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NEWSLETTER
 
8 November 2009
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Link to Homily
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The Poor in Spirit
When you only have fifty cents, it’s hard to
believe that you’re rich. Most of us don’t have to rely on fifty cents
alone. We have a credit or debit card, a cheque account, or some
resources that we can call on. Even in these difficult economic times,
using up our whole livelihood is not something that many of us confront.
But there are people around us that have to make those choices, people
who have lost a job, incurred huge medical expenses, or are suddenly
without a spouse because of death or divorce.
For some the temptation may be that of the widow and her son in the
first reading, “when we have eaten [what is left], we shall die.”
While Elijah worked a miracle, the Gospel today suggests that the
miracle does not come from outside, but from within the community that
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WELCOME
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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.
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Psalm response:
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Praise
the Lord my soul! |
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Gospel Acclamation:
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Alleluia! Alleluia!
Happy the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Alleluia! |
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Today’s Readings:
Apocalypse 7:2-4, 9-14;
John 3:1-3;
Matthew 5:1-12. |
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HOSPITALISED &
SICK PARISHIONERS
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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.
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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.
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PARISH DIARY
THIS WEEK:
• Rosary Statue with:
St Peter Claver Sisters, 1 Mersey St, ph 383-8401
Today Sunday:
● School & Parish Mass 10am
● Pro-Life prayers after 10am Mass
Monday:
● Dedication of Lateran Basilica Feast day
● Prayer Group meets 7.30pm
Tuesday:
● Funeral Paolo Saffiotti 11am
● Ladies Auxiliary meets 1.30pm
Thursday:
● Mothers’ & Fathers’ Prayer groups meet
Last week’s
collection:
$702 Parish $ 1,403
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Congratulations to those
who have been baptised here recently: |
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Adam Foubister
Dion Vitolio
Sebastian Roberts |
Tyler Lui
Maree Moynihan-Tan
Elise Billington |
Welcome into your parish family
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 November All Souls’ Masses
and the Candle Tree
Traditionally, November is the month when we remember and pray for those
who have died. Envelopes for Holy Souls’ Masses are available in the
church foyer, 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 is 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. These ‘candles’ are
also available in the church foyer.
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Parish Rosters
for Christmas and New Year
through to February 2010
are now being complied.
If you are likely to be away
please let your Ministry
Coordinator know
as soon as possible.
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The Year
for Priests’ -
united in prayer
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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 James Dooley, sm (Emmaus Retreat Centre),
Fr Patrick Dooley, sm (Otaki),
Fr Gerard Dorgan (Westport),
Fr David Dowling (Blenheim). |
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
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Parish Secretary:
Part time position available at St Anne’s Parish
Newtown. Applicants will need good interpersonal skills, discretion and
flexibility. You will need computer competence especially in Word and
Excel; MYOB would be an advantage. While the times of work are flexible
this position requires 20hrs per week. For further information please
contact Karen Holland at St Anne’s Parish Office ph 934-4099
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 Fundraising
Raffle - Challenge 2000 is selling raffle tickets to raise
money for Youth Programmes to be run this summer. The prize for
the raffle is a beautifully framed original oil painting of Wellington
and Oriental Bay painted by Fr. David Orange. The painting measures 82cm
x 53cm excluding frame.
Estimated value is $3000.
If you are interested in purchasing tickets ($10.00 each – limited to
500 tickets) then please send us an email challenge2000@xtra.co.nz or
phone us (04) 477 6827. We will also be selling tickets at various
parishes around Wellington.
Photos of this painting can be seen on our website
www.challenge2000.org.nz
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New Zealand continues to provide hope on nuclear
arms as told by an American - this week on
www.inspirationaltv.net
Great for sharing with a friend.
SOUL FOOD
An enjoyable evening of celebrating our own poetry,
and including guided opportunities for writing led by Wellington poets,
Anne Powell &Trish Harris.
Venue: The Cenacle 59 Tarawera Rd, Johnsonville.
Time: Thursday 12 November 7 30-9 30pm
Cost: $10 (wine and juice provided)
Bookings:
office@cenacle.org.nz
or phone 04 4788 575.
