am sessions repeated at 7pm, Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington, ph (04) 383-7769. Greenstone Doors Annual Christmas Party is being held on 5th Dec 6:30pm-8:30pm at 106 Park Road, Belmont. Join us for an evening of music, entertainment, wine, nibbles and rolling raffles. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased from eventbrite.co.nz or contact us on 566 5037. NZ Pro-Life Rosary Crusade on 8th December at 3 pm. For more information on how to join or lead a Rosary group, see www.rosarycrusade.co.nz email clarests4@gmail.com or phone 0221912886 The National March for Life NZ has been endorsed by the Catholic Bishops of NZ: Mark your calendars and prepare to join others on Saturday 8th December to celebrate the gift of life and send a message of love and hope to our community. Be a beacon of light for Kiwi families, mothers and the unborn! Gather at 2 pm in Civic Centre, 101 Wakefield St., ready to begin to walk to Parliament grounds. marchforlifenz.org.nz or phone Michael 021 825 955 NZ Rosary Crusade and Patron Bishop Patrick Dunn invite New Zealanders on 8th December to gather together in prayer in various locations (including at the National March for Life on the lawn of Parliament) to pray the Rosary for Life and Faith. If you are not coming to the March for Life please look up www.rosarycrusade.co.nz or phone Clare D. on 022 1912 886 or 03 359 2087 to find your nearest rosary venue. If there isn't one please consider arranging one in your town, suburb, church or home. CARITAS GIFTS 2018 Caritas Gifts are a perfect way to show your friends and loved ones that you are thinking of them this year, while also making an important contribution on their behalf. Every single Caritas Gift purchased, also allows us to offer vital assistance and support where it is needed most. The range of Caritas Gift options are split across four specific areas; Hope Fund - supports our development work Life Fund - sustains emergency support Peace Fund - promotes healthcare, human rights and justice Learning Fund - supports education and environmental care Each one provides vital funds, supporting a variety of Caritas programmes. All are focused towards creating positive and long-lasting changes in the lives of some of the most vulnerable communities relying upon our help. For example, if you buy the gift of an Emergency kit from the Life Fund, the money you pay goes into that fund and is used to support emergency work where it is needed most. Or by purchasing a chicken or a goat gift, you will be supporting a community, helping to provide sustainable food options. When you purchase a gift from one of these funds the money you spend supports that area of Caritas' work. Even the smallest gifts make an incredible difference to those in need, whether it is $10 or $1000. Every Caritas Gift makes for a wonderful present to give family and friends while also helping to support the dignity of our brothers and sisters, both here in Aotearoa New Zealand and across the world. Caritas gifts can be ordered now by calling us directly on 0800 22 10 22 or by visiting the Caritas website: www.caritas.org.nz/caritas-gifts place your order by Monday, 10 December to ensure that your Caritas Gift is received in time for Christmas. Parish to Parish for Bed & Breakfast Since the first book was printed 15 years ago, many hosts have suffered health problems, downsized their homes etc.as we urgently require more hosts in places all over the country, I would encourage anyone with a spare bedroom or two in their home, to come and join us. The accommodation does not have to be 5 star, just clean, comfortable and welcoming, also providing a light breakfast. The purpose of this book is aimed at providing catholic hospitality and making new friends. The hosts charge a small fee of $35 for one only person, or $30 per person for 2 or more per night. For further information please contact Marie Anderson on 03 359 5541 or email marie.ian@xtra.co.nz THANK YOU – FRUITCAKES FOR KAIKŌURA Many thanks to the parishes and groups of the North Island part of the Archdiocese of Wellington for your generosity in supplying 145 fruitcakes, which were sent as a gesture of love and solidarity to our brothers and sisters in Kaikōura for the second anniversary of the Marlborough earthquake. These were distributed by local groups in Kaikōura, and acknowledgement has been received for the love and goodwill with which they were sent. Huge thanks to the Society of St Vincent de Paul who supplied a van and driver and covered the costs of transporting the cakes to Kāikoura. Stretch out your hand to us, Lord, and take hold of us. Help us to love as you love. Teach us to leave behind all that is passing, to be a source of reassurance to those around us, and to give freely to all those in need. Amen Pope Francis: Homily for the Mass for the World Day of the Poor, 18 November 2018 We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died and those whose anniversaries occur around this time. Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Judy Chote, John Rogers and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community. “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my Words will not pass away.”
