NEWSLETTER

 

 

 

22 November 2009  

 

            

 

 

Christ the King-  Link to Homily

 

The Pilgrim Church

 

“My kingdom does not belong to this world,” Jesus tells Pilate in today’s Gospel. Yet today we honour him as universal king, holding dominion of all creation. Yes, Christ’s kingdom is not of this world. It is not land and property, or castles and wealth. As the Mass prayers state, his is “a kingdom of truth and life, a kingdom of holiness and grace, a kingdom of justice, love, and peace.” That is the kingdom of which we are citizens by virtue of our baptism. And that is the kingdom we work to bring others to. Jesus told Pilate that his attendants would fight to prevent him from being handed over if his kingdom were of this world. We don’t engage in that kind of warfare. But we do work with all our hearts to bring others to Christ so that his reign may extend to every nation

 

WELCOME

 On behalf of Fr Geoff, and our parish committees, to our families, friends and any visitors who are joining us here today. Our Mass is a celebration of Christ in our community and we hope that you will feel welcomed.

Don’t hesitate to ask someone for help, or introduce yourself if you are a visitor, unless we spot you first! And, importantly, do come again.  

 

New parishioners - please complete one of the ‘New Parishioner Details’ cards available in the foyer and pop it in the Offertory collection basket during Mass or drop it in at the Presbytery/Parish Office.

 

Psalm response:

The Lord is King, he is robed in majesty.

Gospel Acclamation:

 

Alleluia! Alleluia!
Blessed is he who inherits the kingdom of David our father;
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Alleluia!

 

Today’s Readings:

Daniel 12:1-13;
Hebrews 10:11-14, 18;
Mark 13:24-32.

 

 

HOSPITALISED &

SICK PARISHIONERS

Would you please keep in your prayers those parishioners/friends who are sick at home or hospitalised.

If someone you know is sick, disabled

or otherwise in need, then please notify the Parish Office so that the parish support services can be provided if required (e.g. delivery of Holy Communion, our newsletter or meals).  Any advice will be treated in confidence, unless otherwise requested.

 

 

Island Bay Combined churches’ Advent Liturgy – next weekend 29 November, 7pm at the South Wellington Baptist church (Island Bay).

 

 

Good Luck to all our college students as they undertake their NCEA exams in these coming weeks. Please remember them in your prayers.

 

POST EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS
St Vincent de Paul Christmas cards

– beautiful new designs -

and 2010 Columban Calendars

– both available from the parish office

and after most weekend Masses.

 

PARISH DIARY

THIS WEEK:

 
• Rosary Statue with: Raquel Direnzo, 168 Derwent St, ph 383-9930
 
 Today, Sunday:
● Christmas choir practice – 11am
Monday:
● Prayer Group meets 7.30pm
Tuesday:
● Ladies Auxiliary meets 1.30pm
Thursday:
● Mothers’ & Fathers’ Prayer groups meet
Friday:
● Guitar Group practice 7pm
Next Sunday:
● Christmas choir practice – 11am
● Island Bay Combined churches’ Liturgy – 7pm, South Wellington Baptist Church

   

   

Last week’s collection:   House $721 Parish $ 1,444

 

 

Parish to Parish B & B

has been operating for 6 years now and proving very popular with holidaying Catholics from NZ and Australia.

However there are still a few areas where we haven't any homes for B & B.

Interested? 
Parishioners provide homes, in their area for “Catholic Parish to Parish Bed & Breakfast".

The accommodation is bed and continental breakfast at a charge of $30 a night for one, or $40 a night for 2 persons sharing a room.

For more details, please phone me (Marie Anderson) on 03-3595541 or email: marie.ian@xtra.co.nz

November All Souls’ Masses

and the Candle Tree
 
Traditionally, November is the month when we remember and pray for those who have died.

An envelope for Holy Souls’ Masses is in your newsletter this weekend. These may be placed in the collection baskets, or put in the All Souls’ box in front of the altar, or dropped into the parish office/presbytery.
During November there will also be a bare tree placed in the sanctuary, on which you are invited to hang a paper candle with the names of your deceased family members or friends written on it. Theses ‘candles’ will be available in the church foyer from this weekend.

 
 

 

Christmas Day 9am Mass – if you could lead or assist with music at this Mass, whether singing, playing the guitar, piano, organ or even bagpipes – we would love to hear from you. Please contact:

 Maria ph 383-7885 or 027-418-7500.
 

Mass Stipends
Having a Mass offered by a priest for loved ones is a very Catholic tradition. The customary stipend is $10.

