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Parish Newsletter106 Powderham Street, PO Box 32, New Plymouth | 9 am to 4 pm | (06) 757 3682 www.catholicparishnp.nz | [email protected] | /CatholicParishNP
3rd Sunday in Advent – 15th December 2019 Emergency Phone 027 224 2100
Advent 2019!!!
Pictures taken at the recent Advent Wreath blessing at St Mary’s ecumenical service.
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Revised Mass Schedule for 2020:Dear Parishioners,
On the first Sunday of January - 5th Jan, Our Lady Help of Christians and St Joseph’s will begin a new Sunday Mass schedule. St Patrick’s Okato and Bell Block Catholic Centre have already begun their changes. Sunday Mass will be 9am at St Joseph’s and 10:30am at Our Lady Help of Christians. Thank you for your patience as everyone adapts to the schedule. Sunday Masses in the parish will be:
Okato 6pm Vigil/Pungarehu 8:30am Sunday - communities will alternate Sunday Mass; St Joseph’s Mass 9am and 5:30pm Sunday; OLHC 5:30pm Vigil and 10:30am Sunday; Bell Block Catholic Centre One Mass/month – first Sunday of month 10:30am, with a Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 3rd Sunday of the month.
These changes are due to the reduced number of priests available for Sunday Masses. There is no longer a Fr. Frank Garty at Okato; a Fr. Jim Rickard at Bell Block; or a priest in Opunake. The numbers of priests and parishioners has declined since the 1970’s especially. However, a significant number of us are still at Sunday Eucharist every week.
Pope Francis has asked parishes around the world to rediscover their missionary baptismal identity. Most of us recognise the need to be missional in our own land and to pray for a new Pentecost. We are doing this by utilizing Alpha as our main tool to respond to the call to be missional. It is the best evangelization process available to propose the Christian faith to those interested. In January and February 2020, we will as a parish invite people from the wider community to attend the February/March/April Alpha. We have begun the process in which the Catholic Parish of New Plymouth becomes a healthy and growing faith community that brings people to Christ, forms disciples, and sends them out to transform the world.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Simon
ADVENT 2019: PARISH CHRISTMAS CARDS WITH MASS TIMES: Please pick up a Christmas Card with the Priest’s messages from the Mass centre foyers and feel free to pass one on to anyone who would like to receive one. Special thanks to the Sacred Heart Girls College pupils who folded over 1000!
CHRISTMAS MINCE PIES: The Christmas mince pies are wrapped and ready for those who take Communion to the house bound. They will also be available on Sunday the 22nd December.
COLUMBAN CALENDARS: Only $12.00. Begin a tradition! These make great Christmas gifts for those whom Columban Calendars have been a family tradition, or for those new to the Faith. Pick up at the office or in the Mass Centre foyers.
INVOLVING CHILDREN IN CHRISTMAS: Come along and help decorate our Christmas tree at St Joseph’s and listen to the Nativity story on Thurs 19 December. Children are also invited to dress up in Nativity theme for the Christmas morning Masses and to be involved in the liturgy. Contact Michelle for further details 7573682
GIVING IN ADVENT: During the Sundays in Advent we are trying to give more generously to those who are less fortunate. We will have the following special collections:
15 December – St Vincent de Paul Annual Appeal
22 December – Extra Offerings of Xmas Fare for the Men’s Shelter.
Please bring “Christmas goodies” for the Men’s Shelter Collection. Please place in labelled baskets in Mass Centre foyers.
ST JOSEPH CONFERENCE OF THE SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL: Thank you for all your
support throughout the year. We trust you will be just as generous in our Annual Appeal to enable us to continue to support those in need, irrespective of their faith through face to face contact. Envelopes were attached to last week’s newsletter and these will be gathered in the special collection after Communion today.
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH: Morning Prayer: St Joseph’s church house each weekday at 7.40am and Saturdays at 8.10am.
QUIET TIME OF PRAYER: Reflection with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Our Lady Help of Christians, Fridays for Advent 5.30-6.30pm last one on the 20th December.