Jesus words will never pass away, in spite of tribulation. What does Jesus mean that heaven and earth will pass away, but His words will not pass away? The Bible consistently warns us that this World will not last forever. This statement was in the context of end times’ prophecies and the eternal nature of Jesus’ words: “My words will never pass away.” This means that trusting Jesus is wiser that trusting anything in this world. We all of us know that to “pass away” is to disappear or to be no more. This refers to the physical heaven and earth- the material world and all it contains- but not the Spiritual or Souls of the inhabitants of those places. Scripture is very clear that people will outcast the current material universe, the current universe will be replaced by another that will never know the contamination of Sin. The Prophet Isaiah foretold the passing away of heaven and earth, too. “All the stars in the sky will be dissolved and heavens rolled up like the scroll; all starry hosts will fall like withered leaves from vine like shrivelled figs from the fig tree(Is 34:4) The Lord assures His people that even as the heaven and earth are passed away, His Salvation is secured: The heaven will vanished like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment and its inhabitants die like flies, But my Salvation will last forever, my righteousness will never fall. Knowing that heaven and earth will not pass away gives us perspective in life. This world in not our home, our real home is a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. Our aim therefore, should be to reach this new heaven and this new earth. Fr Gregory Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. Please pray for our children as they prepare for First Holy Communion. We congratulate our children from St Patrick’s Church for their First Holy Communion today: Star Va’aua Te Ariki Va’aua Karlos Namana Orna Van Eyssen Lesieli Foliaki. Sunday 18 November 2018. Pope Frances' 2nd World Day of the Poor. “let us love, not with words but with deeds” 2017 World Day of the Poor theme. Pope Francis calls on Christians around the world to serve people on the margins with practical assistance and to deepen our connection with people living in all forms of poverty. As a parish, we will be offering your donations on the day to the annual Christmas Emergency Food Appeal of the Seatoun & Miramar Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society. Please bring along a non-perishable food item on Sunday 18 November 2018 such as dry pasta and rice; canned fish, canned veges and fruit; beans and chickpeas; cereal; canned and packet soup; toothpaste and toothbrushes; sanitary items; soap and deodorant. There will be a signposted box in the foyer of each of our Churches where you can leave your donation. May God bless you for what you do. NOVEMBER PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD: As November is the traditional month for special prayers for our loved ones, parishioners are asked to write the names and place them in the box in the Church or give them to the priest. Envelopes are available in the foyer. Because of the large number of names, we will only print anniversaries or recent. All names will be remembered in Masses offered during November. Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Book Club – meeting next Sunday 25th November: Explore the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the Catholic faith through its great books! At Holy Cross Church Parish Centre, 6-7pm. Light supper will be provided. Connect with fellow passionate Catholics for like-minded discussion. For enquiries, contact 3882-840 or htpCatholicBookClub@gmail.com Are you a child who would like to take part in the St Patrick’s Children’s Mass on Christmas Eve?? Would you like to do a reading, read a prayer of the Faithful, carry the offertory, take part in a play? We need your help to make this Mass happen. If you volunteer, you will be given help to do your best. Please phone Clare Lundon the Mass Organiser 0212278363 or Patricia O’Donnell St Patrick’s Liturgy Chairperson 934 3179. Looking for musicians for the St Patrick’s Children’s Mass on Christmas Eve at 5.30pm. We are looking for a guitar player and a