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Is 66, 18-21; Heb 12, 5-7. 11-13; Lk 13, 22-30
Dear sisters and brothers, In Isaiah, God calls his people together, promises them a sign and then expects individuals to go out and share the message of His glory. Letter to the Hebrews encourages one to view suffering and challenges as personal development. Gospel message moves outward to those who are outside of the previously chosen. Salvation history is not restricted to the people of Zion. The problem encountered here is the non acceptance of Jesus within his own people and their institutions. The Gospel highlights the danger of chosen people might lose the final invitation. A loving God who is eager to expand the fold may not have been the easiest message which a prophet might bring. I think that many of us enjoy being special. I am ashamed to say that I have caught myself feeling better because I have things that others do not have. Opening up God’s kingdom to outsiders may not have been something that was welcome in the first century and my sense is that it is not universally welcome now. I often wonder how I would have reacted as a Jew during Jesus’ lifetime. Religious leaders had a certain amount of autonomy under the Roman Prefect. I can see Jesus running up against the institutional authorities. His message called for change and reform. Let us pray: Dear Lord, heal me from desires to have what some do not. Help me to want what is good for all people. Open my ears and my heart so that I might be able to separate the wheat from the chaff. Give me the strength and courage to live the life to which I am called to. Amen 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. Holy Trinity Parish Property Proposal Update In response to Cardinal John's Directive issued in February this year, a property review document is being finalised for presentation at Sunday masses next week, 1 September. Three options have been detailed at length for discussion within our parish, one of these being preferred as the most viable. Printed copies of the document will be available at the weekend masses together with a timetable showing parish meeting dates and feedback-due dates so that we can ensure we meet the deadline given by Cardinal John. Parish Pastoral Council and Finance Committee members will be at the door after masses to answer any immediate questions parishioners might have. The document will also be available on the parish website. There will be opportunities to discuss the paper at parish community meetings on 4 and 10 September. Parishioners will then have up to three weeks to think about their responses and email those to holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz. These responses will be taken into account in preparing the parish’s recommendation to Cardinal John. If there are parishioners who do not have access to email, the PPC and FC will consider alternative arrangements to ensure their feedback is captured. Simply phone the parish office, 388-6953. ABORTION LAW REFORM in NEW ZEALAND: ‘Have Your Say by 19 September’. Please take an information sheet from the back of the church. Make Your Submission by Letter or Online (Please note that email submissions are not accepted) Submission Closing Date: THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER Letter: On a covering sheet, write: “Submission on Abortion Legislation Bill” + “This submission is from [full name] and/or [organisation] + contact details: contact address, contact phone, & signature. On a separate piece of paper write your submission. Enclose TWO copies of your submission. Post to: Committee Secretariat, Abortion Legislation Committee, Parliament Buildings, Wellington - stamp required Online: https://www.parliament.nz/en/ECommitteeSubmission/52SCAL_SCF_BILL_89814/CreateSubmission (or search for “Abortion Legislation Bill New Zealand Parliament” and follow the steps) Tips: Begin by stating clearly your position; give your reasons; use your own words; be respectful & constructive. Please state in your submission if you wish to make an oral submission Material prepared by The Nathaniel Centre – the New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre – www.nathaniel.org.nz Safeguarding training. For those who weren’t able to make the training session in May on Safeguarding there are four more sessions at the Catholic Centre (Level 1, room 2) • Monday 9 September 10.30am • Tuesday 10 September 2.30pm • Tuesday 8 October 12pm • Wednesday 9 October 12pm This training is compulsory if you are involved in any of the following ministries. Please make sure you attend one of these if you are involved in the following ministries and have not attended. - Parish Council - Children’s Liturgy - Trainer Altar Servers Roles - Extraordinary Ministers of Communion to the Sick - Sacramental Programme Leaders If you are not able to travel into town, you are welcome to join the meeting by ZOOM Conference from your computer at the above time and date. To do this they need to send Brendy your email address and parish you belong to and you will be sent the login details. Contact Brendy Weir Safeguarding Adviser, Archdiocese of Wellington (04) 496 1768 or 021 1958 307 b.weir@wn.catholic.org.nz Each year the Catholic Bishops of New Zealand set aside a week in September for Social Justice Week, inviting us to reflect and take action on a current social justice issue. This year from the 8th to the 14th of September we focus on fairness. Na, ko ngā mea katoa e pai ai koutou, kia meatia e ngā tāngata ki a koutou, meatia hoki e koutou kia a rātou. Matiu 7:12 Do unto others what you would have them do to you. Matthew 7:12 St Vincent de Paul is seeking help from parishioners particularly from St Patrick’s area. They would like 6-8 people who could assist with helping people living in our parish area with tasks such as – cooking a meal, cleaning a house, visiting an aged or sick person. They would like someone who could perhaps coordinate this type of activity and not just be available to complete a task. Hopefully with a number of willing hands these activities could take place within our parish but would not be restricted to Catholic’s but available to anyone needing a helping hand. Your assistance for these needy people would be very much appreciated. If you think you could help in any way please email Ray Whelan ray.whelan@xtra.co.nz or phone 04 3883667. A CALL TO SERVICE St Patrick’s Church is asking for musicians for Saturday Vigil Mass and Sunday 10am Mass. The Sullivan Family are moving and we need to fill the large gap they are leaving. We thank them for their Service and wish them well in their new home. So, are there Pianists, organists, guitarists, other musicians who would like to play at these Masses? Guidelines and times for practice will be provided. If interested please ring Patricia 9343179 or email triciao2285 @gmail .com St Catherine’s College Enrolments This is just a reminder that enrolments are now open at St Catherine's College. Our closing date will be on 30th August 2019. If you miss this date, please contact us on 04 9398988, as late enrolments will be considered. We are happy to answer any questions you may have, or if you would like to come and talk to one of our staff members. Our contact details are as follows:- 04 939 8988 office@stcatherinescollege.school.nz or office@scc.school.nz St Catherine's College aims to nurture and empower our young women to be active and creative learners. Go you are sent to care for creation (8) Get involved with “Transition Churches” (a network of Christian churches-including Catholic -in New Zealand who are working on local faith community responses to energy, climate, food and financial challenges). Holy Hour You are invited to a Holy Hour on Tues 27 Aug beginning at 7.30 pm 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. Pope Francis has designated October as the Extraordinary Missionary month. The Parish Leadership Team is hoping to offer a 6 session programme Developing a Spirituality of Service in every parish in October. We need to gauge the interest level so please register with Chris Walkerdine at c.walkerdine@wn.catholic.org.nz or telephone on 04 496-1706. Please join us for the Stewardship Network Meeting at Sacred Heart School Hall, Petone. 1-4pm on Saturday 21st September. Three dynamic speakers including Cardinal John Dew, Afternoon Tea followed by small group discussion. Please register by September 18th with Chris Walkerdine at c.walkerdine@wn.catholic.org.nz or telephone 04 496-1706. The Cardinal’s lunch will be held at The Intercontinental Hotel on Wednesday 28 August. Our lunch will feature Cardinal John Dew, sharing his vision for the future of the church being young, transformed and transformative. Cardinal John is optimistic for the future, encouraging the faithful to be outward looking, through the message at the 2017 synod of "Go, you are sent". Please join us on Wednesday 28th of August at the Intercontinental Hotel at 12:00 as we break bread and share our Catholic values. $115 To register on line https://cl2019.lilregie.com For more information phone Robyn 027 2018766 Wellington Theological Consortium conference on “Lament, Listening, Healing, in response to the sexual abuse crisis in our Church Communities.” Learn about Circle Process and Restorative Justice. 13 - 14 September 2019 at St Joseph’s Church, 154 Brougham Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington. For more information http://wellingtontheology.org.nz/ Parenting Faith Seminar: Thurs 29 Aug 7.30pm-9pm Connolly Hall, Thorndon. Nurturing your child’s Catholic faith at home. Parents are children’s first educators in faith. An interactive and informative evening to equip parents with ideas and resources to ‘do’ faith at home. Come and join the discussion! Presented by Dr Chris Duthie-Jung. Entry by KOHA. To book your place go to… https://parentingfaith.eventbrite.co.nzor contact Felicity Giltrap on f.giltrap@wn.catholic.org.nz or (04) 496 1719. The door of God’s mercy is narrow but is always open to everyone! God does not have preferences, but always welcomes everyone, without distinction. A narrow door to restrain our pride and our fear; a door open wide because God welcomes us without distinction… The door is narrow but always open wide: do not forget this. Pope Francis, Angelus 21 August 2016 Our prayers are 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. We also pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Pauline Hastings and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Patrick Rosson.
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Wis 18, 6-9; Heb 11, 1-2. 8-19; Lk 12, 32-48
On my retreat last summer, I found that my prayer - relationship with Jesus - came to a simple and fairly "new" place. I just had read a piece which asked - asked me personally - "To whom do you belong?" and "Do I believe what I say I believe?" I found myself chewing these questions and returning to the simple - graced - realisation that, if I really belong to the Lord (in whom I am baptized and whose servant I desire to be) and if I really believe what I say I believe (that I have nothing to fear because Jesus has overcome the power of sin and death) then I should be a much more joyful, trusting and courageous person. Dear sisters and brothers, Jesus is laying it out for us today that we have nothing to fear. It confronts the fact that we live with a lot of fears. We live, in a self-protective mode, as though we can "control" how safe and secure we are. Jesus is inviting us to live more freely because our life is in his hands and we are going to enjoy eternal life with Him forever. I've found myself, since that retreat, asking for the grace to live with daily trust, to walk with deeply joy in my heart - even in the midst of challenging things - and to ask myself more often if I'm being courageous enough in taking risks to love more completely, to witness my faith by the ways I am self-sacrificing in my care, and to open my heart to better hear the cry of the poor, so I might be a better advocate for those without a voice. Asking for the grace alone gives me more courage to find steps in these directions in the here and now of each day. May you find Lord, fully engaged in being one with you, here and now, where your people most need this simple disciple to be. 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. FEAST of ASSUMPTION of the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY - 15TH AUGUST This is a HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION MASS TIMES ARE: 9.30am Holy Cross School Hall (light morning tea after Mass) 9.30am St Patrick’s Church 11am Rita Angus Retirement Village Chapel 11.30am St Anthony’s – Thursday Friends 2pm St Patrick’s Church – St Catherine’s College 6.30pm St Anthony’s Church Volunteering and Participation Survey This is a survey conducted by the Holy Trinity Liturgy Committee in order to better understand the needs of parishioners and to help bring more people into voluntary roles. Please fill in as much as you can and return the survey into the collection basket by Sunday the 11th of August, or email answers to julianknap@gmail.com If you haven’t had a chance to fill this in, please take your copy from the back of the church or email Julian for a copy and return as soon as possible. Thank you Holy Cross Happy Hour Weds 14th August from 11am in the Parish Centre. Come join us for bingo. Please bring a small plate of finger food to enjoy with our tea/coffee. All welcome The Patron Saint of Altar Servers, St. Tarcisius, Feast Day 15th August. An invitation to all Altar Servers of Holy Trinity Parish Come and celebrate the feast of our patron saint of altar servers St. Tarcisius at the 6pm Mass at St Patrick’s Church on the 22th August, followed by pizzas for the servers and light refreshments for the adults in the Parish Meeting Room. Please bring a plate. This will be a good opportunity for all the altar servers from the Parish to meet each other. Please put the date on your calendar. A CALL TO SERVICE St Patrick’s Church is asking for musicians for Saturday Vigil Mass and Sunday 10am Mass. The Sullivan Family are moving and we need to fill the large gap they are leaving. We thank them for their Service and wish them well in their new home. So, are there Pianists, organists, guitarists, other musicians who would like to play at these Masses? Guidelines and times for practice will be provided. If interested please ring Patricia 9343179 or email triciao2285 @gmail .com Knitters Many thanks to parishioners and friends who continue knitting for babies and children in need. The garments and beanies are still needed, and much appreciated. Donations of double knitting yarn are very gratefully received. Many thanks, Margaret 388 2840 People in Need? St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference welcomes parishioners to let us know confidentially if you or someone needs assistance in the Miramar/Seatoun/Strathmore area. Our group visits people who are in hardship, sickness, loneliness or housebound, in order to share God’s love and compassion and see if we can assist in any way, even as simple as having a coffee and chat (Contacts: any of our members listed in the Church foyers). If you wish to donate to assist your local Conference purchase food, clothing, house items etc for families in most need in the eastern suburbs, please consider making a direct online donation to our account which is:-BNZ Kilbirnie, St Vincent de Paul Seatoun & Miramar Conference, A/c No. 02 0576 0017 817 006, reference “Donation”. If you want a receipt of the donation for tax purposes, do please contact our Treasurer, Trish Herzog, ph 04 388 3842 Pre-loved Sports Sale, St Patrick’s College, Kilbirnie: 10am-2pm, Saturday 17 August Drop into the Sports Sale on 17 August and kit out your family with pre-loved sports gear and clothing (all codes included) in great condition. 