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WEAVING TOGETHER LITURGY AND LIFE CONFERENCE
Promises to be a moment of joy, delight and insight along the way of our post-Covid
journey. Come!! Let the deep spirituality of the Catholic Church surround, inspire and fill you. Venue: Baradene College of the Sacred Heart. Date/time 4.00pm 7th October to 6.00pm 9th October. Info from website. https://wuss.org.nz
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE YOUNG PARISHIONERS WHO WERE CONFIRMED ON FRIDAY EVENING AND ARE MAKING THEIR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION THIS WEEKEND :
Charles Alves De Oliveira - Isabella Bartolo Roman Bartolo - Camilla Cashin Olivia Cashin - Alexandria Cook Ariya Coutinho - Leo Crawford
Gin Lexter Cueva - Gin Ashley Cueva Thomas Devlin - Ethan Drum
Dominic Enriquez - Maison Farr Nathan France - Ciyan Frieslaar
Caira Frieslaar - Liam Gomes Holly Halpin - Joshua Higgins
Zachary Kane - Joey Latina Selafina Lemeki - Harry Levick Ryder Lytollis - Ethan Mariano
Zander Mariano - Angus McIndoe Miguel Nemenzo - Matthew Nemenzo
Evelyn O’Brien - Cara O’Toole Cairo Oyu - Callum Perano
Scarlett Perry - Angelina Praveen Koreen Reyes Ashton Thornley Kallyn Tihanyi - Nikita Tihanyi
Isabella Vaughan -James Vaughan Charlie Welsh - Adam Whittaker
Marcell William - Michael William Please remember them and their families as
they journey to grow closer to God.
ELEVENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME 13 JUNE 2021
MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE - NEEDS YOU! Auckland Diocese invites married couples to consider volunteering to become Marriage
Educators. If you have been married for five years or more and at least one of you are
Catholic then they would like to hear from you. You just need two hours per week to spare!
Training June, July & August. More details aon the notice board or contact Gerry 360 3025
DE PAUL HOUSE - FOOD BANK THE CUPBOARD IS BARE!
Can you help to replenish our food bank? Basics needed breakfast cereal, tin fish or
meat, rice, pasta, long life milk, jam, honey, peanut butter, shampoo, toothpaste,
Tea, coffee, milo etc! All donations much appreciated Telephone (09) 480 5959
EDUCATION IN FAITH A programme for children not attending Catholic Primary Schools & is on a fortnightly basis during term time. Meet at 9.35am alternate Sundays. If you wish to enrol a child for the Sacramental Pro-
grammes later this year & the child does not attend a Catholic Primary School, the child must attend EIF
Classes for at least 6 months to be accepted on the Sacramental Programme Course Enquiries email:
CHILDREN’S LITURGY- PLEASE NOTE! If your child has been Confirmed & received First Holy Communion he/she should stay in
church for the whole of Mass, NOT go out with the little ones. Sessions are aimed at young
children, having the older children present is distracting for the little ones and makes it
difficult for Catechists.
HALL FOR HIRE - phone 480 7357 or Email [email protected]
REFLECTION
Parables provoke interpretation. They make us wonder what Jesus was referring to and what he really meant.
At times, he is quite vague about the real meaning and his disciples are left wondering.
Think, for example, of the parable of the Sower, which Jesus must later explain (Mark 4: 13
-20). At other times, like the instances we have in this gospel reading, Jesus is quite explicit:
he tells his hearers that he is talking about the kingdom of God. Even so, he must still explain his meaning to the disciples when he is alone
with them. Unfortunately, Mark does not report for us what interpretation Jesus places on these parables. In the Old Testament, the
imagery of the reign of God had an apocalyptic dimension; it was to come to fullness at the
end times, when the wicked would be punished and the faithful vindicated. Only then would
there be a new heaven and a new earth. The message in Mark’s Gospel, however, is
quite different. Jesus proclaims that the kingdom of God has already begun.
It is among us now. ‘This is the time of fulfilment. The kingdom of God is at hand’ (Mark
1:15). Like the seed planted, it takes root and grows mysteriously into something much
larger than itself. The kingdom or reign is a gracious gift from God brought near in Christ
and demanding a response of faith from those who recognise the truth of his word.
The kingdom offers a challenge; like the man who sowed the seed, we must be ready to cooperate in God’s work when the harvest
time comes. • The kingdom or reign of God refers to the
time when God’s will is done. What signs of the growth of the kingdom of God can we discern in our world today? Where do we see God’s
will being done?