piano player or keyboard player and other instrument players to make music for the children to sing Christmas carols. If you would like to make joyful music for the children, please contact Clare Lundon the Mass organiser 0212278363 or Patricia O’Donnell St Patrick’s Liturgy Chair 934 3179 for further information. "REAL CHRISTMAS CARDS". St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas cards will be on sale soon in our Church foyers after Sunday Masses at Holy Cross, St Anthony's and St Patrick's churches, same price as last year's. Religious-theme cards "Keeping Christ in Christmas", $2.50 per pack of 5 cards with envelopes. Proceeds to our local St Vincent de Paul Conference activities in the eastern suburbs. Contacts: Holy Cross Church (Julian Knap, ph 970 3905), St Anthony's Church (Andrew Monahan, ph 021 772 350), and St Patrick's Church (Frank Quirke, ph 387 4977). 14 x blister packs of Oticon size 13 hearing aid batteries and 2 x digital battery testers to give away These have been kindly donated as they are no longer needed. If you have hearing aids and could use these or know someone who can, please contact the office. 3886 953 or holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz 2 Columban Calendars to give away! Two Columban Calendars have been very kindly donated by a parishioner. If you would like one of these please contact the Parish Office 3886 953 or holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz First two responses will receive the calendars. ONLY 40 CALENDARS LEFT available through the office $12 each or from Bernadette at St Patrick’s Church You can either put your money or cheq (made out to Holy Trinity Parish) in an envelope with your details and pop in the collection basket, or email, phone or drop into the Parish Office. Alternatively pay by internet banking to Holy Trinity Parish 02-0536-0185031-00 and use CALENDAR as the reference. When you have paid, email the office holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz with the following details: the amount paid, the number of calendars ordered, which Church you will collect your calendars from or if you would like to collect them from the office. Once payment has cleared, the Calendars will be left for you in the back of your chosen Church or in the office for you to collect. St Anthony’s Bazaar 2019 - Sunday 17 February with a Vigil Mass the night before - Saturday 16 February at 5pm replacing the normal Sunday 10.30am Mass on the 17th. The team of St Anthony's would value your help, expertise and goods. Thanks to all those who completed the Bazaar forms last Sunday. To those who took them home, we look forward to seeing them brought back over the next week. If you missed the chance to offer your help please take one of the forms from the back of the church or email Angeline - angelineharrington.com with the offer of your help. Remember the motto of "many hands make light work!" Go you are sent to deepen your bicultural relationship 5(a) The Archdiocese deepens its understanding of Te Ao Maori and embraces biculturalism as an integral part of all its activities and decisions Au Pair-style job available in Kilbirnie - We are a family of 3 (plus pets), offering accommodation PLUS some paid hours! See noticeboard for the full advertisement and all the details. Starting 22nd November Please email Laurian on lauriang@slingshot.co.nz or call 027 5847170 if you are interested in learning more about this opportunity. Holy Hour You are invited to a Holy Hour on Tuesday 20 November beginning at 7.30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at Sacred Heart Cathedral, to pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. This Holy Hour will include prayers, Scripture, a short homily, times of silence and singing and conclude with Benediction followed by supper. All are welcome. God’s answer to the poor is always a saving act that heals wounds of body and soul, restores justice and helps to live life anew in dignity. God’s answer is also a summons to those who believe in him to do likewise, within the limits of what is humanly possible. The World Day of the Poor wishes to be a small answer that the Church throughout the world gives to the poor of every kind and in every land, lest they think that their cry has gone unheard. It may well be like a drop of water in the desert of poverty, yet it can serve as a sign of sharing with those in need, and enable them to sense the active presence of a brother or a sister. Pope Francis: Message for the 2nd World Day of the Poor, 2018 The Nov. 18 – Dec. 1 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Armistice Day centenary marked by Hamilton Mass for Peace. Pro-life rosary crusade for NZ. Faith-based institutions in NZ abuse royal commission. $12.6m development to help homeless families. The next issue of NZ Catholic will be published on December 2. Home of Compassion Island Bay Saturday 1st December Eve of Advent – family day, 10am–3pm: 11am putting up the crib, followed by carol singing; nativity art and crafts; search out nativity rocks in Christmas treasure hunt. Suzanne Aubert Heritage Centre, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington, ph (04) 282-1953. All welcome. Wednesdays 5 and 12 December Take time out in Advent for contemplative reflection and prayer series led by Sr Sue Cosgrove. 