GOLDEN JUBILEE – SR. MARY WYSS!!! You are invited to celebrate my Golden Jubilee of Profession on Saturday 11th January 2020 with Mass at St Joseph’s Church at 11am, followed by refreshments in the hall. A shared plate would be appreciated. No gifts please. Sr. Mary Wyss R.N.D.M.
LIFETEEN FUNDRAISER RAFFLE RESULTS: 1st Prize - Air New Zealand Flights & 2 nights Heritage Hotel accommodation #2935 Winner: G Kennedy2nd Prize - Petrol voucher/Fitbit watch/ Under Armour bags/ Skyline Rotorua family ride # 2853 Winner: C Van der Elst
3rd Prize - Phillips Air Fryer/$100 Hallensteins Voucher/Food & Beauty products #1018 Winner: A. ClementMerry Christmas to our winners!!! Thank you to everyone who contributed to the fundraising for Lifeteen.
REFLECTION GROUP: Monday 16 December 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Our article in December is “To be a Secular Person in the World” by Benet A Fonek OFM. Copies of the article are available in the Church foyers and the Parish Office. There will be no meeting in January.
Collection 8th December 2019
Clergy Trust Fund: $ 992.32Parish: $ 2,682.93
Paywave – available in St Joseph’s Foyer
Weekly Scripture Readings Sunday 22nd December – 4th Sunday in AdventYear AProphet Isaiah 7.10-14Psalm 24Letter of St James to the Romans 1.1-7Matthew 1.18-24
Rite I ReconciliationSt Joseph’s Our Lady Help of Christians St Patricks, Okato
Sat 14 Dec 11.30am -12 noon Sat 14 Dec before Vigil Mass Sat 14th Dec 5.15pm – 5.45pm
Fri Dec 20 11.00am - 11.45am Thurs 19 Dec 7.00pm – 7.30pm
Sat Dec 21 11.30am-12 noon Friday 20 Dec 11.00am –11.30am
Mon Dec 23 5.15pm to 6.00pm
Sat 21 Dec before Vigil Mass
CHRISTOPHER LUKE ORGAN RECITAL: Thursday 19 December 1.00pm in St Joseph’s Church. Entry by gold coin. All proceeds are go to St Vincent de Paul. NB. This is the last recital for 2019.
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL: Our Lady Help of Christians Conference will hold a meeting at St. Vincent De Paul shop at 4.30 pm tomorrow (Monday 16.12.19). Anyone interested in the work of the Conference is most welcome to attend. Since this will be our last meeting of the year, the conference members would like to wish everyone 'Merry Christmas and a lovely festive season to all. Stay safe over the holiday period'
HELP WANTED AT OLHC: We need someone at Our Lady Help of Christians to sell the Columban calendars, the St Vincent de Paul cards and the missals over the next month. We will provide a float for the change. Please contact Ireen at the Parish Office if you can help. Phone 757-3682
NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC SALES @ OLHC: We need someone to help with the New Zealand Catholic sales at Our Lady Help of Christians throughout the year. It is mainly a case of ensuring the money is sent into the Parish Office each week with the collection money. Just phone Ireen if you can help.
NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC on sale in the foyers. Just $4.00 Special highlight:
SUNDAY MISSALS for Year A are only $10.00. These include parts of the Mass + readings for each Sunday. These are excellent if you wish to read the Sunday readings before Mass, or for the lectors who wish to prepare for their Sunday readings. Collect from the office.
TSB COMMUNITY GRANT: We have received notification that our application for funding has been conditionally accepted to the value of $30,000. The funds will be spent on improvements for the Hall. This includes upgrading the fluorescent tubular lighting to
LED; 172 new chairs and 5 trolleys; replace carpet in the Supper Room and install carpet squares in the foyer/entrances and passageways. Unfortunately, the funds will not cover the $16,250 cost to upgrade the Main Hall floor, which is still in its original condition.