• What things do you think hinder the growth of the kingdom today?
• How are we called to cooperate in God’s work? What must we do?
ST VINCENT DE PAUL Please continue to bring non-perishable food
along for us to distribute to those families in need in our area. You can leave it in the church or
take it directly over to De Paul House. We are in need of Tea, Coffee, Milo, Sugar, Tinned Fish and Meat, Breakfast cereals, Jam, Vegemite, Peanut Butter, Pasta & Pasta Sauces, As well as Sham-
poo, Soap, Toilet Rolls, toothpaste/toothbrushes. Thank you for your monthly cash Donations, if
you don’t carry cash you can donate online
directly to ASB ACCOUNT 12-3035-0505571-00
SUNDAY 20TH JUNE A DAY OF PRAYER FOR MIGRANTS AND
REFUGEES St Joseph’s Church 118 Church Street,
Otahuhu, are holding a Concert for India at 2pm on the 20th June. Specifically to raise
funds for Covid affected India, entry is by donation. Please give generously if you
can.
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND LIBRARY
parishioners are welcome to avail them-selves of the facilities at the CDAL, based at
Pompallier Centre 30 New St. Ponsonby during the hours Tues to Thurs 9.30am –
2.30pm, or by appointment. The collection can be browsed on line at http://
ucklandcatholiclibrary.org.nz
AFRICA UNITES! From the beating drums at the tip of Africa to
the roaring Lions below. Join us for our diverse culture, entertainment, and a lucky prize draw. We are so excited to share our culture with you after the 10.30am Mass on Sunday 27th June.
ACCOMPANYING MINISTRY Need a listening ear? Journeying through a challenging and difficult time? Our trained mentors are ready to walk with you in such times. Our Parish Office is ready to help you
make an appointment. Appointments are available Monday to Friday 10.30am to 3.00pm and Saturday 10am to 12pm. Strict confidentiality and safeguarding
Principles are in place for you.
DIOCESAN WEBSITE A refreshed diocesan website same ad-
dress https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/ is live. You are invited to explore it! Messages
from Bishop Pat & Bishop Michael.
TAIZE PRAYER EVENING FRIDAY 18TH JUNE
Will be held from 7 to 8pm at the Mary MacKillop Chapel 56 Selwyn Avenue,
Mission Bay. Light refreshments will be served after the time of prayer.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS RCIA AND FOR CHILDREN RCIC
If you have been thinking about becoming a Catholic… Or if you have questions about the Catholic Faith …. Or if you missed receiving
the Sacraments of the church…. Please join us on an unforgettable journey of discovery, discernment and discipleship!
The RCIA (adults) and RCIC (8-17yrs)Programmes will be starting soon. For more information please call the parish office 480
7357 or email [email protected]
THURSDAY SCRIPTURE GROUPS Continue in the Foley Centre-10.15 to
11.30am and 7.30 to 8.45pm
MASS INTENTIONS Mon. 9.15am Stanley Thomas RIP (Anniv.) father of Beulah
MASS ALTAR PROJECTIONIST
5.30pm Damon & Ethan C Alen B, Gavin S
Gary S
8.30AM Nguyen H, Zachary S. Isaac B
Prisca T
10.30AM Jerimiah & Yesaya M, Helena L, Joseph W
Sheryl M
5.00PM Savannah V-R, Phoebe S, Niketa F, Siobhan F
Daniel N
DAILY READINGS Monday - Reading II Corinthians 6: 1–10 Ps. 98 Gospel Matthew 5:38-42 Tuesday- Reading II Corinthians 8: 1- 9 Ps. 146 Gospel Matthew 5:43-48 Wednesday Reading II Corinthians 9: 6-11 Ps. 112 Gospel Matthew 6: 1- 6,16-18 Thursday – Reading II Corinthians 11: 1-11 Ps. 111 Gospel Matthew 6: 7-15 Friday - Reading II Corinthians 11:18,21-30 Ps. 34 Gospel Matthew 6:19-23 Saturday - Reading II Corinthians12: 1-10 Ps 34 Gospel Matthew 6:24-34 Sunday - Twelfth Sunday Ordinary Time 1st Reading Job 38: 1,8-11 Ps. 92 2nd Reading II Cor. 5:14-17 Gospel Mark 4:35-41
Please pray : For the elderly and frail and the sick in our parish, especially,
Philip, Yohann, Linda F, John McC, Megan S, Peter D, Peter C, John W, Mary L. Shannon, Owen B, Susan C. Brian, Neil M, Katya, S Perry, Kathy M, Matthew S. Ronald B. Paula & Peter O’S, Syrel C, Billy G M. Angus C, Eileen Kit Yung D, Keira,
Mark B, Kelly & Craig N, Max W, Ava, David P, Anne C, Yvonne S, Andrew C, Lauren S, Fe T, Jamie S-W, Jill O’N, Adam S, Roxanne V-R, Maria Theresa V,
Marie B, Colleen S, James F, Lu P, Adela M, Caroline C, Connie B, John H, Emily D, Sebastian C, Lucia, Jenny F, Victoria R, Huda AW, George & Hilda P, David K,
Sharon L , Alice C, Najla Petros A, Elliot T, Denise C, Jocell D-V
CARE OF CHURCH LINEN 13 June Jocelyn G - 20 June Fleur B CHURCH CLEANING 19 June Joy T - 26 June Kimberley G
PRO-LIFE FACTS
CHEQUES As of 30th May 2021 our bank BNZ, along with other banks in New Zealand, will NO longer accept cheques as legal tender.