Charismatic Mass
Tuesday 17 November 7.30pm
at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hill Street,
Wellington
Celebrant: Fr Patrick Bridgman.
All welcome.
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 Grove
Living Looking for somewhere to live in 2010?
The Grove is a Marist Brother's
Young Adult Community in Lower Hutt, where Marist Brothers and young
adults live together in a fun and supportive Catholic and Marist
community for one year. It's something different to living at home or
flatting. Applications to live at The Grove in 2010 are now open. If
you would like to apply or would like to find out more, please feel free
to contact Br Douglas on 972-6926,
brdoug@paradise.net.nz or
021-258-1484.
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.
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 MASS REQUESTS
Recently
Deceased: Paolo Saffioti, John Kani
Anniversaries: Lucia D’Esposito (6 Nov); Marie McLaughlin (7
Nov); Samuel James Grubi (12 Nov); Eliza Thomsen (16 Nov);
Other Mass requests: Special Intention; November remembrances.
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ON THE NOTICEBOARD
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Holy Cross
school Rainbow Gala - 8 Nov |
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Dove
Fellowship for Women meets … |
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Healing Service 10 November – Naenae |
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Christian Brothers annual dinner 11 Nov |
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Scripture Readings
for next Sunday
(33rd Sunday, Ordinary Time)
Daniel 12:1-13;
Hebrews 10:11-14, 18;
Mark 13:24-32.
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Reflection on Scripture Readings
http://www.sacredspace.ie/livingspace |
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WEEKEND ROSTERS
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This Weekend |
Vigil |
8 am
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10 am
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Children’s Liturgy |
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None – school & parish Mass |
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Data Projectionist |
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School to arrange |
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Prayers of Faithful |
Sr Mary Scanlon |
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Servers |
Vincenzo Costa |
Cassandra Serci, Keiran Graham |
Luigi Cacace, Nicola Di Leva |
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Greeters |
Kathy Sharpe |
St peter Claver Sisters |
School to arrange |
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Leader
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Paul Elenio |
Russell Stuart |
School to arrange |
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Reader
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Paul Elenio |
Russell Stuart |
School to arrange |
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Gifts
Procession |
Ursula & Richard Carroll |
Diana & Stan Witkowski |
School to arrange |
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Eucharistic Ministers |
Linda, Andy, Martin |
Gerard, Kathy, Justin |
Gus , Silone, Teresa |
Next Weekend: 33rd Sunday, Ordinary Time
15 November
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Children’s Liturgy |
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Philip O’Brien |
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Data Projectionist |
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Don Hills |
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Prayers of Faithful |
Susan Adie |
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Servers |
Luigi Cacace,
Ana Cacace |
Catherine
Hills, Yasmin Kayem |
Liam Doonan,
Joseph Gordon |
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Greeters |
Elenio family |
Thomsen family |
Talia’Uli
family |
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Leader
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Susan Adie |
Anthony Scott |
John Holden |
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Reader
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Susan Adie |
Anthony Scott |
Sue Dalton |
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Gifts
Procession |
Bosch family |
Thomsen family |
Doris & John
Whiting |
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Eucharistic Ministers |
Patsy, Bart,
John |
Sr Pia,
Russell, Stan |
Ida, Luisa,
Marie H |
Altar Society
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Flowers |
Vacuuming |
Votive Candles
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Anna Hubmann |
Joseph Zino |
Josephine
Kolich |
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Counters: |
8 Nov: Mollo
family 15 Nov: Joseph Arand, Jim Moriarty |
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Servers |
Luigi Cacace, Ana Cacace |
Catherine Hills, Yasmin Kayem |
Liam Doonan, Joseph Gordon |
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Greeters |
Elenio family |
Thomsen family |
Talia’Uli family |
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Leader |
Susan Adie |
Anthony Scott |
John Holden
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Reader |
Susan Adie |
Anthony Scott |
Sue Dalton |
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Gifts Procession |
Bosch family |
Thomsen
family |
Doris & John Whiting |
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Eucharistic
Ministers |
Patsy, Bart, John |
Sr Pia, Russell, Stan |
Ida, Luisa, Marie H |
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