Daily Mass Readings: Sunday 5 Is 35:4-7; James 2:1-5; Mk 7:31-37

Response Praise the Lord, my soul!

Monday 6 Col 1:24-2:3; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday 7 Col 2:6-15; Lk 6:12-19 Wed 8 Micah 5:1-4, Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 Thursday 9 Col 3:12-17; Lk 6:27-38 Friday 10 1 Tim 1:1-2, 12-14; Lk 6:39-42 Saturday 11 1 Tim 1:15-17; Lk 6:43-49

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.

‘EPHPHATHA! BE OPENED! ‘ The sign that Jesus is the promised Saviour is that he first goes to the poor, the sick, the marginalized people, for they need him most. Not only material poverty is meant. The deaf and the mute, the hard of hearing and the stammerers are we who are shut up within ourselves, often closed to God and one another. Jesus comes to open our ears and mouths to the words and deeds of God, that we may listen to his message and respond to his love, and that we may also hear the poor and speak to them with our help. Let Jesus in the Eucharist heal us and

commit us to God and people.. Fr Bill

All Parish buildings remain closed.

There will be no Masses, Liturgies or

parish gatherings until level 1.

please remember to STAY HOME and check in by phone or online with your family members, friends and neighbours to see if they are ok, and if they need assistance,

please reach out for help.

Happy Father’s Day

we remember and pray for all our dads

and those men in our lives who fulfil this role

and give them a special blessing.

We also give thanks and

remember dads who are deceased.

Parish Pastoral Leadership Team next meet on Wed 8 Sept 7pm via zoom CATHOLIC – Do you have a friend or a partner who would like to know more about the catholic faith? For further information contact Margaret 021 344 356, or Fr Bill 3886953. We look forward to seeing

you. A gathering of all interested persons will take place once we return to Level 1. Proclaimers of the Word training sessions. Training sessions will held after each Mass on 9 and 10

October. Please mark in your dairy and be prepared to stay for a session after Mass.

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B – 5 September 2021

Fr Bill Warwick (Parish Priest)

Office Ph: 388 6953 holytrinity.wgtn@xtra.co.nz www.holytrinity.parish.nz

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A Message of Support from Your Vinnies.

Dear All,

We really do hope that you are all feeling safe, secure, well, and not alone, in this time of lockdown. Times are uncertain, but being locked down together can be seen as an expression of every individual's support and care for everyone else in our community. That doesn't necessarily make it easier, and for some, these lock-down times will no doubt be harder. So, we just wanted to let you know that while we obviously can't make visits, and must have no personal contact, there are still things that we are able to do for you or for others whom you may know need help.

• Perhaps you, or someone you know, would like a phone call just to chat, or to know someone cares, or hear an

outside voice, or to gain confidence that someone will regularly check-in?

• Perhaps you, or someone you know, needs a food parcel? We can still deliver as we have contactless practices in place.

Please don't hesitate to contact us. All our members operate within the strictest privacy standards, are police vetted for your peace of mind, and genuinely want to help where they can. Contact details are: Holy Trinity Parish Office: 388-6953 or Andrew Bridgman 027 596 7665. We will then refer your need to one of our members most able to help as soon as possible.

Our thoughts, prayers and on-going gratitude are sincerely with you all, Your Holy Trinity Eastern Suburbs Vinnies Conference

The Compassion Soup Kitchen Serving takeaway meals between 12pm and 1pm every day. This year, we are serving on average 230 meals a day which is both a significant increase from our usual 60-100 meals a day, and an increase from the 120 meals a day we served during 2020 lockdown. We have had great support from the community and city council. Visit the Sisters of Compassion facebook page to hear about the Compassion Soup Kitchen lockdown mahi: https://fb.watch/7B4WeBLSZl/

We are providing, free of charge, a digital link to our latest issue. We invite you to distribute this widely, including posting it to your soclal media outlets. A cover graphic is also attached to assist with this. This issue has been produced by NZ Catholic’s staff, from our homes. https://indd.adobe.com/view/25f770ac-5f43-4534-abc8-db3a6d9c451e