DIOCESAN YOUNG CATHOLIC OFFICE: Please pray for our young people attending these various upcoming events for Young in our Church. • The Charis Oceania Young Catholic Leader Summit is happening this weekend 6-8 December • Young Catholic Leader for 2020 Year 13 school leaders is happening in our diocese 9-13 December. • Focolare Mariapolis 8- 12 Jan 2020 • Hearts Aflame Summer School for 18-35-year old’s 3-12 Jan 2020. • Life Teen summer Camp 14-18 Jan for 13-17 year olds and then again 20-24 Jan!
Inviting expressions of interest in attending World Youth Day 2022 in Portugal. We need to start saving and planning early next year for this epic event! Please register your interest with Nick Wilson [email protected]
ANNUAL POMPALLIER COMMEMORATION MASS at Tōtara Point in the Hokianga is 12th January 2020 at 11am. Tōtara Point is where the first official Mass was celebrated on 13 January 1838.
SAFEGUARDING OUR PEOPLE: If you or anyone you know has been abused or harmed by a member of the clergy or an employee of the Diocese, please contact the National Office for Professional Standards on 0800 114 622 or email [email protected] The Church has a specialist team who can support you.
CHURCH VOLUNTEERS REQUIRE POLICE VETTING: Please contact the office for documents.
RECONCILIATION DURING ADVENT
Rite II ReconciliationFriday 20 December 7.00 pm St Joseph’s, New Plymouth
We pray for our deceased family and friends: Jenny Drinkwater, Peter Gaines, Stef Palm, Dr. Anthony (Tony) Ruakere, Mavis Schriber, Roz Ison, Margaret Ross, Jeanette Hermans, Sister Margarita, Maria Mrozeki, Edith Parish, Trina Veale, Nancy Fahy, Clary Norgate, Judy Scott, Mario De Giulio, Mary Reed, Owen Reed, Monica Beagle, Elizabeth Schicker-Jäager, Michael Seaver, Trisha Smith, Vera & Darcy Old, Dave Newland, Bob Shaw, Graeme Davis, Lyall Mellow and for the Cleary, Schicker, Jäager and Kay Families.
Weekly Masses 16 December – 22 December 2019
MonTues Wed Thurs
FriSat Sunday
St Joseph’s Church 8am8am
12.05pm8am 8am
8am
12.05pm8.30am
8.30am10.30am 5.30pm
Our Lady Help of Christians
5.30pm
Vigil9am
St Patrick’s Okato No Vigil Mass
Adele Chapel 9.10am 9.10am 9.10am 9.10am
St Martins Pungarehu 8.30am
(CS) denotes Liturgy of Word with Holy Communion
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 11.30am – 12 noon St Joseph’s Church OR 4.45pm at OLHC prior to vigil Mass
WEEKLYMonday 7.40am Morning Prayer St Joseph’s Church House
Tuesday 7.40am Morning Prayer St Joseph’s Church House.
1.00pm Intercessory Prayer Group in the Red-Carpet Room at St Joseph’s Hall.
5.30pm Community Dinner St Joseph’s Hall
Wednesday
9.40am – 12noon Adoration at Adele Chapel (Exposition)
6pm Adoration and Rosary with the Young Adults – St Joseph’s Church
Friday 7.40am Morning Prayer St Joseph’s Church House
Saturday 8.10am Morning Prayer St Joseph’s Church House
UPCOMING MONTH19 December – Decorating Xmas Tree 10am St Joseph’s Church Foyer
19 December – Christopher Luke Recital
MINISTRY TEAM:
Priests: Simon Story, Vui Hoang & Tom Lawn
Parish Office Manager Denise [email protected] OR 027 7573600
Parish Secretary Ireen [email protected] 06 7573682
Young Families Minister [email protected]
Youth Minister Hika
[email protected] OR Cellphone: 027 7573612
22 December – Men’s Shelter Collection
24 December – Vigil Mass Okato, St Joseph’s & OLHC
25 December – Christmas Day!!!