1 item - $10, 3 items $20 with a small selection of items at specially marked prices. There will be a gold coin sausage sizzle and tea & coffee. Got some gear to donate? Drop it at the college office or contact parentsassociation@stpats.school.nz. Thank you for supporting this fundraiser for St Patrick’s College. St Catherine’s College Enrolments This is just a reminder that enrolments are now open at St Catherine's College. Our closing date will be on 30th August 2019. If you miss this date, please contact us on 04 9398988, as late enrolments will be considered. We are happy to answer any questions you may have, or if you would like to come and talk to one of our staff members. Our contact details are as follows:- 04 939 8988 office@stcatherinescollege.school.nz or office@scc.school.nz St Catherine's College aims to nurture and empower our young women to be active and creative learners. National Vocations Awareness Week - Lives of Service, Lives of Joy “God calls you to make definitive choices, and he has a plan for each of you: to discover that plan and to respond to your vocation is to move toward personal fulfilment. God calls each of us to be holy, to live his life, but he has a particular path for each one of us.” Pope Francis - WYD July 2013 Our baptism calls us to holiness. We live out this call through marriage, single life, priesthood or consecrated life. National Vocations Awareness Week (4-11 August) is an annual event set aside by the Bishops of New Zealand, focusing our attention on all forms of vocation in the Church. Please pray for all those in our Archdiocese who are discerning their vocation, including our three seminarians Alfred, Kinh and Matthew, and Emilio who is preparing to enter Seminary next year. May we all be open to God’s call and respond with generosity and courage. Go you are sent to use your assets wisely (4) Investigate repurposing and multi-purposing surplus/vacant and under-utilised assets. Pope Francis has designated October as the Extraordinary Missionary month. The Parish Leadership Team is hoping to offer a 6 session programme Developing a Spirituality of Service in every parish in October. We need to gauge the interest level so please register with Chris Walkerdine at c.walkerdine@wn.catholic.org.nz or telephone on 04 496-1706. Vigil for the Unborn: Saturday 17 August. St Anne's Catholic Church, Emmett Street, Newtown. 10 am Mass. Followed by Exposition & Rosary Procession to pray outside of the Hospital. Ends at Noon with a shared lunch. All are invited. Come and pray for hearts to change and lives to be saved. Two heartbeats, two precious lives worth protecting: show we love them both. For more information contact Family Life International NZ PH: 021 231 7954 Seasons for Growth is an education programme which explores the effects of change, loss and grief. Using the imagery of the four seasons, the programme is a safe and proven way to help people process and adjust to changing experiences. A programme for adults will be offered: six weekly sessions, starting on Sunday 18 August, 2.00 – 4.30pm, in the Emmaus Centre, St Christopher’s Anglican Church, 167 main Road, Tawa. Cost $25 for the workbook. For more information, or to register, please contact Bridgett on 934 1811 or email: honitonfantail@gmail.com A Personal Experience of The Camino Ignaciano with Monsignor Gerry Burns. In May and June of this year Monsignor Gerry Burns spent 30 days walking the “Camino Ignaciano” [The Ignatian Camino] in Spain, beginning at the birthplace of St Ignatius in Loyola and ending at Manresa. Come and hear Gerry’s reflections and experiences of what is one of the newer caminos in Spain. Tuesday 20 August, 7.30pm, at Pa Maria Marist Spirituality Centre in Thorndon To register please contact Brian Cummings SM on bgcummings@xtra.co.nz or phone 021 703 580. Thursday 22–Saturday 24 August NZ Faith Community Nurses Association retreat and 2019 Annual Conference, Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, 2 Hill St, Thorndon, Wellington. For information and to register visit: www.faithcommunitynursing.nz/latest-news/2019-conference The Cardinal’s lunch will be held at The Intercontinental Hotel on Wednesday 28 August. Our lunch will feature Cardinal John Dew, sharing his vision for the future of the church being young, transformed and transformative. Cardinal John is optimistic for the future, encouraging the faithful to be outward looking, through the message at the 2017 synod of "Go, you are sent". Please join us on Wednesday 28th of August at the Intercontinental Hotel at 12:00 as we break bread and share our Catholic values. $115 To register on line https://cl2019.lilregie.com For more information phone Robyn 027 2018766 Karakia o te Rātapu. Each Sunday there is Miha for all. Liturgy of Eucharist is held if priest is not available. 11am, The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. Ph. (04) 383 7769. Pilgrimage: Back to the Source. An evening of poetry and music with poet Chris Gallavin. Inspired by Hiruhārama-Jerusalem the show will be accompanied by a photo exhibition. Tickets $25 on Eventfinda or $30 at the door. Sat 24 August, 3pm. Our Lady's Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street (off Murray St), Island Bay, Wellington. Taizé Prayer Lecto divina in music, reading and spoken prayer along with silence. Next Taizé evening at the Chapel of our Lady of Compassion is 7pm Friday 6 September. All welcome as we prepare for Br Matthew’s visit to Wellington in November. Wellington Theological Consortium conference on “Lament, Listening, Healing, in response to the sexual abuse crisis in our Church Communities.” Learn about Circle Process and Restorative Justice. 13 - 14 September 2019 at St Joseph’s Church, 154 Brougham Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington. For more information http://wellingtontheology.org.nz/ 2019 Tindall funding round open The 2019 Funding Round for the Archdiocesan Allocation Committee is now open. Parish Groups, Agencies and Church Organisations which provide a helping hand by supporting Families and Social Services are now able to apply for the annual Tindall Funding through the Archdiocesan Allocation Committee. The priority is to fund Catholic and community organisations who are working in areas identified as priorities by The Tindall Foundation and aligned with the Archdiocesan goals. We are charged, by the Archbishop, with the funding support of groups committed to social, pastoral, charitable and educational needs in our region. Applications are judged on the basis of need, resource availability and the fulfilment of set criteria. Applications are now open and are due on Friday 30th August 2019. Application forms contact Joanne Gomez at Tindall@wn.catholic.org.nz or 04 496 1762. How do we keep our faith as a family? Do we keep it for ourselves, in our families, as a personal treasure like a bank account, or are we able to share it by our witness, by our acceptance of others, by our openness? Pope Francis: Homily for Family Day Mass, 2013 The August 11 – 24 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Christchurch Catholic cathedral to be demolished. Reaction to proposed abortion law reform. Bishop Dunn celebrates 25 years as bishop. Wellington raising profile of priestly vocations. The next issue of NZ Catholic will be published on August 11. Wellington Regional Children's Hospital 2019 Street Appeal is coming... and we need your help! If you, your family or friends can volunteer as a collector for 2hrs on Friday 23rd August, we would love to hear from you Your help will make a big difference to our youngest and most vulnerable patients. Please sign up at: www.signup.com/go/WCHStreetAppeal Thankyou ! Our prayers are with those who are unwell especially Denis Clarke, 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. We also pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially June Formosa and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Catherine (Kay) Maud, Mary Catherine (Molly) Harnett, Eileen Hare, Mary O’Brien, Helen Kiely, Betty Curry and Robert Spiller. Ecc 1, 2. 2, 21-23; Col 3, 5. 9-11; Luke 12, 12-21
Dear sisters and brothers, St Luke’s Gospel makes much of the hindrance wealth creates for discipleship – and ultimately for attaining fullness of life in community with God and fellow human beings. Fears for the future Human beings are very insecure creatures. Wealth seems to be the most obvious source of security: with wealth we shall not go hungry or thirsty, we shall have a good roof over our heads, we shall gain influence and power; we are more likely to have good health, a long life, and enjoy the best life has to offer. But the deep fear that feeds our insecurity also feeds the desire for wealth. That desire itself can become insatiable. It can threaten to take over and control everything, making us increasingly insensitive and oblivious to other and deeper values: the needs of our fellow human beings and above all our relationship with God. In the gospel, prompting the parable is a request from a man who wants Jesus to intervene in a dispute between himself and his brother regarding the dividing up of the family inheritance. The request is not unreasonable, but it illustrates how preoccupation with matters of this kind may make people deaf to the deeper and more significant issues that Jesus is addressing. Engaging parable The parable quickly engages Jesus’ hearers. Poor, as most of them doubtless were, they would envy the landowner whose land had been so productive that his chief problem was finding space to store his harvest. They would envy even more his prospect of being able to sit back later and enjoy the good life because he had so much security stored up for many years to come. How keenly, then, they would feel the intervention of God: “This very night the demand will be made for your soul”. “Soul” basically refers to life itself but there is an overtone, surely, of the quality of a person: “what you’re worth as a human being”. This is what God will inquire about in terms of capacity for eternal life, for enjoying the riches of life with God. The only security that is really lasting consists in being “rich” in the sight of God. This is because relationship with God is the only relationship or attachment that can transcend the barrier of death. The parable powerfully illustrates how attachment to wealth – the desire to acquire, hold on to and enhance it – prevents people from attending to the relationship with God that brings the only security that counts in the long run. Such desire also poisons human relationships and erodes the concern for others that is the basis of community. Attachment to wealth in this sense is incompatible with living, sharing and celebrating what Jesus is living, sharing and celebrating: the hospitality God is offering both now and, in the life, to come. 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. Fr Ephrem celebrated his birthday on the 1st August. Please remember him in your prayers. Thank you to all those who have wished him well and put on the morning tea for him. Church and property update The Parish Council and Finance Committee continue to progress work on Cardinal John’s February directive which was to review the total operation of our parish and its property. We had hoped to provide an update to parishioners this month but the valuations of some properties took longer than expected. We now expect to have this update to you by mid-August. Considerable information has already been gathered and evaluated, and we are now finalising the analysis to have fully reasoned options for consultation. Once we are at this point, a meeting for all parishioners will be arranged. Our deadline to advise Cardinal John of our preferred option remains at 31 October 2019. Thank you for your patience. National Vocations Awareness Week - Lives of Service, Lives of Joy “God calls you to make definitive choices, and he has a plan for each of you: to discover that plan and to respond to your vocation is to move toward personal fulfilment. God calls each of us to be holy, to live his life, but he has a particular path for each one of us.” Pope Francis - WYD July 2013 Our baptism calls us to holiness. We live out this call through marriage, single life, priesthood or consecrated life. National Vocations Awareness Week (4-11 August) is an annual event set aside by the Bishops of New Zealand, focusing our attention on all forms of vocation in the Church. Please pray for all those in our Archdiocese who are discerning their vocation, including our three seminarians Alfred, Kinh and Matthew, and Emilio who is preparing to enter Seminary next year. May we all be open to God’s call and respond with generosity and courage. Marian Mothers Group - Tuesday 6 August 2019, 7pm, St. Anthony's Meeting Room, Seatoun You are invited to a Marian Mothers Group on Tuesday 6 August 2019 at 7pm in St. Anthony's Meeting Room, Seatoun. Marian Mothers is a network of women who want to come together for prayer, mutual encouragement, support and faith reflection. Please email Patricia on lourdes@windowslive.com if you would like any further information. Looking forward to our meeting. Mā te Atua e manaaki, God bless. Anointing Mass St Patrick’s Church 11am Wednesday 7th August. FEAST of ASSUMPTION of the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY - 15TH AUGUST This is a HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION MASS TIMES ARE: 9.30am Holy Cross School Hall (light morning tea after Mass) 9.30am St Patrick’s Church 11am Rita Angus Retirement Village Chapel 11.30am St Anthony’s – Thursday Friends 2pm St Patrick’s Church – St Catherine’s College 6.30pm St Anthony’s Church People in Need? St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference welcomes parishioners to let us know confidentially if you or someone needs assistance in the Miramar/Seatoun/Strathmore area. Our group visits people who are in hardship, sickness, loneliness or housebound, in order to share God’s love and compassion and see if we can assist in any way, even as simple as having a coffee and chat (Contacts: any of our members listed in the Church foyers). If you wish to donate to assist your local Conference purchase food, clothing, house items etc for families in most need in the eastern suburbs, please consider making a direct online donation to our account which is:-BNZ Kilbirnie, St Vincent de Paul Seatoun & Miramar Conference, A/c No. 02 0576 0017 817 006, reference “Donation”. If you want a receipt of the donation for tax purposes, do please contact our Treasurer, Trish Herzog, ph 04 388 3842 Predator Free Wellington aim to make Wellington the first preditor free capital in the world and the first stage of this project is the Peninsula. We are doing our part and have traps at Holy Cross (2) , St Anthony’s (2) and Good Shepherd (5). For more information see https://www.pfw.org.nz/ Pre-loved Sports Sale, St Patrick’s College, Kilbirnie: 10am-2pm, Saturday 17 August Drop into the Sports Sale on 17 August and kit out your family with pre-loved sports gear and clothing (all codes included) in great condition. 