10am sessions repeated at 7pm, Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington, ph (04) 383-7769. Greenstone Doors Annual Christmas Party is being held on 5th Dec 6:30pm-8:30pm at 106 Park Road, Belmont. Join us for an evening of music, entertainment, wine, nibbles and rolling raffles. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased from eventbrite.co.nz or contact us on 566 5037. Annual Harbour City Funeral Home Christmas Remembrance Service. Friday 7th December 2018 at 6.30pm Old Saint Paul's Mulgrave St, Thorndon. Everyone is welcome. National March for Life NZ 8th December: There are dangerous proposals to liberalise the abortion laws in New Zealand to remove all safeguards and to further endanger the lives of the unborn and harm their mothers and families. Parishes, groups, families and all people of goodwill are invited to March for Life Saturday 8th December. Gather at 2pm in Civic Square (101 Wakefield St) ready to walk to Parliament grounds. The spirit of the march is one of celebrating the gift of life and helping the vulnerable. We are mindful that many in our communities are suffering the effects of abortion in their families. Our message to our community is, you are not alone, there is support, there is healing, there is hope! marchforlife.nz or phone Michael on 021 825 955. NZ Rosary Crusade 8th December: Presently the Law Commission is encouraging the government to liberalise the abortion laws. Our Parliament is also currently considering legalising Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide. The time has come for New Zealanders, Catholics and non-Catholics to pray together for our nation. We must act now! On December 8th, New Zealanders will join together in prayer from various locations (including at the National March for Life on the lawn of Parliament) to pray the Rosary for Life and Faith. www.rosarycrusade.co.nz or phone Clare on 022 1912 886 or 03 359 2087 CARITAS GIFTS 2018 Caritas Gifts are a perfect way to show your friends and loved ones that you are thinking of them this year, while also making an important contribution on their behalf. Every single Caritas Gift purchased, also allows us to offer vital assistance and support where it is needed most. The range of Caritas Gift options are split across four specific areas; Hope Fund - supports our development work Life Fund - sustains emergency support Peace Fund - promotes healthcare, human rights and justice Learning Fund - supports education and environmental care Each one provides vital funds, supporting a variety of Caritas programmes. All are focused towards creating positive and long-lasting changes in the lives of some of the most vulnerable communities relying upon our help. For example, if you buy the gift of an Emergency kit from the Life Fund, the money you pay goes into that fund and is used to support emergency work where it is needed most. Or by purchasing a chicken or a goat gift, you will be supporting a community, helping to provide sustainable food options. When you purchase a gift from one of these funds the money you spend supports that area of Caritas' work. Even the smallest gifts make an incredible difference to those in need, whether it is $10 or $1000. Every Caritas Gift makes for a wonderful present to give family and friends while also helping to support the dignity of our brothers and sisters, both here in Aotearoa New Zealand and across the world. Caritas gifts can be ordered now by calling us directly on 0800 22 10 22 or by visiting the Caritas website: www.caritas.org.nz/caritas-gifts place your order by Monday, 10 December to ensure that your Caritas Gift is received in time for Christmas. We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died especially Natalie Vincent and those whose anniversaries occur around this time. Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Judy Chote, John Rogers and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community. St Francis taught the world the following prayer: “It is in giving that we receive. It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.” The centre of attraction for this weekend’s Gospel is the poor widow. She has shown us the wonderful example of Christian generosity. It is said that she gave everything for the love of God. Money, in one form or another, is a very popular topic with Jesus. He mentions wealth many times in his talks and in his reference to life and people’s values. While I have been touched by the generosity of the poor widow, I have grown to admire the other people who were putting large amount into the collection box. I think that as we have grown older and started to have a few dollars, we have learned a few things about money and ourselves.