 

The Year for Priests’  - united in prayer 

An initiative from the NZ Bishops conference is that we pray at our Sunday Masses for the priests of our Diocese – for an individual priest or 2 or 3 priests on that particular day.
 This weekend we will pray for:

Fr Colin Durning (Porirua),

Fr Barry Edwards (Waiwhetu),

Fr Bruce England (Sts Peter & Paul, Lower Hutt),

Fr Paul Finlayson, ssc (St Columban’s, Lower Hutt)

Prayer
Father, you have appointed your Son Jesus Christ eternal High Priest.

Guide those he has chosen to be ministers of word and sacrament, and help them to be faithful in fulfilling the ministry they have received.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen

 

Prayer Vigil for the Unborn

 – Friday 11 December at St Anne’s church, Newtown 7-9pm. Mass followed by Exposition, Rosary Procession and return to the church for Benediction. Light supper to follow.

 

 
Volunteers required for the St Vincent de Paul Society

– in a variety of areas, in their shops, sorting goods, food parcel distribution, pregnancy support. Do you have an hour or so per week to help them out? Ph John 389-7122 or 389-8855 after hours.

 

 

Sunday 22 November is the birthday of the Venerable Mary Potter, Foundress of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary.
Caritas news update - through your generosity Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has been able to support Caritas Samoa, Caritas Tonga and Caritas Philippines.

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 $258,000 has been raised to date for the Pacific Tsunami Appeal. In Samoa, Caritas Samoa is leading the shelter provision programme working with individual families. In Tonga, Caritas Tonga is providing counselling services to the many people who have been traumatised by this disaster.

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 $72,000 has been raised to date for the victims of Typhoons in the Philippines. Caritas Philippines (NASSA) has provided emergency relief to 50,000 people who were severely affected by the worst flooding in 42 years.

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST

This position will be available in January at the Catholic Education Centre.  (see notice board)

 

 

Sacred Seasons with Suzanne Aubert - a booklet of reflections and prayers marking the end of Ordinary Time and the beginning of the Christmas Season.

Contact Sr Jane 383-7134

at the Home of Compassion.

 

 
No Holy Hour in the Cathedral Chapel Thursday 26 November. Instead there will be a Mass of Remembrance at St Teresa’s, Karori

at 7pm on 26 November.

 

MASS REQUESTS

 Recently Deceased: Nan McCullagh (Ireland); Paddy Boland; Paolo Saffioti.
Anniversaries: Vittorio Toscano (17 Nov); Brigida Basile (19 Nov); Salvatore Volpicelli, Mary Romanos (24 Nov);
Other Mass requests: Special Intention; November remembrances.

 

ON THE NOTICEBOARD

● Young People’s Singing group
● Dove Fellowship for Catholic Women
● Walk By Faith distance learning course
● Handel’s Messiah, 29 Nov, Cathedral
● Carols for Christmas, Miramar
● Job Vacancies … Caritas

Scripture Readings for next Sunday

(1st Sunday in Advent)

 

eremiah 33:14-16;
1 Paul 3:12-4:2;
Luke 21:25-28, 34-36.
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Reflection on Scripture Readings

http://www.sacredspace.ie/livingspace

 

 

WEEKEND ROSTERS

This Weekend

Vigil

8 am

10 am

Children’s Liturgy

     None – school & parish Mass

Data Projectionist

     School to arrange

Prayers of Faithful

 Sr Mary Scanlon    

Servers

 Vincenzo Costa

Cassandra Serci, Keiran Graham

Luigi Cacace, Nicola Di Leva

Greeters

Kathy Sharpe

 St peter Claver Sisters School to arrange

Leader

Paul Elenio Russell Stuart School to arrange

Reader

Paul Elenio Russell Stuart School to arrange

Gifts Procession

Ursula & Richard Carroll Diana & Stan Witkowski School to arrange
Eucharistic Ministers Linda, Andy, Martin Gerard, Kathy, Justin Gus , Silone, Teresa

 

Next Weekend: 1st Sunday of Advent 29 November

Children’s Liturgy

     Francie De Gregorio

Data Projectionist

     volunteer please

Prayers of Faithful

 Anthony Scott    

Servers

 Zared & James Wall-Manning

Christopher Hills, Stephanie Hills

Liam Doonan, Nicola Di Leva

Greeters

Nina Cuccurullo

 Sheila Mahony David & Gill Ryrie

Leader

Jennifer Bosch Sue Dalton John Holden

Reader

Jennifer Bosch Sue Dalton Liz Berry

Gifts Procession

Shone family Hills family Cristina Vinaccia, Carmela Morrison
Eucharistic Ministers Andy, Maria, Teresa Sr Anne, Gerard, Kathy Gordon, Donna, Anne

 

Altar Society

Flowers

Vacuuming

Votive Candles

No Flowers during Advent

John Shone

Greg Johns

 

Counters:

22 Nov: Thomsen family 29 Nov: Ivan Kolich, Ray Thomson

 

 

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