1 item - $10, 3 items $20 with a small selection of items at specially marked prices. There will be a gold coin sausage sizzle and tea & coffee. Got some gear to donate? Drop it at the college office or contact parentsassociation@stpats.school.nz. Thank you for supporting this fundraiser for St Patrick’s College. St Catherine’s College Enrolments This is just a reminder that enrolments are now open at St Catherine's College. Our closing date will be on 30th August 2019. If you miss this date, please contact us on 04 9398988, as late enrolments will be considered. We are happy to answer any questions you may have, or if you would like to come and talk to one of our staff members. Our contact details are as follows:- 04 939 8988 office@stcatherinescollege.school.nz or office@scc.school.nz St Catherine's College aims to nurture and empower our young women to be active and creative learners. Stewardship is about asking ourselves, “What do we own, and what owns us?” Pope Francis has designated October as the Extraordinary Missionary month. The Parish Leadership Team is hoping to offer a 6 session programme Developing a Spirituality of Service in every parish in October. We need to gauge the interest level so please register with Chris Walkerdine at c.walkerdine@wn.catholic.org.nz or telephone on 04 496-1706. Vigil for the Unborn: Saturday 17 August. St Anne's Catholic Church, Emmett Street, Newtown. 10 am Mass. Followed by Exposition & Rosary Procession to pray outside of the Hospital. Ends at Noon with a shared lunch. All are invited. Come and pray for hearts to change and lives to be saved. Two heartbeats, two precious lives worth protecting: show we love them both. For more information contact Family Life International NZ PH: 021 231 7954 Seasons for Growth is an education programme which explores the effects of change, loss and grief. Using the imagery of the four seasons, the programme is a safe and proven way to help people process and adjust to changing experiences. A programme for adults will be offered: six weekly sessions, starting on Sunday 18 August, 2.00 – 4.30pm, in the Emmaus Centre, St Christopher’s Anglican Church, 167 main Road, Tawa. Cost $25 for the workbook. For more information, or to register, please contact Bridgett on 934 1811 or email: honitonfantail@gmail.com Thursday 22–Saturday 24 August NZ Faith Community Nurses Association retreat and 2019 Annual Conference, Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, 2 Hill St, Thorndon, Wellington. For information and to register visit: www.faithcommunitynursing.nz/latest-news/2019-conference Karakia o te Rātapu. Each Sunday there is Miha for all. Liturgy of Eucharist is held if priest is not available. 11am, The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. Ph. (04) 383 7769. Pilgrimage: Back to the Source. An evening of poetry and music with poet Chris Gallavin. Inspired by Hiruhārama-Jerusalem the show will be accompanied by a photo exhibition. Tickets $25 on Eventfinda or $30 at the door. Sat 24 August, 3pm. Our Lady's Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street (off Murray St), Island Bay, Wellington. Wednesday 28 August - Cardinal’s lunch – Cardinal John Dew speaks about the future of the Church, 12pm-2pm, Intercontinental Hotel, Wellington, $115. Book tickets online: https://cl2019.lilregie.com or email event@wn.catholic.org.nz August WelCom is out this week for Sunday 4 August 2019. Contents include:
2019 Tindall funding round open The 2019 Funding Round for the Archdiocesan Allocation Committee is now open. Parish Groups, Agencies and Church Organisations which provide a helping hand by supporting Families and Social Services are now able to apply for the annual Tindall Funding through the Archdiocesan Allocation Committee. The priority is to fund Catholic and community organisations who are working in areas identified as priorities by The Tindall Foundation and aligned with the Archdiocesan goals. We are charged, by the Archbishop, with the funding support of groups committed to social, pastoral, charitable and educational needs in our region. Applications are judged on the basis of need, resource availability and the fulfilment of set criteria. Applications are now open and are due on Friday 30th August 2019. Application forms contact Joanne Gomez at Tindall@wn.catholic.org.nz or 04 496 1762. Our prayers are with those who are unwell especially Denis Clarke, 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. We also pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially John Seamer and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Umberto Monastra and Brian Pohem. Gen.18:20-32; Col. 2:12-14; Lk.11:1-13
Today’s readings tell us what to pray and how to pray. The main themes of today’s scripture are the power of intercessory prayer, the ideal prayer, Our Father and the necessity of persistence and perseverance in prayer with trusting faith and boldness. The first reading from the book of Genesis gives us a model of intercessory prayer provided by Abraham in his dialogue with God. Although Abraham seems to be trying to manipulate God through his skillful bargaining and humble and persistent intercession, God is actually being moved to mercy by the goodness of a few innocent souls. The responsorial psalm “Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me” is a hymn of hope and trust in the Lord, reminding us that God is close to the humble of heart and to all those who call upon Him in their need. The second reading from the Letter to the Colossians does not deal with prayer directly, but it provides a basis for all Christian prayers, especially for liturgical prayer. In the Gospel passage, after teaching a model prayer, Jesus instructs his disciples to pray to God their heavenly Father with the same boldness, daring, intimacy, conviction, persistence and perseverance as Abraham did and as the friend in need in the parable did. He gives us the assurance that God will not be irritated by our requests or unwilling to meet them with generosity. In two parables, Jesus impressed on the disciples that prayer is not to be a one-shot attempt, but continuous and persistent pleading with God for our needs of body and spirit. If we must persistently pray, it is not because God enjoys making us wait but because in persistent prayer, we get greater faith-clarity and depth in our petitions. As praying and missionary disciples how is our prayer life? Do we knock at the door of Jesus persistently who always invites all who are heavily laden with burden with the promise of rest? 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. August Mass Roster incorrect readings for August Copies have been reprinted and left in the back of the churches. Here are the correct readings for the month 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time (4 Aug 2019) Ecclesiastes 1:2, 2:21-23 Colossians 3:1-5. 9-11 Luke 12:13-21 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time (11 Aug 2019) Wisdom 18:18:6-9 Hebrews 11:1-2. 8-19 Luke 12:32-38 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time (18 Aug 2019) Jeremiah 38:4-6. 8-10 Hebrews 12:1-4 Luke 12:49-53 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time (25 Aug 2019) Isaiah 66:18-21 Hebrews 12:5-7 11-13 Luke 13:22-30 FEAST of ASSUMPTION of the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY - 15TH AUGUST This is a HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION MASS TIMES ARE: 9.30am Holy Cross School Hall (light morning tea after Mass) 9.30am St Patrick’s Church 11am Rita Angus Retirement Village Chapel 11.30am St Anthony’s – Thursday Friends 2pm St Patrick’s Church – St Catherine’s College 6.30pm St Anthony’s Church Church and property update The Parish Council and Finance Committee continue to progress work on Cardinal John’s February directive which was to review the total operation of our parish and its property. We had hoped to provide an update to parishioners this month but the valuations of some properties took longer than expected. We now expect to have this update to you by mid-August. Considerable information has already been gathered and evaluated, and we are now finalising the analysis to have fully reasoned options for consultation. Once we are at this point, a meeting for all parishioners will be arranged. Our deadline to advise Cardinal John of our preferred option remains at 31 October 2019. Thank you for your patience. A Funeral Eucharistic Service is being held in remembrance of the life and soul of Gary Maddock, at 3pm on Tuesday 30 July 2019 in Holy Cross Church, Miramar, celebrated by Fr Paul. Gary died in Queensland, Australia on 12 July 2019 after illness and a funeral service has been held there. Our Eucharistic celebration in Holy Cross Church on 30 July 2019 will console Clare and her extended family who are attending, in the company of their family, friends, and parishioners in our parish where they lived over 50 years. Parishioners are warmly welcomed to give them your prayerful support. Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Book Club – Sunday 28th June: 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 Catholic Ministries Appeal "Every person shall give as they are able, according to the blessing of the Lord your God." Deut 16:17 There is a deep desire among our people to do more to bring the Good News to others, and to provide the services that our Archdiocesan ministries can offer. Cardinal John invites you to join him in providing financial support to these important Catholic ministries, to consider volunteering your time and to commit to pray for the work of the Archdiocese. For more information and ways to donate, pick up a Catholic Ministries Appeal envelope today. People in Need? St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference welcomes parishioners to let us know confidentially if you or someone needs assistance in the Miramar/Seatoun/Strathmore area. Our group visits people who are in hardship, sickness, loneliness or housebound, in order to share God’s love and compassion and see if we can assist in any way, even as simple as having a coffee and chat (Contacts: any of our members listed in the Church foyers). If you wish to donate to assist your local Conference purchase food, clothing, house items etc for families in most need in the eastern suburbs, please consider making a direct online donation to our account which is:-BNZ Kilbirnie, St Vincent de Paul Seatoun & Miramar Conference, A/c No. 02 0576 0017 817 006, reference "Donation". If you want a receipt of the donation for tax purposes, do please contact our Treasurer, Trish Herzog, ph 04 388 3842 St Catherine’s College Gala Auction Come and join us for a wonderful night of fun, friendship and fundraising. 7 pm Thursday 1st August The Pines, 50 The Esplanade, Houghton Bay $30 per ticket (includes a complimentary drink) Items for auction include art, food and drink, accommodation, experiences. For tickets, email: stcatherinescollegepta@gmail.com Join the St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington team. Job vacancy: Altar Bread Manufacturing Supervisor / Full-time We are looking for a full-time Manufacturing Supervisor to join our team based at the Vinnies Welfare & Services office in Newtown, Wellington. You will be leading a team of people with intellectual disability to cook, cut, sort, package and distribute altar bread to our customers throughout New Zealand. You must be confident within your leadership, empathetic to your team's needs and knowledgeable of the manufacturing and food safety standards to efficiently run the kitchen. Applications close: Wed 31 July Contact: Millie at marketing@vinnieswgtn.org.nz for the full job description or find it on SEEK.co.nz Go you are sent to find leaders (3) Define the needs and identify leadership roles needed within the parish Seasons for Growth is an education programme which explores the effects of change, loss and grief. Using the imagery of the four seasons, the programme is a safe and proven way to help people process and adjust to changing experiences. A programme for adults will be offered: six weekly sessions, starting on Sunday 18 August, 2.00 – 4.30pm, in the Emmaus Centre, St Christopher’s Anglican Church, 167 main Road, Tawa. Cost $25 for the workbook. For more information, or to register, please contact Bridgett on 934 1811 or email: honitonfantail@gmail.com The July 28 – August 10 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Reaction to proposed Christchurch parish changes. Bishop Dunn looks back – and to the future. What is needed to renew the NZ church. NZ youth workers meet Pope Francis. Our prayers are with those who are unwell especially Denis Clarke, 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. We also pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Amir Aziz and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Molly and Jack O’Donnell, Patsy Hardgrave, Marie Burgess, Marie Hopkins, Margaret Cheetham, William (Bill) Bowman, James Todd, Simamao Taofinuu, Mary Walsh and Francis Mallia. Gen. 18:1-10; Col. 1:24-28; Lk. 10:38-42