When we have little or nothing, giving away everything means nothing. But when we began to accumulate something, all of a sudden, we become possessive. The nothingness becomes something very precious. Things like retirement and security starts bothering me. Now that I have become something, I should become be generous and share what I have with those who have nothing. But what is happening here is that the more I am getting, the more I want to hang on to it because I may need it for a rainy day. Having gone through the hurricanes and tornados of life and come out of them successfully, why should I ever think the Lord will not take care of me on the rainy day? It is said in the first reading that the widow who shared her nothingness with Elijah, her meal never got exhausted. Maybe it is a good time to ask ourselves a basic question: “Does our increased prosperity help the poor as much as it should?” Are we as generous as we were when we had nothing? It is in giving that we receive. Fr Gregory Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. Please pray for our children as they prepare for First Holy Communion. We congratulate our children from Holy Cross for their First Holy Communion today: Rhian Dane Patena, Isabelle Hunt, Faris Khayyat and Maria Pato. First Holy Communion dates in our Parish - St Patrick’s 18th November 10am NOVEMBER PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD: As November is the traditional month for special prayers for our loved ones, parishioners are asked to write the names and place them in the box in the Church or give them to the priest. Envelopes are available in the foyer. Because of the large number of names, we will only print anniversaries or recent. All names will be remembered in Masses offered during November. A health and safety reminder to those attending Mass at St Patrick’s Church Please do not park on the grass, in front of the emergency exits, garage or in the porch area in the front of the church. These areas are to be kept clear at all times for safety reasons and we would appreciate your co-operation. If you see someone parking in these areas, please remind them to park elsewhere and if you are approached and asked to move, please do not take offence and become abusive but moved as you are asked. Thank you. Fr Gregory celebrated his birthday on the 9th November Please remember him in your prayers We congratulate Andrew Greening on receiving the Pride of Workmanship Award 2018 from the Rotary Club of Wellington South. Andrew was nominated by the Home of Compassion in Island Bay and received the award on Wednesday 7th November. Well done. 2 Columban Calendars to give away! Two Columban Calendars have been very kindly donated by a parishioner. If you would like one of these please contact the Parish Office 3886 953. First two responses will receive the calendars. Holy Cross Happy Hour – Weds 14TH November 11am in the Parish Centre. Seniors are reminded of our next happy hour. Come join us for bingo. Please bring a small plate of finger food to enjoy with our tea/coffee. All welcome 2019 Columban Calendars available through the office $12 each or from Bernadette at St Patrick’s Church. You can either put your money or cheq (made out to Holy Trinity Parish) in an envelope with your details and pop in the collection basket, or email, phone or drop into the Parish Office. Alternatively pay by internet banking to Holy Trinity Parish 02-0536-0185031-00 and use CALENDAR as the reference. When you have paid, email the office holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz with the following details: the amount paid, the number of calendars ordered, which Church you will collect your calendars from or if you would like to collect them from the office. Once payment has cleared, the Calendars will be left for you in the back of your chosen Church or in the office for you to collect. First Holy Communion at St Patrick’s Church 18th November 10am Parishioners are welcome to come and join in our celebration in the Parish Centre after Mass. Please bring a plate of food to share and leave in the Centre. Thank you Are you a child who would like to take part