WEEKEND 19/20 JUNE
KIDS CORNER & PARENT PONDERINGS! Kids corner https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/11th-
SUNDAY-in-OT.pdf Parents ponderings https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/wp-content/
COVID_19 HYGIENE Please continue with your good personal hygiene, frequent washing of hands and sanitise when entering the church. PLEASE SCAN OR SIGN-
IN WHEN YOU COME TO MASS and continue to follow the ‘rules’ according to which Covid level we are in! Please stay at home if you
have a cold or are unwell and contact your medical Practitioner or the Healthline 0800 611 116 for advice Regarding Covid testing.
NGA TAPUWAE PILGRIMAGE Auckland Diocese are planning a Northland historical pilgrimage, Nga
Tapuwae (sacred footsteps) for any parish or group or community who would like to participate. All parishes are cordially invited to get
a group of people together, to travel the road, hear the stories and remember our Catholic roots in Aotearoa New Zealand. This will
occur from 6th through 9th January 2022 culminating in the celebration of the remembering of Bishop Pompallier’s first Mass at Totara Point in 1838. Start planning your group of young adults (20 years and above), hire a van and gather some chaperones now, and
we will keep you updated with details of what package we will provide for your group. Formal announcement and registrations of Nga Tapuwae will occur in June 2021 and registration packs will be provided prior to travel. Please contact the parish office if you are
interested. Email [email protected]
According to Right to Life (RTL), The Minister of Health, the
Hon Andrew Little, supports changing the guidelines to allow more human beings to be made available for scientific experimentation.
RTL states that In March, the Minister directed the Advisory Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology [ACART] to consider
recommending that the guidelines be extended from 14 days to 28 days for experimenting on human embryos. The Minister was quoted
in the media as stating, “If we want that research to happen and want to have the medical and health benefits to go with it, then we
need to change the guidelines.” Right to Life is opposed to all experimentation on human embryos and their destruction.
It highlights commendable examples of Austria, Germany, Russia and Turkey which prohibit such violations of human rights.
For more information visit ww.voiceforlife.org.nz
FIT FOR MISSION
107TH WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS & REFUGEES (WDMR) Sun. 26 September. The theme chosen by the Holy Father, Towards and Ever Wider “We”, echoes his appeal that, in the future, “we will think no longer of ‘them’ and ‘those’, but only ‘us’” (Fratelli Tutti, 35). To
journey together towards this year’s WDMR. The Migrants & Refugees Section is once again providing a communication campaign. It begins with Pope Francis’s Message, which pays special attention to the care of the family and the common home in order to bring about an even
more encompassing and welcoming world. For more Information check out the website https://migrants-refugees.va/ In the months
leading up to September 26, the Migrants & Refugees Section is happy to receive written or multimedia stories, videos and photos from local
churches & other Catholic institutions whose pastoral care for the most vulnerable demonstrates their shared commitment “towards an
ever wider ‘we’”. Materials can be sent to [email protected]
ANNUAL STARLIGHT TALENT SHOW FOR YOUTH SAVE THE DATE !
Do you have a talent in your house or at school? We encourage you to show it off as an individual or as a group. The show is on 17th July.
Visit our Facebook Page for more info. .... @starlighttalentshowcase.
LIFE TEEN MASS & MEEETING Sunday 20th June Mass at 5pm followed by fellowship and fun till
8.00pm All youth welcome!