WelCom is titled NauMai this month in support of Māori Language Week, 13–19 Mahuru |September 2021. The usual printed copies, due this Sunday, will not be distributed until we return to Covid-19 Level 2. The online link to NauMai WelCom September, newsletters is: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_welcom/welcom-

naumai-september-2021/

2022 Applications for Suzanne Aubert Tertiary Scholarships are open Tertiary students in the Archdiocese of Wellington and Palmerston North entering their third year of study are invited to apply for a scholarship. Each student selected receives $3,000 towards their studies. Applications close on 1 October 2021. For more information and to download an application form, Visit https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/suzanne-aubert-tertiary-scholarship-2022

St Francis of Assisi Ohariu Parish is seeking a Part-Time Parish Manager to work collaboratively with the Parish’s office team, parish leadership and volunteers. For more information or to apply online visit http://stfrancisohariu.nz/updates/vacancies/

During the next 5 weeks of the Season of Creation (from the Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on 1 Sept to St Francis Day on 4 Oct), quotes for parish media have been selected by member of the EJP Commission's Integral Ecology Committee, also prepared reflection sheets for each of the 5 Sundays during the Season of Creation. These may be able to be used by households within their bubbles. The first reflection for Sunday 5 Sept is available here: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Season-of-Creation-2021-week-1.pdf

Notices from Titipounamu Study & Joy Online Sessions (Evening): The Gospel of Luke - Introduction with Kieran Fenn fms. Monday, 06 Sept, 7-8.30pm. Free. ZOOM. The Gospel of Luke – The Gospel of the New Church Year with Kieran Fenn fms. Mondays, 13 Sept -11 Oct, 7-8.30pm. Free. ZOOM. Series of 5 parts. All sessions are connected but also stand alone. $25/session or $90/series of 5 sessions. https://www.studyjoy.nz/events/the-gospel-of-luke/ For more information and registration: info@studyjoy.nz Muffin Talk Radio Programme recordings and video clips on religion, interfaith and community available at https://www.studyjoy.nz/category/resources/muffin-talk/

Masses have been offered for Bernadette Hyland RIP, Margaret Guidera RIP

MARGARET GUIDERA RIP – passed away peacefully at her home after a long illness on Monday 30 August. She has been a

parishioner for many years ad her musical talents were abounding. Many students at St Patrick’s College in Kilbirnie were

taught music by Margaret. She was playing the piano at 8.30am Mass at Holy Cross right up until this current lockdown. We

are indebted to her wonderful ministry and faith. We extend our prayers and sympathy to Ralston, Alice, Ben and Hannah,

Jacob, Robert and Ziggy and all her family. Let us pray for all those who are unwell especially Msgr John Carde, Margaret Guidera, Malia Foliaki, Agnes Connolly, Lily Paese,

Jonathan Hunt, Warren Stevenson and John Cairns-Cowan and those recovering at home including Eddie Wilkins. And we pray 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 Margaret Guidera and those whose anniversaries

occur around this time including Barbara Ah Mu and Nola Foley.

We’re that much closer to living at Alert Level 2 if we all do as requested by staying home as much as possible and taking care at home and when out and about. Remember:

face coverings spacing

scanning praying

keeping calm

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL OUR ESSENTIAL and HEALTH WORKERS The value of your work cannot really be measured. All your efforts, time and sacrifice are much

appreciated by so many. We certainly couldn’t have got this far without you.

KEEPING YOURSELF WELL

While many of us are looking after ourselves and others during these Lockdown times, there are indications that some people are anxious, stressed or even in some danger. In addition to a listening ear or kind help from those we trust, there are many agencies available to offer guidance or support. Here is a comprehensive list of agencies that can help those who may need support of some kind:

▪ Catholic Social Services: 04-385-8642 reception@wn-catholicsocialservices.org.nz ▪ Wellington City Mission: Essential/emergency food assistance 0800 2450900 ▪ Work and Income General Inquiries:

under 65 - 0800 559 009 NZ Superannuation - 0800 552 002 Supergold Card -0800 25 45 65 Veteran’s - 0800 650 656