in the Children’s Mass on Christmas Eve?? Would you like to do a reading, read a prayer of the Faithful, carry the offertory, take part in a play? We need your help to make this Mass happen. If you volunteer, you will be given help to do your best. Please phone Clare Lundon the Mass Organiser 0212278363 or Patricia O’Donnell Liturgy Chairperson 934 3179. Looking for musicians for the Children’s Mass on Christmas Eve at 5.30pm. We are looking for a guitar player and a piano player or keyboard player and other instrument players to make music for the children to sing Christmas carols. If you would like to make joyful music for the children, please contact Clare Lundon the Mass organiser 0212278363 or Patricia O’Donnell Liturgy Chair 934 3179 for further information. Finance Committee Meeting: Tue 13th Nov 7.30pm Holy Cross Parish Centre. Mass rosters Holy Cross and St Patrick’s for December have either been emailed out to you or are at the back of the Church. Next rosters will be available in February. "REAL CHRISTMAS CARDS". St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas cards will be on sale soon in our Church foyers after Sunday Masses at Holy Cross, St Anthony's and St Patrick's churches, same price as last year's. Religious-theme cards "Keeping Christ in Christmas", $2.50 per pack of 5 cards with envelopes. Proceeds to our local St Vincent de Paul Conference activities in the eastern suburbs. Contacts: Holy Cross Church (Julian Knap, ph 970 3905), St Anthony's Church (Andrew Monahan, ph 021 772 350), and St Patrick's Church (Frank Quirke, ph 387 4977). Sunday 18 November 2018. Pope Frances' 2nd World Day of the Poor. “let us love, not with words but with deeds” 2017 World Day of the Poor theme. Pope Francis calls on Christians around the world to serve people on the margins with practical assistance and to deepen our connection with people living in all forms of poverty. As a parish, we will be offering your donations on the day to the annual Christmas Emergency Food Appeal of the Seatoun & Miramar Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society. Please bring along a non-perishable food item on Sunday 18 November 2018 such as dry pasta and rice; canned fish, canned veges and fruit; beans and chickpeas; cereal; canned and packet soup; toothpaste and toothbrushes; sanitary items; soap and deodorant. There will be a signposted box in the foyer of each of our Churches where you can leave your donation. May God bless you for what you do. St Vincent de Paul Society “Vinnies” is also hosting a Free Shop and Lunch on Saturday 17 Nov at the old Caltex space on Riddiford Street, Newtown, as a vibrant outdoor shop and community (food court style) lunch. Vinnies is encouraging the most vulnerable people in the community to come along and access the free clothing and food. Parishioners of Holy Trinity Parish and people of many other groups in Wellington are warmly invited to also come along to prepare food and serve the lunch, under the message – Better off Together / He Waka Eke Noa. This is another practical way that parishioners of Holy Trinity Parish can put their faith into action with St Vincent de Paul to serve those in need at the Free Shop and Lunch, Kilbirnie. Please just turn up to help or contact the following if you need further information:- Millie Lambess,. Ph 04-389-7122 | 021 029 18575 WORLD DAY OF THE POOR: The Archdiocese of Wellington is one of 12 Dioceses throughout the world who have been asked to lead activities for Pope Francis’s World Day of the Poor. Details are available on the notice displayed on the parish newsletter and on the Archdiocese of Wellington website. Some highlights include: · Archdiocesan Mass for the World Day of the Poor: St Michael’s Taita, Sun 18 Nov, 10.30am, if possible please bring a non-perishable item for the foodbank collection. · Better off together-He waka eke noa Gathering: Bishop Viard College, Porirua, Sat 17 Nov, 10am-5pm, speakers, workshops, liturgy led by Challenge 2000 · St Vincent de Paul free pop-up stores: Newtown, Hutt Valley, Porirua, Wairarapa and Levin, Sat 17 Nov · Wellington JPD Commission social analysis workshop: St Joseph’s church foyer, Upper Hutt, Wed 14 Nov (please register with l.beech@wn.catholic.org.nz) FRUITCAKES AND FESTIVE FARE FOR KAIKŌURA: North Island parishes of the Archdiocese are invited to express love and solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Kaikōura by supplying wrapped fruitcakes or other festive fare, which will be delivered to Kaikōura in time for the 2nd anniversary of the 2016 earthquake on 14 November. These can be dropped off at the Compassion Soup Kitchen (132 Tory St, Wgtn), Challenge 2000 (1 Wanaka St, Jvlle) or Catholic Centre (22-30 Hill St, Wgtn) up until midday 12 November. They will be delivered to Kaikōura by the Society of St Vincent de Paul as part of the World Day of the Poor activities of the Archdiocese of Wellington. For more information please contact Lisa Beech l.beech@wn.catholic.org.nz St Anthony’s School - The date for the Bazaar has been set - Sunday 17 February with a Vigil Mass the night before - Saturday 16 February at 5pm replacing the normal Sunday 10.30am Mass on the 17th. Storage space needed: If anyone has any space they can spare so we can store items as they come in up to the Bazaar in February, could you please contact the school. 