Today’s readings are about hospitality and the necessity of listening to God before acting. Jesus welcomed and tended to the needs of all, reflecting in his actions the very hospitality of God. All four Gospels recount Jesus’ hosting and feeding the multitudes of people who came to hear his teachings. Today’s first reading describes how Abraham and Sarah’s hospitality to strangers was rewarded by God. The Gospel passage describes how Martha, a true child of Abraham, wanted to extend the traditional generous hospitality of her people to Jesus, the true Messiah, by preparing an elaborate meal for him, while her sister Mary spent her time in talking to him and listening to him. Presenting Martha as a dynamo of action and Mary as a true listener to the word of God, today’s Gospel invites us to serve others with Martha’s diligence after recharging our spiritual batteries every day by prayer - listening to God and talking to God – as Mary did. We are able to minister truly to the needs of others only after hosting God’s words in our hearts and minds. Some people frequently question: is the time spent with God in prayer a time lost because it could have been used in service to others? Do we really need to spend time in prayer or is commitment to the service of others is enough? In this confusion, a good number believe that there is really no need to set aside a time for prayer because one’s commitment to serve others is enough. As prayerful and missionary disciples of Holy Trinity Parish these questions are very apt to ask ourselves. Good many times we too are confused whether to follow the example of listening Mary or active Martha. What is important is to strike a balance. At the same time let us keep in mind the word of God is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. (Ps. 119:105) 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. Do you see a colourful ribbon in your church? Over the last few months, and again last week, there has been publicity about survivors of sexual abuse placing colourful ribbons around and near churches. Our catholic bishops have discussed this - they would like to reiterate their support for abuse survivors to be able to place ribbons at church gates or fences as part of a valid and important way to work through their healing process. Removing the ribbons can be viewed as deeply disrespectful to survivors/victims and can be retraumatising. Our bishops ask parishes to be respectful of this process and suggest it is an important opportunity for us all to accompany survivors/victims through this journey. If anyone in our parish of the communities have any doubts about something they find around the church, we advise them first to talk to their priest. St Anthony’s Church. To facilitate the use of the Church by St Anthony’s Primary School during the second term while their junior classrooms are being refurbished, there will be no blessed sacrament in the Church. This is done with the approval of Archbishop John Dew and in consultation with the Parish Pastoral Council. Thank you for your co-operation and support. Safeguarding training. For those who weren’t able to make the training session in May on Safeguarding there are three more sessions at 5.30pm at the Catholic Centre (Level 1, room 2) Please note updated dates. • Tuesday 23 July 10.30am – 12pm • Thursday 25 July 5.30pm – 7pm • Tuesday 6th August 5.30pm – 7pm Please make sure you attend one of these if you are involved in the following ministries and have not attended - Children’s Liturgy - Trainer Altar Servers Roles - Extraordinary Ministers of Communion to the Sick - Sacramental Programme Leaders If you are not able to travel into town, you are welcome to join the meeting by ZOOM Conference from your computer at the above time and date. To do this they need to send Brendy your email address and parish you belong to and you will be sent the login details. Contact Brendy Weir Safeguarding Adviser, Archdiocese of Wellington (04) 496 1768 or 021 1958 307 b.weir@wn.catholic.org.nz People in Need? St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference welcomes parishioners to let us know confidentially if you or someone needs assistance in the Miramar/Seatoun/Strathmore area. Our group visits people who are in hardship, sickness, loneliness or housebound, in order to share God’s love and compassion and see if we can assist in any way, even as simple as having a coffee and chat (Contacts: any of our members listed in the Church foyers). If you wish to donate to assist your local Conference purchase food, clothing, house items etc for families in most need in the eastern suburbs, please consider making a direct online donation to our account which is:-BNZ Kilbirnie, St Vincent de Paul Seatoun & Miramar Conference, A/c No. 02 0576 0017 817 006, reference "Donation". If you want a receipt of the donation for tax purposes, do please contact our Treasurer, Trish Herzog, ph 04 388 3842. Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Book Club – Sunday 28th June: 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 St Catherine’s College Gala Auction Come and join us for a wonderful night of fun, friendship and fundraising. 7 pm Thursday 1st August The Pines, 50 The Esplanade, Houghton Bay $30 per ticket (includes a complimentary drink) Items for auction include art, food and drink, accommodation, experiences. For tickets, email: stcatherinescollegepta@gmail.com Join the St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington team. Job vacancy: Altar Bread Manufacturing Supervisor / Full-time We are looking for a full-time Manufacturing Supervisor to join our team based at the Vinnies Welfare & Services office in Newtown, Wellington. You will be leading a team of people with intellectual disability to cook, cut, sort, package and distribute altar bread to our customers throughout New Zealand. You must be confident within your leadership, empathetic to your team's needs and knowledgeable of the manufacturing and food safety standards to efficiently run the kitchen. Applications close: Wed 31 July Contact: Millie at marketing@vinnieswgtn.org.nz for the full job description or find it on SEEK.co.nz Holy Hour You are invited to a Holy Hour on Tuesday 16 July beginning at 7.30 pm 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. Summer in the Forest : a movie about Jean Vanier and his work Jean Vanier is one of the "saints next door". See this film and be inspired! Roxy Theatre, Miramar 6.30pm Wednesday 24 July. to book : www.summerinthe forest.co.nz. You are invited to a workshop on Transforming Parishes with the help of ALPHA- Wed July 24th 7.00pm at the Catholic Centre, Hill St, Wgtn Or join us via your computer by clicking on the link I can send you. Please register by Monday 22nd July at c.walkerdine@wn.catholic.org.nz or ring Chris Walkerdine (04) 496-1706. Attention All Men - keep Saturday 27th July free for a 1-day Retreat: “Up from the Waters” hosted by Joshua Palmerston North and led by Fr Joe Grayland and Fr Robin Kurian at Our Lady of Lourdes, Shamrock St. Koha on the day to cover costs. Lunch and morning/afternoon tea provided. Contact John Hammond jo.mo.hamm@gmail.com or Steve Ready 027 356 9555 for more details. Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 9-24 October. A pilgrimage to Medjugorje can be life changing. Respond to God’s gift of Our Lady’s presence among us in these times and join us for an unforgettable pilgrimage to the holy valley of Medjugorje. Travel with Mir Pilgrimages who has visited the holy site over 40 times. Email: info@mirpilgrimages.co.nz or phone Patricia on 0274 219 064. Today we are so taken, by excitement, by countless problems — some of which are not important — that we lack the capacity to listen. We are constantly busy and thus we have no time to listen. I would like to ask you, to pose a question to you, each one answer in your own heart: do you, husband, take time to listen to your wife? And do you, woman, take time to listen to your husband? Do you, parents, take time, time to “waste”, to listen to your children? or your grandparents, the elderly? Pope Francis: Angelus, July 2016 Vigil for the Unborn: Saturday 20th July. St Anne's Catholic Church, Emmett Street, Newtown. 10 am Mass. Followed by Exposition & Rosary Procession to pray outside of the Hospital. Ends at Noon with a shared lunch. All are invited. Come and pray for hearts to change and lives to be saved. Two heartbeats, two precious lives worth protecting: show we love them both. For info contact Family Life International NZ PH: 021 231 7954 Go you are sent to develop a spirituality of service.(2) Develop many and varied spiritual practices outside of Mass e.g. adoration, variety of prayer modes Chelsea Day Care Trust volunteers needed. Chelsea Day Care Trust in Lyall Bay is a day care respite facility for those with memory loss/Dementia. Chelsea Trust is a NON-PROFIT organisation currently with 12 members every day, some get dropped off by their families, but others are unable to get their own way here, so we are always looking for volunteer drivers to assist with picking up members. In the afternoons, members are taken for a little drive out somewhere to break up the day for them for about 30 minutes or so but often we are unable to take all our members because we don’t have enough cars. We are always looking for volunteers for either driving, the odd cooking of lunch or just general assistance at the Club. We are open every day from 9am – 4pm. If you can help please contact Angela Gittings Care Manager, Chelsea Club 04-3877207 Join us on an unforgettable pilgrimage to Naju, South Korea to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the Our Lady`s first weeping Tears of Blood with an opportunity to meet the visionary, Julia Kim in person. Pilgrimage: 17- 22 October 2019. For more information contact Chrissy on 021 233 6883 or chrissy.teo@yahoo.com We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Ken Masters and Gary Maddock and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Stephen Aranyi, Patricia Gallagher, Lizzie Gamble and Paulette Finlay. 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.
30:10-14; Col. 1:15-20; Lk. 10.25-37 A Scribe asked Jesus a very basic religious question: “What should I do to inherit eternal life?” In answer to the question, Jesus directed the Scribe’s attention to the Sacred Scriptures. The scriptural answer is “love God and express it by loving your neighbour in action.” However, to the scribe the word “neighbour” meant another Scribe or Pharisee – never a Samaritan or a Gentile. Hence, the Scribe insisted on further clarification of the word “neighbour.” So, Jesus told him the parable of the Good Samaritan. The parable clearly indicated that a “neighbour” is anyone who needs help. Thus, the correct approach is not to ask the question “Who is my neighbour?” but rather to ask, “Am I a good neighbour to others?” The first reading from the Book of Deuteronomy reminds us that God not only gives us His commandments in Holy Scriptures but that they are also written in our hearts so that we may obey them and inherit eternal life with God. In the second reading, St. Paul reminds us that just as Christ Jesus is the “visible image of the invisible God,” our neighbours are the visible image of Christ living in our midst. The final command of Jesus, the Heavenly Good Samaritan, given during the Last Supper was: “Love others as I have loved you” because the invisible God dwells in every human being. With whom do we identify ourselves when faced with similar situations? Lawyer was interested with inheriting eternal life or other characters in the Gospel such as anonymous man who was robbed, beaten and left half dead, or brigands, or priest, Levite, or Samaritan or finally to the inn keeper? Perhaps as praying and missionary disciple, we need to identify ourselves with Samaritan who was not only moved by another person’s distress but stopped, nursed and paid for all the expenses. Instead, being charitable, he took unconditional and uncalculated risk for a stranger. 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. Do you see a colourful ribbon in your church? Over the last few months, and again last week, there has been publicity about survivors of sexual abuse placing colourful ribbons around and near churches. Our catholic bishops have discussed this - they would like to reiterate their support for abuse survivors to be able to place ribbons at church gates or fences as part of a valid and important way to work through their healing process. Removing the ribbons can be viewed as deeply disrespectful to survivors/victims and can be retraumatising. Our bishops ask parishes to be respectful of this process and suggest it is an important opportunity for us all to accompany survivors/victims through this journey. If anyone in our parish of the communities have any doubts about something they find around the church, we advise them first to talk to their priest. Young Adults: The Seatoun young adults community invites you to attend Mass at St. Anthony's Church, 66 Falkirk Ave, Seatoun on Thursday the 18th of July at 6.30pm. We will provide dinner at our home, 66a Falkirk Ave afterward. Please contact Georgia on 0226704422 if you have queries. Come along to meet new people and share in community! Safeguarding training. For those who weren’t able to make the training session in May on Safeguarding there are three more sessions at 5.30pm at the Catholic Centre (Level 1, room 2) Please note updated dates. • Tuesday 23 July 10.30am – 12pm • Thursday 25 July 5.30pm – 7pm • Tuesday 6th August 5.30pm – 7pm Please make sure you attend one of these if you are involved in the following ministries and have not attended - Children’s Liturgy - Trainer Altar Servers Roles - Extraordinary Ministers of Communion to the Sick - Sacramental Programme Leaders If you are not able to travel into town, you are welcome to join the meeting by ZOOM Conference from your computer at the above time and date. To do this they need to send Brendy your email address and parish you belong to and you will be sent the login details. Contact Brendy Weir Safeguarding Adviser, Archdiocese of Wellington (04) 496 1768 or 021 1958 307 b.weir@wn.catholic.org.nz People in Need? St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference welcomes parishioners to let us know confidentially if you or someone needs assistance in the Miramar/Seatoun/Strathmore area. Our group visits people who are in hardship, sickness, loneliness or housebound, in order to share God’s love and compassion and see if we can assist in any way, even as simple as having a coffee and chat (Contacts: any of our members listed in the Church foyers). If you wish to donate to assist your local Conference purchase food, clothing, house items etc for families in most need in the eastern suburbs, please consider making a direct online donation to our account which is:-BNZ Kilbirnie, St Vincent de Paul Seatoun & Miramar Conference, A/c No. 02 0576 0017 817 006, reference "Donation". If you want a receipt of the donation for tax purposes, do please contact our Treasurer, Trish Herzog, ph 04 388 3842. Non-Residential Retreat,15-19 July, 9.30am - 4.00pm daily. Pa Maria Marist Spirituality Centre, Thorndon. For further information and/or to register please contact Brian Cummings SM at 021 703 580 or bgcummings@xtra.co.nz The good Samaritan is Christ who draws close to the poor, to those who are in need. The good Samaritan is also you when, like Christ, you approach those who are next to you, and are able to see the face of Christ in them. It is a path of love and mercy: Jesus finds us, heals us, and He sends us to heal others. It is only permissible to look down upon someone if we are about to bend down and help them get up. We have no right to look down on anyone. Not with our nose upturned, like this, eh? If I look down from above it is in order to bend down and help someone to get up. Pope Francis: Message to Youth Gathering in Rosario, Argentina, May 2018 Holy Hour You are invited to a Holy Hour on Tuesday 16 July beginning at 7.30 pm 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. Holiday Accommodation A middle aged Catholic gentleman from Key West, Florida will be visiting Wellington from Nov - Feb and is looking for accommodation in the Eastern Suburbs. You can contact him pyratebear@gmail.com or facebook Pedro J. Spencer Fantastical, majestical Children's Neon Ball - Greenstone Doors Charitable Trust are hosting a special evening for children (and their parents) at the Dowse Art Museum in Laings Road Lower Hutt on Friday 19 July from 5-7pm. There will be a photo booth, facepainting, crafts, dancing, entertainment and food and drinks! Tickets are $15 for one adult and one child, $25 for a family pass. To purchase your tickets for this amazingly awesome night go to https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/childrens-neon-ball-tickets-63318987797 or purchase your tickets at the door on the night. The event on eventbrite is called 'Children's Neon Ball'. You can also purchase tickets by clicking on the event on our Facebook page 'Greenstone Doors'. Summer in the Forest : a movie about Jean Vanier and his work Jean Vanier is one of the "saints next door". See this film and be inspired! Roxy Theatre, Miramar 6.30pm Wednesday 24 July. to book : www.summerinthe forest.co.nz. Attention All Men - keep Saturday 27th July free for a 1-day Retreat: “Up from the Waters” hosted by Joshua Palmerston North and led by Fr Joe Grayland and Fr Robin Kurian at Our Lady of Lourdes, Shamrock St. Koha on the day to cover costs. Lunch and morning/afternoon tea provided. Contact John Hammond jo.mo.hamm@gmail.com or Steve Ready 027 356 9555 for more details. Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 9-24 October. A pilgrimage to Medjugorje can be life changing. Respond to God’s gift of Our Lady’s presence among us in these times and join us for an unforgettable pilgrimage to the holy valley of Medjugorje. Travel with Mir Pilgrimages who has visited the holy site over 40 times. Email: info@mirpilgrimages.co.nz or phone Patricia on 0274 219 064. Need a, break' Good news "Parish to Parish for B & B" has been providing Catholic hospitality for 16 years, with catholic hosts opening their homes to fellow catholics for a small charge of $35 for one person, or $30 each for 2 or more, this is per night and includes continental breakfast. To obtain a directory of the hosts throughout New Zealand and Australia contact Marie Anderson, email marie.ian@xtra.co.nz or phone 03 3595 541 Christchurch. The book including postage is $15 Kally Cunningham is a senior travel professional at helloworld Travel Lambton Quay. In 2020 she is taking a group, with Insight Tours, to Oberammergau to see the 42nd performance of the Passion Play. It’s an 11 day tour starting in Munich on 28 August with many inclusions and ending in Zurich. Day 7 will be watching the Passion Play in Category 1 seats. Pricing is from $6499 twin or $7299 for a single. Airfares are additional. Details can be viewed by clicking on this link: https://helloworld.co.nz/lambtonquay/Store/31/StoreEvent/105 If anyone had any further questions they could ring or email me at k.cunningham@helloworld.co.nz or 04 473 1199. Where is Pope Francis taking us? The Catholic Church is changing, but where is Pope Francis taking us and where might we end up? Join visiting Fulbright Scholar and noted church historian Dr Chris Bellitto for a public lecture on this fascinating and topical question. Hosted by The Catholic Institute, the lecture will start at 5.30pm on Friday 19 July, in the ground floor lecture theatre in the Old Government Building, opposite the Beehive on Lambton Quay. Call 819 8380 or email k.mody@tci.ac.nz to secure your seat. The Catholic Institute – where faith and reason meet. Vigil for the Unborn: Saturday 20th July. St Anne's Catholic Church, Emmett Street, Newtown. 10 am Mass. Followed by Exposition & Rosary Procession to pray outside of the Hospital. Ends at Noon with a shared lunch. All are invited. Come and pray for hearts to change and lives to be saved. Two heartbeats, two precious lives worth protecting: show we love them both. For info contact Family Life International NZ PH: 021 231 7954 Go you are sent to the peripheries of society (1) Prisoners and prisoner re-integration-parish sponsorship and prayer, commit to practical actions and service (e.g. Arohata quilts, Volunteering for Seasons for Growth in prisons). School of Ecumenism 2019 In Dunedin Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October 2019 Venue: BURNS LODGE at Holy Cross Centre 89 Church Street, Mosgiel, Dunedin Jointly organised by National Dialogue for Christian Unity Aotearoa New Zealand Centre for Ecumenical Studies, Charles Sturt University Canberra Australia Journey together towards unity We are called as disciples to belong together in just and inclusive communities, in our quest for unity and on our ecumenical journey, … “Arusha Call to Discipleship” Conference on World Mission and Evangelism, Arusha Tanzania, March 2018 CREDIT TOWARDS OTHER QUALIFICATIONS This course is offered both for students seeking accreditation towards a theology/ministry degree and for others wishing to participate as audits. On the successful completion of the course requirements students who seek accreditation will receive it from Charles Sturt University. Students may then apply to their university or college for credit toward their qualification. Those wishing to attend the course as audits are welcome to join the course. Audits attend all sessions, but no assignments are required. Quiet Days with Suzanne Aubert. An invitation to spend time resting and reflecting on an aspect of the life and vision of Suzanne Aubert. Led by Sr Sue Cosgrove. Join us on the new date of 12th July, 10am - 2pm, The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. Simple lunch included. Registration is required. Email: spirituality@compassion.org.nz or Ph. 04 383 7769. Chelsea Day Care Trust volunteers needed. Chelsea Day Care Trust in Lyall Bay is a day care respite facility for those with memory loss/Dementia. Chelsea Trust is a NON-PROFIT organisation currently with 12 members every day, some get dropped off by their families, but others are unable to get their own way here, so we are always looking for volunteer drivers to assist with picking up members. In the afternoons, members are taken for a little drive out somewhere to break up the day for them for about 30 minutes or so but often we are unable to take all our members because we don’t have enough cars. We are always looking for volunteers for either driving, the odd cooking of lunch or just general assistance at the Club. We are open every day from 9am – 4pm. If you can help please contact Angela Gittings Care Manager, Chelsea Club 04-3877207 Join us on an unforgettable pilgrimage to Naju, South Korea to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the Our Lady`s first weeping Tears of Blood with an opportunity to meet the visionary, Julia Kim in person. Pilgrimage: 17- 22 October 2019. For more information contact Chrissy on 021 233 6883 or chrissy.teo@yahoo.com The July 14-27 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Catholic reaction to euthanasia bill second reading. Southern college ownership change after 90 years. Giving hope to pregnant students. Vatican document on confession secrecy. We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Adrian Pole and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Stephen Aranyi, John Murphy, Angela Marcic, Patricia Gallgher, Lizzie Gamble and Paulette Finlay. Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Gary Maddock, 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. Is. 66:10-14; Gal.6:14-18; Lk. 1-12,17-20
Today’s Gospel describes how Jesus sent his disciples out to towns and villages to prepare for his visit by giving them “travel tips” for their missionary journey. It reminds us that announcing the good news of the kingdom is not the task of only a few but is rather a task for all. Following the model of Jesus, the Church rejoices in the triumphs and accomplishments of her children down through the ages and strongly supports evangelization through the missionaries. In the first reading, Isaiah sees the city of Jerusalem as the prototype of the rejoicing church—a church who comforts her children, “as a mother comforts her baby son.” He assures his listeners that they live in the certainty of Yahweh’s promises of love, protection, prosperity and salvation. In today’s second reading, Paul clearly teaches that it was Jesus’ death on the cross which brings us salvation and not his Jewish heritage. He reminds us that every Christian is called to be a “new creature,” and the mission of each member of the Church is to bear witness to the saving power of the cross of Christ through a life of sacrificial and self-giving service. As prayerful and missionary disciples let us ask ourselves about our missionary commitment towards our parish, our family, and in our workplace. The Church by its very nature is missionary so too her every member. What are we doing for Christ’s mission and his missionaries? What do we prefer: To follow Christ? That is challenging. To be a missionary? That takes sacrifice. To be indifferent to Christ’s message? That is easy, but it leads to loss of eternal blessedness. Let us pray to Christ who has called us, to help us take the right path. Let us also pray that young men and women hear the call of the Lord of the harvest and offer generously their life to work in the vineyard of the Lord. 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. Good Shepherd Aulotu 40th Celebration. Today the Aulotu celebrate a special Mass at 10am at the Good Shepherd Hall in Strathmore and then at 12pm at the St Patrick’s Hall in Kilbirine for a shared meal. All parishioners welcome. Big thank you, St Vincent de Paul Society Street Day Appeal. We warmly thank parishioners and supporters who donated to our street day appeal last Friday 28 June held all around Wellington, assisted by 35 collectors from our Holy Trinity Parish and business community who collected at Cable Car Lane and at the always supportive New World Miramar. The overall total of $11,600 donations will go towards the Society's welfare services in the SVDP Newtown Welfare Centre for those in most need in the area. Compassion for our neighbour is alive and well in our community. Blessings from Seatoun & Miramar Conference, SVDP. People in Need? St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference welcomes parishioners to let us know confidentially if you or someone needs assistance in the Miramar/Seatoun/Strathmore area. Our group visits people who are in hardship, sickness, loneliness or housebound, in order to share God’s love and compassion and see if we can assist in any way, even as simple as having a coffee and chat (Contacts: any of our members listed in the Church foyers). If you wish to donate to assist your local Conference purchase food, clothing, house items etc for families in most need in the eastern suburbs, please consider making a direct online donation to our account which is:- BNZ Kilbirnie, St Vincent de Paul Seatoun & Miramar Conference, A/c No. 02 0576 0017 817 006, reference "Donation". If you want a receipt of the donation for tax purposes, do please contact our Treasurer, Trish Herzog, ph 04 388 3842. Holy Cross Happy Hour Weds 10th July from 11am in the Parish Centre. Come join us for bingo. Please bring a small plate of finger food to enjoy with our tea/coffee. All welcome Safeguarding training. For those who weren’t able to make the training session in May on Safeguarding there are three more sessions at 5.30pm at the Catholic Centre (Level 1, room 2) on:
If you are not able to travel into town, you are welcome to join the meeting by ZOOM Conference from your computer at the above time and date. To do this they need to send Brendy your email address and parish you belong to and you will be sent the login details. Contact Brendy Weir Safeguarding Adviser, Archdiocese of Wellington (04) 496 1768 or 021 1958 307 b.weir@wn.catholic.org.nz Holiday Accommodation A middle aged Catholic gentleman from Key West, Florida will be visiting Wellington from Nov - Feb and is looking for accommodation in the Eastern Suburbs. You can contact him pyratebear@gmail.com or facebook Pedro J. Spencer Non-Residential Retreat,15-19 July, 9.30am - 4.00pm daily. Pa Maria Marist Spirituality Centre, Thorndon. For further information and/or to register please contact Brian Cummings SM at 021 703 580 or bgcummings@xtra.co.nz Where is Pope Francis taking us? The Catholic Church is changing, but where is Pope Francis taking us and where might we end up? Join visiting Fulbright Scholar and noted church historian Dr Chris Bellitto for a public lecture on this fascinating and topical question. Hosted by The Catholic Institute, the lecture will start at 5.30pm on Friday 19 July, in the ground floor lecture theatre in the Old Government Building, opposite the Beehive on Lambton Quay. Call 819 8380 or email k.mody@tci.ac.nz to secure your seat. The Catholic Institute – where faith and reason meet. Fantastical, majestical Children's Neon Ball - Greenstone Doors Charitable Trust are hosting a special evening for children (and their parents) at the Dowse Art Museum in Laings Road Lower Hutt on Friday 19 July from 5-7pm. There will be a photo booth, facepainting, crafts, dancing, entertainment and food and drinks! Tickets are $15 for one adult and one child, $25 for a family pass. To purchase your tickets for this amazingly awesome night go to https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/childrens-neon-ball-tickets-63318987797 or purchase your tickets at the door on the night. The event on eventbrite is called 'Children's Neon Ball'. You can also purchase tickets by clicking on the event on our Facebook page 'Greenstone Doors'. Attention All Men - keep Saturday 27th July free for a 1-day Retreat: “Up from the Waters” hosted by Joshua Palmerston North and led by Fr Joe Grayland and Fr Robin Kurian at Our Lady of Lourdes, Shamrock St. Koha on the day to cover costs. Lunch and morning/afternoon tea provided. Contact John Hammond jo.mo.hamm@gmail.com or Steve Ready 027 356 9555 for more details. Home of Compassion Pilgrimage: Back to the Source. An evening of poetry and music with poet Chris Gallavin. Inspired by Hiruhārama-Jerusalem the show will be accompanied by a photo exhibition. Tickets $25 on Eventfinda or $30 at the door. Sat 24 Aug, 3pm. Venue: Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street (off Murray St), Island Bay. Our Lady Home of Compassion Café hours Tues – Fri 8.30am – 3pm Sat 10am – 3pm Sun 12pm – 3pm Housesitting or rental required anytime during Sept-Dec for parishioner family. Please contact 021521326 AFS International is a voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organisation that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. The older among us might remember the organisation as the American Field Scholar programme. AFS is currently looking for a few short term host families and are hopeful that our Holy Trinity parish community might like to take up this opportunity. AFS is able to offer host families $300 per week to host a student. Students will be here for 3 weeks from 14th July till 4th August 2019. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact AFS's Hosting Coordinator Joanna Holm on 04 903 2276 or email joanna.holm@afs.org Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 9-24 October. A pilgrimage to Medjugorje can be life changing. Respond to God’s gift of Our Lady’s presence among us in these times and join us for an unforgettable pilgrimage to the holy valley of Medjugorje. Travel with Mir Pilgrimages who has visited the holy site over 40 times. Email: info@mirpilgrimages.co.nz or phone Patricia on 0274 219 064. Need a, break' Good news "Parish to Parish for B & B" has been providing Catholic hospitality for 16 years, with catholic hosts opening their homes to fellow catholics for a small charge of $35 for one person, or $30 each for 2 or more, this is per night and includes continental breakfast. To obtain a directory of the hosts throughout New Zealand and Australia contact Marie Anderson, email marie.ian@xtra.co.nz or phone 03 3595 541 Christchurch. The book including postage is $15 Kally Cunningham is a senior travel professional at helloworld Travel Lambton Quay. In 2020 she is taking a group, with Insight Tours, to Oberammergau to see the 42nd performance of the Passion Play. It’s an 11 day tour starting in Munich on 28 August with many inclusions and ending in Zurich. Day 7 will be watching the Passion Play in Category 1 seats. Pricing is from $6499 twin or $7299 for a single. Airfares are additional. Details can be viewed by clicking on this link: https://helloworld.co.nz/lambtonquay/Store/31/StoreEvent/105 If anyone had any further questions they could ring or email me at k.cunningham@helloworld.co.nz or 04 473 1199. Where is Pope Francis taking us? The Catholic Church is changing, but where is Pope Francis taking us and where might we end up? Join visiting Fulbright Scholar and noted church historian Dr Chris Bellitto for a public lecture on this fascinating and topical question. Hosted by The Catholic Institute, the lecture will start at 5.30pm on Friday 19 July, in the ground floor lecture theatre in the Old Government Building, opposite the Beehive on Lambton Quay. Call 819 8380 or email k.mody@tci.ac.nz to secure your seat. The Catholic Institute – where faith and reason meet. Vigil for the Unborn: Saturday 20th July. St Anne's Catholic Church, Emmett Street, Newtown. 10 am Mass. Followed by Exposition & Rosary Procession to pray outside of the Hospital. Ends at Noon with a shared lunch. All are invited. Come and pray for hearts to change and lives to be saved. Two heartbeats, two precious lives worth protecting:show we love them both. For more information contact Family Life International NZ PH: 021 231 7954 Go you are sent to communicate effectively (13) Get rid of “Silo” approach and go for “collective” outlook- bigger difference in outreach will be created through this momentum. School of Ecumenism 2019 In Dunedin Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October 2019 Venue: BURNS LODGE at Holy Cross Centre 89 Church Street, Mosgiel, Dunedin Jointly organised by National Dialogue for Christian Unity Aotearoa New Zealand Centre for Ecumenical Studies, Charles Sturt University Canberra Australia * * * * * * * * * * * Journey together towards unity We are called as disciples to belong together in just and inclusive communities, in our quest for unity and on our ecumenical journey, … “Arusha Call to Discipleship” Conference on World Mission and Evangelism, Arusha Tanzania, March 2018 CREDIT TOWARDS OTHER QUALIFICATIONS This course is offered both for students seeking accreditation towards a theology/ministry degree and for others wishing to participate as audits. On the successful completion of the course requirements students who seek accreditation will receive it from Charles Sturt University. Students may then apply to their university or college for credit toward their qualification. Those wishing to attend the course as audits are welcome to join the course. Audits attend all sessions, but no assignments are required. Chelsea Day Care Trust volunteers needed. Chelsea Day Care Trust in Lyall Bay is a day care respite facility for those with memory loss/Dementia. Chelsea Trust is a NON PROFIT organisation currently with 12 members every day, some get dropped off by their families, but others are unable to get their own way here, so we are always looking for volunteer drivers to assist with picking up members. In the afternoons, members are taken for a little drive out somewhere to break up the day for them for about 30 minutes or so but often we are unable to take all our members because we don’t have enough cars. We are always looking for volunteers for either driving, the odd cooking of lunch or just general assistance at the Club. We are open every day from 9am – 4pm. If you can help please contact Angela Gittings Care Manager, Chelsea Club 04-3877207 Join us on an unforgettable pilgrimage to Naju, South Korea to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the Our Lady`s first weeping Tears of Blood with an opportunity to meet the visionary, Julia Kim in person. Pilgrimage: 17- 22 October 2019. For more information contact Chrissy on 021 233 6883 or chrissy.teo@yahoo.com A Caring Space A Caring Space is an invitation to those who care for a loved one to step away for a few hours; to reflect on your role as carer, to explore with God your thoughts and feelings in this role. At St Andrew's Church, Steyne Avenue, Plimmerton, on Thursday 25th July 11am to 2.30pm. Please contact Veronica Parton 021 238 6675 or email vjpdap@gmail.com for details and to register. Quiet Days with Suzanne Aubert. An invitation to spend time resting and reflecting on an aspect of the life and vision of Suzanne Aubert. Led by Sr Sue Cosgrove. Join us on the new date of 12th July, 10am - 2pm, Chapel, Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. Simple lunch included. Registration is required. Email: spirituality@compassion.org or Ph. 04 383 7769. Christian Meditation Group. All are welcome. Join us for an hour of Christian meditation in an ancient form of contemplative prayer. Times are Mondays at 7pm-8pm, and Thursdays at 11am-12pm at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion Chapel, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. Ph. 04 383 7134 or 04 383 7769. Taizé Prayer. Join us for an hour of meditative singing – simple songs typically featuring a line or two from the Psalms. A kind of Lectio divina in music, reading and spoken prayer along with periods of silence. First Friday of every month. 5th July, 7pm – 8pm, Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. All are welcome as we prepare for Br Matthew’s visit in November. Ph. 04 383 7769. July WelCom is out this week for Sunday 7 July 2019. Contents include:
We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Garry Martin, Mark O’Connor, Sophia Athenassiou, Frank Folan and Nancie Burge. Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Adrian Pole, 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. 1 Kg 19, 16. 19-21; Gal 5, 1. 13-18; Lk 9, 51-62
Dear sisters and brothers, we travel for different purposes and by different means of communication. Olden days people had no other means but to travel by foot. Today the distances have been closer to the extent that our homes have becomes offices and controlled by a button. The knowledge we learn today is pass on to the next generation and they become wiser as they improve upon them. God’s journey and all He possessed is passed on by Jesus to first to his disciples and to us all. A journey by Jesus that ultimately ends in Jerusalem with his eventual crucifixion and resurrection. Luke’s passage starts with Jesus' traveling “resolutely” to his destination. Characteristic of his life, Jesus does not take the easy way or shy away from difficulties. Rather than avoiding the route through the more contentious region of Samaria, he decides to move head on. And, as expected he was not welcomed since he was not only a Jew, he was a Jew traveling to Jerusalem. Jesus, condemn them either, as James and John ask whether they should call down fire from heaven to consume them. Jesus rebukes them and, in so doing, teaches an important lesson by demonstrating love, as opposed to vengeance, towards the Samaritans. As Jesus’ journey continues, his words to potential followers remind us not only of his love, but also that our journey with him is not an easy feat. We are asked to leave behind what is comfortable to us and to journey into the unknown with little more than our faith. A journey with Jesus involves sacrifice, risk, and a lot of tough decisions. However, if we decide to join him the ultimate reward is great. As we go through our day, I ask God for the strength to accept His invitation to come follow. Allow us to understand that the journey will not always be easy; difficult days and uncertainties lie ahead. But allow us to understand that we are not alone. Allow us to be open to the Holy Spirit as a guide that keeps us focused on our journey ahead and the importance of loving others as Jesus modelled so well for us with the Samaritans. After all, it is through his love that we gain closer proximity to the Kingdom of God, where all switches buttons are, the eternal home office. 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. From Fr Matthew. "My farewell Mass and the refreshments afterwards on the evening of 1st.June filled me with great joy, a joy mixed with sadness. I rejoiced in the presence of so many of those whom I came to know while in Kilbirnie parish - the parishioners generally, Life-Teen, which is now expanding so greatly, and the Secular Franciscans and other groups. I am most grateful for the generous contributions given to me and the love shown me and all the prayers for me. I do feel sad at the prospect of not seeing most of you again but will remember you always in my Masses and prayers. Again, thank you all very very much and, if you come to Ireland, please do look me up. Contact a Capuchin friary or email me at matthewclerkin@gmail.com ". ST VINCENT DE PAUL ANNUAL STREET APPEAL ACROSS WELLINGTON, FRIDAY 28 JUNE 2019 Your St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar group warmly invites parishioners to give an hour or two of their time as collectors for the Annual Street Day Appeal for the St Vincent de Paul Society on Friday 28 June 2019. Your Seatoun & Miramar group will collect at Cable Car Lane on Lambton Quay, and the Featherston St opposite corner, 7am-3pm. If you can assist there do please contact any one of the following SVDP members to agree a time that suits you -
Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Book Club – Sunday 30th June: 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 Marian Mothers Group - Tuesday 02 July 2019, 7pm, St. Anthony's Meeting Room, Seatoun You are invited to a Marian Mothers Group which begins on Tuesday 02 July 2019 at 7pm in St. Anthony's Meeting Room, Seatoun. Marian Mothers is a network of women who want to come together for prayer, mutual encouragement, support and faith reflection. A group is starting in Holy Trinity parish. Please email Patricia on lourdes@windowslive.com if you would like any further information. Looking forward to our meeting. Mā te Atua e manaaki, God bless. Anointing Mass St Patrick’s Church 11am Wednesday 3rd July. Archdiocese of Wellington 2019 Priest Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving This will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie Thursday 4th July 2019 at 11am. All are welcome to join the priests of the Archdiocese at the Mass of Thanksgiving. PRESBYTERIAL ORDINATION ANNIVERSARIES 60 Years: Cardinal Thomas Williams, Fr Michael Stieller, Fr Denis Collins, Fr Peter Conaghan sm, _____ ________ Fr Patrick Dooley sm, Fr Tony Williams sm, Fr Graham Connolly sm 50 Years: Fr Philip Cody sm, Fr Neil Vaney sm, Fr Denis O’Hagen sm, Fr Karaitana Kingi sm 25 Years: Fr Mike Miers, Fr Patrick Bridgman, Fr Barry Scannell sm Please note: This will be the only Mass in the Parish on this day. The young Vinnies group at St Patrick’s Primary will be holding a bring and buy sale at school Thursday lunchtime 4th July. Everything will be sold for $1 - $3. Please drop off any pre-loved toys, books, games, puzzles or clothing in good condition to the school office. The money raised will go towards buying new sports equipment. People in Need? St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference welcomes parishioners to let us know confidentially if you or someone needs assistance in the Miramar/Seatoun/Strathmore area. Our group visits people who are in hardship, sickness, loneliness or housebound, in order to share God’s love and compassion and see if we can assist in any way, even as simple as having a coffee and chat (Contacts: any of our members listed in the Church foyers). Holiday Accommodation A middle aged Catholic gentleman from Key West, Florida will be visiting Wellington from Nov - Feb and is looking for accommodation in the Eastern Suburbs. You can contact him pyratebear@gmail.com or facebook Pedro J. Spencer Social Worker A positon has come available for a social worker at CSS located in the Wellington CBD. This role is for a qualified and experienced N.Z. registered social worker. This is a full time permanent position. The required hours for this role are Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm, which reflects the operating hours of our service. Applications close at 4pm on Wednesday 3 July Non-Residential Retreat,15-19 July, 9.30am - 4.00pm daily. Pa Maria Marist Spirituality Centre, Thorndon. For further information and/or to register please contact Brian Cummings SM at 021 703 580 or bgcummings@xtra.co.nz Fantastical, majestical Children's Neon Ball - Greenstone Doors Charitable Trust are hosting a special evening for children (and their parents) at the Dowse Art Museum in Laings Road Lower Hutt on Friday 19 July from 5-7pm. There will be a photo booth, facepainting, crafts, dancing, entertainment and food and drinks! Tickets are $15 for one adult and one child, $25 for a family pass. To purchase your tickets for this amazingly awesome night go to https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/childrens-neon-ball-tickets-63318987797 or purchase your tickets at the door on the night. The event on eventbrite is called 'Children's Neon Ball'. You can also purchase tickets by clicking on the event on our Facebook page 'Greenstone Doors'. Attention All Men - keep Saturday 27th July free for a 1-day Retreat: “Up from the Waters” hosted by Joshua Palmerston North and led by Fr Joe Grayland and Fr Robin Kurian at Our Lady of Lourdes, Shamrock St. Koha on the day to cover costs. Lunch and morning/afternoon tea provided. Contact John Hammond jo.mo.hamm@gmail.com or Steve Ready 027 356 9555 for more details. Home of Compassion Pilgrimage: Back to the Source. An evening of poetry and music with poet Chris Gallavin. Inspired by Hiruhārama-Jerusalem the show will be accompanied by a photo exhibition. Tickets $25 on Eventfinda or $30 at the door. Sat 24 Aug, 3pm. Venue: Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street (off Murray St), Island Bay. Our Lady Home of Compassion Café hours Tues – Fri 8.30am – 3pm Sat 10am – 3pm Sun 12pm – 3pm Housesitting or rental required anytime during Sept-Dec for parishioner family. Please contact 021521326 “Gratitude can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. It makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for the future.” AFS International is a voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organisation that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. The older among us might remember the organisation as the American Field Scholar programme. AFS is currently looking for a few short term host families and are hopeful that our Holy Trinity parish community might like to take up this opportunity. AFS is able to offer host families $300 per week to host a student. Students will be here for 3 weeks from 14th July till 4th August 2019. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact AFS's Hosting Coordinator Joanna Holm on 04 903 2276 or email joanna.holm@afs.org Discover the Old Testament Prophets Baptism calls each of us to be a prophet. So who were the prophets that Jesus knew about, what motivated them, what was their message and how did they get that message across? Are their concerns and message still relevant today? The Catholic Institute (TCI) is offering a new course in the Prophets, taught by scripture specialist Dr Laurel Lanner and starting from 8 July Enrol in the on-line course through the TCI website www.tci.ac.nz – look for the details on the home page. The Catholic Institute – where faith and reason meet. God is eternal newness. He impels us constantly to set out anew, to pass beyond what is familiar, to the fringes and beyond. He takes us to where humanity is most wounded, where men and women, beneath the appearance of a shallow conformity, continue to seek an answer to the question of life’s meaning. God is not afraid! He is fearless! He is always greater than our plans and schemes. Pope Francis: Gaudete et Exsultate #135 Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 9-24 October. A pilgrimage to Medjugorje can be life changing. Respond to God’s gift of Our Lady’s presence among us in these times and join us for an unforgettable pilgrimage to the holy valley of Medjugorje. Travel with Mir Pilgrimages who has visited the holy site over 40 times. Email: info@mirpilgrimages.co.nz or phone Patricia on 0274 219 064. Need a, break' Good news "Parish to Parish for B & B" has been providing Catholic hospitality for 16 years, with catholic hosts opening their homes to fellow catholics for a small charge of $35 for one person, or $30 each for 2 or more, this is per night and includes continental breakfast. To obtain a directory of the hosts throughout New Zealand and Australia contact Marie Anderson, email marie.ian@xtra.co.nz or phone 03 3595 541 Christchurch. The book including postage is $15 My name is Kally Cunningham and I’m a senior travel professional at helloworld Travel Lambton Quay. In 2020 I’m taking a group, with Insight Tours, to Oberammergau to see the 42nd performance of the Passion Play. It’s an 11 day tour starting in Munich on 28 August with many inclusions and ending in Zurich. Day 7 we will be watching the Passion Play in Category 1 seats. Pricing is from $6499 twin or $7299 for a single. Airfares are additional. Details can be viewed by clicking on this link: https://helloworld.co.nz/lambtonquay/Store/31/StoreEvent/105 I can also email or post a flyer with additional details at your request. If anyone had any further questions they could ring or email me at k.cunningham@helloworld.co.nz or 04 473 1199. See noticeboard for details. School of Ecumenism 2019 In Dunedin Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October 2019 Venue: BURNS LODGE at Holy Cross Centre 89 Church Street, Mosgiel, Dunedin Jointly organised by National Dialogue for Christian Unity Aotearoa New Zealand Centre for Ecumenical Studies, Charles Sturt University Canberra Australia * * * * * * * * * * * Journey together towards unity We are called as disciples to belong together in just and inclusive communities, in our quest for unity and on our ecumenical journey, … “Arusha Call to Discipleship” Conference on World Mission and Evangelism, Arusha Tanzania, March 2018 CREDIT TOWARDS OTHER QUALIFICATIONS This course is offered both for students seeking accreditation towards a theology/ministry degree and for others wishing to participate as audits. On the successful completion of the course requirements students who seek accreditation will receive it from Charles Sturt University. Students may then apply to their university or college for credit toward their qualification. Those wishing to attend the course as audits are welcome to join the course. Audits attend all sessions, but no assignments are required. We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including. Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Adrian Pole, 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. Gen, 14, 18-28; 1 Cor 11, 23-26; Lk 9, 11-17
Blessed are you Lord of all creation The priest at the Eucharistic liturgy begins the offering of bread and wine at the offertory with these words. We hear this prayer spoken for the first time by the king and priest of the area of Salem which became Jerusalem. Abram has returned from a victorious battle against four other oppressive kings with possessions and freed captives. Melchizedek, of course, is most grateful and takes bread and wine as symbols of life and offers a prayer to God in gratitude for Abram and for God’s saving his kingdom through Abram. It is a thanksgiving liturgy for God’s saving love. Jesus asked his disciples to provide food to the crowds from their little food they had. What did Jesus do? Blessed the Father of all creation and distributed among the hungry crowd. The crowd ate, without seeming to ask how it all happened. Were they glad it happened? Were the Apostles glad it happened? Would academic, scientific, and philosophic questions be satisfied? Would they rather have answers than food? What is precious about the Body and Blood of Jesus, is of course, they are of divinity. Also what is precious is the poverty of the human condition to give thanks to God perfectly through the gift of the Eucharistic Sacrifice. What is precious as well is the poverty of mind and spirit which opens us up to grateful receptivity, as did the crowd. I am not convinced that if we understood the Transubstantiation of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus, it would increase devotion nor the number of receivers. Knowing does not satisfy. What is hard to accept is not Christ’s Presence in the form or substance of bread and wine, but the inconvenient reality of forming me as well as you into His Body and Blood. The precious Body of Christ lives on in human fragility. 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. The Parish is very happy and grateful for all three primary schools; Holy Cross, St Anthony’s and St Patrick’s to lead the music and liturgy for our One Parish Mass at St Patrick’s College. Thank you for your enthusiasm and support. God Bless you all. Well done. Thank you to you all for making it possible to accept and celebrate through our Liturgy, the awarding of the Benemerenti Medal from Pope Francis. It is a timely acknowledgement of the deep respect we hold for all life from conception to old age, in sickness, disability, good health and friendship. Julie Marshall Refugee Appeal An enormous vote of thanks goes to our Holy Trinity parish and to all those who so quickly and generously gave to the recent refugee appeal. We have contributed to an entire house lot for a family of six - that's mum and dad, 3 teenagers (a girl aged 17 and two boys aged 16 and 14) and another boy aged 8. This is a big household for one Parish to supply. The money raised meant that 90% of the goods were brand new, purchased from Briscoes on sale (the true value of the goods before sale price was over $3200) and we also had a few targeted items donated to ensure everything that was required was supplied. Everything from a microwave and vacuum to all-new bedding, kitchen utensils, pots, crockery, cutlery, laundry needs, books and games were delivered, together with food. By the time you read this our family will have spent two nights in their new beds. While we are not allowed to know any further detail about the specific family we have supported, we do know that 8 families are being settled in Wellington this month. They come from Myanmar, Somalia, Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq and Columbia. We also have this snippet of direct feedback from CSS: “From the little stories that filter back to us, the gratitude of the former refugees is profound. The quality of the goods and the beautiful, loving way the homes have been set up really touches our refugee families. Finally they have a safe and warm home of their own”. God bless these families and everyone who has helped. ST VINCENT DE PAUL ANNUAL STREET APPEAL ACROSS WELLINGTON, FRIDAY 28 JUNE 2019 Your St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar group warmly invites parishioners to give an hour or two of their time as collectors for the Annual Street Day Appeal for the St Vincent de Paul Society on Friday 28 June 2019. Your Seatoun & Miramar group will collect at Cable Car Lane on Lambton Quay, and the Featherston St opposite corner, 7am-3pm. If you can assist there do please contact any one of the following SVDP members to agree a time that suits you -
Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Book Club – Sunday 30th June: 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 Marian Mothers Group - Tuesday 02 July 2019, 7pm, St. Anthony's Meeting Room, Seatoun You are invited to a Marian Mothers Group which begins on Tuesday 02 July 2019 at 7pm in St. Anthony's Meeting Room, Seatoun. Marian Mothers is a network of women who want to come together for prayer, mutual encouragement, support and faith reflection. A group is starting in Holy Trinity parish. Please email Patricia on lourdes@windowslive.com if you would like any further information. Looking forward to our meeting. Mā te Atua e manaaki, God bless. Archdiocese of Wellington 2019 Priest Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving This will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie Thursday 4th July 2019 at 11am. All are welcome to join the priests of the Archdiocese at the Mass of Thanksgiving. PRESBYTERIAL ORDINATION ANNIVERSARIES 60 Years: Cardinal Thomas Williams, Fr Michael Stieller, Fr Denis Collins, Fr Peter Conaghan sm, _____ ________ Fr Patrick Dooley sm, Fr Tony Williams sm, Fr Graham Connolly sm 50 Years: Fr Philip Cody sm, Fr Neil Vaney sm, Fr Denis O’Hagen sm, Fr Karaitana Kingi sm 25 Years: Fr Mike Miers, Fr Patrick Bridgman, Fr Barry Scannell sm Please note: This will be the only Mass in the Parish on this day. The young Vinnies group at St Patrick’s Primary will be holding a bring and buy sale at school Thursday lunchtime 4th July. Everything will be sold for $1 - $3. Please drop off any pre-loved toys, books, games, puzzles or clothing in good condition to the school office. The money raised will go towards buying new sports equipment. People in Need? St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference welcomes parishioners to let us know confidentially if you or someone needs assistance in the Miramar/Seatoun/Strathmore area. Our group visits people who are in hardship, sickness, loneliness or housebound, in order to share God’s love and compassion and see if we can assist in any way, even as simple as having a coffee and chat (Contacts: any of our members listed in the Church foyers). Memorial Service for Jean Vanier 2.00pm, Sunday 23 June, Bishop Viard College Jean Vanier, founder of L'Arche and Faith and Light died in France on 7 May. You are warmly invited to an Ecumenical Memorial Service for Jean, at 2.00pm today, Sunday 23 June at Bishop Viard College. In January 1993 Jean Vanier spoke to a large crowd of Wellingtonians at Viard College. We are going back there to remember, honour and pray for him. EVERYONE is very welcome! How Faith Moves Mountains - An evening of teaching and healing prayer with Br Johnson Sequiera, a lay preacher from India. Hosted by Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Wednesday 26 June @ 7:30pm at St Anne’s Hall, Emmett Street, Newtown. Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand – 50th anniversary Mass: Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is celebrating its ‘Jubilee Year’ this year, representing 50 years since national bodies were established for justice, peace and development, including the provision of Catholic volunteers overseas. Cardinal John Dew will celebrate a Mass to mark this occasion for the Wellington Archdiocese. All our welcome. Details: Thursday 27 June, 7pm at St Joseph’s Church, 152 Brougham St, Mount Victoria, Wellington. Please RSVP by 11am Thursday 20 June to caritas@caritas.org.nz or phone 0800 22 10 22. Stewardship Breakfast with the Cardinal: Come and enjoy fellowship, hospitality and hear inspiring speakers. Venue: Connolly Hall, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wgtn. Date: Saturday 29th June 2019. Time: 7.00am-9.00am. Speakers: Cardinal John Cost: $20.00 Please deposit your money to the following bank account 02-0536-0003306-000 with Reference: Stwdship Code: B-Fast. Any questions please ring Chris (04) 496-1706 Social Worker A positon has come available for a social worker at CSS located in the Wellington CBD. This role is for a qualified and experienced N.Z. registered social worker. This is a full time permanent position. The required hours for this role are Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm, which reflects the operating hours of our service. Applications close at 4pm on Wednesday 3 July Non-Residential Retreat,15-19 July, 9.30am - 4.00pm daily. Pa Maria Marist Spirituality Centre, Thorndon. For further information and/or to register please contact Brian Cummings SM at 021 703 580 or bgcummings@xtra.co.nz Fantastical, majestical Children's Neon Ball - Greenstone Doors Charitable Trust are hosting a special evening for children (and their parents) at the Dowse Art Museum in Laings Road Lower Hutt on Friday 19 July from 5-7pm. There will be a photo booth, facepainting, crafts, dancing, entertainment and food and drinks! Tickets are $15 for one adult and one child, $25 for a family pass. To purchase your tickets for this amazingly awesome night go to https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/childrens-neon-ball-tickets-63318987797 or purchase your tickets at the door on the night. The event on eventbrite is called 'Children's Neon Ball'. You can also purchase tickets by clicking on the event on our Facebook page 'Greenstone Doors'. Attention All Men - keep Saturday 27th July free for a 1-day Retreat: “Up from the Waters” hosted by Joshua Palmerston North and led by Fr Joe Grayland and Fr Robin Kurian at Our Lady of Lourdes, Shamrock St. Koha on the day to cover costs. Lunch and morning/afternoon tea provided. Contact John Hammond jo.mo.hamm@gmail.com or Steve Ready 027 356 9555 for more details. Home of Compassion Pilgrimage: Back to the Source. An evening of poetry and music with poet Chris Gallavin. Inspired by Hiruhārama-Jerusalem the show will be accompanied by a photo exhibition. Tickets $25 on Eventfinda or $30 at the door. Sat 24 Aug, 3pm. Venue: Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street (off Murray St), Island Bay. Our Lady Home of Compassion Café hours Tues – Fri 8.30am – 3pm Sat 10am – 3pm Sun 12pm – 3pm Housesitting or rental required anytime during Sept-Dec for parishioner family. Please contact 021521326 All we have is really a gift from God, who asks us to return a portion in the form of our time, our talent, and our treasure to support God’s work on earth. AFS International is a voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organisation that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. The older among us might remember the organisation as the American Field Scholar programme. AFS is currently looking for a few short term host families and are hopeful that our Holy Trinity parish community might like to take up this opportunity. AFS is able to offer host families $300 per week to host a student. Students will be here for 3 weeks from 14th July till 4th August 2019. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact AFS's Hosting Coordinator Joanna Holm on 04 903 2276 or email joanna.holm@afs.org Discover the Old Testament Prophets Baptism calls each of us to be a prophet. So who were the prophets that Jesus knew about, what motivated them, what was their message and how did they get that message across? Are their concerns and message still relevant today? The Catholic Institute (TCI) is offering a new course in the Prophets, taught by scripture specialist Dr Laurel Lanner and starting from 8 July Enrol in the on-line course through the TCI website www.tci.ac.nz – look for the details on the home page. The Catholic Institute – where faith and reason meet. In the Eucharist Jesus, as he did with the disciples at Emmaus, draws alongside us, pilgrims in history, to nourish the faith, hope and charity within us; to comfort us in trials; to sustain us in the commitment to justice and peace… In the Eucharist he offers himself as spiritual strength so as to help us put into practice his commandment — to love one another as he loved us — building communities that are welcoming and open to the needs of all, especially the most frail, poor and needy people. Pope Francis: Angelus, June 2017 Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 9-24 October. A pilgrimage to Medjugorje can be life changing. Respond to God’s gift of Our Lady’s presence among us in these times and join us for an unforgettable pilgrimage to the holy valley of Medjugorje. Travel with Mir Pilgrimages who has visited the holy site over 40 times. Email: info@mirpilgrimages.co.nz or phone Patricia on 0274 219 064. We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially Colleen O’Donovan and Hilikai (Harry) Lefao and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Tony Hayes, Tony Sirvid, Maurice Gunn, Eithne Williams, Margaret Scott, Patrick Sweeny, Neil Kiely and Barry Kiely. Our prayers are also with those who are unwell especially Adrian Pole, 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. Reflection and Prayer for CEC Sunday
There is a hidden face of God and a public face of God. Hidden – like the Cistercian monks who were martyred in Tibihirine in Algeria. Their aim was not to convert the local Muslims, yet they shone out as men of faith. We too have a Cistercian monastery in the fields of Southern Hawkes Bay, part of the hidden face of God in our land. Jesus is the public face of God. he radiated the holiness, the compassion of God and a call to conversion of life. Today the Catholic Church is challenged to preserve the hidden and the public faces of God. Without prayer and deep holiness, our message will be blown away on the breezes of the world. Without a challenge and a hope to offer our secular societies, even holiness will wither and grow old. The Catholic Enquiry Centre exists to remind Catholics that we are all called to show forth both the hidden and public faces of God. Hidden – in our prayer and personal relations with each person of the Trinity; public – in that we confront selfishness and sin but with understanding and practical routes towards creating a more just and equal society. Every Catholic is called to reflect the hidden and public faces of Christ. By your support of the CEC you can fulfil the demands of each of these missions. To be prayed together after Communion Loving and just God, you look on this world you have created with love and deep concern. So many men and women still do not know or follow you We ask for the grace to commit ourselves to the mission of the Catholic Enquiry Centre, to spread the knowledge and hope that you still offer to a wounded planet. We make this prayer through Christ our lord and brother. Amen Holy Trinity Parish Vision We are a prayerful and diverse Catholic community in the Eastern suburbs of Wellington, drawing strength from one another to grow and become fully alive as missionary disciples. HOLY TRINITY PARISH MASS - 10AM SUNDAY 23rd June ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE HALL We will be celebrating Mass together at St Patrick’s College Hall. For those who are unable to be at this Mass, there will be the 5.30pm Vigil Mass at St Patrick’s Church. There will be a cup of tea at the back of the hall following Mass - Please bring a plate of food to share. Please note: These will be the only 2 Masses in the Parish on the 23rd June We need volunteers to help with the cup of tea after Mass. If you can help, please contact the office 388-6953 or holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz Celebrating 100 years since the first school building on St Catherine’s College site. High Tea 22 June 2019 from 1.00pm – 4.45pm Mercy Hall, SCC. $15. Registration required. Contact Sister Stephanie skit2@xtra.co.nz or 0272458859 ST VINCENT DE PAUL ANNUAL STREET APPEAL ACROSS WELLINGTON, FRIDAY 28 JUNE 2019 Your St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar group warmly invites parishioners to give an hour or two of their time as collectors for the Annual Street Day Appeal for the St Vincent de Paul Society on Friday 28 June 2019. Your Seatoun & Miramar group will collect at Cable Car Lane on Lambton Quay, and the Featherston St opposite corner, 7am-3pm. If you can assist there do please contact any one of the following SVDP members to agree a time that suits you -
Marian Mothers Group - Tuesday 02 July 2019, 7pm, St. Anthony's Meeting Room, Seatoun You are invited to a Marian Mothers Group which begins on Tuesday 02 July 2019 at 7pm in St. Anthony's Meeting Room, Seatoun. Marian Mothers is a network of women who want to come together for prayer, mutual encouragement, support and faith reflection. A group is starting in Holy Trinity parish. Please email Patricia on lourdes@windowslive.com if you would like any further information. Looking forward to our meeting. Mā te Atua e manaaki, God bless. Archdiocese of Wellington 2019 Priest Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving This will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie Thursday 4th July 2019 at 11am. All are welcome to join the priests of the Archdiocese at the Mass of Thanksgiving. PRESBYTERIAL ORDINATION ANNIVERSARIES 60 Years: Cardinal Thomas Williams, Fr Michael Stieller, Fr Denis Collins, Fr Peter Conaghan sm, _____ ________ Fr Patrick Dooley sm, Fr Tony Williams sm, Fr Graham Connolly sm 50 Years: Fr Philip Cody sm, Fr Neil Vaney sm, Fr Denis O’Hagen sm, Fr Karaitana Kingi sm 25 Years: Fr Mike Miers, Fr Patrick Bridgman, Fr Barry Scannell sm Please note: This will be the only Mass in the Parish on this day. The young Vinnies group at St Patrick’s Primary will be holding a bring and buy sale at school Thursday lunchtime 4th July. Everything will be sold for $1 - $3. Please drop off any pre-loved toys, books, games, puzzles or clothing in good condition to the school office. The money raised will go towards buying new sports equipment. People in Need? St Vincent de Paul Society Seatoun & Miramar Conference welcomes parishioners to let us know confidentially if you or someone needs assistance in the Miramar/Seatoun/Strathmore area. Our group visits people who are in hardship, sickness, loneliness or housebound, in order to share God’s love and compassion and see if we can assist in any way, even as simple as having a coffee and chat (Contacts: any of our members listed in the Church foyers). Trinity Sunday is a powerful reminder of mission. It helps us remember that Jesus emptied himself. He stepped out of the timeless total joy of the inner intimacy of God to share with us the struggles, doubts and tragedies of our lives. He died like us, shamefully and painfully as some of us do. Our mission as Catholics is to share that remarkable story with others. But our world has changed. The pace and anxiety of modern life, the lure of living through the virtual world of media and social communications hasmade the message of the gospel very distant and seemingly irrelevant for so many among whom we live. CEC strives to touch a new generation by reaching out through our Catholic Discovery Facebook pages. Trinity Sunday and Mission Today Yet nothing reaches out and touches so deeply as personal witness and example. You who read this are now Jesus’ disciples here in New Zealand. CEC wants to help you by providing reflections, prayers, and videos to help spread this message. Our older supporters are diminishing. We need your support. So pray for us, tell others about us and donate to keep our work going. Please open your hearts to our work this Trinity Sunday. Look us up on www.catholicenquiry.nz and on our Catholic Discovery Facebook page. Pray about becoming a sponsor and supporter and keep Christ’s work alive. Neil Vaney SM, pastoral director CEC Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand – 50th anniversary Mass: Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is celebrating its ‘Jubilee Year’ this year, representing 50 years since national bodies were established for justice, peace and development, including the provision of Catholic volunteers overseas. Cardinal John Dew will celebrate a Mass to mark this occasion for the Wellington Archdiocese. All our welcome. Details: Thursday 27 June, 7pm at St Joseph’s Church, 152 Brougham St, Mount Victoria, Wellington. Please RSVP by 11am Thursday 20 June to caritas@caritas.org.nz or phone 0800 22 10 22. Stewardship Breakfast with the Cardinal: Come and enjoy fellowship, hospitality and hear inspiring speakers. Venue: Connolly Hall, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wgtn. Date: Saturday 29th June 2019. Time: 7.00am-9.00am. Speakers: Cardinal John Cost: $20.00 Please deposit your money to the following bank account 02-0536-0003306-000 with Reference: Stwdship Code: B-Fast. Any questions please ring Chris (04) 496-1706 Rā Whānau Suzanne Aubert. 19 June, 6pm. The Sisters of Compassion and the Catholic Parish of Wellington South invite everyone to celebrate Suzanne Aubert's Birthday Mass celebrated by Cardinal John Dew. St Anne's Church, Newtown. For more details email heritagecentre@compassion.org.nz or ph (04) 282-1953. Donate a food item for the Soup Kitchen at the Birthday Mass. At the Birthday Mass we will take up a collection of food items. It you would like to contribute, groceries which are especially useful to the Soup Kitchen include tins of lentils (but not baked beans), vegetables, fruit, soup, coconut milk, fish; dried goods such as coffee (fresh and instant), lentils, split peas, pearl barley. Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women Come help us celebrate the work of the Holy Spirit in Dove and in our lives for the last 35 years in NZ, Connolly hall 10am-3.30pm Sat 22 June. Our speaker is a lay preacher from India with a ministry of healing and deliverance through the Word, Johnson Sequiera. Ph Shura 021 072 4042 Housesitting or rental required anytime during Sept-Dec for parishioner family. Please contact 021521326 Non-Residential Retreat,15-19 July, 9.30am - 4.00pm daily. Pa Maria Marist Spirituality Centre, Thorndon. For further information and/or to register please contact Brian Cummings SM at 021 703 580 or bgcummings@xtra.co.nz Fantastical, majestical Children's Neon Ball - Greenstone Doors Charitable Trust are hosting a special evening for children (and their parents) at the Dowse Art Museum in Laings Road Lower Hutt on Friday 19 July from 5-7pm. There will be a photo booth, facepainting, crafts, dancing, entertainment and food and drinks! Tickets are $15 for one adult and one child, $25 for a family pass. To purchase your tickets for this amazingly awesome night go to https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/childrens-neon-ball-tickets-63318987797 or purchase your tickets at the door on the night. The event on eventbrite is called 'Children's Neon Ball'. You can also purchase tickets by clicking on the event on our Facebook page 'Greenstone Doors'. Attention All Men - keep Saturday 27th July free for a 1-day Retreat: “Up from the Waters” hosted by Joshua Palmerston North and led by Fr Joe Grayland and Fr Robin Kurian at Our Lady of Lourdes, Shamrock St. Koha on the day to cover costs. Lunch and morning/afternoon tea provided. Contact John Hammond jo.mo.hamm@gmail.com or Steve Ready 027 356 9555 for more details. Stewardship is an understanding of a total way of life; a conversion of mind and heart, of living out one’s baptismal call. Part time Adminsitrative Assistant National Liturgy Offce. See noticeboard at the back of the church for details. Applications close Friday 21 June. AFS International is a voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organisation that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. The older among us might remember the organisation as the American Field Scholar programme. AFS is currently looking for a few short term host families and are hopeful that our Holy Trinity parish community might like to take up this opportunity. AFS is able to offer host families $300 per week to host a student. Students will be here for 3 weeks from 14th July till 4th August 2019. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact AFS's Hosting Coordinator Joanna Holm on 04 903 2276 or email joanna.holm@afs.org Let us ask ourselves what steps we are taking to ensure that faith governs the whole of our existence. We are not Christian “part-time”, only at certain moments, in certain circumstances, in certain decisions; no one can be Christian in this way, we are Christian all the time! Totally! May Christ’s truth, which the Holy Spirit teaches us and gives to us, always and totally affect our daily life. Pope Francis: General Audience, 15 May 2013 The June 16 – 29 issue of NZ Catholic is out now. Some headlines are: Christchurch parish restructure proposed. Refurbished James Liston Hostel re-opens. Cardinal Dew speaks to priests on abuse summit. Catholic reaction to the Budget. The next issue of NZ Catholic will be published on June 30. Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 9-24 October. A pilgrimage to Medjugorje can be life changing. Respond to God’s gift of Our Lady’s presence among us in these times and join us for an unforgettable pilgrimage to the holy valley of Medjugorje. Travel with Mir Pilgrimages who has visited the holy site over 40 times. Email: info@mirpilgrimages.co.nz or phone Patricia on 0274 219 064. We pray for the members of our Parish families who have died recently especially and those whose anniversaries occur around this time including Michalina Bogacki. 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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