▪ Lifeline: 24/7 0800 543354 ▪ Samaritans: 0800 726 666 ▪ Family Violence Helpline: 0800456450 ▪ Womens Refuge: 04-234 6118 0800 REFUGE (733 843) ▪ https://www.wellingtonwomensrefuge.co.nz/wellington-womens-refuge/ ▪ Kidsline: 0800 54 37 54 ▪ Youthline: Txt 234 ▪ Child and Adolescence Mental Health Service: ▪ Initial contact for referrals to come through Te Haika - 0800 745 477, 24/7 mental

health and addictions contact centre. Web: http://www.ccdhb.org.nz ▪ Anxiety NZ: Free 24/7 Helpline 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY)

https://www.anxiety.org.nz/ ▪ Depression Helpline: 0800 111757 or free text to 4202 ▪ Atareia - Mental health support for family/whanau

For referrals: enquiries@atareira.org.nz or contacting Anne on 0277694405 for CCDHB referrals,

▪ Emma on 0210386060 for HVDHB referrals; Toni on 02102709889 for Maori and Pacific whanau who would like to access cultural services in CCDHB.

▪ Parent Help: 0800 568 856 Online counselling via Zoom: (04) 802 5767 https://www.parenthelp.org.nz/request-for-counselling/

▪ Age Concern: 04 499 6646 ceo@acwellington.org.nz ▪ Welly Student Volunteer Army: VUWSA.ORG.NZ/SVA Or SVA@VUWSA.ORG. AND

NZ FACEBOOK.COM/WELLYSVA

▪ 0508NETSAFE and get self-help at netsafe.org.nz #onlinesafety

▪ Interpreting New Zealand: 04 384 2849 info@interpret.org.nz https://interpret.org.nz/

THOUGHTS, PRAYERS & REFLECTIONS As we’re not able to safely go back into our church buildings, remember that we can pray any time or anywhere. Some people like to pray at the same time they would usually attend Mass. We can look on this as a special opportunity to take the time to pray for each other, our families, friends, and especially for those in any kind of need, including essential workers, who at this time place their own wellbeing at risk.

Mā Te Atua tātou katoa e manaaki – may God keep all of us in His care.

THE SEASON OF CREATION 2021 “living our vocation to be protectors of God’s handiwork is essential to a life of virtue; it is not an optional or a secondary aspect of our Christian experience” (Laudato Si 217) We’re all encouraged to become involved and participate through prayer, sustainability projects or advocacy, even ‘though in these covid and lockdown times, our actions may initially need to be individual or only within our bubble.

Missing you – A prayer for grandparents and grandchildren Lord, I am missing their tiny hands in mine I miss their wrinkles and their smile I am missing their visits and our weekly walks I miss their voice and our face to face talks I am missing hearing all about their day I miss them showing me the way I am missing hugs and kisses I miss sharing fun and wishes I am missing tucking them in on sleepovers I miss story time snuggled under the covers I am missing joining our hands in prayer I miss just having them there I am missing seeing them grow I miss them sharing all the things they know I am missing the rites of passage that have passed I miss being them being with us at Mass I am missing the grandchildrens’ ring on the door bell I miss granny and grandad and hope they are well. I am missing their presence day and night, I miss my grandparents, my guiding light. Please bless my grandchildren, and keep them safe and sound. Please mind granny and grandad until we can have them around. AMEN Brenda Drumm

Prayer - Excerpts of a Christian prayer in union with creation Awaken our praise and thankfulness for every being that you have made. Give us the grace to feel profoundly joined to everything that is. Praise be to you! Whakamoemiti ki te atua! God of love, show us our place in this world as channels of your love for all the creatures of this earth, for not one of them is forgotten in your sight. Praise be to you! Whakamoemiti ki te atua! Enlighten those who possess power and money that they may avoid the sin of indifference, that they may love the common good, advance the weak, and care for this world in which we live. Praise be to you! Whakamoemiti ki te atua!

The poor and the earth are crying out. O Lord, seize us with your power and light, help us to protect all life, to prepare for a better future, for the coming of your Kingdom of justice, peace, love and beauty. Praise be to you! Whakamoemiti ki te atua