380 6971 or office@stants.school.nz We are kindly asking for donations – tinned plums and chopped tomatoes and baking ingredients (flour, sugar, condensed milk, cocoa, block chocolate and chocolate chips, coconut, butter, etc). Please drop off in St Anthony’s church foyer. We are also asking if anyone could help us bake cakes, slices and biscuits to sell at the cake stall. Drop off of cakes at school office or church from Friday 15th Feb. is much appreciated. If you would like to receive some of the donated ingredients or a couple of cake boxes, please leave your details on sign in sheet at St Anthony’s Church foyer or contact Simone Meech: 9775021 or 021992424 or ollie-simone@outlook.com Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship Wellington invites men to come along and join us on Thursday 15th of November at 7:30pm (Note: fellowship from 7:00pm for 7:30pm start) in The Loaves and Fishes Hall next to the Anglican Cathedral of St Paul, corner Hill and Molesworth streets Thorndon. Topic: "Becoming a New Man" Want to know more? Ring Steve Ready 027-356-9555 or email: joshua.wgtn@gmail.com Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women. Our meeting is on Saturday 17th November at 1.30pm, St Joseph's church 42 Ellice St, Mt Victoria Wgtn. Our speaker will be Sarah Pinto on "In my Father's eyes". Is 43:4 'you are precious in my eyes and honoured and I love you'. Enquiries Shura 3899938 HELP US TO HELP THOSE ON THE PERIPHERIES The World Day of the Poor is Saturday 17th November 2018. The Archdiocese calls for each of us to make a serious examination of our conscience, to see if we are truly capable of hearing the cry of the poor. Here is an opportunity to challenge yourself and help those that are in poverty. How? o Donate your time or money o Email your friends/business colleagues/family pleading with them to support our work o Pray for the poor and the struggling and those who journey with them. Please help: Call Megan Ratuki on 04 477 6827 or email info@challenge2000.org.nz www.challenge2000.org.nz Go you are sent to manage your assets wisely - 4(b) The review and decisions are the result of a prayerful discernment process based on the following principles; 1) people are the Church’s primary asset. Seatoun Arts & Crafts celebrates its Annual Exhibition and Sale at the Village Hall, Forres Street, Seatoun this year on: Saturday 17th November 10am – 4pm and Sunday 18th November 10am – 4pm The poor evangelize us and help us each day to discover the beauty of the Gospel. Let us not squander this grace-filled opportunity. On this day, may all of us feel that we are in debt to the poor, because, in hands outstretched to one another, a salvific encounter can take place to strengthen our faith, inspire our charity and enable our hope to advance securely on our path towards the Lord who is to come. Pope Francis, Message for the 2nd World Day of the Poor, 2018 Au Pair-style job available in Kilbirnie - We are a family of 3 (plus pets), offering accommodation PLUS some paid hours! See noticeboard for the full advertisement and all the details. Starting 22nd November Please email Laurian on lauriang@slingshot.co.nz or call 027 5847170 if you are interested in learning more about this opportunity. ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON - POSTION OPEN YOUNG CHURCH MINISTRY COORDINATOR 20-30 HOURS PER WEEK (NEGOTIABLE) We are looking to employ a dedicated person to join a passionate, creative and qualified pastoral ministry team working to support and grow ministry with young people in the Archdiocese of Wellington. For more information about the role and to apply head to seek.co.nz and search for 'Young Church' or contact i.mccafferty@wn.catholic.org.nz Applications close 15th November 2018. We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died and those whose anniversaries occur around this time. Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Judy Chote, John Rogers and Graeme Adams and for the wonderful people who are caring for the everyday needs of the sick in our Community. |
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